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The Wendy’s on East Innes Street does not have surveillance cameras monitoring the drive-thru.

Thief hits woman at drive-thru Man claimed to have gun before reaching for purse BY SARAH CAMPBELL scampbell@salisburypost.com

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The boy’s return ends five days of fear for James Greene and his family. Greene thanks Salisbury Police Sgt. Brian Stallings, left, and Lt. Shelia Lingle, who were among the officers who brought the boy back to the Greene’s home.

11-year-old located at biological grandmother’s home BY SHELLEY SMITH ssmith@salisburypost.com

Police say the biological grandmother of Timothy Greene could face charges after detectives found the boy hiding in her East Spencer home Tuesday. Authorities and community members had been searching for 11-year-old Timothy since Friday, when he apparently left his adoptive family’s home on Holmes Avenue. Salisbury Police received an anonymous tip around noon Tuesday that led them to 303 Southern St. in East Spencer, where Timothy’s maternal grandmother Calarmel McKenzie lives with other relatives. Officers said they GREENE found the boy hiding in a locked back room. The circumstances of Timothy’s recovery did not take away from the reunion for James and Crystal Greene, who fostered and then adopted the boy in 2009 after the death of his mother, Melanie Vanessa Smith. Though he was crying when police delivered him and he hadn’t said much to the Greenes on Tuesday afternoon, the couple said they were overjoyed with the news, and with the support of the community. “I’m so overwhelmed at the connection

all of Salisbury has,” James Greene said. “They (police) have been with us the whole time. The police have been great.” The Greenes said they had a feeling Timothy hadn’t gone far. “I had an idea that he could have been with some of his mom’s family,” Crystal said. “I think that he really misses his family. He’s talking about his family, he’s talking about his grandmother being really sick and wanting to see her,” James said. “We always tell him, if you want to talk to your grandmother, let us know,” Crystal said. Detectives are still working through details of the case, including the role Timothy’s biological family may have played in his disappearance. Police say they went to the Southern Street home looking for Timothy over the weekend, but without seeing him there or having someone tell them the boy was there, they had no cause to search the house. Detective Todd Sides said he and Sgt. Brian Stallings visited McKenzie’s home again Tuesday and were told that no one in the family had seen Timothy in over a year. But the family agreed to let the investigators search the home, and they found Timothy hiding in the back of the house. His mohawk had been shaved, but he seemed to be fine, police said.

Police are looking for a man who punched a Salisbury woman in the face during a robbery at a restaurant drive-thru Tuesday afternoon. Lelonna Richardson, 33, said she pulled up to place her order at the Wendy’s on East Innes Street about 3 p.m. when a black man wearing a black jacket and black scarf opened the driver’s-side door to her Chrysler Pacifica. “He told me to get out of the car or he was going to shoot me,” she said. “I just LELONNA RICHARDSON froze, so he punched Robbery victim me straight in the face, leaned over and grabbed my purse and took off running.” Richardson said the man ran toward Fisher Street, first jumping over the wooden fence that separates Wendy’s from several houses. “It happened so quickly,” she said. “Normally, I always have my doors locked.” Richardson’s purse contained two debit cards, a checkbook and $2 cash. The thief reached across Richardson to snatch the purse. “There were some Bible verse cards in there,” she said. “He needs those.” Richardson said she believes the suspect was armed. She did not see a firearm but saw a shape under the man’s coat that looked like a gun, she said. Richardson sustained minor injuries in the incident. “There was blood in my mouth at first, and

“There were some Bible verse cards in (the purse). He needs those.”

Crystal Greene shares her feelings after Timothy Greene was brought home.

Family responds McKenzie and her daughter, Marilyn Glenn, say Timothy showed up at their door only about five minutes before police arrived Tuesday. Glenn said Tuesday afternoon she and her mother heard a light knock at the door and when they opened it, Timothy was

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Put your checkbook away, Salisbury Mall sale delayed again Auction was scheduled for today BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

Food Lion co-founder joins ‘Man of Era’ club Lions Club honors outstanding contributors to the community BY MARK WINEKA mwineka@salisburypost.com

The Salisbury Lions Club honored Food Lion co-founder Ralph Ketner as a “Man of the Era” at the club’s annual banquet Tuesday night. At the same dinner, the club also recognized Salisbury law KETNER firm partners Bill Graham and Mona Lisa Wallace as the 2010 Man of the Year and

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Woman of the Year, respectively. The club has been honoring both a Man or Woman of the Year and a Lion of the Year since 1943. Only three people in the past have been Men or Women of the Era: J.F. Hurley Jr. and Dr. Frank Marsh, both in 1973; and Elizabeth Stanback in 1999. The Salisbury Lions Club named James L. Fisher “Man of the Half Century” in 1950. “I tell you one thing,” Ketner said Tuesday night. “I got surprised.” Ketner’s knack for numbers and his zeal for low pricing

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helped to lead Salisbury-based Food Lion to its dramatic growth as a grocery chain, from one store in 1957. In introducing Ketner, Lions Club member Brad Farrah described the former Food Lion chairman and president as a Christian, veteran, brutally honest, golfer, storyteller, philanthropist, entrepreneur, salesman and a man who knows no strangers.

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Ketner didn’t dispute any of the description except the one about his being a golfer. “They were lying a little bit that I could play golf,” he said. Then he corrected himself. “They were lying a lot,” he said. Ketner’s late brother, Glenn Ketner Sr., was a charter member of the Salisbury Lions Club. Farrah said he wished Ketner could have been an advisor to local, state and national governments because they could use his cost-cutting ideas. He added that Ketner has been “a true gift to Salisbury and the Salisbury community.” Wallace and Graham are partners in Salisbury’s largest law firm. Each individually and

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It looks like another delay for the sale of the Salisbury Mall. Mall owner Sam Spiegel of Deerfield, Fla., told the Post Tuesday night that the auction set for today has been postponed until February. Attorney Kevin Donaldson, the substitute trustee, did not return a phone call from the Post. Donaldson would need to file paperwork with the Rowan County Clerk of Court’s Office to delay today’s sale, as he did in December. As of Tuesday morning, the clerk’s office had received nothing. The mall went into foreclosure Nov. 9 after Salisbury Mall Associates LLC, owned by Spiegel and his wife Simone, defaulted on the loan. The Spiegels owe $19.7 million on the note. The mall, located at the intersection of Jake Alexander and Statesville boulevards, would have gone on the auction block today for a 10day upset bid process. The 24-year-old shopping center remains open for business. Merchants urged customers to support the mall during the holiday shopping season and said they plan to continue operating under new ownership. Sam Spiegel previously told the Post that he and his wife would like to remain involved in the operation or ownership of the mall. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

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Sides also got approval to amend the goal to “modernize annexation laws,” allowing county commissioners to call for a referendum on any proposed involuntary annexation — not just those where public services already exist. Commissioners also agreed unanimously with Ford’s request that Sides vote to amend the public education policy statement to remove a sentence supporting the funding of one school system per county. Contact reporter Karissa Minn at 704-797-4222.

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my tooth feels numb,” she said. Salisbury Police Sgt. J.M. Robertson said he dusted the vehicle’s door handle for fingerprints. “I took one off of her car,” he said. “It may be hers or it may be the suspect’s.” Robertson said the restaurant at 515 E. Innes St. does not have surveillance cameras outside. “I’m really surprised they don’t have cameras at the drive-thru,” Richardson said. Wendy’s manager Rodney

changes” in House Bill 961 and “legislation that will better clarify issues regarding privacy.” Coltrain again dissented, saying “99 percent” of government personnel information was available to the public before the law went into effect. “All it really does is make it easier for someone to give a particular employee a hard time,” he said.

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Deadline for posters is 5 p.m. • Alzheimer’s/Other Dementias Support Group: A new support group for families dealing with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will hold their first meeting 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, Horizon Bay Assisted Living of Concord. Support, refreshments; will meet every third Thursday at Horizon Bay, 1501 Zion Church Road East, Concord, 704-782-1100. • United Christian Fellowship Church temporary schedule change: regularly scheduled services begin at noon Sunday, Jan. 23 only. On Sunday Jan. 30, worship services return to 11 a.m. schedule. United Christian Fellowship Church, 118 Miller Chapel Road, Pastor Sonya T. Ellerbe. • Rowan Brain Injury Support Group meets Thursday, Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m. at the Easter Seals Building, 620 W. Innes St. Dr. David Butler will continue his seminar “Smart Think” this month. Contact 980-622-7732.

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Curlee said none of the employees saw the incident. “It was so odd. It happened in broad daylight,” he said. “These times are tough and people are scary.” Curlee said this is the first time an incident like this has occurred at the restaurant. Salisbury Police Officer C.J. Brooks cautioned residents to be aware of their surroundings. “If they see somebody who is suspicious-looking they should call us,” he said. “They should have their cell phone beside them so they can call 911 at any time.” Contact reporter Sarah Campbell at 704-797-7683.

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Rowan County Commissioners also: • Considered an ordinance supporting the continuance of the state Alcoholic Beverage Control System and opposing any efforts to privatize it. • Approved a special use permit for Orica USA at 2075 High Rock Road in Gold Hill. • Approved the road name of Trexler Memorial Lane for an unnamed road off N.C. Highway 152. • Approved the Community Child Protection Team’s annual report for 2010. • Approved an $85,400 contract for roof renovation at the Rowan County Museum, a $66,943 contract for transit scheduling and routing software for Rowan Transit System and a $54,900 contract for softball field lighting at Ellis Park.

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of biological samples matched with medical histories, demographics and other descriptors that will help Duke University researchers better understand diseases including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis. The MURDOCK study stands for Measurement to Understand Reclassification of Disease Cabarrus/Kannapolis and is named for Research Campus founder David Murdock. To learn more, visit www.murdock-study.org. To schedule a study visit, call 704-250-5861.

County commissioners unanimously approved changes to the county’s addressing ordinance Tuesday. County GIS Coordinator Adrian Rollans said staff from the county’s telecommunications, emergency services and planning and development departments met several times in 2009 and 2010 to consider updates to the ordinance. “I think the last time the ordinance was amended was in 2001,” Rollans said. “Prior to that, the ordinance was adopted in 1989.” Rollans said the objectives of amending the ordinance were “to streamline the process for road naming/address changes for the Board of Commissioners,” “to clarify administrative assignment of addresses” and “to define and establish address procedures for greenways/ trails and campgrounds.” In a memo to commissioners, he wrote that correct addressing and proper posting helps emergency responders locate residents and improve response time. Chairman Chad Mitchell said after the meeting that county staff periodically updates ordinances like this one as needed. The road naming process now requires a petition with up to three possible names. The naming can only be processed with a majority of

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all adjoining property owners’ signatures if initiated by the public. “We also streamlined the process a little so that if it’s unanimous, and everybody who owns property with the road agrees to it, then the county staff can just take care of that without it coming before our board,” Mitchell said. The ordinance also establishes fines for removing, defacing or posting road signs system.” After the meeting, Sides or address numbers when not said he isn’t necessarily authorized. against privatization but is waiting to see results from a ABC privatization Commissioners had study requested by the govplanned on discussing a pro- ernor before fully supporting posed resolution opposing it. “I don’t think it’s the propprivatization Tuesday, but the item was delayed until Feb. 7. er function of government to Terry Osborne, general be in the liquor business,” he manager of the Rowan-Kan- said. Mitchell and Vice Chairnapolis ABC Board, submitted some more information to man Carl Ford agreed with commissioners earlier that Sides’ vote, while Commisday, so they agreed to take sioners Jon Barber and Raymond Coltrain dissented. more time to look it over. “I am all for privatization The issue did come up briefly during another item of any government function on the meeting agenda — leg- backed up by a solid plan,” islative goals proposed by the Barber said. “But all I know North Carolina Association of is this was a concept thrown out by state of North CaroliCounty Commissioners. The board voted to deter- na.” Sides received unanimous mine Commissioner Jim Sides should vote on certain approval to vote “no” on a items as its delegate to the as- goal seeking legislation to sociation’s Legislative Goals “authorize counties to offer Conference on Thursday and broadband through partnership or direct service.” Friday. He also was authorized to Sides asked the board’s approval to vote “no” on a goal vote “no” on a goal seeking seeking legislation to “protect the “repeal of public employpersonnel record local control of the local ABC ee

KANNAPOLIS — Cabarrus Family Medicine-Concord will host the first mass enrollment in 2011 for the MURDOCK Study, which recently reached 5,000 participants. The medical research study based at the N.C. Research Campus is aiming to enroll 50,000 Kannapolis and Cabarrus County adults. The mass enrollment will take place today at the practice, one of several sites in the network that participates in the Cabarrus Family Medicine Residency Program. With data collected from participants, the MURDOCK Study is building a collection

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DOT crews. The N.C. State Highway Patrol also participated during both Litter Sweeps by citing motorists for littering and failing to secure their loads. Troopers issued more than 240 citations during the last two weeks of April and September 2010. NCDOT encourages North Carolina residents to get involved in the Litter Sweeps, which are biannual roadside cleanups generally held the last two weeks of April and September. The 2011 Litter Sweeps are scheduled for April 16 through April 30, and Sept. 17 through Oct. 1. For more information about Litter Sweeps and litter prevention, visit the NCDOT Office of Beautification Programs website at www.ncdot.gov/~beautification.

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Litter cleanup tally: 288,000 bags Volunteer groups and other participants removed more than 4.2 million pounds of litter from North Carolina roadsides during the N.C. Department of Transportation’s 2010 fall and spring Litter Sweeps. That’s the equivalent of 1.9 billion cigarettes, 134 million soda cans or 42,000 couches. Participants filled more than 288,000 bags with roadside litter, and nearly 40 percent of those were filled by volunteers. Totals included: • 134,800 bags filled by Adopt-A-Highway groups and volunteers from garden clubs, civic groups and community organizations; • 102,400 bags filled by N.C. Department of Corrections inmate crews and Community Service Work Program participants; and • 50,900 bags filled by NC-

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Nashville Nights is going in at 125 E. Innes St. Since ﬁre codes prohibit the bar from utilizing the second story, the club is considering expanding into 127 E. Innes St.

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No two stories for two-steppin’ Fire codes limit Nashville Nights to one level, next-door expansion sought BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

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“It was in November or December of 2008,” Baldo said. “It got really cold, and they had to spray water on the football players to make them look like they were sweating.” He had no lines, but his football experience helped direct those on the sideline create believeable scenes. “People kept looking different ways, and I said, ‘Guys, in a real game, your eyes follow the football,’ ” he said. “We got some good scenes after that.” Baldo said he and the other extras worked a total of six long days on set. Baldo poses with Ryan Merriman. He spoke to Quinn and Merriman, but Originally picked to portray a player, did not say much to MacDowell, behe was switched to a coaching role cause he was careful not to “hound” because the actual No. 55 who the stars. played for Wake Forest was black. He said he’s not sure if people will be able to spot him in the final cut of the film, but “I’m glad I got to do it.” To find out more about “The 5th Baldo said “The 5th Quarter,” writ- Quarter,” visit the5thquartermovie. ten and directed by Rick Bieber, com. should premiere in Winston-Salem sometime between now and its March Contact reporter Karissa Minn at release. 704-797-4222.

Horn: ‘Alternative energy sources can save planet & economy’ B Y K ATHY C HAFFIN Center for the Environment

Coauthors Miriam Horn and Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund, dedicated their book, “Earth: The Sequel — The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming,” to her daughter, his three sons and “everyone else’s children as well.” Horn, a staff member at the Environmental Defense Fund, said it was after the birth of her 11-year-old daughter, Francesca, that she made the decision to return to the environmental field in an advocacy role. “I had been worrying about the planet for all the more sort of obvious reasons,” she said. “I didn’t ac-

tually know very much about climate change, but I knew that resources were being depleted and that air quality was an issue, and I wanted to ensure that my daughter had not only a safe planet HORN but also access to the same kind of wild places that I have always loved.” Horn and Krupp will speak Thursday at Keppel Auditorium in the Robertson College Community Center at Catawba College. The event is hosted by the Center for the Environ-

ment. Growing up in California, Horn discovered a passion for nature at a young age. Her best friend’s father was the naturalist for the Oakland Museum, and he introduced them to the magic of biology. “I just have always been awestruck by the amazing adaptations that various creatures have achieved to live on earth,” she said, “and the beauty of nature.” After earning a degree in forestry from Harvard University, Horn worked for the U.S. Forest Service in natural resource management before “zigzagging into the life of a writer.” She wrote for numerous publications, including Vanity Fair, The New York

Times and The New Republic. While a senior editor at U.S. News and World Report, she was a finalist for a National Magazine Award. After taking a few years off when Francesca was born, Horn went back to school at Columbia University to study environmental science. Afterward, she went to work as a writer for the Environmental Defense Fund. “When Fred (Krupp) had this idea for the book, he approached me to see if I would be willing to collaborate on it,” she said. “I did, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.” Released in March 2008,

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Nashville Nights needs a nod from the fire marshal before Salisbury City Council will decide whether the bar can open in two storefronts or just one. After an amicable exchange Tuesday with owner Karen Littleton, Council tabled until Feb. 1 her request to open a nightclub at 125 E. Innes St. Council already has approved a special use permit for Nashville Nights at 127 E. Innes, where Littleton had planned a two-story country music nightclub. But city fire codes required two new exit doors on the second floor, Littleton said, which would have significantly altered the appearance of the building. And because she doesn’t own the building, Littleton said she didn’t want to pay for an expensive sprinkler system, also required for the second floor. At one time, 125, 127 and 129 E. Innes St. all were connected as a Western Auto, she said. Littleton’s new plan calls for opening an interior passageway between 125 and 127

E. Innes St. This also will provide a safer environment than a two-story nightclub because security will have a better view of guests, she said. Littleton and business partner Dick Palmore said they’ve worked closely with Assistant Fire Marshal Doug Stevens to design the floor plan and have implemented his recommendations. “He has basically approved it,” Palmore said. City Planner David Phillips assured Council that Littleton still would have to submit her plans to the city and meet all codes before she could open. But Mayor Susan Kluttz said she wasn’t comfortable approving a special use permit until Council knows the proposed nightclub meets the fire code. Fire Marshal Terry Smith, who was in the audience, addressed Council at the mayor’s request. Smith said until he sees professional drawings, he can’t say if the bar meets the fire code. He acknowledged communication between the fire department and Littleton. “We have talked on the phone with the owners, and

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Say what? Part of man’s ear bitten off during fight B Y S HELLEY S MITH ssmith@salisburypost.com

Authorities say a Salisbury man bit part of man’s ear off during a fight in his front yard. Christopher Reid, 31, of 283 Wakefield Drive, is charged with felony maiming without malice, a Rowan County Sheriff’s REID Office report said. According to the report, Reid bit Daniel Flowers, 33, of 2318 Fisher Road, Rockwell, during a fight Thursday because Flowers would not let go of him. Deputies were called to the fight at Reid’s home around 6 p.m. Reid told deputies Flowers had been yelling at him and his wife earlier in the day.

Reid told deputies that Flowers when he told the man to be quiet. One of Reid’s children later came inside and told him Flowers was harassing them and throwing ice at them, the report said. Reid again asked Flowers to leave, and he did. But Flowers came back, and the fight began, the report said. FLOWERS Flowers was taken to Rowan Regional Medical Center and treated for the injury to his ear. Flowers was charged on a criminal summons for two counts of simple assault and second-degree trespassing. Reid was charged with felony maiming without malice and failure to appear on a Davidson County warrant.

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This spring, moviegoers might just spot a local police chief on the silver screen. East Spencer Police Chief Floyd Baldo played a football coach as an extra in the movie “The 5th Quarter,” which was filmed in Winston-Salem and is set to release in March. The film stars Aidan Quinn, Andie MacDowell and Ryan Merriman and tells the story of a star football player at Wake Forest University named Jon Abbate. In February 2006, Abbate’s 15-yearold brother, Luke, was killed in a car wreck due to his friend’s reckless driving. “After Jon’s brother died, he didn’t care much about football anymore,” Baldo said. “But his coach kept talking to him and eventually talked him back into playing football.” Instead of his usual No. 40, Abbate asked to wear the No. 5, his brother’s number when he played high school football. At the end of the third quarter, he would hold up five fingers in honor of Luke, and the rest of the team and even the fans followed his lead. Soon, at Wake Forest the fourth quarter became known as the fifth quarter. Baldo said he attended the first game of that season when the school played against Syracuse. “I remember in that game that the announcer made some comments about helping Wake Forest get to the ACC championship,” Baldo said. “I said, ‘ACC championship and Wake Forest shouldn’t be in the same sentence.’ ” But defying expectations and the odds, Abbate and his team went on to win the Atlantic Coast Conference. It was the first time since 1970 and the second time ever Wake Forest held the title of ACC champions. Baldo said he heard about the movie a couple years ago from a friend, who told him they were looking for extras to be football players. Baldo had played football at WinstonSalem State University. “As soon as I walked in the door, one of the guys looked at me and said, ‘You’re one of them,’ ” he said. At first, Baldo was given No. 55 to portray a Wake Forest defensive player. But because “The Fifth Quarter” is based on a true story, the filmmakers decided to use some footage from the actual games — and unlike Baldo, the player who wore No. 55 was black. Baldo was then switched out to play one of the team’s coaches. He said he was disappointed at first, then relieved that he could wear a sweatshirt instead of a short-sleeved football uniform.

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CHARLOTTE — Carole Steele Eagle, 70, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, peacefully at home after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. Born May 23, 1940 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Carl F. Steele, Sr. and Elizabeth McNeely Steele. Carole married Gene Eagle in 1959 and moved to Charlotte where they have lived for the last 52 years. She was a loving wife and mother and a very talented artist. Reflected in her famous smile was the joy she took in family and friends. Her passion for life was symbolized by her red hair. She had a heartfelt appreciation for each small beauty the world has to offer. The patience and detail of her artwork are a testament to her vision. http://caroleagle.weebly.com She was a true art lover, visiting art museums with the excitement of a football fan attending the super bowl. She knew the botanical names of every plant, was an accomplished and dedicated correspondent, a pianist, and a connoisseur of fine china, cosmetics, jewelry and art supplies. Everything in her life she took on with gusto. Being a perfectionist, she always saw room for improvement in her decor, recipes and art as well as in her family. Her high standards often meant her projects were not completed to her liking. Her bright light will be sorely missed. She is survived by her husband, Gene; daughters, Andra (Keith) Kelly of Charlotte, Amber (Guillermo) Eagle Steele Rosas of Houston, Tex. and San Miguel, Mexico; granddaughter, Ava Elizabeth Kelly; sisters, Maxie Swindler and husband Jack; Sandra Bradshaw and husband John; and brother Carl F. Steele, Jr. and wife Nancy. Funeral Services: Will be held at Third Creek Presbyterian Church on Friday, Jan. 21 at 11a.m. with burial following in the church cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends one hour preceding the service in the fellowship hall. James C. 'Fonzie' Land Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests memoriSALISBURY —Mr. James Carlton "Fonzie" Land, 86, of Salisals to made to Third Creek Presbyterian Church, 2055 Third bury, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at the North Carolina Creek Church Road, Cleveland, NC 27013 or the American Veteran's Home in Salisbury. Cancer Society, c/o Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box Mr. Land was born Oct. 11, 1924, in Danville, Va., to the late 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309 Evelyn Arthur Land and Alfonzo Franklin Land. The family wishes to thank everyone for the thoughtful visA 1942 graduate of Spencer High School, he its, cards and calls during her illness. They also wish to thank enlisted in the Merchant Marines following Sandra and Pierre for all of their love and support as well as graduation. He went to the Merchant Marines our friends at Hospice. Academy in Kings Point Long Island, N.Y. and Summersett Funeral Home, Salisbury, is serving the family served on many ships during WWII. Following and on-line condolences can be made at www.summersettfuthe war, Fonzie attended Catawba College and neralhome.com played football. Fonzie was a well known car salesman for many years. He spent most of his career with Wallace Motor Tina M. Prevette Eason Margaret 'Mae' Archie Company, where he won many sales awards. He was a member SPENCER — Tina Marie SALISBURY — Margaret of First United Methodist Church and a member of the Harold Prevette Eason, 86, of "Mae" Ruth Knox Archie, age B. Jarrett American Legion Post #342. Spencer, went to Heaven to 75, of 313 Ackert Ave., SalisMr. Land was preceded in death by his wife, Frankie Shook be with her Savior, Monday, bury passed Saturday at Land, whom he married June 26, 1948; sisters, Virginia Land Jan. 17, 2011, Rowan ReTaylor, Dorothy Land Robinson, Helen Land Brown and Hazel at Rowan Regional Medical Land Hardy. gional Medical Center. Those left to cherish his memory are one son, Steve Land and Center. Born June wife Jayne of Salisbury; daughter, Patti Heilig and husband 9, 1935 in Rock Born John of Salisbury; sister, Carolyn McGuire of Cedar Bluff, Va.; Hill, SC she March 27, grandchildren Mary Holmes Chick and husband Steve, Alex was the 1924 in GuilHeilig and wife Melissa, and Stevey Land; step-grandchildren, daughter of ford County, Nicholas Palmore and wife Stephanie, Alex Palmore and wife the late Floshe was the daughter of the Jessica, and Morgan Chick; great-grandchildren Jack, Lucy, and late Edna Windsor Prevette rence Knox Oglesby and Georgia Heilig; and step great-grandchild Aiden Palmore. Jesse Boler. She was a graduand Leander Prevette. Service: A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Educated in Guilford ate of Rock Hill public Jan. 20, 2011 at Summersett Memorial Chapel with Rev. Steve County schools, Mrs. Eason schools. Haines, Senior Minister at the First United Methodist Church ofMrs. Archie was a retired was a homemaker. She was a ficiating. Nurses Aide and member of member of Canaan Baptist Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 at Summersett Church. A loving mother, she Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Funeral Home. In addition to her parents, Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Faithful Friends, was a Christian woman, who she was preceded in death by was very noble. She will be PO Box 3097, Salisbury, NC 28145. her husband, Claude Archie; Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. sorely missed. daughters, Brenda Archie and Preceding her in death Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralwere her sons, Jerry and Renee Archie. home.com Survivors include son, Wayne Eason; and a daughter Claude Knox (Willie Mae), Sharon Marlow. James Perry Strickland Rita Domaleski Howard Survivors include her son East Spencer; daughters, BENSON — James Perry MOCKSVILLE — Mrs. Don Eason; daughters, Linda Phyllis Biggers (Andre) and Strickland, 85, of Benson, Rita Paula Domaleski Cloer (Johnny) of Salisbury, Pamela Harmon (Anthony) died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, Howard, 76, of Carrie Circle, Sandra Shuping (Ron) of both of Salisbury, Julia Brown at Johnston Medical Center in died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at Spencer, Lisa Eason (Mike (Donnie), East Spencer, Lola Smithfield. her home. Chiappone) of Spencer and Archie (Carson Mungro), Mr. StrickShe was born March 3, Charlotte; brothers, Bill Har- Charlotte, and Tracey Oglesland served in 1934, in Lackawanna County, ris (Pat) of Clayton and Calvin by, Durham; sisters, Johnnie the United Pa. to the late Michael and Prevette (Mary) of Mocks- Mae Torrence (Gillie) and States Army, Eva Kirvelavich Domaleski. ville; sister Pearl Jo Booe of Shelia Robinson both of Salisthe United States Army Air Mrs. Howard was retired High Point; a grandson Roger bury; a niece reared in the Corps, and the 11th Air Borne from Cannon Mills. She en- Marlowe, raised in her home; home, Deborah Blair, SalisDivision during World War II joyed flower gardening and 13 other grandchildren; 15 bury; and a host of nieces, and retired from Civil Service loved cats, especially rescue great-grandchildren; and two nephews, cousins and friends. at Cherry Point with NARF. and local strays. Funeral Services: Visitagreat-great-grandchildren. He was one of the REA ElecIn addition to her parents, Visitation: 1:30-3 p.m. Fri- tion will be Friday, 1:30 p.m. tric Power employees respon- she was preceded in death by day, Jan. 21, 2011 at Lyerly and funeral at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. sible for installing the first her husband, Norwood Ray Funeral Home and at other Zion Baptist Church, with the power poles to Harkers Is- Howard and a brother, Robert times the family will be at the Rev. Dr. Nilous Avery, II offiland. ciating. Burial will be in the Domaleski. residence. After retirement he gained Mrs. Howard is survived Service: 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. Martin Luther King, Jr. secemployment with Sea Level by a daughter, Melisa H. 21, 2011 in the James C. Lyer- tion, Rowan Memorial Park. Hospital Healthcare Team Hardy (Wayne) of Mocksville; entrusted to Services ly Chapel, with the Rev. and worked for an additional a son, Andrew Robert Bruce Graham officiating. Hairston Funeral Home, Inc. ten years. He continued to Howard (Susan) of Kings Burial will follow at City www.Hairstonfh.com work, becoming self-em- Mountain; a sister, Romaine J. Memorial Park. ployed in a lawn management Barron of the home and many Memorials: In lieu of flowbusiness up until his illness in nieces and nephews. ers, memorials may be made Oct. of 2010. Service: A graveside ser- to: American Lung AssociaHe was preceded in death vice will be conducted at 2 tion, 5315 Greenbrook Drive, by his wife, Lida Gray Strickp.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, at Charlotte, NC 28205. land. Lyerly Funeral Home is Rowan Memorial Park in SalHe is survived by his son, serving the Eason family. Onisbury. Ronnie E. Strickland and wife, Mr. James Carlton Land Memorials: In lieu of flow- line condolences may be Shannon of Salisbury; daugh11:00 AM - Thursday ers, the family requests that made at www.lyerlyfuneralter, Jane Perry Strickland of Summersett Memorial memorials be considered for home.com Benson; two sisters, Mary Chapel ASPCA Special Giving, 520 Ballou of Fort Myers, Fla. and Visitation: 10-11:00 AM 8th Ave., 7th Floor, NY, NY Irene Johnson of Four Oaks; Thursday two brothers, Paul Strickland 10018, Attn: Linda Tiramani. Eaton Funeral Home is —— and John Strickland, both of serving the family of Mrs. Carole Steele Eagle Benson; three grandchildren, 11:00 AM - Friday Christopher Strickland, Adri- Howard. Online condolences may be an Strickland and Kenneth Third Creek Presbyterian made at www.eatonfunerDonleycott; four great-grandChurch children, Zach, Jacob, Landon alservice.com

ROCKWELL — Susan Diana Hensley Fisher, 58, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, after a long, brave struggle with illness. Born Sept. 25, 1952 in Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Thomas Hensley and Sarah Ingle Hensley. Susan was a 1970 graduate of Enka High School and held a B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Following graduation, Susan worked at Fort Bragg as a civilian journalist for the Department of the Army. In the 1980's, while raising her sons, she taught at Miller Motte Business College in Gastonia. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a Sunday school teacher at Myers Memorial United Methodist Church and a Cub Scout leader. In the 1990's, she worked as an administrative assistant at Rockwell United Methodist Church. Despite her declining health in recent years, she remained a devoted mother and steadfast friend. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Hugh Fisher and Justin and Malorie Fisher, all of Kannapolis; husband Harold Fisher, of Rockwell; and sister and brother-in-law Martha and Donnie Ball, of Asheville. Visitation and Services: Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. at Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m in the Powles Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Will be at 2 p.m. at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia. The Rev. Deforest Hillyer will officiate. Memorials: Rowan Helping Ministries Homeless Shelter P.O. Box 4026 Salisbury NC 28145 or Kannapolis Rotary Club, P.O. Box 865, Kannapolis, N C 28082. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Fisher family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.

“Little Trooper” and Abigail. Service: Services were held Monday at the Free Grace Wesleyan Church on Harkers Island with Rev. Clint Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Vergie Mae Cemetery. Visitation: The family received friends Sunday at the church. Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Betty Monsees MOCKSVILLE — Betty Jewell Abernathy Monsees, 80, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011. She was born July 17, 1930, in Iredell County. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at First Baptist Church of Mocksville Visitation: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Eaton Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.eatonfuneralservice.com

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SALISBURY — Mrs. Brenda Jean Peeler Bond, 68, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. Born July 12, 1941, in Salisbury, Brenda was the daughter of the late James Clifton Peeler and Virginia Flowe Walters Peeler. Brenda was a 1959 graduate of Boyden High School. After graduation, she began working for Mr. Holmes Plexico at Rowan Printing Company. Later, the company was sold to Mr. Richard Hardesty and became Rowan Business Forms. After Mr. Hardesty's death, Brenda continued working for his son, Mr. Rick Hardesty, until her illness in August 2010. She worked in the printing industry for 51 years. Brenda was an active member of Stallings Memorial Baptist Church. Having no children of her own, Brenda loved to spend time with her nieces, nephew, great-niece and greatnephews. Her family was always a very important part of her life and she will be missed by all of them as well as her friends. Survivors include her husband, Clyde, who was the love of her life; sisters, Marlene Spencer and Arlene Taylor and husband Beau; brother, James C. Peeler, Jr. (Jim); nieces, Mitzi Waller and husband Jason of Concord; Elizabeth Taylor of Charlotte; Jamie Jackson and husband Rusty of Rockwell; nephew, Todd Monroe and wife Laura of Concord; great-niece, Katie Monroe; great-nephews, That-cher Monroe, Tanner, Gage and Gavin Jackson. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 at Summersett Funeral Home. Service: A Service of Celebration and Remembrance will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2001 at Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Charlie Bryan. Burial will follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, 817 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144 or Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St. Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Bond family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com Special thanks to Dr. Chris Agner of Rowan Diagnostic, Dr. Wink Cline of Salisbury Urology, Dr. Bill Black of Carolina Oncology, Dr. Deborah Bradley at Duke University Medical Center, Bayada Nurses, her caregivers, and Rowan Regional Hospice.

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Carolyn Story Whitley

KANNAPOLIS — Delories Adams Black, 60, of 137 Wayne Ave., died at her home Friday, Jan. 14, 2011. Born Feb. 25, 1950, in Grover, she was a daughter of the late J.D. Adams and Margaret Collier Adams Austin. She is survived by her husband, Michael T. Black of the home; two sons, Eric L. Galarza of Salisbury and Ricardo R. Galarza (Helen) of Kannapolis; one daughter, Renee Galarza-Neely (Willie) of Salisbury; 28 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Vicki Adams Booker (Belvin) of Kannapolis; one brother, Bernard Adams (Kim) of Landis; mother-inlaw, Mary Black of Kannapolis; two brothers-in-law, Carl Johnson and Daryel Black (Geraldine) both of Kannapolis; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Funeral Service & Visitation: Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 at Clark Funeral Home. The visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. and the funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Clark Funeral Home is assisting the Black family.

SALISBURY — Carolyn Story Whitley, 75, of Salisbury passed away Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at Northeast Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete with Summersett Funeral Home.

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“Earth: The Sequel” delivers a message of hope that alternative energy sources can not only save the planet but the economy as well by opening up new industries and jobs. After writing about the entrepreneurs and young start-up companies pushing technology to the limit to find the newest, cleanest and most abundant ways to power the planet, Horn said she and Krupp became aware that all these new technologies would need a platform to operate on “that is as open and robust and flexible as the Internet.” The Environmental Defense Fund is focusing on the development of smart grids around the country, and Horn is working full time with energy projects in Austin, Texas, Chicago and Charlotte. “We are engaging with both state regulators and federal regulators to try to get the rules in places as these smart grids are being built to be sure they fulfill all these environmental goals,” she said. In Austin, for example, she spent a year brainstorming with residents, the City Council, utility providers, university and corporate partners and many others to decide what kind of future they wanted to create. “What we saw was a community where the energy consumer becomes a very different creature,” she said. “It’s much like YouTube. It used to be if you wanted to watch a television show, there were a few big organizations that projected them and we sort of sat there and received them.” But in today’s world, Horn said everyone can generate content and share it with each other. “The same thing’s going to happen with energy where each one of us is, as the former general manager of Austin Energy likes to use the word, a ‘prosumer,’ ” she said. “You’re not just a consumer. “You’re also a producer of energy and of energy services, so that your house will likely have some sort of energy-generation system. Maybe you’ll have solar on your roof and you’ll have a plug-in car and you’ll have smart appliances that will be talking to each other.” Appliances will be programmed, for example, to run when there’s solar energy being generated by the roof. “And if your solar panels are producing more energy than you need right then, they’ll know to put it into your car battery to charge your car,” she said. “And if you hit a moment when you need a little more electricity than your solar panels are producing, you’ll pull some of that back out of your car battery. “And you’ll be able to make money because you’ll be selling when there are peak prices on the grid. The utility will be willing to pay you money to sell them some of your solar energy.” People who live in a community system such as an apartment building might have a cooperative share in a community solar farm, she said. “Or if you live in a part of the country that doesn’t have a good solar resource, you might tap into a different kind of resource like wind or hydro or you might just really make full use of your ability to manage demand and shrink your footprint so it will be a really different world.” Horn said life could be similar to the futuristic utopia portrayed in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series, “The Jetsons.” The cartoon — which aired prime time from 1962-63 and again in 1985-87 — featured a family that traveled in aero cars and had robots programmed to do household chores. While working on “Earth: The Sequel” with Krupp, Horn said she had the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs and visit labs where “the excitement of invention is under way.” “When the Internet was invented, nobody anticipated Amazon or Facebook or YouTube,” she said, “but once that platform was there, all 300 million imaginations in the United States were set loose and you saw these incredible things invented. The same thing will

Released in 2008, “Earth: The Sequel — The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming” highlights innovators and risk-takers who are pushing technology to the limit to find the newest, cleanest and most abundant ways to power the planet. Fred Krupp, who has headed the Environmental Defense Fund for 26 years, wrote the book with staff member and journalist Miriam Horn. They will talk about innovative technologies that can reverse global warming in Keppel Auditorium in the Robertson College Community Center. “New fortunes will be made that will dwarf the megafortunes of the information technology revolution,” Krupp said KRUPP on the Environmental Defense Fund website. Among the young companies and entrepreneurs featured in the book are: • Scientists at California-based Innovalight, who have found a cheap substitute for costly solar panels. They dissolve silicon nanocrystals in ink that can be printed onto any surface to harvest solar energy; • The founders of Amyris, who are genetically engineering yeast to ferment sugar — not into ethanol, but into hydrocarbons virtually identical to jet fuel, diesel and gasoline that can go right into existing pipelines and automobile gas tanks; • A tribe of Native Americans, fishermen for 2,000 years in the roughest waters of the North Pacific, who are now working to harvest the fierce power of the waves themselves. One of Krupp’s favorite stories in the book is about the Massachusetts innovator GreenFuel Technologies, which targets the single largest source of global warming pollution — the carbon dioxide that spews out of power plant smokestacks. “What they’ve invented is a way to feed that carbon dioxide to a ravenous type of algae,” he said. “Then the algae turn the carbon dioxide into a useful fuel. “So GreenFuel creates two benefits at once — reduced global warming and increased fuel — and they’re working with an Arizona electric company to demonstrate its practicality,” Krupp said. He said the enthusiasm of these inventors and the attention they are receiving from big investors makes him optimistic about our planet. “By pairing the power of markets with the ingenuity and innovation found on every page of this book,” he said, “we can reverse global warming before it is too late. It’s a race for the future of our planet.” Under his leadership, the Environmental Defense Fund has grown from a small nonprofit with a budget of $3 million into a worldwide leader in the environmental movement. The organization’s full-time staff has increased from 50 to 350, while its membership has expanded from 40,000 to more than 500,000 with new offices now open in Raleigh, Austin, Boston, Sacramento and Beijing, China. Krupp is widely recognized as the foremost champion of harnessing market forces for environmental ends, such as the market-based acid rain reduction plan in the 1990 Clean Air Act that The Economist hailed as “the greatest green success story of the past decade.” He broke new ground by engaging American companies such as McDonald’s, FedEx and DuPont to lessen their impact on the environment. Krupp also helped launch a corporate coalition — the U.S. Climate Action Partnership — whose Fortune 500 members such as Alcoa, GE and DuPont have called for strict limits on global warming pollution. be possible in energy.” At a recent conference hosted by GE in Atlanta, for example, Horn said she had an opportunity to spend time with an Intel employee who is working with sensing technologies to literally “sniff out” energy hogs in a home or building and identify areas “where you’re basically pouring money down a hole.” Despite the United States Congress’ failure to pass energy and climate legislation, she remains optimistic about the nation’s future. “When you see companies like GE investing billions of dollars and Cisco saying the smart grid is going to be a thousand times bigger than the Internet,” Horn said, “you think if these global companies are making these commitments, we’re going to get it solved. It’s going to be OK.” Horn said Duke Energy, which services much of the area around the Center for the Environment, is one of the leaders in thinking about smart technologies and how to offer utility customers choices they’ve never had.

“Soon people are going to have a lot more options,” she said, “on how they can start to manage their own energy use and reduce their bills by doing that but also to really reduce their impact on the planet.” When Horn thinks about the future for Francesca, Alex, Zach and Jackson Krupp and “everyone else’s children as well,” she sees the United States creating its own energy sources without having to depend on imports from hostile countries. “I guess from my perspective, I want people to catch some of that excitement that we really can live in a better world and a safer world that’s much healthier,” she said. “It’s not about avoiding doom; it’s about creating something much more fantastic.” Register to hear Horn and Krupp speak in Keppel Auditorium in the Robertson College Community Center at www.centerfortheenvironment.org or call the Center at 704-637-4727. Though the program is free and open to the public, registration is required.

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Sheriff’s Office arrests Salisbury man on child molestation charges BY SHELLEY SMITH ssmith@salisburypost.com

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Salisbury man sought on charges he molested children. Harvey Lee Richardson, 60, of 2720 Leonard Road, is charged with four counts of taking indecent liberties with children. He is in the Rowan County jail under $140,000

secured bond. Authorities said Jan. 7 they were hunting Richardson. The Sheriff’s Office got a tip Monday afternoon that he may be driving on Stokes Ferry Road. Investigators found Richardson driving a camper in the 13800 block of Stokes Ferry Road. He was taken into custody without incident, authorities reported. The charges, authorities say,

come resulted from reports made by two families. The investigation into Richardson began in early January as authorities were looking into allegations of sexual assault involving Salvatore Cerbone Jr., who was arrested last week. The 11-year-old victim who made the allegation against Cerbone told authorities she had also been molested by Richardson. The girl told authorities that

Richardson abused her when she was 5 years old and staying with an acquaintance of his, the Sheriff’s Office reported. On Jan. 3, deputies talked to the parents of a second girl who knew Richardson. The 4-year-old girl’s father told them his daughter had been sexually assaulted within the past six months, the report said. Deputies obtained warrants for Richardson’s arrest and began look-

ing for him. Richardson may face more charges. The Sheriff’s Office said authorities in Florida, where Richardson once lived, are investigating another incident that may have involved him. Rowan investigators are working with authorities in Florida. Contact reporter Shelley Smith at 704-797-4246.

Oh brother: Man flips car while returning guns he stole from sibling Authorities say a High Point man who regretted stealing guns and money from his brother turned his car around to take them back, and then wrecked along the way. James Edward Penley, 53, of 2001 West Rotary Drive, is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a stolen firearm and felony breaking and entering. He was jailed under a $25,000 secured bond. A Rowan County Sheriff’s Office report said that PENLEY while Penley’s brother was away from his Gold Hill home, Penley used a hidden key to let himself in.

NASHVILLE FROM 3a Capt. Stevens has talked with them, but until we see final architectural plans, we cannot make a determination,” Smith said. During the public hearing, resident Bob Bartlett asked Council to deny the nightclub. Bartlett railed against al-

In other business In Tuesday’s meeting, Salisbury City Council: • Recognized employees of Salisbury-Rowan Utilities for receiving two awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies — the Platinum 6 Award and Silver Peak Performance Award — for 2009. The awards name SalisburyRowan Utilities as one of the top water agencies in the state. • Heard highlights and goals from the Hurley Park Advisory Board, Transportation Advisory Board and Tree Board. Many of Hurley Park’s 30-year-old gardens, footbridges and irrigation systems need renovation or replacement. Ridership on city buses increased in fiscal year 2010 to 182,294 riders, up 3 percent from 176,856 the year

Penley took $300 in cash, three guns — a Taurus 9 mm, a Derringer .380 and a Bersa .380. — and two rolls of quarters, according to the report. Penley drove to Cabarrus County, but then felt remorse about the theft, the report said. He turned around on N.C. 49 and started back toward Gold Hill, but at some point lost control of the vehicle, which flipped. Authorities found Penley with minor injuries and the stolen goods. Penley was taken to the hospital, then to the Rowan County Detention Center Authorities questioned Penley at Northeast Medical Center, where he confessed to breaking into his brother’s house, the report said.

cohol consumption, listing dangers from drunken driving to alcoholism to time away from family. Bars exist to make money off the misery of people and cause noise, crime and public nuisance, he said. Taxpayers end up paying for emergency room visits, criminal investigations and court time due to alcohol, he said. Council member Paul

Woodson acknowledged Bartlett’s concerns. Council member William “Pete” Kennedy said he wants the same strict rules and guidelines approved for 127 E. Innes to be included with a special use permit for 125 E. Innes. Other council members agreed. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

before and up 7 percent from 170,521 in fiscal year 2008. The city is conducting a tree inventory, and the Tree Board is working to replace dead trees in downtown and city neighborhoods. • Approved a Land Development Ordinance text amendment to allow Rowan Regional Medical Center to erect pole displays on the hospital’s decorative light poles. • Approved on second reading a Land Development Ordinance text amendment that allows Major Auto Repair in the Downtown Mixed Use District. Maggie Blackwell and Brian Miller again voted no. • Approved a request from Rowan Regional to allow a mobile cath lab to operate in the right-of-way of Mocksville Avenue during hospital renovations from April to November.

• Approved an exhaust hood to project 39 inches into the alley behind 131 E. Innes St., where Bangkok Garden will move into the Hardiman Building. • Authorized the city to execute a Quitclaim Deed with the N.C. Railroad associated with the East Horah Street railroad crossing. • Awarded a contract to Godwin Pumps of America for $137,756 to purchase a 5 MGD Godwin Diesel Pump for use by the SalisburyRowan Utilities Department. • Congratulated the city on three days of successful celebrations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. • Announced the 26th Annual Future Directions and Goal-Setting Retreat, set for Feb. 10-11. • Went into closed session concerning a personnel matter. No action was taken. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

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Chinese delegation visits NC for investment pitch RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; After a decade of exporting outdoor furniture sold by U.S. bigbox stores, Chinese company president Yonghui Chen is shopping for U.S. products and concepts he can sell to his countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast-rising middle class. Chenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s privately owned company, Zhejiang Zhengte Group, now operates 79 stores around China that cater to the millions of Chinese enjoying rising incomes and acquiring property like never before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they purchase a new villa or house, they buy the furniture and the (landscaped) garden from us,â&#x20AC;? Chen said as the president of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s California-based subsidiary, Tom Lee, translated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a one-stop shop.â&#x20AC;? Chen and Lee were among more than 100 Chinese business and government leaders touring North Carolina on a business-generating side trip on the day Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president, Hu Jintao, was arriving in Washington for a three-day state visit. The visit of scores of potential trade partners led by a deputy com-

merce minister, Wang of porcelain and cotton and Chao, was designed to accelan agreement to collaborate erate business connections on development of solar powbetween North Carolina and er equipment, the Chinese China, Gov. Beverly Perdue government said without givsaid. ing details of individual conâ&#x20AC;&#x153;In North Carolina talk, tracts. that means, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How do we Charlotte-based Duke EnYONGHUI CHEN each make money and proergy Inc. and Chinese enerpresident of Chinese company, Zhejiang Zhengte Group, duce and sell more goods?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; gy company ENN Group anwhile touring businesses in North Carolina â&#x20AC;&#x153; Perdue said. nounced Tuesday theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve Chen and Lee said they agreed to collaborate on were shopping fabric probuilding an energy-saving ducers for the canopies, awnings and now,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to learn more â&#x20AC;&#x153;eco-cityâ&#x20AC;? close to Beijing. Terms of patio umbrellas Zhengteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than about consumers. We hope to learn the deal were not disclosed. Duke En3,000 employees manufacture. from this trip.â&#x20AC;? ergy and ENN Group agreed in 2009 The company is already a big buyWhile trade is flowing in both di- to develop commercial solar projects er of Sunbrella outdoor fabrics made rections, criticism has long been that in the U.S. by a North Carolina company, Glen too much of it has been U.S. conDuke Energy expects to announce Raven Custom Fabrics, both compa- sumers buying Chinese products, and a further deal in the Chinese energy nies said. Much of that fabric is in- few sales in China. The U.S. wants sector on Thursday, spokesman Tom cluded in the outdoor furniture and Beijing to increase the value of the Williams said. furnishings Zhengte makes for retail- Chinese currency, which would boost Treasury Secretary Timothy Geiers like Costco, Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, Home U.S. exports and reduce unemploy- thner said Friday that China will likeDepot and Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Chen said. ment. ly become the largest trading partZhengte was likely to buy more Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government said Tuesday ner of the United States in the next from U.S. suppliers as it catered to that a group of Chinese companies decade, replacing Canada at the top. Chinese consumers dressing up their Wang led to Houston on Monday While much of that will involve corner of the outdoors, Lee said. signed $600 million in deals with U.S. major corporations like Duke Enerâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The trade is going both ways companies. The deals cover imports gy, smaller companies like Gentris

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Corp. are entering the mix. The 38employee Morrisville company contracts with pharmaceutical companies to test drugs by studying a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genetic profile to more accurately predict safety, toxicity and efficacy. Gentris chief executive officer Rich Williams said Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trade event resulted in meetings with a U.S. Commerce Department official and a Chinese trade representative who are likely to help the company set up a sister company in China. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great demand by U.S. companies to do these trials in China with a Chinese population,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chinese government has the same interest because they are trying to elevate their standards so they are compliant with the United States and European standards.â&#x20AC;? A Chinese trade delegation visits soybean researchers in Minnesota on Wednesday. Deputy commerce minister Wang is leading a 500-member group of Chinese businesspeople and trade officials to Chicago on Friday to look into other possible business deals.

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Stepmother of Zahra Baker faces bigamy charge NEWTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The stepmother of a disabled North Carolina girl whose mysterious death has been the focus of a monthslong police investigation was indicted Tuesday on charges of being married to two men at the same time. Documents from Catawba County court show that Elisa Baker, 42, was indicted on a charge of bigamy, a low-level felony in North Carolina. She is accused in the indictment of having married Australian Adam Baker in 2008, when she was still legally married to a North Carolina man named Aaron Young. Speculation about Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marital status had arisen in the western North Carolina towns where she lived afer Hickory police said in November that they were investigating the matter. Calls to the district attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office and lawyers for Baker were not immediately returned Tuesday. The disappearance and death of Zahra Baker, the little girl with the freckles and resilient smile who lost a leg to bone cancer and wore

hearing aids because of chemotherapy, transfixed communities in North Carolina and her native Australia last fall. No one has been charged in Zahraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, and neither the hundreds of pages of court documents released so far nor statements from investigators have said how she died. Elisa Baker is currently jailed on charges of obstructing the investigation into Zahraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappearance. Divorce records obtained from Caldwell County show that Aaron Young filed for divorce from Elisa Baker in June 2009, nearly 11 years after they were married. The divorce was granted in August. But last October, the Associated Press interviewed friends of Adam Baker, who described his wedding to Elisa Baker in a July 2008 ceremony at his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house in Australia. The three moved to North Carolina that November, which family friend Kim Wright said made family and friends uneasy, because Zahra could get free medical care in Australia.

The presidents of the N.C. Sheriffs Association and North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, both committee members, opposed Michauxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s measure, saying they have a good relationship with the lab in its current format. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to expect from an independent lab,â&#x20AC;? said Mint Hill Police Chief Tim Ledford, president of the police chiefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Director McLeod has assured us that oversight has been put in place for some of the problems that have occurred.â&#x20AC;?

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ou’ve come a long way, vegan. Once mocked as a fringe diet for sandal-

wearing health food store workers, veganism is moving from marginal to mainstream in the United States.

The vegan “Skinny Bitch” diet books are best-sellers, vegan staples like tempeh and tofu can be purchased at just about any supermarket, and some chain restaurants eagerly promote their plant-only menu items. Today’s vegans are urban hipsters, suburban moms, college students, even professional athletes. “It’s definitely more diverse. It’s not what you would picture 20 years ago, which is kind of hippie, crunchy,” said Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of vegan cookbooks like the new “Appetite for Reduction.” She says it’s easier being a vegan now because there is more local produce available and more interesting ways of cooking. “It’s not just steamed vegetables anymore and brown rice and lentils,” she said. Veganism is essentially hardcore vegetarianism. While a vegetarian might butter her bagel or eat a cake made with eggs, vegans shun all animal products: no meat, no cheese, no eggs, no honey, no mayonnaise. Ethical vegans have a moral aversion to harming animals for human consumption, be it for a flank steak or leather shoes, though the term often is used to describe people who follow the diet, not the larger philosophy. It’s difficult to come up with hard numbers of practicing vegans. There’s a blurry line between people who define themselves as vegan and vegetarian, and some eaters dip in and out of plant-only diets. For instance, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman has described his “vegan till 6” health plan, in which he becomes more omnivorous in the evening. In a 2009 survey, advocates at the not-for-profit Vegetarian Resource Group reported about 1 percent of Americans are vegan, roughly a third of the people who reported being vegetarians. A separate survey released last year by the same group found a similar breakdown for Americans aged 8 to 18. That makes veganism something short of a fad sweeping the nation like low-carb once did. Consider that while Kraft Foods reports that it shipped out more Boca Original Vegan Burger Patties and Boca Ground Crumbles last year, the increase was a modest 1 percent. Still, there are plenty of signs that vegans have pushed beyond their old, exclusive cocoon that once inspired celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain to mock them as the “Hezbollah-like splinter faction” of vegetarians. Exhibit A would be the “Skinny Bitch” diet books, which provide vegan lifestyle tips in a blunt, girlfriend-on-the-phone style (Sample passage: “Soda is liquid Satan. It is the devil.”). Actress Alicia Silverstone added a dose of star power to the vegan cause more recently with “The Kind Diet,” a No. 1 bestseller. Vegan diets also have been touted by other celebrities, including Emily Deschanel in “Bones” and Lea Michele of “Glee.” Veganism has been buoyed by the same health-conscious wave that has drawn Americans in unprecedented numbers to low-fat, vegetarian and organic

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With an increase in vegan cookbooks and diets, the lifestyle is gaining momentum in the U.S.

“It’s definitely more diverse. It’s not what you would picture 20 years ago, which is kind of hippie, crunchy.” ISA CHANDRA MOSKOWITZ vegan cookbook author

foods. The idea of eating lower on the food chain is especially attractive to environmentally conscious consumers, since large-scale meat production is a major source of greenhouse gases. Veganism also provides a safe harbor for the growing number of people concerned about where their supermarket meat comes from. Critics of industrial-scale food processing like writer Michael Pollan have been gaining a wider audience in recent years. And — sign of the times — some famous guys are eating ve-

gan now, too. Bill Clinton, known for his burger-loving ways when president, has credited his trim build at his daughter Chelseas wedding this summer to a “plantbased diet” (though he eats a little fish sometimes). Even former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has talked up his vegan diet. And vegan cookbooks, once a niche product, are coming out at such a fast clip that there are now sub-niches. Da Capo Press’ 20 vegan cookbooks in print include one on vegan soul food and another with Latin vegan recipes. A book of vegan recipes containing alcohol, “The Tipsy Vegan” is upcoming. Abstaining from animal products is an ancient practice found in cultures worldwide. But veganism never got traction in meat-loving America. Tracye

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Dear Amy: I have been dating “Connie” for six months. She is by far the best girlfriend I have ever had. She is comfortable in her own skin and accepts me as I am. She is very kind and understanding, unpretentious and a lot of fun to be with. I am very comfortable and totally at ease with her in every situaASK tion. AMY This past week we discussed living together. We have both been tested by relationships in the past. For the first time, we discussed our sexual histories. She told me that for almost two years she experimented with many sexual situations; some of them quite wild and extreme — certainly in my mind. Connie didn’t excuse her behavior. She said that she did what she did because she wanted to, and that this is in her past and she will not engage in those practices again. There is nothing in her current behavior to indicate she had ever been so wild. I have never been that adventuresome; my own history seems quite boring in comparison. I am confused by her previous behavior and more confused by my own feelings. I really love her, but this revelation bothers me. I told her that. She said that who she is now is based on her life experiences, and if I want to end our relationship, she would be disappointed and hurt, but she can’t undo the past. She said she wants a monogamous relationship with me. Amy, I am sure you have had more experience than I have in this area. Are there any clues for sorting out my feelings? — Anxious Guy

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Dear Anxious: Thank you for assuming I have experience walking on the wild side. (At my age, fantasizing about

things that didn’t actually happen is about the most fun I get to have.) I do know about feelings, however. Feelings get sorted out, one painful moment at a time. Your girlfriend is right about many things — including that the entirety of her experiences makes her who she is. She sounds authentic, likable and honest. I suggest that you two sit down and discuss every aspect of her sexual past that you are curious about and that you try not to blame her for behavior she doesn’t regret. Of course, you should both also be tested for STDs. Monogamy is a choice your girlfriend sounds eager to make. Trust is a choice too. Dear Amy: I am a clergyman and officiate at a lot of weddings. A recurring problem is the bride’s wanting children to be ring-bearers or flower girls when the kids are too young. My experience is that they are ready for this at age 4 and older, but many brides choose children as young as 2, or even younger (one had to be pulled down the aisle in a wagon because he couldn’t walk well yet). For some reason, couples ignore the obvious inability of most little ones to do the job, and then are disappointed when the child wanders around, cries or refuses to walk the aisle, also creating an unpleasant disruption in a formal setting. Amy, please share with your readers my view that, first of all, a ring-bearer or flower girl is not necessary for weddings. If they desire this, then the children should be at least 4 years old. And if, like some of my brides, they feel they have a social obligation to include tiny relatives, then have the kids do something like helping the ushers pass out worship bulletins. — Pastor Mark Wilms, Blue Earth, Minn.

Dear Pastor: I agree completely. Expecting young children to perform perfectly in a high-stakes environment is a

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VEGAN FROM 8A McQuirter, a vegan for 23 years and author of “By Any Greens Necessary,” a ve-

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Judge: David Cassidy DUI hearing postponed FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A judge in Florida says former teen idol David Cassidy is expected to enter a plea of guilty or no contest following a drunken driving charge in November. Cassidy didn’t show up for a status hearing Tuesday, but St. Lucie County Cliff Barnes says he expected the 60-yearold “Partridge Family” star to enter a plea without attending a court hearing. If Cassidy enters the written plea, he’ll likely be sentenced Feb. 16. Cassidy was arrested Nov. 3 after authorities said they spotted his car weaving on Florida’s Turnpike near Fort Pierce. The Highway Patrol’s report says Cassidy failed a field sobriety test. Authorities say breath tests at the jail showed his blood-alcohol content at 0.139 and 0.141, above Florida’s legal limit of 0.08. Cassidy lives in Fort Lauderdale.

gan guide aimed at black women, said things were different until about a decade ago. While she was part of a vegan community in her hometown of Washington, she says there was little understanding beyond it. “People did not know what it meant,” McQuirter said. "There were not a lot of options in terms of grocery stores. There was no Whole Foods... We had to basically cook everything for ourselves.” That’s changed. More than half the 1,500 chefs polled by the National Restaurant Association for its new “What's Hot in 2011” list included vegan entrees as a hot trend. Vegan entrees came in at No. 71 out of 226 trends (beating out organic beer and drinkable desserts) — that’s far from No. 1, but evidence of veganism making inroads beyond urban strongholds like New York City and Los Angeles. Some chain restaurants like Souplantation and Pizza Fusion even mark vegan items on their menus. In Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Roseann Marulli Rodriguez, a blogger for the SuperVegan website, said while there are not many vegan restaurants in her area, her local supermarket has “fake” chicken tenders and “fake” bacon. “It’s definitely widening in scope,” said Rodriguez, a recent New York City transplant who has been eating vegan for five years, “and I think that’s why more people are doing it, because it’s getting easier.”

Tax experts offer tips for preparing returns With tax season upon us, tax experts are ready with advice. “Everybody needs to put some effort into understanding what the law is for 2010, how things changed, how things didn’t change,” said Greg Rosica, tax partner at Ernst & Young. Some pointers: • Documents. “Get your records in order, get everything together, don’t be in a rush,” said Barbara Weltman, author of tax guides for J.K. Lasser. Needed records include W-2s, 1099s and receipts for charitable deductions. • Deductions and credits. Make sure you’re claiming every one you’re entitled to, said Turbotax Vice President Bob Meighan. For example, he said, if you volunteer at the food kitchen you can’t deduct your time but you can deduct your mileage to get there. Don’t underestimate the value of goods you donate to charity. • Check for errors. “Review, review, review,” the Internal Revenue Service says. Don’t

recipe for tantrums. And there is nothing worse than a flower girl and a bride having tandem tantrums. Dear Amy: Responding to “Scared Sister,” whose sister let her dog jump on her during visits — both the dog owner and the dog need training. The dog needs to be taught not to jump. The owner should take an obedience class to teach the dog how to behave when greeting people. — Bobbie

forget to include your Social Security number and sign your return. • Don’t go it alone. “Software serves as a doublecheck,” said Mark Luscombe, a principal tax analyst at CCH. So do professional preparers. • File electronically. “You’re going to get a more accurate return,” says Terry Lemons, chief spokesman for the IRS. It also will help speed your refund, especially if you choose direct deposit. • Remember the deadlines. This year, taxpayers have until April 18 to file 2010 tax returns. • Look ahead. It’s not too early to start planning for your 2011 taxes. Are you having too much tax — or too little — withheld from your paycheck? Should you be doing more to save for retirement — and lower your tax liability in doing that? Are you considering selling a house or business? If so, you might want to consider doing it this year, when capital gains rates are still low. “All items ought to be on the list and examined,” Rosica says.

Archdale author’s cookbook to be feature in Our State Gail Cauble Gurley, Archdale author, has a cookbook to be featured in the February issue of “Our State” magazine. “ O l d South Comfort Food: Vintage Recipes From the 1 9 3 0 s 1940s” is a GURLEY contemporary remake of a cookbook Gurley grew up with in Rowan County. There are legends, humor and inspiration from the women who influenced her as well as charming and sometimes mystery recipes. Gurley’s website www.scribesvalley.com. She is the author of three other works of fiction and resides in Archdale with her husband Ed.

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• Hair spray in the shower. I hate the residue from hair spray all over the bathroom. So I stick my head in the shower stall when I spray. All that residue gets washed away daily. — Kathy, Indiana

• No wasted veggies. I got tired of buying vegetables and having them go to waste because I didn’t use them in time, so I invested in a food dehydrator. Now I dehydrate onions, peppers, tomatoes and celery, to name a few. Once they’re dried, I coarsely chop them in my food processor and store them in an airtight bag. Now I have

veggie flakes to toss into soups and stews. — Millie, Indiana

• Eye makeup extender. Because of eye allergies, I have to buy very expensive eyeliner and mascara. When they appear to be empty, I add a few drops of water to the applicator. Doing this gives me several more weeks of product use. — Tena,

ing frustrated with yeast that was too old to use, I now keep my yeast in my freezer. I never have old yeast that doesn’t rise, and it keeps for a long time in the freezer. — Louise, e-mail

• Wine filter. If you break the cork when opening a bottle of wine, filter the wine through a coffee filter. — Linda, Michigan

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• Frozen orange zest. Before throwing out orange or lemon peels, I zest them onto a piece of plastic wrap. I add the sealed zest to a zip-close bag and store it in the freezer. I always have fresh lemon or orange zest for cooking and baking. — Phyllis,

• Alternative bug spray. When a bee, fly or wasp is buzzing around one of my windows, I spray it with Windex. It shocks the insect enough that it falls, and then I can swat it with the fly swatter. Then I take a paper towel and clean the window. — Debbie, Virginia

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• Eraser of dry-erase stains. I got dry-erase marker on a shirt and tried everything but couldn’t get the stain out. Figuring the stain was there to stay, I experimented and tried plain old hydrogen peroxide. I poured it on the stain and let it set. It worked great! If you try this, you may have to repeat it several times. Blot in between, and then launder as usual. — Jane, Missouri

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Nominations for British Academy Film Awards LONDON (AP) — Nominees in major categories for the British Academy Film Awards, announced Tuesday: • Film: “Black Swan,” “Inception,” “The King’s Speech,” “The Social Network,” “True Grit” • British Film: “127 Hours,” “Another Year,” “Four Lions,” “The King’s Speech,” “Made in Dagenham” • Director: David Fincher, “The Social Network”; Tom Hooper, “The King’s Speech”; Danny Boyle, “127 Hours”; Darren Aronofsky, “Black Swan”; Christopher Nolan, “Inception” • Leading Actor: Javier Bardem, “Biutiful”; Jeff Bridges, “True Grit”; Jesse Eisenberg, “The Social Network”; Colin Firth, “The King’s Speech”; James Franco, “127 Hours” • Leading Actress: Annette Bening, “The Kids Are All Right”; Julianne Moore, “The Kids

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STATE OF THE UNION SEATING

Crossing the aisle hile it’s not on par with the lions and lambs cuddling up together, a proposal for bipartisan seating among members of Congress during this year’s State of the Union address is a good idea that should be jointly endorsed. Sens. Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, initiated the plan for Republicans and Democrats to mix it up — so to speak — in the gallery as President Obama speaks next week. Traditionally, the two parties have dug in on opposite sides of the center aisle, like families at a shotgun wedding. The new seating plan has received enthusiastic support from several legislators, including Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., who said it would be good to “begin the year with a strong statement of unity” and set a “new, bipartisan tradition for the State of the Union.” It would be Like the recent good to “set a reading of the Constitution from the well new bipartisan of the House, it’s a tradition for purely symbolic act. But symbolic acts the State of the have power. This is Union.” one that can help set the proper tone and SEN. KAY HAGAN context for the critiD-N.C. cally important work that lies ahead as Congress wrestles with budget deficits, immigration reform and continued debate over the direction of health-care overhaul, among other issues. Those issues won’t be solved by “hubba-hubba” cheerleading for the home team. Obviously, with the horror of Arizona all too fresh in mind, officials are in a less combative frame of mind. Bipartsan seating during this prime-time event wouldn’t require anyone to compromise political principle, but it might in some small way help bridge the gulf between the parties in Congress. It also might reduce the likelihood of another ugly “you lie” moment, such as occurred during President Obama’s 2010 address, and renew interest among listeners who have grown weary of the orchestrated political theater in which one side of the aisle predictably erupts in lusty cheers, while the other side indulges in hisses and boos or simply sits in stony silence. Besides, if the gallery exercises some restraint in its cheering and jeering, a more dignified atmosphere won’t be the only potential benefit. Members of Congress might get home a little sooner, too.

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NPR funding fight resurfaces or years, Republicans have wanted to cut off federal funding for National Public Radio. They tried and failed in the 1990s, but now, with a new GOP majority in the House, they’re ready to try again. It’s still a long shot, but they have a fighting chance. There are two reasons House Republicans are more optimistic than before: concern over federal spending and the lingering fallout from NPR’s decision to fire commentator Juan Williams. “We’re running annual deficits of over a trillion dollars,” says Rep. Doug Lamborn, the Colorado Republican who has written a new bill to defund NPR. “With 500 cable TV chanBYRON nels, Internet on people’s cell YORK phones, satellite radio, we have so many sources of media that we don’t need a government-subsidized source of media.” Lamborn introduced an NPR-defunding bill last year, but couldn’t get much support. That changed in October when NPR fired Williams for confessing that he sometimes gets nervous when people in Muslim garb board airplanes. “Before the Juan Williams issue came up, it really wasn’t on a lot of people’s radar screens,” says Lamborn. “People said, ‘Oh, you can’t go against Big Bird.’ ” The “Big Bird” argument — that defunding public broadcasting would kill beloved programming like “Sesame Street” — is the oldest plea in the book for defenders of governmentfunded media. But Lamborn’s narrowly focused bill is aimed specifically at NPR, and not at all of public broadcasting. Still, cutting off federal money just to NPR is a complicated task. There isn’t any congressional appropriation that says “Funds for NPR.” Instead, federal money goes to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which received $420 million from the government in 2010. About $90 million went to public radio. The corporation gave part of that $90 million to NPR, and part of it to local public radio stations, which used the money to buy NPR programming. NPR has also gotten money from the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the Departments of Education and Commerce. How much federal money, all told, does NPR receive? Lamborn doesn’t know. “The funding

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is so convoluted and opaque,” he says. “We asked the Congressional Research Service to look at the books, and a senior analyst got back to us and said it was like a spaghetti bowl — those were his exact words.” Lamborn has asked the Government Accountability Office to find out for sure. NPR says it receives little of its $166 million annual budget from the federal government. “NPR receives less than 2 percent annually, on average, from government grants,” NPR president Vivian Schiller said last November. Two percent of $166 million would be a bit more than $3 million. “I think it’s a lot higher than that,” says Lamborn, who believes NPR’s federal take is in the tens of millions of dollars. “But if we take them at their word and it’s only 2 percent, then they really have nothing to fear.” NPR has long argued that the real importance of federal support is the money that goes to local stations. Lamborn’s bill would not cut off money for the stations — it would just forbid them from using federal dollars to buy NPR programming. That has led NPR to accuse Lamborn of interfering with freedom of the press. “The proposal to prohibit public radio stations from using (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) grants to purchase NPR programming interjects federal authority into local station program decision-making,” NPR said in a statement this week. “This legislation would ultimately dictate the daily editorial schedules and news programs of nearly one thousand public radio stations across America.” (An NPR spokeswoman did not respond to requests for additional comment.) Lamborn calls the argument “bizarre” and argues that forcing NPR to go without federal money is not meddling with editorial content. Can Lamborn succeed? A well-connected House GOP aide says the bill is “not a top priority, like repealing Obamacare,” but that its prospects for passage are “pretty good.” In the Senate, Democrats would likely filibuster, and one GOP source says it would be “tough to get 60 votes” to overcome Democratic opposition. Still, things could change and Lamborn is determined to keep trying for as long as it takes. • • • Byron York is chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner.

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Here are some suggestions on school make-up days In response to the letter “Bad make-up choice,” here are a few facts. I quote from the “Making up Missed Days” policy: The status of any day in the above calendar can be changed at any time during the school year if days are missed due to inclement weather. All days (with the exception of Sundays) between Aug. 25 and June 10, no matter how they are designated on the school calendar, may become a make-up school day or workday. Since the weather is unpredictable, it is impossible to guarantee student holidays or staff holidays/workdays will not be changed. Be advised that workdays (and holidays if absolutely necessary), particularly those from January through June, are subject to being changed on short notice, depending on timing and duration of inclement weather. With that said, consider this: 1. Jan. 21, Jan. 24, Feb. 21, March 28, April 22 — all teacher workdays (Jan. 24 — makeup day). 2. Feb. 18, March 25 — early-release days (reason unknown/not given) 3. April 26-29 — make-up days. Here’a suggestion — why not make up the missed time on any of the above workdays/make-up days and/or keep the children the entire day on early-release days? School officials decided not to make up the missed time on Jan. 17, Dr. King’s birthday, and rightly so. Dr. King was a courageous American who committed himself to righting unfairness and injustice and it cost him his life. He should be honored for that. But the decision was made to have class on Feb. 21 — Presidents Day — when we honor the birth of two other great Americans, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. But this day is cited as a workday, not a holiday. What it all boils down to is this. They would rather use a Saturday than change a staff holiday/workday. You make the call. — Eric Hartsell Salisbury

Honoring Good Friday I kept quiet when Salisbury lined the streets with chairs at $4 each for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. The children of those who could not afford chairs were left

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trying to catch a glimpse over the heads of all those out in front. Then there was our annual Veterans Day Parade. What a disgrace when our city would not even stop parking on the streets as our veterans paraded by in cars, buses and, yes, wheelchairs! But now God has been slapped in the face! Rowan-Salisbury Schools have decided to have a snow make-up day on Saturdays and Good Friday, when Martin Luther King day was left untouched! Yes, MLK Jr. was a great man who accomplished a great deal! But something has been forgotten — he drew his strength from God, he was a great Christian! So which day do you think he would want honored, his day or the day his Savior was nailed to the cross? As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15). Our son will not attend school on Good Friday! What will your house do? — Mary Wagner Rockwell

Old calendar was better I read yesterday that our children will make up a snow day on Good Friday. This day is the second-most important day in the Christian faith and should not be taken lightly! It’s a time to reflect on what Jesus did for us and to take a look at our lives and our need for forgiveness that He gives us freely at such a great cost for Him. In the ’60s and ’70s, snow days were built into the school calendar, and if they were not used, school would end a few days early. Sometimes the old ways are better. — Mary W. Taylor Cleveland

ost of the public debate about how to address the state’s $3.7 billion budget shortfall has focused on two competing claims. The new Republican leadership says that they can balance the budget with cuts alone without doing irreparable harm to education and human services. A broad coalition of educators, health care providers and advocates understandably believe that’s impossible and that cuts of that magnitude will devastate public education and cut off services to the most vulnerable people in CHRIS FITZSIMON the state. They want new revenue from new taxes or at least a continuation of the tax increases passed in 2009 that are set to expire June 30. Keeping the tax rates the same makes sense, but it will only provide $1.4 billion in revenue, less than half of the shortfall. There’s a third point of view to consider, that tax fairness can help this year — and that doesn’t refer to the overdue tax reform that legislative leaders seem unwilling to consider this session. Lawmakers and advocates alike should take a look at the $5.8 billion in “tax expenditures” that North Carolina makes every year. Legislators so determined to scrutinize every dollar the state spends ought to spend as much time examining every dollar the state gives away to specific industries and multinational companies. The Department of Revenue issues a report every biennium about the tax breaks, loopholes and preferential treatment in the tax code. The report defines tax expenditure straightforwardly. “A tax expenditure is defined as an exemption, exclusion, deduction, allowance, credit, refund, preferential tax rate or other device that reduces the amount of tax revenue which otherwise would be collected.” The report identifies sales tax exemptions for everything from seeds and medication used in farming to the electricity used by manufacturers, the same electricity that everybody else pays taxes on. There’s a tax break for tobacco distributors if they file their reports and cigarette tax collections with the state on time. Alcohol distributors receive a similar break for timely collections and reporting. There’s no break for citizens who file their taxes before the deadline. There are loopholes for the logging industry, poultry farms and a break for tobacco companies that export cigarettes. The list goes on and on. Some of the exemptions cost the state a few million dollars. Others cost tens or even hundreds of millions. That’s a lot of teachers and a lot of services to people with disabilities. One of the most egregious giveaways that didn’t even make the report is the practice of allowing multistate corporations to shift the profits they make in North Carolina to other states to avoid paying the state taxes they owe. That not only robs the state treasury of revenue, it is patently unfair to North Carolina companies who compete with the multistate corporations but pay higher taxes because they have no place to hide their profits. It’s time to expand all the talk about the pain and sacrifice that the state budget crisis will impose and require to include more than state employees and people who rely on state services. The special interests that have been reaping the benefits from all the tax breaks and loopholes should be called on to help with the budget crisis too by paying their fair share of taxes for a change. • • • Chris Fitzsimon is executive director of N.C. Policy Watch.

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Sorrentino from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jersey Eric Cantor, R-Va., said no di- The Kennedy family suffered Shoreâ&#x20AC;?? rectives had gone out to rank- a second blow that same You kidding? Who can ever and-file lawmakers cautioning month when Sen. Edward replace Reege? them about their behavior as Kennedy died. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to alarm any- the House convened to debate Speaking outside Suburban body,â&#x20AC;? he began on Tuesday a highly controversial bill. Hospital in Maryland, Anthobefore dropping the bomb: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expect the debate to ny Kennedy Shriver, said his â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be my last year on ensue along policy lines,â&#x20AC;? he father was â&#x20AC;&#x153;with my mom the show.â&#x20AC;? said, suggesting one that did now,â&#x20AC;? and called his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; More specifically, he not stray from the merits of marriage a great love story. meant he will be stepping the legislation itself. At Eunice Shriverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memodown from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live! With Regis rial service, their daughter and Kellyâ&#x20AC;? sometime in late iHack? Data for more Maria Shriver said her father 2011, though he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pin let her mother â&#x20AC;&#x153;rip and he let than 100,000 iPad down a departure date. her roar, and he loved everyusers stolen from site thing about her.â&#x20AC;? He attended in a wheelchair. Guest Hu: Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NEWARK, N.J. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; president arrives Two men who authorities say Tunisian protesters WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were competing to impress Chinese President Hu Jintao their fellow hackers were ar- say unity government has landed at Andrews Air rested Tuesday on federal is same old regime Force base for a state visit to charges they stole the e-mail TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At the United States. He was wel- addresses of more than comed upon his arrival by 100,000 Apple iPad users, in- least four opposition ministers Vice President Joe Biden and cluding politicians and media quit Tunisiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day-old unity government Tuesday, aligna military color guard. personalities. Hu comes to the U.S. amid The theft and the AT&T se- ing themselves with demontensions between the two curity weakness that made it strators who insist democratworld powers over economic, possible were revealed ic change is impossible while trade and security issues. months ago, and U.S. Attorney so many supporters of the President Barack Obama has Paul Fishman said there was freshly ousted president are arranged for Hu to be greet- no evidence the men used the hoarding posts of power. Police in riot gear forcefuled with full pomp, complete swiped information for crimwith a state dinner on Wednes- inal purposes. Authorities cau- ly put down a demonstration day. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a change from tioned, however, that it could of the sort that toppled the Huâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous visit in 2006. theoretically have wound up North African countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longChina is an emerging world in the hands of spammers and time autocratic leader last week, pummeling a demonpower. It has strategic nation- scam artists. al security importance for the Daniel Spitler, a 26-year- strator with batons and boot United States. Its trade and old bookstore security guard kicks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and highlighting a currency policies have frus- from San Francisco, and An- question on many minds: Is trated the U.S. business com- drew Auernheimer, 25, of the new regime really much munity, which sees China as Fayetteville, Ark., were different? As Tunisia struggles to huge market for American ex- charged with fraud and conports. spiracy to access a computer move past the rioting, looting and score-settling that has without authorization. Fishman said the men and marked the political transiEx-Haitian dictator their cohorts were engaged in tion, there was a growing faces accusations â&#x20AC;&#x153;malicious one-upsmanshipâ&#x20AC;? sense Tuesday that it will be PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti as they sought to impress each difficult for the interim gov(AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Former Haitian dicta- other and others online. ernment to hold together and tor Jean-Claude Duvalier was â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tolerate commit- pave the way toward elections hauled into court to answer ting crimes for street cred,â&#x20AC;? expected within six to seven questions Tuesday as a legal Fishman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Computer months. case was opened against him hacking is not a competitive After the initial exhilaranearly 25 years after he was sport, and security breaches tion of last week, when a popousted from power in a popu- are not a game.â&#x20AC;? ulist uprising ousted President lar uprising against what was Zine El Abidine Ben Ali after widely regarded as a brutal Study shows learning 23 years in power and sent and corrupt regime. him fleeing to Saudi Arabia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Defense attorney Gervais in college is limited sounding a warning bell for You are told that to make it other political strongmen in Charles said the former Haitian dictator known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby in life, you must go to college. the region â&#x20AC;&#x201D; many are fretDocâ&#x20AC;? is facing accusations of You work hard to get there. ting about what it ultimately corruption and embezzlement You or your parents drain sav- meant. for allegedly pilfering the ings or take out huge loans to â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am afraid that our revotreasury before his 1986 pay for it all. lution will be stolen from me And you end up learning ... and my people. The people are ouster. Charles said the case is not much. asking for freedoms and this A study of more than 2,300 new government is not. They now in the hands of a judge of instruction who will decide undergraduates found 45 per- are the ones who oppressed whether there is enough evi- cent of students show no sig- the people for 23 years,â&#x20AC;? said dence to go to trial. That nificant improvement in the Ines Mawdud, a 22-year-old process can take up to three key measures of critical think- student who was among proing, complex reasoning and testers at the demonstration. months. Duvalier spent much of the writing by the end of their day in a closed-door in a court sophomore years. Students wounded Not much is asked of stusession before answering dents, either. Half did not take when gun in questions. Haitiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s system allows for a single course requiring 20 backpack goes off pretrial detention. But Mona pages of writing during their LOS ANGELES (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Bernadeau, a Senate candi- prior semester, and one-third date from Duvalierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political did not take a single course re- gun in a 10th-graderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backparty, the former leader was quiring even 40 pages of read- pack accidentally discharged when he dropped the bag, expected to return to his ho- ing per week. The findings are in a new wounding two students at a tel after the court session endbook, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Academically Adrift: high school Tuesday, Los Aned. Limited Learning on College geles police and school authorCampuses,â&#x20AC;? by sociologists ities said. Civility breaks out A 15-year-old girl was in Arum of New York in health care debate Richard University and Josipa Roksa critical condition with a head WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of the University of Virginia. wound and a 15-year-old boy Born of bloodshed, a self-pro- An accompanying report ar- suffered a neck wound, said claimed Age of Civility gues against federal mandates Deputy Chief Patrick Gannon. dawned in Congress on Tues- holding schools accountable, Both were hit with the same day. Republicans and Democ- a prospect long feared in bullet. The student who brought rats of the House spoke with- American higher education. the gun apologized before runout angry shouts and debated ning to a classroom, Gannon legislation to repeal the na- Peace Corpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first said. tionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year-old health care law director dies at 95 â&#x20AC;&#x153;He said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sorry,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; when without rancor. BETHESDA, Md. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the gun went off. It made it apBy unspoken agreement, manners mattered, although R. Sargent Shriver, the pear to the teacher that it was there were few overt refer- Kennedy in-law whose career an accident,â&#x20AC;? Gannon said. The shooting occurred in a ences to the reason â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the included directing the Peace shooting rampage in Arizona Corps, fighting the War on classroom at Gardena High 10 days ago that left six dead, Poverty and, less successful- School, Officer Gus VillanueRep. Gabrielle Giffords ly, running for office, died va said. Principal Rudy Mendoza said students were on a wounded and lawmakers of Tuesday. He was 95. Shriver, who announced in break at the time. both parties stunned.

NC arts leader Hanes dies at 84 WINSTON-SALEM (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A North Carolina businessman who went on to become a national leader in advocating for the arts has died. Family friend Katherine Christie confirmed that R. Philip Hanes Jr. died Sunday in Winston-Salem at the age of 84. Hanes was a Yale University graduate who became widely known for his contribution to the arts. He was a founding member of the National Council on the Arts and was the first chairman of the North Carolina Arts Council. He also had a focus on conservation, having donated more than 1,000 acres to help establish Stone Mountain State Park in western North Carolina. Hanes was the former CEO of Hanes Dye and Finishing and became a key leader in revitalizing downtown Winston-Salem. A funeral service will be held in Winston-Salem this afternoon.

Feathers fly over poultry plant site NASHVILLE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A major poultry company says some local opposition has not derailed its plans to locate a 180,000-square foot plant in Nash County. Executives from Laurel, Miss.-based Sanderson Farms toured the area last week. The executives say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still committed to bringing a plant to Nash County. More than 30 residents of Nash and Wilson counties, along with the city of Wilson, have filed a lawsuit over the plan. They say Nash Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rezoning of land for industrial development violates state law. Residents say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re worried about the environmental effects of the plant. CEO Joe Sanderson says the opposition is based on bad information. The plant could bring roughly 1,100 jobs to the area.

State lottery plays it safe in executive pick RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Interim director Alice Garland was chosen Tuesday night to become the new executive director of the North Carolina Education Lottery. North Carolina Education Lottery Commission members made their after talking with each of the four finalists trying to become the second executive director in the short history of the lottery. Commission chairman Robert Farris said the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unanimous vote for Garland concluded a national search that included 55 applications. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alice has shown as acting executive director over the past several months the leadership style which we expect will continue to provide maximum returns for the school children of North Carolina through an honest, fiscally sound operation,â&#x20AC;? Farris said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It became apparent to each of the commissioners in interviewing the other candidates that Alice Garland stood out as our top choice.â&#x20AC;? Lottery spokesman Van

Denton said the commission would meet later to work out a contract and salary for Garland, who has been interim director since Tom Shaheen stepped down last September to take a job in the gaming industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private sector. Garland was among the first staff hired at the N.C. Education Lottery and has served as deputy executive director for legislative and corporate communications since the lottery began in March 2006. For the previous 25 years, she served in executive posts handling governmental affairs and communications, including positions as assistant secretary for communications and external affairs with the N.C. Department of Commerce. Garland also served as director of public affairs for ElectriCities of North Carolina. She served previously in similar posts in the former N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, the N.C. Department of Transportation and the State Employees Association of North Carolina.

Randolph rep likely to lead state budget-writing panel RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Former House Speaker Harold Brubaker is poised to become the chief budget-writer in his chamber with the new Republican majority. Rep. Thom Tillis of Mecklenburg County, who is expected to be elected speaker next week, announced Tuesday that Brubaker will head the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Brubaker, R-Randolph, was speaker from 1995 to 1998 and is entering his 18th House term. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be the chief among four co-chairs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all Republicans â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to run the budget panel, with Reps. Jeff Barnhart and Linda Johnson, both of

Cabarrus County, and Mitch Gillespie of McDowell County. The leadership positions are contingent on Tillisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; election. Republicans, who in November wrested power away from Democrats after their 112-year-run of controlling one or both chambers, have said they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t raise taxes or extend two temporary taxes to close a potential $3.7 billion budget gap next summer. Brubaker has said House and Senate budget-writers would work closely on a proposed two-year budget and use more zero-based budgeting for agencies to justify current spending.

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Timothy Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maternal grandmother, Calarmel McKenzie, left, and his aunt Marilyn Glenn say they had nothing to do with the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappearance.

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worried about where Timothy could have been. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to know where he had been, and FROM 1a whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on, why heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running away,â&#x20AC;? she standing on their porch in shorts, with no jack- said. et. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He ran away and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been gone with Tape under review Police are still reviewing surveillance video somebody,â&#x20AC;? Glenn said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had just gotten from the Kangaroo Express on Statesville here.â&#x20AC;? And although they say they had nothing to Boulevard. Someone called in with a tip that do with his disappearance, the women said Timothy had been seen there with two other they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spent time with Timothy since Jan. boys his age. Glenn said police also searched the home 3, 2010, and wish they were able to see him of Timothyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paternal grandmother in Kanmore often. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take it to court if I have to,â&#x20AC;? McKenzie napolis, and although police would not give desaid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want some rights to see him every now tails, they said the investigation has crossed into several counties. and then.â&#x20AC;? Lt. Shelia Lingle said police have worked Glenn said she and her mother knew nothat least 20 additional hours on this case since ing about any potential charges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody told us about it,â&#x20AC;? Glenn said. She Friday at 2:17 p.m., when Timothy was reportsaid sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not sure why their story is now in ed missing, and several officers worked the entire weekend on the search. question. Investigators continued following leads after â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been over here, they were in here searching more than one time,â&#x20AC;? she said of po- Timothy was returned to his parents Tuesday. James Greene said now that Timothy is back, lice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They started Friday and came every day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to know why, because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even he can get back into counseling, â&#x20AC;&#x153;where he needs to be.â&#x20AC;? Timothy is still grieving the loss of his know nothing.â&#x20AC;? Glenn said McKenzie is in poor health and mother, James Greene said. Crystal said that Tuesday morning she prayed that filing charges against her â&#x20AC;&#x153;wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be for an answer from God. right.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did get my answer,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He sent him â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were looking for him everywhere, even my mama,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The police officer home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just prayed every day that he was safe and told her she needed to stop because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sickwarm and not out in the cold and not hungry.â&#x20AC;? ly. My mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too sickly for that.â&#x20AC;? The Greenes said there are no bad feelings Police were still investigating Tuesday how Timothy disappeared from his Holmes Av- toward Timothy, and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if they were enue home Friday, and his family also has going to take any legal action against McKenzie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to see what they (police) want questions about the timeline of events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a mystery,â&#x20AC;? to do, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to let them do it,â&#x20AC;? James James Greene said about where Timothy had Greene said. Contact reporter Shelley Smith at 704-797been the past four days. Glenn said she and McKenzie were also 4246.

Cyberbully gets 45 days in federal prison Man was part of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trying to push teen to kill himself PHILADELPHIA (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A cyberbully who forwarded explicit online photos of a teenage boy to the teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school was sentenced to 45 days in federal prison Tuesday. Matthew Bean, 20, of Bergenfield, N.J., was part of an â&#x20AC;&#x153;electronic mobâ&#x20AC;? trying to drive the boy to suicide, federal prosecutors charged. The victim staved off the humiliation and is now in college, authorities said. U.S. District Judge Anita Brody nonetheless called the crime â&#x20AC;&#x153;extremely malicious,â&#x20AC;? and hoped it would teach the victim and others â&#x20AC;&#x153;the stupidity of sexting.â&#x20AC;? The teen victim had posted the sexually explicit photos of himself when he was 12 or 13. They surfaced five years later on a dubious web-

site that had caught Beanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest, the FBI said. Bean admitted he then forwarded the photos to teachers and administrators at the teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Philadelphia-area school in January 2009, posing as a school parent concerned â&#x20AC;&#x153;about such beastly behavior.â&#x20AC;? The private school, which was not identified, called authorities who tracked down the sender. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really cared about myself for a long time,â&#x20AC;? Bean told Brody before she sentenced him Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that my embarrassment, the embarrassment I brought my family, is nothing compared to the pain I caused him.â&#x20AC;? Prosecutors compare the case to the Rutgers Universi-

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tend, and he said he could not have accomplished anything without the help of his wife, Shari. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love what we do, we love this community,â&#x20AC;? Bill Graham said of the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charitable work and contributions. On a personal note, Graham said the Lions Club and its work for the visually impaired meant a lot to him because his grandfather lost his vision to diabetes before he died. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know, they say there are good men and great men,â&#x20AC;? Cloninger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bill Graham is one of the great guys.â&#x20AC;? Dr. Albert J.D. Aymer, president of Hood Theological Seminary, was the banquetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guest speaker, and he was introduced by former Salisbury Mayor Margaret Kluttz, who is now development officer for the 300-student seminary. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lion of the Year was Lori Swaim. This year the award went to Phyllis Ohm, whose work for the club includes the catering of the Rowan County Visually Impaired Christmas Party and an important role at the

FROM 1a through the firm has contributed greatly to charitable interests in the city and county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can depend on her, and she always does the right thing,â&#x20AC;? said 2009 Man of the Year Larry Cloninger in recognizing Wallace as the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woman of the Year. Wallace could not attend Tuesday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s banquet, and her daughters, Whitney and Lane, accepted the award on her behalf. Their mother has been recognized as one of the top 100 attorneys in the state and nation. But Lane Wallace said her mother never missed a piano recital or a tennis match as both of the girls were growing up. Whitney Wallace said her mother started the law firm from scratch as a 27-year-old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She just wakes up every day and starts helping people,â&#x20AC;? Whitney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She really is an absolutely amazing woman.â&#x20AC;? Graham was able to at-

ty student who killed himself in September after his roommate allegedly used a webcam to spy on his sexual encounter and the Missouri woman charged in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to be blind to whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in this world not to know the effect of cyberbullying on present-day society,â&#x20AC;? Brody said. The Web group involved in Beanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case posted taunts about the victim, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;lets make this kid want to die,â&#x20AC;? according to court papers. Bean had been adopted from Guatemala as a baby into a high-achieving family â&#x20AC;&#x201D; his grandfather led the real-estate section of a major Philadelphia law firm and his father is a real-estate executive. He struggled in school, used drugs and fought with his parents, who sent him to several intensive, out-of-state programs, his father said. VIP Fishing Tournament at the Outer Banks. Ohmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands are in every club-related activity outside the weekly meetings, Swaim said. The Salisbury Lions Club has a distinguished history and enjoys a reputation as one of top Lions Clubs in the district and state. Salisbury has produced nine district governors, two chairmen of the State Council of Governors, a State Council secretary-treasurer, two presidents of the N.C. Lions Foundation and four state White Cane chairmen. At present, Salisbury Lions are serving as district cabinet secretary, district cabinet treasurer, district membership chairman and district budget and finance committee chairman. The past 10 Men or Women of the Year have been Newton Cohen, Ronnie Smith, Arnold Chamberlain, Susan W. Kluttz, Bill Godley, Wilson L. Smith, Jim Foltz, Rose Post, Carl Repsher and Cloninger. Contact Mark Wineka at 704-797-4263.

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Salisbury gets first win in Central Carolina BY DAVID SHAW dshaw@salisburypost.com

LEXINGTON — Salisbury’s girls basketball team didn’t have Salisbury 69 to alter the blueprint Lexington 32 much in its CCC opener. The visiting Hornets stuck with their tried-and-true formula and hammered Lexington 69-32 Tuesday night. “It was business as usual,” first-year coach Chris McNeil said after Salisbury (10-1 overall) extended its victory streak to 10 games. “We had a long break due to

the inclement weather and I think the young ladies came back hungry. They wanted to play.” The Hornets devoured Lexington (6-7, 0-1) by forcing 31 turnovers and limiting the hosts to 13 field goals, though five came against reserve play- MCNEIL ers in the final three minutes. “They play great pressure defense,” said

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LEXINGTON — It took a monumenSalisbury 92 tal effort, Lexington 89 but Salisbury has fired the first volley in what promises to be a heated fight for the CCC title. The Hornets overcame a 16-point deficit Tuesday night at Lexington, then survived a whip-cracking, molar-grinding, edge-of-yourseat finish to capture their conference opener. “I can’t say I’ve ever been in a game like this,” senior

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Darien Rankin exhaled after Salisbury gained a 92-89 double-overtime win. “We just had to keep pushing and pushing and working the whole time.” Rankin shouldered the heaviest burden, shredding the nets for 33 points to

match his career high. He played like a man possessed in the second OT, when he scored on a fastbreak jam, a putback and a pair of free throws to lift SHS (8-4 overall) to its fifth win in the past six games. “Darien carried us tonight,” said winning coach Justin Morgan. “I think he just decided he wasn’t gonna come out here in his senior year and go down without a fight. He showed us what a spectacular player he is.” On this night he had to be. Lexington (5-9, 0-1) built a 47-

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Tigers futility in Chapel Hill continues BY AARON BEARD Associated Press

CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina did UNC 75 its best to Clemson 65 correct the mistakes from a miserable performance at Georgia Tech, then added another year to Clemson’s run of futility in Chapel Hill. Harrison Barnes hit the goahead 3-pointer to snap a tie with 4:58 left to help the Tar Heels beat the Tigers 75-65 on Tuesday night, improving to 55-0 all-time against Clemson at home. Barnes finished with 13 points for the Tar Heels (135, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who blew a 10-point lead in the second half. But North Carolina — playing with some of the intensity absent in Sunday’s 20-point loss to the Yellow Jackets — held the Tigers scoreless over the final 41/2 minutes and came up with enough plays to win it late. The 55-0 home record against Clemson (13-5, 2-2) is an NCAA record for most consecutive home wins against a single opponent. And by the final seconds of this one, there was the familiar chant of “You can’t win here!” coming from the student section along the baseline nearest the UNC bench. “You don’t want to be that one team that breaks the streak,” sophomore John Henson said, “and fortunately we’re not the team.” Freshman Reggie Bullock added 16 of his season-high 18 points in the first half. Henson added 14 points and a key tip-in with about 2 minutes to go while also leading the defensive effort that shut down Tigers big man Jerai Grant. North Carolina held Clemson to 35 percent shooting, including 9 for 36 (25 percent) after halftime. It was quite an improvement for coach Roy Williams, who juggled his lineup to start freshman Kendall Marshall at point guard over junior Larry Drew II. Marshall had five points and five assists with three turnovers, while Drew had eight points, four rebounds and four steals off the bench. “We had a less-than-10minute session on Georgia Tech and then we moved forward to get ready for Clemson,” Williams said. “... I pleaded with them. I begged. I pushed them to have the intensity level. They’re intelligent youngsters. They know we stunk it up in the second half down there so there was no need to say anything else.” The Tigers had their chance to silence all questions about “The Streak” for good, tying the game on a 3 from Demontez Stitt with about 7:46

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Former West rowan star chris smith has grown to a 250-pound defensive end for the Arkansas razorbacks.

Hog Heaven Arkansas’ Smith enjoyed his first season of SEC football M

OUNT ULLA — When we watched Chris Smith dominate from his defensive end position at West Rowan, we considered him larger than life. Well, believe it or not, he’s larger now. Smith, who just completed his freshman season for the Arkansas Razorbacks, has gained 20 RONNIE pounds since arrivGALLAGHER ing in Fayetteville. You thought he was a muscular freak when he played

here? Look at him now. “The funny thing is, I don’t feel 250,” Smith smiled on Sunday afternoon while walking around his old practice field at West Rowan. “I feel faster than I was at 230.” • Everything was faster last fall for the former all-state Falcon. He began with the big boys, one of the few freshmen Bobby Petrino didn’t redshirt. There were those early practices at 6 a.m. that didn’t end until almost midnight. There was the size difference, where, at times, he looked like a runt beside some of the seniors. He was running onto a field where 80,000

spectators in the bleachers was commonplace. And what could be faster than spending a week in New Orleans preparing for Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl? “Man, it was crazy,” Smith laughed. • Some wondered if redshirting Smith would have been a better idea. Arkansas was loaded with good defensive ends. He was in a four-man rotation at that position. “At the beginning of the season I didn’t get the playing time,” Smith said. “As the season went on, the coaches started trusting me more

and the playing time went up.” He made his first collegiate tackle in the season opener against Tennessee Tech. He got his most action against South Carolina, Vanderbilt and UTEP. Smith was asked if he had any memorable moments and he pointed to the UTEP win. “I don’t know if it was memorable, though,” he laughed. Just before halftime, the Miners were on a long drive. On one play, Smith dropped back into coverage. “The back was leaking out,” Smith recalled, “and the quarter-

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Points system to change in NASCAR BY JENNA FRYER Associated Press

CHARLOTTE— NASCAR is considering scrapping the points system it has used since 1975 in favor of a simpler method that awards points per finishing position, The Associated Press has learned. The overhauling of the system is one of a handful of changes NASCAR is considering implementing before the season begins next month. Series officials have been detailing their ideas in individual meetings with teams, a person who attended one of the briefings told

The AP on Monday. The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because NASCAR has not finalized its upcoming changes. The sanctioning body wants to go to a scoring system that would award 43 points to the race winner, and one point less for each ensuing position down to one point for the 43rd-place finisher. NASCAR is also shying away from wholesale changes to its Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format. NASCAR chairman Brian France floated the idea last July of shaking up the Chase to create more drama to the 10-week series that determines the Cup

champion. Among France’s suggestions were widening the 12-driver field, instituting elimination rounds, and adding any other drama that could create “Game 7” type moments rivaling those from other professional sports leagues. But teams have been told NASCAR is leaning toward keeping it a 12-driver field, with one caveat: The top 10 drivers following the 26th race of the season would qualify for the Chase, while the remaining two spots would go to the drivers with the most wins who are not already eligible for the Chase.

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denny Hamlin finished first in See POINTS, 3B Martinsville.

2D • WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011

TV Sports Wednesday, Jan. 19 GOLF 3 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Bob Hope Classic, first round, at La Quinta, Calif. MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Duke at N.C. State ESPN2 — Cincinnati at Notre Dame 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Texas A&M at Texas NBA BASKETBALL 9 p.m. ESPN — L.A. Lakers at Dallas TENNIS 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, early round, at Melbourne, Australia 3 a.m. ESPN2 — Australian Open, early round, at Melbourne, Australia

Area schedule Wednesday, January 19 COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 6 p.m. Catawba at Lenoir-Rhyne COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL 8 p.m. Catawba at Lenoir-Rhyne PREP WRESTLING 6 p.m. North Rowan, S. Davidson at East Montgomery PREP BASKETBALL 6 p.m. North Rowan at Chatham Central 6:15 p.m. East Rowan at South Rowan

Prep hoops Standings 1A Yadkin Valley Boys YVC Overall North Rowan 5-0 9-3 West Montgomery 6-2 6-5 Albemarle 3-1 5-2 North Moore 4-2 7-5 Chatham Central 3-3 4-7 South Davidson 3-4 6-6 East Montgomery 1-3 2-4 Gray Stone 1-5 2-11 South Stanly 0-6 0-9 Tuesday’s games North Moore at West Montgomery East Montgomery at Albemarle Girls YVC Overall Chatham Central 6-0 8-2 Albemarle 4-0 5-2 North Moore 4-2 8-5 North Rowan 3-2 4-8 South Stanly 3-3 3-7 East Montgomery 2-2 2-6 South Davidson 3-4 5-7 West Montgomery 1-7 1-10 Gray Stone 0-6 0-10 Tuesday’s games North Moore at West Montgomery East Montgomery at Albemarle

2A Central Carolina Boys CCC Overall Central Davidson 1-0 7-5 East Davidson 1-1 9-6 Salisbury 1-0 8-4 Lexington 0-1 5-9 Thomasville 0-0 3-8 West Davidson 0-1 4-6 Tuesday’s game Salisbury 92, Lexington 89 (2OT) Girls CCC Overall Central Davidson 1-0 10-2 East Davidson 1-1 11-4 Thomasville 0-0 11-1 Salisbury 1-0 10-1 Lexington 0-1 6-7 West Davidson 0-1 1-8 Tuesday’s game Salisbury 69, Lexington 32

3A North Piedmont Boys NPC Overall Statesville 5-0 10-3 West Rowan 3-1 5-9 Carson 3-2 6-8 North Iredell 2-2 5-7 West Iredell 2-3 7-7 South Rowan 0-3 3-10 East Rowan 0-4 0-12 Monday’s game Lexington 58, West Rowan 49 Wednesday’s game East Rowan at South Rowan Girls NPC Overall North Iredell 4-0 11-1 Carson 4-1 10-4 West Rowan 3-1 11-4 West Iredell 2-3 3-10 South Rowan 1-2 4-8 East Rowan 1-3 3-9 Statesville 0-5 0-13 Monday’s game West Rowan 56, Lexington 43 Wednesday’s game East Rowan at South Rowan

3A South Piedmont Boys SPC Overall A.L. Brown 5-0 9-2 Concord 5-0 12-1 NW Cabarrus 5-1 10-5 Hickory Ridge 3-2 9-5 Cox Mill 2-4 4-10 Central Cabarrus 2-4 8-6 Robinson 0-5 4-10 Mount Pleasant 0-6 4-11 Tuesday’s games Central Cabarrus 78, Mount Pleasant 59 Robinson at Mount Pleasant Hickory Ridge at Concord A.L. Brown at NW Cabarrus Girls SPC Overall Concord 6-0 8-6 Hickory Ridge 5-1 10-5 Robinson 4-1 10-3 A.L. Brown 3-2 7-7 NW Cabarrus 3-3 4-10 Mount Pleasant 1-4 7-7 Central Cabarrus 0-5 1-9 Cox Mill 0-6 1-12 Tuesday’s games Concord 64, Hickory Ridge 46 Robinson at Mount Pleasant Cox Mill at Central Cabarrus A.L. Brown at NW Cabarrus

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 3-3 6-8 Mars Hill 2-4 5-9 Newberry 1-5 6-8 Catawba 1-5 5-9 Lenoir-Rhyne 1-5 2-12 Wednesday’s games Catawba at Lenoir-Rhyne Carson-Newman at Mars Hill Anderson at Tusculum Wingate at Newberry

CIAA Northern Division Overall Virginia Union 2-0 6-5 Bowie State 0-0 10-2 Elizabeth City State 0-0 9-4 St. Paul’s 0-0 3-8 Lincoln 0-0 1-11 Chowan 0-0 1-12 Virginia State 0-2 1-13 Southern Division Overall Winston-Salem State 0-0 11-2 Johnson C. Smith 0-0 10-4 Shaw 0-0 10-5 Livingstone 0-0 6-4 Fayetteville State 0-0 7-6 St. Augustine’s 0-0 4-9 Tuesday’s game Bowie State 79, Livingstone 75 Thursday’s games Livingstone at Chowan Virginia Union at Fayetteville State Bowie State at J.C. Smith St. Paul’s at Winston-Salem State St. Augustine’s at Elizabeth City State Shaw at Lincoln

Conference Carolinas Limestone Queens Mount Olive St. Andrews Pfeiffer Barton Coker Belmont Abbey Lees-McRae Erskine

CC 6-0 6-0 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-4 2-4 2-5 0-5 0-5

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SCOREBOARD Overall 12-2 10-4 9-6 7-7 6-8 9-7 4-9 6-8 3-9 1-9

Tuesday’s games Queens 82, Barton 69 Limestone 75, North Greenville 64 St. Andrews 136, Pfeiffer 126 Wednesday’s game Lees-McRae at Erskine

ACC ACC Overall Duke 3-1 16-1 Boston College 3-1 13-5 Florida State 3-1 13-5 North Carolina 3-1 13-5 Clemson 2-2 13-5 Virginia Tech 2-2 11-5 Miami 1-2 12-5 Maryland 1-2 11-6 N.C. State 1-2 11-6 Virginia 1-2 10-7 Georgia Tech 1-2 8-8 Wake Forest 0-3 7-11 Tuesday’s game North Carolina 75, Clemson 65 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 Kentucky 2-2 14-4 Georgia 2-2 13-4 Florida 2-1 12-4 South Carolina 2-1 11-5 Vanderbilt 1-2 12-4 Tennessee 2-2 12-6 Western SEC Overall Alabama 3-1 11-7 LSU 2-1 10-8 Arkansas 2-1 12-4 Mississippi State 2-1 10-7 Mississippi 0-3 11-6 Auburn 0-3 7-10 Tuesday’s games Tennessee 59, Georgia 57 Alabama 68, Kentucky 66 Wednesday’s games Arkansas at South Carolina, 8 p.m. Mississippi at Vanderbilt, 9 p.m.

Other scores

EAST Georgetown 80, Seton Hall 75 Maine 72, Vermont 58 SOUTH Longwood 88, N.J. Tech 81 Savannah St. 50, Stetson 49 SOUTHWEST Oklahoma 83, Texas Tech 74 MIDWEST Drake 76, Illinois St. 68 E. Kentucky 70, SIU-Edwardsville 50 Illinois 71, Michigan St. 62 Nebraska 79, Colorado 67 Northwestern 74, Michigan 60 S. Illinois 67, Evansville 55

Notable boxes UNC 75, Clemson 65 CLEMSON (13-5) Grant 1-12 0-2 2, Booker 5-8 0-0 11, Smith 12 0-0 3, Young 4-14 0-0 11, Stitt 3-15 4-6 11, Anderson 0-0 0-0 0, Jennings 3-7 1-2 8, Baciu 12 0-0 2, Narcisse 4-6 0-0 10, Stanton 3-5 0-0 7. Totals 25-71 5-10 65. NORTH CAROLINA (13-5) Barnes 4-9 4-7 13, Henson 7-12 0-0 14, Zeller 3-5 5-6 11, Strickland 2-7 0-0 4, Marshall 1-3 34 5, Bullock 6-10 3-4 18, Drew II 4-8 0-0 8, Watts 0-1 1-2 1, Knox 0-3 1-2 1. Totals 27-58 17-25 75. Halftime—North Carolina 46-38. 3-Point Goals—Clemson 10-29 (Young 3-11, Narcisse 2-4, Stanton 1-1, Smith 1-2, Booker 1-2, Jennings 1-3, Stitt 1-6), North Carolina 4-16 (Bullock 3-7, Barnes 1-3, Drew II 0-1, Watts 0-1, Marshall 0-1, Strickland 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Clemson 41 (Grant, Stitt 7), North Carolina 43 (Henson 8). Assists—Clemson 11 (Stitt 5), North Carolina 12 (Marshall 5). Total Fouls—Clemson 19, North Carolina 12. A— 20,352.

Tennessee 59, Georgia 57 TENNESSEE (12-6) Goins 2-6 2-3 6, Harris 6-16 0-0 15, Tatum 05 0-0 0, Fields 1-1 1-1 3, Hopson 6-14 2-3 15, McRae 0-0 0-0 0, Golden 0-2 0-0 0, McBee 2-3 0-0 6, Hall 0-1 0-0 0, Pearl 1-1 0-0 2, Bone 1-1 0-0 2, Williams 5-6 0-0 10. Totals 24-56 5-7 59. GEORGIA (13-4) Leslie 6-11 2-2 14, Ware 2-6 0-0 6, Robinson 4-7 4-4 14, Thompkins 4-13 5-7 13, Price 0-2 00 0, Thornton 0-0 0-0 0, Barnes 2-3 0-0 4, D. Williams 0-1 0-0 0, Brantley 2-4 0-0 6. Totals 2047 11-13 57. Halftime—Tennessee 35-33. 3-Point Goals— Tennessee 6-19 (Harris 3-8, McBee 2-3, Hopson 1-3, Goins 0-1, Tatum 0-2, Golden 0-2), Georgia 6-13 (Robinson 2-2, Brantley 2-4, Ware 2-5, Thompkins 0-1, Leslie 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Tennessee 34 (Fields, Harris, Hopson 5), Georgia 28 (Ware 7). Assists—Tennessee 10 (Harris 4), Georgia 11 (Ware 5). Total Fouls— Tennessee 18, Georgia 13. Technical—Tennessee Bench. A—10,523.

Georgetown 80, Seton Hall 75 GEORGETOWN (14-5) Thompson 5-7 2-4 14, Vaughn 5-10 1-2 11, Wright 5-11 6-8 17, Freeman 10-13 5-5 28, Clark 3-8 2-2 8, Starks 0-2 0-0 0, Sims 0-1 0-2 0, Benimon 0-2 0-0 0, Lubick 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 29-55 16-23 80. SETON HALL (8-11) Pope 7-11 2-5 16, Robinson 9-13 2-3 21, Lawrence 1-4 0-1 2, Theodore 7-13 3-5 17, Hazell 5-16 4-4 15, Polynice 2-8 0-0 4, Edwin 0-3 0-0 0, Geramipoor 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 31-68 11-18 75. Halftime—Georgetown 38-31. 3-Point Goals— Georgetown 6-17 (Freeman 3-4, Thompson 24, Wright 1-5, Starks 0-1, Clark 0-3), Seton Hall 2-12 (Robinson 1-2, Hazell 1-7, Edwin 0-1, Theodore 0-1, Lawrence 0-1). Fouled Out— Pope. Rebounds—Georgetown 36 (Clark, Vaughn, Wright 6), Seton Hall 35 (Pope 9). Assists—Georgetown 18 (Wright 6), Seton Hall 15 (Theodore 6). Total Fouls—Georgetown 15, Seton Hall 18. A—7,593.

Alabama 68, Kentucky 66 KENTUCKY (14-4) Harrellson 1-6 1-4 3, Miller 5-8 0-0 12, Knight 5-15 1-2 14, Lamb 6-14 2-2 16, Liggins 1-4 2-4 4, Jones 5-13 7-10 17, Hood 0-1 0-0 0, Vargas 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 23-61 13-22 66. ALABAMA (11-7) Green 7-15 4-7 18, Mitchell 5-9 3-4 15, Hines 3-4 1-2 7, Releford 2-8 0-0 4, Davis 3-10 0-0 9, Eblen 1-2 1-2 3, Hillman 3-6 0-0 7, Steele 1-2 2-2 5. Totals 25-56 11-17 68. Halftime—Alabama 37-30. 3-Point Goals— Kentucky 7-21 (Knight 3-8, Miller 2-3, Lamb 26, Liggins 0-1, Hood 0-1, Jones 0-2), Alabama 7-14 (Davis 3-8, Mitchell 2-3, Hillman 1-1, Steele 1-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Kentucky 34 (Harrellson, Jones 9), Alabama 41 (Green 11). Assists—Kentucky 11 (Liggins 4), Alabama 10 (Hines 3). Total Fouls—Kentucky 18, Alabama 17. A—14,859.

Illinois 71, Michigan State 62 MICHIGAN ST. (12-6) Roe 3-5 2-2 8, Green 5-14 1-1 12, Payne 1-3 0-0 2, Lucas 7-14 0-0 15, Appling 1-5 0-0 3, Thornton 0-0 0-0 0, Summers 4-12 2-2 13, Kebler 0-0 0-0 0, Nix 2-3 2-4 6, Lucious 1-8 0-0 3, Sherman 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-64 7-9 62. ILLINOIS (14-5) Davis 4-6 3-4 11, Cole 0-1 0-0 0, Tisdale 2-5 1-2 5, Richardson 2-5 0-0 6, McCamey 4-11 58 15, Paul 7-11 2-3 20, Leonard 0-0 0-0 0, Richmond 6-8 2-2 14, Griffey 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-47 13-19 71. Halftime—Illinois 41-37. 3-Point Goals—Michigan St. 7-26 (Summers 3-7, Green 1-4, Appling 1-5, Lucious 1-5, Lucas 1-5), Illinois 8-17 (Paul 4-6, McCamey 2-4, Richardson 2-4, Cole 0-1, Tisdale 0-2). Fouled Out—Green. Rebounds— Michigan St. 35 (Roe 10), Illinois 29 (Davis 11). Assists—Michigan St. 12 (Green 4), Illinois 17 (McCamey 11). Total Fouls—Michigan St. 22, Illinois 12. A—16,618.

Women’s hoops Standings ACC Miami Georgia Tech Duke North Carolina Florida State Maryland Boston College N.C. State Wake Forest Clemson Virginia Virginia Tech

ACC 4-0 4-0 3-0 2-1 2-1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 0-3 0-4

Overall 18-1 16-4 17-0 16-2 14-4 14-3 14-4 9-8 10-9 8-11 11-8 9-9

Other scores EAST Albany, N.Y. 67, Stony Brook 55 Bowling Green 72, Buffalo 61 St. John’s 63, Cincinnati 34 MIDWEST Notre Dame 80, Georgetown 58 Ohio 69, Miami (Ohio) 56 SOUTHWEST Oklahoma St. 58, Colorado 49 FAR WEST Colorado St. 68, UNLV 63

NFL Playoff Schedule Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 23 Green Bay at Chicago, 3 p.m. (FOX) N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m. (CBS) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 6 At Arlington, Texas AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 6:30 p.m. (FOX)

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 46 30 11 5 65 158 122 Pittsburgh 47 29 14 4 62 150 110 N.Y. Rangers47 26 18 3 55 132 115 N.Y. Islanders44 14 23 7 35 108 148 New Jersey 45 13 29 3 29 90 140 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 46 26 13 7 59 142 103 Montreal 47 26 17 4 56 118 113 Buffalo 45 20 20 5 45 123 132 Toronto 44 18 21 5 41 114 132 Ottawa 47 17 23 7 41 103 144 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 47 27 15 5 59 140 150 Washington 47 25 14 8 58 133 124 Atlanta 48 23 18 7 53 146 153 Carolina 46 22 18 6 50 137 145 Florida 44 21 20 3 45 121 116 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 46 28 12 6 62 158 135 Nashville 45 24 15 6 54 119 109 Chicago 47 25 18 4 54 150 130 St. Louis 45 22 17 6 50 121 129 Columbus 46 21 20 5 47 120 145 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 45 29 10 6 64 149 109 Colorado 45 23 16 6 52 148 143 Minnesota 45 22 18 5 49 113 127 Calgary 46 20 20 6 46 126 137 Edmonton 44 14 23 7 35 112 151 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 46 28 13 5 61 135 120 Anaheim 49 26 19 4 56 131 136 Phoenix 46 23 14 9 55 134 130 San Jose 47 23 19 5 51 131 131 Los Angeles 46 24 21 1 49 134 117 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Monday’s Games Atlanta 3, Florida 2, SO Boston 7, Carolina 0 New Jersey 5, N.Y. Islanders 2 San Jose 4, Phoenix 2 Montreal 5, Calgary 4, OT Dallas 2, Los Angeles 1 Tuesday’s Games Anaheim 2, Ottawa 1, SO Tampa Bay 3, Columbus 2, SO Philadelphia 3, Washington 2, OT Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 1 Boston 3, Carolina 2 Buffalo 2, Montreal 1, OT St. Louis 2, Los Angeles 1 Vancouver at Colorado, late Nashville at Phoenix, late Minnesota at Edmonton, late Wednesday’s Games Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Columbus at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 31 9 .775 — New York 22 18 .550 9 Philadelphia 17 23 .425 14 1 Toronto 13 28 .317 18 ⁄2 New Jersey 10 31 .244 211⁄2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 30 13 .698 — Atlanta 28 15 .651 2 Orlando 26 15 .634 3 1 CHARLOTTE 16 24 .400 12 ⁄2 Washington 12 27 .308 16 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 28 14 .667 — Indiana 16 22 .421 10 Milwaukee 14 24 .368 12 Detroit 15 26 .366 121⁄2 Cleveland 8 32 .200 19 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 35 6 .854 — Dallas 26 14 .650 8 1⁄ 2 New Orleans 26 16 .619 9 1⁄ 2 Memphis 19 22 .463 16 Houston 19 23 .452 161⁄2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 27 14 .659 — Utah 27 14 .659 — Denver 23 17 .575 3 1⁄ 2 Portland 22 20 .524 5 1⁄ 2 Minnesota 10 32 .238 171⁄2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 31 12 .721 — Phoenix 18 21 .462 11 Golden State 17 23 .425 121⁄2 L.A. Clippers 15 25 .375 141⁄2 Sacramento 9 30 .231 20 Tuesday’s Games Atlanta 93, Miami 89, OT CHARLOTTE 83, Chicago 82 Wednesday’s Games Phoenix at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Utah at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Orlando, 7 p.m. Detroit at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Memphis at New Orleans, 8 p.m. New York at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Toronto at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Denver, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 9 p.m. Portland at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Indiana at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Notable boxes Bobcats 83, Bulls 82 CHARLOTTE (83) Wallace 5-14 3-3 13, Diaw 6-13 0-0 12, K.Brown 3-5 0-1 6, Augustin 6-13 3-4 15, Jackson 5-14 2-4 12, Mohammed 1-4 1-2 3, Henderson 3-9 2-2 8, T.Thomas 3-8 2-4 8, Livingston 37 0-0 6, Carroll 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-87 13-20 83. CHICAGO (82) Deng 2-11 5-5 10, Gibson 2-7 5-6 9, K.Thomas 2-6 2-4 6, Rose 14-28 3-4 33, Bogans 1-3 0-0 3, Brewer 6-11 0-1 12, Asik 0-1 0-0 0, Korver 26 1-1 6, Watson 1-4 0-0 3. Totals 30-77 16-21 82. Charlotte 27 20 17 19 — 83 Chicago 24 20 22 16 — 82

3-Point Goals—Charlotte 0-13 (Wallace 0-3, Augustin 0-3, Diaw 0-3, Jackson 0-4), Chicago 6-12 (Rose 2-4, Korver 1-1, Watson 1-1, Bogans 1-2, Deng 1-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Charlotte 58 (Wallace 16), Chicago 53 (K.Thomas 10). Assists—Charlotte 17 (Augustin 5), Chicago 17 (Deng, Rose 4). Total Fouls— Charlotte 18, Chicago 17. Technicals—Wallace. A—21,263 (20,917).

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Hawks 93, Heat 89 (OT) ATLANTA (93) Smith 6-18 3-3 15, Horford 3-8 0-0 6, Collins 1-1 0-0 2, Bibby 5-11 1-2 15, Johnson 8-24 3-4 19, Ja.Crawford 8-15 1-2 19, Pachulia 2-6 0-1 4, Evans 4-9 2-2 11, Wilkins 1-2 0-0 2, Powell 0-0 0-0 0, Jo.Crawford 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 38-95 10-14 93. MIAMI (89) James 11-30 10-11 34, Anthony 0-0 0-0 0, Ilgauskas 1-2 0-0 2, Arroyo 0-2 0-0 0, Wade 820 11-12 27, Chalmers 4-8 0-0 10, Miller 0-2 00 0, Jones 1-3 0-0 3, Dampier 0-1 0-0 0, Howard 0-1 1-2 1, House 3-8 4-4 12. Totals 28-77 26-29 89. Atlanta 19 15 24 19 16 — 93 Miami 11 24 20 22 12 — 89 3-Point Goals—Atlanta 7-31 (Bibby 4-10, Ja.Crawford 2-6, Evans 1-5, Jo.Crawford 0-1, Smith 0-3, Johnson 0-6), Miami 7-30 (House 25, Chalmers 2-6, James 2-10, Jones 1-3, Miller 0-2, Wade 0-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Atlanta 59 (Smith 12), Miami 54 (Anthony 16). Assists—Atlanta 20 (Johnson 10), Miami 12 (James 7). Total Fouls—Atlanta 22, Miami 18. A—19,600 (19,600).

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Agreed to terms with SS J.J. Hardy, OF Adam Jones, OF Felix Pie and RHP Jim Johnson on one-year contracts. CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Agreed to terms with LHP John Danks, OF Carlos Quentin and RHP Tony Penaon on one-year contracts. Claimed RHP Phil Humber off waivers from Oakland. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Agreed to terms with OF Shin Soo Choo, RHP Chris Perez and LHP Rafael Perez on one-year contracts. Named Mike Hargrove special advisor. DETROIT TIGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Armando Galarraga and RHP Brad Penny on one-year contracts. Designated Galarraga for assignment. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with RHP Kyle Davies on a one-year contract. Announced the retirement of RHP Gil Meche. LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Agreed to terms with 1B Kendry Morales, SS Erick Aybar, 2B Howie Kendrick and OF Reggie Willits on oneyear contracts. MINNESOTA TWINS—Agreed to terms with RHP Matt Capps and LHP Glen Perkins on oneyear contracts. NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with RHP Rafael Soriano on a three-year contract and RHP Joba Chamberlain, RHP Phil Hughes and LHP Boone Logan on one-year contracts. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Agreed to terms with OF Josh Willingham, OF Conor Jackson, LHP Dallas Braden and 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff on one-year contracts. SEATTLE MARINERS—Agreed to terms with RHP David Aardsma, RHP Brandon League and LHP Jason Vargas to one-year contracts. TAMPA BAY RAYS—Agreed to terms with RHP Andy Sonnanstine on a one-year contract. TEXAS RANGERS—Agreed to terms with OF Nelson Cruz and LHP C.J. Wilson on one-year contracts. Named Joe Januszewski executive vice president, business partnerships and development. TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Agreed to terms with SS Yunel Escobar and RHP Brandon Morrow on one-year contracts and OF Rajai Davis on a two-year contract. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Agreed to terms with INF Stephen Drew on a two-year contract and LHP Joe Saunders, INF-OF Willie Bloomquist and RHP Aaron Heilman on oneyear contracts. ATLANTA BRAVES—Agreed to terms with RHP Jair Jurrjens, RHP Peter Moylan, LHP Eric O’Flaherty and LF Martin Prado on one-year contracts. CHICAGO CUBS—Agreed to terms with LHP Sean Marshall on a two-year contract and LHP Tom Gorzelanny, RHP Matt Garza and C Geovany Soto on one-year contracts. CINCINNATI REDS—Agreed to terms with LHP Bill Bray on a one-year contract. FLORIDA MARLINS—Agreed to terms with RHP Anibal Sanchez and RHP Clay Hensley on one-year contracts. HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with OF Michael Bourn, INF Clint Barnes and INF Jeff Keppinger on one-year contracts. LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Chad Billingsley on a one-year contract. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Agreed to terms with 1B Prince Fielder and LHP Manny Parra on one-year contracts. NEW YORK METS—Agreed to terms with RHP Mike Pelfrey on a one-year contract. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Agreed to terms with RHP Kyle Kendrick on a one-year contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with RHP Joel Hanrahan on a one-year contract and RHP Jose Veras and C Wyatt Toregas on minor league contracts. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Agreed to terms with RHP Mike Adams, RHP Heath Bell, RHP Tim Stauffer, INF Chase Headley and OF Ryan Ludwick on one-year contracts. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Agreed to terms with LHP Cody Ross, LHP Jonathan Sanchez and RHP Ramon Ramirez on one-year contracts. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms with LHP Doug Slaten and OF Michael Morse on one-year contracts. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association ATLANTA HAWKS—Signed G-F Damien Wilkins to a second 10-day contract. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS—Named Troy Wenzel athletic trainer. FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Signed TE Marquez Branson, C Rob Bruggeman, WR Tim Buckley, WR Brandyn Harvey, DE Emmanuel Stephens, WR Andy Strickland and G Jose Valdez to reserve-future contracts. CHICAGO BEARS—Signed QB Matt Gutierrez to a reserve/future contract. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS—Signed TE Carson Butler, QB Jonathan Crompton, WR Darnell Jenkins, WR Buddy Farnham, DL Marlon Favorite, DB Thad Turner and DB Ross Vetrone. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Fired offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates. ST. LOUIS RAMS—Named Josh McDaniels offensive coordinator. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL—Suspended San Jose F Scott Nichol four games for delivering a blow to the head of Phoenix D David Schlemko in a Jan. 17. OTTAWA SENATORS—Recalled F Bobby Butler from Binghamton (AHL) on an emergency basis. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS—Signed general manager Paul Holmgren a three-year contract extension. PHOENIX COYOTES—Recalled D Chris Summers San Antonio (AHL). SAN JOSE SHARKS—Acquired F Ben Eager from Atlanta for a 2011 fifth-round draft pick. Assigned F Andrew Desjardins, F Brandon Mashinter and D Justin Braun to Worcester (AHL). ST. LOUIS BLUES—Activated F T.J. Oshie from injured reserve. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Reassigned G Jaroslav Janus to Norfolk (AHL). COLLEGE HOWARD PAYNE—Named Larry Walls assistant athletic trainer. JUNIATA—Announced the resignation of athletic director and women's volleyball coach Larry Bock who was named women's volleyball coach at Navy. LA SALLE—Announced sophomore F Christian Standhardinger has transferred to the school from Nebraska. MICHIGAN—Named Greg Mattison defensive coordinator, Al Borges offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, Dan Ferrigno special teams coordinator/tight ends coach, Darrell Funk offensive line coach, Jeff Hecklinski wide receivers coach, Mark Smith linebackers coach and Aaron Wellman strength and conditioning coach. PITTSBURGH—Named Tony Dews tight ends coach. SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA—Announced junior F Elgin Bailey has transferred to the school from Mississippi State. STEPHEN F. AUSTIN—Named Kewa Nichols assistant tennis coach. TEXAS TECH—Signed football coach Tommy Tuberville to a one-year contract extension

A three-pointer from Bowie State’s Eric Vann with 5.7 seconds left sunk theLivingstone mens’ basketball team in a 79-75 loss on Tuesday at Trent Gym. Livingstone (6-4, 2-2 CIAA) took a 75-74 lead on Greg Henry’s jumper with 12 seconds to play. After Vann’s trey gave Bowie (102, 5-0 CIAA) the lead for keeps, Livingstone turned it over and the Bulldogs sealed it with a pair of free throws. Nasir Austin was the leading scorer for the Blue Bears with 18 points. Henry finished with 17 points, while Donte Durant scored 10. Vann led all scorers with 25 points.

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n Jayvee basketball The Salisbury jayvee boys defeated Lexington 63-57 on Tuesday. Jaquez Finger led the Hornets with 14 points. William Hargrave contributed eight points, and Tvadis Wesley scored seven. The Salisbury girls stayed unbeaten with an 80-12 win against the Yellow Jackets. Monifa Angle led the Hornets (7-0) with 19 points. Dateria Connor followed with 18, Patreece Lattimore added 15, and Cheyenne Gloster contributed eight.

n Prep tennis Salisbury’s Erika Nelson reached the girls 16s semifinals of the Greensboro Indoor Championships. She lost to eventual champion Jessica Silver. n Salisbury’s Lewis Young played in the South Carolina Junior Tennis Championships in Rock Hill. He reached the round of 16 in the boys 18s and lost to No. 5 seed Allen Jackson, who finished third.

Livingstone’s women’s basketball team beat Bowie State 64-60 at Trent Gym on Tuesday. The Blue Bears (8-3, 3-1 CIAA) got double-figure scoring from Rashida Elbourne (13 points), Brittany Wright (12) and Cassaundra Rhodes (11). n North celebration Livingstone shot only 31.7 On Friday, Feb. 4, North percent from the field but took advantage of 22 Rowan is hosting a North turnovers and 37-percent Alumni Basketball Celebrafoul shooting by the Bull- tion. At halftime, the 1986 boys dogs (7-5, 3-2). state championship team will be honored on its 25th ann Pfeiffer men niversary. Pfeiffer’s men’s basketAll former North Rowan ball team lost at St. Andrews players are invited to attend, 136-126 in overtime on Tues- reminisce and reconnect with day in Conference Carolinas former teammates and coachaction. es. St. Andrews (7-7, 4-3) shot For more details, contact 43-for-54 from the foul line. coach Andrew Mitchell or SalChris Woods scored 37 lie Hundley at 704-636-4420 or points for the Falcons (6-8, hundleysw@rss.k12.nc.us. 4-3). Jeff Pettiway had 23 points, and Reggie Hollinger n YMCA hoops scored 22. First Presbyterian defeatAaron Christian scored 29 points to lead the Knights. ed St. John’s 31-30 on Monday. Sam Humble scored 11 points to lead First Presbyten Pfeiffer women rian. Greg Tonneson scored Pfeiffer’s Brittany Cox nine for St. John’s. scored 24 points to lead the n Sacred Heart Blue beat Falcons to an easy 84-55 First Baptist 72-30. Conference Carolinas win at Philip Tonseth scored 19 St. Andrews on Tuesday. points for the Blues. C.J. SipPfeiffer (5-9) even its pel had 16 and Spencer league record at 4-4. Carmichael 12. Brandon Ijames led First Baptist with 10 points. n Young Life edged Sacred n College hoops Heart White 32-28. Catawba is on the road at Tyler Downs scored 11 for Lenoir-Rhyne tonight for a Young Life. Tim Burges had SAC doubleheader. nine for Sacred Heart.

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South Rowan is home against East Rowan for a quadrupleheader today, starting with the jayvee girls game at 3:45 p.m.

East Rowan Diamond Sports will have baseball and softball registration for ages 4-15, this Saturday from 3-7 p.m. and on Feb. 5 from 10-2 at the Erwin cafeteria. Online registration is available at http://erds.baberuthonline.com. Late registration will be taken at Granite Quarry Town Hall, with an additional $10 late fee, from Feb. 7-28. Contact Wendy Tuck at 704-239-6688.

n College track Liberty’s Alisha Bradshaw (Salisbury) placed second in the shot put in the Liberty Invitational with a throw of 40 feet, 8 inches.

Wallace leads Bobcats to win Associated Press CHICAGO — D.J. Augustin scored 15 points, Gerald Wallace had 13 points and 16 rebounds and the Charlotte Bobcats held off the Chicago Bulls 83-82 on Tuesday night. Boris Diaw and Stephen Jackson added 12 points apiece to help the Bobcats snap a three-game losing streak, with their last win coming at home against the Bulls last Wednesday. Derrick Rose scored 33 points to lead Chicago, but missed a shot at the buzzer. Ronnie Brewer had 12 points and Luol Deng added 10 for the Bulls, who were playing without injured forward Carlos Boozer — second on the team in scoring (20.1 points per game) and rebounds (10.1). The Bulls got a chance for the win after an official’s review gave them ball at their own end. Initially, a deflected ball had been awarded to Charlotte, but the review showed that the ball went off Augustin’s fingertips. After Kyle Korver’s driving shot was blocked out of bounds, Chicago got the ball to Rose, who drove the middle of the floor and shot a fadeaway over Charlotte’s Gerald Henderson Jr., but missed off the front of the rim. Wallace was called for a technical foul for tripping Brewer and Kyle Korver made the subsequent free throw to give Chicago a 74-72 lead with three minutes to play. Wallace apparently hurt his ankle on the play, limping around and grimacing as Korver shot his free throw. However, Wallace looked fine on a putback dunk that tied the score at 74. Rose answered with a double-pump drive and layup, putting Chicago back up by two. Wallace hit two free throws, but Rose answered again, hitting a pull-up jumper with 1:44 to play.

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MELBOURNE, Australia — Kim Clijsters is one of the friendliest players on the women’s tour. Cheery in the locker room, generous, polite. That’s off the court. She learned by losing three Grand Slam finals that intensity is essential to winning a major, something she’s hoping to do outside the United States for the first time. Clijsters started her Australian Open run with a 6-0, 60 romp Tuesday. Such domination is not uncommon in the early rounds of a Grand Slam tournament when top seeds face lowly ranked players, qualifiers or wild cards. To do it, however, against three-time Grand Slam finalist and former No. 1-ranked player Dinara Safina was remarkable. Safina had no answers for Clijsters, who sprayed winners all over the court. And Clijsters, a three-time U.S. Open champion, offered no letup. The first-round match involving Lleyton Hewitt, Clijsters’ ex-fiance, was altogether different — a 4-hour, 48minute five-set loss to David Nalbandian that ended at 1:10 a.m. today.

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Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, the 2008 Australian Open finalist, came back from two sets down for the first time in his career in another late five-setter. The Argentine drew begrudging applause from the parochial Rod Laver Arena crowd for his grit. “What I take out of today? I take the brave heart that I put on the court,” he said. Now all the talk in Melbourne will be about Rafael Nadal and his pursuit for a “Rafa Slam.” The Spaniard played only 11 games in his opening match Tuesday, the match curtailed because of Marcos Daniel’s injured left knee. Not content to extend his Grand Slam string of 22 match wins with the 6-0, 5-0 scoreline, Nadal went to the practice courts to work on his serve. That’s the element of his game he thinks he needs to improve to become the first man in 41 years to all four majors at once. Laver last did it in 1969, in a calendar year. Nadal’s bid for a “Rafa Slam” started a few months after he limped out of Melbourne Park last year with an injured knee after retiring from his Australian Open quarterfinal

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Kim clijsters celebrates. against Andy Murray. He won then won the French, Wimbledon and U.S. Open crowns. Nadal isn’t interested yet in how anybody else is progressing, or how his own play is perceived. “I never read a lot about me, so this is not an obsession. Seriously, the most positive thing that’s talking about that is because I won the last three.” Nadal next faces American qualifier Ryan Sweeting, who beat Daniel Gimeno 6-4, 6-4, 6-1. On the women’s side, the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked players have never won a major, leaving No. 3 Clijsters and No. 4 Venus Williams as favorites to advance.

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The baseball notebook ... CINCINNATI — National League MVP Joey Votto has signed a three-year, $38-million deal with the Cincinnati Reds that allows both sides to avoid arbitration. Votto was an All-Star for the first time last season, finishing second in the league with a .324 batting average and third with 37 homers and 113 RBIs. He led the league in slugging percentage and was the most consistent hitter in the NL’s top offense. BRAVES ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have agreed to one-year deals with pitcher Jair Jurrjens, Peter Moylan and Eric O'Flaherty and left fielder Martin Prado. The deals Tuesday left the Braves with no players eligible for salary arbitration. Jurrjens will make $3.25 million. METS NEW YORK — Right-hander Chris Young has agreed to a contract with the New York Mets, pending a physical. San Diego declined its $8.5 million option on Young, sidelined most of the season with a strained right shoulder. It was his third significant injury in as many seasons. CUBS TRADE CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have

agreed to trade pitcher Tom Gorzelanny to the Washington Nationals for prospects, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because Gorzelanny needed to pass a physical. Gorzelanny is 36-37 with a 4.68 ERA in six seasons. He was 7-9 with a 4.09 ERA last year. ROCKIES DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a minor league contract with Jason Giambi, who could make the club as a late-inning pinch-hitter. The former AL MVP, who turned 40 this month, hit .244 with six homers last season. RAYS ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — B.J. Upton and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a oneyear contract worth $4,825,000, avoiding arbitration. Upton batted .237 with 18 homers, 38 doubles, 62 RBIs and 42 steals in 154 games with the AL East champions last season. He is the only player in the major leagues with at least 100 doubles and 100 steals over the past three seasons. BLUE JAYS TORONTO — Reliever Jon Rauch and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year contract worth $3.75 million, after going 3-1 with a 3.12 ERA for Minnesota last season.

LONG POND, Pa. — Pocono Raceway has moved qualifying for both of its Sprint Cup dates this season to Saturday. The NASCAR track shifted away from the traditional Friday date. The track holds races this season on June 12 and Aug. 7. The track will run regular practice sessions on Fridays. Track president Brandon Igdalsky announced the move on Monday. He says the move was made to allow more race fans the chance to see the run for the pole position.

HORSES MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Zenyatta won Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards on Monday night, besting the only horse ever to beat her on the track. Zenyatta was 19-0 before losing her final race to Blame in the Breeders’ Cup Classic last November. She cost owners Jerry and Ann Moss only $60,000 when they purchased her as a yearling in 2005, and she went on to win 13 Grade 1 stakes and more than $7 million. Zenyatta was is now a broodmare at Lane’s End Farm in Kentucky.

GOLF HONOLULU — Davis Love III will be the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain, two people with knowledge of the plan told The Associated Press. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the official announcement was not until Thursday at Medinah. Love played on six Ryder Cup teams, winning the pivotal point at The Belfry in 1993. He played on only one other winning team, the great American comeback in 1999 at Brookline. His career record was 9-12-5.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Ben Eblen grabbed a loose ball and made one of two free throws with 2.8 seconds left to help Alabama preserve a 68-66 victory over No. 12 Kentucky on Tuesday night.. The Crimson Tide (11-7, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) had lost the last five meetings with Kentucky (14-4, 2-2). No. 23 Illinois 71, No. 17 Michigan State 62 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Brandon Paul scored 17 of his 20 points in the first half to lead Illinois past Michigan State. No. 23 Georgetown 80, Seton Hall 75 NEWARK, N.J. — Austin Freeman scored 28 points and Georgetown went 8 for 9 from the free throw line in the final 2:11. The win was the second in three days in New Jersey for the Hoyas (14-5, 3-4 Big East)

TENNIS LAS VEGAS — Let's get this straight: The International Tennis Hall of Fame says it's going to announce a Class of 2011 inductee on Thursday, but it won't reveal until then who was elected? Hmmm. Where is the Hall's announcement going to be? At the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. And who happens to be the only 2011 nominee in the recent-player category? Yes, that's right — Andre Agassi, who retired in 2006. Agassi owns a career Grand Slam and won eight major singles championships.

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POINTS FROM 1B NASCAR officials have also told teams they aren’t leaning toward adding eliminations. Preseason testing begins Thursday at Daytona International Speedway, and NASCAR president Mike Helton and vice president of competition Robin Pemberton are scheduled to discuss some of the changes planned for 2011. But the major announcements aren’t scheduled until next week when France makes a presentation

during Charlotte Motor Speedway’s annual media tour. France and his top officials found themselves in a precarious position at the end of last season, which was marked by the closest championship race in seven years. France had already publicly toyed with the idea of changing the Chase, which was implemented in 2004 to spice up NASCAR’s championship system. “Right now every sports league, or almost every one, is looking at what they need to do to change their formats a little or a lot, depending on who they are, to make sure their playoffs or their cham-

left. But, as it always seems to happen in this matchup, North Carolina did enough to prolong its torment of Clemson a little longer. Barnes caught a pass from Bullock and calmly buried a 3 from near the North Carolina bench to make it 66-63. Clemson answered with a layup off an offensive rebound from Stitt to close the gap to one on the next possession, but the Tigers couldn’t push ahead or get the stop they desperately needed. Marshall added two free throws, then Henson tipped in a missed drive from Drew to make it 70-65 with 2:04 left. Drew punctuated the game with his steal and layup with 12.4 seconds left.” “It’s something you want to not focus on,” Clemson’s Bryan Narcisse said of the Tigers’ winless record here, “but it’s still in the back of your mind.” First-year Clemson coach Brad Brownell didn’t sound eager to talk about it afterward, either. “I think it has no bearing whatsoever,” Brownell said.

pionship runs are what they want them to be,” France said two days before the November season finale. Three drivers went into the season finale eligible to win the championship. It went to Jimmie Johnson, who overcame a 15-point deficit to Denny Hamlin in the final race to win his record fifth consecutive title. Because the system seemingly worked as the Chase played out last season, sweeping changes did not seem necessary. The points system, though, apparently is a different matter. NASCAR legend claims the cur-

“It’s not like we’re in the huddle and saying, ‘We’ve got a chance to end the streak.’ We could care less. We’re just trying to figure out a way to get a basket, get a stop. ... I can’t imagine in their huddle, their coaches are like, ‘Fellas, we’ve really got to win this one because we’ve got to keep the streak going.’” Stitt, Devin Booker and Andre Young each scored 11 points for the Tigers, who had won eight straight coming in. Grant was averaging about 13 points, but had two on 1-for-12 shooting. Bullock’s big night offset the loss of Leslie McDonald, who sat out as a precaution with a back contusion suffered in the loss to the Yellow Jackets. Both teams lost players to injuries in the first half. Clemson’s Tanner Smith suffered a sprained right knee when Barnes fell into his leg on a drive with 9:21 left before the break, while North Carolina’s Justin Watts sprained his right ankle with about 2 minutes left. Smith was on crutches after the game. Brownell said Smith appeared to have injured a knee ligament, though the team didn’t know the severity of the injury.

rent system was devised on a napkin over drinks at a Daytona bar in 1974 and implemented the next season. The complicated scoring method gives 175 points to the winner, and decreases in increments of five points and then three points down to 34 points for the last-place finisher. Five-point bonuses are awarded for leading a lap, and to the driver who leads the most laps. NASCAR is still debating how to award bonuses under a straight points system, and ideas being considered are for anywhere from one to three points being given to lap leaders and race winners.

SALISBURY BOYS FROM 1B 31 lead on C.J. Woodbury’s layup early in the third quarter and could have put the game on cruise control and coasted home. “Everybody had their head down,” Salisbury junior Jarett Rivens said, after contributing 14 points and 14 rebounds. “Then they called timeout and reminded us there was still plenty of time left. I’ve been down like that before, so I knew anything was possible.” Salisbury’s comeback coincided with Romar Morris’ entry into the game midway through the third quarter. He made an immediate impact defensively, foiling a number of Lexington scoring at- MORRIS tempts and triggering a frantic 14-0 Salisbury run that drew the Hornets within 49-48 late in the period. “Romar gave us a huge spurt,” said Morgan. “A lot of times he goes unnoticed because he’s a defender. I know he doesn’t go unnoticed on a football field, but in basketball he’s like our offensive lineman.” Losing coach Robert Hairston felt the spree was decisive. “We quit doing what we do,” he said. “We stopped playing and started watching.” It remained a close game until the final buzzer. Lexington led 71-69 and had possession with just seconds remaining in regulation. That’s when senior Al Challenger used an interesting technique to melt the final three seconds — he lofted the ball straight up toward the ceiling. “It was a good idea,” said Hairston. “But there’s a thing called fate — and it just wasn’t our turn. That’s life.” Challenger’s stalling tactic backfired when his toss hit a rafter and the ball crashed to the court. SHS took poson the session turnover with threetenths of a second remaining and, following a timeout, tied KNOX the score when John Knox and Rankin executed a perfect ally-oop. “They thought I was going to come to the ball,” said Rankin. “But Alex (Weant) set a backside screen and it left me wide open at the basket. It fired all of us up.” That momentum carried into overtime. Rankin totaled 19 points in the fourth quarter and two extra sessions. “Hey, the game isn’t over until the buzzer goes off,” Rivens said. “Until then, we were confident we’d win.” • NOTES: Rankin also pulled down seven rebounds, and Weant grabbed 10. ... Salisbury hosts East Davidson on Friday. SALISBURY (92) — Rankin 33, Murphy 16, Rivens 14, Knox 13, Petty 7, Weant 6, McCain 3, Morris, Wood, Wilkins. LEXINGTON (89) — Challenger 31, Boger 15, Crump 14, McCown 7, Covington 7, Woodberry 6, Horton 5, Holloway 2, Jackson 2. Salisbury 20 Lexington 16

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SALISBURY GIRLS FROM 1B LHS coach Lamont Johnson, an A.L. Brown graduate and former assistant football and basketball coach at Salisbury. “They’re so quick. It just gets to you.” Salisbury got busy in the opening quarter, when seniors Ashia Holmes and Jessica Heilig combined for 13 points and the Hornets raced to a 207 lead. By halftime it was 40-15 and out of reach. “The key was to ‘do us.’” junior guard Doreen Richardson said. “We just had to do what we do every day in practice.” Richardson, who averages about eight points-per-game, broke that rule. She scored a season-high 17 points and made RICHARDSON six steals in a breakout performance. “She has great speed,” said Holmes. “When she uses it she’s better than most people on the court. And on defense she always seems to be in the right spot.” Richardson gave Salisbury a 59-20 lead midway through the fourth quarter with one of her signature fastbreak layups. “I don’t want to say she’s underrated,” McNeil said. “But a lot of times she doesn’t get the credit she deserves. She’s a wonderful player and today she looked at me and said, ‘Coach, I’m ready.’ And she was.” Heilig finished with nine points, seven rebounds and four steals. SALISBURY (69) — Richardson 17, As.Holmes 11, Rankin 9, Hicks 8, Allison 7, Rankin 6, Ay.Holmes 5, Miller 4, Feamster 2, Thompson, Blaire. LEXINGTON (32) — Fowler 6, Jones 6, Lazenby 5, White 4, Ausborne 4, Carter 4, Kelly 3. Salisbury 20 20 Lexington 7 8

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The NFL notebook ... ALAMEDA, Calif. — Hue Jackson began his Oakland Raiders coaching career with the same sort of bravado that made him so popular in his one season as the team’s offensive coordinator. “We’re going to build a bully here,” Jackson said Tuesday. “This is the Raiders. We know exactly where we’re headed and what we want to do. I think our players today are very excited about where they are going.” Jackson was introduced at a 100-minute news conference by owner Al Davis two weeks after the Raiders announced they were not picking up the option to retain Tom Cable as coach. While much of the time was spent discussing why Cable was not retained, and other matters such as the collective bargaining agreement and stadium issues, the purpose of the news conference was to introduce Jackson. This hiring was conducted relatively quickly based on past Raiders searches that carried until February. Davis said he talked to three candidates he had interviewed previously, mostly by phone, but quickly decided he already had his man on staff. “Every thing pointed toward the guy on my right. Everything,” Davis said. “I don’t see anything from a character, personality, anything that would not, not let me raise his hand and say he should be the coach of the Raiders and be the ambassador to the Raider Nation and the country and around the world.” MCDANIELS ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams hired former Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Mc-

Daniels replaces Pat Shurmur, who was hired by the Cleveland Browns as head coach last week. “We are happy to announce that Josh will be a part of our staff,” coach Steve Spagnuolo said in a statement. “I’ve always recognized that he is one of the top offensive minds in the NFL. We think he is a great addition to our organization.” McDaniels parlayed success as an offensive coordinator with the New England Patriots into his first head coaching job and at age 32 was the NFL’s youngest coach in 2009. He favors the spread offense, run by quarterback Sam Bradford in college. BRONCOS ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Pat Bowlen says in a letter to season ticket holders that last season was his most difficult in his more than a quarter century as owner of the Denver Broncos and he pledges to restore integrity and a winning culture to a franchise rocked by problems on and off the field. The letter was part of the season ticket renewal packet that began arriving Tuesday. SINGLETARY MINNEAPOLIS — Two members of the Monsters of the Midway defense from Chicago's famed championship team are reuniting in Minnesota. Ex-San Francisco head coach Mike Singletary is joining former teammate Leslie Frazier's staff with the Vikings. Singletary will be the linebackers coach and assistant head coach under Frazier, who was named head coach two weeks ago. Singletary told ESPN 1000 in Chicago during a radio interview earlier in the day he's coming to Minnesota. Singletary was 18-22 in two-plus seasons in charge of the 49ers, who fired him last month before their final game.

CHARLOTTE — One week after hiring Ron Rivera as their new head coach, the Carolina Panthers have added another former San Diego Chargers assistant coach to run their offense. The Panthers on Tuesday announced the hiring of offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski, who worked as the tight ends and assistant head coach for the Chargers’ No. 1-ranked offense in the NFL last season. Chudzinski takes on the daunting task of improving a Panthers offense that ranked dead last in the league in a number of offensive categories last season under quarterbacks Jimmy Clausen and Matt Moore, including points per game, total yards per game, passing yards per game and red zone offense. Chudzinski has worked the past two seasons with Rivera in San Diego. “I have worked with Rob and know that he is a very good offensive coach who possesses a strong knowledge on that side of the ball,” Rivera said. “I have seen him work with players and he has the communication skills and expertise to make a most positive contribution to our coaching staff as offensive coordinator.” Known as “Chud” in coaching circles, the 42-yearold Chudzinski has spent his pro career bounding back and forth between San Diego

and Cleveland, beginning as an assistant with the Browns in 2004. He went to San Diego for 2005 and 2006 to coach the tight ends before returning to Cleveland as offensive coordinator in 2007. In 2007 the Browns went 10-6, their best record since 1994, and ranked eighth in the NFL in scoring and total yards while sending quarterback Derek Anderson, tight end Kellen Winslow and wide receiver Braylon Edwards to the Pro Bowl on offense. However, things went South the following year and the entire Browns staff was fired. He returned to San Diego in 2009 as tight ends and assistant head coach, playing a role in the continued development of Antonio Gates, who had a career-best 1,157 receiving yards that season. During his first stint with the Chargers, Gates had the only other 1,000-yard season of his career. Chudzinski spent the first 10 years of his coaching career at the University of Miami, where he helped mentor Winslow, Jeremy Shockey, and Bubba Franks, who were all first round draft choices in the NFL. Under Chudzinski, the tight end is expected to be more incorporated into the offense and finding one that can be a big-play threat seems to be a priority for the Panthers. The Panthers have not had a tight end catch more than 40 passes in a season since they

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ron rivera is rounding out his coaching staff. had Wesley Walls back in the George Seifert era. “If there is a guy out there whether through the draft or free agency or on our roster that can become that guy that does it all of the time we have to find him,” Rivera said. “I think that will help us as an offense.” Chudzinski coached at the University of Miami from 1994 until leaving for the Browns in 2004 during which time Miami won the national title in 2001 and set scoring records for points and yards a year later before losing to Ohio State in the national championship game. As a player for the Hurricanes, Chudzinski was a threeyear starter at tight end, playing on national championship teams in 1987 and ‘89.

• Sean McDermott was picked as Carolina’s defensive coordinator. McDermott was hired Monday, two days after he was fired as Eagles defensive coordinator. The 36-year-old McDermott’s duties are unclear, as Rivera said he would run the defense. Under McDermott, Philadelphia allowed 377 points this season. The Panthers did announce Monday that former defensive coordinator Ron Meeks accepted a demotion to secondary coach. Former Vikings assistant Brian Murphy has been hired as special teams coordinator, while Sam Mills III will return as assistant defensive line and quality control coach.

Ryan’s bravado is simply brilliant BY JENNI CARLSON The Oklahoman

Rex Ryan is many things. Outspoken. Bombastic. Playful. The New York Jets coach has caused many brows to furrow and many eyes to roll because of some of the things he’s said. Every time he steps behind a microphone is reason to make sure there are fresh batteries in the tape recorder, but of late, he’s been in rare form, calling out two legendary quarterbacks and one illustrious coach. It’s been genius. Oh, plenty of folks would have you believe that Ryan, who played football at Southwestern Oklahoma State, is some sort of buffoon. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The proof is in the results — the Jets have gone on the road as underdogs the first two weeks of the NFL Playoffs but now stand only one win away from the Super Bowl. Credit the players and the assistants, but give Ryan his due, too. His bravado has been brilliant. “I don’t do anything by accident,” he told reporters last week. “I’ll know what I’m saying and what the reasons

are behind it. Sometimes, it works, and sometimes, it doesn’t.” It sure seems to work more often than not for Ryan. A year ago when his Jets battled their way into the playoffs — Ryan himself had pronounced their postseason hopes dead only a month and a half earlier — he distributed a detailed playoff schedule before their openinground game against the Bengals. It wasn’t just for the Cincinnati game but for a playoff run that culminated with a Super Bowl victory. It even included a date for the Jets’ victory parade in New York City’s famed Canyon of Heroes. The whole thing put the focus on Ryan and took the spotlight off his inexperienced quarterback. The result: a pair of playoff wins and an appearance in the AFC Championship game. This postseason, Ryan has been at it again, but this time, he’s made things “personal.” Before the Jets’ wild card game against the Colts, Ryan was reminded of the two times that Indianapolis had knocked him out of the playoffs. “Is it personal? Yes.” Ryan went with a similar tactic this

past week before the Jets’ game against the Patriots, making it into a battle of head coaches. “This is about Bill Belichick vs. Rex Ryan,” he said. “It’s personal.” To win in both places, New York needed to play fearlessly. Ryan’s antics let his players know that he wasn’t intimidated and that they didn’t need to be either. What he said also took the pressure off the players and put it on the coach. All of the pregame buildup became about him, allowing them to play unencumbered and focus on what needed to be done. He wasn’t stealing the spotlight. He was taking a bullet. Part of being a great coach is being able to handle the psyches of your players, and these playoff victories are proof that Ryan knows exactly what it takes to get his guys to play their best. “We talk because we believe in ourselves,” Ryan told reporters after the Jets bounced the heavily favored Patriots on Sunday. “Maybe people take it wrong way, but that’s it. We’re not afraid of anybody.” Say what you will about his methodology. It is loud. It is coarse. It is verbose. It is also smart.

Too much Melo-drama going on Associated Press The NBA notebook ... MIAMI — Dwyane Wade can relate to Carmelo Anthony’s melo-drama. Wade said Tuesday that he hopes Anthony — his good friend — has his future with the Denver Nuggets resolved soon. Wade spent most of last season dogged by constant where-are-you-going talk regarding his then-looming free agency, and completely understands what sort of toll that can take on someone. Anthony has been the subject of trade rumors for months, especially in recent weeks as deals reportedly involving the New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks have been discussed. “He seems like now he’s getting to the point where he’s fed up with it, he’s tired of hearing about it, he just wants to focus on basketball,” Wade said. “It’s not really bothering him as much as it was at certain points although no matter what kind of game he has, people are going to say something if he doesn’t score 30.” THE TRADE SNAG NEWARK, N.J. — A person with knowledge of the proposed Carmelo Anthony trade says the holdup is over the framework of the deal, not the All-Star forward's willingness to commit to New Jersey. Though they appeared close to a deal 11 days ago, the teams are still negotiating what the Nets would send to Denver. New Jersey has offered to ship six players and at least two first-round draft picks to Denver in the deal that would send Anthony to the Nets along with former Pistons teammates Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton. But the teams haven't been able to agree on the exact price that will persuade the Nuggets to finally part with their franchise player The person added that the Nets are not

concerned about Anthony's commitment to the franchise for the long term should the trade be completed, saying they are convinced the 26-year-old will sign a $65 million, three-year contract extension if New Jersey, Denver and Detroit can agree on the others parts of the deal. The teams continued their negotiations on Tuesday, but little was happening. KNICKS HONOR STARS NEW YORK— Hall of Famers Earl Monroe and Harry Gallatin are among the former Knicks who will be honored with "Knicks Legends Awards" next month. The Knicks will honor one player for each decade from the 1950s to 2000s at halftime of their game against Milwaukee on Feb. 23. Gallatin played for the team from 1948-57 and coached in 1965, while Monroe arrived in 1971 and helped the Knicks win the 1973 NBA championship. Other winners voted by fans included Dick Barnett (1960s), Mark Jackson (1980s), John Starks (1990s) and Allan Houston (2000s). The Knicks also announced Tuesday that Mike Saunders, their trainer from 19782005, would receive the "Dick McGuire Knickerbocker Legacy Award." LEBRON’S CARTOONS MIAMI — LeBron James is going back to cartoons. The NBA's two-time reigning MVP and Spring Hill Productions formally announced plans Tuesday for a 10-episode digital series to be distributed online and slated to launch early this year. The idea for the show is based somewhat on a recent series of Nike television commercials that showed James, a forward for the Miami Heat, as several different animated characters. In a statement, James says the show "is a great way to show youths of all ages how to be a good person." Episodes will be hosted on YouTube.

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Maple bunk bed $100, dresser $60, table w/ 4chairs $125, refrigerator, $100. 704 213-9811

Window air conditioner with remote. You pickup. $80, 704-638-5633. No calls after 7 pm, or leave a message.

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Earn extra holiday cash. $10 to start. 704-2329800 or 704-278-2399

Two years experience required. Must be available evenings and weekends. Apply in person Wednesday 1/19, Thursday 1/20 and Friday 1/21 only. No Phone Calls Please. Oak Park Retirement 2250 Enon Church Road. EOE

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2nd SHIFT LPN/Staff Nurse Full-Time position, 3p-11p. Must be dependable, energetic, patient oriented, as well as have great PR skills. Competitive pay & excellent benefits.

Apply at: Autumn Care of Salisbury 1505 Bringle Ferry Road EOE Education

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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

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Drivers Wanted Full or part time. Req: Class A CDL, clean MVR, min. 25 yrs old w/3 yrs exp. Benefits: Pd health & dental ins., 401(k) w/match, pd holidays, vac., & qtrly. bonus. New equip. Call 704630-1160

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HOUSECLEANERS Residential Up to $10/Hour to Start Paid Travel Time Paid Mileage Full Time Car Required Mon-Fri Days Only EOE. 704-762-1822

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BK Licensed More at Four Teacher at private preschool. Compensation comparable to state teacher scale. Send resume to norma-pilcdc@ carolina.rr.com

F/T Sales Associate Computer knowledge required. Apply in person only. 114 South Main St.

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Dental Assistant needed full-time. Highly motivated & outgoing. Must be a team player. Please email resume to: dental330@gmail.com Healthcare

F/T Weekend Supervisor Responsible, organized, energetic & patient- oriented RN needed to oversee & monitor resident care & service for 100 bed facility on weekends. Competitive pay & excellent benefits. Apply at: Autumn Care of Salisbury 1505 Bringle Ferry Road EOE

CATAWBA COLLEGE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER The basic function is to insure the safety of all persons and property on the Catawba College campus. Responsibilities include: understand and follow all campus security, safety, and emergency procedures; maintain familiarity and a positive working relationship with all members of the campus community; maintain a positive working relationship with all emergency services to include fire, police and rescue; review, understand and pass along information pertinent to department daily operations via the daily shift log and shift change briefings; respond to all calls for service, assistance, emergencies, escort requests and responsible for locking and unlocking of buildings in a timely manner; monitors all campus parking areas and enforces traffic and parking regulations as needed. Position requires a high school diploma or GED Certificate. Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Prefer work related experience in security, campus security or law enforcement. Must be able to work 12-hour shift schedule and to report to campus within 45 minutes of driving in the event of an emergency situation. Submit completed application for employment and resume by mail to: Larry Farmer, Human Resouces Officer, Catawba College, 2300 West Innes Street, Salisbury, N.C. 28144; by email to: lfarmer@catawba.edu or by fax to: (704) 637-4289 Catawba College is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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RN Unit Managers The Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks is seeking compassionate, dedicated RNs licensed in NC with a positive attitude and a true desire to serve the elderly in a Christian environment to function as Unit Managers. Leadership/ Management abilities, excellent communication, assessment and organizational skills are required. LTC and supervisory experience necessary. Responsibilities include coordination, development and managing long term care and rehab units in accordance with federal and state regulations as well as company policies and procedures. Please send resume to: Director of Nursing, Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks, PO Box 1310, 820 Klumac Rd., Salisbury, NC 28144 EOE

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Antiques & Collectibles Bank - Stars Wars CPO/R2D2 working, excellent cond. No box $50.00 336-406-3969

Baby Items Baby sling for small frame, blue/brown/white. $10. Closet M-F clothes hangers (2) $5 ea. Safety 1st potty w/foam seat. $8. Crib bedding (yellow, green, white) $50. Call 704-787-4418 Double jogging stroller by In Step. Great shape. $125. Single jogging stroller by Jeep. Like new. $70. My Breast Friend nursing pillow (used twice) Blue & white. $20. 704-787-4418

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Blackberry - Nextel with spare battery charger & otter box. No scratches, looks new, works great $55. Call 704-239-2342 talk to Nolan

Musician for church needed. 704-640-6360 or 704-278-9116. Allen Temple Presbyterian Ch.

Private Caregiver with 15 yrs exp seeking PartTime job in Salisbury area. References provided. Call 336-239-1275 Mrs. Snider.

FULL TIME POSITION LUBE TECHNICIAN Now Open • Monday-Saturday Work Off Sunday • Wages Start at 8.50/hr. • Weekly Pay • Plus Monthly Bonus • No Nights • Benefit Package Available Are You A Motivated Service Oriented Individual? Apply in Person SAM’S KWIK LUBE 800 E. Innes St. Salisbury, NC

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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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Consignment Growing Pains Family Consignments Call (704)638-0870 115 W. Innes Street

Sweet Peas 2127 Statesville Blvd. 50% off all Clothing Now thru Jan. 31st.

Computer. Complete P4 Dell. Internet ready, CD burner. Mouse, keyboard, 17” monitor included. $125. Please call 980-205-0947

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Tables, $15; digital exercise bike, $25; Rowing machine, $25, quilt rack, $15 Gold Hill, 704-279-9138

Trim 'em up! Oster dog grooming shears model 6560 series A. Older but in very good condition. Can email a picture. $10.00 Call 704-636 -8734

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Firewood for Sale: Pick-up/Dump Truck sized loads, delivered. 704-647-4772

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

Furniture & Appliances Air Conditioners, Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Frig. $65 & up. Used TV & Appliance Center Service after the sale. 704-279-6500 Bedroom suite - Double bed, dresser w/mirror, chest of drawers, end table. Good condition. $350 704-932-6769 MUST SELL Bedroom Suite - Must sell, beautiful 3-piece bedroom suit. Double bed, chest of drawers, dresser w/mirror. $400 704-932-6769. Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97. Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777 suite, oak, Bedroom queen size, like new. Twelve drawer. $400. 704-464-6059 Bunk bed, solid natural wood w/storage in back, desk, slide out tray & 7 drawers. $400. Please call 704-787-4418 Chest of drawers, five drawers, matching night stand, light brown color, real wood, like new. $140. Must Sell. 704636-2738 China cabinet, white with butcher top counter need 65.00 704-278paint 2722 Coffee Table & end tables, glass top. $75; Sofa & 2 chairs, $150; Bedroom suite, $100; Metal desk,$15. All in great shape. 704-279-9138 Coffee Table, nice bamboo style, espresso color, paid $150, sell for $50. lv msg or text 704-7077214 Dinette table, round wood with glass top and 4 chairs. lv msg or text 704-707-7214. $150 Dining set. Oak kitchen table, seats 6 with matching oak china cbinet. Very good condition. $350 OBO. 336918-3875 Kitchen Table with 6 Chairs $150, & Church Pew 8' long like new $150. 704-345-8834 Kitchen table, 6 chairs wrought iron legs solid wood table top, bakers rack matching set $500 OBO. 704-278-1614 Office Furn.: Solid Oak 4 drawer desk & chair. 5ft.x2.5ft. $250. W-S: 336-722-8237

Table, brass/glass with 6 mauve covered chairs. $300; 6 beige upholstered chairs only $100. 704-279-7385 before 9PM Table. St. Bart's 54” round wood table with pineapple base. Cost $350 new. Great condition. $350. 336936-9452 Washer, Whirlpool, good condition $50.00; Whirlpool dryer, excellent condition $200.00. 704637-6461

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Pool Table Combination Poker/ Bumper Pool Table with balls & cue stick included. Heavy duty! $125.00. 704-202-5282. Please leave message.

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Holshouser Cycle Shop Lawn mower repairs and trimmer sharpening. Pick up & delivery. (704)637-2856

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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. Camper top shell, red shortbed, great cond. $500 leave message 704-279-4106 or 704798-7306 Carpet. Approx. 110 yds carpet. 2 years old. Beige color. Nice. $200. Call 704-637-3251 tree and Christmas decorations. Too much to list. You pick up. $75. For more info call 704-6385633, no calls after 7pm, or leave a message. For sale: 10 x 10 ez-up shelter with roll case. $240 firm. If interested call 704-857-2945 China Grove.

2x6x16 $7 2x3x studs $1.25 2x6x8 studs $3.25 2x4x14 $3.50 2x4x7 $1.50 Floor trusses $5 each 704-202-0326 METAL: Angle, Channel, Pipe, Sheet & Plate Shear Fabrication & Welding FAB DESIGNS 2231 Old Wilkesboro Rd Open Mon-Fri 7-3:30 704-636-2349

No more wrinkles! HoMedics Perfect Steam Commercial Garment Steamer PS-200, never used $40.00 Salisbury 704-223-1623 Queen Sofa Bed & Matching Arm Chair, $125; Large plastic dog house, $25. Please Call 704-636-8931

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STEEL, Channel, Angle, Flat Bars, Pipe Orders Cut to Length. Mobile Home Truss- $6 ea.; Vinyl floor covering- $4.89 yd.; Carpet- $5.75 yd.; Masonite Siding 4x8- $14; 12”x16' lap siding at $6.95 ea. School Desks - $7.50 ea. RECYCLING, Top prices paid for Aluminum cans, Copper, Brass, Radiators, Aluminum. Davis Enterprises Inc. 7585 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 704-636-9821

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Music Sales & Service Baldwin spinet elec. Piano & bench, earph. Set. Walnut cabinet. Perf. Cond. $495. WS: 336-722-8237

Want to Buy Merchandise All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper. Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123 Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut. Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291. Watches – and scrap gold jewelry. 704-636-9277 or cell 704-239-9298

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 Fulton Heights

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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

Free Spinet Piano with Bench- Needs some Repairs. Call 704-2797385 before 9:00 PM TV - Free Sony color rear video projector TV, not working, needs blue tube Model KPR-41DS2. 704633-3976 LM

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 Salisbury

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Very nice 2 BR 2.5 BA condo overlooking golf course and pool! Great views, freshly decorated, screened in porch at rear. T51378. $98,500 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

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

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 704.245.4628 Poole B&R Realty Salisbury

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 Rockwell

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Salisbury - Newly remodeled 3 BR, 2 BA on corner lot in large 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

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Home made Wood Stove $100 704-637-3251

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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

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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

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Recliner for sale. Like new. $250 or best offer. If interested please call 704-633-1150

Clothes Adult & Children Women's clothing sizes 14-18, some L maternity. Jeans/dress pants, $7 each. Shirts $5 each. Call 704-787-4418

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Fresh Pecans! Shelled $4.50 lb.; in shell $1.25 lb. 704-279-3374

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Farm Equipment & Supplies Farm Equipment, new & used. McDaniel Auction Co. 704-278-0726 or 704798-9259. NCAL 48, NCFL 8620. Your authorized farm equipment dealer.

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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 Salisbury

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

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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

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Lost & Found FOUND Jack Russell/Beagle mix. Depot Street, Rockwell About year old. Friendly. Inside dog. Crate included. 704-213-7108.

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Lost 11/10 in Spencer, male, neutered, short hair black cat, yellow eyes, 2 years old. 704-638-5646 Lost Dog. Chocolate Lab w/orange collar & rabies tag. 1 yr old, 70 lbs. Old Beatty Ford Rd Area. Walks with a limp. Please call 704-209-1363

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

Lost Small Female Calico Cat Henderson St. Near N. Caldwell St. 704-637-9351

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

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

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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

Kannapolis. 608 J Avenue, 3BR/2BA. Totally remodeled, stainless steel appliances & granite. Rent to own! Owner will help obtain financing. $79,900. Call Scott for information. Lifetime opportunity! 704-880-0764

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

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

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

Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200

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

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

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$500 Down moves you in. Call and ask me how? Please call (704) 225-8850

Rowan Realty www.rowanrealty.net, Professional, Accountable, Personable . 704-633-1071

Beautiful year round creek, 3.06 acres. Buy now, build later, $47,900 owner fin. 704-563-8216

1st Time Home Buyer Government loans available. Call Now! 704-528-7960

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Apartments Airport Rd., 1BR with stove, refrig., garbage pickup & water incl. Month-month lease. No pets. $400/mo+$300 deposit. Furnished $425/mo. 704-279-3808

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

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

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

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1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-754-1480 1BR/1BA duplex fully furnished. TV, BR suite, LR furniture, refrig., washer / dryer, Sect. 8 approved. Heat, air, electricity & water incl'd. $750/mo + $500 dep. 704-636-1850

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 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 9:00-12:00. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity. Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

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

Apartments 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 Fleming Heights Apartments 55 & older 704-636-5655 Mon.-Fri. 2pm-5pm. Call for more Equal information. Housing Opportunity. TDD Sect. 8 vouchers accepted. 800-735-2962 Franklin St. 2 BR, 1 BA. Newly refurbished inside. Rent $495, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Granite Quarry. 2BR, 1BA duplex. Stove & refrigerator furnished. $435/mo. + dep. No pets. 704-279-3406

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Apartments 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 Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 Salisbury – 2 BR duplex in excellent cond., w/ appl. $560/mo. + dep. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601 Salisbury City, 2BR/1BA, very spacious, $1,000 s.f., cent air/heat, $450/mo + dep. 704-640-54750 Salisbury

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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

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

Condos and Townhomes

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

Colonial Village Apts.

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

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

Duplex for Rent

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

Salisbury

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

AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo. Chambers Realty 704-637-1020

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

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

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15 minutes N. of Salisbury. 2001 model singlewide 3 BR/2 bath on large treed lot in quiet $850 start-up, area. $475/mo includes lot rent, home payment, taxes, insurance. RENT or RENT-TO-OWN. 704210-8176. Call after 1pm

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

Airport Rd. area. 118-A Overbrook Rd. ½ rent for December. 2 story apt. $535/mo. Very nice. Daytime 704-637-0775 Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets. Call 704-637-0370

407 S. Carolina Ave. 1 BR, 1 BA, very spacious, washer & dryer hookup, gas heat, water included. 704-340-8032 Eaman Park Apts. 2BR, 1BA. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896

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

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SALISBURY POST Apartments Salisbury City. 2BR, all electric, off S. Main St. $375/mo. 704-202-5879 Salisbury. Free Rent, Free Water, New All Elec. Heat/air, on bus route. $495. 704-239-0691 STONWYCK VILLIAGE IN GRANITE QUARRY Nice 2BR, energy efficient apt., stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, water & sewer furnished, central heat/ac, vaulted ceiling, washer/dryer connection. $495 to $550 /Mo, $400 deposit. 1 year lease, no pets. 704-279-3808 WELCOME HOME TO DEER PARK APTS. We have immediate openings for 1 & 2 BR apts. Call or come by and ask about our move-in specials. 704-278-4340 for info. For immediate info call 1-828-442-7116

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

Houses for Rent 2 to 5 BR. HUD Section 8. Nice homes, nice st areas. Call us 1 . 704-630-0695 3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No pets. $625/rent + $600/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 3 Homes. 2-East district, 1Carson district. 3 BR, 2 BA. $800-$1050. Lease, dep. & ref. req. 704.798.7233 Available for rent – Homes and Apartments Salisbury/Rockwell Eddie Hampton 704-640-7575

Don't Pay Rent! 3BR, 2BA home at Crescent Heights. Call 704-239-3690 for info. E. Rowan, 3BR/2BA, deck, all electric, no pets. $750/mo + $750 dep. Sect. 8 OK. Credit check. 704-293-0168. Faith/Carson district. 3BR / 2BA, no smoking, no pets. $650/mo + dep + refs. 704-279-8428 Fulton St. 3 BR, 1 ½ BA. Refrigerator, stove furnished. Rent $725, Dep., $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

Houses for Rent Salisbury city. 3BR, 1BA. New central air & heat. Total electric. $550/ mo. + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury

Great Convenient Location!

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

Salisbury N. Fulton St., 2BR/1BA Duplex, limit 3, no pets, $525/month + deposit. 704-855-2100 Salisbury, 1314 Lincolnton Rd., 2 BR, 1 BA brick house. Hardwood floors throughout, close to Jake Alexander Blvd. Wallace Realty 704-636-2021 Salisbury, in country. 3BR, 2BA. With in-law apartment. $1000/mo. No pets. Deposit & ref. 704855-2100 Salisbury, near Lowe's. 2BR, 1BA. Large fenced yard. Full basement. Hardwoods. Pets welcome. $600/ mo. + deposit. 704-754-2108 Salisbury-2 BR, 1 BA, brick, off Jake Alex., Remodeled, central heat/ air, $550/mo. 704-640-5750 Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263 Spencer, 908 2nd St., 3 BR, 2 BA, all electric, close to schools. $700/mo. 919-271-8887 Spencer. 3BRs & 2BAs. Remodeled. Great area! Owner financing available. 704-202-2696 Whisnant Dr. 3BR, 1½BA. $600/month + deposit. Please call 704637-0621 for more info.

Office and Commercial Rental

1st Month Free Rent! Salisbury, Kent Executive Park office suites, $100 & up. Utilities paid. Conference room, internet access, break room, ample parking. 704-202-5879

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Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required. Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Long Ferry Rd. 2BR, 1½BA. Newly renovated w/privacy fence. $650/mo + 704-202-1913 deposit. N. Church St. 2BR/1BA home. Stove & refrigerator, fireplace. All electric. $450/mo. 704-633-6035 Old Concord Rd., 3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No $550/rent + pets. $500/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Rockwell – 3 BR, 2 BA with appliances. $775/mo. + Dep. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601 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 Salis., 3BR/1BA Duplex. Elec., appls, hookups. By Headstart. $500 & ½ MO FREE! No pets. 704-636-3307 Salisbury 2BR. $525 and up. GOODMAN RENTALS 704-633-4802 Salisbury

Office and Commercial Rental Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636 Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit. Call 704-431-8636

Autos

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

Manufactured Home for Rent

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

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

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

Bringle Ferry Rd., 1½ mile from High Rock Lake. 2BR, 2BA. Appl., water, sewage & trash. No pets. $475/mo. + deposit. 704-633-4696

East area. Completely remodeled 1BR. Perfect for one or two people. Trash & lawn service. $360/mo. + deposit. 704-640-2667 East Rowan. 2BR. trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255 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 Landis. 3BR, 2 full BA. Laminate hardwood, fireplace, Jacuzzi tub. Incl. water, sewer & trash. $575 + dep. 704-202-3790

Salisbury city. 2BR, 1BA. Central air/heat. Fenced backyard. $525/ mo. + dep. 704-640-5750

Collector Cars

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

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

Over 150 vehicles in Stock! 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

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

GREAT GAS MILEAGE!!

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

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

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

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

Salis./China Grove area, whole house use included. $100/wk + dep. Utilities pd. Call Marty 704-496-1050.

Numerous Commercial and office rentals to suit your needs. Ranging from 500 to 5,000 sq. ft. Call Victor Wallace at Wallace Realty, 704-636-2021

Rentals & Leasing

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

Transportation Financing

CASH FOR YOUR CAR!

Dodge Neon SXT, 2005. Automatic, power package, excellent gas saver. Call Steve at 704-603-4255 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan, 2009. Stock # P7572. Nordic white exterior with gray interior. $10,559. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Collector Cars

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

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

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

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

Autos

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OFFICE SPACE

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

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

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

Financing Available!

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

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

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

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

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

Giving away kittens or puppies?

Dogs

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

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

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

Got puppies or kittens for sale?

Greyhound Mix – Free, 10 year old three legged greyhound mix. Very sweet. House broken. Good w/children & other pets. 704-212-7299.

Found Medium sized female dog, mixed breed, possibly golden Reddish-light brown in color, blue collar Found near Long Ferry Road, Spencer. Very affectionate. Call Lab at 704639-7912

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Dogs 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

A PA R T M E N T S We Offer

PRICE~QUALITY~LOCATION 2BR ~ 1.5 BA ~ Starting at $555

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704-637-5588 WITH 12 MONTH LEASE

2205 Woodleaf Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147 Located at Woodleaf Road & Holly Avenue www.Apartments.com/hollyleaf

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

CKC puppies. Pomeranians, 9 wks. $200. Blue male Chihuahua. 4½ mo. $150. Cash. 704-633-5344

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

Puppies. Rat Terriers, full blooded. Ready to go to a loving home. 1st shots, born Nov. 16, parents on site and are also for sale. One male $75, two females $100. 704-4336108 or 704-433-6052

Yorki-Poos www.yorki-shop.com Rockwell, NC. High quality, home raised puppies, registered. Call 704-2249692. Check the website for pricing and information.

Other Pets

Playful & Sweet! 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.

Dogs

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 dog. White Schnauzer, male. Neutered, ears clipped. 3-4 years old. Call 704-433-4926

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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

Over 150 vehicles in Stock!

Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan, 2008. Imperial Blue Metallic exterior w/titanium interior. Stock #P7562B. $12,359. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Office Space

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

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

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

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

Weekly Special Only $17,995

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

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

Woodleaf. 2BR, 1BA. Private dirt road. Private lot. Water, sewer incl. Pets OK. 704-642-2235

Autos Nissan 300ZX, 1990. Red. All original equipment. Please call for details. 704-664-0321

We Do Taxes!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salis 3990 Statesville Blvd., Lot 12, 3BR/2BA, $439/mo. + dep. FOR SALE OR RENT! 704-640-3222

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

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

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

Rockwell. Nice 2BR from $460/mo + dep, incls water, sewer, & trash pick up. No pets. 704-640-6347

Autos

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

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

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

Rooms for Rent

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

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

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

Autos

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Camp Rd, 2BR, 1BA. Appls, water, sewer, trash incl. Pet OK. $475/mo. + $475 dep. 704-279-7463

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

Granite Quarry - Start the New Year Right! Only two units left! Move in by 1/31/11 and pay no rent until 4/1/11. Comm. Metal Bldg. perfect for hobbyist or contractor. Call for details 704-232-3333

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

Between Salis. & China Grove. 2BR. No pets. Appl. & trash pickup incl. $475/ mo + dep. 704-855-7720

Salisbury

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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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

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

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

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Employment Pets & Livestock Notices Garage & Yard Sales Transportation Real Estate or Online Merchandise for Sale Service Directory Rentals https://classadz.vdata.com/Salisbury WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011 FOR FREE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Please Fax, hand deliver or fill out form online 18 WORDS MAX. Number of free greetings per person may be limited, combined or excluded, contingent on space available. Please limit your birthday greetings to 4 per Birthday.

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We miss you and keep you in our thoughts and prayers

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Happy 7th Birthday Shelby N. We love you. Mamaw and Papaw Overcash

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Happy Belated Birthday Grandpa! Love Michael, David, Mathais and all the girls in the house Happy Birthday Junior. Love Aunt Vera, Cousin Wendy & Family

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Carport and Garages

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

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

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

Carport and Garages Perry's Overhead Doors Sales, Service & Installation, Residential / Commercial. Wesley Perry 704-279-7325 www.perrysdoor.com

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Financial Services

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

Fencing

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

R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate-NCAL #2036. Full Service Auction Company. Estates ** Real Estate Had your home listed a long time? Try selling at auction. 704-782-5625

Caregiving Services

New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial

704-279-2600

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

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Hours of daily personal attention and doggie fun at our safe 20 acre facility. Professional homestyle boarding, training, and play days with a certified handler/trainer who loves dogs as much as you do.

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Grading & Hauling

Home Improvement

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

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

A HANDYMAN & MOORE Kitchen & Bath remodeling Quality Home Improvements Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric Clark Moore 704-213-4471 Around the House Repairs Carpentry. Electrical. Plumbing. H & H Construction 704-633-2219

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

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

Miscellaneous Services

Roofing and Guttering

BSMR Sewing

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

Lawn Equipment Repair Services

Professional Services Unlimited Quality work at affordable prices NC G.C. #17608 NC Home Inspector #107. Complete contracting service, under home repairs, foundation and masonry repairs, light tractor work and property maintenence. 36 Years Exp. We accept Visa/MC. 704-633-3584 www.professionalservicesunltd.com Duke C. Brown Sr. Owner Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Insured. 704-798-8199 Browning ConstructionStructural repair, flooring installations, additions, decks, garages. 704-637-1578 LGC

Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C. Hometown Lawn Care & Handyman Service. Mowing, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, odd jobs ~inside & out. Comm, res. Insured. Free estimates. “No job too small” 704-433-7514 Larry Sheets, owner

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

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

Junk Removal

Earl's Lawn Care

Household sewing machines, new and older models and parts.

704-797-6840 704-797-6839

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

Painting and Decorating Bowen Painting Interior and Exterior Painting 704-630-6976. BowenPainting@yahoo.com

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

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

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Tree Service

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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

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

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

1628 West Innes St. Salisbury, NC • 704-633-5310

Pools and Supplies

Buying Vehicles, Junk or Not, with or without titles. Any/ All. 704-239-6356

The Floor Doctor

Salisbury Flower Shop

Manufactured Home Services

for junk cars. $200 & up. Please call Tim at 980234-6649 for more info.

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

We want to be your flower shop!

Junk Removal

Heating and Air Conditioning

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SALISBURY POST Autos

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Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat 4 Door Crew Cab, 2006. Dark shadow gray clearcoat exterior w/medium flint interior. Stock #F10422A. $18,959. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com Chevrolet, 2005, Colorado 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Susan G. Dean, dated October 28, 2005 and recorded on October 28, 2005, in Book No. 1049, at Page 876 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rowan County Courthouse, Salisbury, North Carolina on January 26, 2011 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Salisbury, County of Rowan, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 1324 Arden Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144 Tax Parcel ID: 326 A 063 Present Record Owners: Susan G. Dean

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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

Service & Parts

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

BATTERY-R-US

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

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

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

Faith Rd. 704-213-1005 www.battery-r-us.com Dodge, 2004 Dakota. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

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

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer SUV, 2006. Black clearcoat exterior w/medium parchment interior. Stock #F11093A. $17,759. 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

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

David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee, By: Attorney at Law, Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520, Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 442-9500 No. 60944

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 1:30 PM on January 25, 2011 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an existing iron pipe in the Southern margin of the right of way of Lippard Road (SR 2530), said existing iron pipe being the Northwestern corner of Genevieve Lohr (now or formerly) in the Southern margin of the right of way of said road; thence running with the line of Genevieve Lohr (now or formerly) South 25 deg. 12 min. 04 sec East 376.87 feet to a new iron pipe and corner in the line of Lohr (now or formerly); thence continuing with the line of Lohr (now or formerly) South 66 deg. 30 min 00 sec West 235.00 feet to an existing iron pipe and corner, northwestern corner of Lohr (now or formerly) in the line of Daisy T. Raney (now or formerly); thence running with the line of Raney (now or formerly) North 25 deg. 13 min 03 sec West 376.87 feet to an existing iron pipe in the southern margin of the right of way of Lippard Road (NCSR 2530) and corner, Northwestern corner of Daisy T. Raney (now or formerly) in the Southern margin of said right of way; thence running with the southern margin of said right of way North 66 deg 30 min 00 sec East 235.11 feet to an existing iron pipe and corner, Northwestern corner of Genevieve Lohr (now or formerly) in the southern margin of the right of way of Lippard Road (NCSR 2530) and the point of beginning, containing 2.03 acres as shown on property survey entitled "Timothy R. Goodman and wife, Sonda B. Goodman" prepared by Deal's Land Surveying, dated August 2, 1991.

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Carl D. Wilson, Jr. and Mardella H. Wilson.

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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 Any person who of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

And Being more commonly known as: 825 Lippard Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146

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

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

Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units:

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CARL D. WILSON, JR. AND MARDELLA H. WILSON DATED OCTOBER 18, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1078 AT PAGE 541 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 10sp1133

900 CCA

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

The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

Dated: January 3, 2011

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The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax.

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

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 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

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

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

We Do Taxes!! Over 150 vehicles in Stock!

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

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

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

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

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No. 60945

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

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

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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

The date of this Notice is January 4, 2011. Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee, 10-011105 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/

No. 60949 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Executor for the estate of David Monroe Fullam, 628 East Mills Dr., Landis, NC 28088, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporation having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 14th day of April, 2011 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 7th day of January, 2011. Jeremy Noel Rodgers, Executor of the estate of David Monroe Fullam, File #10E1258, 715 Margate Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081 Attorney at Law, Richard D. Locklear, P.O. Box 56, Landis, NC 28088

No. 60955 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION for Kenneth P. Wilson a/k/a Ken Wilson, Colista L. Wilson, Terry Wilson STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY 10 cvs 2320 IN RE: Bank of North Carolina, Plaintiff, v. Kenneth P. Wilson a/k/a Ken Wilson, Colista L. Wilson, Moose Meadows, LLC, and Terry Wilson, Defendants. To: Kenneth P. Wilson a/k/a Ken Wilson, Colista L. Wilson and Terry Wilson, the above named defendant: Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Judgment against Kenneth P. Wilson a/k/a Ken Wilson and Colista L. Wilson, jointly and severally, in the amount of $24,986.35 on a Cashline Agreement dated September 17, 2008, together with interest, cost, and attorney's fees; and Judgment against Moose Meadows, Inc., Kenneth Wilson, Colista Wilson and Terry Wilson, jointly and severally in the amount of $101,869.53 on a Note dated December 18, 2007, together with interest, cost and attorney's fees. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 1st day of March, 2011, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 10th day of January, 2011. Roberson Haworth and Reese, P.L.L.C. Alan B. Powell, Attorney for Bank of North Carolina, NC State Bar No. 17555 P.O. Box 1550, High Point, NC 27261 (336) 889-8733 No. 60954 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 09 SP 362 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Curtis E. Lemonds and Melissa M. Lemonds to Noreen Slaalien, Trustee (s), dated the 26th day of August, 2005, and recorded in Book 1045, Page 131, in Rowan County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on February 2, 2011 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of China Grove, in the County of Rowan, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: LYING and being in China Grove Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, and being on the western side of Old Linn Road, and being part of the Tim Daugherty property, Deed Book 939 at Page 195, and adjoining Arthur Plyler, Deed Book 511 at Page 207, and Eddie Lee Shuffler, Deed Book 630 at Page 387, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a new iron pin in the western right-of-way of Old Linn Road (said iron pin being North 78-26-05 West 31.05 feet from a set iron at the corner of Arthur Plyler and in the center of said road); thence with Plyler, North 78-26-05 West 404.63 feet to an iron pin in line of Shuffler; thence with Shuffler, South 3730-30 West 116.77 feet to a new iron pin; thence a new line, South 78-26-05 East 396.61 feet to a new iron pin in the western right-of-way of said road; thence with the western right-of-way of said road, North 26-31-11 East 108.68 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 0.928 acre, more or less, as surveyed by James T. West, R.L.S., dated April 16, 2002. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 885 Old Linn Road, China Grove, North Carolina. Subject to right-of-way of Old Linn Road. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. 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. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 6th day of January, 2011. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law, The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028, 4317 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com, Case No: 1006997

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ditions. CT and the contrast dye used will show the shape and size of the spinal canal, revealing possible tumors, bone spurs or herniated disks; however, MRI remains the diagnostic tool of choice. With this testing, damage to ligaments and disks, tumors, pressure areas on the spinal cord or nerves and cross-section views of the spine can be obtained. I am unaware whether a fall or other trauma resulted in your hospitalization, but you likely underwent CT or MRI for confirmation. You didn’t indicate whether you have been prescribed any medication or not. Your physician might have started you on over-the-counter pain relievers. More powerful narcotics that, unfortunately, can become habit-forming might have followed the OTCs. As I have indicated on many occasions, some medications for unrelated conditions, such as anti-seizure and antidepressant medications, have been used successfully to reduce pain levels caused by nerve damage. If you haven’t already tapped into the system, your local hospital’s physical-therapy department can direct you through a series of exercises to help build up your strength and keep you as limber as possible while reducing your pain level. When all else fails and your quality of life is compromised, surgery might be the next appropriate option. In the interim, you might find relief from weight loss if appropriate and applying a heat or cold pack. To provide related information, I am sending you a

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Here we go again with two choices BY PHILLIP ALDER United Feature Syndicate

George Orwell wrote, “Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” This week we are looking at deals in which declarer has two choices and must accept — select — the right one. In this example, South is in four spades. West leads the diamond two. East wins with his ace and returns the diamond queen. What should declarer do? South’s double of one notrump was for penalty. He was hoping West would have a balanced hand because then the penalty rated to be highly lucrative.

But West ran to the safety of his longest suit. After two passes, South bid what he thought he could make. The unfavorable vulnerability dissuaded West from sacrificing.

Also, East might have had the necessary tricks to defeat four spades. West guessed well to lead his singleton diamond. (It is rarely right to lead a singleton when holding only one trump.) Declarer should read West’s lead as a singleton. Then he should realize that if he plays his king at trick two, West will ruff and shift to a heart. Since East is marked with that king, South would have four losers: one heart, two diamonds and the ruff. At trick two, declarer must play low from his hand, letting East take the trick. Yes, East will give West a ruff at trick three, but South wins the heart shift with dummy’s ace, ruffs a diamond high, draws trumps ending in the dummy, and discards his heart loser on the diamond nine.

Motley Crue singer gets 2 week jail sentence LAS VEGAS (AP) — Motley Crue singer Vince Neil will take a plea deal and serve two weeks of jail time, plus two weeks of house arrest, for driving drunk in his Lamborghini last summer near the Las Vegas Strip. Neil agreed Tuesday to plead guilty to misdemeanor driving under the influence when he appears before a Las Vegas judge on Jan. 26, said Tess Driver, an aide to Clark County District Attorney David Roger. Neil’s publicist, Jill Siegel, released a statement on Neil’s behalf.

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W E AT H E R / C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L

Another title for SEC

GALLAGHER FROM 1B back lobbed it up. The ball hit me right in the hands.” Smith gave a sheepish grin. “When I brought it down, it fell off my knee pads,” he said. “The whole 80,000 went ‘Ahhhhh.’ I looked up at the big screen when they played it back and I was so embarrassed. If I had caught it, I would’ve scored. There was nobody there.” Smith said his teammates playfully cajoled him, but he added, “They said it goes down as a deflection on the stat sheet. One thing about Arkansas, we have great leadership. We’re all brothers.” • It was that camaraderie that helped Smith get through those early days of camp. “Coach Petrino knows that physically, we can do it,” Smith said. “He’s all about the (mental part). He says the way we beat people is with our mind.” The arduous camp tested Smith’s mental toughness. There were meetings, practice, lifting, meetings, a walk-through and more meetings. Petrino likes to practice the older players and then have the younger players practice. There were times Smith had four workouts on one day. “I talked to my mom and said, ‘I don’t feel like I can do this. Is this really for me?’ ” Smith said. “She told me, ‘This is what you wanted.’ So every morning, I’d look at a picture of my family and go out there and do it for them. “Once you get through the camp, the season is easy,” Smith said. • Smith was practicing on Dec. 11 when West won its third straight state title. “I talked to Coach (Scott) Young in the morning and got a lot of texts later saying we had won it again. I was so proud of them. The way Coach Young has those guys working, it was no surprise.” Smith was in on the first two titles and he thought that trend might continue in college. He knew the Razorbacks had the potential to win something big in the SEC. But after a 31-26 loss to Ohio State, Arkansas finished 10-3. Suiting up and running out of the tunnel into the cavernous Superdome was something he’ll never forget. “And walking down Bourbon Street on New Year’s Eve was crazy,” Smith said. “New Orleans was kinda like a home game for us. The Hog fans were crazy. It’s a different world down there.” The SEC won’t be a different world for Smith next year. You can hear the excitement in his voice. He expects one of the Razorback defensive ends to possibly go pro so that means more playing time. By spring practice, he should be at 265 pounds. “Next year, we’re going back to New Or-

Sugar Bowl — the Buckeyes’ first bowl win ever over an SEC foe — gave the league a 3-4 mark in the postseason. LSU’s Cotton Bowl conquest of Texas A&M evened the record at 4-4, but the SEC slipped below .500 when Kentucky lost to Pittsburgh in one of the least interesting bowl games ever played. Thanks to Wes Byrum’s chip-shot field goal as time expired in the BCS National Championship Game in Glendale, Ariz., the Southeastern Conference finished bowl season 5-5 and retained its stranglehold on college football’s grand prize. Does that mean the SEC was the juggernaut is usually is? Nope. Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky made bowls and still finished with losing records — and SEC-East-champion South Carolina was saddled with five losses. When the final horn sounded on the final game, though, there was no other BCS conference that could claim it had plucked the SEC from the catbird’s seat. As for bowl records, the Pac-10 was 2-2, the Big Ten 3-5 and the Atlantic Coast Conference 4-5. Actually the best conference in the postseason was the Mountain West, which sent teams to five bowls and won four of them. One of those MWC bowl victories was courtesy of TCU, which exited the Rose Bowl with a 13-0 record. Too bad the 13-0 Horned Frogs and 14-0 Tigers couldn’t meet. Then again, I guess putting a non-BCS program in the BCS National Championship Game would be kinda weird, wouldn’t it?

BY SCOTT ADAMSON Scripps Howard News Service

The BCS National Championship Game has come and gone, meaning another SEC team had gone and won the dang title again. For five years in a row the football superpower has appeared in the season-ending game of the Football Bowl Subdivision, and for five years in a row the winners have taken a big, crystal trophy back to the Southland. Auburn 22, Oregon 19, at the University of Phoenix Stadium was further affirmation that the name of this contest could just as well be the SEC Coronation Bowl. Hey, it ain’t bragging if you can back it up, right? Florida started it back in the 2006 season, followed by LSU, Florida again, Alabama and now Auburn. However, for those who claim the SEC is king of all college football, the contest that kicked off late Monday night and ended early Tuesday morning was a must-win. There was an argument to be made — and it was a pretty good one — that perhaps the league was showing some chinks in its armor in 2010. In the first three bowl appearances of SEC teams, the league was winless with South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee all falling. Then on New Year’s Day the conference got its swagger back, with Alabama and Mississippi State winning in ridiculous routs and Florida sending Urban Meyer out a winner in his “Farewell For Now” game. Yet Arkansas’ loss to Ohio State in the

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Chris Smith expects Arkansas to be back in the Superdome next season as the Razorbacks go for a national title. leans,” Smith announced. “That’s where the national championship game is.” • Smith said he talked to West defensive line coach Stevie Williams many times during the season and his input was valuable. It also helped that Fayetteville reminded Smith of home. “The people are all so nice,” he said. On the field, Smith learned quite a bit from players like Jake Beckett. “They’ve got my pass rush game better, where next year, it’s going to be a scare,” he said. Smith said people were treating him like a hero when he was home for the holidays. Fitting, considering a kid from a small rural area got to play in the a conference touted as the best in the country. He was asked if he realizes the potential ahead of him. “I’m going to keep working hard every day,” Smith said. “If I have a good season this year and next year, I could possibly be like Nick Fairley or Cam Newton.” You mean, play in the National Football League? “I try not to think about it,” Smith smiled. “God gave me talent and I’m going to stretch it as far as it will go.” • Contact Ronnie Gallagher at 704-7974287 or rgallagher@salisburypost.com.

Robinson says he thought about leaving committing to staying to play for him next season. Robinson’s high school coach said “every school” wanted Robinson to leave and he had heard from 10 to 15 coaches within a day of Hoke’s hiring. The first player in NCAA history to throw and run for 1,500 yards said new coach Brady Hoke was “terrific” and added that he was eager to learn his offense. “It’s going to be something to learn,” Robinson said. “It’s going to be fine.” Art Taylor, who coached Robinson at Deerfield Beach (Fla.) High School, backs Robinson’s decision. “I’m supportive of Denard and happy for him,” Taylor wrote in a text message.

Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Record-setting quarterback Denard Robinson acknowledged he thought about transferring when Michigan fired Rich Rodriguez. “Rich Rod was one of the few coaches that gave me a chance to play as a quarterback on the next level,” Robinson said in an interview posted on mgoblue.com, the school’s website, on Monday. Robinson decided to stay after talking to his parents, brother and high school coach. “This is my home now,” he said. Rodriguez was fired Jan. 5 and Brady Hoke was hired a week later. Robinson told Hoke a day after he was hired that he was

5-Day 5-D ay Forecast for for Salisbury Salisbury

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High.................................................... 46° Low..................................................... 32° Last year's high.................................. 64° ....................................39° Last year's low.................................... 39° Normal high........................................ 51° Normal low......................................... 32° Record high........................... 71° in 1937 Record low............................. 10° in 2003 .............................10° Humidity at noon............................... 93% ...............................93%

Air Quality Ind Index ex Charlottee Yesterday.... 28 ........ good .......... particulates Today..... 38 ...... good N. C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101-150 unhealthy for sensitive grps., 151-200 unhealthy, 201-300 verryy unhealthy, 301-500 haazzardous

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WEATHER UNDERGROUND’S NATIONAL WEATHER Snow, ice and rain will linger in the Northeast into the afternoon and evening hours on Wednesday as yesterday’s storm moves out to sea. The heaviest precipitation will likely occur downwind from the Great Lakes or in the higher peaks of the interior mountains which will receive mostly snow. Further south, and along the coast, precipitation will be mainly rain. The Southeast will also see some precipitation on Wednesday morning as a cold front pushes off the coast. Heavy rainfall is possible across the Florida Panhandle in the early morning hours, but conditions should clear up substantially around noon. The Plains will experience cool but clear weather as high pressure sits atop the region for most of the day. Temperatures in the Northern Plains will remain below zero degrees for may locations as far south as Iowa. Further south, temperatures will rapidly rise, with highs along the Gulf Coast pushing well into the 50s. The Rockies will see some snowfall as an old Pacific storm system pushes inland throughout the region. but snowfall amounts will generally be fairly low. Topographic differences could cause some locations to see significant accumulations. In the West, high pressure will continue to strengthen and temperatures will remain unseasonably warm under sunny skies.

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