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‘John L.’ gets his day

Want to vote in NC? You may have to show photo ID under GOP plan RALEIGH (AP) — After years of arguments muted by Democrats, the newly installed Republican majority at the Legislature is resolute this year on expanding identification requirements before voters enter a polling booth.

Requiring a photo ID in order to vote was on a list of fall campaign pledges GOP legislative candidates said they’d follow through on in the session’s first 100 days if they were in power. Democratic leaders refused to take up Republican-penned ID bills over the years.

GOP members say their constituents want the change so they can feel confident in the accuracy of election tallies by minimizing potential

John L. rustin, 85, was picked by a white mayor to be a part-time police officer in 1952. he spent 13 years as an officer, and then chief. though it’s never been proved, he believes he was the first black police chief in North carolina. mark wineka/saLisBUrY post

East Spencer church honors longtime community leader

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It’s difficult for anyone to remember when “John L.” — you have to say it as one name — wasn’t firing up ovens at the brick yard, patrolling East Spencer’s streets as a police officer, meeting with citizens as a mayor or alderman, working the polls as a precinct official MARK or speaking to North WINEKA Rowan school committees as an advisor.

Fast-talking John L. was the man who stood tall, was always on alert, never backed down, made the tough decisions and respected people.

That’s according to him.

“Every day of my life, I run into someone thanking me for helping them out,” Rustin says. “I’m a people person. I have good credibility.”

Even by his own admission, the 85year-old Rustin is slowing down. He relies on a cane sometimes to help him with the sciatica in his leg. He blames it from carrying a gun on his hip all those years.

Rustin watches television more than he would like to admit, but he still attends a lot of public meetings and most of the happenings at church.

Southern City Tabernacle AME Zion Church has decided to honor him Feb. 13 with a “John L. Rustin Day,” in celebration of a man who found — in this place he always considered home — a resolve to rise above discrimination, resurrect himself from political setbacks and still love his town.

“He’s been a great community person,” East Spencer resident and fellow church member Essie Foxx says.

Rustin served as a role model for young people, young men especially, Foxx adds, “and as a police chief I think he was the best.”

Rustin remembers when East Spencer’s white mayor first endorsed him to become a part-time police officer in 1952. It wasn’t based on any law enforcement training Rustin had at the time — he had none. Those decisions came from a black person’s character and standing in the community, Rustin says.

And something else.

“I matched the personality of East Spencer,” he says.

Started as a part-timer When he became a part-time officer, Rustin already was working fulltime at Isenhour Brick, where he would eventually rise to a supervisor’s level and put in more than 31 years.

Covering nights and weekends early on, he received a part-time officer’s pay, which wasn’t much, and a fee for each arrest made and warrant served.

Rustin had no authority to arrest white people, so he would have to detain those suspects until the white police chief arrived and decided what to do. Rustin kept his pride, though he acknowledged once that some blacks called him an Uncle Tom for not arresting whites. Until he could.

Rustin didn’t have a police radio then either, and he had to use his own car. The only way for him to communicate with the Sheriff’s Department dispatcher was through the help of citizens. Some residents even sig-

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rustin with his patrol car in 1986. naled him with their porch lights.

By 1974, as evidence that East Spencer and the times were both changing, Rustin became police chief. He believes he was the first black police chief in North Carolina, though it has never been proved one way or the other.

Taking the job, he took a $2,000 cut in pay from his position at the brick yard.

By then, he had received formal law enforcement training at Rowan Technical College and also an associate degree in industrial management

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AST SPENCER — John L. Rustin Sr., man about town.

fraud.

“They’re looking to ensure the validity of their own vote,” said Rep. Ric Killian, R-Mecklenburg, who is helping assemble a voter ID bill to be rolled out soon.

The idea already appears to be getting a makeover that could mitigate complaints by advocates it could cost too much, fixes a problem that doesn’t exist, and create an obstacle for the poor and minority groups. Some are worried the rules will feel too much like those whites once used during the Jim Crow era to discourage blacks from voting.

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to complete, while phase two should take six months to complete.

The process has taken more than a year and a half so far.

The town board will also: • Discuss reducing the speed limit in the Mill Village area. The board is looking into reducing the speed limit to 25 mph on some roads within the Mill Village community because the roads are narrow and children are picked up and dropped of by school buses.

Several roads could be affected, including streets south of Thom Street, east of U.S. 29, north of Bostian road and west of Central Avenue.

There have been a number of accidents in those areas, none of which had to do with speed, but rather road conditions.

According to a memo from Police Chief Eddie Kluttz there is no sidewalk on any of the above streets except Alexander Place and there are no crosswalk markings at any intersection within the community.

• Receive a code enforcement monthly report.

The report includes structures that are not in compliance with the town’s codes and ordinances and those that have come into compliance.

The board meets at 7 p.m. in town hall at 205 Swink St.

CHINA GROVE — The town board is taking recommendations on construction bids for the renovation of town hall and the fire and police stations.

The board is expected to pick a company to do the construction work at its meeting Tuesday.

The town received nearly a dozen bid packages from local and out-of-town construction companies.

Also on Tuesday’s agenda are three potential financial institutions that have submitted terms for an interim construction loan.

Before the project begins, the town has to obtain interim financing. The interim financing is basically a short-term loan.

The USDA loan approved in March 2010 takes effect only after construction.

The board is expected to choose one of the banks to take out the loan.

Once the bidding process is complete, the town has five years from that date to finish construction.

The project will be done in two phases.

The plan is to move the fire department into the police department space, and then move the police department into town hall. Town hall will then share space with the fire station at its North Main Street location.

The first phase is expectContact reporter Shavonne ed to take about nine months Potts at 704-797-4253.

Rage flares: Economic injustice fuels unrest in Arab nations DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Just days before fleeing Tunisia, the embattled leader went on national television to promise 300,000 new jobs over two years.

Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak did much the same Saturday as riots gripped Cairo and other cities: offering more economic opportunities in a country where half the people live on less than $2 a day.

The pledges-under-siege have something else in common: an acknowledgment that the unprecedented anger on Arab streets is at its core a long-brewing rage against decades of economic imbalances that have rewarded the political elite and left many others on the margins.

The startling speed — less than two months since the first protests in Tunisia — underscored the wobbly condition of the systems used by some Arab regimes to hold power

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since the 1980s or earlier. The once formidable mix of economic cronyism and hard-line policing — which authorities sometime claim was needed to fight Islamic hard-liners or possible Israeli spies — now appears under serious strain from societies pushing back against the old matrix.

Mubarak and other Arab leaders have only to look to Cairo’s streets: a population of 18 million with about half under 30 years old and no longer content to have a modest civil-servant job as their top aspiration.

One protester in Cairo waved a hand-drawn copy of his university diploma amid clouds of tear gas and shouted what may best sum up the complexities of the domino-style unrest in a single word: Jobs.

“They are taking us lightly and they don’t feel our frustration,” said another protester, homemaker Sa-

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dat Abdel Salam. “This is an uprising of the people and we will not shut up again.”

The narrative of economic injustice has surrounded the protests from the beginning.

“The regimes and the leaders are the ones under fire, but it’s really about despair over the future,” said Sami Alfaraj, director of the Kuwait Center for Strategic Studies. “The faces of this include the young man with a university degree who cannot find work or the mother who has trouble feeding her family.”

Tunisia’s mutiny that ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was touched off by a struggling 26-yearold university graduate who lit himself on fire after police confiscated his fruit and vegetable cart in December. Apparent copycat self-im-

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Many young arabs are angry about the lack of economic opportunity and well-paying jobs in their countries. they are lashing out at governments they blame economic injustice.

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2A • MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011

SALISBURY POST

NEWS ROUNDUP

TOWN CRIER Community events TUESDAY • Salisbury City Council, 4 p.m., City Hall, 217 S. Main St. (Shown on Access16 Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m.)

• China Grove Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 205 Swink St., China Grove.

WEDNESDAY • Piedmont Players Theatre’s “Three Musketeers” — 7:30 p.m., Feb. 2-5. A comical musical. $12 adult, $10 student/senior, box office opens Jan. 24. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. 704-633-5471, www.piedmontplayers. com.

THURSDAY, Feb. 3 • AARP Local Chapter Meeting, RuftyHolmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., 1 p.m. Occupational therapist will demonstrate adaptive equipment for older drivers. The local AARP chapter offers members a variety of community service, education, advocacy, leadership and fellowship opportunities.

Senior citizens age 50 and older are encouraged to attend the informative meetings and join the local chapter. Dues are $3 per year.

Members do not have to be retired. Visitors are always welcome. 704-216-7714.

• Know Your Options panel, professionals who work with seniors and a valuable resource for seniors and their families, program at 11:30 a.m., Kannapolis Cannon Y. For luncheon reservations and additional information, contact Susan Wear @ Gentiva Home Health 704-9331001.

• Old Courthouse Theatre’s “Divorce Southern Style” — 8 p.m., Feb. 3-5, 11-12, 18-19; 2:30 p.m., Feb. 6, 13, 20, tickets $15/$12/$10, 49 Spring St,. SW, Concord, www.oldcourthousetheatre.org. 704-788-2405.

• Historic Salisbury Foundation’s 15th Annual Table Tops event; preview party 6 p.m.

Thursday, $15 per person, $30 per couple.

Luncheon Friday, beginning at noon, $25 per person. For more information or to make reservations call 704-636-0103. Also open for viewing Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A $5 donation is suggested.

YESTERDAY: Church memories Sara Frye Nichols, a Landis resident, submitted this photograph taken outside of Stallings Memorial Baptist Church in Salisbury, circa 1925. She is the first girl standing on the left side of the group, probably what was called the Beginners’ Department. Nichols guesses she was about 3 years old. “Mrs. Rhyne (the pastor’s wife) and I always sat on the back seat of the church,” Nichols recalls of the Sunday services when she was a youngster. She especially admired the pastor’s wife’s silk dresses. At the end of the service, “my assignment was to put the books back in the rack,” she says. That duty gave her mother time to head home and start preparing the Sunday dinner. Nichols attended Stallings until her family — she had four brothers and a sister — moved when she was 10. She is now a member of First Baptist Church in Kannapolis and has lived in Landis since 1952.

FRIDAY

• Flapjack fundraiser for North Hills Christian School Senior Class trip, Applebee’s, 205 Faith Road, 7 a.m. Tickets, $6, can be purchased by contacting Mary Lindsaye Boyd at 704-252-7654. Breakfast includes a short stack of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.

• Landscaping with North Carolina Native Plants, 7 p.m., Hurley Park presents Katherine Schlosser in a slide lecture at Salisbury/Rowan Utilities, 1 Water St. dbeck@salisburync.gov.

704-638-4459 • 15th Annual Father/Daughter Dance, Salisbury Civic Center, 6-9 p.m. For girls ages 4-13. $6 for daughters and $8 for fathers.

SUNDAY • Superbowl Sunday.

MONDAY, Feb. 7 • Rowan County Board of Commissioners, 3 p.m., 130 W. Innes St. • Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners work session, 3:30 p.m., Cabarrus County Governmental Center, 65 Church Street, SE, Concord.

• Landis Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 312 S. Main St., Landis.

• Cleveland Town Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 302 E. Main St.

Posters Deadline for posters is 5 p.m.

• Diabetes support group, 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, “Stay in Circulation: Take Steps to Learn About PAD,” Teresa McKinney, RN, BSN, Heart Care Cardiac Rehab. Pre-registration not necessary. Rowan Regional Medical Center Education Resource Center fourth floor, tower A, 704-210-5771.

Q: Why are those skinny guys weighing themselves all the time in your office?

A: All I can say, it is wrestling season. It brings back old memories. No, I didn’t wrestle, I judoed.

It has similarities to wrestling. We throw people down, pin them, but we can also attempt to break their arms and strangle them (until they tap out).

Another common goal is “making the weight ESTER class.”

MARSH Now that brings back memories, and not all good ones. My weight class was 137 to 148 pounds. Typically, I had to lose 4.5 to 10 pounds.

Most athletes need to lose weight to make their weight class.

The way we did it was to exercise hard, eat little and not drink enough fluids. Easy way to lose a couple pounds in a few days. You heard me right: A couple of days.

When fight day came, with no breakfast and a little fluid (if you were lucky) before weigh-in, and you made your weight class, then you could eat! If you didn’t make your weight class, you had a second chance, depending on what time the weigh-in closed.

With a plastic bag under my thick warm-up suit, a hoodie over my head, I’d go run (indoors) and sweat off whatever weight I needed to lose.

The judo matches typically lasted four minutes, unless you had an “ipon,” a full point that is an immediate win.

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Judo, like wrestling, has more than one match in a day. The better you are, the more matches you perform to become champion. It was common to have four to six matches in one day.

So there I was, with no food intake to speak of for two or three days, drinking little fluids, and engaging in intense exercise. Needless to say, there were challenging moments in each match. But I persevered. Hard work, dedicatio, and heart would pull me through.

Now, was I at the top of my game? Actually, I was. I won many matches and was in the top three in almost all competitions.

Did I use the best method to make a weight class? Not really. I was robbing my body of important nutrients and definitely not giving it the calories it needed.

Was 146 pounds too low for me?

Not really. I was a strong muscular girl who comfortably carried an average of 150 pounds. My eating habits were OK. I ate more junk than I should, but I was very active. However, I wish now that I was smarter about eating and making my weight class.

I’d like to use this week’s column to educate athletes, parents and coaches about “making their weight class.”

To make a weight class by losing some weight is OK when you have some real weight to lose. If you need to lose weight, and all you have to lose is water and muscle, you need to reconsider your weight class.

If you wait ( like I did in the ’70s and ’80s) until a couple of days before weigh-in to lose all that weight, you really are harm-

ing your body.

On the other hand, when you carry a little bit of extra weight and take two to four weeks to make your weight class, you will be strong, fit, and you are taking care of your body. In return your body will be ready to hit it hard on tournament day.

Stay within a couple of pounds within that weight throughout the season. Slowly and safely losing the weight is the way to go.

I ended up with an eating disorder at one point in my life because of my crash method, but I will dedicate next week’s column to talk about that.

For now, coaches and athletes, no matter what sport you compete in, proper nutrition is essential to success.

Drastic weight loss in a short amount of time is disastrous to the body, especially a young, growing body.

If you, as a coach, suspect unhealthy weight loss measures, talk to your athlete. Teach them the right way to do it. Get professional help if necessary.

If you are the athlete who is made to lose weight to “make the weight class,” when you only muscles and water weight to lose, talk to your parents and doctor.

Ask them what would be a healthy weight class for you wrestle in.

When you eat right, train hard and stay within a couple of pounds of your weight class you already have won half the match. You will be stronger, faster and able to hold on longer. Trust me, I know.

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No warrants for arrest have been issued, and no arrests have been made in the death of Charles Stanley Jackson Sr., Spencer police said Sunday night.

Police have not said whether Jackson’s death on Saturday was a homicide, nor have they said how Jackson died.

The names of the others involved have also not been released.

Teisha Carr, a neighbor and the owner of the home at 706 Third St. where the incident happened, said Jackson was stabbed.

Police said Jackson was involved in a fight at the home, and he and two others were injured.

According to a neighbor who wanted to remain anonymous, the others involved — a man with the nickname “Bones,” and a woman — were cut or stabbed by Jackson.

The neighbor also said Jackson always carried a pocketknife, and those who knew him called him “Chop Chop.”

A resident on Hudson Avenue said Jackson stumbled onto the doorsteps of 211 and 210 Hudson Ave., where someone found Jackson and called 911.

Jackson died at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Spencer Chief Michael James said.

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Weight loss by young athletes requires caution

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• Rowan Chamber of Commerce Friday Forum on “The Rowan County Airport: Its Present and Its Potential.” 7:30 – 9:00 a.m., Chamber’s Gateway Building, 204 E. Innes St. Call 704-633-4221.

• Ashley Jo Farmer and Neil Cribbs perform, Black Box Theatre at the Looking Glass Artist Collective. Doors open at 7:30. $5 Admission. Concessions available. www.salisburyartists.com

SECONDFRONT

MONDAY January 31, 2011

SALISBURY POST

New goals, K9 on city council agenda

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With their two-day planning retreat just around the corner, Salisbury City Council members will have an unusually brief meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday in City Hall.

The agenda includes goals for the coming year from the Community Appearance Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Relations Council and Planning Board.

Council also will receive an update from staff regarding the Lash Drive Connector transit service for residents of the Lash Drive community.

The consent agenda includes a request from Police Chief Rory Collins for $8,500 from restricted asset forfeiture funds to buy a new police dog, which would replace Smoke. Smoke, handled by Officer Mark Hunter, is retiring.

City Manager Dave Treme will discuss singlestream recycling.

Council’s 26th Annual Future Directions and Goal-Setting Retreat will be held Feb. 10 and 11.

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Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

The All-County Fifth Grade Chorus sang two pieces, including ‘Follow The Drinking Gourd,’ a song in honor of Harriet Tubman.

Catawba commercial to air on cable TV Catawba College News Service

Catawba College has produced and will air several television commercials in select cable markets during the first quarter of this year. The 30-second commercials, which feature Catawba students as talent, will run during select programs on the cable systems serving the Pennsylvania cities of Lancaster, Lebanon, York, as well as Harrisburg, Roanoke, Va., and Jacksonville, Fla., markets.

The spots target the 18-24 age group and will air in cable programming viewed by this demographic on networks like MTV, TBS and USA, and during shows such as “Family Guy,” and “Burn Notice.”

The commercials, shot on campus in early December, feature a variety of students speaking on camera, sharing their academic majors or future plans in an attempt to show the range of majors available at Catawba and how those majors prepare students for life after graduation. Each spot concludes with a student voice-over directing prospects who may be viewing to the college website www.catawba.edu where they may fill out a 1Minute application for admission.

According to Catawba’s Vice President of Enrollment Lois Williams, the goal of the commercials is to positively affect the college’s enrollment for the upcoming 2011-12 academic year. “We hope these spots will help our institution achieve some name recognition in key recruiting markets,” Williams said. “In the Pennsylvania cable markets where they will air, we have a historic connection due to our United Church of Christ affiliation and alumni that we hope to rekindle.

“Catawba has much to offer students — a wide array of majors that well-prepare them for life after college, a temperate geographic location and an opportunity to establish meaningful and lasting oneon-one relationships with staff and faculty who want to know their goals and help them achieve these.”

Concurrent with the commercial schedules in these various markets, Catawba will also run online ads on the newspapers’ websites which serve these cable markets.

The college worked with Joey and Catherine Popp of the Charlotte-based Marketing & Media Resources to produce the spots and place the cable buys. Joey, a 1977 Catawba alumnus, has spent his career as a broadcast journalist and a television and radio show host.

Cabarrus to consider sales, property tax options

BY HUGH FISHER hfisher@salisburypost.com

CONCORD — Cabarrus County commissioners face the same difficult decision that their constituents are facing, and money is at the heart of it.

The county isn’t broke – far from it.

But looming federal and state budget cuts are going to squeeze schools and local agencies even more.

What’s more, property values in Cabarrus will be reassessed for the 2013 budget year.

Because of the recession, county staff expect the total value of property in the county to drop by 9 percent.

That means that, even if taxes stay the same, about $10.1 million less will be coming in.

To keep revenues near current levels, commissioners have a difficult choice to consider.

They may ask voters to consider a 1⁄4 -cent sales tax to help keep funds near current levels.

And they would have to raise property taxes to keep the same amount of money coming in after the revaluation.

The question is, how much will taxes go up?

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America’s finest were honored Sunday during the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “American Heroes.”

The stories of the nation’s most influential people and historical moments were told with violins, trumpets, cellos and drums, and also through singing and narration.

Music Director David Hagy also gave the audience history lessons between songs.

Soloist Teresa Moore-Mitchell sang, “America,” in honor of Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson. Anderson was an internationally known singer who began making history in the 1920s, helping black artists overcome racial barriers.

The orchestra performed several pieces in honor of Paul Revere, Martin Luter King, Jr., John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt.

The All-County Fifth Grade Honors Chorus sang, “We Will Return,” a song for Native American war leader Crazy Horse, and, “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” in honor of Harriet Tubman, who led slaves to freedom by way of the Underground Railroad.

Representative Mel Watt narrated, “A Lincoln Portrait,” while the orchestra played.

As Watt read excerpts from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln’s Inaugural addresses, Lincoln’s vision for America resonated throughout Livingstone College’s Varick Auditorium.

The All-County Chorus is composed of about 140 fifth-graders from Rowan’s 20 elementary schools, and also students from North Hills Christian School, Sacred Heart Catholic School and Salisbury Academy.

Bass players and harpist add rich tones to Sunday’s concert.

Above: Representative Mel Watt narrates a tribute

to Abraham Lincoln during ‘A Lincoln Portrait,’ by Aaron Copland. Left: David Hagy directs the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra during ‘McGuffey’s Reader,’ composed by Burril Phillips, and is a tribute to Paul Revere.

Author keynote speaker at Lilly Colloquium Educator and author Ruth Anderson, who serves as executive director of The Servant Leadership School of Greensboro, will be the keynote speaker for Catawba College’s eighth annual Lilly Colloquium on Feb. 22. Anderson’s visit to campus is ANDERSON sponsored by Catawba’s Lilly Center for Vocation and Values and Catawba’s School of Education.

While on campus, Anderson will make two presentations, both of which are free and open to the public. She will speak at 11 a.m. in Omwake-Dearborn Chapel and again at 7:30 p.m. in Hedrick Little Theatre of the Robertson College-Community Center during Catawba’s Community Forum for February.

Her remarks will focus on concepts expounded in her book, “Hairpin Turn: Trusting Your Heart’s Direction in Leadership and Life.”

According to the Hairpinturn.org website, Anderson’s book “Hairpin Turn: Trusting

Your Heart's Direction in Leadership and Life” tells “a story about how one hairpin slipped loose and mysteriously facilitated a turn from one way of being to another.” The book also charts a course to make a dramatic change in one’s leadership style and life.

Anderson, who earned a master’s degree from Kent State University and a doctorate in communication from the University of Oregon, served as a tenured faculty member at N.C. State University for 15 years.

While on the faculty, she taught and wrote in the field of interpersonal and organizational communication and directed one of the campus’ largest servicelearning programs. She departed NCSU to apply her understanding of organizational communication theory to Kindermusik International, and then later directed a fledgling nonprofit in Greensboro, The Servant Leadership School.

Servant leadership principles have infused her work and volunteer activities. While serving as vice president of education at Kindermusik, she created and managed a scholarship program that distributed more than $100,000 to children at risk.

Since her departure, the company has renamed the program, the Ruth D. Anderson Children's Fund. As director of The Servant Leadership School, Anderson writes grants, teaches, manages and markets a program of classes, trainings and workshops. She also works to build collaborative partnerships between the school and other area organizations.

The Guilford Nonprofit Consortium honored Anderson in November 2009 with its first annual Service Award in honor of her work “above and beyond what is required in service to the Guilford County Nonprofit Consortium, and for inspiring others to support a significant cause for the betterment of life in Guilford County.”

An accomplished and acclaimed presenter, Anderson has served as keynote speaker for organizations ranging from colleges and universities to corporate and nonprofit organizations. She has also authored several other books, including “Ruthie Stories: Recapturing the Girl Left Behind” and “Connecting with Your Aging Parents through Story: 7 Steps toward a Last Chance at Love.” She and husband, Phil Pratt, a videographer and massage therapist,

have a college-age daughter and make their home in Greensboro.

Catawba’s Lilly Center for Vocation and Values is directed

by Dr. Kenneth W. Clapp, senior vice president and chaplain.

The Center was established in 2003 and funded with a $2 million grant the College received from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Previous notable speakers who have participated in annual Lilly Colloquia include Leonard Pitts, Martin Marty, David Bornstein, Sharon Parks, Mackey Austin, Joe Ehrmann and Sarah Susanka.

The Lilly Center seeks to help students and members of the larger community determine values for their lives and allow those values to guide decisions relative to the vocations they choose and the priorities they set. Critical to this process is the recognition that as the children of God all are called to use the talents and gifts that have been provided not only for the realization of their own capabilities, but in service to others and in making the world a better place.

For more details on Ruth Anderson’s appearance at Catawba, contact Dr. Clapp at 704-6374446.

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David Freeze: My first real job while back, I mentioned my years of working at Patterson’s Tomato Farm and all the lessons learned there. I have been reminded since that my first real job was working at Johnson’s Superette.

Johnson’s was a fixture grocery store between China Grove and Landis for many years. I’m not sure exactly how I got the job, but here is my recollection. I think my mother, who always shopped there, had talked to Mrs. Myrtis Johnson about a DAVID job for me. But if she FREEZE did, I never really found out for sure. I was 14, and was driven there specifically to go inside and ask for a job. I will admit it was just a little scary.

Mrs. Johnson seemed like a grandmotherly type to me, but she was a tough woman. I mustered up the courage to ask her to be considered for work, and she sent me to her son Donnie, the store manager. Donnie gave me a job right away, and I really appreciated him for this. There wasn’t a drug test, background check, or a written job description. What I clearly understood is that I was expected to work certain hours, be on time, and take direction from Donnie or Mrs. Johnson who clearly ran the front of the store. I was a bagboy!!

This was all happening back in the late ’60s. Fourteen-year-olds who came from a farm background knew how to work, but it was a different kind of work. I had to be driven to Johnson’s, and my mother made sure I was always early. We got to punch a timeclock, and I had not seen one before. In those days, Johnson’s ran one checkout line, two when things got busy. I can’t remember the checkout ladies’ names, but do remember that

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one was young and pretty. It was a big deal for me to get to bag her line.

I probably would have done it for free, but of course I never mentioned that. All groceries were bagged in good quality paper bags, and we had these huge carts to put them on. It was a double decker cart, with stout wheels. We could put a lot of bags on a cart, heavier stuff always going on the bottom. Gallons of milk, soft drinks and watermelons always rode better down there.

Now back to Mrs. Johnson, I skipped over the part about learning how to actually “bag” the groceries.

There were strict rules about where and with what the groceries could be “bagged.” Nothing light on the bottom, heavier and more boxy type things went on the bottom. Lots of rules applied, but eggs and bread had to be treated especially well. I probably got in trouble a time or two about this, because broken eggs and mashed bread were certainly frowned on.

Bagboys had to do it right. More than once, I saw the eggs and bread replaced for customers who didn’t like how they made it to the car.

Now speaking of the cars, less than half of the customers carried out their own groceries. Most of the customers, particularly the women expected the bagboys to carry or roll the groceries to the car in those big carts. We always struck up a conversation as we walked. The back door or the trunk would be opened for us, and then the bagboy placed every bag “just right” in the car. It would be our fault if those bags fell over, and we took pride in that. If we did a good job, a few of the customers would offer a tip. I didn’t know about tipping before working at Johnson’s, but soon realized the thrill of getting one. I once got a dollar, which was a lot to a guy who wasn’t quite paid a dollar an hour. It also didn’t take

long to realize that the bagboys remembered who the good tippers were, and that jockeying took place to get to bag their groceries. Another lesson was that the best tippers were not always those that appeared the wealthiest.

A few more special memories still linger. Once in a while, a “customer” might damage a bag of candy. Damaged bags were brought to the checkout area for the employees to eat. My own favorite were circus peanuts, the marshmallow textured big orange peanut. To this day, I think the stockers might actually have damaged the bags so we could all eat the candy. Biggest treat for me was lunch time on Saturdays. I would get a half hour off, and I went to the café across Mt. Moriah Road. Feeling like somebody special, I went in like an adult and ordered my usual hamburger, fries, and coke. It costs a little more than I made in an hour, but that didn’t matter. On some special days, I ordered a cheeseburger. 10 cents more, but worth it.

Best memory of all, after all this hard work and close to the end of the evening, slow times at the checkout allowed us to sit on the big carts and relax. It was amazing how comfortable that thing felt, especially if Mrs. Johnson wasn’t around. I didn’t have the guts to sit on it if she was.

But the biggest thing I learned from Mrs. Johnson, her husband Worth and Ford (I called him Cadillac) the meat cutter, was customer service. They all spoke to every customer, went out of their way to make them feel special, and genuinely cared about them. I learned that most of the customers spoke back in the same friendly manner.

Remembering my time at Johnson’s, I realized that I liked to work there and looked forward to it. It didn’t hurt to have a pretty checker and

Williams column: The ways of walking see other people, in addition to myself, walking for exercise outdoors. For some reason, walking on the floors of a mall make my feet and legs feel much more tired than walking on the surface of a planet. Some people walk for the sake of aerobics, but I also walk to help MACK the WILLIAMS aid body’s insulin, burning up sugar as well as calories.

While out for a stroll, I’ve noticed that a walker’s particular method of swinging his arms is just as individually defining as their fingerprints.

One lady moves her arms in the manner of British soldiers marching in review for the Queen.

This style of marching is sometimes seen in Middle Eastern countries which used to be part of the Empire, and in some islands in the Bahamas where the once “unsetting sun” of that former Empire now makes daily obeisance to the night.

The lady whose arms swing as those of the soldiers at Buckingham Palace also carries hand weights, so she is a moderate weight lifter as well.

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there are also bicyclists out for a ride. One man brings his dog on a leash when he bikes. The man’s biking pace could be describes as “medium,” but not so for the dog. For every single revolution of the bike’s wheels, the dog makes several running steps on each of his paws, giving the appearance of his receiving a greater workout than the man.

One day, I observed a strange young man appearing to overhandedly “claw” his way down the sidewalk instead of the more usual underhand swing. Perhaps he saw something in front of him which remains invisible to the rest of us. One lady takes this gentleman’s clawing of the air and personalizes it as her own in the form of punching. Just as what the man is clawing at is only known to him, so is the object of her jabs.

Another lady has clenched fists also, but doesn’t punch with them, instead swinging them lowly and out to the side. I never want to encounter the “clawer” or the “puncher,” or the weight-swinger head on, but attempting to pass this lady would also have inherent hazards.

One walker’s particular carriage of his arms while doing his cardio walk is quite strange. I would think that in the absence of such conscious movements as

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swinging, clawing or punching, the laws of physics would dictate that the arms have at least an unconscious oscillation while the legs are walking fast, but not in the case of this gentleman.

He walks with his arms downwardly and rigidly fixed at his side. Every time I see him, I am reminded of an old science fiction movie of the 1950s: “Invaders from Mars.” In the movie, a young amateur astronomer trains his telescope on the sky one night from his bedroom window and sees a flying saucer land in some sand pits not far away from his house ( as a youth, I cut off the kitchen light and stuck my telescope out of one of the kitchen windows one cold winter night, only to see a turbulent blur, failing to calculate what happens when warm inside air rushes out of a window to meet the cold air outside).

The Martians in the movie had a mode of walking which resembled a “hopping jog,” but held their arms stiffly at their sides just like that gentleman whom I often see walking ( but at least his legs don’t replicate that “hopping jog”).

When I see him walking, I have my doubts about Einstein’s statement about the laws of physics being universally applicable, and wonder if this man is from

“someplace else” with a different set of physical laws, and that he is having trouble adapting to the planet of his current residency.

Sometimes, he wears a UNC stocking cap, which gives him a little more normal appearance (but this is probably only a conscious, calculated attempt to blend in with the local human populace).

All of these walkers are unique in their arm motions, and I guess what I do with my arms, seemingly ordinary and common to me, may have its own strange uniqueness when viewed by an onlooker.

I look forward to my daily encounters with my walking friends, but from one, I will always keep a respectful distance, and if I find myself behind her, will never attempt to pass. She is the walker of whom I previously spoke, who swings her tightly clenched fists lowly, with an outwardly arching swing.

If I were to attempt to pass her, and those low, side-swinging fists met me in collision, since I am an old widower and have already made my contributions to humanity in the forms of my children, Rachel and Jeremy, it would make no difference in the long run, but in the short run it would hurt — quite a bit.

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SALISBURY — Donald Eugene Steelman, age 67, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

Born May 21, 1943, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late James Ray Steelman and Martha Shoaf Steelman.

Mr. Steelman was a long distance truck driver for the US Postal Service. He was member of Providence Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death was a son, Jerry Wayne Steelman; a brother, Michael Steelman; and a sister, Diane Pinkston.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Lowman Steelman; a son, Terry Steelman (Paula) of Rockwell; daughters, Barbie Stoner (Ken) of Rockwell, Lisa Brown of Rockwell and Melanie Carol Henderson of Rocky Mount; brothers, Jimmy Steelman of China Grove and James Steelman (Linda) of Denver; sister, Judy Overcash (Grady) of Rockwell; and six grandchildren.

Visitation: 1:30-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Providence Baptist Church located at 620 Andrews St., East Spencer, NC 28039.

Service: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Providence Baptist Church with the Rev. Sy Ponds and Rev. Ed Bitner officiating. Entombment will follow at Rowan Memorial Park Lakeside Mausoleum.

Memorials: Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144 and Relay for Life, C/O Frances Morris, 1103 Burkeway Dr., Salisbury, NC 28146.

Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Steelman family.

Online condolences may be made to www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.

SALISBURY — George Watts “Son” Bostian Sr., age 79, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at his residence.

Born Aug. 15, 1931, in Rowan County, he was a son of the late Ollie Bostian and Maggie Heilig Bostian.

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Bostian was a truck driver in the trucking industry and was last employed by Fortson Freight Systems.

He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Salisbury.

Preceding him in death were his sisters, Edna Menius and Helen Bailey.

Survivors include his wife, Joann Mahaley Bostian; sons, George W. Bostian Jr. (Wendy), Robbie Bostian; daughters, Rita Rose (Teddy) and Lori Jones (Brian) all of Salisbury; a brother, Jim Bostian of Fayetteville; and sisters, Mildred Smith of Salisbury and Louise Beeker of Wilmington. Mr. Bostian is also survived by seven grand children; one great-grand child; and four step-grandchildren.

Visitation: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at Lyerly Funeral Home, 515 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Service: 2 p.m. Graveside service on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Trading Ford Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Motley and Rev. Richard Lowman officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by members of Pope Air Force Base.

Memorials: Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St. Salisbury, NC 28144 and Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146 Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Bostian family.

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Bessie Jarvis Ludwig SALISBURY — Bessie Jarvis Ludwig, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at Autumn Care of Salisbury. Mrs. Ludwig will remain at Lyerly Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.

Mrs. Frances Swicegood Potts Visitation: Monday 1-2 PM Service: 2:30 PM Woodleaf United Meth. Ch.

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Blotter: Stolen credit card used to pay for hotel room a $10,000 secured bond.

Shuping was charged with identity theft, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. She is also in jail under a $10,000 secured bond.

Other arrests: • Tracy Lynn Imes of Statesville was arrested around 12 a.m.

Sunday after she refused to be handcuffed

by Rowan County Sheriff’s deputy, then hitting another deputy in the face, the arrest reWHITLEY port said.

Deputies were initially responding to a suspicious person call.

Imes, 43, was charged with resisting or delaying an officer and assault on a government official. She was given a $1,000 secured bond.

RHODES • Myra Horine Whitley, 39, of 717 Pleasant Ave., Kannapolis, was arrested Sunday morning for possession of a syringe filled with heroin.

She was arrested at the 1100 block

of Churchfield Lane.

Whitley was charged with felony possession of heroin and was given a $5,000 secured bond.

• Deborah Gay Rhodes, 45, of 701 S. Carolina Ave., was arrested Saturday night for felony larceny of a motor vehicle.

The arrest report indicated Rhodes took a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder from Jamesia Gillespie, also of East Spencer.

She received a $1,000 secured bond.

2 killed in separate Fayetteville shootings FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — Police say they are looking for suspects in two fatal shootings in Fayetteville.

Police say 22-year-old Michael Ray Staggs was found dead in his car parked outside a food store at around 8 p.m. Saturday. He had been shot in the head, and the car was riddled with bullets.

A second man was killed in his apartment at around 1:25 a.m. Sunday. Police say 30-year-old Keith Lamont Cole was shot in the chest.

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According to an arrest report by Salisbury Police Officer W.A. Lane, Buster Alexander Yancey, Jr., 42, of 211 Wiley Ave., took a van belonging to Rebecca Donelli of Salisbury, and used Donelli’s credit card for the hotel room.

The report said Chelsie Luann Shuping, 22, of 1634 Long YANCEY Ferry Road, used Donelli’s name and her credit card to fraudulently represent Donelli, to get the hotel room.

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FROM 3a No matter what happens with taxes, spending will almost certainly be frozen at or near current levels for several years.

Saturday afternoon, at the board’s annual planning retreat at Camp Spencer, Deputy County Manager Pam Dubois went over the current five-year financial plan.

School systems and county agencies use this plan to help make their own budgets.

To bring in the same amount of revenue with the new sales tax, property taxes would increase from 63 cents per $100 of value up to 68.49 cents in 2013.

Without the sales tax, the rate would have to go up again to 71 cents in 2014.

The alternative would be deep cuts to services and staff, and Dubois said that there’s not much room left for cutting. “We’re down to the nittygritty of what’s left to make adjustments to,� Dubois said.

Last year, the county cut positions and offered buyouts to longtime employees in an effort to reduce costs.

Even so, in recent years the county has had to build new schools, increase spending for the Cabarrus Health Alliance and hire new detention officers.

Dubois said that, if the 1â „4 cent sales tax passes, the money would help pay for the schools that have already been built.

But the tax, which is permitted by the state if voters approve, has not been popular.

County Manager John Day said that voters have approved the tax in only 17 of North Carolina’s 100 counties.

The current budget plan doesn’t reduce the funds schools are getting now. However, a planned $800,000 increase for next year may not happen unless money can be found elsewhere.

Dubois said that Cabarrus County has been fortunate. “We are one of the very few counties that did not cut schools. We are one of the rare ones that gave more money to them last year,� she said.

Three new schools opened in Cabarrus County last year.

Members of the board don’t care for any of the options on the table.

Commissioner Chris Measmer, who took office in December, said he doesn’t think voters will approve the sales tax, no matter how much the money would help.

He said he wasn’t in favor of holding a special election at an estimated cost of $100,000 when it seemed unlikely that the measure would pass.

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Commissioner Bob Carruth said that a sales tax would at least help bring in revenue from tourists and others who visit the area.

Vice Chairman Liz Poole said that schools are already bracing for deep budget cuts from the state.

Chairman Jay White said he was not comfortable with the thought of cutting libraries, law enforcement or other essential county services. “We are not in a fluff position in this county, in terms of what were providing.

We’re a bit better than bare bones, but we are not fat and happy,� White said.

Day advised the board that several things need to happen soon if changes to the budget are being contemplated.

For one thing, school systems and agencies are starting to make their 2012 budgets now, he said. “It’s really not fair to them to wait,� Day said.

And Day said it’s impossible to know the full impact of funding changes on schools because the state has yet to make its own budget decisions.

Commissioners did not take a formal vote on the matter at the retreat.

But they agreed that Dubois and county staff would prepare different scenarios.

Between now and their next meeting on Feb. 7, they’ll look at the effects of spending freezes and possible sales tax and property tax increases in different combinations.

Commissioners also asked to see a list of discretionary services – those that aren’t required by the state or federal governments. “The frustrating thing that we have to recognize is that the decision we make today is different than the decision we make later,� White said.

White said he fears that Cabarrus County will be “nickel and dimed� with additional requests for services that Raleigh can’t afford. “Because, the idea is that we’re a wealthy county,�

White said.

No matter what happens, commissioners said they plan to communicate with residents so they know what the options are. “People are going to have a fit,� Burrage said. “I don’t want to see a tax increase the four years I’m on the board, if I can help it,� he said.

And Poole said she doesn’t want to hurt schools. “I think this group needs more information than it has right now,� she said.

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WWAY-TV reported Saturday that the former University of North Carolina star and six-time NBA champion is being inducted Friday into Laney High School’s hall of fame.

The station reports that Jordan knows about the ceremony but hasn’t committed

CHARLOTTE (AP) — Donors in Charlotte are launching a push to bolster eight of the city’s schools.

The Charlotte Observer reported that corporate and foundation donors today are unveiling Project LIFT. Organizers hope the five-year plan will extend students’ classroom time, beef up technology and strengthen family and community involvement in schools that feed into West Charlotte High.

Donors are hoping to strengthen the school district struggling with budget cuts.

They’ve met with more than 650 students, parents, educators, clergy and business leaders.

Project LIFT will start in the fall, with the full program rolling out a year later.

Among the first steps will be hiring a project leader who will work for the school district but be paid with private money.

PITTSBORO (AP) — A woman has sued a Chatham County assisted-living center after surviving a brutal attack in which two of her friends were killed by their housekeeper.

The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that 80-yearold Becky Fisher and her husband are suing the Galloway Ridge retirement community for negligence.

Barbara Clark is serving life in prison for killing Mary Corcoran and Peg Murta and beating Fisher with a walking cane in 2007. Clark was Corcoran and Murta’s housekeeper, and the women had con-

robbery trial for 19-year-old Jamie Daquan Lowery starts Monday.

Investigators say 56-yearold Al Parnell Jr. was taken to a hospital and died in July 2008 after someone found him slumped over the steering wheel of his locked pickup truck at the store on N.C. 41.

Lowery was arrested a few Teen on trial in days later after a witness ex-Robeson County identified him as someone seen fleeing the scene. If conteacher’s death victed, Lowery could be senLUMBERTON (AP) — A tenced to life without parole.

Lumberton teenager is going on trial in the death of a re- All lanes of I-40 tired Robeson County teacher shot and as he dropped off his open after 2 injured garbage at a trash bin behind in wreck a convenience store.

DURHAM (AP) — All lanes The Robesonian of Lumberton reports that the first- of Interstate 40 reopened afdegree murder and armed ter two people were sent to the

fronted her about stealing $1,000 from their account.

Fisher suffered a cracked skull and brain injuries. Clark had previous convictions for forging checks, and the Fishers say the facility should have checked her criminal background.

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FORT BRAGG (AP) — A Fort Bragg spokesman says a soldier was shot and wounded, and authorities are working to find the gunman.

Tom McCollum says that a 23-year-old soldier was shot in the arm around 3 a.m. Sunday at the edge of the Army post’s grounds. The soldier, who was not identified, was treated at Womack Army Medical Center. His condition has not been released.

McCollum says the gunman is believed to be driving a silver Chevy Impala.

Meanwhile, authorities are checking all traffic coming out of the military post. An area near the shooting has been closed off so investigators can collect evidence, but McCollum says the rest of the post is operating normally.

to attend.

After graduating from Laney in 1981, Jordan won a national championship at UNC in 1982, six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls and an Olympic gold medal in 1992.

He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009 and the NC Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.

Jordan became the majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats last year.

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Dear Amy: I am struggling to gain perspective on the phenomenon of unreturned phone calls.

I have an only daughter in third grade.

During the past couple of years, I have made more than a dozen phone calls inviting classmates over for play dates, and my phone calls were never returned.

I assure you I’m a pleasant, normal person who has a pleasant, normal daughter.

Additionally, many of these parents have not met my daughter or me, and therefore could not have formed an unfavorable opinion of us.

It seems most probable that these women are simply overwhelmed with their lives and let the phone call fall through the cracks.

I know that people are so busy (and their children so scheduled) that setting up play dates is the furthest thing from their mind. But is this really the new acceptable etiquette?

It leaves me in such a terrible place. Should I call back again? And again?

It’s so painful to have to tell my daughter when she asks if I invited a friend over (a friend who has expressed mutual interest in a play date) that the invitation was issued but no response ever given.

I’d like your advice, and I’m also curious if your other readers have had similar experiences and what solutions they found.

— Baffled Mother Dear Baffled: Most school directories list parents’ contact numbers and e-mail addresses for work, home and cell phones, along with a notation about which is the preferred mode of contact. It is possible

that you are leaving messages on phones the parents don’t check regularly.

Third graders are just about old enough to make some of this contact themselves; if your daughter would like to invite someone over, you can help her navigate through this by teaching her to reach her friend directly — though she risks the same unreturned message.

People might be less compelled to return a call from someone they’ve never met concerning a play date with a child they don’t know, but regardless of how busy everyone is, it is still rude not to call back.

I take your word that you and your daughter are pleasant and well-mannered people, but being ignored by a dozen people might be a sign that your daughter faces social challenges you’re not aware of. Ask her teacher’s advice.

Dear Amy: I’ve had a chuckle out of the New Year’s resolutions people have been sharing.

I am 90 years old, and I never made any resolutions.

My philosophy always was if you need to make a change in you life, do it right away.

Why wait until New Year’s Day? — Phil in Southold, N.Y.

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Dear Phil: I like your philosophy. Thank you.

Dealing with credit collection bullies If you ever have fallen behind in paying your bills, you know firsthand the unique blend of anger, fear and embarrassment that grips your soul whenever the phone rings.

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Dear Puzzled: Your view (and mine) is really immaterial. This older woman is not robbing the cradle any more than your stepson is robbing the assisted-living facility.

These two people are both consenting adults (OK, she is somewhat more “adult” than he).

Other than the fact that your stepson has a judgmental stepmother, the main issue this couple will have to grapple with is the matter of children. If he wants a child in five or 10 years, and if she doesn’t want (or is unable) to have children, they will face considerable challenges.

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Stepmother upset over cradle robber Dear Amy: I have a stepson who recently proposed to his girlfriend of four years. They plan to get married.

Normally, I wouldn’t have a problem with this, but she is 42 and he just turned 29.

She has been married before and has no children.

My stepson has never been married and said he doesn’t want kids for at ASK least another AMY five to 10 years.

My opinion is that I think she should find someone closer to her age and quit cradle robbing.

Let’s face it, Amy, she is almost old enough to be his mother!

Why on earth would he seek an older woman, and why would she want a younger man?

Is there something wrong with this relationship?

I think there is.

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salisburypost.com/blogs/ militarymom/ ome weeks ago, my friend, Patty Bach, posted something on her facebook page. Her exact words were, “This is right in our backyard.”

What she posted was an event that was to take place January 21st, 22nd and 23rd.

The event she posted was through “Home for Our Troops,” an organization that builds homes for disabled veterans.

The organization would be hosting a build for Sgt. Joseph Smith who had served in both the Marine Corps and the U.S. Army.

Joey is paralyzed. This happened when a pair of Afghan locals — angry at Joey for confiscating their camera when they were taking unauthorized photos — retaliated by dropping a 450-pound storage locker on top of him.

The assault warped his spinal cord, crushed his left leg, caused a traumatic brain injury and nearly killed him.

The locker stayed on top of him for 45 minutes until he was rescued. He spent the next four years in hospitals and rehab centers.

My first thought was, that with my limited abilities would I be any help?

I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and some things are just not possible. My second thought was, aside from the rheumatoid, would my limited carpentry skills do any good? My third thought was, “How can I not?”

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These folks were not playing around!

Around noon a local church pulled up with gallons of homemade soup and Brunswick stew. It was the perfect lunch on such a cold day.

The folks working on the house stopped and ate, but there was no lollygagging around, they were right back on the job.

team, we want to help.”

All that I could think, was “how amazing.” Some of them had experience, some did not, however, they all worked. It was indeed an honor to meet the 40 young ball players.

We hear folks say all the time, “What is wrong with kids these days?”

Well, I can’t find a thing wrong with the High Point College baseball team!

• • • Day two • • • Sgt. Smith will now be throwing out the ball at the first game for High Dunkin Donuts once again furnished Point College this year. How cool is tons of coffee and food. People were that? rolling in and getting to work. A group of I was amazed at the giving generosisoldiers came up from Fort Bragg. ty of people. A couple of instances: A If you just lisman pulled tened you heard up and said all kinds of wonthat he and derful conversahis wife tions. wanted to do There were something to folks there who help; he said were laid off, they had 100 and thought this sausage biswould be somecuits here. A thing they could little while do that would later he help someone came back while they were and said, “I out of work. spoke to There were some local many there who merchants, had served in they have the military. some stuff There were for you.” many present A man — Sgt. Joseph C. Smith who had family came up and USMC/US ARMY that had served said, “Who is or were serving in charge,” currently. then said There were folks who had heard about that he was a cabinet maker and wantit on the news, and just wanted to help. It ed to donate cabinets. was such an honor to be in the presence A church group came bringing work of so many good Americans! gloves and hand warmers.

Around 10 a.m. or so, Patty and I Just before noon, I noticed somewalked to the back of the house to take thing strange. About a dozen of the some photos. ladies on the site, well, they looked a As we were standing there we nolittle different than they had earlier. ticed a bus pull up. On the side were the OK, to be blunt, they looked a little words, “High Point University.” more “sumo-ish.” It wasn’t as windy We looked at each other, not sure that day as it had been the day before, what may be on that bus. We only had so it seemed strange they were so bunabout 15 hard hats assembled. dled up.

Patty headed for the bus; I headed Then I noticed each of these ladies for the hard hats. A man walked up and who looked larger was also holding her said, “I have 40 guys here, our baseball chest area. What was going on?

I walked over and said, “Umm what is this? What are you doing?”

Well, it was cold, quite cold, so cold in fact the caulking was too cold to use.

Each of these ladies had tubes of caulking in the layers of her clothing, getting it warm enough to use.

Hey, you do what you gotta do! It worked!

Joey asked for everyone to gather about mid-day, he had something for us.

It was very moving. Joey has written a creed, and presented each of us with a copy.

It was sad to see day two end for me, as I would not be working on day three.

• • • Day three • • •

The Creed of the Wounded Warrior Though I am wounded, I will always be a Warrior. I will never give up, nor quit in the face of adversity. I will do my best in all that I do and achieve. I will not allow my injuries to limit me, and most of all; I will never forget my fallen comrades or leave a fellow injured Warrior behind.

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I checked my phone regularly for updates. My friends were sending photos, it was almost unreal to see these photos and realize that from Friday at 8:30 a.m. until Sunday morning, this home had grown from a concrete slab to almost being weatherproofed.

David and I could not resist, we had to ride over. There was siding on the house and the roof was on, no shingles yet, but soon!

It was amazing to meet so many wonderful folks. They gave freely of their time, resources, and talents.

I have seen first hand a group of college kids help a hero. I have seen strangers put on a hard hat, and work their “hammers” off! I have seen neighbors walk up and say, “I live down the road, need help?”

I have been blessed to meet someone who served our country, and lost the use of his limbs while doing so, yet he is not bitter or angry.

I have seen all this, just like Patty said, “Right here in my backyard.”

I met some truly awesome Carolinians.

There were volunteers from Smithfield, Hendersonville and Fort Bragg, not to mention those from Georgia, Wisconsin and Massachusetts.

I honestly cannot remember the names of the many wonderful folks I met or where they were from. I do know this, I would do it all over again!

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Patty and I arrived on Friday morning, and things didn’t look so great.

There was a tangled mass of tents in a ditch.

It was obvious the wind had been pretty strong the night before. We were due to start, and knew that in minutes folks would begin rolling in, so we set up in the back of her SUV. It was cold, very, very cold. It was so cold in fact the ink pens wouldn’t work.

We were part of the registration crew.

We were to get waivers signed and pass out hard hats and T-shirts. The hard hats arrived and we ripped open the boxes (remember I mentioned earlier my limited abilities) they had to be put together. I am not a proud person, I was clueless, so I found a man who brought his own hardhat, and said, “Look I need a lesson.”

Everyone was wearing layers. The Tshirts had to be worn on the site, on the outside of your coat. We all would have been a great advertisement for stuffed sausages or, we could have started a sumo wrestling team.

The Smiths arrived escorted by the Patriot Guard. The color guard followed and opening ceremonies were held.

We were addressed by a representative from Homes for Our Troops, and Scott Beane of Beane Construction.

Scott made it clear to us; safety was the number one priority of the day.

About 10 minutes later a station wagon pulled up, and unloaded gallons and gallons of coffee, and dozens and dozens of doughnuts.

The gentleman who brought it said, “Dunkin’ Donuts told me my money was NO GOOD!” They donated it all!

By then the tents had been re-set, and folks were under the tent, drinking coffee and eating doughnuts.

I turned just in time to see a tent lift into the air, ripped from its stakes, and sail off into a field.

Did I mention it was a little windy?

News crews began arriving and setting up, local newspapers had photographers and folks doing interviews.

The day officially began at 8:30 a.m.

When I say the day was fast and furious, trust me it was. Around 9 a.m. the first wall was raised.

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Budgets strain Charlotte’s transit plans lotte Department of Transportation who worked with the ULI for the study. “It’s been demonstrated pretty well that in cities that have placed light rail in a freeway environment, it doesn’t do well.”

The N.C. Department of Transportation is acquiring land this year to widen Independence, a small part of its plan to eventually widen and streamline the highway to Interstate 485.

The Urban Land Institute said the state and CATS should use the center lanes on Independence for a combination of bus lanes and high-occupancy vehicle toll lanes.

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Building a busway instead of light rail would save CATS hundreds of millions of dollars.

But a busway would still need considerable money because CATS would have to build bus stations, park-andride lots and pedestrian walkways across the Independence.

“We could operate along that alignment, with lower costs (than light rail),” said CATS chief executive Carolyn Flowers.

As of now, CATS has no money to do anything along Independence.

The transit system is focused on building the Lynx Blue Line extension to Univer-

sity City, and in drumming up private dollars to build a commuter rail line to Lake Norman.

CATS also doesn’t have enough money to build a streetcar along Monroe Road.

A streetcar from Beatties Ford Road to the Eastland Mall site was originally going to be built by CATS, but the transit system handed the project to city engineers two years ago.

The city, with the help of a $25 million federal grant, is planning to build the first piece of that line — a 1.5-mile, $37 million segment from Time Warner Cable Arena to Presbyterian Hospital.

The city hasn’t yet identified how it will pay for the $1.5 million in operating costs, nor how will it pay for building the remaining 8.5 miles of track.

Building the rest of the streetcar line could cost as much as $500 million. Building a second leg along Monroe Road could cost another $200 or $300 million, depending on how far it goes.

“With the current financial conditions, it’s not possible to do any of this,” Pleasant said.

“None of it has money attached to it.”

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The institute recommended that the Charlotte Area Transit System not build light rail in the median of Independence because the area wouldn’t be conducive to transit-oriented development.

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Tobacco crackdown isn’t about public health Regarding the proposed ban on tobacco use at the Department of Social Services site: It is in the best public interest to ban smoking within the confines of medical facilities, restaurants and other public venues. However, I cannot see the wisdom in making such a big deal about people smoking in a parking lot or in their cars. This is not about your health, my health, the public health or making the DSS experience a much nicer one. It is about popular opinion. It is definitely not about air quality.

I could be wrong, but I am fairly certain that no one on the DSS board or any of the county commissioners uses public transportation, walks or rides a bicycle to work or is part of a car pool. At the same time, it also seems unlikely that the DSS board or commissioners would get excited about someone sitting in a car right outside the DSS front door with the motor running for 10, 15 minutes or more. My question to them would be this: Where do you think all this toxic exhaust goes? Apparently, you think it all disappears, while all that tobacco smoke stays grounded on earth and hovers right in front of your face and your delicate sensibilities way out in the hinterlands of that parking lot.

You are all so concerned about the air quality outside of DSS, but it probably would not stop you from hopping into a gas-guzzling SUV and driving to some mall for no better reason than you just feel like it. So, it must be OK to damage the air quality as long it is on your terms and it suits you.

Next question: How can you justify spending the time and money policing such a ridiculous issue, especially at a time when money is tight?

Are you going to have the Tobacco Police out there? It seems to me that if you have that kind of money to spend you ought to be able to hire more social workers, or at the very least, buy a receptacle for all the butts you’re whining about. In light of the above, you might just want to stop to consider that this is not about public interest, it is overkill.

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Still waiting for Obama to deliver on promises Regarding Cal Thomas’ “Promises, promises” column (Jan. 21): When are the American people going to wake up? It’s true Obama has an eloquence when delivering a speech, but I can’t for the life of me believe anyone could sit there and believe anything he promises.

Since he entered office we’ve watched the numbers go up for unemployment, homelessness, taxes, gas prices and the list keeps growing.

We the people need jobs; this country can't turn around with everyone on unemployment. We the people need to wake up.

— Susan Brendle China Grove

Cameras would deter drive-through crimes Regarding the woman being robbed at the Wendy’s drive-through: I think that the Wendy’s at 515 East Innes St. in Salisbury needs to have security cameras.

— Carl Massie Salisbury

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(Or uncommon wisdom, as the case may be)

It’s ironic that in our culture everyone's biggest complaint is about not having enough time; yet nothing terrifies us more than the thought of eternity.

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“The truth shall make you free”

Why the ‘E word’ is problematical EW YORK — He didn’t say it. That word: “exceptional.” Barack Obama described an exceptional nation in his State of the Union address, but he studiously avoided using the word conservatives long to hear.

It’s a funny thing, this focus on a single word that isn’t much heard from this president, but that tumbles so easily — and adamantly — from the lips of Republican contenders for his title.

We’re going to be hearing it a lot in the coming months as Republicans try to out exceptionalize each other for the presidential nomination. Exhausted already?

The exceptional issue may be political, but it isn’t only that.

The idea lies smack at the heart of how Americans view themselves, and the role of government in their lives and in the KATHLEEN broader world. Is America exceptional or isn’t she? Is there PARKER something about this country that makes us unique in the world?

Of course there is, and Obama has frequently acknowledged those things, including in the State of the Union. But he seems to avoid the word because, among other possible reasons, it is fraught with layers of meaning and because, to some minds, there’s always the possibility he doesn’t quite believe it. A December poll (USA Today/Gallup) found that 37 percent of Americans don’t think Obama believes that the “U.S. has a unique character that makes it the greatest country in the world.”

This nevertheless leaves a majority — 58 percent — who do think he believes it, compared to 86 percent who thought Ronald Reagan did, followed by Bill Clinton (77) and George W. Bush (74).

On the right, the word “exceptional” — or “exceptionalism” — lately has become a litmus test for patriotism. It’s the new flag lapel pin, the one-word pocket edition of the U.S. Constitution. To many on the left, it has become birther code for “he’s not one of us.”

Between left and right, however, are those who merely want affirmation that all is right with the world. Most important, they want assurance that the president shares their values.

So why won’t Obama just deliver the one word that would prompt arias from his doubters?

I asked House Speaker John Boehner that question in a recent interview, curious to see how he’d explain the chasm between Democrats who see no need to talk of exceptionalism and Republicans who consider it crucial to their national identity.

Boehner said that either “the left” seems afraid of the word or, perhaps, they don’t believe it. This caused a small tempest of protest

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Great nations don’t have to remind others of their greatness. They merely have to be great. in some quarters.

Obama did indeed speak of America’s uniqueness, even recognizing Boehner, who grew up without privilege to become the third most powerful person in government, as an exemplar of the American dream.

Do we make too much of a single word?

Exceptionalism became radioactive a couple of years ago when Obama was asked at an overseas news conference whether he subscribes to “the school of American exceptionalism that sees America as uniquely qualified to lead the world.”

His answer has haunted him since: “I believe in American exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the Brits believe in British exceptionalism and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism.”

I remember thinking at the time: Bzzzzt.

Wrong, Harvard. That is not the correct answer. There was more to his response, in fact, but the impression was already set.

What Obama added was that “we have a core set of values that are enshrined in our Constitution, in our body of law, in our democratic practices, in our belief in free speech and equality, that, though imperfect, are exceptional.”

Not so hard to say after all?

Calling oneself exceptional inarguably is problematic in the midst of: an ongoing financial crisis; two wars that have resulted in untenable casualties; and crippling debt and deficits that betray the trust of future generations and behold us to China.

It also may feel jingoistic and inappropriate in these global times for one nation to set itself apart for self-admiration.

We mustn’t brag, after all. Great nations don’t have to remind others of their greatness.

They merely have to be great.

Whether to take exception to exceptionalism is an interesting problem for the president and the nation. Perhaps it is best resolved through a presidential address in which Obama takes possession of the word and settles the question once and for all: What does American exceptionalism mean in today’s world?

Mr. President?

• • • Kathleen Parker’s e-mail address is kathleenparker@washpost.com.

t the risk of sounding like the grumpy old curmudgeon, a title that my family often assigns to me, I am compelled to launch a counterattack against what I see as one of the greatest non-violent threats to our culture and society. It began innocently enough, as many scourges probably do. Socialism is a benevolent concept until human nature takes over. Alcohol has many useful applications, but the irresponsible behavior of some who partake of it has led to a negative perception.

So let it be with texting. I doubt the inventors of text messaging envisioned what it would become once in the clutches of human nature, just as the Wright brothers almost certainly never envisioned anything like the 9/11 attacks. I would wager that Einstein was pondering power plants, not Hiroshima, when he was breaking the nuclear mustangs. Of course, texting has not resulted in a comparable number of deaths … yet.

The most obviously egregious misuse of a communication device has to be texting while driving.

Some dangers in life cannot be avoided, but this one can. Texting while driving is inherently stupid beBruce La cause it is inherRue lives in ently reckless.

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Even a drunk driver (also stupid) will keep his eyes on the road, ineffective as it might be. Even if a driver is not impaired, yet has alcohol on his breath when he has a vehicular skirmish with a texting driver, guess who is the bad guy.

Another concern is the effect of texting on more traditional modes of communication. It is not unusual to see two or more gathered in one place, yet communicating via text messaging, sometimes with each other. Both of my grown step-daughters, if I do not catch them, will text someone else in the middle of our conversation as I attempt to impart my wisdom unto them. They often choose to pass up my morsels for digital droppings.

At risk is the meaningful, face-toface, eye-to-eye personal contact that cannot accurately be translated into lazy shorthand or punctuation mark emoticons. Verbal expression consumes less precious time than texting, and is less cold and impersonal. Would you rather hear the words, “I love you,” or see them abbreviated on a 1.5 square-inch screen?

The third concern is the effect that text messaging has on what remains of the English language. I have seen baseball the way it was meant to be as a result of watching Pete Rose and Bob Gibson. I have seen football the way it was meant to be as a result of watching Peyton Manning and Dick Butkus. Few, if any, basketball players have been gifted with the physical eloquence of Michael Jordan. We know how the English language was meant to be played because of Shakespeare, Dickens and George F. Will, to name a few. Our language is beautiful, efficient, flexible and, when put to voice or paper in just the right fashion, every bit as elegant as any waltz ever composed.

Properly spoken English is already on life support in our modern society. Those of us who revere the language hate to see the written version buried along with it. Over the millennia, civilizations have worked diligently to produce what has evolved into a great and wondrous tool for the exchange of ideas, information, and inspiration. Text messaging threatens to send it all back to the walls of caves.

One of my hopes for the new year is that the taking of indecent liberties with the English language will be a passing fad. Until then, remember: Friends don’t let friends drive while texting.

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FROM 1a is a step backwards to the poll tax, the kind of things that remind us of a time of deep regression and wrong in our public square,” said the Rev. William Barber, president of the state chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Killian and other GOP lawmakers fashioning the bill say those perceptions are mistaken.

House Speaker Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, said before the session’s start the GOP majority would listen to

ANGER FROM 1a molations quickly spread to Egypt, Yemen and elsewhere.

In Yemen, the poorest nation on the Arabian peninsula, sporadic riots have forced President Ali Abdullah Saleh into quick economic concessions, including slashing income taxes in half and ordering price controls on food and basic goods.

On Friday in Jordan, thousands of marchers clogged streets to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Samir Rifai and call for measures to control rising prices and unemployment. Many chanted: “Rifai go away, prices are on fire and so are the Jordanians.”

King Abdullah II also has tried to dampen the fury by promising reforms, and the prime minister announced a $550 million package of new subsidies for fuel and staple products like rice, sugar, livestock and liquefied gas used for heating and cooking.

What feeds the flames is common across much of the Arab world: young populations, a growing middle class seeking more opportunities and access to websites and international cable channels, such as Al-Jazeera, which have eroded the state’s hold on the media.

There are no clear signs on whether more protests could

people worried about the photo ID before moving ahead with the measure: “We want to reach out to people who have those concerns and we want to put those concerns to rest.”

But that won’t prevent impassioned arguments against it from Democrats and their allies on what’s become a divisive issue over the past decade.

“The ID has become a key difference between the two parties on what I call election administration policy,” said Doug Chapin, director of election initiatives at the Pew Center on the States in Washington.

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Syria’s authoritarian regime remains in firm control and has taken gradual steps to open up the economy.

Rulers in the wealthy Gulf states have the luxuries of relatively small populations that often receive generous state benefits and other largesse.

Kuwait’s emir, for example, pledged this month 1,000 dinars ($3,559) and free food coupons for each citizen to mark several anniversaries, including the 1991 U.S.-led invasion that drove out Saddam Hussein’s army.

But there have been stirrings of discontent in North Africa. Earlier this month, security forces in Algeria clashed with opposition activists staging a rally apparently inspired by neighboring Tunisia. In Mauritania, a businessman died after setting himself ablaze in a protest against the government.

A state-backed newspaper in Abu Dhabi, The National, ran interviews from four men from across the Middle East describing their trouble finding work. One 33-year-old Syrian, who has an English literature degree from Damascus University, complained he cannot find a teaching job or afford to get married.

“I feel as though I am in the Samuel Beckett play ‘Waiting for Godot,’ which I studied during my degree,” Khaled Kapoun was quoted as saying.

“I keep hoping that tomorrow a job will come along.”

Twenty-seven states have some voter identification requirement that’s more stringent than what a 2002 federal election law requires, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. About a dozen states have approved voter ID laws since 2003, including Georgia and Indiana, whose photo ID requirements were upheld by federal courts.

The South Carolina House approved a tougher photo ID requirement last week.

In North Carolina, registered voters give a name and address to a poll worker to confirm they are on the voting rolls. Only first-time voters who didn’t have a valid ID

Even high Arab officials have expressed unusual candor following Tunisia’s upheaval.

Earlier this month, the head of the Arab League warned that the “Arab soul is broken by poverty, unemployment and general recession.”

“The Tunisian revolution is not far from us,” Amr Moussa said in his opening address to the 20 Arab leaders and other representatives of Arab League members gathered in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. “The Arab citizen entered an unprecedented state of anger and frustration.”

Moussa, who is Egyptian, called for an Arab “renaissance” aimed at creating jobs and addressing shortcomings in society.

But at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, some experts said an education overhaul is needed in the region to shift from emphasis on state jobs to more dynamic private sector demands.

“Many people have degrees but they do not have the skill set,” Masood Ahmed, director of the Middle East and Asia department of the International Monetary Fund, said earlier this week.

“The scarce resource is talent,” agreed Omar Alghanim, a prominent Gulf businessman. The employment pool available in the region “is not at all what’s needed in the global economy.”

“It would be a lot cheaper to add an investigator to the Board of Elections and develop evidence of fraud ... than require millions of voters to keep their registration card or update their photo IDs.”

when they registered now must show a current photo ID or an identifying document like a utility bill or bank statement. Now Republicans want to require voters to show proof of identity each time they cast a ballot.

Killian and Rep. Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, a longtime voter ID advocate, said they are looking to add a voter’s registration card that all voters are mailed to the list of acceptable identifications.

The card, which doesn’t include a photo, would provide a free option for voters who have neither an ID card with their current address nor a driver’s license. It also could save the state the expense of paying for goverment-issued photo IDs for indigents and others, Killian said. He said he’d like to see more identifying information on the cards, such as the person’s height, eye and hair color.

How many voters have neither a state-issued driver’s license nor photo ID is unclear. In South Carolina, the rate is 7 percent of the

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voters. In North Carolina, that percentage would equal 426,000 people.

Sarah Preston with the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union said the registration card option mitigates some of her group’s concerns, but the group still has questions about its practicality.

“It would be a lot cheaper to add an investigator to the

Board of Elections and develop evidence of fraud ... than require millions of voters to keep their registration card or update their photo IDs,” said Bob Hall with the election reform group Democracy North Carolina.

Voter fraud is already a felony in North Carolina. The State Board of Elections referred 43 cases of potential fraud to district attorneys in 2008 and 21 in 2010, according to board data. The numbers don’t include more than 230 cases since 2008 involving allegations a convicted felon serving active prison time or probation sought to vote. The board doesn’t track convictions.

Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue said she wouldn’t automatically veto a more stringent voter ID law if approved by the General Assembly, saying it would depend on the details.

Senate Minority Leader Martin Nesbitt, D-Buncombe, said requiring an ID “can be used to suppress votes and we will be trying to make sure that that doesn’t happen.”

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Wake University’s library scores equivalent of ‘NCAA Championship’ WINSTON-SALEM (AP) — Students ask questions of librarians over the Internet and through text messages. They play library-sanctioned games of Capture the Flag among the stacks. Later this semester, the library’s atrium will transform into a version of the Hogwarts’ banquet hall for a Harry Potterthemed meal.

That’s unorthodox for a library, maybe. But, library dean Lynn Sutton said, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library’s job is to connect Wake For-

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The library was recognized earlier this month for doing just that.

The Z. Smith Reynolds Library won the 2011 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award, which is given each year by the Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association. Wake Forest’s library won the award in the association’s category for the largest universities.

“It’s like winning the NCAA championship for libraries,” Sutton said.

Two other libraries, at colleges in Iowa and California, also were recognized.

The award acknowledges university libraries that best align with their institution’s goals. The library was judged on three categories: creativity and innovation, leadership, and relationships.

The award came with a $3,000 cash prize. Sutton said the library

would use the money for professional development.

Wake Forest University is a small school compared with others that have won the award, Sutton said.

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Rustin rode the train FROM 1a home ever summer to visit through classes he took his family in East Spencer. while at Isenhour Brick.

But he likes to say he was His days as both an offieducated in Washington, cer and chief — he served 13 where he was a 10-year-old years in that position — captain of the school patrol, were not without challenges, delivered the Washington controversy and disappoint- Daily News and was a selfments. described “handy boy” for There were white citizens the Sanitary Grocery Store who never accepted black at 6th and L streets. officers, he says, adding that “I was a hustler,” he says. he had “four redneck famiBut Rustin always longed to lies,” in particular. return to North Carolina, “You know, you have coming back to East Spencer some people who don’t want for good as a 17-year-old. “I to give up (their prejunever lost a love for it,” he dices),” Rustin says. says.

In November 1984, citiRustin married when he zens came to the Board of was 20, secured his job at Aldermen with complaints the brick yard in 1943 and that Rustin was aiding and was drafted in the Army, abetting law breakers, reserving as a mail clerk in the sponding slowly to emerPhilippines during 1946-47. gency calls and spreading The brick yard kept his gossip. A week later, another job for him while he was group of citizens visited the gone. town board in his support Rustin never became a and defense. smoker or drinker. The one After a six-week investitime he tried a drink, “I gation by a committee of alcouldn’t stand it — that dermen, a split board gave wouldn’t be me,” he says.

Rustin a written reprimand He and his wife, Ella, had for negligence. Rustin never seven children, but they diagreed with the censure but vorced in 1988. accepted the paper in his Rustin looks back on his personnel file and moved on. early days as a police officer A suspension without pay in East Spencer as helping came in 1987 — his last year African-Americans and his as chief — when aldermen town to progress. “All that said he had failed to arrange time,” he says, “people for the moving of a truck would call me — and not the that was obstructing mochief — because I would torists’ view. treat you like somebody.”

He never shot that gun on Stroke brings change his hip. He broke his hand On May 19, 1987, he sufonce when he got into a scuffered a light stroke. He reha- fle at a Halloween party at bilitated, retired in July of Dunbar High in 1956. Over his the same year and almost police career, he recalls 14 immediately ran for mayor murders — all solved, he adds.

— losing, then winning in Previous honors 1989, then losing again in Numerous times, Rustin 1991. has been recognized and The comeback kid would honored for his contribureturn to serve several tions, much like his church terms, not always consecuis doing in February. Dunbar tive, on the East Spencer High School — a school he Board of Aldermen. never attended — dedicated Rustin ran as the only its yearbook to him in 1965. black candidate for Rowan At its 3 p.m. event Feb. County sheriff in 1986 and 13, Southern City Tabernathe only black candidate for cle AME Zion hopes to estabcounty commissioner in lish an endowment fund in 1998. He lost both times. his name, to provide for fuThrough it all, Rustin says he was always an incor- ture scholarships.

In 1998, the town honored ruptible public servant, alhim for his 45 years of servways willing to help. Some ice to East Spencer in capacpeople have been jealous of ities as police officer, chief, that, he adds. mayor and alderman.

“If anybody had a prob“In each one of those posilem, they’d say ‘Call John L.’” tions, he held his ground and former East Spencer Town stood for his beloved East Clerk Barbara Mallett says.

“He always had East Spencer Spencer,” says Mallett, the former town clerk. at heart, and he still does.”

The “L” in John L. stands Born in East Spencer, for “Lee,” a middle name Rustin moved to WashingRustin has never really ton, D.C., when he was 6 to liked. It could just as easily live with a cousin, Virginia stand for “Lifetime” — a Childress. His mother died lifetime Rustin has spent in 1932 at the age of 39. His serving East Spencer. father, who people knew as He has always been a man “Big Red Rustin” — worked in the storehouse at Spencer about his town.

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NEW YORK — Teams that beat Duke St. John’s 93 have reason cele78 to Duke b r a t e .

Teams that blow Duke out of the building should be able to party all night.

So, how long will the St. John’s players be allowed to celebrate Sunday’s 93-78 victory over No. 3 Duke — a game that wasn’t as close as ASSOCIATed PReSS the final score indicated?

“Coach Lav said we had duke’s Mason Plumlee is smothered by St. John’s defenders two hours to celebrate and Justin Brownlee, left, and Sean evans.

then we have to get ready for Rutgers,” senior forward Justin Burrell said, referring to first-year coach Steve Lavin and the Red Storm’s next opponent on Wednesday.

Two hours? It will take longer than that just to go over the highlight plays of a game that St. John’s had won by halftime. Those last 20 minutes were just a formality.

“I felt like we were ready.

The guys wanted to play this game,” Duke guard Nolan Smith said. “We wanted to be here but they came out from the jump ball and kicked our butts.”

It wasn’t that St. John’s (128) beat the Blue Devils (19-2), it was the way it happened.

St. John’s was finishing a stretch of eight straight games against ranked teams.

This win gave them three wins in that span. It was enough to have Lavin waving his arms to the crowd at a media timeout in the second half.

“You’re caught up in the moment of the game and I wanted St. John’s fans to come to the party in terms of supporting the players on the court,” Lavin said. “We had

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Former Carson star Julio Zubillaga, left, is expected to play second base for Catawba this season, while slick-fielding Brett Underwood shifts from second base to shortstop.

Catawba Bostian, Indians hope to build on winning tradition

BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

Two years ago, Ryan Bostian was mostly a pinch-runner for NAIA school Montreat.

Starting Tuesday, he’ll be counted on as the catalyst for Catawba’s baseball team.

That doesn’t mean the talent level is dropping at Newman Park. All it means is that Bostian gets better every day.

“He’s a guy we’re depending on,” Catawba coach Jim Gantt said. “Does everything well.”

At 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, no one is going to confuse Bostian with Jerry Sands or Wade Moore, but he can run, throw, field and hit, and he’s on the preseason All-SAC team.

He’s earned that accolade. The unheralded 2008 South Rowan graduate was MVP of last spring’s SAC Tournament, racking up three jon c. lakey/SALISBURY POST RBIs against Tusculum, three hits against LinFormer South Rowan standout Ryan Bostian will play right field for Catawba and take on a coln Memorial and four hits and six RBIs in the final against Mars Hill. greater leadership role for Jim Gantt’s Indians.

BY MIKE LONDON Area hoops update ...

Shaw’s Shemieka Brown (North Rowan) had an opportunity to return home to play against Livingstone on Saturday night in a CIAA game.

She didn’t start, but she saw 17 minutes of action at Trent Gym. Brown hit two 3pointers and scored nine points. She also was credited with three rebounds and two assists in Shaw’s 83-72 loss to the surging Blue Bears.

Recently, Brown shot 3for-3 on 3-pointers as Shaw beat CIAA foe Lincoln.

Brown, a 5-foot-6 junior, is playing her first year at

Shaw after being an all-conference performer at Wilkes Community College.  De’Rya Wylie (Salisbury) is also in the CIAA. Wylie played 21 minutes off the bench for Elizabeth City State in a 61-53 loss to Chowan on Saturday.

Wylie made her only field goal attempt and pulled down four rebounds.  Bubbles Phifer (Salisbury) has been on fire lately for Tallahassee Community College and is likely on track for big things down the road.

The freshman drilled seven 3-pointers in 10 attempts and scored 25 points last Tuesday.

Phifer led TCC with 14

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Catawba has subtracted two powerful, speedy draft picks — Moore and Craige Lyerly — from a 40-13 team that finished tied for second in the SAC regular season before winning the league tournament.

Bostian, who plays right field, inherits Moore’s leadoff job. He batted .337 with a .407 on-base percentage as a sophomore. He didn’t run very often, but he could steal quite a few bases in his new role.

Sluggers Garrett Furr and John Neese return to fill the No. 4 and No. 5 spots in Gantt’s batting order and will be asked to supply power, even with the new metal bats that will no longer be jet-propelled.

Furr, the SAC Freshman of the Year and a preseason All-SAC choice, mashed at a .377 clip with 11 homers and 49 RBIs. Neese checked in with a .435 on-base percentage and produced 13 homers and 44 RBIs.

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points on Saturday and has scored in double figures in five of her last six outings.  Taylor May (South Rowan) played 11 minutes off the bench and contributed four points and three rebounds in Catawba’s 70-56 loss at CarsonNewman on Saturday.  Voorhees forward Rashonda Mayfield (West Rowan) had an amazing game against Fisk last week, getting 15 of her 17 points on 5-for-5 shooting from behind the 3-point line.

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ASCAR announced they’re giving serious consideration to the idea of overhauling the points system for the sake of simplicity and to place more emphasis on winning.

At the time of that announcement, you could literally stick your head outside and hear the cries of joy from both fervent and even marginal fans of the sport. The guys in the suits in Daytona Beach finally got the message.

If they actually do it, it will not only pump new life KENT into a great sport, but it will BERNHARDT spare me the future embarrassment of trying to explain the current points system to new fans.

Truth is, I never understood it anyway.

Kyle Petty, speaking on PRN’s Fast Talk, gave the best explanation of the current points system I’ve heard in years: “It rewards consistency.” Period.

Even if that sounds like a good idea to

you, consider the fact that if we applied the same system of scoring to the NFL, the Washington Redskins might actually make it to the Super Bowl each year for their “consistently” mediocre performance during the regular season. Think of it. You wouldn’t necessarily have to win, you would just have to be consistent.

How many of us watch the Super Bowl each year to root for the most consistent team? I thought so.

Here’s a universal fact: Sports is about winning. And any scoring system in any sport should have that fact as a foundation.

I doubt that Gaius Appuleius Diocles, the Jimmie Johnson of second century chariot racing, climbed out of his chariot after a fifth place finish gushing about his “great points day.” Yet that’s the system NASCAR has created in recent years.

Race fans pay and deserve to see drivers beating and banging their way to the front of the pack. That’s what gets our adrenaline flowing and what keeps us com-

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HONOLULU — MVP DeAngelo Hall had one of his team’s five interceptions and reNFC 55 turned a fumble 34 AFC 41 yards for a touchdown to help the NFC match a Pro Bowl scoring record in a 55-41 victory over turnover-prone AFC in a game that was not nearly as interesting as the final would indicate.

AFC quarterbacks Philip Rivers, Peyton Manning and Matt Cassel each threw first-half interceptions to help the NFC blow open a 42-0 lead in a performance ugly even by the historically low standards of this game.

Fittingly for this strange contest, center Alex Mack of Cleveland scored the final touchdown on a 67yard pass play that featured two laterals with 16 seconds left.

Carolina’s Jon Beason returned the fifth interception thrown by the AFC, and second by Matt Cassel, 59 yards for the NFC’s final touchdown to match the single-team scoring record set in the NFC’s 55-52 victory in 2004.

New England coach Bill Belichick, after his Super Bowl favorite Patriots lost to the New York Jets in the divisional playoffs, had to watch his AFC squad muddle through the one-sided first half.

Pro Bowls are, by their nature, laid-back affairs, seemingly played at half speed by players whose biggest concern is to get on the plane home without injury.

The AFC, though, took that attitude to an uncomfortable extreme early on before coming back to outscore the NFC 41-13.

The NFC led 42-0 after Steven Jackson waltzed through the AFC defense for a 21-yard touchdown — and there still was 41/2 minutes left in the second quarter.

Rivers, starting in place of injured Tom Brady, was picked off twice in the first quarter, the second by Hall.

Manning, in his 11th Pro Bowl, came on briefly in relief and his second pass was picked off. Then Cassel got his chance and quickly joined in the spirit of things, throwing his second pass of the game directly into the hands of Minnesota cornerback Antoine Winfield.

But just when it appeared it would be the most one-sided game in Pro Bowl history, eclipsing the Joe Theismann-led 45-3 NFC rout of the AFC in 1984, the AFC scored three touchdowns in a row. The last came on the game’s seventh turnover, when Devin Hester tried to hand the kickoff return to Hall, but the ball fell to the turf. Montell Owens of Jacksonville scooped it up and ran it in 10 yards for the score to make it 42-21 with 10 minutes left in the third quarter.

With his seven extra points, tying a Pro Bowl record, along with two field goals David Akers moved ahead of Morten Andersen (45) for most Pro Bowl points with 52. The Philadelphia kicker would have had more but his 36-yard field goal try in the fourth quarter bounced off the right upright.

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Eagles quarterback Michael Vick started but played only the first quarter, completing 5 of 10 passes for 59 yards.

Adrian Peterson rushed for 80 yards in 14 carries for the NFC, including a 14-yarder to set a Pro Bowl record with four career rushing touchdowns. Atlanta got good performances from Matt Ryan (9 of 13 for 118 yards and two touchdowns with an interception), Michael Turner (eight carries for 53 yards) and Roddy White (five catches for 69 yards). 

NOTES: A 70-yard punt by Mat McBriar of Dallas in the first quarter tied for second-longest in Pro Bowl history. ... The state of Hawaii is paying the NFL about $4 million this season and next to keep the Pro Bowl game in Honolulu.

RALEIGH — Nicklas Lidstrom limited his AllLidstrom 11 Star losses to a Staal 10 flip of the puck and the skills competition.

The game was all his.

Unfazed by having to pick second in the inaugural NHL All-Star fantasy draft, the Detroit Red Wings’ defenseman built and went on to lead another winning team — though this was the first one named after him.

The four-time Stanley Cup champion and six-time winner of the Norris Trophy, given to the league’s top defenseman, was a plus-7 as he captained Team Lidstrom to an 11-10 victory over Team Staal in the All-Star game on Sunday night.

“It’s a matter of being on the ice at the right moments, I guess,” the understated Lidstrom said of his performance. “They won the skills (Saturday), so I think we kind of came out even.”

Eric Staal had the No. 1 pick in the fantasy draft on Friday, the unconditional support of his hometown Carolina Hurricanes fans behind him, and a four-goal lead in the first period.

Still, it wasn’t enough to beat one of the NHL’s great winners.

“Pretty good night for Nicklas Lidstrom,” Staal said. “It’s fun to get to know him a little bit more ... just doing this whole experience for the first time with him.

He played a great game as you can tell by the stats.”

Danny Briere, Jonathan Toews, and Martin St. Louis scored during a four-minute span of the third period.

Another Team Lidstrom defenseman, Shea Weber of Nashville, had four assists and was plus-6, and Dallas forward Loui Eriksson had two goals and two assists. Boston’s Tim Thomas stopped 11 of 15 shots in the third period and became the first goalie to earn the win in three consecutive All-Star games.

Maybe Staal’s pick of Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward with the No. 1 selection in the fantasy draft wasn’t such a good idea, after all. Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos, the league leader with 38 goals, scored the one that made it 6-6 in the second.

Ward could hardly be blamed for the four goals he gave up in the first. Pittsburgh’s Marc-Andre Fleury also allowed four in the opening 20 minutes of a typically defenseless All-Star game.

“I thought I was doing pretty good the first 10 minutes,” Ward said. “It was like, ‘Whoa, this ain’t so bad, and boom, four goals against.”

One consolation for the Team Staal: Chicago’s Patrick Sharp claimed MVP honors in a losing cause after he posted a goal and two assists.

With the team in white named after Staal, the Carolina fans decked out in red hardly seemed to care that Sidney Crosby and his Pittsburgh Penguins teammate Evgeni Malkin were missing because of injuries.

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Former South Rowan star Blake Houston is competing for the starting assignment in center field.

CATAWBA FROM 1B He also was plunked by pitches 16 times, twice as many HBPs as any of his teammates.

Furr and Neese’s bats will to be in the lineup at DH, left field or first base.

An offensive key will be Austin Moyer, a transfer from Division I USC Upstate, where he split time between the mound and first base. Gantt is counting on Moyer to bat third, a vital slot where Lyerly produced 54 RBIs in 2010.

“He’s the lefty bat we needed,” Gantt said.

Brett Holmgren, from Massachusetts, is the team’s best defensive first baseman, and his glove could be valuable when Moyer pitches.

“Only thing wrong with Holmgren,” joked Gantt, an avid Yankees fan, “is that he likes the Boston Red Sox.” Up the middle, Gantt is going with his best gloves.

Lean Brett Underwood, last year’s second baseman, is shifting to shortstop. Catawba had the SAC’s best pitching in 2010, but the defense was only average. Underwood will be the key to improvement.

He batted a quiet .267 in 2010, but he’s very consistent.

“He’s ‘Steady Eddie’ in the field,” Gantt said. “He’s knowledgeable, he’s solid, and he gives us a lot of leader-

ship.”

Freshman Julio Zubillaga, a Carson product, enters the season as the starting second baseman. Zubillaga’s glove has always been special, and his bat keeps getting stronger.

Freshman Cameron Beard is important. Projected as the top backup at second base and shortstop and a potential third baseman, he’ll get chances.

Chris Dula, an eye-popping talent from South Iredell, will get a shot right away as the starting third baseman and the No. 2 hitter in the lineup.

The two-way freshman has speed and power, plus a wicked fastball that could make him a future draft pick.

Sure-handed, strong-armed Michael Whited and leftyswinging Brian Hudson are promising infielders.

The loss of Moore and Zeb Link left two outfield holes.

The combination of Furr and Neese should handle left field, and Gantt has Ethan Satterfield, who has been battling some shoulder soreness, and Blake Houston competing in center field, a position where Moore was often awesome defensively last season.

Satterfield only went to the plate eight times as a freshman last year, but he had two walks and four hits, including two homers. The McMichael graduate was MVP of the 2009 2A state tournament.

Houston is a freshman. A three-sport phenom at South Rowan, he’s concentrating on

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Southpaw Nick Lomascolo is one of the SAC’s best hurlers. baseball full-time for the first time. He provides speed and a left-handed stick and is a dazzling defender.

Keaton Hawks, a freshman from East Davidson, is another athletic outfielder to keep an eye on.

The catcher and No. 6 hitter will be veteran Josh Hohn, who had nine homers and 34 RBIs last season. Greg Lawson and Aaron Meadows return as capable backups.

Gantt is excited about Catawba’s pitching. Nathan Furr, Nick Lomascolo and reliever Wil Huneycutt are preseason All-SAC choices.

“Pitching should be our strength, Gantt said.

The bad news is Catawba

isn’t expected to have Furr, a hard-throwing righty, until March. He was the 2010 SAC Pitcher of the Year with a 6-0 record, but he’s recovering from a torn biceps tendon.

“Nathan needs some time to recover and we’re going to give him that time,” Gantt said. “When he couldn’t throw for months, he worked on his legs, and they’re stronger now. That’s really going to benefit him down the road.”

A healthy Furr is a potential draft pick.

Southpaw Nick Lomascolo (7-3) will be a force. His 3.45 ERA as a freshman, while pitching in a hitter-friendly home park, was remarkable.

Then he tacked on a solid summer in the challenging Coastal Plain League.

“For a freshman to pitch in the CPL is unusual, but Nick was successful,” Gantt said.

“And he’s matured a lot.”

Proven veterans who can handle a variety of mound roles include Huneycutt (5-1, 2.31 ERA), Ross Whitley (3-1) and bulldog Clay Watson (3-0).

Wesley Mister returns as a matchup lefty.

Moyer boosts the mound crew, and so does Jordan “J.J.” Jankowski.

The Pittsburgh area’s prep player of the year in 2008, Jankowski set Pennsylvania state records with 36 career homers and four homers in a single game.

He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 34th

round but signed with Miami of Ohio. He was good for the Redhawks and also experienced summer success with High Point in the Coastal Plain League. His winding road now has led him to Salisbury.

“J.J. was a catcher in high school, but he wants to pitch for money, and he’ll pitch here,” Gantt said. “He throws hard, has a great slider.”

Joe Kase, a transfer from South Florida Community College, should be a factor, and John Tuttle, an A.L. Brown product, could start mid-week games as a freshman.

Additional hurling options include Ryan McClintock and West Rowan product D.J. Webb. Then there’s the electric Dula. Gantt expects him to close games right away.

“He’s got sizzle,” Gantt said. “Swing-and-miss stuff.”

While Catawba has been tabbed as the preseason favorite in the SAC, the league will be tough again. Anderson debuts this year, swelling the league membership to 10.

Gantt, who has won at least 30 games 12 straight seasons and has taken five clubs to the Southeast Regional, will be assisted by Michael Lowman, Seth Graham and Todd Miller.

The Indians open tomorrow in Wilson against Barton.

“We’re playing so many young guys this year we may not get off to a fast start,” Gantt said. “But we can’t panic. We’ve just got to keep getting better.”

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic gave his old friend Andy Murray a sympathetic hug and a few consoling words, then got on with the real celebrations.

Djokovic walked to the middle of the court, tossed his racket into the crowd, then stripped off his shirt and shoes and hurled them, too.

The 23-year-old Serb had plenty to celebrate after his 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 win over Murray in the Australian Open final on Sunday night. Djokovic’s second Australian title made him only the fourth active player on the men’s tour to win multiple majors. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have had a lock on the men’s side, winning 21 of the previous 23, while Lleyton Hewitt has two titles — the last coming at Wimbledon in 2002.

“It’s been a fantastic tournament for me,” Djokovic said. “I don’t want to fly up to the sky and say, ‘I am the best,’ or whatever. I cannot compare to Rafa and Roger’s success.”

He’s the most successful player so far in 2011, though, and that’s what counts right now.

“Certainly this will give me a lot of motivation for the continuation of the season, because to win a Grand Slam at the start of the season is the best start you can ask for,” he said.

“It means a world to me.

I’m still 23. I still have a lot of time to go.”

Top-ranked Nadal came to Australia aiming to win a fourth consecutive major and complete a “Rafa Slam.” He lost in the quarterfinals. Federer came in as the defending champion and lost to Djokovic in the semifinals.

The loss for fifth-seeded Murray continued his horrible stretch in Grand Slam finals — he hasn’t won a set in three tries, including losses to Federer last year in Australia and at the 2009 U.S. Open. It also extended the long drought for British men at the majors that dates back to Fred Perry’s titles in 1936.

Djokovic and Murray have been friends since they started playing each other at age 11 or 12.

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Bubba Watson receives a kiss from his wife after his victory in the Farmers insurance tournament on sunday.

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SAN DIEGO — Bubba Watson tempered his celebration when he rolled in a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday at Torrey Pines, knowing Phil Mickelson could still make eagle on the par-5 closing hole to catch him.

It played out just as Watson imagined, right down to Mickelson’s caddie tending the pin on the eagle attempt.

There was just one twist — Mickelson wasn’t anywhere near the green.

In a surprising decision that gave way to brief drama, Mickelson laid up on the 18th hole and had to settle for a birdie when his lob wedge from 72 yards away stopped 4 feet short of the hole.

The winner of the Farmers Insurance Open turned out to be Watson, who made clutch putts on the final two holes for a 5-under 67 and was sitting in the scoring

HOOPS FroM 1B Mayfield also had a 19-point effort against Tennessee Temple last week.

Voorhees, an NAIA school in South Carolina, is 19-4. Mayfield, the sister of West Rowan QB B.J. Sherrill, has been a big reason. She’s the leading scorer with 13.2 points a game.  George Washington sophomore Shi-Heria Shipp (Salisbury) is sidelined with a knee injury.  Shayla Fields (Salisbury) scored 19 points in her most recent outing in Ice-

trailer at the end, oblivious to how the final hole played out.

“I don’t know how close he hit it,” Watson said. “I just know that I won, because that’s all I was worried about. If he makes it, I’m getting ready for a playoff.

So I’m trying not to get too emotional. I realize it’s Phil Mickelson. He can make any shot he wants to.”

Just not this one.

So ended a bizarre week along the Pacific bluffs. A lefty won at Torrey Pines, just not the one Mickelson’s hometown gallery wanted to see. Mickelson, the ultimate risk-taker of his era, opened himself up to criticism on the final hole because — get this — he played it safe.

As for Tiger Woods?

His five-tournament winning streak at Torrey Pines ended without hardly anyone noticing. Woods was done some two hours before the finish, and his 75

put him in a tie for 44th. He had never finished outside the top 10 at Torrey Pines, and it was his worst start to his golf season since he turned pro.

Mickelson offered no apologies for his decision to lay up.

His lie in the left rough looked to be OK, although the grain of the grass was into his ball and he had 228 yards to the flag. A hybrid would have come out heavy and gone into the water. He said his 3-wood would have come out hot and got well over the green. Mickelson figured his best chance at eagle was a 64degree wedge from the fairway, using the bank behind the hole to help feed the ball to the cup.

As for his caddie, Jim Mackay, tending the pin on such a long shot?

“You need to hit a great shot and you need to get some luck to hole one from the fairway,” Mickelson said.

land’s pro league.

Men’s basketball Brevard’s Darius Moose (Carson) played well on Saturday even though Brevard suffered an ugly 90-66 home loss to Anderson.

Moose shot 3-for-4 FIELDS from the floor and pulled down six rebounds in 19 minutes of action.  Charlotte 49ers sophomore K.J. Sherrill’s breakout game on Saturday still has everyone buzzing.

Sherrill (West) recorded 24 points and 13 rebounds, both team highs, in a

91-86 double-overtime loss to La Salle.

It was the first college double-double for Sherrill and the first time he’s been the team leader in either statistical category.

Six of his boards MINTER came on the offensive end, and he went 14for-18 from the four line. He also had two blocked shots.  Donte Minter (West) had 12 points for his pro team in Holland on Saturday night, and teammate Junior Hairston (West) blocked three shots.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — America’s longest endurance race came down to a one-lap sprint.

No surprise, the winner ended up being the guy with more wins in the Grand-Am Series than anybody else.

Three-time and defending series champion Scott Pruett drove the last leg of the Rolex 24 at Daytona and held off Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Scott Dixon during a final restart.

Pruett’s smooth restart helped him pull away from Dixon and third-place finisher Joao Barbosa after the green-white restart and clinch the Daytona Prototype class by 2.42 seconds. It was Pruett’s 32nd win in the series and his fourth Rolex 24 victory (1994, 2007, 2008). It could be his most meaningful, too.

This one capped the “Ganassi Slam.”

Ganassi became the only car owner to win the four biggest races in the United States during a 12-month period. His drivers won the Daytona 500, the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400 last year.

“I don’t drive the cars, I don’t change the tires, I don’t work on the engines. There’s a lot of great competitors that it takes to make up a team,” Ganassi said. “I’m just the guy that gets to stand up here and talk about it. It’s the guys that do all the work.”

Pruett and co-drivers Memo Rojas, Joey Hand and

Graham Rahal celebrated with Ganassi and fellow team owner Felix Sabates in Victory Lane. They received electric guitars and Rolex watches to go with the memory of winning at one of racing’s most hallowed tracks.

Pruett and Rojas teamed to win nine of 12 races in the Grand-Am Series last year, but they came up short in the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway. They also finished second in 2009.

“There’s a lot of should’ve, would’ve, could’ve,” Pruett said. “I was right there the last two years. ... I lived it. Chip as well. We lived it the last two years. So it’s certainly nice to be back in Victory Lane.

At the end of the day, it’s exciting for our team to have a 1-2 finish. That’s how you one-up what you do here. I think that’s absolutely amazing.”

Pruett used pit strategy to get his No. 01 BMW Riley ahead of the other Ganassi entry in the final hour and stayed out front down the stretch. Pruett, Rojas, Hand and Rahal ended up racing 721 laps and more than 2,566 miles. More importantly, they overcame several setbacks.

The car went down two laps Saturday because of a gear box issue and fell as low as 18th in the DP class before getting back near the front.

The last problem looked like it might doom the team.

Hand, who consistently clocked the event’s fastest laps, drove to the front of the field in the closing hours.

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That driver and his team do everything under the sun to FroM 1B WIN. That’s all we should have to figure out. ing back for more. I’ve yet So NASCAR, we’re rootto meet the race fan who ing for you. You gave us tells me they’re at the “have at it boys” last year, track today to see Junior and we actually saw better have a great points day. racing on the track. We I’m also all for the simknow you can do it. plicity thing.

Give us that simple points Baseball became the na- system that has winning as a tional pastime because it is foundation, and your pulse a simple sport; a bat, a ball, will grow stronger with each three outs. A four year old passing race. can understand baseball.

Keep the same confusExplain the current ing system that rewards NASCAR points system to even drivers who fail to that same four year old, win during the season with and all you’ll get is a glazed a Chase position, and you’ll look and a lot of drooling. reap the same diminishing NASCAR should be that returns that have dogged simple. You build a fast you in recent years. car. You hire a driver who It’s all up to you.

Spartans continue dominance of Indiana; UNC women win The college basketball roundup ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Draymond Green made a go-ahead shot with 29.3 seconds left and No. 25 Michigan State held on for an 84-83 win over Indiana on Sunday night.

Hoosiers guard Jordan Hulls, who got tied up by Spartans center Derrick Nix with 1.2 seconds left, was long on a 3-pointer just before the buzzer.

Michigan State (13-8, 5-4 Big Ten) avoided its first four-game losing streak in four years.

Indiana (11-11, 2-7) had a shot to beat back-to-back ranked teams for the first time in Tom Crean’s three seasons, but Jeremiah Rivers missed

DUKE FroM 1B this arduous stretch of games and having lost five of six, at that moment it was just wanting to jumper cable the crowd and bring energy for our players because they deserved a pat on the back and some appreciation for the yeoman’s effort and the cohesive brand of basketball they had been playing against the defending national champion.”

The Red Storm, who had lost three straight and five of six, took control early and had a 46-25 lead at halftime.

Duke, which came into the game shooting 40 percent from 3-point range, missed its first 10 shots from behind the arc and made one of 13 in the half.

The Blue Devils’ overall shooting wasn’t a whole lot better as they shot 29.6 percent (8 of 27) in the half — they entered the game shooting 48.1 percent from the field — and they were careless with the ball as well, commit-

free throws that would’ve sealed the victory in regulation.

Kalin Lucas scored 26 points, Green had 19 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Durrell Summers scored 17 and Delvon Roe had 10 points before fouling out for the Spartans.

Christian Watford scored 21 points and Hulls had 17 for the Hoosiers, who have lost 16 straight at Michigan State dating to 1991.

Virginia Tech 72, Miami 68 BLACKSBURG, Va. — Jeff Allen had 18 points and 11 rebounds, including three straight baskets for Virginia Tech in the second half.

Erick Green added 15 points and Malcolm Delaney had 14 for the Hokies (14-6, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Con-

ference), who had to hold on at the finish to win for the 10th time in 12 games.

The Hurricanes (12-9, 1-6) lost their fourth in a row, but their combined margins of defeat in those games total only 11 points.

Durand Scott scored 21 points and Malcolm Grant 14 for Miami, three in the second half.

Maryland 74, Georgia Tech 63 ATLANTA — Jordan Williams made a strong return to his doubledouble form to lead Maryland’s relentless inside attack and the Terrapins beat Georgia Tech on Sunday night.

Williams had 21 points and 14 rebounds for Maryland (14-7, 4-3 Atlantic Coast Conference). The Ter-

ting 11 turnovers, one off their season average for a game.

St. John’s had a lot to do with how poorly Duke played, using a threequarter court trap to force the Blue Devils into low percentage passes that almost all seemed to either be stolen

by St. John’s or just thrown away.

“It’s not an Xs and Os thing today,” Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “I felt we were not ready to compete, we had blank expressions on our faces and guys weren’t talking and that’s my responsibility. Our program didn’t do well today and that is all our responsibilities.”

There was plenty of praise to go around for the Red Storm, who gave the Big East a 6-1 record against teams ranked in the top 10 this season. They were 16 of 28 from the field (57.1 percent) in the first half, well above the 45.2 percent the Red Storm were shooting coming into the game.

Dwight Hardy had 26 points for St. John’s, while Justin Brownlee had 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists and Paris Horne added 15 points and

rapins improved to 3-1 in road conference games and have won three straight overall.

Williams' string of 13 straight double-doubles ended when he was held to four points and six rebounds in the Terrapins’ 66-42 win at Virginia on Thursday night.

Williams needed only a little more than 2 minutes against Georgia Tech (10-10, 3-4) to top his scoring total against Virginia. He scored Maryland's first three baskets.

Glen Rice led Georgia Tech with 16 points.

Women No. 15 UNC 76, Va. Tech 51 CHAPEL HILL — Italee Lucas scored 19 points to help No. 15 North Carolina beat Virginia Tech.

six assists. St. John’s shot 58.2 percent for the game (32 of 55) and was 26 of 33 from the free throw line.

“I thought our team from the outset executed with precision on offense and brought great intensity to the defensive end of the floor,” Lavin said, “and we were able to maintain a high level of basketball for 40 minutes and that was the difference.”

Duke’s loss continued the weekend of misery for members of the Top 25.

On Saturday, four teams in the top 10 and 11 ranked teams overall lost.

Smith led Duke with 32 points and Kyle Singler added 20. Duke finished 5 of 26 from 3-point range — they missed 21 of the first 22 attempts — and had 17 turnovers.

“They got whatever they wanted and we just weren’t able to bounce back and match them,” Singler said.

The sellout crowd of 19,353 at Madison Square Garden — 60 percent of whom were cheering for St. John’s — seemed to be waiting for a run by the Blue Devils, who had won four straight since a loss at Florida State.

Laura Broomfield and Waltiea Rolle each had double-doubles for the Tar Heels (19-3, 5-2 ACC), who shot 47 percent and pulled away in the second half.

Broomfield had 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Rolle has 12 points and 11 boards. Cetera DeGraffenreid added 14 points and six assists.

No. 21 Fla. St. 76, N.C. State 69 RALEIGH — Cierra Bravard scored eight of her 14 points in the final four minutes to help No. 21 Florida State beat the Wolfpack.

Chasity Clayton scored 16 points for the Seminoles (18-4, 6-1 ACC), who have won nine out of 10.

Bonae Holston scored a careerhigh 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Wolfpack.

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Antiques & Collectibles

Beautiful Antique Desk!

Antique claw foot drop leaf desk. Dove tailed drawers. Good condition.

Call 704-279-4192 after 6:00 PM Two 100 year old wall mantels with mirrors $400 & $500. 704-6373251

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Timberlake print new in sleeve $200. Call 336406-3969 for more information.

Computers & Software IBM Thinkpad Laptop, Windows XP, Office 2007, Wireless, DVD/CDRW, 704-762-1043, $150

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

Exercise Equipment

Free cat. Black & white tabby. Totally declawed.

Never sick in 15 yrs. Still chases her tail. Long life expectancy. Ideal for adults wanting quieter pet. Loving.

Owner going to nursing home. 704-647-9795

Farm Equipment & Supplies

Free Cat. Male, has had rabies hot, neutered.

Needs to be only cat.

704-938-3137

Flowers & Plants

42'' Leyland Cypress or Giant Trees.

Green 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

Fuel & Wood Firewood for Sale: Pick-up/Dump Truck sized loads, delivered.

704-647-4772

Furniture & Appliances

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Air Conditioners, Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Frig. $65 & up. Used TV & Appliance Center Service after the sale. 704-279-6500 Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97.

Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777

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Got puppies or kittens for sale?

Lab Mix, Female, free.

One year old. Up to date on all shots. Friendly to children, adults, & dogs.

Call Brian 704-309-4893.

Free puppies.

Black Labrador Retriever & Pit Bull mix.

704-279-3533

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Free black Lab puppy. about 8-10 weeks old. \Vvery loving. Call 704431-9439 before 8:00PM

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Free Dog. Boxer/Jack Russell mix, 3 month old male. 1st/2nd shots, partially house broken.

Needs large yard and lots of attention. Call 980234-4392

Boston Terriers. No papers, all shots current.

Dew claws removed, tails docked. One male, brown & white $300. One female, black & white. $400. Call 704-278-9086. Lv Msg.

Free kittens. 2 males, 3 females, 6 wks. old, litter box trained, 1 orange tabby & 3 gray tabbys to good home. Please call 704-469-7445

“I sold both my puppies in one day! My phone rang off the hook!” P.W. ~ Salisbury

SOLD 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

Free Dog. Large brown dog, free to good home. If interested call Nina at 704-754-3873.

Free Dog. Red Heeler, 3 yrs old, full blooded, female, shots up to date.

704-636-4602

Toy Poodle, AKC, Apricot, male, born Nov. 10, lst shots, tail docked. $400. 704-278-1946

Puppies

Blue Pit Bulls, 4 females, 2 males. 6 weeks old. Have had 1st shots & Parvo deworming. Please call Jonathan at 704-4386288

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Free fish to a good home. They are Bettas with food No calls after 9 p.m. Call 704-647-9854

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Border homes Collie & Lab mix puppies, 9 wks old, lst shots given.

Call 704-603-4610

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Free dog. Cocker Spaniel/ Lab mix, 1 yr old female.

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Free Kitten, male, approximately 3 months old. Gray, very sweet and lovable, playful. Need to re-home immediately. Call 812-6149714 or 980-229-2429

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Puppy. Miniature Schnauzer, female. Ready. 1st shots, de-wormed. Parents on site. $400. 704-2989099 or 704-738-3042

Puppies. Boxers, CKC. 6 wks. 3 All white. 3 All white w/patch of red on ear & back. 5 Fem. 1 male. $300.

Cash. 704-603-8257

Rabies Clinic Saturday, 12, 8amFebruary 12noon. $10 per vaccine.

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Firewood. Split & seasoned. 95% oak, 5% mixed hardwood. $200/cord. Also, seasoned & green hickory $250/cord. 704-202-4281 or 704-279-5765

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

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Ab Lounger Ultra with owner's manual, Ad Lou Ultra Workout DVD, Total Fitness and Nutrition CDrom and the book Fitness Quest Eating Plan. Used very little. $75. Call 704633-6079

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

Cats Free Cats. Two gray tiger males, one calico female. all neutered, same litter. Rockwell.

704-305-2036

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LPNs needed PRN & P/T. Competitive wages. Please submit resume to NC Veteran's Home, 1601 Brenner Ave., Bldg. 10, Salisbury

Chaise Lounge, chocolate brown leather. Like new. $450 OBO. Call 704-279-2451 Coffee Table, 52x35 with slate top. Very nice. $25.

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Building Equip. & Supplies Sliding glass door, 8 ft. $50; Sixteen 6 ft. private fence panels with post. $25 each. 704-637-3251

Clothes Adult & Children Leather Coat, black, $50 3xl, medium length. New. Call before 5pm. 704232-3339

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Entertainment center, solid oak. 80” x 38”.

Asking $500. Please call 704-639-1137 Full-size Natuzzi leather sofa, taupe color.

Includes matching foot stool. Grace Ridge South in Rowan County. Call 704-855-1171. $250 Range, Maytag for sale.

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Recliner for sale. Like new. Wine color. $120. If interested please call 704-633-1150

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Sewing machine table extension for quilts. Nice oak. Never used. $450.

704-279-3409 Table. Glass top kitchen table with four chairs for sale, $50. Call 704-3108090 for more information Table. St. Bart's 54” round wood table with pineapple base. Cost new.

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936-9452 TV cabinet with storage.

Holds up to 36" TV. Cabinet only $250; with 27" color TV $275.

Rowan County, call 704855-1171 Twin bed, with bookshelf headboard & 3 storage drawers underneath. $75. 704-636-5228.

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Gas Heater, Glo Warm, ductless. Up to 10,000 BTU. New in box. $65.

845-337-6900.

Washer & Dryer. Used, $75 each for them. Good working condition. 704640-5750

Gear selector panel for early years Mustang. $25. Please call 336-7512600 for more info.

Whirlpool Dryer for sale runs good. Located in Mocksville $50. For more information call 336-9713457.

Lick tubs. 2 large orange lick tubs for molasses with wheel for cattle. $50 each. 704-633-5332

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Lumber All New!

Atari 2600 game system with all accessories & 69 games. All for $100. Call 704-278-0629 Step 2 children's playhouse for sale, great condition, $100, please call 704-310-8090

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

Medical Equipment

ELECTRIC HOSPITAL BED Fully Automatic bed with mattress - used only 3 months. Can be seen by appt. $1,700 value for $800.00. Call Sarah at 704-857-8587. Must be picked up by buyer.

Misc For Sale ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647 Bags. 3 Big Sports Bags, $7 for all. Replica of wash Stand, $5. Bowl and Pitcher, $20. Call 704-633-7757, Salisbury.

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.

Bob Timberlake print.

Signed & numbered.

Framed “Midday.” $500.

Call 704-938-3137 Ceramic Angel, $5. Glass Top Wicker Table, $10.

Sports chair, $10. 704633-7757, Salisbury.

Craftsmana tools. 12" Craftsman saw floor model-$100. Craftsman 18" Scroll Saw-$75.

4'x7.5' trailer-$75. Electric drill-$25. Craftsman 7.5 circular saw-$20.

704-279-9138 Dodge Coronet, '66-'67 parts – AC, Dash, Posi Trac rear end, grill. $500.

Call 704-213-2484 Drapes. Beige pleated drapes. 2 panels for wide window or patio doors.

200 in. wide x 84 in long. lined custom. $500. Call 704 857 6274

Piano. Antique, upright.

Stool. Well kept. $500 obo. Please call 704-7548837 after 10am.

TYNER'S PIANO TUNING Tuning Repairing Regulating Humidity Control 15 years' experience. 704-467-1086

Sporting Goods

Lost Dog. Large dark brown Chihuahua with biege mask, royal blue rhinestone collar, Beagle Club Road area, Wednesday, Jan. 26.

Please call 704-637-1264 or 704-213-2411.

Lost ring, gold with diamond set in. Lost Thurs. 1/20 around Farm House Restaurant or the License Bureau on Kerr St. Call 704-636-3271 REWARD OFFERED Lost one round gold at Bojangles earring parking lot in Lewisville, Monday, Jan. 24. 336254-8210

Rowan Memorial Park in the Veteran Field of Honor Section, two spaces. $1,000 ea. 336-284-2656 SALISBURY MEMORIAL CEMETERY Four grave plots, section B, Lot 6. Discounted 5%.

704-636-4580

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704-636-9277 or cell 704-239-9298

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Side roll out window for early years Mustang. $25. Please call 336-7512600 for more info.

Stand up Pax cattle feeders, on metal angle iron stands, $75 each. (3 available.) $50 (1 available) 704-633-5332 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 Stop Smoking Cigarettes No Patches, No Gum, No Pills With Hypnosis It's Easy! Also Weight Control. 704-933-1982

Test strips. 50 ct. Freestyle lite test strips. 7 boxes. $15 each. Exp. date 2012. 704-279-4947 Tires, truck. L78-15 tires on 5-169 rims. $20 each or 2 for $30. Please call 704-855-4930 Treadmill, Sportcraft, like new, TX335, $99; Wedding Dress, small, $129. 704-279-8000 TV – 36” Zenith, $110 24,000 BTU AC, $100 Call 704-639-7007 Leave Message TV – 48” RCA, 92 model big screen, $100 obo; Child's 4 ft. air hockey table, $30. Please Call 704-202-1776 Wardrobe. Large 3x6 louver wooden clothes wardrobe. $300. Call 704-636-4251

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Free dog. 2 yr old male Boxer to good home.

Well trained, extremely loving, great with kids and other animals. Call anytime 704-433-8557 Free Upright Piano.

Needs tuning.You pick up. Leave message at 336-778-2279.

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Approx. 2-3 years old.

Please call 336-998-4253

Homes for Sale

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

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Homes for Sale

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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

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 East Rowan

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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Will bring to someone who is interested in giving her a good home.

704-310-6671 8am-8pm Found puppy, approx 810 weeks. Jack Russell Terrier, female. Wearing collar.

Found near Rowan Helping Ministries. Call Connie to identity, 704-637-6838 Lost Cat. Male orange, short haired. Last seen on 1/21/11on Robertson Road off Lenard Road Please call @704-4314724

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Over 2 Acres

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 $1,300/mo. Kerry, Key Real Estate 704-8570539 or 704-433-7372. Directions: Faith Rd to L on Rainey. R into Shady Creek.

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

Salisbury

Rent With Option!

North of China Grove, 225 Lois Lane.

3BR/2BA, Double garage and deck on a quiet dead end street. Country setting. No water bills. No city tax.

Possible owner financing.

Will work with slow credit. $950/mo + dep. Please call 704-857-8406

West Rowan – Country Club living in the country.

Builder's custom brick home has 4 BR, 3 ½ BA w/main floor master suite. 3300 sqft. + partially finished bonus room. Lots of ceramic and granite. 2 fireplaces with gas logs. 6.5 very private wooded acres. Priced at $399,000. Reduced to sell! $389,000. Call for appt.

704-431-3267 or 704-213-4544

Investment Property

Investment Property

China Grove

Convenient Location

Timber Run Subdivision, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, granite countertops, wood floors, rec room, screened porch, deck. R51603 $349,900 Dale Yontz 704.202.3663 Salisbury

Gorgeous remodeled 4 BR home in Country Club Hills.

Large kitchen, granite counters, huge master suite, family room, wide attached garage, deck, and fenced back yard with great in-ground pool. 704202-0091 MLS#986835

Great Location

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

Move in Ready!

Salisbury

Approximately 5500 sq. ft. Child care facility / commercial building with commercial kitchen on approximately 1.75 acres. Daycare supplies included.

Playground measures 10,000 sq. ft. Call 704-855-9768

Land for Sale

Land for Sale 3 BR, 2.5 BA, nice wood floors. Range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, washer, dryer, gas logs, outbuilding.

1 yr home warranty. $1,500 carpet allowances. R49933A $195,500 B&R Realty Dale Yontz 704.202.3663

Spencer

Reduced

25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner 1 Hr to/from Charlotte, NC near Cleveland & Woodleaf & 3 Interstates: I-40, I-77, I-85. Restricted, no mobile or mod. Very rural, mostly wooded. Good hunting, deer, small game.

Frontage on Hobson Rd., 2nd gravel driveway beside 2075 Hobson Rd mailbox.

GPS zip code 27013. Safe distance from cities. Need sale this year. No reasonable offer refused. Owner phone: 336-766-6779, or Email to: hjthabet@cs.com See photos and directions: http://NCHorseCountryFarmland.com

Brand new & ready for you, this home offers 3BR, 2BA, hardwoods, ceramic, stainless appliances, deck.

R51547. $99,900.

Call Monica today!

704.245.4628 B&R Realty

4 BR 2BA, like new Craftsman Style, huge front porch, renovated kitchen and bath, fresh paint. R51516 $124,900 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704-202-3663

A Must See

Cleveland/Woodleaf area 3BR/2BA on 1.19 acs , well water & septic, double carport. 704-433-8354 Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850

FOR SALE BY OWNER WITH OWNER FINANCING! NO MONEY DOWN!

Homes for Sale

Lots for Sale

********************** Exit 86. 3.37 acres, almost completed 50' x100' bldg. $44K. 704-636-1477

Real Estate Services Allen Tate Realtors Daniel Almazan, Broker 704-202-0091 www.AllenTate.com B & R REALTY 704-633-2394 www.bostandrufty-realty.com

Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd.

(704)637-7721 Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867 KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29.

South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539 Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL Rowan Realty www.rowanrealty.net, Professional, Accountable, Personable . 704-633-1071 William R. Kennedy Realty 428 E. Fisher Street 704-638-0673

Homes for Sale Olde Fields Subdivision. ½ acre to over 2 acre lots available starting at $36,000.

B&R Realty 704.633.2394

Salisbury

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

Singlewide, 3BR/2BA, on ¾ acre, wooded lot, newly renovated, all appliances, well water. 704-633-8533 after 5pm or cell 704-2677888

www.rebeccajonesrealty.com

Land for Sale

Southwestern Rowan Co.

Rockwell

Homes of American Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997

Salisbury

Child Care Facility/Commercial Bldg.

Motivated Seller Completely remodeled.

3BR, 2BA. 1202 Bell St., Salisbury. Granite counter tops, new stainless steel appliances, new roof, windows and heat & air, hardwood floors, fresh paint. MUST SEE! $120,000. Will pay closing and possibly down payment. Call for appointment 704-637-6567

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

Salisbury

Lost dog. Brown Labrador Retriever, female. 2 years old. Approx. 90 lbs.

Please call 336-998-4253

Found dog. Chocolate Lab with white chest.

Male. At Square area or Post Office. He's been around for about 1 week.

Call 704-639-0320

Manufactured Home Sales

3rd Creek Ch. Rd. 3BR, 2BA. DW. .71 acre. 1,700 sq. ft.

FP, LR, den. $540 about.

Fin. avail.

704-489-1158

Forest Creek. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath.

New home priced at only $98,900. R48764 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

Salisbury

Found 8-10 month old Blue Female Pit Bull, Long Ferry Rd, near 85.

Please Call before 5pm 704-637-0227 and 980234-0316 after 5pm.

www.applehouserealty.com

Modular Homes Display Sale! Inventory Discount. $15,000 off. Choose from 3 models $59,000 to $104,491.

Call 704-463-1516 for Dan Fine.

Select Homes, Inc.

Sale or Lease

Salisbury

Instruction

Lost & Found

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

Salisbury

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

New plumbing, water heater, roof & stainless steel appliances, heat pump, new kitchen w/granite tops & more. $3500 down + $599/mo. on approved credit. 704-239-1292

Homes for Sale

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

Homes for Sale

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

Homes for Sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER 36.6 ACRES AND HOME

Very Motivated Sellers

New Listing Become a CNA Today!

Fast & affordable instruction by local nurses. 704-2134514. www.speedycna.com

Homes for Sale

Salisbury

All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper.

Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123

METAL: Angle, Channel, Pipe, Sheet & Plate Shear Fabrication & Welding FAB DESIGNS 2231 Old Wilkesboro Rd Open Mon-Fri 7-3:30 704-636-2349

Rockwell, 3 BR, 2 BA. Cute brick home in quiet subdivision. Outbuilding, wooded lot, nice deck off back. Kitchen appliances stay. R51385 $129,900 B&R Realty Dale Yontz 704.202.3663

Monument & Cemetery Lots

Homes for Sale

Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut.

Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291.

East Rowan

REWARD! Lost Puppy. Female Beagle wearing red collar. Missing since Jan. 7 from Granite Quarry.

704-699-0169

Want to Buy Merchandise

Metal bed rails, 6'4”, $15. Metal bed rails, 6'10”, $15 each. 2 Electric irons, $5 each.

Ironing board, $10. Call 704-633-5332

Sink, pedestal. Large.

Clam style. Gold faucets. $75. Dan Post western boots. Tan, 9½. $75.

336-655-5034 Bingham Smith Lumber Co. !!!NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Metal Roofing Many colors. Custom lengths, trim, accessories, & trusses.

Call 980-234-8093 Patrick Smith

Music Sales & Service

Homes for Sale

Lost & Found

Kids sparring gear, 2 helmets (1 with face mask), hand and foot pads. $45.

704-642-1827.

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

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Real Estate Commercial Downtown Salis, 2300 sf office space, remodeled, off street pking. 633-7300

Wanted: Real Estate 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

Salisbury

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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Western Rowan County

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

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

Apartments 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

Plug into the area’s biggest and best job hunting place —

Knox Farm Subdivision.

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

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

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SALISBURY POST Apartments

Apartments

Lovely Duplex 1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-754-1480

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

2 BR, 1 BA, close to Salisbury High. Rent $425, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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We manage rental homes & apartments.

Call and let us help you.

Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462

2BR brick duplex with carport, convenient to hospita. $450 per month.

704-637-1020

2BR, 1BA Duplex Central heat/air, appliances, laundry room, yardwork incl. Fenced backyard, storage building. $600/mo. plus $600 deposit 704-633-2219 AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo.

Chambers Realty 704-637-1020 Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets.

Call 704-637-0370 Airport Rd., 1BR with stove, refrig., garbage pickup & water incl.

Month-month lease. No pets. $400/mo+$300 deposit. Furnished $425/mo.

704-279-3808

www.waggonerrealty.com

Near Va. 2BR, 1BA. $550/mo. Includes water. Security, application.

704-239-4883 Broker Salis. Nice modern 1BR, efficient, water energy furnished, off Jake Alexander $395 + dep. 704-640-5750 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

Welcome Home!

Houses for Rent Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required.

Faith Realty 704-630-9650 N. Church St. 2BR/1BA home. Stove & refrigerator, fireplace.

All electric. $450/mo. 704-633-6035 N. Rowan area. 4BR / 1BA, appls., W/D hookup, central H/A. $550/mo + dep. 704-637-9596 Old Concord Rd., 3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No pets. $550/rent + $500/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Rockwell – 3 BR, 2 BA with appliances. $775/mo. + Dep. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601 Sali. 4 BR, 1½ BA $800 all elec., brick, E. Spen.

Apt. 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

511 Walton Road. Nice 2 bedroom apartment. Central heat & air, water furnished. $450/mo. + $450 deposit. References required. Nice landlord.

Call 704-636-2486. or 336-752-2246

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

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

Includes water & basic cable.

West Side Manor Robert Cobb Rentals 2345 Statesville Blvd.

Near Salisbury Mall

704-633-1234 China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe.

No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605 China Grove. Nice 2BR, 1BA. $525/month + deposit & references. No pets.

704-279-8428 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

Clean, well maintained, 2 BR Duplex.

Central heat/air, all electric. Section 8 welcome. 704-202-5790

Colonial Village Apts.

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

Duplex for Rent

Salisbury. Free Rent, Free Water, New All Elec.

Heat/air, on bus route. $495. 704-239-0691 Spencer. 2BR, 1½BA townhouse. Appls., W/D connection. $400/mo w/deposit.

Refs required. 704-754-6248 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 E. Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA duplex. East Schools. All electric. Central air & heat. Call 704-638-0108 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

Duplexes & Apts, Rockwell$500-$600. TWO Bedrooms Marie Leonard-Hartsell Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 marie@sellingsalisbury.com Eaman Park Apts. 2BR, 1BA. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated.

No pets. 704-798-3896 East Rowan area 2BR apt. $475/mo & 3BR house for rent $650/mo.

All elec. 704-279-2966.

Faith, 2 BR, 1 BA duplex.

Has refrigerator & stove.

No pets. $450/rent + $400/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Franklin St. 2 BR, 1 BA. Newly refurbished inside.

Rent $495, dep. $400.

Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

“My ad worked great! I rented my house in 6 days!” G.R. ~ Salisbury

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 China Grove - 440 Sylvan, 3 BR, 2 BA. $725 mo.; Kann, 1902 Mission Oaks, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, $850 mo.

KREA 704-933-2231

China Grove. 2-3BR / 1BA, nice & cozy, easy I-85 access, $600/mo + dep. 704-857-7699

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

Moreland Pk area.

2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo.

Deposit negotiable.

Section 8 welcome.

336-247-2593

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

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

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.

OFFICE SPACE

Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636

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

Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit.

Call 704-431-8636

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

Manufactured Home for Rent

Salisbury, 2 BR, 2 BA, Pets OK $440 + $400 dep. incl. water, sewer, trash. 3 people max 704433-1626

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

West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included.

Please call 704-857-6951

Prime Location, 1800+ sq.ft. (will consider subdividing) 5 private offices, built in reception desk.

Large open space with dividers, 2 bathrooms and breakroom. Ample parking 464 Jake Alexander 704 223 2803 Blvd.

Salisbury

Office Space

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

Carson H.S. Area–2 BR, 1 BA. $400/mo. 3 BR, 2 BA, $485/mo. + dep. NO PETS! 704-239-2833 Cleveland area. S/W 2BA/2BA on Four Lakes Drive, private lot. $550/mo. 704-326-5016 East area. 2BR, 1BA in small park. Limit 2. No pets. $350 rent. $350 deposit. 704-279-8526

Autos

Autos

Rockwell. 2BR, 2BA. Appl., water, sewer, trash service incl. $500/mo. + dep.

Pets OK. 704-279-7463

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

Financing Available!

Buick LaCrosse CXS Sedan, 2005. Black onyx exterior w/gray interior.

Stock #F11096A. $10,959.

1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Camaro SS, 1999 with white leather interior, V8, six speed, AM/FM/CD, MP3, DVD player w/JL subwoofer, T-tops, ridiculously low miles, chrome rims, EXTRA CLEAN! 704-603-4255

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

East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req.

No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991

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

Autos

Ellis Park. 3BR/2BA. Appls., water, sewer, incl'd. $525/mo. + $525 deposit.

Pet OK. 704-279-7463 Faith area. 2BR, 1BA. A/C, appliances, water/ sewer, quiet. No pets. $375-$450/mo. + deposit.

704-279-2939 Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Water, trash, lawn maint. incl. No pets. Ref. $425. 704-2794282 or 704-202-3876

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

Chevrolet Equinox LS SUV, 2005. Galaxy silver metallic w/light cashmere interior. Stock # F11185A. $10,959. Call Now 1-800542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Chevrolet Impala, 2007 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

Ford Focus SES Sedan, Liquid gray 2006. clearcoat metallic exterior w/dark flint interior. Stock #F10444A. $8,259.

1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Wkly rooms $150; daily from $35. Pool, HBO, wi-fi, phone, micro, fridge, breakfast. Exit 63, off I-85. 704-933-5080

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Rowan.

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

Autos

Granite Quarry. Super nice. No smoking. No pets.

Roommate friendly. Call for info. 704-279-2948

Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan, 2008. Imperial blue metallic w/titanium interior. Stock # P7562B. $11,959 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Focus ZX3 Base 2004.

Silver Metallic w/gray interior, est. 33 mpg, automatic transmission. 704-603-4255

Trust.

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

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Classifieds give you affordable access to those loyal readers.

Great Convenient Location!

Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA. $800/mo. + $800 deposit.

Please call 704-202-4281 or 704-279-5765 Salisbury/Spencer 2, 4 & 5 BR $450-$850/mo. 704202-3644 or leave message. No calls after 7pm Spencer, 3/4 BR, 2 BA, brick, quiet street, basement, elect., Section 8 ok. $695/mo 704-239-1292

Dodge Neon SXT, 2005.

Automatic, power package, excellent gas saver.

Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Ford Focus, 2009 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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Spencer. 3BRs & 2BAs. Remodeled. Great area!

Owner financing available. 704-202-2696 WEST ROWAN 3 BR, 2 BA, hardwoods, double garage, quiet subdivision. $1250 per month. 704-795-8795

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

Body Shop

Fulton St. 3 BR, 1 ½ BA. Refrigerator, stove furnished. Rent $725, Dep., $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Heilig Ave. 2BR, 1BA. ALL ELECTRIC Home. Extra room. Nicely updated. $600.

TeriJon Props. 704-490-1121

China Grove.

1200 sq ft. $800/mo + deposit.

Call 704-855-2100 Furnished Key Man Office Suites - $250-350.

Jake & 150. Util & internet incl. 704-721-6831

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

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Spencer. 3BR. Appliances. Well water. $550/ mo. + $500 dep. 704630-0785 / 704-433-3510

Concord area, across from hospital.

Body shop/detail shop. Great location. Frame rack, paint booth, turn key ready.

704-622-0889

Granite Quarry. 3BR, 1BA. East Schools. Carport.

Level access. Central air & heat. Call 704-638-0108 Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588

Office and Commercial Rental

ABSOLUTELY FREE!

China Grove. 158 3rd Ave. 3BR, 2BA. Gas heat/AC. No pets. $650/mo. & $650 deposit.

704-857-3347 407 S. Carolina Ave. 1 BR, 1 BA, very spacious, washer & dryer hookup, gas heat, water included. 704-340-8032

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

Manufactured Home for Rent

Office and Commercial Rental

Salisbury, Kent Executive Park ofc suites, ground flr. avail. Utilities pd. Conf. rm., internet access, break room, pkg. 704-202-5879

Salisbury.

Effeciency.

Walk-in closet. Level access. Utilities paid.

Please call 704-638-0108 Available Now! 1 BR for senior citizens 55 years of age and older. Rent $465, water, sewer & included. $99 trash security deposit. Office hours Tuesday & Thursday 9am-2pm. Call 704-639-9692.

Some income restrictions apply

MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011 • 7B

CLASSIFIED

Granite Quarry - Start the New Year Right! Only two units left! Move in by 1/31/11 and pay no rent until 4/1/11. Comm. Metal Bldg. perfect for hobbyist or contractor. Call for details 704-232-3333 Numerous Commercial and office rentals to suit your needs. Ranging from 500 to 5,000 sq. ft. Call Victor Wallace at Wallace Realty, 704-636-2021

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Please: No Phone calls for “4 lines free”

8B • MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011 Autos

Autos

Ford Fusion SE Sedan, 2008. Dark blue ink clearcoat metallic w/charcoal black interior.

Stock #P7611. $13,759.

1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

SALISBURY POST

CLASSIFIED Autos

Kia Amante 2005.

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

Autos

Autos

Autos

Kia Spectra EX Sedan, 2009. Champagne gold exterior w/beige interior.

Stock #P7568. $9,359.

1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Autos

Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2007 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Nissan Maxima, 2004 100% Guaranteed Credit Over 150+ Approval!

Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Want to get results? 

See stars

Ford Mustang, 2000.

Atlantic blue metallic exterior with gray cloth interior.

5 speed, 1 owner, extra clean. Call Steve at 704-603-4255

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

Kia Rio, 2008 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Cleaning Services

Cleaning Services

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

www.thecarolinasauction.com

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

Job Seeker meeting at 112 E. Main St., Rockwell.

6:30pm Mons. Rachel Corl, Auctioneer. 704-279-3596 H

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704-633-9295

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

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

FREE ESTIMATES www.WifeForHireInc.com Licensed, bonded and insured.

Since 1985.

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

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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KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392

www.gilesmossauction.com

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Drywall Services OLYMPIC DRYWALL New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial

704-279-2600 Since 1955 We Build Garages, 24x24 = $12,500.

All sizes built! ~ 704-633-5033 ~

Cleaning Services WOW! Clean Again!

New Year's Special Lowest Prices in Town, Senior Citizens Discount, Residential/Commercial available References upon request. For more info. call 704-762-1402

olympicdrywall@aol.com olympicdrywallcompany.com

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

Reliable Fence All Your Fencing Needs, Reasonable Rates, 21 years experience.

(704)640-0223

Suzuki Forenza Base Sedan, 2006. Cobalt blue metallic w/gray interior.

Stock #F11114A. $8,759 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Ads with a price ALWAYS generate more qualified calls

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan, 2010. Silver birch clearcoat w/medium light stone interior. Stock #P7578. $17,959. Call Now 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

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

Pontiac G6 GTP Coupe, 2006. Electric blue metallix w/ebony/morocco interior.

Stock #F11147A. $8,959 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Suburu Impreza 2.5i Sedan, 2009.

Spark Silver Metallic exterior w/carbon black interior.

Stock #T10726A. $16,559. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Avalon XLS Sedan, 2002. Woodland Pearl w/Ivory interior.

Stock #T11232A. $12,659.

1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Financial Services

Home Improvement

Home Improvement

Junk Removal

Miscellaneous Services

Roofing and Guttering

CASH PAID

BSMR Sewing

B & L Home Improvement Including carpentry, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, roofing, flooring.

Free Estimates, Insured ....

Our Work is Guaranteed!

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.

Carolina's Auction Rod Poole, NCAL#2446 Salisbury (704)633-7369

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

Autos

Mazda RX8, 2005 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

Auctions

Autos

~704-637-6544~

for junk cars. $200 & up.

Please call Tim at 980234-6649 for more info.

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

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

Professional Services Unlimited Quality work at affordable prices NC G.C. #17608 NC Home Inspector #107. Complete contracting services, under home repairs, foundation & masonry repairs, light tractor work & property maintenence. Pier, dock & seawall repair. 36 Yrs Exp. 704-633-3584 www.professionalservicesunltd.com Duke C. Brown Sr. Owner

A message from the Salisbury Post and the FTC.

Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.

Insured. 704-798-8199

Grading & Hauling

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.

work, lots Backhoe cleared, ditches, demolition, hauling. Reasonable prices. 704-637-3251 Beaver Grading Quality work, reasonable rates.

Free Estimates 704-6364592

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

Heating and Air Conditioning

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

Piedmont AC & Heating Electrical Services Lowest prices in town!!

704-213-4022

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

Junk Removal

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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

Earl's Lawn Care

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

Put your picture in your business or service ad for instant recognition.

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

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

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

Guttering, leaf guard, metal & shingle roofs.

Ask about tax credits.

BowenPainting@yahoo.com

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

~ 704-633-5033 ~

Tree Service

3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

Buying Vehicles, Junk or Not, with or without titles.

Any/ All. 704-239-6356

FREE Estimates

A-1 Tree Service

704-636-3415 704-640-3842 www.earlslawncare.com

3Established since 1978 3Reliable & Reasonable 3Insured Free Estimates!

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

~ 704-202-8881~ Recognized by the Salisbury Tree Board

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

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

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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Complete crawlspace work, Wood floor leveling, jacks installed, rotten wood replaced due to water or termites, brick/block/tile work, foundations, etc.

704-933-3494

704-797-6840 704-797-6839

3Landscaping 3Mulching F

The Floor Doctor

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

Household sewing machines, new and older models and parts.

3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes

Guaranteed!

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

Machine Repair

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

Stoner Painting Contractor

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

• 25 years exp.

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

Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior 704-857-1731 citizens.

MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded

Junk Removal

Manufactured Home Services

Pools and Supplies

FOR JUNK CASH CARS And batteries.

Call 704-279-7480 or 704-798-2930

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

TREE WORKS by Jonathan Keener.

Insured – Free estimates!

Please call 704-636-0954.

MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 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.

Tell Someone HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday Elaine B. Wishing you many more. Your LCC Family and Friends

(under Website Forms, bottom right column)

Today is the 31st day of 2011 and the 42nd day of winter.

A 2”x3” greeting with photo is only $20, and includes 4 copies of the Post

704-797-4220 birthday@salisburypost.com

Fax: 704-630-0157

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Franz Schubert (1797-1828), composer; John O'Hara (1905-1970), writer; Jackie Robinson (1919-1972), baseball player; Carol Channing (1923-), actress; Norman Mailer (1923-2007), writer; Ernie Banks (1931-), baseball player; Nolan Ryan (1947-), baseball player; Justin Timberlake (1981-), singer.

TODAY'S QUOTE: "I've come to the simple recognition that would have saved me much woe 30 or 40 or 50 years ago -- that one's eventual reputation has very little to do with one's talent." -- Norman Mailer

TODAY'S FACT: The first Social Security check, issued today in 1940, was for $22.54 and went to Ida May Fuller, who lived on a Vermont farm. Having worked less than three years under Social Security, she only paid $24.75 into the system, but she had collected $ 22,888.92 by the time of her death in 1975.

S48856

Birthday? ...

EXIT 76 WEST OFF HWY 85!

We want to be your flower shop!

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.

HAM SALAD SANDWICH

4.99

W/CHIPS & DRINK

$

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THE HONEYBAKED HAM CO. & CAFE 413 E. Innes Street of Salisbury 704-633-1110 • Fax 704-633-1510

www.honeybakedham.com

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

Fax: 704-630-0157 In Person: 131 W. Innes Street Online: www.SalisburyPost.com

Must present ad. Salisbury location only. Not valid w/any other offer. Exp. 2/14/11

Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-7; Sat 10-6; Sun 11-2

1 POUND OF HAM SALAD REGULARLY $8.99

$

5.99

MawMaws Kozy Kitchen

SATURDAY 11-4 ....BUY 1 FOOTLONG GET 1 FREE

2 Hot Dogs, Fries & Drink ..............$4.99

Every Night Kids Under 12 eat for 99¢ with 2 paying Adults

HOT DOG SPECIAL 5/$5.00

Thurs-Fri

CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

6.25

$

5550 Hwy 601 • Salisbury, NC 28147 • 704-647-9807 HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 11AM-8PM Wednesday 11AM-3PM • Closed on Sundays S48510

ARE YOU IN THE CELEBRATING BUSINESS? If so, then make ad space work for you!

Call Classifieds at 704-797-4220 for more information!!!

SALISBURY POST Autos

Toyota Camry, 2005 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Toyota Corolla, 2004 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011 • 9B

CLASSIFIED Collector Cars

Autos

FIND IT SELL IT RENT IT in the Classifieds

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

Collector Cars

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Proud of your company? Put your logo in the ad.

Collector Cars

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

Rentals & Leasing

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Rentals & Leasing

Toyota Yaris Base Sedan, 2010. Black sand pearl w/dark charcoal interior. Stock # P7607. $13,359. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Open Sundays 12pm-5pm

Buick Rendezvous, 2005 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Cadillac Escalade, 2004 100% Guaranteed Credit Over 150+ Approval!

Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Chevrolet 1963,(has 1960 hood on it), 6 cylinder straight drive, needs some body work.

Runs good. $1,350. 704933-7870

Dodge Ram, 2008 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Ford Expedition, 2004 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT SUV, 2007.

Red fire clearcoat exterior w/camel interior. #F10543A. Stock $19,259. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

Toyota Sienna LE Regular, 2006. Silver Pine Mica w/stone interior. Stock #F10302A. $16,959.

1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Volkswagen Jetta, 2005 100% Guaranteed Credit Over 150+ Approval!

Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

To place an ad call the Classified Department at 704-797-4220

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

704-603-4255

BATTERY-R-US

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

Weekly Special Only $17,995

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

Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 2004. Black clearcoat w/midnight gray interior.

Stock #F10521B. $10,959. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Beautiful!

Honda Odyssey EXL, 2004. Gold w/tan leather int., V6, auto trans., AM, FM, CD changer, dual power seats, power doors, 3rd seat, DVD entertainment, alloy rims, PERFECT FAMILY TRANSPORTATION! 704-603-4255

Hyundai Santa Fe, 2004.

Arctic Blue w/gray leather interior, 3.5L V6, GAS SAVER!! Tiptronic trans AM/FM/CD, power driver seat, homelink, dual heated seats, NONSMOKER, alloy rims, EXTRA CLEAN!!!

704-603-4255

Chevrolet, Trailblazer, 2003.

Dark green exterior. Power windows. and locks. CD/AM/FM. 1 family owner. 140,000 miles. $6,000. Please call 704-857-1401 or 704213-0295

Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 2004. Black clearcoat exterior w/midnight gray exterior.

Stock #F10521B. $11,459.

1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Transportation Dealerships

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Tom Walter Baker, 7311 Mooresville Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 12th day of April, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment.

This the 5th day of January, 2011.

Sherri Goodman, Executor of the estate of Tom Walter Baker, File #11E18, 7295 Mooresville Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Frank Reid Wright, 2875 Cannon Farm Rd., China Grove, NC 28023. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th 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 21st day of January, 2011.

Frank Reid Wright, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E70, David C. Wright, P.O. Box 265, Landis, NC 28088 No. 60985

Chevrolet Equinox, 2006 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 2007. Red fire metallic clearcoat exterior interior. w/black/stone F10127A. Stock# $16,359. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Charles Edward Peeler, 1375 Peeler Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th 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 20th day of January, 2011.

Mary W. Peeler, Administrator of the estate of Charles Edward Peeler, File #11E34, 1375 Peeler Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146

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

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

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

No. 60937

No. 60984

Jeep Compass, 2007 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

www.battery-r-us.com

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

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

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

This the 6th day of January, 2011.

F. Rivers Lawther, Jr., Attorney at Law, 225 N. Main Street, Ste. 200, Salisbury, NC 28144

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Rebecca N. Simerson, 710 Julian Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 28th 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 21st day of January, 2011.

Danny K. Simerson, Executor of the estate of Rebecca N. Simerson, File #11E62, 2951 Old Mocksville Rd., Salisbury, NC 28144

Faith Rd. 704-213-1005

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

Over 150 vehicles in Stock!

No. 60983

$69.95

CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.”

511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321

We Do Taxes!!

No. 60936

900 CCA

Transportation Dealerships

Volvo XC90 T6 AWD, 2005 gold w/tan leather int., V6, twin turbo, tiptronic trans. All pwr opt., AM/FM/CD changer, dual power/heated seats, alloy rims, navigation, Ready for that special buyer!

704-603-4255

Getting first shot at qualified prospects is the fastest path to good results!

Toyota Tacoma Prerunner, 2007. Silver on Lt. Gray cloth interior, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, AM/FM/CD, cruise, toolbox, rhino liner, chrome rims, MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! 704-603-4255

Service & Parts

EZGO Authorized 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

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

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

Over 150 vehicles in Stock!

Autos

Ads that work pay for themselves. Ads that don’t work are expensive.

Description brings results!

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

No. 60986 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Norma Wetmore Goodson, 9050 Stadium Street, Woodleaf, NC 27054. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th 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 19th day of January, 2011.

Norma Wetmore Goodson, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E1153, John W. Goodson, 9050 Stadium Street, Woodleaf, NC 27054 No. 60938

Chevrolet Suburban, 2003 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Ford F-150 Extended Cab, 1998. Oxford White clearcoat w/medium graphite interior. Stock #F10294B. $7,939. 1800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jeep Wrangler X SUV, 2008.

Jeep Green metallic w/dark slate gray interior. Stock #T10771A. $18,459. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Nancy Frazier Erb, deceased, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 21st day of April, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment.

This 7th day of January, 2011.

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Should second hand play high or low?

BY PHILLIP ALDER

coholism and the effects on family members, there are practical solutions to deal with the problems that come with the disease. As a member, I have seen miracles happen within the program. I have witnessed members transform their lives and live happy, fulfilled lives, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.

Thank you for your response to the counselor. The power of an article can be farreaching. I hope to see a family member who is still suffering from the effects of alcoholism show up at one of my Al-Anon meetings. Thank you.

Dear reader: Thank you for the kind remarks. As I am sure you know, alcoholism is a serious problem. An addiction to alcohol, certain behaviors, smoking, narcotics, illicit drugs, even gambling can have devastating consequences, not only to the user but also to the user’s family and friends.

I don’t believe that the public is uneducated about alcoholism, simply undereducated. You are correct that there is a certain level of shame that goes along with addiction, and this shame often leads those who care to go to extreme lengths to cope with and even hide the problem, which only serves to complicate and worsen the situation. There is no shame in having an addiction. It truly is a disease; however, it’s one that cannot be cured with pills and exercise. Treatment requires willpower and a desire to get better.

It requires changing habits

and behaviors, examination of feelings and emotions, and a great deal of hard work.

It’s not easy, and for most, it requires making daily (even hourly, in the beginning) choices between what is easy (falling back into the addiction) and what is best (continuing to fight against it).

The families of addicts must realize that no matter what they say or do, nothing will change until the addict is ready to make that choice.

Covering up the problem and putting up a front doesn’t do any good for anyone involved.

There is no shame in addiction, nor is there shame in getting help. There is shame, however, in shame.

Readers interested in learning more about alcohol addiction should visit the websites for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Alateen (support for teens) and AlAnon (support for families): www.AA.org and www.AlAnon.Alateen.org.

Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. His website is www.AskDrGottMD. com.

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We have looked at the fourth and third players to trick one. Now let’s turn to second-hand play, specifically declarer’s problems in choosing dummy’s card at trick one.

Some of his plays are easy.

For example, he has K-x-x on the board and A-J-x in his hand. When a low card is led on his left, it would be most unusual not to play low from the board and guarantee three tricks in the suit. Similarly, with Q-x in the dummy and A-x in hand, when lefty leads a low card, it would be weird not to call for dummy’s queen, hoping lefty has led away from the king.

Sometimes, though, things are not so straightforward.

We have looked at this play theme before, but it continues to trip up the careless.

How would you plan the play in four spades after West leads the heart queen?

If you win trick one and immediately play a trump, East can take the trick and return a heart. Suddenly you have a loser in each suit and will go down one.

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The more thoughtful declarer realizes he must immediately play on diamonds, establishing two winners on which he can discard two hearts from the dummy. However, as South needs an entry to his hand, he carefully takes the first trick with dummy’s heart king, then plays a diamond to his king. West wins and returns a heart, but South takes that trick and cashes his two diamonds, pitching dummy’s remaining hearts. Finally it is safe to lead a trump.

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Dear Dr. Gott: I am writing in regards to your article that appeared in my newspaper on June 26, 2010.

A counselor wrote to you asking about her husband’s habitual drinking habits. Your response to her was extremely accurate. Your description of the disease and its profound effects DR. PETER on a family was one of the GOTT best descriptions I have read outside of the literature that the AlAnon Family Groups publish.

It is truly wonderful to read such a straightforward, honest answer about alcoholism and its effects on the family in our local newspaper.

Unfortunately, the public is uneducated about alcoholism and relates to the disease, much like this writer, as shameful behaviors that can be changed “if he loved me enough.” When family members don’t understand the nature of alcoholism, they are prone to go to great lengths to get the alcoholic to stop drinking, as your response suggests. That is when the family members become sick, too, from attempting to battle a disease over which they have no control.

I am also encouraged by your response to try Al-Anon.

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work, Ryan Anderson added 23 points and 16 rebounds and Orlando handed Cleveland its 20th straight loss and 30th in 31 games.

Howard had his 36th double-double of the season by halftime.

J.J. Redick added 17 points, and Brandon Bass and Jason Richardson had 12 apiece.

Knicks 124, Pistons 106 NEW YORK— Amare Stoudemire scored 33 points despite a sprained right knee, rookie Timofey Mozgov had career highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds in his first appearance in three weeks for New York.

Danilo Gallinari added 29 points for the Knicks, who seized control early in the fourth quarter after it was tied through three.

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LeBron James added 23 points and 13 rebounds, Chris Bosh scored 20 points in his first game back after a fourgame absence and the Heat snapped Oklahoma City’s home winning streak at six.

Kevin Durant scored 33 points but missed a contested jumper along the left baseline that would’ve tied it.

Suns 104, Hornets 102 PHOENIX — Backup center Marcin Gortat scored a career-high 25 points and Phoenix beat a team with a winning record for the fourth straight time, surviving New Orleans’ frantic late rally.

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TV Sports Monday, Jan. 31 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m.

ESPN — Louisville at Georgetown 9 p.m.

ESPN — Texas at Texas A&M WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m.

ESPN2 — Duke at Connecticut

Area schedule Monday, January 31 COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 5:30 p.m.

St. Augustine’s at Livingstone COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m.

St. Augustine’s at Livingstone PREP BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m.

Sheets Memorial at North Hills (boys) SENIOR Y BASKETBALL 6 p.m.

Love Christian Center vs. First Presbyterian 7 p.m.

Sacred Heart Blue vs. Sacred Heart White

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3A North Piedmont NPC 8-0 7-1 4-4 4-4 2-5 1-6 1-7

Overall 13-3 9-9 9-8 7-10 5-10 4-13 1-15

Girls NPC Overall North Iredell 7-0 14-1 7-1 13-4 Carson West Rowan 5-3 13-6 South Rowan 3-4 6-10 3-5 5-11 East Rowan West Iredell 2-6 3-13 Statesville 0-8 0-16 Tuesday’s games North Iredell at Carson Statesville at West Rowan South Rowan at West Iredell

3A South Piedmont

6. West (6)

Prep hoops Scoring Rowan girls Name, school Avery, West Steele, West Monroe, Carson Rankin, Salisbury Dulkoski, Carson Cuthbertson, North Dixon, West Blackwell, Carson Blaire, Salisbury Sabo, East Ay. Holmes, Salisbury As. Holmes, Salisbury Heilig, Salisbury Richardson, Salisbury A.Goins, East Barringer, South Phillips, Carson Gaddy, South Carby, North S.Goins, South Holman, Carson Wike, East Miller, South Barber, West Drew, East

G 17 19 17 14 16 17 19 17 15 15 15 15 15 15 11 16 17 16 18 16 17 12 14 19 14

Pts. 299 239 213 172 179 188 202 176 155 153 149 142 142 128 94 128 133 112 124 108 112 78 89 121 86

Avg. 17.6 12.6 12.5 12.3 11.2 11.1 10.6 10.4 10.3 10.2 9.9 9.5 9.5 8.5 8.5 8.0 7.8 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.6 6.5 6.4 6.4 6.1

Area boys Name, school K. Sherrill, West T. Jones, Brown Gaddy, South N. Jones, Davie Dillard, Davie Houston, Carson Rankin, Salisbury B. Sherrill, West Murphy, Salisbury Knox, Salisbury Hargrave, North Starks, North Ca. Martin, Davie McDaniel, South Clanton, Carson Morgan, West Medlin, South Weant, Salisbury Givens, North A.Rogers, East Smith, Brown Rivens, Salisbury Copeland, Brown Wagner, Carson R. Heggins, Carson Gittens, East D. Heggins, Carson Co. Martin, Davie Parks, West Shepherd, East Kimber, North Connor, North McCain, Salisbury Hough, East Akers, South

G 16 15 17 17 18 17 13 11 17 12 18 18 18 17 11 14 17 16 10 16 15 17 15 17 17 16 14 18 18 16 15 17 12 16 10

Pts. 357 320 327 313 330 277 194 148 211 149 196 196 195 181 117 148 176 157 96 152 140 149 128 138 136 128 112 142 132 116 105 115 81 101 63

Avg. 22.3 21.3 19.2 18.4 18.3 16.3 14.9 13.5 12.4 12.4 10.9 10.9 10.8 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.4 9.8 9.6 9.5 9.3 8.8 8.5 8.1 8.0 8.0 8.0 7.9 7.3 7.3 7.0 6.8 6.8 6.3 6.3

Boys SPC Concord 9-0 7-2 NW Cabarrus A.L. Brown 6-3 Hickory Ridge 5-4 5-5 Central Cabarrus Robinson 2-6 Cox Mill 2-8 1-9 Mount Pleasant Monday’s game Concord at NW Cabarrus

Overall 16-1 12-6 10-5 11-7 11-7 6-11 4-14 5-14

Overall Girls SPC Concord 9-0 11-6 Hickory Ridge 8-1 13-5 6-2 12-4 Robinson NW Cabarrus 5-4 6-11 A.L. Brown 4-4 8-9 3-7 9-10 Mount Pleasant Cox Mill 0-8 1-14 Central Cabarrus 0-9 1-13 *Results are not recorded for Cox MillCentral girls on Jan. 24 and Cox Mill-A.L. Brown girls on Jan. 28 Monday’s game Concord at NW Cabarrus Tuesday’s games Robinson at Central Cabarrus Cox Mill at Concord Hickory Ridge at NW Cabarrus Mount Pleasant at A.L. Brown

4A Central Piedmont

Rowan girls career Ayana Avery, West, Sr. ...............1,775 Olivia Rankin, Salisbury, Sr. .......816 Ashia Holmes, Salisbury, Sr. ......709 Ayanna Holmes, Salisbury, Sr. ...668 Teaunna Cuthbertson, NR, Jr. ....619 Jessica Heilig, Salisbury, Sr........520 Chloe Monroe, Carson, Jr...........479 Shay Steele, West, So................462 Allison Blackwell, Carson, So. ....403 Olivia Sabo, East, Sr...................371 Sam Goins, South, Sr. ................338 Tiffany Brown, North, Sr..............303 Kelly Dulkoski, Carson, So. ........300 Doreen Richardson, Salis., Jr. ....278 Tyesha Phillips, Carson, So........258 Nicole Barringer, South, Sr. .......226 Lauren Miller, South, Jr...............224 Isis Miller, Salisbury, Sr. ............222 Amber Holloway, West, Jr...........214 Nycieko Dixon, West, Fr. ............202 Area boys career Darien Rankin, Salisbury, Sr.......1,204 Keshun Sherrill, West, Jr. ...........1,087 Nick Houston, Carson, Sr. ..........870 Shannon Dillard, Davie, Jr. .........804 Javon Hargrave, North, Sr. .........763 Teven Jones, Brown, Sr..............694 John Knox, Salisbury, Sr.............608 B.J. Sherrill, West, Sr..................596 Cody Clanton, Carson, Sr...........585 Alex Weant, Salisbury, Sr. ..........575 Nate Jones, Davie, Jr. ................565 Mark McDaniel, South, Sr...........456 Johnathan Gaddy, South, Sr.......409 Sam Starks, North, Sr.................402 Romar Morris, Salisbury, Sr........374 Jordan Kimber, North, Jr.............354 Devon Heggins, Carson, Sr. .......323 Domonique Noble, West, Sr. ......312 Pierre Givens, North, Jr. .............306 Corey Murphy, Salisbury, Sr. ......286 Daniel Chambers, North, Jr. .......274 Zach Wagner, Carson, Sr. ..........231 Cole Honeycutt, East, Jr. ............229 Brad Akers, South, Sr. ................208

Standings 1A Yadkin Valley Boys YVC Overall North Rowan 11-0 15-3 West Montgomery 9-2 9-5 Albemarle 8-2 10-3 North Moore 7-4 10-7 South Davidson 6-6 9-8 East Montgomery 4-6 5-7 Chatham Central 3-9 4-13 Gray Stone 2-9 3-15 South Stanly 0-12 0-15 Saturday’s games North Rowan 52, Gray Stone 20 Albemarle 51, East Montgomery 44 Monday’s games North Moore at Albemarle South Stanly at Gray Stone Girls YVC Overall Albemarle 9-1 10-3 North Moore 9-2 13-5 Chatham Central 9-3 11-5 East Montgomery 7-3 7-7 South Davidson 5-7 7-10 North Rowan 4-7 5-13 South Stanly 4-8 4-12 West Montgomery 3-8 3-11 Gray Stone 0-11 3-15 Saturday’s games North Rowan 53, Gray Stone 19 East Montgomery 66, Albemarle 59 Monday’s games North Moore at Albemarle South Stanly at Gray Stone Tuesday’s games Albemarle at Gray Stone South Stanly at Chatham Central South Davidson at East Montgomery North Rowan at West Montgomery

2A Central Carolina Boys CCC Overall Salisbury 6-0 13-4 Lexington 3-1 8-9 East Davidson 2-3 10-8 Thomasville 2-3 5-12 Central Davidson 2-4 8-9 West Davidson 0-4 4-9 Saturday’s game Salisbury 59, Thomasville 56 Girls Salisbury Central Davidson Thomasville Lexington

East Davidson 1-4 West Davidson 0-4 Saturday’s game Salisbury 63, Thomasville 26 Monday’s game Thomasville at West Davidson Tuesday’s games Thomasville at East Davidson Lexington at West Davidson

Boys Statesville West Rowan West Iredell Carson North Iredell South Rowan East Rowan

CCC 6-0 5-1 2-3 1-3

Overall 15-1 14-3 14-4 7-9

Boys CPC Overall 5-0 18-0 Reagan Mount Tabor 4-1 17-2 Davie County 4-2 15-3 1-4 6-10 West Forsyth R.J. Reynolds 1-4 4-12 North Davidson 1-5 9-8 Saturday’s game North Davidson 69, R.J. Reynolds 50 Monday’s game R.J. Reynolds at Reagan Girls CPC Overall Mount Tabor 5-0 14-2 4-1 12-4 West Forsyth R.J. Reynolds 3-2 10-6 Reagan 2-3 6-10 1-5 6-10 North Davidson Davie County 1-5 6-13 Saturday’s game R.J. Reynolds 52, North Davidson 27 Monday’s game R.J. Reynolds at Reagan Tuesday’s games Davie at Mount Tabor West Forsyth at Reagan North Davidson at R.J. Reynolds

Youth wrestling Rowan County Tournament K-3rd grade 47 — 1. Jacob Cox (SR), 2. Samuel Kincaid (SE), 3. Gabriel Kincaid (SE) 47B — 1. Owen Martlock (WR); 2. Adrian Stockton (WR), 3. Easton Mills (SE) 52 — 1. Nate Burrage (ER), 2. Mike Lowery (ER), 3. Carson James (SR) 59 — Zach Martlock (WR), 2. Garrison Kepley (ER), 3. Brandon Stockton (WR) 66 — 1. Auden Brennan (SR), 2. AJ Troutman (NR), 3. Issac Hinceman (ER) 73 — 1. Nicholi Warren (WR), 2. Brayden Garrett (ER), 3. Isaah Cauthen (ER) Hwt — 1. Robert Barringer (SE), 2. Trey Freeze (SR), 3. Oren Bost (ER) 4th-6th grades 60 — 1. Logan Lambert (SR), 2. Michael Molenda (WR), 3. Steven Shuping (SE) 67 — 1. AJ Martlock (WR), 2. John Fulton (SR), 3. Ben Shoemaker (ER) 74 — 1. Matthew Sloop (SE), 2.

Cameron Hurd (SR), 3. Timmy Boyd (WR) 82 — 1. Gabe Hinceman (ER), 2. JP Barringer (SE), 3. Bobby Shulenburger (WR) 90 — 1. Nico Cosgriff (ER), 2. Cameron Rayfield (SE), 3. Alex Williams (WR) 97 — 1. Max Wall (ER), 2. Matthew Allen (SE), 3. Jordan Olgesby (WR) 105 — 1. Bailey Rayfield (SE), 2. Kaleb Beaver (SR), 3. Cody Larue (WR) 115 — 1. Cory Wheat (ER), 2. Isaiah Wade (SR), 3. Bobby Cain (SR) 125 — 1. Jesse Storlie (SE), 2. Jonathan Brindle (ER), 3. Zachary Owen (WR) Hwt — 1. Cole File (ER), 2. Anthony Fox(SR), 3. Matthew Beaver (SE)

College hoops Standings ACC ACC Overall 6-1 19-2 Duke North Carolina 5-1 15-5 Florida State 5-2 15-6 4-3 15-6 Clemson Virginia Tech 4-3 14-6 Boston College 4-3 14-7 4-3 14-7 Maryland Georgia Tech 3-4 10-10 N.C. State 2-5 12-9 2-5 11-10 Virginia Wake Forest 1-5 8-13 Miami 1-6 12-9 Sunday’s games St. John’s 93, Duke 78 Virginia Tech 72, Miami 68 Maryland 74, Georgia Tech 63 Tuesday’s games Wake Forest at Florida State, 7 p.m., ACC Network North Carolina at Boston College, 9 p.m., ACC Network Wednesday’s games Virginia Tech at N.C. State, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Clemson at Virginia, 9 p.m., ESPNU Duke at Maryland, 9 p.m., ESPN

Southeastern Eastern SEC Overall Florida 4-2 14-5 Kentucky 4-2 16-4 Vanderbilt 3-3 15-5 Georgia 3-3 14-5 South Carolina 3-3 12-7 Tennessee 3-3 13-8 Western SEC Overall Alabama 5-1 13-7 Arkansas 4-3 14-6 Mississippi State 3-3 11-9 LSU 3-3 11-10 Mississippi 1-5 12-8 Auburn 1-6 8-13 Tuesday’s games Kentucky at Mississippi, 7 p.m., ESPNU Vanderbilt at Florida, 9 p.m., ESPN

SAC SAC Lincoln Memorial 10-0 Anderson 7-3 Tusculum 6-4 Wingate 5-5 Brevard 5-5 Carson-Newman 5-5 Newberry 4-6 Catawba 4-6 Mars Hill 3-7 Lenoir-Rhyne 1-9 Monday’s game Brevard at Erskine Wednesday’s games Catawba at Wingate Newberry at Mars Hill Anderson at Lenoir-Rhyne

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Overall 18-0 13-7 9-11 10-8 7-8 8-10 9-9 8-10 6-12 2-16

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CIAA Division Overall Northern Bowie State 3-0 13-3 Virginia Union 3-1 8-6 2-1 6-10 St. Paul’s Elizabeth City State 2-2 12-6 Lincoln 1-1 2-13 1-3 2-15 Virginia State Chowan 0-4 1-17 Southern Division Overall 14-3 Winston-Salem State 2-0 Johnson C. Smith 1-1 12-5 Livingstone 1-1 10-5 1-1 9-8 Fayetteville State St. Augustine’s 1-1 6-11 Shaw 0-2 11-7 Monday’s games St. Augustine’s at Livingstone Shaw at Fayetteville State St. Paul’s at Chowan Lincoln at Virginia Union Virginia State at Bowie State J.C. Smith at Winston-Salem State

Conference Carolinas CC Overall Queens 10-0 14-4 8-1 14-3 Limestone Pfeiffer 5-4 7-10 Mount Olive 5-5 10-8 5-5 10-8 Barton St. Andrews 5-5 9-9 Belmont Abbey 4-6 8-9 3-6 5-11 Coker Erskine 1-7 2-12 Lees-McRae 1-8 4-12 Monday’s game Brevard at Erskine Tuesday’s game Johnson & Wales at Belmont Abbey Wednesday’s game Barton at Mount Olive Erskine at Coker Limestone at St. Andrews Lees-McRae at Pfeiffer

Other scores EAST Duquesne 82, Dayton 64 Loyola, Md. 88, Iona 85, OT Manhattan 60, Marist 59 Massachusetts 64, Rhode Island 54 Seton Hall 81, Providence 71 Siena 61, Niagara 59 SOUTH Belmont 82, Stetson 64 MIDWEST Akron 63, Cent. Michigan 43 Illinois St. 77, Drake 75, OT Kent St. 72, Toledo 55 Michigan 87, Iowa 73 Michigan St. 84, Indiana 83, OT N. Iowa 60, Missouri St. 59 Wis.-Green Bay 85, Detroit 74 Wis.-Milwaukee 54, Wright St. 53

Notable boxes Maryland 74, Ga. Tech 63 MARYLAND (14-7) Gregory 3-7 3-3 9, Williams 8-12 5-8 21, Bowie 1-10 1-3 3, Stoglin 3-7 7-7 13, Mosley 6-13 4-5 16, Palsson 0-0 0-1 0, Howard 24 2-2 6, Tucker 2-3 2-3 6, Padgett 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 25-56 24-32 74.

GEORGIA TECH (10-10) Holsey 1-3 0-0 2, D. Miller 3-7 1-3 7, Shumpert 5-12 1-2 12, M. Miller 2-6 0-0 5, Rice Jr. 5-15 4-6 16, Udofia 2-7 1-2 5, Foreman 0-1 0-0 0, Storrs 2-5 0-0 6, Morris 5-7 0-1 10. Totals 25-63 7-14 63.

Halftime—Maryland 35-34. 3-Point Goals—Maryland 0-6 (Tucker 0-1, Mosley 0-2, Stoglin 0-3), Georgia Tech 6-22 (Storrs 2-5, Rice Jr. 2-8, M. Miller 1-3, Shumpert 13, Udofia 0-1, Morris 0-2). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Maryland 38 (Williams 15), Georgia Tech 36 (Rice Jr. 12). Assists— Maryland 11 (Mosley 3), Georgia Tech 12 (Rice Jr. 5). Total Fouls—Maryland 14, Georgia Tech 22. A—6,257.

Va. Tech 72, Miami 68 MIAMI (12-9) Gamble 2-2 0-0 4, Johnson 2-5 2-6 6, Scott 7-13 7-9 21, Grant 4-8 3-4 14, Adams 4-9 0-0 11, Akpejiori 0-0 0-0 0, Brown 3-7 0-0 7, Thomas 2-8 0-0 5, Swoope 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 24-52 12-19 68.

VIRGINIA TECH (14-6) Allen 7-12 4-6 18, Bell 1-4 3-4 6, Davila 3-3 3-9 9, Green 5-12 4-4 15, Delaney 410 3-4 14, Garland 2-2 0-0 6, Atkins 1-2 00 3, Eddie 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 23-45 18-29 72.

Halftime—Virginia Tech 40-30. 3-Point Goals—Miami 8-27 (Grant 3-6, Adams 3-7, Brown 1-5, Thomas 1-7, Scott 0-2), Virginia Tech 8-17 (Delaney 3-7, Garland 2-2, Atkins 1-1, Bell 1-3, Green 1-3, Allen 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Miami 30 (Johnson 10), Virginia Tech 25 (Allen 11). Assists—Miami 12 (Scott 5), Virginia Tech 13 (Green 6). Total Fouls—Miami 23, Virginia Tech 17. A—9,847.

St. John’s 93, Duke 78 DUKE (19-2) Ma. Plumlee 0-2 2-2 2, Singler 7-17 5-6 20, Kelly 2-4 3-4 7, Smith 10-19 10-14 32, Curry 1-5 0-0 3, Thornton 1-2 1-1 3, Hairston 0-2 0-0 0, Dawkins 3-8 0-0 7, Mi. Plumlee 2-3 0-0 4. Totals 26-62 21-27 78.

ST. JOHN’S (12-8) Polee Jr. 0-2 0-0 0, Kennedy 4-5 2-2 10, Brownlee 7-13 6-8 20, Hardy 9-13 6-6 26, Horne 4-9 6-7 15, Boothe 1-2 2-6 4, Evans 5-5 0-0 10, Burrell 2-6 4-4 8. Totals 32-55 26-33 93.

Halftime—St. John’s 46-25. 3-Point Goals—Duke 5-26 (Smith 2-6, Curry 1-5, Dawkins 1-6, Singler 1-7, Thornton 0-1, Kelly 0-1), St. John’s 3-5 (Hardy 2-3, Horne 12). Fouled Out—Burrell, Thornton. Rebounds—Duke 32 (Kelly 9), St. John’s 32 (Brownlee 9). Assists—Duke 9 (Smith 4), St. John’s 21 (Brownlee, Horne 6). Total Fouls— Duke 26, St. John’s 24. Technicals—Smith, Thornton, Burrell, Evans. A—19,353.

Women’s hoops Standings ACC ACC Overall Duke 6-0 20-0 Miami 6-1 20-2 Florida State 6-1 18-4 Georgia Tech 6-2 18-6 North Carolina 5-2 19-3 Maryland 4-2 18-3 Clemson 3-5 10-13 Boston College 2-4 15-6 Wake Forest 1-5 10-12 Virginia 1-6 12-11 N.C. State 1-6 9-12 Virginia Tech 0-7 9-12 Sunday’s games Florida State 76, N.C. State 69 North Carolina 76, Virginia Tech 51 Maryland 84, Longwood 38 Miami 84, Georgia Tech 74 (OT) Clemson 84, Virginia 74 Monday’s games Boston College at Wake Forest Duke at Connecticut, 7 p.m., ESPN2

24 24 .500 16 ⁄2 22 27 .449 19 Northwest Division L Pct GB W Oklahoma City 30 17 .638 — Denver 28 19 .596 2 28 19 .596 2 Utah Portland 25 22 .532 5 Minnesota 11 36 .234 19 Pacific Division L Pct GB W L.A. Lakers 33 15 .688 — Phoenix 22 24 .478 10 19 27 .413 13 Golden State L.A. Clippers 18 28 .391 14 Sacramento 12 33 .267 191⁄2 Sunday’s Games Miami 108, Oklahoma City 103 Boston 109, L.A. Lakers 96 Orlando 103, Cleveland 87 Philadelphia 110, Denver 99 New York 124, Detroit 106 Phoenix 104, New Orleans 102 Utah at Golden State, 10 p.m.

Monday’s Games Toronto at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Denver at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Orlando at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Washington at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

CHARLOTTE at Utah, 9 p.m.

Milwaukee at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

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NFL Pro Bowl NFC 55, AFC 41 0 7 21 13 — 41 14 28 3 10 — 55 First Quarter NFC—Mughelli 1 run (Akers kick), 3:14.

NFC—Peterson 14 run (Akers kick), 1:00.

Second Quarter NFC—Gonzalez 4 pass from Ryan (Akers kick), 10:41.

NFC—Hall 34 fumble return (Akers kick), 10:21.

NFC—Fitzgerald 25 pass from Ryan (Akers kick), 7:16.

NFC—S.Jackson 21 run (Akers kick), 4:32.

AFC—Charles 8 run (Cundiff kick), 1:54.

Third Quarter AFC—Wayne 16 pass from Rivers (Cundiff kick), 10:05.

AFC—Owens 8 fumble return (Cundiff kick), 10:00.

NFC—FG Akers 41, 6:01.

AFC—M.Lewis 28 pass from Rivers (Cundiff kick), :50.

Fourth Quarter NFC—FG Akers 38, 4:06.

NFC—Beason 49 interception return (Akers kick), 3:33.

AFC—Owens 7 pass from Cassel (Cundiff kick), 1:55.

AFC—Mack 67 pass from Cassel (pass failed), :16.

A—49,331.

NFC AFC First downs 23 24 Total Net Yards 425 429 22-132 37-184 Rushes-yards Passing 293 245 Punt Returns 1-1 0-0 9-326 6-112 Kickoff Returns Interceptions Ret. 1-0 5-111 Comp-Att-Int 24-43-5 18-29-1 1-6 1-0 Sacked-Yards Lost Punts 1-36.0 1-70.0 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-1 0-0 3-30 Penalties-Yards Time of Possession 27:52 32:08 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—AFC, Charles 10-72, Ch.Johnson 6-33, Foster 3-13, Mariani 211, Owens 1-3. NFC, Peterson 14-80, Turner 8-53, S.Jackson 6-33, Hester 2-21, Mughelli 2-3, Brees 5-(minus 6).

PASSING—AFC, Rivers 17-26-2-192, Cassel 5-12-2-95, Manning 2-5-1-12. NFC, Ryan 9-13-1-118, Brees 4-6-0-68, Vick 510-0-59.

RECEIVING—AFC, Wayne 5-86, Welker 5-34, Bowe 4-54, Owens 2-22, Ch.Johnson 2-11, Foster 2-9, Charles 2-0, M.Lewis 1-28, Lloyd 1-15, Mack 0-40. NFC, White 5-69, Gonzalez 3-42, Hester 2-27, Mughelli 2-23, Fitzgerald 1-25, Witten 1-18, S.Jackson 1-11, Ca.Johnson 1-11, Turner 1-11, Austin 1-8.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—NFC, Akers 36 (WR).

AFC NFC

NHL All-Star Game Lidstrom 11, Staal 10 Team Lidstrom Team Staal

4 3 4 — 11 4 2 4 — 10

First Period 1, Team Staal, Ovechkin (Chara, Green), :50. 2, Team Staal, Stastny (Sharp, Backes), 2:48. 3, Team Staal, Elias (Stastny, Green), 3:20. 4, Team Staal, Giroux (Sharp, Backes), 5:41. 5, Team Lidstrom, Kopitar (Weber), 10:50. 6, Team Lidstrom, Byfuglien (Kane, Keith), 13:17. 7, Team Lidstrom, Eriksson (Toews), 16:07. 8, Team Lidstrom, Duchene (Lidstrom, Weber), 16:30. Penalties—None.

Second Period 9, Team Staal, Sharp (Giroux), 1:18. 10, Team Staal, Letang (D.Sedin, Ovechkin), 6:10. 11, Team Lidstrom, Kopitar 2 (Eriksson, Havlat), 10:08. 12, Team Lidstrom, Stamkos (St Louis, B.Richards), 14:11. 13, Team Lidstrom, Briere (H.Sedin, Weber), 15:31. Penalties—None.

Third Period 14, Team Staal, E.Staal (Perry, Nash), 3:49. 15, Team Staal, Letang 2 (Elias, Skinner), 8:46. 16, Team Lidstrom, Briere 2 (H.Sedin, Weber), 9:57. 17, Team Lidstrom, Toews (Eriksson, Havlat), 10:45. 18, Team Lidstrom, Blues (Burns), 13:53. 19, Team Staal, Nash (Perry, Chara), 15:11. 20, Team Lidstrom, Eriksson 2 (Toews, Havlat), 18:49 (en). 21, Team Staal, E.Staal 2 (Boyle, Backes), 19:26. Penalty—Ovechkin, Sta (throwing object at puck), 6:13.

Shots on Goal—Team Linstrom 14-1615—45. Team Staal 14-17-15—46.

Missed penalty shot—Duchene, Lid, 6:13.

Power-play opportunities—Team Linstrom 0 of 0; Team Staal 0 of 1.

Goalies—Team Lindstrom, Fleury (14 shots-10 saves), Hiller (0:00 second, 17-15), Thomas (W) 0:00 third, 15-11). Team Staal, Ward (14-10), Price (0:00 second, 16-13), Lundqvist (L)(0:00 third, 14-11).

A—18,680 (18,680). T—2:28.

Transactions BASEBALL American League TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Dave Bush on a minor league contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Boston coach Doc Rivers $15,000 for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following an ejection during Friday’s game at Phoenix. Fined Atlanta F Josh Smith $25,000 for making an obscene gesture during Friday’s game at New York.

Golf

Arkansas at Florida, 8 p.m., FSN

NBA

Farmers Insurance

Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston 36 11 .766 New York 25 22 .532 Philadelphia 21 26 .447 New Jersey 14 34 .292 Toronto 13 35 .271 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami 33 14 .702 Orlando 31 17 .646 Atlanta 30 18 .625 CHARLOTTE 20 26 .435 Washington 13 33 .283 Central Division W L Pct Chicago 33 14 .702 Milwaukee 19 26 .422 Indiana 17 27 .386 Detroit 17 31 .354 Cleveland 8 39 .170 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 40 7 .851 Dallas 31 15 .674 New Orleans 31 18 .633

GB — 11 15 221⁄2 231⁄2 GB — 21⁄2 31⁄2 121⁄2 191⁄2 GB — 13 141⁄2 161⁄2 25 GB — 81⁄2 10

Sunday’s final round Purse: $5.8 million Bubba Watson 71s-65n-69s-67—272 Phil Mickelson 67s-69n-68s-69—273 Dustin Johnson 69s-69n-71s-66—275 Jhonattan Vegas 69n-69s-69s-68—275 D.A. Points 73s-68n-68s-67—276 Nick Watney 70n-73s-72s-63—278 Anthony Kim 68n-67s-71s-72—278 Hunter Mahan 69s-67n-69s-73—278 Troy Matteson 74s-68n-70s-67—279 Marc Leishman 67n-72s-71s-69—279 Brandt Snedeker 70s-69n-70s-70—279 Bill Haas 67n-66s-71s-75—279 Billy Mayfair 70s-69n-71s-70—280 Charles Howell III 71n-68s-73s-69—281 Ben Crane 70s-66n-74s-71—281 Kevin Sutherland 69s-69n-71s-72—281 Brendan Steele 70s-68n-74s-70—282 Tom Gillis 72s-70n-69s-71—282 David Duval 70s-70n-71s-71—282 Vijay Singh 72s-71n-71s-69—283 Pat Perez 69n-70s-72s-72—283 Joe Durant 72n-69s-71s-71—283 Spencer Levin 71n-71s-69s-72—283 Rickie Fowler 65n-71s-73s-74—283 Notable Tiger Woods 69n-69s-74s-75—287 John Daly 67s-69n-76s-79—291

Cavs to celebrate From staff reports

On Friday, Feb. 4, North Rowan is hosting an alumni basketball celebration.

At halftime of the North RowanEast Montgomery boys game, the 1986 state championship team will be honored on the 25th anniversary of a banner season.

The 1986 Cavaliers (29-2) were coached by Bob Hundley. The leading scorers were Antione Sifford, Jimmy Kesler, Ralph Kitley, Tim Mitchell and Eric Hill.

Kesler was the county player of the year for 1985, while Sifford earned that honor in 1986.

Both of North’s losses in the 198586 season were by a single point. The Cavaliers fell to 4A South Meck 7170 in their third game, then won 17 in a row before losing 58-57 to CCC rival Thomasville. North rebounded from that setback with 10 straight victories, including a 72-66 win against Albemarle in the regional final and a 74-69 triumph against Ayden-Grifton in the state championship game.

All former North Rowan players are invited to attend, reminisce and reconnect with former teammates and coaches.

For details, contact North boys coach Andrew Mitchell or Sallie Hundley at 704-636-4420 or e-mail hundleysw@rss.k12.nc.us.

school records for Lenoir-Rhyne’s program.

Freshman Tavis Bailey (A.L. Brown) set a mark with a shot put of 50 feet, 51⁄4 inches, while sophomore Alex Folk (Davie) set a mark in the women’s high jump (5-01⁄4).

 Martial arts

Dillingham Martial Arts students Uzochi and Chidera Dimkpa represented the Dillingham Martial Arts program in the World Games in Sacramento, Calif.

Uzochi entered the competition as a wild-card contender in the intermediate sparring division for ages 9-10.

Uzochi sparred through the division undefeated and fought a doubleelimination match to win the competition’s final fight and assume the world title in his age division.

Chidera Dimkpa finished fifth in the Creative Forms category and sixth in the Sparring category.  Christian Deneen, a student at Knox Middle, has completed his first degree black belt.  Dillingham Martial Arts is a program that includes character development through self-discipline, selfrespect, self-control and respect for others. The program, now in its fifth year at City Park Recreation Center is led by Sensei Larry Dillingham and his wife Sandy.

Larry is a fourth degree black belt in sparring and a five time tri-state champion and brings more than 30  Prep indoor track years of competitive and instructionWest Rowan’s Jamarian Mabry al experience to this program. finished second in Classes are held at City Park the long jump at the Recreation Center, 316 Lake Drive, Virginia Tech High every Tuesday and Thursday. Youth School Invitational and Teen classes are held from 5:30held over the week7 p.m. and adult classes are held from end. Mabry soared 7-8 p.m. The cost per month is $50 21 feet, 83⁄4 inches. with a one-time registration fee of $10 North Rowan’s for new members.

Sam Starks took Call (704) 216-PLAY or go to fourth place in the www.salisburync.gov/pkrec for more long jump with an ef- MABRY information. fort of 21-21⁄4.

West Rowan’s Daishion Barger  Senior YMCA hoops placed fifth in the 55-meter hurdles Sacred Heart White 41, St. John’s 24 in 7.51 seconds.

Brian Bauk scored 18 points to West’s William Camps was seventh lead Sacred Heart White. in the triple jump (42-3).

Greg Tonneson scored 12 for St. North’s Tinka Bush was 12th in the John’s, and Andrew Purcell scored girls long jump (16-7).

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Love Christian 40, 1st Baptist 37  College basketball William Brown’s 13 points led Love Doug Campbell (Salisbury) had a Christian Center. tremendous game for Rio Grande on Joel Brittain had nine points for Saturday, scoring 29 points in an 88- First Baptist.

70 loss to West Virginia Institute of Young Life 41, Sacred Heart Blue 36 Technology.

Jay Watkins scored 19 points as Campbell shot 8-for-16 from the Young Life knocked off Sacred Heart field and 10-for-11 from the foul line Blue. and made three 3-pointers.

Roy Dixon scored 11 points for Sacred Heart. Riley Gallagher scored 10, and Spencer Carmichael had nine.  College track The regular season ends tonight.

Western Carolina’s Ryan Pless Playoffs start Thursday.

(East Rowan) placed fifth in the weight throw and sixth in the shot put  Youth wrestling in the Clemson Invitational held over Rowan County Youth Wrestling the weekend.  Charlotte’s Makenzie Mullinax League held its 6th annual Rowan (South Rowan) was seventh in the County Championships at West women’s pole vault at the Clemson In- Rowan Middle on Saturday. vitational.

The East Rowan team won the reg Ross Oden (East) placed 10th in ular season and the dual team playthe 5000 meter run at the Clemson In- offs to finish the season with a 10-0 vitational. record. See Scoreboard for top three  Two area athletes recently broke finishers in each weight class.

Hoops hits homestretch

BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

Prep hoops roundup ...

With just about every school in the area frantically cramming makeup games into packed schedules that no longer resemble the sane ones that were drawn up prior to the season, Albemarle boys basketball coach Al Andrew put things in perspective on Friday, “We’re not even playing an NBA schedule now — we’re playing a Major League Baseball schedule,” a drained Andrew said. “The hardest part for these kids isn’t physical — they’re 16, 17 years old. But mentally, it’s tough for them to be sharp when you’re playing every night.”

When the Bulldogs came out on the short end of their 34-28 chess match at North Rowan on Friday, they were in the midst of playing four games in five days.

They got zero sympathy from the Cavaliers, who played YVC games on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday last week — yes, back-toback-to-back-to-back — to catch up with contests postponed by weather issues or by rescheduled exams.

North wasn’t as efficient offensively as it usually is, but it won with stifling defense, allowing 40, 33, 28 and 20 points in those four games. Even taking into account that there was some cat-and-mouse in the Albemarle game, that’s pretty remarkable defense.

“In the first half, North made us look like we’d never practiced,” Andrew said. “They’re really good.”  In the spread-out YVC, the busy schedule has been especially tough — with 16 league games to play and with grueling road trips that might require two hours.

Mental fatigue may have been a factor in Albemarle’s girls losing for the first time in the YVC to East Montgomery in Biscoe on Saturday.

Believe it or not, Albemarle plays again tonight. At least, the Bulldogs are at home this time.  North’s boys are 11-0 in the YVC and are now 27-1 in league games since dropping down to 1A. The lone loss was to Albemarle in North’s gym last season.  North’s boys and Salisbury’s boys and girls emerged from last week’s flurry of games firmly in the driver’s seat to win conference championships, although there’s still a lot of basketball to be played.  Carson’s girls continue to lurk just one game behind North Iredell in the NPC standings. Carson will be an underdog at home against topranked NI on Tuesday, but the Cougars have a chance. An upset would almost surely give them a cochampionship.

North Iredell rolled 66-48 when the teams met in Olin.  West Rowan’s boys also have climbed back into contention to share a title. They’re one game back of top dog Statesville, which comes to Mount Ulla on Tuesday.

The Greyhounds smacked the Falcons 67-49 when the teams met in Statesville in December, but West has improved considerably.

Keshun Sherrill has a lot more help now. Football players B.J. Sherrill and Jarvis Morgan are now playing very solid basketball.  South Rowan’s girls are only 610, but they have quietly put themselves in position to finish in the top four in the NPC. That would mean a playoff berth. If the Raiders can finish a sweep of West Iredell on Tuesday, they’ll be in great shape.