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Rising prices a pain in the gas

Low ridership may spell end for Lash Drive Connector

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Cleveland resident John Knox ﬁlls his pickup at the Murphy Express in Salisbury. He said recent gas prices, which have risen about 20 cents in the past week, are ‘outrageous’ and ‘ridiculous.’

Motorists feel the squeeze as prices climb have followed the same trend. Crosby said the cost of oil has spiked recently because of fear about its future availability after political unrest in Libya. Libya is not one of the largest oil producers in the world, but oil traders are worried that the unrest will spread to major suppliers like Saudi Arabia. “It’s probably going to get worse before it gets better,” Crosby said. “I can’t say how high it will go, but clearly when there’s conflict in the Middle East, it’s a concern.” Salisbury resident Carroll Owen was skeptical Tuesday, saying “big oil” companies use any excuse they can to raise prices. “If a worker stubs his toe on the stairs, the price goes up a nickel,” Owen said. He said he is retired, drawing social security and “trying my best to survive.” He drives often in his role as administrator of the Spencer Moose Lodge and may have to cut back on the trips he makes. “I think it’s an absolute shame that we don’t have anyone in Congress with enough guts to stand up to the bloodsucking thieves and stop them from gouging,” Owen said. Faith resident Jim Bass also said he thinks oil companies are gouging prices. “I believe they could do something,” said Faith resident Jim Bass. “It’s hard to believe

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Gas prices in Rowan County have jumped about 20 cents in the past week, and experts say they could get higher because of fear over Middle East unrest. Local residents filling up at the Murphy Express in Salisbury said Tuesday they don’t know why distant events must reach all the way into their wallets. “I don’t know why it’s affecting us,” said Jodi Lewis, a Salisbury resident. As Lewis pumped $20 worth of gas into her car, she said, “that’s the only $20 it will see this month.” She tries to get the most out of each tank of gas, scheduling shopping trips and doctor’s appointments together at the beginning of the month. When asked what she would do if prices continued to go up, Lewis joked, “Get a horse and buggy. It probably costs less to feed a horse.” Tom Crosby, a spokesperson for AAA Carolinas, said prices probably will climb even higher before drivers get some relief. The average price of a gallon of regular gas Tuesday in North Carolina was $3.343. One week ago, it was $3.145. One year ago, it was $2.679. National prices, which averaged $3.375 per gallon Tuesday,

it could go up that much.” Echoing the frustration of many at the pump, Cleveland resident John Knox said, “This is outrageous. Somebody needs to do something about it.” Dr. Thomas Grennes, professor of economics at N.C. State University, said the United States and its corporations don’t have as much power in the global fuel economy as some might think. “The biggest oil company in the world is not Exxon-Mobil,” Grennes said. “The biggest companies are state-owned in other countries.” Those companies are typi-

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• Drive sensibly — aggressive driving can lower fuel efficiency by 33 percent at highway speeds • Observe the speed limit — Each 5 mph you drive over 60 is like paying an additional 24 cents per gallon for gas • Remove excess weight — An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your mpg by up to 2 percent • Avoid excessive idling — You get 0 mpg when idling; larger engines waste more gas at idle than smaller engines • Use cruise control — A constant speed saves gas in most cases • Use overdrive gears — Engine speed goes down, saving gas

The Lash Drive Connector bus service has two strikes against it in a tough budget year: low participation and increasing costs. That could spell the end for the pilot project, which provides bus service two days a week for the Lash Drive community near the Salisbury Mall. Salisbury City Council did not decide Tuesday whether to eliminate bus service for the community of about 1,188 residents, but City Manager David Treme didn’t sound optimistic. TREME During the past 10 months, an average of 13 people per day rode the Lash Drive bus at a cost of $20.65 per rider. “The situation is just so expensive for the amount of people who use it,” Mayor Susan Kluttz said. The cost of the connector service would go up from $23,780 for the past 10 months to $43,260 for the next fiscal year because the contractor who runs the service has increased the hourly rate from $21.50 to $30, said Rodney Harris, director for the Salisbury Transit System. The city faces a $2.7 million budget gap for the coming fiscal year, which starts July 1. “Next year will be extremely challenging, and we will be looking at the alteration of services,” Treme said. He advised Council to wait and consider the Lash Drive Connector within the context of the overall budget, which staff should complete in the next 45 to 60 days. The city does not have additional money budgeted for the Lash Drive Connector, Treme said. “I thought we would have had a larger ridership,” he said. With budget pressures including decreased sales tax revenue, fewer dollars from the state and the county property revaluation, “we will have to really take a hard look at this route,” Treme said. Mary Adams, a Lash Drive resident who advocated for the service, said some residents are confused. Council member William “Pete” Kennedy asked transit staff to visit the community again and explain the service is for anyone, not just seniors. Unlike the city’s regular buses, the connector requires a child safety seat. The connector costs $1 per ride, or 50 cents for seniors and disabled people. In a related issue, Council authorized an application for the Community Transportation Program Grant to

Keep your car in shape • Keep your engine properly tuned • Keep tires properly inflated — Can improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent • Use the recommended grade of motor oil — Improves gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent Plan and combine trips • Combine errands — Several short trips taken from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one a longer multipurpose trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm • Commuting — Stagger work hours to avoid peak rush times; consider carpooling and public transit if available • Choose a more efficient vehicle Source: www.fueleconomy.gov

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Father of shooting victim sues Spencer BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

SPENCER — The father of a man shot by a reserve Spencer police officer in 2009 has filed a civil suit against the officer and the town of Spencer. Christopher Dupree Kluttz, 42, was shot three times by Officer Preston Gene Houpe. Kluttz’ father, Arthur Kluttz, filed the suit in February, alleging the officer was negligent. Kluttz’ lawsuit also holds the town responsible because the officer was acting as an “agent” of the town. Reports at the time of the shooting said Christopher Kluttz, who had called the suicide hotline earlier that night, came at the officer with a

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knife. Rowan 911 communications requested an officer check on Christopher Kluttz. Houpe was the officer who responded. He went to Christopher Kluttz’ home. The man was intoxicated, but he had calmed down. The officer returned to the South Carolina Avenue home two hours later. Christopher Kluttz was a former Spencer police officer and disabled veteran of Operation Desert. The suit claims Houpe was unfit for duty saying at some point prior to the death of Christopher Kluttz, the police department denied Houpe’s application for employment as an officer, “finding him unfit for duty” among other things, including

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“problems in the Defendant Houpe’s prior work experience with at least one other police department.” Records requested from the Spencer Police Department do not confirm the claims. The records show Houpe was hired in February 2007 as a part-time reserve officer and by July of that same year, he began filling in as a temporary fulltime officer. In November 2007, Houpe was hired as a permanent officer. He received a promotion in February 2008 to master police officer. In May 2008, he requested to become a reserve officer, a position he has maintained since, except for a brief time where he filled in as a full-

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GREENSBORO — A former Rowan County resident who pleaded guilty in November to giving bomb-making instructions to an FBI informant and said he planned to attack an abortion clinic is scheduled for sentencing today. Justin Carl MOOSE Moose, who called himself an “extremist radical fundamentalist” and advocated violence against abortion clinics on his Facebook page, has

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a 9:30 a.m. hearing in U.S. District Court. Moose, 26, faces up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000, according to the plea agreement. Moose graduated from South Rowan High School, lived in Concord and attended a church in Kannapolis. He pleaded guilty to the charge of distributing information pertaining to the manufacturing and use of an explosive. His defense attorney, Walter Holton Jr., said in November that Moose had “taken responsibility for his conduct.” The FBI took Moose into cus-

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At Tuesday’s meeting, Salisbury City Council:

help cover the $1.5 million cost of the city’s transit system. With the reimbursement, the city will pay $729,348 next year for public bus service, up $10,188 from last year. The proposal includes $84,070 for bus stop shelters at Walmart, the Salisbury Customer Service Center and Rowan County Department of Social Services and Health Department. Ridership on city buses has increased every year for three years. In 2010, the system had 182,294 riders on fixed routes, up from 170,521 riders in 2008. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

MOOSE FROM 1a tody in Rowan County in September after Planned Parenthood alerted the agency that he was advocating violence against abortion clinics on his Facebook page. According to documents filed by federal prosecutors, Moose had described himself as a “freedom fighter” on his page, advocating opposition to abortion “by any means necessary and at any cost.” “Whatever you may think about me, you’re probably right,” he wrote, according to the court papers. “Extremist, radical, fundamentalist? Yep!” He also called himself “the Christian coun-

• Rezoned 3.47 undeveloped acres on Sherrills Ford Road from Neighborhood Mixed–Use to Highway Business, clearing the way for a planned year-round produce market just north of the intersection with N.C. 150. Timothy Hoffner, owner of Cedar Hill Farm, told the Post he and his family plan to build an indoor market featuring fresh produce from local growers when available and fruits and vegetables from Florida and California at other times. Hoffner said his son and daughter-inlaw will run the new market. Mark and Ashley Hoffner attended the council meeting, along with other family members. The Hoffners already have a produce stand at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market near Greensboro and want to expand by adding the location Sherrill’s Ford Road, Timothy Hoffner said. Council also removed an existing General Development-A Overlay on the

terpart of Usama bin Laden.” The FBI said Moose linked to a website that provided instructions on making explosive material and offered advice on how to safely make bombs from the material. During the FBI investigation, a confidential informant contacted Moose and told him he wanted to bomb a North Carolina abortion clinic, according to court documents. Investigators say the men met at a Concord restaurant and, in a conversation recorded by the FBI, Moose instructed the informant in how to get bomb-making materials and make explosives, conduct surveillance on the clinic, and avoid being caught.

Posters Deadline for posters is 5 p.m. • Remnant in Christ Outreach Worship Center free hot lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Prior to lunch, 10 a.m. prayer service in the church, 704-433-8566, ricoevents627@aol.com. Remnant is located at 627 Newsome Road, Apostle Miriam Parker Keller, pastor. • World Day of Prayer Service 2011, 7 p.m., Friday, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 2570 St. Peter’s Church Road, Salisbury. Other churches participating: Ursinus United Church of Christ, Immanuel Lutheran, Grace Lower Stone, Organ Lutheran Church, Rockwell United Methodist Church and St. James' Lutheran Church.

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parcels. • Rezoned about 17 acres along multiple streets west of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue from General Residential and Corridor Mixed-Use to Light Industrial. City Planner Preston Mitchell described the change as a corrective rezoning. When the city adopted the Land Development Ordinance, the entire area was converted to CMX zoning but several parcels should have remained under an industrial zoning classification, Mitchell said. The area includes industries such as Goodman Lumber, Graham Roofing and AkzoNobel. • Rezoned about three-quarters of an acre at 530 Faith Road from Urban Residential to Residential Mixed-Use at the request of Poole & Hudson Properties, represented by James “Trey” Hudson. • Authorized a grant application to the Clean Water Management Trust Fund to help pay for closing the Second Creek waste water treatment plant on N.C. 70. Salisbury will apply for a $2 million grant, about half the cost of the $4.1 million elimination project. The remaining matching funds would come from Salisbury-Rowan Utilities or other agen-

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cies, said Jim Behmer, city utilities director. The city inherited the Second Creek waste water treatment plant from Rowan County in 2004 when the city assumed the system. The city wants to close plant to eliminate discharge into Second Creek, a sensitive area on a state watch list. “It’s the right thing to do,” Behmer said. The city would replace the plant with a gravity line, diverting waste water to the larger Grants Creek facility, Behmer said. The Second Creek plant is permitted for 30,000 gallons a day and treats waste water from West Rowan Middle School and Magna Composites. But if Magna or the school should grow, the plant could not accommodate additional capacity, Behmer said. Potential growth at the school or industry, and the promise of job creation or retention, could help the city qualify for a Community Development Block Grant to provide matching funds for the project, he said. The Clean Water Management Trust Fund will award $50 million to projects

The suit claims Houpe had no legal authority to be in the and “provoked” home Christopher Kluttz into an argument. The use of deadly force was completely unjustified, the document said. Retired Rowan District Attorney Bill Kenerly released a statement in October 2009, clearing Houpe of any criminal charges. The State Bureau of Investigation looked into the case and found no wrongdoing. Through his attorney, Jake Sussman of Tin, Fulton, Walker & Owen, Arthur Kluttz makes five claims — a violation of his son’s fourth amendment right, wrongful death, trespass by public officer, trespass and that Christopher Kluttz’ right to due process was violated. He’s seeking compensatory damages in excess of $10,000 per claim and punitive damages as well as attorney fees and court costs. Arthur Kluttz requested a jury trial. No date has been set.

time officer during a vacancy. He was a full-time officer at the time of the shooting. According to the suit, the town’s records show that “despite the fact its own records contained its determination that Defendant Houpe was unfit to be a law enforcement officer, the Town of Spencer Police Department hired him on or about July 9, 2007.” The suit said Houpe did not notify Rowan communications that he was going back to Christopher Kluttz’ home “on his own initiative.” The lawsuit said the officer entered the man’s home without consent. There were no other complaints about Christopher Kluttz before Houpe returned. “Mr. Kluttz asked Defendant Houpe to leave several times,” the suit said. The two men argued about the officer remaining in the home. “Defendant Houpe shot Mr. Kluttz three times in the Contact reporter Shavonne chest/abdomen area, killing him,” court documents said. Potts at 704-797-4253.

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Blue Cross reverses 2 years of profit declines

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers have pushed forward new legislation to collect another $138 million to carry over to next year’s budget. The move led by Senate Republicans comes one week after Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue rejected holding back economic incentives money to do so. The Senate tentatively agreed Tuesday to direct Perdue to locate $538 million. Perdue has said she’s already located $400 million through budget savings to help close a $2.4 billion gap next year. The bill is an alternative after Perdue vetoed a measure to locate funds that demanded $75 million come from two incentives funds and the Golden LEAF Foundation. The new bill lets Perdue decide where to find all the savings, with some exceptions. The measure passed 41-8 and needs another Senate vote before going to the House.

CHAPEL HILL (AP) — Profits at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina are up 56 percent but still below prerecession levels for the state’s largest health insurer. The not-for-profit private corporation said Tuesday it generated net income of $168 million in 2010, for a profit margin of a little more than 3 percent. Blue Cross closed 2009 with a $107 million profit. The company’s profits were $186 million in 2008 and $209 million in 2007. The company spent nearly $4 billion last year on claims filed by its insured customers, whose numbers stayed flat at about 3.7 million. Seven of the company’s top 10 executives received higher compensation last year. They were topped by CEO Brad Wilson, who got a 2 percent bump to $1.9 million.

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around the country. Some 160 applicants have applied for $157 million, Behmer said. • Presented the 2010 N.C. Main Street Award for best adaptive reuse project to the Norvell Theater and the Piedmont Players Theater Board of Trustees. Piedmont Players was unable to accept the award in January in Shelby because it was opening night for a local performance. • Recognized Salisbury High School student Romar Morris for winning a gold medal in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Indoor Track State Championship. Student Alisha Bradshaw was ill and will be recognized by Council March 15. • Authorized an application for an $98,000 grant from the Blanche & Julian Robertson Family Foundation for the Phase I renovations of Lincoln Park Pool, which include a planned splash pad. Matching funds include $45,000 from the city and $42,000 from the railroad, paid as an incentive for closing the Horah Street railroad crossing.

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cally located in one of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which have a big influence on oil production and prices but can’t always control them. Libya and Saudi Arabia are members of OPEC. Historically, Grennes said, the price of oil will drop after a sharp increase, and some investors predict it will be lower this time next year. “If you look at people all over the world who are trying to interpret the market, they are anticipating a temporary disturbance for a few months,” Grennes said. But that’s not certain, and some can’t afford even a temporary disturbance in their budget. Shenitta Morrison, of Salisbury, said she might quit her job in Concord and look for an alternative because the commute costs too much. “My gas bill for the car costs more than my light bill, so we’re going to have to start cutting corners somewhere,” Morrison said. Jeff Landry, of Salisbury, said he thinks the rise in gas prices is “plum ridiculous.” He works in

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Shelby, so he sometimes drives across the state line to get gas in South Carolina, where fuel taxes are lower. He said his sport-utility vehicle gets 18 miles per gallon, which isn’t bad for its class but still gets expensive. “I try to minimize all my driving by doing it at one time,” Landry said. “My wife and I are doing our taxes and getting our groceries and gas all in one trip.” Crosby said consolidating trips is a good way to save on gas money, along with carpooling, cleaning air and fuel filters, inflating tires properly and obeying the speed limit. “Gas consumption increases dramatically above 65 miles per hour,” Crosby said. A vehicle’s fuel efficiency also can make a big difference. John Wear, director of the Center for the Environment at Catawba College, said his Toyota Prius helps keep his fuel costs low. The hybrid gasoline and electric car can travel 50 to 60 miles per gallon of gas. “One thing you notice when you drive a hybrid like a Prius is that you’re not filling up a whole lot,” Wear said. “You get substantial savings in money as fuel prices go up.”

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Top job: Board approves emergency roof repairs BY SARAH CAMPBELL scampbell@salisburypost.com

Partial roof replacements at three schools in the RowanSalisbury School System will begin within the next two weeks. The Board of Education approved nearly $272,000 in emergency roof repairs at Erwin Middle and Landis and Morgan elementary schools Monday. “We would have normally done these two years ago had we had our normal budget, but saraH Campbell / SAliSbury PoSt as budgets have been cut back rita foil, public information officer for the rowan-Salisbury we’ve had to make money go School System, points out areas where ceiling tiles have been further,” said Gene Miller, the removed in erwin Middle School’s cafeteria due to district’s assistant superintendent for operations. deterioration of the leaking roof.

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Miller said before recessionary spending began he used upwards of $400,000 each year repairing roofs. “When the budget started becoming very limited we cut back on putting as much money in roofs and just did repairs as we could until we absolutely had to replace them,” he said. “We were in front of the curve .... now the curve has caught up with us and we’re getting behind.” • • • Miller said the roof at Erwin Middle is the most problematic of the three, with leaks in the cafeteria and kitchen.

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Roofing projects Erwin Middle Winning bidder: Roof-Tek Cost: $137,018 Amounted of roof to be replaced: 5,400 square feet Number of days to complete the project: 50

Morgan Elementary Winning bidder: Roofing Service Cost: $77,147 Amount of roof to be replaced: 6,100 square feet Number of days to complete the project: 45

Landis Elementary Winning bidder: Roofing Service Cost: $57,819 Amount of roof to be replaced: 9,800 square feet Number of days to complete the project: 30

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LEXINGTON — United Furniture Industries plans an expansion that will add 200 jobs at its local plant, the Davidson County Economic Development Commission announced Tuesday. And that’s in addition to the 150 jobs announced in 2010 when the company came to Lexington. Steve Googe, executive director of the Davidson Economic Development Commission, said in a press release that United Furniture has already established itself as “a good corporate citizen and a valuable asset to our community.” “The economic downturn has been devastating for North Carolina as it

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Davidson County earns top ranking

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Martha Smith, a retired music teacher who now works with After School Strings, demonstrates a violin. She was among the volunteers who spoke with students during career day at Knollwood elementary School for third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders.

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Davidson County landed more corporate expansion projects than any other small-town area in the country last year, according to rankings published Tuesday in the March edition of Site Selection magazine. The Lexington-Thomasville “micropolitan” area had 26 such projects, outpacing runner-up StatesvilleMooresville in Iredell County, which had 17 of the expansions. Mooresville topped the national rankings last year — with 20 projects — and six of the seven previous years. Salisbury tied for 25th with four projects in 2010. The U.S. Census Bureau defines a micropolitan area as a rural county where the largest city has a population of fewer than 50,000. There are 576 micropolitan areas across the country, according to Site Selection. The article cited as one of Davidson County’s wins last year’s announcement that TIMCO Aviation Services would spend $5 million to renovate a building near Thomasville for a seatback manufacturing operation that will eventually employ 500. Steve Googe, executive director of the Davidson County Economic Development Commission, told the magazine that his county’s success is a team effort. “We have a very aggressive community when it comes to business recruitment, retention and incentives,” Googe said. “Our elected officials all clearly understand the importance of incentives and have been very ag-

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Vehicle hits teen early Tuesday A N.C. State Highway Patrol Trooper said a Rowan County teen was close to home when he was struck by a vehicle early Tuesday morning on N.C. 152. “He was probably about 100 yards from his house,” Trooper Rodney Coward said Tuesday evening. Coward said Chris Bostian of Kannapolis hit a 15-year-old boy with his Toyota passenger car about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday near Rock Grove Church Road. The teen, who has not been identified by Coward because he is a minor, was airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center. The status of his injuries were unknown about 9 p.m. Tuesday. Coward said there was no indication that Bostian was speeding or that drugs or alcohol were involved. No charges have been filed. Coward is still investigating the incident.

Rowan’s new top deputy comes home BY SHELLEY SMITH ssmith@salisburypost.com

Rowan County’s Chief Deputy David Ramsey may have only a few weeks under his belt at the sheriff’s office, but he’s no stranger to Salisbury or Rowan County. Ramsey grew up in Salisbury, and was one of the students to graduate from Salisbury High School in the school’s first integrated class. With 23 years as an agent with the N.C. State Bureau of Investigations and seven years with the Iredell County SherRAMSEY iff Office, Ramsey said he’s lucky to be back in Rowan. “I’ve always wanted to work here,” he said. Straight out of UNC-Charlotte, Ramsey worked in the Charlotte FBI office for a year, then moved onto the Lenoir Police Department. In 1980 he began his 23-year career with the SBI where he started working on large-scale Federal operations, including a money laundering task force out of Charlotte with the IRS, and drug investigations. “We dismantled the groups from the top to the bottom,” Ramsey said, who arrested more than 1,000 people, and even extradited people from other countries.

Also in the SBI Ramsey, was an undercover officer, buying drugs more than 1,500 times. “I’ve been in some pretty hairy situations,” he said. In November of 2003 he became the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office captain over the narcotics investigations unit and the Interstate Criminal Enforcement Team. Ramsey said he hopes to start a similar interstate crime team in Rowan. But he said his main focus in Rowan will make the county “a safe community for people to live and work.” “We want to improve the relationship that we have with our crime fighting partners,” he said. The biggest problems Rowan faces, he said, are the thefts of metal and prescription-pill distribution. And he says law enforcement agencies couldn’t solve anything without help from the county residents. “I’ve enjoyed the time I’ve been here already,” he said. One of his first accomplishments in Rowan was the methamphetamine operation bust last week, and Sheriff Auten thinks Ramsey’s drug experience will be an asset to the county. “That’s not the typically everyday chief’s job, but certainly his expertise is drug investigations, and I want him to continue in that aspect as well,” Auten said.

Auten said the position had been open since he took over as sheriff in 2009, but didn’t want to hire anyone before the elections were final. “I’d been talking to David and thought with his credentials and experience, he’d be a good addition to the staff,” he said. “He’s originally from here, grew up here, so he has an interest in the community, so it’s not just a job. He does care about Rowan County.”

China Grove gives official blessing to finance plan BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

John Brindle didn’t have too hard of a time getting over his loss to Harry Welch this fall, moving straight from the Register of Deeds to Rowan County Sheriff’s Office as a detective. “I’m enjoying it,” Brindle said. “I’m glad to be working for the sheriff.” BRINDLE Brindle has been with the sheriff’s office since Jan. 1. But he’s no stranger. Brindle was a school resource officer at East Rowan High School from 1996 until 2004, but became a special deputy once he became the Register of Deeds, working parttime. Brindle said there are similarities between being a detective and a

CHINA GROVE — No one spoke during a public hearing at the China Grove Town Council meeting to weigh in on the town seeking interim financing for renovations to its fire station and town hall. The Town Council discussed the proposal at last month’s meeting, but members realized it had not been advertised and a public hearing must be held. The board approved during Tuesday’s meeting to file an application for the financing agreement. The board must file an application with the North Carolina Local Government Commission for approval of the project and the proposed financing contract. Before any of the renovations begins, the town must obtain interim financing. The interim financing is essentially a short-term loan. The board approved RBC Bank in Hickory to provide fi-

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Meals on Wheels plans fundraiser Meals on Wheels of Rowan will have a barbecue fundraiser Tuesday, March 8, 11-a.m.7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 308 W. Fisher St. The menu includes barbecue, roll, baked beans, slaw, dessert and is available for takeout or dining in. Delivery is available for an order of five or more. Cost is $7 per plate. The food will be prepared by College Barbeque. To buy tickets call 704-6330352. All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels of Rowan, a Rowan County United Way Agency.

Workshop focuses on human relations The Rowan County Human Resources Association will sponsor a half-day workshop March 8 called, “Employee Engagement and Management.” The workshop will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon next Tuesday at Salisbury-Rowan Utilities System’s water and sewer maintenance department, 1 Water Street (the old Waterworks museum). Presenters will be David Washington of Washington and Company, Laura Hampton of The Employers Association and Bradley Savoy of Lean Human Capital. The workshop is free for Rowan County HRA members. For non-members, the half-day workshop is $35. The cost of the workshop also includes breakfast. Registration RSVP or questions can be made by e-mail to leigh.ellington@sharptransit.com, or by calling Lisa Parker at 704-6362621 by Friday.

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SALISBURY — Herbert Lipscomb, 82, of East Lafayette Street, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 26, 1928, in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Carson Lipscomb, Sr. and Clara Hand Lipscomb. He was educated in the public schools of Cleveland County and was a retired U.S. Army veteran, serving in Vietnam and Korea and having attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was also a Mason. Mr. Lipscomb attended Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Granite Quarry. Survivors include son Herbert Lipscomb, Jr. of Temple Hills, Md.; brother Carson Lipscomb, Jr. and wife Flossie of Shelby; sister Mabel Cokinson of Knoxville, Tenn.; devoted nephew Marvin Shaw of Salisbury; and devoted caregiver Charlotte Carter of Salisbury. Visitation: 12:30 p.m. Friday in A.R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel of Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday in A.R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel. Minister W.T. Jackson will officiate. Burial: U.S. National Cemetery on Statesville Boulevard. Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.nobleandkelsey.com

SALISBURY — Mrs. Rose Mary Stewart, 68, of Salisbury, passed away Feb. 26, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Stewart was born March 22, 1942, in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Johnny Grissom and Rose Lee Trexler. Educated in Rowan County schools, she worked at Collins & Aikman and retired from N.C. Finishing Company. She was a member of Sloan Lake Community Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Rose Star Grissom, and a great-grandchild. She is survived by her companion of 13 years, Arnold Paul Burleson of Salisbury; three sons, Michael Linn Grissom and wife Debbie, James Lee Grissom and wife Ginger and Jeffery Ervin Spry and wife Janet, all of Salisbury; a daughter, Ms. Tammy Grissom of Texas; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Service: A Memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, March 4 at Sloan Lake Community Church conducted by Rev. Zachary Sizemore, pastor, and Pastor Chris Williams of Woodleaf Baptist Church. Visitation: The family will receive friends at the church from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday prior to the service. Evergreen Cremation Services is assisting the Stewart Family.

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Auten said Brindle will be working on the increasing number of scrap-metal thefts. “We’re trying to be more proactive on the metal thefts and investigations,” he said. “And certainly, the victim advocate, will be primarily domestic violence victims, but it could be any major crime victim. “The sheriff’s office is going to try to do a better job of serving the victims.”

school resource officer, and he plans on staying “as long as they can keep me.” Auten said Brindle filled an opening as victim advocate and detective. “We’ve never had a victim advocate,” Auten said. “He’s following our juvenile officer, and he’s working on metal thefts as part of his job. “He’s wearing a hat of Reporter Shelley Smith can many colors.” be contacted at 704-797-4246.

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And, Sigmon said, the repair will keep technology out of harm’s way. “We have so much technology in the classrooms now that it’s worrisome whether the rain is going to destroy something,” she said. Sigmon said the leaks have been popping up on and off for about five years. “They’ve worked on it and fixed the leaks as they went, but we really just need a new roof,” she said. “It’s just beyond repair at this time.” • • • Each roofing project received six bids and all three are supposed to be complete within 50 days after maintenance begins. “We were adamant about getting them in there to get it replaced and they were adamant about needing work, so we are pretty much in the driver’s seat on this one,” Miller said. The money for the roofing projects will come from the district’s capital outlay fund, which was recently cushioned by $364,000 Miller withdrew from the state’s Public School Capital Building Fund. Miller said that fund is made up of monies from a corporate income tax. The district has been letting the account build up for several years, but Miller decided it was time to utilize the funds. “We withdrew it for two reasons, we needed the money and we decided the governor might decide she needed that money too.”

“It’s been leaking for about two years, but not as bad as it is right now,” he said. “(The leaks) really all have gotten worse in the last couple of months, which necessitated this being an emergency.” Although Erwin’s roof has been patched numerous time, Miller said water has been finding a way in. “Most of the time, it will hold for a while after we do the repair. We don’t just allow it to leak,” Miller said. “But right now there is nothing we can do but replace it.” Miller said the leaks at Landis Elementary span five or six classrooms, a hallway and the front office. Landis Principal Beverly Roberts said although the roof has been patched, those patches are starting to deteriorate. That’s why she’s glad to hear the roof is being replaced. “It’s a very good thing because anytime you have a leak it’s going to cause some damage,” she said. Morgan Principal Susan Sigmon said the leaks at her school have primarily been in pre-kindergarten and fourthgrade classrooms and hallways. Sigmon said one entrance to a double classroom had to be closed off because of buckets blocking the entryway. The repairs are good news because leaks cause safety concerns and damage to classrooms, hallways and the ceiling, she said. “It creates a Contact reporter Sarah big mess.” Campbell at 704-797-7683.

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ROCKWELL — Sarah Peeler Honeycutt, 84, of White Oaks Lane, died peacefully on Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at Autumn Care in Salisbury. Born Jan. 8, 1927, to the late Carrie Mae Holshouser Peeler and George Walter Peeler, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace J. Honeycutt, in 1997. The family will be at her home in Rockwell. Sarah was a graduate of Rockwell High School and Catawba College. She was active in Organ Lutheran Church, East Rowan YMCA, TLC, the Red Hat Club of Rockwell and Lower Stone Meal Site. She remained active in each of these until January when she became ill. Sarah will always be remembered for her love of life, her infectious laughter and her positive outlook. She was a cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sarah is survived by her son, Kent and his wife, Brenda, of Midland; granddaughter Kenda of Raleigh; grandson Kyler of Midland; and great-granddaughter Kaelyn of Midland. She is also survived by brothers George and his wife, Carolyn, of Massachusetts, John and his wife, Pat, of Granite Quarry, and Ray and his wife, Janie, of Rockwell. Visitation: Visitation is Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the residence at 603 White Oaks Lane in Rockwell. Service: A graveside service will be held at Organ Lutheran Church on Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Terrell Long, pastor. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Organ Repair Fund at Organ Lutheran Church , 1515 Organ Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28146; or East Rowan YMCA, 790 Crescent Road, Rockwell, NC 28138. The family would like to thank the staff at Autumn Care for their loving care and devotion for Sarah during her stay. Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Honeycutt family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com

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SALISBURY — Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Frank Pleasants, Sr., 68, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, in Salisbury. Mr. Pleasants was born Dec. 6, 1942, in Oxford, a son of the late Dr. James Marvin Pleasants, Jr. and Margaret Leavister Frazier. He attended Mills High School in Louisburg and was employed by Avada Hearing Care in WinstonSalem as a Hearing Instrument Specialist. Mr. Pleasants attended Wyatt's Grove Baptist Church in Richfield and was a veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in the DMZ in Korea. A charter member of Masters Masonic Lodge in Raleigh, he was a member of Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post and was an avid fisherman and loved NASCAR and football. He was a very hard worker. Mr. Pleasants is survived by his wife, Evon Wages Pleasants, who he married Sept. 5, 1963; son Ronald “Frank” Pleasants, Jr. of Salisbury; daughters Pamela Gail Robinson of Oxford, Ronda Michelle Pleasants Al Wadei of Castalia; brother Marvin Lewis Pleasants of Winston-Salem; sister Susan McFarland of Franklinton; grandchildren Leslie Wilder, Megan Yonts, Rebekah Pleasants, Hope Yonts, Landon Robinson, Emily Pleasants, Morgan Pleasants, Naji Al Wadei; and great-grandchild Buddy Wilder. Service and Visitation: There will be a memorial service Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. at Wyatt's Grove Baptist Church in Richfield conducted by Rev. David Jones, pastor. Military Rites will be conducted by the North Carolina National Guard and Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends in the church following the memorial service. Memorials: May be made to Wyatt's Grove Baptist Church, 12323 Bringle Ferry Road, Richfield, NC 28137. Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Pleasants family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.

CHAPEL HILL — Mr. Jay Vance Wiley, Jr., son of the late Jay Vance Wiley, Sr., and Angeline Kelly Wiley, born Feb. 17, 1932, in Rowan County, East Spencer, departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, at the University of North Carolina Hospital, Chapel Hill. He received his education in Rowan county public schools, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1950. Following high school, he pursued a trade in brick masonry. He worked several years as a brick mason and often spoke of the buildings he helped build. He was employed by Layton's Produce at the time of his death. He loved people. At each delivery, he always laughed and joked with them, especially during basketball season. He was an avid Carolina fan and took time to boast about his tar heels. He loved to travel and traveled with his nephew and wife, Melvin and Jean, to many conventions. From 1955-1956, Jay Vance served in the U.S. Army in the Fifth Infantry Division in Korea. On Oct. 5, 1966, Jay Vance and Viola Thompson were united in Holy Matrimony. They enjoyed 44 years of wedded bliss and enjoyed life to the fullest. Jay Vance was a man of great faith, who trusted God in every situation. He was a faithful member of Gaines Chapel AME Church for over 40 years. He was a member of the Steward Board and the Usher Board. His fraternal order included St. James Lodge 494, Hillsborough, Past Master; James T. Diggs 308 Burlington, Past Commander in Chief; El Jebel Temple 97, Past Potentate; and a member of James T. Diggs Commanders of the Rites. Jay Vance was preceded in death by his parents, Jay Vance Wiley, Sr., and Angeline Kelly Wiley. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Viola T. Wiley of Hillsborough; a son, Keith B. Wiley (Susan) of Buffalo, N.Y.; a sister, Elva W. Chawlk (Walter) of Hampton, Va.; three brothers, Samuel E. Wiley (Evelyn) East Spencer, Robert N. Wiley of Marietta, Ga., and Dr. Jerry W. Wiley of Raleigh; an aunt, Odessa Kelly of East Spencer; three granddaughters, Tiffany Wiley of Greensboro, Dominique Wiley of Charlotte, Juila Bara of Buffalo, N.Y.; one great-grandchild, Tashara Slaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral was held Feb. 26 at 1 p.m at Gaines Chapel AME Church. Burial followed at Gaines Memorial Gardens. Obituary is courtesy of Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc., Salisbury.

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Salem after learning his exwife still lived there. Lilly had abandoned the vehicle and signed the title out of his name in an attempt to separate himself from the vehicle, the sheriff’s office said. Lilly tried to use a credit card stolen in the Feb. 24 robbery several locations, authorities reported, and detectives obtained video of the attempts. Detectives determined that Monday morning Lilly boarded a bus in WinstonSalem destined for Chicago. They coordinated with officers in Tennessee to take him into custody. He is being held without bond pending extradition to North Carolina.

‘Deputy John Walker’ makes the wrong call A Kannapolis man was arrested Monday night on charges of intimidating or interfering with a witness and impersonating a law enforcement officer. The charges stem from a Feb. 14 phone call from Bobby Joe Milam to his estranged wife, Leah Milam. According to a Rowan County Sheriff’s report, Milam called his wife’s grandmother’s home around 4 a.m. Feb. 14, claiming to be a Rowan County Sheriff’s Deputy named John Walker. The grandmother told authorities the man on the phone said there was an arrest warrant for Leah Milam, and wanted to know if she was home. As the grandmother went to wake up her granddaughter, Milam hung up the phone. Somehow the answering machine recorded the phone call, and Leah Milam recog-

nized the voice as her husband’s. Authorities said Milam is currently waiting trial for t h r e e charges of assault with a d e a d l y weapon, after running Leah Milam off the road and MILAM into a ditch Oct. 6. Milam had two passengers in her car at the time. Damage to Milam’s 1992 Honda Civic were estimated at $2,500. On Feb. 10 District Court Judge Marshall Bickett continued the case and ordered Milam to have no contact with Leah Milam. Milam, 24, of 836 Fairview St., Kannapolis, was jailed under a $10,000 secured bond.

Neighborhoood complaints lead to charges KANNAPOLIS — Two men were recently charged with felony drug possession after residents called police and complained about drug activity in their community. According to Kannapolis Po- CHURCH lice, roommates Richard Donald Church, 56, and Roderick Tyrone Polk, 32, were arrested following a search of their home at 1005 Poplar Ave. Polk was charged Feb. 24 with felony maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, felony possession of cocaine, felony trafficking in

FINANCE FROM 3a nancing for an interim construction loan during its February meeting. The community was urged to voice their opinions during a public hearing on grant funding for the Tuscarora Yarn building project. The town must submit an application to the state Department of Commerce for a grant that would provide funds for company’s planned renovations. The company will move from its current China Grove

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opium or heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Church was arrested early Monday and charged with felony maintaining a dwelling for a controlled subs t a n c e , felony possession of POLK cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition to cocaine and eight smoking pipes, officers found Polk in possession of prescription narcotics, according to the police report. Polk was placed under a $5,000 secured bond and Church a $25,000 secured bond.

operations at 406 N. Main St., to a larger space at the former Hanesbrands building at 308 E. Thom St. The result of the improvements to the building would create 124 new jobs. Two people spoke, Robert Van Geons, executive director for RowanWorks Economic Development, and Tuscarora Chief Operating Officer Dave Roberts. Van Geons thanked the board and noted that it is difficult to find new uses for older textile buildings. “Thank you for working with us through this application process,” he said.

The press release said the expansion is made possible by funding provided by the N.C. Department of Transportation, the state through the efforts of legislators, and the company. United Furniture Industries emerged from the merger and acquisitions of Comfort Furniture, Parkhill Furniture and United Chair in 2001. In December 2008, the company received the exclusive licensing agreement as

RANKING FROM 3a gressive in pursuing company projects. We go after small and medium-sized projects, and that in turn has brought some of the larger projects to us.” Site Selection bases the rankings on a database of new facilities and expansion projects that involve a capital investment of at least $1

Backpack-wearing thief hits Rufty-Holmes Salisbury police are investigating a weekend break-in at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Police said a man wearing gloves and a backpack removed a piece of glass from a window frame, entered the building and rummaged through desks. The man also damaged security cameras outside, but the images recorded by the cameras survived. Police said nothing was found to be missing.

Other break-ins and larcenies reported across the county: • Penrod Medical Equipment, 2424 Statesville Blvd., reported someone entered the business over the weekend by prying open a lock and took a $1,000 wheelchair lift and two wheelchair swing-away arms valued at $500. The Salisbury Police Department is investigating. • On Feb. 26, David Nance of Lentz Road reported someone took a 1987 boat trailer from his Jeep while it was

Gay-rights group plans first local event The Salisbury-Rowan Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) will sponsor the first Salisbury PRIDE celebration on Saturday, June 25. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is the nation’s foremost family-based organization committed to the civil rights of gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender persons. Founded in 1973 by mothers and fathers, PFLAG has 220,000 members and supporters in more than 500 chapters throughout the United States, including 18 chapters in North Carolina. Festival events will include arts and crafts displays, music and entertainment, food, games for children and more. The celebration is slated to take place in the 100 block of East Fisher Street in downtown Salisbury from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors, shop owners, church, civic and nonprofit organizations interested in setting up booths at the event are encouraged to sign up. While Salisbury-Rowan PFLAG is presenting the event, other event sponsors and patrons are being sought, as well. Sign-up forms are available Salisbury-Rowan from PFLAG (Attn: PRIDE Committee, P.O. Box 5207, Salisbury, NC 28147-0088) or can be requested online at www.salisburypride.com. Salisbury-Rowan PFLAG is dedicated to building safe, inclusive communities in Rowan County and the event’s theme, “Our City, One Goal, Equality For All,” reflects the mission of PFLAG members and supporters, according to PFLAG N.C. State Coordinator and

Roberts said things are moving rapidly at the company with new machines arriving before the end of March. “We have not moved,” he said. Tuscarora is in the process of going to a four-shift work day. “We have lots of people in training. We are about three weeks away,” Roberts said. Following a Post article in January, Roberts said, the company received more than 2,000 applications, many of whom are people who are returning to the company. Contact reporter Shavonne Potts at 704-797-4253.

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million, create at least 50 new jobs or add at least 20,000 square feet of new space. Robert Van Geons, executive director of RowanWorks, the Salisbury-Rowan economic development organization, commended Davidson County on its ranking. “Steve Googe and his organization do good work, and they showcase what can be achieved when a community is unified and aggressive about economic development,” Van Geons said in an e-mail to the Post. The numbers also show that overall economic activity is on the rise, Van Geons said.

event vice chairman Mike Clawson. “Throughout the year, Salisbury-Rowan PFLAG does much in the community to foster good human relations, and we are committed to bringing forward awareness, appreciation and celebration of Salisbury’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens,” Clawson said. “Salisbury PRIDE is an expression of that commitment.” Brandon G. Major, event chairman, pointed out that Salisbury PRIDE seeks to: • Foster the support and development of community groups. • Promote human and civil rights. • Work against prejudice and discrimination. • Create opportunities for promoting visibility for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) citizens and integrating them into a questioning community. • Promote harmony among the community-at-large. • And foster economic growth of the area. “Today, many cities and countries around the world celebrate GLBT PRIDE. This year, Salisbury will celebrate with PRIDE as well,” Major added. the website Check www.salisburypride.com for more information.

parked at Tamarac Marina, 9120 Bringle Ferry Road. Two tires on Nance’s Jeep were also slashed. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. • William Wilkes of Carter Drive, Kannapolis, reported Feb. 25 that property valued at almost $2,000 was taken from behind his home. Taken were 12 fishing rods, a $480 reel, $128 worth of fishing line, a $160 depth finder, a battery charger and a tackle box with $400 worth of items inside.

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The brief: Medical malpractice: A Republican-led effort to change medical-malpractice rules and limit certain monetary damages for harmed patients cleared a significant hurdle when a Senate judiciary panel recommended the measure. A majority on the Senate committee agreed to endorse a bill that proponents argue will stabilize malpractice insurance premiums for the long term and attract more physician-specialists to work in North Carolina. The panel was meeting for the fifth time on the issue in 2 1⁄2 weeks. GOP lawmakers have sought similar changes for years but they were blocked in the past by Democrats who controlled the legislature. Republicans wrested control of both chambers from Democrats last fall. The committee measure would limit the amount of damages to $500,000 for what the bill calls “non-economic damages,” such as a patient’s pain, physical impairment and disfigurement. There also would be a higher negligence standard that a patient, to win an award, would have to prove on mistakes performed in emergency rooms. Sand catchers: A decadesold rule that let shifting sands shape the state’s beaches is getting a new look as property owners complain about waves washing away pricey beachfront property. The Senate environment committee recommended a bill that would allow jetty construction at the edge of coastal inlets, those gaps between barrier islands that connect the Atlantic Ocean to the state’s sounds. The jetties are designed to collect sand and block currents that might otherwise cut the corner off the edge of islands prized by developers and home buyers. Sen. Bill Rabon, RBrunswick, said billions of dollars of real estate is in harm’s way unless the structures are allowed. But environmentalists oppose the move, arguing jetties can’t stop natural forces, carry a high price tag, and encourage risky waterfront construction. Another chance: The Senate gave preliminary approval to Republican-written legislation to collect another $138 million to carry over to next year’s budget. The move led by Senate Republicans comes one week after Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue vetoed an earlier bill because it held back economic incentives money to do so. The new Senate measure directs Perdue to locate $538 million. Perdue has said she’s already located $400 million through budget savings to help close a $2.4 billion gap next year. The new bill lets Perdue decide where to find all the savings, with some exceptions. The measure passed 41-8 and needs another Senate vote before going to the House. Ledbetter visit: The Alabama woman who is the namesake for a federal gender pay equity law says citizens need to keep up with voting records

Deannexation: The Legislature would halt pending involuntary annexations by two municipalities in bills given tentative approval in the House. The proposals would stop annexations covering about 1,200 Lenoir County residents into Kinston and 2,000 people from Davidson County into Lexington. Both annexations are in litigation. GOP Reps. Stephen LaRoque of Lenoir County and Rayne Brown of Davidson County said in separate debates that the county residents didn’t want to be annexed. Rep. William Wainwright, DCraven, said stopping the annexation would create a slippery slope that would hinder the growth of towns and cities. The measures were approved on party-line votes Tuesday. Final House votes are expected today before the bills move to the Senate. Around the statehouse: North Carolina’s nonprofit groups held their second annual advocacy day at the General Assembly, with representatives from groups serving all 100 counties meeting with lawmakers to talk about what budget cuts could mean to the services they provide should their state grants be cut off to close a $2.4 billion shortfall. On the agenda: A new health care coalition scheduled a news conference outside the Legislative Building today to discuss its support for passage of a state health insurance exchange that will benefit consumers and small businesses. The exchange is a requirement of the federal health care law approved last year. The group Citizens for Responsible Health Care is worried about one proposal that would appear to give a permanent seat on the exchange board of directors to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. Overheard: “This bill is the epitome of fiscal restraint. It really does ask the government to do what we’ve asked all our citizens and all our businesses back in our districts to do, which is to show responsibility in financing and spending.” — Rep. Mike Hager, R-Rutherford, one of more than 40 sponsors on a bill that would create a proposed constitutional amendment limiting growth in year-toyear spending by a percentage equal to the combined average growth in inflation and population over the past three years.

Former doctor convicted in death of ballerina RALEIGH (AP) — A jury on Tuesday convicted a former plastic surgeon of felony death by vehicle for a car crash that killed a Winston-Salem ballerina, capping a trial in which prosecutors said the man was driving drunk at more than 80 mph when his car slammed into hers in September 2009. Prosecutors had sought a second-degree murder conviction in the case of Raymond Dwight Cook, who was also sentenced Tuesday to serve between 36 months and 53 months in prison for the crash in Raleigh that killed Elena Bright Shapiro, a 20-year-old apprentice with the Carolina Ballet. The ballerina’s father, David Scott Shapiro, said afterward that he lamented that the jury of five men and seven women failed to follow the prosecutor’s recommendation for a conviction on the more serious seconddegree murder count. “It’s something people should think about,” he said afterward. Cook, who voluntarily surrendered his medical license and spent three months in an inpatient alcohol treatment center after the wreck, was sentenced hours after Tuesday’s verdict. Jurors convicted him of felony death by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and driving while impaired, although felony death by vehicle supersedes the other, lesser charges. Jurors said the charge of second-degree murder was discarded after three days of deliberations when two of the jurors said they could not convict Cook of the more serious charge. Juror Wendy Smith spoke up during the sentencing phase of trial to explain that most of the 12 were ultimately in favor of the higher charge sought by prosecutors. “I just felt I needed to let the family know,” Smith said. She said that knowledge of a previous drunk-driving and speeding case in 1989 — not presented as evidence at trial — might have been enough to change all of their minds. The earlier case occurred in Georgia and concluded with Cook pleading no contest to the charges. Juror Carol Reeves also said she thought that prosecution presented a strong case, noting that prosecutors told the court that the driver reached speeds up to 100 mph in a 45-mph zone before hitting the car driven by Elena Shapiro, who was in Raleigh for the apprenticeship. Cook’s vehicle struck the back of Shapiro’s car at a north Raleigh intersection, according to authorities. Annie Bright, Shapiro’s aunt, said during the sentencing phase that the crash was not an accident but amounted to a deliberate act by Cook because he knew the dangers of his actions.

Speedway. • Toyota/Save Mart 350, 3 p.m. June 26, Infineon Raceway. • Kentucky 400, 7:30 p.m. July 9, Kentucky Speedway. • Lenox Industrial Tools 301 1 p.m. July 17, New Hampshire Motor Speedway. • Brickyard 400, 1 p.m. July 31, Indianapolis Motor Speedway. • Irwin Tools Night Race, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Bristol Motor Speedway. • Emory Healthcare 500, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4, Atlanta Motor Speedway. • Sylvania 300, noon Sept. 25, New Hampshire Motor Speedway. • Bank of America 500, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Charlotte Motor Speedway. • AAA Texas 500, 3 p.m. Nov. 6, Texas Motor Speedway.

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Post-Race Show on PRN, which airs two minutes after the conclusion of each live race broadcast. “We’re very proud to have our broadcasts on a station that’s had a great affection for NASCAR racing for decades through John Boy and Billy, Mr. Bill and all of their shows,” said Doug Rice, president and general manager of the Performance Racing Network. “Race fans in the Charlotte region have a new home to listen to broadcasts of the biggest and best NASCAR events on the schedule.” PRN also will receive promotional support for its broadcasts from other Clear Channel Communications stations, including Charlotte-based country music station WKKT 96.9 FM “The Kat.” WKKT morning show host Paul Schadt also co-hosts “zMAX Racing Country,” a weekly two-hour variety show featuring insights and interviews from behind the scenes of

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CONCORD — The Performance Racing Network (PRN) has added WRFX 99.7 FM, “The Fox,” as a new flagship station in its lineup of affiliate partners. Starting with Sunday’s 3 p.m. broadcast of the Kobalt Tools 400 from Las Vegas, WRFX 99.7 FM will carry PRN’s live broadcast of 13 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point races this season. Performance Racing Network is a subsidiary of Speedway Motorsports Inc. The 100,000-watt WRFX 99.7 FM is the home of “The John Boy and Billy Big Show," hosted by John Isley and Billy James. The duo have worked together for more than 30 years, and their morning show, which often features interviews with NASCAR stars, can be heard in 22 states via syndication through Clear Channel Communications. WRFX afternoon-drive host Mr. Bill is also the current host of the Crown Royal

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Public smoking ban proposal dies JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers won’t pass a bill this year to ban smoking in public places. House Public Health Committee Chairman Steve Holland said a proposal that passed the Senate last month had “no substance” because it would have duplicated a state law that already bans smoking in government buildings and on college campuses. It also would have expanded the smoking ban a bit by eliminating designated smoking areas in state-run veterans’ homes and banning smoking in vehicles owned or leased by the state. Holland, D-Plantersville, said Tuesday he chose not to bring the bill up for a vote because there wasn’t enough support for it. Tuesday was the deadline for House and Senate committees to act on general bills that had already passed the other chamber. Without a committee vote, the smoking ban died. “The advocates of personal freedom, those politically frightened in an election year, those who feel the local option method is better than a statewide policy and those who simply don’t feel this legislation is necessary rule the day,” Holland said in a written statement. “I have thoroughly consulted with smoke free advocates and, regrettably, this bill will not advance this year,” Holland wrote. In signing the statement, Holland put a frowning face in the curve of the S that starts his first name. The bill, backed by the American Cancer Society and other health advocacy groups, started as a broad ban on smoking in restaurants and other non-governmental buildings that are open to the public. The Senate Public Health Committee voted in January to limit a smoking ban to government buildings. Several senators said government shouldn’t tell private businesses what to do. It’s highly unlikely the smoking ban will be revived this session because doing so would take a two-thirds vote of the House and Senate.

‘St. Jetersburg’ offers baseball fans side trip TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — For travelers in town for spring training games, Davis Islands already makes for a fine side trip, with its picturesque marina, quaint restaurants and shops, and views of the bay. Now that Yankees great Derek Jeter lives there, however, baseball fans have an added incentive to go. Jeter’s 30,815-square-foot waterfront mansion was officially completed last month, reportedly to the tune of $7.7 million. Reportedly the largest residence in Hillsborough County, it’s so big that local residents have taken to calling it St. Jetersburg. The structure, which overlooks Hillsborough Bay and can be seen clearly from the Bayshore Boulevard sidewalk on the other side of the inlet, takes up two lots and has seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a pool, two three-car garages and two boat lifts. The mansion is surrounded by a 6-foot secu-

rity wall — for which Jeter had to get a variance to go higher than the 4-foot limit allowed for by local ordinance — prompting locals to call it the Great Wall of Jeter. The upscale island neighborhood — technically two islands — in South Tampa is accessible by way of Davis Boulevard, the neighborhood’s main drag just over the Davis Islands Bridge connecting it to the mainland not far from downtown. Jeter’s place is on Bahama Circle heading east toward the waterfront off of the boulevard. The strip features about a dozen shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Some island residents say Jeter has been spotted at the restaurant 220 East, located appropriately at 220 E. Davis Blvd, which serves American and European cuisine. He’s also been seen at the Anchor Bar at 304 E. Davis Blvd., which serves pub food for under $10 per entree.

Anti-gay pastor charged with obscenity NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former pastor known for attempts to shut down an annual gay festival in New Orleans is apologizing following his arrest on an obscenity charge. Grant Storms was arrested Friday after two women reported seeing him masturbating as he sat in a van near a suburban playground, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, Storms told several television stations he was not masturbating. However, he said he was in his van, reclined, with his hands in his underwear. “I was inclined in my chair, in the van and I had opened my pants and I had my hand in my underwear. And a lady pulled up right next to me and she could look down and she saw me with my hand in my pants,” he said. Storms said he does not believe any children playing in Lafrenniere Park in Metairie could see him. And

he said he had no intention of exposing himself to anyone. He said he was in the park to take a break from his current occupation, doing lawn care for people in the area, not because there were children there. “I’ve never done anything inappropriate with children,” he said. “I’m not a pedophile. I’m not a child molester.” Storms apologized to his friends and family. “The nature of my problem is pornography,” he said. He said the problem is a recent one and that he is seeking help, but would give no other details. Storms also apologized for hypocrisy when asked about his past bullhorn-blaring protests against the gaythemed Southern Decadence festival held each Labor Day weekend in New Orleans. “When I look back, there’s a lot of things I would have done differently. I was very proudful, I was very arrogant, I was very mean-spirited at times,” he said.

Farmer expects meth lab incidents may decline when 2011 numbers come out next year — not because of progress in the battle but because of recently announced federal cutbacks in funding for meth lab cleanup. “State and local agencies now are trying to figure out how to pay for it,” Farmer said. “It’s just a mess, an absolute nightmare.”

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A baker adds the ﬁlling to whoopie pies at the Bird-in-Hand Bakery in Bird-in-Hand, Pa. Maine and Pennsylvania have cooked up a good-natured tug-of-war over which place is the rightful home of this culinary creation.

Whoopie pie wars BY GENARO C. ARMAS Associated Press

IRD-IN-HAND, Pa.— Two round, textbook-thick, palm-sized chocolate cakes sandwich a creamy vanilla filling to create one sinfully-rich snack. It’s the whoopie pie, and it’s so good that residents in two states have cooked up a good-natured tug-of-war over which place is the rightful home of this culinary creation — Maine or Pennsylvania? A state legislator in Maine whipped passions when he introduced a bill in January to make the whoopie pie Maine’s official state dessert. Like a group of chefs tweaking a recipe, a legislative committee has since dropped “dessert” in favor of making the snack Maine’s official “treat.” No matter — residents in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania say that’s just baloney. Those round mounds of cakey goodness originated from kitchens of the area’s Amish families, dating back gen-

An Amish baker makes whoopie pies at the Bird-in-Hand Bakery in Birdin-Hand, Pa. erations, they say. “We’ve had this thing going with the whoopie pie here for years and years and decades,” John Smucker, CEO of the family-run company that owns the

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s it important which state the whoopie pie started in? People do seem to be able to agree that the delicacy is of Germanic origin, and since Germans settled in more than one place, maybe Maine and Pennsylvania can call a truce — or failing that, schedule a bake-off and let the state of North Carolina decide who makes the best whoopie. Whoopie pies, I mean. Most of us aren’t that interested in all the whoop-dee-do about where this high-calorie treat actually originated, although we are curious as to why it’s called a pie when it seems so clearly a magical combination of cake and cookie. Marsha Adams, who wrote “Cooking from Quilt Country,” described the whoopie pie as “a giant, soft Oreo gone berserk.” Whoopie pies seem to be following the cupcake playbook recently, getting trendier and a bit fancier, with bakers experimenting and conjuring up endless permutations of cookies and fillings. Last year, at least three whoopie pie cookbooks were published. And for bakers who are concerned about their whoopie

pies being of uniform size, Wilton makes a whoopie pie baking pan. What follows is a basic chocolate whoopie pie recipe, although it does deviate somewhat from the Amish recipes that often contain ingredients like sour milk and lard. This recipe, from the now defunct Gourmet magazine, recommends Droste brand cocoa and advises that the pies are best a day after baking. If you’d like a filling recipe that doesn’t call for Marshmallow Fluff (something most of us probably don’t have in our pantries), then try the filling in the second recipe, for pumpkin whoopie pies.

Whoopie Pies Makes 8 individual desserts. From start to finish, takes one hour. For the cakes: 2 C. all-purpose flour 1 ⁄2 C. Dutch-process cocoa powder 11⁄ 4 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 C. well-shaken buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla 1 stick (1⁄ 2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 C. packed brown sugar 1 large egg

Bird-in-Hand Bakery, said as kitchen workers busily put together a batch of red velvet whoopie pies. “And all of a sudden they try to enter into the picture ... It’s just a bunch of non-

sense.” Talk about a food fight. “We do the original,” Nancy Rexroad, 45, a baker at the S. Clyde Weaver store in East Petersburg, said after staff there pieced together their version of the traditional chocolate with vanilla filling variety. “When something’s the original, you can’t improve on it.” This gastronomic grudge match got its start with Maine state Rep. Paul Davis’ bill to laud the whoopie pie. Davis got the idea from speaking with people at the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, which last year attracted 4,000 visitors to Dover-Foxcroft, part of Davis’ district. Amos Orcutt, president of the Maine Whoopie Pie Association, was one of the Mainers who lobbied Davis to make a stand. In a phone interview, Orcutt, whose full-time job is president of the University of Maine Foundation, said he got steamed after reading

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For the filling: 1 stick (1⁄ 2 C.) unsalted butter, softened 11⁄ 4 C. confectioners sugar 1 C. marshmallow cream such as Marshmallow Fluff 1 tsp. vanilla To make cakes, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until combined. Stir together buttermilk and vanilla in a small bowl. Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a standing mixer or 5 minutes with a handheld, then add egg, beating until combined well. Reduce speed to low and alternately mix in flour mixture and buttermilk in batches, beginning and ending with flour, scraping down side of bowl occasionally, and mixing until smooth. Spoon 1⁄ 4 -cup mounds of batter about 2 inches apart onto 2 buttered large baking sheets. Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until tops are puffed and cakes spring back when touched, 11 to 13 minutes. Transfer with a metal spatula to a rack to cool completely. To make filling, beat together butter, confectioners sugar, marshmallow, and vanilla in a bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. To assemble the pies, spread a

rounded tablespoon filling on flat sides of half of cakes and top with remaining cakes. Cakes can be made three days ahead and kept, layered between sheets of wax paper, in an airtight container at room temperature. Filling can be made four hours ahead and kept, covered, at room temperature. To freeze, wrap each whoopie pie in plastic wrap. Loosely pack them in a plastic freezer container and cover. To serve, defrost the wrapped whoopie pies in the refrigerator. • • •

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e are three months into 2011 and many of you have yet to start working on those resolutions you made in January. Remember, you were going to eat healthier and work out in order to get to a healthy weight. If these are still resolutions that you would like to accomplish, then begin by taking the first step to a healthier life TOI with the Eat DEGREE Smart, Move More, Weigh Less program. It’s a weight loss/ weight management program developed by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension and the North Carolina Division of Public Health. This 15-week program uses strategies proven to work. Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make healthier choices about eating and physical activity. The program provides opportunities for participants to track their progress and keep a journal of healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. Studies show time and again that being at a healthy weight can help lower your risk for developing chronic diseases and conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, diabetes, and certain cancers. It also can help you feel better about yourself and will give you more energy to enjoy life. Most people who try to lose weight focus only on one thing — weight loss. However, there is more to it than just losing weight. You need to set goals, eat healthy foods, become physically active, and get plenty of sleep to be more successful at losing weight. So if you are ready to begin on this road to “real change,” Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is the program for you! ESMMWL can show you how to set goals that are attainable, choose healthier foods, incorporate physical activity into your day and stay focused as you reach your goal. Join me for the next 15 weeks for weekly articles on each of the topics in the program’s curriculum. Each lesson will provide you with useful tools that will keep you on track and help you live mindfully. To learn more about the program, visit our website at www.esmmweighless.com. Once on the homepage, I encourage you check out the overview of the lessons. It would also be very helpful for you to view the testimonials from past participants. Next week I will introduce the program, tools, and formula for a healthy lifestyle as you begin the process. For more information about the program, contact Toi N. Degree, Family & Consumer Education Agent at 704-216-8970 or by e-mail at toi_degree@ncsu.edu. Toi Degree is a family and consumer education agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

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Reader asks about alcoholic brother who is no longer welcome Dear Amy: My brother has been struggling with alcohol addiction for many years. He’s bounced from place to place as long as he has been drinking, and I feel this is because he is running from himself and his addiction. He found a wellpaying job in my area and seemed to be on the upswing, so I invited him to live with me. He has since lost two jobs due to alcoholism and is now unemployed. Yet he somehow seems to ASK stay wasted conAMY stantly. He pawns things and uses the bus money I give him (for his job search) to buy alcohol. He has detoxed a few times, and we have attempted to get him into government-funded rehab. He refuses to go to AA and claims he doesn’t think it will help. We can’t afford to get him the help he seems to need, and I don’t

think he actually wants to get better. I have pleaded, cried, begged, screamed and done everything I can think of within my power to help and support him through this, but to no avail. I’m at the end of my rope dealing with this, as I think it’s very selfish of him that I have to work so hard and do all of the responsible things while he gets to sit around all day being wasted. But I can’t kick him out, because he has nowhere to go. Do you have any suggestions for me? — Sorry Sister Dear Sister: The first thing you should do is find a local Al-Anon meeting to attend. You need support as you contemplate the tough choices you will have to make. You should also pursue one-onone counseling (for yourself) with a professional who has experience working with families of alcoholics. Contact your local department of

Family and Children Services for low-cost help. Your brother doesn’t want anything to change, because his life — as marginal as it is — is devoted to feeding his addiction, and your actions are enabling him to continue. Having him live in your home while he is drinking is devastating for you and isn’t helping him at all. For inspiration, read “The Enabler: When Helping Hurts the Ones You Love,” by Angelyn Miller (2008, Wheatmark). Once you can come to terms with your inability to save — or even help him — I believe you should ask him to leave your home until he is in recovery. He probably knows someone on whose couch he can crash, but where he crashes is not your responsibility.

planned our family vacation at the same time and location as the wedding. We will definitely go to the wedding, but should we also bring a gift? I think that since we are paying for airfare, car, hotel, etc., a gift is not necessary. Is that correct? Also, we will be with our three children. Should we ask if they can come too? — Prospective Guest Dear Guest: According to you, you are already planning a vacation to the very same location where this wedding will be held. So you have already committed to the expense of going to this place. Regardless of the expense guests assume to attend a wedding, the polite thing to do is to give the couple a wedding gift, unless the couple requests that no gifts be given. You should not ask to bring your three children to the event unless they are specifically invited by the couple or can be stowed away, unno-

Dear Amy: My co-worker is having a destination wedding. I have been informed that my husband and I are invited. Coincidentally, we had already

ticed, under the banquet table. Dear Amy: “Confused Mom” wrote to you about a group of mothers who seemed to have dropped her based on tension among their daughters. I have been exactly in this spot. From experience, she should do nothing. It’s true that these girls have learned from “mean moms.” If you try to figure it out or fix it, it only gets worse. Let it go, and find people who really matter. — Been There Dear Been There: Trying too hard to fix these relationships sometimes only fuels the problem. Send questions via e-mail to askamy@tribune.com or by mail to Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Amy Dickinson’s memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them” (Hyperion), is available in bookstores. TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

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thing about it,’” Orcutt said. Davis estimates that about 400 to 500 bakeries —from commercial operators to small-town markets to individuals who sell kitchenbaked goods at farmers markets — sell whoopie pies. Word of Davis’ bill reached the Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau in Lancaster, and organizers there decided to answer back. They touted a web site, www.saveourwhoopie.com, that likened Maine’s actions to “confectionary larceny.” Area residents say Amish and other Pennsylvania Dutch families have passed down whoopie pie recipes for generations. Smucker said his bakery’s recipe dates back at least 50 years to his grandmother’s kitchen. Further west in Pennsylvania, the treats were also known in the Johnstown area as “gobs.” Dan Neff, owner and president of the S. Clyde Weaver market, said he suspected that one possible origin for the whoopie pie was home cooks looking for a creation to replace cream-

WHOOPIES FROM 8A This is a variation on the whoopie pie sure to appeal to pumpkin lovers. It comes from allrecipes.com and was submitted by Vonieta Stogner.

Pumpkin whoopie pies For the cakes: 2 C. packed brown sugar 1 C. vegetable oil 11⁄2 C. solid pack pumpkin puree 2 eggs 3 C. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla extract 11⁄2 Tbs. ground cinnamon 1 ⁄2 Tbs. ground ginger 1 ⁄2 Tbs. ground cloves For the filling: 1 egg white 2 Tbs. milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 C. confectioners’ sugar 3 ⁄4 cup shortening Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheets. Combine the oil and brown sugar. Mix in the pumpkin and eggs, beating well. Add the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Mix well. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool then make sandwiches from two cookies filled with Whoopie Pie Filling. To Make Whoopie Pie Filling: Beat egg white and mix with the milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup of the confectioners’ sugar. Mix well then beat in the shortening and the remaining cup of confectioners’ sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.

• Electronic dry-out. If you ever have knocked over a drink onto your cell phone, your iPod or another electronic device, keep this tip handy. Get a bowl and fill it with cat box filler. Turn the device off, and stick it into the bowl, making sure it is completely covered. Leave it overnight. By morning, it should be dried out. I tried this, and it worked. This saved me from having to purchase yet another new phone. — Amy,

sewing. I had just purchased a set of washable markers for my preschool-age son, so I used the black one to mark the pieces of my daughter’s white nightgown. It worked great and washed out once the garment was complete. I can use different colors — for example, yellow on a darker fabric — which is really helpful. A single fabric marker costs $2.50, but a set of eight washable markers is about $5. — Christa, Georgia

• Winter sand rescue. We live on a hilly road, and when it snows, the town throws a lot of sand on the road. At the end of winter, there can be a lot of this sand, so before the town comes with its street cleaner, Vermont I sweep up a bucket or two and save it to use on my driveway • Fabric marker stand-in. and walkways next winter. — Judy, Recently, I lost the fabric Connecticut marker that I use when

filled doughnuts, which would be difficult to make in a home kitchen. Smucker relayed another story passed on in Bird-inHand about the origin of the “whoopie pie” name in 1958, in which one in a group of young Amish women exclaimed “whoopie” when checking on the progress of her cakes in the oven. (Several variations of the story have made the rounds.) It’s also about that time, Smucker said, that whoopie pies started to become a more popular snack in the larger community. Residents are backing their bakers. Visitors bureau spokesman Joel

Cliff said about 1,700 signatures have been collected for an online petition “objecting to any other state, county or town claiming the whoopie pie as its own.” The Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn, in Strasburg, makes over 100 different flavors for its Whoopie Pie Festival which started six years ago — or several years before the Maine event. And 21-year-old Josh Graupera, of Lancaster, got so worked up after hearing about Maine’s move that he and a friend organized a rally in downtown Lancaster on Feb. 19 attended by

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Nixing Sheen’s show saves money, for now LOS ANGELES (AP) — CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves is shrugging off the effect of cancelling Charlie Sheen’s popular sitcom “Two and a Half Men.” In fact, he says the move is saving money. Moonves told an investors conference in San Francisco on Tuesday that stopping production on the final eight episodes of this season is “financially a gainer.” He says reruns take in

100 people, including one person who carried a sign “Give Me Whoopie, or Give Me Death.” “We thought we would organize as many people as possible to stand up and say, ‘You’re not going to

less advertising revenue, but not making new episodes saves CBS Corp. a lot of money, at least in the short term. Monday night’s repeat was still popular — it was the top-watched show of the night. As for Sheen’s public pronouncements, Moonves said, “I wish he would have worked this hard to promote himself for an Emmy.” He said, “I hope it’s back. We’ll see.”

take our heritage from us,” he said. “This is a Lancaster County tradition.” All sides say they’re turning up the heat all in good fun. “They can have their lobsters,” Graupera said.

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Good words Judging by political party on stadium The pros and cons of partisan judicial elections annapolis City Council responded favorably Monday to Rowan County’s baseball stadium offer, to a point. The city wants to delay its first payment on the $3 million, 50-year, interest-free deal until 2013. Kannapolis officials are understandably reluctant to pay $60,000 on a stadium deal in a budget year when some necessities may have to be trimmed back. But a lot can change in two years, including two seats on the county board that are up for election in 2012 — Carl Ford’s and Raymond Coltrain’s. For that matter, two or three seats on City Council will be up for election this year. If the first payment isn’t to come until 2013, should Rowan be free to explore other options until then or reconsider the price? Could the city change its mind? This needs to be a lock. It’s nice to hear Kannapolis people express enthusiasm for a stadium that has brought Rowan more headaches than benefits. Rarely do you hear county residents have good words for the project. As Mayor Bob Misenheimer pointed out, Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium sits at the city’s gateway. Kannapolis already owns a portion of it, which is a huge factor in Rowan’s offer. Coownership has been less than successful. This sale could prompt the city to fully embrace the stadium and the Kannapolis Intimidators minor league baseball team based there. That’s the way it should be — and should have been from the beginning.

Newt jumps in? presidential bid may well be part of the American Solutions for Winning the Future — the name of Newt Gingrich’s nonprofit advocacy group. The former U.S. House speaker is expected to announce the formation of a presidential exploratory committee Thursday. That’s like a pre-engagement ring. Gingrich is not announcing that he’ll run, just that he’s thinking about it. The Huffington Post’s survey of 400 GOP voters in NoGINGRICH vember found Gingrich the third-most popular of possible nominees at the time, with 17 percent favoring him. That put him behind Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin and ahead of Mitt Romney, Rand Paul, Tim Pawlenty, John Thune and Mitch Daniels. We shall see what Gingrich’s exploratory committee finds. He has strong name recognition, but some people may know him all too well. As Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina said in a 1995 interview: “Mr. Gingrich is about as articulate as any fellow I ever saw, but anybody who talks nonstop is going to make a mistake now and then, and he made a few.”

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recently heard of the passing of Mr. George Wilson — the retired band and chorus director of the former Boyden High School and now Salisbury High School. He was probably better known throughout the community as the director of Broadway musicals at the high school. I was a student in Knox Junior High when my mother, Nancy HoffHOFFMAN man, gave me a ticket to go see the musical “Carousel,” starring J.B. Gamble and Moffat Swaim at Boyden. The show was absolutely magic to me. As a freshman at Boyden in 1965, I sang in the chorus and could not wait to try to be a part of my first musical — “Guys and Dolls,” playing the part of Bennie Southstreet opposite James Poe playing “Nicely Nicely Johnson.” Mr. Wilson was a taskmaster both in chorus and during the three-month-long rehearsals for the musicals. He took students from all different backgrounds and formed a strong cohesive group. We would rehearse from 7-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7-11 p.m. on Friday and build sets on Saturday and Sunday (after church). We would rehearse with only a piano accompaniment (Chris Kluttz and Diane Busby). The Sunday afternoon before the week of the first performance we would have our first rehearsal with the full orchestra which was comprised of some local musicians and many from the Charlotte Symphony. Most high schools to this day have recorded orchestras or only piano accompaniment. Little Boyden High School had a full professional orchestra! Mr. Wilson made this happen with the help of many families’ financial support including the Johnson family, Mr. John Hartledge (a local architect) and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Blackmer (a Broadway and screen actor) among many others. Mr. Wilson drove us hard and required our very best and he achieved results. For the 10th anniversary of musicals, Mr. Wilson wanted to do something special. He chose “West Side Story.” He solicited a choreographer from New York to come to Salisbury and train us in the fundamentals of dance, and he also choreographed the show for us with the able help of Mrs. Peg Barnes a local dance teacher whose daughter Pat was also in the shows. Mr. Wilson meant a great deal to me. As a boy growing up without a dad (my dad was a Navy pilot who was killed just prior to my 4th birthday), he offered me sage advice throughout my high school career. He made music a very important part of my life. With his guidance, I went on to UNC where I sang with the Carolina Choir and was lead vocalist with the Carolina Jazz Lab Band. After college I went “on the road” for three years with my own jazz band traveling throughout the country and Canada and also performed on a Carnival cruise ship in the Caribbean for nine months. I have sung the national anthem at a NFL football game and still sing with local choirs and symphonies. Mr. Wilson instilled in me and many others the beauty that music can bring to one’s life, the value of hard work and the knowledge that believing in yourself and persistence in your journey through life will bring great rewards. Rest in peace, Mr. Wilson. I know you are having the angels make a joyful noise in song! • • • Former Salisbury resident Scott Hoffman is a captain/ line check airman for United Airlines at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.

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n the Feb. 26 edition, the Salisbury Post gave a “dart” to NC House Bill 64 (Senate Bill 47, co-sponsored by Rowan County’s state Sen. Andrew Brock (R-Davie)) to return judicial elections in North Carolina to a partisan election, rather than the current non-partisan election system. In the study of judicial politics, it might be helpful to know what reBITZER searchers have found when judges are subjected to the “will of the people,” both in terms of partisan and non-partisan elections. Twenty-two states use elections to select judges, with a majority of those states utilizing non-partisan elections — North Carolina being one of them. Surrounding the idea of judicial elections are contending values: making the third branch of government responsive and accountable to the people, while ensuring the idea of fairness and impartiality in the administration of justice. In an analysis of judicial elections across the states, two political scientists (Chris Bonneau and Melinda Gann Hall) explored the arguments and “myths” of judicial elections, one of which is that nonpartisan elections “depoliticize” campaigns and decrease the amount spent on judicial elections. In fact, the researchers found that nonpartisan judicial elections increase the costs of campaigns, whereas partisan elections decreased the costs of elections. In defending judicial elections, the scholars noted that partisan elections reduce the cost of gathering information

for voters, and the researchers found that partisan elections “provide a relatively rational basis upon which to select” judicial candidates by voters. Some argue that money may buy justice, and in West Virginia, money did appear to buy recently a seat on that state’s supreme court and influence a major decision there — which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down subsequently. According to the Council of State Governments, each state supreme court candidate in 2000 across the nation raised, on average, more than $430,000, with 16 candidates raising more than $1 million each. But Bonneau and Hall found that money is “a necessary condition for educating and mobilizing voters” and judicial elections are no different than legislative and executive contests. Some argue that “politics and the bench don’t mix,” that justice shouldn’t be beholden to the party affiliation of the judge and those appearing before the court. In a host of other studies which examined the argument that nonpartisan elections improve the quality of the bench, researchers have found that partisan elections do not necessarily produce less qualified judges. Before 2004 in North Carolina, judicial officers had their partisan affiliation listed on the general election ballots. One facet that judicial politics scholars investigate is the decrease in the votes cast down the ballot compared to the topline office on the ballot (otherwise known as “run-off”). In four elections that were partisan (1996, 1998, 2000 and 2002), the run-off from the top of the ballot (U.S. president, U.S. Senate, or the combined U.S. House races) in those years would range from 2.83 percent for the chief justice to 8.68 percent for the court of appeals judges. After non-partisan elections

LETTERS Fibrant is making difference at school We have been waiting for it, and now we have it — Fibrant is installed and working well for Salisbury Academy. Previously, when the computers in our lab were being used, the entire system was bogged down. We had to limit the use of video and Skype to class periods where the lab computers were not being used. With some programs, we were not able to have a full class on the computers at the same time. Now, lessons are a breeze and teachers are able to make better use of their class time with no delays. It’s wonderful! Next up, we will be able to establish full connectivity between the main building and the kindergarten building. This will enable our phones, paging system, and file sharing to work together for the first time ever, and we are very excited about that! Technology can be a wonderful tool, and we are very committed to using it to enhance what we do so well already. With funds raised last year at the WinterBloom event, we were able to make some updates to existing hardware and purchase new pieces which have been used extensively this year. We have established an ongoing phased Technology Plan put together by our technology committee after extensive research, visiting other

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were introduced with the 2004 election in North Carolina, the run-off percentages dramatically worsened. In the 2004 election, the N.C. Supreme Court associate justices contests saw a run-off of 23 and 26 percent, with the court of appeals justices 27 percent off the presidential votes cast. In 2008, in a highly competitive election and with an astounding 70 percent of registered voters showing up to the polls, there was anywhere from 31 percent to 44 percent run-off for the court of appeals judges. Just last year, the decrease in votes cast for the lone court of appeals judgeship, which featured the first statewide instant run-off system, was nearly 27 percent from the U.S. Senate race between Burr and Marshall. While those who advocate non-partisan judicial elections argue that the electorate is better served, the electorate may think otherwise. Some contend that partisan affiliation serves as a critical “cue” to voters, along with the fact that those voters who wish to cast a “straight-ticket” ballot don’t impact the judicial elections. The third branch of government is a critical policymaker in many regards — most recently, North Carolina education policy has been greatly impacted by a lone judge in the Leandro case. While politics may never be fully removed from those who wear the black robe, the system of judicial elections — whether partisan or non-partisan — is still in the hands of a Tar Heel electorate that seems, in recent non-partisan judicial elections at least, to not really care about these important offices of our state government. • • • Dr. Michael Bitzer is associate professor of political science and history at Catawba College, where he also serves as chairman of the Department

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schools, attending state-wide conferences, and having professionals in the technology field visit Salisbury Academy. Having a working plan in place is good, accomplishing the plan is great. Fibrant is making a differnece at Salisbury Academy! — Diane Fisher Salisbury

Editor’s note: Fisher is Salisbury Academy”s head of school.

Cut budget carefully The N.C. General Assembly has a major opportunity to reduce state spending for the 2011 and 2012 budget years during the 2011 session. How they go about the reduction is currently in question. Many want an across-the-board cut where everything is cut by a given percentage. The unintended results of across-theboard cuts can and will be catastrophic to the state and its citizens for years to come. The budget must be cut item by item rather than by an uncontrolled across-the-board cutting process. The approach required is that of surgeon who uses a scalpel to remove numerous cancerous tumors, leaving the body intact to recover and thrive again, rather

than chop at the body as one would with a hatchet, hoping to chop enough to correct what ails the body. The budget needs to be cut item by item to correct the years of rapid growth in those special project areas, rather than hacked at with the hope of chopping enough off to correct the problem. The members of the General Assembly must identify those items that do not contribute to the protection of the state’s citizens from harm, the protection of their rights, or the state’s operation as dictated by the state’s constitution. These non-contributor items must be cut from the budget before the items that contribute to the protection of citizens from harm, the protection of their rights or operation of the state in accordance with the state’s constitution can be reduced. Madam Governor has not used a scissor to clip the low hanging fruit in her current budget proposal. The budget that she has presented will leave the state unprepared for the future. It is time the General Assembly took the scalpel to the budget and cut all the fat from the budget. — Ray Shamlin Nash County

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House passes $4B in spending cuts to keep government going WASHINGTON (AP) — The GOP-controlled House handily passed legislation Tuesday to cut the federal budget by $4 billion and avert a partial shutdown of the government for two weeks. The measure was approved by a bipartisan 335-91 vote that came shortly after Democrats in the Senate said they would go along. The White House had sought a four-week or longer stopgap bill but that effort fizzled shortly after it began. The measure the House passed buys time for more difficult talks on a longerterm measure. House Republicans last month approved a measure to cut $61 billion from agency operating budgets over the second half of the fiscal year that expires Sept. 30. That bill is strongly opposed by Democrats, and the White House promises a veto. The $4 billion in cuts are some of the easiest for Congress to make, hitting accounts that President Barack Obama already has proposed eliminating and reaping some of the money saved by earlier moves by Republicans to ban lawmakers from “earmarking” pet projects back to their districts and states. Yielding to the inevitable, Senate Democrats said they would go along. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told reporters he expected the two-week bill to go to Obama for his signature within 48 hours.

Opening arguments begin in Ariz. sweat lodge case CAMP VERDE, Ariz. (AP) — An attorney for a self-help guru says prosecutors failed to consider environmental factors before charging his client in the deaths of three people at an Arizona sweat lodge ceremony. Luis Li disputed prosecutors’ contentions Tuesday that James Arthur Ray conditioned dozens of people to follow him in the October 2009 ceremony. Li says participation wasn’t mandatory and that authorities never followed up on reports that the victims may have had toxins in their system. Ray is on trial on three counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Kirby Brown of Westtown, N.Y.; James Shore of Milwaukee; and Liz Neuman of Prior Lake, Minn. Earlier Tuesday, prosecutor Sheila Polk asked jurors to keep in mind the victims’ mental state. She says Ray conditioned them over five days to trust him and to put aside their beliefs and common sense in what she referred to as a “heat endurance challenge.”

SEC charges former Goldman director with insider trading WASHINGTON (AP) — Depicting moment-to-moment detail, the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday laid out civil fraud charges linking a former Goldman Sachs board member to the biggest hedge fund insider-trading case ever. It’s a portrait of corporate board GUPTA meetings leading to secret phone calls, to stocktrading orders and finally to huge illicit profits made within hours. The SEC charged Rajat Gupta, who has also served on the boards of Procter & Gamble and the parent company for American Airlines. Gupta was a guest at President Barack Obama’s first state dinner. But at the height of the financial crisis, Gupta passed along privileged financial information that helped enrich the target of the government’s sweeping probe, the SEC alleges. A pivotal moment came on Sept. 23, 2008. Gupta listened via teleconference as the Goldman Sachs board approved an offer from Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway to invest $5 billion in the banking giant.

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Wisconsin Rep. Janet Bewley, center on crate, D-Ashland, addresses a crowd in the rotunda of the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., on Tuesday after the governor's budget address to joint session of the Legislature. Opponents to the governor's bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for many state workers have been protesting the governor's budget for 14 days at the Capitol.

Wisconsin governor proposes deep cuts for schools, government MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After focusing for weeks on his proposal to strip public employees of collective bargaining rights, Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday presented his full budget — a plan that cuts $1 billion in aid to public schools and local government but avoids any tax or fee increases, furloughs or widespread layoffs. Walker said the cuts could be paid for in large part by forcing government employees to pay more for their pension and health care benefits. And the governor whose cost-cutting ideas have stirred a national debate over publicsector unions gave no indication he would soften his demand to reduce their power at the negotiating table. Schools and local governments targeted for cuts would not be allowed to make it up with higher property taxes. “This is a reform budget,” Walker told lawmakers inside the Assembly chamber as protesters on the floor below screamed, banged on drums and blew horns. “It is about getting Wisconsin working again. And to make that happen, we need a balanced budget that works — and an environment where the private sector can create 250,000 jobs over the next four years.” Walker’s legislation has drawn tens of thousands of demonstrators to the Capitol over the last three weeks, and tensions were still high as Walker outlined the budget during a joint session of the Legislature convened under heavy security. Assembly Democrats refused to stand as the governor arrived to speak. “It feels like we’re announcing a going-out-of-business sale,” said state Rep. Cory Mason, a Democrat from Racine who criticized Walker’s proposed cuts to education. Walker’s budget places “the entire burden of Wisconsin’s budget shortfall

on our children, our most vulnerable citizens in need of health care and longterm care, and our dedicated public employees,” said Robert Kraig, director of the consumer-advocacy group Citizen Action of Wisconsin. Doing so is Walker’s “own value choice, not an economic necessity forced on him by others,” Kraig said. The governor released his two-year spending plan in part to support his argument that public-worker concessions are essential to confront a projected $3.6 billion budget shortfall. His proposal to eliminate most collective bargaining remains in limbo after Senate Democrats fled the state to prevent a vote. Wisconsin “cannot grow if our people are weighed down paying for a larger and larger government, a government that pays its workers unsustainable benefits that are out of line with the private sector,” he said. “We need a leaner and cleaner state government.” By eliminating most collective bargaining, Walker says, state agencies, local governments and school districts will have flexibility to react quickly to the cuts. The budget will put tremendous pressure on schools and local governments, which will be asked to shoulder huge cuts without raising property taxes to make up the difference. Walker’s budget includes a nearly 9 percent cut in aid to schools, which would amount to a reduction of nearly $900 million. The governor also proposed requiring school districts to reduce their property tax authority by an average of $550 per pupil — a move that makes it more difficult for schools to make up the lost money. Additionally, cities would get nearly $60 million less in aid, an 8.8 percent cut. Counties would lose more than $36

million, a 24 percent reduction. They would not be allowed to increase property taxes except to account for new construction. Walker estimates that his controls on property taxes would save $736 over the next two years for the owner of a home valued at the median price of $161,300. He proposed a $500 million cut in Medicaid spending, which would be achieved through a number of changes that include increasing co-payments and deductibles and requiring participants in SeniorCare to be enrolled in Medicare Part D, too. Overall spending on the program would still increase, just not as much as it would have without the changes he’s seeking. Walker asked for $82 million in tax cuts, including an expanded exclusion for capital gains realized on investments made in Wisconsin-based businesses. The Legislature previously approved more than $117 million in Walker-backed tax cuts that take effect later this year. The budget also cuts funding at most state agencies, by 10 percent, except for salary and benefits. The governor would permanently eliminate 735 positions that have been vacant for more than a year. Some other jobs could be cut, but no widespread layoffs were envisioned. State spending over the next two years would go up a paltry 1.3 percent. Senate Democrats held their own news conference in Illinois after Walker’s speech. “It’s a sad day for our state,” said Sen. Dave Hansen of Green Bay. Numerous compromises designed to end the stalemate have been floated by unions, Democrats and even a Republican senator, but none has gained traction.

ATLANTA (AP) — Experts say that the kind of unethical medical studies that occurred half a century ago could still happen again despite more than 1,000 rules and regulations that should prevent such abuses. Bioethicists and researchers spoke Tuesday before a presidential panel in Washington. The meeting was triggered by the government’s apology last fall for federal doctors infecting prisoners and mental patients in Guatemala with syphilis 65 years ago. President Barack Obama ordered his Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues to explore whether such a study could ever happen again. Speakers noted that over the last several decades, as many as 1,000 rules, regulations and guidelines have been enacted worldwide to ensure the ethical conduct of medical research. In the United States, there are rules to protect people in every study done by federal scientists, funded by federal agencies or those testing a product requiring federal approval to be sold. But that oversight is inconsistent — ethical rules can vary among federal agencies. What’s more, if federal funding or review is not involved, an unethical study could be done and no one in authority would ever know about it.

Army revamping PT tests for 1st time in 30 years FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — The Army plans to toughen its fitness tests for the first time in 30 years to make sure all soldiers have the strength, endurance and mobility for battle, adding exercises like running an obstacle course in full combat gear and dragging a body’s weight. Officials at Fort Jackson, a major Army training center, said Tuesday the new regimen would replace twice-a-year testing that focused on pushups, sit-ups and a two-mile run. Trials are starting this month at eight bases and the plan could be adopted Army-wide after reviews later this year. The shift follows other Army efforts to overhaul training, improve diets and help older soldiers keep fit. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, the head of Army training, said the fitness test had to be revamped because repetitive exercises like sit-ups don’t translate into survival HERTLING on the battlefield. Unveiling the pilot to reporters, he said the service was also adopting lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans who had to learn in the field to carry anywhere from 40 to 70 pounds of weapons and body armor.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Investigators found that the operator of a home day care where a fire killed four children last week had left the youngsters in her care alone to go shopping, according to a court document made public Tuesday. Surveillance video shows Jessica Tata was shopping at a Target store about a mile away from the facility when the fire started Thursday, investigators said in a probable cause affidavit. Investigators believe the fire, in which three other children were injured, was started by a stove top burner that had been left on. Tata, 22, has fled to Nigeria since being charged in the fire. Authorities said Tuesday they are still trying to locate her. She has been charged with reckless injury to a child and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos said Tuesday her office plans on filing nine more charges against Tata. They will include six more charges of reckless injury to a child and three charges of child endangerment. “I would urge the Tata family ... that they have Ms. Tata return to Harris County and face justice,” Lykos said. Authorities earlier this week had said that Tata was a native of Nigeria. But Lykos said Tata is a U.S. citizen who was born in Harris County and apparently has family in Nigeria. It was not immediately known whether Tata had an attorney. Attempts by The Associated Press to contact her family in person and by phone at multiple addresses and telephone listings have been unsuccessful.

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City and New Jersey need a new bridge, but money is tight. So officials are doing something they’ve never done before: They’re getting a private company to build one, then buying it a little at a time. Such public-private partnerships are becoming more attractive as cash-strapped governments search for ways to overhaul aging roads and bridges. But they are also fueling a debate over the role of government in providing roads, bridges and other major transportation projects. Proponents say the deals can help take the place of the nation’s dwindling highway trust fund. Skeptics insist they drive up costs, and that deals allowing companies to charge tolls are chipping away at the American tradition of free roads built by and for the people. “There is a movement away from the idea that everybody is entitled to use any road without fee,” said Jonathan Peters, a professor of finance at the College of Staten Island. In many projects, private companies make money by collecting tolls. In others, like New York’s Goethals Bridge, the government will pay companies back over decades using a mix of toll money and other revenue. Motorists already pay $8 per car to cross the existing bridge into New York City.

The video shows Tata entering the store at 1:09 p.m. and driving away at 1:24 p.m. The first 911 call about the fire was made at 1:29 p.m., according to the affidavit. Tata had told neighbors immediately after the fire that it started in the kitchen while she was in the bathroom. Houston Fire Department investigators have said in court documents that two of Tata’s neighbors described seeing her drive up and go into the home where the day care center was located, then hearing her screaming seconds after she went in the front door. They saw smoke coming from inside. According to the probable cause affidavit, one of Tata’s neighbors, Sandra Sawyer, told investigators she tried to reassure Tata at the fire scene that everything was going to be OK because firefighters had arrived quickly, but Tata told her, “Oh no, the fire was going for a long time.” Sawyer also told investigators that when she asked Tata whether another woman might have been in the home but had fled, Tata responded, “Oh no, I was the only one there today.” Fire department investigators also spoke with six parents whose children were at the day care and they all said they never saw another employee other than Tata when they dropped off or picked up their children. Two of the injured children remain hospitalized at Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston. Their conditions have been upgraded to stable and improving, hospital spokeswoman Jo Ann Zuniga said Tuesday. At a news conference Tuesday, Lykos also defended her office’s han-

dling of the case. Lykos’ defense was in response to comments Houston Fire Department arson investigators, including Fire Marshal Richard Galvan, made to the Houston Chronicle in which they said that they had to go to prosecutors four times before charges were filed Sunday and that they had told prosecutors on Friday they had a tip Tata was getting ready to leave the country. “Suggestions that anyone in the district attorney’s office unreasonably delayed the filing of criminal charges against Ms. Tata or that she could have been arrested and held in custody during the pendency of this investigation, these allegations are outrageous,” Lykos said. Galvan did not return a telephone call or an e-mail seeking comment Tuesday. Fire Department spokeswoman Alicia Whitehead declined to comment. While Lykos was careful not to mention the Fire Department or any of its investigators by name, she said her office has not seen any evidence in the case, including the surveillance video. Lykos said her office could not file charges until investigators determined Tata had left the children alone in the home. Lykos also said her office didn’t get a tip that Tata might be fleeing the country before she could be charged. The U.S. Marshals Service in Houston is still trying to confirm that Tata is in Nigeria, said agency spokesman Alfredo Perez. Joachim Olumba, a spokesman for the Nigerian Immigration Service, said he had no information about Tata or her whereabouts.

Gadhafi forces retake towns TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Moammar Gadhafi’s forces battled poorly armed rebels Tuesday for control of towns near the capital trying to create a buffer zone around his seat of power. The increasingly violent clashes threatened to transform the 15-day popular rebellion in Libya into a drawn-out civil war. Amid the intensified fighting, the international community stepped up moves to isolate the longtime Libyan leader. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he ordered two ships into the Mediterranean, including the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, and he is sending 400 Marines to the vessel to replace some troops that left recently for Afghanistan. Military leaders weighing a no-fly zone over Libya said it would be a complex task that would require taking out Gadhafi’s air defenses, and Russia’s top diplomat dismissed the idea as “superfluous” and said world powers should focus on sanctions. Gadhafi’s son, Seif al-Islam, warned Western forces not to take military action against Libya and said the country is prepared to defend itself against foreign intervention. “If they attack us, we are ready,” he told Sky News, adding that the Gadhafis are ready to implement reforms. Facing an unprecedented challenge to his 41-year rule, Gadhafi’s regime has launched the bloodiest crackdown in a wave of uprising against authoritarian rulers in the Middle East. Gadhafi has already lost control of the eastern half of the country but still holds Tripoli and other nearby cities. An exact death toll has been difficult to obtain in the chaos, but a medical committee in the eastern city of Benghazi, where the uprising began on Feb. 15, said at least 228 people had been killed, including 30 unidentified bodies, and 1,932 wounded. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has cited reports that perhaps 1,000 have died in Libya.

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in this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, supporters of Libya leader Moammar Gadhaﬁ shout slogans on top of a truck of an aid convoy which consists of 18 trucks and an ambulance carrying food and medicines head to the eastern city of Benghazi, Libya, in the town of Qasr bin Ghashir, south of tripoli on tuesday. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told Congress that the U.S. must lead an international response to the crisis, including expanding already tough financial and travel sanctions against Gadhafi, his family and confidants and possibly imposing a no-fly zone over Libya. “In the years ahead, Libya could become a peaceful democracy, or it could face protracted civil war. The stakes are high,” she said. Gadhafi’s regime has retaken at least two towns and threatened a third, while rebels repulsed attacks on three other key areas — Misrata to the east, Zawiya to the west, and the mountain town of Zintan to the south of the capital. One of those retaken was the strategic mountain town of Gharyan, the largest in the Nafusa Mountains, which overlooks Tripoli, a resident said, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of government retaliation. The town fell after dark Friday in a surprise attack, and the government troops detained officers who defected to the rebels and drew up lists of wanted protesters and started searching for them, the resident added. Gadhafi supporters also have said they were in control of the city of Sabratha, west of Tripoli, which has

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seemed to go back and forth between the two camps in the past week. But witnesses in Zawiya, 30 miles west of the capital, said rebels shouted “Allahu akbar (God is great) for our victory,” and carried an air force colonel who had just defected after six hours of overnight gunbattles failed to dislodge anti-Gadhafi forces who control the city. “We were worried about air raids but that did not happen,” said one resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals. The Zawiya rebels have tanks, machine guns and anti-aircraft guns. They beat back pro-Gadhafi troops, armed with the same weapons, who attacked from six directions. There was no word on casualties. In Misrata, 125 miles (200 kilometers) east of Tripoli, pro-Gadhafi troops who control part of an air base on the city’s outskirts tried to advance Monday. But they were repulsed by opposition forces, who included residents with automatic weapons and defected army units allied with them, one of the opposition fighters said. No casualties were reported and the fighter claimed that his side had captured eight soldiers, including a senior officer.

Argentine president seeks to jail tax evaders BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine President Cristina Fernandez called for jailing tax evaders, cracking down on money laundering and limiting foreign ownership of land on Tuesday as part of a broad legislative agenda for this election year. She said foreign holdings of land should be limited but gave no specifics, and said the new law should not drive away foreign investors. “It’s simply to make sure the vital resources stay in our orbit. The law shouldn’t be anti-foreigner or chauvinistic,” she said. She also proposed making it easier to adopt children, and said pregnant women will be added to popular $7 billion program of child subsidies for needy families. But Fernandez said there’s no truth to a rumor that she would try to change the constitution to eliminate presidential term limits, and

probably couldn’t if she wanted to. She noted that her party holds a minority of seats in Congress and has been unable to win passage of a new budget. “Don’t have fear. Nobody is forever,” she told her opponents. Fernandez has yet to officially launch her campaign ahead of the October 23 election, but the speech to Congress served as a roadmap of her political agenda. She boasted of raising salaries, subsidies and other benefits to the working poor even as the government was paying off defaulted loans and reducing Argentina’s debt load from 156 percent of GDP a decade ago to 36.5 percent today. Despite sharp increases in public spending, soaring prices for soy and other commodities helped swell central bank reserves by 13 percent last year to $52.3 billion. She noted that the government used reserves to pay

off debt “instead of seeking more foreign loans that would keep us indebted,” and without making any compromises to the International Monetary Fund. She blames IMF support for privatization and other laissez-faire economic principles for ruining Argentina’s economy before her late husband, Nestor Kirchner, was elected president in 2003. Fernandez has said she is committed to continuing the populist policies she and her husband have championed, but she also has sought to contain the expectations of her key allies, the unions, which have increasingly demanded wage hikes of 30 percent or more to keep up with inflation. She called for a halt to strikes that frequently shut down public transportation, close schools and clog sections of the capital. Fernandez faces a halfdozen possible presidential rivals.

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NZ quake toll rises to 159, many still missing CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — The bodies of some victims of New Zealand’s devastating earthquake may never be recovered because they were pulverized by the buildings that collapsed around them, police said Wednesday. Police Superintendent Dave Cliff said four more bodies had been pulled from rubble by recovery teams in the shattered city of Christchurch overnight Tuesday, taking the total death toll to 159. Many more people remain missing, and Cliff has said the final tally is likely to be around 240. More than 900 urban disaster specialists are working at sites across the southern city picking through the remains of wrecked buildings and clearing away debris, as the massive operation moved into its second week. No one has been pulled alive from the rubble since 26 hours after the Feb. 22 quake, and officials are pessimistic about finding any other survivors. The operation to recover bodies has been slowed by near constant aftershocks that have rumbled through the city, threatening to bring further debris raining down from damaged buildings. Authorities have appealed for patience from families waiting for news of missing relatives, saying that the remains of some people who were caught in falling buildings can be identified only through DNA testing or dental records. “There may be some cases where, because of the enormous forces involved in this, that it may not be possible to retrieve bodies in all cases,” Cliff told reporters Wednesday. “We need to alert people to that possibility.” Among those listed as missing are an unknown number of students and staff from Japan, China and other countries who were at an English language school that was housed in one of two office

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Recovery workers inspect the fallen spire of Christchurch Cathedral following last week’s earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Wednesday. Police said the death toll from the quake had reached 159 and was expected to rise further. Around 200 people are listed as missing. buildings that completely collapsed in the quake. Police said last week that up to 120 bodies were inside the Canterbury Television, or CTV, building, where the language school was located. Strong winds were hampering rescue and recovery operations Wednesday, threatening to bring down bricks and masonry from already-damaged buildings and spreading clouds of dust around the city. Some of the city’s 350,000 residents donned face masks when they went outside to protect themselves from the dust. The magnitude 6.3 quake struck within a few miles of downtown Christchurch, when the city was bustling with workers, shoppers and tourists going about their weekday afternoon activities. It brought down or badly damaged office towers, churches and thousands of homes across the city. Prime Minister John Key said Tuesday that a commission of inquiry would investigate the circumstances of the quake, including a detailed look at why the CTV building and the other hardest-hit, the

Pyne Gould Guinness building, collapsed. The owners of the CTV building said in a statement issued by their lawyers they would cooperate fully with the inquiry. Lawyer Ken Jones said the owners had commissioned a detailed structural engineers report after an earlier quake on Sept. 4, and that the report found superficial damage to the building from that temblor but raised no structural issues. Also Tuesday, towns and cities across New Zealand fell silent for two minutes exactly one week after the quake struck, in a national commemoration.

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North Rowan’s Malik Ford scored 12 points as the Cavaliers advanced to their first west region final since 2001.

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GREENSBORO — Murphy coach David N. Rowan 76 Payne’s reon Murphy 55 port N o r t h Rowan’s boys proved less accurate than the Cavaliers’ deadly outside shooting. “Everyone told me they had athletes and they might make a few shots, but they didn’t have any one guy who would wear us out,” Payne said. “Heck, every single one of them wore us out.” You’re not supposed to have a breezy, play-everyonein-uniform game at the 1A Western Regional level, but North had one on Tuesday, romping 76-55 at UNC Greensboro’s Fleming Gym. Even the 21-point final margin is deceptively competitive. It was all but over at halftime

BY MIKE LONDON GREENSBORO — East Rutherford brought out the very best in Salisbury’s boys in 2010, but East Rutherford coach Brad LeVine hopes there won’t be a repeat performance. Third-ranked East Rutherford (24-1), fresh off a road victory in Sylva against No. 1 Smoky Mountain, takes on Salisbury (20-6) tonight in a 2A Western Regional semifinal at 8:30 p.m. at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. The winner plays the Berry Academy-Mountain Heritage winner on Saturday at 2 p.m. for a berth in the state championship game. LeVine scouted Salisbury thoroughly in 2010, saw them play twice in person, and was confident the Hornets’ weakness was suspect outside shooting. “I watched Salisbury play Lexington, and I came away from there knowing either of

those teams was athletic enough to beat anyone in the state in 2A,” LeVine said. “But Salisbury didn’t shoot the ball very well.” Basketball remains an inexact science. Naturally, when Salisbury traveled to Forest City to take on LeVine’s squad in a sectional semifinal last February 24, the Hornets couldn’t miss. They drilled six 3-pointers in the first 10 minutes. Salisbury stud Darien Rankin had one of the games of his life — and he’s had a few of them — tomahawkdunking from all angles and scoring 33 points as Salisbury rolled 91-78. Alex Weant contributed the game of his life (24 points, 18 rebounds, five blocks), and John Knox chipped in with a typical Knox outing — 14 points, six assists and six rebounds. “Yeah, I’ve watched the video a few times,” LeVine said with a grimace. “Salisbury played great, shot extremely well, and I was very disappointed with how my

anything in the first half, got five fourth-quarter 3s from Seth Curtis and Devante Suddreth to keep from being blown completely out of the building. It took 30 seconds to set the tone for all that followed. Starks flicked the ball inside to Hargrave on North’s initial possession, and he easily overpowered a defender for a routine layup. “All night,” screamed happy North fans — and they were right. “I wanted to make my presence felt inside,” Hargrave explained. “I knew that was going to open up easy shots for everyone else.” Murphy’s first offensive possession was thwarted by the 6-foot-7 Ford, who smacked a shot out of the air for the first of his three firstquarter rejections. That sent a message that finishing inside

was going to be a chore for the Bulldogs all night. “They jumped on us, just got after us,” Payne said. “My guys were kinda shocked at how tall they were, how athletic they were and how much more physical they were than the style we’re used to. The further East you come the more physical it gets.” North doesn’t always shoot straight, but on those nights when it does, it can be special. This was one of them. Givens may have hit the biggest shot for North, when he drained a 3-pointer — following nice ball movement — for a 9-3 lead with 5:34 left in the first quarter. Givens’ shot shouted, “Hey, we can shoot too, and it’s going to be a long night.” “There are times when Pierre turns down shots and is

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when the Cavaliers (25-5) led by 19, and it was 58-30 after three quarters. “I get on these guys pretty heavy sometimes, but I backed off today and gave our seniors the freedom to lead us,” North coach Andrew Mitchell. “I was pleased with the results. It was one of our better efforts.” Pierre Givens led North with 15 points. Sam Starks had 14, Malik Ford contributed 12, and Javon Hargrave added 10 — the same sort of balanced attack the Cavaliers, who have won nine straight, have featured all season. Senior post player Grey Reid battled his tail off and scored 17 for Murphy (21-6). He shot 4-for-4 in the fourth quarter, but like the rest of his teammates, he couldn’t get much done when it still mattered. Murphy, which couldn’t hit

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John Knox has been stout in the playoffs for the Hornets. guys played. We’re a good defensive team and we didn’t play good defense.” Rankin, Weant and Knox are still in uniform for Salisbury, seniors now instead of juniors. Defensive stopper Romar Morris is still flying around, and the Hornets are better on paper than in

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CHARLOTTE — Charlotte athletic director Judy Rose’s search for the school’s first football coach took a dramatic twist when she came across a candidate she had never heard of: Brad Lambert. “I read his letter of application and I said, ‘Oh my gosh, who is this guy?’” Rose said of the Wake Forest defensive coordinator. “It was not your cookie cutter letter. No, it talked about growing up on a farm in Kansas, work ethic and what he would do as coach. So I started making phone calls.” Less than three weeks later, Rose was introducing Lambert on Tuesday as the first coach of the Football Championship Subdivision program that begins play in 2013. “I think it does show something to people — we did look at those applications that came in,” Rose said. “If I had-

n’t looked at it, he probably wouldn’t be our coach here today.” Lambert, who received a six-year deal worth $250,000 annually for his first head coaching job, quickly announced he’s hired former West Virginia offensive coordinator Jeff Mullen to run the offense. He can hire two other assistants immediately to begin recruiting for a redshirt freshmen class that will arrive in the fall of 2012. The 46-year-old Lambert will fill the rest of his staff early next year. The 49ers’ first football game is scheduled for Aug. 31, 2013 against Campbell in Charlotte’s new 15,000-seat stadium. Groundbreaking on that facility is slated for later this month. The school of more than 25,000 students plans to eventually move to the Football Bowl Subdivision. “The ability to lay the foundation with integrity and character is really what enticed me ultimately,” said

Lambert, wearing a greenstriped tie to match the school’s colors. “You don’t leave a great job that you have just to take another job. The attractive thing here was the plan that was in place.” Rose said she was targeting head coaches from the FCS level or coordinators from the FBS. She didn’t entertain position coaches because she wanted someone who had called plays. Despite seeking attention in a sports market that already includes the NFL, NBA, NASCAR and plenty of college basketball, Rose resisted hiring a big name such as former North Carolina State coach Chuck Amato or ex-Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter, who both expressed interest in the job. Other schools recently starting football programs have gone the star route. Georgia State hired former Alabama boss Bill Curry and

See COACH, 4B

2B • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011

TV Sports Wednesday, March 2 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — North Carolina at Florida St. ESPN2 — Connecticut at West Virginia 9 p.m. ESPN — Clemson at Duke ESPN2 — Texas A&M at Kansas 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Utah St. at New Mexico St. NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. VERSUS — Pittsburgh at Toronto

Area schedule Wednesday, March 2 COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL 7 p.m. Catawba at Anderson (SAC tournament) 9 p.m. Livingstone vs. St. Paul’s (Charlotte, CIAA tournament) COLLEGE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL 6 p.m. Catawba at Wingate (SAC tournament) COLLEGE BASEBALL 2 p.m. Catawba at Pfeiffer COLLEGE MEN’S TENNIS 3 p.m. Catawba at Bluefield State PREP BASKETBALL 8:30 p.m. Salisbury boys vs. East Rutherford (2A Western Regional semifinal, Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center) PREP BASEBALL 4:30 p.m. Salisbury at A.L. Brown Cox Mill at Carson 7 p.m. Mount Tabor at East Rowan (following jayvee game) PREP BOYS TENNIS 4 p.m. East Rowan at West Iredell South Rowan at West Rowan Statesville at Carson

Prep hoops Western Regional 1A Boys (at UNC Greensboro) Tuesday’s games North Rowan 76, Murphy 55 Winston-Salem Prep 89, Cherryville 67 Saturday’s game North Rowan (25-5) vs.Winston-Salem Prep (24-9) , Noon 2A Boys (Greensboro Coliseum SEC) Wednesday’s games Berry (26-2) vs. Mtn. Heritage (22-6), 7 p.m. East Rutherford (24-1) vs. Salisbury (20-6), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, 2 p.m. 3A Boys Thursday’s games (UNC Greensboro) Gastonia Hunter Huss (26-2) vs. West Rowan (18-10), 7 p.m. Concord (25-3) vs. Hickory (25-3), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game (Greensboro Coliseum SEC) Championship,6 p.m. 4A Boys (Greensboro Coliseum SEC) Friday’s games Pfafftown Reagan (26-1) vs. West Charlotte (25-2), 7 p.m. Charlotte Olympic (28-1) vs. Mount Tabor (25-4), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, 8 p.m. 1A Girls (at UNC Greensboro) Wednesday’s games Cherokee (23-4) vs. Bishop McGuinness (23-6), 7 p.m. River Mill (34-1) vs. Murphy (22-5), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, 2 p.m. 2A Girls (Greensboro Coliseum SCE) Thursday’s games Salisbury (24-1) vs. Bandys (27-3), 7 p.m. Newton-Conover (24-3) vs. Thomasville (23-6), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, 4 p.m. 3A Girls (UNC Greensboro) Friday’s games Hickory (26-2) vs. Monroe Parkwood (25-2), 7 p.m. North Iredell (25-1) vs. Asheville Erwin (22-5), 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s game Championship, 4 p.m. 4A Girls (Greensboro Coliseum SEC) Tuesday’s games Mallard Creek 50, Butler 45 SW Guilford 49, Hopewell 43 Saturday’s game Mallard Creek (27-4) vs. SW Guilford (28-2), Noon

College hoops SAC Wednesday, March 2 (8) Carson-Newman at (1) Lincoln Memorial, 7 p.m. (7) Catawba at (2) Anderson, 7 p.m. (6) Brevard at (3) Wingate, 8 p.m. (5) Tusculum at (4) Newberry, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 5 CN-LM winner vs. Tusculum-Newberry winner, 5:30 p.m. Catawba-Anderson winner vs. BrevardWingate winner, 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6 Tournament Championship, 4 p.m.

CIAA Time Warner Cable Arena Wednesday, March 2 (2S) Shaw vs (7) Lincoln, 1 p.m. (4N) Virginia State vs. (5S) Fayetteville State, 3 p.m. (6S) St. Augustine’s vs. (3N) Elizabeth City State, 5 p.m. (4S) J.C. Smith vs. (5N) Chowan, 7 p.m. (6N) St. Paul’s vs. (3S) Livingstone, 9 pm. Thursday, March 3 Shaw-Lincoln winner vs. St. Augustine’sElizabeth City winner, 1 p.m. (2N) Virginia Union vs. St. Paul’s-Livingstone winner, 3 p.m. (1S) Winston-Salem State vs. VS-FS winner, 7 p.m. (1N) Bowie State vs. J.C. Smith-Chowan winner, 9 p.m. Friday, March 4 Semifinal, 7 p.m. Semifinal, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Championship, 8 p.m.

Conference Carolinas Monday, Feb. 28 (8) Belmont Abbey 84, (1) Queens 81 (4) Coker 89, (5) Pfeiffer 87 (2) Limestone 82, (7) Mount Olive 68 (3) Barton 108, (6) St. Andrews 96 Thursday, March 3 (8) Belmont Abbey at (4) Coker, 7 p.m. (3) Barton at (2) Limestone, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3 Championship game, 7 p.m.

Standings ACC ACC Overall Duke 12-2 26-3 North Carolina 12-2 22-6 Florida State 10-4 20-8 Virginia Tech 9-6 19-9 Clemson 8-6 19-9 Boston College 8-7 18-11 Maryland 7-7 18-11 Virginia 6-9 15-14 Miami 5-9 17-12 N.C. State 5-10 15-14 Georgia Tech 3-11 11-17 Wake Forest 1-13 8-21 Tuesday’s games Virginia 69, N.C. State 58 Boston College 76, Virginia Tech 61 Wednesday’s games North Carolina at Florida State, 7 p.m.,

ESPN Maryland at Miami, 7 p.m., ESPNU Clemson at Duke, 9 p.m., ESPN Thursday’s game Georgia Tech at Wake Forest, 8 p.m., ACC Network

Southeastern SEC Overall Eastern Florida 12-3 23-6 Vanderbilt 9-6 21-8 9-6 21-8 Kentucky Georgia 8-6 19-9 Tennessee 7-7 17-12 5-9 14-13 South Carolina Western SEC Overall Alabama 11-4 19-10 7-7 18-10 Arkansas Mississippi State 7-7 15-13 Mississippi 6-8 18-11 3-11 11-18 LSU Auburn 2-12 9-19 Tuesday’s games Florida 78, Alabama 61 Kentucky 68, Vanderbilt 66 Wednesday’s games Mississippi at Auburn, 8 p.m. LSU at Georgia, 8 p.m. Mississippi State at Arkansas, 9 p.m. Thursday’s games Tennessee at South Carolina, 7 p.m., ESPN

Notable boxes BC 76, Va. Tech 61 BOSTON COLLEGE (18-11) Raji 6-13 6-8 19, Trapani 2-9 1-2 6, Jackson 5-12 7-8 20, Paris 2-7 0-0 6, Cahill 2-2 6-6 12, Moton 3-4 0-0 7, Elmore 0-1 0-0 0, Southern 3-3 0-2 6. Totals 23-51 20-26 76. VIRGINIA TECH (19-9) Allen 5-9 4-4 14, Bell 2-7 0-0 4, Davila 13 0-2 2, Green 9-17 2-2 21, Delaney 6-14 34 17, Garland 0-1 0-0 0, Atkins 1-3 1-1 3, Eddie 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 24-56 10-13 61. Halftime—Boston College 35-27. 3-Point Goals—Boston College 10-22 (Jackson 36, Cahill 2-2, Paris 2-5, Raji 1-2, Moton 1-2, Trapani 1-4, Elmore 0-1), Virginia Tech 3-17 (Delaney 2-7, Green 1-2, Eddie 0-1, Allen 01, Atkins 0-2, Bell 0-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Boston College 38 (Raji 12), Virginia Tech 24 (Bell 8). Assists—Boston College 15 (Jackson, Paris, Southern 4), Virginia Tech 6 (Delaney 3). Total Fouls— Boston College 15, Virginia Tech 17. Technicals—Allen, Virginia Tech Bench. A— 9,684.

Virginia 69, N.C. State 58 N.C. STATE (15-14) Leslie 2-5 3-4 7, Wood 3-7 0-0 9, T. Smith 3-4 4-4 10, Brown 3-8 2-4 9, Harrow 0-4 00 0, Howell 2-7 0-0 4, Gonzalez 6-10 2-2 16, Vandenberg 0-0 1-2 1, Williams 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 20-49 12-16 58. VIRGINIA (15-14) Sherrill 5-7 0-0 14, Sene 2-4 3-4 7, Farrakhan 5-12 4-5 15, Harris 4-9 7-7 19, Zeglinski 3-11 3-4 10, Evans 2-8 0-0 4, Harrell 0-0 0-0 0, Mitchell 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 2153 17-20 69. Halftime—Virginia 32-28. 3-Point Goals— N.C. State 6-16 (Wood 3-7, Gonzalez 2-4, Brown 1-3, Harrow 0-2), Virginia 10-21 (Sherrill 4-5, Harris 4-7, Farrakhan 1-3, Zeglinski 1-5, Evans 0-1). Fouled Out— Sene. Rebounds—N.C. State 34 (Howell 10), Virginia 32 (Sherrill 8). Assists—N.C. State 10 (Gonzalez 4), Virginia 12 (Zeglinski 5). Total Fouls—N.C. State 16, Virginia 13. A—8,930.

Kentucky 68, Vandy 66 VANDERBILT (21-8) Ezeli 8-13 6-9 22, Tinsley 4-8 1-2 9, Goulbourne 3-9 0-0 6, Jenkins 5-10 4-4 16, Taylor 6-14 1-2 13, Fuller 0-2 0-0 0, Tchiengang 0-2 0-0 0, Odom 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-58 1217 66. KENTUCKY (21-8) Jones 5-12 4-6 15, Harrellson 4-6 0-0 8, Miller 5-9 1-1 12, Knight 5-14 6-6 17, Lamb 3-11 3-4 9, Vargas 1-1 0-0 2, Liggins 2-6 00 5. Totals 25-59 14-17 68. Halftime—Kentucky 40-29. 3-Point Goals—Vanderbilt 2-11 (Jenkins 2-5, Fuller 0-1, Tinsley 0-1, Goulbourne 0-1, Tchiengang 0-1, Taylor 0-2), Kentucky 4-10 (Knight 1-1, Jones 1-1, Miller 1-2, Liggins 1-3, Harrellson 0-1, Lamb 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Vanderbilt 36 (Ezeli 13), Kentucky 34 (Harrellson, Jones 9). Assists— Vanderbilt 13 (Tinsley 9), Kentucky 6 (Knight 3). Total Fouls—Vanderbilt 16, Kentucky 14. A—24,275.

Ohio State 82, Penn St. 61 OHIO ST. (28-2) Sullinger 4-8 2-4 10, Lighty 3-7 0-0 6, Lauderdale 1-1 0-0 2, Diebler 10-12 0-0 30, Buford 9-14 2-2 21, Thomas 2-5 1-2 6, Sibert 0-1 0-0 0, Craft 2-7 0-0 5, Days 0-0 0-0 0, Smith Jr. 0-1 2-2 2. Totals 31-56 7-10 82. PENN ST. (15-13) Jackson 5-9 0-0 12, Brooks 3-13 0-0 6, Kirkpatrick 2-2 0-1 4, Jones 4-5 2-4 10, Battle 7-14 2-3 18, Marshall 1-1 1-2 3, Bowman 0-1 0-0 0, Frazier 2-4 2-2 6, Woodyard 0-0 0-0 0, Oliver 0-0 2-3 2. Totals 24-49 9-15 61. Halftime—Ohio St. 33-18. 3-Point Goals— Ohio St. 13-24 (Diebler 10-12, Thomas 1-2, Buford 1-3, Craft 1-3, Smith Jr. 0-1, Lighty 0-3), Penn St. 4-13 (Jackson 2-4, Battle 26, Brooks 0-3). Fouled Out—Brooks. Rebounds—Ohio St. 31 (Sullinger 10), Penn St. 22 (Battle 5). Assists—Ohio St. 21 (Craft 6), Penn St. 10 (Battle, Frazier 3). Total Fouls—Ohio St. 18, Penn St. 16. A—15,403.

Florida 78, Alabama 51 ALABAMA (19-10) Green 5-19 0-0 10, Mitchell 6-13 2-2 14, Hines 1-2 2-2 4, Releford 6-9 4-5 17, Davis 2-6 0-0 4, Hankerson Jr. 0-1 0-0 0, Eblen 00 0-0 0, Hillman 1-3 0-0 2, Steele 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 21-54 8-9 51. FLORIDA (23-6) Tyus 4-7 4-5 12, Parsons 7-14 3-4 19, Macklin 9-12 1-2 19, Boynton 4-9 2-5 14, Walker 3-7 0-0 8, Young 1-2 0-0 2, Wilbekin 1-4 1-2 3, Allen 0-0 0-0 0, Yeguete 0-0 0-0 0, McClanahan 0-0 0-0 0, Prather 0-0 0-0 0, Murphy 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 29-56 12-20 78. Halftime—Tied 30-30. 3-Point Goals—Alabama 1-8 (Releford 1-1, Mitchell 0-1, Steele 0-1, Hankerson Jr. 0-1, Davis 0-4), Florida 8-21 (Boynton 4-8, Walker 2-4, Parsons 26, Murphy 0-1, Wilbekin 0-2). Fouled Out— Hines. Rebounds—Alabama 29 (Green 9), Florida 36 (Parsons 11). Assists—Alabama 8 (Releford 4), Florida 19 (Walker 7). Total Fouls—Alabama 18, Florida 12. Technical— Hines. A—12,225.

Other scores EAST Ohio St. 82, Penn St. 61 MIDWEST Cent. Michigan 68, Toledo 56 Kent St. 63, Bowling Green 57 Nebraska 69, Missouri 58 Ohio 80, Akron 55 Purdue 75, Illinois 67 Savannah St. 51, W. Illinois 47 SOUTHWEST North Texas 72, Ark.-Little Rock 69 Oklahoma St. 71, Baylor 60 FAR WEST San Diego St. 85, Wyoming 58 Stanford 77, Seattle 66 TOURNAMENT Big South Conference First Round Coastal Carolina 83, Gardner-Webb 72 High Point 66, Liberty 60 UNC Asheville 72, Chas. Southern 63 VMI 78, Winthrop 73 Horizon League First Round Cleveland St. 73, Ill.-Chicago 61 Detroit 96, Loyola of Chicago 69 Valparaiso 80, Youngstown St. 71 Wright St. 60, Wis.-Green Bay 50

Women’s hoops SAC Wednesday, March 2 (8) Anderson at (1) Tusculum, 7 p.m. (7) Catawba at (2) Wingate, 6 p.m. (6) Carson-Newman at (3) LenoirRhyne, 7 p.m. (5) Mars Hill at (4) Newberry, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Semifinals, CVCC Arena, Hickory Anderson-Tusculum winner vs. Mars Hill-Newberry winner, Noon Catawba-Wingate winner vs. CarsonNewman-Lenoir-Rhyne winner, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6 Tournament Championship, CVCC Arena, Hickory, semifinal winners, 2 p.m.

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SCOREBOARD CIAA Monday, Feb. 28 (4N) Chowan 56, (5S) Livingstone 53 (4S) St. Aug’s 69, (5N) Virginia Union 53 (3N) Virginia State 65, (6S) Fayetteville State 44 (2S) Shaw 95, (7N) Lincoln 63 (3S) Winston-Salem State 66, (6N) St. Paul’s 33 Tuesday, March 1 (2S) Shaw 72, (3N) Virginia State 53 (2N) Bowie State 63, (3S) WinstonSalem State 56 (4S) St. Augustine’s 70, (1N) Elizabeth City State 68 (1S) J. C. Smith 71, (4N) Chowan 52 Friday, March 4 Semifinal, 1 p.m. Semifinal, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Championship, 5 p.m.

Conference Carolinas Tuesday, March 1 (1) Barton 86, (8) Lees-McRae 72 (5) Queens 70, (4) Pfeiffer 62 (2) Mt. Olive 66, (7) Belmont Abbey 44 (3) Limestone 77, (6) Erskine 75 Friday, March 4 (5) Queens at (1) Barton, 7 p.m. (3) Limestone at (2) Mount Olive, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 6 Championship, 2 p.m.

ACC Thursday, March 3 (5) Ga. Tech vs. (12) Virginia Tech, 11 a.m., RSN (8) Virginia vs. (9) Wake Forest, 3 p.m., RSN (7) Boston College vs. (10) N.C. State, 6 p.m., ACC Network (6) North Carolina vs. (11) Clemson, 8 p.m., ACC Network Friday, March 4 (4) Maryland vs. GT-VT winner, 11 a.m., RSN (1) Duke vs. Virginia-Wake winner, 3 p.m., RSN (2) Miami vs. BC-N.C. State winner, 6 p.m., ACC Network (3) Florida State vs. UNC-Clemson winner, 8 p.m., ACC Network Saturday, March 5 Semifinal, 1 p.m., Fox Sports Net Semifinal, 3:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net Sunday, March 6 Championship, 1 p.m., Fox Sports Net

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 43 15 .741 — 30 28 .517 13 New York Philadelphia 30 30 .500 14 New Jersey 17 43 .283 27 17 44 .279 271⁄2 Toronto Southeast Division L Pct GB W Miami 43 17 .717 — Orlando 39 22 .639 41⁄2 36 24 .600 7 Atlanta CHARLOTTE 26 33 .441 161⁄2 1 Washington 15 44 .254 27 ⁄2 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 41 17 .707 — 27 32 .458 141⁄2 Indiana Milwaukee 23 36 .390 181⁄2 Detroit 22 40 .355 21 11 48 .186 301⁄2 Cleveland WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 49 11 .817 — 44 16 .733 5 Dallas New Orleans 35 27 .565 15 Memphis 34 28 .548 16 30 31 .492 191⁄2 Houston Northwest Division L Pct GB W Oklahoma City 36 22 .621 — Denver 35 26 .574 21⁄2 33 26 .559 31⁄2 Portland Utah 32 29 .525 51⁄2 Minnesota 14 47 .230 231⁄2 Pacific Division L Pct GB W L.A. Lakers 43 19 .694 — Phoenix 31 27 .534 10 26 33 .441 151⁄2 Golden State L.A. Clippers 21 40 .344 211⁄2 Sacramento 15 43 .259 26 Tuesday’s Games Indiana 109, Golden State 100 Orlando 116, New York 110 Dallas 101, Philadelphia 93 Toronto 96, New Orleans 90 Memphis 109, San Antonio 93 Milwaukee 92, Detroit 90 L.A. Lakers 90, Minnesota 79 Houston at Portland, late Wednesday’s Games Chicago at Atlanta, 7 p.m. San Antonio at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Golden State at Washington, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at New York, 7:30 p.m. Indiana at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. CHARLOTTE at Denver, 9 p.m. Portland at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Houston at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Notable boxes Lakers 90, T-wolves 79 L.A. LAKERS (90) Artest 2-10 2-2 6, Gasol 3-10 6-7 12, Bynum 5-10 4-4 14, Fisher 2-9 4-4 9, Bryant 8-18 7-8 24, Odom 5-12 2-2 12, Blake 1-2 0-0 3, Brown 3-7 0-0 8, Walton 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 30-80 25-27 90. MINNESOTA (79) Beasley 6-18 2-2 14, Love 2-10 9-10 13, Milicic 2-7 0-0 4, Ridnour 4-7 1-2 9, Johnson 8-17 1-2 20, Pekovic 0-0 0-0 0, Ellington 2-4 0-0 4, Flynn 2-3 0-0 5, Hayward 3-6 0-0 6, Tolliver 0-1 0-0 0, Randolph 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 31-78 13-16 79. 18 22 25 25 — 90 L.A. Lakers Minnesota 21 24 16 18 — 79 3-Point Goals—L.A. Lakers 5-15 (Brown 2-3, Blake 1-1, Fisher 1-2, Bryant 1-4, Odom 0-2, Artest 0-3), Minnesota 4-16 (Johnson 37, Flynn 1-2, Ridnour 0-1, Beasley 0-1, Love 0-1, Ellington 0-2, Hayward 0-2). Fouled Out—Johnson. Rebounds—L.A. Lakers 58 (Gasol 17), Minnesota 44 (Love 11). Assists— L.A. Lakers 12 (Bryant 3), Minnesota 18 (Ridnour, Flynn 5). Total Fouls—L.A. Lakers 17, Minnesota 22. A—17,111 (19,356).

Grizzlies 109, Spurs 93 SAN ANTONIO (93) Jefferson 3-3 0-0 7, Duncan 4-10 1-2 9, Blair 3-5 3-4 9, Hill 2-6 2-3 6, Ginobili 3-8 3-3 9, Neal 5-13 3-4 14, Bonner 1-3 0-0 3, Quinn 2-8 0-0 6, Splitter 3-6 1-1 7, Anderson 2-5 1-2 7, McDyess 4-6 1-2 9, Novak 2-4 2-2 7. Totals 34-77 17-23 93. MEMPHIS (109) Young 3-7 0-0 6, Randolph 9-19 3-3 21, Gasol 2-3 0-0 4, Conley 7-11 4-4 18, Allen 8-9 4-4 20, Mayo 4-10 1-2 9, Battier 1-3 00 2, Arthur 9-19 3-3 21, Williams 1-4 0-0 2, Haddadi 3-3 0-0 6, Vasquez 0-0 0-0 0, Carney 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 47-89 15-16 109. San Antonio 30 22 15 26 — 93 Memphis 32 29 22 26 — 109 3-Point Goals—San Antonio 8-26 (Quinn 2-5, Anderson 2-5, Jefferson 1-1, Novak 12, Bonner 1-3, Neal 1-4, Duncan 0-1, Hill 01, Ginobili 0-4), Memphis 0-5 (Williams 01, Carney 0-1, Arthur 0-1, Mayo 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—San Antonio 46 (Duncan 8), Memphis 46 (Randolph 10). Assists—San Antonio 17 (Ginobili 7), Memphis 23 (Conley 9). Total Fouls—San Antonio 20, Memphis 17. Technicals—Gasol 2, Williams. Ejected—Gasol. A—13,480 (18,119).

Magic 116, Knicks 110 NEW YORK (110) Anthony 8-24 8-8 25, Sha.Williams 4-9 00 8, Stoudemire 10-17 10-14 30, Billups 412 18-20 30, Fields 2-6 1-1 6, Turiaf 1-2 02 2, Douglas 1-6 0-0 2, She.Williams 0-1 00 0, Walker 2-6 0-0 5, Carter 0-3 2-2 2. Totals 32-86 39-47 110. ORLANDO (116) Turkoglu 0-4 0-0 0, Bass 2-3 4-4 8, Howard 9-15 12-17 30, Nelson 10-16 4-6 26, J.Richardson 3-8 1-3 8, Redick 3-8 6-6 12, Anderson 5-6 2-2 16, Duhon 0-0 2-4 2, Clark 0-2 4-4 4, Q.Richardson 4-7 1-4 10. Totals 36-69 36-50 116. New York 21 37 26 26 — 110 Orlando 32 15 32 37 — 116 3-Point Goals—New York 7-30 (Billups 49, Walker 1-3, Fields 1-5, Anthony 1-5, Carter 0-2, Sha.Williams 0-3, Douglas 0-3),

Orlando 8-18 (Anderson 4-5, Nelson 2-2, Q.Richardson 1-3, J.Richardson 1-5, Clark 0-1, Redick 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New York 51 (Fields 11), Orlando 58 (Howard 16). Assists—New York 15 (Billups 6), Orlando 15 (Duhon 5). Total Fouls—New York 29, Orlando 27. Technicals—Turiaf, Walker, Q.Richardson, Turkoglu 2, Orlando defensive three second. Ejected—Turkoglu. A—19,131 (18,500).

Bucks 92, Pistons 90 DETROIT (90) Daye 3-8 0-0 6, Wilcox 1-4 0-0 2, Monroe 6-10 1-3 13, Stuckey 8-15 9-10 25, Gordon 4-12 0-0 10, Hamilton 4-17 2-3 10, Bynum 2-7 0-0 4, Maxiell 3-4 2-2 8, Villanueva 5-12 0-2 12, Summers 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 36-89 14-20 90. MILWAUKEE (92) Delfino 5-12 3-4 16, Brockman 4-6 0-0 8, Sanders 1-6 0-2 2, Jennings 8-19 3-4 21, Salmons 6-12 0-2 14, Barron 2-7 0-0 4, Maggette 3-7 4-8 11, Dooling 5-9 1-1 12, Boykins 1-5 2-2 4. Totals 35-83 13-23 92. Detroit 22 28 25 15 — 90 Milwaukee 28 23 21 20 — 92 3-Point Goals—Detroit 4-16 (Gordon 2-3, Villanueva 2-4, Bynum 0-1, Stuckey 0-2, Daye 0-3, Hamilton 0-3), Milwaukee 9-23 (Delfino 3-7, Salmons 2-4, Jennings 2-7, Maggette 1-1, Dooling 1-3, Boykins 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Detroit 58 (Monroe, Villanueva 9), Milwaukee 59 (Delfino 10). Assists—Detroit 18 (Stuckey 5), Milwaukee 15 (Jennings, Delfino 4). Total Fouls—Detroit 21, Milwaukee 17. Technicals—Milwaukee defensive three second. A—11,364 (18,717).

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Philadelphia 62 40 16 6 86 203 64 37 21 6 80 187 Pittsburgh N.Y. Rangers 65 33 28 4 70 181 New Jersey 62 27 31 4 58 132 N.Y. Islanders 64 23 32 9 55 173 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Boston 63 37 19 7 81 195 Montreal 64 34 23 7 75 168 62 30 25 7 67 179 Buffalo Toronto 63 27 27 9 63 164 Ottawa 63 21 33 9 51 143 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 62 37 18 7 81 191 Washington 64 34 20 10 78 170 64 30 25 9 69 186 Carolina 64 26 27 11 63 179 Atlanta Florida 63 26 30 7 59 160 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Detroit 63 39 18 6 84 213 63 34 23 6 74 202 Chicago Nashville 63 32 23 8 72 161 Columbus 61 31 24 6 68 170 63 28 26 9 65 173 St. Louis Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF 63 39 15 9 87 208 Vancouver Calgary 65 33 23 9 75 196 Minnesota 63 33 24 6 72 165 63 26 30 7 59 183 Colorado Edmonton 63 20 35 8 48 158 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF 63 36 21 6 78 178 San Jose Phoenix 65 33 22 10 76 186 Los Angeles 63 35 24 4 74 178 63 34 23 6 74 174 Dallas Anaheim 63 33 25 5 71 176 Tuesday’s Games Buffalo 3, N.Y. Rangers 2 Washington 2, N.Y. Islanders 1, OT Carolina 2, Florida 1 Montreal 3, Atlanta 1 Boston 1, Ottawa 0 Calgary 6, St. Louis 0 Dallas 3, Phoenix 2 Nashville at Edmonton, late Columbus at Vancouver, late Colorado at San Jose, late Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh at Toronto, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Minnesota at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Calgary at Chicago, 9 p.m. Detroit at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

GA 159 159 160 164 207 GA 148 165 179 193 201 GA 190 162 194 208 173 GA 183 173 151 181 186 GA 150 182 166 217 211 GA 162 189 156 177 186

Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB—Named John Thorn official historian. MLB—Fined Boston Red Sox owner John Henry $500,000 for publicly criticizing the sport’s revenue sharing rules. American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Agreed to terms with RHP Chad Durbin on a oneyear contract. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with RHP Vin Mazzaro and 1B Kila Ka’aihue on one-year contracts. LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Announced the retirement of OF Garret Anderson. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Named Neil Kraetsch general counsel. National League PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with RHP Cesar Lopez on a minor league contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MIAMI HEAT—Waived G Carlos Arroyo. MILWAUKEE BUCKS—Signed C Earl Barron to a 10-day contract. NEW YORK KNICKS—Waived F Corey Brewer. Claimed F Derrick Brown off waivers from Charlotte. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER—Signed C Kendrick Perkins to a multiyear contract extension through the 2014-15 season. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS—Signed C Jarron Collins to a 10-day contract. WASHINGTON WIZARDS—Reached a buyout agreement with F Al Thornton and placed him on waivers. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL—Named Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay chairman of the NFL Competition Committee. BUFFALO BILLS—Tendered contracts to S Donte Whitner, LB Paul Posluszny and TE Scott Chandler. DALLAS COWBOYS—Signed LB Isaiah Greenhouse to reserve-future list. Tendered contracts to T Doug Free, DE Stephen Bowen, DE Jason Hatcher and S Alan Ball. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Signed S Donovin Darius to a one-day contract. NEW YORK JETS—Tendered contracts to CB Antonio Cromartie, WR Santonio Holmes, WR Brad Smith, QB Kellen Clemens, S Eric Smith, CB Drew Coleman, K Nick Folk, OL Rob Turner and S James Ihedigbo. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Re-signed RB Leon Washington to a multi-year contract. WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Released G Derrick Dockery. COLLEGE BYU—Suspended sophomore F Brandon Davies for the rest of the season for violating the school’s honor code. CHARLESTON—Named Pat Kirkland football coach. CHARLOTTE—Named Brad Lambert football coach. FLORIDA—Promoted Steve Jungbluth to recruiting coordinator. GREENSBORO COLLEGE—Announced the resignation of assistant athletic director for communications Bob Lowe. KENT STATE—Named Jeff Burrow safeties coach, Brian George defensive line coach and Dave McMichael tight ends coach.

ML Baseball Spring Training Tuesday’s Games Boston 5, Minnesota 0 Washington 5, N.Y. Mets 3 Detroit (ss) 6, Toronto 2 Atlanta 3, Houston 0 Pittsburgh 2, N.Y. Yankees 0 Detroit (ss) 6, Philadelphia 2 Baltimore 12, Tampa Bay 6 St. Louis 7, Florida 1 Seattle 5, Texas 4 Cincinnati (ss) 7, Oakland 6 Kansas City 4, San Diego 3 Cleveland 2, L.A. Dodgers 1 Milwaukee 3, Chicago White Sox 1 L.A. Angels 2, Cincinnati (ss) 1 Chicago Cubs 3, San Francisco 2

Falcons top Carson From staff reports

West Rowan defeated Carson 6-0 in a Rowan County girls soccer tournament semifinal on Tuesday at East Rowan. Allison Baucom scored three goals for the Falcons. Toni Lucente had two, and Brittany Gibbons had one. Lucente racked up three assists. Gibbons, Rachel Brown and Mariah Coleman contributed one each. “I give Carson all the credit in the world, as they’ve improved tremendously from where they were last year,” West coach Nick Brown said. “They battled us for 80 minutes and never gave up. We’ll have a really tough test Friday against a very good team and we're looking forward to it.” West plays the Salisbury-East Rowan winner in the championship game on Friday.  North Rowan won 3-1 against South Rowan and lost 3-0 to Salisbury in the county tournament. Jade Lomax scored three goals for the Cavaliers. Gaby Castro scored one.

 Livingstone basketball Livingstone’s men’s basketball team plays tonight at 9 p.m. in the CIAA tournament against St. Paul’s.

 Pro baseball Jerry Sands (Catawba) hit a home run for the L.A. Dodgers in a 2-1 spring loss to Cleveland on Tuesday. Sands connected in the seventh against Indians prospect Kelvin De La Cruz to tie the game at 1-1. “He’s impressive, and I like what I’ve seen of him,” new Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said of Sands. “He just has to go out and play, like everyone else. For a big guy, he runs good and is good defensively.”

 Prep golf

Salisbury shot 148 and won a match with Davie (164) and Statesville (168) at Statesville Country Club. Freshman Eric Edwards shot 35 for the Hornets and was co-medalist along with Statesville’s Jack Archibald. Alex Nianouris and Alex  Cuthbertson hired Austin shots 37s for the Hornets, North Hills Christian has hired while Alex Lee, Roy Dixon and Troy current assistant coach Dadrian Cuth- Beaver fired 39s. bertson for its boys varsity headTommy Dillon shot 39 to lead the coaching position. War Eagles. Cuthbertson officially became the head coach on Feb. 21, replacing Ja-  Prep softball son Causby. East Rowan is playing at North “We fully support Coach Causby and his decision to further his career Rowan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. plans,” North Hills AD Chris Fowler said.  College lacrosse Cuthbertson was a standout playCatawba’s Michael Pecchia was er at West Rowan, where he was a three-year varsity starter and earned named Deep South Conference DeMoir tournament MVP, all-county and fensive Player of the Week. The keeper helped lead Catawba all-conference accolades. He is the director of the ABC to a pair of wins last week, as the InYouth Development basketball skills dians improved to 3-0 and jumped training program, which provides into the USILA National Poll for the basketball clinics for young people in first time in school history at No. 11. the community. His passion is building relationships with young kids and  College tennis helping them grow to become better Catawba and visiting Winston individuals. “I like the school and I like the peo- Salem State split matches in tennis ple I’m working with,” Cuthbertson action on Tuesday afternoon at the said. “ I see that the North Hills fac- Johnson Tennis Center. The Catawba men (10-4) claimed ulty and staff really care about the kids and want to see them succeed. an 8-1 win, while Winston-Salem State took the women’s match 5-4. The I’m all about the kids.” Cuthbertson coaches AAU basket- Catawba women are 7-7. ball and has worked in the summer program at Catawba. He has signifi-  College women’s hoops cant experience coaching at the high Pfeiffer’s women’s basketball school level including two years as jayvee boys coach at West Rowan and team shot 38 percent and lost to four years as assistant coach of the Queens 70-62 in the first round of the Conference Carolinas Tournament on varsity team at Carson. Cuthbertson is married to Tame- Tuesday. Brittany Cox scored 19 points for ka. They have two children — D’Ajua the Falcons, and Christina Harvey and Malon. scored 18. Pfeiffer ended its season with a 14-13 record.  Prep baseball Carson’s baseball team lost to Northwest Cabarrus 5-4 in a game started on Monday and completed Tuesday. A three-run fifth proved decisive for the fourth-ranked Trojans. Kyle Bridges went 4-for-4 for the Cougars, who got RBIs from Bridges, Gunnar Hogan, Kyle Youngo and Tripp Cross. Carson had the bases loaded in the seventh inning, but Northwest reliever Parker Wethington induced a 1-23 double play. Corey Seager had two doubles for Northwest. “Great game, and we battled down to the last at-bat,” Carson coach Chris Cauble said. “Lots of good pitching for this early and a lot of solid defensive plays.” Northwest Cabarrus plays at South Rowan on Thursday.  South Rowan lost 7-3 to Mount Pleasant on Tuesday. The Tigers pushed across five runs in the seventh to come from behind. Preston Penninger made a strong start for South, allowing two runs in five innings. Jordan Kennerly had a two-out, two-run double in the sixth on a 3-2 pitch to give the Raiders a 3-2 lead. Jacob Dietz knocked in the other run for South. Anthony Allende went 2-for-2 for Mount and also was the winning pitcher. Grayson Atwood pitched a scoreless seventh and had two hits. “Preston gave us a nice start and we played good defense behind him,” South coach Thad Chrismon said. “We just couldn’t finish this one off, but we’ll learn from it.” Boxscores for both games will appear in Thursday’s edition.  North Rowan’s YVC game with South Stanly that was scheduled for Tuesday was postponed.  Please note that top-ranked East Rowan will play at home tonight against Mount Tabor in a jayvee-varsity doubleheader. Early schedules had the Mustangs on the road.

 College baseball Belmont Abbey held off Pfeiffer for a 16-11 win in Belmont on Tuesday. Preston Lyon and Jesse Dunn had three hits each for Pfeiffer (8-10). Caleb Shore went 2-for-5 and drove in a run for the Crusaders (16-5).

 College softball Pfeiffer slugger Melanie Conklin was named the Conference Carolinas Player of the Week.

 Basketball tryouts Tryouts will be held on Saturday at Hall Gym from 2:30-4 p.m. for girls ages 9-13. Tryouts for boys ages 9-13 are from 1:30-3 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a coaches meeting Sunday night at 7 p.m. Contact Tom McDaniel at 704-6371261 for information.

 7th-grade hoops North Rowan’s girls defeated Southeast 21-17. Special Washington scored 11 points for the Mavericks. Taylor Martin led the Patriots with 10 points.

 Carolina Phenoms

The Carolina Phenoms 13U boys basketball team (seventh grade) had a record of 2-1 at the Basketball Fever round-robin tournament held at South Rowan YMCA. The Phenoms defeated the Cabarrus Stars 53-18 and Ft.Mill Trailblazers 48-33 and lost to the Union County Ballers 46-36. Leading the Phenoms in scoring were Wes Fazia, DeShaun Minter and Ian Bradshaw. Donte Hill, John Yang, Alex Yang and Landon Goodman provided solid guard play, with Bryson Collins and Austin Russ manning the post positions.  Catawba basketball For information on the Phenoms, WSAT will carry the Catawba contact Andre Archie at (704) 232women’s and men’s SAC Tournament 0801. games on Wednesday. Randy Swicegood will begin cov-  Rowan Hawks erage of the Catawba women at The Rowan County Hawks 14U Wingate, starting at 5:40 pm. Buddy Poole will cover the men in baseball team beat North Hills AcadAnderson, S.C. The duo will alternate emy 14-0. Hunter Shepherd and coverage during the women’s second Pearce Wilhelm had three hits each. Austin Love and Dylan Snider had half and the men’s first half, before concluding with the men’s game two hits apiece. Love and Josh Holt combined to pitch a two-hitter. which tips off at 7 p.m.

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NORTH FROM 1B too unselfish,” Mitchell said. “We’ve talked to him about taking that shot because we all have confidence he can knock them down.” When freshman Michael Connor jumped off the bench to swish a long 3 from the right side it was 20-10, and North was on its way. North led 22-14 at the quarter, then put on a defensive clinic in the second period, holding a dazed band of Bulldogs to 1for-11 accuracy. On one ugly Murphy possession, North blocked three shots. When Givens stuck a 3pointer that was fiercely contested by Murphy’s Cody Allen to end the half, the Cavaliers were up 35-16. “Well, we had a two-point second quarter, and that’s not going to get it done at this level,” Payne said. “We were in a hole, and we knew it was too deep to climb out of unless we really got it going.” Mitchell had no complaints at halftime. “There wasn’t a lot I had to say,” he said. “Our seniors really stepped up to lead this team. We just had to keep the intensity going.” North’s 23-point third quarter on 10-for-15 shooting was devastating. Starks buried two 3s just 30 jon c. lakey/SALISBURY POST seconds apart to push the lead North Rowan’s Pierre Givens, left, shoots a jumper over Mur- to 49-24 and then to 52-27. phy’s Cody Allen. Jordan Kimber closed the

third quarter with back-to-back slick passes to freshman Michael Bowman, and Bowman provided one routine finish and a spectacular one — a hanging, double-clutch reverse that had North fans rolling in the aisles. “It was kind of easy, easier than anyone expected,” Kimber admitted. “But I think that was because we were more focused, more ready to play than we’ve been in a while.” Murphy, which shot 17.8 percent in the first half and made just five field goals prior to the break, overcame its jitters and started making shots in the third quarter. But North’s T.J. Bates opened the fourth quarter with a steal and layup, then whipped a crosscourt pass to Starks. Starks promptly nailed the last of North’s nine 3-pointers for a 63-34 lead with 6:30 left to play, and it was time to go home. “It felt good to play like that and for the team to play that well,” Starks said quietly. “But you have to stay humble because you know bigger games are coming.” The next big one is for the regional championship at noon on Saturday at UNC Greensboro. North takes on WinstonSalem Prep (24-9). MURPHY (55) — Reid 17, Curtis 12, Suddreth 11, Allen 9, Mulligan 4, Oliver 2, Reese, Gaxiola, Graves, Crouch. NORTH ROWAN (76) — Givens 15, Starks 14, Ford 12, Hargrave 10, T. Bates 8, Chambers 6, Connor 6, Bowman 4, Witherspoon 1, Kimber, A. Bates. Murphy N Rowan

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SALISBURY FROM 1B 2010 with the improvement of Corey Murphy and the addition of Jarrett Rivens. The 6foot-6 Rivens, who moved to Salisbury from Danville, Va., teams inside with the 6-7 Weant. He transformed the Hornets from a tall 2A team into a towering 2A team. Salisbury exploited its height advantage against East Rutherford last season and has a chance to do it again. But East Rutherford has tremendous athletes, as it showed in its win against previously unbeaten Smoky Mountain. East Rutherford overcame 6-7 Jackson Simmons, who will play at North Carolina next season. “Simmons is tall and he’s legit, and Smoky Mountain puts a very good team around him,” LeVine said. “That was a tremendous road win for us in their gym, with people lining the walls, standing everywhere. They turned away 400 to 500 people who had to listen on the radio in the parking lot. People came up and shook my hand after the game who couldn’t even get in the gym.” Seating won’t be a problem tonight in Greensboro, but the game could be equally good. East Rutherford is led by 6-3 guard Devince Boykins, who has signed with Marshall. Boykins is a good shooter, but mostly he’s a tremendous athlete. He projects as a combo

guard (capable of playing the point or the shooting guard) at the Division I level. While Boykins, who averages 17.3 points and 13.4 rebounds, is a four-year starter, East Rutherford is much younger than a Salisbury team that relies heavily on five seniors and one junior. LeVine’s other top players are junior Raheem Hampton (13.0 ppg) and freshman Devonte Boykins (11.2 ppg), who is Devince’s little brother. “We’ll use two freshmen, three sophomores and two juniors,” LeVine said. “We’re a young team and a guardladen team. But it’s a focused team. Last year, I wasn’t sure what I was gonna get from them. This year, it’s been a much more consistent group.” Salisbury is under new management this season. First-year head coach Justin Morgan has kept the Hornets, who got a late start due to the school’s run to the 2AA football state championship, moving steadily forward. Morgan credits assistant coaches Scott Maddox and Curtis Rich for their knowledge and hands the rest of the kudos to determined players who have earned their reputations as winners. “Our guys are playing well together and sharing the ball well,” Morgan said. “We’re experienced, and that helps. Some of these guys (notably Rankin, Knox and Morris) played in the football state championship game, so

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Javon Hargrave finished with 10 points for the Cavs.

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Michael Connor gets two points the easy way.

they’re not going to be shellshocked playing in a very big basketball game.” LeVine has seen first-hand how good the Hornets can be when they’re on, and he’s told his team not to pay any attention to Salisbury’s six losses, most of which came early when the Hornets were waiting on the football players or incorporating them into the lineup. The Hornets have won 14 of their last 16, with the only losses coming to rivals Thomasville and Lexington. “Salisbury is as good as a six-loss team as you’ll ever see,” LeVine said. “We know how good they are. I’m just hoping my kids will bring their ‘A’ game this time.” 

NOTES: Rankin (15.1 points per game), Knox (12.6), Murphy (11.9), Rivens (10.4) and Weant (9.5) are the scoring leaders for the Hornets. ... East Rutherford’s only loss was 49-47 to 3A Morganton Freedom in early January, and LeVine’s Cavaliers buried the Patriots in a rematch. ... Charlotte’s sixth-ranked Berry Academy (26-2) plays No. 11 Burnsville Mountain Heritage (22-6) in the other 2A Western Regional game at 7 p.m. tonight. ... Salisbury held Devince Boykins to 17 points in last year’s sectional meeting. ... LeVine umpires high school and American Legion baseball games and has worked at times with Salisjon c. lakey/SALISBURY POST bury AD and football coach Salisbury and guard Kalil Duncan hope for a win tonight against East Rutherford. Joe Pinyan.

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Early run dooms State at Virginia Associated Press

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Freshman Joe Harris scored 19 points and senior Mustapha Farrakhan added 15 as Virginia defeated North Carolina State 69-58 on Tuesday night. Farrakhan, playing in front of his grandfather, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan, for the first time in his college career, nailed a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 3:23 left to give the Cavaliers a commanding nine-point lead. N.C. State never got closer than seven the rest of the way. Will Sherrill, who tied a career high with four 3-pointers, added 14 points for Virginia (15-14, 6-9 Atlantic Coast Conference). Sherrill hit two 3-pointers as the Cavaliers stormed to a 16-0 lead. The Wolfpack (15-14, 5-10) responded with a 17-2 spurt, including seven points from Javier Gonzalez, who finished with 16. Virginia led 32-28 at the break, then opened the second half with a 10-3 run, capped by another Sherrill 3. “We can lose a lead quicker than most teams and it doesn’t seem like we can make up a deficit quicker than most teams,” Virginia coach Tony Bennett said. “Part of that is decision-making, part of that is inexperience. But we withstood and pushed ahead and were able to make enough sound decisions to come away.” Bennett was happy that his

Ohio State clinches share of Big Ten

team was able to send Farrakhan and Sherrill, his two seniors, out on a good note. They were playing their last regular-season home game. “I told (them) at the shootaround that I was very proud of them,” Bennett said. “(I said) the way you can give back to your family is to play your guts out. “Don’t get your heads in the clouds or be floating around. Enjoy your little moment (before the game), but then get locked into the game because that’s what this team needs. I thought they both did that well.”

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N.c. state guard Javi Gonzalez, right, is stripped of the ball Boston Coll. 76, V. Tech 61 BLACKSBURG, Va. — by Virginia’s Jontel evans. Boston College knew Virginia Tech was looking to boost its NCAA tournament resume on Tuesday night, and Corey Raji and the Eagles had a surprise in store. Reggie Jackson scored 20 points, Raji had 19 points and 12 rebounds and the Eagles dominated most of the night and beat the Hokies 76-61, enhancing their own credentials. “This was a statement game for us and we came out and did everything we had to do,” Raji said after the Eagles led by at least 5 points for the last 35 minutes of the game. “When we came out from the jump, coach said we were down by seven and we played like we were behind.” The victory gave Boston College (18-11, 8-7 Atlantic

Coast Conference) a sweep of the Hokies this season, and consecutive road victories in Virginia. The Eagles won at Virginia on Saturday, the day the Hokies later helped their chances by beating then-No. 1 Duke 64-60. Malcolm Delaney, one of three seniors honored before possibly his final home game, said there could have been a hangover from the victory, a notion coach Seth Greenberg dismissed. “That’s a coward’s excuse,” Greenberg said, not in response to Delaney’s remark but merely the possibility that his team was still basking in the afterglow of the victory. Bullock to miss rest of year CHAPEL HILL — North

Carolina has lost reserve Reggie Bullock for the rest of the season with a knee injury. The school said Tuesday the 6-foot-7 freshman would have arthroscopic surgery after tearing the lateral meniscus in his left knee during the 13th-ranked Tar Heels’ win against Maryland on Sunday. Bullock was averaging six points, but the recruit regarded for his outside shooting was making just 30 percent of his 3-point tries. Bullock had surgery last year on the same knee, which had bothered him occasionally this year. He missed a game in November due to irritation in the knee.

From around college hoops... STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jon Diebler had career highs of 30 points and 10 3pointers Tuesday night and No. 1 Ohio State routed Penn State 82-61 to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title. Diebler went 5 of 6 from behind the arc in the first half as the Buckeyes (28-2, 15-2) built a 15-point lead. The senior’s 10 3s set a school record and tied the conference record. Freshman center Jared Sullinger had 10 points and 10 rebounds for Ohio State, which led by as many as 26 points. The win allowed the Buckeyes to earn at least a share of their fourth conference championship in six years and stay one game ahead of second-place Purdue. Ohio State can claim the conference title outright with a win over No. 10 Wisconsin on Sunday. No. 6 Purdue 75, Illinois 67 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — JaJuan Johnson scored 23 points and E’Twaun Moore added 18 to lead Purdue. It was a fitting display for the two seniors in their final home game. They came off the court to a standing ovation with 3.6 seconds left. D.J. Byrd added a careerhigh 16 points and Ryne Smith had a career-high

nine rebounds for the Boilermakers, who overcame a 13point deficit to win their seventh straight. No. 14 Florida 78, Alabama 51 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Chandler Parsons scored a season-high 19 points and Vernon Macklin also had 19 for Florida. The Gators clinched at least a share of the Southeastern Conference regular season title and can claim their fifth out right with a win at No. 21 Vanderbilt on Saturday. No. 20 Kentucky 68, No. 21 Vanderbilt 66 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Brandon Knight scored 17 points and Terrence Jones added 15 points and nine rebounds for Kentucky (21-8, 9-6 Southeastern Conference), which remained unbeaten at Rupp Arena under coach John Calipari. Festus Ezeli led Vanderbilt (21-8, 9-6) with 22 points but fumbled away a chance at a game-tying shot just before the final buzzer. John Jenkins scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half for Vanderbilt, which rallied from a 15-point deficit to take the lead with 4:25 to play. Nebraska 69, No. 22 Missouri 58 LINCOLN, Neb. — Lance Jeter scored 16 points and Nebraska used a 17-2 second-half run to pull away. It was the last regular-season Big 12 home game for Nebraska (19-10, 7-8), which moves to the Big Ten next season.

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From around the NBA... ORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Jameer Nelson scored 23 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Orlando Magic outlasted the New York Knicks 116-110 on Tuesday night. The Magic trailed 58-47 at halftime, but surged in the second half as the Knicks struggled from the field. The win was the Magic’s third straight and fifth in six games. It was also Orlando’s second win this season over the Knicks, who host the Magic twice before the end of the month. New York fell to 2-2 since acquiring All-Star Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups. The Knicks finished 1-1 on the Florida swing, following its win over Miami on Sunday. Amare Stoudemire and Billups led New York with 30 AssociAted Press points apiece. orlando’s dwight Howard, center, aims for a slam against New Mavericks 101, 76ers 93 York in a 116-110 win on tuesday. PHILADELPHIA — Jason

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Terry scored 30 points, Jason Kidd had a triple-double, and Dallas won its seventh straight game. Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points for the Mavericks, who have won a whopping 17 of 18 games to move into second place in the Western Conference. Terry used near-flawless shooting over the second and third quarters to give the Mavs the lead, then sealed the win late in the fourth with a dunk where he waved his arms in celebration. Kidd had 13 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds and no turnovers. Jodie Meeks led the Sixers with 16 points. Lakers 90, Timberwolves 79 MINNEAPOLIS — Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and the Lakers’ towering front line overwhelmed Kevin Love on the boards in a victory over Minnesota. Gasol had 17 rebounds and 12 points, Bynum had 14 points and seven boards and the Lakers scored 28 secondchance points to overcome a

poor shooting night and win their fifth straight game. Wes Johnson had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Timberwolves, who led for much of the first three quarters before the Lakers asserted themselves. Love had 13 points and 11 rebounds, his 47th straight double-double. The last time he did not have one was against the Lakers on Nov. 19. But he was just 2 for 10 from the floor and barely kept the longest double-double streak since 1980 alive. Kobe Bryant scored 24 points, but made just 8 of 18 shots in an ugly offensive game for both teams. Grizzlies 109, Spurs 93 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Darrell Arthur and Zach Randolph each scored 21 points and Memphis took advantage of San Antonio’s poor ball handling. Tony Allen added 20 points, missing only one of his nine shots, and Mike Conley had 18 points and nine assists as Memphis won its seasonbest fifth straight home

game. Gary Neal was the only Spur to finish in double figures with 14 points. Starters Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and DeJuan Blair had nine points apiece, as they sat out the fourth quarter. The Spurs (49-11) were playing their first game without starting point guard Tony Parker, who is expected to miss two to four weeks after suffering a strained left calf when the Spurs beat Memphis 95-88 on Saturday night. Pacers 109, Warriors 100 INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 27 points, hitting all 16 free throws, and Indiana held off Golden State. Darren Collison scored 11 points for Indiana, eight in the third quarter, when the Pacers outscored Golden State 37-26 to turn a three-point deficit into a nine-point lead. Reggie Williams had 25 points off the bench for Golden State, which rallied from a double-digit, first-half deficit to lead by nine points late in the second quarter before faltering.

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From around the NHL... RALEIGH — Cory Stillman had a goal and an assist for Carolina five days after the Panthers traded him to the Hurricanes. Eric Staal had Carolina’s other goal. Stephen Weiss scored for Florida. Tuesday’s game was also the first for Carolina defenseman Bryan Allen and Florida left winger Sergei Samsonov after the teams traded them for each other at the deadline on Monday. Staal, the Hurricanes’ captain, was back in the lineup after missing Saturday’s game at Montreal following a hard upperbody check from Pittsburgh’s Matt Niskanen that had taken him out late in the second period on Friday. Carolina goalie Cam Ward stopped 41 shots. Capitals 2, Islanders 1, OT WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored 1:55 into overtime after Brooks Laich tied the game with a minute left in regulation and the Washington Capitals snatched a 2-1 win from the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Ovechkin picked up a loose puck near the boards and made a mad dash down the beating goalie Nathan Lawson with a backhand shot. Lawson made 40 saves and kept the Caps at bay until Brooks Laich scored with 47.2 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. Laich redirected a pass from recently acquired Jason Arnott into the net. Washington improved to 11-0-3 in its last 14 games against the Islanders, who have lost four straight overall. Flames 6, Blues 0 ST. LOUIS — Miikka Kiprusoff shut out the St. Louis Blues for the second time in three days and Jarome Iginla had two goals and two assists. Iginla’s line totaled 10 points, with Alex Tanguay getting a goal and two assists and Brendan Morrison adding three assists. The Flames finished 3-0 against the Blues, outscoring them 11-1, and have won eight of the last 10 in St. Louis. Making his 17th consecutive start, Kiprusoff stood out against a team that hadn’t been blanked in an NHL-high 110 games before losing 1-0 Sunday night in Calgary.

ex-Miami coach Larry Coker is at Texas-San Antonio. “We had our list of what we were looking for and ‘wow factor’ was on there,” Rose said. “But see, I think we got wow factor. Is it wow factor compared to Bill Curry or Coker, older guys who have been there and done that and come back? In a lot of people’s minds maybe no. But a wow factor in what he’s accomplished.” Lambert, who played defensive back at Kansas State, worked on staffs at Oklahoma, Marshall and Georgia before getting to Wake Forest in 2001. He coached linebackers until coach Jim Grobe promoted him to defensive coordinator in 2008. After winning the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2006, Wake Forest slumped to 3-9 this season with the defense giving up a leaguehigh 35.8 points a game. Rose said that didn’t factor in her decision to choose Lambert over two other unnamed finalists and said Grobe gave Lambert a strong recommendation. “This is a wonderful opportunity for him and I know he’ll be a great head football coach,” Grobe said. Lambert’s opening news

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Wake Forest defensive coordinator Brad Lambert, right, will be charlotte’s first football coach. conference had some star power. Tennessee Titans linebacker Will Witherspoon, who played under Lambert at Georgia, was there. So were linebacker Aaron Curry of the Seattle Seahawks, Alphonso Smith of the Detroit Lions and other former Wake Forest players, including quarterback Riley Skinner. Curry, the No. 4 pick in the 2009 draft, said he wasn’t surprised Lambert would leave an FBS program for a school

not only playing at a lower level, but one that doesn’t have any players, equipment, football offices or even a conference to play in. “I kind of compared it to the relationship we had,” Curry said. “He had me from the beginning and there was nothing special about me. I had no direction. I didn’t know where I was going. So I was a project for him. “For him to step into a situation where it’s the very beginning for a program, he’s

going to be able to install his values, his morals.” But it’s a long process, with Lambert’s first task to entice players to join a team that’s more than 900 days away from playing its first game. “The biggest thing is everything is going to be new,” Lambert said when asked about his recruiting pitch. “You walk in all the facilities will be new, the staff is going to be new and there’s probably a good chance you’ll play.”

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DRIVERS FT CLASS A CDL DRIVER w/doubles Local Runs. Starting pay $14/hr, 40-50 hrs per wk. Apply at: R.J. Transports, Inc. 1310 Richard Street Salisbury, NC 28144 704-638-6111 Chris

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

KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392

Restaurant/Food Service

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

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Saturday, March 12, 2011 • 12 Noon 1505 S. Rowan Avenue Spencer, NC 28159

Cleaning Services

Directions: From Salisbury take N Main St. to a left on 17th St., Proceed to stop sign, turn right on S. Rowan Avenue - 2nd house on the right

Complete Cleaning Service. Basic, windows, spring, new construction, & more. 704-857-1708

Estate of Jean Walser Grubb, Deceased Parcel ID 030 009

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

.74 Acre- 2480 Sq. Ft. Heated Space- 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths brick ranch with partial basement- Marble Surround Fireplace in Living Room, Den with wood burning stove, Shower Room off Master Bedroom, large concrete Patio/Porch on back overlooking wooded lot. Unheated basement with Bath Terms: 1.Public Auction with Reserve 2.A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $5000 is due from the highest bidder on the day of sale. 3.Closing must occur within 30 days after auction. 4.Taxes will be prorated for the current year. 5.There are no representations or warranties about the property value or condition. 6.Property is sold AS IS/Where IS. 7.Announcements made on day of sale take precedence over any printed material For more pictures and history of home visit: www.bettygrubb.com

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Grubb Real Estate Auction Betty S Grubb, NCAL #7908 NCREL #180479 Glenn M Hester, Auctioneer NCAL #4453 Email- Betty@BettySGrubbRealty.com Or call 704-798-8172 for inquires

Employment

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With experience needed. Must be available all shifts. Apply at: Hendrix BBQ on Hwy 70. No phone calls.

Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. (S-RCAA), a nonprofit Agency located at 1300 W. Bank Street, Salisbury seeks a qualified applicant for

NOW HIRING ! MANAGERS/ASST. MGRS. & CUSTOMER SERVICE CASHIERS

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Applications accepted at S-RCAA, Inc. physical address through March 25, 2011.

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

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

Junk Removal

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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

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

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CASH PAID for junk cars. $275 & up. Please call Tim at 980234-6649 for more info.

$3 U Pick Up. $3.50 delivered & $5 spread

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

Kitchen and Baths Kitchen and Baths remodeled. 25 years experience. Call for free consultation. 704738-4722. Jay Pryor.

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WE OFFER: *Excellent Starting Pay *Insurance Benefits *Paid Vacation Requirements: Valid driver's license A Nationwide Criminal Record Background check

To apply, fax resume to: 704-636-7772 or call: 704-633-3211 or 704-633-8233 ext. 20 to schedule an interview

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Pools and Supplies

Basinger Sewing Machine Repair

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

Household sewing machines, new and older models and parts.

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

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

• Lawn Equipment Repair Services

Manufactured Home Services

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

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

Want to sell quickly? Try a border around your ad for $5!

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

Mowing, seeding, shrubs, retainer walls. All construction needs. Sr. Discount. 25 Yrs. Exper. Lic. Contractor

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Find your answer in the Salisbury Post Classifieds – in print and online!

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

877-494-9335

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

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

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

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Tree Service Graham's Tree Service Free estimates, reasonable rates. Licensed, Insured, Bonded. 704-633-9304 John Sigmon Stump grinding, Prompt service for 30+ years, Free Estimates. John Sigmon, 704-279-5763.

TREE WORKS by Jonathan Keener. Insured – Free estimates! Please call 704-636-0954. Stoner Painting Contractor

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Roofing and Guttering

MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded

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Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior citizens. 704-857-1731

Miscellaneous Services

Billy J. Cranfield, Total Landscape

Pressure Washing

Moving and Storage

Painting and Decorating

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

WILL BUY OLD CARS Complete with keys and title or proof of ownership, $250 and up. (Salisbury area) RC's 704-267-4163

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3Landscaping 3Mulching 3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

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

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

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Earl's Lawn Care

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Home Improvement

B & L Home Improvement

Benefits: Medical, dental, life, 401K, and short-term disability.

Home Improvement

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

More Details = Faster Sales!

Electrician & Helper needed for commercial work. Must be willing to travel. Exp. req. 704855-5600 Ext. 20 & 27

RUSHCO MARKETS IS

Human Resources

There is a NEW group of people EVERY day, looking for a DEAL in the classifieds.

Fencing

$10 to start. Earn 40%. Call 704-754-2731 or 704-754-2639

Customer Service

2-3 years of supervisory experience and BA/BS in Human Resource Mgmt, Public Admin, or Business Admin. Applicant must be proficient in computer skills and must have expertise with NC employment law compliance requirements. Grant writing is a plus.

Professional Services Unlimited

Fencing

Waitstaff

for local co. Must have CDL, 2 yrs. exper. & clean driving record. Benefits avail. Call 704-638-9987

Employment Skilled Labor

The office of Dr. Don Fortner is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for a hygienist, a dental assistant and a part-time office assistant. The clinical positions require at least 3 years experience. If you are interested in joining our dental team, please send your resume to (fax) 704-636-4890.

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Cleaning Services

Premier Federal CU is seeking a highly energetic, highly motivated sales inclined individual for its part-time teller services specialist position working around 25 hours per week. Qualified candidates apply under career opportunities at: www.premierfcu.org

Our Practice Is Growing! East Coast Wings & Grill now hiring waitstaff. Top pay plus tips. Lunch & dinner shifts. Experience required. Apply in person, Mon.Fri., 2pm-5pm. No phone calls please.

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

Don’t take chances with your hard earned money. Run your ad where it will pay for itself. Daily exposure brings fast results.

P/T Teller Svcs Specialist

Healthcare

only with CNA (past or present) reliable transportation,working phone, & be reliable. Need TB skin test before hired. Apply in person at 592 Hilltop Dr., Linwood, NC. No Phone Calls Please

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Employment

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Banking

Healthcare

Carolina's Auction Rod Poole, NCAL#2446 Salisbury (704)633-7369

Employment

Restaurant

Med-aide

Appraisal – Real Estate Single family, multifamily & land for tax appeals, PMI removal, estates, etc. 13+ Years NC Experience. Certified Licensed. Call 704-603-7009

Employment

General

Hilltop Living Center is hiring for a

Appraisal Services

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 • 5B

CLASSIFIED

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

Trees R Us • Bucket • Truck • Chipper/Stumps We Will Try To Beat Any Written Estimates!

704-239-1955 Free Estimates • Fully Insured

HOMES FOR SA LE

STARTER HOME . 2-bedroom ranch. Great lo cation. Just reduced. Call Wendy 555-32 10.

6B • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 Furniture & Appliances Antiques & Collectibles Amber Carnaval glass 9" Rose plate and 6" bowl/ Very good condition $75 for both. 704-938-4342 Antique china cabinet & 8 place rose pattern china. Cabinet is 1930s & china was made in 1925. $300 OBO...704-213-1709

Baby Items Stoller, double. Graco. Like new. $120. Please call 704-213-6275 for more information.

Computers & Software

DELL LAPTOP COMPUTER

Dryer – white, 5 setting, GE, $75; white GE refrigerator w/ice maker, $100; glass top dining table w/3 chairs $30; rectangular wooden coffee table w/3 glass top sections, $40 704-490-1748 Grandfather clock. Mint condition. $500. Please call 704-202-0831 Leather Love Seat & 2 Chairs $200. Kitchen Table & Chairs $50.00 For More Information Call 704-857-1854 Lyon Shaw Wrought Iron Patio Furniture Table $95 obo. Chaise Lounge $75 4 Chairs $50 each. Sold together or separately. 704-637-1479 Stove, 30" electric range. Good condition. $50. Please call 704-213-1709 for more information Washer $25. Dryer $75. For More Info. Please Call 704-857-1854.

Dell Laptop Computer, internet ready, wireless, XP. $165. Windows 980-205-0947 Laptop. Compaq Presario CQ50. Windows 7, wifi, webcam. Perfect condition. Asking $300. Ca;; 704-232-2705

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

Electronics Keyboard. Yamaha digital keyboard w/stand, $200. Org keyboard, $75. Sony mic w/stand $75. (704)762-5152 TVs w/ Remote for Sale 27" JVC- $75 or 19" Orion- $45 Call 704-633-7604

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

Flowers & Plants

3 ft. Leyland Cypress or Green Giant Trees. Makes a beautiful property line boundary or privacy screen. 1 gallon $10 per tree. 3 gallon 5 ft. & full, $30. Varieties of Gardenias, Nandina, Juniper, Holly, Ligustrum, Hosta, Viburnum, Gold Mop, Camelias, Arbor-vitae, Azaleas AND MORE! $8. All of the above include delivery & installation! 704-274-0569

Furniture & Appliances Air Conditioners, Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Frig. $65 & up. Used TV & Appliance Center Service after the sale. 704-279-6500

Hunting and Fishing Fishing Rods and reels 5 for $30. 704-278-9527 after 6pm or leave message.

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

Machine & Tools Drill driver kit, Dewalt 12 volt. 3/8 inch, 2 batteries, charger and 130 lumen light, new. $100. Call 980-234-8877

50 - 60 gallon glass fish tank with iron stand. $100. Spencer. Call 704831-0278 for more info. 50-60 gallon fish tank. Includes iron stand. Spencer 704-831-0278 for more information. ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647 Baby bed, good condition, $20. 3 tires. Good tread. 16” $10 each. 5 pairs size 10 jeans, $2 ea. Walker, $10. Cane, $5. Please call 704-8579716 for more info.

Business Opportunities

Heavy Duty Metal Cabinet great for shop, office, or garage. 6.5'x3' $150. 704-855-2288

A COKE/M&M vending route! 100% Finc. Do you earn $2K/wk? Loc's in Salis. 800-367-2106 x 6020

HYPNOSIS will work for you!

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

Stop Smoking~Lose Weight It's Easy & Very Effective Decide Today 704-933-1982 Jacket, Harley Davidson. Emblem on front and back. Size 2T (child), NEW. $15. Books. Silhouette, Inspriation Romance. NEW. 17 for $5. Call 336-751-5171

Lumber All New!

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

Show off your stuff!

Found dog. Young adult Boxer in Glover Road area. Call 704-637-0227 between 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Found dogs. 1 Huskey, 1Benjie. Near HWY 150. Please call 704-213-2011 for more information

for only

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Call today about our Private Party Special!

704-797-4220 *some restrictions apply

Lost & Found

Black 4-Drawer Chest, 2 Nightstands $150. Oak Entertainment Center, $60. (704)762-5152 Buffet & dining table, 1930s era. Wooden inlaid. $250. Blue floral couch and Queen Anne matching chair, like new. $100. Outdoor wooden yard swing, $25. 704-633-5993

Bread machine with recipe book. Made by Welbilt. Like new $25. Please call 704-938-4342 Chrysler Concord LS1, 2004. 74,000 actual miles. $5500. Juke Box, $600. 704-431-4462 Doggie steps, up to 70lb, $10. NASCAR halter for giant breed dog. $20. Like new. 704-938-4342 Dolls, 5 @ $5 each. Pair of Mickey & Minnie Mouse dolls, $25 for both. Call 704-638-8965

China cabinet, corner. $300. Computer desk, new in box. $50. Exterior Palm floor lamp, $100. Call 704-202-0831

Elvis Presley picture in gold frame, $50. Elvis guitar clock, $50. 5 foot stools, $15 ea. 2 entertainment centers, $35 ea. Jeff Gordon clock $50. Wood maple clock, $50. 704-638-8965

China cabinet. Solid wood & brass. 54”W x 7'H. $500. Please call 704-202-0831

Entertainment center, 3 pc. Solid oak. Also, 2001 Ford Mustang GT, V8. Ex. cond. 704-857-8991 Freezer-Upright White Westinghouse Energy Saver 5'x28" $200. 704-855-2288

pets for everyone!

GE Frig/Freezer (Almond) 23.6cu.ft 67"h x 34"w x 31"d. $150. 704855-2288

Hay for Sale

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Lost dog. Black Lab, male. In Spring Valley subdivision area. Please call 980-521-7841 Lost necklace. Silver with cross. Lost Feb. 23rd in Arlington St./Office Depot area. Sentimental value. 336-752-2480 or 704-636-5090

BYZANTINE CROSS. LENGTH: 1.5" or 4.75 CM 4.0 Grams FOR THE RETURN OF THIS CROSS, TAKEN FROM A CHURCH PARSONAGE IN MT. ULLA, N.C. ON 2/24/11 Call: 704-516-1149 or Email: wsitton@carolina.rr.com

Rabbit cage - extra large. Nearly new. $20. Please call 704-831-0278 for more information

Tires. 2 195/70/14 used tires in good condition with good tread. $20. 704857-5403 China Grove Trailer Axles with tires (4). $85 each Please Call 704-857-7186 Trampoline, 14 -15 ft. Includes safety net. $100. Spencer 704-831-0278 for more information

Sporting Goods Bowling Ball for sale 13 lb. Raw Hammer Acid $50 Call 704-633-7604

Want to Buy Merchandise All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper. Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123 Andy's Logging. Want to buy timber. Land owner paid by thousand board foot. Paid for pulp wood. Minimum of 1 acre. 336-467-0560 Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut. Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291.

Classifieds! (704) 797-4220

Lost Dog on 2/28 around Bostian & Daughtery Rd area. Blonde color, weighs 34 pounds, name is Angel. 704-857-6256

$500 REWARD

Misc For Sale

Square bales. 400 bales of fescue. 500 bales of brown top millet. $2.50/bale. 704-239-6242

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

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

Salisbury

New Home

Genesis Realty 704-933-5000 genesisrealtyco.com Foreclosure Experts Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200

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

PRICE REDUCED $27K – 365 D. Earnhardt Rd. 3BR, 2BA, on 3.11 acres, Large rooms with great closet/storage space, oversized garage. A definite must see!! Priced in the $200's!! Motivated Seller, bring offers. MLS #50302 Teresa Rufty, TMR Realty, Inc. www.tmrdevelop.com 704-433-2582

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

New Listing

3 BR, 2 BA home in wonderful location! Cathedral ceiling, split floor plan, double garage, large deck, storage building, corner lot. $154,900 R51853 Monica Poole 704-2454628 B&R Realty

Woodleaf. 4320 Potneck Rd. 2-story house on .67 acre. 1,985 sq. ft. living space w/attached 2-vehicle garage. 4BR, 2 full BA, living, dining, den, pantry, hardwood floors. New roof & heating/cooling system. Detached 1-vehicle garage workshop, 248 sq. ft. Walking distance to Woodleaf School. $115,000. Call 704-278-4703 after 7 p.m.

Homes for Sale

Monument & Cemetery Lots Cemetery lots in Brookhill Memorial Gardens, Rockwell. 8 spaces outside the inner circle. $1100 per space. 704642-0308 leave msg. Plots, 2. 2 vaults & 2 opening/closings. Rowan Memorial Park, Garden of Prayer. 704-433-9982

Granite Quarry. 1112 Birch St. (Eastwood Dev) 3BR, 2BA. 1,900 sq. ft. w/ in-ground pool. Beautiful home inside with open floor plan, hardwood floors, large master suite, cathedral ceilings and sunroom. Tastefully landscaped outside. A MUST SEE and owner is ready to sell! $179,800. Please call 704-433-0111

Great home priced 33k below tax value! Builder says bring all offers! Make lower interest rates work for you! Walk into your brand new home w/ equity! 3,112 sf 4BR, 4BA on .918 ac. Quality built w/lots of custom features. Central to Salis., Mooresville, Concord. MLS #50008 Teresa Rufty TMR Realty (704) 433-2582 www.tmrdevelop.com

Lovely Home

West Rowan - 401 Primrose - Perfect for that growing family!! 3,700+sf, .8 acres, 6 BR, 4½ BA, large rooms, lots of stortile throughout. age, Priced in the $200's. Motivated Seller! Bring Offer! USDA 100% Financing still available - MLS #49584 Teresa Rufty, tmrdevelop.com TMR Realty, Inc. (704) 433-2582

Motivated Seller!

Gold Hill area. 3BR, 1BA. 1,123 sq. ft. living area. Hardwood floors, partial basement, storage building. Large lot. 2.03 acres. East schools. Rowan/Rockwell Asking $79,500. 704-2795674 or 704-637-1202

Move in Ready!

Rowan Memorial Cemetery Plots (2), in the Bible section. $800 each. 336-284-4593

Homes for Sale

Alexander Place

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

Bring All Offers

3 BR, 2 BA, newer kitchen, large dining room, split bedrooms, nice porches, huge detached garage, concrete drives. R51548 $84,900. Monica Poole 704-245-4628 B&R Realty

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

Rockwell. 507 Depot St. 3BR, 1½BA. Storage bldg. Fenced yard. Lrg screened back porch. Lrg lot. Stove, refrig., & dishwasher stay. Completely remodeled. Central HVAC. Closing costs neg. Trade considered. $94,900. Duncan Properties 704-202-8143

New Listing

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

A Country Paradise

15 minutes N. of Salisbury. 2 BR, 2 BA singlewide on large treed lot in quiet area with space to plant flowers. $850 start-up, $450/mo incl. lot rent, home payment, taxes, insurance. RENT or RENT-TOOWN. 704-210-8176. Call after noon. American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997

For the lake or awesome back yards! Over 1800 sqft., true modular with foundation on your land. $113,293. Call to see the “great kitchen.” 704-463-1516 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

Investment Property

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

Real Estate Services

China Grove

Child Care Facility/Commercial Bldg.

Rockwell

REDUCED

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

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

Approximately 5,000 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

Homes for Sale

Salisbury

Awesome Location

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

Salisbury

Convenient Location

Bank Foreclosures & Distress Sales. These homes need work! For a FREE list: www.applehouserealty.com

East Salis. 4BR, 2½BA. Lease option purchase. Interest rates are low. Good time to build. 704-638-0108

Hideaway, 5+ acres, wooded seclusion overlooks beautiful creek, $65k, owner fin. 704-563-8216

Salisbury

OWNER FINANCING on basement lot, $16,900. Call Varina Bunts, B&R Realty, 704-640-5200

New Listing

W. Rowan

FARM FOR SALE 3 BR 2.5 BA has many extras! Great kitchen w/granite, subzero ref., gas cooktop. Formal dining, huge garage, barn, greenhouse. Great for horses or car buffs! R51894 $439,500. Dale Yontz. 704-202-3663 B&R Realty

Over 2 Acres 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 B&R Monica Poole Realty 704-245-4628 Salisbury

Convenient Location

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

Salisbury

Great Location

Salisbury, Safrit Rd., 3BR/2BA modular home in country, 1.34 acres, workshop. Outbuildings, carport, above ground pool, deck, metal roof, thermal windows, gas logs. $85,000. 704-8596273. Salisbury

Unique Property 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 Salisbury

Motivated Seller New Listing

Mechanics DREAM Home, 28x32 shop with lift & air compressor, storage space & ½ bath. All living space has been completely refurbished. Property has space that could be used as a home office or dining room, deck on rear, 3 BR, 1 BA. R51824A $164,500 B&R Realty, Monica Poole 704-245-4628

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 www.rebeccajonesrealty.com

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

Real Estate Commercial Gorgeous farm in West Rowan for sale. Mostly open 10 to 179 acre tracts, prices starting at $9,000 per acre. Call Gina Compton, ERA Knight Realty, 704-4002632 for information.

Lots for Sale

SWEET COUNTRY LIVING!

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

Land for Sale Bringle Ferry Rd. 2 tracts. Will sell land or custom build. A50140A. B&R Realty, Monica 704-245-4628

Salisbury

Move-In Condition!

Salis. 3BR/2BA, 1100 s.f., + 300 s.f. additonal storage in fenced in back yard, built in 1988, recently remodeled & appraised at $102,500. Open to reasonable offer. 704-267-8700 or e-mail: house206carolina@live.com

Manufactured Home Sales

FOR SALE BY OWNER 36.6 ACRES AND HOME

For Sale, Rent, or Trade ~ Really!

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Found dog. In vicinity of Settlers Grove Lane on Old Concord Rd. Call 704-639-0745 to identify

Found dog. Yellow Lab, female. In Leonard Rd/ Long Ferry Rd. area on 2/23. Call 704-633-0007

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

Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97. Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777

Found dog! St. Bernard mix, male. Wanting his home. Found near Sloan Park area. Call 704-6771036 if he is yours.

Noritake China, 45 pc., Buena Vista Pattern. Service for 8. $480 704-279-4363

Send us a photo and description we'll advertise it in the paper for 15 days, and online for 30 days

A Must See

Homes for Sale

Rockwell

Found dog. Large black & tan dog. Shepherd mix? Anchor Downs area off Long Ferry Road. Call 704-533-1972

With our

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Lost & Found

Motorcycle trailer, 4ft, 3in. wide, 8ft long. $350. Heavy duty workbench with pegboard back, $100. Call 336-655-5034

Antique side table, sturdy with mahogany finish. 26½” Ht. 25 x13½”. $40. Call 336-940-2232

Bed. Bernhardt California king size bed for sale. New in box. $250. Please call 704-633-1058

51" RCA TV Needs Repairs FREE if you pick up Please call 704-213-1709

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 Fulton Heights

2x6x16 $7 2x3x studs $1.25 2x6x8 studs $3.25 2x4x7 $1.50 D/W rafters $5 Floor trusses $5 each 704-202-0326

Rockwell

Homes for Sale

ACREAGE

Free Stuff

FREE HOT TUB 4-seat BAJA hot tub and cover. Will need pump and heater. U pick up Call Bob at 704-433-8282

Roof wind turbines. Set of 2 with 12” base. Good condition. $20. Please call 704-209-0981

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.

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

Homes for Sale

Rockwell

No questions asked! Bingham Smith Lumber Co. !!!NOW AVAILABLE!!! Metal Roofing Many colors. Custom lengths, trim, accessories, & trusses. Call 980-234-8093 Patrick Smith

New Listing

East Rowan

Little Tikes Bench Seat, Toy Box, Classic Pink & White in excellent shape. $30. 704-855-2288

Antique pump organ. Intricate wood works. Excellent show piece. $50 Call 704 279 5482.

Armoire. Bernhardt 7ft armoire for sale. New in box. $250. Please call 704-633-1058

East Rowan

Go Cart. 2 seat. 5 hp Robin Eng. Good Cond. $350. 704-645-8810 or 704-239-7931

Tiller. Troy Bilt Bronco tiller. Brand new! NEVER used. $400. Please acall 704-636-7722

Misc For Sale

Homes for Sale

Misc For Sale

Washer & dryer duet. Maytag,white. Great condition. $475. Please call 704-464-6059 Waterbed. Queen, waveless. New heater. Full headboard. $475 obo. Call 704-645-8810 or 704-239-7945

SALISBURY POST

CLASSIFIED

All Lots Reduced PRICED TO SELL!! BRING OFFERS!! Take advantage of lower land costs and interest rates! Six lots from .94 to 3.6 acres. Near Salis., Mooresville, Concord. Wooded & basement lots are available-builders are welcome. Teresa Rufty TMR Development. 704-433-2582. www.tmrdevelop.com

BEAUTIFUL WOODED CORNER LOT

China Grove. One mile from South Rowan High School. Quiet neighborhood. Restricted to stick built homes. Lot has been perked and Priced to Sell. $35,000. Call Jeff 704-467-2352

Convenience store business for sale with large game room/mini bar. Includes all stock, security system, ice maker, coolers, etc. $20,000. $8,000 Down, $155/mo., payments Building rent $900/mo. or move business. 704857-0625 Downtown Salis, 2300 sf office space, remodeled, off street pking. 633-7300 Salisbury

Commercial property, 8194 heated sq.ft., almost 12,933 all together. Showroom, offices, & warehouse space. $359,000. #51758 Call Varina @ B&R Realty 704-640-5200 or 704-633-2394.

Wanted: Real Estate *Cash in 7 days or less *Facing or In Foreclosure *Properties in any condition *No property too small/large

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

Call 24 hours, 7 days ** 704-239-2033 ** $$$$$$

Southwestern Rowan Co.

1116 Holmes Street, 3 BR, 1 full BA, 2 half BA, wonderful starter or investment home. Sits on .479 acres, single carport, outside storage building, new HVAC & ductwork. Selling AS IS. Seller is open to all offers. TMR Realty, Teresa Rufty, 704-433-2582

Apartments Cute 1 BR 1 BA waterfront log home with beautiful view! Ceiling fans, fireplace, front and back porches. R51875 $189,900. Dale Yontz 704-202-3663 B&R Realty

Salisbury. 3BR,2½BA. 1.85 acres, corner lot. 1,840 sq. ft. 2 car garage, $195,000. 1070 Dunns Mtn. Church Rd. Call 704-326-6490 Spencer

Salisbury

Reduced

Rockwell

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 Western Rowan County

3 BR, 2 BA. Wood floors in great room, split bedroom floor plan, formal dining room, back deck, Koi pond, lush landscaping, wired storage building. R51819A $174,900 B&R Realty, Lesa Prince 704796-1811

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

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

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

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now! Ro-Well Apartments, Rockwell. Central heat/air, laundry facility on site, nice area. Equal Housing Opportunity Rental Assistance when available; handicapped equipped when available. 704-279-6330, TDD users 828-645-7196. 1 & 2BR. Nice, well maintained, responsible landlord. $415-$435. Salisbury, in town. 704-642-1955 2 BR, 1 BA off Morlan Park Rd., has refrig. & stove, furnished yard maint. & garbage pickup. No pets. Rent $550, Dep. $500. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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Apartments

1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-754-1480

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

2 BR, 1 BA, close to Salisbury High. Rent $425, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 2BR brick duplex with carport, convenient to hospita. $450 per month. 704-637-1020 AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo. Chambers Realty 704-637-1020

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Rolling Hills Townhomes 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Salisbury's Finest! 315 Ashbrook Rd 704-637-6207 Call for Spring Specials! Salisbury – 2 BR duplex in excellent cond., w/ appl. $560/mo. + dep. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601

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

Salisbury. 1BR. Fully furnished apt. Utilities included. No pets. $550/mo. Deposit & ref. 704-855-2100

Airport Road, All elec. 2BR, 1BA. $450 per month + dep. & lease. Call 704-637-0370

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

West Side Manor Apts. Robert Cobb Rentals & Variety World, Inc. 2345 Statesville Blvd. Near Salisbury Mall

704-633-1234 China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605 China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently in Salisbury. located 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.

Houses for Rent

Landis 2BR / 1BA. Good school district. Lease option or owner financing. 704-202-2696 N. Church St. 2BR/1BA home. Stove & refrigerator, fireplace. All electric. $425/mo. 704-633-6035 Spencer and Near Salisbury, 2 bedroom, one bath house in quiet, nice neighborhood. No pets. Lease, dep, app and refs req. $650/mo, $650 dep, 704-797-4212 before 7pm. 704-2395808 after 7pm. RENT - 2 BR - $650, Park Area; 4 BR, 2 BA, 2,000 sq', garage, basement, $1195. RENT TO OWN 3 BR, 2 BA, 2000 ± sq', country. $3000 dn; 5 BR, 2 ½ BA, 3400 ± sq', garage, basement, fenced. $6000 dn. 704-630-0695

Rent-to-Own

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

Salisbury. Nice 1 BR, 1BA in convenient location. Central heat/AC. $350/mo. 704-202-2484 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 Downtown Firehouse Loft, 2 BR, 2 BA, hardwood floors. High speed internet, washer/dryer & refrigerator included. $875/mo. 704636-2945

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E. Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA duplex. East Schools. All electric. Central air & heat. Call 704-638-0108

Condos and Townhomes

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

6850 Old Mocksville Rd.. 3BR, 2BA. Needs handyman work. Last tenant left unfinished work. Willing to deal. Central heat & air. $725 lease option payment. 704-433-4782 Rockwell 2BR/1BA, appls, gas wall furnace, window A/C, W/D, storage bldg. $475/mo. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035 Sali. 4 BR, 1½ BA $800 all elec., brick, E. Spen. Apt. 2 BR, 1 BA, $425. Carolina-Piedmont Properties 704-248-2520 Salis. 3 BR, 1 BA, garage, fenced in backyard. No pets, no smoking. Ref. req. $750/mo.+ dep. Call 704267-5497 Salisbury City. 2BR / 1BA, new vinyl, new roof, fenced bk yd. $495/mo + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury

They don't build them like this anymore!

2BR, 2BA. Hardwood floors, expansive kitchen, jetted tub, beautiful original mantles & staircase, bedrooms w/great storage, sunroom & deck, walking distance to shops & dining. 704-616-1383 Salisbury, in country. 3BR, 2BA. $975/mo. Utilities included. No pets. Dep. & ref. 704-855-2100 Salisbury, near Salisbury High. 3BR, 1BA house. Central heat & air. $600/mo. 704 640-9635

Colony Garden Apartments 2BR and 1-1/2 BA Town Homes $575/mo. College Students Welcome! Near Salisbury VA Hospital 704-762-0795 Houses for Rent Apartments 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 Duplexes & Apts, Rockwell$500-$600. TWO Bedrooms Marie Leonard-Hartsell Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 marie@sellingsalisbury.com

1 Home in East Rowan, 3 BR, 2 BA. $875. Lease, dep. & ref. req. 704.798.7233 3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No pets. $625/rent + $600/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Concord, 87 Meadow Ave, 3 BR, 1 BA, $700 mo.; Kannapolis, 314 North Ave, 3 BR, 2 BA, $800 mo. First full month rent free. KREA 704-933-2231

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

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

East schools. Central air & heat. Appliances. Washer/ dryer hook-up. Please call 704-638-0108

Fleming Heights Apartments 55 & older 704-636-5655 Mon.-Fri. 2pm-5pm. Call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD Sect. 8 vouchers accepted. 800-735-2962

Faith, 3 BR, 2 BA with carport, large lot, outside storage. No Pets. $700/mo. 704-279-3518

Granite Quarry. 3BR, 1BA. Carport. Refrigerator & stove. Washer/dryer hook-up. 704-638-0108

Granite Quarry, 309 Aspen Ave., 3 BR, 2 BA, $750/mo. + $750 deposit. 704-855-5353

Lovely Duplex

Granite Quarry. 3BR, 2BA. Double garage. Fenced backyard. $1,000/ mo + dep. 704-642-1343

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

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

PRIOR TO RENTING VISIT or CALL A PA R T M E N T S We Offer

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

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Water, Sewage & Garbage included

704-637-5588 WITH 12 MONTH LEASE

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2205 Woodleaf Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147

Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263 Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA. Large lot. Water included. No pets. $850/mo. Deposit & ref. 704-855-2100 Salisbury. 4BR, 1½BA. Central air/heat. Carpet. $625/mo. + deposit. Call 704-636-3307 Salisbury. 504 Cruse Rd, 3BRs in countryside, $850/mo., 922 N. Main St. & 426 Henderson St. 3BR, $650/mo. 704-645-9986 Spencer

Office and Commercial Rental Numerous Commercial and office rentals to suit your needs. Ranging from 500 to 5,000 sq. ft. Call Victor Wallace at Wallace Realty, 704-636-2021 Office Building with 3 office suites; small office in office complex avail.; 5,000 sq.ft. warehouse w/loading docks & small office. Call Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011

Rooms for Rent

Rockwell. Small equipped machine shop. $325/ mo. or will sell equipment. 704279-6973 or 704-279-7988

Autos

Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe, 2008. Performance White clearcoat w/Light Graphite interior. Stock #T11263A. $24,879. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com BMW 5 Series 530i, 2004. 4 door, manual transmission, new tires, sun/ moon roof, A/C, bucket seats, black w/black, leather int., keyless entry. 96K mi., $14,996. 704-4252913 or 704-856-8129

Salisbury

Office Space Cadillac CTS, 2006. Blackberry exterior w/ebony interior. Stock #F11236A. $16,779. Call 1-800-542-9758. Now www.cloningerford.com

Salisbury, Kent Executive Park ofc suites, ground flr. avail. Utilities pd. Conf. rm., internet access, break room, pkg. 704-202-5879 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.

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

Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636

Woodleaf, Hwy 801. 2BR, 1BA. New carpet. No pets. Appliances furnished. 704-636-1072

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

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 Granite Quarry-Comm Metal Bldg units perfect for contractor, hobbyist, or storage. 24 hour surveillance, exterior lighting and ample parking. 900-1800 sq feet avail. Call for spring specials. 704-232-3333

Office Complex Salisbury. Perfect location near Court House & County Building. 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, complete integrated phone system with video capability in each office & nice reception area. Want to lease but will sell. Perfect for dual occupancy. By appt only. 704-636-1850

Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe, 2009. Code Red Metallic w/Charcoal interior. Stock #F10363A. $19,779. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Saturn Aura XE-4, 2009. Deep blue exterior w/gray interior. Stock #T10726B. $13,879. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991

Chevrolet 2007 Trail Blazer LT. Dk blue w/black int., 4 dooor, 2 wheel drive, automatic, keyless entry, anti-lock brakes, steering wheel controls, 6 cylinder, 28K miles, $15,996. 704-4252913 or 704-856-8129

Ford Taurus, 2005. Light Tundra metallic w/tan cloth interior, 3.0 V6 auto trans, AM/FM/CD, alloy rims, all power. CHEAP RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION! Call Steve 704-603-4255

Suzuki Forenza Base Sedan, 2006. Cobalt blue metallic w/gray interior. Stock #F11114A. $7,977 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Weekly Special Only $9,995

Toyota Avalon XLS Sedan, 2002. Woodland Pearl w/Ivory interior. Stock #T11232A. $11,879. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Corolla LE, 2004. 4-speed automatic transmission, AM/FM/CD Player. 704-603-4255

Faith. Private lot. 2 ppl limit. No pets. $400/mo. + $400 dep. 704-3106322 or 704-857-2002 Granite Quarry, 3 BR, 2 BA, DW. $700/mo. Salis., 2 BR, 1 BA house, $425/ mo. No Pets. 704-239-2833

Financing Available!

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

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

Over 150 vehicles in Stock! Volkswagen 2007 Jetta GLl. Black w/gray int., 4 cylinder turbo, front wheel drive, anti-lock brakes, keyless, alloy wheels, spoiler. 56,325 mi., $13,995. 704-4252913 or 704-856-8129

Autos

Toyota Camry CE, 2000. White, automatic, AM/ FM/CD player. 4 door. 122,000 miles. $5,600. Please call 704-647-0881

Rentals & Leasing Lincoln MKZ, 2007, Black Opal w/black leather interior, 3.5 V6, auto trans, all power options, dual power seats, AM/FM/CD, HEAT & AIR COOLED SEATS, chrome rims, AWESOME RIDE!!! 704-603-4255

Motorcycles & ATVs

Harley Davidson 1995 Road King, 1340 cc, 44,500 miles, well maintained. $6,700. 704636-2267

Rentals & Leasing

Volkswagen Passat GLS, 2002. SilverStone Grey Metallic / Grey leather interior. 1.8 turbo w/ 5- speed auto trans, HEATED SEATS, AM/FM/CD,, SUNROOF, all pwr options, DRIVES EXCELLENT!!!! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

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

Ford Focus SES Sedan, 2006. Liquid gray clearcoat metallic exterior w/dark flint interior. Stock #F10444A. $6,477 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Nr Walmart. Furnished, utilities incl., cent. heat/air, cable TV, priv. driveway, $100/wk. 704-314-5648

Salisbury

Open Sundays 12pm-5pm

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

Roommate Wanted

Rooms for Rent

Collector Cars

Toyota Prius Touring, 2007. Driftwood Pearl w/ Bisque interior. Stock #P7594A $14,979. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Dodge Charger SXT, 2006. Silver steel metallic clearcoat exterior with dark/light slate gray interior. Stock #F11177A. $14,279.1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Rockwell. 3BR, 2BA. Central heat & air. Appl. Storage building. $650/ mo. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035 Salisbury. 3990 Statesville Blvd., Lot 9, 2BR, 1BA. $339/mo. + dep. For Sale or Rent! 704-640-3222

Hyundai 2004 Tiburon GT. Black w/black leather int., power windows & locks, power & heated mirrors, alloy wheels, A/C, 6 cylinder, front wheel drive, spoiler. 80K miles, $8,995. 704-4252913 or 704-856-8129.

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

Great Area!

Faith area. 1525 Rainey Road, 2BR, 1BA. Central heat & air, appliances, washer & dryer, water/sewer, quiet area. No pets. $450/mo. + deposit. 704-279-2939

We Do Taxes!! Collector Cars

Chrysler Sebring GTC, 2006. Silver steel metallic clearcoat, black vinyl top & dark slate gray interior. Stock #T11257A. $7,979. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Faith. 2BR, 2BA. Appliances, water, sewer incl. Pet OK. $500/mo + $500 deposit. 704-279-7463

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

Over 150 vehicles in Stock!

Bostian Heights. 2BR. Trash, lawn, & water service. No pets. $425/mo + deposit. 704-857-4843 LM E.Rowan, 3 BR, 2 BA, on 1 acre lot w/outbuilding, no pets. $600/mo. + $500 dep. 704-202-9323

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

Blvd., Statesville Suitable for beauty shop or office. Please Call 704-636-6100 Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit. Call 704-431-8636

Autos ELLIS AUTO AUCTION 10 miles N. of Salisbury, Hwy 601, Sale Every Wednesday night 5:30 pm.

1999 Lexus LS400, cashmere beige metallic exterior with tan leather interior. AM/FM/Cassette/CD Changer. Call Steve today! 704-603-4255

Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Water, trash, lawn maint. incl. No pets. Ref. $425. 704-2794282 or 704-202-3876 2 BR, 1 BA, nice yard with utility building & carport. Appliances & Washer/Dryer included. New heat system. Good location. $650/mo. + $600 deposit. 704-202-0605

Ford Mustang GT, 2006. Satin Silver Metallic / Light Graphite cloth interior. 4.6 V8 5-speed trans. SHAKER SOUND SYSTEM, all pwr, aftermarket rims. EXTRA CLEAN MUSCLE MACHINE !!! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Ford Mustang, 1968, 302 Coupe, AT, PS, Private Owner 22 years Great condition $13,500 336-362-1902

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Call us and Get Results! Autos

Chevrolet Malibu, 2003. 4 door, automatic, air, good transportation. $2100. 704-647-0881

Salisbury 421 Faith Rd. Approx. 1,000 sq. ft. commercial property. $625 / mo. + dep. 704-633-9556

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

Autos

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

RESTAURANT clean, Exceptionally well maintained restaurant. Building & all equipment lease for $2900 / month Call 704-310-0346 to schedule viewing & for more information. Rockwell. Nice retail or office building. $400/ mo. Call 704-279-6973 or 704-279-7988

Autos

Ford Focus SES, 2010. Ebony exterior w/ charcoal black interior. Stock #P7626. $17,879. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Fusion SE, 2010. Smokestone metallic w/medium light stone interior. Stock #P7634. $17,679. 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

Mercury Grand Marquis GS, 2002. Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic w/ light graphite interior. Stock #P7598A. $7,979. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Nissan 2006 Maxima SL. Pristine, 4 door, Gray w/black leather seats, 6 sylinder, sunroof, power locks, keyless entry, A/C, heated power mirrors, antitheft system. 52K mi., $13,495. 704-425-2913 or 704-856-8129

Transportation Dealerships

Thank You, Rowan, for Voting Us #1 for Pre-Owned Autos! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com Volvo V70, 2.4 T, 2001. Ash Gold Metallic exterior with tan interior. 5 speed auto trans. w/ winter mode. 704-603-4255

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

Transportation Financing

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

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

8B • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 Recreational Vehicles

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

SALISBURY POST

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Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Jayco Travel trailer, 30 ft. Model 2000. Excellent condition. Please call 704-279-2546

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 south of Salisbury. Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery. Look for EZGO sign. 704-245-3660

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

Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, 2009. Austin Tan Pearlcoat w/Light Pebble Beige/Bark Brown interior. Stock #F10535A. $25,979. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie, 2007. Inferno red crystal clearcoat w/medium slate gray interior. Stock# Badboy. $36,979. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford F-150 XLT Lariat, 1989. Blue exterior with gray interior. Stock #F11185B. $7,495. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford F-250 Super Duty XL, 2008. Oxford White clearcoat w/Camel interior. Stock #F11015A. $20,479. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford 2004 Ranger Edge, King Cab, V-6, automatic, power windows, cruise control, tilt, great condition. $5,995. 704-637-7327

Hyundai Sante Fe GLS, 2007. Platnium Sage / Tan cloth interior. All pwr, AM/FM/CD, alloy rims. Like new tires, NONSMOKER, extra clean MUST SEE!!!!! 704-603-4255

CHEVROLET, TEAM CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC. www.teamautogroup.com 704-216-8000 Tim Marburger Dodge 287 Concord Pkwy N. Concord, NC 28027 704-792-9700 Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107 Troutman Motor Co. Highway 29 South, Concord, NC 704-782-3105

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

BMW X5, 2001. Alpine White / Tan leather interior 3.0 v6 tiptronic trans. AWD, AM/FM/CD. Sunroof. Alloy rims, all pwr options. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR!!!! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LTZ, 2007. Black w/ebony/light exterior cashmere interior. Stock #F10336A. $24,779. 1800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Eddie Bauer Ford Expedition, 2006. Oxford white/ tan cloth interior. 5.4 V8 auto trans, all power ops, AM/FM/CD changer, Sunroof, alloy rims. Lighted running boards, 3rd seat. LIKE NEW !!!! 704-603-4255

Ford Mustang FT Premium Coupe, 2008. Dark Candy Apply Red w/dark charcoal interior. Stock #P7616. $22,779. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Expedition Limited, 2007. Black clearcoat w/ Charcoal Black/Caramel interior. Stock #F11192A. $24,979. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Getting first shot at qualified prospects is the fastest path to good results!

Ford F-150 Extended Cab, 1998. Oxford White clearcoat w/medium graphite interior. Stock #F10294B. $7,579. 1800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Woodrow Albert Hooks, 7971 Arizona Place, Kannapolis, NC 28081. 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 23rd day of May, 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 17th day of February, 2011. Woodrow Albert Hooks, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E129, William Albert Hooks, 1406 Todd Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081 No. 61103 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Eleanor Faye Barringer Clontz, 1230 Short Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of May, 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 February, 2011. Eleanor Faye Barringer Clontz, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E714, Shirley Sue Clontz Ramsey, PO Box 533, East Spencer, NC 28039 No. 61100

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, navigation, alloy rims, Ready for that special buyer! 704-603-4255

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of John Conaway Lucas, 225 Castle Keep Road, 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 24th day of May, 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 18th day of February, 2011. John Conaway Lucas, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E195, Carol Ann Lucas Cullifer, 180 Seneca Lane, PO 21, Wiley, GA 30581 No. 61046 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Charlie R. Pethel, 8597 Smith Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081. 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 13th day of May, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 7th day of February, 2011. Charlie R. Pethel, deceased, Rowan County File 2011E143, Ronald E. Pethel, 3826 Hwy. 187 South, Anderson, SC 29626

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 11sp45

Ford Ranger, 2008. Black clearcoat w/medium dark flint interior. Stock# F11158A. $12,579. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Cats

BLUE-EYED BABIES

Siamese kittens. Taking deposits on kittens. Ready March 9. Reg, Vac, Worm. Family raised. $600. www.britishmists.com 336-499-7058

Giving away kittens or puppies?

Dogs

Free dogs. Please HELP3 dogs. 4yr old Beagle mix very timid. 1yr old mix. 4mo Papillion Bostian Terrior mix. Males. Create trained. 704-762-0049

Puppies, Beagles. Tricolored Beagle puppies Wormed & 1st shot. $60. 704-639-6299

Free dogs/puppy to good home only. Puppy is 2 mo. Old Husky, male & 1 yr old Rottweilers, one male and one female (female is house trained). 704-232-1236 or 704232-1228

Siberian Huskies free to a good home. Excellent with children, very loving. Blue eyes & blue/brown 704-279-3367 eyes. leave message

Take Me Home!

Free puppies. 2 puppies, 4 weeks old. Will be small dogs. 5 puppies, part Pit 7 weeks old. To good home. 336-752-4222 Free puppies. Boxer/Pit mix pups, 9 weeks old, very sweet. to good home only. 704-7989883 or 704-223-2311

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

Got puppies or kittens for sale?

Dog. CKC registered. White male Boxer. 14 months old. $150. Healthy, shots current. Inside family dog. Call 919-939-9541

Other Pets

Free dog to loving home: brown and black mixed Very loving and well trained. Call for details (704) 267-0552. Thanks!

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

Supplies and Services

Free dog. 5yr old fawn boxer. CKC reg. Male. Can use as stud. Shots current, healthy inside family dog. Likes to run. 919-939-9541. Can email pic. Salisbury Free dogs. 2 Lab mix dogs to a good home. Very loving. Call 704640-0015 for more info.

Check Out Our March Special! Boarding 20% discount. Rowan Animal Clinic. Please call 704636-3408 for appt. PET GOATS (2), 5 yrs old on 4/3/11, rabies shots, wormed, neutered, dehorned, need 4' fence, good home only, 704278-9501

Cane Corso Italian Mastiff Pups. Sire is 140 pounds. ICCF reg. $700. 704-905-7206.

FISH TANK FOR SALE 32 gallon with lighted hood, filter, pump and more. $50. 704-636-8582 Puppies, Belgian Malinois. Police work, Home protection or family pets. Health guaranteed. 704-278-1830

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KENNETH R. GULLETTE AND SUSAN F. GULLETTE DATED NOVEMBER 6, 2003 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 992 AT PAGE 838 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00 PM on March 9, 2011 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being situated in Rowan County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Lying in China Grove Township and being Lot No. 39 as shown on the Map of East Jackson Park, a map of said property being on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Book of Maps at Page 836.

Free mixed pups. 8 weeks old. Current on shots. Only responsible pet owners need apply. 704-267-6889. L/M

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Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, 2009. Austin Tan Pearlcoat w/Light Pebble Beige/Bark Brown interior. Stock #F10535A. $25,979. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

No. 61124

No. 61099

Ford Expedition XLT, 2001, silver metallic w/medium graphite cloth interior, 5.4 V8 auto trans., AM/FM/CD, power driver seat. READY FOR FAMILY! 704-603-4255

Ford Explorer XLT, 2010. Black exterior with black interior. Stock #P7619. $25,679. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Over 150 vehicles in Stock!

No. 61104

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

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

Dogs

Dodge Dakota SLT Extended Cab, 2006. Black clearcoat with Medium Slate Gray interior. Stock #F10549A. $15,879. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

We Do Taxes!!

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Donna C. Basinger, 4910 Old Concord 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 20th day of March, 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 13th day of December, 2010. Gregory Scott Basinger, Executor of the estate of Donna C. Basinger, File #10E1193, 4906 Old Concord Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146

Toyota 4Runner SR5, 2005. Titanium Metallic w/ Stone interior. Stock #T11170A. $19,977. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

GMC Yukon Denali XL 1500, 2008. Stealth Gray Metallic w/Ebony interior. Stock #P7579. $37,477. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2006. Bright silver metallic clearcoat w/pastel slate gray interior. Stock #T11201B. $8,679. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 2008. Silver w/ Dark Slate Gray. Stock #T11223A. $19,179. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Ford Edge SEL, 2007. Crème Brulee clearcoat exterior with charcoal interior. Stock #P7612. $23,279 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jeep Wrangler Limited, 2005. Bright silver metallic exterior w/black cloth interior. 6-speed, hard top, 29K miles. 704-603-4255

Toyota Highlander V6, 2007. Millennium Silver Metallic w/ Ash interior. Stock #F11121A. $15,979. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

March Special 20% discount on dentals. Follow us on Face Book Animal Care Center of Salisbury. 704-637-0227

Beginning at a stake in the southeastern corner of the intersection of Centerfield Avenue and Woodlawn Street (the Northwestern corner of Lot No. 39) and runs thence, S. 4-14 W. 130 feet with the eastern edge of Centerfield Avenue to a point in the eastern edge of Centerfield Avenue, the western common corner of Lot No. 39 and 61; thence with the dividing line of Lot No. 39 and 61, S. 85-46 E. 100 feet to a point, a common corner of Lots Nos. 39, 40, 61 and 62; thence with dividing line of Lots Nos. 39 and 40 N. 4-14 E. 130 feet to a point in the southern edge of Woodlawn Street, front common corner of Lots Nos. 39 and 40; thence with the southern edge of Woodlawn Street N. 85-46 W. 100 feet to the point of beginning. And Being more commonly known as: 2300 Woodlawn St, Kannapolis, NC 28083 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kenneth R. Gullette and Susan F. Gullette. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is February 15, 2011. Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee, 11-012095 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011

Tell Someone HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday to my first nephew Billy D. Jr. Wishing you God's best. Aunt Agnes and Uncle Ralph

Happy Birthday Phillip S. You deserve the best. You are the best. Phyllis, Nadine, Donald

A 2”x3” greeting with photo is only $20, and includes 4 copies of the Post

Happy Birthday Evelyn A., to a woman who lives life her own way. Love Gail, Sister, Nieces, Nephews

To my wife, Virginia Spry, I hope you have a very Happy Birthday! All my love, Gene

704-797-4220

Phillip S., of all the birthdays you recall, may this one be the best of all. Smith, Cousin, Auntie

Happy 7th Birthday Khalil R. Hope you day is full of lots of surprises and fun. Love, Smith Cousin and Aunties

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.

Happy Birthday Lil'Jon. Sugar Mama loves you

MawMaws Kozy Kitchen One Year Anniversary

BUY ONE Seafood or Short Order Plate FOR $5.99 OR MORE FEBRUARY plus 2 drinks and GET THE SECOND SPECIALS Seafood or Short Order of equal 4-8PM ONLY or lesser value FOR 50% OFF

HOT DOGS 5/$5.00

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We Deliver Parties, Church Events, Etc.

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MawMaw wants to thank all her customers for your continued support!

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

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Happy Belated Birthday Carol Hamilton!! We Love you!! Jennifer, Jeff, Matthew and Jason Burroughs

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011 â&#x20AC;˘ 9B

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No. 61128 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Emmette G. Thompson, Jr., Magnolia Gardens, 1404 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, NC 28159. 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 1st day of June, 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 28th day of February, 2011. Emmette G. Thompson, Jr., deceased, Rowan County File #2011E224, Judy Thompson Moore, 429 Wiley Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144 No. 61129 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Kenneth Wiseman Beck, 2508 Wedgewood Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 1st day of June, 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 25th day of February, 2011. Helen G. Beck, Administrator for the estate of Kenneth Wiseman Beck, deceased, File 11E221, 2508 Wedgewood Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146 Attorney at Law: Graham M. Carlton, 109 W. Council St., Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 61120 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY 11-SP-39 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF PATRICIA E. WILLIAMS and VAUGHN A. WILLIAMS, Grantor, To MARK T. ADERHOLD, ESQUIRE, Substitute Trustee, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 865 AT PAGE 870 OF THE ROWAN PUBLIC REGISTRY. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by PATRICIA E. WILLIAMS and VAUGHN A. WILLIAMS, dated October 12, 1999, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds in Book 865 at Page 870, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 15th day of March, 2011 at 10:30 AM at the door of the Rowan County Courthouse, Salisbury, North Carolina, the real property described as follows (including permanent structures, if any, and any other improvements attached to the real property including any mobile home or manufactured home, whether single wide or double wide, located thereon): Being all of Lot 3, Lake Ridge Subdivision, Phase I, as shown on a plat thereof recorded in Book of Maps at Page 2651, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any. The record owner of the above described real property as reflected on the records of the Rowan County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is PATRICIA E. WILLIAMS and VAUGHN A. WILLIAMS. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.10, and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1). Please be advised that the Clerk of Superior Court may issue an order for possession of the property pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS". Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the Promissory Note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the Promissory Note make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

No. 61050

No. 61121 NOTICE OF SALE NORTH CAROLINA ROWAN COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK - 11 SP 35

In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Land Covered by a Certain Deed of Trust Given by Philip E. Long To Donald D. Sayers Trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank of Granite Quarry, North Carolina, (Book 995, Page 569, Rowan County Registry) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by PHILIP E. LONG to John L. Holshouser, Jr., Trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank, which Deed of Trust is dated December 12, 2003, recorded in Book 995, Page 569, Rowan County Registry, as modified by Modification and Extension of Deed of Trust dated February 6, 2009; recorded in Book 1136, Page 899, Rowan County Registry, and Donald D. Sayers having been named Substitute Trustee in document recorded in Book 1082, Page 987, Rowan County Registry, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust; and the Clerk of Superior Court granting permission for the foreclosure, said Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the land and property hereinafter described in the manner and upon the terms and conditions as hereinafter stated: 1. This foreclosure sale is and shall be conducted pursuant to the terms and provisions of that certain Deed of Trust described above. 2. The foreclosure sale will be conducted by the undersigned at 11:00AM, Tuesday, March 15, 2011, in the lobby of the Rowan County Courthouse, adjacent to the Clerk of Court, Salisbury, North Carolina. 3. The real property together with all buildings, improvements and fixtures of every kind and description erected or placed thereon, attached to or used in connection with the real property which will be sold pursuant to the Deed of Trust at the foreclosure sale is located in Rowan County, North Carolina, being more particularly described as follows: TRACT I: A house and lot in the Town of Landis, North Carolina, and described as follows: One lot lying in Landis, and BEGINNING on Chapel Street at a stone on Taylor's line; thence with his line, South 44 East 200 feet to a stake; thence North 46 East 100 feet to a stake; thence North 44 West 200 feet to said street; thence with said street, South 46 West 100 feet to the BEGINNING, containing acres, more or less. TRACT II: BEGINNING at a new iron rod in the corner of Duard C. Linn, Jr. and Philip E. Long; thence with Long South 84 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds West 100.02 feet to a new iron rod in the corner of Philip E. Long; thence with Long North 06 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds West 193.00 feet to a new iron rod in the corner of Philip E. Long and in the edge of Dial Street; thence with Dial Street North 83 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds East 100.00 feet to a computed point in the edge of Dial Street and in the corner of Duard C. Linn, Jr.; thence with Linn South 06 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East 195.18 feet to the place and point of BEGINNING, containing 0.445 acres and being Lots Nos. 32, 33, 34, and 35 of the O. L. and D. C. Linn Property as shown on the survey for Philip E. Long prepared by Zackie L. Moore, R.L.S. dated October 18, 1996. The address of the above described property is: 208 North Chapel Street, Landis, North Carolina 28088 AND 1120 Dial Street, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28023 4. The property hereinabove described shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A cash deposit equal in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the first One Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($1,000.00) plus five percent (5%) of the remaining balance of the bid may be required at the time of the sale. 5. The property hereinabove described shall be sold "where is and as is" and subject to the lien of all outstanding and unpaid taxes, assessments, and other encumbrances which may have a priority over the Deed of Trust herein referred to and is subject to all conditions, reservations, restrictions, easements and rights of way appearing in the chain of title, if any, affecting the above-described property. 6. This Notice of Sale shall be posted and advertised as required by the said Deed of Trust and as required by law, and after the sale, a Report of Sale will be entered immediately following the conclusion of the sale, and such sale shall remain open for raised or upset bid as by law permitted and required. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in or on this property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupied the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated in to the effective date of the termination. This 22nd day of February, 2011. Donald D. Sayers, Substitute Trustee WOODSON, SAYERS, LAWTHER, SHORT, PARROTT, WALKER & ABRAMSON, LLP, 225 North Main Street - Suite 200, P. O. Box 829, Salisbury, North Carolina 28145-0829, Telephone: 704-633-5000, State Bar No.: 3868

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Mary F. Plummer, 710 Julian Road, 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 14th day of May, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 7th day of February, 2011. Christopher B. Blame, Executor for the estate of Mary F. Plummer, deceased, File 11E147, 2445 S.W. 18th Terrace, Apt. 305, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Resident Process Agent, Sidney J. Bame, 1618 Old South Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 No. 61101 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Ruth Hodge Lee, 8195 Karriker Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081. 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 24th day of May, 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 18th day of February, 2011. Ruth Hodge Lee, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E163, Cynthia Meacham, 191 Antler Way, Salisbury, NC 28144 Attorney: William W. Cameron, III, 117 W. Council Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 NO. 61102 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Executor of the Estate of Donald C. Markham, Jr., 2835 Hill Top Drive, 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: May 23, 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 17th day of February, 2011. Donald C. Markham, Jr., deceased, Rowan County File #2011E27, Kimberly M. Schrank, 231 Armstrong Road, Rochester, NY 14612 Attorney: Carole Carlton Brooke, PO Box 903, China Grove, NC 28023 No. 61123 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Frank McCoy Bumgarner, 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 6th day of June, 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 28th day of February, 2011. Alma Towson Bumgarner, Executor, Estate of Frank McCoy Bumgarner, 108 Steele Avenue, Cleveland, NC 27013. File 2011-E-200, Lucinda L. Fraley, Attorney, Shuford Caddell & Fraley, LLP, PO Box 198, Salisbury, NC 28145-0198. No. 61125 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Brenda Gail Rose, 570 Burgray Road, 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 31st day of May, 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 25th day of February, 2011. Brenda Gail Rose, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E6, Donald L. Rose, Jr., 570 Burgray Road, Woodleaf, NC 27054 Attorney: J. Andrew Porter, 120 N. Jackson St., Salisbury, NC 28144 No. 61126 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Cecil Carpenter, 1601 Brenner Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of June, 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 23rd day of February, 2011. Ruby Carpenter Ritchie, Executor for the estate of Cecil Carpenter, deceased, File 11E207, 612 Wildwood Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146 Attorney at Law, John T. Hudson, 122 N. Lee St., Salisbury, NC 28144 No. 61127 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Terry Dale Yost, 412 Pinewood Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of June, 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 22nd day of February, 2011. Terry Alan Yost, Admn. For the estate of Terry Dale Yost, deceased, File 10E854, 503 Cedar Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 Attorney at Law, John T. Hudson, 122 N. Lee St., Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 61098 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 218 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Terry S. Freeze and Andrea F. Freeze to Mitchell L. Heffernan, Trustee (s), dated the 9th day of February, 2004, and recorded in Book 999, Page 956, in Rowan County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on March 9, 2011 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Rowan, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in China Grove and Litaker Townships, Rowan County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows:

This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. No. 61119 This the 16th day of February, 2011. MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee 2596 Reynolda Road, Suite C, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 (336) 723-3530 Publish: March 2, 2011, March 9, 2011 No. 61122 NOTICE OF SALE NORTH CAROLINA ROWAN COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK - 11 SP 36

In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Land Covered by a Certain Deed of Trust Given by Philip E. Long To John L. Holshouser, Jr., Trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank of Granite Quarry, North Carolina, (Book 1036, Page 712, Rowan County Registry) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by PHILIP E. LONG to John L. Holshouser, Jr., Trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank, which Deed of Trust is dated May 19, 2005, recorded in Book 1036, Page 712, Rowan County Registry, and Donald D. Sayers having been named Substitute Trustee in document recorded in Book 1082, Page 987, Rowan County Registry, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust; and the Clerk of Superior Court granting permission for the foreclosure, said Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the land and property hereinafter described in the manner and upon the terms and conditions as hereinafter stated: 1. This foreclosure sale is and shall be conducted pursuant to the terms and provisions of that certain Deed of Trust described above. 2. The foreclosure sale will be conducted by the undersigned at 11:00AM, Tuesday, March 15, 2011, in the lobby of the Rowan County Courthouse, adjacent to the Clerk of Court, Salisbury, North Carolina. 3. The real property together with all buildings, improvements and fixtures of every kind and description erected or placed thereon, attached to or used in connection with the real property which will be sold pursuant to the Deed of Trust at the foreclosure sale is located in Rowan County, North Carolina, being more particularly described as follows: SECOND TRACT: Lying in Atwell Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, and being part of Lot No. 2 as shown on map of L. A. Bostian Property, a map of said property being on file in the Office of Register of Deeds in Book of Maps Page 740, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake, the northwestern corner of Lot No. 1, said stake being located due North 200 ft. from an iron in the northern margin of N. C. Highway 152; thence due North 235 ft. to a point, C. L. Ledford's southwestern corner; thence along C. L. Ledford's southern line, South 88-45 East 124.6 ft. to a point; thence due South 220 ft. to a stake, the northeastern corner of Lot No. 1; thence along the northern line of Lot 1, South 88-45 West 124.5 ft. to the BEGINNING, being known as 164 Silver Trail, China Grove, N.C. For back title see Deed Book 735, Page 137. The address of the above described property is: 164 Silver Trail, China Grove, North Carolina 4. The property hereinabove described shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A cash deposit equal in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the first One Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($1,000.00) plus five percent (5%) of the remaining balance of the bid may be required at the time of the sale. 5. The property hereinabove described shall be sold "where is and as is" and subject to the lien of all outstanding and unpaid taxes, assessments, and other encumbrances which may have a priority over the Deed of Trust herein referred to and is subject to all conditions, reservations, restrictions, easements and rights of way appearing in the chain of title, if any, affecting the above-described property. 6. This Notice of Sale shall be posted and advertised as required by the said Deed of Trust and as required by law, and after the sale, a Report of Sale will be entered immediately following the conclusion of the sale, and such sale shall remain open for raised or upset bid as by law permitted and required. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in or on this property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupied the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated in to the effective date of the termination. This 22nd day of February, 2011. Donald D. Sayers, Substitute Trustee WOODSON, SAYERS, LAWTHER, SHORT, PARROTT, WALKER & ABRAMSON, LLP, 225 North Main Street - Suite 200, P. O. Box 829, Salisbury, North Carolina 28145-0829, Telephone: 704-633-5000, State Bar No.: 3868

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 10 SP 372 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ruby Ellis and Jessie Ellis to Countrywide Title Corporation, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of April, 2002, and recorded in Book 937, Page 525, and Rerecorded in Book 1086, Page 0176, in Rowan County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on March 16, 2011 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Rowan, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Tract No. 1: Beginning at a stake on the Southeastern margin of North Long Street and runs thence along the Southeastern margin of North Long Street, North 62-30 East 200 feet to a stake, corner of Lot No. 39; thence with the line of Lot No. 39, South 27 East 400 feet to a stake on the Northeastern margin of Shaver Street; thence along said margin of Shaver Street, South 62-30 East 100 feet to a stake, corner of Lot No. 37; thence with the line of Lot No. 37, North 27-30 West 400 feet to the point of Beginning, being Lot No. 38 as shown on the map of the property calls Beard Estates. Tract No. 2: Beginning at a stake in the Southeastern margin of North Long Street and adjoining Tract No. 2 above, South 62-30 West 230.0 feet from the Southwest corner of Short and North Long Streets, point being the Northeast corner Lot No. 41; thence with the line of Lot No. 41: South 27-30 East 400.0 feet to a stake in the Northeast margin of North Shaver Street; thence with the margin of North Shaver Street, South 62-30 West 150.0 feet to a stake, the Southeast corner of Lot No. 38; thence with the line of Lot No. 36, North 27-30 East 150.0 feet to the point of Beginning, being Lots Nos. 39 and 40, as shown on the map of the property of John Beard, in Book of Maps, at Page 10, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, N.C.

Tract 1; Beginning at an existing iron rod, the common corner of Phillips (767/144) and Stegal (784/849) in the line of Bell (534/103), (which beginning point is North 02 deg. 52 min. 17 sec East 197.61 feet and North 03 deg. 25 min. 20 sec. East 284.86 feet from an axle found in the northern margin of the right of way of Irish Potato Road in which axle is North 88 deg. 51 min. 22 sec. East 2144.90 feet from an existing railroad spike in the centerline of the intersection of Old Concord Road and Irish Potato Road): Thence from said Beginning point, with the line of Stegal North 84 deg. 58 min. 15 sec. West 287.89 feet to a new iron, the northwest corner of Stegal; thence North 02 deg. 54 min. 42 sec. East 12.00 feet to an existing iron pin; thence North 84 deg. 59 min. 38 sec. West 101.47 feet to a new iron; thence a new line North 02 deg. 54 min. 24 sec. East 104.56 feet to a new iron in the line of Lear (780/715) (which iron is South 84 deg. 18 min. 37 sec. East 707.52 feet from an existing iron in the southeastern margin of the right of way of Old Concord Road); thence with Lear South 84 deg. 18 min. 37 sec. East 396.01 feet to an existing iron in the line of Bell; thence with Bell South 6 deg. 32 min. 47 sec. West 99.87 feet to an existing iron; thence continuing with Bell South 3 deg. 25 min. 20 sec. West 12.00 feet to an existing iron, the point and place of BEGINNING, and being 1.0 acre as shown on the survey and map by Donald J. Moore, PC, dated April 19, 2000, revised May 14, 2000. Tract 2: Beginning at an existing iron rod, the common corner of Phillips (767/144) and Stegal (784/849) in the line of Bell (534/103), (which beginning point is North 02 deg. 52 min. 17 sec. East 197.61 feet and North 03 deg. 25 min. 20 sec. East 284.86 feet from an axle found in the northern margin of the right of way of Irish Potato Road, and which axle is North 88 deg. 51 min. 22 sec. East 2144.90 feet from an existing railroad spike in the centerline of the intersection of Old Concord Road and Irish Potato Road); Thence from said Beginning point, with the line of Bell South 03 deg. 25 min. 20 sec. West 130.73 feet to a new iron; thence a new line North 81 deg. 55 min. 17 sec. West 129.47 feet to a new iron; thence a new line North 00 deg. 45 min. 52 sec. East 124.15 feet to a new iron in the line of Freeze (882/729) thence with Freeze South 84 deg. 58 min. 15 sec. East 134.86 feet to the point and place of Beginning, and being 0.385 acre as shown on the survey and map by Donald J. Moore, PC, dated April 19, 2000, revised July, 2000.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1401 North Long Street, Salisbury, North Carolina

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 177 Lillyfield Drive, Rockwell, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 9th day of February, 2011. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law, The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028, 4317 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com, Case No: 1026555

Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 16th day of February, 2011. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE BY: Attorney at Law, The Law Firm of Hutchens, Senter & Britton, P.A. Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1028, 4317 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 http://sales.hsbfirm.com, Case No: 1029092

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Wednesday, March 2 Don’t hesitate to play a secondary role rather than a leading one if that’s all that is offered you involving a possibly rewarding enterprise. The profit it generates could be far greater than what a turn in the limelight would bring. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Those wonderful intuitive perceptions of yours could prove to be a valuable asset. You may size things up quite well, but your instinct will take the prize in accuracy. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Be as openminded as possible, especially when dealing with friends. If you display any indication of being biased against something or someone they like, you could lose their support. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Most anything you attempt to reach is achievable at this juncture, but only if you make it your top priority and stick with it. Once you make that decision, stay the course. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Do not put any limitations on your thinking. Unless you allow yourself ample room to maneuver, you’ll never find out if you are right or wrong about anything. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Sudden changes might catch others flatfooted, but not you. Perhaps your greatest asset is being able to engineer your way around whatever suddenly rears its ugly head. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — In order not to jump to an erroneous conclusion, wait until you are sure that you have all the facts of the matter in front of you. Be aware there are two sides to every story, and study each carefully. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Plan ahead and know what you’re jumping into. If you don’t, you could find yourself caught up in something that is a bit too complicated for you to manage unaided. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — If you experience a bit of pressure from your friends to participate in something innocent, be a good sport and join in, but only if it doesn’t interfere with your work, Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Your success or failure might not be determined by how much you do but by what you’re able to do well. Leaving things that you’re confused about undone is not a mistake. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — If you find yourself mentally uncomfortable about something rather than physically restless, try to find someone who has knowledge that you lack. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — A big opportunity that will enable you to lay a foundation for a goal you hope to achieve sometime soon might at last present itself. It might be the secret to your success. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Appearances could be more important than usual, so make sure you show yourself in as good a light as possible, especially if you are hoping to inspire or direct others. Know where to look for romance and you’ll find it. The Astro-Graph Matchmaker instantly reveals which signs are romantically perfect for you. Mail $3 to Astro-Graph, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. United FeatUre Syndicate

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Expensive Colcrys replaces colchicine Dear Dr. Gott: You told a reader the injectable form of colchicine is no longer available but the oral tablet is. I beg to differ. I recently attempted to get a renewal of colchicine and was told by the pharmacist that it was no longer available and had been withdrawn DR. PETER from the market. I had to GOTT have my doctor write a script for the brand name Colcrys. My health plan, which usually pays for my generic medications, balked, and I had to pay more than $40 for the brand name Colcrys. The generic has been withdrawn from the market, according to my Walgreens pharmacist. Dear Dr. Gott: Oral colchicine was taken off the market because there was no way to check for objectionable materials in the formula. It was replaced with Colcrys, an FDA-approved drug, this past December. Dear Dr. Gott: Regarding your article about colchicine, I believe the patient’s physician may be indicating all generic versions of colchicine have been pulled from the market. The brand name Colcrys is the only FDA-approved colchicine available. The dosing has changed significantly, and so has the price. I am a pharmacist and wanted to pass along this info.

Dear Dr. Gott: I take colchicine for gout. Generic colchicine has been removed from the market, supposedly because of quality issues. It is now available as the brandname drug Colcrys. The price has gone from about $20 to $200 for a 30-day supply. Dear Dr. Gott: My 62-yearold husband was diagnosed two months ago with pericarditis. His doctor prescribed colchicine for inflammation. When his doctor gave him a prescription for another month’s supply, he was told that this medication is not approved by the FDA and will not be made any longer. We did find one pharmacy in our town that has a small supply, but we are wondering what will happen if my husband has to continue the medication. His doctor thinks there is no problem getting it, but we hear a different story from the pharmacist. What is the story? Dear Dr. Gott: Oral colchicine has been pulled from the market. I was told the only drug to take its place is Colcrys. My doctor gave me a prescription for Colcrys, and fortunately, I have insurance. For a month at two pills a day, the drug costs $500; but with my insurance, I paid only $15. Dear Dr. Gott: Colchicine is one of the drugs the FDA has ?partially? removed from the market by requiring new drug studies on older drugs. The only available oral formula is Colcrys. Any of the older formulations still stocked at retail pharmacies

can be dispensed but are no longer being produced. Dear Dr. Gott: I think your comment about colchicine being pulled from the market may be incorrect. My pharmacist told me the generic form was discontinued. I now have Colcrys. A three-month supply of colchicine was $68.49. Colcrys is $527.49. Now I really have gout pain! Dear readers: Thank you. Commencing Oct. 1, 2010, the FDA ordered pharmaceutical companies to discontinue unapproved generic singleingredient oral colchicine within 45 days and to cease shipping the product in interstate commerce within 90 days. A press release indicated small amounts of colchicine would be available until supplies were exhausted. The FDA halted the injectable form in February 2008. The product lacks FDA approval, something that is now required of all prescription medications. The FDA-approved brand name Colcrys is currently the only form of oral cohchicine in production. I am not aware of any other available forms at this time. 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. United FeatUre Syndicate

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A help-suit game-try trying to get to game in a major occurs below three of the agreed major, so that the bidding can stop short of game. But what do bids above three of the major mean? Look at the South hand. You open one spade, and partner raises to three spades, a game-invitational limit raise guaranteeing 1012 support points (eight losers — don’t forget to deduct one loser for a 10-card fit) and at least four spades. What would you do next? If opener has a minimum, he passes out three spades. If he has some extra values, he raises to game. Anything else expresses interest in a slam. Here, South should not use

Blackwood, because he has two immediate diamond losers. But since he has thoughts of a slam, he control-bids (cue-bids) four clubs, showing a first-round control in that suit (usually the ace, but maybe a void). North then decides whether

he has a slam-suitable hand. Here he does because he has an ace, a king, a doubleton and a fifth trump. He control-bids four diamonds. Now South can take charge with Blackwood, bidding six spades opposite a one-ace reply. West leads the diamond king. South has two losers: one spade and one diamond. He must get rid of that diamond loser before touching trumps. The only way to do that is to win three heart tricks via a second-round finesse. When it works and no one ruffs the heart king with the spade eight, the contract is home. The rule for bidding a slam on a finesse is simple: Bid the slam when the finesse is winning, but stay in game when the finesse is losing!

NY concert to honor Judy Garland is family affair NEW YORK (AP) — Judy Garland’s daughter will join Ashley Brown, Heather Headley and Karen Olivo later this month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Garland’s 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall. Lorna Luft, who was on the original cast of “Promises, Promises,” will lend her pipes to the song-for-song re-creation of her mother’s concert. It featured performances of “Over the Rainbow,” “The Trolley Song” and “The Man That Got Away.” The March 11 concert will be held at Carnegie Hall with music by The New York Pops, under the

baton of Steven Reineke. Garland’s original performance was recorded and received five Grammy Awards, including album of the year. Olivo starred in “West

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One fan asked Trevor Bayne if he was married. Another wanted to know what his favorite Bible verse is. The Daytona 500 winner grinned as he answered each question and remarked how good it was to be home. Bayne returned to Knoxville on Monday for the first time since winning the Daytona 500 on Feb. 20 for a rally sponsored by the city and Bristol Motor Speedway. “It still hasn’t hit me all the way yet,” the 20-year-old said of his victory. “This is the first day that I’ve had a couple of hours just to kind of take it in. This is the first time I’ve been home. I haven’t gotten to go back and watch it yet. I think the first time I get to watch the whole race through and see everything that happened, that’s when it’s going to sink in a little bit more.” He said he’s been wearing his championship ring on his finger every night so that when he wakes up the next morning he’ll know his victory wasn’t a dream. And for the record, no, he’s not married and his favorite Bible verse currently is Ecclesiastes 7:14,

one that reminds Bayne that good times and bad times are part of God’s plan. Bayne’s Daytona 500 victory made him the youngest winner of the race in history, coming a day after his 20th birthday and in just his second start in NASCAR’s elite Sprint Cup Series. His good times at Daytona were quickly followed up by a frustrating weekend at Phoenix International Raceway, where he crashed both during qualifying and in Sunday’s race. “Trevor is such a talent,” said Len Wood, of Woods Brothers Racing. “He’s got it going on in every direction. Well, maybe not at Phoenix yet. We struggled out there, but yeah, we’ll work on it.” A few hundred fans turned out for the Knoxville rally, which was relocated last week from the city’s Market Square to the much larger Civic Coliseum after a big response from fans. The crowd turned out to be much smaller than expected after severe storms moved through Knoxville on Monday afternoon. The fans who braved the weather didn’t seem to mind Bayne’s 31st place finish at Phoenix and instead were more interested in seeing the

hometown racing hero with the strong faith. “He inspires a lot of kids with his faith,” said Knoxville resident Mike Lewis, 50. “I enjoy watching him talk, because I know it’s coming from the heart. Despite his success, he’s very humble right now.” City of Knoxville Mayor Daniel Brown honored Bayne by declaring the day “Trevor Bayne Day” and giving the racer his own city street sign with the words “Trevor Bayne Lane” on it. Officials with Bristol Motor Speedway, his home track located 100 miles away from Knoxville, gave Bayne a new skateboard with a Bristol logo on it, and former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Condredge Holloway gave him an orange football jersey with his name and his car’s No. 21 on it. “To me the Daytona 500 was always a big deal, but I was a NASCAR fan growing up,” Bayne said. “I didn’t realize how big of a deal it was to everybody else in the United States.” After speaking briefly to the crowd, Bayne did a lap of interviews with Knoxville’s local TV sports anchors and radio show hosts before signing autographs.

From around spring training... JUPITER, Fla. — The St. Louis Cardinals had two aces when they arrived at spring training. Now, both are hurt. Chris Carpenter left the Cardinals’ 7-1 victory over the Florida Marlins in the third inning Tuesday after feeling a twinge in his left hamstring. The injury came one day after fellow All-Star Adam Wainwright had season-ending elbow surgery. Carpenter was diagnosed with a strained hamstring, but said the problem isn’t serious. The Cardinals’ bad luck continued in the next inning when setup man Mitchell Boggs, rushed into the game to replace Carpenter, was escorted off the mound after straining his lower back. Boggs said his back has been bothering him throughout the spring, but he doesn’t think the injury is serious, either. Red Sox 5, Twins 0 FORT MYERS, Fla. — Minnesota closer Joe Nathan threw a scoreless inning in his first game since an elbow injury wiped out his 2010 season. Nathan got two flyouts and a groundout in the fourth, walking Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Nathan said after leaving the game that he felt ahead of where he has been at this point in previous spring trainings. The fourtime All-Star is coming off ligament replacement surgery. Red Sox starter Jon Lester threw two shutout innings. Jonathan Papelbon pitched a scoreless inning. Tigers (ss) 6, Phillies 2 CLEARWATER, Fla. — Cliff Lee gave up two runs over two innings and struggled with his control in his spring training debut for Philadelphia. Tigers (ss) 6, Blue Jays 2 LAKELAND, Fla. — Miguel Cabrera hit a threerun double in his second game back with Detroit. Cabrera cleared the bases with a drive to left-center

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Los Angeles dodgers catcher rod Barajas catches a pop up by cleveland’s Matt LaPorta. that rolled to the fence in a four-run third inning. He was 1 for 4 and scored a run as the designated hitter. He’s expected to play first base Wednesday against Houston. Cabrera was 0 for 2 with a walk Monday against the New York Yankees in his first appearance since his arrest on Feb. 16 on suspicion of driving under the influence and resisting an officer without violence. He is to be arraigned on March 16. Orioles 12, Rays 6 SARASOTA, Fla. — Nick Markakis hit two of Baltimore’s five homers in the first two innings off Andy Sonnanstine, and the Orioles opened remodeled Ed Smith Stadium with a win. Vladimir Guerrero, Adam Jones and Jake Fox also connected off Sonnanstine. Manny Ramirez and B.J. Upton hit back-to-back homers for Tampa Bay. Nationals 5, Mets 3

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VIERA, Fla. — Bryce Harper singled for his first spring training hit as Washington defeated New York. Harper, the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s amateur draft, entered as a pinch hitter in the fifth and singled to left field off Pedro Beato. Mets starter Jonathon Niese tossed three scoreless innings. Pirates 2, Yankees 0 BRADENTON, Fla. — New York right-hander Phil Hughes made his spring debut with two easy innings. Pirates starter James McDonald also tossed two scoreless innings. Braves 3, Astros 0 KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Atlanta starter Tommy Hanson and Houston right-hander Brett Myers each tossed two innings of shutout ball. Mariners 5, Rangers 2 PEORIA, Ariz. — Milton Bradley drove in a pair of runs and went 3 for 3 with a double, leading Seattle over Texas.

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