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Drug test for jobless benefits part of bill Warren files new measure ‘to make sure people are able and available to work’ BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

RALEIGH — A new state House bill would require applicants for unemployment insurance benefits to undergo periodic drug testing. The bill, filed Wednesday by N.C. Rep. Harry Warren, requires an individual filing a claim for unemployment benefits to pass a drug test, provided the former employer agrees to pay for it. “We want to make sure people are able and available to work,” Warren said. “I know lots of businesses require drug testing.” If the former employer declines to pay for a test, the claim for benefits may continue. The employer can later request and pay for a test during an appeal. If an applicant fails or refuses to submit to a test, the claim will be denied. A second test to challenge the results can be submitted at the applicant’s expense. According to the bill, those who are award-

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Will Morrison, 10, gets a big kiss from his mother, Joanna, after winning a 50-meter dash thursday in the Rowan Special Olympics.

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David Orbison and Benji Smith have been competing in the Special Olympics together almost their whole lives, and they’ve apparently developed quite a friendly rivalry. Orbison, 39, placed second in the shot put at Thursday’s games, but his first-place finish in the 100-meter dash was extra special. “I beat Benji, beat him for the fist time ever,” Orbison cheered. “Woo-hoo!” Orbison said he enjoys the games and was glad Smith, who came in second, wasn't mad when he finally bested him.

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Gas prices lead some to change driving habits BY HUGH FISHER hfisher@salisburypost.com

SALISBURY — From organizing online boycotts to buying different cars, people are trying all sorts of ways to save money on gasoline. Thursday, a drive around Rowan County found prices for regular unleaded hovering between $3.59 to $3.74. The highest observed prices were at stations near Interstate 85 in Kannapolis. The lowest was at Circle K in Granite Quarry. Why are prices so high to begin with? Everyone has an opinion. Donna Girouard of Lexington commutes to Salisbury each day. She says the answer is simply speculation.

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ALISBURY — No matter what he might say now, Pat McCrory is running for governor again. Most people, in normal conversation, don’t talk about their vision for North Carolina, what leadership is, how to mix economic prosperity with quality of life or how some things in politics — such as who will be the Republican presidential candidate in 2012 — are out of their control. But I talked with McCrory about those things Thursday at the Koco Java coffeehouse on North Main Street. Yes, McCrory will be a guMARK bernatorial candidate. WINEKA Salisbury is like a second or third home to McCrory, the former mayor of Charlotte and the Republican who lost to

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Time growing short, President Barack Obama and congressional leaders failed to reach agreement Thursday night on a compromise to cut spending and head off a government shutdown tonight. Obama, House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader all said the differences had been narrowed in a pair of White House meetings during the day. They directed their aides to work through the night Thursday in pursuit of a deal. “I expect an answer in the morning,” Obama said in an appearance in the White House briefing room shortly after the meeting ended Thursday. The comments capped a day in which the president, Reid and

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You’d still get your mail — and your usual Social Security payment. But troops’ pay might be delayed, and you’d have to put off a trip to national parks. Here’s how government services would or wouldn’t be affected if there’s a partial shutdown Friday at midnight: • Benefit payments: Social Security payments would continue, and applications would still be processed. Unemployment benefits would still go out. Medicare would still pay claims for recipients, but payments to doctors and hospitals could be delayed if the shutdown were prolonged. • Mail: Deliveries as usual (U.S. postal operations are not subsidized by tax dollars). • Recreation: National parks around the country would be gated. The National Zoo and Smithsonian in

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Washington, too. The White House says a shutdown would cancel the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in the nation’s capital this weekend, though organizers are still hoping to go ahead. • Taxes and loans: The IRS would not process paper returns, but the filing deadline would remain April 18 — already delayed three days because of a local holiday in Washington. It’s unclear whether taxpayer help lines would be staffed. Tax audits would be suspended. The Federal Housing Administration, which guarantees about 30 percent of home mortgages, would stop that work. Action on governmentbacked loans to small businesses would be suspended. • Air travel: Air traffic controllers will stay on the job. Federal inspectors who enforce safety rules, too. • International travel: The State Department would continue to provide emergency consular services to U.S.

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citizens in need. But other services, such as issuing travel visas and passports, could be delayed or stop. • Military and public protection: Pay for U.S. troops would be delayed, and some civilian Defense Department employees would be furloughed. Military operations in the Middle East and earthquake assistance to Japan would not be interrupted. All 116 federal prisons would remain open, and criminal litigation would proceed. • Health care: Medical research at the National Institutes of Health would be disrupted, though patients would continue to receive care. The Centers for Disease Control would respond to an outbreak. • Work safety: Inspectors would stop workplace inspections except in cases of imminent danger. • Dining out: Any emergencies involving food contamination still would be dealt with.

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Perdue, Republicans at odds on who’s creating jobs placards showing dozens of companies that have come to North Carolina or expanded since taking office, said legislative Republicans are too focused on social issues and urged them to focus on creating jobs and improving public education. While Republicans legislators have been working on a state budget, they’ve also taken up bills that challenge the federal health care overhaul law, would allow carrying concealed pistols into parks and more restaurants and would require photo identification to vote in person. She also pointed out more unusual bills, such as one to study

whether North Carolina should have its own currency. “I urge you to put aside these other issues and focus on sending to me a budget that funds education and funds job creation and funds job development,” Perdue said. “I don’t mean to come across as the adult in the room but somebody has to be the adult and stand up. We’ve really, really got to focus on the core — jobs and education.” Earlier in the day, Berger questioned the motives of Perdue, who’s been spending the past two weeks at a series of public events to promote education and the economy while an-

nouncing business expansions. He mentioned that the overall number of jobs in the state has declined by more than 113,000 positions since Perdue took office in early 2009. Perdue is running for re-election in 2012. All 170 legislative seats also will be on the ballot at the same time. “The one job the Gov. Perdue is worried about is her own,” Berger told reporters at a news conference. Berger said that while Republican lawmakers are assembling a jobs bill, they can’t flip a switch to create jobs. Rather, he said, the GOP is fashioning a budget that cuts spending and will build confidence

GAS FROM 1a “People hear some report, some rumor, of something that might make prices go up,” said Girouard, an English instructor at Livingstone College. Many blame the military action in Libya for higher prices at the pump. But a recent Washington Post report, “Five Myths About Gas Prices” by Robert Rapier, says less than 50,000 barrels of oil a day came from GIROUARD Libya last year. That’s less than one percent of the 9.2 million barrels per day the U.S. imported in 2010. Rapier said speculators have driven oil prices higher on fears that protests might spread to countries like Saudi Arabia that produce much more oil. On the other hand, oil futures began to trade lower this week because of fears that high prices might stop economic growth in the U.S. and elsewhere. Many have tried to switch to more fuel-efficient cars, such as hybrids that combine electric motors with smaller gas engines. But good luck finding a hybrid at some local dealers. Gary Sloan, a new car sales manager at Cloninger Toyota of Salisbury, said the recent earthquake in Japan had closed plants that produce the popular Prius hybrid and other models. Thursday, there was only one new Prius and four pre-owned ones on the lot, Sloan said. “We have many deals working,” Sloan said. He claimed the supply stoppage had many people shopping for a hybrid. Other hybrid models, including the Toyota Camry and Highlander, had also been affected.

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Gary sloan of Cloninger toyota shows one of the few toyota Prius hybrids in stock. the earthquake in Japan has stopped production of the 51-mile-per-gallon car. Those cars get between 22 and 34 miles per gallon, Sloan said, depending on the type of driving and the model. The Prius, meanwhile, is rated up to 51 miles per gallon city. “People are calling and stopping by every day” trying to find one, he said. Still, not everyone has the ability to choose a more fuel-efficient vehicle. Gary Lankford and wife Darlene, who live on High Rock Lake, drive a 2001 Ford Explorer. Thursday afternoon, they stopped at the Rushco BP on Jake Alexander Boulevard to fill up for the week. “We just put $74 in gas in this car,” Lankford said. A necessity, he said, even though they have

Correction • Salisbury Symphony’s “Fantasy” is at 7:30 p.m., April 16 at Keppel Auditorium, www.salisburysymphony.org. The incorrect date was given in Time Out’s Roundabout listing.

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MCCRORY FROM 1a Democrat Bev Perdue in the 2008 gubernatorial election. He graduated in 1978 from Catawba College, where he’s now a member of the board of trustees. He became good friends with Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz during their work on the N.C. Metropolitan Mayors Coalition. Through the years, he also has spoken here at various political events or even in environmental forums at Catawba. McCrory was in town Thursday to speak with Rowan County Rotarians, meet with the new interim president at Catawba, Joseph B. Oxendine, and talk later to a political science class. While at Koco Java, McCrory also chatted with old friends and acquaintances such as Jake Alexander, John Holshouser, Terry Osborne and Marie Leonard Hartsell. Osborne, general manager of the Rowan-Kannapolis Alcoholic Beverage Control board, left and reappeared three times to lobby McCrory about the ABC’s future, as though McCrory already was holding the state’s highest office. McCrory said he probably hears from Osborne about once a week. He also described himself as being part of a tight GOP team with N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis, Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger and U.S. Sen. Richard Burr. Yes, McCrory will be running for governor. After the 2008 election and shunning an eighth term as Charlotte mayor, McCrory found himself in the position many North Carolinians have experienced in recent years. He was unemployed. McCrory said he had to reinvent himself, essentially becoming a small business unto himself. Pat McCrory Inc., if you will.

a fixed income. Darlene suffers from diabetes, and Gary had a heart transplant a year ago. When gas goes up, they stop eating out and cut out any unnecessary trips. Still, they feel the pain of higher gas prices. “If there’s one thing hurts the economy and causes it to go down, it will be gas prices,” Lankford said. He said price hikes hurt the working people who often have to commute long distances to work. Those same people, he said, can’t afford new, fuel-efficient cars. “I think the prices are driven by greed from the gasoline companies,” Gary said. “And it has a big impact on what people consume.” Many people interviewed by the Post said

He hasn’t gone wanting. He serves on three different boards, including LendingTree. He consults for companies and speaks in cities across the country, mostly on implementing transportation infrastructure. Next week, he’ll be speaking in Atlanta. On the political side, he campaigned heavily for Republican House and Senate candidates in 2010, which would have been a much better year MCCRORY for him to run for governor than in 2008. His “real” job these days is working for the Moore & Van Allen law firm in Charlotte as “senior director of strategic initiatives.” He’s not a lawyer. A better description would be strategic planner — process engineering type of work, he said. His employment opportunities have come from a combination of his knocking on doors and receiving calls from total strangers. “It totally surprised me,” he said. But being on his own made him realize what small businesses and entrepreneurs are doing every day just to exist. He also has learned, McCrory said, to not take anything for granted and deal with change. “We all better learn to adapt,” he said. Speaking of adaptation, McCrory thinks the mindset of state government in North Carolina is stuck in the last 75 years, rather than looking forward to the next 75. It’s still organized, he complained, like it was in the 1920s, and there needs to be a sense of urgency to updating how it works. He likes what Republican governors are doing in states such as New Jersey and Wisconsin. Yes, they have stepped on a lot of toes, but sometimes that’s what leadership requires, McCrory said, rather than holding up a finger to test the political winds. But McCrory said a vision

within the business community. He blamed Democrats for making the recession deeper in North Carolina than it should have been through a decade of increased spending. Perdue has supported policies that exacerbated problems over a 25-year career in state government, he said. “That correction will take more than eight weeks. It will not be completed in eight months,” Berger said. “The most important thing that we can do to create jobs in North Carolina is to get this state’s checkbook balanced, to get the state on a spending plan that matches the revenue plan that we have.”

they wanted to see the government tap into oil reserves to bring prices down. Rick Joplin, a small business owner, stopped to top off his tank with Crystal Beckett. The two said getting oil from the reserve would help people like them. “Or we’re going to be back at $4 or $5 a gallon before it’s over with,” Joplin said. But economists say tapping the reserves doesn’t make sense. As Rapier and others have noted, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is intended to supply the nation’s needs in case of a major catastrophe. Oil used out of the reserve now would have to be replaced later at higher prices. Others suggested beginning to drill more oil from U.S. coastlines and land preserves. Experts say that new wells from those sources could take as much as a decade to start supplying oil to the market, given current regulations. Most everyone interviewed said they’re trying to cut back their budgets as much as they can. But they aren’t expecting things to change anytime soon. Lankford said he doesn’t think the government will do anything about gas prices. “The Bush administration didn’t, and so far the Obama administration hasn’t, either,” Lankford said. Girouard said she’s torn on how to respond to the high prices. “As a Libertarian, I don’t like to see a lot of government controls,” she said. She said she would like to see boycotts work, but aside from that, she and her husband try to conserve fuel. Like many drivers, she doesn’t mind driving a little bit out of her way to buy gas that’s a few cents cheaper. “As Americans and consumers, that’s probably our strongest measure,” Girouard said. Contact Hugh Fisher via the editor’s desk at 704-797-4244.

for North Carolina would have to come before any retooling. “Otherwise, you go in circles,” he said. As for his vision, McCrory talks about building a state economy based on making things, not buying things; adapting education to what the market needs, so high school and college graduates can find jobs; making North Carolina more business friendly; and having a state infrastructure plan that addresses safety, congestion and economic development. McCrory said he plagiarizes his father when he talks about walking the line between economic prosperity and protecting the quality of life “that brought many of us here.” He wants to see the state integrate things such as job training, health care, tax structure, communications and ethics within a 25year vision. State government today is putting out fires without any strategic plan behind it, he said. McCrory wouldn’t say that losing the 2008 election

turned out to be a good thing because of all the lessons he learned. He would rather be living today in that particular “public housing” in Raleigh known as the Executive Mansion. He doesn’t pull punches when talking about the current occupant, Gov. Perdue. He said she already has increased three different taxes, has ongoing ethical issues related to her abuse of campaign finance laws and made campaign promises he knew she would never be able to keep. A March poll from Public Policy Polling showed Perdue’s approval rating at 30 percent. In a hypothetical 2012 matchup with McCrory, he leads her 50 to 36 percent, according to the same survey. McCrory said he hopes to be running for governor again but for now is working toward that day when he can make a definite decision. Duh, he’s running. Contact Mark Wineka at 704-797-4263, or mwineka@ salisburypost.com

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RALEIGH (AP) — Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue and Republicans traded verbal jabs Thursday over who’s getting the state economy back on track, a sign of their increasingly frayed relations heading into rough-and-tumble budget negotiations and the 2012 campaign. Perdue and Senate leader Phil Berger held dueling news conferences to defend how each of them was working to create an environment for job creation. The most recent state unemployment rate stood at 9.7 percent. Perdue, at state Commerce Department headquarters in front of

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The house at 703 Harry St. in China Grove.

Authorities investigate China Grove shooting Landis Police officer on leave as SBI looks into incident after chase, crash at Harry Street house B Y S HELLEY S MITH ssmith@salisburypost.com

edbud trees are pop-

ping out blooms as spring temperatures

begin their steady climb upward. One tree along South Jackson Street next to the historic Bell Tower has clumps of blooms erupting from the bark along its trunks that resemble brightly colored lichen. Tree experts say that when trees are pruned, new growth will come out in other areas.

Photos by Jon C. Lakey, Salisbury Post

Child abuse case continued The child abuse and animal cruelty case against David and Angela Lore has been continued until April 20. D a v i d Lore Jr., 37, and Angela Lore, 35, of 3435 Rockwell Road, were set to appear in court Thursday for four D. LORE counts of child abuse, four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and three counts of animal cruelty. In addition, David Lore was charged Wednesday with two counts of felony

assault by strangulation. He remained in the Rowan County Detention Center Thursday evening under a $25,000 sec u r e d bond. According to the arrest warrant, Lore reportedly grabbed his son, David EdA. LORE ward Lore III, around the neck, cutting off his airway, between June and August 2009. The Lores’ case was first delayed one day and then continued to April 20 due to the new charges.

The couple own a pet store in Salisbury called Pet Place. The business survived the fire that destroyed the Webb Road Flea Market last year and was relocated to South Main Street. The Rowan County Department of Social Services removed the Lores’ four children from the home March 23 after detectives and a caseworker found two dead snakes, three malnourished dogs, animal feces ground into the carpet and a roach infestation in the house. The dogs were taken by Rowan Animal Control. The children — ages 7, 9, 14 and 16 — had never been enrolled in public school and are now living with family.

Kannapolis park entrance to close KANNAPOLIS — The Village Park main access drive will be closed beginning Monday for improvements to the parking lot and access drive. The closure will likely remain until May 28. Weekday park building access and temporary parking will be available via the Kannapolis Cemetery. There will be directional signage posted on West C Street. Weekend parking will be available near the YMCA on West C Street, and directional signage will guide drivers. All shelter users and park visitors on the weekend should use the lots near the YMCA. The closure is part of a beautification project to enhance the

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CHINA GROVE — The SBI is investigating after a Landis Police officer shot a man who is accused of trying to run him over with a Jeep Cherokee. Clarence Eugene Rhyne was shot Thursday morning by Landis Police Officer Brandon Linn in the front yard of 703 Harry St., where Rhyne crashed his red Jeep Cherokee after a chase. Rhyne, 45, of 103 Clancy Drive, Apt. B, was shot in the left arm and treated at Rowan Regional Medical Center. He was released and charged with assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, resisting a public officer and felony fleeing to elude arrest. He was held on $25,000 bond. Officer Linn has been placed on administrative duty until the departRHYNE mental investigation is complete, Landis Police Chief Brian C. McCoy said. Authorities reported the chase began around 12:18 a.m. Thursday after Rhyne turned around from a license check at the intersection of South Main Street and Owens Road in China Grove. At least one deputy with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office joined Officer Linn in the chase that lasted nearly six minutes as the Jeep zig-zagged through downtown China Grove. At some points, the Jeep exceeded speeds of 90 mph. Rhyne, who was carrying two unknown passengers, eventually turned onto Harry Street and then down a dirt driveway beside 703 Harry St. A press release from McCoy reported Rhyne attempted to strike Linn with the Jeep, and Linn fired his gun, striking Rhyne in the left arm. The SBI hasn’t determined how many shots were fired at Rhyne. Details of the crash are being handled by the China Grove Police Department. McCoy said Rhyne drove down the dirt driveway and around the side of the house, but was unsure where he was when he threatened Linn. One of Rhyne’s best friends, Melvin Sherill, said that before the Jeep became stuck in a ditch in the front yard of 703 Harry St., Rhyne ran over a bush and knocked down two mailboxes. He said the tire tracks in the front yard don’t go along with the story authorities are reporting, and he said there were bullet holes in the windshield, hood of the Jeep, back windshield and through a side window. According to the N.C. Department of Corrections, the majority of Rhyne’s convictions are for driving while license revoked. They also include multiple possessions of schedule II controlled substances, carrying a concealed weapon, misdemeanor larceny and driving while impaired.

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Paolino, McCubbin shine in ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ Have you ever gone to a local theater to be a good sport, support the local arts scene and have a fun evening out? If that’s your bag, then you don’t need to see St. Thomas Players’ production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” at the Looking Glass Artist Collective. This thing is the real deal. Edward Albee’s play is a big play, SAM one of the more imPOST portant works of the past century, because it transcends the common nastiness of the games families play. Those nasty games — the stuff of everyday drama — are available in ordinary plays and movies. Here we get an eyeful of the underbelly of human conflict — why we have it, what it does, how it grows, and where it goes. Like war itself, Albee creates a world in which conflict feeds upon itself and then looks ridiculous in retrospect. George and Martha — and Nick and Honey — play a game

of domination. What are their tools? Position, history, sex, torture, alcohol, games, anger, abuse — just to name a few. What’s striking, throughout, is how powerless the individual becomes in the thick of it. If only somebody could step out and bring a little wisdom to bear. That’s what’s so frustrating about the history of the world and life on this planet right now. When everybody is playing for keeps and nobody’s leading for peace, human beings lose their humanity. In 1962, when Edward Albee premiered “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” on Broadway, the modern use of the term “empowerment” did not exist. it would be nice to think that such a play would have become irrelevant by now. But look around. That’s obviously not the case. We live in a changing world, but the world has not changed. George and Martha are alive and well. The force of Bob Paolino’s performance here is pretty amazing. George is snide, and Paolino chooses to make him a big, gutsy, singsong Snide that captures the room and everybody in it. As Martha says, he “keeps playing

the game,” while she keeps changing the rules. From George’s chaos and pain, there’s a tough determination there that creates energy. Paolino generates that energy and allows it to emerge as something more than surviving the game. He creates George’s passion for victory. If you want to see Mary Ann McCubbin after the show and congratulate her on a superb performance, you may be a little scared. Given the task of being, as George says, “a devil with language,” McCubbin’s Martha has a fierceness and intensity that is bigger than her red hair — and her hair is really big. Big enough to conceal the horns underneath. Nothing breaks down. There’s no hesitation. Jonathan Furr, as Nick, and Dana Neelis-Vanhoy as Honey — the not-so-innocent innocents caught in the crossfire — deliver the characters they are, with the welcome authenticity this play deserves and requires. Director Missy Barnes has obviously punished this cast into submission, creating a rhythm that propels relentlessly, getting a perfectly modulated world of emotion out of these four, excel-

lent actors. They may have missed a line or two during dress. They may have hesitated a time or two. But I didn’t notice. It looked to me like they didn’t miss a beat. When the house is full — as it certainly will be when word spreads — there may be some laughter, both real and nervous. There is humor in the play. But watching a dress rehearsal with only a few other people is sort of like watching a movie at home. I barely laughed at all, choosing instead to be mesmerized by a production that was paced and magnetic — and for this I was pleasantly rewarded, moment after moment, by a gift most ably given: the delightful precision of the play’s language. Albee is the American master of absurdity, but absurd doesn’t work if we’re aware that it’s absurd. It’s got to be done so well that we don’t notice. That’s the danger. The risk of becoming tedious is high. It’s a credit to this fine ensemble and Missy Barnes that this comes off about as real as it gets. Absurdity never enters the picture. I almost forgot it was a play. If you go, be careful not to go

to Catawba out of habit, where St. Thomas puts on shows in the summer. That’s what I did. I got there early, but I had walked. That made for quite a rush to walk back home and drive to The Looking Glass Artist Collective on Lee Street before the show started. The show was such a treat that I forgot about that mishap in the first five seconds. St. Thomas Players, the drama troupe of Center for Faith & the Arts, has made some bold choices and taken some big risks, and it’s paying off. Have people outside of Salisbury heard? I don’t know, but they need to. In the 15 years since the company’s debut with Satre’s “No Exit,” done in a church basement — a hammering evening of compressed ideas and exciting possibility — this group has evolved into a remarkable theater company for a town this size. “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” continues tonight and Saturday and April 13-16. Show Begins at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets available at The Literary Bookpost, 110 S. Main St. For more information call 704-647-0999.

Did he serve in Vietnam? Former leader of military boarding academy may have been a ‘pretender’ OAK RIDGE (AP) — Well before he became commandant of North Carolina’s only military boarding academy, William Northrop regaled people with stories of serving in the jungles of Vietnam — how he was wounded in battle, how some comrades committed suicide, how he used amphetamines on patrol. But his war stories may be pure fiction. There is no record Northrop ever served in the military, let alone Vietnam. Northrop, 66, left as commandant at Oak Ridge Military Academy last fall after just a few months on the job, the same day a parent formally asked school officials to look into his background. He refused to discuss his past or explain the discrepancies in his record to an Associated Press reporter. The academy’s president would not discuss Northrop’s background either. If his claim of wartime service proves false, it will be the latest and one of the most audacious to emerge in recent years, and comes as the courts grapple with the constitutionality of a 2006 federal law that makes it a crime to pose as a war hero. The academy, with an enrollment of about 125, had hired Northrop to oversee the cadets even though there had been long-standing suspicions about him, including a 1998 book on military impostors, “Stolen Valor,” that pronounced Northrop a “pretender.” Northrop claimed in a 1992 book profiling veterans that

Salisbury Academy camps Salisbury Academy’s 2011 summer camp schedule includes academic, athletic and enrichment camps throughout the summer. Camps are open to students that will be in first through ninth grade during the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. The camps are open to all students in the community. Camps are offered through the day. There are flexible drop-off and pick up times available. Academic camps will cover topics on math, reading, writing and study skills. Sports camps will be offered for basketball, ultimate Fris-

he served as a Special Forces officer in Vietnam and Laos and also saw duty with the Israeli military. He provided intimate stories about life in the war zone and told the author of “Saigon to Jerusalem” that the experience still haunted him. Oak Ridge’s archives, which Northrop helped develop, likewise say he served with the Army in Vietnam. A photo on the Oak Ridge website shows Northrop in fatigues, boots and a dark beret. In response to a request from the AP, the National Archives said it could find no record of Northrop’s military service after extensive searches and a check with the FBI. The National Archives manages a big records center for those who served in the military, and even provides basic details on those who took part in covert operations. Northrop’s account of being wounded in the February 1968 battle of Lang Vei also doesn’t match military records. Official accounts said 24 Americans were involved and 10 were killed. Northrop isn’t named in those accounts, nor is he on a roster of Special Forces personnel from that time. “He’s lying. The whole thing is a lie,” said Paul R. Longgrear, 67, who was in the Lang Vei battle. Longgrear said he was a little angry and repulsed while reading Northrop’s account of Lang Vei from “Saigon to Jerusalem,” written by Eric Lee. The Israel Defense Forces also couldn’t confirm any record of Northrop, and

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William Northrop, right, and Mike Mebane, chairman of the Oak Ridge Military academy Board of trustees, attend a graduation ceremony at the academy in Oak Ridge last May. “Stolen Valor,” by B.G. Burkett and Glenna Whitley, cited numerous inaccuracies in Northrop’s war stories and his supposed service record. Northrop told an AP reporter that he left Oak Ridge to work on a business opportunity, not because of any questions about his credentials. “I’m not running for pres-

bee, baseball/softball, football, soccer, volleyball, tennis, badminton, cheerleading and general sports. Salisbury Academy will also hold the following enrichment camps: Glee camp, forensic science for girls, dance, LEGO robotics, Spanish immersion, musical theater, drama, guitar, drumming, computers and technology, arts and crafts, adventure and nature and the environment. Private voice, piano, guitar and bass lessons will be offered to those interested. Visit the Salisbury Academy website (www.salisburyacademy.org) for a full list of camps and to register online. For questions, please contact Katie Reefe at summerprograms@salisburyacademy.org.

ident. I’m not explaining anything,” he said. He warned a reporter to “be careful.” Oak Ridge, a college preparatory school about 100 miles northwest of Raleigh that was founded in 1852 and bills itself as the second-oldest military academy in the country, has struggled recently. A few years ago, it was unable to pay its employ-

Poole memorial concert Saturday Friends have planned the Tyler Poole Memorial Concert Event at Gold Hill Park on Saturday from noon-6 p.m. Tyler went to East Rowan H i g h School and died in a car wreck POOLE April 9, 2003. He is the son of Gary Poole of Gold Hill and Terry Sossamon Poole of Mt. Pleasant. The Remingtones will be performing on stage while an artist will be painting a

portrait of Tyler on a large canvas — the Indoctrination Experiment. Throughout the performance, a poet will read some work he has prepared for the day. Other events that will take place throughout the day include Vestique Fashion Show, Cornhole Tournament, Fishers of Men will host a Casting Contest, raffle, silent auction; dance and musical performances by: Mallory Honeycutt, former participant in the Miss America system at the local and state levels; Kristalyn Gill, Miss Rowan County Outstanding Teen, and Steffi Sides.

ees or its creditors. And a coach resigned last month after the Securities and Exchange Commission accused him of diverting money for his own use. Cuyler McKnight, who was Oak Ridge president when Northrop was hired, said Northrop was working as a volunteer in the academy’s archives office when the two

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met in 2009. By the middle of 2010, the academy needed a commandant, and McKnight thought Northrop, a 1962 graduate, would be good for the job because he clearly cared for the school. McKnight said he learned of concerns about Northrop’s background only after he left as president in September. The current president, David Johnson, said in a note to parents that he accepted Northrop’s resignation Oct. 26, and touted improvements Northrop made to the campus. In an interview, Johnson said he was unaware of any worries about Northrop’s background before or after the commandant’s departure. However, Lori Yon, whose 17-year-old son attended Oak Ridge, said she sent a handdelivered letter to Johnson on the day of Northrop’s departure asking for an investigation. She had been looking into the commandant’s history after she found encounters with him to be volatile and bizarre. One time, she said, he flew into a tirade after she informed him about her son’s back injury. Yon has since taken her son out of the academy. Northrop told a reporter that Yon was spreading nonsense about him and said her son just “couldn’t cut it.” School officials have refused to say whether they are investigating Northrop. Recently he was a guest speaker at a student ceremony, according to two people who attended. They spoke on condition of anonymity, citing fears of retribution from school leaders. Jim Shields, who has an 18year-old son at Oak Ridge, said Northrop typically wore civilian clothes on campus. But on one September afternoon, Shields saw Northrop wearing an Army uniform with captain’s bars, patches for Rangers and Special Forces, and three full rows of service ribbons. Congress passed a law that makes it illegal to falsely claim to have been awarded medals or other decorations from the U.S. military. A federal court last year deemed the law unconstitutional, saying it infringes on free speech. The case — involving Rick Strandlof, who was arrested in 2009 after claiming he was wounded in Iraq as a Marine and received the Purple Heart and Silver Star — is now before an appeals court.

the dignity and beauty of the land for years to come. With the popularity of Village Park and the Summer Entertainment Series, the project will also provide easier access and flow for residents and visitors to enjoy all the park has to offer. The roadways and parking lot will be open in time for the first Waste Management Summer Entertainment Series concert on Saturday, June 4. More information on the summer events can be found at http://www.cityofkannapolis.com/summerevents

parking lot, lighting and roadways of the Kannapolis Cemetery and entrance into Village Park. Improvements will include grading and widening of the roadway, entrance monuments, fencing along the perimeter of the property, new lighting and paving for the parking lot, landscape islands, and more. The city’s cemetery is regarded as one of the most important historical sites in Kannapolis, and these necFor any questions contact essary improvements will Kannapolis Parks and help enhance and preserve Recreation at 704-920-4340.

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SALISBURY — Wynn Craig Pinkston, of Salisbury, went home to be with the Lord April 5, 2011. Craig had been in declining health for 3-1/2 years. He was born Oct. 10, 1947, in Rowan County, the son of the late Norman Hunter Pinkston and Lola Pauline Combs Pinkston. Craig was a veteran and a member of Kannapolis Church of God. Survivors include two sons, Rob Pinkston and wife Deanna of Hamstead and Bill Pinkston of Hollyridge; two daughters, Traci Lloyd and Sherry Haid of Salisbury; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Roy Combs and wife Jean of Charlotte and Gene Wright and wife Valerie of Kannapolis. Service and Visitation: The Funeral Service will be Sunday, April 10 at Kannapolis Church of God in Kannapolis, officiated by Rev. John Taylor and Rev. Barbara Watkins. The family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. prior to service at 5 p.m. Summersett Funeral Home is assisting the family, online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com

DENTON — Mrs. Johnsie Rosetta Holshouser Cook, 77, of Denton, formerly of Gold Hill, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at her residence. Mrs. Cook was born Jan. 29, 1934, in Rowan County, the daughter of the late William David Morris and Olive Almond Morris. Mrs. Cook was educated in the Rowan County schools, was a homemaker and a member of Wyatt's Grove Baptist Church, Richfield. She enjoyed crocheting and painting. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Cook, Sr., on Jan. 7, 1991; and a grandson, Jonathan Kyle Cook, on July 7, 1999. Survivors include son Gregory D. Cook; daughters Cathy Daniels Jones and Karen Cook, all of Denton, Lori Ann Cook Boyer of Albemarle; seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchilfour dren. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at Powles Funeral Home, Rockwell. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10 at Alleghany United Methodist Church, Denton, conducted by Rev. Johnny Daniels, pastor of East Corinth Baptist Church, Gold Hill, and Rev. Kelly Creekmur, pastor of Alleghany United Methodist Church. Mrs. Cook will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the Funeral Service in the church. Burial: Will follow in the church cemetery. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Cook family. Online condolences may be made to the Cook family at www.powlesfuneralhome.com

SALISBURY — Edna Lee Patterson Ausborn, 78 years young, left this earth to be with her lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Genesis Healthcare. She was born May 13, 1932, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Belle Rhodes Patterson and James Patterson. Mrs. Ausborn was a homemaker and was a member of Stallings Memorial Baptist Church. She was a loving “Nanny” to her grandchildren and will be greatly missed by her family, church family and neighbors. Preceding her in death were her husband of 40 years, Donald “Ray” Ausborn, in 1996; brothers Troy and Ronnie Patterson; and sister Jean Edmondson. Those left to cherish her memories are daughter Debbie Raymond and husband Bob of Kannapolis; sister Frances Patterson of Gainesville, Ga.; grandchildren Miranda Raye and Casey; and loving nieces, nephews and family in the Atlanta, Ga., area. Visitation and Service: Visitation is 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at Stallings Memorial Baptist Church with service at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. Charlie Bryan. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, 817 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144; or NC Chapter of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28210. Summersett Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com

SALISBURY — Mrs. Lela Freeman Bullard Strickland, 89, of Salisbury, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at her home. Mrs. Strickland was born on Aug. 25, 1921, in Sampson County to the late David James and Sarah Bell Hall Bullard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Page Strickland, and one son, Robert Page Strickland, Jr. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Doris S. Burke and husband John of Salisbury; four sons, James A. Strickland and wife Alice of Salisbury, Ronald P. Strickland and wife Cynthia of Apopka, Fla., Steve A. Strickland of Panama City, Fla., and Dennis K. Strickland and wife Marcy of Salisbury; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Service: The funeral service will be held Friday, April 8 at 12 p.m. at Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Burke officiating. Burial will follow in the Roseboro Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive friends Friday morning from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. Services are entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro St., Roseboro.

LOCUST — Herman Price Coble, 93, of Locust, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Forrest Oaks Healthcare Center, Albemarle. Mr. Coble was born July 8, 1917, in Stanly County. He was preceded in death by his father, Quincy Coble; mother Bessie Barbee Coble; and son, Steve Coble. He worked many years at Charlotte Pipe & Foundry, Charlotte, as a supervisor. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Tucker Coble; daughter Paula Eagle and husband Scott of Faith; and grandchildren Dylan and Paige Eagle and Mark Coble of Locust. Service and Visitation: The graveside service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery, Stanfield, officiated by Rev. Dwight Mabry. The family will receive friends at the graveside after the service. Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle, is serving the Coble family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.

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GASTONIA — Arthur D. Duckett, Jr., age 76, of Union Road and formerly of Louisburg, passed on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. in Salisbury.

SPENCER — Ralph Fleming, 84, of Hollywood Drive, who died Monday, April 4, 2011, at Brian Nursing Center, is survived by a sister, Leila Cuthbertson of Salisbury, who was omitted from an earlier obituary. Hairston Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

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Superior Probation Court Feb. 14 Disposition of cases heard the week of Feb. 14, 2011, in Rowan Superior Probation Court by Judge William Z. Wood Jr.: Abbreviation Key: CAAF – Court-appointed attorney fee CSW – Community service work • Felony probation violation – Maria Holshouser Biggers, 4 charges, all charges dismissed by the court; John Preston Harrity in willful violation, 7-to-9-month sentence invoked, jail credit, DART program and work release recommended, pay $300 CAAF; Issac Hilton Johnson, 10-to-12month sentence invoked at defendant’s request; Timothy McCain, 5-to-6-month sentence invoked at defendant’s request, jail credit; Michelle Lea McDaniels, 2 charges, in willful violation in first case, 6-to-8-month sentence invoked, pay $300 CAAF, judgment amended from 4-to-6 months to 4-to-5 months and invoked at defendant’s request, court also modifies sentences to

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run concurrently; Michael Dean Moore, in willful violation, continue on probation, supervised probation extended 18 months, may transfer to unsupervised probation if all money is paid; Clinton Bruce Rhoney, 6-to-8-month sentence invoked at defendant’s request, jail credit; Cody Odell Walser, in willful violation, 6-to-8month sentence invoked, DART program recommended. • Misdemeanor probation violation out-of-county – William Foshay, also misdemeanor probation violation, in willful violation in both cases, 45-day sentence invoked in each case, report to Rowan County Jail at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 2011, to begin serving sentences; Brandon Christopher Holmes, in willful violation, continue on probation, supervised probation extended 6 months, to be arrested and held without bond until brought before a Superior Court judge if he has any positive drug screens; Ryan Hurlocker, 120-day sentence invoked at defendant’s request; Jeffery Kevin Robeson, in willful violation, 150-day sentence invoked, jail

credit. • Misdemeanor probation violation — Danny Ray Gulledge Jr., 2 charges, in willful violation, continue on probation, supervised probation extended 12 months, complete 72 hours CSW and pay fee, serve 48 hours in jail at direction of probation officer; Rebecca Johnson, order of remand; Rodriquez Dwayne Mashore, 2 charges, in willful violation in both cases, 120-day sentence invoked in each case with second to be served at expiration of first; Ray Alexander Peters, 2 charges, probation terminated successfully; Katherine Reynolds, 45-day sentence invoked at defendant’s request; Destin Lamar Sloan, 45day sentence invoked at defendant’s request, jail credit, pay $225 CAAF; Shameika Toomer, probation terminated unsuccessfully, pay $300 CAAF. • Felony probation violation out-of-county – Rose Lynn Hager, court does not find willful violation, supervised probation extended 6 months; William Jack D. Upright, 5-to-6-month sentence invoked at defendant’s request.

Disposition of cases heard the week of Feb. 14, 2011, in Rowan Superior Trial Court by Judge William Z. Wood Jr.: Abbreviation Key: VD – Dismissal without leave by district attorney • Driving while impaired – Gregory Francis Bethea, also driving while license revoked, order of remand; Adam Garrett Cagle, 1 year at expiration of any sentence he’s obligated to serve, suspended, 36 months supervised probation, 14 days special probation in jail, complete any treatment requested by probation officer, submit to warrantless searches to include alcohol and false IDs and drug testing, not operate motor vehicle, pay court cost and $500 fine, transfer to Forsyth County, also possession of malt beverage/unfortified wine

by person not 19/20, VD. • Misdemeanor larceny – Cynthia Ann Correll, 120 days, suspended, 24 months supervised probation, pay court cost, restitution and $300 CAAF, complete any substance abuse treatment recommended by probation officer, not use/possess illegal controlled substance or alcohol, warrantless searches to include alcohol and false IDs. • Felony possession of cocaine – Ryan Lavoid Hurlocker, 4-5 months, also driving while license revoked and driver failure to wear seat belt, VD. • Misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury – Travis Mackenzie Sifford, VD. • Felony indecent liberties with child – Billy Gray Yost, 21-26 months, jail credit, notice of appeal. • Driver failure to wear seat belt – Adam Garret Cagle, VD.

State considers denying sex offenders EMS credentials RALEIGH (AP) — Registered sex offenders in North Carolina would not be able to work as emergency medical services workers under legislation now heading to Gov. Beverly Perdue’s desk. The House voted unanimously Thursday to approve

Senate changes to the bill. The prohibition would apply to people registered as sex offenders or who have committed certain sex-related crimes before registration for that crime was required. It would deny credentials to offenders who

want to be emergency medical technicians or paramedics, or those who are asking for those credentials to be renewed. About 13,000 people in North Carolina are registered with sheriffs as sex offenders.

CrimeRoundup SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was arrested Wednesday after he reportedly punched another man in the face and knocked him out at a birthday party. Salisbury Police reported Amer Willie Hosch Sr. was attending a family birthday party on the property of Catawba College Feb. 19 when he got into an argument with party goer Keith Davidson. The report said Hosch tried to fight Davidson, so Davidson attempted to leave the party with his wife. H o s c h confronted Davidson just as he and his wife HOSCH were approaching their car and hit Davidson in the face, knocking him to the ground, unconscious. Police and EMS were called to the scene, and Davidson was taken to Rowan Regional Medical Center. The arrest warrant said Davidson had to have reconstructive surgery to his face after the hit by Hosch, which left a half-inch laceration to Davidson's cheek that went through the flesh and left a hole in his face. Davidson's tooth was also cracked. After an investigation by the police department, a warrant was issued for Hosch's arrest April 3 and served Thursday. Hosch was charged with felony assault inflicting serious injury and was given a $500 secured bond.

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Teen tries to steal wood for bonfire WOODLEAF — The party’s over for a Cleveland teen arrested Tuesday night for allegedly trying to break into a neighbor’s outbuilding to find firewood for her bonfire, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday. According to authorities, David Wood, of 8635 Woodleaf Road, walked outside his home Tuesday night to lock his car and heard a loud banging coming from one of his outbuildings. He grabbed a flashlight and walked toward the sound to find a young, blonde teen trying to kick in the door of his building.

When authorities arrived, Wood told them he believed the girl came from his neighbor’s house, where several people were partying around a bonfire. Wood and the deputy walked next door and found 19year-old Brandi Monroe Wrights, who Wood identified as WRIGHTS the girl trying to break into his building. Wrights d e n i e d breaking into the building, but did say she was looking for wood CORBIN for the bonThe fire. deputy smelled alcohol and took Wrights back to the party, where he tested Wrights and several others with an alcohol sensor test. Wrights, of 8555 Woodleaf Road, was charged with misdemeanor breaking and/or entering a building and was also cited for consuming liquor underage. Two other teens at the bonfire, Thomas Jay Corbin, 17, and Ashley Marie Firman, 18, were also cited for underage drinking. Wrights was taken to the magistrate’s office and given a $1,000 secured bond.

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Meth lab owner faces more charges SALISBURY — James Timothy Russell, who was charged March 31 and Oct. 16 for running a methamphetamine lab, faces more charges. According to a report with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, once in custody Russell was questioned about other crimes he may be involved in.

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CONTINUED Danny Correll’s effort in wheelchair shot put was good for 28 feet at Special Olympics. His tosses were so far the measuring tape had to be extended.

county resident have gone on to nationals, and a couple have gone on to the world games. The Rowan-Salisbury School System’s food services provided bagged lunches and water for the athletes. Civitan Club members Dick Smith, James Smith, Wayne Hayworth and Curtis Montgomery have been volunteering their time at the event for years. “It is the greatest project we have,” James Smith said, “look at all the kids. They look forward to it every year. It’s like the Super Bowl.”

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Police find 266 pounds of pot in steel beams CHARLOTTE (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Charlotte man faces drug trafficking charges after accepting delivery of 266 pounds of marijuana packed into steel beams. The Gaston Gazette reported Thursday that the pallet of six 8-square-inch beams had been welded shut and sent from Brownsville, Texas, to a shipping company in Charlotte. They were detected by a U.S. Immigra-

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2 Fort Bragg soldiers plead guilty to embezzlement RALEIGH (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Two Fort Bragg soldiers accused of embezzling nearly $1.3 million from a company in Afghanistan have pleaded guilty in a federal courtroom. The Fayetteville Observer reported that Sgt. Edwin Vando and Sgt. Juan Lamboy Rivera pleaded guilty Thursday before U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle as part of a plea agreement. They promised to testify against a Fort Bragg soldier who has not been indicted or publicly identified. Vando and Rivera were charged with aiding and abetting an employee of the United States in converting property of another. Court documents say the soldiers, working along with an Afghan interpreter, embezzled the money while deployed with Fort Braggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 82nd Finance Battalion in 2009. Vando and Rivera could face 10 years in prison.

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State tests Carrboro groundwater for contamination CARRBORO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; State environmental officials are investigating possible contamination of groundwater in Carrboro near the site of a former dry cleaning business. The News and Observer reports Thursday that the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has identified elevated levels of tetrachloroethene, a toxic dry cleaning solvent and possible cancer-causing agent. Officials say the substance can also vaporize, potentially affecting air quality and contaminating nearby structures like sidewalk slabs and building foundations. State officials are evaluating air quality near the site and will be holding public meetings for residents of the area. The agency also is offering free air-quality tests for neighboring property owners.

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Highway Patrol Sgt. Jeff Gordon says 24-year-old Lamonte Smith of Raleigh left a 4-year-old boy and 2-yearold girl in the back of his car when he fled authorities after being pulled over on Wednesday. Gordon said the car was pulled over for having expired tags. Smith, who did not have a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with him, fled when the trooper went back to the patrol vehicle to run his information. Authorities say Smith has past convictions for larceny and shoplifting and has several outstanding warrants. His children were not harmed and are staying with relatives.

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Gates: Allowing gays to serve openly will have little impact WASHINGTON (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Defense Secretary Robert Gates reassured troops in Iraq that allowing gays to serve openly in the military will have little impact on the armed forces, an argument largely echoed by the top leaders of the Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy. Visiting troops at Camp Liberty in Baghdad, Gates was asked when repeal of the 17-year-old policy commonly known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tellâ&#x20AC;? would occur and what its effect would be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My guess is you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see much change at all because the whole thrust of the training is youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to go on treating everybody like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to be treating everybody now, with dignity, respect and discipline,â&#x20AC;? Gates told

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Before using pesticides, read the label and follow instructions Insects, weeds and other myriad garden pests will be out in force with warm weather fast approaching. Pesticide usage often receives a negative connotation, but when used correctly, pesticides ef- DARRELL fectively BLACKWELDER eliminate pests without harm to people or the environment. Unfortunately pesticide misuse or misunderstanding

is still a common problem. Below are a few tips that may prevent pesticide misuse and provide a safe environment. • Know the pest. Home gardeners with pests often do not know what type of pest is causing the problem. Insects often differ from mites, spiders and other pests. Foliar diseases on some vegetables could stem from not only a fungus, but bacteria or virus. Some pesticides are very specific in what they will control. What works well to control one insect or disease pest does not necessarily mean it will ef-

fectively control another. During unusual weather, deformities in plants may occur, mimicking a disease or insect damage. Know the pest before applying a pesticide. • Can you live with some pest damage? Is it really worth spraying an entire vegetable garden or lawn for a few weeds? Hand picking may be a valid alternative for removal of bagworms on juniper, especially if there is a small population infesting the plants. Tomatoes with foliar diseases at the end of the season may not need to be

sprayed for the final harvest. Foliar leaf spots on shade trees, such as anthracnose, are disorders on maple that rarely if ever kills the trees. • Choose the least toxic pesticide to control the insect or other pests. If using a pesticide is the only practical method of controlling the pest, be sure to use the least toxic. Consult the label or contact the Extension Office to determine which is least toxic. • Organic pesticides are also toxic. Many home gardeners feel that if the pesticide is organic it must be

safe. Ironically, some of the most dangerous pesticides are organic. Never assume organic pesticides are safe. All pesticides, both chemical and organic, are designed to kill. • Read the label and follow instructions. Some gardeners use “just a capful” to control a pest. Read and follow recommendations to the letter. Pesticides rates vary depending on the type of pest to be controlled. Never use more than the recommended rates. The label is the final word on how to use the pesticide. There will be a phone number on the label with

Trees took a serious hit High winds damaged shade trees and pines BY DARRELL BLACKWELDER For the Salisbury Post

At the time of this writing, officials and power companies are still assessing damage from the storm that passed through early Tuesday morning. Shade trees with weak crotch angles, decayed limbs and trunks or poorly pruned tree were easy prey. As expected, many Bradford pear trees throughout the area were heavily damaged with the extreme force of 50plus mph wind gusts. Unfortunately, other trees that normally can withstand extreme wind were also damaged. Some trees and shrubs were actually blown over with exposed roots. In some instances, the trees can be returned upright with little or no damage, while others with excessive damage or exposed roots may not recover. It may be early summer before homeowners are able to assess this damage. It’s best to go ahead and correct problem trees and those damaged by the Tuesday morning storm. Cut back limbs to the nearest fork or trunk when removing broken limbs more than 2 or 3 inches in diameter. However, it’s best to avoid leaving stubs out of the trunk. Stubs decay easily allowing fungi easy penetration into the vascular system of the tree. On the other hand, cutting damaged limbs too close to the trunk can hurt the bark and cause problems with the wound healing. Pruning paints and

Darrell Blackwelder is the County Extension Director with horticulture responsibilities with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Rowan County. Learn more about Cooperative Extension events and activities on Facebook or www.rowanextension.com or call 704-216-8970.

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wound dressings generally are of no benefit on open tree wounds. In fact, research has proven that some wound dressings often cause more problems with fungi growing underneath the dressing materials. Use extreme caution when working on trees. Do-it-yourself tree work is hazardous. Using a professional may be in the best interest of those unskilled in pruning and particularly, felling large trees. Many contact the Extension Office and ask for qualified arborists. Go to http://www.isa-arbor.com/faca/findArborist.aspx for a list of qualified, licensed arborists in this area. These individuals are licensed by the International Society of Arborists which means not only do they have to take courses and pass a standardized test but they must also keep abreast with continuing education courses. Below is more information on trees and tree damage: National Arbor Day Foundation Website www.arborday.org/ Storm Damage Assessment in Urban Areas — USDA Forest Service http://www.umass.edu/ urbantree/assesindexpage.shtml Darrell Blackwelder is the County Extension Director with horticulture responsibilities with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service in Rowan County. Learn more about Cooperative Extension events and activities on Facebook or website at www. rowanextension.com or by phone at 704-216-8970.

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With spring well under way, you are no doubt ready to shake off the winter blues and get your home and garden prepared for summer. Do the laundry: Wash sheets and pillowcases in warm water every week, but use cold water for quilts or blankets made of 100 percent cotton to avoid shrinkage. Freshen up duvets by airing outside for an hour or two. Touch up mulch: Winter weather can pack down or even wash away the mulch in your beds. So when the sun comes out, use a metal rake to fluff and level your mulch, then add more where needed. Ideally, you want at least a 2-inch layer, and 3 to 4 inches is even better for Southern gardeners. Clean the lights: Dirty bulbs reduce the amount of light given off by up to 20 percent, so dusting them periodically really makes a difference. To add even more brightness, clean lampshades using a lamb’swool duster, or vacuum with the brush attachment. Clean the oven: Run the self-cleaning cycle today and wipe off the door as needed. Remove the plastic knobs to be sure they won’t warp in the process. If you have a regular non-selfcleaning oven, use an oven cleaner, a stiff brush and thick gloves. Never use abrasives, and above all, be sure to open a window. Detail that car: Winter’s muddy feet and road salts wreak havoc on the family car, which is probably also home to stray mittens and who knows what else by now. Besides washing it this week, make time for a thorough clean-out and detailing, including shampooing the floor mats. Treat lawn for weeds: Apply organic herbicide before the weeds have a chance to sprout this spring and do it again six weeks before you plan to reseed any parts of your lawn.

What the heck are microgreens anyway? BY MAUREEN GILMER Scripps Howard News Service

A recent study by the University of Illinois suggests that teaming broccoli with broccoli sprouts may make the vegetable’s anti-cancer effect almost twice as powerful. It’s all about a nutrient called sulphoraphane, which is vital to the vegetable’s effects. Sprouts contain far more sulphoraphane than the mature vegetable, and because they need no cooking, all the nutrients remain intact. When you eat a broccoli sprout you consume the seed, root, stem and undeveloped leaves that develop in the dark. Grow the sprouts in a jar from health-food-store seed to obtain this single crop harvest. But what if you take sprouts a step further and make them renewable? And

what if you could pack them with even more nutrition? When you grow them a bit older in soil and sun, sprouts become a microgreen. “Microgreens have been found to contain higher levels of concentrated active compounds than found in mature plants or seeds.” They are also fast to harvest and far more nutritious. This is the essence of Fiona Hill’s great new book, “microgreens: how to grow nature’s own superfood” (Firefly, $17.95). This is the best idea for apartment dwellers, renters and urbanites since the invention of the alfalfa sprout. So what is a microgreen? “They are larger than sprouts and smaller than ‘baby’ salad greens. Microgreens are so termed after they have produced at least two ‘true’ leaves after the cotyledons appear. True leaves, by contrast, de-

velop from the plant stems.” Hill tells us how to grow broccoli microgreens and adds that “Young broccoli has been shown to have up to 20 to 50 times as much sulphoraphane as fully grown broccoli.” She’s definitely in line with the Illinois data and also adds background from Johns Hopkins. The beauty of microgreens is that you can grow all you want in a sunny porch or window, or even under artificial lighting all winter long. This beautifully illustrated paperback shows how the process works. Essentially, it is like growing an edible lawn in a shallow pot that you can harvest many times over. “Microgreens are planted and grown in soil or a soil substitute, and the seed concentration is a fraction of what is used in sprout growing.”

The pages of “Microgreens” will introduce you to 25 crops or varieties. Each one offers different texture, color and flavor for a whole garden full of organic nutrition concentrated into a tiny space. Among these are kale, snow peas, beets, arugula, radish, garlic chives, wheatgrass and cress. Hill notes that pea shoots taste like peas, and radish leaves taste like those spicy little golf-ball-sized roots. The variety of tangy flavors is enough to keep an avid apartment foodie micro-gardening for most of the year, experimenting with garnishes, salads and accents. Hill emphasizes and the photography proves just how SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE beautiful potted micros can be Pea microgreens taste just like shelled peas. as well. Dozens of great examples use beautiful ceramic tive recycled containers are a arranged on shelves and bakbowls and bonsai pots to grow great choice for small-budget er’s racks is both charming greens. Some really innova- gardeners. The way pots are and inspiring.

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Would you kiss a double-dipping in-law? Dear Amy: My in-laws think nothing about putting a spoon they licked back into the coleslaw or potato salad — or double-dipping chips (taking a bite then re-dipping) into salsa or dips. My kids were taught not to do this. We’ve mentioned this to them a few times, but they get offended and believe we are insulting them. ASK What are the health AMY risks? Maybe if we could explain it from a positive viewpoint, they might understand. — Always Offended Dear Offended: My instinct was that this wasn’t really so harmful (despite the famous “double-dipping” episode of “Seinfeld” that has been burned into our collective memory). And then I made some calls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention referred me to the Food and Drug Administration. The Food and Drug Administration referred me to a 2008 Clemson University study. The question researchers chose to answer is: “Does double-dipping actually spread

bacteria and germs?” They assembled volunteers and used wheat crackers and dips. Ultimately, they found that in just a few double-dips, about 10,000 bacteria were transferred from the eater’s mouth to the remaining dip. According to the director of the study, this is the rough equivalent of kissing someone on the mouth. If the person is carrying an infectious disease, it could possibly be transmitted to others. So you have to ask yourselves: Are you on kissing terms with your in-laws? Dear Amy: My household consists of myself, my brother, who’s 14, and our parents. My brother has excellent grades, but he doesn’t have many close friends. Middle school has been rough for him. My father is retired and spends a lot of his time at home, making dinners, driving us places and playing on the computer. Generally, we all get along well, except it seems as if my brother and father are constantly fighting. They are both often sarcastic, so a peaceful dinner conversation can go south fast with just the slightest negative comment from either one of them. They can go on and on, arguing about anything and everything. They each find something

to pick on about the other (for being late, for dinner being bad, etc.). These episodes usually end with my brother getting sent to his room and his computer being taken away from him, although my dad never enforces this. My mother and I try to change the subject or make jokes to clear the air. My mom doesn’t support the way my dad acts toward my brother. What can we do to make our family more peaceful? — Worried Sister Dear Worried: The first thing your family can do to create a more peaceful environment is to banish sarcasm from your household. Sarcasm is meanness disguised as humor. Fathers and sons frequently experience a rough patch during adolescence (mothers and daughters too), but if the parent doesn’t behave like an adult, the relationship can become permanently strained. Share your concerns with your parents. They need to work together to change the dynamic (and to discipline their children effectively). The dinner table should be a “no criticism zone” — your mother should suggest this and you should all agree to try. The first person to violate the zone gets cleanup duty that night. Handle this as a game and participate with good humor.

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12A • FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011

SALISBURY POST

Sunshine brightened many lives

Salisbury Post “The truth shall make you free” GREGORY M. ANDERSON Publisher

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KEEP BILLBOARD LAWS LOCAL

Signs of state Tea Party heartburn intrusion Boehner not an infidel for talking to Dems hen Interstate 40 to Wilmington was completed, our local legislative delegation fought to keep billboards from cluttering the highway. Many of our cities and towns have adopted ordinances to protect trees and, therefore, the beauty of their communities. But a pair of matching bills under consideration could usurp those popular efforts and allow for the proliferation of digital billboards, adding yet another distraction for drivers. Even worse, Senate Bill 183 and its House companion, H309, would give the state Department of Transportation control over vegetation cutting around billboards on state-maintained thoroughfares within city limits, superseding local sign and tree preservation ordinances. Wilmington has a strong tree preservation ordinance that helps prevent clear-cutting and butchering of foliage. Concerned residents helped promote the regulations, and people tend to raise their voices when they see trees being cut. The bill also includes language that would permit existing billboards on state and federal roads to be replaced, by right, with digital billboards that can change advertisements every few seconds. ... In moderation, billboards can be helpful. Packed closely together, with bright, frequently changing messages, they are eyesores. In a Legislature controlled by a party that backs less government and more local decision-making, this bill should be thrown onto the rubbish pile. Let cities, counties and towns decide, based on the preferences of the people who live there.

— Star News of Wilmington

Well, you can’t blame them for asking. And as to the policy rationale, it’s because ... um ... because they could use the money. Several multinational companies, including North Carolina biggies Duke Energy and Cisco Systems, are angling for a temporary change in the federal tax code that would allow them to duck taxes on foreign earnings spent in this country. Supporters say the change could open the floodgates for investment in jobs, construction and research — maybe to the tune of $1 trillion. The 35 percent tax that companies would owe under current law may indeed be a disincentive to import and spend those stockpiled foreign earnings. But companies that are strictly domestic have to reckon with those taxes. Why put them at a disadvantage? There’s also no guarantee that multinationals would plow their tax savings into expansions rather than boosting payouts to shareholders. The economy needs help, but so does the federal budget. Tax forgiveness for big corporations looks like the wrong medicine. — The News & Observer

Common sense

(Or uncommon wisdom, as the case may be)

The highest reward for a man’s toil is not what he gets for it but what he becomes by it. — John Ruskin

o you really know your friends? Sometimes we have a friendship with a person, but we don’t really know them. Even when we think we do, there are still surprises yet to be explored. I had that revelation about a friend I met 10 years ago at Cornerstone Baptist Church, in Cleveland. One afternoon recently, while sitting in her living room, Jackie revealed things that came as a complete surprise. Jackie Myers grew up in Salisbury, the only child of James Marcus Layfette Glasgow and Annie Rufty Glasgow. Adored by both her parents, as she adored DICY them, she had a MCCULLOUGH happy childhood. Jackie describes her dad as someone who loved to have fun, and even at times could be a prankster. She proved that point by suggesting he was kicked out of the Citadel because of a prank. “Well, that wasn’t the only reason.” She went on to say, “He also didn’t like to study.” Even so, he knew he needed to further his education and chose Newberry College in South Carolina because it was close to home. After Newberry, James joined the National Guard and eventually was stationed in Texas. The year was 1916. While in Texas, his unit was given orders to hunt down Pancho Villa, who had attacked the United States at Columbus, N.M. It soon became apparent, James would have the assignments of driving his commander around and also taking care of his dog. He enjoyed his duties, but it wasn’t long after he was stationed in Texas, he received the call to come home because of the death of his dad. His mother had small children and needed help in supporting them. Due to the circumstances, he was given a discharge. On returning home, James worked several jobs to make ends meet. He finally landed a job selling cakes and cookies with the Sunshine Company. He still helped his mom with finances, but found it more convenient to move to Charlotte. Salisbury was one of the towns, in his territory, and one of his customers happened to be O.O. Rufty. James delivered cakes and cookies to the store and became friends, not only with Mr. Rufty, but also with the employees. One of the employees nicknamed him Sunshine, and that nickname stuck with him for the rest of his life. It wasn’t long before James realized he liked Salisbury and moved back. One day while he was walking down Main Street, he saw Annie Rufty, who would later become his wife. As Jackie says, “I think he liked the way she walked.” He discovered she worked in one of the local retail stores, so he began to frequent the store. They started dating, and even though he was 15 years older, Annie fell in love with him, and soon they were married. On their wedding day, Annie was 24 years old, and James was 39. It took eight more years before they had a child, Jackie. I couldn’t help but be amazed at the interesting life Jackie’s father led. Yet I was equally amazed at her mother’s life, especially when she said, “My mom was lucky to be alive.” She fell in an open fireplace, face down, when she was only 8 months old. One side of her face and head were burned along with the palms of her hands. Doctors didn’t think she would live, but she did. During her years in school, she faced much teasing from the children because of her scars. Even in those days, children could be mean. There’s no question, Jackie’s mom was a walking miracle. Literally, she rose up from the ashes to have a beautiful life. Perhaps she found in James what she had been looking for, and that was a little bit of sunshine. Annie eventually was given the nickname Mrs. Sunshine, and Jackie became Little Miss Sunshine. I didn’t know Jackie’s mom and dad, but I have never seen Jackie when she didn’t have a smile and a kind word for everyone she meets. I can only believe it was because her mom and dad taught her to find the good, not only in life, but in people. We all would feel extremely lucky to have a little bit of sunshine like that in our lives each day. • • • Dicy McCullough is the author of the children’s book, “Tired of My Bath,” available in local bookstores including Creative Teaching and the Bible Bookstore, as well as amazon.com.

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arely three months after John Boehner became Speaker of the House, Judson Phillips has already lost patience with him. The founder of Tea Party Nation wrote recently that the speaker “did not get the message” from the last election. “The honeymoon is over,” he announced, and Tea Partiers should find a STEVE AND COKIE ROBERTS candidate to challenge Boehner in the Republican primary next year. The speaker’s unforgivable sin? He promised to cut $100 billion from this year’s budget, but because Democrats control the Senate and the White House, he will fall far short of that goal. The speaker looks “like a fool,” says Phillips. But who’s the real fool here? In fairness, not every Tea Party activist agrees with Phillips about ousting Boehner, but his tirade reveals the basic — and possibly fatal — flaw in the party’s approach to politics. Tea Partiers simply do not understand how democracy works. And they compound their ignorance with arrogance. Contrary to their claims, the Tea Party did not “win” the 2010 election. Yes, party activists helped elect 87 Republican House freshmen, and most of them share the Tea Party’s fierce hostility toward government. That accomplishment entitles them to an important seat at the decision-making table. But those freshmen account for only one of five House members. Voters sent another 348 congressmen to Washington as well, and all of them have their own constituencies and interests, priorities and principles. This is a large and diverse country,

and no one group or philosophy can dictate how the government operates. We know, we know. Tea Party types will read those words and say, see, they are written by “Washington insiders” who don’t understand “the people.” But we’ve been watching and analyzing politics for close to half a century and experience has taught us a profound truth. Compromise is not a dirty word. And Boehner is not an infidel for talking to Democrats. Compromise is absolutely essential for democracy to work efficiently. Without it, politics becomes holy war. Republicans and Democrats start acting like Shiites and

Compromise is absolutely essential for democracy to work efficiently. Without it, politics becomes holy war. Sunnis. Washington resembles Baghdad or Kabul. At its core, this is a pragmatic country that rejects extremes on both sides. In the 2008 election, only one of three voters called themselves conservatives and only one-fifth identified as liberals. The rest, 44 percent, chose the label “moderate,” and the latest poll by the Pew Research Center reinforces the country’s middle-of-theroad character. While 68 percent of all Tea Party sympathizers said that lawmakers should “stick to their principles” and shut down the government if they don’t get their way in budget negotiations, only 36 percent of all voters shared that view. History shows clearly: Any faction that tries to defy this moderate impulse is ultimately doomed to failure. That’s exactly what happened

LETTERS Human Relations Council important It is sad to learn that our Rowan County commissioners place zero value on the work of the Salisbury Rowan Human Relations Council. They have cut the $3,500 grant to the Human Relations Council, which helped fund the many opportunities the council promotes to bring about equality and respect for all our citizens. Thanks to Raymond Coltrain for the dissenting vote. — Betty Jo Hardy Salisbury

Condemnation valid In response to Gary Langley’s April 6 letter (“Defending our constititional rights): Mr. Langley, I first want to thank you for serving in our military and for all that you have done for our country. But I respectfully have to disagree with your stance on the Florida pastor’s actions. What Terry Jones did was not illegal, but it was ethically wrong. For him to know he was endangering people by his actions is completely reckless. He knew the backlash would be severe, and he knew he had promised not to

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to the Moral Majority and the Christian Coalition, two movements that entered politics convinced they had a monopoly on truth and wound up isolating themselves in an ideological dead end. The same problem exists on the left. Some liberals want to emulate Judson Phillips and fire President Obama for failing to keep key campaign promises, such as closing the prison at Guantanamo or enacting a “public option” in his healthcare bill. But like Boehner, Obama could not keep some of his promises because reality prevented him from doing so. He could not close Gitmo because he had nowhere to put its inmates. He could not pass a public option because he didn’t have the votes. But that has not stopped some of his left-wing critics from denouncing him as a traitor. In the 2012 election, the Tea Party could be the best thing that ever happened to Barack Obama. In early primary states like Iowa and South Carolina, party activists could force Republican candidates to make outlandish promises that play well at Tea Party rallies but cripple the GOP’s nominee in the fall election. Tea Party favorites like Rep. Michele Bachmann could interject their extreme views into early debates and candidate forums, making sure that no one on the platform escapes with a shred of moderation intact. If Bachmann wants to run in those early primaries, the Democrats should pay her filing fee. And if Judson Phillips wants to come back to Washington and denounce John Boehner as a sellout, the Democrats should pay his bus fare. Better yet, a one-way first-class air ticket so he cannot leave town. They know who the fool is. • • • Steve and Cokie Roberts write columns for the Newspaper Enterprise Association.

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take this action. Yet he broke that vow and burned the Quran anyway. In doing so he sparked unnecessary controversy and violence resulting in the death of innocent people. With that being said, I agree with the president, commanding general, Bill O'Reilly and countless others who have condemned this pastor’s actions. You should as well. — Greg Hicks Salisbury

Everlasting torment Regarding the April 2 letter from James Quantz (“Question of who’s in hell isn’t that hard to answer”): First, the definition of hell is the grave. The two words used in the Bible are “gehemma” (the lake of fire) and “hades” (a hole in the ground or a grave). Hell is an English translation of both of these Greek

words. I would like to ask, how will the people before Christ be saved? How will all the millions that now have never heard of Christ be saved? In Revelations 19:20-21, 20:5-15 and 21:8, the three that will be tormented forever will be three immortal sinning angels. The beast, the false prophet and Satan. The rest of mankind will be judged in the resurrection of all that has ever lived to immortality or to the second death, which will be by a lake of fire. In Genesis 1:26, God made man for a supreme purpose, to replace Satan on Earth’s throne, but man failed. That was Christ’s purpose also. He succeeded. God is through man reproducing himself. David the king in Psalms 8 tells you exactly why we were made. Yes, indeed, Christ is coming soon. — Paul Anthony China Grove

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Maine governor’s decision to remove labor mural sparks outcry AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — It’s big in its own right, a 36foot-wide, 11-panel mural representing Maine’s labor history. Even bigger is the nerve its removal has struck in politics, academia and the art world in the national debate over public workers’ collective bargaining rights. The state’s new pro-business governor ordered it removed from the Maine Department of Labor’s lobby in late March, saying it didn’t mesh with his policy goals. Since then, the maelstrom of reaction has only escalated, resonating all the way to Washington. “I think there’s a widespread feeling among people that they’re being made scapegoats for state budget problems not of their making,” said Jonathan Beal, who filed a lawsuit in federal court in Maine challenging the mural’s removal. Gov. Paul LePage’s directive was “an insult to people who create the wealth,” he said. The mural, by Maine artist Judy Taylor, was commissioned in 2007 by the administration of previous Gov. John Baldacci, a Democrat, and mounted in the state building the next year. Among the scenes it depicts are a 1986

and Ohio pass laws or seek to restrict public employees’ rights to bargain collectively. In Maine, LePage is proposing pension changes unpopular with public employees, and the mural’s removal combined with its timing has brought expressions of outrage from many corners. Beal’s lawsuit, filed on behalf of him and five other plaintiffs, says that denying the public access to the art is an unconstitutional violation of freedom of speech. The lawsuit seeks the mural’s return to the labor building lobby; it has been in an undisclosed location, which the governor insists is safe, since March 26. There’s more at play than artistic freedom and speech issues, though, said Michele Bogart, a professor of American visual culture studies at Stony Brook University in associated press New York. this ﬁle photo from March shows Jessica Graham, right, of Waterville, Maine, leading a “If a politician comes along and says, ‘I don’t like it,’ even gathering in front of a mural in the department of Labor that was ordered taken down. though he has no expertise in paper mill strike; the fiction- to make more business-friend- day. art, he is abusing his power,” al World War II icon Rosie the ly. His office declined to comThe directive comes as Bogart said. “People don’t like Riveter at work in a shipyard; ment on the continuing reac- states including Wisconsin politicians taking on the role and Frances Perkins, an ear- tion, other than to say it is asly 20th-century U.S. labor sec- sessing what its next action retary whose parents were will be with the art. from Maine. “We’re focusing on policy LePage believed it was too right now,” spokeswoman pro-union in a state he wants Adrienne Bennett said Thurs-

of art critic.” Lynn Pasquerella, the president of Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, took particular exception to the mural’s removal because Perkins was a 1902 graduate from her school. She called it “a rewriting of history.” The Portland Museum of Art and several other museums joined the chorus of those demanding the mural be returned. Artists and labor activists held a State House rally to reiterate that call Monday — the same day the U.S. Labor Department said LePage violated terms of federal laws governing money used to pay most of the mural’s $60,000 cost. U.S. Rep Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued a statement suggesting that the mural be returned so the state wouldn’t have to repay the federal government — an unusual foray because the congressional delegation rarely gets involved in state-level policy matters. The Labor Department hasn’t indicated whether it would make Maine repay the money.

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Memorials Frank Lowe Andrews Jerry L. Barrow Warren Beaumont Henry Crenshaw Bernhardt Naomi Rink Bernhardt Ann Coughenour Boyd Leon Sloan Bradshaw Nell Garrell Bullard Kristen Carter Raymond Brooks (Ray) Coggins Robert L. Cook, Sr. Keller Vernon (Sonny) Epting Nancy Frazier Erb Ruby Holshouser Farrington Hilda Goodman Foreman John Wesley Frazier, Jr. Virginia Byars Frost Lois Miles Busby Goodman Evelyn Hackett Elizabeth Holmes Hurley Gordon Pannill Hurley, Jr. Haden Holmes Hurley James Franklin Hurley

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Irving’s decision hinged on dream, not toe

North Carolina may be ACC’s best in 2012

BY JOEDY MCCREARY Associated Press

RALEIGH — Kyrie Irving’s jump to the NBA after one season at Duke had more to do with his dream than his toe. The point guard said Thursday the toe injury that robbed him of 31/2 months of his only year in college “wasn’t a big factor” in his decision. “I wouldn’t have come back during the NCAA tournament when I did if I was worried about re-injuring my toe. ... If I were to come back, then I would have complete confidence that I would complete the entire year,” he said. Irving spoke during a confer-

ence call one day after announcing he would leave Duke early for the NBA draft and planned to hire an agent. Irving jammed his right big toe Dec. 4 and didn’t play again until the NCAA tournament. That reduced his college career to only 11 games, during which he averaged 17.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists for Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski and the Blue Devils. “It was really a tough decision for me, personally, because both situations were beneficial to me,” Irving said. “If I would have come back, I would have gained a lot

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Assuming everyone isn’t scared back to school by the possibility of an NBA labor impasse in 2011-12, the Atlantic Coast Conference again will lose a handful of players to the pros this spring. But since there has been very limited attrition to this point, here’s my best-case scenario guess on how the league race will pan out if everyone returns. 1. North Carolina (14-2 ACC, 29-8 in 2010-11): Next year’s Final Four will be in New Orleans, the Tar Heels’ lucky-charm location. The Tar Heels should be there

if Tyler Zeller, John Henson and Harrison Barnes return to join Dexter Strickland and Kendall Marshall in the starting group. The bench — with freshmen James McAdoo and P.J. Hairston joining Leslie McDonald, Reggie Bullock and Justin Watts — will be much deeper and more versatile. Even if just one or two of the primary NBA prospects return, North Carolina could still be the preseason ACC favorite and a likely top-20 team. 2. Duke (13-3, 32-5): A starting lineup of Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry, Miles Plumlee, Mason Plumlee and

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COLLEGE-BOUND

McIlroy off to a fast start BY DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy has another early lead at a major championship. Now, he’s got to avoid another meltdown. One of golf’s brightest young stars, the 21year-old McIlroy surged to the top of the Masters with a 7-under 65 MCILROY on Thursday. He was in the clubhouse two shots clear of the field, poised to become the youngest first-round leader in Masters history. Former PGA champion Y.E. Yang made a run at McIlroy before closing with back-to-back bogeys, settling for a 67. Long-hitting Alvaro Quiros also challenged, getting to 5 under with two holes to play. McIlroy nearly duplicated his dynamic start at last year’s British Open, where he started off with a 63. The next day at St. Andrews, in a howling wind that actually forced a brief delay, he slumped to an 80. He shouldn’t face those conditions in Georgia, where the forecast calls for warm, sunny weather through the weekend. Whatever happens, he feels better prepared to deal with any adversity. “At the time, it was very disappointing,” McIlroy said, referring to his second-round collapse at St. Andrews. “But looking back, it was probably very valuable in my progression as a golfer.” He rallied to finish third in the British Open, though far behind winner Louis Oosthuizen, and was third at the PGA Championship. Throw in his performance at the Ryder Cup, where he helped Europe reclaim the trophy from the U.S., and it’s easy to understand why the young man from Northern Ireland is considered a star-in-the-making. He sure had it going at Augusta National, taking advantage of nearly perfect conditions for scoring: a clear day with only the slightest breeze. McIlroy started rolling at the par-5 second with the first of three straight birdies, and kept it going through a bogey-free round. “I trusted everything,” he said. “I trusted where I wanted to hit the ball. That’s the key around here. With some of these pins, you can get tentative and try to guide it in there. You just have to pick your targets and trust your swing. I was very happy with the way I did that.” McIlroy doesn’t expect to

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Quarterback Zack Gragg holds all of the passing records at carson and led the cougars to 10 wins in his senior season.

Methodist saw Gragg’s talent BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

CHINA GROVE — Carson quarterback Zack Gragg’s negatives are obvious to every fan — he’s not tall, and he’s not a sprinter. His positives are more subtle, but they’re definitely there. He can throw, he can lead, he’s tough, and his firm grasp of offensive X’s and O’s makes him a teenage Steve Spurrier. “Zack works at it, watches a ton of

film,” Carson coach Mark Woody said. “He showed up on Sundays for our coaches’ meetings.” Give Methodist University credit for looking beyond the tangibles and finding a football player. Gragg, who has overcome reconstructive knee surgery, will wear the green and gold of the Division III Monarchs next fall. Woody is happy on several levels. For one thing, Gragg means a lot to him. He wasn’t the most talented

Cougar, but he was as important as any athlete in the program’s steady climb from very weak to very good. Woody is also pleased with Gragg’s college choice because new Methodist head coach Dave Eavenson will always be welcome at Carson. “When Dave was an assistant, he was the first college coach to ever set foot on our campus to talk about our guys,” Woody said. “I like to tell our kids that.” One of Gragg’s strengths is his

ability to look in the mirror and realistically assess his strengths and weaknesses. He’s 5-foot-9, 190 pounds, so he’s understood for a while that if he was going to be a factor in college, it would be at a small school. Western Carolina expressed interest in Gragg joining the program as a walkon, but his chances of ever playing there were slim.

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Raiders run to college York to Lenoir-Rhyne; O’Neal to Southern Wesleyan BY RYAN BISESI rbisesi@salisburypost.com

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south rowan’s caleb o’Neal, left, and Michael York warm up.

CHINA GROVE — South Rowan’s Michael York prefers to separate himself from the crowd. His running, which usually leads the pack in the 3A North Piedmont Conference, allows him to do that. So do his running shoes for the last few months, which include bright green shoelaces and a green sole. “I like being different,” York said. “I’ve had them for probably three months now, so it’s something different. I like sticking out.” York and teammate Caleb O’Neal will continue distancing themselves from other runners this fall when

they resume running at the collegiate level. York will partake in the cross country and track teams at LenoirRhyne and O’Neal will follow friend and rival on the course in West Rowan grad Dillon Kluttz to Southern Wesleyan to run cross country. Standing 6-foot-1 and 150 pounds, York set the conference record for Hurley Park in 2010 with a 16:12 finish. “It was kind of cool that day and there wasn’t a lot of wind,” York said. “The weather was just perfect for a good race that day.” The top runner in the conference as well as the two-time county champion later set a school record with a 15:53 at the Midwest regional last

year. York started running in middle school and ran cross country and track all four years of high school. He qualified for the indoor track state championships for the past three years. “When it’s said and done, he’ll probably go down as one of the better all-time county runners,” said South coach Bob Marchinko of York. “He’s such a good leader and he’ll go on to do some good things.” If York wants any more wild tennis shoes, he may have the flexibility to do so with Lenoir-Rhyne granting him a full scholarship. York and O’Neal went to West Vir-

See RUNNERS, 5B

2B • FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011

TV Sports Friday, April 8 AUTO RACING @ 5 p.m. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, pole qualifying for O’Reilly Auto Parts 300, at Fort Worth, Texas 6:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, pole qualifying for Samsung Mobile 500, at Fort Worth, Texas 8:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NASCAR, Nationwide Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts 300, at Fort Worth, Texas BOXING 11 p.m. ESPN2 — Middleweights, David Lemieux (25-0-0) vs. Marco Antonio Rubio (49-5-1), at Montreal (same-day tape) GOLF 3 p.m. ESPN — Masters Tournament, second round, at Augusta, Ga. NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. VERSUS — Chicago at Detroit TENNIS 1 p.m. ESPN2 — WTA Tour, Family Circle Cup, quarterfinal, at Charleston, S.C.

Area schedule Friday, April 8 COLLEGE BASEBALL 6 p.m. Catawba at Carson-Newman INTIMIDATORS BASEBALL 7:05 p.m. Kannapolis at Lakewood BlueClaws PREP BASEBALL 4:15 p.m. East Rowan at Statesville (completion of suspended game, plus regular game) 4:30 p.m. Salisbury at Thomasville 6:30 p.m. A.L. Brown at Hickory Ridge Central Cabarrus at NW Cabarrus 7 p.m. South Rowan at North Rowan Carson at West Rowan PREP SOFTBALL 4:30 p.m. Thomasville at Salisbury Carson at West Rowan East Rowan at Statesville PREP GIRLS SOCCER 6 p.m. Butler at East Rowan 7 p.m. Salisbury at West Davidson (makeup)

Prep soccer Standings 1A Yadkin Valley Overall YVC East Montgomery 9-0 9-0 Gray Stone 7-1-1 7-3-1 5-2-1 5-3-1 North Moore North Rowan 6-3 7-5 Albemarle 4-5 5-6 3-5 3-5 West Montgomery South Stanly 2-7 2-7 South Davidson 1-7 1-11 1-8 1-9 Chatham Central Wednesday’s games East Montgomery 4, Albemarle 0 Gray Stone 8, South Stanly 0 North Moore 6, West Montgomery 0 Jordan-Matthews 4, Chatham Central 0 North Rowan 5, South Davidson 0 Thursday’s games Albemarle 4, Chatham Central 0 East Montgomery 2, Gray Stone 0 Central Davidson 9, S. Davidson 0 Friday’s game North Moore at South Stanly

2A Central Carolina CCC Overall Salisbury 3-0 8-0-2 3-1 12-2 Central Davidson East Davidson 2-1 3-3-4 West Davidson 1-1 8-4 0-2 1-3-1 Thomasville 0-4 6-5 Lexington Wednesday’s games Salisbury 8, Thomasville 1 Central Davidson 7, Lexington 0 East Davidson 2, West Davidson 1 Thursday’s games Central Davidson 9, S. Davidson 0 Lexington at Carson West Davidson 3, Atkins 1 Friday’s games East Davidson at Thomasville Salisbury at West Davidson

3A North Piedmont Overall NPC West Rowan 7-0 10-1 Statesville 4-1 7-2-1 4-2 8-5 West Iredell North Iredell 2-4 4-5 Carson 1-4 2-6 1-4 2-7 East Rowan South Rowan 0-4 2-8 Wednesday’s games West Rowan 9, South Rowan 0 West Iredell 7, East Rowan 0 Thursday’s games Carson 1, North Iredell 0 NW Cabarrus at Statesville Friday’s games Lake Norman at Statesville Carson at West Iredell

Prep tennis Salisbury 5, Ledford 4 Singles — Steven Page (S) d. Landon Rogers 6-2, 6-4; Alan Lebowitz (S) d. Rick Ydrovo 6-1, 6-1; Thomas Edwards (L) d. Lewis Young 6-1, 1-6, 10-8; Thomas Freeman (L) d. Seth Gentry 6-4, 7-5; Jackson Summers (L) d. Brook Overcash 7-5, 7-5; Alex Weant (S) d. Cameron Smith 6-0, 61 Doubles — Page-Lebowitz (S) d. RogerEdwards 6-0, 4-6, 10-1; Ydrovo-Freeman (L) d. Young-Overcash 6-6, 8-6, 6-1; Gentry-Weant (S) d. Smith-Zack Fisher 6-1, 62.

Prep softball Standings 1A Yadkin Valley YVC Overall South Stanly 10-0 12-0 Chatham Central 4-1 4-1 North Rowan 5-3 6-4 North Moore 3-2 5-4 East Montgomery 3-4 5-6 West Montgomery 2-4 4-6 Gray Stone 2-4 2-5 Albemarle 1-4 1-5 South Davidson 0-8 0-9 Wednesday’s games South Stanly 15, South Davidson 0 North Stanly 5, West Montgomery 4 Thursday’s games North Rowan 5, South Davidson 1 South Stanly 17, Albemarle 1 Wheatmore 7, East Montgomery 5 Friday’s games South Davidson at Chatham Central Gray Stone at West Montgomery

3A North Piedmont NPC Overall East Rowan 6-0 9-1 North Iredell 4-2 7-4 West Iredell 3-3 4-5 West Rowan 2-3 3-5 South Rowan 2-3 3-7 Carson 2-3 3-7 Statesville 0-5 0-5 Wednesday’s games East Rowan 5, Carson 0 North Iredell 7, South Rowan 1 Thursday’s game East Rowan 10, Hickory Ridge 0 (5 inns.) Friday’s games West Iredell at North Iredell Carson at West Rowan East Rowan at Statesville

Prep baseball Standings 1A Yadkin Valley South Stanly

YVC 9-2

Overall 10-4

SALISBURY POST

SCOREBOARD

North Rowan 8-2 10-2 North Moore 8-2 10-3 7-3 8-4 Albemarle West Montgomery 5-5 5-8 East Montgomery 4-6 7-7 3-7 3-9 Chatham Central South Davidson 2-9 3-9 Gray Stone 0-10 0-11 Wednesday’s games North Rowan 19, South Davidson 11 South Stanly 14, Gray Stone 0 Albemarle 11, Chatham Central 1 North Moore 6, West Montgomery 5 Friday’s games Albemarle at South Stanly Gray Stone at West Montgomery South Rowan at North Rowan East Montgomery at North Moore Chatham Central at South Davidson Saturday’s game North Rowan at Salisbury

2A Central Carolina CCC Overall 3-0 8-5 East Davidson Central Davidson 2-1 7-3 Salisbury 2-1 5-4 2-1 7-5 West Davidson Lexington 0-3 1-9 Thomasville 0-3 0-9 Wednesday’s games East Davidson 9, Central Davidson 2 West Davidson 7, Thomasville 0 Salisbury 15, Lexington 3 (5 inns.) Thursday’s game West Davidson at South Davidson Friday’s games Lexington at Central Davidson West Davidson at East Davidson Salisbury at Thomasville

3A North Piedmont NPC Overall East Rowan 6-1 10-4 6-2 7-4 West Iredell South Rowan 5-2 7-5 Carson 4-3 7-6 2-5 4-5 North Iredell West Rowan 1-6 2-13 Statesville 0-5 0-10 Wednesday’s games East Rowan 3, Carson 1 West Iredell 9, West Rowan 0 Thursday’s game South Rowan 14, North Iredell 1 Friday’s games East Rowan at Statesville (DH, completion of a suspended game, followed by scheduled game) Carson at West Rowan South Rowan at North Rowan West Iredell at North Iredell Saturday’s game South Rowan at Charlotte Christian

3A South Piedmont SPC Overall NW Cabarrus 8-1 11-2 7-2 9-5 Robinson Mount Pleasant 5-4 8-5 Hickory Ridge 5-4 8-6 4-5 8-5 Central Cabarrus Cox Mill 3-6 7-7 Concord 3-6 6-6 1-8 2-11 A.L. Brown Wednesday’s games NW Cabarrus 10, Central Cabarrus 3 Robinson 13, Cox Mill 3 Thursday’s game A.L. Brown at East Meck Friday’s games Cox Mill at Robinson A.L. Brown at Hickory Ridge Concord at Mount Pleasant Central Cabarrus at NW Cabarrus

4A Central Piedmont CPC Overall 4-1 8-3 North Davidson Davie County 4-1 11-2 West Forsyth 3-2 10-3 1-3 9-3 Reagan R.J. Reynolds 1-4 9-7 Mount Tabor 1-3 3-9 Thursday’s games Oak Ridge at North Davidson Davie 15, R.J. Reynolds 0 Friday’s games West Forsyth at R.J. Reynolds Mount Tabor at Davie North Davidson at Reagan

Thursday box S. Rowan 14, N. Iredell 1 N. Iredell S. Rowan ab r h bi ab r h bi Gdmn ss 4 0 2 1 Gbsn cf 2 0 1 0 Kwlzk cf 3 0 0 1 Dews ph 1 0 0 0 Tyler c 3 0 0 1 White 3b 3 0 1 0 Pnger p 3 1 0 0 Hrtns p 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Dietz 3b 4 3 3 0 Trtmn p Miller lf 3 4 3 1 Shrpe c 3 0 0 0 Deasn dh 1 1 1 2 Sloan 1b 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 Mullis p 0 0 0 0 Jrdn ss McLgn 1b 1 1 1 1 Grgry rf 2 0 0 0 Parker rf 3 2 1 0 Spght lf 2 0 0 0 Knrly ph 1 0 0 0 Wlrker 2b 2 1 2 0 Hbbrd 2b 4 2 3 3 Totals 30141410 Totals 21 1 6 0 S. Rowan 032 63 —14 N. Iredell 200 00 —1 E—Tyler, Walker, Jordan, Sharpe 2, Gibson, Hartness. LOB—South 9, N. Iredell 5. 2B — Miller 2, Goodman. SB — Hubbard, Kowalczyk. CS — Dietz. S — Deason. IP H R ER BB SO S. Rowan 5 1 0 0 4 Penningr W, 2-1 4 Mullis 1 1 0 0 1 1 N. Iredell 32⁄3 11 11 7 5 3 Hartness L 4 3 1 0 2 White 11⁄3 WP—Hartness. HBP — by Hartness (Tyler).

College baseball Standings SAC SAC Overall Catawba 17-4 29-8 Tusculum 13-8 27-10 13-8 23-17 Lincoln Memorial Carson-Newman 13-8 17-22 Wingate 11-10 24-19 9-12 19-22 Mars Hill Newberry 9-12 17-22 Anderson 10-12 17-23 6-14 12-28 Lenoir-Rhyne Brevard 4-16 12-23 Thursday’s game Anderson 5, Belmont Abbey 4 Friday’s games Catawba at Carson-Newman Lincoln Memorial at Brevard Newberry at Lenoir-Rhyne Wingate at Anderson Mars Hill at Tusculum

ACC Atlantic ACC Overall Florida State 8-4 22-7 N.C. State 5-7 18-12 Boston College 4-7 11-15 Clemson 4-8 16-12 Wake Forest 4-8 11-18 Maryland 2-10 14-15 Coastal Virginia 11-1 29-2 Georgia Tech 11-1 23-7 North Carolina 10-2 27-4 Miami 8-3 18-11 Duke 3-9 18-14 Virginia Tech 1-11 15-16 Friday’s games North Carolina at Florida State Boston College at Duke Virginia Tech at Wake Forest Maryland at Clemson Virginia at Georgia Tech N.C. State at Miami

SEC Eastern SEC Overall South Carolina 8-2 24-5 Vanderbilt 7-2 27-3 Florida 7-2 24-6 Georgia 6-3 15-14 Tennessee 2-8 19-11 Kentucky 2-7 16-14 Western SEC Overall Alabama 7-2 21-10 Mississippi State 4-5 20-9 Mississippi 4-5 19-11 LSU 3-6 21-8 Arkansas 3-6 20-8 Auburn 2-7 15-14 Thursday’s game South Carolina 4, Tennessee 0 Friday’s games South Carolina at Tennessee Auburn at Kentucky Alabama at Vanderbilt

LSU at Arkansas Florida at Mississippi State Georgia at Mississippi

Southern SoCon Overall Elon 9-3 19-11 9-3 18-11 Georgia Southern Samford 8-4 20-11 UNC Greensboro 8-4 16-10 19-9 College of Charleston 6-3 Furman 6-5 14-15 Davidson 6-8 13-14 5-10 10-18 The Citadel Appalachian State 4-8 16-13 Wofford 2-7 14-16 2-10 11-14 Western Carolina Friday’s games Samford at Western Carolina Wofford at Elon The Citadel vs. College of Charleston Georgia Southern at Marshall UNCG at Davidson Appalachian State at Furman

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Philadelphia80 46 23 11 103 249 215 x-Pittsburgh 80 47 25 8 102 229 194 N.Y. Rangers 81 43 33 5 91 228 196 New Jersey 80 37 38 5 79 169 202 N.Y. Islanders80 30 38 12 72 222 253 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 80 45 24 11 101 241 191 y-Boston x-Montreal 81 43 30 8 94 212 208 Buffalo 80 41 29 10 92 236 222 81 37 33 11 85 217 247 Toronto Ottawa 81 32 39 10 74 191 247 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Washington81 48 22 11 107 224 196 x-Tampa Bay 80 44 25 11 99 237 236 Carolina 80 39 30 11 89 228 232 80 34 34 12 80 220 258 Atlanta Florida 80 29 39 12 70 192 225 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 80 46 24 10 102 255 234 y-Detroit Nashville 80 43 26 11 97 215 191 Chicago 80 43 28 9 95 251 219 81 37 33 11 85 238 234 St. Louis Columbus 80 34 33 13 81 210 249 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA z-Vancouver 80 52 19 9 113 254 183 Calgary 81 41 29 11 93 248 234 Minnesota 79 37 34 8 82 198 224 80 29 43 8 66 221 282 Colorado Edmonton 80 25 44 11 61 189 262 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-San Jose 80 47 24 9 103 242 208 x-Los Angeles80 46 28 6 98 217 193 80 42 25 13 97 226 220 Phoenix Anaheim 80 45 30 5 95 234 233 Dallas 80 41 28 11 93 221 226 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference Thursday’s Games Atlanta 3, N.Y. Rangers 0 Ottawa 3, Montreal 2, OT Dallas 4, Colorado 2 Minnesota at Vancouver, late Friday’s Games Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Columbus at Nashville, 8 p.m. Dallas at Colorado, 9 p.m. Minnesota at Edmonton, 9 p.m. San Jose at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

ML Baseball Leaders AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING—YEscobar, Toronto, .474; Quentin, Chicago, .458; Callaspo, Los Angeles, .450; Boesch, Detroit, .421; HKendrick, Los Angeles, .417; Abreu, Los Angeles, .391; MiCabrera, Detroit, .381. RUNS—Beckham, Chicago, 7; Boesch, Detroit, 7; NCruz, Texas, 7; Gordon, Kansas City, 7; HKendrick, Los Angeles, 7; Kinsler, Texas, 7; 6 tied at 6. RBI—Quentin, Chicago, 10; Teixeira, New York, 10; Konerko, Chicago, 8; BRoberts, Baltimore, 8; Avila, Detroit, 7; MiCabrera, Detroit, 7; ACabrera, Cleveland, 6; NCruz, Texas, 6; Posada, New York, 6; Snider, Toronto, 6. HITS—Gordon, Kansas City, 11; Quentin, Chicago, 11; HKendrick, Los Angeles, 10; Pierre, Chicago, 10; 7 tied at 9. DOUBLES—Gordon, Kansas City, 5; Quentin, Chicago, 5; 11 tied at 3. TRIPLES—Borbon, Texas, 2; Crisp, Oakland, 2; YEscobar, Toronto, 2; 8 tied at 1. HOME RUNS—NCruz, Texas, 4; Teixeira, New York, 4; MiCabrera, Detroit, 3; HKendrick, Los Angeles, 3; Kinsler, Texas, 3; Posada, New York, 3; 14 tied at 2. STOLEN BASES—Fuld, Tampa Bay, 4; Crisp, Oakland, 3; Dyson, Kansas City, 3; Pierre, Chicago, 3; ISuzuki, Seattle, 3; JWilson, Seattle, 3; 12 tied at 2. PITCHING—ABurnett, New York, 2-0; Weaver, Los Angeles, 2-0; RPerez, Cleveland, 2-0; EJackson, Chicago, 2-0; 34 tied at 1. STRIKEOUTS—EJackson, Chicago, 20; Verlander, Detroit, 17; Cahill, Oakland, 15; Sabathia, New York, 13; Haren, Los Angeles, 12; RRomero, Toronto, 12; Weaver, Los Angeles, 12. SAVES—MRivera, New York, 4; Nathan, Minnesota, 2; CPerez, Cleveland, 2; Feliz, Texas, 2; 8 tied at 1. NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—Hundley, San Diego, .500; Howard, Philadelphia, .480; Montero, Arizona, .474; Phillips, Cincinnati, .440; Polanco, Philadelphia, .440; Valdez, Philadelphia, .429; McCann, Atlanta, .423. RUNS—Phillips, Cincinnati, 9; Tabata, Pittsburgh, 8; Votto, Cincinnati, 8; BFrancisco, Philadelphia, 7; Howard, Philadelphia, 7; Ibanez, Philadelphia, 7; 6 tied at 6. RBI—Howard, Philadelphia, 8; Polanco, Philadelphia, 8; Rolen, Cincinnati, 8; Walker, Pittsburgh, 8; JBuck, Florida, 7; Headley, San Diego, 7; Huff, San Francisco, 7. HITS—Howard, Philadelphia, 12; McCann, Atlanta, 11; Phillips, Cincinnati, 11; Polanco, Philadelphia, 11; SCastro, Chicago, 10; Walker, Pittsburgh, 10; 10 tied at 9. DOUBLES—Coghlan, Florida, 4; Polanco, Philadelphia, 4; GSanchez, Florida, 4; 11 tied at 3. TRIPLES—SCastro, Chicago, 2; CaLee, Houston, 2; 14 tied at 1. HOME RUNS—Braun, Milwaukee, 3; ASoriano, Chicago, 3; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 3; Weeks, Milwaukee, 3; 11 tied at 2. STOLEN BASES—Bloomquist, Arizona, 5; Pagan, New York, 3; Bourgeois, Houston, 2; Bruce, Cincinnati, 2; Craig, St. Louis, 2; Desmond, Washington, 2; JosReyes, New York, 2; Rollins, Philadelphia, 2; Stubbs, Cincinnati, 2; Tabata, Pittsburgh, 2. PITCHING—Correia, Pittsburgh, 2-0; 46 tied at 1. STRIKEOUTS—Lincecum, San Francisco, 18; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 17; Halladay, Philadelphia, 13; Dempster, Chicago, 13; DLowe, Atlanta, 13; Volquez, Cincinnati, 13; Garza, Chicago, 12. SAVES—Hanrahan, Pittsburgh, 4; Broxton, Los Angeles, 3; Street, Colorado, 3; Bell, San Diego, 2; SBurnett, Washington, 2; Axford, Milwaukee, 2; Putz, Arizona, 2; Kimbrel, Atlanta, 2; Marmol, Chicago, 2.

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB y-Boston 54 24 .692 — x-New York 40 38 .513 14 x-Philadelphia 40 39 .506 141⁄2 New Jersey 24 54 .308 30 Toronto 21 57 .269 33 Southeast Division W L Pct GB

y-Miami 54 24 .692 — x-Orlando 50 29 .633 41⁄2 44 34 .564 10 x-Atlanta CHARLOTTE 32 46 .410 22 Washington 21 57 .269 33 Central Division L Pct GB W y-Chicago 58 20 .744 — x-Indiana 36 43 .456 221⁄2 32 46 .410 26 Milwaukee Detroit 27 51 .346 31 Cleveland 17 61 .218 41 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division L Pct GB W z-San Antonio 60 19 .759 — x-Dallas 53 25 .679 61⁄2 .577 141⁄2 x-New Orleans 45 33 Memphis 44 34 .564 151⁄2 Houston 41 38 .519 19 Northwest Division L Pct GB W y-Oklahoma City52 26 .667 — x-Denver 48 30 .615 4 45 33 .577 7 x-Portland Utah 37 41 .474 15 Minnesota 17 62 .215 351⁄2 Pacific Division L Pct GB W y-L.A. Lakers 55 23 .705 — Phoenix 38 40 .487 17 35 44 .443 201⁄2 Golden State L.A. Clippers 31 48 .392 241⁄2 Sacramento 23 55 .295 32 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched conference Wednesday’s Games Orlando 111, CHARLOTTE 102, OT Indiana 136, Washington 112 New York 97, Philadelphia 92 Cleveland 104, Toronto 96 Detroit 116, New Jersey 109 Phoenix 108, Minnesota 98 New Orleans 101, Houston 93 Oklahoma City 112, L.A. Clippers 108 Milwaukee 90, Miami 85 San Antonio 124, Sacramento 92 Denver 104, Dallas 96 Golden State 95, L.A. Lakers 87 Thursday’s Games Chicago 97, Boston 81 Portland at Utah, late

Notable box BOSTON (81) Pierce 6-13 2-2 15, Garnett 3-9 4-4 10, J.O’Neal 2-5 1-2 5, Rondo 3-10 1-3 7, Allen 3-11 1-1 7, Davis 1-8 6-6 8, Green 4-7 2-2 10, Krstic 1-2 4-4 6, West 4-7 0-0 9, Pavlovic 1-1 0-0 2, Murphy 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 28-73 23-26 81. CHICAGO (97) Deng 9-18 2-2 23, Boozer 6-16 2-3 14, Noah 1-3 0-0 2, Rose 9-16 10-10 30, Bogans 2-3 0-0 6, Brewer 2-4 0-0 4, Gibson 3-5 0-0 6, Thomas 1-2 0-0 2, Korver 2-7 00 5, Watson 1-3 0-0 2, Butler 1-1 0-0 3, Asik 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-78 14-15 97. Boston 18 25 17 21 — 81 26 22 23 26 — 97 Chicago 3-Point Goals—Boston 2-10 (West 1-2, Pierce 1-5, Allen 0-3), Chicago 9-22 (Deng 3-6, Bogans 2-3, Rose 2-5, Butler 1-1, Korver 1-5, Watson 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Boston 43 (Garnett 10), Chicago 47 (Boozer 12). Assists—Boston 14 (Rondo 6), Chicago 21 (Rose 8). Total Fouls—Boston 12, Chicago 21. Technicals— Davis, Pierce, Thomas. A—23,067 (20,917).

Golf Masters Thursday’s first round At Augusta National Golf Club Yardage: 7,435; Par: 72 (36-36) 32-33—65 Rory McIlroy Alvaro Quiros 33-32—65 Yong-Eun Yang 32-35—67 35-32—67 K.J. Choi Matt Kuchar 33-35—68 Ricky Barnes 34-34—68 35-34—69 Brandt Snedeker Charl Schwartzel 32-37—69 Gary Woodland 38-31—69 34-35—69 Geoff Ogilvy Ross Fisher 33-36—69 Sergio Garcia 34-35—69 36-33—69 Trevor Immelman 35-35—70 Camilo Villegas Gregory Havret 37-33—70 Hiroyuki Fujita 33-37—70 36-34—70 Kyung-Tae Kim Paul Casey 36-34—70 Phil Mickelson 35-35—70 31-39—70 Retief Goosen Rickie Fowler 37-33—70 Ryan Moore 34-36—70 37-33—70 Sean O’Hair Angel Cabrera 35-36—71 Fred Couples 35-36—71 36-35—71 Miguel Angel Jimenez Ryo Ishikawa 34-37—71 Ryan Palmer 37-34—71 36-35—71 Stewart Cink Tiger Woods 35-36—71 Adam Scott 37-35—72 38-34—72 Alexander Cejka Anders Hansen 36-36—72 D.A. Points 36-36—72 36-36—72 a-David Chung David Toms 36-36—72 Heath Slocum 37-35—72 35-37—72 a-Hideki Matsuyama Jason Day 37-35—72 Jerry Kelly 38-36—72 38-34—72 Jhonattan Vegas Jim Furyk 35-37—72 Lee Westwood 36-36—72 38-34—72 Luke Donald Nick Watney 35-37—72 Peter Hanson 37-35—72 36-36—72 a-Peter Uihlein Robert Karlsson 34-38—72 Steve Stricker 36-36—72 37-36—73 Anthony Kim Ben Crane 36-37—73 Bo Van Pelt 37-36—73 37-36—73 Bubba Watson Jason Bohn 37-36—73 Jeff Overton 37-36—73 36-37—73 a-Jin Jeong Jonathan Byrd 36-37—73 Jose Maria Olazabal 36-37—73 34-39—73 Justin Rose Kevin Na 36-37—73 Larry Mize 39-34—73 36-37—73 Martin Laird Sandy Lyle 36-37—73 Tim Clark 36-37—73 37-36—73 Zach Johnson Bill Haas 37-37—74 Charley Hoffman 36-38—74 38-36—74 Dustin Johnson Edoardo Molinari 36-38—74 Steve Marino 35-39—74 Graeme McDowell 35-39—74 Ian Poulter 34-40—74 Rory Sabbatini 37-37—74 Yuta Ikeda 34-40—74 Aaron Baddeley 34-41—75 Carl Pettersson 34-41—75 Davis Love III 39-36—75 Hunter Mahan 36-39—75 Ernie Els 35-40—75 Francesco Molinari 35-40—75 Kevin Streelman 36-39—75 Louis Oosthuizen 39-36—75 Lucas Glover 38-37—75 a-Nathan Smith 38-37—75 Robert Allenby 39-36—75 Stuart Appleby 36-39—75 a-Lion Kim 37-39—76 Mark Wilson 39-37—76 Mike Weir 39-37—76 Vijay Singh 38-38—76 Mark O’Meara 39-38—77 Padraig Harrington 38-39—77 Ben Crenshaw 41-37—78 Ian Woosnam 37-41—78 Martin Kaymer 38-40—78 Tom Watson 40-39—79 Arjun Atwal 37-43—80 Craig Stadler 41-39—80 Henrik Stenson 45-38—83

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Designated OF Lastings Milledge for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Jeff Gray from Charlotte (IL). MINNESOTA TWINS—Placed INF Tsuyoshi Nishioka on the 15-day DL. Recall INF Luke Hughes from Rochester (IL). BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA—Suspended Orlando G Quentin Richardson two games for shoving Charlotte G Gerald Henderson in the face and suspended Orlando C Dwight Howard one game for receiving his 18th technical foul of the 2010-11 season during the April 6 game.

East track rolls From staff reports

East Rowan enjoyed a 3A North Piedmont Conference meet triumph Thursday at South Rowan with seven first-place finishes. East finished with 111 points, well ahead of runner-up West Rowan with 79 points. Winning individual competitions for the Mustangs were Cole Honeycutt in the 800 meters (2:01), Shawn Galloway in the 300 hurdles (43.12 seconds), Sam Sherman in the shot put (55 feet, 9 inches), Dillon Arey in the pole vault (12-0), Hakeem Gittens in the triple jump (42-4 1⁄2), Chase Brown in the 110 hurdles (16.27) and Joseph Furtado in the 400 (52.86). For West, C.J. Ellis won the 100 (10.84), Quinton Phifer took the high jump (6-0) and Tevin Gregory won the 200 (22.69). West’s 400 (44.2), 4x200(1:35) and 4x400 (3:44) relay teams also were winners. South, which placed third with 47 points, saw Caleb O’Neal win the 3200 (10:47) and Michael York take the 1600 (4:30). South also won the 4x800 relay (9:33). Carson’s 45-point effort included Christian Ruiz winning the discus (130-3). Carson won the girls competition with 95 points by taking all of the relay events. Jan Sitterson won the triple jump (31-10 1⁄4) and Demya Heggins won the long jump (19-11).

n Minor leagues The Kannapolis Intimidators opened on the road on Thursday with a 2-0 loss against Lakewood. Kannapolis was held to five hits by Lakewood starter Mario Hollands and relievers Tyler Knigge and Eric Pettis. Jim Murphy got the BlueClaws on the board with a solo homer in the second. Lakewood added another run on Domingo Santana’s RBI single in the seventh.  Jerry Sands (Catawba) went 2for-4 and knocked in a run in Albuquerque’s opener on Thursday.

n College softball Catawba accelerated its win streak to six games with a doubleheader sweep of Mars Hill Thursday afternoon at Ponder Field. Catawba won the opener 7-2 and squeezed out a 2-1 victory in eight innings in the second game. The Indians (25-15, 8-4 SAC) pulled out the finale when Brittany Allen came around on a groundout by Amanda Terry. Catawba closer Emily Huneycutt struck out Ashley McCurry with a runner at third. Tara Gibbs blasted a two-out, three-run homer in the first before Kayla Myers hit a solo shot to lead off the third to give Catawba a 4-0 edge. Huneycutt (13-7) tossed four perfect innings en route to a complete game and her fourth straight win.

n College football The Livingstone football team will hold its Black & Blue spring football game Saturday at 1 p.m. at Alumni Memorial Stadium. The Blue Bear offense will feature 14 returnees and 18 newcomers while the defense returns 16 and included 15 newcomers. The event is open to the public, and there is no admission charge.

n College golf Garrett Dranichak and Chadd Marburger of Pfeiffer were named to the Conference Carolinas Academic all-conference team. The team includes junior and seniors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher.

n Prep baseball South Rowan crushed North Iredell 14-1 in a five-inning NPC game played in Olin on Thursday. “We hadn’t played in so long, it felt like the first game of the season,” South coach Thad Chrismon said. “We had a good night, though — solid defense and good pitching. We were aggressive with the bats and ran the bases well.” Preston Penninger (2-1) was the winning pitcher, tossing four innings and striking out four. North Iredell’s run was unearned. Daniel Mullis pitched the fifth. Offensively, the Raiders had a productive outing that included a six-run HUBBARD fourth. Jacob Dietz, Parker Hubbard and Matt Miller rapped out three hits apiece. Miller had two doubles and scored four times. Parker knocked in three runs, and Dietz scored three. Dylan Goodman added two hits. “It was good to see us swing the bats like that,” Chrismon said. “Especially the bottom half.” The boxscore is in Scoreboard. South will be busy over the next few days, visiting North Rowan tonight and Charlotte Christian on Saturday.  Davie (12-2) routed R.J.

Reynolds 15-0 in six innings Thursday in a makeup CPC game in Winston-Salem. Davie (11-2, 4-1) moved into a tie for the league lead. The War Eagles pounded out 13 hits with Alex Newman, Connor Bodenhamer and Carson Herndon each getting three. Bodenhamer, Herndon and Javan Phillips each drove in three runs for Davie. Corey Randall threw 51⁄3 innings and allowed just two hits to pick up the win.

n Prep softball North Rowan topped South Davidson 5-1 Thursday in a 1A Yadkin Valley Conference game. Samantha Jacobs struck out 17 for the win on the mound, while Anna Lingle starred at the plate with three hits, including a triple. Kristin Harmon JACOBS stole four bases for the Cavaliers.  Chelsea White pitched a one-hitter and struck out eight as East Rowan cruised to a 10-0 win against Hickory Ridge on Thursday.

n Prep girls soccer Carson avenged an earlier loss this season to North Iredell in a 1-0 victory at home on Thursday in a 3A North Piedmont Conference clash. Katie Barringer scored the only goal seven minutes into the second half off a pass from Hannah Elmore. Haley Pitzer got the shutout in net.

n Prep tennis Salisbury edged Ledford 5-4 on Thursday to improve to 12-1. Steven Page, Alan Lebowitz and Alex Weant won singles matches for SHS, while Page-Lebowitz and Seth Gentry-Weant took doubles matches for the Hornets. Page-Lebowitz won the first set 60, lost the second set 4-6 and won the tiebreaker 10-1. • South Rowan edged Carson 5-4 on Wednesday by winning two of the three doubles matches. Trevor Burrow-Eddie Chavez and Luis Chavez-Jacob Oullette won doubles matches for the Raiders. Winning in singles play for South were Reynold Sanchez, Luis Chavez and Caleb Barnette.

n Middle school baseball Southeast’s baseball team got its fourth straight win with a 6-1 decision against North Rowan. Brandon Newton pitched a complete game for the Patriots (4-2). • Erwin edged China Grove 5-4 on Thursday thanks to 61⁄3 innings on the mound from Logan Towne. Harrison Bell earned the save by registering the final two outs. Towne and Bell had two hits apiece. Erwin (4-1) plays at Mooresville on Monday. • West Rowan defeated Knox 182 in five innings on Thursday. Juan Garcia scattered four hits and led the Bulldogs at the plate with two hits and three runs scored. West moved to 3-2 with the win. • The Rowan County Hawks rallied from a 9-4 deficit to beat Concord 10-9 on Thursday. Josh Holt had the game-winning double in the seventh and Noah Jarrett earned the win on the mound to improve the Hawks to 8-2. Pearce Wilhelm and Dylan Snider had a pair of hits each for the Hawks.

n Middle school soccer The West Rowan girls soccer team defeated Southeast 1-0 Wednesday with Josie Heglar scoring the game’s lone goal. Claudia Patterson and Mariah Pampuch played solid games defensively for West. • The Southeast boys soccer team beat West 8-0 Wednesday. Carter Gannon had 15 saves for West. • The Southeast girls soccer team defeated North 7-0 Thursday with a hat trick by Adna Music keying the victory. Grace Rohl scored twice, and Eyleen Moreno and Karla Fragoso added the remaining goals. Fragoso, Ashlee Wagoner and Andrea Jimenez had assists. • The Southeast boys soccer team blanked North 3-0 Thursday. Brandon Flores, Silvestre Lopez and Adolfo Ortega all scored for Southeast. Flores had two assists while Ortega had one.

n Middle school golf China Grove’s boys golf team defeated Southeast 175-213 at Corbin Hills on Wednesday. Davis Richards led the Red Devils with a 38 and was medalist. Aaron Rousey shot a 43. Brennan Lambert (45) and Chris Martin (49) rounded out the top four for the winners.

n Middle school tennis Southeast defeated North 8-1 Thursday. Nnamdi Osakwe was the lone winner in singles play for the Mavericks.

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Want the secret to East Rowan’s success in the shot put and the Mustangs’ undefeated season? Maybe it’s the pre-meet lollipops.

A track trip around Rowan County rack fan, are you? Thursday was your day in Rowan County. Along with photographer extraordinaire Jon Lakey, my track trip started at South Rowan, where the NPC held a meet. Then, it was off to Salisbury for a CCC meet. And finally, Spencer became the destination as North Rowan held a YVC affair. At each stadium, your eyes popped out at the talent. East Rowan coach Rick Roseman said something about a Post story compliRONNIE menting the GALLAGHER senior class across the county. “They’re out here,” he chirped, looking around at several seniors who are aiming for state titles. We talked about the great hurdlers up at North and Roseman quickly reminded me not to forget Daishion. Oh yeah, the Barger kid from West. He won a state title last season, didn’t he? • At Salisbury, we sought out Romar Morris, the Zoomin’ Human. Can’t wait for him to run the sprints. We found him in street clothes raking the long-jump pit. Raking, not running? Morris, who won two indoor state championships and is a favorite in the 100 and 200 outdoors, didn’t run Thursday. He had injured a hamstring in a meet over the weekend and was held out. “He wasn’t happy,”

sprinter coach J.K. Adkins said. • When you arrive at North Rowan, you know you’re at a track school. The Cavs have won so many titles, it’s easy to forget how many. You expect them to win, and they seldom disappoint. When asked the biggest reason for the Cavalier excellence, star jumper and hurdler Johnny Oglesby didn’t hesitate. “Coach Steele,” he said. Robert Steele was sitting at the top of the stadium with his team, yelling instructions and mostly smiling. And why not? His girls won a state championship last season and Oglesby wants nothing more than to give Steele another one. Unlike Joe Namath, he didn’t guarantee a championship, but let’s just say he’s a confident young man. • Track is the fun sport. Kids want to get in on the act, even if they’re not on the team. Take Salisbury baseball player Chase Etters, who Scott Maddox calls “my pinch runner.” He simply went out and ran a 11.6 in the 100. Basketball star Ayanna Holmes was jumping. The North girls like colorful socks. There were green and yellow — and our favorite, the purple socks of Akevia Charleston. Tuesday will be another track day. It’s the annual Rowan County Track Meet, to be held at East Rowan. Suddenly, all of those great athletes we saw Thursday will be on the same field together for the last time. Track fan, are you? Don’t miss this one. It could be the best ever.

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North coach Robert Steele is a Rowan County track legend.

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North Rowan’s Akevia Charleston runs a relay for the Cavs.

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North Rowan’s Johnny Oglesby wants to match the Cav girls and win a state title this year.

Salisbury’s Darien Rankin, in black, waits his turn in the long jump during the CCC meet.

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A tweaked hamstring kept Salisbury sprinter Romar Morris out of action Thursday. He should An athletic director does a little of everything. At South, Danny Crosby had concession stand be ready for Tuesday’s county track meet. duty as the NPC meet began.

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Big Ben confirms July wedding in March 2010. He said his engagement is not a ploy to The NFL notebook ... rebuild his public image. PITTSBURGH — Ben “We were kind of on and Roethlisberger will marry a off for five years — almost 26-year-old physician’s assix years now — so I’ve sistant whom he said he met known her for a while. It’s during training camp in not like a random new per2005 and has been friends son. We dated a while ago; with ever since, the Pittswe have been friends ever burgh Steelers quarterback since,” Roethlisberger told told the Pittsburgh Postthe Post-Gazette. Gazette for a story in He did acknowledge Thursday’s editions. working on repairing his Roethlisberger, speaking reputation and trying to bepublicly for the first time come a better teammate. since the Steelers’ loss to “People will always have the Green Bay Packers in opinions of everybody and the Super Bowl, talked me, and that’s fine, they’re about his fiancee, her fami- entitled,” Roethlisberger ly and the impact their ensaid. gagement has had on everyFRIDGE’S RING one involved since it leaked CHICAGO — Chicago out in various media outlets Bears great William “The late last year. Refrigerator” Perry has his Roethlisberger confirmed 1985 Super Bowl ring back his July 23 wedding plans to on his finger thanks to a 10Ashley Harlan, who lives in year-old boy. New Castle, about 45 miles Cliff Forrest of Fox northwest of Pittsburgh. Chapel, Pa., took $8,500 out Roethlisberger was interof his college savings acviewed Wednesday at his count to buy Perry’s Super home north of Pittsburgh. Bowl ring in New York. “I think a small part of “He only played in one her is hoping we hold out Super Bowl,” Cliff said. “I for a week so we can honey- thought he would want it moon,” Roethlisberger told more than I did.” the Post-Gazette. “I told her So the boy asked his dad if I was laughing with coach he could give the back to Per(Mike) Tomlin; he said, ‘You ry, who has been diagnosed guys might have to have the with Guillain-Barre synhoneymoon suite at St. Vin- drome. The autoimmune discent.’” ease attacks the nervous sysThe 29-year-old quarter- tem and can cause paralysis. back also addressed the Cliff Forrest Sr. said he scrutiny he faced after he wouldn’t have approved the was accused of sexual aspurchase. sault in a Georgia nightclub “I would not have permitAssociated Press

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with a concussion. SAN FRANCISCO — The federal case against Barry Bonds is now in the hands of a jury. Closing arguments in the former baseball star's 12-day trial wrapped up Thursday afternoon and the eight-woman, four-man jury went home a few minutes later. They'll pick up with deliberations on Friday morning. The major leagues' alltime home run leader is charged with three counts of lying to a grand jury in 2003 and a count of obstruction for denying that he knowingly took performance-enhancing drugs and for saying no one other than his doctors gave him an injection. If convicted on any of the charges, federal sentencing guidelines recommend a prison sentence of between 15 and 21 months, though Bonds' punishment could be far less severe.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame has asked for more talks with the Indiana agency that fined the school $77,500 for the October accident that killed a student filming football practice atop a hydraulic lift toppled by high winds. The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the fine last month, saying the school ignored safety standards that could have prevented Declan Sullivan's death. Winds were gusting to 53 mph on Oct. 27 when the 20-year-old junior from Long Grove, Ill., went up in the lift. The school had until Thursday to accept the findings and pay the fines. • CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami has reinstated linebacker Ramon Buchanan to the team, about three weeks after his arrest for allegedly committing battery on a police officer.

RETIRING DENVER — Longtime Colorado Avalanche defenseman Adam Foote plans to retire after 19 hard-hitting years in the NHL. Foote has appeared in more regular season and playoff games than any other defenseman in franchise history and was a member of Colorado's two Stanley Cup champions. Foote's 17th season with the team has been marred by injuries. The captain has been sidelined by a leg injury since March 16. He also missed time this season

TENNIS CHARLESTON, S.C. — Top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki had to win two tiebreakers to defeat Zahlavova Strycova, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (9) in a stadium court match that lasted more than 21/2 hours. It looked nothing like the 56-minute, cakewalk Wozniacki enjoyed in Wednesday's opening match.

NASCAR FORT WORTH, Texas — Kimi Raikkonen is testing well in NASCAR. So good, in fact, that he is already matching lap times with Kyle Busch, the owner of the truck the Formula One world champion will race. Raikkonen did more testing Thursday in Rockingham, N.C., after two days earlier this week at Gresham Motorsports Park in Georgia attended by Busch.

NHL NEW YORK — Rob Schremp and Andrew Ladd scored 15 seconds apart in the second period, Ondrej Pavelec made 29 saves and the Atlanta Thrashers delivered a crushing blow to the New York Rangers' playoff hopes with a 3-0 victory. Eric Boulton added a goal for Atlanta. Senators 3, Canadiens 2, OT OTTAWA — Filip Kuba scored 1:16 into overtime to left Ottawa past Montreal. Bobby Butler had a goal and two assists, the second on Kuba's drive from the point that got past Montreal backup Alex Auld. Michael Cammelleri drew Montreal even at 2 with 10.1 seconds left in regulation. Jason Spezza also scored for Ottawa, and Craig Anderson made 26 saves.

NBA CHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls closed in on the top seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Boston Celtics 97-81 on Thursday. The Bulls' 17th win in 19 games put them four games up on Boston and Miami with four to play and eliminated the Heat from getting the No. 1 seed. The Celtics, who play the Heat on Sunday, still have a mathematical shot albeit a remote one. But barring a collapse, Chicago will be the top seed in the East. It's another step for a team that expected big things after a major overhaul.

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ted the purchase myself, but his mother is a little more soft-hearted,” Forrest said. But Cliff admires Perry and had heard of the famous Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX-winning team. Cliff’s parents agreed and set out to return the ring to Perry, taking a flight to Chicago and giving the former football player his ring before an autograph session. “He was very appreciative and he said, ‘Thank you’,” Cliff said. In return, Perry gave the boy two autographed jerseys signed: “The Fridge, Thanks!” LABOR UPDATE WASHINGTON — A day after the judge handling the NFL lockout lawsuit urged the sides to go "back to the table," the players and own-

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KEVIN HARVICK fact that we have got that caution in our back pocket.” That’s trouble for fivetime defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and everyone else, too. Harvick was strong last year in leading the resurgence at Richard Childress Racing. He won three races, led the points race for 20 weeks during the regular season, and hung with Johnson and Denny Hamlin during the Chase. He was still in the hunt headed into the season finale, and finished third in the final standings, 41 points behind Johnson and two behind Hamlin. Unlike Hamlin, who has sputtered out of the gate this season, Harvick has picked up where he left off in the pursuit of Johnson. The only glitch was an engine failure in the season-opening Daytona 500 where he ran just 22 laps. “I was laughing because it had been 156 races since we had had an engine problem and it’s hard to get down on anybody for 1-in-156 in this sport,” he said. “It’s one of the best engine departments in the business. There’s no reason to get down on those guys because all I’m going to do is cause are more harm than I will good getting down on them.”

However, crew chief Steve Letarte and the 88 With six races in the team kept tweaking the Imbooks, NASCAR Sprint Cup pala and put Earnhardt Jr. drivers have had a chance in a position to win. to break in a new season. “We were doing some And Dale Earnhardt Jr. things that were kind of looks like a legitimate hurting our performance, Chase contender. our ability to perform in The sport’s most popular traffic and we did a lot of competitor is coming off a things in the short run and near miss at Martinsville just freed the car up and it Sunday with a second place really ran great,” Earnfinish, and now already has hardt Jr. said. three Top 10s in 2011. If the 2011 campaign Don’t forget he was in does prove to be the one the mix to win the Daytona that sees Driver 88 rejoin 500 until The Great Amerithe Cup elite, much of the can Race turned into a dem- credit should go to Letarte. olition derby at the end. A full-time employee of Heading to Texas the Hendrick Motorsports since Hendrick Motorsports driv- he was 16, the 31-year-old er sits eighth in the standserved as Gordon’s crew ings with 199 points, just 20 chief beginning in late 2005 behind leader Kyle Busch. and took the same post with Still, while racing obJunior prior to the start of servers are almost ready to the 2011 season. officially proclaim that Jun“All of the credit really ior is “back,” the driver him- goes to Steve for the finish self is reserving judgment. we had (Sunday) and the “Well, I ain’t really team for really kind of proved it to myself yet,” plugging away and making Earnhardt Jr. said Sunday. the adjustments, even “I’ll let you know when I though some might not feel like I’m back, personhave worked as good as ally.” others,” Earnhardt Jr. said. Junior says he was deal- “We still needed to make ing with an ornery car all some effort, put some efday, one that certainly was- fort into making the car n’t going to drive itself to better and those guys kept victory lane. going all day long. “We really were not a “Steve is a good crew Top-5 car,” he said. “We chief and he’s going to give worked really hard to stay me more opportunities like inside the top-10 all day.” this I feel.” Scripps Howard News

MASTERS FroM 1B fall apart on Friday. “I have that experience to draw on,” he said, “especially being in a similar position to last year at St. Andrews. I feel like I’m better prepared to tee off in the second round of a major with the lead.” Tiger Woods wasn’t anywhere near the lead, but at least he wasn’t totally out of it. Mired in the longest winless streak of his career, he made a long putt at No. 14, lipped out several others and finished with a 71. He considered it a promising start. “I’d rather be where Rory is,” Woods said, glancing at the scoreboard from behind the 18th green. “But, hey, there’s a long way to go. We’ve got a long grind ahead of us. ... I’m very pleased. I’m right there. I’m only six back.” While Woods has gone 20 tournaments over 17 months without a win, he’s always a contender at Augusta, where he’s captured four green jackets and finished fourth a year ago. Defending champion Phil Mickelson teed off in the next-to-last group and pushed his opening tee shot into the trees left of the fairway. He scrambled to save the first of seven straight pars, before a birdie at No. 8 pushed him into the red for the first time. Mickelson drove under an azalea bush at

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tiger Woods would like to end a long winless streak at his favorite course. the 13th and had to scramble for a par. But he birdied the next two holes to push his score to 3 under — a solid start to his bid for a fourth green jacket. Lefty was coming off a three-stroke win at Houston, his first triumph since last year’s

ers both expressed a willingness to do so. The hitch: Each offered to meet for talks in a setting the other finds unpalatable. A lawyer representing MVP quarterbacks Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and other players suing the NFL wrote U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson on Thursday to say they're willing to engage in mediation overseen by her federal court in St. Paul, Minn. And NFL executive vice president Jeffrey Pash sent a letter Thursday to another lawyer representing players, James Quinn, with a copy going to Nelson, proposing to resume talks about 1,000 miles from her courthouse — instead returning to the Washington office of federal mediator George Cohen.

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CHARLOTTE — Two wins in two races doesn’t make Kevin Harvick the sudden favorite to win NASCAR’s title this year. It does, however, give him a whole lot of leeway under NASCAR’s new qualifying standards for the 12-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Harvick picked up his second win of the season last weekend at Martinsville Speedway, where he ran down Dale Earnhardt Jr. over the closing laps for a secondstraight come-from-nowhere victory. Although it moved him four spots in the standings to fifth, Harvick doesn’t have to worry about points for the foreseeable future. Because NASCAR this year changed the way it will set the Chase — two wildcards will be given to the drivers with the most wins who aren’t ranked in the top 10 — Harvick may have the freedom to start planning his championship run a mere six weeks into the season. Two wins would have been enough if this system was in place last year. “I’ll take our chances on making the Chase with the wild card stuff,” Harvick said. “Here we are, six weeks into the season, and I feel like we can take more chances than we did last year. I feel like we can really push the limits on racing, and just the

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Masters and a sign that his game was peaking at just the right time. Yang made an eagle at the 13th and briefly pulled into a tie for the lead with consecutive birdies on 15 and 16. But a wild drive behind the trees led to a bogey at the 17th, and he

made another at the final hole after knocking his approach shot over the green and failing to pull off a tricky up and down. There were red numbers on the board. Matt Kuchar and Ricky Barnes shot 68, and K.J. Choi went to the 18th at 4 under. Five other players were in at 69: Sergio Garcia, Charl Schwartzel, Brandt Snedeker, Ross Fisher and 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman. Two-time U.S. Open winner Retief Goosen had the early lead after holing out an eagle from the fairway on the first hole. But the South African limped to the finish with three straight bogeys for a 70 that felt much worse. For the first time since 1999, Woods wasn’t the Augusta favorite. Mickelson is the bookmakers’ choice at 13-2, while his longtime rival is the second pick at 10-1. PGA champion Martin Kaymer came in as the world’s top-ranked player, but he’s never made it to the weekend at Augusta. Looks like the German will be going home early for the fourth year in a row, opening with a dismal 78 — his worst score yet in the Masters. “For me, it was very difficult,” Kaymer said. “There’s some golf courses that suit you and some, they just don’t.” Lee Westwood is a former No. 1 in the second spot behind Kaymer. The Englishman is regarded as the best player never to win a major, an unwanted distinction he’d sure like to erase from his record. He has some work to do, too, bogeying the final hole for a 72.

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The college basketball notebook ... RALEIGH — North Carolina State coach Mark Gottfried has made his first hire, naming Orlando Early as an assistant coach. Early spent last year at South Carolina after spending the previous five years as head coach at Louisiana-Monroe. He spent four years on Gottfried’s staff at Alabama, helping the Crimson Tide reach the NCAA tournament GOTTFRIED each time. In a statement Thursday, Gottfried said Early “played a vital role during our most successful years” and is a “tremendous recruiter.” Gottfried took over the Wolfpack program Tuesday. He replaces Sidney Lowe, who resigned last month after five years. WVU-KANSAS STATE MANHATTAN, Kan. — Bob Huggins is coming back to Kansas. Huggins' West Virginia team will meet Kansas State in the Wichita Wildcat Classic on Dec. 8 at INTRUST

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GRAGG FroM 1B Methodist was the first school to show serious interest — when he was a junior — and the Monarchs remained the most persistent suitor during and after his shiny senior season. “All along, they’ve been, by far, the heaviest recruiters,” Gragg said. Salisbury tight end Riley Gallagher is also headed t o Methodist. B e f o r e Gragg visite d GALLAGHER Methodist (he traveled to Fayetteville along with Concord linebacker Tevin Barnes) he received a text message from Gallagher. “Riley told me I was going to love the place, and he was right,” Gragg said. Gragg has spent the winter and early spring preparing himself for the rigors of college football. It was a difficult decision not to play baseball because he would’ve been a starter in the outfield, and a lot of his friends are on the team. Instead of hitting curveballs, he lifts weights daily. He throws footballs when he can find a quality receiver. “It’s hard to get Riley,” Gragg said with a smile. “He’s busy, works all the time.” Gragg was never regarded as a can’t-miss prospect. Then he shattered his knee. “He’s a kid who quietly showed faith, Woody said. “He never said, ‘Why me?’ He just went about doing what he had to do to get back on the football field.” Rehab erased Gragg’s sophomore season, and he

was still battling for the starting job early in his junior year. He took a beating at Salisbury — Carson lost 50-6 — but he kept getting up and kept fighting, and Woody knew he’d found his leader. As an all-county and allconference senior, Gragg directed a 42-27 victory against Salisbury, the eventual 2A state champion. That’s the signature win in school history, but it was just one of the highlights of Gragg’s season. Even on a run-first team — when you have Shaun Warren, you run the ball — he completed 56 percent of his passes for 1,860 yards and 14 touchdowns. Gragg threw for a schoolrecord 329 yards when the Cougars beat Hickory 45-33 in the first round of the 3A playoffs and 241 more in the loss to Concord in Round 2. “Zach is a truly leader,” Woody said. “Lots of people talk about being leaders, but he is one. People will WOODY follow him, and, believe me, those kids are hard to find.” It’s no shock that Gragg wants a college education to lead to a career in physical therapy. “I’d like to be able to change some lives, to help players get back on the field the same way people helped me,” Gragg said. For now, there’s still some football to be played. Maybe there will even be a Gragg-to-Gallagher touchdown pass down the road. “You always want to find the right fit for your guys, and Methodist should be a good place for Zack,” Woody said. “I believe he’ll be a player for them.”

RUNNERS FroM 1B ginia for a summer trip to visit some of York’s family. Included were some scenic runs through the Appalachian mountains where O’Neal says York helped him become a better runner. “I thank Michael for pushing me this summer,” said O’Neal, an all-county and allconference selection in cross country. “I think that was good bonding time for them and I think that’s made the difference as far as discipline,” Marchinko said. “We’re definitely going to miss both of them.” O’Neal ran a 16:42 at the United Way Invitational and the conference championship this year, a personal best. Like York, O’Neal runs the 4x800 relay, the 1600 and 3200 meter runs in outdoor track.

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south’s Michael York has won several championships for Bob Marchinko. His freshman year, O’Neal played soccer before he attended a track practice on “bring a friend” day. After

UNC FroM 1B shooting guard recruit Austin Rivers or forward Ryan Kelly would be potent but probably less mobile and flexible than this season’s lineup featuring seniors Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler. But the Blue Devils will still be a national factor, and that won’t change if Irving exits. With Andre Dawkins, Tyler Thornton and recruits Quinn Cook (point guard) and Mike Gbinije (forward), there will be several perimeter options. 3. Maryland (7-9, 19-14): Gary Williams will get his team back into the NCAA tournament if All-ACC forward Jordan Williams returns for his junior season. Williams has filed paperwork to enter the draft but does not plan at this point to hire an agent, leaving open the option that he could come back. Underclassmen have until May 8 to withdraw. With Terrell Stoglin at the point and Sean Mosley and Pe’Shon Howard on the wings, the Terrapins’ perimeter should be above average, and guard recruit Nick Faust has 3-point range. The problem will be a

Bank Arena. The Wildcats announced the details on Thursday. Huggins coached Kansas State in the 2006-07 season but resigned after one year to return to West Virginia, his alma mater. He was replaced by his top assistant, Frank Martin, who has revitalized the program. The school said courtside tickets would cost $153. Kansas may also play a game next season in Wichita. The Jayhawks have confirmed that USC has inquired about playing the Jayhawks in the INTRUST Arena. TWINS LEAVING KANSAS LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas fans hoped the incredible closeness between twin brothers Marcus and Markieff Morris would persuade them to stay together for their senior season. The fear of the NBA draft splitting them up for the first time in their lives would convince them to enjoy one last year together, everybody seemed to hope. Instead, the “Twin Towers,” as they’ve become affectionately known in Allen Fieldhouse, announced Thursday they’re leaving after their junior season and heading for the NBA. Born minutes apart, the forwards from Philadelphia led the Jayhawks in

lack of frontcourt pop. Obviously, some improvement from 6-10 center Berend Weijs would make life easier for Williams. 4. Miami (6-10, 21-15): The only senior on the Hurricanes’ roster is Adrian Thomas, and you have to assume all possible emphasis will be put on improving center Reggie Johnson’s conditioning and mobility. Malcolm Grant, Durand Scott and Rion Brown should make for a formidable perimeter. Julian Gamble, Garrius Adams and DeQuan Jones will do the little things. Transfers Kenny Kadji and Trey McKinney-Jones also join the mix for what will be a new coach now that Frank Haith has left to take the Missouri job. 5. Florida State (11-5, 2311): Even if forward Chris Singleton stuns everyone and comes back for his senior season, the offense needs to improve for the Seminoles to win 11 league games again. There still will be plenty of parts with Deividas Dulkys, Michael Snaer, Bernard James, Ian Miller, Okaro White, Terrance Shannon, Xavier Gibson and Jon Kreft, but that 52-51 loss to Virginia Tech in the ACC

IRVING FroM 1B more experience under Coach K. ... That was hard to let go, especially in the culture that’s built here that I was a part of. It’s something that I’ll remember for the rest of my life. “But on the other hand, deciding to go the NBA is just my ultimate dream,” he added. “I’ve been dreaming about it for a while, and having that opportunity to be such a high pick at such a young age is an opportunity that many people won’t pass up.” Irving is widely expected to be one of the first players taken if not the No. 1 overall pick. The June 23 draft is in Newark, N.J., about 10 miles from his hometown of West Orange. He said he’s “not in any rush” to hire an agent and probably wouldn’t settle on

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Marcus Morris, left, and Markieff Morris sit in the locker room after losing to Virginia commonwealth. scoring, rebounding and blocked shots last season, when the Jayhawks went 35-3, won the Big 12 regular-season and tournament titles, and advanced to the regional finals as a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. BYU PROVO, Utah — BYU men's basketball coach Dave Rose signed a new five-year contract .

tournament serves as an example of FSU’s offensive ceiling. 6. Virginia Tech (9-7, 2212): The window may be closing on Seth Greenberg’s hope to turn the Hokies into a genuine contender. He can build around Dorenzo Hudson, J.T. Thompson and Erick Green, and forwards Dorian FinneySmith and C.J. Barksdale anchor an impressive recruiting haul. But if the Hokies couldn’t crack the NCAA tournament with Malcolm Delaney and Jeff Allen, it’s difficult to believe it’ll happen soon without them. 7. Clemson (9-7, 22-12): Tigers coach Brad Brownell had an impressive first year. But even with Demontez Stitt and Jerai Grant, the Tigers barely averaged 66 points in ACC games. The likely starters will be Andre Young, Milton Jennings, Devin Booker, Tanner Smith and maybe freshman Bernard Sullivan (6-8, 220). 8. N.C. State (5-11, 15-16): No matter who winds up as coach, the roster should still include C.J. Williams, Scott Wood, Ryan Harrow, Richard Howell, Lorenzo Brown, Jordan Vandenberg and DeShawn Painter at its leanest. If C.J. Leslie returns and

one until after May 8 — the deadline for underclassmen to withdraw from the draft and return to school. He said his father, Drederick, is in charge of talking with interested teams. Until he selects an agent, Irving plans to work out at Duke. Irving anticipates an NBA lockout though apparently that wasn’t enough of a concern to sway his decision. “When it gets to that point, that’s when I’m going to really have to decide what I’m going to do,” Irivng said. “But as of right now, the draft is still going to happen and I know there’s going to be a lockout, but I just haven’t figured out everything of what I’m going to do going forward when the lockout occurs.” Irving also might have let some recruiting news slip during the 12-minute conference call, implying that highly touted prep forward DeAndre Daniels could be headed to Duke to join an incoming class that already includes guard Austin Rivers, the son of Boston Celtics

improves, the upside remains fairly bright. 9. Virginia (7-9, 16-15): Forward Mike Scott may come back as a medical redshirt, but Tony Bennett’s third team will be small again, and it’s probably too late for Assane Sene to add much bulk. Sammy Zeglinski, K.T. Harrell, Joe Harris, signee Malcolm Brogdon and Jontel Evans and Billy Baron will provide some quickness. Recruit Paul Jesperson is listed as tall as 6-7, but he isn’t like to throw much weight around inside at 180 pounds. Redshirt freshman James Johnson (6-9, 240) is an Xfactor. 10. Georgia Tech (5-11, 1318): Working on the assumption that Brian Gregory will get the usual bump from beginner’s luck, the Yellow Jackets will move up at least a spot or two with or without Iman Shumpert. 11. Boston College (9-7, 2113): No one really thinks guard Reggie Jackson will come back. But even if he does, Eagles coach Steve Donahue is at least another recruiting class away from having enough talent to make much noise. 12. Wake Forest (1-15, 824): There should be some improvement, but more than three ACC wins is a long shot.

coach Doc Rivers. Daniels has yet to announce his college choice. When asked if he wondered how good the Blue Devils might be next season had he not turned pro, Irving replied that “next year’s team would be really special if I were to return. “I think we have about five recruits coming in with the addition of DeAndre Daniels, so that would be five recruits. It would be really special because that would give me the chance to lead the team similar to what Kemba Walker was doing at UConn,” Irving said. But Irving knows he can’t worry about what might have been, and can’t bring back the time that slipped away while he was injured. “There are a lot of what-ifs in the back of my head. Always,” Irving said. “They’re in the back right now. Right now, I’m just thinking ahead, and thinking about what I can do to best prepare for this NBA draft.”

several practice sessions, he was sold and later formed a friendly rivalry with Kluttz at conference meets. “He was the best runner for West and we kind of had a rivalry,” O’Neal said. “I always tried to catch up with him because he was faster than me.” Kluttz later showed O’Neal around Southern, where he was smitten. “He introduced me to the coach and the team,” O’Neal said. “They offered me a good bit of money to go. [Kluttz] is a big reason I chose there.” Southern doesn’t have track teams, but O’Neal choose the Warriors over Lees-McRae and Catawba. O’Neal placed fourth overall at the conference championship this year and eighth in 2009. “At first I wasn’t really good so I didn’t really like it,” O’Neal said of track and cross country. “After that, I started jon c. lakey/sALisBUrY post getting better so everyone encaleb o’Neal will join West rowan’s dillon Kluttz at southern Wesleyan. couraged me to get better.”

6B • FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011

Expanded Standings Baltimore New York Toronto Boston Tampa Bay

W 5 4 4 0 0

L 1 2 2 6 6

Chicago Cleveland Kansas City Detroit Minnesota

W 4 4 4 2 2

L 2 2 2 4 4

Texas Los Angeles Oakland Seattle

W 6 3 2 2

L 0 3 4 4

Philadelphia Florida New York Atlanta Washington

W 5 3 3 3 2

L 1 3 3 4 4

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis Houston

W 5 4 3 3 2 1

L 1 3 3 4 4 5

Colorado San Diego Los Angeles Arizona San Francisco

W 4 3 3 2 2

L 1 2 3 3 4

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB L10 .833 — — 5-1 .667 1 — 4-2 .667 1 — 4-2 .000 5 4 0-6 .000 5 4 0-6 Central Division Pct GB WCGB L10 .667 — — 4-2 .667 — — 4-2 .667 — — 4-2 .333 2 2 2-4 .333 2 2 2-4 West Division Pct GB WCGB L10 1.000 — — 6-0 .500 3 1 3-3 .333 4 2 2-4 .333 4 2 2-4 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB L10 .833 — — 5-1 1 .500 2 ⁄2 3-3 1 .500 2 ⁄2 3-3 .429 21⁄2 1 3-4 .333 3 11⁄2 2-4 Central Division Pct GB WCGB L10 .833 — — 5-1 4-3 .571 11⁄2 — 1 .500 2 ⁄2 3-3 3-4 .429 21⁄2 1 .333 3 11⁄2 2-4 .167 4 21⁄2 1-5 West Division Pct GB WCGB L10 .800 — — 4-1 .600 1 — 3-2 1 .500 11⁄2 ⁄2 3-3 .400 2 1 2-3 .333 21⁄2 11⁄2 2-4

AMERICAN LEAGUE Thursday’s Games Cleveland 1, Boston 0 Oakland 2, Toronto 1 N.Y. Yankees 4, Minnesota 3 Chicago White Sox 5, Tampa Bay 1 Baltimore 9, Detroit 5 Friday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 0-1) at Boston (Lackey 0-1), 2:05 p.m. Kansas City (Davies 0-0) at Detroit (Scherzer 1-0), 3:05 p.m. Oakland (Anderson 0-0) at Minnesota (Pavano 0-1), 4:10 p.m. Texas (Lewis 1-0) at Baltimore (Britton 1-0), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Shields 0-1) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 0-1), 8:10 p.m. Toronto (Drabek 1-0) at L.A. Angels (E.Santana 0-0), 10:05 p.m. Cleveland (C.Carrasco 0-1) at Seattle (Vargas 0-0), 10:10 p.m. Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Boston, 1:10 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, 4:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Chicago White Sox, 4:10 p.m. Texas at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Minnesota, 7:10 p.m. Toronto at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Cleveland at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Str Home Away W-1 2-1 3-0 W-1 4-2 0-0 L-1 4-2 0-0 L-6 0-0 0-6 L-6 0-5 0-1 Str Home Away W-2 1-0 3-2 W-4 4-2 0-0 L-1 4-2 0-0 L-1 0-0 2-4 L-1 0-0 2-4 Str Home Away W-6 6-0 0-0 W-2 0-0 3-3 W-1 1-2 1-2 L-4 0-0 2-4 Str Home Away W-2 5-1 0-0 L-1 3-3 0-0 L-2 0-0 3-3 L-3 0-0 3-4 W-1 1-2 1-2 Str Home Away L-1 5-1 0-0 L-1 0-1 4-2 L-1 3-3 0-0 W-3 3-1 0-3 L-1 2-4 0-0 W-1 0-0 1-5 Str Home Away W-4 3-1 1-0 L-1 1-1 2-1 L-2 3-1 0-2 W-1 0-0 2-3 W-1 0-0 2-4

NATIONAL LEAGUE Thursday’s Games Houston 3, Cincinnati 2 Colorado 7, Pittsburgh 1 Milwaukee 4, Atlanta 2 Philadelphia 11, N.Y. Mets 0 Washington 5, Florida 3, 11 innings Friday’s Games Washington (Zimmermann 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Dickey 1-0), 4:10 p.m. St. Louis (Westbrook 0-1) at San Francisco (J.Sanchez 0-1), 4:35 p.m. Colorado (De La Rosa 1-0) at Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Florida (Nolasco 0-0) at Houston (W.Rodriguez 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 1-0) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 1-0), 7:35 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Zambrano 0-0) at Milwaukee (Wolf 0-1), 8:10 p.m. Cincinnati (T.Wood 1-0) at Arizona (I.Kennedy 0-0), 9:40 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Lilly 0-1) at San Diego (Richard 1-0), 10:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Atlanta, 1:10 p.m. Colorado at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Florida at Houston, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Arizona, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 8:35 p.m. St. Louis at San Francisco, 10:05 p.m.

Tigers open home slate

Reds finally fall against Houston Associated Press

From around the NL... CINCINNATI — Matt Downs doubled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the ninth inning on Thursday and the Houston Astros held on for their first win of the season, 3-2 over the previously unbeaten Cincinnati Reds. The Astros were the last NL team to win a game, and they did it with a little drama. Downs, who had struck out in all three of his at-bats this season, doubled off Nick Masset (0-1) for the lead. Closer Brandon Lyon, who blew his only other save chance on opening day, gave up a pair of two-out singles before getting pinch-hitter Ramon Hernandez to ground into a forceout. The Reds won their first five games for the first time since 1990. They were the lone NL team left without a loss — Texas is still perfect in the AL. Phillies 11, Mets 0 PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay pitched seven sharp innings for his first win of the season, Wilson Valdez had a career-high four hits, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets. Halladay (1-0) allowed six hits and struck out seven. The reigning NL Cy ASSOCIATED PRESS Young Award winner gave up one run in Houston’s Jason Bourgeois, left, steals second base as Cincinnati Reds shortstop Edgar six innings in the opener against Houscatches the late throw. Renteria ton, and avoided a loss when the Phillies rallied in the ninth for a 5-4 win. Jonathon Niese (0-1) got roughed up by an offense that’s averaging 7.2 runs and ered nicely from a four-game losing streak four singles while pitching into the eighth 12.7 hits per game. The left-hander allowed to start the year. Milwaukee rallied to take inning, Troy Tulowitzki homered and drove six runs and eight hits in four innings. three of four games from the Braves after in three runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat Brewers 4, Braves 2 losing Monday’s home opener at Miller Pittsburgh to wreck the Pirates’ home openMILWAUKEE — Nyjer Morgan jarred Park. er under new manager Clint Hurdle. the ball loose in a collision at home to give Martin Prado had a two-run single for Rogers (1-0) won the Rockies’ No. 5 job Milwaukee the lead in the second inning, Atlanta, which will hold its home opener with a strong finish in spring training. He and the Brewers went on to beat the Atlanta Friday night after playing its first seven looked more like their ace, mixing a devasBraves for their third straight win. games on the road. tating 95 mph fastball with a few breaking Ryan Braun hit his third home run of the Rockies 7, Pirates 1 pitches to overwhelm the Pirates over 7 1season for the Brewers, who have recovPITTSBURGH — Esmil Rogers allowed 3 dominant innings.

Indians complete sweep of Red Sox

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DETROIT — After a week on the East Coast to start the season, Jim Leyland and the Detroit Tigers can hardly wait to see a friendly crowd. The Tigers play their home opener Friday when they host the Kansas City Royals after beginning the season with six straight games on the road. Leyland said before Thursday night’s game at Baltimore he planned to be at Comerica Park at 9:30 a.m. Friday, over five hours before the first pitch. “We’ve been on the road two months,” the manager said. The Tigers made several big moves in the offseason, adding players like Victor Martinez, Joaquin Benoit and Brad Penny. They entered the season hoping to make a run at the AL Central title despite a spring training that was marred by slugger Miguel Cabrera’s arrest in February on suspicion of drunken driving. Detroit dropped two of three in a season-opening series against the Yankees, then traveled to Baltimore and split the first two games of a threegame series there. Cabrera homered three times in the first five games, and the Tigers have stood behind him despite his off-field problems. The first 10,000 fans at Saturday’s game against the Royals will receive a Miguel Cabrera magnet schedule courtesy of Comerica Bank. Outfielder Ryan Raburn and third baseman Brandon Inge have given the offense a boost early on, and catcher Alex Avila drove in five runs in Detroit’s 7-3 win over the Orioles on Wednesday night.

From around the AL... CLEVELAND — The winless Boston Red Sox lost their sixth in a row when the Cleveland Indians squeezed home the only run in the eighth inning, then trapped pinch-runner Darnell McDonald off second base for the final out Thursday in a 1-0 victory. The Red Sox are off their worst start since 1945, when they lost a team-record eight straight. Boston, favored by many to win the World Series, returns to Fenway Park for its home opener Friday against the New York Yankees. Asdrubal Cabrera’s suicidesqueeze bunt off Daniel Bard (02) put the Indians ahead in their fourth straight victory. David Ortiz drew a two-out walk in the Boston ninth and McDonald ran for him. J.D. Drew bounced a single that ricocheted off pitcher Chris Perez and went to third baseman Adam Everett. McDonald rounded second base too far, fell down and tried to scramble back to the bag. Everett, who had come in to field the carom, made a snap throw

to second baseman Orlando Cabrera that nailed McDonald. Rafael Perez (2-0) retired two batters in the eighth. Chris Perez pitched the ninth for his second save. Starting pitchers Fausto Carmona of the Indians and Jon Lester each pitched seven shutout innings. Orioles 9, Tigers 5 BALTIMORE — Adam Jones homered and drove in three runs, Mark Reynolds also had three RBIs, and Baltimore used a five-run seventh inning to beat Detroit. Vladimir Guerrero hit his first home run with the Orioles, who took two of three from the Tigers after opening the season with a three-game sweep in Tampa Bay. Alex Avila homered for the Tigers, who host Kansas City on Friday after going 2-4 on the road to open the season. Baltimore sent 10 batters to the plate in the seventh. After Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis reached against Brad Thomas (0-1), Guerrero singled in a run off Enrique Gonzalez and Jones hit a sacrifice fly for a 6-5 lead. Reynolds followed

with a two-run double and Cesar Izturis capped the uprising with an RBI single. White Sox 5, Rays 1 CHICAGO — Edwin Jackson struck out a career-high 13 and the Chicago White Sox took their home opener by sending the winless Tampa Bay Rays to their sixth straight loss. The AL East champion Rays extended the worst start in team history — they haven’t even held a lead yet this year. Tampa Bay has scored exactly one run in five of its defeats. Jackson (2-0), who pitched a no-hitter against Tampa Bay last season while with Arizona, allowed four hits in eight innings. David Price (0-2) took the loss. At 0-6, the Rays have totaled only eight runs and 27 hits. They are tied for the worst record in the majors with Boston, the only other winless team in the major. Rays slugger Manny Ramirez missed the game because of a family matter but should be ready for Friday night’s game. Yankees 4, Twins 3 NEW YORK — Derek Jeter passed Rogers Hornsby for 33rd place on baseball’s all-time list

with two hits, and the New York Yankees’ relievers held off the Minnesota Twins in their first game since blowing a big lead. The Twins lost heralded Japanese import Tsuyoshi Nishioka to a broken left leg when Nick Swisher slid into him at second base while breaking up a double play. Swisher slid well to the left of the bag as Nishioka tried to make the turn. The Twins said the play was clean, and Swisher apologized to Nishioka for the hard slide. Nishioka was put on the 15-day disabled list and there’s no timetable for his return. Athletcs 2, Blue Jays 1 TORONTO — Trevor Cahill pitched eight strong innings for his first win of the season, Conor Jackson singled home the goahead run and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays. Cahill (1-0) came in 0-2 with an 8.04 ERA in three starts against Toronto, but kept the Blue Jays in check. He allowed one run and three hits, walked none with seven strikeouts. Brian Fuentes closed it out for his first save as the Athletics avoided a three-game sweep.

T H U R S D AY ’ S B O X S C O R E S National Phillies 11, Mets 0 New York Philadelphia ab r h bi ab r h bi JosRys ss 4 0 2 0 Victorn cf 5 1 2 1 Harris lf 3 0 1 0 Polanc 3b 5 0 2 4 Beato p 0 0 0 0 Rollins ss 5 0 2 0 Hairstn lf 1 0 0 0 Howard 1b 4 2 1 0 DWrght 3b4 0 1 0 BFrncs rf 4 1 1 0 I.Davis 1b 4 0 1 0 Ibanez lf 3 3 1 2 Pagan cf 3 0 1 0 Ruiz c 4 1 1 1 Duda rf 3 0 0 0 Valdez 2b 4 3 4 3 Emaus 2b 4 0 0 0 Hallady p 2 0 1 0 Thole c 3 0 1 0 Baez p 0 0 0 0 Niese p 1 0 0 0 Mayrry ph 1 0 1 0 DnMrp ph-lf20 0 0 Herndn p 0 0 0 0 Byrdak p 0 0 0 0 DCrrsc p 0 0 0 0 Totals 32 0 7 0 Totals 37 11 16 11 New York 000 000 000— 0 Philadelphia 002 420 21x—11 E—Pagan (1), I.davis (1). Dp—New York 2, Philadelphia 2. Lob—New York 7, Philadelphia 5. 2b—D.wright (2), Polanco (4), Valdez 2 (3). Hr— Ibanez (1). Sb—Pagan (3). S—Halladay. IP H R ER BB SO New York Niese L,0-1 4 8 6 6 1 7 Beato 2 3 2 0 0 0 Byrdak 1 2 2 2 0 1 D.Carrasco 1 3 1 1 0 0 Philadelphia Halladay W,1-0 7 6 0 0 1 7 Baez 1 1 0 0 0 0 Herndon 1 0 0 0 1 0 HBP—by Niese (Ibanez). WP—D.Carrasco. Umpires—Home, Mike Everitt; First, Mark Wegner; Second, Chris Guccione; Third, Mike Winters. T—2:24. A—45,468 (43,651).

Brewers 4, Braves 2 Atlanta

Milwaukee ab r h bi ab r h bi Prado 3b 5 0 1 2 Weeks 2b 5 1 1 0 McLoth cf 4 0 1 0 Gomez cf 4 1 2 0 McCnn c 4 0 2 0 Braun lf 3 1 2 2 Uggla 2b 3 0 2 0 Fielder 1b 3 0 1 1 Heywrd rf 3 0 0 0 McGeh 3b 4 0 1 0 AlGnzlz ss4 0 0 0 YBtncr ss 3 0 0 0 Fremn 1b 4 1 1 0 Morgan rf 4 1 1 0 MaYng lf 3 1 1 0 Kottars c 4 0 2 1 Hanson p 1 0 0 0 Marcm p 2 0 0 0 Sherrill p 0 0 0 0 Almont ph 1 0 0 0 Linernk p 0 0 0 0 Stetter p 0 0 0 0 Conrad ph 1 0 0 0 Mitre p 0 0 0 0 Moylan p 0 0 0 0 Loe p 0 0 0 0 Venters p 0 0 0 0 Reed ph 1 0 0 0 C.Jones ph1 0 0 0 Axford p 0 0 0 0 Totals 33 2 8 2 Totals 34 4 10 4 Atlanta 020 000 000—2 Milwaukee 210 000 10x—4 E—Mccann (1). Dp—Atlanta 2, Milwaukee 1. Lob—Atlanta 8, Milwaukee 9. 2b—Fielder (1), Mor-

gan (1). Hr—Braun (3). Sb—Morgan (1). S—Hanson. IP H R ER BB SO Atlanta 5 1-3 7 3 3 1 2 Hanson L,0-2 Sherrill 1-3 1 0 0 0 1 Linebrink 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 Moylan Venters 2 0 0 0 1 2 Milwaukee 5 2 2 2 4 Marcum W,1-1 6 Stetter H,1 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 Mitre H,1 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 Loe H,3 Axford S,2-3 1 1 0 0 0 0 Moylan pitched to 3 batters in the 7th. Umpires—Home, Phil Cuzzi; First, James Hoye; Second, Alan Porter; Third, Bill Miller. T—2:50. A—24,645 (41,900).

Rockies 7, Pirates 1 Colorado ab Fowler cf 5 Splrghs rf 5 CGnzlz lf 4 Tlwtzk ss 3 JoLopz 2b 4 Helton 1b 3 Wggntn 3b4 Iannett c 4 Rogers p 4 Belisle p 0 FPauln p 0

Pittsburgh h bi ab r h bi 2 0 Tabata lf 4 1 1 0 2 1 Walker 2b 3 0 1 0 1 2 McCtch cf 4 0 0 1 2 3 Overay 1b 4 0 0 0 1 0 Alvarez 3b 4 0 0 0 1 0 Doumit c 3 0 0 0 1 0 GJones rf 2 0 0 0 0 0 Cedeno ss 3 0 1 0 1 0 Mahlm p 2 0 0 0 0 0 Resop p 0 0 0 0 0 0 Olson p 0 0 0 0 Pearce ph 1 0 1 0 Crotta p 0 0 0 0 Totals 36 7 11 6 Totals 30 1 4 1 Colorado 200 102 200—7 Pittsburgh 100 000 000—1 E—Walker (1), Alvarez (2). Dp—Colorado 1. Lob—Colorado 5, Pittsburgh 4. 2b—Spilborghs (1), Tulowitzki (1), Wigginton (1). Hr—Tulowitzki (3). Sf—C.gonzalez, Tulowitzki. IP H R ER BB SO Colorado Rogers W,1-0 7 1-3 4 1 1 1 7 Belisle 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 F.Paulino 1 0 0 0 1 1 Pittsburgh Maholm L,0-1 5 2-3 8 5 3 0 1 Resop 2-3 3 2 2 0 1 Olson 1 2-3 0 0 0 1 1 Crotta 1 0 0 0 0 0 WP—Rogers. Umpires—Home, Mark Carlson; First, Tim Timmons; Second, Jeff Kellogg; Third, Eric Cooper. T—2:31. A—39,219 (38,362). r 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

Nationals 5, Marlins 3, 11 innings, Washington ab r Dsmnd ss 5 1 Werth rf 4 1 Zmrmn 3b 5 1 AdLRc 1b 5 1 WRams c 4 1

Florida h bi ab r 2 0 Coghln cf 4 1 1 1 Infante 2b 5 1 2 1 HRmrz ss 5 0 1 2 GSnchz 1b 5 0 0 0 Morrsn lf 5 0

h bi 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 1 0

Ankiel cf 4 0 1 0 J.Buck c 5 1 2 0 Espinos 2b4 0 1 1 Helms 3b 4 0 2 0 L.Nix lf 2 0 0 0 Bonifac rf 5 0 0 1 HrstnJr ph-lf 1 0 0 0 JJhnsn p2 0 0 0 Lannan p 2 0 0 0 Dobbs ph 1 0 0 0 Clipprd p 0 0 0 0 MDunn p 0 0 0 0 Morse ph 1 0 0 0 R.Webb p 0 0 0 0 Storen p 0 0 0 0 Stanton ph 1 0 0 0 Stairs ph 0 0 0 0 Hensly p 0 0 0 0 Coffey p 0 0 0 0 Mujica p 0 0 0 0 SBurntt p 0 0 0 0 Totals 37 5 8 5 Totals 42 3 9 3 Washington 000 111 000 02—5 Florida 200 001 000 00—3 E—L.nix (1), W.ramos (1), J.buck (1), H.ramirez (3). Dp—Florida 2. Lob—Washington 4, Florida 8. 2b—H.ramirez (3), Helms (1). Hr—Werth (1), Ad.laroche (1). Sb—Desmond 2 (2). Cs—Espinosa (1), H.ramirez (1). S—Ankiel, Hairston Jr.. IP H R ER BB SO Washington Lannan 5 7 3 3 2 4 Clippard Bs,2-2 2 1 0 0 0 3 Storen 2 0 0 0 0 3 Coffey W,1-0 1 0 0 0 0 1 S.burnett S,2-2 1 1 0 0 0 1 Florida Jo.Johnson 6 4 3 1 0 6 M.Dunn 1 0 0 0 1 0 R.Webb 2 1 0 0 1 0 Hensley 1 1 0 0 1 0 Mujica L,1-1 1 2 2 2 0 0 Lannan pitched to 2 batters in the 6th. Umpires—Home, Jeff Nelson; First, D.J. Reyburn; Second, Bill Welke; Third, Tim Tschida. T—3:24. A—10,696 (38,560).

Astros 3, Reds 2 Houston ab Bourgs cf 5 AngSnc ss3 Pence rf 3 Ca.Lee lf 4 Wallac 1b 3 CJhnsn 3b4 Hall 2b 2 Abad p 0 Michals ph1 Lyon p 0 Quinter c 4 Myers p 2 Melncn p 0 MDwns 2b2

Cincinnati h bi ab r h bi 1 0 Stubbs cf 5 0 0 0 1 0 Phillips 2b 5 0 2 0 0 1 Votto 1b 5 0 2 0 1 0 Gomes lf 3 1 0 0 1 1 Masset p 0 0 0 0 1 0 RHrndz ph 1 0 0 0 1 0 Bruce rf 4 0 1 0 0 0 Renteri ss 3 0 3 1 0 0 JFrncs 3b 4 0 0 0 0 0 Hanign c 3 0 0 0 1 0 LeCure p 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cairo ph 1 0 1 0 0 0 JrSmth p 0 0 0 0 1 1 Rolen ph 1 1 1 1 Heisey lf 1 0 0 0 Totals 33 3 8 3 Totals 36 2 10 2 Houston 100 100 001—3 Cincinnati 010 000 100—2 Dp—Houston 1, Cincinnati 1. Lob—Houston 7, Cincinnati 11. 2b—M.downs (1), Renteria (1). 3b— Ca.lee (2). Hr—Rolen (2). Sb—Bourgeois (2). S— Ang.sanchez. IP H R ER BB SO Houston Myers 6 1-3 6 2 2 3 4 Melancon 1-3 1 0 0 0 0 Abad W,1-0 1 1-3 1 0 0 1 0 r 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lyon S,1-2 1 2 0 0 0 0 Cincinnati LeCure 5 3 2 2 2 6 Jor.Smith 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 4 1 1 1 2 Masset L,0-1 Umpires—Home, Jim Reynolds; First, Mike DiMuro; Second, Andy Fletcher; Third, Tim Welke. T—2:53. A—20,014 (42,319).

American Orioles 9, Tigers 5 Detroit

Baltimore ab r h bi ab r h bi AJcksn cf 5 1 2 1 BRorts 2b 5 1 2 0 Rhyms 2b 4 1 0 0 Markks rf 3 1 0 0 Boesch rf 4 1 2 1 D.Lee 1b 4 0 0 0 Inge 3b 0 0 0 0 Guerrr dh 5 2 2 2 MiCarr 1b 2 0 1 1 Scott lf 3 1 1 0 VMrtnz dh 4 0 1 1 Pie pr-lf 0 1 0 0 Kelly 3b-rf 4 0 1 0 AdJons cf 3 2 2 3 Raburn lf 4 0 0 0 MrRynl 3b 3 1 2 3 Avila c 3 2 1 1 Wieters c 3 0 0 0 Santiag ss 3 0 0 0 CIzturs ss 3 0 1 1 Totals 33 5 8 5 Totals 32 9 10 9 Detroit 200 020 100—5 Baltimore 020 002 50x—9 E—Kelly (1). Dp—Detroit 1, Baltimore 1. Lob— Detroit 6, Baltimore 7. 2b—A.jackson (1), Boesch (2), Kelly (2), B.roberts (1), Scott (1), Mar.reynolds (3). Hr—Avila (2), Guerrero (1), Ad.jones (1). Sb— Ad.jones (2). S—Santiago. Sf—Ad.jones. IP H R ER BB SO Detroit Penny 5 1-3 6 4 4 3 3 Villarreal 2-3 0 0 0 1 1 Thomas L,0-1 0 1 2 2 1 0 E.gonzalez Bs,1-1 2-3 2 3 3 1 1 Schlereth 1 1-3 1 0 0 1 1 Baltimore Tillman 4 2-3 6 4 4 2 4 Accardo 1 2-3 1 1 1 1 1 Ji.johnson W,1-0 1 2-3 1 0 0 1 3 Uehara 1 0 0 0 0 1 Thomas pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. Umpires—Home, Ron Kulpa; First, Jim Wolf; Second, Derryl Cousins; Third, Jim Joyce. T—3:25. A—11,648 (45,438).

White Sox 5, Rays 1 Tampa Bay Chicago ab r h bi ab r Fuld lf 3 0 1 0 Pierre lf 5 1 Damon dh 4 0 0 0 Bckhm 2b 4 1 Zobrist 2b 4 0 1 0 Rios cf 4 1 DJhnsn 1b4 0 0 0 Konerk 1b 4 0 BUpton cf 4 0 2 0 Quentin dh 2 0 Joyce rf 4 0 0 0 AlRmrz ss 4 1 SRdrgz 3b2 0 0 0 Przyns c 4 0 FLopez ph-3b1 1 1 0 Morel 3b 4 Shppch c 2 0 0 0 Lillirdg rf 3 1 Jaso ph-c 1 0 0 0 Brignc ss 3 0 1 1

h bi 3 1 0 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1

Totals 32 1 6 1 Totals 34 5 12 5 Tampa Bay 000 000 010—1 Chicago 201 000 02x—5 Dp—Tampa Bay 1, Chicago 1. Lob—Tampa Bay 5, Chicago 9. 2b—F.lopez (1), Rios 2 (2). Sb—Fuld 3 (4), Pierre (3), Al.ramirez (1), Lillibridge 2 (2). S— Lillibridge. IP H R ER BB SO Tampa Bay 6 9 3 3 1 2 Price L,0-2 J.Cruz 1 1 1 1 0 1 McGee 1 2 1 1 0 0 Chicago E.jackson W,2-0 8 4 1 1 1 13 Santos 1 2 0 0 0 1 J.Cruz pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. HBP—by Price (Beckham, Quentin). WP—Santos. Umpires—Home, Doug Eddings; First, Dana DeMuth; Second, Kerwin Danley; Third, Paul Nauert. T—2:30. A—38,579 (40,615).

Yankees 4, Twins 3 Minnesota New York ab r h bi ab r h bi Span cf 4 0 1 1 Jeter ss 3 0 2 0 Nishiok 2b 4 0 0 0 Swisher rf 3 0 0 1 Tolbert 2b 0 0 0 0 Teixeir 1b 3 0 0 0 Mauer c 4 0 2 0 AlRdrg 3b 3 1 0 0 Mornea 1b3 1 1 0 Cano 2b 4 1 1 0 Thome dh 3 1 1 1 Posada dh 4 0 0 0 Cuddyr rf 4 0 0 0 AnJons lf 2 1 1 1 Kubel lf 4 0 1 1 Grndrs ph-cf2 0 0 0 Valenci 3b 4 0 0 0 Martin c 3 0 0 1 ACasill ss 2 1 0 0 Gardnr cf-lf 2 1 1 1 DYong ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 33 3 6 3 Totals 29 4 5 4 Minnesota 000 200 100—3 New York 001 300 00x—4 E—Valencia (2), Martin (1). Lob—Minnesota 6, New York 6. 2b—Span (1), Morneau (2), Thome (2), Kubel (1), Jeter (1), An.jones (1). Sb—A.casilla (1), Gardner (2). Sf—Swisher. IP H R ER BB SO Minnesota Liriano L,0-2 5 4 4 4 3 5 Manship 1 1 0 0 0 1 Mijares 1 0 0 0 0 0 D.Hughes 1 0 0 0 0 2 New York A.burnett W,2-0 6 5 2 2 2 5 Chamberlain H,2 1 0 1 0 0 0 R.soriano H,3 1 1 0 0 0 0 M.rivera S,4-4 1 0 0 0 0 0 Manship pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. HBP—by Liriano (Teixeira), by Chamberlain (A.Casilla). WP—A.Burnett. Umpires—Home, Larry Vanover; First, Tony Randazzo; Second, Dan Bellino; Third, Brian Gorman. T—3:04. A—41,512 (50,291).

Indians 1, Red Sox 0 Boston

Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi Ellsury cf 3 0 1 0 OCarer 2b 3 0 0 0

Crwfrd lf 4 0 0 0 ACarer ss 3 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 Pedroia 2b4 0 0 0 Choo rf AdGnzl 1b 3 0 0 0 CSantn c 2 0 0 0 Youkils 3b 4 0 0 0 Duncan dh 2 0 1 0 Ortiz dh 3 0 0 0 Kearns lf 3 0 0 0 DMcDn pr 0 0 0 0 LaPort 1b 2 0 1 0 J.Drew rf 4 0 1 0 T.Buck cf 3 0 0 0 Sltlmch c 3 0 0 0 Brantly cf 0 0 0 0 Scutaro ss2 0 2 0 Everett 3b 2 1 1 0 Totals 30 0 4 0 Totals 24 1 3 1 Boston 000 000 000—0 Cleveland 000 000 01x—1 Lob—Boston 7, Cleveland 5. 2b—Duncan (1). Sb—Everett (1). Cs—C.santana (1). S—O.cabrera, A.cabrera. IP H R ER BB SO Boston Lester 7 3 0 0 3 9 Bard L,0-2 1 0 1 1 1 0 Cleveland Carmona 7 2 0 0 2 4 Durbin 1-3 1 0 0 1 0 R.perez W,2-0 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 C.perez S,2-2 1 1 0 0 1 0 Umpires—Home, Jerry Meals; First, C.B. Bucknor; Second, Dan Iassogna; Third, Dale Scott. T—2:36. A—10,594 (43,441).

Athletics 2, Blue Jays 1 Oakland

Toronto ab r h bi ab r h bi Crisp cf 4 1 0 0 RDavis cf 4 0 0 0 Barton 1b 3 0 1 0 J.Nix 3b 4 0 1 1 CJcksn rf 4 0 1 1 Lind 1b 4 0 1 0 Wlngh lf 3 0 0 0 McCoy pr 0 0 0 0 Kzmnff 3b 4 0 0 0 A.Hill 2b 4 0 1 0 Matsui dh 3 0 1 0 JRiver rf 3 0 0 0 Sweeny pr-dh0 0 0 0 Encrnc dh3 0 0 0 KSuzuk c 4 0 1 0 Snider lf 3 0 0 0 AnLRc 2b 3 1 1 0 Arencii c 3 1 1 0 M.Ellis 2b 1 0 1 0 JMcDnl ss 3 0 0 0 Pnngtn ss 3 0 1 0 Totals 32 2 7 1 Totals 31 1 4 1 Oakland 000 000 020—2 Toronto 000 001 000—1 Dp—Toronto 1. Lob—Oakland 7, Toronto 3. 2b— Barton (3), K.suzuki (3), An.laroche (2), Arencibia (1). Sb—Crisp 2 (3), J.nix (1), A.hill (2). S—Pennington. IP H R ER BB SO Oakland Cahill W,1-0 8 3 1 1 0 7 Fuentes S,1-1 1 1 0 0 0 1 Toronto R.Romero 7 1-3 4 1 1 2 5 Frasor L,1-1 Bs,1-1 1-3 1 1 1 0 2 Camp 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 Purcey 1-3 1 0 0 0 1 Janssen 2-3 1 0 0 0 0 HBP—by Frasor (Willingham). WP—Cahill, Frasor. Umpires—Home, Fieldin Culbreth; First, Adrian Johnson; Second, Gary Cederstrom; Third, Lance Barksdale. T—2:32. A—19,528 (49,260).

SALISBURY POST

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011 • 7B

CLASSIFIED

Autos

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

Wow! Great Gas Mileage!

Transportation Dealerships

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

BMW M3 Convertible, 2004. Silver gray metallic exterior with gray interior. Stock #F11243A1 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Focus SE, 2010. Natural neutral metallic exterior with medium stone interior. Stock # P7638. $14,687. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Honda Accord, 2004. Automatic, leather. V-6. Sunroof. Extra clean! Call Steve at 704-603-4255 Cadillac Deville, 2005, Light Platinum w/Shale leather interior, 4.6L, DOHC, V8, Northstar, AUTO transmission, AM/FM/CD, all power, LOW MILES, nonsmoker, all books, alloy rims, RIDE OF LUXURY!! 704-603-4255

Cadillac Seville SLS Sedan, 2001. Cashmere exterior with oatmeal interior. Stock #F11236B. $7,987.1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Crown Victoria LX, 2001. Toreador Red clearcoat metallic exterior with medium parchment interior. Stock# F11241A. $6,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe, 2009. Code Red Metallic w/Charcoal interior. Stock #F10363A. $19,687. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com Toyota Corolla LE, 2010. Super white exterior with ash interior. Stock# P7625. $14,987. Call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

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

Toyota Prius, 2009. Classic silver metallic exterior with dark gray interior. Stock # P7649. $21,487. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com Harley Davidson 1995 Road King, 1340 cc, 44,500 miles, well maintained. $6,200 firm. 704-636-2267

Nissan Sentra SE-R, 2003. Vibrant blue metallic exterior with black interior. Stock# F11088A. $6,887. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Want to get results? Use

Toyota Yaris, 2009. Barcelona red metallic exterior with dark charcoal interior. Stock # P7667. $14,287 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Headline type

to show your stuff!

Honda 2005 VTX 1800 Titanium Silver, manufacturers Warranty in effect. Numerous extras with unit. $8,800. 704239-1765

Must See!

Lexus IS 300 Sedan, 2003. Graphite gray pearl exterior with black interior. Stock #T11202B. $12,787. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 LTZ, 2007. Black w/ebony/light exterior cashmere interior. Stock #F10336A. $24,687. 1800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LS Crew Cab, Summit white 2005. exterior with dark charcoal Stock interior. #P7656$14,587. Call 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

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

Extra Nice Honda Accord EX V-6, 2006. 4 door Excellent Car! Automatic transmission, excellent condition inside and out. Very well maintained, we are the second owner. This car is a locally driven car. No accidents. title. Mileage Clean 46000. $15,000. Call 9802340965

Motorcycles & ATVs ATV. 2007 Arctic Cat 400, auto, 4x4, dark green, gun racks on front, padded seats on back with packs, 5x8 trailer, mesh bottom tailgate from Tractor Supply, 2 years old. 704-791-9910.

Nissan Maxima, 3.5 SE, 2006. Majestic Blue metallic exterior with frost interior. Stock # T10767A. $11,287. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Ed., 2003 True Blue Metallic/ Med Parchment leather int., 4.0L (245), SOHC SEFI V6 AUTO, loaded, all pwr, AM/FM/CD changer, steering wheel controls, alloy rims, heated seats, rides & drives great! 704-603-4255

Ford Focus SE 2000, red exterior, four door, very clean, great gas New tires, mileage. automatic, $3,800 obo. Please call 704-798-4375

Motorcycles & ATVs

Harley 2009 Dyna Low Rider. 4,300 miles on bike. Lots of chrome. Garage kept. This bike is in mint condition. Asking $13,000 firm. For more details, please call Dave 704-603-4147

Mercedes Benz C Class Sport, 2006. 6 speed manual V6. 704-603-4255

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

Thank You, Rowan, for Voting Us #1 for Pre-Owned Autos!

Ford Explorer XLT, 2004. Silver birch clearcoat metallic exterior with medium parchment interior. Stock# F10380A. $8,887. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 2004. Stone white clearcoat exterior with taupe interior. Stock # P7669. $10,487. Call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford F-150 Super Crew Lariat, 4x4, leather interior, must see! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Chevy Express Conversion Van, 2002. Home On Wheels! Must See! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Dodge Dakota Sport, Regular Cab, 1999. White exterior with gray interior. Stock #F10461A. $4,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Nissan Versa 1.8S, 2007. Blue onyx metallic exterior with charcoal interior. Stock# T11316A. $10,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

More Details = Faster Sales!

Ford F150, 2005. Automatic, V-8. Extra clean. Must see! Please call 704-603-4255

Autos

VW Jetta GLX-VR6, 2002. Automatic, sunroof, leather interior. One of a kind. Call Steve 704-603-4255

Weekly Special Only $14,995

2002 BMW 330ci Convertible One of a Kind! Must See! Call Steve today! 704-603-4255

GMC 2001 Sierra SLE Extended Cab. Excellent condition, 8 ft. bed, one owner, navy blue, trailer towing package, 78,000 miles. $8,500. 704-2026098

Recreational Vehicles LIKE NEW!

Travel trailer, 2006 Hornet, 31 ft., crank out livingroom & kitchen. Extra clean, sleeps 6. $12,000. Call 704-2794349 or 704-241-7843

Dodge Durango SLT, 2001. 4x4, leather, 3rd row seat, heated seats. Call Steve 704-603-4255

Service & Parts

Authorized EZGO Dealer. 30 years selling, servicing GOLF CARS Golf Car Batteries 6 volt, 8 volt. Golf car utility sales. US 52, 5 miles 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/Sport/TRX, 2009. Brilliant black crystal pearlcoat exterior with light pebble beige interior. Stock #T11270A. $18,687. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Dodge Ram Conversion Van, 1996. V-8, Patriot blue. Tow package included. Rear privacy curtain. Looks great inside & out. $4,000. Call 704-855-4289

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 2006. Red rock crystal pearlcoat exterior with medium slate gray interior. Stock# F11243A2. $16,387. Call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

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Pontiac Grand Prix SE, 2002. Redfire metallic exterior with graphite interior. Stock # P7627A. $6,687. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jessica is there for Tom’s wife and kids.

Jeep Cherokee Classic SUV, 2001. Stone white clearcoat exterior with agate interior. Stock #F11124B1. $8,287. Call Now 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Ford F-150 Supercrew 2007. Redfire XLT, clearcoat metallic exterior with medium flint interior. Stock# F10563A. $15,787. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Buick Rendezvous, 2002. AWD, leather interior, heated seats, all 156K miles. extras. $5800. 704-638-0226

GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT SUV, 2003. Green exterior with neutral/shale interior, Stock #F10528C2. $13,387. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

GMC Canyon SLT, 2006. Silver Birch metallic exterior with dark pewter interior. Stock #T11320A. $20,387. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

GMC Yukon SLT, 2004. Summit white exterior with gray leather interior, 5.3 V8 auto transmission, Bose radio, full power ops, 4x4, alloy rims, RUNS & DRIVES AWESOME! 704-603-4255

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

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara SUV, 2007. Steel blue metallic exterior with dark slate gray interior. #F11055A. Stock $19,887. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Lincoln Navigator, 2002. Oxford White/Tan Leather interior, 5.4L, auto trans, AM/FM/Tape/CD changer, DVD, heated & air cooled seats, all power, 3RD seat, chromes rims, lighted running boards, DRIVES AWESOME! 704-603-4255

Nissan Pathfinder LE, 2002, Sahara Beige Metallic/Tan leather, 3.5L auto trans, all power options, Dual HEATED & POWER seats, AM/FM/Tape/CD changer, sunroof, homelink, LOW MILES, extra clean DON'T LET THIS ONE SLIP AWAY! 704-603-4255

Nissan Xterra S SUV, Solar Yellow 2006. Clearcoat exterior with charcoal interior. Stock #T10409A. $10,887 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

PRIVATE PARTY SALE

Toyota, Tundra SR5, 2004. V8 (4.7 liter), 4x4. All power. 89,500 miles. Transferable warranty up to 100,000 miles. Excellent condition. $13,250. 704-728-9898

Saturn VUE V6 SUV, 2007. Storm gray clearcoat exterior with gray interior. Stock #F10528D1. $14,787 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota 4Runner SR5 SUV, 2007. Titanium Metallic exterior with stone interior. Stock #T11219A. $22,887. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2007. Sun Fusion exterior with dark charcoal interior. Stock# P7668. $25,387. 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

Toyota Tundra Double Cab, SR-5, 2008. Only 13k miles. Extra Clean! Must See! Call Steve 704-603-4255

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

That way, Tom can be there for our country.

Thank You, Rowan, for Voting Us #1 for Pre-Owned Autos! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com Chrysler LeBaron LX, 1995. Convertible. Teal green, grey interior. Call 704-633-9163

Support the Red Cross Services to Armed Forces and change a life, starting with your own. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcross.org.

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Saturn SL, 2002, Cranberry with Gray Cloth interior 1.9L AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD all power, AM/FM/CD, alloy rims, nonsmoker, GAS SAVERRRR!! 704-603-4255

Transportation Financing

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

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

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 Escape XLT, 2001. Yellow exterior with medium graphite interior. Stock# F10556A. $6,387. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Honda Odyssey EX-L, 2007. White exterior with ivory interior. Stock# T10673A. $23,787. Call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Honda Pilot EXL, 2005, Redrock Pearl w/Saddle int., VTEC, V6, 5-sp. auto., fully loaded, all pwr opts, AM/FM/CD changer, steering wheel controls, pwr leather seats, alloy rims, 3RD seat, sunroof, nonsmoker, LOADED! 704-603-4255

Thank You, Rowan, for Voting Us #1 for Pre-Owned Autos! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com Want to Buy: Transportation

Want to Buy: Transportation

Thank You, Rowan, for Voting Us #1 for Pre-Owned Autos! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

8B • FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011 Employment

Employment MANUFACTURING/ OPERATIONS Norandal is hiring full time Utility Workers. One year manufacturing experience plus experience with material handling equipment is ideal. Must be physically able to lift and carry 50 lbs. Must be available to work 12 hour rotating shifts. Starting wage $11.50 per hour, Excellent Benefits Package. Please apply through North Carolina Employment Security Commission. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities and Veteran's are encouraged to apply.

Healthcare

Certified Pharmacy Technician Experience, bilingual abilities and strong computer skills a plus. Please call Jon at 704-603-1056 Healthcare

Job Fair Tues. April 12th, 5pm. Need full-time 2nd shift RN/LPN, M-F. Brightmoor Nursing Center, 610 W. Fisher St.

Skilled Labor

Handyman with experience in carpentry, painting, wallpapering, etc. Apply in Person: Big Elm Nursing Center, 1285 West A St., Kannapolis NC

HIRED! We had an amazing response! Over 200 phone calls in 1 day! ~ S.S., Salisbury

HIRED!

Employment

Weekend Obit Clerk/Writer

REGIONAL DRIVERS NEEDED Great Earning Potential Excellent benefits Apply in person at Salem Carriers, Inc. 191 Park Plaza Dr Winston Salem, NC 27105 Or Online at www.salemcarriers.com Call 1-800-709-2536

Sales

CEMETERY SALES WHO ME? YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING? Earning potential of $50K per year! ("How much do you make?") Paid Training, Commission, Plus Bonuses & Full Benefit Package Call Danny at 704-636-8751 or Fax Resume to 704-639-0760

High Chair. Fisher Price Healthy Care high chair. Cost $98. Like new. Sell for $30. 704-637-0336

Salisbury Post is in need of a reliable individual for weekend obituary desk. Would involve working every weekend, 3-5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday or as late as needed to process and publish obituaries - rarely longer than 3 hours.

Healthcare Dental Assistant (CDA, DAII), full time. After 45 years as a dental assistant Bobbie is retiring. She tried last year, but it didn't take. She is caring & dedicated to her patients, is professional in her demeanor, loves her profession & makes sure to get every detail just right. She leaps tall buildings in a single bound, reads the dentist's mind, predicts the weather & is a peace maker among an office full of post-menopausal women. If you share some of these qualities send resume to Dr. David Mayberry, 1539 E. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28146 or fax to 704-637-0446. Email resumes to gail@davidmayberrydds.com. No phone calls.

Employment

Baby Items

Clerical

Drivers

Immediate Openings CDL “A” Driver & Warehouse position. Clean MVR required. Apply in person at Vendors Supply, 1480 Henderson Grove Ch. Rd., Salisbury

Please PleaseCall Call704-216-3290 704-633-9321 appointment. to Toschedule Schedulean An Appointment. EOE

SALISBURY POST

CLASSIFIED

$10 to start. Earn 40%. Call 704-607-4530 or 704-754-2731

Skills needed: Strong grammar skills a must, as well as strong editing skills, as obits come written from funeral homes and need to be edited for style, grammar and punctuation. Strong computer skills imperative with knowledge of Word, Photoshop, Acrobat. Extensive training provided for additional programs. Strong customer service skills required as much communication is needed with funeral homes. Must be pro-active to resolve problems and have ability to make quick, knowledgeable decisions when needed. Send resume to: Box 411, c/o Salisbury Post P.O. Box 4639 Salisbury, NC 28145 Or email your resume to sjackson@salisburypost.com, with the Subject Line 'Obit Clerk'. The Salisbury Post is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Criminal background check and drug test required for hire.

Clothing & Footwear Ladies "NEW" Size 7- 9 Shoes for sell. Boots, Sandals,Heels,Tennis, & Casuals. All name brands! $5 a pair/ 40 pairs. Call 704-223-0800.

Seeking Employment

RUSHCO MARKETS IS

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

Christian Lady will care for Elderly. 20 yrs exp. Have references. Call 704-202-6345

Openings in: Mocksville, Salisbury & Kannapolis Locations

ALSO HIRING EXPERIENCED DELI FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SALISBURY LOCATION.

CNA. 15 years experience in assisted living, rehab and nursing home care. With references. 704-603-8115

WE OFFER: *Excellent Starting Pay *Insurance Benefits *Paid Vacation

Stitchin' Post Gifts 104 S. Main St., Downtown Salisbury, 704-637-0708

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

Sweet Peas 2127 Statesville Blvd. 704-636-8574 Earn cash through consignment for baby equip. Fully Stocked for Spring _________

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

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Makes a beautiful property line boundary or privacy screen. One gallon three ft., $10. Seven gallon six ft. & full, $40. 14 ft. B&B, $200. All of the above includes mulch, special fertilizer, delivery and 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 Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97. Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777

Scheduled to appear in the Post on Easter, Sunday, April 24th, pictures will run with captions or messages underneath.

CHOOSE ONE: 1 col. x 3 - 20 2 col. x 3 - 30 $

3 col. x 3 - 40 3 col. x 3 - 50 $

Name: __________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ City:_________________________________________________________Zip:________

Happy Easter!

Message: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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To our favorite grandkids, James, Amie and Lisa We love you! Nanna and Pop

Metal desk $15. bedroom chair $10, oak corner table $5, wood TV table$10, bar stool $5, chair $5, round table $5. 704636-6949

METAL: Angle, Channel, Pipe, Sheet & Plate Shear Fabrication & Welding FAB DESIGNS 2231 Old Wilkesboro Rd Open Mon-Fri 7-3:30 704-636-2349 Oil drum. 275 gallon with stand. Good condition. Been kept up & painted. $175. 704-639-9849

Show off your stuff! With our

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

30*!

Call today about our Private Party Special!

704-797-4220 *some restrictions apply

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 Toy Drum Set, 6 drums, 2 cymbals - $25; Old pressed wood rocking chair - $50. 704-633-5993 Wall clock, Jeff Gordon, $50. Maple wood wall clock, new. $75. Love seat, beige, new, $175. Picnic table, $35. Mickey & Minnie life size dolls, $25. Elvis Presley wall clock, $50. Foot stool, $15. 2 TV tables, $40. 704-638-8965 Winch. 12V, 3,000lb, New. Remote use Wireless anchor, boat, ATV, stump. $69.99. Call 704-784-2488 for more info.

Sporting Goods Horse Saddle for child, like new, carved leather & suede, asking $100. China Grove call 704855-7835

Want to Buy Merchandise

Craftsman tiller with 4 cycle engine. $125. Call Gene 704-633-5847 Dodge dakota/durango oem receiver hitch. $150 336-940-3134

Wanted: Basketball rim (or rim and backboard). Please call Paris at 704640-6205. Watches – and scrap gold jewelry. 704-636-9277 or cell 704-239-9298

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

Dolls. 5 beautiful, unusual porcelain dolls. $500. Please call 704857-8018 after 2pm.

Free Stuff Lumber All New! Free cloth, patterns, craft supplies and books. Call for appointment. 704636-6949 2x4x14 $3 2x6x16 $7 2x4x16 $4.75 2x6x8 studs $3.25 2x4x93” $1.75 2x10x14 $5 D/W rafters $5 Floor trusses $5 each 704-202-0326

Used French Horn, Trumpet, Tuba, Etc. Wanted Wanted Free instruments. They do not have to work. Needed for Alzheimer's Fundraiser. Call 704-7982313 Lv Msg.

Education / Training

Electronic Health Record Specialist Training Cross training for persons with healthcare (direct care, mgmt., admin, support, ancil. services, EMS) or Computer technology experience. Fed (US HHS ONC HIT ARRA) funded. Placement assistance provided. Visit www.cvcc.edu/hitwd or call 828327-7000-x 4816

Washers (2) & dryers (2) . Extra large capacity. $200/set or $125 each. Call 704-267-2968

REWARD!!

Bicycle 20 inch Rallye 12 speed mountain bike excellent condition $75. 336-406-3969

C46114

Magazines, National Geographic. 1946 on. Most good condition. $1.25-$2.25 each. 704754-8837 in p.m.

Washer, Dryer, & Refrigerator for sell. All green, whirlpool. Refrigerator $50, Washer $25, and Dryer $25. Please call 704-636-6207

Games and Toys

Deadline for entries is April 20, 2011. Call 704-797-4220 or email your “You’re Somebunny Special” photo ad to classifieds@SalisburyPost.com. You can also mail your message to: Salisbury Post, c/o You’re Somebunny Special, 131 West Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Building, used, for sale 10' x 12' metal building with wood frame. Like new will sell for much less than new retail cost. Can be seen at 250 Auction Dr. at Webb Rd exit 70 off 85 south. Call 704-798-0634

Kitchen Table & chairs for sell. Block top. Chairs (4) are beige/wicker back. $20. 704-636-6207

Serving buffet, mahogany. $300 obo. Bookshelves, brand new. Still in box. Solid wood. $60. Call 704-202-0831

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Ice machine, Scottsman. Excellent shape. Was $2600 new, asking $1100. Gas 5 ton control heat & air unit. Was $5000 new, asking $1500. 4X5 cir gridded church window (non tempered) $200. Call 704-639-6299

Range, GE $60- Works great, but needs the bake element replaced. Call (704)633-7604

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Leer truck cap for sale. 8ft. $400. Call Sue 704-855-7585

Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut. Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291.

Grandfather clock. Mint condition. 21”W x 83” H. $500. Call 704-202-0831

Example 2x3 size

Briggs and Stratton Vertical Engine 12hp runs great. $200 or best offer. 336-940-3134

Jet lathe 20", $800. Miller Bobcat 225 generator/ welder, $2,600. Please call 704-279-6973

China cabinet. Solid wood & brass. 53”W x 83”H x 19”D. $500. Please call 704-202-0831

Electric range. 30 inch. White. $135. Please call 704-637-0077 for more information.

Example 1x3 size

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.

Stop Smoking~Lose Weight It's Easy & Very Effective Decide Today 704-933-1982

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

Cook Top, 30” Admiral, drop-in, stainless steel. Excellent condition. $80. 336-492-6322

Happy Easter to my friends Jessie, Sharon and Danny! Can I come over and play? -Vlad

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

Misc For Sale HYPNOSIS will work for you!

Bread machine. West Bend. Not used very often. $50. 704-278-2722 for more information

China cabinet. Very nice for dining room. $150. Please call 704-857-9067 for more information.

And we want your picture on our ‘You’re Somebunny Special’ page

Air compressor charge air pro 5hp 20gal tank twin cylinder oil lubricated. $300 or best offer. 336-940-3134

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

Leyland Cypress

C48051

55 gallon aquarium w/ pine stand/hood/magnum 350 filter/extras $300 b/o call 704-213-1215

Farm Equipment & Supplies

1953 nickel Coke machine. Needs to be restored. $100. In Mocksville. Call Rick 336-940-6283

Radio. Console AM/FM Radio, record player with Albums. Still works! $75 Please call 704-636-6207

Misc For Sale

Air compressor, new pancake, 100 PSI. Quick recover, $59 in box. 704-784-2488

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

511 JAKE ALEXANDER BLVD. SALISBURY, NORTH CAR0LINA 704-216-3290 704-633-9321

RASCAL MDL600F 4 wheel scooter with Rack n roll lift. $2,500. 704892-4628

Television. 19" Orion TV with remote. $45. Please call 704-633-7604 for more information

Flowers & Plants

Dolls. 10 beautiful dolls for sale. NOT antiques. $50 ea. Obo. Please call 704-633-7425

Medical Equipment

Air compressor, 10 gal., 125 psi, 2.5 HP on wheels. New in case. $139.99. Cheap. 704784-2488 for more information

Antiques & Collectibles

EOE

Machine & Tools

Sprint Samsung Intercept Touch Phone w/charger $80.00; Sprint LG Rumor w/charger $30 704-7384079

Requirements: Valid driver's license A Nationwide Criminal Record Background check

Art Deco Ladies dressing table (Vanity) with large oval primpin' mirror, Blonde wood finish. $62. Call George in Woodleaf 704-278-0010

Riding Mower Briggs & Stratton 36" cut. Simplicity 4211 Hydrostatic drive, 12.5 HP Ind/Comm Engine $400 704-633-5847

Mortar Mixer, Muller, 2 with Wisconsin bag, motor. Works great. $490. 336-492-6322

Electronics Customer Service

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

Pool & Air Hockey 2 n 1 game table. Full size. Like new. Includes accessories. $375. 704278-2294. Leave msg

Missing female cat. White with light gray face, ears and tail. White mittens on feet. Blue eyes. Lost in Country Club/ Bethel Drive area. Family pet. Please call Lora 704-458-2171

SALISBURY POST Homes for Sale

Lost & Found Found dog March 30 Black, adult, white on chest, 40-50 lbs., nr Hwy 3 & Kannapolis Pkwy. Friendly and gentle, but does not like cats. Call to identify. 704-933-8318 Found Jack Russell Terrier around Camp Road in Salisbury. Call 704-449-7202

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

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM 2604 STOKES FERRY RD

Homes for Sale

Lovely 3BR/ 2BA brick ranch in great location. Hardwood floors, large rooms, sun porch, attached garage, big fenced back yard. $129,900. MLS #976913 for details 704-202-0091

Alexander Place

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM 322 CAMELOT DR SALISBURY

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

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. China Grove

Move-In ready!

Gorgeous Remodeled 4 BR home in Country Club Hills. Large kitchen, Granite Counters, Huge Master Suite, Family Room, Wide Deck, Attached Garage, & Fenced Back Yard with Great In-Ground pool. 704202-0091 MLS# 986835

Price Reduced

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. $169,900. 704-433-0111

Price Reduced

Homes for Sale Rockwell

REDUCED

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

Great Location

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

Lots of Extras

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 Salisbury

Lots of Room

Rockwell area. 5 room home with acreage. Some hardwood floors, some knotty pine paneling. Partial basement. Call 704-213-9806 or 704-637-8998, 9am-9pm. Rankin-Sherrill House, Mt. Ulla

China Grove

OWNER FINANCING

For Sale by Owner. 3BR, 2BA. Nice house and neighborhood. New paint, blinds and appliances. Possible owner financing with small down payment. $109,000 with payments approx. $775/month. Please call 704-663-6766

3BR/2BA Beautifully renovated historic brick, 2 story antebellum home, 2880 SF, 2 acs. double detached garage. Old smokehouse converted to workshop & storage. Just reduced to $195,000 MLS#51617. April Sherrill Realty 704-402-8083. Rockwell

Reduced!

Hurry! Gorgeous 4 BR, 2.5 BA, fantastic kitchen, large living and great room. All new paint, carpet, roof, windows, siding. R51926 $144,900 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

Motivated Seller

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

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

3 BR, 2 BA in Hunters Pointe. Above ground pool, garage, huge area that could easily be finished upstairs. R51150A. $174,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394 1200 Grady Street

Lot for sale, 50 by 150, with brick structure house present. Needs lots of work. $4500. Priced for quick sale. Call today (336)431-5092 or if no answer (336)803-2104. Salisbury

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

East Rowan

Wonderful Home

New Listing

3 BR, 2 BA brick home in Woodbridge Run subdivision. Storm doors, double pane windows, screened porch, attached double garage. 52136 $169,500 B&R Realty 704-202-6041 Salisbury

Small budget Lots for Space

Awesome Location

East Rowan

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

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

Salisbury

Land for Sale 1 OR 5 ACRES CLEVELAND

New Cape Cod Style House 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

Special Financing

2,500 total sq. ft. Appliances Included Built on your lot $129,950 Cleared, level land on Chenault Rd. 1.34 acs $12,750, 5 acs $41,800. Call April Sherrill Realty 704-402- 8083 Bringle Ferry Rd. 2 tracts. Will sell land or custom build. A50140A. B&R Realty, Monica 704-245-4628

Brand new! 3 BR, 2 BA, home w/great front porch, rear deck, bright living room, nice floor plan. Special financing for qualified buyers. Call today! R52142 $90,000 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

Fulton Heights

Reduced

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

Salisbury

Convenient Location

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

Western Rowan County

Build Here! Wooded 2 acres, registered survey, 10 min to Salisbury, $19,900 owner financing. 704-535-4159 E. Rowan res. water front lot, Shore Landing subd. $100,000 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

Salisbury townhome in Castlewood. Great location to shopping & I-85. 2BR/2BA, jetted tub in one bathroom, walk-in closets, 3 hall closets, storage and laundry room, kitchen w/appls., den overlooks wooded area, end unit, priv entrance, new insulated windows. $128,500 negotiable. FSBO 704-638-0656

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

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

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

3 BR, 2 BA True Modular Ranch. Over 1600 sq.ft. $129,000 value. Quick sale $107,900 set up on your land. 704-463-7555 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 Southwestern Rowan Co.

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

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

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

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

BEST VALUE

Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867 KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29. South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539 Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL Rowan Realty www.rowanrealty.net, Professional, Accountable, Personable . 704-633-1071 William R. Kennedy Realty 428 E. Fisher Street 704-638-0673

Wanted: Real Estate

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

403 Carolina Blvd. Duplex For Rent. 2BR,1BA. $500/mo. Please call 704-279-8467

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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-TO704-210-8176. OWN. Call after noon.

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

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

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W. Rowan

FARM FOR SALE

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

Salisbury. 3BR/2BA custom home on 3 wooded acs excel. loc. 3.5 car theater room garage, w/wetbar & BA. All new granite tops & stainless appls in kitchen w/formal dining. Also detached 22 x 30 shop with 2 BR apt w/central H/A. See pics & virtual tour at For Sale By Owner i.d. #22538446. $349,900. 980-521-1961

Allen Tate Realtors

B & R REALTY 704-633-2394

Manufactured Home Sales East Rowan. 10 acres. 160 ft. road frontage on Gold Knob Rd. Wooded. Paved road. Near East Rowan High School $94,500. 704-279-4629

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

The more you tell, the surer you’ll sell.

*Cash in 7 days or less *Facing or In Foreclosure *Properties in any condition *No property too small/large Call 24 hours, 7 days ** 704-239-2033 ** $$$$$$

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

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. Nice 2BR, 1BA. $550/month + deposit & references. No pets. Call 704-279-8428 CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury. Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F 9:00-12:00. TDD Relay Equal 1-800-735-2962 Housing Opportunity. Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now! Ro-Well Rockwell. Apartments, 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.

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

Apartments China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 Duplexes & Apts, Rockwell$500-$600. TWO Bedrooms Marie Leonard-Hartsell Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 marie@sellingsalisbury.com East Rowan area. 2BR, $450-$550 per month. Chambers Realty 704-239-0691 East Spencer - 2 BR, 1 BA. $400 per month. Carolina-Piedmont Prop. 704-248-2520 Granite Quarry, 2 BR, 2 BA. Very nice, gas heat. Rent $525, Deposit $500. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588

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

N. Ellis St. 1BR, 1BA. Includes water, basic cable, washer/dryer. No pets. Smoking deck $425/mo. $400 dep. 704-633-2004 NICE DUPLEX WITH CARPORT Roomy 2 BR/1 Bath. East Rowan area. $550. Call 704-239-8386 Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, off Jake Alexander, lighted parking lot. $395 dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury Airport Rd, 1BR / 1BA, water, trash collection incl'd. All elec. $395/mo. 704633-0425 Lv Msg Salisbury

Welcome Home!

511 Walton Road. Nice 2 bedroom apartment. Central heat & air, appliances & water furnished. Absolutely NO PETS. $450/mo. + $450 deposit. References required. Nice landlord. Call 704-6362486. or 336-752-2246 Spencer. 1BR, apt. furnished, $375/mo. + dep. Water & garbage P/U included. 336-596-6726

Reduced

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

VERY NICE HOUSE!

Cleveland, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1600 SF on first floor, 1100 SF basement, in ground pool, outbuildings, 4.13 acres, $189K (22K below new tax value) 704-9285062

What A Deal! 4/5 BR,2 BA, move-in ready. Updated with lots of space, great city location, neighborhood park across the street, large kitchen, sunny utility room. Priced over $20,000 BELOW TAX Value. R52017A List Price: $94,900 B&R Realty Monica Poole 704.245.4628

Dogs

Cats Free cat, male, needs good home, looks like Garfield, if you want him, Call 704-431-4062

Cane Corso Mastiff / American Pit Bull Terrier mix puppies. Shots and dewormed. $125. 704-762-6301

FREE cat, male. Looks like Garfield. Very lovable, litter trained. If you want Tiger, please call me 704-431-4062 Free cat. 7 yr old black cat, neutered, rabies shot, no lukemia or worms. Very playful & loving. Has bed & litter box. 704-642-i613 Free cat. Very sweet female silver tabby. Tests negative. Spayed, shots. Only pet. Inside. Please call 704-636-0619

CKC Chihuahua babies. $400. Up-to-date on shots. Deworming & crate training started. Looking for loving indoor homes only. Please call 704-279-7165

Landis. 1BR/1BA home, 900 sq ft on 1/3 acre, natural gas heat, partially remodeled. $55,000. Call 704-223-1462

For Sale by Owner

Free cats/kittens need a good home. I am allergic and they need a home fast. Call 704-209-6131 or 704-232-3397 or 704232-3396. Free kittens. To good home. 2 fluffy, orange and white males. Born February 5th. Litter box trained. Kannapolis 704938-9842

In the Reserve, next to Salisbury Country Club. A lovely 3BR, 2BA six year old home. Custom features throughout. Too many extras to list. View by appointment only. 704-212-2636. First offer over $203K gets it!

Free dog. Two year old female rottweiler. Please call 704-433-5046

Dogs

SALISBURY

MODEL-LIKE CONDITION Salisbury. Windmill Ridge. 137 Browns Farm Rd., Two story, 4BR, 2½BA. 2640, cathedral ceilings, custom decorating, gas logs, great room, hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, open & bright, security system, jacuzzi, 2½ car garage, 0.6 acre. upgrades throughout! $219,900

(704) 640-1234

FOUND 2 dogs (young shepherds) with collars. West Rowan area. 704-633-4771

Beautiful Pitbull Puppies, $150. 4 females & 1 male left, weaned, wormed, 1st shots & lots of love. Parents on site all American full blooded red nose pits. Pure Bloodlines. Call 704-630-6787.

Free dogs. 2 Lab mix dogs. Very friendly. To good homes only. Please call 704-633-3100

German Shepherd, free. Needs room to run. Please Call 704-633-0243

SWEET BABY FACES!

Puppies. Shih-Tzu, AKC registered just in time for the Easter Bunny! Born February 21. All shots, one female & four males. 704-637-7524 Puppies, Beagles. Fullblooded, tri-color. 6 wks. Wormed & 1st shots. $70. 704-639-6299

Sweet CKC Pomeranian Puppies

Got puppies or kittens for sale?

Puppies, Shih Tzu. AKC registered. Homeraised, dewormed, UTD shots. Three females $500 ea. 704-762-9235

Ready Now!

Puppies, Pomeranian, Female, Orange with white. Born 11/21/2010. 18 wks. 4 shots & wormings. $250. Male, Red sable with white. Born 1/16/2011. 11 wks, 2 shots & worming. $200. Very sweet & playful. Cash. 704-633-5344

Other Pets HHHHHHHHH

Puppies, Alaskan Malamutes. Very beautiful! Will be ready April 25th. 1st shots & worming. Mom weighs 110 lbs. Dad weights 125 lbs. Both on site. 5 females $450 each. 1 male, $400. Call 704-492-8448 Hound Mix, free, rescued, Male, Black and white. Young and very lovable. Please call and give him a second chance. 704-425-0146

Playful & Sweet!

Check Out Our April Special! Dentals 20% discount. Rowan Animal Clinic. Please call 704636-3408 for appt. Puppies, Morkies, CKC. 2 males ~ one with yorkie markings and one with white maltese markings. 1st shots & worming. $350. Call 704-636-9867 Rowan Animal Clinic is having a Horse Coggins & Vaccination Clinic onsite on April 27th, 8am-6pm. RSVP: 704-636-3408

Beautiful multi-colored young female rabbit to a good home. Price $50 includes rabbit, cage and accessories. Call 704-3106643 for more details. Free rabbits. Brownish gray, two months old. Call 704-855-2474 for more information.

Free Puppies. 1 female black and white and 1 male brown and white. Call 704-209-1507 after 5:00 p.m. not sure what breed FREE YORKIE TO GOOD HOME 1 year old female yorkie free to good home. moving and cannot bring pets. 704-754-6033

Dogs

German Shepherd Puppies. Full blooded, not AKC registered. Beautiful females, friendly, 10 weeks old, $250 ea. Cash. Mother on site. 1st shots, dewormed. Call 704-232-0716. May LM

Great Family Dog! Cocker Spaniels, AKC. 8 weeks old. 2 males, 2 females. Have had 1st shots and wormings. Will be very small dogs. Reduced Prices. $300 & $350. Different colors available. 704-856-1106

Dogs Missing Puppy 12 weeks. Black and White. If seen or found please call Alisha at 704-3901210 or 704-209-6483 Pitbull puppy to good home, free. 6 months old, white and black, friendly, good with kids. Call Josh 704-279-3780

FREE cats and kittens. Need loving homes. Please call 704-798-0726 for more information

Convenient Location

Very nice 2 BR, 2.5 BA condo overlooking golf course and pool! Great views, freshly decorated, screened in porch at rear. T51378. $96,500. Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty

704-746-4492 Lots for Sale

Giving away kittens or puppies? 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

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

Spencer

New Home

E. Spencer

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

Over 2 Acres

Salisbury

CLEVELAND 35 ACRES

Bring All Offers

Salisbury

Unique Property

Salisbury

Very private, 6-yr. old home on 35 acres. New paint, Pergo flooring, HVAC and metal roof. Gas logs. Huge master suite w/ jacuzzi. Sun room. Double garage. 172 Rocky Pt Dr. MLS# 51546 $270,000. Call April at 704-402-8083.

Homes for Sale

Salisbury

China Grove. 2BR, 1BA. Corner lot. Beautiful hardwood floors. New heating & air unit with warranty. negotiable. Appliances $82,000. For sale by owner. Open to reasonable offers. Call 704-855-4865

FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011 • 9B

CLASSIFIED

Puppy. Rat Terrier, female, full blooded, five months old. All shots, including rabies, and has been dewormed. $100 OBO. 704-433-6108

Shih-Tzu, Full Blood. CKC registered. Very cute, playful, good w/kids, black & white. 6 wks old & ready to go home. 1st shot, wormed. 3 males, 3 females. Parents on-site. $300 Cash. 704-640-4528, Salisbury

Supplies and Services Puppies and kittens available. Follow us on FaceBook Animal Care Center of Salisbury. Call 704-637-0227

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Spencer. 2BR/1½ BA, appls w/ W/D hook up, security lights, no pets, Sect. 8 OK. 704-279-3990 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

Houses for Rent

1 BEDROOM SUITE SALISBURY Beautiful & quiet with large Carolina room. Fridge, stove dishwasher. storeroom, Fireplace, washer/dryer. 1 car covered parking. Cable-internet, utilities all for $850/mo. 704-798-6727

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

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3 BR, 2 BA, close to Salisbury Mall. Gas heat, nice. Rent $695, deposit Call Rowan $600. Properties 704-633-0446

Attn. Landlords House Apple Realty has a 10 year / 95+% occupancy rate on prop's we've managed. 704-633-5067

Houses for Rent

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

Fairmont Ave., 3 BR, 1 ½ BA, has refrigerator & stove, large yard. Rent $725, dep. $700. No Pets. Call Rowan Properties, 704-633-0446

Salisbury 2/3BR, 1 BA, nice neighborhood. No pets. $650/month. Please Call 704-798-7124

Salisbury East Liberty Street, 3BR/1½BA, gas heat, $590 per month. 704-633-0425 Lv msg

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

E Rowan area 3BR/2BA, central heat and air, remodeled like new, no pets. 704-279-6139

Granite Quarry. 3BR, 2BA. Fireplace, appliances, 2 car garage. Brick house. Please call 704-638-0108

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

E. Ridge Rd., 3BR, 1½BA. free water, appliances, all electric, Energy efficient. $675. 704-633-6035

Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required. Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Kannapolis-202 Allen St, 3BR, 1BA, $750/mo. Enochville-5837 Christy Cir., 3BR, 3BA, DW $795/mo. KREA 704-933-2231

Available for rent – Homes and Apartments Salisbury/Rockwell Eddie Hampton 704-640-7575

Colony Garden Apartments 2BR and 1-1/2 BA Town Homes $585/mo. Call about our

Spring Move-in Special 704-762-0795

Camp Julia Rd. area. Remodeled 5BR farmhouse. With barn & fenced pastures. $1,000/ mo. + $1,000 deposit. 704-202-3790

E. Rowan. 3BR, 2BA. Carport, living room, great room. Central heat & air, credit check, lease, $895/ mo + deposit. No pets. 704639-6000 or 704-633-0144

Drywall Services

Heating and Air Conditioning

Carport and Garages

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

KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392 R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate-NCAL #2036. Full Service Auction Company. Estates ** Real Estate Had your home listed a long time? Try selling at auction. 704-782-5625

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Cleaning Services

Fencing

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

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

Elaine's Special Cleaning Sparkling Results, Reasonable Rates. Free Estimates & References Given.

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

Financial Services

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

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

Carport and Garages

704-636-8058

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

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

Cleaning Services

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Carport and Garages

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

Concrete Work

All types concrete work ~ Insured ~ NO JOB TOO SMALL! Call Curt LeBlanc today for Free Estimates

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work, lots Backhoe cleared, ditches, demolition, hauling. Reasonable prices. 704-637-3251 Beaver Grading Quality work, reasonable rates. Free Estimates 704-6364592

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

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

B & L Home Improvement Including carpentry, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, roofing, flooring. Free Estimates, Insured .... Our Work is Guaranteed!

We specialize in remodeling & additions ~ inside & outside

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Salisbury, 2 BR houses & apts, $525/mo and up. 704-633-4802

Nr. Krispy Kreme, 3BR / 1BA, cent air & heat, all elec, appls, no pets, limit 4. $575. Refs. 704-636-3307

Home Improvement

Junk Removal

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

Moving and Storage

CASH PAID

Brown's Landscape

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

Professional Services Unlimited Quality work at affordable prices NC G.C. #17608 NC Home Inspector #107. Complete contracting services, under home repairs, foundation & masonry repairs, light tractor work & property maintenence. Pier, dock & seawall repair. 36 Yrs Exp. 704-633-3584 www.professionalservicesunltd.com Duke C. Brown Sr. Owner

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

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

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

I will pick up your nonrunning vehicles & pay you to take them away! Call Mike anytime. 336-479-2502

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

Remodeling. Hardwood & Vinyl flooring, carpet, decks added. Top Quality work! 704-637-3251

Earl's Lawn Care

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3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes

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

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Billy J. Cranfield, Total Landscape Mowing, seeding, shrubs, retainer walls. All construction needs. Sr. Discount. 25 Yrs. Exper. Lic. Contractor

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

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Steve's Lawn Care We'll take care of all your lawn care needs!! Great prices. 704-431-7225

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

224 S. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

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

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

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THURS–SAT 8AM-5PM Relaxer Specials ............$45 Roller Sets......................$25 MON–WED 7AM-5PM

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.

High quality work. Good prices on all your masonry needs.

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

***Braid Specials***

Miscellaneous Services

Contact Toni: Shop (704) 633-3137 / Cell (704) 232-1763

Tree Service

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

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Micros ............................$95 Kinky Twists ..................$80

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Masonry and Brickwork

WHITE’S BARBER & BEAUTY SALON

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Roofing and Guttering

Mow, Trim & Blow $35 Average Yard Ask for Jeffrey

704-797-4220

Stoner Painting Contractor • 25 years exp. • Int./Ext. painting • Pressure washing • Staining • Mildew Removal • References • Insured 704-239-7553

Summer Special!

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

Remodeling, Room Additions, Garages & Decks, Foundation & Crawl Space Repairs kirkmanlarry11@ yahoo.com

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

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

Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA. On 5 acres. Electric heat & air. Well & septic tank. Clean, spacious, private deck. $800/mo. plus $800 deposit. Please call 704-202-4281

704-224-6558

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

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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

_ Bush Hogging _ Plowing _ Tilling _ Raised garden beds Free Estimates

Lawn Equipment Repair Services

Junk Removal

The Floor Doctor

Salisbury. 2BR, appls., storage bldg., $425/mo. + deposit. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035

I buy junk cars. Will pay cash. $250 & up. Larger cars, larger cash! Call 704-239-1471

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

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

Salisbury, North Shaver Street, 2BR/1BA, gas heat, $425 per month. 704-633-0425 Lv msg

for junk cars. Will pick up cars within 2 hours of your call. $275 & up. Call Tim at 980-234-6649

Call Gary

704-279-3233

Salisbury. 3BR, 2 full BA Remodeled in '08. Central heat & AC. $215/week + 3 weeks deposit & 1 weeks rent. Total move in $860. Weekly rental. Rent and work references required. 980-521-4382

Townhome. Impressive entry foyer with mahoghany staircase. Downstairs: L/R, country kitchen w/FP, island & appliances. Laundry room, ½ bath. Upstairs: 2BR, lots of closets, jacuzzi bath. Uniquely historic, but modern. 704-6914459

Near China Grove. 2BR, 1BA. Limit 3. No pets. $600/mo. Dep. & credit check req. 704-279-4838

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

G & S HOME SERVICE

Park Ave, 2 bedroom, 1 Bath, Central air, gas heat, washer and dryer hookup. $450 a month 704-340-8032

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Salisbury - 2100 Stokes Ferry Rd. Nice, recently remodeled 2,000 square foot house with 4 BR, 2 large fenced BA, and out backyard building. Central heat and air (gas pack), convenient to I-85. Lots of storage. $800/month plus deposit. Call 336225-2224 or email nursemmy1@yahoo.com

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

Salisbury Salisbury apt. houses for rent 2-3BRs. Application, deposit, & proof of employment req'd. Section 8 welcome. 704-762-1139

Rockwell. 2BR, 1BA. Appl., central heat & air. Storage building. $600/mo. 704-2796850 or 704-798-3035

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Houses for Rent

Salisbury. 3BR, 401 Heilig Ave. No pets. Limit 3 people. $575/mo. 704-202-5879

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

Salisbury. 4BR, 3½BA executive home. $1,750/mo with deposit & 1 year lease. Must have references. Call 704-202-0605 Salisbury. 922 N. Main St. 3BR. $650/mo. 550 Hopehill Rd. mobile home. $325/mo. 704-645-9986

Spencer, 3BR/2BA, 7 years old, downstairs bonus room, gas logs in livingroom, includes all appliances including washer & dryer. Nice neighborhood, convenient to schools, 2 car garage, $1,000/mo., $950 dep. 704-202-2610

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Salisbury/Spencer. 3BR, 2BA homes. Appliances, hardwood floors. Master with bath. $700/mo. plus deposit. Section 8 OK. 704-906-2561 Spencer, 3rd St., 2BR / 1BA, remodeled, fenced in bk yd, cent A/H, $525/mo + dep. 704-640-5750 West Rowan 3BR/1BA $750 per month + $750 deposit Water furnished. Call 704-633-1234

Office and Commercial Rental 450 to 1,000 sq. ft. of Warehouse Space off Jake Alexander Blvd. Call 704-279-8377

Office and Commercial Rental

5,000 sq.ft. warehouse w/loading docks & small office. Call Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011

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

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Salisbury, Kent Exec. $100 & up, 1st Park, month free, ground floor, incls conf rm, utilities, & ample pkg. 704-202-5879

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

Granite Quarry-Comm Metal Bldg units perfect for contractor, hobbyist, or storage. 24 hour exterior surveillance, and ample lighting 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

No. 61178 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Gladys Lorraine Jennings, The Meadows, 612 Hwy. 152, Rockwell, NC 28138. 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 22nd 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 16th day of March, 2011. Gladys Lorraine Jennings, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E294, Kathryn Jennings Conrady (Williams), 326 Trappers Ridge Dr., Rockwell, NC 28138 No. 61265 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Jerry Claude Johnson, 709 Clayton Trail, 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 13th day of July, 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 6th day of April, 2011. Jerry Claude Johnson, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E357, Michael Scott Johnson, 1011 Golden Eagle Drive, China Grove, NC 28023 No. 61268 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Michael Joe Ritchie, 810 Grove Street, China Grove, NC 28023. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 13th day of July, 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 6th day of April, 2011. Karen E. Ritchie, Executor for the estate of Michael Joe Ritchie, deceased, File 11E197, 1325 Laura Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28083 NO. 61237 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Executor of the Estate of Louise Albertson Smith, 250 Cherry Street, China Grove, NC 28023, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before: June 30, 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 24th day of March, 2011. Clifford Pethel, as Executor for the estate of Louise Albertson Smith, deceased, File #10E1130, 119 Coopers Ridge Drive, Kannapolis, NC 28083 Attorney at Law: Carole Carlton Brooke, PO Box 903, China Grove, NC 28023

No. 61233 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE North Carolina, Rowan County - 11 SP 165 In the matter of the foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of Doris M. Scercy and Marion E. Scercy, Grantor(s) To: First State Service Corporation, Trustee, And Southtrust Bank, Beneficiary, See Substitution of Trustee as recorded in Deed Book 1171, Page 318, Rowan County Registry, appointing Richard J. Kania as Substitute Trustee. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain deed of trust executed and delivered by the above-named Grantors to Southtrust Bank, dated November 8, 2002 filed for record on December 23, 2002, securing indebtedness in the original principal amount of $35,000.00 as recorded in Deed of Trust Book 959, Page 943, Rowan County Registry (hereinafter, the "Deed of Trust") and because of the default of in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the failure of 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 the Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Rowan County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on: April 15, 2011 at 12:00PM at the usual place of sale as designated by the Clerk of Court for foreclosure sales at the Rowan County Courthouse, Salisbury, North Carolina, the real property in Rowan County, North Carolina (including any improvements thereon), with the address of 1120 Scercy Road, China Grove, NC 28023, and as more fully described as follows: BEING ALL OF LOTS 2 and 3 of the Family Subdivision of Marion E. Scercy and Doris M. Scercy, as per plat thereof recorded at Book of Maps 9995, Page 3748, Rowan County Registry. Reference to said plat is hereby made for a more perfect description of said lot. BEING a portion of the nine acre parcel described in a deed to Marion and Doris Scercy, said deed recorded in Book 352, Page 483. 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 County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is: Doris M. Scercy Marion E. Scercy 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 County Clerk of Superior Court. 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 the 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. Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. 45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five per cent (5%) percent of the amount 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 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 the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.Gen.Stat. 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee 600-A Centrepark Drive, Asheville, North Carolina 28805 (828) 252-8010, 817233 4/1, 04/08/2011 No. 61232 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - UTILITIES COMMISSION – RALEIGH DOCKET NO. E-7, SUB 982 Before the North Carolina Utilities Commission In the matter of Application by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, Pursuant to G.S. 62133.2 and NCUC Rule R8-55 Relating to Fuel and Fuel-Related Costs Adjustment for Electric Utilities Notice is hereby given that the North Carolina Utilities Commission has scheduled a hearing on an annual fuel and fuel-related charge adjustment proceeding for Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke). The public hearing has been scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commission Hearing Room 2115, Dobbs Building, 430 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The proceeding is being held pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 62-133.2 and Commission Rule R8-55 for the purpose of determining whether an increment or decrement rider is required in order to reflect changes in the cost of fuel and fuel-related costs over or under the base fuel rate established for Duke in its last general rate case. Duke filed an application and testimony relative to the subject matter of the proceeding on March 9, 2011. By its application, Duke requests a total annual revenue increase of approximatel;y $260 million, effective for service rendered on and after September 1, 2011, from the fuel and fuel-rated costs currently in effect. This request, including gross receipts taxes and the regulatory fee, would result in an increase of 0.5033 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for residential customers; 0.4696 cents per kWh for general service/lighting customers; and 0.4357 cents per kWh for industrial customers. The net effect of this request would increase the monthly bill of a residential customer using 1,000 kWh of electricity by $5.03. Further information may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, Raleigh, North Carolina, where a copy of Duke's application is available for review by the public and on the Commission's website at www.ncuc.net. The Public Staff is authorized by statute to represent consumers in proceedings before the Commission. Correspondence concerning the fuel adjustment proceeding and the hearing scheduled thereon should be directed to the Public Staff. Written statements to the Public Staff should include any information which the writers wish to be considered by the Public Staff in its investigation of the matter. Such statements should be addressed to Mr. Robert P. Gruber, Executive Director, Public Staff, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326. The Attorney General is also authorized by statute to represent consumers in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to The Honorable Roy A. Cooper, Attorney General, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. Written statements are not evidence unless the writers appear at a public hearing and testify concerning the information contained in their written statements. Persons desiring to intervene as formal parties should file a petition under North Carolina Utilities Commission Rules R1-5 and R1-19 on or before Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Such petitions should be filed with the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326. The direct testimony and exhibits of expert witnesses to be presented by intervenors should also be filed with the Commission on or before Wednesday, May 18, 2011. ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION. This the 15th day of March, 2011. NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION Gail L. Mount, Deputy Clerk

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 Suite Available. Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011

309 North Main St. Ground level, newly redecorated. 765 sq. ft. Utilities, janitorial & parking incl. 704-636-3567

Rockwell. Nice retail or office building. $400/ mo. Call 704-279-6973 or 704-279-7988

Salisbury

Office Space

We have office suites available in the Executive Center. First Month Free with No Deposit! With all utilities from $150 and up. Lots of amenities. Call Tom Bost at B & R Realty 704-202-4676 www.bostandrufty-realty.com

Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit. Call 704-431-8636

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China Grove. Very private. 3BR, 1½ BA. No pets. $500/mo. plus $400 deposit. 704-699-6334 Cooleemee. 2BR $100 / wk, $400 dep on ½ ac lot. 336-998-8797, 704-9751579 or 704-489-8840 Newly constructed S.E. Collins Corporate Building located at 1817 E. Innes St, Salisbury. 2 Professional Business Office Suites available on ground level. 1,375 and 1,425 sq ft each or combine for 2,800 sq ft. Plenty of parking. Will upfit interior to suit. Ideal E. Innes location ½ mile from I-85 and 1 mile from downtown Salisbury. Negotiable lease terms. Call 704-638-6337 or email cbasinger@scollinseng.com

No. 61267 NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with North Carolina General Statue Chapter 44A and in order to satisfy lien assertion for unpaid rent, the following units were sold at public auction on April 13, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. to the highest bidder. The sale will be conducted by P.S. Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc. at the Public Storage Location facilities identified below. Public Storage, 1730 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28147 Stanley, Jonathan Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture; Tools A001 D007 Smith, Rashad Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture; Toys D023 Smith, Cynthia Bedding / Clothing; Toys E077 Jean-Baptiste, Emmanuel Appliances; Boxes / Bags / Totes F016 Hudson, Peggy Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture Penley, Brad Boxes / Bags / Totes F022 G016 Brown, Leonard Appliances; Boxes / Bags / Totes I089 Peoples, Wander Appliances; Bedding / Clothing; Boxes / Bags Totes; Furniture R018 Smith, Henrietta J. Boxes / Bags / Totes Sexton, Ruth Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture R030 Jackson, Chenaughka Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture S003 No. 61236 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - UTILITIES COMMISSION – RALEIGH DOCKET NO. E-7, SUB 984 Before the North Carolina Utilities Commission In the matter of Application by Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, For Approval of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard Cost Recovery Rider Pursuant to G.S. 62-133.8 and Commission Rule R8-67 Notice is hereby given that the North Carolina Utilities Commission has scheduled a hearing in the annual Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) cost recovery proceeding for Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke). The public hearing has been scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at the conclusion of the hearing in Docket No. E-7, Sub 982, in Commission Hearing Room 2115, Dobbs Building, 430 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The hearing in the Sub 982 docket is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. This proceeding is being held pursuant to the provisions of G. S. 62-133.8 and Commission Rule R8-67 for the purpose of determining whether an increment or decrement rider is required to allow Duke to recover all reasonable and prudent incremental costs incurred to comply with the statutory REPS requirement and to consider Duke's annual REPS compliance report. Duke filed its 2010 REPS compliance report and an application and testimony relative to the subject matter of the proceeding on March 11, 2011. By its application, Duke proposes to implement the following total REPS rates (including gross receipts taxes and regulatory fee) effective for service rendered on and after September 1, 2011: $0.47 per month for residential customers; $2.36 per month for general service/lighting customers; and $26.07 per month for industrial customers. Duke's proposed new REPS rates, if approved, will increase current REPS rates (including gross receipts taxes and regulatory fee) by $0.20 per month for residential customers; $1.04 per month for general service/lighting customers; and $12.86 per month for industrial customers. Further information may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, Raleigh, North Carolina, where a copy of the Duke application and its annual REPS compliance report are available for review by the public and on the Commission's website at www.ncuc.net. The Public Staff is authorized by statute to represent consumers in proceedings before the Commission. Correspondence concerning the REPS rider proceeding and the hearing scheduled thereon should be directed to the Public Staff. Written statements to the Public Staff should include any information that the writers wish to be considered by the Public Staff in its investigation of the matter. Such statements should be addressed to Mr. Robert P. Gruber, Executive Director, Public Staff, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4326. The Attorney General is also authorized by statute to represent consumers in proceedings before the Commission. Statements to the Attorney General should be addressed to The Honorable Roy Cooper, Attorney General, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. Written statements are not evidence unless the writers appear at a public hearing and testify concerning the information contained in their written statements. Persons desiring to intervene as formal parties should file a petition under North Carolina Utilities Commission Rules R1-5 and R1-19 on or before Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Such petitions should be filed with the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. The direct testimony and exhibits of expert witnesses to be presented by intervenors should also be filed with the Commission on or before Wednesday, May 18, 2011. ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION. This the 15th day of March, 2011. NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION Gail L. Mount, Deputy Clerk

No. 61234 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 11sp213 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JOHN D. BRIDGES DATED AUGUST 5, 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1147 AT PAGE 809 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 1:30 PM on April 14, 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: Being all of Lot 52, Section I, Phase 2 of Silo Hill as appears in Book of Maps 9995 at Page 3855 as recorded in the Office of the Rowan County Register of Deeds. Property subject to those Restrictive Covenants recorded in Book 849 at Page 953 Rowan County Registry. Property subject to a 2001 Horton Manufactured Home, Model- Summit, Serial #H89616 L&R, Label #NTA1339436/37. Save and except any releases, deeds of release, or prior conveyances of record. And Being more commonly known as: 173 Silk and Tassel Row, Cleveland, NC 27013 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are John Douglas Bridges. 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 March 24, 2011. Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee, 11-014096 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/

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Manufactured Home for Rent Granite Quarry, 3 BR, 2 BA, DW. $700/mo. Faith, 2 BR, 1 BA MH, $400/mo. No Pets. 704-239-2831 N. Rowan. 2BR, 1BA. Kitchen appliances. NO $100 deposit. pets. Please call 704-603-8361 West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951 DW, 285 Woodleaf Quarry Rd. 3BR, 2BA. Large private lot. Storage building. $650/month + deposit. 704-754-2108

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No. 61175 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Dorothy Jean McManus Miller, 2304 Woodlawn Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083. 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 22nd 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 16th day of March, 2011. Dorothy Jean McManus Miller, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E298, Pamela M. Benoit, 2117 Woodlawn Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083

No. 61266 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 11 sp 99 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY NANCY RITCHIE SIMMONS AND BOBBY GENE SIMMONS DATED JANUARY 18, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 930 AT PAGE 51 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 1:30 PM on April 21, 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: Being Lot No. 7 as shown on the map of the property of R.M. Efird known as "Walkertown", lying and being near the Town of Landis, NC and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake in the intersection of Chapel Street and Phillip Avenue, the front corner of Lot No. 7 and runs thence with the edge of Phillip Avenue S. 3015 E. 140 feet to a stake back corner of Lot No. 7 in the edge of Phillip Avenue; thence with the back line of Lot No. 7, N. 59-45 E. 47.5 feet to a stake, back corner of Lots Nos. 7 and 8; thence with the dividing line of Lots Nos. 7 and 8 N. 30-15 W. 140 feet to a stake in the edge of Chapel Street, front corner of Lots Nos. 7 and 8; thence with Chapel Street S. 59-45 W. 47.6 feet to the beginning. And Being more commonly known as: 800 North Chapel St, Landis, NC 28088 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Nancy Ritchie Simmons and Bobby Gene Simmons. 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 March 31, 2011. Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee, 11-013074 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ No. 61232 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY - 11 SP 166 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael Todd Hardin and Deanna J. Hardin to Southland Associates, Inc. of Durham County, Trustee(s), which was dated May 10, 2004 and recorded on May 25, 2004 in Book 1008 at Page 658, Rowan County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 13, 2011 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rowan County, North Carolina, to wit: All that certain parcel of land situated in TOWNSHIP OF CHINA GROVE being known as METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY, CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. MAP/PARCEL # 145-165, and being more fully described in DEED BOOK 783 PAGE 856 recorded on 11/05/1996 among the land records of ROWAN County, NC. Being the same property conveyed to MICHAEL TODD HARDIN by deed from MICHAEL TODD HARDIN, ROBIN LANE HARDIN dated 10/31/1996, recorded 11/05/1996, in DEED BOOK 783 PAGE 856 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2780 China Grove Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael Todd Hardin. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Substitute Trustee, Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988, FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-38479-FC01

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When eye twitching isn’t flirtatious winking Dear Dr. Gott: For some time now, I have had a left eye that twitches. It began mildly about five years ago and now when it occurs, it closes my left eye and distorts my face. It has proven to be a mystery to me. Owing to this problem, I am not willing to engage in DR. PETER some social activities. GOTT One doctor told me it was not Bell’s palsy. Some of my friends tell me to think of other things to divert the spasm. Dear Reader: Eye twitching is the involuntary movement of the eyelid. It is most commonly a harmless annoyance that often disappears after a day or two, but on rare occasion and in the presence of facial spasms, it may indicate an early sign of a brain or movement disorder, such as Parkinsonism, Tourette syndrome, dystonia and Bell’s palsy. Parkinsonism is a movement abnormality of Parkinson’s disease and refers to tremors, impaired speech, muscle stiffness and more. Please remember that not everyone with Parkinsonism has Parkinson’s disease. Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder in which a person may make unusual sounds or movements at seemingly inappropriate times, over which they have little or no control. Dystonia represents the involuntary contraction of muscles that results in twisting of the involved body part. Focal dystonia can affect the muscles that

control blinking of the eye. Bell’s palsy, as you have likely already been told, is inflammation and swelling of the nerve that controls the facial muscles on one side of the face only. If you have been told this is not your problem, you can rule that particular disorder out and move on. Twitching has been associated with stress, eyestrain, a lack of sleep, eye irritation, fatigue, smoking or being in the presence of a smoker, physical exertion, a nutritional imbalance, allergies and the excessive use of alcohol and/or caffeine. Until an actual cause is determined, it is difficult to determine how to remedy the situation. How long has it been since you have had a routine examination and laboratory testing? Perhaps it is time. Nutritional imbalances can be addressed easily. Our bodies are fickle things, and each one reacts differently. If you have an eating disorder, tap into your local hospital’s dietary program for direction. My guess is that you do not wear contact lenses. If you do, you might switch to prescription glasses on a trial basis. I also recommend that you keep a journal and make a notation as to what precedes the twitching. Perhaps you or a neighbor in the next apartment is using a cleaning solution that you are particularly susceptible to. Do you have a new cat that could be to blame? Are there chemicals at work or cleaning solutions used on the floors that affect you adversely? Do you have an air freshener in your car? Do you use fabric softener when doing laundry? Is a food the element that triggers the spasms? Do you use

scented candles in your home? There are countless possibilities that could easily be to blame. Once a link has been identified, you might be on the road to recovery. Surprisingly, the most minor trigger and the one you might never consider could solve the annoying problem you experience. Start with the simple steps over which you have control before advancing. Then you can move on to relaxation techniques, Botox therapy or surgery for relief of your symptoms with your doctor’s approval. You may also wish to try soy lethicin. If you eye is still twitching and if the facial distortion continues, then all bets are off. You should be seen by a neurologist, who can get to the bottom of the issue. Good luck. Readers who would like additional information can order my Health Report “Medical Specialists” by sending a selfaddressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order made payable to Newsletter and mailed to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website’s direct link at www.AskDrGottMD.com/order—form/pdf. 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

Even though you may not usually need people around you, in the year ahead you could join up with certain individuals in order to take advantage of what they can offer. This could benefit you socially and financially. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You’re likely to get a chance to transform not one but three unproductive situations in your life. Don’t ignore this chance, because these conditions come along very rarely. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — It’s one of those unique times when several advantageous situations might drop in your lap. Each one may be different, but they all have beneficial properties in common. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — A sudden shift in conditions might send some big benefits your way, where your work or career is concerned. The opportunity might not be recognized or appreciated by your co-workers. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Although you won’t deliberately seek out the spotlight, it will focus on you wherever you go. Fortunately, the impression you make will be gracious, fun and delightful. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Neither your intuition nor your compassion will steer you wrong. Your involvements with others will be productive as well as influential, and people will follow your lead without question. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — You’re capable of using both the spoken and written word in a dynamic fashion. When you get serious, what you say or write will produce exactly what you expect and desire. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — It is an excellent day to devote your ideas, efforts and energies to enhancing your material position. Your mind is sharp, and your financial aspects look more favorable than usual. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Fresh rays of hope can pierce areas that have been shrouded in shadows lately, allowing you to deal with several areas that have been covered in darkness for far too long. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — If you want to take a risky action, this is the right day to do so. Bold, powerful and positive measures can be taken right now on a secret ambition that you’ve been nurturing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — There are more people interested in your happiness and well-being than you may realize. Don’t hesitate to discuss your present interests with people whom you believe can help. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Pursue with vigor any meaningful objectives or important endeavors in which you’re presently involved. It’s a day where success is more readily achieved when effort is applied. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — The composition of your thinking and ideas can be inspirational. Even though you might forget, what you say will be remembered and heeded by your listeners. United FeatUre Syndicate

Today’s celebrity birthdays Comedian Shecky Greene is 85. Original Mouseketeer Darlene Gillespie is 70. Singer J.J. Jackson is 70. Singer Peggy Lennon of the Lennon Sisters is 70. Songwriter Leon Huff of Gamble and Huff is 69. Guitarist Steve Howe of Yes and of Asia is 64. Bassist Mel Schacher of Grand Funk Railroad is 60. Singer-actor John Schneider is 51. Guitarist Izzy Stradlin (Guns N’ Roses) is 49. Singer-guitarist Donita Sparks of L7 is 48. Singer Julian Lennon is 48. Rapper Biz Markie is 47. Actress Robin Wright is 45. Actress Patricia Arquette is 43. Singer Craig Honeycutt of Everything is 41. Drummer Darren Jessee (Ben Folds Five) is 40. Singer-guitarist Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend is 27. Actor Taran Noah Smith (“Home Improvement”) is 27.

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Thomas Fuller, a 17thcentury English churchman, historian and author, said, “A gift, with a kind countenance, is a double present.” It is a gift at the bridge table if you have a hand strong enough to make a takeout double at the onelevel, then to rebid in a suit after partner makes a simple advance in a suit. Partner has shown only 0-8 points, so you need a fivecard or longer suit and 18, 19 or 20 points (although with 20 and a six-card suit, your hand would be strong enough for a jump-rebid in your suit). In this deal, after you rebid two diamonds, North suddenly has a maximum

and should insist on game. (He was nearly worth a jump-advance of three clubs on the first round, but understandably did not like his 3-3-3-4 distribution.) So, North cue-bids two spades, hoping you have a spade stopper for three no-trump. After that, a pushy five diamonds is reached. West leads the spade four, low from a tripleton in his partner’s unsupported suit. East wins with his 10, bottom of touching honors when playing third hand high. East cashes the spade ace, then, for want of anything better to do, leads a third spade. How would you continue after ruffing? Clearly, you must play the trump suit for no losers. The correct play is low to your queen. This wins when East has king-doubleton, or

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ROME, Ga. — Bryce Harper hit an RBI single in his first professional at-bat, a nifty start in Class A for the overall No. 1 draft pick last summer by the Washington Nationals. “I had big butterflies going out there tonight but after that first pitch was thrown I felt really good and felt really solid at the plate,” Harper said. “I had a good BP today and our guys went out there and played hard and that’s what you should expect every game from us.” Harper, who signed with the club last August and hit .319 in the fall instructional league, received a smattering of applause when he was introduced pregame before the crowd of 4,133. The 18-year-old Harper singled to shallow center field on a full-count offspeed pitch in the first for the Hagerstown Suns in their South Atlantic League game against the Rome Braves.

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The power-hitting prospect then stole his first base. “I was really excited to get up there and when I got those two base hits I felt really good,” Harper said. “I just need to be a little more patient to get my pitch and work off of that.” He added another hit in the third inning, when he laid down a bunt down the third base line with a runner on first. The pitcher missed the grab trying to field it, and Harper was safe at first. He was later caught stealing, but the play allowed the runner from third to score. “If I can lay one down and get a runner over I think that’s huge about my game,” Harper said. “It helped us out and that’s all that matters to us.” A strikeout and a groundout in his final two times up left Harper 2 for 4 in his first minor league game, and his Suns won 3-2. “I tried to go up there and get my pitch to swing at and they got me in my third atbat and fourth at-bat so I’ve

got to learn from those two times and hopefully get a couple of more hits tomorrow,” he said. “It’s a blast. It’s everything that I’ve ever wanted to do. I’m here to work hard and I’m here to win.” Harper stood out when he came on the field for warmups, because he was only player wearing stirrups and orange-and-black shoes. He hit several balls well over the right-field fence during batting practice, with some shots clearing the wall and heading toward the parking lot. Harper started in right field. He signed a $9.9 million contract after the Nationals picked him, the biggest payday for a drafted position player. • Wade Moore, a former West Rowan star was Hagerstown’s designated hitter. He was 0-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base. Hagerstown visits the Kannapolis Intimidators May 29-31.

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