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Investigators tour path of tornado that tore through Rowan BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

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Kjeff Hansen installs Fibrant at a Salisbury home. the city-owned utility has hooked up about 750 customers.

Utility’s market share is small, but city has high hopes of the local telecom market, to become profitable and pay back $33.5 million the city borrowed to build the ALISBURY — At age 79, Nellie fiber optic network. Taylor has the most cutting-edge The total 2008 bond package was telecommunications service $35.86 million, including money for available in Salisbury. renovations of several city buildings She has Fibrant. put up as collateral. “I’m thrilled the city is doing this,” According to documents filed with Taylor said recently while two Fithe state, the city exbrant technipects Fibrant to becians rewired come cash-flow posiher house and tive after four years installed Interand break even after net, cable TV 11 years. and phone The city will use service. Fibrant proceeds — Taylor said not property taxes or she was fruswater-sewer service TAYLOR trated with price increases from prifees — to pay back vate providers and wanted to support the debt, said John the city’s new utility, which she views Sofley, the city’s management servicas a future source of revenue to keep es director. city property taxes down. City officials declined requests for Taylor is one of about 750 Fibrant an interview, saying they were too customers. busy preparing the 2011-12 budget. The utility will need thousands See FIBRANT, 7A more like her, as well as about a third BY EMILY FORD

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SALISBURY — Building a fiber-optic telecommunications service like Fibrant is risky, just like building a water and sewer service, says an expert on municipal debt. “Anytime you are pledging to build a revenue-generating service, there is always risk,” said Kara Millonzi, a UNC School of Government faculty member who specializes in municipal debt. “So many things could happen that are unanticipated.” Salisbury is one of a hand-

ful of North Carolina communities with a city-owned broadband service. While Salisbury may be rare in launching Fibrant, the city is no different than other communities undertaking projects with risk, she said. “It’s not unusual that there is some risk that projections will not quite work out, particularly with revenue-generating projects,” Millonzi said. “We just haven’t seen a lot of broadband systems.” While water and sewer service is a necessity provided only by the city, Internet, cable and phone service is

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City will pay $61 million over two decades Subscriber projections not available, but expert says risk inherent for new utilities

Leonard Smith didn’t need the National Weather Service to tell him that a tornado roared through northwestern Rowan County on Saturday. Once it ripped the roof off the shed he was standing in, all he had to do was look up. “I was in the shed painting when I looked out the door and saw it coming,” said Smith, who lives on Beck Road off Old Mocksville Road. “I knew it was a tornado, the way it twisted.” He ran to an adjoining room that he knew was sturdy because he built it. Just before Smith ducked inside, he heard the wind tear off the roof and felt the rain begin to soak him. After the storm passed a few minutes later, Smith emerged into the backyard to check on his house and the Chihuahua he left inside. His dog was scared but unharmed. The home didn’t fare as well; half of the roof on its back side was gone. Smith doesn’t have insurance to cover the damage, so

friends and family members are helping him make repairs. The hole on his roof is now covered with metal sheets. “My neighbors have been coming around, cleaning up and all,” Smith said. “There were about 15 people here earlier.” Several trees on and around the property were twisted apart and uprooted. They lined up to reveal the path the tornado traveled toward the nearby Farrington Meadows subdivision, which also saw heavy storm damage. The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado with winds up to 105 miles per hour struck Saturday in Rowan and Davie counties. Preliminary assessment of the damage indicates that an EF1 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale hit the area from 5 miles north of downtown Salisbury near U.S. 601 to Point Road in southeast Davie County, the weather service said in a statement. EF1 is the second lowest rating in the scale. The tornado track length

not. Fibrant competes for customers with private companies like Time Warner Cable. Current projections for Fibrant subscribers and revenues are not available from the city. Fibrant financial documents do not spell out what happens if the utility doesn’t meet projections. “There is a lot of room for discussion and leeway for the city about how they will pay back their debt,” Millonzi said. Theoretically, the city could raise the property tax rate or water-sewer service fees, she said. “That works under the law,” she said. The city will use only Fi-

brant revenues to pay the debt, officials have said. “At no time has anyone from the city, nor any document I have ever prepared, ever indicated that we planned to use water and sewer proceeds for the payment of this debt,” John Sofley, management services director, said in an email to the Post. Including interest , the city will pay $60.6 million over 20 years to finance the construction of Fibrant. With four reimbursements in the payment schedule, the city’s net debt service is $54 million. The city issued a total of $35.86 million in bonds in

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ASKEWVILLE (AP) — A tornado-spewing storm system that killed at least 45 people across half the country unleashed its worst fury on North Carolina, where homes broke apart, trees snapped and livestock were swept into the air. Residents in the capital city and rural hamlets alike on Sunday mourned the dead, marveled at their own survival and began to clean up devastated neighborhoods. Observers reported more than 60 tornadoes across North Carolina on Saturday, but most of the state’s 21 confirmed deaths occurred in two rural counties. A thunderstorm spawned a tornado that killed four people in southeastern Bladen County, then kept dropping tornadoes as it hopscotched more than 150 miles, eventually moving into Bertie County and killing 11 more. Heavy winds swept some homes from their foundations,

demolished others and flipped cars on tiny rural roads between Askewville and Colerain, Bertie County Manager Zee Lamb said. At least three of those who died were from the same family, he said. The winds ripped to shreds the doublewide mobile home in Askewville where Justin Dunlow had sought shelter for his 3-year-old daughter, 5year-old son and himself. The 23-year-old roofer, whose own mobile home nearby also was destroyed, lay on both children as the storm did its worst. “I just started praying, and the wall fell on top of us and that’s what kept us there,” he said. “I can replace the house, but I can’t replace my babies. And that’s what I thought about. I’m alive. My babies are alive.” In Bladen County, Milton McKoy had thought his mobile

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Deadline day: Time to square up with the IRS on your taxes If you owe, you may be surprised to hear that 45 percent pay nothing WASHINGTON (AP) — As millions of procrastinators scramble to meet today’s tax filing deadline, ponder this: The super rich pay a lot less taxes than they did a couple of decades ago, and nearly half of U.S. households pay no income taxes at all. The Internal Revenue Service tracks the tax returns with the 400 highest adjusted gross incomes each year. The average income on those

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returns in 2007, the latest year for IRS data, was nearly $345 million. Their average federal income tax rate was 17 percent, down from 26 percent in 1992. Over the same period, the average federal income tax rate for all taxpayers declined to 9.3 percent from 9.9 percent. The top income tax rate is 35 percent, so how can people who make so much pay so little in taxes? The

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nation’s tax laws are packed with breaks for people at every income level. There are breaks for having children, paying a mortgage, going to college and even for paying other taxes. Plus, the top rate on capital gains is only 15 percent. There are so many breaks that 45 percent of U.S. households will pay no federal income tax for 2010, according to estimates by the Tax Policy Center, a Washington think tank. “It’s the fact that we are using the tax code both to collect revenue, which is its primary purpose, and to deliver these spending benefits that we run into the situation where so

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many people are paying no taxes,” said Roberton Williams, a senior fellow at the center, which generated the estimate of people who pay no income taxes. The sheer volume of credits, deductions and exemptions has both Democrats and Republicans calling for tax laws to be overhauled. House Republicans want to eliminate breaks to pay for lower overall rates, reducing the top tax rate from 35 percent to 25 percent. Republicans oppose raising taxes, but they argue that a more efficient tax code would increase economic activity, generating additional tax revenue.

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President Barack Obama said this month he wants to do away with tax breaks to lower the rates and to reduce government borrowing. Obama’s proposal would result in $1 trillion in tax increases over the next 12 years. Neither proposal included many details, putting off hard choices about which tax breaks to eliminate. In all, the tax code is filled with a total of $1.1 trillion in credits, deductions and exemptions, an average of about $8,000 per taxpayer, according to an analysis by the National

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TOWN CRIER Community events TODAY • Kannapolis History Associates, 24th Annual Meeting, “Looking Back to Move Forward, 7 p.m., moderated by William G. Hamby Jr. The event will feature short stories about integration of the mill, public education and the military, Trinity United Methodist Church, 416 E. First St. across from A.L. Brown High School. Refreshments served. • Rowan County Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m., second floor of the J. Newton Cohen Sr. Rowan County Administration Building, 130 W. Innes St. • Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m., Cabarrus County Governmental Center, 65 Church St., SE, Concord. • Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, 5 p.m., 110 S. Long St.

TUESDAY, April 19 • Rowan County Tea Party Patriots, Blue Bay Seafood Restaurant, Statesville Boulevard, 6 p.m. dinner, program at 7. N.C. FairTax Group presentation on the foundation of the FairTax and comparison with the flat tax. • Rowan Public Library centennial year, 7 p.m.: Chris Hartley, author of “Stoneman’s Raid, 1865,” reception and book signing follow the program. • “Overpopulation, Mass Extinction, and Rewilding,” 7 p.m., Center for the Environment at Catawba College, featuring Dave Foreman, executive director and senior fellow of The Rewilding Institute, a conservation think tank that advances ideas of continental conservation. www.centerfortheenvironment.com. • Taste of Home Cooking School, 6:30 p.m., South Rowan High School. 704-797-4220. • “Heart of the Artist” weekly discussions, 7 p.m. Tuesdays through June 21; written by Rory Nolan for artists by an artist, sponsored by Blackwelder Park Baptist Church Kannapolis, at Oak Tree Coffee Co. coffeehouse, Cannon Village.Contact Vic Daniel vdaniel@thepark.cc, 980-621-1256 www.thepark.cc.

WEDNESDAY • Cabarrus Rowan MPO TAC meeting, 5:30 p.m., J. Newton Cohen Sr. Rowan County Administration Building, 130 W. Innes St.

THURSDAY • Maundy Thursday.

YESTERDAY: Nursing class of ’45 Here’s a photograph from the Post files of members of the first Rowan Memorial Hospital Nursing School, which opened in January 1945 with 13 women. The nursing students chosen for the school included, in no particular order, Bobbie Gean Barnhardt of China Grove; Eunice C. Carter of Randleman; Harriette M. Dry of Albemarle; Ruth S. Fowler of Route 3, Salisbury; Nellie l. Honbarrier of Route 1, Salisbury; Violet W. Kendall of Route 1, North Wilkesboro; Effie L. Kesler of Route 1, Salisbury; Jo Ann Kluttz of Route 2, Rockwell; Shirley l. McNeill of Blewett Falls, Pee Dee; Sara Irene Morgan of Salisbury; Bertha C. Mull of McFarlan; Julia Naomi Peeler of Faith; and Martha l. Price of Route 3, Taylorsville. The women had accommodations in the new “nurses home,” according to the Post, and it included dormitory and classroom space. Additional classes were held at Catawba College, where they studied microbiology and chemistry and did lab work. Helen G. Peeler was the director of nursing. An original Salisbury nursing school had graduated its last class in 1935 (a year before Rowan Memorial Hospital was constructed) and was dropped “on account of Depression-born difficulties,” the Post said. This 1945 class received their nursing caps in a July ceremony later in the year.

FRIDAY, April 22

• Flapjack Fundraiser, to benefit Relay for Life Team Life, 7-10 a.m., Applebee's, 205 Faith Road. All proceeds raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 919-939-9541. • Spencer Arbor Day Celebration, 10 a.m.noon, Eighth Street Ball Park. Entertainment, food, music and plant swap. Sponsored by Spencer Community Appearance Commission. • Tour de Yadkin — Easter egg hunt at Tamarac Marina, High Rock Lake, and a 1 p.m. river paddle. See YadkinRiverkeeper.org for donation information. • Red Cross Bloodmobile, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 3401 Mooresville Road.

TUESDAY, April 26 • Easter. • Book Bites Club: South Rowan branch, Rowan Public Library, 6:30 p.m., “A Reliable Wife” by Robert Goolrick. Open to the public; anyone is free to join at any time. Book discussion and light refreshments. For more information please call 704-216-8229.

WEDNESDAY, April 27 • Red Cross Bloodmobile, 2-6:30 p.m., Saleeby-Fisher YMCA, 790 Crescent Road, Rockwell. • Movie of the Month, "Secretariat," 2 p.m., Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Rated PG. Popcorn and drinks. Free.

s promised, I will be writing about transition during triathlon training, and I also would like to go over the other distances. The second Buck Hurley Triathlon Challenge is nearing. It is a pool triathlon for every level of athlete. Starting at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 1, we will ESTER have the 300-yard MARSH sprint pool swim, 10 miles of biking and a 5K run. Starting right after the sprint, the 200-yard Super Sprint swim starts, followed by the 5K bike ride and a 2-mile run. When all are finished, it will be followed by the triathlon for 9to 11-year-olds, with a 100-yard swim, 2-mile bike ride and a 1mile run. Then the triathlon for our 7- to 8-year-olds follows, with a 50yard swim, 1-mile bike ride, and a run, all on YMCA property. We will finish with the 4- to 6-yearolds. They will be able to wear floaties, have training wheels and parents are allowed to help in this age group. The distance is 25-yard swim (one length), a half a mile on the bike (3 laps) and 1⁄6-mile run (1 lap), also on YMCA property, and

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everyone will get a T-shirt, water bottle and medal. You have to pre-register for all five triathlons. We will start with our first transition: pool to bike. This triathlon is timed by RMS Sports and competitors will have a chip on their ankle and their number marked on their body. We use a three-split timing system, which means that you get an exact time for your swim and both transitions — pool to bike and bike to run — are included in the bike time. (For your exact bike time, set your time on your watch.) The third split is the run time. The way RMS keeps up with time is that competitors cross “mats” that will start or finish the times. After you finish the whole triathlon, there will be a printout of everyone’s times. The transition area will be located behind the JF Hurley YMCA on that big, grassy field. You will have an assigned spot in the bike racks for your bike and belongings. Non-athletes are not allowed in that area. Do not leave valuables in transition area. At your spot, you put your bike and the following items on a towel; your biking gear and gear such as helmet (mandatory), running hat, sunglasses, sneakers, your number on a belt or on your biking and running shirt, small towel, and socks, if you use them.

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Put what you need in order of your events, and know where the exit is to the bike route and where the exit to the run is located. Volunteers will be there to direct you. Back to the pool, you finish your swim and run out through the back door to the transition area, to your spot. Dry off quickly, put on shorts over your bathing suit and put on a tank or T-shirt, (see how the tri-suit comes in handy?) socks (if you want) and shoes and put on helmet. Grab your bike and walk or run next to your bike until you get to the mounting area. You can not mount the bike until you get to that area because of safety concerns. Coming back towards the transition area, there will be a dismount area before you get in the transition area. Again, volunteers will guide you. Place the bike in the rack, take off your helmet, change shoes if needed and off you go to your last leg, the running. The finish for the run will be on the track behind the YMCA. You are done! What an accomplishment, and what a great feeling. For you, the athlete and all of our volunteers, there will be free water donated by Cheerwine, free fruit and snacks donated by Food Lion, free chili and coupons donated by Wendy’s and pizza donated by our new local CiCi’s Pizza.

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This exciting event would not be possible without an amazing collaboration of sponsors and volunteers in this community: Buck Hurley Triathlon presented by Tina Merhoff pediatric dentistry. Other sponsors and volunteers; Cloninger, Busby and Webb Orthodontics, Wallace & Graham attorneys at law, Wendy’s, RAM pavement, Autumn Care, Salisbury Tutoring Academy, Carolina Women’s Health Associates, Distinctive Nature Scapes, F&M Bank, Fowler Physical therapy, Melanie Marshall DDS, Sportrex, Windsong, Multi wall packaging, Debbie Barnhardt Jewelry, Salisbury Post, Baylee’s Steakhouse, Pinocchio’s Restaurant, Salisbury Police Dept. Salisbury Fire Dept, Locke Fire Dept, Salisbury Parks and Rec, Salisbury Rowan Runners, City of Salisbury, Charles Johnson Y Service Club and all volunteers. Please look for our ad in next Sunday’s paper. For more information, you can go to www.active.com, email me at emarsh@rowanymca.org or call 704-636-0111. This is a fundraiser for the We Build People campaign. The YMCA will never turn away anyone due to the inability to pay. Last year, the Rowan County YMCA gave away more than $500,000 in scholarship money. Ester H. Marsh ACSM Cpt

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The soldiers of C Company, 1-131 Aviation get a ﬁnal brieﬁng as friends and family members look on. The National Guard unit, based in Salisbury, is deploying to Iraq.

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SALISBURY – Their last few weeks have been filled with packing, orders, paperwork and well-wishes. Sunday morning, their duty called. And the troops of C Company, 1-131st Aviation, the Army National Guard unit based in Salisbury, said goodbye to their families and headed off to serve their nation. Most of the 84 soldiers left before dawn, boarding a jetliner in Charlotte bound for Fort Hood, Texas. But the backbone of the unit, the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, made the trip with their crews, in formation. After final training and preparation, the soldiers and their helicopters will be transported to Iraq. Early Sunday, the flight crews’ families came to see them off. In the Armory’s drill hall, volunteers served donated refreshments, but not a lot of people were eating. Families gathered in small knots: aunts and uncles, grandparents, parents, children. Most of them wore brave faces, smiling and trying to joke even in the face of what may be a yearlong absence. Many others were shedding tears, or trying hard

CW2 Vic Duniec gets a hug from daughter Emily at the Salisbury National Guard Armory on Sunday. Duniec’s unit is expected to be gone a year.

“We want him to be safe and alert, get the mission done and get home in one piece.” JOE MOON Father of Jay Moon on his son’s deployment

not to. “For the last week or so, we’ve accepted it and prepared for it,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2nd Class Vic Duniec. The Duniecs live in Charlotte. They have three children. Duniec said his daughter Emily had been asking if he really had to go, and

what would happen if he just stayed home. Held in his arms, Emily smiled shyly as her daddy told this story. “I explained to her the importance of responsibility,” Duniec said, smiling back at her. “If nobody did the uncomfortable, we wouldn’t be as strong as we are.”

Emily said she’s going to send her father packages, with her mom’s help. And, she said, “I’m going to Skype him sometimes.” Skype is a computer program that lets people make video phone calls over the Internet. It’s going to be used by a lot of families of “Charlie Company” troops. At last, Capt. Darrell Scoggins, unit commander, gave the word. Time to go. Soldiers and families walked out to the edge of the tarmac to say goodbye for now. Dressed in their Sunday best, the family of Jay

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SALISBURY — Several nonprofit groups will make funding requests for the upcoming budget year at the Salisbury City Council meeting Tuesday. Council will meet at 4 p.m. in City Hall. As the city faces its toughest budget year in a quarter-century, including a $2.7 million shortfall, RowanWorks Economic Development will request $62,548, 10 percent less last year. “We recognize that these are challenging financial times and every dollar must bring you the greatest return possible,” RowanWorks Executive Director Robert Van Geons said in a letter to City Council. Other groups making 2011–12 budget requests are Rowan Museum ($10,000), Rufty-Holmes Senior Center ($58,000), Smart Start Rowan ($25,930) and N.C. Transportation Museum ($10,000). Also at Tuesday’s meeting, Council will: • Consider the demolition of the house at 307 S. Institute St., owned by Willard Williams of Charlotte. • Approve 2011-12 Council goals and outcomes. • Hear an update of the police reorganizational plan. • Recognize Salisbury High School Lady Hornets Basketball Team for winning the N.C. 2A Basketball State Championship. • Recognize city employees for winning first place among medium-sized businesses for the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte for 2011. • Hear a request to temporarily close the 100 block of North Main Street from 12 a.m., Aug. 27, until 6 a.m., Aug. 28, to accommodate a Brick Street Live outdoor concert event. Hold a public hearing. • Consider Salisbury Transit System’s proposed Targeted Transit Assistance Program Grant Application, which would provide funding for the Lash Drive Connector bus service. Hold a public hearing. • Consider a lease contract with New Cingular Wireless (AT&T) for a five-year initial term to lease about 500 square feet of property at 405 N. Jackson St., a water tower. • Consider approving updates to the Uniform Construction Standards Manual. • Take public comment.

Perdue vetoes jobless benefits, budget cuts RALEIGH (AP) — Forced by Republican legislators to choose between halting unemployment benefits for about 37,000 people and accepting a double-digit budget cut, Gov. Beverly Perdue has vetoed legislation that would have kept checks flowing. Perdue’s announcement came at the end of a chaotic Saturday, following the deaths of at least 16 people in a rash of tornadoes that swept through the state. The Democratic governor issued the veto close to midnight after she declared a state of emergency and held a news conference about the storms. A handful of House members PERDUE had met earlier in the day to start the clock on a choice Perdue had to make before authorization for the federally funded jobless benefits ran out Saturday. The legislation would have changed a formula for calculating unemployment benefits and allowed the federally funded program to continue for peo-

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Fun Boy, 14, drowns in his sleep eturning home from a solo weekend in Washington, D.C., my wife, Lindsay, called me at work Sunday night with a question: “Did you feed Fish this morning?” Yes, I had. “Well, you fed a dead Fish,” she said. Fish — technically, his real name was Fun Boy — was listless (and dead) in the back corner of the tank near the filter. Under intense interrogation by my MARK wife, I recalled that WINEKA Fun Boy had not risen toward the top of the tank that morning when I dropped in some food pellets. But I figured he was sleeping, even when there was no response from my tapping on the glass close to where he was lounging. I neglected to tell her, but he hadn’t swum toward the top to snag his food on Saturday, either.

So Fun Boy was dead. Dead, fan-tailed goldfish aren’t usually worth mentioning, I guess, except Fun Boy — purchased at Walmart for 28 cents — was 14 years old. In store-bought goldfish years, he was probably 377. “We can’t complain,” Lindsay said, doing the math. Not counting the food, three aquariums, some landscape items for his tank and the electricity to run his filter, Fun Boy had cost us 2 cents a year. He was actually one of two fish Lindsay had purchased and brought to my office in a plastic bag from Walmart one day — there must have been a sale. I can’t even remember the occasion, but she insisted that the fish hang out with me in the newsroom. I think I named them “Fun Boys” in weird tribute to the “Fun Girls,” who made a famous appearance on “The Andy Griffith Show.” Within a week, one of the Fun Boys died, leaving Fun Boy (singular). I figured he also was not long

for this world but he kept living — and growing. Soon he was too big for the onegallon tank. He then outgrew its two-gallon replacement. Within a couple of years, I had a 10-gallon aquarium on my desk with several layers of rocks on the bottom, a fake plant and a little tunnel for Fun Boy to swim through. Except to feed him, I didn’t pay much attention to Fun Boy, except when our darkroom technician, Junior Austin, rolled up in his wheelchair to see how he was doing. Fun Boy fascinated Junior, and we’d joke about setting him free some day into High Rock Lake. But you can only watch and/or talk about a goldfish so long before you have to get back to work. When I was gone from the office for extended periods, I delegated Fish’s feeding to Junior or some trustworthy reporter, which was hard to find. “Just a pinch,” I would say in explaining the measure of food Fun

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NC prison chaplains could be changed to volunteers RALEIGH (AP) — Darren Whitehurst lost hope after a judge gave him a nine- to 11year prison sentence after a series of break-ins and thefts brought on by drug problems turned him into a habitual felon in the eyes of North Carolina law. Whitehurst credits the Rev. Roosevelt Askew, then the clinical chaplain at Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City, with helping him go deeper in his burgeoning Christian faith while behind bars. Now a 43year-old business owner and Baptist minister, Whitehurst is worried about a legislative proposal to cut 54 permanent state-funded chaplains serving dozens of the state’s prisons and replace them with volunteers. “I went into the system bitter, feeling like that my life was just ruined,” said Whitehurst, who was released in late 2005 and now lives in Williamston. “If it wasn’t for him redirecting me, I do not know where I would be.” Some House Republicans say the budget crunch leaves them with no choice but to seek such drastic changes. The proposal from the subcommittee on justice and public safety programs released last week would eliminate nearly $3 million from the Department of Correction’s chaplaincy program. The subcommittee is charged with finding more than $200 million in spending cuts for the coming fiscal year to help close a budget gap for next year estimated by GOP leaders at more than $2.5 billion. It would effectively end the

“I have no sympathy for the guy in prison ... but the fact is there’s going to be a tomorrow and I don’t want them to come back, so they’ve got to have hope. I don’t think entirely relying on volunteers is the way to go.” REP. CRAIG HORN R-Union

current system of 43 paid clergy members who work at prisons. There are another 14 “temporary,” or contract, chaplains that cover other locations in the 70-prison system, said Betty Brown, the state’s correctional chaplaincy services coordinator. The measure would also eliminate four of the five paid chaplains that serve eight youth development centers and nine detention centers for offenders in the juvenile justice system, for another $250,000 in savings. Rep. David Guice, R-Transylvania, a budget writer for criminal justice issues, acknowledges these and other cuts are painful but ministries will go on without paid chaplains. “We feel like that there is staff on board there that can help facilitate coordination and the utilization of volunteers,” said Guice, a retired probation officer. “We have a tremendous volunteer pool from our churches and our communities now that are working in our prisons and doing a great job.” Guice said subcommittee members will be able to consider amendments this coming

week. First-term Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union, is worried the short-term cutting will cost the state in the long term because prisoners without religion or a stronger character when released likely will reoffend and become incarcerated again. “I have no sympathy for the guy in prison ... but the fact is there’s going to be a tomorrow and I don’t want them to come back, so they’ve got to have hope,” Horn said. “I don’t think entirely relying on volunteers is the way to go.” Division of Prisons Director Bob Lewis said volunteers benefit prisoners, but it would be difficult to find volunteers who could work at the level of the state’s clinical chaplains. They are required to have a four-year degree, an advanced theology degree and one year of pastoral care training or two years in a pastorate. The state chaplains facilitate and supervise religious activities for prisoners of all faiths. There are more than a dozen approved faith groups in the prisons, according to the Department of Correction, including Hinduism, American Indian and Wiccan besides the more common Christianity and

Islam. The state must meet constitutional standards of giving prisoners the chance to express their religious preference without promoting one religion over another. “I’ve never found a volunteer interested in dealing with all religions,” said the Rev. Randall Speer, chaplain at Central Prison in Raleigh, which houses 890 prisoners, including more than 150 men on death row. Lewis said permanent chaplains also are preferable because they can be called in at any time to provide a calming influence during a disturbance. They offer prisoners — and even correctional officers — someone with whom to share personal problems or grief. State chaplains also can alert prison officials to potential gang activity. Since religious services are among the few places where prisoners gather during the week, some offenders can use the meeting as a ruse to build up membership, Lewis said. “You’re all working together to keep a peaceful environment,” Speer said. “We are a stabilizing force to help the staff and the inmate.” Whitehurst, the ex-prisoner, is now a chaplain himself — one of the few paid by area churches to supplement work, not the state — at Pasquotank Correctional Institution, where he served time. Whitehurst said he’s not sure a volunteer could have figured out what he needed to get his life turned around like Askew did. Askew “pretty much helped me understand that my life was not over,” Whitehurst said.

Elizabeth City program gives graduates new hope ELIZABETH CITY (AP) — In some ways, the commencement ceremony for River City YouthBuild was just like any other. Graduates wore caps and gowns. Proud families snapped photos. Young children fidgeted restlessly. But that’s about where the similarities stopped. After all, this wasn’t a typical graduation ceremony. This was a second chance. Not all that long ago, the 40 graduates who filled Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church in Elizabeth City Thursday were high school dropouts. For people like Johnetta Hicks, the idea of getting an education seemed for a long time to be an improbable hope. “Before YouthBuild, I never could allow myself to dream, because it all seemed so far out of reach,” Hicks said. Hicks credited the staff at River City YouthBuild with putting her dreams within reach. The local nonprofit assists high school dropouts in completing their GED diplomas and finding work in the construction trades or moving on to postsecondary education. “I didn’t realize how hard it would be with two kids, no income, and no education,” Hicks said, referring to dropping out of school. Hicks has come a long way from

DUTY FROM 3a Moon waited by the fence as, some 100 yards away, the air crews got a briefing and did their preflight checks. “We want him to be safe and alert, get the mission done and get home in one piece,” said Joe Moon, Jay’s father, looking out toward the airfield. “He’s our first grandchild,” said Nancye Moon. “And we’re going to miss him.” She plans to send Joe care packages and talk to him when she can. At the official deployment ceremony in Greensboro two weeks ago, there were bands and speeches,

FUN BOY FROM 3a Boy should have. I eventually tired of cleaning Fun Boy’s tank at work and moved him home, where Lindsay took charge of his feeding and cleaning. For some reason, she refused to call him Fun Boy and settled instead on “Fish.” For years, his 10-gallon tank held down a corner of our kitchen counter under the cabinet and next to a craftsy wooden cutout that said, “Never Enough Thyme.”

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The experience has taught him a lot of things. Arguably one of the biggest is that goals are obtainable. “Anybody can do it. If you work hard, put your mind to it, get your goals right, get your priorities straight, you can do it,” Davis said.

Fish passage to be built at Cape Fear River dam RIEGELWOOD, N.C. (AP) — A dam on the Cape Fear River will be closed to the public for two years while work is done to make it easier for fish to bypass the lock and swim upstream in spawning season. The Fayetteville Observer reported Sunday the $12 million project will be paid for with federal stimulus money and work will begin May 22. Park Ranger Tom Charles of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says only half of all spawning fish make it past Lock and Dam No. 1. The corps will install rows of large rocks across the face of the dam to create pools that mimic natural rapids fish use to swim upstream. The pools provide resting areas for migrating fish. The passage is expected to improve populations of endangered shortnose sturgeon.

pomp and circumstance. Sunday morning, reality set in. The ten helicopters’ engines roared to life, and they taxied one by one to the airport’s runway. The crews waved from the windows and doorways as their loved ones held flags and signs, waving back. After a moment, 10 helicopters rose into the sky. They circled over Salisbury, got into formation and flew over the airport one last time. Taking with them the hopes, prayers and love of those they must leave behind.

flush the dead Fun Boy down the toilet or feed him to the cats. Those were my ideas. The next day she placed Fun Boy in a white envelope and buried him outside next to our dog Flash. She set a rock on top of the loose dirt. She told me later what she had scribbled on the envelope. “Lord,” it said, “he was a good fish.” Definitely worth the 28 cents. Contact Mark Wineka at 704-797-4263, or mwineka@ salisburypost.com.

ROCKWELL — Howard Joseph "Temo" Sides, Sr., 75, of Rockwell, passed away Saturday April 16, 2011, at his residence. Born July 20, 1935, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late John Alexander and Beulah Mae Misenhiemer Sides. He was educated at Boyden High School and worked as a brick mason for Brookshire Masonry. Howard was a veteran of the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of Sherrills Ford Road Baptist Church, and a member of the Gas-N-Go Club. Howard enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. Howard is survived by his wife Harriett "Cathy" Bullard Sides; sons, John Paul Sides of Muncie, Ind., and Howard Joseph "Joey" Sides, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Salisbury; daughters, Kristie Smith and husband Gary of Orange Park, Fla., Wanda Sides Mills and husband Jeff of Faith, and Elaine Sides Webb and husband Johnny of Salisbury; brother, Ernest L. Sides of Spencer; sister, Louise Wells of New London; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Service: The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at the Powles Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Harold Jordan, Rowan Regional Hospice Chaplain. Burial: Will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens in Rockwell. The Rowan County Honor Guard will provide Military Graveside Rites. Visitation: The family will receive friends at Powles Funeral Home Tuesday, April 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowan Regional Hospice 720 Grove Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Sides family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.

Ruth Misuriello Dysart KANNAPOLIS — Ruth Misuriello Dysart, age 80, died Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Avante of Concord Nursing Center, Concord after over six years of extended illness. Born Nov. 4, 1930, in Newark, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Ralph Paul Misuriello, Sr. and Ethel Lydia Mathiasen Misuriello. Ruth was a 1948 graduate of Westside High School, Newark, N.J. She was a homemaker practically all of her life having been active in church work since her teens. She is fondly reflected on as a mother and Sunday School teacher par excellence, and was known by many to be a good cook and baker. She and her husband moved to Kannapolis from Matthews in Dec., 1979. She was an active member of Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, Kannapolis where she was a former president of the Women of the ELCA. A circle was named in her honor for her dedicated work in the church. Ruth was also one of the founders of an organization called "We're Here Quilters", which is still in operation. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Paul Misuriello, Jr. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, B. J. Dysart; four sons, Rev. Paul K. Dysart and wife, Kathy of South Park, Pa., Ret. Police Sergeant Mark J. Dysart and wife, Donna of Windsor, Conn., Joel R. Dysart and wife, Ann of Johnstown, Ohio, and Rev. Logan B. Dysart and wife, Becky of Oxford, Ohio; a daughter, Jo Anne Elkins of Columbus, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral: Will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, officiated by Rev. Richard Rhoads. Burial: A graveside service will be will held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the National Cemetery, Salisbury. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the funeral home and the next day on Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials: May be made to Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, c/o Building Fund, 101 Vance Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081. On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.

Jamie Selena Wall SPENCER — Jamie Selena Wall, 37, of Spencer passed away Saturday, April 16, 2011. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Wall family.

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The Chinese forces on the base called the creature a “Forest Demon,” and said it was bad luck to see one. The next day, Otten rode off into the brush with his friends looking for the creature with Thomas machine guns. They didn’t find him. Finley is a disabled veteran who formerly worked a sensitive job for the military. He now lives in Essex, England, with his wife Nicola and they have two grown sons. Finley works for an international charitable organization. He has been an artist his whole life and loves to paint Sasquatch, or Bigfoot. Finley has not seen one up close, but is looking for someone who has so that he can do a better portrait of one. One of his hobbies is collecting personal accounts from people all over the world who have had experiences with the paranormal, Bigfoot and other mysterious animals and UFOs. Finley makes an offer to our readers. He would love to hear from any readers who have stories on any of the above subjects. He prefers older or previously untold accounts, possibly those that would go unrecorded. All who write will be sent a packet of material and a signed print of Bigfoot or UFO artwork that he has personally done. Contact Tom Finley at Capteasy-

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Lessons from the garden can Jobless worker is still clocking in be applied to finances There’s something magical about dirt. Digging in it clears my mind. It’s like hitting “refresh” on my computer screen. Things pop into proper perspective. I experience nature’s therapy in the solitude of my tiny garden. And I have learned MARY some imporHUNT tant lessons, too. • Start early. I’ve made feeble attempts to grow sweet peas in years past, always with the same disappointing results. Imagine my surprise when I read I was planting way too late. Sweet peas need to be sown into the ground long before winter — in the fall. I was months off. The same is true for planting a financial nest egg. Starting early is the way to experience a spectacular harvest. Money needs the power of time for it to grow strong roots that run deep.

• Hang on tight. I had no idea one fall when I planted my sweet peas what lay ahead for those tiny seeds. Not two months later, Southern California experienced months of record-breaking precipitation. We got rain in spades. The storms were harsh, yet my sweet peas hung on for dear life. They refused to let go -- and certainly not because they received encouragement from me. For all I knew, they were long gone, because the bed showed no signs of life. In their own quiet way, though, they were alive, burrowing down to ride it out. Life’s storms hit all of us from time to time. And when they do, we have a choice: We can either cave in and let the storms carry us out to sea or dig in and refuse to let go. • Give or give up. Once my sweet peas began to bloom, I was hesitant to cut them. They just looked so pretty on the trellis. But here’s the deal with sweet peas: If you do not cut them regularly, they stop blooming altogether.

For many weeks, I faithfully cut as many long-stemmed blooms as my vines produced. If I cut one bouquet on Monday, I was sure to have two bouquets on Tuesday. Giving is the secret of never running out. But it takes a leap of faith to cut that first harvest. Soon you realize you have more than you had before. So you give again, and you give more. And the more you give the more you have to give. The more you bless others the more blessed you become. • Winter’s coming. No matter how beautiful my garden is today, I know it won’t last forever. So each day, I try to enjoy the garden for the moment and save a mental picture for the future. This way, when the days grow short and winter settles in, I know I can always reach back into my memory bank. Being diligent to always save something for the future is the secret for how to come through the difficult seasons of life. It’s nice to know you always will have sweet peas in December.

Dear Amy: How does one get over the loss of a job they’ve had for a long time? After working for a major health insurance company for 28 years, I was told my job was being eliminated and shown the door. This was almost two years ago and I am still looking for a new job. My work record was excellent and I was stunned, to say the least. I feel as if I have a knife ASK in my back. I AMY was given two letters of recommendation from my director and the VP of my department, but that hasn’t helped me find a new job. It’s hard to understand how they can do this to a loyal employee who worked so hard for them for so many years. Shouldn’t loyalty go both ways? I feel I was let go because of my age and the fact that

job search (take a part-time job if you can find one) and also spend time networking with other people who may give you ideas and bolster your confidence. In this economy, there are plenty of people out of work; this is nothing to be ashamed of. If you can get together with other people who are also looking, you can share your resources — and your frustrations. Use this as a reason to think about what passions and interests might lead to other opportunities. VolunDear Sad: It is completely teering is a great way to normal to grieve over a sud- keep your skills sharp and den job loss — but two years your confidence up. of ruminating about your former employers is a very Send questions via e-mail long time to devote to an em- to askamy@tribune.com or ployer who dismissed you. by mail to Ask Amy, ChicaIt’s as if you are still go Tribune, TT500, 435 N. “clocking in.” Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL You worked at a job and 60611. Amy Dickinson’s were compensated for the memoir, “The Mighty work you did. Most compa- Queens of Freeville: A Mothnies see this as a fair ex- er, a Daughter and the Town change and neither reward that Raised Them” (Hyperinor offer much in the way of on), is available in bookloyalty. stores. TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, You should widen your

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FROM 1a 2008, including $33.56 million for Fibrant and $2.3 million for the general fund. About $1.2 million went for renovations to municipal buildings, including the City Office Building, City Hall, three fire stations and the Plaza, as well as $725,000 for construction or renovation of three city parking lots. Collateral for the loan includes the renovated buildings and 250 miles of fiber-optic lines. “This portion of the debt is totally separate and is being paid separately from that for Fibrant,” Sofley said. To build Fibrant, the city sold two series of Certificates of Participation, or COPS — one for $19.56 million and another for $16.3 million, according to the N.C. Department of State Treasurer. Because COPS are asset-backed securities, not revenue bonds, state law allows the city to make debt payments from any available revenues. “There is no statutory requirement where debt service payments on this debt must be paid from, but City Council has always planned to pay for the debt with the proceeds from Fibrant sales,” Sofley said. Bond series A — $19.56 million — was sold publicly. Series B — $16.3 million — was sold privately to a bank, according to the state treasurer’s department. The proceeds were deposited with BB&T, the city’s bond underwriter, which purchased a large portion of the debt, Sofley said. The interest rate was fixed, with serial payments of principal over 20 years. The interest rates on the serial maturities of principal vary with the length of the maturities, Heather Strickland, deputy director of communications for the N.C. Department of State Treasurer, said in an email to the Post. The shortest principal maturities have the lowest interest rates of 3.25 percent, and the longest maturities have interest rates of 5.625 percent, Strickland said. Interest payments began March 1, 2009,

FROM 1a Sofley answered questions from the Post via email. Fibrant will be financially successful because the service gives Salisbury an economic advantage over surrounding cities, he said. In part, the city built Fibrant to attract new businesses. “Because of this and the market research performed, we are confident that after the initial customer installation build-out, the revenues from this investment will fully support all Fibrant’s debt,” Sofley said. The city’s plan hinges on residents and businesses signing up for Fibrant. However, no current subscriber or revenue projections are available. Although the city in 2008 and 2009 made detailed projections about Fibrant’s future, Sofley said those numbers are obsolete because the utility launched later than expected. Despite the late start, Sofley said Fibrant will succeed, and the city will not miss a debt payment. “Fibrant is like a lawyer with one case,” he said. “We will work as hard and as long as we have to in order to achieve the financial performance that we must have to be successful.”

Limited reach So far, Salisbury has only a small portion of the telecommunications market. The city’s penetration rates are estimated at 4.2 percent for TV, 4.4 percent for Internet and 3.5 percent for phone. The most recent billing, the city’s fifth, totaled $104,028. The city has a small market share, but leaders have a big idea. “Our goal is to be the dominant broadband provider in this area,” Sofley said. Salisbury began competing against private cable companies after the city says they refused to install a fiber optic broadband system. Officials say fiber-tothe-home is crucial to the city’s future in economic development, public safety and education. In 2008, the city sold $35.86 million in bonds, including $33.5 million to finance Fibrant and $2.3 million for the general fund. Though voters didn’t have a say, the state gave its blessing after the city developed detailed plans to pay back the debt over 20 years with proceeds from the utility. City officials used a 2006 feasibility study by Uptown Services to project how many people would sign up for the service, how much money the utility would gen-

Distribution of 2008 bond sale (amounts are approximate). Fibrant: $26 million Renovations to city buildings: $1 million Parking lot improvements: $725,000 Capitalized interest: $3 million (Fund to cover debt payments during startup) Debt service reserve fund: $3.3 million (Back-up fund, reimbursed if not spent) Costs related to issuing bonds: $1 million Total proceeds: $35.86 million Total payments, including interest, through 2029: $60.6 million

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and principal payments began March 1, 2010. The payments and interest were structured to match expected revenues from Fibrant, Strickland said. The city pays about $2 million the first three years, then about $3.35 million annually for the next three years, and finally $3.06 million annually for the last decade of the loan. Part of the bond issue included about $3 million in capitalized interest, or money to cover interest payments during construction and start-up of Fibrant. The city also financed $3.36 million for a debt service reserve, as required by the debt documents. Investors often demand a reserve fund as security. The city received reimbursements in 2009 and 2010 from the capitalized interest fund and will receive additional reimbursements in 2019 and 2029 from the reserve fund. So far, the city has spent $30,203,850, including issuance costs, Sofley said. In addition to the debt service reserve fund, the city still has on hand $205,245 from bond proceeds, he said.

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The 2008 bond package included $7 million to build the new Customer Service Center, which houses Fibrant operations and other city services. The construction of the facility and the 250-mile fiber optic network, as well as the purchase and installation of equipment all went well and quickly, Sofley said. Though Fibrant’s launch was pushed back when the Early estimates city changed software venIn the 2008 application to dors, customers benefited the Local Government Com- because the delay allowed mission, the city anticipated the city to implement cheaphaving between 4,300 and er software with more fea4,700 residential subscribers tures, he said. in 2012, or a 25 percent to 31 The city has limited marpercent market share for in- keting for Fibrant to make home Internet, cable and sure the product was topphone service. quality and market-ready, he By the end of Fibrant’s said. fifth full year of operation, “Since we were starting a the city projected between new business from scratch, 5,000 and 6,000 residential every process — from cussubscribers and 400 to 600 tomer sign-up procedures, commercial customers. billing, installation and back The numbers are slightly office procedures — had to lower in the 2009 business be designed and tested,” he plan, after Fibrant’s launch said. was delayed. By the end of Many procedures have fiscal year 2012, the city pro- been updated and modified jected having between 2,300 to become more efficient for and 3,400 households, or a 14 customers and staff, he said. percent to 26 percent marOver the next month, the ket share. city will expand marketing By the end of the fifth full for Fibrant, Sofley said. year, the business plan has Fibrant’s marketing diFibrant serving between rector was laid off two 3,200 and 4,100 residential weeks ago. customers and 155 to 391 Happy customer businesses. If she keeps Fibrant for at Greenlight, a city-owned broadband service in Wilson least a year, Nellie Taylor won’t have to pay the $360 with many parallels to Fibrant, has surpassed similar installation fee. She said she plans to have Fibrant, and to projections. support her city, for much After launching in 2007, longer than that. Greenlight now has more Taylor talked and joked than 5,700 subscribers, said Dathan Shows, Wilson assis- with the technicians who intant city manager for broad- stalled her service. They band and technical services. worked quickly and asked her preference on aesthetic Greenlight has positive choices, such as where she cash flow and is three to six months ahead of projections, would prefer a cord to run or have the back-up battery Shows said. installed. Failure not an option? Taylor said the city got a What happens if Fibrant good deal on the $33.5 mildoesn’t make enough money lion pricetag for Fibrant. to pay the debt? “Every city should offer Sofley declined to answer. this,” she said. “Your basic assumption from your question is that Contact reporter Emily Fibrant will fail and the city Ford at 704-797-4264.

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When my family needed additional finances, we always went out and worked more to earn more. I have memories of a period when my dad worked a fulltime and two part-time jobs every day to make ends meet. He didn’t try to sell off any of the kids and throw grandma out in the garbage. The Republican agenda for the country amounts to selling off the children and quietly disposing of grandma in order to make the rich even richer. It makes no sense to cannibalize defenseless parts of our society in order to transfer more wealth to the wealthy. We are in this fiscal mess because we have fought wars without raising revenues to pay for them and because banks and Wall Street hoodwinked us as they gorged themselves on public and ill-gotten funds. A combination of careful scrutiny of politically earmarked public expenses and raising more revenues makes more common sense and moral sense than a political feeding frenzy on Medicare, Social Security and other safety net programs. Yes, that means raising taxes proportionately on everybody who can afford it. That means that everyone, even the rich and businesses, will have to contribute their fair share for a change. If you need more money to eat you raise it — you don’t turn the kids and grandma into sausage. I fear the next step for Republicans is to push for Soylent Green. — Richard D. Sorensen Salisbury

A wonderful way to honor a friend I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved and those who came out to support the Tyler Poole Memorial event last Saturday at Gold Hill Park. This wonderful event celebrated the life of my best friend Tyler. I know he would have been so grateful and honored by all his family and friends gathering still seven years after his death. Last July, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. After living 25 years of life thinking I was invincible, much like Tyler probably felt, I was immediately shocked and grounded back to a depressing reality that I had a potential life-threatening disease! Sadness and feeling sorry for myself eventually led to madness and hatred of the cancer. Of course, I wondered why me? But then again, why would anyone have to get any type of terrible disease? I realized and saw that many people complain and get upset over nothing, little things that don’t even matter once you just want to live and survive. I also saw that I was lucky and had so much to be thankful for compared to so many around the world. I wasn’t always sure if I’d be OK or not, but with only 13 days left of treatment, I feel a huge liberation ahead of me and know I’m gonna be fine. Tyler, his father, Gary, and Brandon Sides saw this event as a chance to help me. All the vendors, events, contests and all those who came out and participated all helped raise money for me that day. I know Tyler would be so happy and grinning ear to ear to know that his memorial and celebration of his life were also helping me. Thank you, everyone, for your support, generosity and love. — Travis Casper and family Salisbury

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resident Obama wants to be a peace president promising to bring the people of America together. Unfortunately, he is as bad as Bush because he is now a war president. How can he deceive the people who employ him? Having our country involved in Libya has violated the constitution, which prohibits our country to be involved in any conflict unless it is an attack on our country as it was in 1941. The president does not tell the truth that we are in Libya to protect the rebels. Who are the rebels? Here we go again, fighting the wars for Britain, France and the European nations. We certainly should try to protect innocent civilians, but what about protecting the Palestinians who are refugees from their own country since 1948, when Britain, France and the USA drove them to refugee camps? The Israeli Zionist government continues to confiscate Palestinian property. Recently they were involved in the murder of many in the Gaza strip. Our government supports Israel continually whether it is right or wrong. The president Victor S. is a hypocrite, deFarrah lives manding a Palesin Salisbury. tinian state because the Zionists in Israel continue to build illegal settlements on Israeli-occupied Palestinian land that would become the capital of the Palestinian state. He, Congress and the pro-Israeli Secretary of State Hillary Clinton insist that we must protect Israel at no cost. Secretary Clinton should resign because she has been dishonest in attempting to bribe the Israelis to a peace conference. The Israelis continue to persecute the Palestinians and seize their homes. Many thousands of Palestinians are held in Israeli jails without due process, and many are held for years. We should not be involved in Libya, and this is causing a debate in our country. Our country has already spent $2 billion and lost a sophisticated jet fighter, which risked two pilots’ lives. The Israelis continue to blame Iran for these problems in the Middle East. Israel is determined to have Iran removed from the Middle East. If we continue on the present course, we will create problems that have serious consequences for our country. The truth should be told pertaining to the so-called oil crisis. We get hardly any oil from Libya, the bulk of which goes to Germany, France and China. We are on a path to becoming a third world country because of our blind support of Israel. They control our Congress and president and the most powerful part of our country, the Federal Reserve. The Israel government is responsible for the Palestinian holocaust since 1948. President Obama, please protect the Palestinians as you are protecting the questionable Libyan rebels. We are not sure who the rebels are. Mr. President, are you aware that the Israelis are still stealing Palestinian homes and land? Palestinians had nothing to do with the terrible tragedy done by the Germans to the Jews in World War II, but, Mr. President, it is outrageous not to realize that Israel is doing worse to Palestine today.

Enjoying spring’s surprises Behold the splendor in your own back yard BY SCOTT TURNER The Providence Journal

f aliens ever visit our planet, the encounter might look like what our family experienced on a recent evening. My children, Rachel and Noah, shot hoops by the garage, while my wife Karen and I sliced vegetables into a salad. Unexpectedly, Rachel surged through the back door to implore us to step outside. When I asked what was happening, she said, “Please come out and look.” In the driveway, she pointed up, “You can even see their red faces!” Eleven huge creatures floated slowly east to west just over the tiptop of our chimney. The dark birds, with 6-foot wingspans and splayed wingtips, swayed silently in the setting sun. As if floating atop the surface of a pond, they rocked back and forth overhead, tilting into a chilly northwest breeze. During this eerie, graceful dance, these first turkey vultures of spring produced vast shadows on the side of our home. All of us saw their red, bare-skinned heads. Each new season introduces us to fresh faces. It also provides opportunities to enjoy the unexpected. Indeed, who could have predicted what Woody (the ShihTzu) and I would find the following morning?

Stepping out the door, we heard a “clink” sound from across the street. There, a crow stood on the curb. Beneath its beak rested a metal spoon, covered in white glop. We watched the crow bend over, push down the shallow bowl of the spoon and nibble what it contained, catapulting the spoon handle to a 45-degree angle. When the bird raised its beak from the bowl of the spoon, the handle fell back to the curb. “Clink.” Upon seeing us, the crow cawed harshly. Woody tugged, and the bird took off. Beside the spoon, we found a half-full cup of organic Greek yogurt. Woody began to lick the yogurt, so I pulled him away. Later that day I witnessed something equally extraordinary, when I went out to flip the contents of the compost bin. Turning the compost helps it decompose more efficiently. Typically I flip the material every couple of months, but not in winter. This way, I avoid bringing the insects and microbes that perform the decomposition within the pile to the icy surface, where they could freeze to death. On this first compost flip of 2011, I dug into the compost with a pitchfork. The effort brought forth worms, white fungal strings and other life clinging to the remnants of our bananas, onions, squash, eggshells and other items, de-

posited into the bin each week. In fact, there were thousands of red worms. Their spectacle included a sphere of worms wrapped tightly around what I think was once a large rotten apple. This fascinating object looked like a reddish-brown softball of wiggling, glistening rubber bands. Those worms, by the way, were the distant offspring of a small collection delivered to our home by mail about 10 years ago. Back then, we were told that the insects would not survive a Rhode Island winter. Clearly, however, the worms, given the right amounts of moisture, dry material and airflow, had learned to scoot their way into the middle of the bin during the colder months to continue turning our fruit and vegetable trash into crumbly, rich-smelling, soil-enhancing matter that gardeners call “black gold.” It occurred to me that inspiring signs of the new season were in our own yard. When it comes to discovering the unbelievable and unforgettable of the natural world, Rachel may have said it best: “Please come out and look.” • • • Scott Turner is a nature writer. Email: scottturnerster@ gmail.com.

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Operator of nuclear plant announces plan to resolve crisis TOKYO (AP) — The operator of Japan’s crippled nuclear plant laid out a blueprint Sunday for stopping radiation leaks and stabilizing damaged reactors within the next six to nine months as a first step toward allowing some of the tens of thousands of evacuees to return to the area. While the government said the timeframe was realistic, those forced to flee their homes, jobs and farms were frustrated that their exile is not going to end soon. And officials acknowledge that unforeseen complications, or even another natural disaster, could set that timetable back even further. “Well, this year is lost,” said Kenji Matsueda, 49, who is living in an evacuation center in Fukushima after being forced from his home 12 miles from the plant. “I have no idea what I will do. Nine months is a long time. And it could be longer. I don’t think they really know.” Pressure has been building on the government and plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co. to resolve Japan’s worst-ever nuclear power accident since a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami hit the country March 11, knocking out power and cooling systems at the Fukushima Dai-ichi complex. On orders from Prime Minister Naoto Kan, TEPCO drew up the blueprint and publicly explained its longterm strategy — for the first time since the disaster — for containing the crisis that has cast a cloud of fear over the country.

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FAA gives controllers an extra hour to rest between shifts WASHINGTON (AP) — The government said Sunday it is giving air traffic controllers an extra hour off between shifts so they don’t doze off at work, a problem that stretches back decades. But officials rejected the remedy that sleep experts say would make a real difference: on-the-job napping. “On my watch, controllers will not be paid to take naps. We’re not going to allow that,” Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said. That’s exactly the opposite of what scientists and the Federal Aviation Administration’s own fatigue working group say is needed after five cases disclosed since late March of sleeping controllers. The latest one occurred just before 5 a.m. Saturday at a busy regional radar facility that handles high altitude air traffic for much of Florida, portions of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Several other countries, including Germany and Japan, permit controllers to take sleeping breaks and they provide quiet rooms with cots for that purpose. “Given the body of scientific evidence, that decision clearly demonstrates that politics remain more important than public safety,” said Bill Voss, president of the Flight Safety Foundation of Alexandria, Va. “People are concerned about a political backlash if they allow controllers to have rest periods in their work shifts the same

way firefighters and trauma physicians do.”

Match.com to check users in sex offender registry LOS ANGELES (AP) — Online dating site Match.com says it will begin screening its users against the national sex offender registry. The president of the popular singles site Mandy Ginsberg tells the Associated Press in a statement Sunday that the company has avoided the move for years because of the unreliability of the database, but after looking at recent improvements has decided to start screening both current and new subscribers. Ginsberg says the checks “remain highly flawed” in finding dangerous sex offenders, and that users of the dating service should not have a false sense of security. Last week, a California woman filed a lawsuit against the website, saying she was sexually assaulted by a man she met through Match.com, and that the attack could have been prevented with a criminal background check.

3 killed as Syrians protest despite Assad’s concessions BEIRUT (AP) — Gunmen opened fire during a funeral for a slain anti-government protester Sunday, killing at least three people on a day when tens of thousands of

people took to the streets nationwide as part of an uprising against the country’s authoritarian regime, witnesses and activists said. It was not immediately clear who was behind the shooting at the funeral near Homs, 100 miles from the capital, Damascus. In the past four weeks, Syrian security forces in uniforms and plainclothes have launched a deadly crackdown on demonstrations, killing at least 200 people, according to human rights groups. The government has blamed armed gangs looking to stir up unrest for many of the killings. One witness said gunmen wearing black clothes opened fire at hundreds of people in the Talbiseh district in central Syria at a funeral for a protester who was killed Saturday. Other witnesses said they saw soldiers and security forces open fire, shooting even at homes and balconies. Dozens were wounded, they said. A human rights activist in Damascus confirmed the three deaths, but said he had no information on who killed them. He confirmed the deaths through witnesses on the ground who saw the killings and gave him the names of the dead.

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Film fans head for ‘Rio,’ shrug over new ‘Scream’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Movie fans are going to “Rio” in big numbers, but they’re not quite screaming over the latest installment of a horror-comedy franchise. The 20th Century Fox animated family flick “Rio,” featuring the voices of Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg, led the weekend box office with a healthy $40 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was the best debut so far this year, topping another animated comedy, “Rango,” by about $2 million. The slasher comedy “Scream 4,” released by the Weinstein Co. banner Dimension Films, opened at No. 2 with just $19.3 million. That’s a fraction of the business for the previous two sequels, which both debuted at over $30 million more than a decade ago. Business finally climbed for Hollywood, which has been in a prolonged slide. Revenues rose for only the second time since last November, coming in at $134 million, up 12 percent compared to the same weekend last year, when “Kick-Ass” led with $19.8 million.

Researchers make golf balls, plant pots out of lobster shells ORONO, Maine (AP) — Lobsters aren’t just for eating anymore. The shells from Maine’s signature seafood are being used to manufacture decorative tiles, trivets and drinking-glass coasters. Work is under way to utilize them in countertops and tabletops. And at the University of Maine, a professor has developed prototypes of biodegradable golf balls and plant pots made out of ground-up lobster shells. “Instead of dumping the shells at landfills, the idea is to add value to the product, which hopefully will funnel back into the industry,” said David Neivandt, a professor of chemical and biological engineering who created a biodegradable golf ball with a core made of lobster shells. Lobster processors dispose of tons of lobster shells that are left over after the meat is removed. Industry leaders have long wondered if there might be a way to make money from the part thrown away. Neivandt and one of his students, Alex Caddell, together developed a golf ball using ground-up lobster shells mixed with a glue-like substance for its core. The shell is also made out of naturally derived biodegradable material, but they aren’t giving specifics because they don’t want to give away any secrets. The ball is the same size and weight as a standard golf ball but is intended for use on cruise ships or at driving ranges that are on lakes or the ocean.

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FROM 1a home in Ammon was out of the storm’s path before he saw a tornado over the tops of pine trees, lifting pigs and other animals into the sky. “It looked just like ‘The Wizard of Oz,’” said his wife, Audrey. The couple took shelter in the laundry room as the tornado snapped trees and carried off several homes in the neighborhood. When they stepped out, it took them a moment to figure out the twister had turned their own home around, leaving them in the backyard. The violent weather began Thursday in Oklahoma, where two people died, before cutting across the Deep South on Friday and hitting North Carolina and Virginia on Saturday. Authorities said seven people died in Arkansas; seven in Alabama; seven in Virginia; and one in Mississippi. More than 240 tornadoes were reported from the storm system, including 62 in North Carolina, but the National Weather Service’s final numbers could be lower because some tornadoes may have been reported more than once. Saturday was North Carolina’s deadliest day for tornadoes since 1984, when 22 twisters killed 42 people and injured hundreds. The state emergency management agency said it had reports of 23 fatalities from Saturday’s storms, but local officials confirmed only 21 deaths with the Associated Press. The conditions that allowed

the storm to develop are seen on the Great Plains maybe twice a year, but they almost never happen in North Carolina, according to Scott Sharp, a weather service meteorologist in Raleigh. The atmosphere was unstable, which allows air to rise and fall quickly, creating winds of hurricane strength or greater. There was also plenty of moisture, which acts as fuel for the violent storms. Shear winds at different heights, moving in different directions, created the spin needed to create tornadoes, Sharp said. In Virginia, local emergency officials reported seven storm-related deaths, said state emergency management spokesman Bob Spieldenner. North Carolina officials have tallied more than 130 serious injuries, 65 homes destroyed and another 600 significantly damaged in North Carolina, according to state public safety spokeswoman Julia Jarema. Officials expect those totals to climb as damage assessments continue. Gov. Beverly Perdue declared a state of emergency. After spending much of Sunday touring hard-hit areas. Downed trees blocked major downtown thoroughfares in the bustling capital city of 400,000. Three members of a family were killed at a trailer park about five miles north of downtown. Just east of downtown Raleigh at Shaw University, a tornado poked a hole in the roof of the student center and knocked out dormitory windows. The school canceled the last two weeks of school because of the damage.

was 3.5 miles long with an average width of 100 yards, and damage was intermittent along the path. Saturday’s storm, which moved through between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Saturday, damaged about 20 houses in the area as it tore apart roofs, shattered windows and brought down nearby trees. No injuries were reported in Rowan County. Large trees also toppled onto utility poles, blocking a few roads and causing power outages for at least 6,000 Duke Energy customers in Rowan. Electricity had been restored to nearly all by Sunday night. Across the state, the death toll from a swath of tornadoes reached 21, according to the Associated Press. Spencer resident Dan Patterson was among those caught in the more heavily damaged areas. During an RV camping trip toward Virginia Beach, Va., with his wife, Patterson stopped Saturday at an RV park in Selma just off Interstate 95. That afternoon, tornadoes reportedly moved through Selma and nearby Smithfield in Johnston County, but the RV park was spared. “We could tell a twister went to the both sides of us,” Patterson wrote Saturday in an email to the Post. “We only suffered a little hail the size of golf balls and

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TALLADEGA, Ala. — Jimmie Johnson won the race. Dale Earnhardt Jr. got the checkered flag. Maybe they should go in the NASCAR record books as co-winners. In a finish that matched the closest in Sprint Cup history, Johnson edged Clint Bowyer by about a foot to win a Talladega two-step Sunday — a victory that wouldn’t have been possible without a big push from Earnhardt. Junior gave up a chance to end a 101race winless streak, selflessly agreeing to shove the No. 48 car of his Hendrick Motorsports teammate instead of vice versa in what was essentially a tag-team event. “I can’t thank Junior enough,” John-

son said. “He made the decision that my car was faster leading. And the way these things are finishing up, the lead car’s going to get the win. ... He was more worried about the team having a good performance than anything.” The official margin was two-thousandths of a second, tied with Ricky Craven’s win at Darlington in 2003 for the closest since NASCAR went to electronic timing. It came down to an eight-car sprint. Well, actually, four pairs of cars, with only the guys at the front of the duos having a chance to win the Aaron’s 499. After laying back most of the day, the five-time series champion hugged the yellow line at the bottom of the track — flirting with a penalty — and pulled out his 54th career victory and first of the season. “We were just the lucky guy at the end

with a good run,” Johnson said. “We had some big mo on our side, and off we went.” He couldn’t have done it without Earnhardt, who was given the checkered flag by the winner. “That just came to my mind,” Johnson said. “He was like, ‘Man, I don’t want that.’ But I told him, ‘I have to give you something for the push and working with me.’ He just said, ‘That’s what teammates do.’” Even though Earnhardt hasn’t won since 2008, he thought it was a no-brainer to get behind Johnson. “If I couldn’t win the race,” Junior said, “I wanted Jimmie to win the race, because I had worked with him all day and he is my teammate.” There was a dispute over Johnson’s

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SAN ANTONIO — The Memphis Grizzlies 101 G r i z z l i e s the Spurs 98 own first upset of the NBA playoffs, and they made history in the process. Zach Randolph had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and Shane Battier hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 23.9 seconds left, and the eighth-seeded Grizzlies won the first playoff game in franchise history, 101-98 over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. Randolph, who scored nine in the fourth quarter and punished San Antonio under the basket, might have saved his hardest contact for a chest bump with Mike Conley after the final buzzer. The rest of the Grizzlies bench spilled onto the court, waving towels and leaping back into the locker room. Memphis began the playoffs with the motto "Let's Make History," and it needed just one game to do it. Sixteen years after the franchise debuted in Vancouver, the Grizzlies finally savored their first playoff win in 13 tries. The top-seeded Spurs didn't stick around to watch Memphis celebrate. San Antonio had a chance to force overtime, but Richard Jefferson missed an open 3-pointer as time expired. Tony Parker led the Spurs with 20 points, but they sorely missed All-Star Manu Ginobili, who continued to rest his sprained right elbow. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Ginobili begged to play, and it's safe bet the All-Star won't have to convince Popovich for Game 2 on Wednesday. The Grizzlies spent the week insisting they didn't tank their final two games to assure they'd get the Spurs. But the way Randolph and Marc Gasol bullied San Antonio in the frontcourt, Memphis showed that San Antonio isn't such a bad matchup. Gasol had 24 points and nine rebounds. Conley scored 15 points and had 10 assists, and O.J. Mayo had 13 points off the bench. Tim Duncan had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Spurs, who lost their sixth straight playoff series opener. And watching this latest one on the bench was Ginobili. But Spurs coach Gregg Popovich played it safe. "You know (darn) well he's not happy with me. And you know (darn) well he wants to be on that court," Popovich said before tip-off. "But I made my decision." Popovich wouldn't speculate whether Ginobili might play in Game 2 on Wednesday. The Spurs badly missed him.

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salisbury athletes in football, girls basketball and girls tennis show off championship jewelry during a special ceremony held on sunday.

Trio of heroes Hornets celebrate not one, not two, but three title teams BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

SALISBURY — A decade ago, Salisbury High’s athletic program was suffering through its own version of the Great Depression. At least as far as the high-profile, flagship sports. A 3-8 football season in the fall of 2000 was followed by the girls and boys basketball squads combining for a 10-34 record in a dreary winter in which a doubleheader sweep over anybody would have prompted a parade down Lincolnton Road. The Hornets’ indoor struggle was followed by the arrival of spring and a 6-15 baseball season. But that’s ancient history now. Today, even with its enrollment down to 885, and with 72 percent of its students classified as “economically disadvantaged,” Salisbury has been rebuilt into a model environment that is churning out major scholars as well as ACC athletes. A third of the student body participates in a sport, test scores are soaring like Darien Rankin over a high-jump bar, and accolades for classroom performance are pouring in at the state and national levels. Principal Windsor Eagle and football coach/athletics director Joe Pinyan have been the primary engineers of a remarkable renaissance that has made the Hornets a statewide force in a staggering range of sports at the 2A level. “It’s the kids,” Pinyan said modestly. “When you’ve got kids like ours, all you do is get in a seat and

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At the end of the winter sports season, salisbury teams already had claimed three state championships. More titles could be just around the corner. hang on.” It’s not a difficult chore to find city schools that excel in football, basketball and track, but what makes the Hornets so unusual is that they’re also exceptional in sports such as tennis, golf, soccer and cross country. The Wachovia Cup is the measuring stick of across-the-board athletic performance, and the Hornets have placed in the top 10 in the 2A Cup race eight straight school years and are a lock to make it nine. Salisbury teams won three state titles in 2008-09, took three more banners in 2009-10, and have already put three plaques in the tro-

phy case in the current school year. Girls tennis, football and girls basketball already have celebrated titles. Eagle expects that to be only the foundation for an epic effort. “We have a strong possibility of five state championships with boys track and boys golf,” he said. SHS supporters and parents staged a tasty feast in the school cafeteria on Sunday— barbecue, chicken, burgers and all the fixings — to honor the athletes and coaches on those three title teams. While the girls basketball squad is still awaiting their rings, the football and tennis players recently received their jewelry.

Rankin, the senior star of the football team’s defense, displayed his ring of honor on a necklace. Linebacker and state-championship game hero Kavari Hillie liked the feel of the heavy hardware in the pocket of his jeans. “The rings are big and they look good,” said standout linebacker Tre Jackson, who expects to either play football or wrestle in college next fall. “We’ve got something to show now. I know I’m going to love walking around with this ring.” Offensive lineman Marqui Ross sported his shiny band on a finger. It was a bigger buddy for the ring he earned with the state-championship track team last spring. “This new ring means a lot because it will always remind me how hard we worked for it,” said Ross, who expects to continue his education and playing career at North Carolina Central. “It took all of us, and it took a lot of us four years.” Reciting each jersey number from memory — No. 2 Rankin, No. 3 John Knox, No. 4 Riley Gallagher, and so on down the line — Pinyan called each of his players, one by one, to the front of the room. When they arrived, offensive line coach Daniel Yow handed each athlete one of the Olympics-style gold medals that was part of the haul for winning the 2AA football title. “The state gives you about 35 of those medals, but we needed to come up with 60,” Pinyan said. “That’s why we waited until today.”

See RINGS, 3B

2B • MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011

TV Sports Monday, April 18 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. eSPn — Milwaukee at Philadelphia NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. TnT — Playoffs, first round, game 2, Philadelphia at Miami 9:30 p.m. TnT — Playoffs, first round, game 2, indiana at Chicago NHL HOCKEY 7 p.m. VerSUS — Playoffs, eastern Conference quarterfinals, game 3, Philadelphia at Buffalo 9:30 p.m. VerSUS — Playoffs, eastern Conference quarterfinals, game 3, Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay (joined in progress) 10:30 p.m VerSUS — Playoffs, Western Conference quarterfinals, game 3, detroit at Phoenix

Area schedule Monday, April 18 INTIMIDATORS BASEBALL 7:05 p.m. Hickory Crawdads at Kannapolis PREP BASEBALL 7 p.m. nW Cabarrus at Mooresville PREP SOFTBALL 4:30 p.m. nW Cabarrus at West rowan PREP GIRLS SOCCER 6 p.m. Statesville at West rowan South rowan at West iredell 6:30 p.m. Albemarle at north rowan 7 p.m. Salisbury at Central davidson PREP BOYS TENNIS 4 p.m. Thomasville at Salisbury PREP GOLF 3 p.m. nPC match (lakewood) CCC match (Warrior) Y CHURCH HOOPS 6 p.m. dorsett Chapel vs. love Christian Center 7 p.m. First Baptist (CG) vs. First Baptist (Sal.) 8 p.m. High rock vs. Hall’s Chapel

College baseball Standings ACC Atlantic ACC Overall Florida State 11-7 26-10 Clemson 9-9 22-13 n.C. State 8-10 21-16 Boston College 6-11 13-20 Wake Forest 6-12 14-23 Maryland 4-14 17-20 Coastal Virginia 16-2 36-3 Georgia Tech 14-4 27-10 Miami 13-4 24-12 north Carolina 12-6 30-8 duke 4-14 20-19 Virginia Tech 4-14 19-18 Sunday’s games Maryland 10, Miami 2 Miami 5, Maryland 2 Florida State 18, Virginia Tech 12 Virginia 3, duke 2 (11) Virginia 18, duke 4 n.C. State 10, north Carolina 2 Georgia Tech 6, Wake Forest 5 (12) Tuesday’s games UnC Greensboro at duke Georgia Tech at Mercer Winthrop at Wake Forest Campbell at n.C. State Coastal Carolina at north Carolina Virginia at radford Florida Gulf Coast at Florida State Virginia Tech at eTSU James Madison at Maryland

Prep baseball Standings 1A Yadkin Valley YVC Overall South Stanly 11-2 12-4 North Rowan 10-2 12-4 north Moore 10-2 12-3 Albemarle 8-6 9-7 West Montgomery 7-6 7-9 east Montgomery 4-7 8-8 Chatham Central 4-8 4-11 South davidson 2-11 3-13 Gray Stone 0-12 0-13 Playoffs — 5 automatic berths. Wildcard berths are also possible. First-round playoff matchups Wild Card at YVC no. 1 YVC no. 2 vs. rocky river no. 2 (Home field determined by conference seeding priority) YVC no. 3 at Carolina Ten no. 2 YVC no. 4 at rocky river no. 1 YVC no. 5 at Carolina Ten no. 1 Monday’s game Albemarle at north Moore Tuesday’s games South Stanly at Chatham Central Gray Stone at Albemarle north rowan at West Montgomery South davidson at east Montgomery Wednesday’s games north Stanly at Albemarle north Moore at Bishop McGuinness

2A Central Carolina CCC Overall West davidson 5-1 11-5 Central davidson 4-2 10-4 Salisbury 4-2 9-5 east davidson 4-2 9-7 Thomasville 1-5 1-11 lexington 0-6 2-13 Playoffs — 4 berths First-round playoff matchups Mid-State no. 4 at CCC no. 1 rocky river no. 3 at CCC no. 2 CCC no. 3 at northwest no. 2 CCC no. 4 at rocky river no. 2 Monday’s game Glenn at east davidson Tuesday’s games Salisbury at Central davidson Thomasville at east davidson lexington at West davidson

3A North Piedmont NPC Overall East Rowan 9-1 13-4 West iredell 8-2 9-5 Carson 8-3 11-6 South Rowan 5-4 8-7 north iredell 3-7 5-7 West Rowan 2-8 3-15 Statesville 0-10 0-17 Playoffs —4 berths First-round playoff matchups Mid-State no. 5 at nPC no. 1 SPC no. 4 at nPC no. 2 nPC no. 3 at SPC no. 2 nPC no. 4 at Mega-7 no. 1 Tuesday’s games Statesville at South rowan West iredell at Carson Mount Tabor at West rowan east rowan at north iredell Wednesday’s games north iredell at Hibriten South rowan at West rowan Hickory ridge at Carson

Wednesday’s game Hickory ridge at Carson

4A Central Piedmont CPC Overall Davie County 7-1 14-2 north davidson 6-2 11-4 West Forsyth 5-3 13-4 Mount Tabor 2-5 4-11 r.J. reynolds 2-5 10-8 reagan 1-7 9-7 Playoffs — 4 berths First-round playoff matchups Southwestern no. 4 at CPC no. 1 Piedmont Triad no. 3 at CPC no. 2 CPC no. 3 at Metro no. 2 CPC no. 4 at Piedmont Triad no. 1 Monday’s game north Surry at reagan Tuesday’s games West Forsyth at St. Stephens Mount Tabor at West rowan Wednesday’s games ledford at West Forsyth Mount Tabor at east Forsyth reagan at Starmount

Standings 1A Yadkin Valley YVC Overall east Montgomery 12-0 12-0 Gray Stone 9-1-1 9-3-1 north Moore 6-3-2 6-4-2 North Rowan 6-5 7-7 Albemarle 5-5-1 6-6-1 South Stanly 3-8-1 3-8-1 West Montgomery 3-8 3-8 South davidson 1-7 1-12 Chatham Central 1-8-1 1-9-1 Monday’s games east Montgomery at South Stanly Chatham Central at Gray Stone north Moore at South davidson Albemarle at north rowan Tuesday’s games north Moore at north rowan Albemarle at West Montgomery

2A Central Carolina CCC Overall Salisbury 6-0 11-0-2 Central davidson 4-2 13-3 east davidson 4-2 6-4-4 West davidson 2-3 9-6 Thomasville 1-4 4-5-1 lexington 0-6 7-7 Monday’s games Salisbury at Central davidson Thomasville at east davidson Tuesday’s game ledford at Salisbury

3A North Piedmont Overall 13-1 11-2-1 10-6 4-6 3-9 4-11 2-11

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Los Angeles h bi ab r h bi 3 1 Gwynn lf 4 0 1 0 1 0 Troncs p 0 0 0 0 2 0 Thams ph 1 0 1 0 1 1 Blake 3b 3 1 0 0 1 2 ethier rf 4 1 3 0 0 0 Kemp cf 4 0 2 1 3 3 Uribe ss 4 0 0 0 0 0 loney 1b 4 0 0 1 0 0 Barajs c 3 0 1 0 1 0 Miles 2b 2 0 0 0 1 1 Macdgl p 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jansen p 0 0 0 0 0 0 deJess 2b 2 0 1 0 Kershw p 1 0 0 0 Carroll ss 2 0 0 0 Paul lf 1 0 0 0 Totals 35 913 8 Totals 35 2 9 2 St. Louis 001 131 012—9 Los Angeles 000 100 010—2 e—Macdougal (1). dp—St. louis 1, los Angeles 1. lob—St. louis 7, los Angeles 9. 2b—Theriot (3), ethier 2 (3). Hr—Craig (1). Sb—Craig (3), Greene 2 (3). S—laird. Sf—Freese. IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Mcclellan W,2-0 7 6 1 1 0 2 Batista 1 2 1 1 1 0 e.Sanchez 1 1 0 0 0 3 Los Angeles 2 6 5 5 5 5 Kershaw l,2-2 4 ⁄3 0 1 0 0 3 Macdougal 11⁄3 Jansen 1 0 0 0 0 1 Troncoso 2 7 3 3 00T— 3:18. A—31,614 (56,000).

NHL

Prep softball

PLAYOFFS (Best-of-7) FIRST ROUND Sunday, April 17 n.Y. rangers 3, Washington 2, Washington leads series 2-1 nashville 4, Anaheim 3, nashville leads series 2-1 Vancouver 3, Chicago 2, Vancouver leads series 3-0 Monday, April 18 Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. detroit at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m. San Jose at los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Standings

NBA

1A Yadkin Valley YVC Overall South Stanly 12-0 14-1 Chatham Central 7-1 7-2 North Rowan 7-3 8-4 east Montgomery 4-5 6-7 Gray Stone 4-5 4-6 West Montgomery 4-6 6-8 north Moore 3-6 5-8 Albemarle 2-6 2-8 South davidson 0-11 1-13 Monday’s games north Stanly vs. Albemarle Gray Stone at east Montgomery South davidson at Trinity West Stanly at South Stanly Tuesday’s games Chatham Central at South Stanly Albemarle at Gray Stone West Montgomery at north rowan east Montgomery at South davidson

2A Central Carolina CCC Overall Central davidson 5-0 13-1 West davidson 4-1 9-6 east davidson 2-2 4-6 Salisbury 1-4 1-6 Thomasville 0-5 2-6 lexington -----Monday’s game Central davidson at davie County Tuesday’s games Central davidson at Salisbury east davidson at Thomasville

NPC Overall East Rowan 8-0 13-1 north iredell 7-2 10-4 West iredell 4-4 5-6 Carson 4-4 5-8 West Rowan 3-5 5-7 South Rowan 2-5 3-9 Statesville 0-8 0-8 Monday’s games nW Cabarrus at West rowan north iredell at lake norman Tuesday’s games east rowan at north iredell South rowan at Statesville West iredell at Carson

Minor leagues South Atlantic Northern Division W L Pct. GB Hagerstown (nationals) 8 3 .727 — 1 ⁄2 Kannapolis (White Sox) 7 3 .700 Hickory (rangers) 7 4 .636 1 1 West Virginia (Pirates) 5 5 .500 2 ⁄2 delmarva (Orioles) 5 6 .455 3 lakewood (Phillies) 4 6 .400 31⁄2 Greensboro (Marlins) 4 7 .364 4 Southern Division W L Pct. GB Asheville (rockies) 6 5 .545 — Greenville (red Sox) 6 5 .545 — lexington (Astros) 6 5 .545 — 1 ⁄2 Savannah (Mets) 5 5 .500 Charleston (Yankees) 5 6 .455 1 rome (Braves) 4 7 .364 2 Augusta (Giants) 3 8 .273 3 Sunday’s Games Hagerstown 5, lakewood 1, 1st game Savannah 6, Greenville 2 lexington 18, Asheville 9 West Virginia 7, Augusta 0 Hagerstown 8, lakewood 3, 2nd game Greensboro 8, delmarva 5 Hickory 12, Kannapolis 3 rome 6, Charleston, S.C. 1 Monday’s Games lakewood at Hagerstown, 10:35 a.m. delmarva at Greensboro, 12:30 p.m. Hickory at Kannapolis, 7:05 p.m. lexington at Asheville, 7:05 p.m. Greenville at Savannah, 7:05 p.m. rome at Charleston, S.C., 7:05 p.m. West Virginia at Augusta, 7:05 p.m.

ML Baseball Late Saturday Cubs 8, Rockies 3 Chicago ab Castro ss 5 Barney 2b 5 Byrd cf 5 Arrmr 3b 3 JeBakr 3b 1 Pena 1b 5 ASorin lf 5 Marml p 0 Fukdm rf 3 Marshll p 0 Grabow p 0 K.Wood p 0 rJhnsnlf 1 K.Hill c 5 Colemn p 2

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Colorado h bi ab 4 3 Fowler cf 4 2 1 Herrer 2b 4 0 0 Giambi 1b 4 1 1 Tlwtzk ss 4 0 0 JMorls 2b 1 2 0 S.Smith rf 4 3 2 Wggntn lf 3 0 0 Stewart 3b 4 1 1 iannett c 3 0 0 Hamml p 2 0 0 Helton ph 1 0 0 FPauln p 0 1 0 FMorls p 0 1 0 Splrghs ph 0 1 0 lndstr p 0

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PLAYOFFS (Best-of-7) FIRST ROUND

Playoff boxes Thunder 107, Nuggets 103 DENVER (103) Gallinari 6-11 4-6 18, Martin 4-12 2-4 10, nene 9-11 4-8 22, lawson 4-7 2-2 10, Chandler 4-10 0-0 9, Felton 4-11 4-5 12, Andersen 3-4 2-4 8, Harrington 2-3 0-0 5, Smith 3-8 3-4 9. Totals 39-77 21-33 103. OKLAHOMA CITY (107) durant 13-22 12-15 41, ibaka 1-8 1-2 3, Perkins 2-4 0-0 4, Westbrook 12-23 4-5 31, Sefolosha 0-1 2-2 2, Collison 1-1 0-0 2, Harden 1-5 3-4 5, Mohammed 1-4 0-0 2, Maynor 5-7 0-0 12, Cook 2-2 0-0 5. Totals 38-77 22-28 107. Denver 33 27 22 21 — 103 Oklahoma City 24 35 27 21 — 107 3-Point Goals—denver 4-16 (Gallinari 24, Harrington 1-2, Chandler 1-2, lawson 01, Smith 0-3, Felton 0-4), Oklahoma City 919 (Westbrook 3-4, durant 3-6, Maynor 23, Cook 1-1, Sefolosha 0-1, Harden 0-4). Fouled Out—none. rebounds—denver 51 (Chandler, nene 8), Oklahoma City 44 (durant 9). Assists—denver 23 (Felton 8), Oklahoma City 15 (Westbrook 7). Total Fouls— denver 24, Oklahoma City 22. Technicals— Felton, denver defensive three second, Oklahoma City defensive three second. A— 18,203 (18,203).

Celtics 87, Knicks 85

3A North Piedmont

3A South Piedmont SPC Overall nW Cabarrus 11-1 14-3 robinson 9-3 11-6 Hickory ridge 8-4 11-7 Mount Pleasant 7-5 10-6 Central Cabarrus 5-7 9-8 Cox Mill 4-8 8-10 Concord 3-9 6-11 A.L. Brown 1-11 2-17 Playoffs —5 berths First-round playoff matchups Mid-Piedmont no. 4 at SPC no. 1 nPC no. 3 at SPC no. 2 SPC no. 3 at Southern Carolina no. 2 SPC no. 4 at nPC no. 2 SPC no. 5 at Southern Carolina no. 1 Monday’s games robinson at Hickory ridge A.l. Brown at Concord nW Cabarrus at Mooresville Central Cabarrus at Mount Pleasant Tuesday’s game Cox Mill at nW Cabarrus

Jrussll p 0 0 0 0 deWitt ph 1 1 1 0 Colvin rf 1 0 0 0 Totals 42 817 8 Totals 34 3 8 3 Chicago 010 011 500—8 Colorado 010 000 020—3 e—K.hill (1). dp—Colorado 2. lob— Chicago 9, Colorado 13. 2b—S.castro (3), Barney 2 (3), A.soriano (2), Fowler (5), S.smith (6). 3b—Tulowitzki (1). Hr—S.castro (1), A.soriano (5), iannetta (2). Sf— S.smith. IP H R ER BB SO Chicago 2 4 1 1 3 3 Coleman W,1-0 5 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 J.russell H,1 Marshall 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 ⁄3 1 2 2 3 1 Grabow 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 K.Wood Marmol 1 1 0 0 0 1 Colorado Hammel l,1-1 6 7 3 3 1 5 1 ⁄3 5 5 5 0 0 F.Paulino 3 0 0 0 1 F.Morales 12⁄3 lindstrom 1 2 0 0 0 2 T—3:22. A—40,264 (50,490).

Cardinals 9, Dodgers 2

Prep soccer

NPC West Rowan 9-0 Statesville 7-1 West iredell 6-3 north iredell 2-5 East Rowan 2-5 Carson 2-8 South Rowan 0-6 Monday’s games Statesville at West rowan South rowan at West iredell Cox Mill at Carson Tuesday’s game lake norman at north iredell

SALISBURY POST

SCOREBOARD

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NEW YORK (85) Anthony 5-18 3-4 15, Stoudemire 12-18 4-6 28, Turiaf 4-5 1-2 9, Billups 3-11 2-2 10, Fields 0-3 0-0 0, Walker 3-5 0-0 7, Jeffries 1-4 1-2 3, douglas 3-8 0-0 8, Carter 1-4 00 2, Sha.Williams 1-2 0-0 3. Totals 33-78 11-16 85. BOSTON (87) Pierce 6-16 4-5 18, Garnett 5-14 5-6 15, J.O’neal 6-6 0-0 12, rondo 5-14 0-2 10, Allen 9-15 3-3 24, davis 1-8 0-2 2, Green 24 0-0 4, West 1-2 0-0 2, Krstic 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 35-80 12-18 87. New York 23 28 13 21 — 85 Boston 24 15 20 28 — 87 3-Point Goals—new York 8-23 (douglas 2-5, Billups 2-6, Anthony 2-8, Walker 1-1, Sha.Williams 1-2, Carter 0-1), Boston 5-13 (Allen 3-5, Pierce 2-5, davis 0-1, Green 01, rondo 0-1). Fouled Out—none. rebounds—new York 44 (Stoudemire 11), Boston 57 (Garnett 13). Assists—new York 16 (Billups, Anthony 4), Boston 20 (rondo 9). Total Fouls—new York 17, Boston 15. A—18,624 (18,624).

Hornets 109, Lakers 100 NEW ORLEANS (109) Ariza 2-13 2-4 6, landry 6-13 5-5 17, Okafor 2-4 0-0 4, Paul 11-18 9-12 33, Belinelli 4-9 0-0 10, Gray 5-5 2-4 12, Ja.Smith 1-3 0-0 2, Jack 5-6 5-7 15, Mbenga 1-1 0-0 2, Green 4-7 0-1 8. Totals 41-79 23-33 109. L.A. LAKERS (100) Artest 4-8 6-6 16, Gasol 2-9 4-4 8, Bynum 4-7 5-7 13, Fisher 3-8 1-2 8, Bryant 13-26 7-8 34, Odom 3-6 2-4 10, Brown 4-6 0-0 8, Barnes 0-2 0-0 0, Johnson 1-2 1-2 3, Jo.Smith 0-0 0-0 0, ratliff 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 34-74 26-33 100. New Orleans 26 29 18 36 — 109 L.A. Lakers 24 23 25 28 — 100 3-Point Goals—new Orleans 4-11 (Paul 2-3, Belinelli 2-4, Jack 0-1, Green 0-1, Ariza 0-2), l.A. lakers 6-13 (Artest 2-3, Odom 25, Fisher 1-1, Bryant 1-2, Brown 0-1, Gasol 0-1). Fouled Out—Okafor. rebounds—new Orleans 44 (Ariza, Paul 7), l.A. lakers 51 (Artest 11). Assists—new Orleans 24 (Paul 14), l.A. lakers 17 (Gasol 6). Total Fouls— new Orleans 22, l.A. lakers 24. Flagrant Fouls—Ariza. A—18,997 (18,997).

Grizzlies 101, Spurs 98 MEMPHIS (101) Young 1-3 0-0 2, randolph 10-15 5-8 25, Gasol 9-10 6-10 24, Conley 4-10 6-8 15, Allen 2-6 3-6 7, Battier 4-5 0-0 10, Mayo 513 0-0 13, Arthur 2-5 1-1 5, Vasquez 0-0 00 0, Haddadi 0-0 0-0 0, Smith 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-67 21-33 101. SAN ANTONIO (98) Jefferson 4-6 3-4 13, duncan 8-13 0-2 16, Mcdyess 1-5 1-2 3, Parker 4-16 12-16 20, Hill 2-7 11-13 15, neal 4-10 0-0 10, Bonner 2-4 6-6 12, Blair 3-9 3-4 9, Green 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-70 36-47 98. Memphis 27 18 25 31 — 101 San Antonio 22 21 31 24 — 98 3-Point Goals—Memphis 6-10 (Mayo 3-4, Battier 2-2, Conley 1-2, randolph 0-1, Young 0-1), San Antonio 6-15 (Jefferson 2-3, Bonner 2-4, neal 2-4, Parker 0-1, Hill 0-3). Fouled Out—Mayo. rebounds—Memphis 45 (randolph 14), San Antonio 50 (duncan 13). Assists—Memphis 22 (Conley 10), San Antonio 13 (Parker 5). Total Fouls—Memphis 33, San Antonio 27. Technicals—Memphis defensive three second, San Antonio defensive three second. A—18,581 (18,797).

Racing Talladega results Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway 1. (2) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 188 laps, 99.3 rating, 47 points, $329,386. 2. (10) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 188, 123.2, 44, $269,058. 3. (1) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 188, 80, 42, $210,686. 4. (4) dale earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 188, 92.6, 41, $148,725. 5. (38) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 188, 82.7, 40, $175,711. 6. (20) Carl edwards, Ford, 188, 79, 39, $159,141. 7. (17) Greg Biffle, Ford, 188, 88.1, 38, $125,375. 8. (3) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 188, 74.1, 37, $115,625. 9. (39) david Gilliland, Ford, 188, 58.3, 35, $131,033. 10. (36) Joey logano, Toyota, 188, 94.4, 35, $116,975. 11. (16) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 188, 86.2, 33, $135,486. 12. (5) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 188, 103.4, 33, $97,525. 13. (26) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 188, 93.2, 32, $105,350. 14. (14) david reutimann, Toyota, 188, 90.1, 30, $123,183. 15. (18) regan Smith, Chevrolet, 188, 102.8, 30, $120,595. 16. (27) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 188, 101.6, 29, $102,575. 17. (30) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 188, 55.5, 27, $133,908. 18. (8) Kurt Busch, dodge, 188, 104.9, 27, $132,875. 19. (37) Andy lally, Ford, 188, 43.2, 25, $100,050. 20. (42) robby Gordon, dodge, 188, 46.3, 24, $107,083. 21. (21) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 188, 56.3, 24, $124,289. 22. (40) Casey Mears, Toyota, 188, 50.2, 23, $88,350. 23. (29) denny Hamlin, Toyota, 188, 69.8, 21, $133,425. 24. (15) Bobby labonte, Toyota, 188, 73.4, 21, $113,370. 25. (23) ryan newman, Chevrolet, 188, 72, 20, $125,825. 26. (43) Bill elliott, Chevrolet, 188, 48.2, 18, $82,625. 27. (35) dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 188, 66.6, 18, $99,333. 28. (12) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 187, 50.9, 16, $81,525. 29. (28) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 184, 37, 0, $97,333. 30. (13) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 177, 47.3, 14, $123,658. 31. (6) landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 170, 46.5, 0, $93,872. 32. (24) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 157, 51.5, 13, $113,316. 33. (19) Brad Keselowski, dodge, 154, 80.1, 12, $89,650. 34. (41) Terry labonte, Ford, engine, 152, 45.9, 10, $80,575. 35. (34) Kyle Busch, Toyota, accident, 144, 92.7, 10, $128,266. 36. (25) Matt Kenseth, Ford, accident, 139, 85.6, 9, $117,211. 37. (31) Kasey Kahne, Toyota, 139, 50, 8, $88,100. 38. (9) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 115, 43.6, 6, $106,964. 39. (7) david ragan, Ford, accident, 89, 82.2, 6, $87,550. 40. (11) Trevor Bayne, Ford, accident, 89, 76.5, 0, $87,275. 41. (22) Joe nemechek, Toyota, vibration, 5, 27.4, 0, $79,025. 42. (33) Steve Park, Chevrolet, electrical, 4, 26.9, 0, $78,855. 43. (32) Kevin Conway, Toyota, electrical, 1, 25.8, 0, $79,181. Race Statistics Average Speed of race Winner: 156.261 mph. Time of race: 3 hours, 12 minutes, 1 second. Margin of Victory: 0.002 seconds. Caution Flags: 6 for 24 laps. lead Changes: 88 among 26 drivers. lap leaders: J.Gordon 1-4; C.Bowyer 5; J.Gordon 6-9; r.newman 10; B.Keselowski 11; C.Bowyer 12-13; J.Johnson 14; C.Bowyer 15-18; K.Kahne 19; C.Bowyer 20-21; d.ragan 22; Ku.Busch 23; Ky.Busch 24-25; d.ragan 26; Ky.Busch 27; C.Bowyer 28; C.edwards 29; C.Bowyer 30-34; J.logano 35; C.Bowyer 36; M.Ambrose 37; M.Kenseth 38-42; J.logano 43; r.Smith 44-45; J.Burton 4647; G.Biffle 48; J.Burton 49; M.Kenseth 50-51; B.Keselowski 52; d.earnhardt Jr. 53; M.Kenseth 54; d.earnhardt Jr. 55-56; G.Biffle 57-58; T.Bayne 59; d.earnhardt Jr. 60-63; T.Bayne 64-66; d.earnhardt Jr. 67-70; T.Bayne 71; C.Bowyer 72-75; J.Johnson 76-82; r.newman 83; J.Johnson 84-88; r.newman 89-92; C.edwards 93; M.Martin 94; P.Menard 95-96; C.Bowyer 97; Ku.Busch 98-99; d.Blaney 100; C.edwards 101-103; Ku.Busch 104108; C.Bowyer 109-110; Ku.Busch 111114; r.Smith 115; C.Bowyer 116; r.Smith 117; C.Bowyer 118; d.Blaney 119-121; K.Harvick 122; Ku.Busch 123-128; C.edwards 129; C.Mears 130; P.Menard 131132; r.Smith 133; J.Burton 134; d.Blaney 135-140; B.labonte 141; M.Truex Jr. 142; K.Harvick 143-146; M.Truex Jr. 147; Ku.Busch 148; K.Harvick 149; M.Truex Jr. 150; K.Harvick 151; J.Burton 152-153; J.McMurray 154; d.Blaney 155-157; C.Bowyer 158-168; r.Smith 169; C.Bowyer 170; M.Truex Jr. 171-173; d.Blaney 174-177; K.Harvick 178-179; d.Blaney 180-183; C.edwards 184; C.Bowyer 185; C.edwards 186; J.Gordon 187; J.Johnson 188. leaders Summary (driver, Times led, laps led): C.Bowyer, 15 times for 38 laps; d.Blaney, 6 times for 21 laps; Ku.Busch, 6 times for 19 laps; J.Johnson, 4 times for 14 laps; d.earnhardt Jr., 4 times for 11 laps; J.Gordon, 3 times for 9 laps; K.Harvick, 5 times for 9 laps; C.edwards, 6 times for 8 laps; M.Kenseth, 3 times for 8 laps; M.Truex Jr., 4 times for 6 laps; r.Smith, 5 times for 6 laps; J.Burton, 4 times for 6 laps; r.newman, 3 times for 6 laps; T.Bayne, 3 times for 5 laps; P.Menard, 2 times for 4 laps; G.Biffle, 2 times for 3 laps; Ky.Busch, 2 times for 3 laps; J.logano, 2 times for 2 laps; B.Keselowski, 2 times for 2 laps; d.ragan, 2 times for 2 laps; M.Martin, 1 time for 1 lap; J.McMurray, 1 time for 1 lap; C.Mears, 1 time for 1 lap; B.labonte, 1 time for 1 lap; M.Ambrose, 1 time for 1 lap; K.Kahne, 1 time for 1 lap. 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A.l. Brown shortstop Zebresha Blakeney signs a softball scholarship with north Carolina A&T. Blakeney’s brother Ashnah lowery, her mother Tosha lowery and coach Cindy lyon look on with smiles.

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KANNAPOLIS — A.L. Brown softball coach Cindy Lyon uses two totally unexpected words to describe senior shortstop Zebresha Blakeney. “Very intimidating,” Lyon says. Voted her school’s most athletic female senior, Blakeney’s scariness comes from blazing speed, not size. She’s barely 5 feet tall, but she’s sprinted herself right into a scholarship from North Carolina A&T. Sporting a bright gold cap and Tshirt — A&T’s colors are gold and blue — she officially signed with the Aggies last week. “I really don’t know where to begin,” Lyon said. “I never played with anyone, coached anyone or coached against anyone who can run like her. Her speed is unbelievable.” Blakeney’s quickness has served her well on the basketball court. She’s been a contributor in hoops despite always being the tiniest girl on the floor. She averaged 7.6 points, 2.3 assists and 2.0 steals and knocked down 15 3-pointers for the Wonders as a senior. Track and field sprints would seem to be an obvious fit for Blakeney’s talent, especially at a school that has been far more successful in track than in softball. “Well, they have begged me a few times to run track,” Blakeney said with a laugh. “But it’s softball that’s in my heart.” Blakely’s loyalty to a softball program that’s trying to build a winning tradition has been admirable. “She’s just a bolt of lightning and a ball of energy for us,” Lyon said. “She could plan anywhere on the field.” Blakeney’s offensive role for the Wonders is leadoff hitter. Lyon says she’s a “guaranteed run” if she gets on base. “I love leadoff,” Blakeney said. “Get it started and get everyone hyped up.” Blakeney’s wheels and slick

glove have given Brown fans something to cheer about through some tough losses in a balanced league filled with very good teams. A four-year varsity starter, Blakeney already has made all-conference in softball twice, and Lyon expects her to be selected for a third time after this season. Blakeney excels defensively. She likely could be an exceptional center fielder at the college level, but she enjoys shortstop the most and hopes to stay there. “I’ve been able to make some diving plays this year, some lookwhat-I-got-in-my-glove plays,” Blakeney said. North Carolina A&T can use some of Blakeney’s magic. The young Aggies are currently 6-23, and coach Mamie Jones has 10 freshmen among her 13 players. Blakeney’s recruitment was mostly quiet. She plays summer travel ball for the high-powered Denver Dazzle, and that’s where she got most of her exposure to college coaches. “North Carolina A&T told me they’d been watching me for three years,” Blakeney said. “I had no idea, really. You see all those coaches up there wearing sunglasses and watching games, but you never know who they’re looking at.” When Blakeney, who is “Z” to her teammates and friends, visited the Greensboro campus, she immediately loved the school and the team and no longer had any doubts about her future. Lyon emphasized that Blakeney put herself in position to get a scholarship by getting the job done off the field as well as on it. “She’s got an impeccable record as far as discipline and academics,” Lyon said. “I believe she can go far.” 

NOTES: Blakeney’s basketball teammate Jasmine Parker signed with N.C. A&T in November. ... Blakeney’s grandfather is James “Butch” Anthony, who was a fine athlete for the Wonders in the early 1970s.

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doubleheader, with Carly Sabat and Lauren Lewis getting five each. Sabat had two triples and drove in five runs. Lewis had a double, triple and homer in Game 2. Emily Huneycutt (16-8) won the opener, while Brittany Murray (13-9) was the winner in the nightcap.

Catawba’s lacrosse team beat Florida Southern 10-8 in Sunday’s championship game of the Deep South Conference Tournament. It was the first tourney title for the Indians (12-3) and their fourth trip to the final. John Sceich had three goals and two assists to lead the Indians. Trevor  College track Sieracki scored three goals. Marty Ross Oden (East Rowan) competTuohy scored twice. Michael Pecchia ed on Friday in the 10,000 meters for made 13 saves for the Indians. Catawba’s Braden Artem was USC Upstate in the Atlantic Sun Championship in Jacksonville, Fla. named tournament MVP. Oden ran 34:27.05 and finished 12th. USC Upstate totalled 84 points  College baseball and finished fifth. Carson-Newman’s Alex Britt (Salisbury) was the winning pitcher in a  Pro baseball 6-5 victory against Lincoln MemoriThe Kannapolis Intimidators fell al on Saturday. Britt (3-2) pitched four innings and allowed five hits and behind early and lost to visiting Hickory 12-3 on Sunday. Hickory scored three runs. He struck out five.  Keegan Linza (North Rowan) four runs in the first inning. pitched Liberty to a 5-2 win against Juan Silverio, Brady Shoemaker Presbyterian on Sunday. Linza (6-2) and Trayce Thompson knocked in didn’t allow an earned run in 51⁄3 in- runs for Kannapolis. nings and struck out three.  Pfeiffer’s season ended at 21-28  Prep baseball with a 7-5, 11-inning loss to Barton in North Hills beat Statesville Christhe Conference Carolinas Tournament on Sunday. John McDaniel (Davie) tian 12-6 on Friday. Matt Ward went was the starter for Pfeiffer but lasted 5-for-5 with three runs and two RBIs. only one inning. He allowed three runs. Drew Kelly homered and drove in Ethan Marsh’s strong relief gave the three. Blake Hickman, Austin Patterson and Ward did the pitching. Falcons a chance to rally. McDaniel (2-4) started 13 games on the hill as a senior.  Local golf  Limestone eliminated Barton 6The McCanless Ladies Golf Asso3 and advanced to today’s champiciation Spring Handicap Tournament onship game against Mount Olive. Limestone has a loss in the double- was held recently. Mechelle Kuld won elimination event, while Mount Olive low net. She was followed by Sharon Miller, Beverly Cobb and Eileen Full. hasn’t lost.  The McCanless Couples played a nine-hole match on Sunday with a  Catawba softball two-man Best Ball format. Catawba took third place in the Sheila and Chris Livengood won SAC by sweeping Lincoln Memorial the event, with Kim and Walt Kincaid 8-0 and 9-2 on Sunday. The Indians second, and Juan Garcia and Sheila (29-17, 12-6) pounded 25 hits in the Livengood placing third.

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Paul, Hornets stun defending champs Celtics with 24 points, sank the decisive basket from beyond the left arc. The Knicks then rushed downcourt and Anthony missed a long 3-point attempt with 2 seconds left. The superstar forward went 1 for 11 from the field in the second half. Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and 11 rebounds for New York, and Anthony finished with 15. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is set for Tuesday. Mavs-Blazers series DALLAS — Soon after Jason Kidd rejoined the Dallas Mavericks in 2008, he made a savvy move. He asked Dirk Nowitzki for advice about shooting 3-pointers. Some tips he used, some he didn’t. Among the discards was spreading out the first two fingers on his shooting hand.

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The golf roundup ... KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Italian teenager Matteo Manassero shot a 4-under 68 Sunday to earn a onestroke victory at the Malaysian Open, upstaging Masters champion Charl Schwartzel and Rory McIlroy. Manassero had an eagle on the par-5 10th and added two birdies on the back nine to finish at 16under 272 two days before his 18th birthday. Gregory Bourdy was second after a 67 that included eight birdies. McIlroy had a 69 and was third, two shots back, after a holding the secondround lead. Texas Open SAN ANTONIO — Brendan Steele shot a 1under 71 to win the Texas Open, overcoming relentless wind to edge fellow PGA Tour rookie Kevin Chappell by one stroke. The leader by one heading into the final round, Steele finished at 8 under. He gave a small fist pump, then thrust his arm downward and smiled broadly to celebrate his first Tour victory after holing out on No. 18. Outback Steahouse Pro-Am LUTZ, Fla. — John Cook won the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am for his second Champions Tour victory of the year.

The NHL playoff roundup ... NEW YORK — Brandon Dubinsky broke a tie with 1:39 left and the New York Rangers beat Washington 32 on Sunday to cut the Capitals’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. After the Rangers managed only one goal in two losses at Washington, Dubinsky, Vinny Prospal and Erik Christensen figured out young Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth. Henrik Lundqvist was sharp again, making 24 saves. New York got 35 shots through on Neuvirth after a combined 47 in the opening two games. Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, and Mike Knuble also scored for the Capi-

tals. Game 4 is in New York on Wednesday night. Predators 4, Ducks 3 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mike Fisher scored the goahead goal at 10:21 of the third period, and Nashville took advantage of Bobby Ryan sitting out the first of his two-game suspension by beating Anaheim to take a 21 lead in the Western Conference first-round eries. The NHL suspended Ryan for stomping Predators defenseman Jonathon Blum’s foot late in the Ducks’ 5-3 victory Friday night. Ryan also will miss Game 4 on Wednesday. Martin Erat had a powerplay goal and an assist, David Legwand and Jordin Tootoo also scored, and Ryan Suter had two assists for Nashville.

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RACE FROM 1B winning move. He clearly touched the yellow line with his left tires, but appeared to be forced low by an attempted block from his other two Hendrick teammates, Jeff Gordon and pusher Mark Martin. NASCAR officials ruled it was a legal pass. “I was not focused on where the yellow line was,” Johnson said. “I was more worried about causing a big pileup. Luckily, the 5 car (Martin) quit coming down. I don’t know where my left-side tires were, but I’m glad we’re not here worrying about that.” Johnson got a huge run coming out of the fourth turn, surged past Gordon and Martin coming through the trioval and edged Bowyer in a four-wide dash down the long finishing straightaway at Talladega Superspeedway. “What a bummer,” said Bowyer, who led a race-high 38 laps. “I saw him coming.” Earnhardt was fourth. Kevin Harvick, who was Bowyer’s pusher, wound up fifth. Carl Edwards almost got

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into the mix as well, going right up against the outside wall with Greg Biffle on his bumper but didn’t have enough room to pull it off, finishing sixth. Biffle was seventh, while Martin slipped to eighth. The top eight were just 0.145 seconds apart. The finish made up for a day of lackluster racing with this new tandem style, which the drivers began using at the season-opening Daytona 500 and really perfected at this 2.66-mile trioval. Twenty-six leaders swapped the top spot 88 times, tying the record set in last year’s spring race at Talladega. Many of those changes were carefully choreographed by pairs who were merely trying to stay out of trouble, conserve their cars and give themselves a chance at the end. “If you didn’t like that finish and forget about the race, there’s something wrong with you,” Bowyer said. “At the end of these restrictor-plate races, we always have a hell of a finish.” Hendrick Motorsports claimed the first four spots in qualifying.

As AD, he salutes the sensational success of the girls tennis and basketball teams. Both are three-peaters. “Those programs just keep piling up the championships,” he said. “Hats off to them because they are very dominant programs. I guess the football team tried to match them by being dominant in our last game.” Isis Miller, a bright student and steady basketball player who is headed to Winronnie gallagher/SALISBURY POST ston-Salem State, said the SHS football coach Joe basketball team’s ride to a 27-1 season under coach Pinyan was all smiles. Chris McNeil was a joy. “I loved my team,” Miller minutes left. Knox, Romar said. “We’ve played with Morris, Dominique Dismuke each other for such a long and their teammates still time, and we get along. found a way to get it done. There was no drama with “Our kids kept working this team. Just tons of fun.” week after week to improve David Simons, who was and finally earned that huge for the Hornets in recognition and success that three fall sports, believe it had eluded us,” assistant or not — football, soccer and coach David Johnson said. cross country — expects the “Against Berry and Shelby, football championship to they were placed in very create tons of fun for many tough situations, but they years to come. wouldn’t give up. Then in “This ring sums it all up,” the championship game (a he said. “You know you won, 30-0 waxing of Elizabeth but then when you get that City Northeastern), we got ring it’s kind of a reality momentum on our side earcheck that you really did it. ly, and so much of football is The ring is big, so people emotion and momentum.” are always going to ask Pinyan understands how about it, and we’ll get to condifficult it was — you have tinue to brag. We’ll keep to be lucky as well as good retelling our story, and we’ll — to win his first state title. never, ever get tired of it.”

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NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunday’s Games pittsburgh 7, cincinnati 6 philadelphia 3, Florida 2 Washington 8, Milwaukee 4, 1st game N.Y. Mets 3, atlanta 2 san diego 8, Houston 6 colorado 9, chicago cubs 5 arizona 6, san Francisco 5, 12 innings L.a. dodgers 2, st. Louis 1 Washington 5, Milwaukee 1, 2nd game Monday’s Games Milwaukee (Marcum 2-1) at philadelphia (Blanton 0-1), 7:05 p.m. pittsburgh (correia 2-1) at cincinnati (t.Wood 1-1), 7:10 p.m. san diego (stauffer 0-1) at chicago cubs (Zambrano 2-0), 8:05 p.m. san Francisco (Lincecum 1-1) at colorado (rogers 2-0), 8:40 p.m. atlanta (t.Hudson 2-1) at L.a. dodgers (Lilly 0-2), 10:10 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Milwaukee at philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. arizona at cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Houston at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. pittsburgh at Florida, 7:10 p.m. san diego at chicago cubs, 8:05 p.m. Washington at st. Louis, 8:15 p.m. san Francisco at colorado, 8:40 p.m. atlanta at L.a. dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

Rodriguez has stiff back Associated Press

NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez was out of the New York Yankees’ lineup against Texas on Sunday night because of stiffness in his lower back and on his side. Rodriguez had trouble getting loose Saturday in the cold weather and left a 5-2 victory over the Rangers in the seventh inning. New York manager Joe Girardi said the slugger told him Sunday he was still sore. “I just didn’t think it made any sense to push it,” Girardi said. “We’re going to give him the day off.” Rodriguez is day to day and the team will see if he can play Tuesday in Toronto. The Yankees are off Monday. “We’ll shoot for Tuesday and if he can’t go Tuesday, we’ll shoot for Wednesday,” Girardi said. Rodriguez said he felt his back stiffen most on a dive he made at third base Saturday.

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Kemp’s late blast stuns Cardinals Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp hit a tworun homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday that ended their five-game skid. Kemp homered to center field on the first pitch he saw from Ryan Franklin (0-2). Andre Ethier led off with a double off Trever Miller, extending his major league-leading hitting streak to 14 games. Jonathan Broxton (1-0) got the win despite giving up a two-out RBI single in the top of the ninth by David Freese. The victory prevented the Cardinals from earning their first four-game sweep in Los Angeles since 1968. Diamondbacks 6, Giants 5, 12 innings PHOENIX — Stephen Drew drove in Justin Upton with one out in the 12th inning, and Arizona rallied to beat San Francisco. Giants reliever Dan Runzler had allowed only one base runner over 2 1-3 innings before walking Upton and Chris Young with one out in the 12th. Javier Lopez came on for Runzler (1-2) and gave up Drew’s grounder into the right-field hole on his third pitch. Buster Posey and Pablo Sandoval hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning. Padres 8, Astros 6 HOUSTON — Will Venable hit a two-run single in a four-run eighth inning and San Diego rallied for a victory. Heath Bell got his 38th consecutive save the hard way. He loaded the bases with one out in the ninth and then got the last two batters on a strikeout and groundout. Pirates 7, Reds 6 CINCINNATI — Andrew McCutchen

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Milwaukee second baseman rickie Weeks can’t ﬁeld a throw to second cleanly, and Washington’s ian desmond slides in with a stolen base. opened the game with a homer against slowstarting Edinson Volquez, then singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning, rallying Pittsburgh to a win over the Reds. McCutchen and Jose Tabata started the game with back-to-back homers — only the third time that’s happened in Pirates history. McCutchen singled off Logan Ondrusek (2-1) for the winning run. Rockies 9, Cubs 5 DENVER — Dexter Fowler hit a twoout, two-run double to ignite a four-run eighth inning and Colorado won for the eighth time in nine games. Nationals 8, Brewers 4, 1st game; Nationals 5, Brewers 1, 2nd game. WASHINGTON — Danny Espinosa followed up a three-run homer in the opening game with a bases-loaded triple in the seventh inning of the second that helped the

Washington Nationals to a doubleheader sweep over Milwaukee. Phillies 3, Marlins 2 PHILADELPHIA— Carlos Ruiz hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning after an error by the Marlins defense. Mets 3, Braves 2 ATLANTA — New York’s new No. 2 hitter Josh Thole had two run-scoring singles, Dillon Gee came up from the minors to earn the win and the Mets ended their sevengame losing streak. Gee (1-0) gave up five hits and a run in 52⁄3 innings to beat Tommy Hanson (1-3). Atlanta’s Jason Heyward hit a homer off Jason Isringhausen in the eighth. Francisco Rodriguez pitched the ninth for his second save. Chipper Jones walked to lead off the ninth and was stranded on third when Rodriguez struck out pinch-hitter Brooks Conrad.

Sizemore returns from surgery with homer Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Grady Sizemore homered in his return for Cleveland after major knee surgery, and the Indians beat Baltimore 4-2 on Sunday for the Orioles’ seventh straight loss. Sizemore, Cleveland’s hustling All-Star center fielder and leadoff man, hadn’t played since last May, when he was forced to have microfracture surgery on his left knee. He homered in his second at-bat and doubled in the fifth. Carlos Santana and Travis Hafner also homered for the first-place Indians, who have won seven in a row at home and 11 of 13.

Yankees 6, Rangers 5 NEW YORK — Eric Chavez, filling in for an ailing Alex Rodriguez, singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the Yankees hit three homers off previously untouchable Alexi Ogando to beat the Rangers. Robinson Cano, Russell Martin and Curtis Granderson all went deep to help the Yankees take two of three in an early rematch of last year’s AL championship series, which Texas won in six games to capture its first pennant. Adrian Beltre homered, doubled and drove in four runs for the Rangers, who have dropped four of five since opening the season 9-1.

Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 1 BOSTON — Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run homer, Jarrod Saltalamacchia drove in three runs and Jon Lester pitched a solid six innings to carry the Red Sox. The win gave Boston consecutive victories for the first time this season. Twins 4, Rays 2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Brian Duensing allowed two runs over seven innings, Matt Tolbert had an RBI triple and the Twins stopped a four-game losing streak. Duensing (1-0) scattered seven hits, walked two and struck out five. Angels 4, White Sox 2 CHICAGO — Dan Haren pitched into the seventh inning

for his fourth win of the season, Maicer Izturis had three hits and the Angels completed a three-game sweep. Mariners 3, Royals 2 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Pineda pitched six strong innings and Brendan Ryan had a two-run tiebreaking single as the Mariners snapped a four-game losing streak. Pineda (2-1) limited the Royals to one run and three hits over six innings. Athletics 5, Tigers 1 OAKLAND, Calif. — Trevor Cahill pitched eight solid innings, and Josh Willingham broke out of a slump with a tworun single. Mark Ellis doubled twice.

S U N D AY ’ S B O X S C O R E S American Indians 4, Orioles 2 Baltimore Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi Brorts 2b 4 1 3 0 sizemr cf 4 1 2 1 Markks rf 4 0 1 0 acarer ss 3 0 0 0 d.Lee 1b 3 1 0 0 choo rf 3 0 0 0 Guerrr dh 4 0 1 0 csantn c 4 1 1 1 scott lf 3 0 0 1 Hafner dh 3 1 2 1 Mrrynl 3b 3 0 0 0 ocarer 2b 4 1 1 0 pie cf 3 0 0 0 t.Buck lf 3 0 1 1 Wieters c 3 0 1 0 Laport 1b 2 0 0 0 ciztrs ss 3 0 0 0 Hannhn 3b 3 0 0 0 Totals 30 2 6 1 Totals 29 4 7 4 Baltimore 000 100 100—2 Cleveland 011 101 00x—4 e—Mar.reynolds (3), choo (1). dp—Baltimore 1, cleveland 2. Lob—Baltimore 3, cleveland 5. 2b—B.roberts (2), sizemore (1). Hr—sizemore (1), c.santana (2), Hafner (4). sf—scott. IP H R ER BB SO Baltimore Bergesen L,0-2 5 6 3 2 0 3 accardo 2 1 1 1 1 2 Uehara 1 0 0 0 2 2 Cleveland carmona W,1-2 7 5 2 1 1 5 sipp H,6 1 1 0 0 0 0 c.perez s,5-5 1 0 0 0 0 1 t—2:27. a—13,017 (43,441).

Hellickson L,1-2 7 6 4 4 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 McGee 2 ⁄3 2 0 0 a.russell 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 c.ramos t—2:51. a—22,426 (34,078).

2 0 0 0

3 0 0 1

Angels 4, White Sox 2

Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 1

Los Angeles Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Mizturs ss 4 2 3 0 pierre lf 5 0 0 0 HKndrc 2b3 0 1 0 Bckhm 2b 4 0 0 0 abreu dh 4 0 1 1 a.dunn dh 4 0 0 0 trHntr rf 3 0 0 1 Konerk 1b 4 0 1 0 V.Wells lf 4 1 1 0 Quentin rf 4 1 2 0 cllasp 3b 4 0 1 1 rios cf 3 1 1 0 trumo 1b 4 1 2 1 przyns c 3 0 2 1 Mathis c 3 0 0 0 alrmrz ss 4 0 1 1 Bourjos cf 4 0 1 0 Vizquel 3b 3 0 1 0 Totals 33 410 4 Totals 34 2 8 2 Los Angeles 101 101 000—4 Chicago 000 000 200—2 dp—Los angeles 1, chicago 2. Lob—Los angeles 5, chicago 8. 2b—M.izturis 2 (7), abreu (3), Quentin 2 (9). 3b—V.wells (1). Hr—trumbo (2). s— pierzynski. sf—tor.hunter. IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles 1 7 2 2 0 6 Haren W,4-0 6 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 takahashi H,3 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 F.rodriguez H,1 1⁄3 rodney H,2 1 0 0 0 0 1 Walden s,3-3 1 1 0 0 2 1 Chicago Buehrle L,1-1 7 10 4 4 2 5 crain 2 0 0 0 0 4 t—2:40. a—23,458 (40,615).

Toronto

Yankees 6, Rangers 5

Boston

ab r h bi ab r h bi Yescor ss 4 0 0 0 crwfrd lf 4 0 0 0 cpttrsn cf 3 0 1 0 pedroia 2b 4 0 0 0 Bautist rf 4 0 1 0 adGnzl 1b 4 1 2 0 Lind 1b 3 0 1 0 Youkils 3b 3 1 0 0 a.Hill 2b 3 1 1 0 ortiz dh 3 1 1 0 arencii c 4 0 2 0 Lowrie ss 4 2 1 1 snider dh 4 0 0 0 J.drew rf 3 1 1 0 Jriver lf 3 0 0 0 sltlmch c 4 1 2 3 J.Nix 3b 2 0 1 0 ellsury cf 4 1 1 3 Totals 30 1 7 0 Totals 33 8 8 7 Toronto 010 000 000—1 Boston 040 002 02x—8 e—J.nix (3), Lind (1), Lowrie (2). dp—Boston 3. Lob—toronto 8, Boston 4. 2b—c.patterson (1), Bautista (1), ad.gonzalez (3). Hr—ellsbury (3). sb— c.patterson (2), J.nix (3). cs—c.patterson (1), J.rivera (1). IP H R ER BB SO Toronto Litsch L,1-1 6 7 6 4 1 5 Janssen 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 ⁄3 1 2 1 1 1 camp 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Frasor Boston Lester W,1-1 6 6 1 1 3 5 Bard 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 2 0 doubront 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Jenks Wheeler 1 0 0 0 0 0 t—3:03. a—37,802 (37,065).

New York ab r h bi ab r h bi Kinsler 2b 4 1 0 0 Jeter ss 4 1 1 0 andrus ss 5 1 1 0 Grndrs cf 4 1 1 2 MiYong dh4 2 3 1 teixeir 1b 3 1 0 0 aBeltre 3b 4 1 3 4 cano 2b 4 1 1 1 N.cruz rf 4 0 0 0 swisher rf 4 0 1 0 Napoli 1b 3 0 0 0 chavez 3b 4 1 2 1 dvMrp lf 3 0 1 0 posada dh 2 0 0 0 torreal c 4 0 1 0 Martin c 3 1 2 2 Borbon cf 3 0 1 0 Gardnr lf 2 0 0 0 Morlnd ph 1 0 0 0 anJons ph-lf1 0 0 0 Totals 35 510 5 Totals 31 6 8 6 Texas 200 101 100—5 New York 010 022 01x—6 e—sabathia (1), Martin (3). dp—texas 1, New York 3. Lob—texas 6, New York 5. 2b—Mi.young 2 (8), a.beltre (4). Hr—a.beltre (4), Granderson (4), cano (4), Martin (4). sb—andrus (4). IP H R ER BB SO Texas 1 6 5 5 1 1 ogando 6 ⁄3 2 1 1 2 0 rhodes L,0-1 11⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 strop New York 1 8 4 4 2 6 sabathia 6 ⁄3 2 ⁄3 1 1 1 1 0 chamberlain r.soriano W,1-0 1 1 0 0 0 1 M.rivera s,7-7 1 0 0 0 0 1 t—3:03. a—40,811 (50,291).

Twins 4, Rays 2

Mariners 3, Royals 2

Minnesota ab tolbert 2b 5 acasill ss 5 Kubel rf 3 thome dh 4 Hughs dh 0 dYong lf 4 cuddyr 1b 4 Valenci 3b 3 Holm c 4 repko cf 4

Seattle

Tampa Bay r h bi ab r h bi 0 1 1 Fuld dh 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 damon lf 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 Joyce lf 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 BUpton cf 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 FLopez 3b 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 shppch c 4 0 1 0 1 1 0 Jaso pr-c 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Zobrist rf 3 1 0 0 1 2 0 srdrgz 2b 4 0 1 1 1 2 1 dJhnsn 1b 3 0 0 0 eJhnsn ss 3 1 1 0 Totals 36 4 9 3 Totals 32 2 8 2 Minnesota 000 130 000—4 Tampa Bay 001 100 000—2 e—shoppach (1). dp—Minnesota 1. Lob—Minnesota 7, tampa Bay 8. 2b—d.young (3), cuddyer (2), Holm (1), e.johnson (2). 3b—tolbert (1), s.rodriguez (2). Hr—Kubel (2). sb—repko (1). s—damon. IP H R ER BB SO Minnesota duensing W,1-0 7 7 2 2 2 5 perkins H,2 1 1 0 0 1 0 capps s,1-2 1 0 0 0 0 0 Tampa Bay

Texas

Kansas City ab r h bi ab r h bi isuzuki rf 4 1 1 0 dyson cf 2 0 0 0 Figgins 3b 4 0 0 0 Getz 2b 3 0 0 0 Bradly lf 4 0 1 1 Gordon lf 4 0 1 0 cust dh 4 0 1 0 Butler 1b 3 0 0 0 smoak 1b 4 1 2 0 Kaaihu dh 3 1 1 0 olivo c 4 1 1 0 Francr rf 3 1 1 0 Lngrhn cf 3 0 0 0 Betemt 3b 4 0 1 1 ryan ss 3 0 1 2 aviles pr 0 0 0 0 JWilson 2b3 0 0 0 B.pena c 3 0 0 1 aescor ss 2 0 1 0 Totals 33 3 7 3 Totals 27 2 5 2 Seattle 000 001 200—3 Kansas City 000 010 001—2 e—Getz (2). dp—seattle 2. Lob—seattle 4, Kansas city 6. 2b—i.suzuki (4), Francoeur (3). 3b— Bradley (1). sb—dyson (5), aviles (3). cs—olivo (1), a.escobar (2). s—Langerhans, Getz. sf— B.pena. IP H R ER BB SO Seattle pineda W,2-1 6 3 1 1 4 5 J.wright H,3 2 0 0 0 2 1 League s,3-3 1 2 1 1 0 0 Kansas City 6 3 3 0 1 Francis L,0-1 61⁄3 1 0 0 0 2 Bl.Wood 22⁄3

t—2:46. a—19,424 (37,903).

Athletics 5, Tigers 1 Detroit

Oakland ab r h bi ab r h bi rhyms 2b 4 0 1 0 deJess cf 2 1 0 0 aJcksn cf 4 0 1 0 Barton 1b 2 2 0 0 Boesch dh4 0 0 0 cJcksn rf 3 0 1 1 Micarr 1b 4 0 0 0 Wlngh lf 4 0 1 2 raburn lf 4 0 0 0 Matsui dh 4 0 0 1 Kelly 3b 3 0 1 0 M.ellis 2b 4 1 2 0 Jhperlt ss 3 0 0 0 powell c 4 1 1 0 avila c 3 0 1 0 anLrc 3b 2 0 0 0 c.Wells rf 3 1 1 1 pnngtn ss 3 0 0 1 Totals 32 1 5 1 Totals 28 5 5 5 Detroit 000 001 000—1 Oakland 000 131 00x—5 e—an.laroche (3). dp—oakland 1. Lob—detroit 4, oakland 7. 2b—M.ellis 2 (5), powell (2). Hr— c.wells (1). sf—pennington. IP H R ER BB SO Detroit penny L,0-2 5 4 5 5 4 5 0 0 0 1 0 thomas 11⁄3 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 alburquerque schlereth 1 1 0 0 1 1 Oakland cahill W,2-0 8 4 1 1 0 9 t.ross 1 1 0 0 0 2 t—2:39. a—16,460 (35,067).

National Phillies 3, Marlins 2 Florida

Philadelphia ab r h bi ab r h bi coghln cf 4 0 1 0 Victorn cf 4 0 1 0 infante 2b 5 1 1 0 polanc 3b 4 1 3 1 Hrmrz ss 3 0 1 0 rollins ss 3 1 0 0 stanton rf 4 1 1 1 Howard 1b 3 1 1 0 snchz 1b 4 0 2 0 BFrncs rf 3 0 2 0 Morrsn lf 2 0 1 1 ibanez lf 4 0 1 1 J.Buck c 3 0 0 0 ruiz c 3 0 0 1 cousns pr 0 0 0 0 WValdz 2b 3 0 0 0 Helms 3b 3 0 0 0 Hamels p 2 0 0 0 ansnch p 2 0 0 0 Gload ph 1 0 0 0 Bonifac ph1 0 1 0 Madson p 0 0 0 0 r.Webb p 0 0 0 0 contrrs p 0 0 0 0 dobbs ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 32 2 8 2 Totals 30 3 8 3 Florida 000 002 000—2 Philadelphia 200 000 01x—3 e—J.buck (2), Morrison (1), ibanez (1). dp— Florida 1, philadelphia 2. Lob—Florida 9, philadelphia 8. 2b—infante (4), H.ramirez (4). Hr—polanco (1). sb—coghlan (1), Morrison (1), Bonifacio (2), rollins (4). s—Helms. sf—Morrison, ruiz. IP H R ER BB SO Florida ani.sanchez 6 6 2 2 4 8 r.webb L,0-2 2 2 1 0 0 0 Philadelphia Hamels 7 7 2 2 2 7 Madson W,1-0 1 1 0 0 0 2 contreras s,3-3 1 0 0 0 2 0 t—2:38. a—45,716 (43,651).

Rockies 9, Cubs 5 Chicago

Colorado h bi ab r h bi 3 1 Fowler cf 4 1 1 2 2 0 Herrer 2b 4 2 1 1 1 0 cGnzlz lf 5 1 4 2 1 1 tlwtzk ss 3 0 1 0 0 0 Helton 1b 4 1 1 1 0 0 s.smith rf 2 2 2 2 1 0 splrghs rf 3 1 1 0 2 1 JoLopz 3b 4 1 1 0 0 0 JMorls c 3 0 1 1 0 0 aJhnsn p 1 0 0 0 0 0 Belisle p 0 0 0 0 0 0 stewart ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 Mtrynl p 0 0 0 0 0 0 rBtncr p 0 0 0 0 Wggntn ph 1 0 0 0 street p 0 0 0 0 Totals 33 510 3 Totals 35 9 13 9 Chicago 112 100 000—5 Colorado 400 100 04x—9 e—Herrera (1). dp—colorado 2. Lob—chicago 7, colorado 9. 2b—s.castro (4), Fowler (6), c.gonzalez (3), s.smith (7), Jo.lopez (1). Hr—s.smith (2). sb—c.gonzalez (3). cs—J.morales (1). s—Fukudome, dempster, a.johnson. IP H R ER BB SO ab castro ss 4 Barney 2b 5 Byrd cf 5 arrmr 3b 4 pena 1b 3 asorin lf 3 Fukdm rf 3 soto c 3 dmpstr p 1 deWitt ph 1 smrdzj p 0 colvin ph 1 Mateo p 0 stevens p 0

r 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Chicago dempster 5 7 5 5 samardzija 2 1 0 0 2 ⁄3 5 4 4 Mateo L,0-1 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 stevens Colorado a.Johnson 4 6 5 4 Belisle 2 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 Mat.reynolds 1 ⁄3 2 0 0 0 Btancourt W,1-0 ⁄3 street 1 1 0 0 t—3:42. a—42,212 (50,490).

2 2 1 1

4 1 2 1

3 0 1 0 0

Mets 3, Braves 2 New York ab Josrys ss 4 thole c 4 Wrght 3b 4 Beltran rf 3 i.davis 1b 3 pagan cf 3 Harris lf 4 emaus 2b 3 Frdrgz p 0 Gee p 2 capuan p 0 Hairstn ph 1 dickey p 0 isrnghs p 0 Hu ph-2b 1

Atlanta h bi ab r h bi 2 0 prado 3b-lf 4 0 0 0 2 2 Heywrd rf 4 1 2 1 0 0 Mccnn c 3 0 1 0 1 0 Uggla 2b 4 1 1 0 2 1 Hinske lf 2 0 0 0 0 0 Fremn 1b 2 0 1 1 1 0 c.Jones 3b1 0 0 0 0 0 alGnzlz ss 3 0 1 0 0 0 MaYng cf 4 0 1 0 0 0 Hanson p 1 0 0 0 0 0 McLoth ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 sherrill p 0 0 0 0 0 0 cMrtnz p 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hicks ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 Flhrt p 0 0 0 0 conrad ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 32 3 8 3 Totals 31 2 7 2 New York 200 010 000—3 Atlanta 010 000 010—2 dp—New York 1, atlanta 2. Lob—New York 7, atlanta 7. 2b—Jos.reyes (6), i.davis (4). 3b—Uggla (1). Hr—Heyward (4). sb—Jos.reyes (6). cs— thole (1), Mccann (1), Hinske (1). s—pagan, ale.gonzalez. IP H R ER BB SO New York 5 1 1 2 4 Gee W,1-0 52⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 capuano H,1 dickey H,1 1 1 0 0 0 1 isringhausen H,1 1 1 1 1 1 2 F.rodriguez s,2-3 1 0 0 0 1 1 Atlanta Hanson L,1-3 5 5 3 3 2 9 2 ⁄3 2 0 0 0 0 sherrill 0 0 0 1 2 c.Martinez 11⁄3 o’Flaherty 2 1 0 0 0 3 t—2:52. a—29,625 (49,586). r 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Nationals 8, Brewers 4 First Game Milwaukee Washington ab r h bi ab r h bi Weeks 2b 5 1 1 0 espinos 2b 4 1 1 3 counsll ss 4 0 1 0 ankiel cf 4 0 2 0 Braun lf 4 0 1 1 Werth rf 4 1 1 0 Fielder 1b 5 0 1 1 adLrc 1b 4 0 1 0 McGeh 3b 5 1 3 1 Morse lf 2 1 1 1 Kotsay rf 4 0 2 0 L.Nix lf 1 0 0 0 Lucroy c 4 0 1 0 dsmnd ss 4 2 2 1 Gomez cf 3 1 1 0 irdrgz c 4 1 1 3 Gallard p 2 0 1 1 cora 3b 3 1 1 0 stetter p 0 0 0 0 Marqus p 3 1 1 0 Morgan ph1 0 0 0 slaten p 0 0 0 0 Kintzlr p 0 0 0 0 Gaudin p 0 0 0 0 Kottars ph 1 1 1 0 clipprd p 0 0 0 0 Totals 38 413 4 Totals 33 8 11 8 Milwaukee 100 100 002—4 Washington 000 133 01x—8 dp—Milwaukee 1, Washington 2. Lob—Milwaukee 10, Washington 2. 2b—desmond (4). Hr—espinosa (2), desmond (2), i.rodriguez (1). sf—Morse. IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee 1 Gallardo L,1-1 5 ⁄3 10 7 7 0 5 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 stetter Kintzler 2 1 1 1 0 2 Washington Marquis W,1-0 7 9 2 2 1 4 2 ⁄3 2 0 0 0 0 slaten 2 ⁄3 1 2 2 2 2 Gaudin 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 clippard t—3:00. a—0 (41,506).

Nationals 5, Brewers 1 Milwaukee ab Weeks 2b 4 Gomez cf 4 Braun lf 4 Fielder 1b 4 McGeh 3b 4

Second Game Washington h bi ab r h bi 1 0 espinos 2b 3 0 1 3 0 0 ankiel cf 3 0 1 0 2 0 Morse lf 4 0 1 0 1 0 storen p 0 0 0 0 1 0 adLrc 1b 3 1 2 1

r 0 0 0 1 0

YBtncr ss 4 0 1 1 Wrams c 4 0 0 0 Kottars c 4 0 0 0 L.Nix rf 4 0 1 0 almont rf 3 0 0 0 dsmnd ss 4 1 2 0 estrad p 2 0 1 0 HrstnJr 3b 3 2 3 1 counsll ph1 0 0 0 LHrndz p 2 0 0 0 Loe p 0 0 0 0 stairs ph 1 1 0 0 Brddck p 0 0 0 0 cora 3b 1 0 0 0 Green p 0 0 0 0 Totals 34 1 7 1 Totals 32 5 11 5 Milwaukee 000 100 000—1 Washington 010 000 31x—5 dp—Milwaukee 2. Lob—Milwaukee 6, Washington 7. 2b—Fielder (5), ankiel (2), Hairston Jr. (1). 3b—Braun (1), espinosa (1). Hr—ad.laroche (2), Hairston Jr. (1). sb—desmond (6). IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee estrada 6 5 1 1 1 7 1 ⁄3 4 3 3 0 0 Loe L,1-1 2 1 1 1 0 Braddock 11⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 0 Green Washington Hrnandez W,2-1 7 6 1 1 0 3 storen s,1-1 2 1 0 0 0 1 HBp—by estrada (espinosa). pB—Kottaras. t—2:38. a—23,047 (41,506).

Pirates 7, Reds 6 Pittsburgh Cincinnati ab r h bi ab r h bi aMcct cf 3 1 3 2 stubbs cf 6 0 1 0 tabata lf 5 1 1 1 cairo 2b 4 1 3 1 Hanrhn p 0 0 0 0 Votto 1b 3 1 1 0 overay 1b 3 1 0 0 rolen 3b 5 1 1 1 Walker 2b 4 1 2 0 Gomes lf 5 1 1 1 alvrez 3b 4 0 0 0 Bruce rf 5 2 4 2 resop p 0 0 0 0 rHrndz c 3 0 1 0 Meek p 0 0 0 0 Jrsmth p 0 0 0 0 diaz lf 1 0 0 0 Bray p 0 0 0 0 GJones rf 4 1 2 1 Heisey ph 0 0 0 0 snyder c 2 1 0 1 ondrsk p 0 0 0 0 cdeno ss 2 1 0 1 corder p 0 0 0 0 Karstns p 2 0 0 0 renteri ph 1 0 1 0 dMcct p 0 0 0 0 Janish ss 5 0 2 1 Bwker ph 1 0 1 1 Volquez p 2 0 0 0 Veras p 0 0 0 0 Hanign c 2 0 0 0 pearce 3b 1 0 0 0 Totals 32 7 9 7 Totals 41 6 15 6 Pittsburgh 400 002 010—7 Cincinnati 010 130 100—6 e—overbay (2), a.mccutchen (1), ondrusek (1). dp—pittsburgh 1, cincinnati 2. Lob—pittsburgh 8, cincinnati 13. 2b—Walker (5), Bowker (1), rolen (4). Hr—a.mccutchen (3), tabata (3), G.jones (3), cairo (1), Gomes (6), Bruce (2). sb—tabata (8), Walker (1), G.jones (1). cs—a.mccutchen (3). s— snyder. sf—cedeno. IP H R ER BB SO Pittsburgh 8 5 5 1 6 Karstens 41⁄3 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 d.Mccutchen 2 2 1 1 1 3 Veras Bs,1-1 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 resop W,1-0 1 ⁄3 1 0 0 1 1 Meek H,3 Hanrahan s,5-512⁄3 3 0 0 1 0 Cincinnati 5 6 6 6 6 Volquez 52⁄3 1 ⁄3 1 0 0 1 1 Jor.smith Bray 1 1 0 0 0 0 ondrusek L,2-1 1 2 1 0 0 0 cordero 1 0 0 0 1 1 t—3:29. a—32,105 (42,319).

Padres 8, Astros 6 San Diego ab denorfi rf 2 Venale rf 3 eptrsn 2b 1 Hudsn 2b 0 Headly 3b 5 cantu 1b 4 adams p 0 Bell p 0 Hundly c 5 Ludwck lf 5 Maybin cf 5 Bartlett ss 4 richrd p 3 Frieri p 0 Hawpe 1b 1

Houston h bi ab r h bi 0 0 Bourgs cf 5 1 1 0 1 2 angsnc ss 4 0 0 0 0 0 pence rf 4 2 2 1 0 1 ca.Lee 1b 4 1 2 2 2 0 JValdz p 0 0 0 0 1 3 Michals lf 3 1 1 0 0 0 cJhnsn 3b 4 1 2 1 0 0 Hall 2b 3 0 1 2 2 1 Melncn p 0 0 0 0 1 0 Fulchin p 0 0 0 0 2 0 Wallac 1b 0 0 0 0 2 1 Bourn pr 0 0 0 0 0 0 Quinter c 4 0 0 0 0 0 Myers p 2 0 0 0 0 0 abad p 0 0 0 0 Mdwns 2b 2 0 0 0 Totals 38 8 11 8 Totals 35 6 9 6 San Diego 010 020 140—8 Houston 022 002 000—6 e—Venable (1), ang.sanchez (5), abad 2 (2). dp—san diego 1, Houston 1. Lob—san diego 10, r 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0

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HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT- Outside Commissioned Sales Reps needed for North Carolina company. If you are experienced, caring, professional, and able to build relationships, we offer a good opportunity. Paid Training. 401K & Medical Stipend. Fax Resume to 800-330-2960.

Antiques & Collectibles Pottery, Blue Ridge, Poinsettia pattern, 58 pieces $300 Rockwell 704-202-5022

Baby Items Bed for todder, white Cosco, complete with bedding. $50. Call 704637-0336 Crib - Honey Belle by Babys Dream Furniuture -converts to toddler and full size bed...Matching 52" hi dresser $475 call 704 213-9811

Building Equip. & Supplies Garage door. 9 x 7 metal garage door, includes automatic opener. $175. 704-640-5750

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Drive Shaft Shop is looking for an experienced drive shaft builder. Applicants must have drive shaft manufacturing background or at least manual machining experience. Job will include building & balancing drive shafts along with stock placement & welding. Full time position. Applicants fax resume to: 704-633-2385 or fill out application in person at 1531 S. Main St., Salisbury. Skilled Labor

Forklift driver with Class A CDL. Full time, good benefits, no overnight travel. Send resume to Cardinal Container Services, PO Box 1866, Lexington NC 27293 Transportation/Logistics

Dispatcher assistant. Exp. req., computer friendly, get loaded exp. a plus. M-F 9-5. Call Curtis 704-2783532 ext 202

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Drivers

$3,000 BONUS, new truck and $.70/mile starting pay for first 5 teams with explosives experience. O/OP teams welcome starting at $1.60/mile. 1800-835-9471.

Seeking Employment Caregiver. Christian & loving, seeking clients, 10 years exper, refs, 704-798-1737

C.A.T. hiring CDL-A truck drivers and owner operators from Concord, NC terminal. Great miles & benefits! Must have/get passport and go to Canada. Out 12-14 days, home 2-3. Pet & passenger policy. Apply www.catconcord.com or 1-800-869-2434.

Yard Sale Area 2 Salisbury Inside Week Long Multi-Family Yard Sale, 451 Roseman Rd., (corner of Roseman Rd & Double J Lane), April 16 thru April 23, 8am-7pm. New miscellaneous items daily. DON'T MISS! RAIN OR SHINE!

Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97. Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777 Dishwasher, Bosch. Almond. Very quiet. $300. Whirlpool over range microwave/fan combo. Almond, $100 obo. 336492-6322 Freezer, large, chest type. $75. Please call 704-279-3990 for more information. Powell Twin Monster Loft Bed with built in shelves and desk. Excellent condition. $350. Call 336-357-7861. Refrigerator/freezer. GE white. side-by-side. 12 years old. Excellent condition. $375. Please call 704-637-2562 Wardrobe, old, cedar, needs refinishing and new back panel. Has mirrors on doors. $100. Call 704-636-7488, leave message. Washer/dryer set $350; 30” electric range $175; refrigerator $225. Excellent shape. 704-798-1926

Dogs

Women's Suit, 3 pc., size 9-10, navy blue, great cond. $15. 3 pc. Womens suit, sz 6, multicolored, new cond.; women's red dress & jacket, sz. 8, worn once. $10. 704-636-6437 Women's Suite, 2 pc., size 8, Navy Blue, new condition. $15; great Easter dress, sz 6, new with tags, Navy Blue with white polka dots, $30. 704-636-6437

Bouncy Horse, Todays Kids, for toddlers. $15 Please Call 704-636-6437

Hunting and Fishing 14' DEEP V ALUMINUM BOAT 8hp Merc motor, trolling motor, fish finder, many extras. $1500. 336-425-6973

Lawn and Garden

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

Electronics Magnavox 24" TV with CD & VCR. Samsung SLIM 27" TV. Both digital. $75 ea. 704-245-4536.

Farm Equipment & Supplies Farm Equipment, new & used. McDaniel Auction Co. 704-278-0726 or 704798-9259. NCAL 48, NCFL 8620. Your authorized farm equipment dealer. Kubota BX 2630 Tractor 4 wheel drive, front end loader, aerator, front bucket, scrape blade, 60” mowing deck $16,000. 704-209-3106

Flowers & Plants Blackberry Liliesyellow/orange, 1 gallon size pots, $3 each or 2 for $5. 25 available. Call 704-798-2953

Leyland Cypress

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

Holshouser Cycle Shop Lawn mower repairs and trimmer sharpening. Pick up & delivery. (704)637-2856 Lawn Mower, 18” Eddleman. New motor & parts. Good condition. $400. 704-639-0251 Lawn Mower, 20” Eddleman. New parts. Good condition. $400. Please call 704-639-0251 Lawn mower, riding. Craftsman. 42”. 21 hp. $500. Please call 704279-5765 for more info.

Free Cockatiel bird including cage. Probably about two years old. 704-224-5219

Cats

Machine & Tools

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ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647 Benches, wood, backless. 24 are 4.5 ft long, $13 each. 1 is 5 ft. long, $15. 704-754-8837

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

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Kittens. 3 orange and white, 2 gray and white kittens. 5 weeks old. 704-278-2722 after 3:00

Dogs

Cocker Spaniels, AKC. 8 weeks old. 1 male, 1 female. Have had 1st shots and wormings. Will be very small dogs. Reduced Prices. $250 & $275. Different colors available. 704-856-1106

Dogs

Pit Bull mix puppies free to a good home only! Call Paul 704-232-9535

Rowan Animal Clinic is having a Horse Coggins & Vaccination Clinic onsite on April 27th, 8am-6pm. RSVP: 704-636-3408

Found puppy. A cute puppy has been found off Briggs Road. If you lost a puppy in the area, call 704-213-7667 for more information. Free dog to good home. Full blooded Boxer, 2 years and 8 months old, good with kids, just very hyper. Needs room to run 704-210-9125

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Misc For Sale

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.

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

Show off your stuff! With our 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 Desk. Executive desk, Lshaped with upper cabinets. Has a cherry finish. In excellent condition. $495. Call for details, 704-806-7405.

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704-797-4220 Entertainment center, will hold up to 30 in. TV. $50. OBO. 704-633-3975 ask for Ken HYPNOSIS will work for you!

Jet lathe 20", $800. Miller Bobcat 225 generator/ welder, $2,600. Please call 704-279-6973 Kitchen Hutch, Good condition, plenty of storage room. $50. Call 704-6333975, ask for Ken

Chevrolet 1984 Cavalier runs good $500. Call 704-224-5219 for more information. Motor, Briggs & Stratton. 3 hp. New, never used. Horizontal shaft. $50. Call 704-633-6654

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

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

Other Pets

English Bulldog Pups AKC. One female and one male. Fawn and White. Ready to go. Champion Pedigree. $1700 each Cash. 704-603-8257.

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Check Out Our April Special! Dentals 20% discount. Rowan Animal Clinic. Please call 704636-3408 for appt. Free Pot Belly Pig, male, approximately 1½ years old to good home. 704-224-5219

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Lumber All New!

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Chow Puppies for sale. AKC Registered. 5 males & 2 females, black and cinnamon. Ready April 28. $250 each. Call 704279-7520, leave message or 704-640-4224

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Free dog. German Shepard Mix. Free to good home. Female. Fixed & shots. 8 months old. 704-575-0158

Bikes, 2 Ross 26”, $20 ea.; treadmill $20; Ab Lounger $25; 2 glass lamps $25; 2 20” TVs $20 ea; Total Gym Pro $45; Slam Man Boxing $60. 704-279-2463

Shih-Tzu, Full Blood. CKC registered. Very cute, playful, good w/kids, black & white. 8 wks old & ready to go home. 1st shot, wormed. 1 male left. Parents on-site. $300 Cash. 704-640-4528, Salisbury

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

Stop Smoking~Lose Weight It's Easy & Very Effective. Decide Today 704-933-1982 Bingham Smith Lumber Co. !!!NOW AVAILABLE!!! Metal Roofing Many colors. Custom lengths, trim, accessories, & trusses. Call 980-234-8093 Patrick Smith

Golden Retriever Puppies, papers, first shots, four males $250 each, parents on site. Born January 11. Ready for their new home! 704638-9747

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

Misc For Sale

Air Compressor Charge Air Pro, 5hp, 20gal tank, twin cylinder, oil lubricated. $300 or best offer. 336-940-3134

Dogs

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Golden Retriever/ Cocker Spaniel mix, female, not fixed, 1 yr old; Dachshund mix approx. 3 yr. old, male. 704-6386441 or 704-798-7547

Cat, white, free. One blue eye, one brown. Spayed & rabies shot. Approx. 7 months old. Prefers to be the only pet. Call Katie @ 704-213-6631.

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

4 Bose speaker stand, $60. Computer desk, $50. 42” ceiling fan with light, $25. 704-797-8810

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

Cat, neutered male, free to a good home. Rabies and annual vaccines are due this month. Call 704-640-5562

Line trimmers, 4 @ $25 each, riding mower 42” $175, hedge trimmer $50, blower $35. 704932-3331 Trimmer/weedeater Husqvarna 225L. Good condition. $125. Call for details, 704-806-7405.

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Furniture & Appliances

Drivers

Bakers Rack, green, metal. Good Condition $55 Rockwell. Call 704-202-5022

Toddler Bed, white, $55; 2 sets of bedding Thomas & Cars, $10 each; child's organizer, $15. 704-279-8571. Trailer Axle (1), 114” long, no brakes plus 2 tires. $60. Please Call 704-857-7186 Water Heater, New 40 gal. American ProLine Natural Gas. High quality $400 Rockwell. Call 704-202-5022 Wax auto buffer, $8. Umpire equipment, $20. Mic stand, $10. 24” side table, $11. 704-642-0512

Pet Grooming Clippers, Andis Professional. Used 2 times. $50. Please Call 704-636-6437 Puppies. Shih-Tzu, AKC registered just in time for the Easter Bunny! Born February 21. All shots, one female & four males. 704-637-7524

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Lost & Found

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

DOG FOUND, 1 week ago, Black/brown mix, near High Rock Lake . Call 336-239-2921 or 704-637-3790.

Community Events

Found dog. Hound mix. Male. Grove St. area on Sunday April 10. Please call 704-245-5109

SUNRISE EASTER SERVICE Grace Bible Church Rockwell will host a Sunrise Easter Service at 7am with a FREE pancake breakfast to follow. Please join us in this celebration! 6725 Hwy. 152 E. Rockwell, NC 28138 704-279-6820

Free Stuff

Sporting Goods Golf Balls, 100, USED, CLEAN. $ 25. Please Call 704-202-9192.

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

Business Opportunities ALL CASH VENDING ROUTE. Be your own boss. 25-machines/candy all for $9,995. All major credit cards accepted. 1877-915-8222. Vend 3.

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

Found dog. Jack Russell, male, Sunday, April 10 off Fisher Road in Rockwell. Call to identify. 704-280-7649 Found dog. Little brown Dachshund, male. Found at City Park on Tuesday April 12th. 704-633-1569 Found dog. Mixed breed female. 40lb. White face, golden brown coloring. Crescent neighborhood. Please call to identify. 704-267-0106 Found Husky in Spencer area. Please call 704-213-3801 to identify

REWARD! Cats, free, 2 adult cats, male, white female, calico must go to same home, both fixed and house trained. Call 704239-8591ask for Annette Lab mixed with golden retriever, free to a good home. He is 8 months old, good with other dogs and kids. 336-284-5064

Lost Chihuahua in Tanglewood. Male, tan and white, wearing blue collar, needs medication. 704-490-5830

Monument & Cemetery Lots Rowan Memorial Pk., two plots in Roseland Section, $2800 OBO for both. 336-239-3981

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Homes for Sale

ACREAGE! Salisbury. Providence Church Road. 3BR/2BA, garage, two car carport, new roof, new interior paint, washer, dryer and dishwasher, 3 large lots, 3 outbuildings, central air & heat. $109,000. 704637-6950

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China Grove, 2 new homes under construction ... buy now and pick your own colors. Priced at only $114,900 and comes with a stove and dishwasher. B&R Realty 704-633-2394

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China Grove

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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

Cleveland. Beautiful, pristine brick home on 25 acs. 3BR/2BA with bonus room and basement. Has fenced pasture land great for horses & a garden spot. If you want privacy & a great neighborhood along with a beautiful home, wait no more. Call today. $575,000. Motivated Sellers. Dream Weaver Properties of NC LLC 704-906-7207

Homes for Sale

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 East Rowan

Wonderful Home

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3 BR, 2 BA, newer kitchen, large dining room, split bedrooms, nice porches, huge detached garage, concrete drives. R51548 $82,000. Monica Poole 704-245-4628 B&R Realty

Fulton Heights

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3 BR, 2 BA, up to $2,500 in closing. Attached carport, Rocking Chair front porch, nice yard. R50846 $114,900 Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty www.bostandrufty-realty.com

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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.

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

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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. $235,000. 704-202-0091 MLS# 986835

Homes for Sale

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 Rankin-Sherrill House, Mt. Ulla

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.

No. 61279

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of James Henry Johnson, 280 Kesler Hill Drive, Woodleaf, NC 27054. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 15th 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 8th day of April, 2011. Frances Mae Ellis, as Executor for the estate of James Henry Johnson, deceased, File #10E320, PO Box 283, Woodleaf, NC 27054 Atty at Law, David Bingham, Salisbury, NC

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Lula Bostian Wyrick, 1965 Heilig Road, Salisbury, NC 28146, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th 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 7th day of April, 2011. Terry Wayne Wyrick, Executor for the estate of Lula Bostian Wyrick, deceased, File 11E359, PO Box 75, China Grove, NC 28023 Attorney at Law, John T. Hudson, 122 N. Lee St., Salisbury, NC 28144

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Lovely 3BR/ 2BA brick ranch in great location. Hardwood floors, large rooms, sun porch, attached garage, big fenced back yard. $123,900. MLS #976913 for details 704-202-0091 Rockwell

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3BR, 2BA. $3,500 in closing. 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

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

Salisbury

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

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Salisbury

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Rockwell

Reduced! 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

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

3 BR, 2 BA in Hunters Pointe. Above ground pool, garage, huge area that could easily be finished upstairs. R51150A. $164,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394

No. 61302 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Howard Ray Overcash, 911 N. Juniper Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of 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 16th day of April, 2011. Howard Ray Overcash, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E340, Kelly Tyson Overcash, 364 Old Beatty Ford Rd., China Grove, NC 28023 No. 61303

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Ronald F. Pleasants, Sr., 345 Sailboat Dr., 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 30th 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 24th day of March, 2011. Ronald F. Pleasants, Sr., deceased, Rowan County File #2011E259, Evon W. Pleasants, 345 Sailboat Drive, Salisbury, NC 28146 No. 61295 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Edna L. Ausborn, 2004 Wellington Hills Circle, Salisbury, NC 28147. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 21st 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 14th day of April, 2011. Debra S. Raymond, Executor for the estate of Edna L. Ausborn, deceased, File 11E394, 8318 Smith Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081 No. 61301 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Allen Laureate Mitchell, 418 S. Craige Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd 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 16th day of April, 2011. Allen Laureate Mitchell, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E395, Rosalind Octavia Mitchell, 418 S. Craige Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 61275 NOTICE OF SALE NORTH CAROLINA ROWAN COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK - 11 SP 195

In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Land Covered by a Certain Deed of Trust Given by Winfred P. Minter, Jr. To Donald D. Sayers Trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank of Granite Quarry, North Carolina, (Book 1092, Page 789, Rowan County Registry) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by WINFRED P. MINTER, JR. to Donald D. Sayers, Trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank, which Deed of Trust is dated April 26, 2007, recorded in Book 1092, Page 789, Rowan County Registry, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust; and the Clerk of Superior Court granting permission for the foreclosure, said Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the land and property hereinafter described in the manner and upon the terms and conditions as hereinafter stated: 1. This foreclosure sale is and shall be conducted pursuant to the terms and provisions of that certain Deed of Trust described above. 2. The foreclosure sale will be conducted by the undersigned at 11:00AM, Monday, April 25, 2011, in the lobby of the Rowan County Courthouse, adjacent to the Clerk of Court, Salisbury, North Carolina. 3. The real property together with all buildings, improvements and fixtures of every kind and description erected or placed thereon, attached to or used in connection with the real property which will be sold pursuant to the Deed of Trust at the foreclosure sale is located in Rowan County, North Carolina, being more particularly described as follows: TAX MAP 014, PARCEL 423 BEGINNING at an existing P.K. nail in the right-of-way of South Main Street, said Nail being North 85 deg. 7 min. 6 sec. East 686.41 feet from Station "Firemen" corner of Ruth H. Gray; thence with Ruth H. Gray South 27 deg. 44 min. 43 sec. East 210.12 feet to an existing iron on the Norfolk Southern right of-way; thence with the right-of-way with Norfolk Southern North 63 deg. 14 min. 52 sec. East 50 feet to a new iron in the margin of an alley; thence with the alley North 27 deg. 47 min. 10 sec. West 215 feet to an "X" mark chiseled in concrete on the rightof-way of South Main Street; thence with the right-of-way of South Main Street South 57 deg. 39 min. 12 sec. West 50 feet to the point of beginning, containing . 243 acre and being part of Lot 31 of the property of Samuel R. Harrison as shown on property survey for Anne Cote prepared by James D. Grubb, R.L.S., dated August 16, 1994. TOGETHER with their right title and interest to the permanent right of way over a ten foot alley, running southeast along the northerly edge of the above described property. The address of the above described property is: 1215 South Main Street, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 4. The property hereinabove described shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A cash deposit equal in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the first One Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($1,000.00) plus five percent (5%) of the remaining balance of the bid may be required at the time of the sale. 5. The property hereinabove described shall be sold "where is and as is" and subject to the lien of all outstanding and unpaid taxes, assessments, and other encumbrances which may have a priority over the Deed of Trust herein referred to and is subject to all conditions, reservations, restrictions, easements and rights of way appearing in the chain of title, if any, affecting the above-described property. 6. This Notice of Sale shall be posted and advertised as required by the said Deed of Trust and as required by law, and after the sale, a Report of Sale will be entered immediately following the conclusion of the sale, and such sale shall remain open for raised or upset bid as by law permitted and required. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in or on this property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupied the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated in to the effective date of the termination. This 4th day of April, 2011. Donald D. Sayers, Trustee WOODSON, SAYERS, LAWTHER, SHORT, PARROTT, WALKER & ABRAMSON, LLP, 225 North Main Street - Suite 200, P. O. Box 829, Salisbury, North Carolina 28145-0829, Telephone: 704-633-5000, State Bar No.: 3868

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Robert Smith, 5670 S. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28147, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd 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 15th day of April, 2011. Robert Smith, deceased, Rowan County File #2011E379, Sherry Ann Nachman, 113 High Street, Everett, MA 02149 Attorney: J. Andrew Porter, 120 N. Jackson St., Salisbury, NC 28144 No. 61218 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Larry G. Flora, PO Box 1406, Salisbury, North Carolina 28145, 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 30th day of June, 2011, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 23rd day of March, 2011. Angela F. Tinkler, Executrix of the estate of Larry G. Flora, deceased, File No. 11E271, 201 Harvest Lane, Greenwood, South Carolina 29649 John T. Hudson, Attorney at Law, Doran, Shelby, Pethel & Hudson, 122 N. Lee St., Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 61304 North Carolina Alamance County

NOTICE OF HEARING In the General Court of Justice District Court Division 00CVD336 and 04J70/04J71

Nancy Arfman, Plaintiff, v. Denise Lewis Wright and Todd DeCarlos Lewis, Defendants. Please take notice that the plaintiff will bring on for hearing the Motion to Appoint Additional Guardians in the above-referenced matter before the Civil District Court in Graham, North Carolina, on the 1st day of June, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as it can be heard. The motion asks the court to appoint Rick and Barbara Christy of Snow Camp, NC as additional guardians of the minor children. Failure to appear at the hearing may result in the court appointing the Christys as additional guardians. The the 13th day of April, 2011. Philip S. Adkins, Attorney for Plaintiff, N.C. State Bar #9670 P.O. Box 52393, Durham, NC 27717, (919)742-2070 No. 61273 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY - 10 SP 1122 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Dennis Davidson Sr, Jennifer A. Davidson, Dennis E. Davidson, Jr. to TRSTE, -INC, Trustee(s), which was dated April 19, 2001 and recorded on April 19, 2001 in Book 0905 at Page 0181, 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 21, 2011 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rowan County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a stake on the south side of eleventh Street, corner to Lot No. 11, Block 3; and runs thence with the line of Lot No. 11, South 47 deg. 30 min. West 172 feet to a stake, corner of Lots 11, 3, and 2; thence with the line of Lot 2, South 42 deg. 30 min. East 50 feet to a stake, corner of Lots 1 and 13; thence with the line of Lot 13, North 47 deg. 30 min. East, 165 feet to a stake, corner of Lot 13 on Eleventh Street; thence with the South side of Eleventh Street about Northwest 50.3 to the BEGINNING corner, being Lot No. 12, Block 3, as shown on map of "Steelworth", Salisbury, N.C. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 117 East 11th Street and 119 East 11th Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. 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 Dennis E. Davidson, Sr. and wife, Jennifer A. Davidson 1/2undivided interest and Dennis E. Davidson, Jr. 1/2 undivided interest. 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.: 10-26604-FC01

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Helen M. Jones, 710 Julian Road, Salisbury, NC 28147. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd 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 15th day of April, 2011. Betty R. Evans, Executor for the estate of Helen M. Jones, deceased, File 11E401, PO Box 414, Spencer, NC 28159 No. 61219 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator CTA of the Estate of Chrystal Byrd Stirewalt, 1331 Arden Drive, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 30th 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 24th day of March, 2011. John T. Hudson, Administrator CTA for the estate of Chrystal Byrd Stirewalt, deceased, File No. 11E210, 122 North Lee Street, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 John T. Hudson, Attorney at Law, Doran, Shelby, Pethel & Hudson, 122 N. Lee St., Salisbury, NC 28144 No. 61217 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Bobby L. Petrea, 1315 Maxwell Street, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of June, 2011, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 23rd day of March, 2011. Beverly P. Garrison, Co-Executor of the estate of Bobby L. Petrea, deceased, File No. 11E310, 2125 Amity Hill Road, Cleveland, North Carolina 27013, Gwyn P. Thomason, Co-Executor of the estate of Bobby L. Petrea, deceased, File No. 11E310, 125 West Ridge Road, Salisbury, North Carolina 28147 John T. Hudson, Attorney at Law, Doran, Shelby, Pethel & Hudson, 122 N. Lee St., Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 61274 NOTICE OF SALE NORTH CAROLINA ROWAN COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK - 11 SP 189

In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Land Covered by a Certain Deed of Trust Given by Leroy Roberts (deceased) and Christine Roberts To John L. Holshouser, Jr., Trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank of Granite Quarry, North Carolina, (Book 785, Page 058, Rowan County Registry) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by LEROY ROBERTS (deceased) and CHRISTINE T. ROBERTS to John L. Holshouser, Jr., Trustee for Farmers & Merchants Bank, which Deed of Trust is dated November 26, 1996, recorded in Book 785, Page 058, Rowan County Registry, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust; and the Clerk of Superior Court granting permission for the foreclosure, said Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the land and property hereinafter described in the manner and upon the terms and conditions as hereinafter stated: 1. This foreclosure sale is and shall be conducted pursuant to the terms and provisions of that certain Deed of Trust described above. 2. The foreclosure sale will be conducted by the undersigned at 11:00AM, Monday, April 25, 2011, in the lobby of the Rowan County Courthouse, adjacent to the Clerk of Court, Salisbury, North Carolina. 3. The real property together with all buildings, improvements and fixtures of every kind and description erected or placed thereon, attached to or used in connection with the real property which will be sold pursuant to the Deed of Trust at the foreclosure sale is located in Rowan County, North Carolina, being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the line of Ralph Brown, said iron pipe being located North 04 deg. 35 min. East 96.5 feet from a stone at the corner of the Ralph Brown property; thence a line South 75 deg. 40 min. West 216.6 feet to an iron in the Eastern margin of Roger Drive; thence with said margin of Roger Drive in a Northerly direction, on a radius of 1836.09 feet, an arc distance of 180 feet to an iron pipe, common corner of Lots 12 and 13; thence with the common line of Lots 12 and 13, North 81 deg. 58 min. East 263.91 feet to an iron in the line of Ralph Brown; thence with the line of Ralph Brown, South 05 deg. 01 min. West 160 feet to the point of BEGINNING, being Lot 13, HOMESTEAD HILLS, as shown on the survey of Charles E. Moon, dated April 28, 1977, and recorded at Page 1394, of Book of Maps, Rowan County Registry, said Lot being shown on Section One of the recorded map. See also a survey prepared by Hudson and Almond, dated October 3, 1990, entitled "Property of James W. Snider, Jr.". This conveyance is given subject to the restrictions recorded in Deed Book 573, Page 871, Rowan County Registry. The address of the above described property is: 325 Roger Drive, Salisbury, North Carolina 28147 4. The property hereinabove described shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A cash deposit equal in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the first One Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($1,000.00) plus five percent (5%) of the remaining balance of the bid may be required at the time of the sale. 5. The property hereinabove described shall be sold "where is and as is" and subject to the lien of all outstanding and unpaid taxes, assessments, and other encumbrances which may have a priority over the Deed of Trust herein referred to and is subject to all conditions, reservations, restrictions, easements and rights of way appearing in the chain of title, if any, affecting the above-described property. 6. This Notice of Sale shall be posted and advertised as required by the said Deed of Trust and as required by law, and after the sale, a Report of Sale will be entered immediately following the conclusion of the sale, and such sale shall remain open for raised or upset bid as by law permitted and required. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in or on this property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupied the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated in to the effective date of the termination. This 4th day of April, 2011. Donald D. Sayers, Substitute Trustee WOODSON, SAYERS, LAWTHER, SHORT, PARROTT, WALKER & ABRAMSON, LLP, 225 North Main Street - Suite 200, P. O. Box 829, Salisbury, North Carolina 28145-0829, Telephone: 704-633-5000, State Bar No.: 3868

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Genesis Realty 704-933-5000 genesisrealtyco.com Foreclosure Experts Salisbury & Shelby, 2, 3 & 4 BR, starting at $29,900! Must see! Call today 704-633-6035 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. 925 Agner Rd. Below tax and appraisal value at $399,000. 3 BR/2BA brick home w/sunroom and 2 car garage sits in the middle of this beautiful property. Open and wooded pasture areas w/barn. 704-603-8244 or 704-209-1405

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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 Salisbury

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

Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA on 1.26 acres. All new appliances, updated bathrooms (new toilets, sinks, etc.) Two car garage, well water. Septic system drained summer 2010. Electric heat, air conditioning. Large workshop/ garage. $75,000 obo. Call Kellie at 704-701-9468 Spencer

Reduced 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

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Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now! Ro-Well Apartments, Rockwell. Central heat/air, laundry facility on site, nice area. Equal Housing Opportunity Rental Assistance when available; handicapped equipped when available. 704-279-6330, TDD users 828-645-7196.

Houses for Rent

Kannapolis. 2 story townhouse. 2BR, 2BA brick front. Kitchen/dining combo, large family room. Private deck. $600/mo. 704534-5179 / 704-663-7736

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

Salisbury 2BR/1BA, H/A, H/W floors, new paint, $475/mo + $475 dep. NO PETS! 828-390-0835

East Rowan area. 2BR, 1BA house. 1BR apt. No pets. Deposit required. Call 704-279-8428

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

Fairmont Ave., 3 BR, 1 ½ BA, has refrigerator & stove, large yard. Rent $725, dep. $700. No Pets. Call Rowan Properties, 704-633-0446 Granite Quarry. 3BR, 2BA. Fireplace, appliances, 2 car garage. Brick house. Please call 704-638-0108

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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Salis. 1BR/2BR. Wood floors, appls, great location. Seniors Welcome. $375-$450/mo. + dep. 704-630-0785

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

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

Salis., 2BR/1BA, W/D conn. $500/mo. Total remodel. All elec. Sect. 8 OK. 704-279-8333

E. Rowan res. water front lot, Shore Landing subd. $100,000 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

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

Salisbury Airport Rd, 1BR / 1BA, water, trash collection incl'd. All elec. $395/mo. 704633-0425 Lv Msg

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

Available now! Spacious and thoughtfully designed one bedroom apartment homes for Senior Citizens 55+ years of age. $475 rent with only a $99 deposit! Call now for more information 704-639-9692. We will welcome your Section 8 voucher!

Southwestern Rowan Co.

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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

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

Manufactured Home Sales

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

A Country Paradise

15 minutes N. of Salisbury. 2 BR, 2 BA singlewide on large treed lot in quiet area with space to plant flowers. $850 start-up, $450/mo incl. lot rent, home payment, taxes, insurance. RENT or RENT-TOOWN. 704-210-8176. Call after noon.

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

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Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593

Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, off Jake Alexander, lighted parking lot. $395 dep. 704-640-5750

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

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!

2/1 DUPLEX NICE NEIGHBORHOOD Clean and cozy duplex in Fulton Heights. $450/mo. 1117 Fries. 704-797-6130

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

Cleared, level land on Chenault Rd. 1.34 acs $12,750, 5 acs $41,800. Call April Sherrill Realty 704-402- 8083

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

Houses for Rent

Salis. 523 E. Cemetary St. 1BR, 1 BA, No Pets, $330/mo + $330/dep. Sect 8 OK. 704-507-3915.

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.

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Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd. (704)637-7721 KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29. South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539 Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL www.rebeccajonesrealty.com

Salisbury, near hospital. 2 BR, 1BA. Central heat & air, W/D hookup. $450/mo. No pets. 704-279-3518

Available for rent – Homes and Apartments Salisbury/Rockwell Eddie Hampton 704-640-7575 E. Lafayette, 2 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator and stove. Gas heat, no pets. Rent $595, deposit $500. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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

Near Spencer and Salisbury, 2 bedroom, one bath house in quiet, nice neighborhood. No pets. Lease, dep, app and refs req. $600/mo, $600 dep, 704-797-4212 before 7pm. 704-2395808 after 7pm. RENT - 2 BR - $650, Park Area; 4 BR, 2 BA, 2,000 sq', garage, basement, $1195. RENT TO OWN 3 BR, 2 BA, 2000 ± sq', country. $3000 dn; 5 BR, 2 ½ BA, 3400 ± sq', garage, basement, fenced. $6000 dn. 704-630-0695 Salisbury

Adorable!

Salisbury. 1018 West Horah St. 4BR, 3BA with 2 kitchens. $750/mo. Please call 919-519-7248 Salisbury

Great Location!

East Spencer, 608 Sides Lane. Brick ranch style house with 3BR, 2 BA, LR, DR & Den. Eat in kitchen, laundry room, Central Heat & A/C. Carpet in all rooms. Sec 8 only. No pets. Rent $750. Dep $500. Call 732-770-1047.

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

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

Salisbury

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

Spencer. 2BR, 1BA. Central heat/air. No pets. $500/mo. + $500 deposit. 704-633-5067

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

Office and Commercial Rental

Salisbury, near Ellis Park. Old Mocksville Rd. 3BR, 2BA double-wide. Electric heat & air. Well water. Storage building with small shed. Garbage service included. $750/ mo. + $750 deposit. No Section 8. 704-279-5765 Salisbury, North Shaver Street, 2BR/1BA, gas heat, $425 per month. 704-633-0425 Lv msg Salisbury. 120 Proctor Dr. 3BR, 2BA. Appl. Incl. $725/mo. + deposit. Call 704-798-3108 Salisbury. 2BR, appls., storage bldg., $425/mo. + deposit. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035 Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263

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

SPENCER 2 BR, 1BA $440/Month Appliances & Storage 910-508-9853

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

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

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

Houses for Rent

Salisbury. 4 rooms. 71 Hill St. All appls furnished. $495/ mo + dep. Limit 2. 704-633-5397

450 to 1,000 sq. ft. of Warehouse Space off Jake Alexander Blvd. Call 704-279-8377 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 Granite Quarry-Comm Metal Bldg units perfect for contractor, hobbyist, or storage. 24 hour surveillance, exterior lighting and ample parking. 900-1800 sq feet avail. Call for spring specials. 704-232-3333 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 Complex

Salisbury. 4BR, 3½BA executive home. $1,750/mo with deposit & 1 year lease. Must have references. Call 704-202-0605

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

Salisbury. 922 N. Main St. 3BR. $650/mo. 550 Hopehill Rd. mobile home. $325/mo. 704-645-9986

Office Suite Available. Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011

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

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

Salisbury. 4BR, 2BA. Gas heat/air conditioning. Hardwood floors. No pets. $700/mo. + $700 deposit. 704-633-5067

Tell your Mother, Grandmother or Someone Special know just how special they are with a full-color

2345 Statesville Blvd. Near Salisbury Mall

704-633-1234 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

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

Houses for Rent

Condos and Townhomes

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

Western Rowan County

VERY NICE HOUSE! 3 BR, 2.5 BA, wonderful home on over 2 acres, horses allowed, partially fenced back yard, storage building. $154,900 R51465 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

Condos and Townhomes

Apartments

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

Lots for Sale

Forest Creek. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath. New home priced at only $84,900. R48764 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

Lovely Duplex Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $675. 704-633-3997

Condos and Townhomes

Wanted: Real Estate

New Cape Cod Style House

Salisbury

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

Apartments

704-762-0795

Salisbury

Motivated Seller

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

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

704-746-4492

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

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

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

Lots of Room

Motivated Seller

Real Estate Services

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

Salisbury

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

MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011 • 7B

CLASSIFIED

China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605 China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury. Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F 9:00-12:00. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity. Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

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

Mother’s Day Message Our

Mother’s Day Messages will appear in the Salisbury Post on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2011 and online at www.salisburypost.com for 7 days 1 col x3 2 col x3 3 col x3 4 col x3

Duplexes & Apts, Rockwell$500-$600. TWO Bedrooms Marie Leonard-Hartsell Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 marie@sellingsalisbury.com Eaman Park Apt. 2 BR, 1 BA, newly renovated. $400/mo. No pets. Please call 704-798-3896 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 Faith, 2 BR, 1 BA. Has refrigerator and stove. Yard maintenance and garbage pickup furnished. All electric. Rent $475, deposit $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 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

Mommy!

We hope you have a great day and can come home early and play with us! We love you!

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704-797-4220 for more information

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8B • MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011 Office and Commercial Rental

Office and Commercial Rental

Salisbury

Office Space

Rowan County. Nice block building for lease or sale. Great location for a community type use or a small business. Has two baths, a kitchen and office area. Call for details. Dream Weaver Properties of NC LLC 704-906-7207 www.dreamweaverprop.com

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

Carport and Garages

Office and Commercial Rental

Classifieds! TO ADVERTISE CALL

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

“We can remove bankruptcies, judgments, liens, and bad loans from your credit file forever!” The Federal Trade Commission says companies that promise to scrub your credit report of accurate negative information for a fee are lying. Under federal law, accurate negative information can be reported for up to seven years, and some bankruptcies for up to ten years. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc.gov/credit.

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

704-633-9295

A message from the Salisbury Post and the FTC.

FREE ESTIMATES Licensed, bonded and insured. Since 1985.

Grading & Hauling Backhoe work, lots cleared, ditches, demolition, hauling. Reasonable prices. 704-637-3251

Concrete Work

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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 www.gilesmossauction.com

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

Carport and Garages

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

We Build Garages, 24x24 = $12,500. All sizes built! ~ 704-633-5033 ~

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

Drywall Services

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

OLYMPIC DRYWALL

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

704-637-7726

704-636-8058

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

Heating and Air Conditioning

Cleaning Services

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

New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial Ceiling Texture Removal

Home Improvement

704-279-2600

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

Since 1955 olympicdrywallcompany.com

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

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

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

Home Improvement

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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

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

Billy J. Cranfield, Total Landscape

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

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

James Bogle Home Repairs Floors, Paint, Pressure Wash, Baths, Kitchens. Call 704-639-9324 or 704-798-4911

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

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

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Miscellaneous Services

Hodges Plumbing Services

Complete plumbing repairs. Rotten floors & water damage. $45 service calls. Senior Citizen's discounts.

Call today! Immediate Response!

336-251-8421

Basinger Sewing Machine Repair. Parts & Service – Salisbury. 704-797-6840 or 704-797-6839

704-636-3415 704-640-3842 www.earlslawncare.com

Moving and Storage

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

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

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

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

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

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

~ 704-633-5033 ~

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Summer Special!

Tree Service

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

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

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

~ 704-245-5599 ~ Steve's Lawn Care We'll take care of all your lawn care needs!! Great prices. 704-431-7225

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

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

Want to get results? Use

Headline type

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

Plumbing Services

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

3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

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

The Floor Doctor

Masonry and Brickwork

3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes

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

3 BEDROOM 1½ BATH Salisbury~Singlewide on 1 Acre~NO indoor pets~ $450 month-$450 deposit 704-309-5017

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

Earl's Lawn Care

CASH FOR

Manufactured Home for Rent

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

704-224-6558

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

South Rowan area. Attractive mobile home lots. Water, garbage, sewer furnished. $160/mo. 704636-1312 or 704-798-0497

Painting and Decorating

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

Junk Removal

Manufactured Home Lot Rentals

Manufactured Home Services

Brown's Landscape

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

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

1.87 acres of land. 5,000 sq. ft. metal building with 15 ft. ceilings, three roll up doors and two regular doors, office, and two bathrooms. Service road to I-85. (Exit 81, Spencer). Call 704-2024872 after 5 pm.

~ 704-202-2390 ~

Professional Services Unlimited

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

B & L Home Improvement

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

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

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

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Carport and Garages

EASY ACCESS TO I-85!

Beside ACE HARDWARE, #229 E Main St Hwy 52, 2,700 sq ft finished store front combined with 2,100 sq ft warehouse. Call 704-279-4115 or email thadwhicker@cozartlumber.com

Financial Services

(704) 797-4220

NEWS 24/7

Industrial/ Warehouse

Office and Commercial Rental

HIGH TRAFFIC AREA IN ROCKWELL!

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

Cleaning Services

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Office and Commercial Rental

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

Cleaning Services

Office and Commercial Rental

Salisbury/Spencer

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

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

pets for everyone!

SALISBURY POST

CLASSIFIED

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

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Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior citizens. 704-857-1731 MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded TREE WORKS by Jonathan Keener. Insured – Free estimates! Please call 704-636-0954.

MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011

Happy Birthday Katelyn Lee! You are the best daughter & sister in the world. We love you! Mommy, Daddy, Mason & Benjamin

My niece, Le'Kny'ah D. is turning 6 today! Remember, I'm still in charge! Enjoy your day! Love, Uncle Squirt

Le'Kny'ah Daniels, you're turning 6 today! I love you with all my heart. Enjoy your birthday! Love, Mom

Age ain't nothing but a number, girlfriend! Happy 6th Birthday, Le'Kny'ah! Love, Pawpaw

Inflatables Available!

2324 S. Main St. / Hwy. 29 South in Salisbury

THE HONEYBAKED HAM CO. & CAFE 413 E. Innes St., Salisbury of Salisbury 704-633-1110 • Fax 704-633-1510

Salisbury only

Half Ham Half Ham 4 lbs minimum 7 lbs minimum Salisbury only

104 S. Main St., Downtown Salisbury

S48941

 Rentals 

Team Bounce

FUN

We Deliver Parties, Church Events, Etc.

with every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One.™

STITCHIN’ POST GIFTS

Salisbury only

Must present ad. Not valid with any other offer. Exp. 5/30/11

Fax: 704-630-0157 In Person: 131 W. Innes Street Online: www.SalisburyPost.com

S48313

Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-7; Sat 10-6; Sun 11-2

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

 Se Rentan 

We Deliver

704-640-5876 or 704-431-4484

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Inflatable Parties

704 202-5610 WE DELIVER! • Birthdays • Community Days

WHATEVER THE OCCASION… GIVE YOUR KIDS SOME JOY! www.kidsofjoy.net

Birthday? ...

12’ X 25’

We want to be your flower shop!

Salisbury Flower Shop

Call Me!

www.TeamBounce.com 704-202-6200

KIDS OF JOY

You’ll be surprised how REASONABLE our prices are!

(under Website Forms, bottom right column) DEADLINES: If the birthday falls Tues-Fri the deadline is the day before at 10am. If on Sat-Mon dealine is at Thursday 1pm

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FOR FREE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

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Please Fax, hand deliver or fill out form online 18 WORDS MAX. Number of free greetings per person may be limited, combined or excluded, contingent on space available. Please limit your birthday greetings to 4 per Birthday.

638-0075

704/

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Long as you got Tinkerbell watching over you; You’re still Coogi

CK AG ES PARTY PA BIRTHDAY RTS and Bases Loaded at KIDSPO n of all ages! include FUN for childreils! Call for deta

Le'Kny'ah D. is turning 6 today! You're still my TinkerBell! Happy birthday! With love, Great Grandma Mom Bea EXIT 76 WEST OFF HWY 85!

& BASES LOADED

S48293

Happy 6th Birthday Le’Kny’ah Daniels Today Is Your Day!

12’ X 12’

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

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SALISBURY POST Manufactured Home for Rent

Autos

Cooleemee. 2BR $100 / wk, $400 dep on ½ ac lot. 336-998-8797, 704-9751579 or 704-489-8840

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

Nr. Carson H.S., 2BR / 1BA, $400 + dep., & Faith, 2BR/1BA, $375 + dep. NO PETS! 704-239-2833

Autos

Want to get results? 

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

Weekly Special Only $14,995

Honda Accord, 2004. Automatic, leather. V-6. Sunroof. Extra clean! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

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

2001 BMW 330ci Convertible, Steel Blue Metallic/Gray Leather, 3.0L V6, AM/FM/Tape/CD changer, all power ops, alloy rims. Rides & drives as good as it looks! Call Steve today! 704-603-4255

We're Moving!!

Inventory Reduction Sale!

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

(moving to former Sagebrush location)

Autos

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

Salis./China Grove area, whole house use included. $105/wk + dep. Utilities pd. Call Marty 704-496-1050.

Autos

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

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

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

Financing Available!

Transportation Financing

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Honda Odyssey EX-L, 2007. White exterior with ivory interior. Stock# T10673A. $23,787. Call 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

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

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

Jeep Wrangler X, 2003, Bright Silver Metallic/ Gray Cloth, 4.0L HD 5speed manual transmission, AM/FM/CD, cruise, cold AC, 20 inch chrome rims, ready for Summer! Please call 704-603-4255

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

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

Transportation Financing

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

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

Nissan 2010 Frontier SE, Power windows, auto-matic transmission 4 door crew cab, red, 7,200K miles, $23,000. 704-857-6216

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

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

Extra Nice Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe, 2009. Code Red Metallic w/Charcoal interior. Stock #F10363A. $19,687. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

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

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

Boats & Watercraft

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

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

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

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Autos

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

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

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

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

Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2007. Sun Fusion exterior with dark charcoal interior. Stock# P7668. $25,387. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Highlander Limited, 2003, Vintage Gold Metallic/Tan Leather, 4.0L 4speed auto trans. w/Snow Mode AM/FM/Tape/CD, all power, SUNROOF, dual power & heated seats , extra clean, ready for test drive. Call Steve at 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

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

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

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

Summer fun kids

2001 SUZI 800CC MOTORCYCLE

Candy Apple Red 4,200 miles. Looks and run great. Cash $3,000. Call Larry at 704-267-2688

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

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

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

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

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.

Autos

Wow! Great Gas Mileage! Cadillac Seville SLS Sedan, 2001. Cashmere exterior with oatmeal interior. Stock #F11236B. $7,987.1-800-542-9758 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

FULLY LOADED!

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

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

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

Rockwell. 3BR, 1BA. Private, Kitchen appls. & W/D hook-ups. $500/mo + deposit. 704-279-6529

Salisbury. 3/4BR, 2BA. F/P, garden tub, 4 skylights, 2,250 sqft., 2 car carport. Section 8 welcome. School bus picks up in front of house for elem., middle and high school. $850/mo + $850 dep. Please call 704-245-4191 or 704310-5990

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

PRIVATE PARTY SALE

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

Rockwell. 2BR, 1BA. Appl., water, sewer, trash service incl. $500/mo. + dep. Pets OK. 704-279-7463

Salisbury. 2BR, 2BA. Large singlewide mobile home. Fenced yard. $400/mo. 850-527-7958

Service & Parts

Transportation Dealerships

N. Salisbury in the Country, 2 BR, 1 BA, limit 3, no pets. Dep. & ref. $375/mo. 704-855-2100 North Salisbury in the country, 3BR/2BA, no pets, dep. & refs. $475/mo. 704-855-2100

Autos

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East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991 East Rowan. 2BR. trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255

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

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

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

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

Motorcycles & ATVs

2009 Motofino Scooter, RAD-10 (50cc), 4-stroke engine, orange. Scooter is like new. Only 1327 miles. Paid $1200, asking $900 obo. Call 704-2791277 for more info. In Gold Hill area. 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.

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Rentals & Leasing

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

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

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Toyota Corolla LE, 2010. Super white exterior with ash interior. Stock# P7625. $14,987. Call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Child Care, Camp, Events, Amusement & more!

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

Rentals & Leasing

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

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Call 704-797-4220 for Summer Fun!

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

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Drug addiction could be cause of illness

Which suit will be favorable? BY PHILLIP ALDER United Feature Syndicate

Laurence J. Peter formulated the Peter Principle: In a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence. At the bridge table everyone tends to play to his level of competence. In today’s deal, South is in six clubs. After West leads the diamond jack, what would a competent declarer do? South obviously gambled

(which feels like the worst flu you’ve ever had). Kidney stones are often invoked ways of getting pain relievers. The frequency of the “illnesses” probably means she’s running out of medicine before it’s time to refill her prescription. The parents should check this out and may want to arrange an intervention to get her into rehab. Her lack of motivation could also be due to amotivational syndrome, not uncommon in longtime marijuana users. I hope this helps. By the way, I am a reverend doctor who is a certified addictions counselor and certified co-occurring disorders professional. Dear Reader: You are correct that I failed to mention

with his jump to six clubs, but he was hoping his partner’s red suits would be the other way around: good hearts and weaker diamonds. It was tough for West to find the lethal heart lead. The original South covered the diamond jack with dummy’s queen and ruffed away East’s ace. Declarer trumped a low spade in the dummy and cashed the diamond king for a heart discard. He then crossed to his hand with a club, ruffed a second spade, ruffed a diamond, and hoped to draw trumps, but they broke 4-1 and the contract ended down three.

drug addiction as a potential cause of the young woman’s chronic illness. It is also possible that she does indeed have a medical condition, such as Crohn’s, for which pain medication was prescribed, which led to an addiction. Therefore, I stand by my previous statement urging the young woman and her parents to seek out medical attention and testing. However, to that I will add that addiction is a valid potential cause or worsening factor. As for amotivational syndrome, this is a controversial condition. According to the World Health Organization, it is a constellation of features said to be associated with substance abuse, primarily cannabis use. These features (apathy, loss of effec-

Yes, South was unlucky, because a 5-2 spade break is slightly more likely than a 41 club split (31 percent versus 28 percent). But declarer should start by cashing two top spades. Then he ruffs a spade with the club nine, learning the division of that suit. Here, he sees that they are 4-3, so he discards a heart on the diamond king, draws trumps, and claims. But if the spades are 5-2, then he arranges that second spade ruff with dummy’s club 10 and hopes for trumps to be 3-2. When you have two lines of play, learn as much as possible before committing yourself.

tiveness, low tolerance for frustration, impaired concentration and more) may be the result of chronic cannabis intoxication or may merely reflect the user’s personality, development stage or attitude. Dear Dr. Gott: I’ve noticed in the past there have been more letters from females about reoccurring yeast infections. My wife had that problem for several years before her doctor had her A1C checked and found she was type 2 diabetic. Once her diabetes was under control, she had no more problems. Dear Dr. Gott: A while ago, you had a column about a lady with a chronic yeast infection. Many years ago, I had a recurring problem in

the same area. For months, my OB/GYN and I tried a variety of pills and ointments, but the irritation always returned. I discovered the cause by accident. When we were traveling in our motor home, I had no problem. But it came back as soon as we returned home. The culprit was the extra-soft toilet paper we used at home. I have been using the simple septictank-friendly paper ever since and have no more irritation. Dear Reader: Diabetes increases the risk of developing skin and yeast infections. Undiagnosed, uncontrolled or poorly controlled diabetes increases the risk. It also increases the chances of nerve and kidney damage, cardiovascular disease, cancer, foot damage, brain problems

and more. Diabetes can be diagnosed with a simple blood test. Now to the extra-soft toilet paper. I have never heard of this causing a problem so this is completely new to me. I chose to print your letter because switching toilet-paper brands/types is a simple, inexpensive change that may be extremely beneficial to many people. Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. His website is www.AskDrGottMD .com. United FeatUre Syndicate

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Dear Dr. Gott: I greatly enjoy your column and have learned much through it. Some time ago, you ran an article from a reader who asked if body piercings could affect a person’s health, and you gave a list of medical procedures and appropriate tests. I think you missed an important possibility. In my experience, DR. PETER the young lady who GOTT would not go for counseling or testing is most likely addicted to prescription drugs. The symptoms described are common in withdrawal from opiates

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WEATHER UNDERGROUND’S NATIONAL WEATHER More wet, spring-like weather is expected in the West Monday as a Pacific disturbance extends from the northern California coast through the Great Basin. A cold airmass and zonal flow will aid in producing areas of rain and high elevation snow showers from northern and central California to the Central and Northern High Plains. Mostly light to moderate precipitation is expected in these regions. Periods of heavier rain and snow totals are expected near the higher elevations of northern California into the Wasatch mountains of Utah-Idaho, Tetons, and central Rockies. Moist flow across the West will spread into the Midwest, kicking up precipitation from parts of the Mid-Mississippi Valley, through northern Illinois and northern Ohio. Cold daytime temperatures will support a light to moderate mix a rain and snow showers in these areas. Further east, a low pressure system moving through southeastern Canada will trigger a few light snow showers in northern New England. Strong winds associated with this system will usher a cooler airmass into the Northeast through the beginning of the week, leading to chilly afternoon temperatures. Finally, high pressure will prevail across the South with fair and dry weather conditions.

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