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his morning, on the holiest of days for Christians, Teresa Casmus will be sitting in her pew at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, surrounded by her husband, son, parents and huge extended family. This is most likely the best Easter Sunday morning Teresa has ever experienced. He is risen, indeed. Teresa bears witness to her own story of new life. In January 2009, Teresa made a New Year’s resolution to get back in shape. “I generally always felt bad,” says Teresa, now 44, who’s always been naturally thin. Her husband, Bob, told her she was probably just getting older. Teresa resolved to turn over a new leaf and get to the Y as much as she could. She also scheduled an appointment with her gynecologist, Dr. Jim Murphy, because she had not been seeing her doctors regularly. A medical student listened to her heart, and detected a pretty significant murmur. Yes, Teresa said, she was aware of that. She’d had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever at age 15, and was diagnosed then with mitrovalve prolapse, which means her heart wasn’t pumping as it should. At the time, she was told patients could live with this condition and never need any sort of treatment. She sloughed off the medical student. Murphy referred her to her primary care physician. Dr. Willard Thompson. “Would you believe what that medical student told me?” an exasperated Teresa reported. Thompson listened to her heart, too. “How are you feeling?” he asked. “I’m tired,” was her response. What working mother is not tired at the end of the day? Teresa reasoned. Thompson did an echocardiogram, and told her it was time to see a cardiologist. She met with a cardiologist at NorthEast Medical Center. He listened to her heart once, then again. Teresa thought it was odd. He prescribed an ACE inhibitor, which took pressure off her heart valve. Almost immediately, Teresa felt like her world went from black and white to color. That feeling lasted about three months. Then, by the end of the day, she was dragging. For the past 22 years, Teresa has been a pharmacist at The Medicine Shoppe on West Innes Street, so she asked her cardiologist if she could double the low dose of medication. It helped. For a while. In the meantime, Teresa decided to start training for a 5K. She was determined that if she maintained a healthy lifestyle, she could beat this condition. She was wrong. The Sacred Heart 5K took place in October 2009.
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Teresa Casmus takes part in a spinning class at the Hurley YMCA on Thursday. Casmus, who had heart surgery a year ago, credits a lot of her recovery to the YMCA. The cardiologist recommended a cardiac catheterization, then surgery. “I knew it was serious,” she says. She went back to Thompson the next day, complaining about how hard she was working to be healthy. He told her, “You have a mechanical malfunction. It has nothing to do with your cardiac lifestyle.” She had a more detailed test on her heart, a transesophageal echocardiogram, in February 2010, and began doing research on surgeries and surgeons. Ironically, her mother, Pat Moore, had Many signatures have faded from her heart the same surgery in 2002, although she was 65 at the time. Pat urged her to see pillow because she held it for so long. her surgeon, Dr. Randall Chitwood, at the “While I was running, I thought, ‘I East Carolina University Heart Institute. have made a huge mistake,’ ” Teresa Teresa wanted a less invasive procesays. “I could not breathe. I thought, dure than open heart surgery. She met ‘This is bad.’ ” with a surgeon at Duke, who told her, She saw her cardiologist the next “When you go south, you’ll tank quickly.” month, and asked if she could begin trainShe drove to Greenville to meet with ing — more gently this time — for the Chitwood. Buck Hurley Triathlon the next spring. Not only is Chitwood a heart valve ex“Teresa,” he said, “we are talking about pert, he’s an expert on mitrovalve proheart surgery. No!” lapse. Teresa was taken aback. When Teresa met him, she knew he “He was talking about now,” she says. See HEART, 2A “I had been missing all that.”
The word heroin comes from the Greek word “heros.” And the feeling those who take the drug get makes them think they can do anything. But that feeling only lasts about 15 minutes. And then the addiction begins. David Ramsey, chief deputy of the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, has been in law enforcement for 32 years and he says heroin has never been as prevalent in Rowan as it is today. Authorities say those who have taken the drug think about when they wake up, and then they want it so bad it’s all they think about all day. Even when they’re falling asleep, using heroin is RAMSEY flashing through their mind, and they start mapping out how to get more for the next day. Users have told law enforcement officers that after the first time they David Ramsey of the Sheriff’s use heroin, they’re Office details heroin’s path hooked. The addiction takes over. Sheriff Kevin Auten said in his 14 years of drug work, he never seized heroin. “We’ve never seen it like this here,” he said. “I think it’s a really big problem now. I think most law enforcement in the Charlotte metro area now will tell you that.” Heroin abuse and prescription painkiller abuse go hand-in-hand, AUTEN Ramsey said. “When people can’t get those, they use heroin, and when they can’t get heroin, they use prescription drugs,” he said. “It’s kind of like a bad marriage, really.” Black tar heroin is the type most often found locally. Users heat it and inject it into a vein. Mexican drug trafficking groups have taken over distribution, Ramsey said. They fill tiny balloons with balls of the sticky black heroin for the trip from the southwestern border states to Atlanta, then to Charlotte and on into Rowan. When it gets here, heroin is mostly for consumers, not distributors, Ramsey said. Most cases of heroin abuse have surfaced in the southern part of the county, “just because of the proximity going toward Concord and Charlotte,” he said. Abuse of prescription drugs is going on “absolutely everywhere,” he said. Rowan has its share of heroin and pill houses, which are used to distribute drugs. “From interviews of witnesses or interviews of people we’ve arrested, there seems to be a lot of the mix and match between the two drugs,” Ramsey said. Ramsey said heroin is a drug that will never go away until laws are tightened on dispensing
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‘Industrial Remains’ by Mark Krucke of Wilmington was put in a courtyard at RowanCabarrus Community College.
Sculptures reflect change going on at RCCC BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com
SALISBURY — For some, turning a gear into modern art symbolizes the transformation under way at RowanCabarrus Community College. “Industrial Remains,” a steel-andconcrete sculpture inspired by a gear, stands in the RCCC courtyard SELBY near the 100 Building. While the college no longer offers a textile degree, RCCC now has 236 art majors and will hire a sculpture specialist this fall as the school’s third art instructor. For the first time, RCCC’s north campus in Salisbury is hosting two pieces of the 2011 Salisbury SculpMap shows ture Show. When she saw “Industrial location of the sculptures, 6-7A Remains” with its spin on a remnant
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of the manufacturing industry, Jenn Selby said she knew the piece was right for RCCC. “We chose that piece because it is in the shape of an old gear,” said Selby, instructor of photography and fine arts at RCCC. “We thought that would be a great link to the community college — transitioning from previous industry to new industry.” Unbeknownst to Selby and RCCC art major Jose Lazaro, who both
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served on the sculpture selection committee, “Industrial Remains” was created by a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Mark Krucke. Displaying art created by a recent college grad will inspire RCCC art students, Selby said. “It validates their career path, in a way,” she said. RCCC wants to teach more than just good technique, she said. The college also wants to teach students how to find a job. “This opens up discussions about being a professional artist and making a living,” she said. Also at RCCC, the new 400 Building provides the backdrop for “Ori-
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to the robbery. Sheriff’s deputies arrived and located another male suspect inside a n e a r b y TORRES apartment. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and during the course of the investigation identified three suspects: Kevin Price, Zachary Ragan and Hector Torres. Torres was listed as the suspect with
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the knife. A search of the apartment revealed a ski mask, knife and cartons of cigarettes, authorities said. All three suspects were arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery. Ragan, 34, and Torres, 29, both of 115 W. 11th St., Salisbury, were given $100,000 bonds. Price, 24, of 1728 N. Lee St., was also given a $100,000 bond. The three of them will make their first appearance in court Monday.
gins Passage,” an 800-pound bronze, cast glass and marble creation by Glenn Zweygardt of New York. The RCCC Foundation provided funding with private donations to host the two sculptures. The foundation paid the stipend for the artists, which covers their expenses to deliver and install their work. No taxpayer dollars or students fees went toward the project, Selby said. The RCCC Foundation has created the Art on Campus Initiative, a new fund that promotes the arts throughout RCCC’s branches. Salisbury’s Public Art Committee, which organized the third annual Sculpture Show, has wanted to move the project beyond downtown, chairwoman Barbara Perry said. “We were thrilled when the college contacted us,” Perry said. The committee, part of the city’s Community Appearance Commission, would like to work with other colleges in the future, she said. Like the 14 sculptures on display downtown, the pieces at RCCC will stand through December for public viewing. Brochures detailing each piece, including a map and
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es at 9. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday is Robin Fisher’s aerobics class, while Joe Hall’s spinning class meets Tuesday and Thursday. The soreness in her sternum went away by August, after Teresa admitted she was pushing herself a little too hard. These days, she’s in training again, for the Super Sprint portion of the Buck Hurley Triathlon. She’s able to swim in the pool. “It’s amazing,” she says. “I’m not gasping. My heart’s not racing.” She’s right on the front row of Joe’s cycling class. He says of her diagnosis, “We were surprised because she’d been so active. We were concerned and we wanted to help prepare her for surgery and her recovery afterward. Now, he says, “We’re just thrilled with her progress. It was a serious situation that she had, so to go from that situation to being active and energetic has been inspirational to all of us.” One thing, however, hasn’t changed, Joe says.
Mom sues man who threw rock that killed teen LEXINGTON (AP) — The mother of a 17-year-old girl killed when a paving stone was thrown through a car windshield has sued the man who threw the stone and several others. The Winston-Salem Journal reported that Lisa Hill Chisom filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Lexington last week. Her daughter Shelby Chisom died in August. Michael John Craver was sentenced to at least 12 years in prison after pleading guilty last month to second-degree murder. Chisom is suing Craver and others claiming they were negligent by letting teens drink at the party Shelby attended before she died and by not getting her immediate medical attention after she was hurt. Craver’s attorney David Freeman says he has not seen the lawsuit, but thinks a lot of people share responsibility for what happened.
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Teresa still whines during class. Teresa knows that today will be an emotional day. “I’m very emotional,” she says. “It doesn’t take much to make me cry.” But, she adds, “Every day, I have been given the gift of life. I want to use it as honestly and sincerely as God intends me to.” Freelance writer Susan Shinn lives in Salisbury.
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which were spent on a heartlung machine. Chitwood made a two-inch incision just to the side of her right breast, then cut through her sternum muscles to access and repair the valve. “When I opened my eyes,” she says, “I knew I was better. I was really sick. That’s all you know. It’s your normal.” Her recovery went well. She and Bob stayed in Greensville for a week, and she returned to the Y, hugging her heart-shaped pillow, one week to the day after surgery. On one side of it are signatures from her surgeons, nurses and visitors in Greenville. On the other side are signatures from her Y friends. “The people from the Y carried me emotionally, physically and spiritually,” she says. “They were the biggest cheerleaders I’ve ever met.” Many of the signatures have faded, because she held that pillow so close, for so long. Nowadays, Teresa comes to the Y every weekday morning at 8 a.m., working out for an hour before class-
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would be the one to perform her surgery. Using the Da Vinci robotic procedure, Chitwood would be in one room, Teresa in another. He assured her she wouldn’t be alone. She set about selecting a date. At the time, it was the season of Lent. There’s no way I’m going to have surgery during Lent, Teresa thought. “After Easter,” she says, the Lord is risen and flowers are blooming. Doesn’t that sound like a better time to have surgery?” She chose April 13, 2010, which was one week after Easter last year. The surgery was to be on a Tuesday, because she never manages to make Monday appointments. That Monday morning, she kissed her son Will goodbye, just like she does every weekday morning. She’d told her husband, “Monday will be a regular day and I will kiss him goodbye. You take him to school. Then you come pick me up, and I can cry all I want.” “That’s the only way I could do it,” she says. She relied on her mom for guidance to prepare for surgery. “My mom told me to pray that either way, it will be OK,” Teresa says. “I did, and I was very relaxed about the whole thing.” Her husband took to calling her Tin Man (because she needed a good heart), and her friends at the Y got her a Tin Man T-shirt, which she wore to Greenville. “It just took the edge off the seriousness of it,” she says. Her husband drove her to Greenville. Her parents and one of her five sisters came later. Another sister took care of Will. Still another covered the pharmacy. One of her two brothers visited. Teresa’s surgery was five hours long, four hours of
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SALISBURY — Three men have been charged in the armed robbery of Jack’s Grocery on Bringle Ferry Road Thursday night. Authorities said deputies arrived to Jack’s Grocery and found the clerk had been robbed by a man wearing a ski mask and holding a knife. The suspect demanded money and left with more than $4,000 cash and five cartons of cigarettes. A red vehicle was seen leaving the scene and deputies began a search for the suspects. The suspect’s vehicle was spotted beside a parking lot
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Spencer celebrates spring BY SHELLEY SMITH ssmith@salisburypost.com
uddy Kyles is a self-proclaimed “bee man.” He’s been fascinated with bees his entire life. He brought one of his hives to Spencer’s Arbor Day celebration Saturday, showing the different levels and telling folks how honey is not only nutritious, but great for colds and cuts. He said a lot of children there Saturday had never even tasted honey. “They can learn what the bees do, how they live, why they’re important,” Kyles said. “And honey is one of the most purest foods there is.” Pamela Kirby had a booth on bluebirds, which included her children’s book, “What Bluebirds Do.” Kirby studied photography while recovering from a stroke that left her unable to speak for some time. So, she watched the bluebirds in her backyard and then took photos of them. Troubles returned when her husband developed a life-threatening health problem, and doctors A blue tongued skink sent him home to from Dan Nicholas Park die. He beat the was a big hit in Spencer. odds, though, and began to recover at home. While he was bed-ridden, Kirby would go outside and take photos of the birds. She compiled the photos into a book for her husband. “It was an ‘I love you’ gift,” she said. Her husband’s strength came back, and she presented the book to him, and then they got someone to publish it. “What Bluebirds Do” is now used in classrooms across America, and Kirby shared her knowledge of bluebirds Saturday at Arbor Day. “I came because I wanted to share the message of all of the birds that are in peril,” she said. Kirby said the more she and others educate people about preserving and building
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Program takes anti-gang message into classrooms BY SHELLEY SMITH ssmith@salisburypost.com
SALISBURY — Rowan County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Flowers said that when he checks the jail log after arresting a gang member, he never sees listings for visits by fellow gang members. Only family members visit the gang members in jail. So much for the fellowship among gang members, he explained. “A lot of the times when we go arrest a gang member, the rest of the members are gone — they scatter like cockroaches,” he said to a group of eighth-graders at Erwin Middle School. “So don’t tell me you need to join a gang for family, for a sense of unity,” he said to the students. “To me, it’s a false family and a false sense of respect.” Flowers was hand-picked by Rowan County Sheriff Kevin Auten to lead a gang-prevention program at middle schools across Rowan, an initiative that began in February and has picked up enough speed to be continued again next year. “We picked Scott when he was coming back from missionary work with the church,” Auten said. “I knew we wanted to start the program, and I envisioned Scott doing it based on SCOTT FLOWERS his time as a resource Deputy officer. “He generally cares and has concerns for the kids, and he connects.” Flowers has been traveling to the health classes of all middle schools, basing his interactive presentations on a similar program in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools — Gang of One — whose mission is to “prevent youth from joining gangs, support youth being pressured to join a gang, and assist youth in getting out of a gang.” “To me, I think it’s important to have resource officers in the middle schools,” Flowers said. “Because sixth-graders are still very impressionable, very reachable. The older you get, the less reachable you are. “And by the time you reach eighth grade, you know who you’re going to hang out with.” Flowers said some schools are more aware of gang problems, and some students are “clueless.” “Being involved with gangs has become a norm depending on what part of the county you’re in,” he said. The gang prevention class is interactive, sort of a question-and-answer presentation. Flowers asks the students to define a gang, why people join gangs, if they’ve been approached to join a gang, or ways to say no to a gang member when they are asked to join. “I’ve seen a few people that I always ask that question, ‘Have you been approached to be part of a gang?’ and you see a few that raise their hands,” Flowers said. “The way they respond, you can tell they know more than just a general knowledge. But that’s been very few that I have come in contact
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Speaker says Eastern U.S. is prime real estate for wilderness Conservationist warns humanity has to restore natural habitats BY KATHY CHAFFIN Center for the Environment
Renowned wilderness conservationist Dave Foreman delivered a passionate message at the Center for the Environment facility on the Catawba College campus Tuesday evening for humans to help save wild habitants and habitats. “Earth is in an unprecedented situation...” he told the more than 100 people who turned out for his “Overpopulation, Mass Extinction and Rewilding” presentation. “We’re in the middle of a mass extinction and that mass extinction is caused by one thing — one species — and that’s us. “It is our overpopulation and overconsumption that is driving the takeover of the whole earth and the endangerment of species from the poles to the equator, from the bottom of the ocean to the heights
of the atmosphere.” At age 64, Foreman said he has seen the earth’s population triple in his lifetime. “We’re at 7 billion today,” he said, “and the United Nations under its moderate growth patterns says by 2050, we’re going to have 9.2 billion.” Other estimates project a population as high as 12 billion by then. The overconsumption includes overkill. “We take too much out of the oceans,” he said. “The shark population has dropped 90 percent in the last 10 years. ... That’s just one example.” Foreman said humans are part of an ecological community with other species. “We need to learn how to be good neighbors and one way to do that is by sharing space on this earth,” he said. Sponsors for his presentation were Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Envi-
ronment, Davidson College’s Environmental Studies Program, Warren Wilson College’s Environmental Leadership Center, Elon University’s Center for Environmental Studies, the LandTrust for Central North Carolina and the Center for the Environment. Despite the dire situation facing the planet, Foreman said he was going to focus on the positive in his talk. “My generation has handed your generation a bad stack of cards,” he told the young people in the audience, “but you can make it better, and I’m going to spend the rest of my life trying to make it better, too.” Foreman has spent his career as a wilderness conservationist, working for The Wilderness Society during the 1970s as Southwest regional representative in New Mexico and as director of Wilderness Affairs in Washington, D.C. He also served as editor of the Earth First! Journal and executive editor and publisher of Wild Earth.
Foreman was the recipient of the 1996 Paul Petzoldt Award for Excellence in Wilderness Education and in 1998 was named by Audubon Magazine as one of the 100 Champions of Conservation of the 20th Century. The author of several books, including his latest — “Rewilding North America” — he is currently executive director and senior fellow of The Rewilding Institute, a conservation think tank which advances ideas of continental conservation. Foreman also writes an Internet column called “Around the Campfire.” In introducing him, Dr. John Wear, Center director, said Foreman is considered one of the nation’s most effective and inspirational speakers on conservation. For three decades, Foreman said conservationists have been talking about a North American Wildlife Network anchored by four continental wildways. He focused on rewilding the East through a wildway along the Appalachian Trail.
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Bill Stanback, left, speaks with Dave Foreman. When he talks about the other wildways, Foreman said most people say, “Yeah, I can see that’s possible.” But when he mentions the East Wildway extending from Maine to northern Georgia, “a lot of people don’t see how we can rewild Appalachia.” They say it’s too built up, he said.
Earlier Thursday, however, when Foreman was walking with Wear around the 189acre ecological preserve behind the Center, he said it became clear to him that the East is different from the West because it is so much more resilient.
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Planetarium retires old-school projector CHAPEL HILL (AP) — It looks like something out of “Star Wars,” but the University of North Carolina’s star projector is older than George Lucas’ stories about a galaxy far, far away. The Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is retiring its 42-year-old Zeiss VI Star Projector in favor a dig-
Rowan Partners in Education will benefit from a Times Two Squad car wash on April 30 at Gerry Wood Auto, 525 Jake Alexander Blvd. S. The car wash is free, but donations are accepted. Hot dogs and drinks will be for sale while people wait for their car to be washed. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RPE is an independent partnership created by the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce and the community to educate citizens about public education and advocate for public school excellence.
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FroM 3a habitats for birds, the longer they’ll be around to enjoy. “The message is to teach people and teach them what they can do to improve their habitat so they’ll have wildlife to enjoy,” she said. “It’s about education.” Kirby and her husband are traveling to Manteo soon to speak at several schools,
WILDERNESS FroM 3a “Things come back faster here,” he said. “I know some clear cuts in northern New Mexico that were cut in the late 1960s, and they still don’t have trees in them. “But a lot of this was farmland 50, 60, 70 years ago,” he said of the preserve in Salisbury. Foreman said there’s nothing radical about rewilding the East. The late forester Benton MacKaye, founder of the Appalachian Trail, was thinking about the concept in the 1920s as a “string connecting pearls of wilderness.” He cited similar efforts in the years since then. “I think the No. 1 thing we need in the East is the cougar,” Foreman said, a project proposed about 25 years ago in a study by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “They came up with about 20 different spots in the southeastern United States as possible cougar recovery areas, but nothing really came of it.” Research in Uruguay showed that when the black jaguars began disappearing, the ecosystem began breaking down. A study at the University of Wisconsin found that
and she says children need to learn the importance of keeping their environment clean and safe for themselves and animals. “If every little child learns and does that, and more people do that, that’s paying it forward,” she said. “We’re spreading the word. It’s science on a personal level.” The second annual celebration brought more than 200 people Saturday to the 8th Street Ballpark in Spencer, and two crape myr-
tle saplings were planted at the entrance to the park. Children played games, danced, ate popcorn and other treats, and learned about the environment. Free tree saplings were also given out, and Geocaching (treasure hunting with your GPS), was available throughout Spencer. Next year Spencer’s Community Appearance Commission hopes the Arbor Day celebration draws an even larger crowd.
there are fewer and less diversity of wildflowers when there are no wolves or lions in the area. Foreman said cougars could blend in well in the eastern United States. “There could be cougars out there,” he said of the preserve, “and nobody would ever know. They might see some tracks on the trails, but that would be it.” Another problem with rewilding the East is that the land is more fragmented, making acquisition more difficult. Foreman said a key to wilding the East is getting serious about closing some of the numerous dirt roads. In the West, there are 328 roadless areas of 100,000 acres or more, he said, as compared to only 30 in the East and not many of them are over 50,000 acres. When asked to pass legislation protecting 35 million of the 61 million acres of roadless areas in the national forests, Foreman said former President Jimmy Carter only protected 15 million. “And he was a friend of us,” he said. “We felt like we got the shaft, and that’s why I started Earth First.” In January of 2001, however, former President Bill Clinton approved protecting all the roadless areas of the national forests.
Foreman said the key to wilding the East is asking for it. “If you’re shy and you’re embarrassed to say what we really should have, like cougars back ... you will not get them,” he said. “I can guarantee you that. But if you have the vision and the courage and the love of land and for wildlife, you just might get it, and you will change the world to a much better place than it is ... “I can’t think of any way to be a better neighbor than to show some humility to the magnificence of this glorious creation than to help the East rewild itself.” It’s important for human beings to step back and not impose our will on everything, Foreman said. “For thousands of years, that’s what we’ve done. We’ve imposed our will on the land, on other living things. “We have tried to be the conqueror of everything, and it’s time for us to grow up, to have a little respect, a little humility.” Foreman thanked Fred and Alice Stanback for encouraging him to come speak at the Center for the Environment. “We finally got it worked out,” he said, “and I had a great day here tonight.” He signed books for people in the audience after his presentation.
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munities. We may not see it, but it’s like that stone that gets in your shoe... You’re too busy playing and you don’t want to stop the game. And you keep playing, and you keep playing, and you play through the pain. And you go home and take your shoe off, and either your foot’s cut and bloody, or you have a blister.” Flowers said gangs are like the stone — you don’t realize it’s a problem until it’s too late. “Every decision that you make impacts your life,” he said. “We have one life. There are no re-do’s. “What is your life going to be? How will people remember you?”
FROM 3a with.” Flowers said he had to stop the class and have a serious discussion with the students when four sixth-graders raised their hands to tell them they knew someone who was killed in gang-related violence. “It’s here,” he said he told the class. “Life changes when you make those decisions, and it affects those around you. You start hanging out with them, you change, and people can see that change in you.
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SALISBURY — Verna Lee Dennert, 78, of Salisbury, NC, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Trinity Oaks Assisted Living, after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. She was born in Dayton, OH, on December 26, 1932, to the late Roe and Marian Jacobs. Verna Lee raised her family in Dearborn Heights, MI. She was a dedicated researcher and interviewer for the Michigan Cancer Foundation (now Karmanos Cancer Institute) conducting interviews for cancer and epidemiology studies for 27 years. A long-time advocate of medical research, Mrs. Dennert has donated her body to the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, believing medical students would benefit from studying her, given the severity of her COPD. Verna Lee was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Meyer Dennert, Sr. She is survived by two sons, Lawrence Meyer Dennert, Jr. of Clearwater, FL, Gregory Roe Dennert (Debbie) of Clinton Township, MI; a daughter, Diane Marie Young (Michael) of Salisbury, NC; three grandchildren, Kelly Dennert, Lewis Young, Emalee Young; and one greatgrandchild, Isaac Zetty. Service: Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday May 11, 2011, at Trinity Oaks with a simple reception following the service. The service will be performed by Father Benjamin Roberts. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Trinity Oaks Assisted Living, 728 Klumac Rd., Salisbury, NC 28144; or Hospice of Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144.
ROCKWELL — Mr. Herbert Moody, Jr., 86, of Rockwell, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Herbert was born in Milledgeville, Ga., on April 22, 1925, the son of the late Herbert Moody, Sr. and Willow Mae Irvin Moody. Herbert was educated in South Carolina school systems and Charlotte Business College. Herbert was a member of Faith Baptist Church, a former Deacon and a former Sunday School teacher. Herbert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II on a PBY as a gunner and radio operator in the Pacific Theater, where he was involved with rescue missions on occupied islands. Herbert retired from Oakwood Mobile Homes of Richfield after 45 years of service. Survivors include wife Ellen Powell Moody, whom he married May 29, 1946; sons Herbert Moody, III of China Grove, Charles L. Moody, Sr. and wife Dee Dee of Salisbury and David Powell Moody of Rockwell; sister Alice Griffin of Fort Mill, S.C.; grandchildren Dawn Marie Moody, Heather Moody, April Moody Chandler, C.J. Moody, Brandon Moody and Ryan Moody; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 25 at Powles Funeral Home, Rockwell. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at Faith Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Gene Booker, retired minister, and Dr. Charles R. Brawley, former pastor. Mr. Moody will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service in the church. Entombment will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Military Honors by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard and N.C. National Guard Military Honors Team. Memorials: May be made to Faith Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 84, Faith, NC 28041. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Moody family. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.powlesfuneralhome.com
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KANNAPOLIS — Victor Darrell Walker, 63, of East D Street, died at Bob and Carolyn Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis on Saturday, April 23, 2011, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Vic was born June 15, 1947, the son of Cecil Arabell Barnett Walker of Concord and the late Claude Allen Walker. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Janice W. Stewart. Vic had formerly worked for FieldCrest Cannon and recently retired from Philip Morris Company, where he worked as a technician. He was an active member of Mount Moriah Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he had been a member of the church council. He was a former member of the John R. Mott “Y” Club and a former member of Cabarrus County Rescue Squad. He was a member of the Southern Piedmont Woodturner Society and loved all types of auto racing. His family and his friends were his life. Survivors include his wife, Rickie Troutman Walker of the home; one son, Sammy Walker (Patti) of Concord; two daughters, Shelley McAnulty (Randy) of Concord and Kimberley McCauley (Hank) of Wilmington; five grandchildren, Zach Walker, Elijah Walker, Summer McAnulty, Walker McAnulty and Kaylen McCauley. He is also survived by three brothers, Allen Walker (Barbara), Keith Walker and Gary Walker (Mary); and a sister, Dianne W. Shue. Service and Visitation: The Funeral Service for Mr. Walker will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27 at Mount Moriah Evangelical Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. Joseph Tallent. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Whitley's Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the residence. Memorials: May be made to Mount Moriah Lutheran Church, 750 Mount Moriah Church Road, China Grove, NC 28023; or Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Boy Scout Camp Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Online condolences can be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
SALISBURY — Mr. Carl Allen Drye, 72, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Liberty Commons Nursing Home. The son of the late James C. and Beulah Smith Drye, he was born July 3, 1938, in Cabarrus County. A graduate of China Grove High School, he attended Duke University, where he played football and baseball. He managed the Linn Corriher Softball Team for 15 years. Professionally, he was president of Clay Wright Insurance Co. from 1962 to 1994. He was also president of C&J Crushing Co. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his grandson, John Thomas Drye; and brothers Homer, James and Curtis Drye. Surviving him are his wife, Naomi Holcombe Drye; sons John A. Drye and wife Lesleigh, Christopher J. Drye and wife Shannon of Rockwell; daughter Janice Lynn Drye Trester and husband John of China Grove; brothers Alton G. Drye of Dallas, Texas, and Lloyd G. Drye of China Grove. He is survived by his grandchildren, Carley, Alexandra, Adam, Caleb and Carson Drye and Natalie Trester. Visitation and Service: Visitation will be Sunday night from 6 to 8 at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home in China Grove with services on Monday at 11 a.m. at Crown Pointe Baptist Church in Kannapolis. Mr. Drye will lie in state at the church from 10 until 11 a.m. Services will be conducted by Revs. Gene Beaver and Ed Jackson. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crown Point Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1387, Kannapolis, NC 28082. The family would like to thank the helpful staff at Liberty Hospice and Liberty Commons Nursing Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com
MOCKSVILLE — Micheala Denise Sloan Piedra, 44, of Mount View Drive, died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem. Service Change: A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 25 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Salisbury. Hairston Funeral Home is in charge.
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LANDIS — Ms. Maggie Mildred Cavin Casper, 100, formerly of Landis, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. The daughter of the late D. Martin and Fannie Weaver Cavin, she was born May 26, 1910, in Rowan County. She attended Rowan County schools and was a lifelong member of Mount Zion United Church of Christ, where she was a member of the Golden Agers and taught Sunday School. Mrs. Casper was a housewife and seamstress throughout her life, with part-time employment at J.C. Penney and Belk. Her last employment was with Corlin Processing Co. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son; her son-in-law, Kyle Beaver; as well as brothers Charles, Frank, Earl, Keller and Martin Cavin; and sisters May Overcash and Pauline Cress. Survivors are daughters Judy Beaver and Myra Patterson (Paul), both of Landis; sister Pearl Lear of Salisbury; grandchildren Kelley Williams (Dennis), Chris Honeycutt, Traci Sharp and John Honeycutt; and great-grandchildren Elizabeth and Alex Williams, Kyle and Cody Sharp; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation and Service: Visitation will be Monday from 34 p.m. at Mount Zion United Church of Christ with services at 4 at the church with Rev. Jerry Moore, minister, officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is in charge. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com
- Army Spc. Joseph A. Kennedy, 25, of St. Paul, Minn. died April 15, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. -------
- Army Spc. Paul J. Atim, 27, of Green Bay, Wis.; and - Army Spc. Charles J. Wren, 25, of Beeville, Texas; and - Army Pfc. Joel A. Ramirez, 22, of Waxahachie, Texas, died of wounds suffered April 16, in Nimroz province, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. -------
- Army Capt. Charles E. Ridgley Jr., 40, of Baltimore, Md.; and - Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles L. Adkins, 36, of Sandusky, Ohio; and - Army Staff Sgt. Cynthia R. Taylor, 39, of Columbus, Ga.; and - Army Sgt. Linda L. Pierre, 28, Immokalee, Fla.; and - Army Spc. Joseph B. Cemper, 21, Warrensburg, Mo., died April 16, at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an Afghan National Army soldier attacked them with multiple grenades. -------
- Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Micah Aaron Hill, 27, of Ralston, Neb., died April 19 as a result of a non-combat related incident. -------
- Army Pfc. John F. Kihm, 19, of Philadelphia, Pa., died April 19 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. --------------
- Army Spc. Sonny J. Moses, 22, of Koror, Palau, died April 18 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered as a result of a grenade attack at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 16.
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SALISBURY — Karen Johnson Olive, 58, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011, at Brian Center of Salisbury. Born Nov. 27, 1952, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of Jack Johnson of Salisbury and the late Frances Elliott Johnson. Mrs. Olive was a graduate of East Rowan High School. A housewife, she attended Canaan Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to Abundant Living and spending time with her nephew, Matthew. Preceding her in death was her husband, Morris Rayford Olive, who died Aug. 13, 2010. Survivors include daughter Marsha Rinehart of Salisbury; sister Mary Dunaway (Glenn) of Salisbury; brother Terry Johnson (Katy) of Granite Quarry; four stepchildren; six step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren. Visitation and Service: Visitation is 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26 at Canaan Baptist Church, 785 Barringer St., Salisbury; and at other times, the family will be at her father's residence. The service will begin at 11 a.m. in the church sanctuary, with the Rev. Bruce Graham officiating. Burial will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury. Memorials: Canaan Baptist Church, 785 Barringer St., Salisbury, NC 28146. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Rowan Regional Hospice for their outstanding care given to Karen during her illness. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Olive family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com
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he consistently inspired programming and conducting of Maestro David Hagy and the sterling performance of the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra were certainly evident at their April 16 concert entitled “Fantasy,” a program of compositions by Franz Liszt (Les Preludes & Hungarian Fantasy), Ralph Vaughan Williams (Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis), and Aaron Copland (Appalachian Spring Suite from Ballet for Martha). The printed program was enhanced and bracketed by two surprise additions. Following traditional tuning of the orchestra, the Concertmaster Daniel Skidmore led the symphony and the audience in a “Happy Birthday” to Conductor Hagy as he walked onstage. A surprise encore for the audience at the close of the evening was a brief but hauntingly beautiful “Lyric for Strings” (1947) by the American composer, George Walker (b. 1922). The first half of the concert was devoted to the music of Franz Liszt . The familiar symphonic poem Les Preludes, themes from which were used as transitional music in classic radio serials of the 1940s, was followed by “Hungarian Fantasy” for piano and orchestra. World-renowned pianist Teresa Walters has performed in all 50 states and is widely acclaimed throughout Europe. At Saturday’s performance, she dazzled with her transcendant expressiveness as she combined shimmering dexterity in the upper registers with an unexpected power and command of the entire keyboard. Liszt was notorious for his devilishly difficult keyboard compositions, and Walters was a capable master of whatever was required of her. Her glitteringly clean octaves brought
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added drama to the performance, and the audience gave her a well-deserved standing ovation and several “Bravos.” Ralph Vaughan Williams, one of the giants of English music in the 20th century, edited The English Hymnal (1906), which included a melody by Thomas Tallis, set to the words “I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘Come Unto Me and Rest.’” The modal melody was used by Vaughan Williams as the basis of the composition which ingeniously divides the string orchestra into three sections, one of which is designated by the composer to be separated from the other two. For this performance, a string quartet and a string ensemble were on the stage, and a third small ensemble was in the balcony. The audience was transfixed by the effect of hearing three separate ensembles at times, while at other times they heard them combined for a “surround-sound” effect which was breathtaking. In 1944, the renowned 20th American composer Aaron Copland wrote music entitled “Ballet for Martha,” dedicated to Martha Graham, eminent dance choreographer. The Appalachian Spring Suite, rescored in 1945 by Copland from the original ballet music, has become one of the most beloved orchestral pieces in the repertoire. The Salisbury Symphony played it magnificently, and special kudos go to the soloists and to the deep respect displayed by the entire ensemble for the subtle nuances of this piece. This performance was followed by another resounding standing ovation. David Hagy has developed a good community ensemble into a truly excellent professional symphony orchestra, and we are all the richer for it! • • • Karl W. Kinard is director of music emeritus at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Syrian forces open fire on mourners BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian security forces fired on funeral processions that drew tens of thousands Saturday, one day after the bloodiest crackdown so far in the uprising against President Bashar Assad. The shootings pushed the two-day death toll to more than 120 and two lawmakers and a religious leader resigned in disgust over the killings. The resignations were a possible sign of cracks developing in the regime’s base in a nation where nearly all opposition figures have been either jailed or exiled during the 40-year dynasty of the Assad family. “I cannot tolerate the blood of our innocent sons and children being shed,” Sheikh Rizq Abdul-Rahim Abazeid said after stepping down from his post as the mufti of the Daraa region in southern Syria. The lawmakers, Nasser Hariri and Khalil Rifai, also are from Daraa, which has become the epicenter of the protest movement after a group of teenagers were arrested there for scrawling anti-regime graffiti on a wall in mid-March.
Yemeni president agrees to step down SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemen’s embattled president agreed Saturday to a proposal by Gulf Arab mediators to step down within 30 days and hand power to his deputy in exchange for immunity from prosecution, a major about-face for the autocratic leader who has ruled for 32 years. A coalition of seven opposition parties said they also accepted the deal but with reservations. Even if the differences are overcome, those parties do not speak for all of the hundreds of thousands of protesters seeking President Ali Ab-
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More obits, 10A Walter Wayne Wagner SALISBURY — Mr. Walter Wayne Wagner, 70, of Knoll View Drive, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast in Concord. Born Feb. 3, 1941, in Cherokee County, he was the son of the late Harry B. Wagner and Eula Monteen Cordell of Salisbury. Educated in the Kannapolis City Schools, he was a member of Main St. Baptist Church. His work was at Cannon Mills, where he was a fixer. Mr. Wagner enjoyed grilling out and NASCAR. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Critz Wagner; and a brother, Harry B. Wagner Jr. Surviving him are his wife of 54 years, Robin Elise Critz Wagner; son Jeffrey Wayne Wagner of Chesterfield, S.C.; daughters Wendy Robin Wagner Overcash of Salisbury and Aprile Dawn Dyson of Locust. Eight grandchildren also survive him. Service: There will be a private memorial service held at a later date at his home at 270 Knoll View Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home in Landis is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com
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SPECIAL EVENTS IN MAY WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS: Monday evenings at 7:00pm with Frank Saunders. Receive individual guidance and benefit from group instruction as you work on your own watercolor projects. $12 fee per session payable to the instructor. Preregistration is not required. COPING WITH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Tuesdays at 3:00pm. Provided by professional staff associated with Rowan Regional Medical Center Hospice. Preregistration is not necessary. No cost to participate. LINE DANCING CLASSES: Absolute Beginners: Taught by Cheryl Kluttz. Tuesdays at 3:30pm May 3,10,24 & 31. Call the Center to register before May 3. $4 per week or $12 for month. Hi-Beginners: Taught by Cheryl Kluttz. Thursdays at 4:30pm May 5, 12 & 26. Call the Center at 704-216-7714 to register before May 5. $4 per week or $9 for month. Intermediate: Taught by Cheryl Kluttz. Thursdays at 5:30pm May 5, 12 & 26. Call the Center at 704-216-7714 to register before May 5. $4 per week or $9 for month. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: Wednesday, May 4 from 9:30-10:30am. Free blood pressure readings and consultation for interested older adults. Provided by retired Geriatric & Adult Nurse Practitioner Gail Kimball. HANDMADE ALL OCCASION CARD WORKSHOP: Wednesday, May 4 at 1:00pm. Complete six handmade all occasion cards in one two-hour workshop session. All supplies will be provided. Cost is $12 per person payable upon arrival. Instructor is Daphne Houghton. Advance registration is required by calling the Center at 704216-7714. BASIC CAKE DECORATING CLASS: Begins May 10. Class meets from 1-3pm on Tuesdays for four weeks (May 10-31). Instructor will be Chloe Goho. $20 registration fee plus $30 fee for materials kit provided by instructor. Fees payable on first day of class, but pre-registration is required by calling 704-216-7714. AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS: Wednesday, May 11 beginning at 12:30pm at the Senior Center. Sponsored by AARP for older drivers interested in a four-hour training class in refining existing driving skills and developing defensive driving techniques. Insurance discounts are available for those completing the course. Cost is $12 for AARP members, and $14 for non-members, payable upon arrival for class. Space is limited, so you must pre-register by calling 704-216-7714. “SERVICE TO SENIORS” AWARDS LUNCHEON: Friday, May 13 at noon. Hosted by the Rowan County Council on Aging with sponsorship from Citizens South Bank & The Medicine Shoppe. Several individuals, organizations, and businesses will be honored for exemplary service to older adults in our community. The luncheon is open to the public. Tickets are $7.00 at the door, but reservations are required by calling 704-216-7714 by May 11. OVERNIGHT BUS TRIP TO RICHMOND, VA: Wednesday & Thursday, May 18 & 19. Bus leaves Senior Center at 7:00am on Wednesday enroute to the capital of the Confederacy during this sesquicentennial year of the beginning of the Civil War. Our first stop will be at Agecroft Hall, an English manor house on the banks of the James River. After check-in at the La Quinta Inn & Suites, we’ll have time to freshen up before enjoying dinner and entertainment at O’Toole’s Irish Pub. After a leisurely breakfast and check-out of the Inn on Thursday morning, we’ll visit St. John’s Church, the Confederate Museum, and the Southern White House. We’ll then head for home, arriving back around 7:00pm. Cost is $140 per person double occupancy, or $175 for a single room, which includes motorcoach transportation, hotel, dinner at O’Toole’s, admission to attractions, breakfast at hotel, fees, taxes and tips. Interested older adults need to pre-pay at the Senior Center Front Desk in order to reserve a seat on the bus. Reservations are first-come, first-served, and you can pick your seat assignment at the time of purchase. You must be a member of the Center to purchase a ticket. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 4 at 2:00pm. “I-85 LUNCHEON”: Monday, May 23 at 11:30am. In recognition of Older Americans Month, the center will host its seventh annual luncheon to honor members of the community who are age 85 plus. Sponsored by Carillon Assisted Living, special entertainment will be provided. Free and open to those 85+ making advance reservations. Call 704-216-7714 for more information. MOVIE OF THE MONTH: Wednesday, May 25 at 2:00pm. Sponsored by Mary Moose, Registered Financial Consultant & Planner, for interested older adults. Come out and appreciate Memorial Day by viewing “Taking Chance,” the story of a fallen nineteen year old US Marine returning home from Iraq for burial. Starring Kevin Bacon, on our big screen, complete with popcorn and drinks. Free. (Motion picture license # 12137390). NEW GENTLE TAI CHI CLASS: Begins Thursday, May 19. A beginner level class designed to reduce stress and improve flexibility & balance. Suitable for older adults with arthritis. Class meets each Thursday at 4:00pm for six-weeks. Class fee is $15. Inquire at the Front Desk for more information. EXERCISE CLASSES: One may join one of our on-going senior exercise classes after screening and consultation with the Fitness Staff. A variety of offerings are available at different levels, and include Senior-Lite Jazzercise, Coed Fitness, SilverSneakers I Muscular Strength & Range of Movement, Strength-ercise, Cardio Strength Training, Tai Chi, and Chair Yoga, as well as arthritis water exercise and cardiovascular water exercise classes. Strength and aerobic fitness equipment is also available for use, with trained staff accessible to provide an orientation and instruction. Inquire at the Front Desk for more information or call 704-216-7714. OPEN POOL TIME: Mondays & Wednesdays from 3-3:45pm beginning May 2. An opportunity to exercise on your own in the heated pool at the Center. A certified lifeguard will be on duty. $20 per month or $3.00 per session. Inquire at the Front Desk for more information. CHAIR MASSAGES: Twenty-minute sessions are available at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center by appointment with Travis Alligood, LMBT. Cost is $12 per session. To schedule an appointment call 980-234-3016. CLUB MEETINGS THIS MONTH: TOPS Chapter - Each Monday at 9:00am except May 30 Salisbury Singing Seniors – Each Monday at 3:00pm except May 30
Men’s Breakfast Club - Each Tuesday at 8:30am Rufty Holmes Lady Liners - Each Tuesday at 10:00am Creative Needles - Each Wednesday at 9:30am R-H Computer Club - Each Thursday at 10:00am Woodcarvers Group - Each Thursday at 1:30pm Evergreen Bridge Club - Each Friday at 1:00pm Golf Association of Rowan Seniors - Monday, May 2 at 8:30am Ambassadors Club - Monday, May 2 at noon Busy Bees Crafts Club - Thursday, May 5 at 9:30am Seniors Morning Out - Thursday, May 5 at 10:00am AARP Chapter - Thursday, May 5 at 1:00pm Salisbury Kiwanis Club – Friday, May 6 at noon Military Officers Association - Monday, May 9 at noon Rufty-Holmes Garden Club - Monday, May 9 at 2:00pm Rowan Amateur Radio Society - Monday, May 9 at 7:00pm Better Breathing Club - Wednesday, May 11 at 1:00pm Seniors Without Partners - Thursday, May 12 at 9:00am Art Gang - Thursday, May 12 at 10:00am Starry Night Quilters - Thursday, May 12 at 6:30pm Southside Extension Homemakers - Monday, May 16 at 10:00am National Active & Retired Federal Employees - Monday, May 16 at 1:00pm Disabled American Veterans Chapter 96 - Monday, May 16 at 6:30pm Rowan Doll Society - Tuesday, May 17 at 11:30am Salisbury-Rowan Retired School Personnel Association - Wednesday, May 18 at 10:30am Salisbury-Rowan Quilters Guild Meeting - Thursday, May 19 at 1:00pm Ole Rowan Fiber Guild – Monday, May 23 at 6:30pm Walk-abouts: Remember to turn in your walking logs the first of each month at the Front Desk. New walkers welcome. Inquire at the Front Desk. Senior Pen Pals: Remember that letters from students can be picked up beginning on the 4th. Outgoing letters are due by the 16th. Enjoy BINGO every Tuesday from 1-3pm for $1.25, sponsored by Beltone Hearing Aid of Salisbury & China Grove. Enjoy CARD & GAME DAY Thursdays from 1-4pm. Free with refreshments. VETERAN SERVICES: The Rowan County Veterans Service Office is located at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Service Officer Elaine Howle is available to meet with Rowan County veterans to assist them in applying and receiving all VA benefits to which they are legally entitled. For an appointment, call 704-216-8138. APPOINTMENTS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE: Several times a year an attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. will be available to meet with interested persons at the Center by appointment to provide assistance in non-criminal matters (family law, public assistance, housing, consumer protection, etc). The service is free to low-income adults age 60 or older, provided with regional funds from the Area Agency on Aging. For information, and to schedule an appointment, call the NC Legal Aide office at 1-877-579-7562 and identify yourself as an older adult residing in Rowan County. ASSISTANCE WITH HEARING NEEDS: For individuals who are hard of hearing and need assistance with hearing devices or telephone communication. Sponsored by the NC Division of Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Schedule an appointment at Rufty-Holmes by calling 1-800-835-5302. OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS: Rufty-Holmes Senior Center offers a series of programs and activities at various locations throughout Rowan County as part of its outreach program. For more information, contact Thomasina Paige, Outreach Coordinator, at 704-216-7720. BROADCAST BINGO: Available through the Center’s Outreach Program for Rowan County older adults age 60 and older. Win prizes by listening daily to Memories 1280 Radio. Contact Thomasina Paige at 704-216-7720 to enroll and for more information. Free. LISTEN TO “SENIOR MOMENTS” DAILY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 6:25am & 10:25am ON MEMORIES 1280 WSAT RADIO, SPONSORED BY OAK PARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. RUFTY-HOLMES SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 30 FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY. THE RUFTY-HOLMES SENIOR CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL MEET ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 AT 11:00AM. MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY LOCAL OLDER ADULT WHO NEEDS HELP WITH PROGRAM FEES FOR CLASSES OR ACTIVITIES. NO ONE IS REFUSED PARTICIPATION BASED ON AN INABILITY TO PAY PROGRAM FEES. SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS IS PROVIDED BY THE BLANCHE & JULIAN ROBERTSON FAMILY FOUNDATION. CONTACT ANY STAFF MEMBER FOR INFORMATION. NEED A RIDE TO THE SENIOR CENTER? THE CITY BUS SERVES THE SENIOR CENTER HOURLY (AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES PAST THE HOUR) MONDAY – FRIDAY ON ROUTE # 1. FOR INFORMATION CALL 704-638-5252. COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN CALL FOR TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE AT 704-216-7700. NEED INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE WITH CAREGIVING, IN-HOME AIDE SERVICES, RESPITE CARE, ADULT DAY CARE, NUTRITION, TRANSPORTATION, HOME SAFETY, OR EMPLOYMENT? CALL 704-216-7700 AND TALK TO A STAFF MEMBER WITH THE ROWAN COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE SENIOR CENTER BUILDING. WANT TO PROVIDE A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY OR THANK YOU GIFT FOR THAT OLDER ADULT WHO ALREADY HAS EVERYTHING? STOP BY THE SENIOR CENTER OFFICE TO PURCHASE A DISCOUNT COUPON FOR A CLASS OR ACTIVITY OFFERED AT RUFTY-HOLMES. View daily senior center offerings on www.ruftyholmes.org
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SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Hudson un5 derstood Braves 2 why he had Giants to come out with the ninth inning so close to over, a single out the only thing keeping him from a complete game. Still, that didn’t make it any easier to actually leave. Hudson outdueled Tim Lincecum and nearly pitched his first complete game this year, leadoff man Martin Prado drove in Atlanta’s first three runs and the Braves beat San Francisco 5-2 on Sat-
urday to secure just their third series win of the season. “It’s pretty disappointing. Obviously to go out and get two outs in the ninth, you want to finish it,” Hudson said. “My pitch count got up there and I was laboring a little bit. But I’m not a guy who takes a lot of pride in complete games.” Hudson (3-2) followed up Tommy Hanson’s strong outing a night earlier with his own impressive performance in a matchup of two undersized, hard-throwing righties who share a first name. Hudson allowed nine hits, struck out four and didn’t walk a batter in an efficient, 112-pitch outing. Manager
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Braves pitcher tim Hudson won his third game saturday. Fredi Gonzalez left Hudson in to start the ninth but he gave up Pat Burrell’s leadoff double and a sacrifice fly to Miguel Tejada. Lincecum (2-2) was tagged for five runs and six hits in 61⁄3 innings after he carried a
no-hit bid into the eighth inning Monday at Colorado. The two-time NL Cy Young Award winner also walked a careerhigh six and struck out six, while allowing his most
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Al Michaels remains the only sportscaster to call the play-by-play for all four major sports championships, a remarkable accomplishment that sets him apart from all other NSSA Hall of Famers. Michaels called six Super Bowls, eight World Series, two NBA finals and three Stanley Cup finals. Michaels began his broadcasting career in 1968 calling Hawaii Islander minor-league baseball games on radio. He moved on to the Cincinnati Reds briefly and the San Francisco Giants before joining CBS-TV in 1975. A year later, Michaels hooked up with ABC for a 30-year run where he was the lead announcer for Monday Night Baseball from 1976-89 and play-byplay voice of Monday Night Football fromm 19862006. Michaels will forever be known for his famous call “Do You Believe In Miracles?” when the United States defeated the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics ice hockey competition. Michaels was a three time NSAA sportscaster of the year and was inducted into its hall of fame in 1998. The 52nd NSSA awards weekend will be May 14-16 in Salisbury.
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LOS ANGELES — Wednesday was a dark day, maybe the darkest in the history of an iconic franchise. Yet it was a bright day, too, when Los Angeles Dodgers fans could hope the mess that has been the McCourt Era is finally coming to a conclusion. Major League Baseball's decision to assume control of the club’s dayto-day operations was wildly popular with a fan base that lit up talk shows and kept Twitter buzzing all day. But for both current and former members of the organization, even if wresting the franchise from underfunded Frank McCourt's grubby hands is the best thing for the sport, the city and the team, it stings. "When you have turmoil within an organization and when you have a situation like this, I don't know how that can be considered a good day," Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said. It is an embarrassment that a trailblazing franchise that has developed such a dependable brand is now a ward of the Commissioner's Office. Then again, that's no less embarrassing than the venality with which both McCourts have conducted their affairs. To the very end, as it turns out. As Frank McCourt is preparing to file a lawsuit challenging Commissioner Bud Selig's authority to strip him of control, estranged wife Jamie issued
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GLADEVILLE, Tenn. — Carl Edwards was coming in for his postrace news conference when a race official remarked that he now has enough guitars to start a band. Edwards certainly hit all the right notes Saturday to capture his fifth career victory at Nashville Superspeedway, holding off Kyle Busch to win the Nashville 300 and
receive another of the guitars given to winners at the track. “We’ll need a drummer,” Edwards joked. Edwards set the pace for much of the Nationwide race at the track, where he has won four Nationwide events and one Trucks Series race. He led 148 of the 225 laps and passed Busch on lap 191 to take the lead for good. On the final lap, Edwards weaved past a slower car and held Busch at bay
as he took the checkered flag. Edwards said the finish was more of a struggle than it appeared. “Early in the race, our car was really superior,” he said. “I could kind of stretch out a lead whenever I wanted to, but at the end of the race, I was really pedaling for all I had. The guys in the 18 (Busch) ... did a good job of adjusting their car. “It was kind of exciting at
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INDIANAPOLIS — Chicago’s fans traveled to Indiana Pacers 89 by the thousands, Bulls 84 planning to celebrate a first-round playoff sweep. The Pacers sent the red and blackclad swarm back home disappointed. After fourth-quarter collapses in each of the first three games, Indiana avoided elimination by holding off a furious rally to beat the Bulls 89-84 in Game 4 of the first-round Eastern Conference series on Saturday. The Pacers not only faced superstar guard Derrick Rose and the pressure of a 3-0 deficit in the series, they dealt with an unexpected roadblock — a hostile environment on its home floor at Conseco Fieldhouse. The
crowd shocked Pacers center Jeff Foster, who has played for the Pacers for his entire 12-year NBA career. “I have seen every professional game in this arena, and I have never seen anything like that,” he said. The young Pacers maintained their composure. The Bulls still lead the series 3-1 and can close it out at home Tuesday. Danny Granger led the Pacers with 24 points, including four free throws in the final 14.1 seconds while being booed. “Maybe there were a few flashbacks,” he said. “I was just trying to get my team to calm down. We lost our poise those last two or three minutesa little bit.” Chicago’s Carlos Boozer missed a 3-pointer that could have tied the game in the closing seconds.
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Matt Laurens, right, gave his North rowan teammates a reason to smile in the peeler easter classic. See page 6B.
2B • SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2011
TV Sports Sunday, April 24 COLLEGE BASEBALL 3 p.m. ESPN2 — LSU at Vanderbilt COLLEGE SOFTBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — Alabama at Florida GOLF 1 p.m. CBS — Champions Tour, Legends of Golf, final round, at Savannah, Ga. TGC — PGA Tour, The Heritage, final round, at Hilton Head Island, S.C. 3 p.m. CBS — PGA Tour, The Heritage, final round, at Hilton Head Island, S.C. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. WGN — Chicago White Sox at Detroit 2:15 p.m. TBS — L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs 8 p.m. ESPN — Cincinnati at St. Louis NBA BASKETBALL 1 p.m. ABC — Playoffs, first round, game 4, Miami at Philadelphia 3:30 p.m. ABC — Playoffs, first round, game 4, Boston at New York 7 p.m. TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 4, Orlando at Atlanta 9:30 p.m. TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 4, L.A. Lakers at New Orleans NHL HOCKEY 3 p.m. NBC — Playoffs, Eastern Conference first round, game 6, Philadelphia at Buffalo 7:30 p.m. VERSUS — Playoffs, Conference first round, game 6, Vancouver at Chicago
Area schedule Monday, April 25 PREP BASEBALL Peeler tournament 11 a.m. Seventh place 1:30 p.m. Fifth place 4:30 p.m. Third place 7 p.m. Championship INTIMIDATORS BASEBALL 7:05 p.m. Kannapolis at Lexington Legends Y CHURCH HOOPS 6 p.m. Hall’s Chapel vs. Oakland Heights 7 p.m. Rock Hill Journey vs. Dorsett Chapel 8 p.m. High Rock vs. First Baptist (Salis.) PREP BOYS TENNIS CCC tournament
College softball SAC Tournament Double elimination Wednesday’s games (5) Wingate 2, (4) Tusculum 0 (3) Catawba 5, (6) Mars Hill 0 (7) Brevard 1, (2) Carson-Newman 0 (1) Lenoir-Rhyne 8, (8) Linc. Memorial 5 Thursday’s games Carson-Newman 4, Mars Hill 3, Mars Hill eliminated Lincoln Memorial 2, Tusculum 0, Tusculum eliminated Catawba 11, Brevard 2 Lenoir Rhyne 3, Wingate 1 Carson-Newman 6, Wingate 5, Wingate eliminated Lincoln Memorial 4, Brevard 3, Brevard eliminated Friday’s games at Carson-Newman Carson-Newman 6, Lincoln Memorial 3, Lincoln Memorial eliminated Lenoir-Rhyne 2, Catawba 1 Catawba 4, Carson-Newman 3, CarsonNewman eliminated Saturday’s games at Carson-Newman Lenoir-Rhyne 8, Catawba 0
College baseball SAC Tournament Double elimination at Forest City’s McNair Field Wednesday’s games (6) Newberry 4, (1) Catawba 2 (2) Wingate 4, (5) Carson-Newman 1 (3) Lincoln Memorial 8, (4) Tusculum 6 Thursday’s games Catawba 12, Carson-Newman 0, Carson-Newman eliminated Newberry 5, Tusculum 4, Tusculum eliminated Wingate 3, Lincoln Memorial 1 Friday’s games Wingate 8, Newberry 7 (12 inns.) Catawba 6, Lincoln Memorial 5, Lincoln Memorial eliminated Catawba 5, Newberry 0, Newberry eliminated Saturday’s game SAC tournament Wingate 7, Catawba 1
Standings ACC Atlantic Division ACC Overall Florida State 12-7 29-10 10-9 24-13 Clemson NC State 9-10 24-16 Boston College 6-13 14-22 6-13 15-24 Wake Forest Maryland 4-16 17-24 Coastal Division ACC Overall 16-3 38-4 Virginia Georgia Tech 16-4 29-11 Miami 15-4 27-12 12-8 31-10 North Carolina Virginia Tech 6-14 22-18 Duke 4-15 20-21 Saturday’s games NC State 6, Virginia 2 Virgnia 3, NC State 1 Miami 13, North Carolina 6 (10 inn.) Miami 5, North Carolina 3 Georgia Tech 8, Boston College 1 Virginia Tech 11, Maryland 2 Florida State 10, Duke 3 Wake Forest 9, Clemson 3
Prep baseball Peeler Classic Saturday’s results Lake Norman 2, West Stokes 1 Davie Co. 12, West Iredell 1 North Rowan 12, Central Cabarrus 10 McMichael 7, Salisbury 6 West Stokes 10, Salisbury 0 Monday’s schedule Salisbury vs. TBA, 11 a.m. West Stokes vs. TBA, 1:30 p.m. TBA vs. TBA, 4:30 p.m. TBA vs. TBA, 7 p.m.
F&M Classic Wednesday, April 27 10 a.m. NW Cabarrus vs. South Rowan 1 p.m. East Rowan vs. Mt. Pleasant
4 p.m. A.L. Brown vs. South Rowan 7 p.m. NW Cabarrus vs. East Rowan
Prep softball Standings 1A Yadkin Valley South Stanly Chatham Central North Rowan East Montgomery Gray Stone West Montgomery North Moore Albemarle South Davidson
YVC 14-0 7-2 8-3 5-5 4-5 5-7 3-7 2-6 0-13
Overall 16-2 7-3 9-4 7-7 4-6 7-9 6-9 2-10 1-15
2A Central Carolina Central Davidson West Davidson East Davidson Salisbury Thomasville Lexington
CCC 6-0 4-1 3-2 1-5 0-6 ----
Overall 15-1 9-6 5-7 1-7 2-7 ---
3A North Piedmont East Rowan North Iredell Carson West Iredell West Rowan South Rowan Statesville
NPC 10-0 8-3 5-4 4-5 4-6 3-7 0-9
Overall 15-1 11-6 6-9 5-7 6-9 4-11 0-9
NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Saturday, April 23 Tampa Bay 8, Pittsburgh 2 Washington 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at San Jose, late Sunday, April 24 Philadelphia at Buffalo, 3 p.m. Anaheim at Nashville, 6 p.m. Vancouver at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 25 x-Washington at N.Y. Rangers, TBA x-Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, TBA x-San Jose at Los Angeles, TBA Tuesday, April 26 x-Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 7 p.m. x-Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m. x-Nashville at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.
NBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Saturday, April 23 Indiana 89, Chicago 84 Portland 84, Dallas 82 Memphis 91, San Antonio 88 Oklahoma City at Denver, late Sunday, April 24 Miami at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Boston at New York, 3:30 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 9:30 p.m. Monday, April 25 San Antonio at Memphis, 8 p.m. Portland at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Denver, 10:30 p.m.
Playoff boxes Pacers 89, Bulls 84 CHICAGO (84) Deng 5-14 5-6 16, Boozer 6-15 3-3 15, Noah 8-13 5-7 21, Rose 6-22 2-4 15, Bogans 0-1 0-0 0, Gibson 0-5 0-0 0, Brewer 11 0-0 2, Thomas 2-2 0-0 4, Watson 0-1 2-2 2, Asik 0-0 0-0 0, Korver 3-8 2-2 9. Totals 31-82 19-24 84. INDIANA (89) Granger 9-19 6-7 24, Hansbrough 2-8 00 4, Hibbert 6-12 4-5 16, Collison 2-11 1-2 6, George 4-7 0-0 9, D.Jones 1-4 3-4 5, McRoberts 2-6 2-4 6, Foster 1-2 0-2 2, Price 3-6 2-2 10, Rush 0-2 0-0 0, Dunleavy 1-2 4-8 7. Totals 31-79 22-34 89. 19 14 23 28 — 84 Chicago Indiana 23 26 18 22 — 89 3-Point Goals—Chicago 3-20 (Korver 12, Deng 1-5, Rose 1-9, Gibson 0-1, Boozer 0-1, Bogans 0-1, Watson 0-1), Indiana 516 (Price 2-4, Dunleavy 1-2, Collison 1-2, George 1-3, D.Jones 0-1, Granger 0-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Chicago 58 (Noah 14), Indiana 58 (Granger, Hibbert 10). Assists—Chicago 19 (Rose 10), Indiana 12 (Granger 4). Total Fouls—Chicago 23, Indiana 20. Technicals—Boozer. A—18,165 (18,165).
Trail Blazers 84, Mavs 82 DALLAS (82) Marion 6-11 0-0 12, Nowitzki 7-17 4-4 20, Chandler 2-6 2-2 6, Kidd 3-6 0-0 9, Stevenson 2-4 2-2 8, Terry 5-16 2-2 13, Barea 2-7 0-0 4, Stojakovic 3-7 0-0 8, Haywood 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 31-76 10-10 82. PORTLAND (84) Wallace 3-9 4-4 10, Aldridge 6-16 6-6 18, Camby 0-1 0-0 0, Miller 5-10 4-4 14, Matthews 4-10 2-2 11, Batum 2-5 0-0 5, Fernandez 0-5 2-2 2, Roy 9-13 4-5 24, C.Johnson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 29-69 22-23 84. Dallas 16 21 30 15 — 82 Portland 11 24 14 35 — 84 3-Point Goals—Dallas 10-26 (Kidd 3-5, Nowitzki 2-4, Stevenson 2-4, Stojakovic 25, Terry 1-5, Marion 0-1, Barea 0-2), Portland 4-19 (Roy 2-5, Matthews 1-3, Batum 1-4, Miller 0-1, Wallace 0-3, Fernandez 03). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Dallas 46 (Marion 11), Portland 40 (Wallace 11). Assists—Dallas 19 (Kidd 4), Portland 13 (Roy 5). Total Fouls—Dallas 21, Portland 15. Technicals—Chandler, Aldridge. A— 20,357 (19,980).
Grizzlies 91, Spurs 88 SAN ANTONIO (88) Jefferson 1-4 2-2 4, Duncan 5-11 3-6 13, McDyess 4-7 0-0 8, Parker 5-14 6-8 16, Ginobili 5-12 12-14 23, Hill 5-10 0-0 11, Neal 2-9 0-0 4, Bonner 2-4 1-2 5, Blair 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 31-75 24-32 88. MEMPHIS (91) Young 2-6 1-4 5, Randolph 8-21 8-10 25, Gasol 7-13 3-4 17, Conley 4-12 6-8 14, Allen 1-3 0-0 2, Mayo 3-8 2-2 10, Battier 4-7 0-0 9, Arthur 4-7 1-1 9, Vasquez 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 33-78 21-29 91. San Antonio 20 22 24 22 — 88 Memphis 29 23 19 20 — 91 3-Point Goals—San Antonio 2-15 (Ginobili 1-2, Hill 1-4, Parker 0-1, Bonner 0-2, Jefferson 0-2, Neal 0-4), Memphis 4-11 (Mayo 2-4, Randolph 1-1, Battier 1-3, Young 0-1, Conley 0-2). Fouled Out—Allen. Rebounds—San Antonio 59 (Duncan 11), Memphis 46 (Gasol 9). Assists—San Antonio 19 (Duncan 6), Memphis 24 (Conley 8). Total Fouls—San Antonio 19, Memphis 24. Technicals—San Antonio defensive three second, Randolph, Memphis defensive three second. A—18,119 (18,119).
ML Baseball
4 p.m. Robinson vs. West Rowan 7 p.m. A.L. Brown vs. Carson Thursday, April 28 10 a.m. Robinson vs. East Rowan 1 p.m. NW Cabarrus vs. Carson 4 p.m. A.L. Brown vs. West Rowan 7 p.m. Mount Pleasant vs. South Rowan Friday, April 29 10 a.m. West Rowan vs. Mt. Pleasant 1 p.m. Carson vs. Robinson
SALISBURY POST
SCOREBOARD
Leaders
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING—Bautista, Toronto, .371; AlRodriguez, New York, .366; Fuld, Tampa Bay, .365; Gordon, Kansas City, .361; MiYoung, Texas, .359; MIzturis, Los Angeles, .355; Butler, Kansas City, .352. RUNS—MiCabrera, Detroit, 20; Bautista, Toronto, 19; Gordon, Kansas City, 18; Kinsler, Texas, 15; Boesch, Detroit, 14; Quentin, Chicago, 14; Teixeira, New York, 14. RBI—Beltre, Texas, 18; Damon, Tampa Bay, 17; Francoeur, Kansas City, 17; Konerko, Chicago, 16; Quentin, Chicago, 16; Teixeira, New York, 16; MiCabrera, Detroit, 15. HITS—Gordon, Kansas City, 30; MiYoung, Texas, 28; Fuld, Tampa Bay, 27; MIzturis, Los Angeles, 27; Konerko, Chicago, 26; Span, Minnesota, 26; 5 tied at 25. DOUBLES—Quentin, Chicago, 11; Gordon, Kansas City, 10; MiYoung, Texas, 9; Boesch, Detroit, 7; MEllis, Oakland, 7; En-
carnacion, Toronto, 7; MIzturis, Los Angeles, 7; Joyce, Tampa Bay, 7; Moreland, Texas, 7. TRIPLES—SRodriguez, Tampa Bay, 3; Arencibia, Toronto, 2; Borbon, Texas, 2; Bourjos, Los Angeles, 2; MeCabrera, Kansas City, 2; Crisp, Oakland, 2; YEscobar, Toronto, 2; Fuld, Tampa Bay, 2; JhPeralta, Detroit, 2. HOME RUNS—Bautista, Toronto, 7; Beltre, Texas, 6; Granderson, New York, 6; HKendrick, Los Angeles, 6; Quentin, Chicago, 6; Teixeira, New York, 6; 5 tied at 5. STOLEN BASES—Fuld, Tampa Bay, 10; Crisp, Oakland, 7; ISuzuki, Seattle, 7; AHill, Toronto, 6; Dyson, Kansas City, 5; Pierre, Chicago, 5; Snider, Toronto, 5; BUpton, Tampa Bay, 5. PITCHING—Weaver, Los Angeles, 5-0; Masterson, Cleveland, 4-0; Haren, Los Angeles, 4-1; 9 tied at 3. STRIKEOUTS—Weaver, Los Angeles, 39; Verlander, Detroit, 35; Haren, Los Angeles, 33; FHernandez, Seattle, 31; EJackson, Chicago, 30; Lester, Boston, 30; Beckett, Boston, 28. SAVES—MRivera, New York, 7; CPerez, Cleveland, 6; League, Seattle, 5; Papelbon, Boston, 5; Farnsworth, Tampa Bay, 5; Feliz, Texas, 5; Fuentes, Oakland, 5; Soria, Kansas City, 5. NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—Kemp, Los Angeles, .402; SCastro, Chicago, .393; Votto, Cincinnati, .392; Braun, Milwaukee, .382; Ethier, Los Angeles, .381; Berkman, St. Louis, .364; Polanco, Philadelphia, .359. RUNS—Votto, Cincinnati, 20; Braun, Milwaukee, 19; Berkman, St. Louis, 18; Phillips, Cincinnati, 17; Pujols, St. Louis, 17; Rasmus, St. Louis, 17; 5 tied at 16. RBI—Fielder, Milwaukee, 19; IDavis, New York, 17; Howard, Philadelphia, 17; Kemp, Los Angeles, 17; Pujols, St. Louis, 17; 6 tied at 15. HITS—SCastro, Chicago, 35; Kemp, Los Angeles, 33; Ethier, Los Angeles, 32; JosReyes, New York, 30; Rasmus, St. Louis, 29; Votto, Cincinnati, 29; Polanco, Philadelphia, 28. DOUBLES—Ethier, Los Angeles, 8; Fowler, Colorado, 8; Pence, Houston, 8; Bourn, Houston, 7; Coghlan, Florida, 7; Fielder, Milwaukee, 7; SSmith, Colorado, 7. TRIPLES—SCastro, Chicago, 2; SDrew, Arizona, 2; Espinosa, Washington, 2; Hall, Houston, 2; CaLee, Houston, 2; Maybin, San Diego, 2; Morgan, Milwaukee, 2; Rasmus, St. Louis, 2; JosReyes, New York, 2; CYoung, Arizona, 2. HOME RUNS—Pujols, St. Louis, 7; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 7; Berkman, St. Louis, 6; Braun, Milwaukee, 6; Gomes, Cincinnati, 6; ASoriano, Chicago, 6; Burrell, San Francisco, 5; Kemp, Los Angeles, 5; Sandoval, San Francisco, 5. STOLEN BASES—Bourn, Houston, 9; Kemp, Los Angeles, 8; JosReyes, New York, 8; Tabata, Pittsburgh, 8; Bloomquist, Arizona, 7; Desmond, Washington, 7; OHudson, San Diego, 7. PITCHING—Harang, San Diego, 4-0; 11 tied at 3. STRIKEOUTS—Lincecum, San Francisco, 38; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 36; Garza, Chicago, 34; Dempster, Chicago, 29; JSanchez, San Francisco, 28; ClLee, Philadelphia, 27; Billingsley, Los Angeles, 27; JoJohnson, Florida, 27. SAVES—Kimbrel, Atlanta, 6; Street, Colorado, 6; HBell, San Diego, 5; Contreras, Philadelphia, 5; LNunez, Florida, 5; Putz, Arizona, 5; Hanrahan, Pittsburgh, 5; BrWilson, San Francisco, 5; Marmol, Chicago, 5; Broxton, Los Angeles, 5.
Late Friday Cardinals 4, Reds 2 Cincinnati St. Louis ab r h bi ab r h bi Stubbs cf 4 0 2 0 Theriot ss 4 2 3 0 Phillips 2b 5 1 2 1 Rasms cf 3 0 1 0 Votto 1b 4 0 0 0 MBggs p 0 0 0 0 Gomes lf 3 0 1 1 Pujols 1b 3 0 1 2 Bruce rf 4 0 1 0 Hollidy lf 3 0 1 0 Renteri ss 4 0 1 0 Brkmn rf 4 2 2 0 Cairo 3b 3 0 2 0 Freese 3b 4 0 2 0 RHrndz c 3 0 0 0 YMolin c 4 0 1 1 Masset p 0 0 0 0 Dscals 2b 3 0 0 0 Heisey ph 1 0 1 0 Batista p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 McCllln p 3 0 1 0 Bray p Volquez p 0 0 0 0 ESnchz p 0 0 0 0 Malony p 1 0 0 0 Motte p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JrSmth p 1 0 0 0 Jay cf Hanign c 1 1 0 0 Totals 34 210 2 Totals 31 4 12 3 Cincinnati 000 010 100—2 111 010 00x—4 St. Louis E—Bruce (2). Dp—Cincinnati 2, St. Louis 1. Lob—Cincinnati 11, St. Louis 6. 2b—Theriot (4), Berkman (4). Hr—Phillips (2). Sb— Stubbs (6), Gomes (4). Cs—Cairo (1), Y.molina (1). Sf—Gomes, Pujols. H R ER BB SO IP Cincinnati Volquez 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 3 3 1 1 Maloney L,0-1 2 Jor.Smith 3 4 1 1 0 0 Masset 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Bray St. Louis Batista 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 2 2 3 2 Mcclellan W,3-0 6 E.sanchez H,2 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 ⁄3 2 0 0 0 1 Motte H,3 1 1 0 0 0 0 M.boggs S,2-2 1 ⁄3 Batista pitched to 1 batter in the 1st. McClellan pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. Maloney pitched to 2 batters in the 3rd. HBP—by Jor.Smith (Holliday). WP— Jor.Smith, E.Sanchez 2. T—3:10 (Rain delay: 2:10). A—40,327 (43,975).
Red Sox 4, Angels 3 Boston
Los Angeles h bi ab r h bi 1 1 Bourjos cf 5 0 1 0 0 0 HKndrc 2b 4 1 1 0 0 0 Abreu dh 4 1 1 1 0 0 TrHntr rf 4 0 1 0 1 0 V.Wells lf 4 0 1 0 2 1 Callasp 3b 2 0 0 0 0 0 Willits pr 0 0 0 0 1 0 BoWlsn 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 Trumo 1b 3 0 0 0 MIzturs 3b 1 0 0 0 Aybar ss 4 1 2 0 3 0 1 1 Mathis c Conger ph 1 0 1 0 Totals 33 4 5 2 Totals 35 3 9 2 Boston 001 201 000—4 Los Angeles 000 000 120—3 E—V.wells (2), Bourjos (1). Dp—Boston 1. Lob—Boston 8, Los Angeles 8. 2b—Ellsbury (2), Lowrie (3), J.drew (2), Saltalamacchia (2), Bourjos (5), H.kendrick (4). Sb— Crawford (4), Bourjos (2), H.kendrick (1), Aybar (2). IP H R ER BB SO Boston Lester W,2-1 6 4 0 0 2 8 Albers 1 2 1 1 0 0 Jenks H,2 1 2 2 1 1 0 Papelbon S,5-5 1 1 0 0 0 1 Los Angeles Haren L,4-1 6 5 4 2 3 6 F.Rodriguez 1 0 0 0 1 1 T.Bell 2 0 0 0 2 1 WP—Lester, Jenks, T.Bell. PB—Saltalamacchia, Mathis. T—3:16. A—39,005 (45,389). ab Ellsury cf 4 Pdroia 2b 4 AdGnzl 1b 5 Ortiz dh 4 Lowrie 3b 3 J.Drew rf 3 Crwfrd lf 4 Sltlmch c 3 Scutaro ss3
r 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0
Mariners 4, Athletics 0 Oakland
Seattle ab r h bi ab r h bi Crisp cf 4 0 0 0 ISuzuki rf 4 0 2 0 Barton 1b 4 0 0 0 Figgins 3b 3 1 0 0 DeJess rf 4 0 1 0 Bradly lf 0 0 0 0 Wlngh lf 4 0 1 0 MSndrs lf 2 1 0 0 Matsui dh 3 0 1 0 Cust dh 2 0 0 1 KSuzuk c 3 0 2 0 AKndy 1b 4 1 2 2 M.Ellis 2b 4 0 1 0 Olivo c 4 0 0 0 Kzmnff 3b 3 0 1 0 Lngrhn cf 2 0 1 0 Sweny ph 0 0 0 0 Ryan ss 4 0 0 0 Pnngtn ss 2 0 0 0 JWilson 2b 4 1 2 1 CJcksn ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 32 0 7 0 Totals 29 4 7 4 Oakland 000 000 000—0 Seattle 010 030 00x—4 Dp—Oakland 1, Seattle 2. Lob—Oakland 9, Seattle 8. Sb—I.suzuki (7). Cs—Langerhans (1). IP H R ER BB SO Oakland 4 3 3 4 0 T.ross L,1-2 41⁄3 Blevins 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 Ziegler 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Purcey 11⁄3 Breslow 1 1 0 0 0 1 Seattle Pineda W,3-1 6 5 0 0 2 5 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 0 Pauley 0 0 0 0 0 Laffey 12⁄3 1 ⁄3 2 0 0 1 1 J.Wright 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 League S,5-5 Blevins pitched to 3 batters in the 5th. WP—Pineda. PB—K.Suzuki.
T—3:04. A—17,798 (47,878).
Transactions BASEBALL American League TEXAS RANGERS — Placed RHP Neftali Feliz on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 21. Selected the contract of RHP Cody Eppley from Round Rock (PCL). Recalled RHP Eric Hurley from Round Rock and placed him on the 60-day DL. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Placed INF Jayson Nix on the 15-day DL. Recalled INF Mike McCoy from Las Vegas (PCL). National League CHICAGO CUBS — Recalled RHP Justin Berg from Iowa (PCL). Optioned RHP Jeff Stevens to Iowa. CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned INF LHP Matt Maloney to Louisville (IL). Recalled RHP Carlos Fisher from Louisville. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Optioned INF Pedro Ciriaco to Indianapolis (IL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Selected the contract of INF Brian Bixler from Syracuse (IL). Designated LHP Lee Hyde for assignment. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Atlanta C Zaza Pachulia and Orlando G-F Jason Richardson one game their actions during Friday’s game. COLLEGE INDIANA — Suspended RB Darius Willis one game for conduct detrimental to the team.
Golf The Heritage
Third Round At Harbour Town Golf Links Hilton Head Island, S.C. Purse: $5.7 million Yardage: 6,973; Par: 71 Luke Donald 67-65-70—202 Jim Furyk 68-66-69—203 Brendon de Jonge 67-71-66—204 67-70-67—204 Scott Verplank Ricky Barnes 71-67-67—205 Tommy Gainey 71-67-67—205 69-65-71—205 Jason Day Pat Perez 71-67-68—206 Jason Dufner 67-71-68—206 68-68-70—206 Chris Couch Ben Crane 69-66-71—206 Aaron Baddeley 70-68-69—207 65-71-71—207 Tim Herron Mark Wilson 66-70-71—207 Chad Campbell 65-69-73—207 Garrett Willis 64-69-74—207 Michael Bradley 71-71-66—208 69-71-68—208 Jeff Klauk Matt Bettencourt 65-73-70—208 Spencer Levin 68-69-71—208 70-66-72—208 Nick O’Hern Brandt Snedeker 69-67-72—208 Camilo Villegas 66-68-74—208 73-69-67—209 Kevin Streelman Carl Pettersson 71-69-69—209 Tim Petrovic 68-72-69—209 70-70-69—209 Bill Haas Matt Kuchar 68-72-69—209 Stephen Ames 72-68-69—209 66-73-70—209 Brian Gay Boo Weekley 69-70-70—209 Paul Goydos 72-67-70—209 67-71-71—209 Blake Adams J.P. Hayes 70-67-72—209 D.J. Trahan 69-67-73—209 68-74-68—210 Brian Davis Chris DiMarco 73-69-68—210 Ryuji Imada 70-71-69—210 67-72-71—210 Ben Martin Greg Chalmers 74-65-71—210 Arjun Atwal 65-73-72—210 69-69-72—210 Webb Simpson Brendan Steele 70-68-72—210 Ian Poulter 69-66-75—210 72-70-69—211 David Hearn Steve Flesch 72-70-69—211 Trevor Immelman 69-71-71—211 70-70-71—211 James Driscoll Fredrik Jacobson 69-71-71—211 Billy Mayfair 70-68-73—211 70-68-73—211 Kevin Na Chris Riley 67-71-73—211 Graeme McDowell 68-69-74—211 Alex Cejka 69-73-70—212 73-66-73—212 D. Summerhays Jerry Kelly 68-71-73—212 Heath Slocum 71-68-73—212 69-69-74—212 Nathan Green Josh Teater 68-74-71—213
Racing Nationwide-Nashville 300 Results Saturday Lebanon, Tenn. 1. (7) Carl Edwards, Ford, 225 laps, 150 rating, 0 points, $41,950. 2. (6) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 225, 128.5, 0, $29,000. 3. (9) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 225, 115.4, 0, $22,425. 4. (1) Joey Logano, Toyota, 225, 119.2, 0, $22,675. 5. (4) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 225, 110.6, 39, $27,068. 6. (2) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 225, 104.4, 39, $20,618. 7. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 225, 106.5, 0, $21,418. 8. (13) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 225, 100.5, 36, $18,718. 9. (12) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 225, 89.1, 36, $18,443. 10. (16) Aric Almirola, Chevrolet, 225, 91.3, 35, $19,043. 11. (14) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 225, 96.7, 33, $18,443. 12. (11) Kenny Wallace, Toyota, 225, 83.8, 32, $17,993. 13. (8) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet, 225, 90.2, 31, $18,343. 14. (5) David Reutimann, Toyota, 225, 89, 0, $11,350. 15. (19) Jason Leffler, Chevrolet, 225, 79.2, 29, $18,368. 16. (20) Ryan Truex, Toyota, 225, 75, 28, $19,168. 17. (15) Steve Wallace, Toyota, 224, 79.1, 27, $17,593. 18. (26) Mike Wallace, Chevrolet, 224, 70.9, 26, $19,193. 19. (17) Michael Annett, Toyota, 224, 77.5, 25, $17,418. 20. (25) David Stremme, Chevrolet, 223, 69.5, 0, $12,375. 21. (29) Scott Wimmer, Chevrolet, 223, 64.9, 23, $17,293. 22. (10) Brian Scott, Toyota, 223, 82, 22, $17,258. 23. (28) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 223, 62.2, 21, $17,623. 24. (24) Kevin Conway, Toyota, 222, 57, 0, $17,163. 25. (30) Blake Koch, Dodge, 222, 56.6, 19, $17,718. 26. (23) Danny O’Quinn Jr., Ford, 222, 57.8, 18, $17,043. 27. (21) J.R. Fitzpatrick, Ford, 221, 61.1, 17, $10,935. 28. (37) Morgan Shepherd, Chevrolet, 220, 45.4, 16, $10,500. 29. (22) Mikey Kile, Chevrolet, 220, 51.7, 15, $16,933. 30. (36) Derrike Cope, Dodge, 218, 38.7, 14, $17,198. 31. (18) Mike Bliss, Chevrolet, 218, 51.1, 13, $16,863. 32. (34) Eric McClure, Chevrolet, 217, 41.3, 12, $16,818. 33. (27) Timmy Hill, Ford, 215, 43.4, 11, $16,753. 34. (42) Robert Richardson Jr., Dodge, engine, 143, 35.1, 10, $10,265. 35. (35) Tim Schendel, Chevrolet, brakes, 32, 39.5, 9, $10,245. 36. (31) Tim Andrews, Ford, brakes, 29, 47, 8, $10,225. 37. (40) Dennis Setzer, Chevrolet, brakes, 10, 36.7, 7, $10,205. 38. (43) Mike Harmon, Chevrolet, overheating, 6, 34, 6, $10,185. 39. (32) Matthew Carter, Chevrolet, electrical, 4, 35.1, 5, $10,155. 40. (39) Carl Long, Ford, overheating, 3, 35.4, 4, $10,060. 41. (41) Willie Allen, Chevrolet, brakes, 3, 33.8, 3, $10,025. 42. (33) Jeff Green, Chevrolet, vibration, 1, 32.5, 2, $10,005. 43. (38) Johnny Chapman, Ford, vibration, 1, 30.9, 1, $9,921. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 125.375 mph. Time of Race: 2 hours, 23 minutes, 32 seconds. Margin of Victory: 0.521 seconds. Caution Flags: 6 for 25 laps. Lead Changes: 16 among 7 drivers.
Catawba falls in final From staff reports Catawba’s top-seeded baseball team fell 7-1 to Wingate in the finals of the SAC Tournament on Saturday at Forest City’s McNair Field. Catawba (39-10) was limited to four hits, with Blake Houston, Julio Zubillaga, Ryan Bostian and Chris Dula producing one apiece. Joe Kase took the loss for the Indians. He started, lasted three innings and allowed five runs. Clay Watson pitched well in long relief and gave the Indians a chance. Second-seeded Wingate got three RBIs from SAC Player of the Year Dodson McPherson and five dominant innings on the mound from Chris Nelson. Wingate earned the league’s automatic berth in the Southeast Regional. Catawba could receive one as well.
College track Livingstone’s Bryan Aycoth (West Rowan) won the javelin in the CIAA Championships on Saturday with a throw of 60.27 meters. Aycoth broke his own school record for the fifth time this year. The throw made Aycoth a provisional qualifier for the D-II national championships and broke the CIAA record.
College softball Catawba’s third-seeded softball team lost to Lenoir-Rhyne 8-0 on Saturday in the SAC Tournament final played in Jefferson City, Tenn. Carly Sabat had two of the Indians’ four hits. Emily Huneycutt (18-11) took the loss. Catawba is 32-19. The top-seeded Bears (41-8) got three RBIs from Jessica Fellmeth and strong pitching by Dawon Millwood.
Pro baseball The Kannapolis Intimadators swept the West Virginia Power Saturday night with two 8-7 wins in their final at-bat and down to their last out. Dan Black got his seventh double of the season to score Ross Wilson and Michael Blanke to win the nightcap. The Intimadators won Game 1 on an RBI single by Ryan Hamme to score Black with two out in the bottom of the seventh. Juan Silverio tied the game in the previous at-bat on double to right that plated Blanke. Jimmy Ballinger got the win on the mound by pitching a scoreless seventh.
The Intimadators (12-4) have today off before beginning a five-game series at Lexington Monday.
Local golf The 30th annual Edgar Welch Memorial Golf Tournament for Rowan County women will be played on May 17 and 19 at Corbin Hills and the Country Club of Salisbury. The tournament is open to all women with an established handicap at a Rowan County club. Entry blanks are available at all local golf clubs. The fee is $55 and includes cart, prizes and lunch on Thursday. The format is a net best-ball twosome. Gross prizes will also awarded at the luncheon and awards ceremony at the country club on Thursday. The defending champions are Blanche Glover and Patty Mason. The tournament is played in memory of Edgar Welch, a golf professional and supporter of women’s golf. His wife, Elaine, established the tournament in his memory to help further interest in women’s golf. Call Jo Shaw at 704-636-1592 for information.
Sacred Heart camp Sacred Heart Catholic School Boosters will hold their second annual summer basketball camp at the school from Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17. The camp will be for rising fourth through eighth graders. Girls will attend morning sessions from 8:30 a.m. until Noon and boys from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The cost is $60 for the week or $15 per day for those who cannot attend the entire week. The sessions are limited to 40 campers in each the morning and afternoon. For more information on the camp or a registration form, please contact Bob Burges at bburges@piedmontchemical.com or contact SHCS athletic director Katie Meseroll at 633-2841.
Basketball tournament There will be one-day men’s basketball tournament at the Dunbar Center in East Spencer on April 30. The single-elimination event will have a $60 entry fee. Contact Greg Sims at 704-267-6175 or Greg Tinsley at 704-267-103 ot sims0173@bellsouth.com.
Much on line for Kobe Associated Press Kobe Bryant hasn’t called anybody anything so far in the NBA playoffs, though it’s easy to imagine what kind of names he had in mind for his teammates following a shocking Game 1 loss to the New Orleans Hornets. Meandering their way through an erratic regular season was one thing. Getting in the way of what may be Bryant’s most important ring of them all is quite another. The comparisons won’t begin for real until the Lakers make the finals, something that isn’t quite the lock this year that it was in the past. Come June, though, the debate will likely be in full bloom. Is Kobe just like Mike? Will winning a sixth title and matching Jordan’s total put Bryant on the same level as the player many consider the greatest in NBA history? It will be increasingly hard to argue otherwise, assuming championships are the ultimate measuring stick of a great player. They are, and the truly great players find ways to win them even as the supporting cast around them changes and new rivals emerge. Jordan did it with only Scottie Pippen along for the entire ride. Bryant is trying to do it with only Derek Fisher as the constant in the backcourt. Jordan fans will argue their man’s statistics are, for the most part, more impressive, and that Jordan would have won even more titles had he not taken off nearly two years at his peak to go play baseball. That may be true, but statistics aren’t everything and you can’t assume championships you didn’t win. The one thing Jordan had and Bryant has, though, is the one thing all great players have: The ability to do whatever is necessary to rally teammates and win games when games must be won. There was no better example of that than in Game 2 against the Hornets, when Bryant abandoned his glitzy superstar role and made it his night’s work to stalk Chris Paul the length of the basketball court. The box score shows Bryant only scored 11 points, but his gritty play seemed to wake up teammates who played the opener like they never expected the Hornets to put up a fight. Bryant was back to his old ways Friday night in New Orleans, hitting two big 3s to start the second half and leading the Lakers to another win with 30 points. His lame-duck coach was happy to see his star scoring
again, though he didn’t exactly shower him in praise. “Kobe can play better than that,” Phil Jackson said. Jackson should know. The Zen Master has been courtside for all five of Bryant’s championship runs, just as he was in Chicago for all six of Jordan’s titles. He understands better than anybody what it takes to motivate a superstar when it’s most crucial. Getting the superstar’s teammates to step up their roles is trickier, though Pau Gasol finally came to life in Game 3 after playing passively the first two games. Bryant has been exasperated at times with Gasol’s tendency to be too nice during a game, but Gasol was scowling just like Bryant on Friday as the Lakers restored order to a playoff series they should easily win. Whether they can keep winning against better teams than the undermanned Hornets is the challenge. The Lakers coasted for stretches during the regular season — not surprising since they’ve been in the NBA finals the last three years and played 67 playoff games in that stretch — and found out in Game 1 that turning on the intensity takes some work. But they seem even better equipped for a long playoff run than in the last three years. Their bench is deeper with Steve Blake and Matt Barnes, Lamar Odom is the league’s best sixth man, and Andrew Bynum has shown signs of being a dominant inside force for some time to come. Most importantly, though, they have Bryant. He’s 32 now and in his 15th season in the league, a time when the aches and pains begin to start adding up. For the third time in the last four seasons, though, he played every regular season game even as his per-game minutes were down from the before. Friday’s game against the Hornets was his 201st career playoff game, yet he approached it like it was his first. Like Jordan, he seems to be able to find an extra gear in the playoffs when he needs it most, and, like Jordan, he gets his teammates to pick up their games, too. Come June the chances are good the Lakers will be in the finals, just like they have been the last three years. Once there, the odds will be even better that they will win it all again. Bryant will have matched Jordan title for title. And then the debate can really begin.
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Tressel tries to find QB to replace Pryor issue camo hat, tan desert boots and camo pants as a The college football note- part of military appreciabook ... tion day. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — VA. TECH SPRING GAME Camo-clad Jim Tressel deBLACKSBURG, Va. — clared Ohio State's spring Logan Thomas had one magame a success while 44,276 jor goal coming into spring scratched their heads trying practice as Virginia Tech's to figure out the scoring sys- new starting quarterback: tem. Win the confidence of his "We had certain things we teammates. wanted to get done this Sounds like if he isn't spring and we got a lot of there already, he's well on those done," Tressel said. his way. Each of the four quarterThomas threw for 131 back candidates — Joe yards and two touchdowns, Bauserman, Taylor Graham, ran for 37 more to lead all Kenny Guiton and Braxton runners and wrapped up an Miller — threw a touchdown efficient spring with a solid pass as the Buckeyes ofshowing Saturday in the fense beat the defense 59-27 Hokies' annual Maroon and in a scrimmage that conclud- White game. ed spring practice. CHARLOTTE Ohio State is looking for CHARLOTTE — Charsomeone to take over for lotte has hired former three-year starter Terrelle Michigan assistant Bruce Pryor, who must sit out the Tall as the program’s first first five games along with defensive coordinator. four other top players the Tall became the third NCAA determined took immember of coach Brad Lamproper benefits. Tressel, too, bert’s staff, joining offenis suspended for the first sive coordinator Jeff Mullen five games while the NCAA and defensive coach James investigates his admission Adams. The 49ers will rethat he knew about but didn't cruit a redshirt class that report players trading autowill enter school in the fall graphed uniforms and cham- of 2012 before beginning pionship rings for cash and play a year later. free tattoos from a ColumTall spent the past three bus tattoo parlor owner. seasons as Michigan’s defenTressel wore a military sive line coach and served as
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Ohio state head coach Jim tressel, right, looks out on the field as he stands with his players before the spring game. safeties coach at West Virginia for five years before that. Tall has also worked Cornell, Northeastern and his alma mater, Ohio Wesleyan. BELK BOWL CHARLOTTE — Charotte’s bowl game will be played at night for the first time. Belk Bowl officials announced Thursday this year’s game will kick off at 8 p.m. EST on Dec. 27 at Bank of America Stadium. It will be televised by ESPN. The game pairing teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big East has previously been called the Meineke Bowl and Continental Tire Bowl. CLEMSON QB CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Tajh Boyd has come out of spring practice as Clemson's starting quarterback.
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earned runs since also giving up five last Aug. 15 during a career-worst, five-start losing streak. Brian McCann added a tworun single in the seventh off Javier Lopez to end an 0-for10 drought and further back Hudson. This outing was reminiscent of the pitcher’s dominant days across San Francisco Bay as a member of Oakland’s “Big Three” — with Hudson still hitting 91 mph on the radar gun even at the end. “It’s a lot of fun to come out and pitch in front of a packed crowd, against the defending champs and one of the best pitchers going right now,” Hudson said. “It’ll be nice to come in and go for the sweep.” Atlanta’s No. 3 starter had made it only six innings in his previous two outings. This time, he worked ahead and calmly got out of trouble when the Giants created chances. While his only clean innings came in the first and sixth, he was helped by two double plays. Hudson had only thrown 72 pitches through six, 23 fewer than Lincecum.
a statement proclaiming herself as "the 50 percent owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers," even though a divorce court judge hasn't yet made that determination. What, you thought they'd go quietly? This had the earmarks of a hostile takeover, though USC sports business professor David Carter blanched at that characterization. "That's a little harsh," he said in a phone conversation Wednesday. "Let's say you're McDonald's. If you own the business and one of your franchises is in trouble, not living up to expectations or creating all kinds of uncertainty, you find some way to remedy that. "It's not so much death by a thousand cuts, but every time you pick up the paper you're reading about things other than what happens on the field. The minute that becomes an issue ... you have a real problem." For the players, it will remain business as usual, with
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tim Lincecum did not have a good day saturday. “He’s probably a little mad at me I took him out. We gave him an opportunity,” Gonzalez said. “Huddy was outstanding.” Craig Kimbrel retired pinch-hitter Buster Posey on a flyball to center for the final out for his sixth save. Lincecum was handed only his third loss in nine career starts against Atlanta. “You can’t accept pretty good results when you walk six guys,” Lincecum said. “It’s almost like a guy’s on every inning. Obviously you’re not helping yourself or your team with a backagainst-the-wall kind of situation. Today was one of those situations where I did it to myself.”
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Boyd is a sophomore who takes over for Kyle Parker, who is playing baseball in the Colorado Rockies organization. Boyd threw for a touchdown and ran for a touchdown in Clemson's spring game April 9. SHAW SUSPENSIONS RALEIGH — The two Shaw University assistant football coaches suspended without pay had been arrested earlier this month for drug-related offenses. Quarterbacks coach Jermonty Kimbrough was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana and maintaining a dwelling or motor vehicle to keep a controlled substance. Also,receivers coach Torey Ross was arrested on a charge of being a fugitive from justice.
no worries about the paychecks clearing the bank. For Colletti there's uncertainty, though he noted that the Rangers under MLB control were able to acquire Cliff Lee and Bengie Molina , parts that helped them to the World Series last October. Selig said he would assign a trustee in a matter of days. Ideally, it should be someone local, and someone who can provide stability during a process that won't be quick and might be messy. "The goal is for faith to be restored in the franchise," Carter said. "They need a local patriarch who knows his way around town, to revive the brand. "It's the Dodgers. People will roll up their sleeves and get to work." Assuming Peter O'Malley isn't interested in reassuming control, who better than his former lieutenant, Fred Claire? Who knows more about this franchise and this city? Either way, this is it. The Dodgers have officially hit bottom. Their future has to be better, doesn't it?
the proceeds going to the family of Roush-Fenway Racing employee Jonathan Bunting, who died earlier this week in North Carolina. Edwards’ victory kept Busch from pulling off the first back-to-back wins at the track. Busch had dominated in the Trucks race Friday night. “It was a good race for us. (The car) was fast, just not fast enough. It was off just a little bit in every area, and we could only muster a second today,” Busch said.
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The NBA roundup ... PORTLAND, Ore. — PORTLAND, Ore. — Brandon Roy's season had been fraught with uncertainty, first over the stability of his knees, then over his diminished role with the team. All those doubts melted away on Saturday when he led the Portland Trail Blazers to one of the greatest comebacks in NBA playoff history. With 39.2 seconds left, Roy made a go-ahead bank shot that gave the Trail Blazers a stunning 84-82 comeback victory over the Dallas Mavericks — and evened their first-round playoff series at two games apiece. Roy finished with 24 points — 18 in the fourth quarter alone — as the Blaz-
ers erased a 23-point deficit. Portland became the third NBA team in the shot clock era to win a playoff game when trailing by 18 points or more heading into the fourth quarter. "I've been in some pretty good zones before," the three-time All-Star said. "But nothing like tonight." Trailing 67-44 in the third quarter, the Blazers closed the gap to 77-70 after Roy's step-back jumper. Jason Terry answered with a 3-pointer but then Roy drove down the lane and finished to narrow it to 80-74 with 2:32 to go. LaMarcus Aldridge added a turnaround jumper. Roy traded baskets with Shawn Marion before making a 3-pointer and a free throw with 1:06 left to tie it at 82.
ty spokesperson, said that Davies voluntarily withHILTON HEAD ISdrew from school after LAND, S.C.— Luke Donald completing his winter seremained in position to mester finals but is working take the No. 1 ranking, with the dean of students to shooting a 1-under 70 on meet conditions so he’ll be Saturday for a one-stroke eligible to return in the fall. lead over defending chamIf he meets those condipion Jim Furyk in The Her- tions, Jenkins said the exitage. pectations are the 6-foot-9 The Englishman, third in Davies will return for his the world behind No. 1 junior year. Martin Kaymer and No. 2 Davies’ honor code vioLee Westwood, would claim lation involved premarital the top spot with a victory sex. • AUSTIN, Texas — at Harbour Town, no matter how Westwood fares in Texas players Tristan Thompson, Jordan Hamilton the Indonesian Masters. Westwood had a five-stroke and Cory Joseph are all declaring for the NBA draft. lead in Jakarta, while Kaymer isn’t playing this SOCCER week. MADRID — Real • SAVANNAH, Ga. — Wayne Levi and Keith Fer- Madrid has a replica of the Copa del Rey trophy on disgus shot a 12-under 60 in better-ball play for a share play at its stadium after the original was crushed of the second-round lead under the team bus amid with Peter Senior and celebrations of its 1-0 final Sandy Lyle in the Champions Tour’s Legends of Golf. victory over Barcelona. Madrid defender Sergio NFL Ramos dropped the trophy NEW YORK — The NFL Thursday from the top of hasn’t set a deadline for the team bus, which ran when games would be can- over the cup. celed without a collective STADIUM BOWLING bargaining agreement. DALLAS — With the Even during the lockout NFL in the middle of a the NFL and teams are lockout, how about a few working so they will be good strikes at Cowboys ready to start the season Stadium? quickly once a deal is The cavernous home of reached. the Dallas Cowboys will The 2011 schedule rehost the U.S. Women’s Open leased Tuesday has games this summer, the first time beginning Sept. 8, but ina bowling event has been cludes some room to maneuver. The NFL could still held at the billion-dollar squeeze in 16 games with a showplace of Jerry Jones. Shiny wooden lanes are delayed start by eliminaton either side of the faing bye weeks and the mous Cowboys star at midweek between the conferfield for the June 30 event. ence championships and The 80,000-seat stadium the Super Bowl. • MIAMI — The wife of in suburban Arlington has Brandon Marshall has been hosted concerts, bull riding, boxing matches, yoga released on bond after auand motocross races — but thorities say she stabbed never before bowling. the Miami Dolphins wide The Open finals will feareceiver. According to a Broward ture the world’s top five female bowlers. County Sheriff's Office arrest report, Michi NogamiFIESTA TROUBLES Marshall stabbed her husPARK RIDGE, Ill. — band in the abdomen with a The Fiesta Bowl's future as kitchen knife Friday a part of the Bowl Champievening. The report says onship Series could be deshe told officers she was cided before the end of defending herself. May. NBA Officials for the trouSACRAMENTO, Calif. bled game and the BCS met — Kings co-owner Joe Mal- Saturday at the Big Ten ofoof said that his family is fices. still deciding whether to "We had a very compremove the franchise to Ana- hensive and candid discusheim, and he confirmed sion with the officials of that NBA officials will be the Fiesta Bowl and all of in Sacramento again next us on this review commitweek to further research tee are grateful for the the city’s viability. time they have spent comMaloof told The Associing here to meet with us," ated Press he’s “as anxious Penn State President Graas anybody” to find out if ham Spanier said. "PersonSacramento Mayor Kevin ally, I was very impressed Johnson can deliver on his with the depth of their promises for more sponsor- presentations and the sinship support and finally ficerity of their efforts and nance a plan for a new are- the transparency that they na. He denied reports the brought to this discusteam has already made a sion." decision. The Fiesta Bowl fired its president, John Junker, COLLEGE HOOPS last month after a report SALT LAKE CITY — commissioned by the AriForward Brandon Davies zona-based game alleged expects to suit up next sea- misuse of funds. The BCS son for BYU despite missresponded by creating a ing this year’s NCAA tourtask force to review nament run for violating whether it wanted to conthe university’s honor code. tinue to do business with Carri Jenkins, a universi- the game. Associated Press
After Roy's go-ahead jumper from out front banked in, the Mavericks missed two 3-point tries, the first from Jason Kidd and the second from Terry as time ran out. Roy defended Terry on the final shot. Dirk Nowitzki had 20 points to lead the Mavericks. Terry finished with 13 off the bench. Grizzlies 91, Spurs 88 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Zach Randolph scored 25 points, including a rare 3-pointer with 41.9 seconds left, and the Grizzlies beat the Spurs for the franchise's first playoff victory on its home court. These Grizzlies have been busy this postseason making lots of history at the Spurs' expense. They opened this series with their first playoff win, and now the No. 8 seed has a 2-1 lead over the
game's final minute. Lightning 8, Penguins 2 The NHL roundup ... PITTSBURGH — Steven WASHINGTON — Mike Stamkos scored the first Green, Alex Ovechkin and two playoff goals of his Alexander Semin scored, NHL career and Tampa and the Washington CapiBay emphatically avoided tals advanced to the second elimination by routing round of the Stanley Cup Pittsburgh in Game 5 of the playoffs with a 3-1 win first-round series. over the New York Stamkos' 96 goals over Rangers in Game 5 on Satthe past two seasons led the urday. NHL, but he had only one The top-seeded Capitals assist over the first four won the series 4-1, the first games of the series. He had time they have finished off three points Saturday. a team in fewer than seven Bruins 2, Canadiens 1, 2OT games since 1998. BOSTON— Nathan HorGreen scored on a power ton scored at 9:03 of the play in the first period but second overtime to give the later left the game after Boston Bruins a 2-1 win taking a puck off the helover the Montreal Canadimet. Ovechkin scored his ens on Saturday night and a third goal of the series in 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conthe second period, and ference first-round playoff Semin tallied in the third. series. Wojtek Wolski scored It was Boston's second for the Rangers in the overtime win in three days. Associated Press
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Brandon Roy looks up as he walks upcourt in the fourth quarter. NBA's best team during the regular season. Memphis could become just the fourth team to knock off the top-seeded team. Marc Gasol scored 17 points, Mike Conley had 14 and O.J. Mayo had 10. Game 4 is Monday night in Memphis.
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CLIFF PEELER BASEBALL CLASSIC
Hornets ‘Stoked’ From staff reports
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Joe Watson is welcomed home by the War Eagles.
Peeler boxes N. Rowan 12, C, Cabarrus 10
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NORTH ROWAN ab r h bi Brown ss 4 1 3 1 Wyatt 1b 3 2 1 0 Brker c 4 1 1 1 Mldin cf 2 3 2 3 Mrgan lf 4 1 1 0 Feezr dh 4 1 1 0 Larns rf 4 3 4 6 JSmth 2b3 0 1 0 Ogg 3b 0 0 0 0 Price p 2 0 0 0 Kelly ph 1 0 0 0 Jnngs p 0 0 0 0 30 10 6 7 Totals 31 1214 11 h 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0
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C. Cabarrus 420 004 0 — 10 N. Rowan 221 115 x — 12 E — Covington, Freeze, Morgan 2, Ogg 2, Laurens, Barker, Jennings, Wyatt. DP — North 1. LOB — Central 8, North 6. 2B — Porter, Mauldin, Barker. 3B — J. Smith. HR — Laurens 2 (4). SB — Wyatt. S — Freeze. SF — Burgesser, Porter, Mauldin. IP H R ER BB K C. Cabarrus Burgesser 4 8 7 6 2 2 Yoder L 12⁄3 6 5 5 2 2 1 Snyder ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 N. Rowan Jennings 11⁄3 1 6 1 3 0 Price W, 4-1 42⁄3 4 4 0 1 5 Brown S, 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 Burgesser pitched to 2 batters in the 5th. WP — Miller. PB — Tyler. BK — Peeler.
North’s Wesley Barker waits to catch a pop-up.
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DAVIE FROM 6B Randall had a hit in all four of his at-bats and scored three times. The game was not at all reminiscent of the first meeting between the two, a 4-3 Davie win that was shortened by lightning. “We made great adjustments and swung the bats well,” Davie coach Mike Herndon said. “We had three, four guys going into the last at-bat with three hits. We faced a pretty good pitcher too in [Sam] Laws.” After committing a pair of errors in the top of the first inning, Carson Herndon doubled to score Connor Bodenhamer in the bottom of the frame to start the scoring. Lance Clanton tripled to center in top of the second, plating
Justin Cook’s two-out single to left field in the seventh. “Justin’s been struggling some lately,” said winning coach Mike Dalton. “But I’ve got to leave my seniors in there in that situation.” With teammate Riley Shelton inching off second base, Cook punched a 3-2 pitch from Bauk into shallow left. “(Bauk) threw it a lot harder than the first guy,” said Cook, who failed to get the ball out of the infield in three at-bats against Tonseth. “It was a fastball, middle-outside. I just wanted to make contact and get it into the outfield.” Salisbury left-fielder Scott Van der Poel scooped the ball and fired toward the plate, but his peg was offline and late. “I thought if we had cut it off and relayed it home, we could have had him,” said Hornets’ catcher Clint Veal. “A relay definitely would have got him.” Salisbury sent nine batters to the plate in the first inning and grabbed a 5-1 lead against winning pitcher Dylan Gore. Tonseth (3for-4, 2 RBIs) delivered a run-scoring single that tied the score before Van der Poel lined a two-out double
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Cavalier Dakota Brown heads to third base. Brown finished with three hits.
NORTH FROM 6B liever Ryan Yoder, who started the game as the Vikings’ catcher. “There were at least three key situations where we had a guy down 0-2, missed a spot, and they got a big hit,” Central coach Jim Knight said. “In that count, there’s no way the ball gets hit that hard unless the pitch is right down the middle.” After the Vikings scored four times in a disastrous top of the first, the Cavaliers quickly got two back on an RBI groundout by Wes Barker and a sacrifice fly by Mauldin. Brandon Porter lashed a two-run double in the second for a 6-2 Central lead, but Laurens made it 6-4 when he followed an infield hit with a two-run blast to right-center. Price shut out Central in the third, fourth and fifth, and Dakota Brown’s RBI single — his third hit of the game — got North even at 6-6 in the fifth. North briefly led 7-6, but Price finally tired in the sixth inning and the Vikings strung together three singles, two errors, a walk and a sac fly for four runs and a 10-7 lead. Mauldin, who entered the game batting .556, managed to climb to .571, and that’s not an easy thing to do. His two-run single in the sixth was huge, slicing the three-run deficit down to 10-9. After Alex Morgan singled to put two men on, Laurens ripped his second homer to put the Cavaliers in front. “I don’t know where all that power’s coming from with Laurens,” Mauldin said. “But he’s smashing it, and we’re proud of him.” Brown pitched the seventh and closed it with the help of a nice running catch in foul territory by Hunter Feezor. Barker calmly
to right. Before the inning was over Kyle Wolfe produced an RBI-single and another run scored on a botched pickoff throw at first base. An inning later it was 6-1, courtesy of Tonseth’s oneout single to center. “I like how we started this game,” Maddox said. “We hit the ball and did a lot of things we were supposed to do.” McMichael trimmed its deficit to 6-4 in the top of the sixth. Two runs crossed on Devin Gaffney’s base hit and another on Lucas “Bump” Martin’s sacrifice fly. Tonseth ran out of gas in the seventh when slugger Ryan Puckett stroked a leadoff home run down the right-field line. Bauk was summoned and quickly ran into trouble when he was tardy covering first base on a grounder to Chance Bowden, a two-base error. A pair of wild pitches plated the tying run before Cook delivered his clutch, twoout hit. Veal coaxed a twoout walk in the last of the seventh, bringing the potential winning run to the plate, but was stranded when Nolan Meyerhoeffer struck out. “You mess around, you give a team an opportunity,” Maddox said. “Next thing you know, you’ve lost the game.”
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Alex Morgan fields the ball at third base. fielded a grounder at short for the final out and North owned another comeback win. “If they can play, they make you pay when your pitcher makes a mistake, and North’s got some kids that really want to hit,” Knight said. “They made us pay.”
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As local baseball fans learned from Friday and Saturday, when it rains, it pours. The same was true for Salisbury after letting a comfy lead slip away against McMichael. The Hornets followed their opening round game with a 10-0 loss in five innings to West Stokes in the consolation round of the Cliff Peeler Baseball Classic. West righthander Amos Wilmoth threw a complete game for the Wildcats, striking out six and allowing just four hits. West (13-4) scored five times in the second inning and got home runs from Jordan Hall and Tyler Bullard to pull away early. “We didn’t chase any bad pitches,” West coach Kirk Goodson said. “We swung at strikes and were able to connect on a few.” Philip Tonseth had two hits for Salisbury and Brian Bauk had a double in the fifth. “I don’t think we bounced back well,” Salisbury coach Scott Maddox said. “It is a little disheartening to lose like that, but you’ve got to step up and play.” Dalton Boles hit a solo homer for West. • Lake Norman won the opening game at Salisbury in a 2-1 triumph against West. Jonathan Stires pitched 62⁄3 innings for the Wildcats, who scored twice in the bottom of the first and led the rest of the way. Jessie Seaford scored on a wild pitch to tie the game and Alex Cagide had an RBI single for the 2-1 final. Stires struck out eight and allowed just three hits after giving up a home run to start the game.
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McMichael’s Trevor Chaney (9) and Salisbury first baseman Chance Bowden watch the play at the plate.
SALISBURY — We don’t know who will win this year’s McMichael 7 Cliff Peeler Baseball Salisbury 6 Classic, but we do know who won’t. It won’t be host Salisbury after the Hornets coughed up a five-run lead and dropped a 7-6 first-round decision to McMichael on Saturday. “I feel like it’s enough to make you sick to your stomach,” SHS coach Scott Maddox said after his team hit an oil slick with the finish line in sight. “We just gave away another game. We don’t make routine plays, we don’t block balls. We give up six runs in the last two innings and then forget what we’re supposed to be doing as hitters.”
The loss dropped Salisbury (9-7) into last night’s consolation game against West Stokes. McMichael (12-7), which scored three runs in the top of the sixth and three more in the seventh, faced Lake Norman in Saturday’s late 10 p.m. semifinal. “Once we got the early lead, we stopped going hard,” starting pitcher Philip Tonseth said afterward. “We lost our edge. It’s like we were satisfied. We didn’t think we’d have to keep working hard.” Don’t blame Tonseth, the senior lefthander who yielded four earned runs in six-plus innings and left with Salisjon c. lakey/SALISBURY POST bury nursing a 6-5 lead. McMichael Nolan Meyerhoeffer looks over scored a pair of unearned runs against the right-field fence after a losing pitcher Brian Bauk — the last on
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Long-ball Laurens 2 homers, 6 RBIs for North star BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com
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Matt Laurens rounds the bases after slugging one of his two homers in a win against Central Cabarrus.
SPENCER — North Rowan c o a c h N. Rowan 12 A a r o n C. Cabarrus 10 R i m e r watched a familiar story unfold in the first round of the Clff Peeler Baseball Classic. North kicked it around like nine Pelés, but the Cavaliers compensated for their defensive struggles with noisy bats. Matt Laurens went 4-for-4, belted two homers and drove in six runs in an exciting 12-10 victory against 3A Central Cabarrus. Laurens’ three-run homer, a no-doubt-about-it rocket to right-center in the sixth was the decisive blow. “I’m just a lot more relaxed now than I was,” said Laurens, who is headed to Catawba. “I’m just seeing the ball better. On that homer, all I was trying to do was get a base hit, but it went.” Josh Price, who had a great relief effort for his fourth win, and Matt Mauldin, who produced four great at-bats in a row, were the other heroes for North (15-4). “We were just a little dead at the start,” Mauldin said. “But we got into it about the third inning and started to hit. It’s a situation we’ve been in a few times before.” Rimer planned for Price to pitch some, but he was hoping to make the call to the bullpen in the fourth or fifth. Instead, Price was warming up in the first and took the
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North Rowan's Josh Price pitched in relief. mound in the second. North starting pitcher Mason Jennings walked three in the first two innings. All three scored, as the defense collapsed behind him. North trailed 6-2 after 11⁄2 innings, but then Price started putting zeroes on the scoreboard. That gave North a chance to fight back. “Just a great job by Josh,” Rimer said. “The thing about him is he’s not going to let us play dead. He’s not going to stand for it. He woke us up, and we realized we had to play.” Central (9-11) had freshman Andrew Burgesser on the mound. His talent was obvious, but so was his age. He got hurt when he was ahead in the count a few times, as did re-
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Davie’s Watson slugs Warriors BY RYAN BISESI rbisesi@salisburypost.com
SPENCER — In between hugs and high-fives, Joe WatDavie 12 son gained a nickW. Iredell 1 name from adoring Davie County fans after his three-home run performance against West Iredell on Saturday. Three-in-a-row Joe. The morning showing of the game was canceled due to a wet field, but the matinee was a oneman show in Watson. The Catawba football signee, who had two home runs coming into the first round of the Cliff Peeler Baseball Classic, whacked three in his first three atbats in Davie’s 12-1 stomping of West in six innings at North Rowan. All West Iredell coach Randy Martin could do was tip his cap to the War Eagles’ No. 6 hitter. “We threw him everything,” Martin said. “He hit a curveball out, he hit a fastball out, he hit a slider out. He hit everything we had.”
tial 10 a.m. start. It was the first of two games the War Eagles (17-2) had to play Saturday. “I had a knack for what he was throwing,” Watson said. “I knew he was going to throw me some breaking pitches and I jumped on those. I hit two breaking pitches out my first at-bats and I was pretty sure he was going to throw me a fastball in the third.” Meanwhile, the Warriors (9-7) couldn’t hit anything Ryan Foster threw. The junior righthander needed just 74 pitches to total a complete-game, three-hit effort. It was Foster’s sixth complete game of the year. “I felt my velocity was a little bit down,” said Foster, whose fastball tops out around 88 mph. “My curveball wasn’t as sharp.” jon c. lakey/SALISBURY POST Going for his fourth homer in the Corey Randall had four hits in four sixth, Watson walked on a full count, trips to the plate for the War Eagles. but Corey Randall followed with his seventh homer of the year to comMartin was right, as Watson was plete the game via the 10-run rule. in the zone mentally, despite having See DAVIE, 5B to wait six hours after the game’s ini-
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Mighty Joe Watson sends one of his three mammoth shots out of the park for Davie County in a win against West Iredell.
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Comfort Keepers marks decade of business in Rowan County Since April 2001, families in Rowan County have experienced companionship and in-home services offered by Comfort Keepers. “Initially, we only offered companionship and homemaking services. In 2004, we added personal care services. In 2008, we added safety choice personal emergency response systems and geriatric care management, and in 2009 we added skilled nursing services,” said Lori Eberly, owner of three area Comfort Keepers locations. Comfort Keepers provides in-home services on an hourly, daily or weekly basis with tailored packages customized. The need for personal caregivers throughout the United States is greater today then at any other point in history as the number of
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Ed McAfee of One Property Source to be on CNBC Monday KANNAPOLIS — Ed McAfee, president and CEO of One Property Source, is scheduled to appear on CNBC Monday at 10:45 a.m. McAfee will be interviewed on the show “Squawk on the Street” discussing commercial and residential real estate markets in Charlotte. Two other guests reporting on different markets across the country will join him. MCAFEE “It is an honor for One Property Source to be recognized by CNBC and be asked to report on the
nized Home Instead Inc. as the Small Business of the Year for its exclusive Caregiver training program designed by The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Center. The graduates are Brenda Clifton and Alzheimer’s care training Megan Hatley in Salisbury, Dawn Wilburn and Jena Hare, co-owner and general manager Blanca Cook in Concord, and Jeff Riggs in Lexof Home Instead Senior Care in Salisbury and ington. Concord, attended the annual meeting for Home Instead Senior Care franchisees in Om- Chabala speaking at real estate aha, Neb., with employees Robin Scharding investors group meeting Tuesday and Teresa Dakins. Rick Chabala will be guest speaker at the They learned that sales revenues at the Salisbury/Concord offices rank in the top 15 per- Rowan County Real Estate Investors and Ascent of all 597 Home Instead Senior Care fran- sociates meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at China chises across the United States. Hare attrib- Buffet. The licensed mortgage consultant with Cunutes the local growth to consistent quality of care and to her company’s commitment to ningham and Company offers mortgage services to first-time home buyers and seasoned community service. Home Instead Senior Care offices in Rowan investors alike. He will review what has hapand Cabarrus counties also have five recent pened to house values over the past five years graduates of the Alzheimer’s Caregiver train- and discuss where are they going over the next ing program. See ROUNDUP, 2C The American Society on Aging has recog-
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Children need to understand family finances This is another installment from Catawba College’s personal finance course led by retired (2002) Catawba College Professor Al Carter and Food Lion co-founder Ralph Ketner. BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com
SALISBURY — Talking about money, especially with your kids, can make some parents uncomfortable. But before sending their children out into the world, parents need to share important financial information with them, retired Catawba College professor Al Carter said. Carter and Food Lion co-founder Ralph Ketner are wrapping up a basic finance class aimed at teaching students how they can live on $3,000 a month, or $36,000 a year. Before they leave the nest, children need to have a good understanding of family finances, Carter said. And if parents don’t offer to discuss money with them, children should bring it up, he said. As high school seniors or college freshmen, young adults need to know the answers to the following questions: • How do I build a good credit score while in college, and how do I check my credit report each year? (Visit www.FTC.gov/credit to learn about credit score, credit reports and other financial issues.) • Should I have a credit card or debit card, both or neither while in college?
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Sales at Buick and other General Motors brands have spurred the U.S. automaker into position to retake the title of world’s largest car company this year.
But what will it mean as Toyota drops to No. 2? DETROIT (AP) — General Motors’ almost certain claim to the title of world’s biggest automaker this year would cap a remarkable comeback from bankruptcy. GM’s sales are up, mainly in China and the U.S, the world’s top two markets. Its cars are better than in the past, especially small ones. But even though GM came within 30,000 sales of Toyota last year and began strong in 2011, any sales victory this year has more to do with Toyota’s problems from the earthquakes in Japan and major safety recalls. The recalls have ballooned to 14 million vehicles worldwide and damaged Toyota’s reputation for reliability. That has spurred loyal buyers to look at other brands. And the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan curbed Toyota’s car production. On Friday, Toyota Motor Corp. said its factories worldwide won’t return to full production until November or December. That means buyers across the globe may not be able to get the models they want. Already the crisis has cost the company production of 260,000 vehicles. Last year, Toyota sold 8.42 million cars and trucks, barely ahead of a resurgent GM, which sold 8.39 million. GM held the No. 1 spot from 1932 until 2008. Here’s why GM is almost a lock to retake the lead this year:
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Toyota has sold more than 1 million Prius hybrids in the United States.
SALISBURY — Bryan Jordan, president and chief executive officer of First Horizon National Corp. in Memphis, Tenn., said he thought a lot about the remarks he would make as the seventh keynote speaker in the Ralph W. Ketner School of Business’ Distinguished CEO Lecture Series at Catawba College on April 12. He toyed with the idea of speaking about the economic JORDAN recovery or change in the banking system, but in the end he said those topics “felt worn out to me.” Jordan chose instead to speak about the importance of being fast and being nimble in today’s business world. He said he became CEO of First Horizon National Corp. on Aug. 31, 2008, “seven days before the real teeth of the financial crisis sank in.” Since that time, he has been busy as CEO doing four key things for his organization: 1) defining the meaningful outside; 2) defining what businesses we are in; 3) balancing the need for current yield and profitability with the need to save for the future; 4) and defining the culture of the company. “Where you think the world is today is going to be somewhere different tomorrow and you can’t tailor your activities today with the idea that they’ll be effective tomorrow,” he said. The Class of ’84 graduate cited three familiar companies that have changed drastically, two that kept step with the changing times include Kodak and Intel, one that lost step, Blockbuster Video, now in Chapter
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New owners keep the classics at Sweet Meadow Café BY ROBIN M. PERRY For the Salisbury Post
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The minute you walk into The Sweet Meadow Café in Historic Downtown Salisbury, the coziness and charm of this eclectic bistro hits you. It’s like being in your own living or dining room, tables, chairs, (not all matching), unique artwork, antique brick walls and a piano that displays decorative bottles and the dessert specialties of the day all fill the quaint dining room. Heather and Scott Teeter had been set on Sweet Meadow for a long time. Between the two of them, they have more than 35 years in the restaurant/food service industry. Heather, a transplant from southern
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Copart drawing part of Relay For Life effort to raise $3,000 Robert Smith of Affordable Vehicle Towing won a drawing by Copart Inc. of China Grove that kicked off Relay For Life efforts with a goal of raising $3,000 by the end of July. The drawing was for a ZMax package for a race in Concord. The package included many Copart items only obtainable by employees. Kenny Bernstein Racing donated items in a recyclable Relay For Life tote. The drawing raised $340 in three weeks of selling $1 tickets. Smith invited Jim Higgins of Higgins’ Automotive of China Grove to go to the race and enjoy the VIP experience. Copart Inc. is an auto remarketing company. For more information, visit www.copart.com.
Janet Ward Black speaks at ministry anniversary event HAMPTON, Va. — Janet Ward Black, attorney and former president of the North Carolina Bar Association, spoke at the International Cooperating Ministries kickoff event as the nonprofit celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. “I saw all of the countries, and how many it would take to cover the world
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three times that number. management team also is Growth in China by itself pushing to speed up introducprobably would have moved tion of new models. GM ahead of Toyota in worldwide sales. Toyota’s lead was only about one day’s worth of sales for GM. CAVEATS: Toyota still has a loyal customer base that believes the cars are safe and will last forever. Many Toyotas run for hundreds of thousands of miles with little more than routine maintenance. It also has a reputation for fuel efficiency, led by the Prius. GM would have to run into 704-788-3217 major problems to let No. 1 slip away this year. So far it has not been seriously hurt by parts shortages, but if some key electronic components from Japan can’t be made • Patio Covers • Sunrooms elsewhere, the company could run short of models. A new Just Us
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A BETTER GM: General Motors Co. was dysfunctional three years ago, hobbled by enormous debt and a giant bureaucracy. Its quality was suspect, it lost billions, and it had few products other than pickups that buyers found appealing. After a government bailout, a leaner GM emerged from a 2009 bankruptcy with new vehicles and a focus on Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. Since then, GM has come up with hits including the Chevrolet Equinox small SUV, the Buick LaCrosse luxury car, and the Chevrolet Cruze compact. Its quality is better. Sales so far this year are up 25 percent in the U.S. and 10 percent in China. The efficient Cruze compact and Chevrolet Volt car both hit the market as U.S. gasoline prices started rising. TOYOTA TROUBLES: Bad publicity from the recalls, mainly for cars that can accelerate without warning, was hurting Toyota long before the earthquake. The recalls began late in 2009, and came just as GM, Ford, Hyundai, and others introduced more competitive cars and trucks. With a bunch of nice alternatives and doubts about quality, customers who once dutifully returned to Toyota started considering other brands. Many Toyota models look old and need upgrades. Despite rebates and low-interest financing, Toyota was the only major automaker with lower U.S. sales last year. Sales are up 12.5 percent so far in 2011, but only at half the growth of GM. Toyota is scrambling to keep factories open after the earthquake, and U.S. dealers expect to run out of some models. Already dealers are
Thrivent mutual funds were ranked No. 1 among 57 fund families for the 2010 mixed equity funds category in Lipper/Barron’s Fund Family annual survey. Thrivent funds received an overall ranking of 13 out of 57 in the Feb. 7 issue of Barron’s. Both rankings were for the year ending Dec. 31. The survey, issued by Barron’s and Lipper, ranks investment managers in five separate categories, which are: domestic equity, world equity, mixed equity, taxable bonds and tax-exempt funds. Five Thrivent funds were included in the mixed equity category. Each fund is ranked against its respective Lipper peer group, and then asset-weighted to determine overall rankings within the broader mixed equity category. “The Thrivent Moderate Aggressive Allocation Fund, Thrivent Moderate Allocation Fund, Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Fund, Thrivent Diversified Income Plus Fund and Thrivent Balanced Fund performed very well through the volatile markets of 2010,” said Eric Brady, financial representative with Thrivent Financial in Salisbury. “Barron’s recognition of Thrivent’s investment management success and product performance is something I’m proud to share with my clients.” Brady’s office is at 2507 Jake Alexander Blvd. S. Contact him at 704-633-0722.
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DAVIDSON — Ingersoll-Rand turned Earth Day local when employees participated in a “Bloom Challenge” competition between five company buildings. The challenge was to plant the most flower beds with 2,000 lily bulbs split among the buildings. Over time, as the flowers start to bloom, it will be easy to see who was the most successful in the challenge. Taking place throughout April, “Protect the Earth — Green Kids Photo Contest” is designed to spread enthusiasm and awareness of Earth Day. Employees are asked to submit a photo of their child’s engagement in an activity that positively impacts the environment or community and promotes eco-friendly values. The winner will receive retailer gift cards. “We are proud of our employees’ leadership and ongoing commitment to makSubmit information about new busiing our community a better place to live nesses, honors and management promoand work,” said Harry Owanesian, de- tions to bizbriefs@salisburypost.com. Insigner at Ingersoll Rand. “The ‘Green clude a daytime phone number.
reporting shortages of the Prius gas-electric hybrid, a high-demand model because of gas prices. Merle Gothard, general manager of North Park Toyota in San Antonio, says he’s not worried about GM retaking the title because it still has a tarnished image from bankruptcy. “It’s important from a marketing standpoint,” he says. “But Toyota has other things going for it.” He notes that Toyota is still profitable and never took a dime of stimulus money from the government. THE CHINA FACTOR: Toyota has nowhere near GM’s presence in China, now the world’s largest auto market. Through March, Toyota sold 208,000 vehicles there, but GM and its joint ventures sold more than
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five. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The meeting is open to anyone who would like to attend. China Buffet is on Arlington street behind O’Charleys near Interstate 85 exit 76. Call 704-762-1117 for more information.
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with churches every 25 miles, and how many they had accomplished so far. It’s the bringing of the Kingdom of God to this earth. God has breathed on this (strategy) in a way that defies description,” said Black, who was recently named a 2011 Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Women magazine and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. Several fundraising events across the country are scheduled to mark the 25th anniversary of the ministry, including major events in Newport News, Tampa, Houston and Des Moines. Black, a Kannapolis native, is the daughter of Fran Black Holland and the late Baxter Franklin Black Jr.
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Pre-register at the YMCA or on active.com. NO Race day registration available. All proceeds from this race will go towards the YMCA’s “We build People” campaign. Regardless of a family’s or individual’s ability to afford a membership and services the YMCA provides such as swimming lessons, afterschool care and youth sports. Nobody will be turned away due to the inability to pay. This fundraiser will help sponsor these children and their families. To donate for this great cause please visit our website www.rowanymca.com or call Laurie Ward at 704-216-9622. It is the intent of the J.F. Hurley YMCA to promote health and fitness in the community and provide Salisbury with a well-run, exciting event.
A BIG THANK YOU to all of our other Sponsors and Volunteers; Tina Merhoff Pediatric Dentistry; Cloninger Ford, Toyota, Scion, Busby and Webb Or-thodontics, Wallace and Graham Attorneys at law; Wendy’s; RAM Pave-ment; Autumn Care; Salisbury Tutoring Academy; Carolina Women’s Health; Cheerwine; Distinctive Nature Scapes; Erico Enterprises; Food Lion; F&M Bank; Fowler Physical Therapy; Melanie Marshall, DDS; Windsong; Multi Wall Packaging; CiCi’s Pizza; Salisbury Post; Sportrex; Gerry Wood; Bailey’s Steakhouse Restaurant; Dr Jolly DDS; Pinochio’s Restaurant; Salisbury Police Department; Salisbury Fire Department; Locke Fire Department; Charles Johnson Y Service Club; Salisbury Parks and Rec.; Salisbury Rowan Runners; Broadwell Hartung Family Dentistry; ALL volunteers! Also a big thank you to the businesses, churches and residents on our triathlon routes! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Renters facing foreclosure: know your rights N.C. attorney general
Some renters are dealing with a problem they never thought they’d face: foreclosure. You can pay your rent on time and live up to your end of the lease, but the place where you live could still end up in foreclosure. If you rent a home or apartment, learn the warning signs and how you can protect yourself from foreclosure: • Get a written lease, and record it at the local Register of Deeds office. This will give you certain rights under state law. Keep copies of your lease and other important paperwork in a safe, easy to find place. • Pay close attention to notices posted on apartment bulletin boards and watch for signs that the property owner may not be keeping up with regular maintenance and repairs. • Some newspapers print lists of bankruptcies. Check them out if you suspect your landlord may be in trouble. • If you get notice that the property is in foreclosure, don’t stop paying rent or following other rules outlined in your lease. Just because your landlord goes into foreclosure doesn’t mean you’re off the hook for paying rent. • If you put down a security deposit, try to work it out with the landlord to get it back. If the deposit is held by a real estate company, ask the company not to release the funds until the foreclosure is resolved to prevent the landlord from spending your deposit. • Once the property has been sold, you can try to negotiate with the mortgage company for a new lease or even to buy the property. If you have a legitimate lease and the mortgage company still wants you to move out, they should offer to cover your moving costs. Both state and federal law offer some protections from foreclosure for renters, so make sure you know your rights.
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The foreclosure buyer is required to honor any lease that you entered into before the foreclosure. The buyer must let you keep living at the residence for the rest of your lease under the same terms, as long as you keep paying rent and meet the other requirements of the lease. The only exceptions are if you (the tenant) are the former mortgage COOPER holder, their child, spouse or parent, or if the foreclosure buyer sells the property to someone who plans to move in and use it as his or her primary residence. The foreclosure buyer must give you 90 days notice to move out, even if you don’t have a lease or if your lease has less than 90 days left on it. However, this does not mean that you get 90 days in addition to all the time left on the lease. For example, if you have 60 days left on your lease then you will get 30 more days for a total of 90 days.
If your lease is entered into and recorded at the county Register of Deeds prior to the start of foreclosure preceedings, then the mortgage holder and foreclosure buyer are required to honor it. If your lease is recorded at the county Register of Deeds, you’re entitled to receive notice of a foreclosure hearing. If you rent a house or an apartment in a complex that has fewer than 15 units, you’re entitled to 20 days advance notice of a foreclosure sale by first class mail. This notice should also state that if you entered into or renewed your lease on or after October 1, 2007, you have the right to end your lease by giving your landlord 10 days written notice. The Consumer Protection Division is here to help. If you have questions about your rights as a renter, call toll free at 877-566-7226 or go online at www.ncdoj.gov. Attorney General Roy Cooper and his staff work to help North Carolina consumers make smart choices and avoid scams. This column is meant to help consumers avoid problems from the start.
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heather teeter prepares a dish at the sweet Meadow Café. beans and rice ($9.95). We tried this one, because it sounded so unusual, and it was excellent. The tuna was just right and the salsa on it added a great blend of flavors with the fruit. The black beans and rice on the side tasted as good as they looked. The presentation was delightful. Dinner is also served on Friday and Saturday nights from 5:30 until 8:30. Evening specials can include such dishes as cheddar cheese and black pepper ravioli with a pomadoro sauce ($17.95); the shoulder filet a la Oscar — a pan-seared filet of beef with lump crabmeat and a hollandaise sauce topped with fresh asparagus ($25.95); or a pan-seared orange coriander sashimi tuna with a dijon crème sauce ($22.95). Regular menu fair offers the popular pan-seared duck served with a blackberry merlot sauce ($23.95) and the Italian sausage — grilled mild Italian sausage served with sautéed peppers and onions ($17.99). Sunday brunch has become a favorite for many after church. Served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. each Sunday, you can order an apple walnut chicken salad ($8.95); Von’s Monte Cristo — ham, Swiss and dijon mustard on sourdough bread cooked French toast style with four-berry compote ($9.95); quiche of the mid-day — either a veggie quiche or one such as the Irish cheddar cheese bacon and red onion quiche ($8.95); Eggs ala Oscar — and English muffin topped with hand-made crab cake, poached eggs, asparagus and hollandaise sauce ($14.95) or a gluten-free French toast ($8.95). Desserts are incredible too. The apple strudel is the most popular item. “People come from far and wide to eat it,” Heather says. They also offer such delicacies as chocolate toffee
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moose pie, bourbon pecan pie and classic cheesecake with four berry compote. The wine and beer list is also impressive. Scott knows this facet well as he has been a sommelier (a person well versed in wine, he explains) for 10 years and has taught wine and beer appreciation at a nearby community college. “We have a nice selection of artisan beers and wines,” he says. “We offer something that goes well with every item, and won’t break the bank.” They also have special drinks like the mimosa, bellini and the sake Mary (a homemade bloody Mary mix with sake, not vodka, that has become quite popular). “We are a little out of the ordinary, without being out of the way,” Scott says. The Sweet Meadow is located at 118 W. Innes St. and also provides catering, to go items and private parties. Open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.2 p.m., Friday and Saturday night 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday for brunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The phone number is 704-637-8715.
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All proceeds from Pass the Plate benefit various programs and services with Rowan Helping Ministries. If you missed the event and would like to donate to Rowan Helping Ministries please send donations to: Rowan Helping Ministries 226 North Long Street Salisbury, NC 28144 For more information on how you can help go to: www.rowanhelpingministries.org
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California, even worked at The Sweet Meadow in the late ’90s when she was pregnant with their first son. “I’ve always been in love with this place,” she says. “It is an institution here, and we want to carry it on, continue the tradition of the eclectic bistro and add on to that.” In January, they became owners of the café. Heather and Scott met while both worked for a local fine dining restaurant — and even got married there. You might say they are married to their work, but neither calls it work, because they love what they do. Heather is the chef (and bottle washer, she adds) — she has been cooking professionally since she was 18. Scott is the “front” man, who manages the dining room. He enjoys the people and making them happy with “high quality food without the burden of pretension.” “We want to be the local meeting place where you can enjoy local foods in a rather eclectic atmosphere,” he says. They appreciate the tradition started by Marilyn Harrison in 1987 when she first opened Sweet Meadow. They have kept some of her most popular items on the menu like her crab cake salad and apple strudel made fresh every day by Ritchie Mutz, who has offered this tasty creation since the beginning. Heather has added some items to the menu to cater to different tastes and dietary needs. “We are vegetarian and vegan friendly,” she says. Some gluten-free items have joined the selections, prompted by the fact that their son must eat gluten-free. They have a local artisan baker who makes all their breads, including gluten-free versions. They also use local produce as much as possible with their recipes and shop the local farmers market along with being a member of the local farmers’ co-op, Bread Riot. Their menu items are as eclectic as the surroundings and they have specials every day, which provide a real adventure in new flavors. Specials such as Caribbean jerk salmon taco ($9.95) and the rib eye sandwich ($10.95) or the pan-seared duck breast salad with raspberry vinaigrette are offered at lunch time, which is served from 11 am. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also get a variety of dishes off the menu at lunch. Some of the more popular ones include black bean burger — a hand-made vegetarian black bean burger panseared and topped with provolone cheese and fresh tomato on ciabatta or as a salad ($8.95). Marilyn’s crab cake salad or sandwich ($10.95) is another option, along with tuna tacos (blackened sashimi tuna served with their mango-kiwi salsa and spring mix on a flour tortilla) with a side of black
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is in trouble for these. “We got overly complex with these,” Jordan answered. “I think that is largely behind us now. We broke the paradigm and the paradigm was that housing prices never go down nationally. Now we have the realized and unrealized loss and there are a lot of losses left to be recognized. I think that will result in limited access to capital and a slow growth market.” Jordan was the seventh such speaker in the Distinguished CEO Lecture Series.
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Benefits include: 4 Competitive pay 4 Health, Life, Dental and Vision Plan 4 Paid Vacation 4 Paid Holidays 4 401k/Profit Sharing Plan 4 No Touch Freight 4 No Haz-Mat You can drive a truck and have a home life We operate primarily in SE TN, AL, GA, KY and NC and VA. Two years tractor-trailer experience required. Must be DOT qualified and have a Safe Driving Record.
Please Call 1-800-849-5378 Healthcare
Healthcare
Assisted living facility hiring part-time cooks, dishwashers, med techs, and caregivers. Good attitude, strong work ethic, and clear background check required. Apply in person at: 1915 Mooresville Rd., Salisbury.
Experienced Med Tech needed. Apply in person at: The Meadows of Rockwell, 612 Hwy 152 E, Rockwell. No phone calls please. Healthcare
LPN/RN Baylor position available 7am7pm. Apply in person, Brightmoor Nursing Ctr., 610 W. Fisher St.
CHECK OUT THE CLASSIFIEDS TODAY! TO FIND YOUR PET A HOME CALL 704-797-4220.
Farm Equipment & Supplies
Furniture & Appliances
Furniture & Appliances
Kubota BX 2630 Tractor 4 wheel drive, front end loader, aerator, front bucket, scrape blade, 60” mowing deck $16,000. 704-209-3106
Air Conditioners, Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Frig. $65 & up. Used TV & Appliance Center Service after the sale. 704-279-6500
Original Disney Lightning McQueen twin bed great condition $350.00, 704798-3019
Flowers & Plants
Bedroom Set, 5 pieces, dresser, hi-boy, night stand, 2 mirrors, headboard $325. Older 704-213-9811
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
Food & Produce
Aluminum Fuel Tanks (2), 160 gallon, $185 each or both for $300. Also, one 50 gallon for $135. Good condition. 704-938-4948
Farm Equipment, new & used. McDaniel Auction Co. 704-278-0726 or 704798-9259. NCAL 48, NCFL 8620. Your authorized farm equipment dealer.
Strawberries large and lucious, ready for picking now! $10 if you pick, $12 if we pick per 4 qt box. Miller's Farm, Beagle Club Rd, nr Dan Nicholas Pk. Call for hrs. Also open Sun. 1pm-until. 704-636-0730
Employment
Employment
Range, White, Maytag, electric, $200 OBO. For more information please call 336-971-3457. Mocksville
Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97. Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777
Refrigerator. 25.1 cu. ft. Whirlpool side by side (stainless steel & black). Ice & water in the door. Like New! Moving - must sell! $500 firm. Call Ken 704-657-9877
Desk. Oak finish computer desk, 41 x 23 x 37. Task chair also. $30 for both. 704-279-6315
Solid Wood Pedestal Table w/4 Windsor Back Chairs and leaf. Excellent condition $175 OBO. 704-245-8843
Freezer, large. Good condition, $100. Buyer to pick up. Call 704-746-4492 Hutch, corner. Oak. 7 ft. high, 42” wide. 2/3 glass front. $200. Please call 704-857-9067
Kitchen hutch/buffet table, light colored natural wood. Excellent $40/obo. condition. Salisbury. 704-223-7057
Farm Equipment & Supplies
Washer/dryer set $350; 30” electric range $175; refrigerator $225. Excellent shape. 704-798-1926
Window Units (2) Haier window units. 5,000 BTU asking $25 each. Just in time for summer. For more information please call 336-971-3457.
Misc For Sale
Misc For Sale
Misc For Sale
ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647
Boat, inflatable. Sea Sense Sport 300. New in box. $60. Icemaker, Portable Magic Chef. $60. 336-655-5034
HYPNOSIS will work for you!
Stop Smoking~Lose Weight It's Easy & Very Effective. Decide Today 704-933-1982
Display case, extra nice. Mirrros, lights. Teak wood. 67” x 40” x 22”. $295. Call 704-639-0779
Nautilus weight bench with 14 weights. Like new. $150. Daewoo TV, 36”, $50. Nice. Please call 704-267-2968
Dodge Coronet R/T 1967 air dash. factory Complete. $300. Please call 704-213-2484
Show off your stuff!
ATTENTION FURNITURE MAKERS! Large walnut tree logs $250. 704-223-2803
Honda 3 Wheeler, 185S. $500 OBO. For more info. please call 336-9713457, Mocksville.
Bingham Smith Lumber Co. !!!NOW AVAILABLE!!! Metal Roofing Many colors. Custom lengths, trim, accessories, & trusses. Call 980-234-8093 Patrick Smith
Hood. Original 1969 Chevrolet Camaro hood. $325. Please call 704639-0779 for more info.
Holshouser Cycle Shop Lawn mower repairs and trimmer sharpening. Pick up & delivery. (704)637-2856
Lawn tractor, Troybilt. 21Hp Briggs engine. 46” cut w/bag. Needs repair. $295. 704-639-0779
Older Kenmore gas stove. $45.00. Must be able to transport. 704431-4421
Employment
First Reformed Church in Landis hiring preschool teacher and assistant. Applications available at www.firstreformedoflandis.org
Health & Beauty
Hair Stylist needed in busy salon. Commission. Dependable self starter. 704-279-0800
The Rowan Arts Council has an immediate part-time salaried position available as Executive Director. For job description, qualifications & skills required, pleas see RowanArts.org or contact racsecretary@aol.com. Deadline is May 1st.
for only
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
Patio Set, round table and 4 wicker chairs. Good condition. $35/obo. Salisbury. 704-223-7057
Employment
Employment
Employment
Drivers
DRIVERS NEEDED 4 Great Earning Potential 4 Local Runs, Home Daily 4 Low cost Major Medical 4 401k and many other benefits Apply Online at www.salemcarriers.com Or Call 1-800-709-2536 Manufacturing
Professional
Transportation
Dedicated trucking company located in Salisbury, NC Is looking for an experienced dispatcher. The qualified individual must be able to manage others, have excellent communication skills, detail oriented. Above average writing and organization skills, ability to solve problems and work in pressure situations, and have above average computer skills. Trucking experience is required. Send resume to: P.O. Box 877 Jamestown, NC 27282 Education
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College seeks applications for a:
Full-Time Biology Instructor Required: Master's degree in biology or a master's degree in a related field with at least 18 semester hours of graduate work in biology. Preferred: Current or previous teaching experience in a two year college including online delivery. For further information and to apply visit our employment web site at https://rcccjobs.com. EOE. Health & Beauty
Cosmetologist, Esthetician & Nail Tech needed. Call Lisa 704-279-0909 Painters
EXPERIENCED RESIDENTIAL PAINTERS! Call Woodie's Painting 704-637-6817
Executive Director Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Public Administration, Planning or related field (Master's degree preferred) and 5 years experience as a Senior Administrative Officer, of which 2 must have been at a supervisory level, is required. Must have working knowledge of non-profit administrative and fiscal management and ability to create, develop and monitor budgets. Responsible for overall Agency operations including personnel and budget plans and promoting the Agency and Community Action program to public groups, special interest groups and the press. Benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability and 401(K). Applications can be obtained on our website: www.srcaa.com and will be accepted at SRCAA - Search Committee, P.O. Box 1227, Salisbury, NC 28145 through May 6, 2011.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer Local manufacturer seeks Mfg. Engineer with demonstrated capability in 5S, Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, etc; experienced in product/operations/process in order to lead, plan and coordinate the launch of new/revised products by determining materials, methods, processes, schedules and procedures. Candidate will work closely with production, sales and quality. Develop programs to optimize product output, reduce cycle time, manufacturing losses and overall shop cost. Must possess 2 to 4 years progressive exp. in Mfg. Engineering or related field with a BS/BA in Engineering or similar curriculum. Excellent communication skills are a must along with demonstrated capabilities with the Microsoft family of office products; Word, Excel, Power-Point, etc. Please submit resume and salary requirements to Blind Box 413, c/o Salisbury Post, PO Box 4639, Salisbury, NC 28145.
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
Employment SKILLED LABOR Needed full time for dry cleaners pants press operator. Experienced Only Apply. Call 704-638-2344 Transportation/Logistics
Dispatcher assistant. Exp. req., computer friendly, get loaded exp. a plus. M-F 9-5. Call Curtis 704-2783532 ext 202
Production Supervisor
Salisbury Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. (SRCAA), a non-profit agency seeks qualified applicant for:
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METAL: Angle, Channel, Pipe, Sheet & Plate Shear Fabrication & Welding FAB DESIGNS 2231 Old Wilkesboro Rd Open Mon-Fri 7-3:30 704-636-2349
Piedmont Regional Transport, headquartered in Salisbury, has an opening for a strong operations person with potential for advancement. Position requires a high energy, quick learner with the ability to work all phases of the trucking operation. A college degree and/or transportation experience is required. Send resume to P.O. Box 1642, Salisbury, NC 28145. EOE M/F/D/V
Send us a photo and description we'll advertise it in the paper for 15 days, and online for 30 days Call today about our Private Party Special!
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.
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Lawn and Garden
Microwave, KitchenAid. stainless steel, large. Excellent condition. $45/obo. Salisbury. 704223-7057
Lumber All New!
Education
DRIVERS NEEDED Due to increases in business Swing Transport is now hiring drivers for its Salisbury NC Location.
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Promats Athletics, LLC, North American leader in Protective Wall Padding, located in Salisbury, NC has an opening for a Production Supervisor with demonstrated capabilities in lean manufacturing principles. Experienced in operations management of product/logistics/design specs., and personnel. Candidate will be responsible for determining processes, schedules and procedures and will work closely with engineering, sales and quality. Develop programs to optimize product output and reduce cycle time. Recruit new personnel, maintain personnel records, measure and track employee performance, handle disciplinary actions, etc. Must possess 2 to 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with a BS/BA in Business Management or similar curriculum preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must along with demonstrated capabilities with the Microsoft family of office products; Word, Excel, Power-Point, etc., bilingual a plus. Salary DOE, benefit package includes but not limited to: health, 401(k), and paid time off. To apply, send resumes to Promats HR P.O. Box 231, Delhi, NY 13753 or fax to 607-746-8481. Promats Athletics is an AA/EOE.
Healthcare
Healthcare
CNA/Medical Assistant Energetic self-starter with good personal skills needed for busy medical office. Computer and health assessment experience is a must. Nice working environment and friendly staff. Qualified persons, please send resumes to: Piedmont Family Medicine, P.A., Dr. Chet Amin, 1401 West Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144.
Seeking Employment Caregiver. Christian & loving, seeking clients, 10 years exper, refs, 704-798-1737
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Earn the extra cash you need in just 2-3 hours per day as a motor route carrier for The Salisbury Post. You’ll discover the satisfaction of running your own business - without sacrificing your time to the demands of a full-time job. Interested persons must meet the following criteria:
• Available 7 days per week • Delivery hours are Mon.-Fri. 3:30 am to 6:30 am, Sat. & Sun. 1:30 am to 7:00 am • Dependable • Dependable transportation • Have a desire to own their own business • Drivers license required • Good driving record • Have a home phone number
If interested, please come by the Post at 131 W. Innes Street, Salisbury and fill out an application or give us a call at the Circulation Department (704) 797-4213, Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm *Profits vary and could be more or less than this amount
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Sporting Goods Bike 20” Dyno Trick $20. Good condition, needs minor repair to brakes 704-279-6315 E-Z UP Shelter with Roller Bag, 8x8. Like New. $60. 336-766-4006 or 336-817-2723
Let's play! Pool table/air hockey 2n1 full size table. Like new. $350.00. Call 704-2782294 leave message Helmets, Motorcycle Nolan N37 & N27, size M. $200. Please Call 704-279-5991
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
Free Stuff
Bull Dog mix, 65 lbs. Approx 5 yr. , sweet, good disposition, must have good place to keep him. No children please 704-224-3895 Bull Dog Mix, sweet,, good disposition, 65 lbs. approx 5 yr, must have good place to keep him. No Children Please 704224-3895
I need you! Free younger cats and kittens seeking loving homes. 704-431-4421
Found dog. Coon Hound, Monday, April 18, Gold Hill area. Call to identify. 704-279-2126 Found dog. Possibly Jack Russell mix, female, April 21, on Young Rd & Archer Farms Dr. White with brown patches. Call to identify. 704-603-8327 Found dog. Small breed, white with black spot on back. Female. Found in Granite Quarry near Circle K. 704-431-4453
Lost Bass Tracker boat seat between Tamarac Marina & Jake Alexander Blvd. on April 14th . Call 704-332-0557 Lost dog. Found small black dog April 16 in the vicinity of Jake Alexander and I-85. Call 704-6409357 Lost dogs. English Bull dogs, male & female white. Approx. 3 years old. Lost in East 22nd St. area. 704-467-0807
ONE 24 RETIRE IN 12 TO 24 MONTHS. Go to the website, watch videos, and place yourself on the waiting list. www.road2retirements uccess.124online.com 704-239-8483
Monument & Cemetery Lots
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Heritage Auction Co. Glenn M.Hester NC#4453 Salisbury (704)636-9277 www.heritageauctionco.com
Alexander Place
China Grove, 2 new homes under construction ... buy now and pick your own colors. Priced at only $114,900 and comes with a stove and dishwasher. B&R Realty 704-633-2394
BUYER BEWARE The Salisbury Post Classified Advertising staff monitors all ad submissions for honesty and integrity. However, some fraudulent ads are not detectable. Please protect yourself by checking the validity of any offer before you invest money in a business opportunity, job offer or purchase.
Home Sweet Home
Gorgeous Remodeled 4 BR home in Country Club Hills. Large kitchen, Granite Huge Master Counters, Suite, Family Room, Wide Deck, Attached Garage, & Fenced Back Yard with In-Ground pool. Great 704-202-0091 $235,000. MLS# 986835 Granite Quarry
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 www.dreamweaverprop.com
504 Lake Drive, 3 BR, 1 BA, brick, carport, 1080 sq.ft., corner lot, hardwood floors, new windows, remodeled bath, new kitchen floor, fenced side yard, central heat/AC, close to town parks. $83,900. Call 704-279-3821 Landis
New Listing
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We Build Garages, = 24x24 $12,500. All sizes built! ~ 704-633-5033 ~
Cleaning Services
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Rowan Auction Co. Professional Auction Services: Salis., NC 704-633-0809 Kip Jennings NCAL 6340.
All types concrete work ~ Insured ~ NO JOB TOO SMALL!
Drywall Services
New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial Ceiling Texture Removal
704-279-2600 Since 1955
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
Carport and Garages 704-636-8058
Financial Services
Perry's Overhead Doors Sales, Service & Installation, Residential / Commercial. Wesley Perry 704-279-7325
Wonderful Home
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA in a great location, walk-in closets, cathedral ceiling, great room, double attached garage, large lot, back-up generator. A must see. R51757. $249,900. B&R Realty, 704-202-6041 Fulton Heights
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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
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2 BR, 1 BA, covered front porch, double pane windows, double attached carport, big yard, fence. 52179 $99,400 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704202-3663
Lovely 3BR/ 2BA brick ranch in great location. Hardwood floors, large rooms, sun porch, attached garage, big fenced back yard. $123,900. for MLS #976913 details 704-202-0091
1903 S. Main Street Salisbury, NC
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 Salisbury
Great Location
2 BR, 1 BA, hardwood floors, detached carport, handicap ramp. $99,900 R47208 B&R Realty 704.633.2394
3 BR, 2 BA home in location! wonderful Cathedral ceiling, split floor plan, double garage, deck, storage large building, corner lot. R51853 $154,900 Monica Poole 704-2454628 B&R Realty
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Lots of Extras
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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
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
Grading & Hauling
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
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
work, lots Backhoe cleared, ditches, demolition, hauling. Reasonable prices. 704-637-3251 Beaver Grading Quality work, reasonable rates. Free Estimates 704-6364592
Heating and Air Conditioning Piedmont AC & Heating Electrical Services Lowest prices in town!! 704-213-4022
Home Improvement A HANDYMAN & MOORE Kitchen & Bath remodeling Quality Home Improvements Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric Clark Moore 704-213-4471 Around the House Repairs Carpentry. Electrical. Plumbing. H & H Construction 704-633-2219
B & L Home Improvement Including carpentry, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, roofing, flooring. Free Estimates, Insured .... Our Work is Guaranteed!
~704-637-6544~ Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Insured. 704-798-8199
“We can remove bankruptcies, judgments, liens, and bad loans from your credit file forever!”
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Convenient Location
Protecting thousands of homes & the big one we all share!
FREE PICKUP OF DONATED: • Furniture • Appliances • Construction Materials • Architectural Salvage • Vehicles Donations may also be dropped off at our store at our convenient drive-up drop-off
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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
Salisbury
Convenient Location
China Grove
OLYMPIC DRYWALL
Elaine's Special Cleaning
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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. $124,900 R51492 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628
Salisbury
E. Spencer
Reduced
Call Curt LeBlanc today for Free Estimates
R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate-NCAL #2036. Full Service Auction Company. Estates ** Real Estate Had your home listed a long time? Try selling at auction. 704-782-5625
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REDUCED In country. 2 or 3BR, 1 large BA on 2 acres. 1,450 sq. ft with 1,450 sq. ft. basement. All heated & cooled. Extra large living room, kitchen, dining area, den. 2 fireplaces. 1 car attached garage. Brick. In country. Also, carport & outbuilding. 2 covered porches. Paved drive. $139,900. Call 704-795-3967
Concrete Work
Complete Cleaning Service. Basic, windows, spring, new construction, & more. 704-857-1708
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KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392
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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
East Rowan China Grove
Rowan Memorial Pk., two plots in Roseland Section, $2800 OBO for both. 336-239-3981
Auction Thursday 12pm 429 N. Lee St. Salisbury Antiques, Collectibles, Used Furniture 704-213-4101 Carolina's Auction Rod Poole, NCAL#2446 Salisbury (704)633-7369
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
Lovely 3 BR, 2 BA home, nice kitchen, split floor plan, covered deck, garden area, garage, storage building, privacy fence. R52207. $139,900. Monica Poole, B&R Realty, 704-245-4628
Lippard Garage Doors Installations, repairs, electric openers. 704636-7603 / 704-798-7603
Auctions
OWNER FINANCING
Lost & Found
Found Female Pitbull, 46 months old. Heilig Road area. Call 704-6332103 or 704-640-0056 to identify.
Business Opportunities
Homes for Sale
Bank Foreclosures & Distress Sales. These homes need work! For a FREE list:
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Music Sales Piano, upright, $150. Wedding dress, size 9, $300. Chest freezer, $50. Call 704-857-5202
China Grove
Homes for Sale
S44720
Tonneau Cover, white fiberglass w/lock $275 Fits 1997-2003 Ford F150 reg & Ext cab Short bed. New in box 336-357-5839
J.Y. Monk Real Estate School-Get licensed fast, Charlotte/Concord courses. $399 tuition fee. Free Brochure. 800-849-0932
Homes for Sale
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Refrigerator, side by side, white, $175. Standard refrigerator, $125. Sit-down work-out bike, $85. Curved glass coffee table, $115. 704-855-3588
Homes for Sale
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Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C. HMC Handyman Services. Any job around the house. Please call 704-239-4883
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Lawn Maint. & Landscaping Billy J. Cranfield, Total Landscape
Kitchens, Baths, Sunrooms, Remodel, Additions, Wood & Composite Decks, Garages, Vinyl Rails, Windows, Siding. & Roofing. ~ 704-633-5033 ~
Mowing, seeding, shrubs, retainer walls. All construction needs. Sr. Discount. 25 Yrs. Exper. Lic. Contractor
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The more you tell, the surer you’ll sell.
Brown's Landscape _ Bush Hogging _ Plowing _ Tilling _ Raised garden beds Free Estimates
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 – “The House Whisperer!” 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 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
704-224-6558 Earl's Lawn Care
Junk Removal
3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes
CASH FOR
3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing
3Landscaping 3Mulching FREE Estimates
cars & trucks. Will pick up cars within 2 hours of your call. $275 & up. Call Tim at 980-234-6649
704-636-3415 704-640-3842 www.earlslawncare.com
CASH FOR JUNK CARS And batteries. Call 704-279-7480 or 704-798-2930
GAYLOR'S LAWNCARE For ALL your lawn care needs! *FREE ESTIMATES* 704-639-9925/ 704-640-0542
I will pick up your nonrunning vehicles & pay you to take them away! Call Mike anytime. 336-479-2502
Outdoors By Overcash Mowing, shrub trimming & leaf blowing. 704-630-0120
The Floor Doctor 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
Manufactured Home Services
Painting and Decorating
Mobile Home Supplies~ City Consignment Company New & Used Furniture. Please Call 704636-2004
Cathy's Painting Service Interior & exterior, new & repaints. 704-279-5335
Masonry and Brickwork
Plumbing Services
Hodges Plumbing Services
High quality work. Good prices on all your masonry needs. See me on Facebook
Miscellaneous Services Basinger Sewing Machine Repair. Parts & Service – Salisbury. 704-797-6840 or 704-797-6839
Moving and Storage TH Jones Mini-Max Storage 116 Balfour Street Granite Quarry Please 704-279-3808
Painting and Decorating Bowen Painting Interior and Exterior Painting 704-630-6976. BowenPainting@yahoo.com
Complete plumbing repairs. Rotten floors & water damage. $45 service calls. Senior Citizen's discounts.
Call today! Immediate Response!
336-251-8421 Roofing and Guttering SEAMLESS GUTTER Licensed Contractor C.M. Walton Construction, 704-202-8181
Guttering, leaf guard, metal & shingle roofs. Ask about tax credits.
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Tree Service
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
Summer Special!
Lawn Equipment Repair Services
Mow, Trim & Blow $35 Average Yard Ask for Jeffrey
Lyerly's ATV & Mower Repair Free estimates. All types of repairs Pickup/delivery avail. 704-642-2787
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704-642-1222
Professional Services Unlimited
Remodeling. Hardwood & Vinyl flooring, carpet, decks added. Top Quality work! 704-637-3251
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Browning ConstructionStructural repair, flooring installations, additions, decks, garages. 704-637-1578 LGC
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John Sigmon Stump grinding, Prompt service for 30+ years, Free Estimates. John Sigmon, 704-279-5763.
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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.
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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
Jack’s Furniture & Piano Restoration
Salisbury
Over 2 Acres
Salisbury
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Salisbury West. Good location. Outside city limits. Handyman's delight. House needs tender loving care. Will sell for ½ of what's on tax books. Getting too old to look after house. Call after 11am for info. 704-636-9997
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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
Motivated Seller 3 BR, 2 BA, Well established neighborhood. All brick home with large deck. Large 2 car garage. R50188 $163,900 B&R Realty 704.633.2394
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FOR SALE BY OWNER 36.6 ACRES AND HOME
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 B&R Monica Poole Realty 704-245-4628
Salisbury
Small budget Lots for Space
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 List Value. R52017A Price: $94,900 B&R Realty Monica Poole 704.245.4628
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
Salisbury
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Mechanics DREAM Home, 28x32 shop with lift & air compressor, storage space & ½ bath. All living space been completely has 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
New Cape Cod Style House 2,500 total sq. ft. Appliances Included Built on your lot $126,900
Dogs
Dogs
QUALITY GOLDEN RETRIEVERS
Free puppies. Lab Retriever mix. To good, loving homes. 8 weeks old & ready for new home. Black, chocolate & tan. Call 704-798-5388
Free dogs. Pit Bulls. 2 year old male & 9 month old female. Full-blooded. Call 704-738-7250
Birds African Gray Bird. Has bloodwork & pet carrier. 4 large cages & 1 small cage. Asking $400. 704-637-7556
Australian Shepherd Puppies. Blue Merle, Red Merle, and Tri-color. Parents on site. Merles, $150. Tri-Color, $100. Call 704-239-6989
Cats Cat, neutered male, free. Rabies is current, annual vaccines are due in May. Call 704-640-5562. Cat. Sweet silver tabby. Inside only please. Spayed. Tests negative. All shots. 704-636-0619 Free Kittens. 5 grey kittens. About 6 weeks old. Granite Quarry area. 704-279-5961. Lv. Msg.
Golden Retriever Puppies, papers, first shots, four males $250 each, parents on site. Born January 11. Ready for their new home! 704638-9747
Got puppies or kittens for sale?
Rowan Animal Clinic is having a Horse Coggins & Vaccination Clinic onsite on April 27th, 8am-6pm. RSVP: 704-636-3408 7 weeks old CKC males and females. Parents on site. $250. 704-857-8626
SWEET BABES O' MINE!
We sold ALL the puppies within 2 weeks! ~ T.T., Salisbury
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Take Us Home for Easter!
Salisbury. 2BR, 2BA. $5,000 puts you in an Oakwood mobile home. 704-431-4217
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
Daniel Almazan, Broker 704-202-0091 www.AllenTate.com B & R REALTY 704-633-2394 Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd. (704)637-7721
Bringle Ferry Rd. 2 tracts. Will sell land or custom build. A50140A. B&R Realty, Monica 704-245-4628 Build Here! Wooded 2 acres, registered survey, 10 min to Salisbury, $19,900 owner financing. 704-535-4159
Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867 KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29. South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539 Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL www.rebeccajonesrealty.com
E. Rowan res. water front lot, Shore Landing subd. $100,000 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628
Lots for Sale Southwestern Rowan Co.
Rowan Realty www.rowanrealty.net, Professional, Accountable, Personable . 704-633-1071 William R. Kennedy Realty 428 E. Fisher Street 704-638-0673
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Beagle pupppies. Eight weeks old, first shots and dewormed, parents on site. $50 each. 704-6362124
AKC BOXER PUPS 3 Brindle males available, tails docked, dewormed, Vet check and 1st shots. $350, 704-213-0070.
English Bulldog Pups AKC. Fawn and White. Ready to go. Champion Pedigree. $1500 each Cash. 704-603-8257.
Puppies, Malti-Poos. 1male and 1 female. One white and one cream. Both have Malteese hair. 1st shots and wormings. $300 each. Ready 4-2211. Call 704-636-9867
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
SWEET PUPS!
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
*Cash in 7 days or less *Facing or In Foreclosure *Properties in any condition *No property too small/large Call 24 hours, 7 days ** 704-239-2033 ** $$$$$$
Western Rowan County
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Other Pets
Free kittens. Lots of kittens to a good home 5 & 6 weeks old, mostly tortoise shell. 704-9331835
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Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850
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Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200
Dogs
15 minutes N. of Salisbury. 2 BR, 2 BA singlewide on large treed lot in quiet area with space to plant flowers. $850 start-up, $450/mo incl. lot rent, home payment, taxes, insurance. RENT or RENT-TO704-210-8176. OWN. Call after noon.
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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
American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997
Salisbury
P.O. Box 1621 Concord, North Carolina 28026 Ph: 704-239-2074 jlbarch@ctc.net
Landis. 1BR/1BA home, 900 sq ft on 1/3 acre, natural gas heat, partially remodeled. $55,000. Call 704-223-1462
Homes for Sale
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
Showroom located at 2143 C&E Statesville Blvd.
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Salisbury & Shelby, 2, 3 & 4 BR, starting at $29,900! Must see! Call today 704-633-6035
Motivated Seller
We buy, sell, and move pianos We offer Steinway, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin, & more
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Genesis Realty 704-933-5000 genesisrealtyco.com Foreclosure Experts
Salisbury
Complete Piano Restoration
704.637.3367 • 704.754.2287
Forest Creek. 3 BedNew room, 1.5 bath. home priced at only $84,900. R48764 B&R Realty 704.633.2394
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
Homes for Sale
HHHHHHHHH Check Out Our April Special! Dentals 20% discount. Rowan Animal Clinic. Please call 704636-3408 for appt.
Great Family Dog! Bulldog puppies. 2 male, 6 female. 4 females French Champion sired. $1,500 & up. Please call 704-6401359 or 704-640-2541
Puppies, Alaskan Malamutes. Beautiful! Ready now! 1st shots & worming. Mom weighs 110 lbs. Dad weights 125 lbs. Both on site. 3 females $450 ea. 1 male, $400. 704-492-8448
Shih-Poo puppies, one male and one female ready April 28th. Black and white, up to date on shots and deworming. $250 each. 336-309-6434
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
Pets & Livestock Supplies & Services Puppies and kittens available. Follow us on FaceBook Animal Care Center of Salisbury. Call 704-637-0227
Knox Farm Subdivision. Beautiful lots available now starting at $19,900. B&R Realty 704.633.2394 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
Manufactured Home Sales $500 Down moves you in. Call and ask me how? Please call (704) 225-8850
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 handicapped available; equipped when available. 704-279-6330, TDD users 828-645-7196.
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SALISBURY POST Apartments 1 & 2BR. Nice, well maintained, responsible landlord. $415-$435. Salisbury, in town. 704-642-1955
1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-754-1480 403 Carolina Blvd. Duplex For Rent. 2BR,1BA. $500/mo. Please call 704-279-8467 AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo. Chambers Realty 704-637-1020 Airport Rd., 1BR with stove, refrig., garbage pickup & water incl. Month-month lease. No pets. $400/mo+$300 deposit. Furnished $425/mo. 704-279-3808
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!
BEST VALUE Quiet & Convenient, 2 bedroom town houses, 1½ baths. All Electric, Central heat/air, no pets, pool. $550/mo. Includes water & basic cable.
West Side Manor Apts. Robert Cobb Rentals Variety World, Inc. 2345 Statesville Blvd. Near Salisbury Mall
704-633-1234 China Grove. 1BR Apartment completely furnished. No pets. 704857-8503 Lv. Msg. 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 TDD Relay 9:00-12:00. 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
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Houses for Rent
Houses for Rent
Houses for Rent
East Rowan area. 2BR, $450-$550 per month. Chambers Realty 704-239-0691
Available for rent – Homes and Apartments Salisbury/Rockwell Eddie Hampton 704-640-7575
Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263
Salisbury. 4 rooms. 71 Hill St. All appls furnished. $495/ mo + dep. Limit 2. 704-633-5397
East Spencer - 2 BR, 1 BA. $400 per month. Carolina-Piedmont Prop. 704-248-2520
China Grove area. Lovely older home. Large kitchen. 4BR, hardwood floors. Freshly painted. $700/mo. 919-625-6458
Apartments
Eastwind Apartments Low Rent Available For Elderly & Disabled. Rent Based on Social Security Income *Spacious 1 BR *Located on bus line *Washer/Dryer Hookups Call Fisher Realty at: 704-636-7485 for more information. 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 Fleming Heights Apartments April & May Special Get $50 off your 1st 6 months rent 55 & older 704-6365655 Mon.-Fri. 2pm5pm. Call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD Sect. 8 vouchers accepted. 800-735-2962 Granite Quarry, 2 BR, 2 BA. Very nice, gas heat. Rent $525, Deposit $500. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446
Lovely Duplex Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $675. 704-633-3997 Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593 Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment? We manage rental homes & apartments. Call and let us help you. Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462 www.waggonerrealty.com
Salis. 523 E. Cemetary St. 1BR, 1 BA, No Pets, $330/mo + $330/dep. Sect 8 OK. 704-507-3915. Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, off Jake Alexander, lighted parking lot. $395 dep. 704-640-5750 Salis., 2BR/1BA, W/D conn. $500/mo. Total remodel. All elec. Sect. 8 OK. 704-202-5022 Salisbury Airport Rd, 1BR / 1BA, water, trash collection incl'd. All elec. $395/mo. 704633-0425 Lv Msg Salisbury City, Lincolnton Rd. 1BR/1BA, very spacious, good n'hood, $375 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury, near hospital. 2 BR, 1BA. Central heat & air, W/D hookup. $450/mo. No pets. 704-279-3518 Spencer. 2BR/1½ BA, appls w/ W/D hook up, security lights, no pets, Sect. 8 OK. 704-279-3990 WELCOME HOME TO DEER PARK APTS. We have immediate openings for 1 & 2 BR apts. Call or come by and ask about our move-in specials. 704-278-4340 for info. For immediate info call 1-828-442-7116
Condos and Townhomes Kannapolis. 2 story townhouse. 2BR, 2BA brick front. Kitchen/dining combo, large family room. Private deck. $600/mo. 704534-5179 / 704-663-7736
HIGH TRAFFIC AREA IN ROCKWELL!
E. Lafayette, 2 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator and stove. Gas heat, no pets. Rent $595, deposit $500. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446
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 East Rowan area. 2BR, 1BA house. 1BR apt. No pets. Deposit required. Call 704-279-8428
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
Houses for Rent Salisbury. 4BR, 2BA. Gas heat/air conditioning. Hardwood floors. No pets. $700/mo. + $700 deposit. 704-633-5067 Salisbury/Spencer area 2-6 BR houses. Cent. heat & AC. $550- $950/ month. Jim 704-202-9697
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. Fairmont Ave., 3 BR, 1 ½ BA, has refrigerator & stove, large yard. Rent $725, dep. $700. No Call Rowan Pets. Properties, 704-633-0446 Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required. Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Hurly School Rd., 2BR/1BA, appliances, wooded lot, $460 + dep. 704-640-5750 Kanna. 2120 Centergrove Rd. 3BR, 2BA. $975/ mo. Kanna. 1004 Craven Ave. 2BR, 1BA $575/mo. KREA 704-933-2231 Near China Grove. 2BR, 1BA. Limit 3. No pets. $600/mo. Dep. & credit check req. 704-279-4838 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 2BR/1BA, H/A, H/W floors, new paint, $475/mo + $475 dep. NO PETS! 828-390-0835 Salisbury
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Spencer. 2BR, 1BA. Central heat/air. No pets. $500/mo. + $500 deposit. 704-633-5067 W Rowan/Woodleaf school dist. 2BR/1BA house. Taking applications. No pets. $425/mo. 704-754-7421
Office and Commercial Rental 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. 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 Office Suite Available. Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011
Salisbury. 1018 West Horah St. 4BR, 3BA with 2 kitchens. $750/mo. Please call 919-519-7248 Salisbury apt. houses for rent 2-3BRs. Application, deposit, & proof of employment req'd. Section 8 welcome. 704-762-1139 Salisbury East Liberty Street, 3BR/1½BA, gas heat, $590 per month. 704-633-0425 Lv msg Salisbury
Great Location!
Rockwell. Nice retail or office building. $400/ mo. Call 704-279-6973 or 704-279-7988
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 Salisbury
Great Space! Colony Garden Apartments 2BR and 1-1/2 BA Town Homes $585/mo. Call about our
Spring Move-in Special 704-762-0795
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Duplexes & Apts, Rockwell$500-$600. TWO Bedrooms Marie Leonard-Hartsell Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 marie@sellingsalisbury.com
3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No pets. $625/rent + $600/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446
Eaman Park Apt. 2 BR, 1 BA, newly renovated. $400/mo. No pets. Please call 704-798-3896
3 BR, 2 BA, close to Salisbury Mall. Gas heat, nice. Rent $695, deposit $600. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446
PRIOR TO RENTING VISIT or CALL A PA R T M E N T S We Offer
PRICE~QUALITY~LOCATION 2BR ~ 1.5 BA ~ Starting at $555
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Salisbury
704-637-5588
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2205 Woodleaf Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147
Office Suite for Lease. Two large rooms, 26' x 13' and 10' x 16'. Also included is a large shared kitchen/break room space with private BR. 1 year lease preferred; $750 monthly rent includes all utilities. Free Wi-Fi. Call 704-636-1811.
Salisbury/Spencer
Park Ave, 2 bedroom, 1 Bath, Central air, gas heat, washer and dryer hookup. $450 a month 704-340-8032 Salisbury, 2 BR houses & apts, $525/mo and up. 704-633-4802
BMW 325i Sedan, 2006. Sparkling graphite metallic exterior with gray interior. T11377A. $15,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
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. 2BR, appls., storage bldg., $425/mo. + deposit. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035
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.
South Rowan area. Attractive mobile home lots. Water, garbage, sewer furnished. $160/mo. 704636-1312 or 704-798-0497
Manufactured Home for Rent 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 N. Salisbury in the Country, 2 BR, 1 BA, limit 3, no pets. Dep. & ref. $375/mo. 704-855-2100 NICE DOUBLEWIDE JUST REMODELED 3 bedroom on private 1.7 acres. Fenced in front yard. Near High rock lake. No pets. $650 plus deposit. 704-279-7642 North Salisbury in the country, 3BR/2BA, no pets, dep. & refs. $475/mo. 704-855-2100
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. VW Jetta GLX-VR6, 2002. Automatic, sunroof, leather interior. One of a kind. Call Steve 704-603-4255
We want your vehicle! 1999 to 2011 under 150,000 miles. Please call 704-216-2663.
Chevrolet Classic Sedan, 2005. Summit white exterior with neutral interior. T11291A. $5,587. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Motorcycles & ATVs
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 West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951
Chrysler Crossfire Coupe, 2004. Sapphire Silver Blue Metallic exterior with dark slate gray interior. Stock # T11340A. $9,587. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Inventory Reduction Sale! (moving to former Sagebrush location) Nissan Altima 2.5 S Sedan, 2010. Tuscan Sun metallic exterior with charcoal interior. P7645. $18,387. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Rentals & Leasing
Nr VA. Furnished, utilities incl., cent. heat/air, cable TV, Veterans Welcome! $100/wk. 704-314-5648 Salis./China Grove area, whole house use included. $105/wk + dep. Utilities pd. Call Alan 704-640-7277.
Rentals & Leasing
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Dodge Challenger SE, 2010. Inferno red crystal pearlcoat exterior with dark slate gray interior. F11205A. $23,287. Call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Financing Available!
Inventory Reduction Sale! 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
HONDA, 2003, ACCORD EX. $500-800 down, will help finance. Credit, No Problem! Private party sale. Call 704-838-1538
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
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Service & Parts Autos
Weekly Special Only $14,995
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
Boats & Watercraft
Boats & Watercraft
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Autos
CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.” 511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321 CHEVROLET, TEAM CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC. www.teamautogroup.com 704-216-8000
Transportation Financing
Troutman Motor Co. Highway 29 South, Concord, NC 704-782-3105
Transportation Financing
ELLIS AUTO AUCTION 10 miles N. of Salisbury, Hwy 601, Sale Every Wednesday night 5:30 pm.
Salisbury. Furnished & unfurnished, W/D, stove, cent. H/A, cable, utilities. $125/wk. 704-213-2053
Honda Accord, 2004. Automatic, leather. V-6. Sunroof. Extra clean! Call Steve at 704-603-4255
Transportation Dealerships
Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107
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Honda Accord 2.4 EX Coupe, 2008. San Marino Red exterior with black interior. F10492A1. $17,878. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
EZGO Authorized Dealer. 30 years selling, servicing GOLF CARS Golf Car Batteries 6 volt, 8 volt. Golf car utility sales. US 52, 5 miles south of Salisbury. Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery. Look for EZGO sign. 704-245-3660
Tim Marburger Dodge 287 Concord Pkwy N. Concord, NC 28027 704-792-9700
Ford Taurus SEL Sedan, Oxford white 2008. clearcoat exterior with tan cloth interior. P7689. $14,787 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Rooms for Rent MILLER HOTEL Rooms for Rent Weekly $110 & up 704-855-2100
Suzuki Volusia Cruiser, 2004. Custom paint 5710 miles. Jack and battery tender. Highway hawk exhaust & windshield. $4,000. Please Call 704-637-0023.
Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan, 2004. Dare Toreador red clearcoat exterior with light flint F11106A. interior. $9,787. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Nr. Carson H.S., 2BR / 1BA, $375 + dep., & Faith, 2BR/1BA, $350 + dep. NO PETS! 704-279-4282 Rockwell. 2BR, 1BA. Appl., water, sewer, trash service incl. $500/mo. + dep. Pets OK. 704-279-7463
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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East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991 Rowan. 2BR. East trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255
Motorcycles & ATVs
CASH FOR YOUR CAR!
Manufactured Home Lot Rentals
Toyota Camry LE V6 Sedan, 1998. Cashmere beige metallic exterior with sage interior. F11054C. $3,887. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
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.
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Trucks, SUVs & Vans
Autos
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Audi A4 1.8T Quattro Sedan, 2003. Crystal blue metallic exterior with gray interior. F11243B1. $10,487. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Salisbury, Kent Exec. Park, $100 & up, 1st month free, ground floor, incls conf rm, utilities, & ample pkg. 704-202-5879
Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit. Call 704-431-8636
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
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Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636
Autos
Cadillac Seville SLS Sedan, 2001. Cashmere exterior with oatmeal interior. Stock #F11236B. $7,987.1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Office Space
We have office suites available in the Executive Center. First Month Free with No Deposit! With all utilities from $150 and up. Lots of amenities. Call Tom Bost at B & R Realty 704-202-4676
Autos
Lincoln Town Car, 1995. Pearl. Excellent running condition. Fully equipped. 4 new tires. Sunroof. Must see to appreciate. 704-633-2301
Salisbury
Salisbury, North Shaver Street, 2BR/1BA, gas heat, $425 per month. 704-633-0425 Lv msg
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Located at Woodleaf Road & Holly Avenue www.Apartments.com/hollyleaf
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
Industrial/ Warehouse
Autos
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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Autos
Motorcycles & ATVs
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
2001 SUZI 800CC MOTORCYCLE
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 Benz C Class Sport, 2006. 6 speed manual V6. 704-603-4255
VW Jetta GLX-VR6, 2002. Automatic, sunroof, leather interior. One of a kind. Call Steve 704-603-4255
Candy Apple Red 4,200 miles. Looks and run great. Cash $3,000. Call Larry at 704-267-2688
Buick Ranier CXL SUV, 2007. Cashmere metallic exterior with cashmere interior. T11239A. $12,687. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
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Chevrolet HHR LT SUV, Cardinal red 2009. metallic exterior with ebony interior. P7656A. $15,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
Ford F-150 Supercrew XLT, 2007. Redfire clearcoat metallic exterior with medium flint interior. F10563A. Stock# $15,787. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara SUV, 2007. Steel blue metallic exterior with dark slate gray interior. Stock #F11055A. $19,887. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
No. 61343 The Annual Meeting of the certificate holders of the Franklin Township Fire Department, Inc. will be held on May 6, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. At Franklin Station 55, 4370 US 601 Highway, Salisbury, NC
No. 61333 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER EXECUTION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR 402 NORTH MAIN ST FILE NO 10 M 1007 SALISBURY NC 28144
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, 2010. Victory Red exterior with dark interior. titanium T11392A. $18,787. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT SUV, 2003. Green exterior with neutral/shale interior, Stock #F10528C2. $13,387. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com
Dodge Durango SLT, 2001. 4x4, leather, 3rd row seat, heated seats. Call Steve 704-603-4255
Honda CR-V EX SUV, 2002. Chianti Red Pearl exterior with saddle interior. F11227A. $9,887 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Dodge Ram 1500 SLT / Laramie Crew Cab, 2004. Bright white clearcoat exterior with dark slate gray interior. F10362A. $10,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Honda Pilot EXL, 2005, Redrock Pearl w/Saddle int., VTEC, V6, 5-sp. auto., fully loaded, all pwr opts, AM/FM/CD changer, steering wheel controls, pwr leather seats, alloy rims, 3RD seat, sunroof, nonsmoker, LOADED! 704-603-4255
Dodge Ram Conversion Van, 1996. V-8, Patriot blue. Tow package included. Rear privacy curtain. Looks great inside & out. $4,000. Call 704-855-4289 Isuzu Rodeo LSE 3.2L V6 SUV, 2002. Blue exterior with gray interior. P7680A. $5,687. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Eddie Bauer Ford Expedition, 2006. Oxford white/ tan cloth interior. 5.4 V8 auto trans, all power ops, AM/FM/CD changer, Sunroof, alloy rims. Lighted running boards, 3rd seat. LIKE NEW !!!! 704-603-4255
Ford Expedition XLT SUV, 2003. Black clearcoat exterior with flint gray interior. T11334A. $12,387. Call 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Ed., 2003 True Blue Metallic/ Med Parchment leather int., 4.0L (245), SOHC SEFI V6 AUTO, loaded, all pwr, AM/FM/CD changer, steering wheel controls, alloy rims, heated seats, rides & drives great! 704-603-4255
Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 2010. Black exterior with black interior. P7619. $22,687. 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
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited SUV, 2005. Black clearcoat exterior with medium slate gray interior. T11271A. $15,787. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com
Jeep Wrangler Limited, 2005. Bright silver metallic exterior w/black cloth interior. 6-speed, hard top, 29K miles. 704-603-4255
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
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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
COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) DRAIN, GERONIA By virtue of certain executions directed to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Rowan County in the actions entitled Rowan County Tax Collector vs. the judgment debtor hereinafter set out, this office will hold an execution sale(s) pursuant to Article 29B of Chapter 1 of the NC General Statutes. Said sale(s) will take place on MAY 6, 2011, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rowan County Courthouse door, in the city of Salisbury, State of North Carolina. Said sale shall be to the highest bidder for CASH/CERTIFIED FUNDS (20% of bid amount at time of sale) to satisfy the execution(s) on the parcel of real property separately described following the name of each judgment debtor hereinafter set out. The executions were issued pursuant to judgment duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the executions are in the amounts specified in each case following the name of the judgment debtor and the description of the real estate, plus costs of sale, as follows: The following described property is located in the Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina: BEGINNING at a corner on Broad Street, and running with Trexler Heights land one hundred and forty feet Southwest; thence with JOSHUA DRAIN's line fifty feet; thence one hundred and forty feet back to Broad Street; thence with Broad Street fifty feet to the beginning corner. Addition to Lot: Beginning at a stake on Broad Street, 50 feet form the old line, ROBERT DRAIN's corner; thence with said street, 17 feet to a stake, a new corner; thence, South 57 West, 183 feet to a stake; thence South 30 East 67 feet, to a stake on the old line; thence North 57 East 43 feet to a stake; thence North 42 deg. West 50 feet to a stake; thence North 57 deg. East 140 feet to the beginning. Sale will be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, special assessments and all local improvement assessments against the above-described property not included in the judgment in the above-entitled cause. Tax Amount Due $ 3,728.46 Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. Salisbury Post Publication Dates: April 24, 2011, May 1, 2011 KEVIN L AUTEN- Rowan County Sheriff's Office
No. 61334
Nissan Versa 1.8S Hatchback, 2007. Fresh powder exterior with beige interior. P7620A. $11,587 Call Now 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com
Saturn VUE V6 SUV, 2007. Storm gray clearcoat exterior with interior. Stock gray #F10528D1. $14,787 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Toyota 4Runner SR5 Limited SUV, 1998. Anthracite Metallic exterior with oak interior. F11283A. $6,887. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER EXECUTION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR FILE NO 10 M 962 402 NORTH MAIN ST SALISBURY NC 28144 COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) MCCULLOUGH, LAWRENCE & ROSE By virtue of certain executions directed to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Rowan County in the actions entitled Rowan County Tax Collector vs. the judgment debtor hereinafter set out, this office will hold an execution sale(s) pursuant to Article 29B of Chapter 1 of the NC General Statutes. Said sale(s) will take place on MAY 6, 2011, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rowan County Courthouse door, in the city of Salisbury, State of North Carolina. Said sale shall be to the highest bidder for CASH/CERTIFIED FUNDS (20% of bid amount at time of sale) to satisfy the execution(s) on the parcel of real property separately described following the name of each judgment debtor hereinafter set out. The executions were issued pursuant to judgment duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the executions are in the amounts specified in each case following the name of the judgment debtor and the description of the real estate, plus costs of sale, as follows: The following described property is located in the Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina: BEGINNING at a stake on the Southeast side of Long Street 52 feet Northeast from the edge of Mitchell Street; thence South 47 - 45 East parallel with Mitchell Street 175 feet to a stake on the line of the Correll Tract; thence North 58 - 30 East 75 feet to a stake on line of Miller land; thence with the line of the Miller land, North 47 - 45 West and parallel with Mitchell Street 175 feet to a stake in the edge of Long Street; thence with the edge of Long Street South 58 - 30 West 75 feet to the Beginning. Sale will be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, special assessments and all local improvement assessments against the above-described property not included in the judgment in the above-entitled cause. Tax Amount Due $ 3,643.04. Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. Salisbury Post Publication Dates: April 24, 2011, May 1, 2011 KEVIN L AUTEN- Rowan County Sheriff's Office
NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF ROWAN SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - File 05cvs1085
Ford F-150 Extended Cab, 2005. Oxford white clearcoat exterior with medium flint interior. F11171A. $11,587. Call 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com
Ford F-150 Super Crew Lariat, 4x4, leather interior, must see! Call Steve at 704-603-4255
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
No. 61329
Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, 2003. Automatic, 4x4, CD, heated seats, sunroof. Must See! Call 704-603-4255
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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
Toyota Tacoma Base Regular Cab, 2006. Black exterior with graphite interior. P7688. $13,287 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com
Toyota Tacoma Prerunner, 2007. Silver on Lt. Gray cloth interior, 4 cylinder, 5 speed, AM/FM/CD, cruise, toolbox, rhino liner, chrome rims, MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! 704-603-4255
Toyota Tundra Double Cab, SR-5, 2008. Only 13k miles. Extra Clean! Must See! Call Steve 704-603-4255
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NATIONS RENT INC, Plaintiff, - VS JANE KLUTTZ YOUNG & MILLER GRADING & TRUCKING LLC, Defendant UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of a judgment and execution issued by the above named court in the above-entitled action on the 10TH day of March in the year 2011, directed to the undersigned Sheriff from the Superior Court of ROWAN County, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash whatever right, title, and interest, the judgment debtor owns or may own in the following described real property which is subject to sale under execution. This judgment was docketed on the NAst day of NA in the year of NA and at which time the said real property was in the name of the defendant. The highest bidder at the sale will be required to make a cash deposit in the amount of 20% of the bid. This sale shall be held on the 6st day of May in the year 2011 at 11:00 o'clock a.m., at the following location: Rowan County Courthouse in Salisbury, NC (inside) as designated by the Clerk of Superior Court. This sale shall be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes and special assessments which were or became effective on the record prior to the lien of the judgment under which this sale is being held. There is a deed of trust or mortgage on file with the Register of Deeds on this property. The judgment debtor has not claimed his/her exemptions in this real property. The real property being sold is described as that certain tract(s) of land lying and being in Morgan Township, Rowan County: Beginning at an existing iron pipe in the northern right of way of Goodman Lake Road (SR2168) in the eastern line of the property of William A. Broadway and in the western margin of the right of way of the Duke Power Company Transmission lines and running thence with the line of Broadway and the margin of said right of way North 9 deg. 31 min. 53 sec. East 232.53 feet to an existing iron pipe, Broadway's corner; thence a new line with Broadway and the margin of said right of way North 9 deg. 31 min. 53 sec. East 174.45 feet to a new iron pipe in the margin of said right of way, a new corner with Broadway; thence a second new line with Broadway South 73 deg. 58 min. 38 sec. West 509.44 feet to a new iron pipe, a second new corner with Broadway; thence a third new line with Broadway South 12 deg. 24 min. 58 sec. East 198.57 feet to a new iron pipe, corner of Broadway and Arnold D. Cauble; thence with the line of Cauble South 68 deg. 45 min. 32 sec. West 186.00 feet to a new iron pipe, a corner with Cauble; thence a second line with Cauble South 19 deg. 24 min. 52 sec. East 189.72 feet to an existing iron pipe in the right of way of Goodman Lake Road; thence South 19 deg. 24 min. 52 sec. East 22.30 feet to a new nail in the centerline of said road, corner of W.W. Mahaley; thence with the line of Mahaley North 4 deg. 3 min. 2 sec. West 30.94 feet to a new iron pipe in the margin of the right of way of said road (said iron pipe being South 83 deg. 9 min. 40 sec. East 737.52 feet from an existing iron pipe in the margin of the right of way of said road); thence continuing with the line of W.W. Mahaley North 4 deg. 3 min. 2 sec. West 462.06 feet to a new iron pipe, Mahaley's corner in the line of Gilbert S. Thomason; thence with the line of Thomason's corner in the line of James A. Young, Sr.; thence with the line of James A. Young, Sr. and continuing with the line of Ruby P. Young South 87 deg. 48 min. 42 sec. East (passing a new iron pipe at 427.41 feet, and also crossing the right of way of the Duke Power Company transmission lines) a total distance of 1,055.09 feet to a new iron pipe in the line of Ruby P. Young; thence a new line South 8 deg. 59 min. 44 sec. West 29.91 feet to an existing iron pipe, corner of Edward S. Helms, Sr.; thence with the line of Helms South 8 deg. 59 min. 44 sec. West 34.81 feet to a new nail in the centerline of said road; thence with the centerline of said road South 68 deg. 35 min. 23 sec. West 297.37 feet to a new nail in the centerline of said road, corner of William A. Broadway; thence with the line of Broadway North 9 deg. 31 min. 53 sec. East 23.59 feet to the point of Beginning, containing 11.967 acres, more or less, and being Tract 1, as shown on the survey by James T. Hill, RLS dated November 1, 1991, originally certified December 10, 1991, revised February 5, 1992 and updated October 13, 1992, entitled “Property survey for Michael D. Kesler and Deborah J. Thompson. The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in Book 701 at Page 481. Judgment amount: Principal due $ 23,904.52 Interest due through 05/06/2011 $ 303.88 Court Cost and atty. fee $ 4,040.81 Other fees $ 10,976.43 Sheriff's Commission $ 993.14 Total $ 40,218.78 Also there will be the cost for the auctioneer and cost for the ad in the Salisbury Post Newspaper. Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. This the 24th day of March in the year 2011. Sale will be conducted by McDaniel Auction Company NCAL 48 Firm Lic. 8620 SHERIFF KEVIN L. AUTEN By: B.C. BEBBER, DEPUTY, J.L. MASON, MASTER DEPUTY ROWAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
No. 61331 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER EXECUTION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR FILE NO 10 M 1012 402 NORTH MAIN ST SALISBURY NC 28144 COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) BOLEN, STEVEN GRAY By virtue of certain executions directed to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Rowan County in the actions entitled Rowan County Tax Collector vs. the judgment debtor hereinafter set out, this office will hold an execution sale(s) pursuant to Article 29B of Chapter 1 of the NC General Statutes. Said sale(s) will take place on MAY 6, 2011, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rowan County Courthouse door, in the city of Salisbury, State of North Carolina. Said sale shall be to the highest bidder for CASH/CERTIFIED FUNDS (20% of bid amount at time of sale) to satisfy the execution(s) on the parcel of real property separately described following the name of each judgment debtor hereinafter set out. The executions were issued pursuant to judgment duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the executions are in the amounts specified in each case following the name of the judgment debtor and the description of the real estate, plus costs of sale, as follows: The following described property is located in the Providence Township, Rowan County, North Carolina: BEING all of Lot 6, containing 1.347 acres, more or less, and being subject to the right of way of Mahaley Drive (SR 2188) as shown on a map for American Land Corporation, dated July 23, 1993, prepared by T.W. Harris & Associates, Inc. and recorded in Plat Book 9995, Page 2380, Rowan County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a complete description of said lot by metes and bounds. The sale will be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, special assessments and all local improvement assessments against the above-described property not included in the judgment in the above-entitled cause. Tax Amount Due $ 4,974.11. Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. Salisbury Post Publication Dates: April 24, 2011, May 1, 2011 KEVIN L AUTEN- Rowan County Sheriff's Office No. 61332 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER EXECUTION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR FILE NO 10 M.1011 402 NORTH MAIN ST SALISBURY NC 28144 COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) CURRY, CLINZO & MARIE By virtue of certain executions directed to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Rowan County in the actions entitled Rowan County Tax Collector vs. the judgment debtor hereinafter set out, this office will hold an execution sale(s) pursuant to Article 29B of Chapter 1 of the NC General Statutes. Said sale(s) will take place on MAY 6, 2011, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rowan County Courthouse door, in the city of Salisbury, State of North Carolina. Said sale shall be to the highest bidder for CASH/CERTIFIED FUNDS (20% of bid amount at time of sale) to satisfy the execution(s) on the parcel of real property separately described following the name of each judgment debtor hereinafter set out. The executions were issued pursuant to judgment duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the executions are in the amounts specified in each case following the name of the judgment debtor and the description of the real estate, plus costs of sale, as follows: The following described property is located in the Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina: BEING Lot No. 32, as shown on Map of Southeastern Urban Renewal Area No 1, Section 1, made by Hudson and Almond, Surveyors, dated October, November 1964 and April, 1965, recorded in Book of Maps, Page 1037 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. Sale will be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, special assessments and all local improvement assessments against the above-described property not included in the judgment in the above-entitled cause. Tax Amount Due $ 5,711.63 Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. Salisbury Post Publication Dates: April 24, 2011, May 1, 2011 KEVIN L AUTEN- Rowan County Sheriff's Office No. 61330 NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE OF REAL PROPERTY STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF ROWAN SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - File 02cvd520 FIRST SELECT INC, Plaintiff, - VS CHRISTINE ANNE GRANNIS AKA CHRISTINE ANNE GRANNISS, Defendant UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of a judgment and execution issued by the above named court in the above-entitled action on the 22nd day of March in the year 2011, directed to the undersigned Sheriff from the Superior Court of ROWAN County, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash whatever right, title, and interest, the judgment debtor owns or may own in the following described real property which is subject to sale under execution. This judgment was docketed on the 17th day of April in the year of 2002 and at which time the said real property was in the name of the defendant. The highest bidder at the sale will be required to make a cash deposit in the amount of 20% of the bid. This sale shall be held on the 6th day of May in the year 2011 at 11:00 o'clock a.m., at the following location: Rowan County Courthouse in Salisbury, NC (inside) as designated by the Clerk of Superior Court. This sale shall be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes and special assessments which were or became effective on the record prior to the lien of the judgment under which this sale is being held. There is a deed of trust or mortgage on file with the Register of Deeds on this property. The judgment debtor has not claimed his/her exemptions in this real property. The real property being sold is described as that certain tract(s) of land lying and being in Cleveland Township, Rowan County: Being all of Lot 19, Map One, Lake Ridge Subdivision, Phase Two, as shown on a plat thereof recorded in Book of Maps, at Page 3003, Page 1, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instrument recorded in. A map showing the above described property is recorded in Book of Maps, page 3003. To have and to hold the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging to the Grantee in fee simple. And the Grantor covenants with the Grantee, that Grantor is seized of the premises in fee simple, has the right to convey the same in fee simple, that title is marketable and free and clear of all encumbrances, and that Grantor will warrant and defend the title against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever except for the exceptions hereinafter stated. Title to the property hereinabove described is subject to the following exceptions: Easements, restrictions recorded in Book 787, Page 930, and rights of way of record. Judgment amount: Principal due $ 7,136.53 Interest due through 05/06/2011 $ 71.95 Court Cost and atty. fee $ 80.00 Other fees $ 1,234.13 Sheriff's Commission $ 225.57 Total $ 8,748.18 Also there will be the cost for the auctioneer and cost for the ad in the Salisbury Post Newspaper. Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. This the 12th day of April in the year 2011. Sale will be conducted by McDaniel Auction Company NCAL 48 Firm Lic. 8620 SHERIFF KEVIN L. AUTEN By: B.C. BEBBER, DEPUTY, J.L. MASON, MASTER DEPUTY ROWAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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Lohan quickly released in theft case LOS ANGELES (AP) — The day unfolded all too familiarly for Lindsay Lohan: a court hearing, a jail sentence, a quick release. The starlet appeared before a judge Friday for the fourth time in nearly a year and was sentenced to 120 days for violating her probation by taking a designer necklace. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner said she thought the actress had intentionally taken the $2,500 necklace from an upscale Venice store and shown poor judgment in not trying to return it until police became involved. The judge reduced the actress’ charge from felony grand theft to a misdemeanor and imposed the 120-day sentence. Lohan’s attorney Shawn Holley filed a notice of appeal right before court closed, clearing the way for the actress’ release on bail. She was freed at 9:21 p.m. after posting $75,000 bail, according to the sheriff department’s website. Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers said her office would consider appealing the ruling as well. Sautner agreed with Meyers that Lohan showed intent to keep the necklace, and said that she thought Lohan’s conduct probably warranted a felony. “I see the intent here,” Sautner said. “I see a level of brazenness with, ‘Let me see what I can get away with here.’ ” But the judge said felony grand theft cases involving
higher-valued goods are often reduced to the misdemeanor level and thought it was appropriate in Lohan’s case. “I’m going to give her an opportunity,” the judge said. She also said she hoped to give the “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” star a dose of perspective by sentencing her to almost 500 hours of community service, including time at the county morgue and 300 hours at a women’s shelter. It is unclear what effect the sentence may have on Lohan’s next acting role. Producers of the film “Gotti: Three Generations” announced on Wednesday that Lohan had been cast to play the wife of John Gotti Jr. in the film. She told the Associated Press afterward she didn’t think her court case would affect her work. “I think in the past, I had a lot of distractions,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot. I’ve lived a lot. When I’m on set, it’s about the film.” Lohan did not visibly react to the sentence. She cried earlier in the day when Holley told Sautner that Lohan had been punished enough, and recounted the treatment programs the actress has completed since her first arrest for drunken driving in 2007. Her father, Michael Lohan, put his hands over his face at times Friday and bolted from the courtroom after his daughter was led away by sheriff’s personnel. It was the fourth time Lohan has been sentenced to jail,
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Today’s celebrity birthdays Actress Shirley MacLaine is 77. Actresssinger-director Barbra Streisand is 69. Country singer Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys is 68. Actor Eric Bogosian is 58. Actor Michael O'Keefe (“Roseanne”) is 56. Bassist David J (Love and Rockets, Bauhaus) is 54. Actor-comedian Cedric the Entertainer is 47. Actor Djimon Hounsou (“Blood Diamond,” “Amistad”) is 47. Drummer Patty Schemel (Hole) is 44. Drummer Aaron Comess of the Spin Doctors is 43. Actress Melinda Clarke (“The O.C.”) is 42. Bassist Brian Marshall of Creed and of Alter Bridge is 38. Singer Kelly Clarkson is 29.
Brian Williams, De Niro square off at Tribeca NEW YORK (AP) — At the Tribeca Festival, Brian Williams attempted a challenge: interviewing Robert De Niro. Williams sat down with the actor Saturday as part of Tribeca’s “Directors Series” talks. De Niro is a famously difficult interview, but Williams was eager for a chance to face-off with a personal idol. He was warned of De Niro’s sphinx-like reputation. Introducing the event, Jane Rosenthal, who cofounded Tribeca with De Niro and has long been his producing partner, said she was surprised at Williams’ request. “Great idea, but have you seen Bob’s interviews?” said Rosenthal, recalling her reply.
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Lindsay Lohan, left, arrives for a preliminary hearing. although three trips amounted to a few hours. Last summer, she spent 14 days in jail on a 90 day sentence. The actress did not address the court during Friday’s hearing, but frequently conferred with Holley and shook her head when witnesses described some of her actions inside the jewelry store, Kamofie & Co. Lohan has been a courthouse fixture since last May when she missed a hearing in her drunken driving case. Since then, two judges have
sent her to jail twice and rehab, also twice. She rejected two plea offers to end the necklace case early, including one in which Meyers was seeking six months in jails, the prosecutor said Friday. Meyers’ witnesses included a police officer who received the stolen necklace from Lohan’s assistant. The investigative detective also testified that she verified the actress wore the necklace days after it was taken and was photographed with it by paparazzi.
The NBC News anchorman said that he wanted to interview De Niro “as a fan.” While De Niro often answered Williams’ questions with typical recalcitrance, the two managed a good conversation with only an occasional sigh from Williams. At one point, Williams’ attempts for a more conversational interaction broke down when De Niro stymied him. “Did I answer the question?” asked De Niro, when there hadn’t been one. But the two still had common ground. Asked if he watches his old movies when they air on TV, De Niro said he doesn’t. “I don’t do that, Brian. I watch the news and I watch the ‘Today’ show,” said De Niro, drawing a laugh from the crowd. “I’m very set in my ways.”
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At Lambert, workers boarded up windows and swept up glass in the main terminal, where the twister had torn off part of the roof and blown out half of the large, plate-glass windows. The domed design of the main terminal, dating to the mid-1950s, was the handiwork of Minoru Yamasaki, the Modernist architect of New York City’s World Trade Center twin towers toppled in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The airport reopened Saturday night for a handful of arriving flights, and officials expected around 70 percent of the scheduled arrivals and departures to go on as planned early today. The damaged concourse was likely to remain closed for up to two months. “We’re not going to have the prettiest airport tomorrow, but we will have an operating airport,” airport director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge said. Insurance adjusters converged in nearby Maryland Heights and Bridgeton, where roofers were going door to door to offer free temporary repairs. “It’s crazy — like something you’d see in a movie,” Tim Kreitler, 27, said as he helped a neighbor clean up in Bridgeton.
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Better lightbulb may be bright idea ... ... But don’t force consumers to pull the switch ’m not a scientist. I don’t even play one on TV. I’m just one man trying to navigate his way through this life trying to make the best choices along the way he can. That being said, I’d like to weigh in on this CFL-incandescent bulb dispute. Four years ago, the federal government enacted the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which requires all general purpose light bulbs that produce between 310 and 2,600 lumens of light to be 30 percent more energy efficient than current incandescent bulbs over a two-year period. That basically means that, in the future, the light bulb that pops into view over your head when you get a good KENT won’t be round anymore. BERNHARDT idea It will be one of those squiggly CFLs. I’m all for saving energy, as I’m demonstrating at this moment by typing this while sitting down, but I don’t think I like the idea of Congress extending its long arm into the cupboard where I keep my light bulbs. This is one decision I’d rather make myself, thank you. For one thing, this issue transcends the bounds of mere energy efficiency. It reaches into the arena of safety as well. Like any proud American, I first shot my mouth off on this issue before doing any research at all. While that may qualify me for a seat in Congress, it does not gain my ad-
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mission into the scientific community. So recently, I purchased a few CFLs at my local grocery store and gave them a try. In all honesty, there’s a lot to like about CFLs. For one thing, they are extremely energy efficient. In the light fixture in my kitchen where I was expending 120 watts to power two 60-watt bulbs, I am now using a mere 40 watts to generate slightly more light. Assuming the bulb lasts its projected lifetime — which some of you told me it won’t — I would save enough money on that light alone to buy three large to-go pizzas with enough left over to tip the delivery boy. I also, contrary to what I had read, found the light warmer and more illuminating than I expected. I could easily read the tiny print in the directions on the back of my package of instant oatmeal. Who knew I’d been making it wrong all these years. They also generate far less heat than standard incandescent bulbs; good news in the summer, bad news in the winter. Continuing my scientific quest, I did what any good researcher would do. I asked my Facebook friends to weigh in. And boy, did they. I’ll protect their true identities by giving them phony names. “Mildred” saved me a bundle of cash by pointing out that Duke Energy will send you 15 CFLs absolutely free. I ordered a box immediately, and they were delivered to my door about a week later. I replaced several standard bulbs with them in various locations in the house. They seem to work fine, but I did have one socket in an elaborate lamp that couldn’t accommodate the bulb. You should never try to force a CFL into a
socket where it doesn’t want to go. “Ethel” said she also received a free box from Duke Energy, but reported that they are going out faster than bulbs bought from local retailers. I’m not sure why that would be true, except for an item I saw warning that turning them on and off only briefly tends to shorten the life of the ballast. They function best when left on for 10 minutes or more. “Verma” told me that the bulbs have been known to cause problems with blood sugar levels, and that I shouldn’t sit too close to them. That was a new one to me, but I should point out that, while I found that statement on a few independent blogs, I could never verify it on any of the mainline medical websites. It simply wasn’t mentioned. “Gilligan” stated that “since the bulbs contain mercury, I’m waiting for the newer model bulbs that double as a thermometer.” Nice, Gilligan. They do contain mercury, so disposing of them is a bit tricky. It also gets tricky if the bulbs break during your attempt to install or replace them. Mercury is not your friend. As a matter of fact, prolonged exposure to it is extremely dangerous. You may want to caution the kids not to play soccer in the living room if you have CFLs around. Uncle Fester should also avoid putting these in his mouth. You should also know that many CFLs
New energy standards will result in the eventual phaseout of conventional incandescent bulbs in favor of CFLs, LEDs and other options. take a while to come up to full song when turned on, and will begin to lose some of their punch as they start to die. They’re also pricey, so look for deals. I paid nearly $15 for three CFLs with brightness levels equivalent to 100 watts, and though I have been assured that in time they will pay for themselves, they certainly don’t do that at the checkout counter. A local furniture store told me they switched over all of their lights to CFLs in 2005 and haven’t had to replace on yet. I’m curious about the effect on their power bill. Supposedly, they’ve saved a bundle. I’d like to summarize by doing what I think the federal government should do. I’ll leave the decision of switching or not switching entirely up to you, at least until they make you switch. Anytime Congress mandates anything, it’s usually done with one goal in mind, in this case energy efficiency, without taking into consideration other important factors involved, like the overall safety of the prod-
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BATTLEGROUNDS, HOMEFRONT: 150 YEARS AGO
‘Precious letters’ trace the horrors, poignancy of war those stories came from. When I removed the first bundle and carefully untied the dryOSTON — Alone in his hotel rotted string, I found the letters in room after a solemn dinner remarkably good shape — stained, with his brother, the newly faded, some with holes gnawed in enlisted Army surgeon took up pen them by vermin, but legible. and paper to make the first installAs I read them, it became clear ment on his promise. they traced the war’s entire arc, “I have a few moments,” he from battlefield and home front. wrote to his wife, just 10 miles up My ancestors’ missives were a the coast in Lynn. “I am in such a pleasant revelation — chatty and whirl that I can hardly think much erudite, playful and poignant. And, less write.” for a pair of supposedly stodgy Just four days earlier, on April Yankees, surprisingly passionate. 12, 1861, Confederate artillery had Once just sad-eyed faces staring fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston out from sepia-toned photographs Harbor, igniting the Civil War. On on a mantelpiece, Bowman and April 15, President Abraham LinHannah have become living, coln issued an urgent appeal “to all breathing people to me. loyal citizens,” seeking 75,000 volAnd during our own time of unteers to quell the rebellion. war, I can read in their words the The very next struggles of any day, Dr. Bowman number of young Bigelow Breed — American couples my great-grandfa— separated by a ther — was on a sense of duty, but train south, bound longing for peace for Boston, and for and “a home togethHANNAH BREED war. er.” Writing to her husband Bowman and my • • • great-grandmother, “It is for you I Hannah, vowed to would labor and bear write to each other every day, “if the pain of separation even if in only a line.” And they kept their the end I could secure to you the promise as well as one can during honor I seek,” Bowman wrote from a time of war. Except for brief fur- a muddy encampment outside Balloughs and the few months when timore in the war’s first months. she would join him at one of his “We bear an honored name and my postings, they were apart from the ambition is to transmit it at least fading echo of those first cannon unsullied.” shots in South Carolina until an asBowman was the seventh of 10 sassin’s bullet ended Lincoln’s life children born to Isaiah Breed, a four years later. Lynn shoe manufacturer, banker Their “precious letters,” as each and politician. Hannah Putnam called them, would total nearly Pope, the daughter of a wealthy 1,000 by war’s end. farmer, selectman and school comGrowing up in Lynn, I had lismittee member from nearby Dantened eagerly to my dad’s vivid vers, was a school teacher. stories about the Civil War and the They had been married barely a grandfather he never knew. But year and a half when war broke until two years ago, when my oldout. Their first child, Isaiah, was est brother, Putnam, handed me a just 10 months old. heavy cardboard box containing Hannah was 32. Her husband the letters, I had no idea where had just turned 29. BY ALLEN G. BREED Associated Press
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“Oh it is hard to be thus separated. Life is not life, living thus.”
When Dr. Bowman Bigelow Breed enlisted in the Union army in 1861, he and his wife, Hannah, vowed to write to one another every day they were separated. They left a treasure trove of more than 1,000 letters that provide an intimate look at one couple’s life during the Civil War. Bowman could easily have paid the $300 “commutation fee” and had someone serve in his place. Instead, he was among the first to enlist when, within hours of Lincoln’s call, the Lynn Light Infantry and the Lynn City Guards were organized, forming part of the 8th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. After gathering with the rest of the regiment at Boston's Fanueil Hall, Bowman went to dinner with his brother, Rodman, brother-inlaw Charles and a friend.
“They made me a present of a revolver,” he told Hannah in that first letter, written from the American House Hotel. “I hope I shall never have occasion to use it!!” That first enlistment was for just three months. But he and Hannah soon realized that their hopes for a swift end to the “unnatural war” were in vain. • • • The mails were remarkably fast and regular then, even in wartime. Letters sometimes arrived the next day — but for Hannah and Bow-
man, that often wasn’t quick enough. “Oh it is hard to be thus separated. Life is not life, living thus,” she wrote. After one silence, he lamented, “Oh darling these leaden footed hours, when will they bring you to my heart and arms.” Each seemed to live for the postman’s arrival. “The pleasantest hour of the day is that which brings about dusk your ever welcome letter,” Bowman wrote in late June 1861 from Camp Essex outside Baltimore. “The touch of the hand in tracing the lines seems to leave a sort of electricity on the paper which pervades it always.” Deeply religious, they ended most letters with a “God bless you.” Like generations of soldiers before and since, Bowman was away for many of the milestones in his young family's life. Hannah did her best to make him feel as if he were there. “Have I told you that Baby said Papa, Papa?” Hannah wrote in July 1861 of little Isa. “I have been determined that that should be the first word and I have accomplished it.” In one note, Bowman declared, “I believe in sending kisses on paper.” Thereafter, he would receive
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Better than you think ews about the jobless recovery and government budget cuts could give you the impression that things are bad — bad all over. You’d be wrong. A USA Today study earlier this year compared life today to 1980, when Ronald Reagan was elected president, and found that our standard of living has improved dramatically. Today’s adults have far higher expectations than their parents — so much higher that we’re easily disappointed. In many ways, our lives are better than ever. In fact, the headline on the USA Today story was, “Life’s better, but we aren’t feeling secure.” That about sums it up. But if you want details, here are some of the changes USA Today cited from 1980 to 2010, using averages and annual amounts:
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Spring arrives by bud & wing Hoping for garden success
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wasn’t planning to conduct an experiment, but I now know that impatiens are not poisonous to Labrador retrievers. This is our first spring with a dog in the house. We’ve had dogs before that spent most of their time in the kennel. But when our daughter’s dog came for an extended stay (ahem), we adopted her like a fourth child. So she goes outside when we go outside. We figured Fannie, ELIZABETH now 18 months old, would be curious COOK about the holes I was digging and the flowers about to go in. But I didn’t expect her to gallop through the flower bed, grab a plant in her mouth and flee the scene like a purse snatcher. Come back! Within seconds she was hacking and coughing like she had something in her throat. I don’t really think she ate the plant — probably just inhaled a few blooms. But I’m sure she discovered impatiens do not taste good. I could write a book about all the plants I have killed or allowed to expire — without any help from the dog. There were the astibles that looked like ferns with feathery flowers. They needed soggier ground. The petunias, marigolds and other sun-loving annuals petered out for lack of sunshine and overabundance of shade.
y my reckoning, spring arrived on April 11, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Give or take a few cheeps. That’s when I saw the first hummingbird of the season. The ruby throat was perched on a tiny bare branch of the big willow oak at the edge of the yard. Although I don’t claim avian clairvoyance, I knew what the bird was thinking: “OK, doofus, I’m back. Put out the feeder. It was a long flight, and I’m famished.” It was the first hummer I had seen since Sept. 29, the day I noted the final sighting of last fall. Last summer, we had two pair constantly at war over ownership CHRIS of the feeders hung in different VERNER sectors of our yard. If you think anti-annexation groups are fiercely protective of property rights, just dare to trespass on a hummer’s feeding ground. They don’t bother with lawsuits. It’s instant aerial warfare, no neighborhood petition drive required. When they headed south for the winter, the world seemed a lesser place, and I knew summer was really over. While I missed seeing the bright splendor of the tiny birds, the greater void, I realized, came from the absence of their urgent motion. Darting, hovering, flying backward, those iridescent dynamos channeled the energy of the cosmos. Then came a still, frosty morning, and they were gone. Until now. So far, I’ve seen only one hummer, a male who’s predictably hogging the pantry. I’m sure his mate — or a likely significant other — will soon appear. They’ll resume the perennial dance of courtship, nest-building and defending the homefront. The air will vibrate with their being. I’ll enjoy the show — and try to keep the feeders filled. • • • Chris Verner is opinion page editor of the Salisbury Post.
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Voles wiped out what felt like a generation of hostas. Drought killed shrubs I thought were well-established and would make it — rhododendron, oakleaf hydrangeas and assorted evergreen shrubs. I used to approach garden centers with a sense of adventure, eager to plant something new and see how it would do. Now I cut to the chase — impatiens. For a couple of summers I skipped planting annuals. They peak around the 4th of July. It becomes a struggle to keep them watered as the summer heat drags out. Why bother at all? Why? Because something about seeing that bit of color brightens my day. Besides, it’s good to come out of hibernation and enjoy the outdoors. The first reminder that winter will not last forever comes with the crocus. Then the hellebores come alive, their white blooms hanging down. Various buds and blossoms pop up around the yard. Each new splash of color brings us a step closer to spring and summer — hellebores, camellias, daffodils, forsythia, tulips, (wish I had some redbud), dogwoods, azaleas, rhododendron. Finally, we are on the threshold of May. “Hope is the feeling we have that the feeling we have is not permanent,” Mignon McLaughlin once said. That sounds like a good description of spring. Maybe I’ll try a few different plants this year after all. I’m feeling hopeful. • • • Elizabeth Cook is editor of the Salisbury Post.
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• Annual income: $24,079 (in inflation-adjusted dollars) to $40,454. • New homes: 1,700 to 2,400 square feet. • Spending on housing: $3,262 to $6,133. • Recreation spending: $913 to $2,310 • Health care expenses: $1,796 (adjusted for inflation) to $5,438. • Life expectancy at age 50: 78 to 81. • Violent crimes per 1,000 people: 17 to 5. • Number of cable networks: 28 to 565. • 2.5 gigabytes of computer power: $214,000 and would fill a room, to $7 in a flash drive that’s no bigger than your pinky. That last item is the key to much of the change we’ve seen over the past three decades. There are no 1980 stats on laptops, iPods, smartphones, e-readers or tablets. While technology transformed our lives, some things did not change much in cost over the 30-year span. The average person spends about $1,000 a year on clothes, the same as in 1980. And though grocery prices are going up now, the average family spends about the same amount on food today as it did 30 years ago. So cheer up. The T-shirt slogan is right: Life is good.
Blast from the past From a Nov. 29, 1987 Post story by Mark Wineka on Salisbury-area growth: “If Salisbury were burying a time capsule today, it might include a hubcap from a cruiser, a hymnal from First Baptist, a menu from Al’s Night Hawk, a sled from Bernhardt’s Hardware, a shopping bag from Food Lion, a hamburger from Hap’s, a roll from Bill’s Bakery and seeds from O.O. Rufty’s General Store.”
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The past should be a springboard, not a hammock. — Irving Ball
Moderately Confused
In S.C., battle lines form over Boeing issue EW YORK — It is almost clockwork: As a new presidential cycle winds around, the early primary state of South Carolina provides a defining issue for Americans and candidates to chew over. Whether it’s a debate about where the Confederate Battle Flag should fly — or the “real” meaning of secession — the nation’s most-stubborn state can be a tar pit for the incautious politician. Thus, almost to the day that South Carolina commemorated the 150th anniversary of the first shot of Civil War, the federal government lobbed a KATHLEEN grenade into the Palmetto PARKER State, challenging a private industry’s right to conduct business there. Now wait just a cotton-pickin’ minute. At issue is whether Boeing, which is slated to open a new plant this summer in North Charleston and create thousands of jobs, can legally do so. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) contends in a complaint recently filed against Boeing that the company can’t open its plant in “right to work” South Carolina because the move is allegedly motivated by an attempt to avoid strikes and thus intimidate Boeing workers elsewhere. Even though it is perfectly logical that businesses prefer nonunionized work forces, it is technically illegal to make business decisions in retaliation against union workers. Unionized workers in the company's Everett, Wash., facility have gone on strike several times in recent years. But does this mean that Boeing’s deci-
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sion to locate a second production line in another state constitutes retaliation? Intimidation? Or is it merely a good business decision based on several factors, including a better climate and a tax-friendlier environment? Prettier women? Kidding, kidding! When it comes to red-meat issues around which conservatives can coalesce, you couldn’t do much better than unions versus private industry, especially in historically anti-union South Carolina. The NLRB just tossed a Kobe tenderloin to the GOP. Putting history aside for the moment, this battle simplifies and clarifies the stakes in the private versus public debate and may make it easier for fence-straddlers to pick a political side. Other related issues have been somewhat less clear-cut for all but the most ideologically corseted. In Wisconsin, for instance, where unions and Gov. Scott Walker have battled over whether state workers should have collective bargaining powers beyond wage negotiations, a fair determination could seem elusive at times. Shouldn’t workers have the right to negotiate as a team? The governor’s position was that the state couldn’t afford to meet public-employee union demands on pensions, forcing taxpayers into indefinite debt. South Carolina’s situation is less murky. Critics of the NLRB complaint claim that the Obama administration is merely massaging the union vote. Critics of Boeing see the company’s business decision as intimidating to its other workers, who may fear their jobs are at risk and their bargaining powers diminished. The key question isn’t whether Boeing executives are trying to avoid strikes and maximize productivity and profits. Of course they are. The more compelling
concern is whether unions should be allowed essentially to veto where a company locates and conducts business. Perhaps the question will have to be answered by the courts, but South Carolinians, including Gov. Nikki Haley and Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint, promise a fight. In the interim, a couple of facts are worth considering: One, 2,000 jobs have been added to the Everett plant since the South Carolina project was announced, so job security seems to be a nonissue. Two, given that the South Carolina plant has been well under way for a couple of years, the timing of the NLRB complaint raises questions of motive. The complaint may be political, but this isn’t mere politics. The debate cuts to the core of how this country defines itself. As Graham put it, the complaint is “one of the worst examples of unelected bureaucrats doing the bidding of special-interest groups that I’ve ever seen.” Meanwhile, one couldn’t find a more personal issue to bestir local passions in a state that boasts politics as blood sport. Feds and “outside agitators” telling locals what to do and robbing jobs in the process? See: Fort Sumter. Obviously this skirmish doesn’t compare to slavery or Jim Crow, the end of which did require outside “interference.” But even today, it doesn’t take much to unscab the twin wounds of invasion and humiliation. Republican candidates will have no trouble picking the right side of this argument, and Democrats will be hard-pressed to choose such an anti-business posture. Any politician would be mistaken to ignore the stakes. By any other name, this is civil war. • • • Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@washpost.com.
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TO THE EDITOR Community has exemplary leaders I would like to attest to the character and integrity of our city manager, David Treme; our mayor, Susan Kluttz; and our chief of police, Rory Collins. I have known all of these individuals for a number of years, and they are committed Christians (who are forgiven, not perfect), and they work countless hours that the general public knows nothing about. They willingly give of their time to make our community a better and safer place. If questioned, I am certain they would honestly tell you that they make mistakes just like all of us. We are not perfect people, and many times I myself have had to apologize for wrongs committed. Our police officers, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters and EMTs work tirelessly and under the most stressful circumstances. They see our community members when they are often also stressed. My great-grandfather, who lived in Alabama, was killed at a general store in front of his 10-year-old son (my paternal grandfather). He was protecting a black man who had been mistreated. As a result of my greatgrandfather’s death, his children were placed in an orphanage. (In the 1800s, these were less than desirable places to live.) I write that to say this: They rose above their circumstances and became productive citizens. We all suffer injustices in this world, but let’s work together and try to continue to build an even better Rowan/Salisbury community. — Mary K. Carter-Byerly Salisbury
A closer look at ‘fair share’ Finally, I found something I can agree with Mr. Obama on. I, like our president, believe that we should all pay our fair share of taxes. A 10 percent increase for those millionaires, well, maybe. Keeping the “middle class” tax rate as it is — definitely. Now, to complete the “Obama fairness doctrine,” let’s look at the other half of the population. In 2008, there were 216.9 million taxpayers. Of these, 45 percent paid no taxes. For the sake of argument, let’s assume these 97.6 million citizens had an average income of $30,000 a year. If we make them pay their fair share, say 10 percent (that assumption is just as valid as Mr. Obama’s assumption about what is “rich”). That would bring $292.8 billion into the government coffers. That’s not even including the “earned” income received by many non-tax payers. Golly, paying “your fair share” no longer looks that attractive, does it? — Chuck Hughes Salisbury
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A vendor sets up his wares for a recent Bob Dylan concert in Ho Chi Minh City, a sign of changing times in Vietnam.
Hard-fought lessons of Vietnam Communist dogma yielding to economic freedoms BY THEODORE L. GATCHEL The Providence Journal
n Christmas day last year, I received an unexpected present: an invitation to accompany a Brown University alumni tour of Vietnam as the tour’s lecturer. I accepted and began to practice my Vietnamese, something that I had not done since attending language school in 1968 and spending a year with the Vietnamese Marines in 1969-70. I also began to refresh my knowledge GATCHEL of Vietnamese history and culture to prepare the three lectures that I was expected to give during the tour. I was knowledgeable about modern Vietnam, but my understanding of its earlier history was thin, to say the least. The more I studied, the more I wondered if our senior leaders during the war might have made different decisions had they known more about the Vietnamese. The North Vietnamese attack across the demilitarized zone in 1972 that Americans know as the Easter Offensive was called the Nguyen Hue campaign by the North Vietnamese. Nguyen Hue was a Vietnamese general who defeated a large Chinese army near Hanoi in 1788. He attacked during the lunar New Year holiday known as Tet in Vietnam. Believing that no one would violate such a traditional time of peace, the Chinese were unprepared for battle. Had Americans been aware of the legacy of Nguyen Hue, perhaps we would not have been caught as flat-footed as we were when the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese launched a major attack throughout South Vietnam during Tet of 1968. After the 1973 Peace Accords and the withdrawal of U.S. forces and advisers, American veterans would sometimes claim that we had not real-
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ly lost the war because we had won all the battles. Although largely true, such claims reveal a basic misunderstanding about the relationship between tactics and strategy. That misunderstanding was vividly demonstrated when our group visited the Citadel in Hue. Constructed in the early 19th century, the Citadel was a massive fortification designed to protect the Forbidden City, the home of the Vietnamese emperors. During Tet of 1968, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops captured the Citadel and raised a large Viet Cong flag over it to celebrate their victory. U.S. Marines and South Vietnamese troops fought for 25 days and suffered heavy casualties before they recaptured the Citadel and replaced the enemy flag with that of the Republic of Vietnam. The first thing a visitor sees today at the Citadel is a huge red flag with a yellow star, the North Vietnamese flag in 1968 and the flag of a united Vietnam today. It leaves no doubt as to who won the war. The North’s ultimate victory in 1975 began with a massive armored attack across the DMZ and ended with a Chinese model 59 tank carrying a Viet Cong flag crashing through the gates of the Presidential Palace in Saigon. Although the North Vietnamese initially let the South retain much of its market-oriented economy, they rapidly united the two parts of the country and formed a single-party government under the Communist Party of Vietnam. They then imposed on the south the same type of doctrinaire, state-controlled economic system that had existed in the north since 1954. Not unexpectedly, communism as an economic system failed in Vietnam, as it has wherever it has been tried. Forced to work on collective farms, rice farmers had little incentive to produce. Production fell to the point that Vietnam was forced to import rice to feed its people. Former South Vietnamese officials
were sent to “re-education” camps, and an estimated 2 million citizens risked their lives to flee the country. In response, most communist governments would probably have cracked down even harder. The Vietnamese, on the other hand, took a step that must have galled hard-line communists at the time. In 1986, the Vietnamese Communist Party announced a program of Doi Moi or “renovation.” Under Doi Moi, Vietnam would retain its one-party Communist government but shift to a largely free-market economy. The results of that decision are impossible to miss. In Danang, for example, adjacent to the airstrip where Marine helicopters were once based, stands an array of beach resorts, casinos and condos that rival any in the world. The first thing one sees after arriving at the airport at Saigon — officially Ho Chi Minh City, but still called Saigon by many locals — are not just thousands of motor scooters, but also many Mercedes, BMWs and other luxury cars. The city is a fascinating mix of sidewalk vendors and food stands, and world-class shops, restaurants and hotels. Under Doi Moi, thousands of private businesses have been created, and the economy has grown to the point where Vietnam is now the world’s second largest exporter of rice. In many ways Vietnam looks today as I hoped it would when I left after my second tour in 1970. All that is missing is political freedom to match its economic system. My hope is that one will lead to the other. If so, those of us who fought there so long ago will be able to say, we won the battles, they won the war, but we both won the peace. • • • Col. Theodore L. Gatchel (USMC, ret.) is a military historian and a professor emeritus of operations at the Naval War College. The views here are his own.
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t is a sour-tasting reminder of the decline of American culture that an obnoxious, self-promoting loudmouth can not only beckon but also woo nonstop media attention by flirting with a presidential run. What ever happened to substance? What ever happened to credentials? Let’s see, Donald Trump versus John F. Kennedy. Doesn’t a Senate seat, a lifelong commitment to ending poverty and an Ivy League education trump Trump? What about Ike versus Trump? Doesn’t Supreme Allied ComBONNIE mander on D-Day and ERBE President of Columbia University trump Trump? Or Ronald Reagan versus Donald Trump. Doesn’t having a run as a successful governor of a large state count? Same for FDR —who was New York governor before his presidential run. How about a jewel mind and two years in the U.S. Senate — er, no comment. Trump’s credentials amount to a never-ending love affair with a reviling character — himself. Let’s see, then it was his ability to demean fake employees and signal their failures to them by yelling, “You’re fired.” Maybe he’d bring gaming to the White House? Or bad toupees. Yes, my friends. The fact that the media are crowding around him signifies one of two things or perhaps both: 1. There is no other news. 2. America is an empire on the respirator just prior to collapsing. Much of the world may still see us
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Brash billionaire Donald Trump has shoved his way into the top tier of potential GOP presidential candidates. as the global leader, but more and more countries are looking to China or India to overtake us quickly, if they haven’t already. I met a friend visiting Washington this week who has spent the last year-and-a-half living in Europe. I asked her how she viewed life in the States from her new perspective as a European resident. She described the U.S. as one long, fierce party of over-consumption. She said everything here is over the top: big, gas-guzzling cars, oversized houses and conspicuously nouveau riche attire. Elsewhere, people are worried about the future and downsizing, trying to be good global citizens. Not here! But come to think of it, that’s where Donald Trump fits right in. It’s hard to imagine him without a tall, skinny, bleach-blonde beauty queen on his arm. It’s hard to imagine him driving a hybrid or anything other than being chauffeured around in a rather garish limousine. It’s hard to imagine him living in anything but a
house that has wall-to-wall white fluffy carpeting and outrageously expensive pseudo-antiques covered with lots of gold paint. Picture Liberace in your mind’s eye. As president he would secure the services of the best investigators in the world to determine once and for all whether his predecessor, Barack Obama, was truly born in Hawaii. There’s always the possibility of course, whether Hawaii has been conspiring with Kenya to cover up his true country of origin. But you have to hand it to Donald Trump for having the temerity to come back swinging after losing so often. When Trump Resorts and Hotels filed for bankruptcy not just once but three times in the mid- and late part of the last decade, he called himself a success, not a failure (one of his many inept uses of the English language). And a scant few years later, a large part of the American public considers him a successful businessman. Now that’s a talent for political remake if ever there were one. The ultimate problem, however, is not Donald Trump, but ourselves. We have so cheapened our culture and we pray to such superficial idols that an empty vessel has been able to rise to be taken seriously. Polls show Trump gaining support among Republican voters. Really? If that is not a sign that the end is almost here and we are in serious decline, I cannot fathom a clearer signal. • • • Bonnie Erbe is a TV host and writes this column for Scripps Howard News Service.
n times of crisis, usually self-inflicted, Cuba’s Communists typically convene a party congress. They have just wrapped up their sixth such congress, the first in 14 years. As always, the moribund economy was a pressing issue but so too was the equally moribund political system and the need to pump some youth into the socialist revolution. After 52 years, Fidel Castro, 84, DALE was stepping MCFEATTERS down as first secretary of the Communist party. Actually, Fidel said he had stepped down as party chief five years ago but it seems to have been a double-secret probation kind of deal because no one seemed to know about it, least of all the Cuban people. Fidel showed up at the congress dressed in a blue tracksuit looking like a Florida retiree waiting for the doors to open on the early bird special. Frankly, the party’s youth movement did not get off to an encouraging start. The party’s choice to succeed Fidel, unanimous, of course, was his brother, Raul, 79, who replaced Fidel as president three years ago in a handover that seems to have occurred without a popular election, not an uncommon oversight under communism. Raul, in a bravura display of chutzpah after his brother had served as the only chairman the party has ever known since its creation in 1965, proposed enacting term limits, two five-year terms max. That could be bad for the infusion of youth. Depending when the term limits kicked in, Raul would have to step down when he’s 89 or 94. (Communism seems to gravitate to gerontocracies. Somehow it brings to mind the lament of Ronald Reagan, no youth movement himself, after three aging Russian premiers expired in quick succession, “I keep trying to negotiate with the Soviet leaders and they keep dying on me.”) The next two injections of youth into the socialist revolution were Raul’s two principal deputies: Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, 80, and vice president, Ramiro Valdes, 78. These aging revolutionaries are called with an irony that is almost certainly not unconscious “historicos.” The next institution to receive the youth treatment was the Leadership Council. According to The New York Times, all but three of the council’s new members were over 70 and the youngest of those three was 43 and the only woman. Raul Castro was remarkably candid, for a communist leader anyway, about the reasons for this acute shortage of up and coming talent. Since taking power in 1959, the Castros systematically demoted, ostracized or ousted any party member with enough promise to replace them. The policies of eliminating younger potential rivals left the Castros with nobody left who was ready to promote. Said Raul, “These have robbed us of a back bench of mature substitutes with enough experience to take on the country’s top positions.” That’s too bad because the congress took up what for Cuba were some truly revolutionary ideas like legalizing the sale of private cars and houses. Meanwhile, Fidel may be looking for something to keep him in groceries in his retirement. Since he has a high Q-rating in the U.S., meaning people recognize his name and face, he could do what aging American celebrities do and go on television to endorse supplemental Medicare plans, reverse mortgages and supplements promoting colonic health. • • • Email Dale McFeatters at mcfeattersd@shns.com.
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A fairy tale wedding for a cynical time
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“When the bells ring and tell the world I’m taking your hand Folks from all over will come and see the wedding we’ve planned.” — The Intruders here is something about a wedding. There is the finery, and the formality, of course, the dress with the long train, the tux with the bowtie that pinches, the speaking your heart and making your promises as everyone you ever knew stands witness. There is, as well, the sense of ritual, the timelessness of ceremony that traverses and unites LEONARD generations. PITTS Sean and May (he is the son of friends) got married in a Davie, Fla., park a little over a year ago, wreathed in white and hope and looking all of 12 years old. And at some point, reality shimmered, he was me and she was Marilyn, and it was a small chapel in Hollywood, Calif., on a Saturday in June 30 years ago — 30 years ago! — and we were saying our vows, giddy, young and stupid with love. On Friday, it will be William and Kate’s turn. Much of the world will be watching, drawn by the promise of finery, formality and ritual on a royal scale. But see, there is something else about a wedding, something that speaks to deeper yearnings. In some sense, a wedding is an act of faith. Lord knows we could use a few of those just now. For an increasing number of us, it is conventional wisdom that we are in a time of decline, erosion eating at us like tooth decay. There is a sense that we have burned down our tomorrows and left ourselves only yesterdays to look forward to. There is a fear that we must henceforth make peace with lowered skies and diminished expectations. This is quantified in a 2010 Gallup poll that finds 34 percent of all Americans pessimistic about the nation’s future, more than at any time in the last 30 years.
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May they live happily ever after: Prince William and Kate Middleton. It is also quantified by marriage itself, which is becoming a rarity. Small wonder. To get married is to make a bet on always and forever. To stay married is a function of will and work, even more than of love. The capacity and willingness to make that bet, to put in that work, to bear down with that will, are slowly disappearing from American life. Fifty years ago, close to 70 percent of all American adults were married. Now it’s about 54. Britain has seen similar trends. We marry less, we marry later, we make marriage a reality show, we see our cynicism validated by Hollywood marriages that pop like soap bubbles. A wedding, then, is not just an act of faith, but also one of defiance. Particularly for someone like William who is, after all, the child of a marriage that began as a fairytale and ended as a horror story. Royal obligations aside, one could hardly blame him if he chose to bag the whole idea. Instead, he will stand in the storied old church, promise himself to someone else and hear the same from her, like a million couples a million times before. There is something in it to gladden the cynical eye and hearten the pessimistic heart. So consider this a toast to the happy couple — and to acts of defiance and faith. Fifty years from now, may it be said that they achieved something that has eluded so many of us for so long we find it hard to believe in it anymore. May it be said they left that place as husband and wife. And they lived happily ever after. • • • Leonard Pitts is a columnist for the Miami Herald.
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letters with little circles drawn on them and the words “baby’s kiss” or “Isa’s kisses.” After their second child, Bowman Sinclair, was born June 14, 1862, Bowman expressed his longing to be there, but accepted that it could not be: “I must content myself with imagining just how you look and what you are doing.” • • • With Bowman away at war, Hannah and the children lived with his mother, Sally, in an old mansion with red glass sidelights that flanked the front door and gave everything “a rosy hue when you looked through them.” Not so, Hannah’s outlook. Back home, she was prey to every rumor. During the summer of 1862, the papers had been reporting that “they were displaying rebel flags in Wash’n.” At the end of August, after the Second Battle of Bull Run, Hannah fretted that the Confederates would soon take the capital. “Oh Lord grant success to our arms,” she wrote. “When oh when will this end?” Bowman could hear the cannonading from his rooms at the Armory Square Hospital. The next several days were a blur of activity, with Bowman “Going from one ward to another cutting off arms and legs sometimes two or three operating at once.” In the week after the battle, Bowman and his staff would triage and treat more than 1,500 casualties. After the Union’s early defeats, Hannah wondered: “Can it be that our officers as a general thing are insufficient as soldiers. Oh this wicked wicked war. Oh the distress and misery wh it has caused.” Bowman’s assessment: “If there be a hell more sleepless in its agony than any other it should be reserved for those whose personal ambition brought this upon us.” • • • Bowman, whose commission as a major was signed by President Lincoln, gained a reputation as kind of a fixer, cleaning up and organizing bad hospitals. During the war’s first two years, he made the rounds of the busiest hospitals in the capital. After graduating from the Massachusetts Medical College of Harvard, Bowman had continued his studies in Dublin, Edinburgh and Paris, where he was exposed to some revolutionary techniques — such as the transfusion of blood — that would serve him and his patients well in the coming conflict. Hannah shared Bowman’s sense of patriotic
was denied, Bowman did not resign. And in February 1864, within two weeks of the birth of their third child, Alice, he reported for duty as head of the infamous Gratiot Street Military Prison Hospital in St. Louis. That spring, Hannah and Alice joined Bowman. When he was put in charge of U.S. General Hospital No. 1 in Nashville two months later, she and the baby followed him to Tennessee. Alice seemed to thrive at first, and by seven months, she was already trying to walk. And so it was a brutal shock when the baby died ASSOCIATED PRESS on Oct. 1. Allen Breed, a national correspondent for the Associated “God has taken her and Press, holds some of the letters that his great-grandparents again left our hearth desowrote to one another during the Civil War. late,” Hannah wrote to Sally back in Lynn. Her one consolation was duty. But that commitment Christmas, Bowman was that “we were and are towas sorely tested in August away on an expedition that gether, to comfort and sus1862, when he declared that gave him a glimpse of comtain each other.” he felt honor-bound to leave bat. Upon his return, he said, They were still in Washington to go into the “I never wish to See anothNashville in April when field with the 8th Massachu- er.” word came of Lee’s surrensetts. The Breeds survived a der. To Hannah, who had Confederate attempt to re“I can hardly hold the pen hoped to join her husband in capture the city that March. steadily enough to write,” the capital, it seemed “like a But then, on May 7, a little Hannah wrote to her mothdark and awful dream.” more than a month shy of his er-in-law. “I have just come “I would not have you do first birthday, Bowmy Sinfrom congratulating one of anything wh' you consider clair died. It wasn’t until late my rebel neighbors. ... B. mean or dishonorable, or not August that Bowman rehad fireworks and a brass act from a Sense of duty,” ceived a 30-day leave to esband and big supper at the she wrote, so frantic that she cort Hannah back to Lynn. Hospital but it seemed to me omitted words throughout When Bowman returned this best news of all — the the letter. “Rather let my alone to North Carolina, war must be at an end — and heart bleed and bleed — yes, Hannah descended into dewe may all go home soon.” break!” spair. On one “rainy dismal Lincoln’s assassination, As it turned out, the 8th day” in late October, she just a few days later, was not accepted into the went to Pine Grove Cemechanged everything. regular Army at that time, tery to see the newly placed “How Sad that our good and Bowman did not go. stones on the “two precious old President Sh’d have Hannah began making plans mounds.” been murdered,” she wrote to join him in Washington, “Those little graves were home. “That he Shd not be but another crisis arose, this constantly before my Eyes,” here to Enjoy with us a time time on the home front. she wrote, “and I almost felt of peace. Sad for us but gain During the spring, Hanthat I wished to be by their for him we may hope.” nah began to notice that Isa Side.” • • • was becoming increasingly Not finished mourning Brevet Lt. Col. Bowman B. “restless.” By midsummer, Bowmy, she was already Breed was mustered out of the little boy who had been pregnant again. the service in August 1865 so playful had ceased to “I feel Sometimes as if and returned to private thrive, growing ever thinner with the whole load of Sorpractice in Lynn. He gave and paler. row for our part and anxiety up medicine in 1872, when As September turned to for our future, I Shd become the effects of malaria conOctober, Isa seemed to be insane. To me Everything is tracted during the war improving. dark.” forced him to switch to a “I am Sitting by dear little Six hundred miles away less taxing occupation — Isa,” Hannah wrote on Oct. in New Bern, Bowman did newspaper publisher. 9. “He Seems as well today, his best to comfort her — After so many losses, he but weak and languid. ... Oh but had to acknowledge his and Hannah would be to be with you.” own tears: “They blind and blessed with three children The next day, Bowman choke me while I write.” — again, two boys and a girl. wrote home from his new And they stained the All would live to adulthood. post at the Finley Hospital, page. On Dec. 16, 1873, Bowsaying he wished he could • • • man died of Bright's disease help care for Isa. “I long to Bowman was constantly at the age of 41. My grandfahave you here and yet I don’t jockeying for a position clos- ther, Nathaniel Pope Breed, want you to start a day beer to home, often soliciting was born two months later. fore you think it is perfectly the help of his kinsman, To support herself and safe.” Congressman John B. Alley, three young children, HanThe letter was not who had taken him to the nah would return to teachstamped until the following White House and introduced ing, and take in boarders. day. By then, Isa was dead. him to Lincoln. When he Years later, Grampa — But there was little time to was ordered to Missouri in who would serve as an Army mourn. December 1863, it was the surgeon in France during On Oct. 28, Bowman relast straw. World War I — filed a peticeived orders to “proceed Bowman immediately ap- tion for a widow's pension on without delay” to the cappealed to Alley to have the Hannah's behalf. But betured North Carolina seaport order countermanded, but cause Bowman had treated and railhead of New Bern, was prepared to resign if himself, there was no record where he would be medical that did not work. of a wartime illness. purveyor for the 18th Army “If I come home we shall After many years of reCorps. find something to do,” he jections, Hannah was evenHe sent word to Hannah wrote. “Better to live on a tually awarded $12 a month. to “come on.” crust than to Endure the She collected it until her When Hannah and the agony of such a separation.” death in 1915 at age 86. baby arrived shortly after But when the request She never remarried. CREATORS SYNDICATE © 2011 STANLEY NEWMAN
uct. Add to that the fact that anytime someone forces you to give up one thing for another, what do you then want? Exactly. Out of pure resentment, you want the item you were forced to give up. This 2007 mandate may actually be counterproductive. It’s creating more resentment by the day. Maybe … just maybe … when given all the facts about CFLs and incandescent bulbs, we’ll actually make the wisest choice on our own without Uncle Sam’s help. I’m just sayin’. I, for one, have decided I will probably convert to CFLs in most areas of my home soon. I won’t rush all over the house doing it now, I’ll probably do it over time. I like the idea of being more energy efficient. I’m always running all over the house turning off lights and unused appliances like DVD players because I despise waste. I am also by nature a tightwad. I drive a smaller car, not because the government wants me to, but I like the idea of giving the oil companies less of my money. I’d just as soon stick it to Duke Energy, too, though I suspect they’ll figure out
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Gwyneth Paltrow turns love of food into a book BY ALICIA QUARLES Associated Press
NEW YORK — Surely Gwyneth Paltrow can’t do everything well: She’s yet to enter the field of medicine or play professional sports, for example. But the list of things the Oscar-winning actress, mother, lifestyle guru, and newly minted singer can’t do seems to be dwindling. At a recent dinner party, she proved herself a master at yet another role — domestic goddess. “I am just exploding with joy for her because this is something that gives her tremendous satisfaction,” said Paltrow’s mother, actress Blythe Danner, as she watched her daughter move about in an apron, playing host to a crowd that included A-list celebrity friends like Jay-Z, Jerry Seinfeld, Cameron Diaz and beau Alex Rodriguez, Martha Stewart and Paltrow’s husband, Chris Martin of Coldplay. It was a dinner party Monday in celebration of her new cookbook, “My Father’s Daughter,” sponsored by One Kings Lane. The book is filled with family recipes and pays tribute to Paltrow’s dad Bruce, who passed away in 2002. She credits him with teaching her how to cook while cultivating her love for food. Paltrow took a break from her hostess duties at the event to talk with the Associated Press about her culinary endeavor. AP: This book pays tribute to your father. What are some of your fondest memories of cooking with him? Paltrow: Sort of just the togetherness of being next to him. We didn’t talk a lot when we were cooking. We were very concentrated. It was that proximity. Sometimes he would make a joke or just throw out some hilarious criticism but in a sweet way. It was just being next to each other. AP: What are some of your favorite cooking traditions that you shared with your father that you now enjoy with your own children? Paltrow: I think the importance of eating together as a family and making homemade food that is nourishing and good for you. It is such a nice time because my dad used to really talk to us when we ate dinner and see what we thought about things and now I use that opportunity to do the same thing with my kids as well. AP: This has been a transformative year for you — singing on big platforms such as the Grammys and the Oscars, and now releasing this cookbook. Is it just about acting anymore? Paltrow: It has been a surprise for me as well. I have just had a great time. I feel very lucky that I am being able to try these other things. The cookbook isn’t a career change for me. I am just a working mom and this is how I do it, so I made the collection of recipes for anyone who was interested to see just me as one example of a working mother kind of a thing. AP: People see you as this celebrity, but do you really cook? Paltrow: I do. Every day. I think it is really important to make food yourself. I think it is so engrained. I don’t really think about it. I will just get a bunch of ingredients and cook whatever is around. I am kind of always on the fly making stuff. I think it is such a part of who I am that I don’t even think about it now.
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IndieBound bestsellers Fiction 1. The Pale King, by David Foster Wallace. 2. The Tiger's Wife, by Téa Obreht. 3. The Land of Painted Caves, by Jean M. Auel. 4. The Paris Wife, by Paula McLain. 5. She Walks in Beauty, Caroline Kennedy, editor. 6. The Fifth Witness, by Michael Connelly. 7. Horoscopes for the Dead, by Billy Collins. 8. The Troubled Man, by Henning Mankell. 9. The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party, by Alexander McCall Smith. 10. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, by Stieg Larsson.
Nonfiction 1. Bossypants, by Tina Fey. 2. Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand. 3. The Social Animal, by David Brooks. 4. Blood, Bones & Butter, by Gabrielle Hamilton. 5. I'm Over All That: And Other Confessions, by Shirley MacLaine. 6. Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention, by Manning Marable. 7. Moonwalking With Einstein, by Joshua Foer. 8. Cleopatra, by Stacy Schiff. 9. Unfamiliar Fishes, by Sarah Vowell. 10. The 17 Day Diet, by Dr.Mike Moreno.
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Family, struggle & success in chef’s bright memoir “Blood, Bones & Butter,” by Gabrielle Hamilton. Random House. 2011. 291 pp. $26.” BY DEIRDRE PARKER SMITH dp1@salisburypost.com
With a title like “Blood, Bones & Butter,” who could resist a peek into this chef’s memoir? Plus, the front cover bears a line of praise from Anthony Bourdain, infamous for his disdain. Once you open the book, it’s like taking the silver-domed lid off a plate of food that’s familiar and strange at the same time. Gabrielle Hamilton, chef owner of Prune in New York City, tells about her defiantly unorthodox training, her fraught childhood and her unfulfilling marriage. Readers may not be able to attest to her cooking skills, but the woman can write. She writes like she cooks — deliberately, intensely, always a hint of nerves mingled with incredible self-assurance. The first part of the book, Blood, covers her family and its demise. The youngest child in a brood of five, she is closest to her French mother. The family lives in a ruin, while her father is a set designer, working in a huge, ramshackle building. Mother keeps her French accent and her European influences, “... she forced us all to eat dark, briny, wrinkled olives, small birds we would have liked as pets, and cheeses that looked like they might well bear Legionnaire’s Disease.” Hamilton is almost rhapsodic in her description of the lamb roast in their yard, with dozens of friends drinking and talking as the lamb cooks on a spit; her mother and sister in the kitchen grating hard-boiled eggs over the cold asparagus vinaigrette. Then, one day she’s sweeping up cornichons and salami after a nearly wordless fight between her parents, and the idyll is over. Her father moves out, her mother moves to Vermont and the children are basically left to fend for themselves. The older ones move on to their own lives, but Gabrielle and her brother become the wild children. Gabrielle, at 13, is shoplifting, smoking stolen cigarettes and
even stealing a car. At 15, she finds work at a restaurant — a kitchen being one of the few things she knows. She lies about her age and teaches herself how to survive. Not that she does it that well, but she is independent. Once she graduates from an alternative high school at 16, she heads to New York City to live in a nasty apartment in Hell’s Kitchen with her sister, Melissa. She gets a gig as a waitress at the Lone Star Café, and learns how to skim money from the restuarant by a scamming bartender. She spends most of $90,000 on drugs. Of course, she’s the one to get caught, and when authorities find out she is 16, the trouble deepens. Her now WallStreet brother Todd hires a lawyer who tells her to get out
She makes it seem almost easy to become a chef, equip a retaurant, hire staff, create a menu. But her personal life is never as neatly organized as her food. She loses a “golden girlfriend” when she marries an Italian doctor looking for his green card. It’s an adventure at first, later a chore, then just an idea. They have two sons, whom she adores and she discovers the sated pleasure of the large Italian family they visit in Puglia every summer. Here Hamilton begins to lose her way in the book. She loves those Italians, yet never learns to speak Italian. She loves their simple, honest food, yet longs to change it. One of the reasons she’s so successful is she’s not very good at compromise. She works as hard and needs people to do what she tells them,. She can never express her feelings to husband Michele — at least that’s how she tells it — she never communicates much with her own family, not seeing her mother for 20 years. And it seems there’s no halfway point. In the memoir, her pain and discomfort show. Put her in front of a stove, and she’s fine. Take her out of her element and the skills she honed for success serve her not at all. She finds dark comfort in being miserable and wants to share that with her readers. It’s a definite downer in what had been an exciting, funof state and enroll in school. ny, amazing story. She ends up at Hampshire Hamilton adds a note at the College,where she drops out end: “I have compressed, conagain. tracted and subtly rearranged Back in New York, she ends time in several instances, effecup slaving away for huge cater- tively reducing two or three or ing businesses, making fun of four consecutive years into one. things served in a shotglass and And I have conflated several retelling the embarrassing secrets curring similar events into one of what you really get for your for clarity, drive, and momen$100 dinner. tum.” She’s wickedly funny about That makes the reader pause, the food world’s self-fascinacertainly. Is she so unhappy, or tion, about the elitism of writis that a writing device? Is she ers, about her own failures. Zenlike with her food, or is that “...I had never heard of the how she would like to feel? second person static point of Still, the way Hamilton tells view. And had completely forthe story is compelling, full of gotten the meaning of indirect luscious food and food talk, interior discourse.” written with passion and withWhen she’s approached to out secret recipes. open a restaurant in an abanIf you like food with a story, doned space full of mold and this book may be on your menu. dead rats, “A thin blue line of If you like a story with some electricity was running through food, I’d still order it, with a my body.” side of salt.
Travel back in time to other places with historical fiction BY ERIKA KOSIN Rowan Public Library
These days, the term historical fiction is not taboo among children, especially girls, due to the popularity of historical fiction series such as American Girls and Dear America. Many youngsters who found a love of these stories set in different time periods usually develop an appreciation for historical fiction that carries through into their late teens. What these lucky few find out is that there are many wonderful stories out there that can be found in history, and historical fiction is a great place to start. Many fourth- through eighthgrade students, however, will answer with a resounding no when asked if they like historical fiction. On the other hand, if you ask them if they would like to read a book about a boy living on Alcatraz with Al Capone as in “Al Capone Does My Shirts” or the book “Blue” about a girl living in North Carolina during the polio outbreak, they might be slightly more interested. While the authors of these works may have spent months or years conducting historical research in order to accurately set the time and place, the experiences of the characters have to resonate with the youth of today in order to pique their interest. Some interesting stories that can be found at the Rowan Public Library include: • “Black Duck” by Janet Tay-
lor Lisle — On the beaches of Newport, R.I., in 1929, Reuben Hart and his best friend Jeddy find a dead body washed up along the shore. They are certain the man is a bootlegger, trying to smuggle liquor onto shore. Suddenly the two are engrossed in the illegal activities happening in their town, and when they meet the charismatic captain of the elusive Black Duck, the legendary rum-running boat that worked off of the coast of New England during the time of prohibition, find they are in too deep. • Historical House Series by various authors — This set of six books takes a look at six different girls who all lived at No. 6 Chelsea Walk, England, during the years 1764, 1857, 1895, 1914, 1941 and 1969. While each 12year-old girl has very different experiences tied to the time-period they grew up in, the house, starting as a girl’s school in1764 and becoming an apartment building by 1914, and the town they live in also accurately portray the changes in time. This series is for those who like the American Girls series. • “Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznik — Set in Paris, this award winning book takes place in 1931 Paris, as 12-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of the train station making sure the clocks are running on time. When he befriends a young girl and her grandfather, a toy maker, he is taken on a journey of self-discovery and science as he unravels the mystery of the automated
man that his father left behind. Told through both text and illustrations, even reluctant readers may find this one interesting. • “Nory Ryan’s Song” by Patricia Reilly Giff — The Irish potato famine that began in 1845 was caused by a blight that attacked the potato crops. When 12-year-old Nory Ryan wakes up to the foul smell of rotting potatoes, she can’t shake the words of her grandmother, that without the potato crop, they would all starve. As hunger quickly sets in, Nory refuses to give up and uses her newfound strength to try to save her family as her community falls apart, dreaming of moving to America, where no one goes hungry. Computer classes: Classes are free. Sessions are approximately 90 minutes. Class size is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dates and times at all locations are subject to change without notice. South — April 28, 11 a.m., Introduction to Gmail Children’s Storytime: Now through April 29, weekly story time. For more information, call 704-216-8234. Headquarters — Toddler Time (18-35-month-olds), Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Baby Time (6-23month-olds), Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Preschool Time (3-5-year-olds), Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.; Noodlehead (4-8 years), Thursdays, 4 p.m. South — Noodlehead, Mondays, 4 p.m.; Baby Time, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Preschool Time, Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.; Toddler
Time, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. East — Preschool Time, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Toddler Time, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.; Baby Time, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Book Bites Club: South only; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., “A Reliable Wife” by Robert Goolrick. Book discussion groups for both adults and children will meet the last Tuesday of each month. The group is open to the public; anyone is free to join at any time. There is a discussion of the book, as well as light refreshments at each meeting. For more information please call 704-216-8229. JR’s Adventure Club: Headquarters, April 30, 11 a.m. The club will choose a project to build, and have books from the library and recommended websites that go along with the project. The club is open to all school age children. Light refreshments will be served. Call 704-216-8234 to learn more. Teen program: Enjoy board games and video games. South — Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Holiday closing: All library locations will be closed today for Easter. Displays: Headquarters — Lee Street Theatre and National Library Month; South — watercolors by Caroline Marshall; East — Ann Furr 4-H. Literacy: Call the Rowan County Literacy Council at 704-2168266 for more information on teaching or receiving literacy tutoring for English speakers or for those for whom English is a second language.
Hear Stories Under the Stars and celebrate pink at Kannapolis library Cabarrus County Public Library, Kannapolis Branch, will have Stories Under the Stars on Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. The library and Kannapolis Parks and Recreation will cosponsor the Cajun/Creole style Carolina Gator Gumbo Band. These four musicians will have people kicking their heels to southwest Louisiana style music. This program is the first in the series of Stories Under the Stars and is open to all ages. No signup
is required. The performance will be on the patio (inside the library if it rains). The Gem Theatre will provide popcorn; just bring a drink and a chair or blanket. The Pinkalicious Party will be Wednesday, May 4, 4-5 p.m. Participants should wear pink and join others for “pinkalicious” stories, pink balloons and pink surprises. For children ages 4-9. No registration. Celebrate Children’s Book Week on Tuesday, May 3, 4:30-
5:30 p.m. Library staff will read a page from one of their favorite books and then children will be invited to read aloud a page from one of their favorites. There will also be games, library puzzles, giveaways and a craft. For children ages K-5. No registration. Worms with Mr. Pete will be on Thursday, May 12, 4-5 p.m. Children and families can learn about composting and help set up a live worm habitat. Pete Pasterz, Cabarrus County’s recycling co-
ordinator, will be the special guest. No registration. $avings for Children will be on Tuesday, May 24, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This event will be open to Kindergarten through fifthgraders and their parents. During this interactive program, the concept of needs versus wants will be explored. Registration is required. The library is at 850 Mountain St. Telephone: 704-920-1180 ext. 2302.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .647 — — .476 3 2 .450 31⁄2 21⁄2 .450 31⁄2 21⁄2 .421 4 3 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .650 — — .571 11⁄2 — .524 21⁄2 1 .400 5 31⁄2 .381 51⁄2 4 West Division Pct GB WCGB .650 — — .571 11⁄2 — .450 4 21⁄2 .381 51⁄2 4 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .700 — — .632 11⁄2 — .474 41⁄2 3 .455 5 31⁄2 .381 61⁄2 5 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .524 — 2 .524 — 2 1 .500 ⁄2 21⁄2 1 .500 ⁄2 21⁄2 .450 11⁄2 31⁄2 .381 3 5 West Division Pct GB WCGB .700 — — .500 4 21⁄2 .500 4 21⁄2 .421 51⁄2 4 .381 61⁄2 5
AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturday’s Games tampa Bay 6, toronto 4 Minnesota 10, cleveland 3 detroit 9, chicago White sox 0 N.Y. Yankees 15, Baltimore 3 texas 3, Kansas city 1 Boston 5, L.a. angels 0 oakland at seattle, late Sunday’s Games chicago White sox (danks 0-2) at detroit (scherzer 3-0), 1:05 p.m. tampa Bay (shields 1-1) at toronto (r.romero 1-2), 1:07 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (F.Garcia 1-0) at Baltimore (arrieta 2-1), 1:35 p.m. cleveland (c.carrasco 1-1) at Minnesota (pavano 1-2), 2:10 p.m. Kansas city (chen 3-0) at texas (c.Wilson 2-0), 3:05 p.m. Boston (Lackey 1-2) at L.a. angels (palmer 1-0), 3:35 p.m. oakland (anderson 1-1) at seattle (Fister 1-3), 4:10 p.m. Monday’s Games chicago White sox at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. toronto at texas, 8:05 p.m. oakland at L.a. angels, 10:05 p.m.
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
L10 7-3 7-3 7-3 4-6 2-8
Str Home Away W-2 8-3 3-3 W-1 6-7 4-4 W-4 5-4 4-7 L-1 6-4 3-7 L-2 5-6 3-5
L10 5-5 5-5 7-3 4-6 1-9
Str Home Away L-2 7-2 6-5 L-2 9-5 3-4 W-3 5-3 6-7 W-2 3-3 5-9 L-2 4-6 4-7
L10 4-6 6-4 4-6 4-6
Str Home Away W-2 9-2 4-5 L-3 4-5 8-4 L-3 4-5 5-6 W-2 5-6 3-7
L10 7-3 7-3 5-5 5-5 4-6
Str Home Away W-4 7-4 7-2 L-1 7-4 5-3 L-3 5-4 4-6 W-2 4-5 6-7 W-3 4-8 4-5
L10 3-7 7-3 5-5 5-5 4-6 5-5
Str Home Away W-1 7-6 4-4 L-1 5-6 6-4 W-1 6-5 4-5 L-1 6-3 4-7 W-1 2-5 7-6 W-1 4-6 4-7
L10 6-4 5-5 6-4 4-6 3-7
Str Home Away W-1 6-4 8-2 L-1 7-5 4-6 L-3 4-4 6-6 L-3 4-5 4-6 L-3 3-8 5-5
NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturday’s Games chicago cubs 10, L.a. dodgers 8 N.Y. Mets 6, arizona 4 atlanta 5, san Francisco 2 cincinnati 5, st. Louis 3 pittsburgh 7, Washington 2 colorado 3, Florida 1 Houston 9, Milwaukee 6, 10 innings philadelphia 4, san diego 2, 11 innings Sunday’s Games arizona (Galarraga 3-0) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 0-3), 1:10 p.m. colorado (Jimenez 0-1) at Florida (Jo.Johnson 3-0), 1:10 p.m. Washington (Marquis 1-0) at pittsburgh (correia 3-1), 1:35 p.m. Houston (W.rodriguez 1-2) at Milwaukee (Wolf 2-2), 2:10 p.m. L.a. dodgers (Kuroda 2-2) at chicago cubs (Zambrano 2-0), 2:20 p.m. atlanta (Beachy 1-1) at san Francisco (J.sanchez 2-1), 4:05 p.m. philadelphia (Halladay 2-1) at san diego (LeBlanc 0-0), 4:05 p.m. cincinnati (Lecure 0-1) at st. Louis (Westbrook 1-2), 8:05 p.m. Monday’s Games Washington at pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. L.a. dodgers at Florida, 7:10 p.m. colorado at chicago cubs, 8:05 p.m. cincinnati at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. philadelphia at arizona, 9:40 p.m. atlanta at san diego, 10:05 p.m.
Feliz put on disabled list
Penny just misses no-hittter in win Associated Press
From around the AL... DETROIT — Brad Penny had a no-hit bid broken up on an infield single in the sixth and the Tigers scored five in the fifth inning in their eighth straight win over the White Sox, 9-0 Saturday. With one-out in the sixth inning, Brent Morel hit a chopper down the third-base line. Brandon Inge backhanded it behind the bag and made a throw in the dirt that first baseman Miguel Cabrera couldn’t field cleanly to attempt a tag on Morel. Official scorer Ron Kleinfelter called it a hit, not an error that would’ve kept the no-hitter intact, after watching the replay. Yankees 15, Orioles 3 BALTIMORE — Alex Rodriguez hit a milestone grand slam and drove in six runs, CC Sabathia earned his first win of the season and New York pounded the Orioles. Rodriguez connected with the bases full against Josh Rupe in a seven-run eighth inning. It was his 22nd career slam, pushing him past Manny Ramirez into second place on the career list behind only Lou Gehrig (23). Russell Martin homered twice, and Jorge Posada and Brett Gardner also connected for the Yankees, who lead the majors with 35 home runs. Red Sox 5, Angels 0 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed one hit and struck out nine over eight innings, Kevin Youkilis homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Matsuzaka (2-2) allowed only
four baserunners, none of which advanced past second base. The only hit off the right-hander came with one out in the second — a vicious line drive back to the box by Alberto Callaspo that deflected off Matsuzaka’s glove as he tried to protect his face and caromed off his glove to shortstop Jed Lowrie. Callaspo just beat Lowrie’s throw to first. Twins 10, Indians 3 MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Morneau had a big two-run single in his return from a fivegame absence and Minnesota broke out of a season-long offensive slump against Cleveland. Brian Duensing (2-0) gave up one run on five hits in seven innings. The Twins scored more than five runs in a game for the first time this season. Fausto Carmona (1-3) gave up six runs on seven hits and walked four in five innings for the Indians. Grady Sizemore hit a two-run homer in the eighth. Danny Valencia hit a two-run homer and Jason Kubel had two hits and three RBIs for the Twins, who entered the day with the fewest runs scored in the majors. Rays 6, Blue Jays 4 TORONTO — Ben Zobrist hit a three-run home run, David Price remained perfect against Toronto and the Tampa Bay beat the Blue Jays. Johnny Damon also went deep for the Rays, who snapped a two-game skid. Jose Bautista hit a pair of solo home runs, the 12th multihomer game of his career, but the rest of the Blue Jays struggled against Price, now 7-0 with a 2.30 ERA in eight career games against Toronto. The Rays have won all eight games. Price (3-2), who has won
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detroit’s Brad penny had a no-hit bid broken up in the sixth in the tigers’ 9-0 win against chicago. three straight starts, allowed three runs and eight hits in eight-plus innings. He walked two and struck out five. Rangers 3, Royals 1 ARLINGTON, Texas — Alexi Ogando allowed only one run pitching into the seventh inning, Michael Young extended his hitting streak to 13 games and Texas beat Kansas City. Ogando (3-0) held the Royals scoreless until Kila Ka’aihue led
off the seventh with a homer on the right-hander’s 14th and final pitch. He struck out five, walked one and allowed five hits. By losing the first two games in the three-game set, the Royals (12-9) became the last team in the majors to lose a series this season. Kyle Davies (1-2) limited the Rangers to three runs and four hits over six innings.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers closer Neftali Feliz has been put on the 15-day disabled list because of right shoulder inflammation, leaving the defending American League champions unsettled at the back end of their bullpen. The Rangers made the move before playing Kansas City on Saturday night. It was retroactive to Thursday, the day after the hard-throwing righthander last pitched. “We’ve got no bona fide closer right now,” manager Ron Washington said. “It’s that simple.” General manager Jon Daniels said Feliz felt what he thought was normal soreness in spring training, then kept pushing through it. Feliz didn’t say anything to team officials until being affected by cold weather in New York last weekend. “Of course, I don’t feel good about it, but I know what it is good for me,” Feliz said about his first time on the disabled list. “It is the best way for me to take a couple of weeks because it’s a long season.” Feliz has five saves in five chances this season and an 1.08 ERA in eight appearances when opponents hit only .138 against him. Last season, Feliz set a major league rookie record with 40 saves.
Baker’s double lifts Cubs in wild win Associated Press
From around the NL... CHICAGO — Jeff Baker hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs got a banner day from the top of their lineup in a wild 10-8 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Starlin Castro, Darwin Barney and Marlon Byrd combined for nine hits, six RBIs and four runs as Chicago roughed up Ted Lilly in his return to Wrigley Field. Castro tied a career high with four hits and Reed Johnson went 2 for 3 and scored twice. The Dodgers scored seven
unanswered runs to take an 8-5 lead before Chicago responded with a five-run eighth. Mets 6, Diamondbacks 4 NEW YORK — Jason Bay homered and drove in three runs, Ike Davis went deep for the third straight game and the peppy Mets held off the Diamondbacks for their third straight win. Dillon Gee (2-0) went six innings and allowed two earned runs, an RBI triple by Stephen Drew and a solo homer by Miguel Montero that tied the game in the sixth. Daniel Murphy made his young teammate a winner, though, atoning for an error
that led to two unearned runs for Arizona with a go-ahead single later in the sixth inning. Murphy then gave the New York bullpen a bit of breathing room with another RBI single in the eighth. Barry Enright (0-2) got hammered again for Arizona, allowing five runs and 12 hits in 5 23 innings. He’s allowed at least four runs in all four of his starts this season. Reds 5, Cardinals 3 ST. LOUIS — Miguel Cairo hit a two-out, two-run, go-ahead single in the eighth inning to lift Cincinnati past St. Louis. The slumping Reds had lost seven of nine games before
picking up the victory that snapped a three-game St. Louis winning streak. A throwing error by Cardinals third baseman David Freese led to three unearned runs in the eighth and Miguel Batista (1-1) and two other St. Louis relievers could not pitch around it. Former Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin gave up a tworun single to left field by Cairo. Aroldis Chapman (1-0) got two outs in the seventh and Francisco Cordero pitched the ninth for his third save and No. 293 for his career, tying him with Jason Isringhausen for 22nd all-time.
S AT U R D AY ’ S B O X S C O R E S ocarer 2b 4 Brantly lf 4 Laport 1b 3 Hanhn 3b 2
American Rays 6, Blue Jays 4 Tampa Bay ab 3 Fuld lf damon dh 4 Joyce rf 3 Zobrist 2b 4 BUpton cf 4 Ktchm 1b 4 4 Jaso c srdrgz 3b3 Brignc ss 3
Toronto h bi ab r h bi 1 0 Yescor ss 4 0 1 0 1 3 cpttrsn cf 4 0 0 0 0 0 Bautist rf 3 3 3 2 1 3 Lind 1b 4 1 1 1 2 0 JMolin c 4 0 2 0 1 0 Jriver dh 4 0 1 1 0 0 Wdwrd pr 0 0 0 0 0 0 snider lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 JMcdnl 3b 4 0 0 0 Mccoy 2b 3 0 1 0 Totals 32 6 6 6 Totals 33 4 9 4 Tampa Bay 200 003 100—6 Toronto 100 100 002—4 e—Janssen (1). dp—tampa Bay 2. Lob—tampa Bay 4, toronto 5. 2b—Lind (5). Hr—damon (4), Zobrist (4), Bautista 2 (7). sb—Fuld (10), B.upton (5). cs—Kotchman (1). s—Brignac, snider. H R ER BB SO IP Tampa Bay price W,3-2 8 8 4 4 2 5 Farnsworth s,5-5 1 1 0 0 0 0 Toronto 3 3 3 2 10 Morrow L,0-1 51⁄3 2 ⁄3 2 2 2 1 0 Villanueva Janssen 2 1 1 0 0 0 dotel 1 0 0 0 0 0 price pitched to 3 batters in the 9th. HBp—by Janssen (s.rodriguez). pB—J.Molina. t—2:46. a—21,826 (49,260). r 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
Yankees 15, Orioles 3 New York Baltimore ab r h bi ab r h bi Jeter ss 4 2 1 0 Brorts 2b 4 0 1 0 eNunez ss1 0 0 0 cizturs pr-ss0 0 0 0 Grndrs cf 5 1 1 0 Markks rf 3 1 1 0 teixeir 1b 3 2 2 0 d.Lee 1b 4 1 2 0 alrdrg 3b 5 2 2 6 Guerrr dh 4 0 0 0 chavez 3b0 0 0 0 adJons cf 4 1 1 3 cano 2b 5 2 3 1 Mrrynl 3b 3 0 0 0 swisher rf 4 1 0 0 Wieters c 3 0 0 0 posada dh5 1 1 2 pie lf 1 0 0 0 Martin c 3 3 2 4 Fox lf-c 3 0 0 0 Gardnr lf 5 1 2 2 andino ss-2b 3 0 1 0 Totals 40151415 Totals 32 3 6 3 New York 300 003 072—15 Baltimore 000 000 300— 3 dp—New York 1, Baltimore 1. Lob—New York 4, Baltimore 4. 2b—teixeira (5), al.rodriguez (6), Gardner (2). Hr—al.rodriguez (5), posada (6), Martin 2 (6), Gardner (1), ad.jones (4). IP H R ER BB SO New York sabathia W,1-1 8 6 3 3 1 7 carlyle 1 0 0 0 1 0 Baltimore Bergesen L,0-3 6 8 6 6 2 4 3 3 3 1 0 Berken 11⁄3 1 3 3 2 0 rapada1⁄3 1 2 3 3 0 2 rupe 1 ⁄3 HBp—by rupe (Martin). Umpires—Home, Brian runge; First, angel campos; second, Marvin Hudson; third, ted Barrett. t—2:43. a—39,054 (45,438).
Twins 10, Indians 3 Cleveland ab sizemr cf 4 acarer ss 4 choo rf 4 csantn c 3 Hafner dh 4
r 1 1 0 0 0
Minnesota h bi ab 1 2 span cf 4 1 0 repko lf 3 1 0 Kubel rf 3 0 1 Mornea 1b 5 1 0 cuddyr 2b 5
r 3 1 1 0 0
h bi 2 0 2 2 2 3 2 2 0 1
0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1
0 thome dh 2 0 1 0 0 tolbert dh 0 1 0 0 0 Valenci 3b 4 1 1 2 0 Butera c 4 1 1 0 acasill ss 4 2 2 0 Totals 32 3 6 3 Totals 3410 1310 Cleveland 000 100 020— 3 Minnesota 003 032 20x—10 dp—cleveland 1, Minnesota 1. Lob—cleveland 4, Minnesota 7. 2b—a.cabrera (3), Kubel (6), Butera (2). Hr—sizemore (2), Valencia (2). sb—o.cabrera (1), span (2), cuddyer (1). s—repko. sf— Kubel. IP H R ER BB SO Cleveland carmona L,1-3 5 7 6 6 4 1 durbin 2 4 4 4 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 1 Germano Minnesota duensing W,2-0 7 5 1 1 1 3 1 1 2 2 1 0 d.Hughes Nathan 1 0 0 0 0 2 Wp—carmona. t—2:23. a—39,459 (39,500).
Tigers 9, White Sox 0 Detroit ab r h bi ab r h bi pierre lf 2 0 0 0 aJcksn cf 5 1 2 0 teahen ph-lf 1 0 0 0 rhyms 2b3 0 0 0 alrmrz ss 4 0 0 0 ordonz dh 4 1 1 1 Quentin rf 3 0 0 0 Micarr 1b 5 2 2 1 Konerk 1b 4 0 0 0 Boesch rf 3 1 1 0 a.dunn dh3 0 0 0 c.Wells rf 1 0 0 0 rios cf 3 0 0 0 raburn lf 3 1 2 3 rcastr ph 1 0 1 0 Jhperlt ss 5 1 2 1 przyns c 4 0 1 0 avila c 4 1 3 2 Bckhm 2b 2 0 0 0 inge 3b 4 1 2 1 Lillirdg ph-2b 1 0 1 0 Morel 3b 4 0 2 0 Totals 32 0 5 0 Totals 37 9 15 9 Chicago 000 000 000—0 Detroit 000 503 01x—9 e—pierre (4). dp—chicago 2. Lob—chicago 9, detroit 10. 2b—Mi.cabrera 2 (6), Boesch (7). 3b— avila (1). s—rhymes. sf—raburn. IP H R ER BB SO Chicago e.jackson L,2-2 52⁄3 12 8 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 1 ohman1⁄3 Gray 2 3 1 1 0 0 Detroit penny W,1-2 7 1 0 0 2 3 perry 1 2 0 0 0 2 alburquerque 1 2 0 0 1 2 HBp—by penny (Quentin). Wp—e.Jackson. Umpires—Home, adrian Johnson; First, Gary cederstrom; second, Lance Barksdale; third, Fieldin culbreth. t—3:01. a—35,227 (41,255). Chicago
Rangers 3, Royals 1 Kansas City Texas ab r h bi ab r h bi Getz 2b 4 0 0 0 Kinsler 2b 4 0 0 0 Mecarr cf 4 0 3 0 andrus ss 3 1 0 0 Gordon lf 3 0 1 0 MiYong dh 4 1 2 0 Butler dh 4 0 0 0 aBeltre 3b 3 0 0 1 Francr rf 4 0 1 0 N.cruz lf-rf 3 0 1 1 Betemt 3b 4 0 0 0 dvMrp cf-lf 3 1 0 0 Kaaihu 1b 3 1 1 1 torreal c 3 0 0 0 treanr c 4 0 0 0 Morlnd rf 3 0 1 1 aescor ss 4 0 1 0 Borbon cf 0 0 0 0 c.davis 1b 2 0 0 0 Totals 34 1 7 1 Totals 28 3 4 3 Kansas City 000 000 100—1 Texas 012 000 00x—3 e—Getz (3), andrus (4). dp—texas 1. Lob— Kansas city 8, texas 4. 2b—Me.cabrera (7), Francoeur (6), Moreland (8). Hr—Ka’aihue (2). sb— a.escobar (5), Mi.young (3). sf—a.beltre.
H R ER BB SO IP Kansas City davies L,1-2 6 4 3 2 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 collins L.coleman 1 0 0 0 0 2 Texas 5 1 1 1 5 ogando W,3-0 6 eppley H,1 2 2 0 0 0 1 oliver s,1-2 1 0 0 0 0 1 ogando pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. HBp—by ogando (Gordon). Umpires—Home, Vic carapazza; First, Brian Knight; second, Jerry Meals; third, Hunter Wendelstedt. t—2:50. a—45,506 (49,170).
National Cubs 10, Dodgers 8 Chicago Los Angeles ab r h bi ab r h bi Miles 2b 5 1 1 0 scastro ss 5 2 4 3 Blake 3b 3 3 2 2 Barney 2b 5 2 3 3 ethier rf 4 0 1 2 Byrd cf 5 0 2 0 Kemp cf 5 1 2 2 arrmr 3b 4 1 1 1 sands lf 4 1 1 0 JeBakr 1b 5 0 2 2 Loney 1b 5 0 0 0 Marml p 0 0 0 0 Barajs c 5 1 1 2 soto c 3 1 1 0 carroll ss 4 0 2 0 asorin lf 4 1 1 0 Lilly p 2 0 0 0 rJhnsn rf 3 2 2 1 Macdgl p 0 0 0 0 dmpstr p 3 0 0 0 GwynJ ph 1 1 1 0 Marshll p 0 0 0 0 padilla p 0 0 0 0 smrdzj p 0 0 0 0 thams ph 1 0 0 0 Fukdm ph 0 1 0 0 Guerrir p 0 0 0 0 c.pena 1b 0 0 0 0 Hwksw p 0 0 0 0 Totals 39 8 11 8 Totals 3710 1610 Los Angeles 001 033 100— 8 Chicago 101 300 05x—10 e—Loney (1), Kemp (2), soto (2). dp—Los angeles 1. Lob—Los angeles 8, chicago 8. 2b—ethier (8), s.castro (5), Barney (4), Je.baker (3), re.johnson (3). 3b—Gwynn Jr. (1). Hr—Blake (2), Kemp (5), Barajas (4). sb—sands (1), s.castro (3), Barney (1), Byrd (1). sf—ar.ramirez. IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles Lilly 41⁄3 11 5 5 1 3 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 2 2 Macdougal padilla H,1 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 5 5 1 2 Guerrier L,1-1 12⁄3 1 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Hawksworth Chicago 9 7 7 3 3 dempster 52⁄3 Marshall 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 smrdzija W,2-0 11⁄3 Marmol s,5-7 1 0 0 0 1 1 Wp—Lilly. t—3:33. a—41,161 (41,159).
Reds 5, Cardinals 3 Cincinnati ab stubbs cf 4 phillips 2b 4 Votto 1b 3 Gomes lf 3 Bruce rf 3 cairo 3b 4 rHrndz c 3 chpmn p 0 Hermid ph 1 ondrsk p 0 corder p 0 Janish ss 4 t.Wood p 2 Hanign c 2
r 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
St. Louis h bi ab r h bi 0 0 theriot ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 rasms cf 3 0 1 1 1 2 pujols 1b 4 1 1 1 0 0 Hollidy lf 4 0 0 0 0 1 Brkmn rf 3 1 2 0 1 2 Freese 3b 4 0 2 1 0 0 YMolin c 4 0 1 0 0 0 punto 2b 2 0 0 0 0 0 carpntr p 2 1 1 0 0 0 salas p 0 0 0 0 0 0 Greene ph 1 0 0 0 1 0 Batista p 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miller p 0 0 0 0 1 0 Frnkln p 0 0 0 0
30 3 8 3 Totals 33 5 4 5 Totals 000 002 030—5 Cincinnati St. Louis 011 001 000—3 e—theriot (6), Freese (1). dp—cincinnati 1. Lob—cincinnati 7, st. Louis 4. 2b—Hanigan (2), Berkman (5), Y.molina (6), carpenter (1). Hr—Votto (4), pujols (7). sb—rasmus (2). cs—Berkman (1). s—theriot, punto. sf—rasmus. H R ER BB SO IP Cincinnati 8 3 3 1 5 t.Wood 61⁄3 0 0 0 1 chapman W,1-02⁄30 ondrusek H,2 1 0 0 0 0 0 cordero s,3-3 1 0 0 0 0 0 St. Louis carpenter 6 2 2 2 3 6 salas H,1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 Batista L,1-1 H,2 ⁄30 3 0 1 1 Miller 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 Franklin 11⁄3 Miller pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. HBp—by Batista (Gomes). Umpires—Home, scott Barry; First, John Hirschbeck; second, Wally Bell; third, Laz diaz. t—2:52 (rain delay: 0:42). a—41,877 (43,975).
Braves 5, Giants 2 Atlanta
patersn p 0 0 0 0 Hairstn ph 0 0 0 0 dHrndz p 0 0 0 0 Harris ph 1 0 0 0 Nady ph 1 0 0 0 Frdrgz p 0 0 0 0 37 6 15 6 Totals 36 4 8 4 Totals 100 201 000—4 Arizona New York 202 001 01x—6 e—dan.murphy (1). dp—arizona 1. Lob—arizona 6, New York 9. 2b—thole (2), turner (1). 3b— s.drew (2). Hr—Montero (3), Bay (1), i.davis (4). sb—J.upton (3), G.parra (2), d.wright (4). s—Gee. IP H R ER BB SO Arizona 2 enright L,0-2 5 ⁄3 12 5 5 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 demel1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Vasquez1⁄3 paterson 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 d.Hernandez2⁄3 2 New York Gee W,2-0 6 5 4 2 1 5 Beato H,1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 isringhausen H,3 1 F.rodriguez s,4-5 1 2 0 0 0 3 Balk—d.Hernandez. Umpires—Home, todd tichenor; First, Gerry davis; second, sam Holbrook; third, Greg Gibson. t—2:48. a—25,581 (41,800).
0 Meek p 0 0 0 Totals 32 2 6 2 Totals 31 7 9 7 Washington 010 100 000—2 Pittsburgh 510 001 00x—7 e—desmond 2 (6), W.ramos (2). Lob—Washington 6, pittsburgh 5. 2b—ad.laroche (1), W.ramos (3), tabata (5), G.jones (1), cedeno (2). Hr—Werth (3). sb—desmond (8), a.mccutchen 2 (3), tabata (9). cs—doumit (1). sf—tabata. IP H R ER BB SO Washington L.hernandez L,2-26 9 7 4 4 2 Broderick 1 0 0 0 0 0 Balester 1 0 0 0 0 1 Pittsburgh Karstens W,2-0 6 6 2 2 1 3 resop 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 Beimel Meek 1 0 0 0 1 2 Karstens pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. Wp—Karstens, Meek. Umpires—Home, dana deMuth; First, Kerwin danley; second, paul Nauert; third, doug eddings. t—2:30. a—18,262 (38,362).
Rockies 3, Marlins 1
Astros 9, Brewers 6, 10 innings,
San Francisco ab r h bi ab r h bi prado 3b-lf4 1 2 3 rownd cf 3 0 0 0 Heywrd rf 3 0 2 0 Fsnchz 2b 4 0 1 0 Fremn 1b 5 0 1 0 Huff 1b 4 0 0 0 Mccnn c 5 0 1 2 psndvl 3b 4 0 0 0 Uggla 2b 4 0 0 0 Burrell lf 4 2 3 0 Hinske lf 4 0 1 0 c.ross rf 4 0 2 1 Hicks 3b 0 0 0 0 tejada ss 3 0 1 1 alGnzlz ss4 1 1 0 Whitsd c 3 0 1 0 McLoth cf 2 3 1 0 schrhlt ph 1 0 0 0 tHudsn p 1 0 0 0 Linccm p 2 0 1 0 Kimrel p 0 0 0 0 JaLopz p 0 0 0 0 Fontent ph 1 0 0 0 affeldt p 0 0 0 0 rrmrz p 0 0 0 0 posey ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 32 5 9 5 Totals 34 2 9 2 Atlanta 001 010 300—5 San Francisco 010 000 001—2 e—prado (2). dp—atlanta 2, san Francisco 1. Lob—atlanta 8, san Francisco 7. 2b—ale.gonzalez (4), Burrell 2 (2). cs—prado (1). s—t.hudson 2. sf—tejada. IP H R ER BB SO Atlanta 9 2 2 0 4 t.hudson W,3-2 82⁄3 0 0 0 0 Kimbrel s,6-71⁄3 0 San Francisco 1 6 5 5 6 6 Lincecum L,2-2 6 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Ja.Lopez2⁄3 affeldt 1 0 0 0 0 0 r.ramirez 1 2 0 0 0 2 HBp—by t.Hudson (rowand). Wp—t.Hudson. Umpires—Home, Jim Joyce; First, ron Kulpa; second, Jim Wolf; third, derryl cousins. t—2:41. a—42,395 (41,915).
Colorado Florida ab r h bi ab r h bi Fowler cf 3 1 0 0 coghln cf 3 0 1 1 Herrer 2b 4 0 2 0 infante 2b 4 0 1 0 cGnzlz lf 3 0 0 0 Hrmrz ss 4 0 0 0 tlwtzk ss 4 0 2 1 Gsnchz 1b 4 0 0 0 Helton 1b 4 1 1 0 dobbs 3b 3 0 0 0 s.smith rf 4 1 1 0 stanton rf 4 0 2 0 Wggntn 3b3 0 0 1 J.Buck c 4 1 1 0 JMorls c 3 0 0 0 Bonifac lf 4 0 1 0 Hamml p 2 0 0 1 Vazquz p 1 0 1 0 Lndstr p 0 0 0 0 r.Webb p 0 0 0 0 rBtncr p 0 0 0 0 oMrtnz ph 1 0 0 0 splrghs ph1 0 0 0 sanchs p 0 0 0 0 street p 0 0 0 0 Totals 31 3 6 3 Totals 32 1 7 1 Colorado 100 002 000—3 Florida 001 000 000—1 e—H.ramirez (5). dp—Florida 1. Lob—colorado 8, Florida 7. 2b—Helton (5), s.smith (8), J.buck (5). 3b—coghlan (1). sb—tulowitzki (2). s—Hammel, Vazquez. sf—Wigginton, coghlan. IP H R ER BB SO Colorado 2 7 1 1 1 4 Hammel W,2-1 6 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 Lindstrom H,41⁄3 0 r.betancourt H,5 1 0 0 0 0 1 street s,7-7 1 0 0 0 0 1 Florida Vazquez L,1-2 6 4 3 3 5 5 r.Webb 1 2 0 0 0 1 sanches 2 0 0 0 0 2 Umpires—Home, dan iassogna; First, dale scott; second, John tumpane; third, c.B. Bucknor. t—2:54. a—37,381 (38,560).
Mets 6, Diamondbacks 4
Pirates 7, Nationals 2
Arizona
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Karl Lankford, right, bumps fists with his colleague adnan Podzic at the J.F. Hurley Family yMca. Lankford’s fist is considerabily heavier now that his ring finger is adorned with a West rowan High School football championship ring.
‘Everybody knows Karl’ A beloved staff member at the Hurley Family Y and a diehard fan of West Rowan High School football, Karl Lankford now has his own championship ring BY KATIE SCARVEY kscarvey@salisburypost.com
t’s pretty easy to be a fan of a football team that has won 46 games in a row, but Karl Lankford has been a West Rowan High fan for richer or poorer, since he played tight end on the football team there more than 30 years ago. “I wish we’d have been that good back when I played,” Karl says. If you’ve been to many Falcon games, you’re bound to have seen Karl. “Karl Lankford does not miss a football game, at least not as long as I can remember,” says West Rowan coach Scott Young. “Karl’s a great guy and a big supporter.” His mother, Norma Lankford, agrees. “He is just eat up with football,” Norma says. “He does not miss a ball game. He’s a West Rowan boy, from heart to toe.” He drives to the games if they’re close. If they’re not, he won’t rest until he finds a ride. Tim Wilhelm went to high school with Karl’s older brother and has also known Karl for many years. “He’s the biggest football fan West Rowan has ever had,” Tim says. “There’s nobody who comes to a West Rowan football game who doesn’t know Karl. He’s sort of an icon for West Rowan football.” He’s the guy in the stands who’s greeting everyone with a big smile, clasping hands and hugging friends. He’s the one who is always glad to see you, who always has a kind word, who always makes eye contact, who’s probably going to extend his fist for you to bump. But he’s going to have to be careful with those knuckle bumps now, otherwise he could do some serious damage. That’s because his fist is considerably heavier now, weighted down by a championship ring with his name inscribed on it. Last Saturday night, as West Rowan team members and coaches were presented their rings by head coach Scott
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West rowan football coach Scott young congratulates Karl on being awarded a championship ring.
Karl Lankford poses in his West rowan football uniform in 1979, a few years before he was injured in a bad automobile accident. Young, Karl’s name was also called. As he made his way slowly to the front— he has some mobility issues from a life-altering car accident many years ago — he received a standing ovation. The evening’s speaker, Catawba College football coach Chip Hester, could have been speaking of Karl when he voiced his desire that the players would act like champions off the field as well as on. “My hope is that you’ll make a difference, that you’ll be a championship friend,” he said. “Life is about relationships; it’s about friendship.” And that’s a lesson that Karl, with his enormous collection of friends, both at West Rowan and at the J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, has already learned. After the presentation, one of
those congratulating Karl was Jim Haire, who is on the board of directors of the West Rowan Booster Club. Jim has known Karl since he was just a boy. “We think the world of him,” Jim says. “I love him like a brother.” Pat Phifer attended West Rowan and remembers playing football in middle school with Karl. Karl played football at West Rowan High School from 19781980, his first three years of high school. A part-time job prevented him from playing his senior year. “He was so funny and outgoing, one of the most fun people to be around and just a genuine good person,” Pat says. The summer after Karl graduated in 1981, his life changed
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Diehard West rowan football fan Karl Lankford shows off his football championship ring. dramatically. Karl’s mother explains. After picking up his tuxedo for his older brother Kenneth’s wedding, Karl went to the home of his girlfriend, who was giving a birthday party for a friend. Karl was driving a Camaro that his
older brother had fixed up for him, and he and a friend left the party to go check out the friend’s car. On the way back, they had an
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Wife wants intimacy; husband is annoyed Dear Amy: I am a newlywed of sorts. I am 51, and my husband is 63. We’ve been married a little over a year, and there is no physical intimacy. He’s talked to his doctor (briefly), and his testosterone is normal. But his favorite thing to do is sit on the couch after dinner and watch TV until 2 a.m. ASK Then he comes to bed. AMY On the rare occasions when he’s in bed before 10, he’s reading with the TV on. When I ask to kiss or snuggle, he exhales deeply with such an annoyed look — while at the same time slamming his book on his lap. It’s as if I’ve asked him to go out and buy me a cookie at a grocery store 20 miles away. I am starving for physical intimacy. We’ve started seeing a counselor, but nothing seems to be working. — Lonely Wife Dear Lonely: Your counselor should suggest ways for you to compromise on how you spend your time. Sharing hobbies and experi-
ences outside of (and at) home will help draw you closer. And if you aren’t physically active, you and your husband would both benefit from regular exercise — individually and together. Getting the television out of your bedroom will also help. This is assuming that your husband really wants to be in this marriage with you. You should not have to ask him to kiss or cuddle. Affection is not a favor to be bestowed, and testosterone should not affect your husband’s desire to express warmth and affection — unless he is afraid that it will lead to a sexual encounter he is not willing (or able) to have. Talking paves the way toward intimacy. Use your sessions with your counselor to learn new ways to talk — and listen — to one another. • • • Dear Amy: I’m a teacher at a school and have five work friends with whom I like to do things. One of these friends, however, is driving me insane. She’s a conversation hijacker who will take over any conversation with tales of herself. These stories are generally laments about the school,
suck it up. Amy, I work in Lower Manhattan. Eight million of my closest neighbors, friends and family will tell you that the best way to deal with noise is to get used to it! In fact, the residents of NYC have become so accustomed to noise that when something falls silent, they turn to each other and say, “What was that?” Dear Taxed: You can conIf you are easily distractvey your reaction tactfully ed by noise, find a way to and truthfully, and your col- surround yourself with more league can either take your of it. statement in the spirit it’s ofOpening a window to hear fered — or add it to her list traffic and/or sirens, or takof lamentations. ing your lunch close to the So you can say, “You sound of a construction site know how they say enthusiwill acclimate you to noise asm is infectious? Well, so is — and although it’s counternegativity. We don’t have intuitive — you will find much time for lunch, and much more inner peace this when we go out you spend a way. — Siren? What Siren? lot of time on your own stuff when I really want to visit Dear Siren: I am reminded with everyone.” of how noisy newsrooms used to be. Now they are so • • • quiet that any noise at all is very distracting. Dear Amy: I’m responding Thank you for the tips on to “Disgusted,” who was how to “fuggeddaboudit.” “distracted and annoyed” by her boss’s constant loud • • • chewing. You seem to run these Send questions via e-mail types of queries a lot (i.e. to askamy@tribune.com or by someone being bothered by mail to Ask Amy, Chicago the noise of others and how Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michithey just can’t take it anygan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. tribuNe MeDia ServiceS, iNc. more), and yet you have never once just told someone to
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Debra Williams Kilgore and James Emerson Kilgore of Salisbury are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Annette Martin, to Russell Olin Myers, both of Salisbury. Jennifer is the granddaughter of Dorothy and the late Norman Williams of Greensboro and Giles and Gladys Kilgore of Kingsport, Tenn. A 2001 graduate of West Rowan High School and 2009 graduate of Queens University of Charlotte, she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Jennifer is a registered nurse. Russell is the son of Sherri Dixon and Stanley Myers of Salisbury and the grandson of Kathleen and the late Vernon Dixon of Yadkinville and the late Bobby and Ruth Myers. A 1999 graduate of West Rowan High School and 2010 graduate of Wilkesboro Community College, Russell is employed by Time Warner Cable. The couple will marry May 21 at Omwake-Dearborn Chapel on the campus of Catawba College. R128964
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Edwin Crowell Jr. of Mount Ulla is pleased to announce the engagement of his daughter, Jenna Lynn Crowell of Cornelius, to Gary Michael Anderson of Huntersville. The bride-to-be is the daughter of the late Judy Crowell and the granddaughter of Lynnie and the late Clyde Goodman of China Grove and Charlotte and Edwin Crowell Sr. of Salisbury. A 2002 graduate of South Rowan High School and 2006 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Jenna is employed by Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools at Bailey Middle School. The future groom is the son of Jon and Susan Anderson Sr. of Huntersville and the grandson of Joseph and Carol Hofbauer of Fort Washington, Md., and the late Edwin and Catherine Anderson. A 2004 graduate of Hopewell High School and 2009 graduate of Central Piedmont Community College, Gary is a firefighter with Charlotte Fire Department. The wedding is June 11 at First United Methodist Church in China Grove. R128967
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Sherry Kluttz and Wayne Moss of Salisbury announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Brooke Moss, to John Patrick Noonan, both of Salisbury. Erin is the granddaughter of Mary Alice and Jerry Bailey of Salisbury, Carrie Ray of Salisbury and Kenneth Weaver of Mocksville. A 2008 graduate of Appalachian State University, she is a sales and marketing assistant for Shat-RShield, Inc. John is the son of John and Lisa Noonan of Salisbury and the grandson of the late Neil and Louis Noonan and the late Rob Hiller. A 2004 graduate of East Carolina University, John is sales manager at Hilton University Place. The wedding is Oct. 15 at Knot’s Landing at Ocean Isle Beach. R128968 SeaN MeyerS
Jim Haire, a member of the board of directors of the West rowan booster club, congratulates Karl on receiving his ring.
FroM 1e accident, and both of them were thrown out of the car. Karl sustained a severe brain injury as well as other injuries and spent the next four months in the hospital. As a result of his injuries, her son has faced many challenges, Norma says. “But I thank the Lord every day for Karl,” she says. “He has really been through the rough. But you can’t dwell on it.” Karl has dealt with the hardships very well, she says. Despite what he went through, Karl’s essential nature was unchanged after the accident. “He’s still one of the most loving, best-natured people I know,” Pat says. “He’d do anything for anybody, still. “If we had more people like Karl Lankford, the world would be a much better place.” Karl, Pat says, never once complained about the accident or how it changed the course of his life. After Karl returned home, his father, M.L. Lankford, who was a nurse at the V.A. hospital, would take Karl to the pool at the old Salisbury Y for therapy. Eventually, Karl was offered a job there. That was back around 1982, and Karl has been a fixture at the Y ever since. He works in the maintenance department and swims there al-
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While he works emptying trash cans at the Hurley Family y,, Karl lankford greets fellow employee bryan aycoth. Norma says. “It’s been good for me,” said Karl Wednesday as he made his maintenance rounds at the Y, emptying trash cans, picking up bits of paper and, of course, greeting members and co-workers. “It’s changed my life.” Whether he’s at the Y or at a football game, Karl makes his presence known by making others feel special. “Everyone who meets him ends up loving him,” says Debbie Blume, who lives just down the road from Karl and Norma. Norma would agree that Karl collects friends easily. “I tell people he knows everybody in Rowan and surrounding counties,”
she says. At the games, “he knows everybody a-comin’ and agoin’, and if he don’t, he don’t mind asking.” Karl like to talk about the Falcons’ winning streak, but Norma warns him: “You better brace yourself for when they lose.” “That’s gonna be a sad time,” he tells her. Whether or not West Rowan wins or loses, Karl will still have his friendships, which mean the world to him. “People are really important to him,” Norma says. And when it comes to the importance of human relationships, “Karl understands more than most people.”
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most every day. He started the Y’s recycling program and is passionate about keeping things out of the landfill. He’s known for driving a red truck, which he uses to pick up some members of the Y who can’t drive, including 87-year-old Joe Riley, one of his best friends. Karl and Joe eat together four days a week. “He talks to everybody,” says Ester Marsh, who has worked with Karl at the Y for many years. Karl does a rather astounding job of recalling people’s names, and he also has a knack for remembering their birthdays. When it’s Karl’s birthday, Ester says, someone will tell him there’s a mess in the kitchen that needs to be addressed; when he arrives to clean it up, they surprise him with a party. “He’s very special,” Ester says. “The Y would not be the same without him.” Sandy Flowers, the Y’s executive director, agrees. She’s been working with Karl for almost 30 years and says he’s an ambassador for the Y. “Everybody knows Karl, and everybody loves Karl,” Sandy says. “He helps build relationships, and that’s what the Y is all about. Karl tends to keep the same routine. Before he leaves the Y every day, he calls his mother at home to ask if she needs anything. Sandy says that Karl never fails to tell her he loves her before leaving for home. “The Y is his family,”
Amanda O’Dell Taylor of Rockwell and Stephen Franklin Casper of Mount Pleasant were united in marriage Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Bracey Azalea Gardens at Hurley Park. The Rev. Thomas Cogan, pastor of Wittenberg Lutheran Church, officiated the 3:30 p.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception in the Grand Ballroom at Holiday Inn in Salisbury. The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her brother, Joel Carson Taylor. Jennifer Linker Taylor of Rockwell, sister-in-law of the bride, attended as her matron of honor. Serving as bridesmaids were Heather Potts Caltrider and Ashley Elizabeth Shaver of Rockwell, Cynthia Diane Hollar of Mint Hill, cousin of the groom, and Patricia Ann Hilliard of Thomasville. Kenneth Foy Hollar of Mint Hill, uncle of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were John Henry Barringer Jr. of Salisbury, grandfather of the bride; William David Hollar of Kannapolis, cousin of the groom; Jerry Leonard Hollar Jr. of Salisbury, cousin of the groom; and Christopher Kenneth Hollar of Harrisburg, cousin of the groom. Nathan Thomas Taylor, nephew of the bride, attended as junior groomsman, and Halle Nicole Caltrider attended as junior bridesmaid. Luke Carson Taylor, nephew of the bride, served as ring bearer, and Katie Grace Caltrider served as flower princess. Julie Hollar Griggs of Charlotte, cousin of the groom, was wedding director, and Kirsten Carroll Osbourne of Charlotte presented wedding music on the harp. The bride is the daughter of Linda Barringer Taylor of Rockwell and the granddaughter of John Henry Barringer Jr. and the late Lillian Bangle
Barringer of Salisbury. She is employed by Charlotte Gastroenterology and Hepatology as a SGNA Certified Gastroenterology Specialist. The groom is the son of Mona Hollar Casper of Mount Pleasant and the grandson of the late Ellard David Hollar and Daisy Belle Hollar of Kannapolis. A graduate of Cabarrus College of Health and Science in Concord, he is employed by Stanly Regional Hospital. Following a wedding trip to Charleston, S.C., the couple will make their home in Salisbury. R128969
KANNAPOLIS — Britt Ashley Miller of Rockwell and Matthew Ray Austin of China Grove were united in marriage March 19, 2011, at Charity Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. R.J. Hammond officiated the 4 p.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception at First Reformed Church. The bride was escorted by her father, Grover Miller Jr., and attended by Cindy Hodgkinson of Nova Scotia, Canada, as matron of honor. Her bridesmaids included Christi Austin of Salisbury, Kisha Wilson of Huntersville, Judith Bellavance of Washington, D.C., and Shannon Kiker of Gold Hill. Michael Austin was his son’s best man. Groomsmen included Benji Austin of Salisbury, Jason Wise of Kannapolis, Brandon Miller of Gold Hill and Chris Miller of Rockwell. Kyleigh Miller was flower girl, and Austin Miller was ring bearer, both of Rockwell. Allison Sias of West Jefferson was guest registrar. The bride is the daughter of Grover and Paulette Miller of Salisbury and the granddaughter of Grover and Evangeline Miller of Gold Hill and the late Cecil and Mary Earnhardt. A 2002 graduate of South Rowan High School, Britt received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University in 2006. She is employed by Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. The groom is the son of Michael and Kathy Austin of China Grove and the grandson of Wayburn and the late Ray Austin of Kannapolis and the late Mildred Riggs. A 1999 graduate of South Rowan High School, Matthew received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2004. He is employed by Sabic Innovative Plastics. Following an Eastern Caribbean cruise, the couple are making R128971 their home in Rockwell.
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CHINA GROVE — Karie Elizabeth Earnhardt of China Grove and Andrew “Andy” George Houck of Salisbury were united in marriage Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Concordia Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ken Reed officiated the 2 p.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception in the church’s Family Life Center. The bride was escorted by her father, Tommy Earnhardt, and attended by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lani B. Earnhardt of Salisbury, as matron of honor. Her bridesmaids were Miss Laura Corriher of Shelby; sister of the groom Mrs. Megan Miller of Napoleon, Ohio; and Mrs. Julie Misenheimer of China Grove. Scott Westhoven of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, stood as the groom’s best man. Serving as his groomsmen were brother of the bride Brandon Earnhardt of Salisbury, Mike Anadio of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Alex Reynolds of China Grove. Miss Ella Miller of Napoleon, Ohio, niece of the groom, was flower girl, and Master James Ritchie of China Grove was ring bearer. Crucifer was Master Jacob Ritchie of China Grove; guest registrar was Mrs. Kelly Surratt of Denton; and program attendant was Master Jadin Surratt of Denton. Jason Ritchie of China Grove was soloist, and Lisa Troutman of China Grove was pianist. The bride is the daughter of Tommy and Jill Earnhardt of China Grove and the granddaughter of Mrs. Valerie Correll of Landis and the late Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Earnhardt. A 2004 graduate of South Rowan High School, Karie received degrees in Math and Secondary Education in 2008 from Pfeiffer University, graduating cum laude. She is
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Candice Nicole Spears and Heath Wayne Rogers were united in marriage April 2, 2011, at Trinity Wesleyan Church. Pastor Randy Addison officiated the 5 p.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception in the Salisbury Room at The Holiday Inn. The bride was escorted by her father, Bryan K. Spears, and attended by Susan Kalstrup of High Point as matron of honor. Her bridesmaids were Candice Proctor, Jessica Hester, Jill Totten and her sister-in-law, Kelley Spears, all of Salisbury. The groom chose his father, Phil Rogers, to stand as best man. Groomsmen included David Lane and brother of the bride Justin Spears of Salisbury and Josh Copeland and Zach Wright of China Grove. The bride is the daughter of Bryan K. Spears and Patricia C. Spears and the granddaughter of Mr. William G. and the late Clara C. Spears and the late Adell C. Bray, all of Salisbury. A 2004 graduate of Salisbury High School, Candice received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Catawba College in 2010. She is employed by Rowan Family Physicians. The groom is the son of Phil Rogers and Angie Rogers, both of China Grove, and the grandson of Mrs. Judy Gibson, the late Jessie Simmons, Ms. Linda Pope and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry and Loretta Rogers. A 2005 graduate of South Rowan High School, Heath received a degree in motorcycle mechanics from Davidson Community College in 2008. He is employed by Lowe’s Home Improvement. Following a cruise to the Bahamas, the couple are making their R128970 home in Salisbury.
employed by Rowan-Salisbury School System. The groom is the son of David and Sandy Houck of Napoleon, Ohio, and the grandson of Dorothy and the late Larry Myles of Holgate, Ohio, and Lawrence and Marilyn Houck of Ohio. A 1999 graduate of Napoleon High School, Andy received a degree in Secondary Education in Math from Bowling Green State University in 2006. He is employed by Rowan-Salisbury School System. Following a wedding trip to Destin, Fla., the couple will make their home in Salisbury. R128972
CONGRATULATIONS Kevin Carroll
Congratulations to Kevin Carroll, son of Mae Carroll and Kenneth Carroll of Salisbury, on his appearance in the classic play “A Raisin in the Sun,” presented by the Ebony Repertory Theatre and directed by Phylicia Rashad. The play runs March through April 2011 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Kevin plays the role of Walter Lee Younger, the son, which was initially played by Sidney Poitier. The play revolves around the Younger family’s passion to escape the slums after the late patriarch’s $10,000 life policy is left to the mother. Backstage West says, “Kevin Carroll plays son Walter Lee as if from his nerve endings - a potent, unpredictable interpretation that bears comparisons to originator Sidney Poitier’s.” Melanie Macgruder responds to Carroll’s interpretation of Walter: ”Kevin Carroll, as a flawed man, you really want to root for.” L.A. Stage Times reviews Carroll’s performance: “By casting the formidable but unjustifiably obscure Carroll as Walter, (Rashad) certainly managed to erase any lingering whiff of celebrity skewing.” Kevin’s broadway credits include “Angels in America,” “Bring in da Noise/Bring in the Funk”; and he originated roles in “45 Seconds from Broadway” and “Take Me Out.” His off-Broadway shows include “Seven Guitars,” “Scapin,” “Stop Kiss” and “Satellites.” Some film credits include “Always Outnumbered,” “Paid in Full” and “Paper Soldiers.” Kevin also has several TV appearances, including “Detroit 1-87,” “ER,” N.Y. Undercover,” “100 Centre St.” and “High Incident.” Ms. Mae Carroll and Ms. Kathryn Wiggins visited Los Angeles to see and congratulate Kevin in the play. KANNAPOLIS — Deana Renee Hardy and Derek Dennis R128966 www.aboutkevincarroll.com Raper were united in marriage April 3, 2011, at Living Water Church. Rev. Wade Edsome officiated the ceremony. The bride was escorted by her son, Randy Maxwell, and James Hardy and attended by her daughters, Jessica Hardy and Morgan Lyon; and her sister, Theresa Vardanoe. Groomsmen were sons of the groom Jacob and Jarod Raper; and son of the bride Randy Maxwell. Rylan Hardy, grandson of the bride, was ring bearer. Taylor Linker was vocalist. The bride is the daughter of David and Jeannie Cline of Kannapolis. Educated at North Mecklenburg High School and RCCC, Deana is employed by Transitional Health Service. FLOWER SHOP, INC. The groom is the son of Dennis and Sandra Raper of Enochville. A 1985 graduate of South Rowan High School, Derek is employed 504 N. Main St., Salisbury by Gerry Wood Auto Group. Following a wedding trip to Holden Beach, compliments of David and Denise Rowland, the couple are making their home in Landis. R128965
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Alex Harris, left, helps Caroline Graham gather cans of food collected in lieu of gifts at Caroline’s Sweet 16 party recently. aroline Graham, daughter of Shari and Bill Graham, had a Sweet 16 Party at the Trolley Barn recently. In lieu of gifts, Graham,
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BIRTHS Zachariah Byrd A son, Zachariah Gabriel, was born to Cameron and Dana Dozier Byrd of Stedman on February 11, 2011, at Cape Fear Valley Health Systems, Fayetteville. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Grandparents are Annette Mabe Cordes of Stedman, formerly of Salisbury, the late John Richard Dozier and Dennis and Julie Byrd of Fayetteville. Great-grandparents are Allen and Jonnie Mabe of Salisbury and Jacquelyn Scott Dozier of Fayetteville.
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Liam Fesperman A son, Liam Michael, was born to Ronnie and Whitney Fesperman of Frederick, Md. on April 16, 2011, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces. He has a brother, Aidan, 2. Grandparents are Ronnie and Sharon Fesperman of Salisbury and Terry and Gail Moore of Cleveland. Great-grandparents are Mary Whitler and Dorothy Moore, both of Salisbury.
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PEOPLE Salisbury Woman’s Club At the April meeting of the Salsibury Woman’s Club, Amy Notarius, librarian at Rowan Public Library, continued the theme of “Literacy, Adventure of a Lifetime,” by sharing about the many services provided by the public library. All age groups can find services to enhance reading, research, technology, job hunting, skills, etc. She explained how the Friends of the Library offers support to the children’s program and other special programs. The Rowan Public Library serves the citizens by enhancing the quality of life. Ann Bingham, a club member, shared how taking computer classes at the library changed her life after she became a widow. Notarius presented examples of what citizens can find at the Rowan Public Library.
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Angelia Bates, president, discussed future meetings and special projects. Members brought items for the Symphony basket. Rose Ward decorated the tables with beautiful Ukranian eggs she made as part of her heritage. Ann Bingham assisted as hostess for the luncheon, which was catered by Trinity Oaks.
12,000 Toastmasters clubs around the world. Each fall and spring, members from around the world compete in club-level speech contests. Through competition in the area, division, district and regional levels, contestants will vie for the title of “World Champion of Public Speaking,” which will climax at the organization’s Annual International Convention.
Toastmasters winners Brian Woolf won the International Speech contest and Sam Mullis the Table Topics contest in Area 35 Toastmasters speech contest on Tuesday, March 29, at Fire Station #9 in Concord. Woolf and Mullis, both members of Goldmine Toastmasters Club in Kannapolis, will represent Area 35 in Division C contest, which will be conducted at Cannon School, Brian Woolf and Sam Mullis Kannapolis, on April 16. Goldmine Toastmasters were winners in the Area 35 Club is one of more than Toastmasters speech contest.
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Morganton tournament is April 29-May 1 The new playing site for Morganton’s Sectional Tournament which is scheduled for April 29May 1 is the Foothills Higher Education Center, 2128 S. Sterling St. Eldon Clayman is tournament BILLY chair. BURKE S t e l l a Shadroui and Betty Bonner Steele placed first in the Monday afternoon duplicate game at the Salisbury Woman’s Club. Other winners were: Betsy Bare and Pat Featherston, second; Judy Hurder and Wayne Pegram, third; Judy Gealy and
Pat Macon, fourth. This was the deal on Board 2 from Monday’s game: East dealer, only N/S vulnerable NORTH KJ874 — K 10 7 AJ832 EAST WEST 10 2 Q65 A2 Q87653 98542 A6 Q974 K 10
fulfilled a three No Trumps contract for the top N/S score on this deal. Becky Creekmore and Loyd Hill defeated their South opponent’s four spades contract one trick for the best E/W score. Carol and Harold Winecoff placed first in the Evergreen Club’s April 15 duplicate game. Other winners were: Ruth Bowles and Marie Pugh, second; Patty King and Loyd Hill, third; Betsy Bare and Gloria Bryant, fourth.
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Beeping Easter eggs help blind children search B Y A NNETTE F ULLER The Winston-Salem Journal
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Easter egg hunts are fun to watch. A special egg hunt recently at Reynolda Gardens in Winston-Salem was also cool to listen to. About 25 visually-impaired children — many of them experiencing their first springtime Easter egg hunt — used their ears to find several “beeping” eggs spread out in part of the gardens. “Blind kids always miss out on the Easter egg hunts,” Angie Swaim, a corporal with the Winston-Salem Police Department bomb squad, which sponsored the event. “Today is their day.” Families with blind children came from throughout the Triad, and central North Carolina to attend the event, dubbed Spring Eggsplosion. Andrew Dellinger of Denver, in Lincoln County, brought his 4-year-old, Madison. It was her first Easter egg hunt. “She has never gotten any eggs,” Dellinger said. “She woke up this morning, all excited about coming.” The “follow-the-beep” egg hunt was a first for WinstonSalem and for all of North Carolina, Swaim said. The department plans to make it an annual event. The idea for the hunt was hatched last September when several members of the city’s bomb squad, who are experts in circuitry and electronics, attended a meeting of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators. One presenter, David Hyche, who is an Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent from Alabama, has a blind
daughter, and he showed convention attendees how to make beeping Easter eggs. In the past months, the bomb squad prepared 88 beeping Easter eggs. They took large plastic Easter eggs, drilled holes into them to allow for the sound to escape, and put inside each one a 9-volt battery attached to a buzzer. They even attached an on-and-off switch at one of each egg. “If we can't handle a circuit, we’re in trouble,” joked Swaim. Each egg costs about $8 to make. The association provided the materials for about 70 of them, and the WinstonSalem bomb technicians covered the rest of the costs. An area inside Reynolda Gardens was roped off as the Easter egg hunt area. After the eggs were put on the
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he second annual WinterBloom gala was held Saturday, March 19. The setting was once again at the beautiful grounds of historic Boxwood Lodge in Mocksville. Funds from WinterBloom are used to prepare youth as future community leaders, through educational and student leadership experiences, thus improving the SalisburyRowan community. Proceeds from the evening benefit students and families at Salisbury Academy as well as area public high schools. WinterBloom 2010 will provide grants to 18 high school students, covering the cost of attending the Broyhill Leadership Conference this summer in Charlotte. Corporate and individual sponsors made the event more spectacular than ever before. More than 300 guests enjoyed a gourmet cocktail buffet, elegantly presented among exotic orchids and ferns designed by Carrie Poole. As guests arrived they received play money to enjoy blackjack, craps and roulette tables, with an exciting blackjack tournament closing the tables. Attendees had the opportunity to bid on silent auction items throughout the evening. SuBMITTEd pHoTo The live auction was the highlight of the diane Fisher, head of Salisbury Academy, poses with Clint Robins and a golden retriever puppy that was sold during the live auction at night, where items such as trips to Italy, year’s WinterBloom event. this Las Vegas, Chicago Wrigley Field, as well as a Stress Buster Get Away, were auctioned to raise money for the community leadership grants and the school. The live auction ended with the sale of two gourmet wine/dinner parties, a designer yorkie-poo puppy, and a golden retriever puppy stealing the show. With live and silent auction bids and many generous community donations, the event brought in more than $260,000. The after-auction festivities continued with fireworks and the Black and Blue Band playing dance music until after midnight. Presenting hosts of this year’s event were Dottie and Tom Abramowski, Missie and Greg Alcorn and Connie and Clay LindGlenn and Susan Ketner and Trudy and Tommy Thompson enjoy say; hosts were Beverly and Thom Dillard, the festivities. Diane and Luke Fisher and Jennie and Tony Misenheimer. Co-hosts were Jimmie and Luanne Anderson, Gwin and Matt Barr, Alice and Burl Brady, Sarah and Bret Busby, Jo and Quincy Cummings, Meg and Jay Dees, Digna Freirich, Stacy and Andy Jeter, Susan and Glenn Ketner, Margaret and George Kluttz, Susan and Edward Norvell, Meredith and Bryan Overcash, Carrie Poole, Cheryl and Jack van der Poel and Lynn and Paul Weisler. WinterBloom is designed to support youth and families in the community in which we all work and live. The funds raised during WinterBloom will go to Community Student Outreach Scholarship, Investing in Student Success Scholarship, and Greater Returns on Investment Technology. For more information on how to become a sponsor or make a contribution to this cause, please visit www.winterbloomgala.com or contact Betty Kuvinka at 704-636-3002. KidsBloom, a family festival including games, food, face painting, and silent auction will be held Saturday, April 30, from 47 p.m. on the Salisbury Academy campus, 2210 Jake Alexander Blvd., North. The community is invited to the event. Cost for tickets is $5, or $3 for children under three. Diane Fisher serves as Head of School for Salisbury Academy. More information Ed Clement, Clay Lindsay, Greg Alcorn and Tom Abramowski attended WinterBloom. can be found at www.salisburyacademy.org or by calling 704-636-3002.
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Kirsten Reynolds, Cara Reische and Kim Smith attended this year’s event.