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Green Beret’s final journey

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Veterans and other citizens gathered in downtown Concord for a ceremony Saturday honoring Sgt. First Class Donnie Shue.

Thousands fill streets for return of soldier’s body; Shue went missing in 1969 BY JOANIE MORRIS For the Salisbury Post

Sons of the Dark and Bloody Ground Ye must not slumber there, Where stranger steps and tongues resound Along the heedless air. Your own proud land’s heroic soil Shall be your fitter grave; She claims from war his richest spoil -The ashes of her brave. — Theodore O’Hara 1847 Excerpted from “Bivouac of the Dead”

CONCORD — You can only speculate about the last moments of a Vietnam soldier killed in ac-

tion. Imagine the choking clouds of dust followed by a heavy pattering of rain, those adrenalinefilled heartbeats of a soldier, ready to do what his country asked him to. Imagine that soldier, fingering a lucky Zippo lighter in his pocket, another touching a cross nestled around his neck, all of them checking SHUE their weapons. They take fire, three don’t make it out. Things similar to these may have happened during the last moments of Sgt. First Class Donald “Donnie” Monroe Shue. Shue,

Kannapolis Mayor Bob Misenheimer hands a city declaration to sisters Betty Jones and Peggy Hinson honoring their brother. an Army Green Beret, was serving with two others when they went missing on a mission Nov. 3, 1969. Shue, Staff Sgt. William Brown and Staff Sgt. Gunther Wald were last seen wounded 30

miles inside Laos, near Ban Chakevy Tai in Saravane Province. According to military documents, Shue and the other

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Farming technology expensive but worth it

SALISBURY — The faith of Deputy Lunda Eller of the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office has been tested several times in her life — one time in particular 12 years ago. Eller’s husband, Robert Clement, was responding to a call in Spencer when he was shot several times. He died a year later. Eller and her four children were taken care of, though, through her family at church and the sheriff’s office, and through the Shield a Badge With Prayer program, started by Rev. Michael Taylor. “Rev. Taylor and the Shield a Badge program have always included the children with any activities the Shield a Badge does — they’re part of the police family,” she said. “He will always make sure that he sends each one of my children (a card) in honor of their dad. He still calls all the children by their first name. “And I make sure that ELLER any activity that Shield a Badge has that I do bring the kids because they’re appreciative of Shield a Badge taking care of me, and also helping to remember their dad.” Shield a Badge with Prayer is celebrating its 16th year in Rowan County this month, and the program has grown significantly. The program is simple — just pray for an officer every day, and send them a card to let them know they’re appreciated on their birthday and holidays. The program has grown to 400 “prayer partners,” Taylor said, and with the growing economic hardships and increasing dangers for officers, more people are needed to pray. “We just need more people willing to pray for them because of the dangers out there,” he said. “They don’t know what they’re going to face. Whether it’s pulling over a car or going to a house for a domestic, it’s so dangerous. “We want to do what we can to protect them through the prayers of God’s people. It’s always good to know that you’re appreciated in what you do.” Taylor gives every deputy, detective, detention center officer and communications employee a hardback copy of the Bible, a promise book filled with Bible verses and an index for quick access, and a copy of the New Testament. Each year, the officer receives a new promise book and other goodies. This past Christmas, he gave everyone a small toolkit that fits in their pocket and folds away like a knife. “I think one of the greatest tools we can use to let officers know we care is prayer for their protection, and their guidance, and then they’ve got the Bible,” he said. “I try

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Acres of farmland still disappearing, but not as fast

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SALISBURY — As Jason Starnes planted soybeans through a field of old cornstalks last week, a computer warned him that his tractor was too far to the left. “This is what happens when I steer,” Starnes said, laughing as he corrected. The northern Rowan County farmer plants crops using GPS-guided technology that keeps him from missing or overlapping spots on the field. The GPS unit uses STARNES satellite signals to show his exact location, how far off he is from his designated path and how much of the field already has been covered. With a simple mechanical device, the system even steers the tractor automatically. Starnes deactivates it to turn the tractor and navigate through difficult

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Farmers like Starnes have turned to new technology like GPS units to stay on the cutting edge. areas. Systems like this cost thousands of dollars, but Rowan County farmers who use them say they’re worth it. “We’ve noticed some pretty good savings, and it prevents a lot of human error,” he said. “The investment you make in the equipment pays for itself fairly quick.”

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SALISBURY — North Carolina has lost 1 million acres of farmland over the past decade, with about 8.6 million acres remaining, according to the N.C. Department of Agriculture. This includes Rowan County, where 32 percent of land mass is some type of farming operation, including 983 farms on nearly 116,000 acres, according to a 2007 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The agriculture department doesn’t expect farmland to keep shrinking at the same rate, said Joe Hampton, research operations manager at the Piedmont Research Station in Salisbury. But for someone to be around to work the land

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FARMING FROM 1A Jason Starnes owns Four S Farms in northern Rowan County with his wife, Robin, and his parents, Kim and Connie. In addition to planting crops, they use GPS to help spray herbicide or pesticide, and a similar method is used to apply fertilizer exactly where and how it’s needed. The Starneses pay Southern States Cooperative to sample the soil at various spots on the farm and create maps of the soil’s chemistry and content. The company then loads the data on a GPS-equipped spreader truck, which automatically changes the fertilizer’s content and application rate as it spreads. The soil is given all the nutrients it needs to best grow the crops — and no more. The farm’s “no-till” planting process sows seed through the remains of previous crops, disturbing the earth as little as possible. This minimizes soil erosion and harmful runoff, and it increases organic matter in the soil as well as beneficial insects and earthworms. Not all local farmers see the need to keep up with the latest technology. China Grove resident Frank Corriher tills the ground with a plow before planting crops using his own guidance at Corriher Farms. When he’s not at his job at Mid South Tractor Company, Corriher works on the farm with his sons, Shannon and Wesley, and other family members. He said it doesn’t make financial sense to buy “fancy equipment” to tend his small amount of land. “The modern ways are quicker,” Corriher said. Then, with a hint of pride in his voice, he added, “But the traditional way has less riding and more muscle work.” Agriculture — including crops, livestock, poultry and dairy — is a $62 million industry in Rowan County. With food prices rising this year, it’s possible that farmers could earn a little more. According to the Associated Press, corn traded at more than $7 a bushel in April — more than double last summer’s $3.50 — and many traders say it could pass the record $7.65 set in 2008. But small family farms aren’t likely to double their money. “Of course, it does help at the farm level when food prices go up,” said Joe Hampton, research operations manager at the Piedmont Research Station in Salisbury. He explained that prices often are tracked by monitoring the cost of 19 regularly purchased items. “Last week, the market basket index was $46, and it’s gone up 3 percent this year. But of that $46, about $7 went back to the farmer.” The rest of the money may go to processing, transportation, marketing and other costs, Hampton said. Farmers also are spending an increasing amount on fuel, fertilizer and other supplies. Larger farms fare better because they often have more buying and selling power, and they

“When I started working for the Department of Agriculture, it took about 25 gallons of diesel fuel to farm an acre of ground in Rowan County. Today, we can ... use 2.5 gallons.” JOE HAMPTON research operations manager at the Piedmont Research Station in Salisbury

can produce more than enough to cover those costs. “Fertilizer prices are so high now that you can’t waste it,” said Kim Starnes, Jason’s father. “Twenty to 30 years ago, it was a KIM STARNES lot cheaper, so you didn’t think much about it.” New technology can save money by improving efficiency and productivity — in other words, doing more with less. “We have tried to use less and less of our resources to produce food and fiber for the country,” said Hampton. “Thirty years ago, when I started working for the Department of Agriculture, it took about 25 gallons of diesel fuel to farm an acre of ground in Rowan County. Today, we can ... use 2.5 gallons of diesel fuel to farm an acre of land.” From an acre of land that once produced 20 to 30 bushels of wheat, Hampton said, farmers now can reap 90 to 100 bushels. “It’s a combination of better genetics, better management — where we plant in a more timely way than we did in the past — and managing the soil better,” he said. Hampton said genetic engineering has helped breed more hardy and productive crops, bigger and tastier produce and larger and healthier animals. The next new advancement in agriculture, he said, will likely be related to the nutrition and bioactivity of food. “For example, I think it’s possible to breed squash with higher Vitamin A levels,” he said. Hampton also praised new no-till technology as “monumental” for farming and for the environment. The Starneses say they use no-till methods, along with measures to prevent erosion and runoff, because farmers are by nature environmentalists. The pesticides they use are far removed from the harmful chemicals used decades ago, said Kim Starnes, and the herbicide they apply is used regularly in home gardens. “We do protect the land, soil and water,” Kim Starnes said. “We realize that we need to for future generations.” Contact reporter Karissa Minn at 704-797-4222.

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ACRES FROM 1A that’s left, younger generations of farmers must continue to be trained. “If you look at the cost of the land, equipment and operating monies needed, all of those things are prohibitive for a young person to get in,” Hampton said. “You almost have to have some kind of family relation with an existing farmer to start into farming today.” To help them enter farming without any family connection, people late in their farming career could serve as mentors to young people. Organizations like FFA, or Future Farmers of America, and 4-H work through local clubs to cultivate students’ interest in farming, develop their skills and give them hands-on experience. As of the 2007 USDA Census of Agriculture, the average age of a farmer in North Carolina was 57 — one year older than in 2002. These land and population trends are similar nationwide. Young people are becoming farmers, but there may not be enough to take over one day for their parents and grandparents. “That’s a long-term problem for our society,” Hampton said. “We need to have people producing food, from a national security standpoint. ... We have to find ways to transition farms to the next generation.”

Patterson Farm Michelle Patterson and her husband, Doug, run Patterson Farms in Mount Ulla with Doug’s brother Randall Patterson and his wife, Nora. They are the third generation to run Patterson Farms, which began in 1919 as James Patterson and Sons. Michelle Patterson said she isn’t sure whether the fourth generation — her three daughters, niece and nephew — will continue it. “My husband’s grandparents and his parents worked really hard, and we’ve worked really hard, to keep the farm going,” she said. “Of course, we hope that it does.” But Patterson said it’s important for the children to choose whatever career they want, even if none of the five choose farming. “We hope that if we inspire any child who comes out here to farm, then all this is worth it,” she said. Patterson leads groups on educational tours of the farm with seasonal themes. The tours provide another source of income for the family and aim to teach both

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Frank Corriher, right, uses conventional farming methods like tilling the land when he works on Corriher Farms in China Grove with his sons Shannon, left, and Wesley, center.

Michelle Patterson shows students from a school in King how to plant a green bean in a cup of soil. Tours of Patterson Farms in Mount Ulla help teach children and adults about farming. children and adults about the importance farming. “We really want young children, but also families and people in general to really understand what all is involved with farming and understand where food comes from, because people are so far removed from it today,” Patterson said. “A lot of people see it at the grocery store or get it at a fast food restaurant.” Since Patterson Farms entered the agri-tourism busi-

ness, its annual visitor count has grown from 400 people in 1994 to 25,000 people in 2009. They no longer come just to buy produce but also to get the experience of picking their own on a farm. The family grows a variety of fruits and vegetables on about 450 acres of land. During the summer, the farm employs as many as 250 people. But no amount of success can eliminate the challenges Contact reporter Karissa farmers face from the weath- Minn at 704-797-4222.

At Four S Farms, they use ‘no-till’ methods, so the soil is not freshly plowed before seeds are planted. Instead, a planter slices through the earth and remains of previous crops before seeds are dropped into grooves.

SHIELD FROM 1A to help officers and their families, also, because they also need prayer and support.” Taylor said the divorce rate for law enforcement officers continues to grow, as does the alcohol and drug abuse among officers. “Officers are just as human as the rest of us are,” he said. Taylor says he’d love to give every officer in Rowan County the same things as the sheriff’s office, and some officers are special requests, and he’s able to include them. But he can’t include everyone due to funding. Shield a Badge with Prayer receives about $4,000 each year from the prayer partners and through donations, but to expand, he needs more. He sells a knife with the logo and the tool kit in the Landis office of the sheriff’s office, and also sells stickers for cars and other things promoting the program to raise funds. He said that when an officer sees the sticker on someone’s car, it means a lot. “It means it’s working,” he said of the program. “It’s in the public’s view.” Taylor is the president of the N.C. Chaplain’s Association, which also helps to spread his Shield a Badge with Prayer program, along with the logo that he has copyrighted, and designed

er, the economy and even the government. Meeting various government regulations is getting more difficult and costly, said Doug Patterson. And while the rising costs of fuel, fertilizer and other supplies are fairly predictable, Mother Nature is much less so. “You can use all the technology you want and do everything strictly by the book, and one windstorm, one rainstorm, one dry summer or one hot month can just take all your profits away,” he said. “There’s lots of other careers that definitely do not have the risk and liability that you’re going to have in farming.” The couple says the struggles are often worth it for people who are passionate about farming, though, and there are plenty of those still around. “I think that people that do this for a living do it because they really love it,” Michelle said. “They tend to have a lot of faith that each year is going to get better. It’s just very rewarding.”

Fill out this form if you’re willing to pray daily for an ofﬁcer over the coming year. himself. “I’m trying across the state to get a chaplain in every county, and also nationwide,” he said. In 16 years, he’s given out more than 10,000 hard back Bibles and at least that many

New Testaments, he said. He’s probably given out more than 5,000 promise books. “I just enjoy giving,” he said. “But this program would not exist if the prayer partners were not there. It’s about them. It’s their participation,

it’s their giving that makes this program work. “Everybody can pray. My heart is saddened that we don’t’ have more people participating in this because of how big our county is. I’m sad more churches don’t adopt an officer. “It’s a matter of life and death; prayer could help save an officer.” Maria Brown is a prayer partner, and has been praying for an officer for about three years. Her women’s group at church has adopted an officer. “It has helped me grow spiritually as an individual, and as a group, too, because you create a bond. A bond that can’t be broken because it’s God’s work you’re doing. It makes you stronger.” May is Shield a Badge With Prayer Month, and today Taylor will celebrate the program’s 16th year in Rowan County. Taylor says he loves what he’s doing, and hopes to see more people wanting to participate in the program. “I want to continue to do this as long as the Lord permits me to do this,” he said. “This is one of the best things that I’ve ever done as far as a chaplain to let them know that we appreciate them and what they do.” ••• If you would like to start praying for an officer, or to donate to the program, contact Rev. Michael Taylor at 704782-7201, or write to him at 2675 Phaniels Church Road, Rockwell, N.C., 28138. To purchase the fundraising materials contact Taylor or visit the Landis office of the sheriff’s office.

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Eastern Rowan may get land-use plan BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

SALISBURY — Eastern Rowan County may be getting its own land-use plan if commissioners allow staff to begin collecting data. The Rowan County Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing the study at 3 p.m. Monday on the second floor of the J. Newton Cohen Sr. Rowan County Administration Building. According to a memo from County Planning Director Ed Muire, staff would create an email address where local residents can send comments or questions, as well as an online survey for feedback on draft recommendations. “Public participation is an important component in drafting suggested guidelines,” Muire wrote. “Anticipated locations for public forums dur-

ing the study process will be Carson and East Rowan High Schools.” Planning staff would “obtain or produce” relevant land use data and maps of county and municipal zoning, housing and demographic trends, transportation and utilities and the natural environment. As needed, staff also would interview municipal, county or state representatives about issues affecting the study area. The land use study would “consist of elements similar” to the land use plan created in 2009 for western Rowan County, Muire said, and development is anticipated to take 6 months or less. In addition, the board will hold several public hearings Monday. One concerns a rezoning request to accommodate

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McKenna Hege, 2, picks out a flower Saturday during the Plants in the Park sale at Granite lake Park.

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linda and John Matsik listen Saturday as Wayne Parker talks about teaching students at Salisbury High School how to cut wood. by with their daughters McKayla, 3, and McKenna, 2. “We’re starting a garden,” Chris Hege said. “Plus, the kids wanted to play at the park, so it worked out for both of us.” Neil Marcum, a member of the

Granite Quarry parks and recreation committee, said the group started brainstorming ways to get people out to the parks several months ago. He said the Plants in the Park sale

Livingstone features Gates Foundation executive BY LAURIE D. WILLIS Livingstone College News Service

An official with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will deliver the keynote address during commencement exercises at Livingstone College on Saturday. Commencement begins at 10 a.m. in Alumni Memorial Stadium. In the event of bad weather, exercises will be moved to Varick Auditorium. Since 2005, Joe Scantlebury, senior policy officer in the U.S. Program Advocacy Division for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has helped the organization diversify its U.S. Program Advocacy partners in key states and currently manages its Civil Rights and Equity Organization portfolio.

Before joining the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Scantlebury was a staff attorney for the Youth Law Center and helped establish the Legal Action Center National H.I.R.E. Network, a national ex-offender employment clearinghouse and employment advocate, and SCANTLEBURY served as its first director. Scantlebury was also executive director of STRIVE/East Harlem Employment Service, a dynamic international workforce development agency. He has served as a Special United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, an im-

pact litigator for the U.S. Department of Labor and an associate at Eisner, Levy, Pollack & Ratner, a law firm in New York City that focuses on labor and employment law. Scantlebury has a bachelor’s degree in industrial and labor relations from the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University and was one of the first Cornell Tradition Fellows. He has a law degree from New York University School of Law, where he was a Root-Tilden-Snow Fellow. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Poverty Law Center, a member of the Youth-in-Transition Funders Group Steering Committee and a mentor to a number of students and young

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Noted writer speaks at Catawba ceremony BY TONIA BLACK-GOLD Catawba College News Service

Catawba College’s two commencement exercises are slated for Saturday, May 14, in Keppel Auditorium of the Robertson College-Community Center. On that day, the college will award baccalaureate degrees to 196 students graduating at 10 a.m. from the traditional day program and to 104 students graduating at 2 p.m. from the School of Evening and Graduate Studies. Seating is limited for both exercises and those planning to attend will need a ticket to enter the 1,450-seat venue. Catawba College President Dr. Joseph Oxendine, ’52, will deliver his charge to each group of graduates and each ceremony is expected to last

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RANITE QUARRY — It’s been nearly a decade since Lisa Holshouser had a garden at her Salisbury home, but Saturday she was starting over. “I have a new spot that’s open thanks to the storm,” she said. “I’m hoping to get it tilled up soon so I can get started.” Holshouser purchased bell peppers and tomato plants during the Plants in the Park sale at Granite Lake Park. “I thought I would buy them while they are a good price and get them planted here in the next week or so,” she said. “With prices at the grocery store going up it’s better to plant and eat what you can from the backyard.” Holshouser said she wants to get her hands back in the dirt because she always had a garden growing up. “I thought today about how my father would be out planting his garden today,” she said. “He always planted on the last day of April.” And Holshouser wasn’t the only one who took advantage of the plant sale Saturday. A crowd of people turned out for the event. Jennifer and Chris Hege stopped

SALISBURY — An amendment to a proposed law about community broadband could ban adult programming from city-owned systems like Fibrant. The N.C. Senate was debating House Bill 129 Thursday when a senator from Hendersonville introduced an amendment prohibiting city-owned communications networks from providing adult entertainment channels as part of a video programming service. Fibrant has nine adult payper-view channels. Greenlight, a similar fiber-to-thehome system owned by the city of Wilson, has about a dozen. The amendment would not affect private providers that offer adult programming. N.C. Sen. Andrew Brock, RRowan-Davie, said the amendment had support on the Senate floor, and he plans to vote for it if given the opportunity. Debate over the amendment, which was tabled, and several other proposed changes to the legislation stalled the bill. It was pulled from consideration until Monday. For a bill known as “Level Playing Field” to ban adult programming from cityowned networks but not their private competitors would be unfair, said Dathan Shows, assistant city manager for

broadband and technical services for Wilson. Broadband cities like Salisbury and Wilson that market a triple play — Internet, phone and cable TV services sold together for a discount — must offer the same content as private providers, Shows said. “If you are going to have a pay-per-view system, you need to have adult content to be competitive with other providers,” he said. Pay-per-view systems are expensive for providers to set up and run, Shows said. “Adult content is more lucrative than non-adult content, so that helps pay for Disney-on-demand and other payper-view channels,” he said. Without adult channels, a pay-per-view system probably could not cover its cost, he said. Greenlight, which launched in 2007 and has about 5,700 customers, is on track to make about $150,000 this fiscal year from video on demand. About half of that revenue comes from adult programming, which customers can completely block, Shows said. Fibrant, which launched in November, has about 760 customers. Salisbury officials did not answer questions about how much revenue adult channels have generated for Fi-

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Police: Purses stolen to buy tooth decorations SALISBURY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Spencer man is behind bars under a $100,000 bond on charges of buying a gold tooth cover from New York Jewelry using two stolen credit cards. Salisbury police charged Alan Thomas Vann Jr., 19, of 606 S. Carolina Ave. with obtaining property by false pretense, breaking and entering a motor vehicle, mis- VANN demeanor larceny and common law robbery, possession of a gun and possession of a gun by a felon. According to the arrest warrant, Vann made a downpayment on the decorations for his teeth at the store inside the Salisbury Mall using a Mocksville womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credit

card. He later used a Salisbury womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credit card to purchase the jewelry for $425. The warrant said Vann broke into a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu, taking a purse containing a Salisbury womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credit cards, checkbook and $21 in cash. Vann also took $500 from a Salisbury woman by force, according to the warrant. The purse Vann is accused of stealing a Mocksville womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purse that contained cash, credit cards, a checkbook and a Nokia cell phone valued at $150. Vann is on parole for a felony larceny conviction from November. He was also convicted of misdemeanor larceny in October 2008. He was placed in the Rowan County Detention Center Saturday evening.

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Landis residents may soon get hooked up to new water line BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

LANDIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The town board is ready to hire a construction company to begin work on its water-system improvement project. The board will meet Monday to pick a contractor. Bids have been received and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the board to select the company for phase one and phase two of the project. The town has a 12-inch line that runs through South Zion Street and customers need to be added to the new line. The town was approved for a USDA loan of $2.9 million and a grant of $1 million for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements

in January 2008. In January 2009, the town came across a grant program that could be used to pay the loan portion of this project. The town later discovered it would not get the grant and had to start the process all over again. Town Engineer Mike Acquesta explained pipes will be reconnected on some of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side streets to the main 12-inch waterline down Zion Street in phase one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are now connected to an old cast-iron, 8-inch line,â&#x20AC;? he said. About 21 fire hydrants will also be replaced in phase two of the project. The town will abandon the 8-inch lines. There will be hundreds of

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people who must be reconnected to the 12-inch line. Residents will not be disconnected until connection to the larger line is ready, Acquesta said. The disconnection and subsequent reconnection will take about 30 minutes and will be done during the day when generally most people arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t home. Whatever lines that are not replaced and new lines connected in phase one will be done in phase two. The board will also consider approving a budget amendment in the Street Department for recycling. The town board meets at town hall, 312 S. Main St. Contact reporter Shavonne Potts at 704-797-4253.

The Cabarrus Guards Camp 1837 Sons of Confederate Veterans and The Coltrane-Harris Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy will present a Confederate Memorial Day celebration at 3 p.m. next Sunday The event will honor the 125,000 troops that North Carolina provided during the Civil War. It begins with period music by Stan Clardy of Statesville at 2:30 p.m. All will take place at the Old Cabarrus County Courthouse, 65 Union St. S., Concord. Participants are asked to bring flowers to place at the monument.

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Strawberry festival slated for May 21 Patterson Farm will have a Strawberry Fest and Craft Show On May 21. Participants can pick strawberries, shop artisans and crafters, eat and take part in activities. The craft show will feature a selection of fine arts and handmade crafts. All artisans and crafters at the show are selected for their talents. With the purchase of berries you may visit the petting barn, playground and picnic area or take a ride on the new Cow Barrel Train. The food court will offer lunch options, and the raffle will run throughout the day. The raffle items have been

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JOURNEY FRoM 1A two men — as well as several men who escaped — were attached to a unit performing highly classified maneuvers throughout Southeast Asia. The family was notified and Shue was listed as missing in action. On Jan. 15, 1979, he was classified as killed in action, and a military marker was put above an empty grave at Carolina Memorial Park. Saturday, Shue finally came home. His remains were found after lines in Southeast Asia were redrawn and the location where Shue, Brown and Wald were last seen was shifted to Vietnam’s control. The U.S. sent a recovery team into the area. According to military records, the team found a Zippo lighter with Shue’s name engraved on it in the remains of the three men, discovered on a farm. The men were found two years ago. Saturday, Shue made his way slowly from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport behind a procession of police officers, motorcyclists and military escorts. Behind him, the family cars, followed by nine miles of motorcyclists — members of the Patriot Guard, Rolling Thunder, Ghost Riders and more. “Donnie left behind grieving parents,” said Concord Mayor Scott Padgett, addressing a crowd packing the streets in downtown Concord. Padgett added that he left behind loving sisters and lifelong friends. “He left behind others who never met him but wore his bracelet.” During the somber ceremony in Concord, American Red Cross workers handed out water and snacks, and employees of the city of Concord’s Buildings and Grounds Department volunteered to hand out small American flags to the crowd. Flags billowed in the breeze of the afternoon, teasing the arms and necks of people close enough to feel them. Concord resident Laura Raynor performed “God Bless America” as birds sang along, continuing to be heard throughout the ceremony. Danny Plyler, of Kannapolis, held up a sign through the entire ceremony. Written on it, “Welcome home Donnie! We love you Betty!” Though his arms may have tired, Plyler held the sign high, which had little American flags taped to it and was decorated with hearts. “We know the sisters, Betty and Peggy,” said Plyler. “We’re here to finally give closer to them.” First Lt. Michael Kluttz, a member of the N.C. National Guard and currently working at the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, attended the service with his brother Capt. Todd Kluttz, who is serving on active duty at Fort Bragg. “Our father served in Vietnam and was in high school with Sgt. Shue here in Concord back in the ’60s,” said Lt. Kluttz. “When we came home from Iraq, there was a big welcome home. These guys never got that. We’re here for him and all the vets who never got a welcome home.” Andrew Cave, of Charlotte, is also stationed at Fort Bragg. “My dad has a friend that was a friend with him in high school,” said Cave when asked why he attended the ceremony. “I figured I’d come out and show my support.” The stories of why people came continued. At least half of the people in attendance could claim some connection to the U.S. military — their son or daughter serves in Iraq now, they have served or one of their parents or siblings served. Mike Gearing, a special forces Army veteran from Lincolnton, served in the same unit as Shue, though he never met the young man. Christina Kazakavage, of Harnett County, attended the event in support of the family. A Gold Star Mother, she lost her son, Tech Sgt. Adam Ginette in Afghanistan in January 2010. Maj. Gen. Gregory Lusk, of the North Carolina National Guard, spoke briefly at the service on Shue’s sacrifice. He described Shue and the men who served with him as having backbones of steel and wills of iron. “There are no amount of flowery words that will ease the pain of the loss of a loved one,” he said, addressing sisters Betty Jones and Peggy Hinson. “He will forever be that young man with the infectious smile. Addressing the hearse carrying the flagdraped casket of Shue, Lusk was brief. “I now ask you Sgt. First Class Shue to rest,” he said. “You have been relieved of your duty. You gave all of your tomorrow so we may have today.” Jeff Phillips, president of Rolling Thunder N.C. Chapter 2, spoke on the men and women still missing in action from war. “We could very well be doing this next week,” said Phillips, gesturing to the crowd packed onto Union Street. “Only one third of Vietnam veterans are alive today. If there are any POWs still alive (over there), they don’t have much time.

Veterans and citizens stand for the Pledge of Allegiance during a ceremony honoring Sgt. First Class Donnie on Saturday.

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Motorcyclists surround the hearse carrying the remains of former Concord and Kannapolis resident Donnie Shue, as the procession heads north on U.S. 49 past harrisburg. Members of the Rolling Thunder and Patriot Guard Riders pause for a prayer during Saturday’s ceremony.

Sharon Mobley, stationed at the Hardee’s in Harrisburg to wait for the hearse carrying Sgt. First Class Donald Shue to pass by: “Because he’s coming home. He represents all our young servicemen.” She was living In Louisville, Ky., during the Vietnam War and used to visit wounded soldiers at Fort Knox. Pete Miller, Kannapolis: “I’m here to pay my respects. I had 11 years in the military. That’s the least I can do. I can’t do as much as he did.” Ken Deaton, Harrisburg: “We’ve got two nephews serving right now. There’s special prayers out to all them fellas.” His nephews are Cody and Michael Powell. Jerod Berd, Concord: “To pay respects to the fallen military.” Shawn Arrowood, Concord: “This is to pay respects to him from both me and my father.” Arrowood’s father was Steve Arrowood Jr., who also served in the MACVSOGs. This will be Arrowood’s 12th servicemen’s funeral. “I’m continuing a tradition in my father’s honor. Anyone who was killed in or around his command, he went to their funerals.” Frank Troutman, Concord: “I was in Vietnam. I was over there when he went missing. They had everybody looking for them at one time. We didn’t know all the details, but we knew there was a problem.” John Bowman, Concord, by way of Detroit: “Because I heard they were giving the special forces veteran that was found a homecoming.” Bowman served in the Army from 1972-76. Tommy Russell, Concord: “To honor another vet.” Dorothy Trammell, Concord: “I didn’t know him but he was one of us. It’s time the Vietnam veterans have gotten the recognition they deserve.” Isabelle West, Concord: “I came out because I served in the military from 18 to 22.” West served as a nurse in the Navy from 1978 to 1982. Harold Toppings, Landis: “I work third (shift). I worked last night. Went down to Charlotte. I’m used to it. It’s my patriotic duty.” COMING MONDAY: Coverage from the funeral service at Whitley’s Funeral Home in Kannapolis

“We want them home,” he shouted to the crowd. “Nothing less.” He suggested that anyone kin to anyone who is missing in action contribute DNA to the proper authorities. There are bodies still unidentified at Pearl Harbor, where Shue’s body was held before flights brought him home Saturday. “We want our boys home,” he said. “We will not stop until it happens.” Lou Deseta rode his motorcycle from New Castle, Del., to help welcome Shue home. “I served in Vietnam in the same unit as Don,” said Deseta. Though he left before Shue got there, he feels a connection. “I want to give honor to him and see this beautiful town. It’s a great honor to be here with the family.”

For Doug Letourneau, of Nashville, Tenn., the homecoming of Shue was bittersweet. “Donnie replaced me on the team,” said Letourneau. “He took my bed, and all my gear out. We are connected that way.” He knows it could just as easily have been him who died on that remote farm in Laos. It could have been, but it wasn’t. Those young soldiers who died on the field of battle on Nov. 3, 1969, died doing what they loved. As was said more than once during the day Saturday — gone but not forgotten. “At last we welcome home our native son,” Lusk said. “The circle is now complete.”

Army veteran Barton Gilliam of Concord waits for the procession to leave downtown Concord for Kannapolis.

Signs honoring Donald Shue were up along the route of the procession. The Green Beret’s remains were returned from Laos after he was killed in action during the Vietnam War in 1969.

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RALEIGH (AP) — A North Carolina state workers’ union wants lawmakers to hold back likely layoffs by finding additional tax revenues and cost savings to close a projected $2 billion-plus budget shortfall for next year. The State Employees Association of North Carolina scheduled a rally Saturday across the street from the Legislative Building. It was the last of three “Take Pride in Carolina” ral-

lies the association has held this month. The Raleigh rally on the Bicentennial Mall comes three days before a scheduled vote on a $19 billion House budget proposal that critics argue could lead to more than 20,000 job losses. The association says Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue should consider alternatives to layoffs that could generate billions of dollars in savings.

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“If I was a shareholder of Time Warner Cable, I wouldn’t want them doing that, either.” Cities that regulate adult entertainment on their streets should also regulate it on their broadband systems, Brock said. The amendment was sponsored by Republican N.C. Sen. Tom Apodaca, who could not be reached for comment. Apodaca is the primary sponsor in the Senate of the Level Playing Field bill.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Burton H. Plumb Jr., 64, died on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Ill. He was born June 28, 1946, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of the late Charlotte A. and Burton H. Plumb Sr. He married Deborah L. Misenheimer on July 7, 1978, in Louisville, Ky. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Plumb, Springfield, Ill.; son Jason Plumb (Lisa), Springfield, Ill.; daughters Meredith Williams (Keith) and Melissa Plumb, Louisville, Ky.; four grandchildren; four nephews; and five nieces. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Roselyn Misenheimer, Rockwell, N.C.; brothers-in-law David Misenheimer (Carol), Shelby, N.C., and Stephen Misenheimer, (Mary Lynn) Rockwell, N.C. Burt was a special education teacher in Louisville, Ky., and an educational consultant for the state of Indiana in Socratic Seminar training. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served in the Vietnam War. Burt found great joy in family and participating in his children's activities. He always enjoyed motivating people to accomplish their highest goals. Service: Burt chose to be cremated. A celebration of his life will be held May 28 at 4 p.m. at Douglass Boulevard Christian Church, 2005 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY 40205. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Deborah Plumb, 436 Sebring Road, Springfield, IL 62707. All contributions will benefit the Palliative Care Unit at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, Ill. Obituary is courtesy of Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell, N.C.

Kannapolis — Peggy Jean Faggart Hudson, 76, of 1211 East 11th Street, Kannapolis, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at CMCNortheast Medical Center, Concord following a short illness. Peggy was born Dec. 30, 1934 in Rowan County, daughter of the late Charlie R. Faggart, Sr. and the late Annie Caldwell Faggart. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of China Grove. Mrs. Hudson worked for Cannon Mills Plt. #1 in the washcloth department for many years and later worked for Terry Mfg. Company. She was an avid dog lover. Peggy was a loving daughter, sister, and friend. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a nephew, Eric Nathan Faggart. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Wayne Herman of the Home; a brother, Charlie "Butch" Faggart, Jr. and wife Rickie of China Grove and two nephews, Robert D. Faggart of China Grove, and Bradley C. Faggart of Charlotte. Service: A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel conducted by Rev. George Yates. Interment of cremains will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove. Visitation: The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to the service. At other times they will be at their respective residences. Memorials: In Lieu of Flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 3097, Salisbury, NC 28145. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Hudson. Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

brant. Brock said it is wrong for a city to provide pornography on a government-owned system. “As a taxpayer, I am a shareholder of the government,” Brock said. “And as a shareholder of the government, I don’t want my government doing that.

PLANNING FROM 3a Charles Blackwelder’s proposed metal-recycling center at 11710 Bringle Ferry Road outside Salisbury. It would accept scrap metals, catalytic converters and sealed car batteries. It would not accept cars or run demolition or disassembly. Attorney Sean Walker, agent for current owner JEMM Inc., has applied to change the zoning of the 9.51acre parcel from rural agricultural to industrial with a conditional use district. Another is about a rezoning request from Elizabeth Withers Smith, who wants to reopen an ice cream shop at 9010 Cool Springs Road in Woodleaf. The 1,000-squarefoot commercial building on a 1-acre parcel was previously Brightner’s Corner Ice Cream Shop and is currently being used for personal storage. Smith has applied for a rezoning from rural agricultural to commercial, business and industrial. The board will reopen a public hearing for another rezoning from its April 4 meeting. That would allow Annie Boone-Carroll to convert a vacant 2,720-square-foot convenience store into a funeral home. The 1.06-acre property at 4725 Long Ferry Road would be rezoned from rural agricultural to commercial, business and industrial. Another public hearing will be held for the Targeted Transit Assistance Grant. The $1 million grant would require a $55,000 match from Rowan County. It would be used for

CATAWBA FROM 3a and North Carolina Central University, and has served as the Carolinas director of the Trust for Public Land. He is also remembered for his 1998 campaign against John Edwards for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate. Graduates and their families are invited to gather and visit over cookies and punch on the front lawn of the Robertson College-Community Center following each ceremony, weather permitting. Graduating seniors from both the traditional day and the School of Evening and Graduate Studies programs will attend Catawba’s Baccalaureate Service at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, in the Omwake-Dearborn Chapel on

LIVINGSTONE FROM 3a professionals. He is also an active participant in the Neo-Catechumenal Way movement in the Catholic Church. This year’s graduation will feature 15 members of Livingstone’s groundbreaking Bridge Program, which is for students who have academic deficiencies in high school. They must successfully complete an intense summer program that includes classes in English, math, history, computers and theater, as well as early morning workouts, before being provisionally admitted as freshmen. Last year’s graduating

maintaining current levels of service to elderly and disabled individuals, a job access and reverse commute program and two 22-seat replacement vehicles for Rowan Express South. Finally, commissioners will hold a public hearing for a permit to exceed noise ordinance standards for the 13th annual Rowan County Relay for Life. The event will be held on May 13 and 14 at the Rowan County Fairgrounds, 1560 Julian Road in Salisbury. Also at the meeting, commissioners plan to: • Hear a presentation of the strategic plan for communications and the entire radio system upgrade. The strategic study was prepared by CSC Consultants for Rowan County and the city of Salisbury regarding existing and future radio needs for Rowan County. • Authorize removal of bad soil at the new satellite jail construction site. According to a memo by County Manager Page, $245,450 is needed to remove bad soil found on the site that could cause future “settling” of the building and fire lane driveway. Page said the county still would be within its total budget for the process, and no • Accept a $160,000 offer for surplus property located at 6205 Mooresville Highway after no upset bids were received. • Add Belmont Place to the state secondary road system for maintenance. • Consider budget amendments and board appointments. Contact reporter Karissa Minn at 704-797-4222.

campus and tickets are not required. Dr. W. Craig Turner, outgoing president of Catawba College, will deliver the homily at the service. Following the Baccalaureate service, members of the graduating class will process by candlelight in the traditional Marshal’s Walk from the chapel, along Oliver’s Way, to the exterior of the Robertson College-Community Center. There, they will gather as College Marshal David Pulliam and other student representatives share brief remarks. A reception in Peeler Crystal Lounge for the graduates and their families will conclude the evening. For a complete listing of graduation activities, visit the college website at www.catawba.edu/graduation. class had seven Bridge students. “The Bridge Program is vital to the success of many of our students at Livingstone College,” said Director Sylvester Kyles. “Last year we had our first-ever Bridge graduates, and it was a really big deal. This year we have more than doubled the number of Bridge graduates, and that’s a testament to the vision and leadership of President Jenkins as well as how hard the Bridge students work. I am confident this program will continue being one of the most successful ones at the college, and I cannot wait to see the faces of the Bridge graduates — as well as all of our graduates — when they walk across the stage and receive their degrees.”

Beulah Munday Kannapolis — Mrs. Beulah Mae McInnis Munday, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011, at CMCNorthEast in Concord. Mrs. Munday was born Nov. 17, 1923 in Rockingham. She was a daughter of the late John William McInnis, Sr. and Eliza Faye Covington McInnis. She worked for F.W. Woolworth's in Kannapolis as a stock clerk until the store closed and retired from the Sewing Dept. of Cannon Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Eli Munday and two brothers, William B. McInnis and John W. McInnis, Jr. Mrs. Munday is survived by her daughter, Carol M. White and husband, David, her son, Gary Munday and wife Donna, and her sister, Evelyn McInnis, all of Kannapolis; five grandchildren, Natalie, Christopher, Lorissa, Karissa, and Garrett; and five great grandchildren. Service: A funeral service is scheduled for 3 p.m. today, May 1, 2011, at West Point Baptist Church where she was an active member. Rev. Blair Bridle will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 p.m. today at the church. Memorials: Mmay be made to the West Point Baptist Church Food Pantry, 1100 Pine Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Remembrances may be sent to the family at www.ladysfuneralhome.com. Lady's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Munday family.

GRANITE QUARRY — Mr. Richard Eugene McAtee, 61, of Granite Quarry, passed away at the Hospice Unit of the W.G. Bill Heffner V.A. Medical Center April 30, 2011. Arrangements are incomplete, Powles Funeral Home is assisting the McAtee Family.

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- Army Sgt. 1st Class Bradley S. Hughes, 41, of Newark, Ohio, died April 24 of a noncombat incident, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan. ---------

- Marine Sgt. David P. Day, 26, of Gaylord, Mich., died April 24 while conducting combat operations in Badghis province, Afghanistan. ---------

- Army Capt. Joshua M. McClimans, 30, of Akron, Ohio, died April 22 at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Khost province, - Army Staff Sgt. James A. Justice, 32, of Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when inGrimes, Iowa died April 23 at Kapisa surgents attacked his unit with indirect province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered fire. --------when insurgents attacked his unit with - Marine Lance Cpl. Joe M. Jackson, 22, small arms fire. --------of White Swan, Wash., died April 24 while - Army 1st Lt. Omar J. Vazquez, 25, of conducting combat operations in Helmand Hamilton, N.J.; and province, Afghanistan. --------- Army Pfc. Antonio G. Stiggins, 25, of Rio Rancho, N.M., died of wounds suffered - Marine Cpl. Adam D. Jones, 29, of GerApril 22, in Numaniyah, Iraq, when insur- mantown, Ohio, died April 27 while congents attacked their unit with an impro- ducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. vised explosive device. ---------

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KANNAPOLIS — Mr. Michael Thomas Allen, 61, of Kannapolis died Friday, April 29, 2011 at his residence following a short illness. He was born June 24, 1949 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Bruce and Margaret Benfield Allen. He was a 1968 graduate of A.L. Brown High School. Following graduation he served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam and then with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge he was employed at Fieldcest-Cannon Plt. #1 in the slasher and weave room for 23 years until their closing. He later was employed at Piedmont Correctional Center in Salisbury as a correctional officer. Michael was a member of Bethany Bible Church and a member of Cannon Memorial Masonic Lodge # 626 AF and AM. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Tami Sechler Allen; two step-children, Shonna Nance and Jesse Overcash, III.; grandchildren, Sandy, Daymon, and Marazha Nance; four brothers, Floyd Allen and wife Frances of Pacolet, S.C., Jerry Allen and wife Linda of Kansas, Herman Allen and wife Cathy and Phillip Allen and wife Ann all of Kannapolis. He is also survived by four sisters, Glen Peoples and husband Reece of Fayetteville, Pat Johnson and husband Bill of Geismar, La., Gail Duggane of Salisbury and Janice LaMarche and husband Fred of Vincennes, Ind. Service: Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel conducted by Rev. Bobby Sutherland. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove with masonic graveside rites conducted by Cannon Lodge #626. Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to services. At other times they will be at the residence. Memorials: The family asks that memorials be made to Bethany Bible Church, 623 N. Juniper Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Allen. Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

- Army Sgt. John P. Castro, 25, of An- - Army Spc. Andrew E. Lara, 25, of Aldrews, Texas died April 22 at Paktika bany, Ore., died April 27, of a noncombat province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered related incident, in Babil province, Iraq. --------when his unit was attacked by small arms - Air Force Maj. Philip D. Ambard, 44, of fire. Edmonds, Wash.; and --------- Air Force Maj. Jeffrey O. Ausborn, 41, - Army Chief Warrant Officer Terry L. Varnadore II, 29, of Hendersonville, N.C. of Gadsden, Ala; and died April 23 in Kapisa province, - Air Force Maj. David L. Brodeur, 34, of Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his Auburn, Mass; and helicopter went down due to an undeter- - Air Force Master Sgt. Tara R. Brown, 33, of Deltona, Fla; and mined cause. --------- Air Force Lt. Col. Frank D. Bryant Jr., - Marine Sgt. Sean T. Callahan, 23, of 37, of Knoxville, Tenn.; and Warrenton, Va.; and - Air Force Maj. Raymond G. Estelle II, - Marine Lance Cpl. Dominic J. Ciarami- 40, of New Haven, Conn.; and taro, 19, of South Lyon, Mich., died April 23 - Air Force Capt. Nathan J. Nylander, 35, while conducting combat operations in of Hockley, Texas; and Helmand province, Afghanistan. - Air Force Capt. Charles A. Ransom, 31, --------of Midlothian, Va, died April 27, at the Kab- Army Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin F. Bit- ul International Airport, Afghanistan, of ner, 37, of Greencastle, Pa., died April 23 in wounds suffered from gunfire. The inciKandahar province, Afghanistan, of dent is under investigation.

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Afghan Taliban says offensive starts now KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The spring fighting season in Afghanistan geared up this weekend with a war of words. The Taliban announced they will begin their spring offensive today, pledging to attack military bases, convoys and Afghan officials, including members of the peace council working to reconcile with top insurgent leaders. Saturday’s declaration came a day after a new Pentagon report claimed the militants were experiencing low morale after suffering heavy losses on the battlefield. “The war in our country will not come to an end unless and until the foreign invading pull out of forces Afghanistan,” the Taliban said in a two-page statement released by the leadership council of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which is what the movement calls itself. Senior officers with the U.S.-led coalition said Friday that the Taliban — aided by the al-Qaida-linked Haqqani network — have plans to conduct a brief series of high-profile attacks, including suicide bombings, across the country in a display of power. The officers spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss recent intelligence, firmed up in the past couple days, that lead to the assessment. Lt. Col. John Dorrian, a spokesman for the coalition, said the Taliban planned to use the violence as a “propaganda ploy” to try to demonstrate their relevance and create the perception of momentum despite recent setbacks.

Vigil held in honor of Pope John Paul II ROME (AP) — Thousands of young people flooded an ancient Roman field Saturday for an all-night prayer vigil honoring Pope John Paul II on the eve of his beatification, remembering his teachings, travels and his own suffering. Pilgrims waving flags from Poland, Spain Germany and Brazil filled the Circus Maximus, which twinkled with the light of thousands of candles as choirs from John Paul’s native Poland, the Philippines and Italy sang. They listened as a French nun who suffered from Parkinson’s recounted how she was cured after praying to John Paul, who also battled the same disease. The Vatican has decreed that Sister Marie SimonePierre’s inexplicable healing was the miracle needed to beatify John Paul, a process that will reach its culmination today during a Mass in St. Peter’s Square celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI. Benedict put John Paul on the fast-track for possible sainthood when he dispensed with the traditional five-year waiting period and allowed the beatification process to begin

the pratt city section of Birmingham, ala., was hit hard by tornadoes on Wednesday. weeks after his April 2, 2005 death. Benedict was responding to chants of “Santo Subito” or “Sainthood Immediately” which erupted during John Paul’s funeral.

Presidential hopefuls gather in NH MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — With back-to-back events featuring multiple presidential hopefuls, it’s been something of an instant-replay kind of weekend for New Hampshire Republicans. Barely 12 hours after five possible candidates spoke Friday at a dinner in Manchester, three of them showed up less than 10 miles away for a second gathering Saturday morning. Though Rep. Michele Bachmann started from scratch with her speech, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty and former Sen. Rick Santorum largely stuck to the highlights they delivered the previous night, when they were joined by former Gov. Mitt Romney and businessman Herman Cain. That was probably the point, said Wayne Lesperance, a political science professor at New England College who said multi-candidate events are more about helping candidates refine their stump speeches than winning over voters. “There’s not this crowd of undecideds wandering around these events thinking, ‘Gosh, I just don’t know who to vote for,’ and then these speeches will bring them over,” he said.

Times Square bustles 1 year after scare NEW YORK (AP) — One year after a militant from Connecticut spread panic by driving a bomb-laden SUV into the heart of Times Square, New Yorkers, tourists and even the street vendor who alerted police to the smoking vehicle still descend on “The Crossroads of the World” as if it never happened. But behind the scenes, the New York Police Department and other law enforcement agencies still watch for and worry about the next terror plot against the city, something they say is certain to come. Experts say that while al-Qaida remains a threat, the admitted would-be bomber in the Times Square case represented a modern breed of homegrown terrorist — one with perhaps less formal training and fewer resources than the Sept. 11 attackers, but with equal audacity and a willingness to stage smaller strikes that still have the power to paralyze a city. Since the May 1 bombing attempt by Faisal Shahzad of Bridgeport, Conn., a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Pakistani, the NYPD has continued to fine-tune trip wires it hopes will stop other would-be terrorists. The next attacker is more likely to be a less-sophisticated, “self-radicalized” terrorist, like Shahzad, who sees himself more a follower of an extremist social movement rather than a sworn member of a terror network, said Peter Romaniuk, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice who specializes in international security and counterterrorism.

Budget copies of royal gown rushed to market NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion firms want a piece of the fairy tale. Seconds after Kate Middleton emerged from her car outside Westminster Abbey in a ball gown with lace sleeves, designers around the country, glued to their TV sets, were

sketching her look, setting in motion a mad rush for massproduced versions that are expected to be in stores as early as late June. For brides-to-be who can’t wait even four weeks, David’s Bridal, the nation’s largest bridal chain, was already trumpeting a strapless look from Oleg Cassini, paired with a lacey bolero jacket, on its website as an already available stand-in as it scrambled to push out modified knockoffs of the real thing to stores by September. Meanwhile, QVC said shoppers will be able to pre-order earrings inspired by the diamond drops worn by the princess as early as Monday night. The piece, which will sell for under $50 and was created by Kenneth Jay Lane, will be available to shoppers in two months. now the Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, didn’t break new fashion trends on Friday, but fashion experts say her elegant understated look, which featured a V-neck intricate lace bodice, is expected to bring back a new era of classic wedding dressing that was just starting to reemerge in designers’ collections.

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Armed drones in Libya are diplomatic tools WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s decision to use unmanned Predator drones in Libya widened what had become very limited U.S. participation in the air war, but the aircraft credited with taking out terrorist leaders in western Pakistan probably won’t prove decisive against Moammar Gadhafi’s forces. Sending just two remotely piloted Predators, each with two Hellfire missiles designed to pierce armor, over Libya 24 hours a day is far from a game-changing addition to an air campaign that features an array of high-flying French, British and other European jets bombing Libyan ground targets and enforcing a no-fly zone. The small scale of this Predator deployment suggests that drones, while effective, have a downside. The weapon has become a detested symbol of U.S. military might in Pakistan, where their use is tolerated by the U.S.backed government but widely criticized by Pakistanis. Afghan President Hamid Karzai sometimes has decried the use of U.S. drones, which he blames for civilian deaths. Their use in Libya is really only a half-step back into the fight. Bigger U.S. bombers and other firepower remain idle. Stephen Biddle, a military analyst at the Council on Foreign Relations, said the reasons are as much diplomatic as military.

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Lohan wants to end necklace theft case LOS ANGELES (AP) — A source close to Lindsay Lohan says the actress wants to end a misdemeanor theft case filed after a jewelry store reported the actress took a necklace without permission. The source, who is familiar with the case but was not authorized to speak publicly about it, says Lohan is prepared to enter a “no contest” plea. No contest pleas are not an admission of guilt but in many courts have the same effect as a guilty plea. Prosecutors in February charged the “Mean Girls” star with felony grand theft of the $2,500 necklace, but a judge last week reduced the charge to a misdemeanor. No court date has been set for Lohan to enter the plea.

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PRATT CITY, Ala. (AP) — Whether it’s refilling bloodpressure medicine or patrolling neighborhoods in a grocery-filled pickup, tornado victims in splintered Southern towns say volunteers are ensuring they’re well-fed and warm at night. At least a few, though, say they need more from the government: Help getting into their homes and cleaning up endless debris. Across the twister-ravaged South, students and church groups aggressively tended to those who needed it most, clearing away wreckage and handing out food and water. Wednesday’s tornadoes marked the second-deadliest day of twisters in U.S. history, leaving 341 people dead across seven states — including 249 in Alabama. Thousands were hurt, and hundreds of homes and businesses have vanished into rubble. Federal Emergency Management Agency workers handed out information to people in shelters about how to apply for help. National Guard soldiers stood watch, searched for survivors and helped sift through debris. Churches transformed into buzzing community hubs. In Tuscaloosa, a Red Cross shelter was handing out clothes and providing counseling for folks like Carol Peck, 55, and her 77-year-old mother. She said the shelter’s First Aid station even refilled her blood pressure pills without her having to ask. She can’t explain how it happened, but she suspects her clinic contacted the shelter.

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The draft plan reflects ongoing collaboration with public and private stakeholders, neighborhoods and the citizen steering committee. It outlines the vision, desired outcomes and specific strategies that citizens feel are needed in order to enhance, improve and sustain historic preservation efforts in Salisbury, including but not limited to:

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For sale: Graveyard in Tennessee BY REX BARBER The Johnson City Press

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Oak Hill Cemetery is for sale. Just call owner Tim McKinney, who has kept the old graveyard looking pristine for the past three years, to inquire further. In the early 2000s, you almost had to beat a path to visit a grave in Oak Hill Cemetery, which was established in 1870. Today, the grass is neatly trimmed and the plots are nicely landscaped in this historic cemetery in downtown Johnson City, thanks to the tireless efforts of McKinney. But recently, the work and cost to maintain the graveyard has become too much of a burden for McKinney, so he has put the place up for sale. “It’s an eight-and-a-half acre cemetery that is full of history,” McKinney said. “It’s one of the biggest landmarks in Johnson City.” Henry Johnson, the founder of Johnson City, is buried in the cemetery. And Col. LeRoy Reeves, the man who designed the Tennessee state flag is interred at Oak Hill. Around 2,700 graves are located in the cemetery. At least 1,200 plots are still available. “You’ve got over 60 Confederate soldiers buried in here,” McKinney said. “You’ve got an 1812 War veteran buried in here. There’s a lot of history in this cemetery.” McKinney’s father, Sam McKinney, bought the cemetery in 2007 and soon thereafter he put in walkways, repaired the fences and built a storage shed. His father also bought a large iron gate and placed it at the main entrance on Whitney Street. “He told me at one time that he had spent up to $150,000 on improvements in this cemetery,” McKinney said. “And I feel like that meant a lot to me, that the old man took that good a care of this place, so when I got it from

him I was very vigilant in taking care of it for the last three years. I’ve kept it neat as a pin in respect for my father.” Efforts to restore the cemetery began before McKinney’s father bought it, because it had become overgrown with brush and many of the tombstones were damaged. A homeless campsite was reportedly located in the cemetery. Oak Hill Cemetery Friends and Volunteers organized in fall 2005 to help care for the cemetery. Then McKinney’s father and his friend, Chester Willis, spent the final year of their lives restoring the cemetery. They both passed away within a month of each other in 2008. The cemetery was then transferred to McKinney. “My family has worked and been dedicated to it ever since we got involved in it,” McKinney said. “And we spent a gold mine on it trying to take care of it and keep it up.” McKinney said during the summer he mows the cemetery three or four days a week for eight or nine hours each day. Then he must trim the grass growing around each headstone with a weed trimmer. “That’s a killer right there because there’s hundreds of stones in this cemetery,” McKinney said. “There’s a lot to it, you know. I can’t afford it. I need somebody to help me, physically come out here and work and help me keep it up, you know, with all the weeding and chores that need to be done.” The cemetery does not really make money, so no help can be hired out of operating funds. McKinney does get money from Oak Hill Cemetery Friends and Volunteers, which solicits donations from as many relatives of those interred in the cemetery as they can locate. Thomas Manning, chairman of the group, said about 150 people are solicited for donations each year. About $4,000 or so is pulled in annually.

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Police fire back at man in trunk after bullet-proof vests do their job the rear seat of the car but was not injured, police said. “The trunk was popped and officers were a couple of feet from the trunk,” Springfield Sgt. John Delaney, executive aide to the police commissioner, said in a news release. “The suspect came out firing right away striking the Mass State Trooper in the chest and then kept shooting, striking the Springfield Police Officer in the chest,” Delaney said. “Both the Trooper and the Springfield Police Officer had their lives saved by their bullet-proof vests.” Delaney said the officers shot Kirkland several times, then performed CPR on him before Kirkland was taken to a hospital. Kirkland was in serious condition at Bayside Medical Center, police said. Delaney said Kirkland’s mother was shot last week and

Kirkland was a suspect in other shootings in Springfield in the same week. The officers’ injuries were not life threatening. The Springfield Republican identified the police officer as Raul Gonzalez. About noon Saturday, police responded to a shooting at Bill Brown’s House of Beauty, Barber Shop and Supply. Two people were shot: one fatally. The other was critically injured, police said. Police were told of a house where the suspect might have gone. When they arrived, they saw a woman drive into the driveway, then saw a man get into the trunk of the car. Officers got the woman out of the car and then approached the back of the car, when Kirkland burst from the open trunk and started firing, police said.

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A man suspected of a barber shop shooting Saturday that left one person dead was tracked by police to his hiding place in the trunk of a car, opened fire on the officers when they popped the trunk and was wounded when the officers returned fire, police said. A Massachusetts state trooper and a Springfield police officer were each shot in the chest but were wearing bullet-proof vests that police credited with saving the officers’ lives. Police identified the suspect as prison escapee Tamik J. Kirkland, 24, whom police had been looking for since his escape April 24 from a minimum security prison, where he was serving a sentence for weapons convictions. A 6-month-old baby was in

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Hamlin denied weekend sweep Busch wins third straight spring race in Richmond after holding off favorite BY JENNA FRYER Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — Kyle Busch denied teammate Denny Hamlin a weekend sweep at his home track Saturday night by stretching his final tank of gas 107 laps to win at Richmond. Busch won the spring race at Richmond for the third consecutive year, needing only to make it to the checkered flag before his gas tank ran dry. Lurking behind him was Hamlin, ready to pounce for a vic-

tory that might have snapped his early season slump. Hamlin had already won his charity race, held Thursday night at RIR, and followed it with Friday night’s win in the Nationwide Series race. But Busch’s car was just a tick better in the Sprint Cup Series race, and Busch led the Joe Gibbs Racing sweep. “It was important for me to have a smooth race and not have anything go wrong,” Hamlin said. “Just got beat by my teammate. He drove a great race. I thought he would

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denny Hamlin (11) and Kyle Busch (18) are side by side in turn two during the race at richmond international raceway. burn his stuff up. Our cars were dead equal. “It’s tough when you share notebooks,” Hamlin said. “Every trick in the book, you know they’ve got it, too.”

Busch, though, credited Hamlin for the victory. The two have dominated at the track, combining to win the last five races here. The last non-Gibbs driver to win at

Richmond was Jimmie John- good job at doing what we son in September, 2008. needed to do.” “I learned from Denny last Kasey Kahne, fresh off surfall, and I’m not going to say gery to repair a torn ligament what I learned,” Busch said. See RACE, 3B “He might know, but we did a

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Twitter trouble abounds BY TIM DAHLBERG Associated Press

One thing Ozzie Guillen has never had is a problem expressing himself. In English or Spanish, often in a hybrid of both. In the middle of the fifth inning or in the manager’s office after the game. To an umpire who doesn’t want to hear him, and to the media which almost always does. Just the kind of guy Twitter was invented for. Or not. Give Guillen the chance to express himself in 140 GUILLEN characters or less and the next thing you know he’s in the clubhouse, serving a two-game timeout for violating baseball’s social media policy. His 129,000 or so followers may have been enlightened by his comments after being tossed from a game against the Yankees, but the White Sox manager seems to be done tweeting for now. “I don’t blame Major League Baseball for being upset with me,” Guillen said. “I made a mistake.” So did Carlton Cole, the West Ham soccer player who took to Twitter to joke that England’s game against Ghana last month was really a trap by the British government to find illegal immigrants. Cole later deleted the comment, but the damage had already been done and he was fined some $33,000 by the Football Association. Cole’s teammate Danny Gabbidon apparently didn’t learn anything from the dustup. He was charged by the FA with “improper conduct and/or bringing the game into disrepute” over his April 16 tweet that used an expletive in response to criticism by fans after West Ham lost to Aston Villa. “U will never get another tweet from me again u just don’t get it do you. Bye bye,” Gabbidon added. If it was only that simple. Breaking up with Twitter is hard to do. Tennis player Donald Young did it last week, shutting down his Twitter account for good after having to apologize profusely for an expletive-filled tweet telling his followers he was sick of the treatment he received from the U.S. Tennis Association over a possible wildcard entry into the French Open. Young found out that the

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Catawba inducts its heroes BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

SALISBURY — Dwayne Brewington’s mother wasn’t pleased. She thought they were booing her son — in his home gym — until he explained Catawba basketball fans were saying “Brew!” — not “Boo!” The 6-foot-7 Brewington, most accurate field-goal shooter in Catawba history, rarely gave anyone a reason to voice displeasure. A key compo-

nent of some of coach Sam Moir’s greatest squads, Brewington was inducted into the Catawba Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, just a few yards from the Goodman Gym baskets where he connected on 61.5 percent of his shots from 1979-82. Joining Brewington in Catawba’s 34th induction class were girls basketball coaching icon Lonnie Chandler (Class of 1963), Tony DiPaolo (Class of 1959), revered in the Pennsylvania prep football ranks, and

Monté Jackson Turner (Class of 1994), a standout for the Indians in volleyball and women’s basketball. When Catawba development officer Gordon Kirkland phoned Brewington to inform him of his selection to the Hall, he wasn’t in, so an administrative assistant took a message. “He told me Catawba called and wanted me to be in the Hall of Fame,” Brewington said. “I thought it must be one of my old teammates playing a joke on me. I didn’t call back.”

Fortunately, it’s 2011, and there are new ways to contact people. Catawba secretaries tracked down Brewington on facebook in a matter of minutes. It was through that social network that he learned the mysterious phone call was no prank. A minister in Maryland, Brewington said his Hall induction will boost his credibility with his congregation. “It’s a validation,” he said with a

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Another shot for James, Heat less. “It would be personal for me,” Boston forward Paul Pierce said. “I’m sure he’s MIAMI — LeBron James planned to going to take it personal and you’ve got to spend a large part of Saturday studying expect his best.” film, looking for any edge that the Miami Unwittingly or not, the Celtics played a Heat may use against the Boston Celtics. huge role in setting up an offseason unlike Film from this season, that is. any other in NBA history. Boston gave No need to watch the Celtics inflicting James a big push toward Miami for a past playoff wounds on him. Those remain strength-in-numbers approach with the fresh — and time has not yet healed them. Heat that wasn’t possible during the twoThe inability to beat Boston is one of the time MVP’s stint with the Cavaliers. biggest reasons why James is now wearing Collectively, James, Dwyane Wade and a Miami Heat uniform. He’ll get a third at- Chris Bosh figure to rate a better chance, tempt to top the Celtics in a postseason se- and that theory is about to get put to the ries starting today when the teams collide real test. They left a combined $51 million in Game 1 of what may easily become an on the bargaining table last summer, and epic Eastern Conference semifinal. victory in this best-of-seven series may “It is personal,” James said Saturday as make that money seem exceptionally wellthe Heat finished practice. “It is. Absolute- spent. ly right. You don’t want to keeping getting “I think you’ve got two really good beat by the same team, the same team keep teams, two teams with a lot of will, two sending you home to plan a vacation. So it teams with a lot of pride,” Celtics general is personal.” See LEBRON, 3B The Celtics expected him to say nothing BY TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press

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TV Sports Sunday, May 1 AUTO RACING Noon VERSUS — IRL, IndyCar, Sao Paulo Indy 300, at Sao Paulo, Brazil 7 p.m. ESPN2 — NHRA, Spring Nationals, at Baytown, Texas (same-day tape) COLLEGE BASEBALL 3 p.m. ESPN — Auburn at South Carolina GOLF 3 p.m. CBS — PGA Tour, Zurich Classic, final round, at Avondale, La. 4 p.m. TGC — LPGA, Avnet Classic, final round, at Mobile, Ala. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. TBS — Toronto at N.Y. Yankees 4 p.m. WGN — Chicago Cubs at Arizona 8 p.m. ESPN — N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia NBA BASKETBALL 1 p.m. ABC — Playoffs, conference semifinals, game 1, Memphis at Oklahoma City 3:30 p.m. ABC — Playoffs, conference semifinals, game 1, Boston at Miami NHL HOCKEY 3 p.m. NBC — Playoffs, conference semifinals, game 2, Detroit at San Jose 7 p.m. VERSUS — Playoffs, conference semifinals, game 2, Tampa Bay at Washington

Area schedule Sunday, May 1 INTIMIDATORS BASEBALL 5 p.m. Kannapolis at Hickory Crawdads COLLEGE BASEBALL 1 p.m. Catawba at Mount Olive TRIATHLON 7:45 a.m. Buck Hurley Triathlon -----------------------------------------------Monday, May 2 PREP BASEBALL YVC tournament (1st round) 7 p.m. (8) South Davidson at (1) North Rowan (7) Chat. Central at (2) South Stanly (6) W. Montgomery at (3) North Moore (5) East Montgomery at (4) Albemarle NPC tournament (1st round) 7 p.m. (6) West Rowan at (3) Carson (7) Statesville at (2) West Iredell (5) North Iredell at (4) South Rowan SPC tournament (1st round) 6:30 p.m. (8) A.L. Brown at (1) NW Cabarrus (7) Concord at (2) Hickory Ridge (6) Central Cabarrus at (3) Mt. Pleasant (5) Cox Mill at (4) Robinson PREP GOLF Midwest Regional 2A at Sapona (Salisbury golfers start at 9:42) 3A at Cabarrus Country Club PREP TENNIS Dual team playoffs (1st round) Rocky River No. 2 at Salisbury (2A) West Rowan at Big South No. 1 (3A) INTIMIDATORS BASEBALL 7 p.m. Kannapolis at Hickory Crawdads

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1 (11) J.J. Watt, de, Wisconsin. 2 (42) Brooks Reed, lb, Arizona. 2 (60) Brandon Harris, db, Miami. 4 (127) Rashad Carmichael, db, Virginia Tech. 5 (144) Shiloh Keo, db, Idaho. 5 (152) T.J. Yates, qb, North Carolina. 7 (214) Derek Newton, ot, Arkansas State. 7 (254) Cheta Ozougwu, lb, Rice. Indianapolis 1 (22) Anthony Castonzo, ot, Boston College. 2 (49) Ben Ijalana, ot, Villanova. 3 (87) Drake Nevis, dt, LSU. 4 (119) Delone Carter, rb, Syracuse. 6 (188) Chris Rucker, db, Michigan State. Jacksonville 1 (10) Blaine Gabbert, qb, Missouri. 3 (76) Will Rackley, g, Lehigh. 4 (114) Cecil Shorts, wr, Mount Union. 4 (121) Chris Prosinski, db, Wyoming. 5 (147) Rod Issac, db, Middle Tennessee. Kansas City 1 (26) John Baldwin, wr, Pittsburgh. 2 (55) Rodney Hudson, c, Florida State. 3 (70) Justin Houston, lb, Georgia. 3 (86) Allen Bailey, de, Miami. 4 (118) Jalil Brown, db, Colorado. 5 (135) Ricky Stanzi, qb, Iowa. 5 (140) Gabe Miller, lb, Oregon State. 6 (199) Jerrell Powe, nt, Mississippi. 7 (223) Shane Bannon, rb, Yale. Miami 1 (15) Mike Pouncey, c, Florida. 2 (62) Daniel Thomas, rb, Kansas State. 4 (111) Edmond Gates, wr, Abilene Christian. 6 (174) Charles Clay, rb, Tulsa. 7 (231) Frank Kearse, dt, Alabama A&M. 7 (235) Jimmy Wilson, db, Montana. Minnesota 1 (12) Christian Ponder, qb, Florida State. 2 (43) Kyle Rudolph, te, Notre Dame. 4 (106) Christian Ballard, dt, Iowa. 5 (139) Brandon Burton, db, Utah. 6 (168) DeMarcus Love, ot, Arkansas. 6 (170) Mistral Raymond, db, South Florida. 6 (172) Brandon Fusco, C, Slippery Rock. 6 (200) Ross Homan, lb, Ohio State. 7 (215) D’Aundre Reed, de, Arizona. 7 (236) Stephen Burton, wr, West Texas A&M. New England 1 (17) Nate Solder, ot, Colorado. 2 (33) Ras-I Dowling, db, Virginia. 2 (56) Shane Vereen, rb, California. 3 (73) Stevan Ridley, rb, LSU. 3 (74) Ryan Mallett, qb, Arkansas. 5 (138) Marcus Cannon, ot, TCU. 5 (159) Lee Smith, te, Marshall. 6 (194) Markell Carter, lb, Central Arkansas. 7 (219) Malcolm Williams, db, TCU. New Orleans 1 (24) Cameron Jordan, de, California. 1 (28) Mark Ingram, rb, Alabama. 3 (72) Martez Wilson, lb, Illinois. 3 (88) Johnny Patrick, db, Louisville. 7 (226) Greg Romeus, de, Pittsburgh. 7 (243) Nate Bussey, lb, Illinois. New York Giants 1 (19) Prince Amukamara, db, Nebraska. 2 (52) Marvin Austin, dt, North Carolina. 3 (83) Jerrel Jernigan, wr, Troy. 4 (117) James Brewer, ot, Indiana. 6 (185) Greg Jones, lb, Michigan State. 6 (198) Tyler Sash, db, Iowa. 6 (202) Jacquian Williams, lb, South Florida. 7 (221) Da’Rel Scott, rb, Maryland. New York Jets 1 (30) Muhammad Wilkerson, dt, Temple. 3 (94) Kenrick Ellis, dt, Hampton. 4 (126) Bilal Powell, rb, Louisville. 5 (153) Jeremy Kerley, wr, TCU. 7 (208) Greg McElroy, qb, Alabama. 7 (227) Scotty McKnight, wr, Colorado. Oakland 2 (48) Stefen Wisniewski, c, Penn State. 3 (81) DeMarcus Van Dyke, db, Miami. 3 (92) Joe Barksdale, ot, LSU. 4 (113) Chimdi Chekwa, db, Ohio State. 4 (125) Taiwan Jones, rb, Eastern Washington. 5 (148) Denarius Moore, wr, Tennessee. 6 (181) Richard Gordon, te, Miami. 7 (241) David Ausberry, wr, Southern Cal. Philadelphia 1 (23) Danny Watkins, g, Baylor. 2 (54) Jaiquawn Jarrett, db, Temple. 3 (90) Curtis Marsh, db, Utah State. 4 (116) Casey Matthews, lb, Oregon. 4 (120) Alex Henery, k, Nebraska. 5 (149) Dion Lewis, rb, Pittsburgh. 5 (161) Julian Vandervelde, g, Iowa. 6 (191) Jason Kelce, c, Cincinnati. 6 (193) Brian Rolle, lb, Ohio State. 7 (237) Greg Lloyd, lb, Connecticut. 7 (240) Stanley Havili, rb, Southern Cal. Pittsburgh 1 (31) Cameron Heyward, de, Ohio State. 2 (63) Marcus Gilbert, ot, Florida. 3 (95) Curtis Brown, db, Texas. 4 (128) Cortez Allen, db, The Citadel. 5 (162) Chris Carter, lb, Fresno State. 6 (196) Keith Williams, g, Nebraska. 7 (232) Baron Batch, rb, Texas Tech. St. Louis 1 (14) Robert Quinn, de, North Carolina. 2 (47) Lance Kendricks, te, Wisconsin. 3 (78) Austin Pettis, wr, Boise State. 4 (112) Greg Salas, wr, Hawaii. 5 (158) Jermale Hines, db, Ohio State. 7 (216) Mikail Baker, db, Baylor. 7 (228) Jabara Williams, lb, Stephen F. Austin. 7 (229) Jonathan Nelson, db, Oklahoma. San Diego 1 (18) Corey Liuget, de, Illinois. 2 (50) Marcus Gilchrist, db, Clemson. 2 (61) Jonas Mouton, lb, Michigan. 3 (82) Vincent Brown, wr, San Diego State. 3 (89) Shareece Wright, db, Southern Cal. 6 (183) Jordan Todman, rb, Connecticut. 6 (201) Stephen Schilling, ot, Michigan. 7 (234) Andrew Gachkar, lb, Missouri. San Francisco 1 (7) Aldon Smith, lb, Missouri. 2 (36) Colin Kaepernick, qb, Nevada. 3 (80) Chris Culliver, db, South Carolina. 4 (115) Kendall Hunter, rb, Oklahoma State. 5 (163) Daniel Kilgore, g, App. State. 6 (182) Ronald Johnson, wr, Southern Cal. 6 (190) Colin Jones, db, TCU. 7 (211) Bruce Miller, rb, Central Florida. 7 (239) Mike Person, g, Montana State. 7 (250) Curtis Holcomb, db, Florida A&M. Seattle 1 (25) James Carpenter, ot, Alabama. 3 (75) John Moffitt, g, Wisconsin. 4 (99) K.J. Wright, lb, Mississippi State. 4 (107) Kris Durham, wr, Georgia. 5 (154) Richard Sherman, db, Stanford. 5 (156) Mark LeGree, db, App. State. 6 (173) Byron Maxwell, db, Clemson. 7 (205) Lazarius Levingston, de, LSU. 7 (242) Malcolm Smith, lb, Southern Cal. Tampa Bay 1 (20) Adrian Clayborn, de, Iowa. 2 (51) Da’Quan Bowers, de, Clemson. 3 (84) Mason Foster, lb, Washington. 4 (104 Luke Stocker, te, Tennessee. 5 (151) Ahmad Black, db, Florida. 6 (187) Allen Bradford, rb, Southern Cal. 7 (222) Anthony Gaitor, db, Florida International. 7 (238) Daniel Hardy, te, Idaho. Tennessee 1 (8) Jake Locker, qb, Washington. 2 (39) Akeem Ayers, lb, UCLA. 3 (77) Jurrell Casey, dt, Southern Cal. 4 (109) Colin McCarthy, lb, Miami. 4 (130) Jamie Harper, rb, Clemson. 5 (142) Karl Klug, dt, Iowa. 6 (175) Byron Stingily, ot, Louisville. 7 (212) Zach Clayton, dt, Auburn. 7 (251) Tommie Campbell, db, California (Pa.). Washington 1 (16) Ryan Kerrigan, lb, Purdue. 2 (41) Jarvis Jenkins, de, Clemson. 3 (79) Leonard Hankerson, wr, Miami. 4 (105) Roy Helu, rb, Nebraska. 5 (146) DeJon Gomes, db, Nebraska. 5 (155) Niles Paul, wr, Nebraska. 6 (177) Evan Royster, rb, Penn State. 6 (178) Aldrick Robinson, wr, SMU. 7 (213) Brandyn Thompson, db, Boise State. 7 (217) Maurice Hurt, g, Florida. 7 (224) Markus White, lb, Florida State. 7 (253) Chris Neild, nt, West Virginia.

NHL PLAYOFFS

FIRST ROUND CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Saturday, April 30 Boston 7, Philadelphia 3, Boston leads series 1-0 Nashville at Vancouver, late Sunday, May 1 Detroit at San Jose, 3 p.m. Tampa Bay at Washington, 7 p.m. Monday, May 2 Boston at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Sunday, May 1 Memphis at Oklahoma City, 1 p.m. Boston at Miami, 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 Boston at Miami, 7 p.m. Memphis at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.

Minor leagues Standings South Atlantic League Northern Division W L Pct. GB 16 7 .696 — Hickory (Rangers) Kannapolis (White Sox) 14 8 .636 11⁄2 Delmarva (Orioles) 14 9 .609 2 2 Hagerstown (Nationals) 14 9 .609 Greensboro (Marlins) 13 10 .565 3 1 Lakewood (Phillies) 10 12 .455 5 ⁄2 1 West Virginia (Pirates) 9 13 .409 6 ⁄2 Southern Division W L Pct. GB Asheville (Rockies) 13 10 .565 — 12 11 .522 1 Greenville (Red Sox) Lexington (Astros) 12 11 .522 1 Charleston (Yankees) 10 13 .435 3 1 8 14 .364 4 ⁄2 Savannah (Mets) Augusta (Giants) 8 15 .348 5 Rome (Braves) 6 17 .261 7 Saturday’s Games Savannah 5, Lakewood 1 Hickory 2, Kannapolis 1, 10 innings Greenville 9, Asheville 8 Hagerstown 4, Rome 2 Augusta 5, Lexington 1 Delmarva 9, Charleston, S.C. 4 West Virginia 5, Greensboro 2 Sunday’s Games Savannah at Lakewood, 1:05 p.m. Hagerstown at Rome, 2 p.m. Greensboro at West Virginia, 2:05 p.m. Charleston, S.C. at Delmarva, 2:05 p.m. Augusta at Lexington, 2:05 p.m. Asheville at Greenville, 4 p.m. Kannapolis at Hickory, 5 p.m.

ML Baseball Leaders NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—Holliday, St. Louis, .408; Polanco, Philadelphia, .398; Berkman, St. Louis, .393; Wallace, Houston, .388; Ethier, Los Angeles, .375; Kemp, Los Angeles, .373; Votto, Cincinnati, .372. RUNS—Braun, Milwaukee, 24; Votto, Cincinnati, 24; Berkman, St. Louis, 23; Phillips, Cincinnati, 21; Pujols, St. Louis, 21; Weeks, Milwaukee, 21; Kemp, Los Angeles, 20; Stubbs, Cincinnati, 20; JUpton, Arizona, 20; CYoung, Arizona, 20. RBI—Howard, Philadelphia, 27; Fielder, Milwaukee, 26; Braun, Milwaukee, 23; Berkman, St. Louis, 22; SDrew, Arizona, 22; CJones, Atlanta, 21; Pence, Houston, 21; CYoung, Arizona, 21. HITS—Polanco, Philadelphia, 41; SCastro, Chicago, 40; Ethier, Los Angeles, 39; Kemp, Los Angeles, 38; Braun, Milwaukee, 36; JosReyes, New York, 36; Berkman, St. Louis, 35; Votto, Cincinnati, 35. DOUBLES—Ethier, Los Angeles, 10; Fielder, Milwaukee, 9; Fowler, Colorado, 9; Prado, Atlanta, 9; Wallace, Houston, 9; 11 tied at 8. TRIPLES—12 tied at 2. HOME RUNS—Braun, Milwaukee, 10; ASoriano, Chicago, 10; Berkman, St. Louis, 8; Heyward, Atlanta, 7; Pujols, St. Louis, 7; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 7; CYoung, Arizona, 7. STOLEN BASES—Bourn, Houston, 11; Desmond, Washington, 9; OHudson, San Diego, 9; Stubbs, Cincinnati, 9; Tabata, Pittsburgh, 9; CGomez, Milwaukee, 8; Kemp, Los Angeles, 8; JosReyes, New York, 8; Venable, San Diego, 8. STRIKEOUTS—Garza, Chicago, 51; Halladay, Philadelphia, 47; Lincecum, San Francisco, 45; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 41; JSanchez, San Francisco, 40; JoJohnson, Florida, 39; ClLee, Philadelphia, 39. SAVES—Street, Colorado, 10; LNunez, Florida, 8; BrWilson, San Francisco, 8; Hanrahan, Pittsburgh, 8; Marmol, Chicago, 7; Broxton, Los Angeles, 6; Kimbrel, Atlanta, 6; FRodriguez, New York, 6. AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING—Bautista, Toronto, .366; Kubel, Minnesota, .351; MiYoung, Texas, .342; Hafner, Cleveland, .342; Gordon, Kansas City, .339; MiCabrera, Detroit, .333; ISuzuki, Seattle, .328. RUNS—Bautista, Toronto, 25; MiCabrera, Detroit, 24; Gordon, Kansas City, 20; HKendrick, Los Angeles, 19; Zobrist, Tampa Bay, 19; Andrus, Texas, 18; Beltre, Texas, 18; Cano, New York, 18. RBI—Zobrist, Tampa Bay, 25; Beltre, Texas, 22; Cano, New York, 21; Lind, Toronto, 21; Damon, Tampa Bay, 20; Francoeur, Kansas City, 20; 6 tied at 19. HITS—ISuzuki, Seattle, 39; MiYoung, Texas, 38; Gordon, Kansas City, 37; MeCabrera, Kansas City, 34; AdGonzalez, Boston, 33; HKendrick, Los Angeles, 33; Kubel, Minnesota, 33. DOUBLES—Quentin, Chicago, 13; Gordon, Kansas City, 12; MiYoung, Texas, 12; AdGonzalez, Boston, 10; Boesch, Detroit, 9; Francoeur, Kansas City, 9; Kubel, Minnesota, 9. TRIPLES—Bourjos, Los Angeles, 4; Crisp, Oakland, 3; SRodriguez, Tampa Bay, 3; 10 tied at 2. HOME RUNS—Bautista, Toronto, 9; Cano, New York, 8; Beltre, Texas, 7; MiCabrera, Detroit, 7; NCruz, Texas, 7; Granderson, New York, 7; Zobrist, Tampa Bay, 7. STOLEN BASES—Fuld, Tampa Bay, 10; ISuzuki, Seattle, 10; Andrus, Texas, 8; Crisp, Oakland, 8; Dyson, Kansas City, 7; Choo, Cleveland, 6; AHill, Toronto, 6; BUpton, Tampa Bay, 6. STRIKEOUTS—Weaver, Los Angeles, 49; Verlander, Detroit, 43; RRomero, Toronto, 41; Shields, Tampa Bay, 39; Haren, Los Angeles, 38; Scherzer, Detroit, 37; Sabathia, New York, 36; Danks, Chicago, 36. SAVES—MRivera, New York, 9; League, Seattle, 7; Fuentes, Oakland, 7; Soria, Kansas City, 6; CPerez, Cleveland, 6; Rauch, Toronto, 5; Feliz, Texas, 5; Papelbon, Boston, 5; Valverde, Detroit, 5; Farnsworth, Tampa Bay, 5.

Late Friday Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 2 Chicago

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T—2:32. A—29,431 (48,633).

Dodgers 3, Padres 2 San Diego ab r Maybin cf 3 0 Bartlett ss 4 0 Ludwck lf 4 0 Cantu 1b 3 0 Denorfi rf 2 0 Venale rf 2 1 OHudsn 2b3 0 Headly 3b 4 1 Hundly c 3 0 Richrd p 2 0 0 0 Frieri p EPtrsn ph 1 0 Qualls p 0 0

Los Angeles h bi ab r h bi 1 0 Carroll ss 5 1 2 0 1 0 Sands 1b 4 0 0 0 0 0 Broxtn p 0 0 0 0 1 0 Ethier rf 4 0 1 1 0 0 Kemp cf 4 1 1 1 1 0 Uribe 3b 4 1 2 1 1 1 Thams lf 2 0 0 0 2 0 Loney 1b 0 0 0 0 1 1 Barajs c 4 0 2 0 0 0 Miles 2b 4 0 3 0 0 0 Lilly p 2 0 0 0 0 0 Mitchll ph 0 0 0 0 0 0 Guerrir p 0 0 0 0 Padilla p 0 0 0 0 GwynJ lf 1 0 0 0 Totals 31 2 8 2 Totals 34 3 11 3 San Diego 001 000 001—2 Los Angeles 100 100 10x—3 E—Maybin (1), Barajas (1). Dp—Los Angeles 4. Lob—San Diego 6, Los Angeles 11. 2b—Headley (7), Carroll (4), Ethier (10), Uribe (5), Miles (2). Hr—Kemp (6), Uribe (3). Sb—Bartlett (5), O.hudson (9). Cs—Maybin (2), Sands (1). H R ER BB SO IP San Diego 8 2 2 3 3 Richard L,1-2 52⁄3 11⁄3 2 1 1 1 0 Frieri Qualls 1 1 0 0 0 3 Los Angeles 6 5 1 1 1 4 Lilly W,2-2 Guerrier H,3 1 0 0 0 1 1 Padilla H,3 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 1 1 0 1 Broxton S,6-7 Balk—Lilly. T—3:07. A—36,870 (56,000).

Athletics 3, Rangers 1 Texas

Oakland ab r h bi ab r h bi Kinsler 2b 5 0 1 0 M.Ellis 2b 4 0 0 0 Andrus ss 4 1 2 0 Barton 1b 4 2 1 0 MiYong dh5 0 2 1 CJcksn rf 3 1 2 0 ABeltre 3b 4 0 1 0 Wlngh lf 4 0 2 1 N.Cruz rf 3 0 1 0 KSuzuk dh 4 0 1 1 DvMrp lf 3 0 1 0 DeJess cf 4 0 0 0 Torreal c 4 0 1 0 Kzmnff 3b 2 0 0 0 Morlnd 1b 4 0 2 0 Powell c 3 0 1 0 Borbon cf 3 0 0 0 Pnngtn ss 4 0 1 0 Napoli ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 36 1 11 1 Totals 32 3 8 2 Texas 000 000 001—1 Oakland 001 010 10x—3 E—Kinsler 2 (3), Borbon (2). Dp—Texas 1, Oakland 1. Lob—Texas 12, Oakland 9. 2b—C.jackson 2 (4), Willingham (4). IP H R ER BB SO Texas C.wilson L,3-1 7 8 3 1 3 3 Tucker 1 0 0 0 0 3 Oakland 7 7 0 0 4 4 Cahill W,4-0 Balfour H,7 1 2 0 0 0 2 Fuentes S,7-9 1 2 1 1 0 0 HBP—by C.Wilson (C.Jackson). T—2:41. A—17,226 (35,067).

Transactions BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Selected the contract of RHP Alex White from Columbus (IL). National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Sent C John Hester to Baltimore to complete a Dec. 6 trade. PITTSBURGH PIRATES— Placed RHP Evan Meek on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 27. COLLEGE GEORGE MASON—Named Paul Hewitt men’s basketball coach.

Racing Sprint Cup Crown Royal Presents The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400 Race Saturday At Richmond International Raceway 1. (20) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 400 laps, 143.1 rating, 48 points, $239,591. 2. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 400, 126.7, 43, $202,775. 3. (4) Kasey Kahne, Toyota, 400, 116.2, 42, $154,958. 4. (27) David Ragan, Ford, 400, 82.7, 40, $129,350. 5. (8) Carl Edwards, Ford, 400, 99.4, 40, $151,516. 6. (3) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 400, 110.5, 39, $143,633. 7. (18) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 400, 85.2, 37, $124,411. 8. (30) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 400, 74.9, 36, $133,561. 9. (31) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 400, 78.8, 35, $123,783. 10. (37) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 399, 87.8, 34, $108,439. 11. (9) Joey Logano, Toyota, 399, 76.7, 33, $89,000. 12. (12) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 399, 87.2, 32, $123,911. 13. (29) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 399, 63.7, 31, $93,933. 14. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 399, 99.7, 30, $83,875. 15. (23) Greg Biffle, Ford, 399, 84, 29, $90,825. 16. (25) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 399, 86.4, 29, $82,475. 17. (2) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 399, 80.3, 27, $99,945. 18. (17) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 399, 71.4, 26, $108,239. 19. (24) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 398, 67.3, 25, $81,200. 20. (13) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 398, 84, 24, $112,625. 21. (33) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 398, 77.5, 24, $110,286. 22. (36) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 397, 57.3, 22, $113,950. 23. (35) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 397, 51.7, 21, $103,266. 24. (14) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 397, 58.7, 20, $98,420. 25. (39) David Gilliland, Ford, 397, 50, 19, $86,583. 26. (41) Andy Lally, Ford, 397, 44, 18, $81,100. 27. (21) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 397, 92.6, 18, $79,350. 28. (15) Casey Mears, Toyota, 396, 52.9, 16, $71,850. 29. (1) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 395, 77, 16, $120,633. 30. (28) Travis Kvapil, Ford, 395, 46.8, 0, $83,708. 31. (19) David Reutimann, Toyota, 395, 68.7, 13, $98,108. 32. (38) Ken Schrader, Ford, 394, 35.6, 12, $76,822. 33. (43) Tony Raines, Ford, 393, 31.1, 11, $68,100. 34. (16) David Stremme, Chevrolet, 393, 40.5, 10, $67,025. 35. (42) Robby Gordon, Dodge, 393, 30.7, 9, $66,900. 36. (7) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 388, 62.7, 8, $75,025. 37. (10) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 385, 53.3, 7, $66,625. 38. (34) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 360, 40.9, 0, $66,500. 39. (6) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, accident, 300, 97.6, 6, $103,536. 40. (22) Michael McDowell, Toyota, electrical, 134, 34.9, 4, $66,200. 41. (32) Mike Skinner, Toyota, rear gear, 61, 29.4, 0, $66,050. 42. (26) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, brakes, 40, 27, 0, $65,925. 43. (40) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, electrical, 38, 25.9, 1, $66,293. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 95.280 mph. Time of Race: 3 hours, 8 minutes, 55 seconds. Margin of Victory: 1.805 seconds. Caution Flags: 8 for 60 laps. Lead Changes: 14 among 10 drivers. Lap Leaders: J.Montoya 1-25; C.Bowyer 26-43; K.Kahne 44-72; D.Hamlin 73-89; Ky.Busch 90-199; J.Gordon 200-203; Ky.Busch 204-238; D.Hamlin 239-245; M.Truex Jr. 246-257; M.Kenseth 258-273; D.Hamlin 274-287; Ky.Busch 288-293; C.Edwards 294-304; J.Burton 305-316; Ky.Busch 317-400. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): Ky.Busch, 4 times for 235 laps; D.Hamlin, 3 times for 38 laps; K.Kahne, 1 time for 29 laps; J.Montoya, 1 time for 25 laps; C.Bowyer, 1 time for 18 laps; M.Kenseth, 1 time for 16 laps; J.Burton, 1 time for 12 laps; M.Truex Jr., 1 time for 12 laps; C.Edwards, 1 time for 11 laps; J.Gordon, 1 time for 4 laps.

Indians split on road From staff reports

Catawba’s 11th-ranked baseball team split a doubleheader at secondranked Mount Olive on Saturday. The Trojans (38-7) rolled 9-1 in the opener, but the Indians (40-12) came back to take a 7-2 win in the nightcap. Nathan Furr pitched into the sixth inning to spark the Indians in Game 2. Furr got relief help from Clay Watson and Ross Whitley. Jordan Kuhn led the offense with three RBIs. Josh Hohn had a two-run double. Brett Underwood had two hits. The 2010 SAC Pitcher of the Year, Furr made his first start of the season. He’s been working his way back from an injury and is now 3-0. Catawba’s only run in the opener came when Hohn’s single scored Julio Zubillaga (Carson). Chris Dula had two hits. J.J. Jankowski (8-2) took the loss on the mound.  Ross Steedley (East Rowan) had two hits and two RBIs and scored three runs for Charlotte in an 11-4 win against Massachusetts on Friday. Justin Roland (East) knocked in one run for the 49ers.  Appalachian State left fielder Preston Troutman (East) threw out a runner at the plate in a 6-1 win against North Carolina A&T on Saturday. The surging Mountaineers went 14-5 in April.

 Pro baseball Bobby Parnell (East Rowan) is at the New York Mets’ complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla., and has begun rehab on his injured finger.  The Kannapolis Intimidators lost 2-1 in a 10-inning game at Hickory on Saturday. Christian Villanueva’s RBI single won the game for the Crawdads. Brady Shoemaker scored the Intimidators’ run in the eighth. The teams play at 5 p.m. today in Hickory.  New Britain’s Spencer Steedley (East) had his best outing of the season on Friday, working 22⁄3 scoreless innings and striking out two. Steedley (0-1) still has an ERA of 6.10 in seven relief appearances in Double A, but he’s headed in the right direction.  Jackson’s Kyle Seager (NW Cabarrus) pounded two doubles on Saturday and is batting .322 in Double A.  Wilmington’s Whit Merrifield (Davie) had a double and a walk and scored twice in a 3-1 Carolina League win against Winston-Salem on Saturday. Daniel Wagner (South Rowan) played shortstop and went 2-for-3 to push his batting average to .253.  Chris Ahearn (Catawba) announced his retirement. Ahearn played in seven games this season for the Class A Rome Braves and batted .238.

NPC, with three tournament games. West Rowan has to win at Carson to extend its season. South Rowan is home against North Iredell. East Rowan has a first-round bye. The NPC has a Monday-Wednesday-Friday format.  Action also begin Monday in the SPC tournament, which has a Monday-Tuesday-Thursday format. A.L. Brown has to win at top-seeded Northwest Cabarrus on Monday to extend its season.  The YVC has a Monday-Tuesday-Thursday format. Top-seeded North Rowan is at home on Monday against South Davidson.  The CPC has a Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday format. Davie will play on Wednesday against an opponent to be determined. Pairings are in Scoreboard.

 Prep golf Regional golf matches take place on Monday morning, with Salisbury playing at Sapona, and SPC and NPC teams playing at Cabarrus Country Club.

 Prep tennis The prep tennis dual team playoffs start on Monday. Salisbury has a home match, while West Rowan will be on the road in the first round.

 North boosters The North Rowan High School Booster Club will hold its May meeting on Monday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at the school (an hour earlier than normal.) The final details regarding the May 14 golf tournament will be discussed. All parents are invited and welcome to attend. If you have any questions, or need additional information please call Mark Jennings (704) 213-2491.

 Local golf

Weather for the 16th annual Carl McCombs Golf Tournament is predicted to be wonderful. The tournament is scheduled for Corbin Hills on Saturday, May 7, with a 2 p.m. shotgun start. The Captain’s Choice event costs $ 50 per golfer and includes green fee and cart, a big lunch, plus soft drink, snack and door prizes. Hole-in-one prizes are sponsored by Brothers Tire Sales on all par 3s. The top prize for a hole in one is $10,000. Contact dmccomb73@gmail.com.  The Country Club of Salisbury will be the site for the Victory Junction Golf Tournament on Friday, May 13. The tournament is open to local citizens who want to play. District West Civitan is the spon Legion baseball sor. Proceeds go to the operation of South Rowan has released its the camp and to sponsor campers. American Legion schedule. Entry fee is $85 per player. The South is scheduled to open on May format is Captain’s Choice. Lunch is 28 at home against High Point. at noon. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. South’s first league game is at Contact Frank Goodnight at 704Stanly County on June 1. 636-3113 for information.

 Local baseball

 College lacrosse

The Rowan Hawks split a doubleheader against York Prep. Hunter Shepherd had three hits, and Austin Love and Josh Holt had two each in a 16-6 victory. Noah Jarrett was the winning pitcher. Jarrett had three hits, while Dylan Snider had two in a 5-4 loss. The Hawks are 12-5. They play next on Saturday.

Fourth-ranked Limestone cruised to a 19-3 win against Catawba’s 11thranked lacrosse team on Saturday. Catawba finished its season with a 12-4 record. Riley Loewen and Shayne Jackson scored five goals each to help the Saints improve to 14-1. The Catawba Indians wrap up their season at 12-4. Michael Pecchia recorded 19 saves for the Indians.

 Prep baseball Host teams for the area conference tournaments are West Iredell (NPC), West Montgomery (YVC), Salisbury (CCC), North Davidson (CPC) and Northwest Cabarrus (SPC). The CCC is still finishing up the regular season. Salisbury plays at East Davidson on Tuesday night. The league tournament has a Thursday-Friday-Monday format.  Action begins Monday in the

 Tennis camps The Catawba spring junior tennis clinics continue. The clinics are held on Sunday afternoons. The cost of a clinic is $10.  Catawba has a full day tennis camp scheduled for June 13-16, with half day camps on June 20-23, June 27-30, July 18-21, Aug. 1-4 and Aug 811. Contact Jeff Childress at 704-6374265 or jchildre@catawba.edu.

What happened to the Spurs? SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Back in December, when the San Antonio Spurs were breezing through one of the best starts in NBA history, coach Gregg Popovich laughed off the suggestion they might win 70. “We’re not the Chicago Bulls,” Popovich said then. By the end, the Spurs didn’t even resemble themselves. Popovich admitted as much Saturday in San Antonio, where the Spurs returned with the infamy of being the fourth No. 1 seed to lose in the first round and the disappointment of wasting a 61-win season in the fading throes of the Tim Duncan era. Memphis finished off San Antonio in Game 6 on Friday night. It was a stunning upset that starred the more physical Grizzlies manhandling the Spurs’ aging frontcourt, including 36year-old Antonio McDyess, who will likely retire this summer without an

NBAring in his 15 seasons. The Grizzlies, who served notice as one of the NBA’s up-and-comers while pocketing the first playoff wins in franchise history, also stifled an offense that San Antonio revved-up this season and was among the NBA’s best. On both points, Popovich lauded the youthful Grizzlies. But Popovich said there’s no getting around that the Spurs were never the same after Duncan sprained his left ankle March 21 against Golden State, sidelining him four games. Three weeks later, Ginobili sprained his right elbow and played the Grizzlies wearing a bulky brace. Including the playoffs, San Antonio was 6-12 after Duncan’s injury. “The only real factor that we wish we could have changed is that we really lost our rhythm at the end of the regular season with Timmy going down, and then Manu,” Popovich said.

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Rose says he has not been informed of MVP

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FAIRFAX, Va. — After losing a Final Four coach to the Atlantic Coast Conference, George Mason got one in return. The Patriots on Saturday hired former Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt to replace Jim Larranaga, who left this month for the University of Miami. “Both are very good coaches,” George Mason athletic director Tom O’Connor said. “We were glad to have Jim, and we’re proud to have Paul.” Hewitt was fired by Georgia Tech last month. He took the Yellow Jackets to the Final Four in 2004, but that was the only season he had a winning record in ACC play. He went 190-162 over 11 years at the school and was 72-104 in the conference. Georgia Tech went 13-18 this season and failed to sell out any games at its 9,100seat arena. Money was a major reason the Patriots lost Larranaga, who took George Mason to the Final Four in 2006 and is the winningest coach in school history. Hewitt, 47, is receiving a $7.2 million buyout over five years from Georgia Tech, which would seem to make him more affordable for a Colonial Athletic Association school like GMU. “That was never a consideration we had,” O’Connor said. “We felt like he was right person to have. He fit all the criteria we were looking for.” Hewitt arrived at Georgia Tech in 2000 after posting a 66-27 record in three seasons at Siena. • CONWAY, S.C. — A new $35 million arena and convocation center at Coastal Carolina University in Conway won't be open in time for basketball season this fall. The Student Recreation

and Convocation Center will seat about 3,200 fans, more than three times as many as in the existing Kimbel Arena.

GOLF MOBILE, Ala. — Sixteenyear-old Alexis Thompson moved into position to become the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history, shooting a 5-under 67 in breezy conditions Saturday for a share of the third-round lead with Song-Hee Kim in the Avnet LPGA Classic. • AVONDALE, La. — Bubba Watson made a 4-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 2-under 70 and a share of third-round lead with Webb Simpson in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL EUGENE, Ore. — Just a few months removed from the BCS championship, the Oregon Ducks played their spring game Saturday before a Pac10 record crowd of 43,468. Heisman finalist LaMichael James showed he hadn't lost a step by running for a 67-yard touchdown for Oregon's green team early in the day. Rob Beard added three field goals for a 16-0 victory over the white team. For comparison, last year's spring game drew 25,211, the previous school record. • COLUMBUS, Ohio — A grand jury indicted former Ohio State and NFL quarterback Art Schlichter on 13 felony counts, alleging he and associates bilked people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Columbus Dispatch reported the indictment on 12 counts of theft and one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity is linked to a million-dollar ticket-selling scheme.

BASEBALL CINCINNATI — Reds pitcher Mike Leake was sen-

youngest teams at the start of last season, then imThe NBA notebook ... proved their win totals DEERFIELD, Ill. — more than any other teams. Chicago Bulls star Derrick That rapid ascent has carRose insists the NBA has ried both into the second not informed him he has round of the playoffs, with won the MVP, regardless Game 1 on Sunday in Oklaof what teammate C.J. Wat- homa City. son has said on Twitter. "We're both bad teams He said “no, not yet” that have risen up and beSaturday when asked if he come good teams," Memhad been told he won the phis coach Lionel Hollins award. said Saturday. " ... Our Rose’s comment came a transformations started the day Watson caused a stir same way, and they actualby posting a congratulatoly were ahead of us. We're ry post on Twitter. here, and they're here." The message read: But who would have “Congrats to drose on win- ever believed it just two ning the MVP he’s played years ago? unbelievable this season!!! The Thunder started out now just need tibs to win that season 3-29 and were coach of the yr.” on pace for the worst seaRose is a top MVP candi- son in NBA history before date after averaging 25 a strong finish left them points and 7.7 assists while with 23 wins in their first leading Chicago to a league- season after relocating best 62-20 record. Tom Thi- from Seattle to Oklahoma bodeau also is a favorite for City. Memphis finished Coach of the Year. that year with 24 wins and Rose made light of Wat- started the next one 1-8 son’s post, saying “C.J. during the failed Allen knows a lot of people. A lot Iverson experiment. of famous people, too, so MAVS-LAKERS watch that guy.” EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — BOOZER The Los Angeles Lakers DEERFIELD, Ill. — will have to pick on someChicago Bulls forward Car- body their own size to los Boozer sat out his secmake it to another Western ond straight practice beConference finals. cause of turf toe on his For all of Kobe Bryant's right foot. brilliance, the Lakers' Coach Tom Thibodeau back-to-back title runs said that Boozer was feelwere built on the defensive ing better, but was "not dominance and offensive quite ready to go yet." The mismatches created by Bulls meet Atlanta in the their two 7-footers, Pau Eastern Conference semifi- Gasol and Andrew Bynum. nals, with Game 1 Monday Few teams can match Los at the United Center. Angeles' sheer size when 6THUNDER-GRIZ 10 Lamar Odom is in the OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) mix, and even fewer can — The new kids in town are overcome it in the paint. trying to take over the But their second-round Western Conference. opponent is the Dallas MavThe Memphis Grizzlies ericks, whose roster is already knocked out the stacked with three talented top-seeded San Antonio 7-footers: Tyson Chandler, Spurs and will now face the Brendan Haywood and suOklahoma City Thunder in perstar Dirk Nowitzki. Ala series that ensures one of though the Mavs do differthe NBA's rising young ent things with their size, teams will make it to the Gasol knows the Lakers conference finals. probably won't push anyThe Thunder and Grizbody around in the next zlies were the league's two two weeks. Associated Press

tenced to counseling and 30 hours of community service after pleading guilty to a charge reduced from theft to unauthorized use of property. Leake was arrested April 18 after trying to leave Macy's with six T-shirts having a total value of $59.88. He said he was trying to exchange T-shirts he'd purchased on April 2 that were too small and that instead of seeking help, he simply left the already-purchased Tshirts, picked up new ones and left.

NHL PLAYOFFS PHILADELPHIA — Uh oh, Boston has another series lead over the Flyers. The Bruins are counting on a few new faces to keep this one for good. David Krejci and Brad Marchand each scored two goals, and the Bruins took out their frustration from one of the great collapses in postseason history with a 7-3 win over Philadelphia on Saturday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. For the second straight season, the Bruins lead the Flyers in the second round.

The Bruins went ahead 3-0 a year ago, then the Flyers became the third NHL team to rally with four straight victories to win a best-of-seven series. "I try not to think about what happened last year, but in the back of my mind, it's hard," Krejci said. "But I try to stay focused for the game. My teammates helped me out." Krejci, who had two assists, was helped by a string of teammates who were absent for last year's failure. Krejci was sidelined by injury for the final four games of the series. Dennis Seidenberg also was hurt. Gregory Campbell and Nathan Horton were both on the Florida Panthers. Marchand spent most of last season in the minors. Those five combined for 12 points in Game 1, and Horton and Campbell scored goals. "What happened in the past is in the past," Horton said. "There's been a lot of talk about it, for sure, so we just wanted to come out and show everyone that this is the series that matters to us now."

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RACE FROM 1B in his knee, finished a seasonbest third to give Toyota the top three spots. “We weren’t quite good enough as the Gibbs cars, they were really good tonight,” Kahne said. “But it’s still a good run. The guys did a good job and it’s nice to get a top-five.” The leaders seemed to have an easy go of it, with most of the fireworks coming far behind them in the field. Ryan Newman and Juan Pablo Montoya were involved in two different on-track inci-

dents. The first caused Montoya, the pole-sitter, to brush the wall. His stop to repair the damage dropped him three laps off the pace. He later ran into the back of Newman when Newman was running eighth, and Newman vowed his payback would come after the race. There was no confrontation, though. Montoya hopped on a waiting golf cart and headed out of the track, while Newman walked to the NASCAR hauler to complain about Montoya’s driving. What kind of action did he want from NASCAR? “Just fair, I guess. I don’t know that you can have that,” he said. “To retaliate the way

TWITTER FROM 1B ability to speak unfiltered through Twitter can be dangerous in the heat of the moment. “I think I’m done with that,” he said. “It’s brought me nothing but trouble thus far. I was good without it and before it, and I don’t need to know what everyone’s doing every 15 minutes.” The problem with most athletes, though, is that they’re narcissists at heart and think fans want to know what they’re doing every 15 minutes. They’ve built cults that

he did just didn’t show much class.” There’s been some history between the two, including contact that led to a fiery crash for Montoya in his 2006 Cup debut at Homestead. Newman got a dig in when asked if he thought Montoya’s still mad about that accident. “Yeah, I don’t know if he could even remember back that far,” he said. Meanwhile, Kurt Busch completely lost his composure on his team radio several times during the race. Frustrated by an ill-handling car, he was pushed over the edge when he ran into Newman seconds after contact between

are sometimes rewarded with nuggets of information like the one Serena Williams dispensed the other day. She announced to her 2 million followers that she hadn’t eaten sugar for 24 hours and was going to bed so she wouldn’t be tempted to have a cookie. And, after being hounded for the last 18 months by the media to tell his deepest secrets, Tiger Woods took to Twitter a few days ago to provide the real scoop. As in ice cream. Woods revealed that his favorite is vanilla with — gasp! — rainbow sprinkles. That’s more information than Shaquille O’Neal’s 3.7 million followers have gotten recently. The—

Newman and Montoya brought out the caution. And Martin Truex Jr., in position for a top-five finish, threatened over his team radio to fire his entire crew when he was penalized twice on his final pit stop. All that action made the actual finish fairly uneventful, and both Hamlin and Kahne shared a knowing smirk during the post-race news conference about all the in-race excitement. “I watch the screen ... every time Montoya has damage, you see who did it, they usually end up getting wrecked,” Hamlin said. “You usually know that’s coming.”

Real—Shaq claims to be “very quotatious” but he hasn’t said a thing about whether he’s recovered enough to play Sunday when the Boston Celtics begin their playoff series with the Miami Heat. Occasionally, though, we do find out some real news on Twitter. On Thursday, golfer Lorena Ochoa announced — in both English and Spanish — that she was expecting her first child. And Woods finally gave us the real reason why he has played so few tournaments in his comeback. “I’m hurt,” he tweeted. And then there’s Rory McIlroy, the 21-year-old golfer from Northern Ireland who plays like Woods

manager Danny Ainge said. “And I think it’s going to be a great series.” The Celtics have 17 NBA championship banners, and there’s at least that many story lines for this matchup. Boston’s Shaquille O’Neal wants to come back from injury for this series, as does Udonis Haslem for Miami. The Heat know they need to find ways of getting Wade going against the Celtics, which didn’t happen in the regular season. Boston wants to exploit what it figures to be a significant edge at point guard with Rajon Rondo over the duo of Mike Bibby and Mario Chalmers. And there’s that small matter of the teams just plain not liking one another. “Playoffs is a new season,” Boston forward Kevin Garnett said. “New situations, new scenarios. So everything we’ve done up to this point is just history.” In Miami’s case, the history is not good. Not only did Boston oust both Wade (in the first round) and James (in the second round) from last year’s playoffs, but the Celtics have won 18 of

used to and acts like Woods needs to. McIlroy was still dazed by his meltdown at the Masters when he took to Twitter to congratulate Charl Schwartzel for winning the green jacket. McIlroy didn’t even need all 140 characters to show he is a class act. “Great player and even better guy!” McIlroy tweeted. “Very happy for him and his family!” Not exactly the sentiments injured Montreal Canadien Max Pacioretty had about one of his opponents last week when he got on Twitter during a double-overtime game between Montreal and Boston.

their last 21 meetings overall against Miami — even after the Heat rolled to a 100-77 win at home on April 10, the lone time they knocked off the defending East kings in four matchups this season. The dominance has extended into the playoffs, too. Of the 15 players on Miami’s roster, nine have been ousted from past postseasons by the Celtics. “I look forward to the challenge,” Wade said. “I know I haven’t played well against this team. That’s no secret.” “LeBron and Wade are LeBron and Wade,” Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. “They’re going to be great. They were great before the series, they’ll be great during it and they’ll be great after and this summer when you’re talking about it, you’ll say ‘LeBron and Wade are great players.’ That’s not going to change. But when Bosh plays great, then their team is great. And so, he’s a key guy for them.” Boston hasn’t played for a week since sweeping the New York Knicks out of the first round, and the Heat had slow starts in all five games of their series against Philadelphia. “We’ve prepared a long time for this,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “It’s time to toss the ball up in

Being funny in 140 characters or less is tricky, as Pacioretty found out when he tweeted that “this game is longer than (Bruins forward Brad) marchands nose.” It wasn’t long before Pacioretty was sending out a second tweet. “I was trying to be funny earlier, and it didn’t work,” he said. “I apologize to marchand and won’t try to be funny that way in the future.” Not a bad idea. Like all athletes inhabiting the brave new world of Twitter, Pacioretty should be careful about sticking to the basics. Like telling us what kind of ice cream he likes best.

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NEW YORK — From lockout to injunction to limbo and back to lockout — with a draft thrown in. Not even Super Bowl week gets that wild. Backed by an appeals court ruling, owners shut their doors once more, with players across the league trying to figure out where they stand — again. That includes veterans with contracts and free agents. It includes rookies drafted in the first round who took advantage of a small window Friday to meet with coaching staffs and get playbooks. And it includes players being drafted Saturday in the fourth through seventh rounds, plus any collegians not selected at all. They can have no such communication with their teams. NFL Players Association President Kevin Mawae calls the last few days "chaotic." And with a court hearing scheduled for Monday in St. Louis, the labor dispute could take a few more turns. "This is hurting everybody," Mawae said. "The guys getting drafted who can't be part of their teams, the older guys who should be allowed to work out and get ready for playing football." They were able to do so Friday

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NFL commissioner roger Goodell signs autographs for fans outside radio city Music Hall. until an appeals court issued a temporary stay of the injunction that blocked the lockout. The league ordered the 32 teams late Friday night to shut down all business except the draft. "I didn't build that stadium not to have football in it," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said. "If I wanted to spend my life in courtrooms and controversy over contracts and doing all that thing ... I'd be doing something else." The ruling came after 17 Bron-

cos veterans showed up at work Friday. Quarterback Tim Tebow wasn't among them. The second-year pro who started the final month last season didn't get into Denver in time to join his teammates. "When I landed, the lockout was back on," Tebow said. In Tennessee, players were met by what they called "excessive" security Thursday when they arrived at the Tennessee Titans practice facility when they attempted to report.

Two armed off-duty police officers in uniform joined the Titans director of security, Steve Berk, at the only open side gate to the facility Thursday. The main gate remains chained and locked as it has since the NFL lockout began March 12. A member of the team's security detail is also stationed at the player's entrance. "It's a little excessive," right guard Jake Scott, the Titans' players representative, said of the security presence.

Wild weekend for rookies, who now must wait Associated Press

The NFL Draft notebook ... NEW YORK — There wasn't much time to celebrate during Christian Ponder's first day as a Minnesota Viking. The Florida State quarterback, drafted 12th overall to take over for the departed Brett Favre, knew time was of the essence when he arrived at team headquarters on Friday, and he spent all day meeting with coaches and going over Xs and Os while the lockout was temporarily lifted. "We don't know how long this window will be open so we have to take advantage of every moment and try to get him the information

PANTHERS FroM 1B They closed it out by taking Newton’s former college teammate, offensive tackle Lee Ziemba, in the seventh round. “One thing we wanted to was establish a physical presence,” Rivera said. Clearly the most headscratching pick was Hogan. “I had a very nice conversation with him and laid it out,” Rivera said. “I tried to explain to him that there’s no three strikes.” Hogan served a suspension last season following a September drunken-driving arrest after being pulled over for driving the wrong way on a street in Morgantown, W.Va. He also pleaded guilty in June to urinating in public stemming from an April 2010 incident in Morgantown. Coach Bill Stewart also held him out of some practices last spring, saying he was out

that we think he'll need to come back, whenever that is, with a working knowledge of what we're trying to accomplish," Vikings coach Leslie FraPONDER zier said after introducing Ponder. Ponder's cram session wasn't unique. Rookies across the league scrambled to get in, meet coaches and pick up playbooks before the doors were shut again. "I'm ready as soon as this lockout is over," Chicago Bears firstround pick Gabe Carimi said. "I can't wait to come and start play-

of shape and falling behind academically. “I feel like I’ve grown up and put it behind me and I’m trying to learn from my mistakes,” Hogan said. But Hogan has other issues to make it an even bigger gamble. He tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee late last season, missed the Mountaineers’ bowl appearance and said he wouldn’t be able to run at full speed until August. “My knee is ahead of schedule,” Hogan insisted. The Panthers are hoping the athletic, 5-foot-10 Hogan will bolster a secondary in need of depth. Starter Richard Marshall is an impending free agent. Hogan, converted from a receiver in his sophomore season, would have been a tough sell for the Panthers in the past. The team has stayed away from players with offfield issues following a series of player arrests in the late 1990s. But the Panthers over-

CATAWBA FroM 1B laugh. “Now they’re going to be like, ‘Oh, you really could play.’ ” Brewington was a thin freshman. “We went 9-19, and I was the starting center at 185 pounds,” he said. “That’s why we were 9-19.” It got better. Brewington’s class included brilliant scorer Dwayne Grant, and they teamed with Noah Mason, Cleve McRae and Matt Weber to make Catawba a national force in NAIA. The Indians were 51-13 in Brewington’s last two seasons. “Mason was the best I ever played with, and Weber maximized his ability more than anyone I ever saw,” Brewington said. “Matt became the center and let me move to forward. Thank God for Matt Weber.” Brewington scored 1,319 points and pulled down 862 rebounds (seventh all-time), but the game most Catawba fans remember from his era was the 10-9 stall-ball victory in the 1980 Carolinas Conference Tournament championship game.  Any conversation about girls

ing. I'm sure everyone feels that way too." MR. IRRELEVANT HOUSTON — A few of the Houston Texans worked out at nearby Rice Stadium as they awaited developments in the NFL's labor impasse. Whenever training camp begins, one of the Owls will join them on their regular practice field. Rice defensive end Cheta Ozougwu is this year's Mr. Irrelevant after the Texans took him with the 254th and final pick of the NFL draft Saturday. The "irrelevant" moniker is traditionally given to the last pick. "It's a big relief," Ozougwu said. “to have this opportunity.

looked his past the same way they’re convinced Newton will overcome questions surrounding his 2008 arrest and his father’s alleged pay-for-play scheme during his recruitment. Hurney said he’d “separate” Newton and Hogan’s situations, but acknowledged the draft decisions did present a shift from previous, less risky moves. Of course, Newton will be the key to the draft, and Pilares is looking forward to teaming up. “It’s crazy what kind of physical specimen that guy is,” said Pilares, who met Newton at the NFL combine. “He’s huge and he’s a great quarterback. I feel he’s definitely the greatest athlete in this draft. To be on the same team with that guy, I’m thankful.” The 5-foot-10 Pilares will join a receiving unit that’s in limbo because Smith has hedged on whether he wants to stay in Carolina. At teammate Jordan Gross’ charity

basketball in North Carolina has to include Chandler’s name. His North Stanly program was dominant for most of his 33 years at the helm, and he piled up 556 wins. To put that “556” in perspective, Jesse Watson, who coached 324 girls basketball wins at East, is the runaway all-time leader in Rowan County. Chandler had 29 winning seasons and put up 16 title banners from 1964-1997. His 1976 team, led by future Maryland star Krystal Kimrey, won the Western North Carolina High School Activities Association crown. North Stanly also was 25-3 the year after Kimrey graduated, when Chandler was supposed to take his lumps. What many failed to consider was that he had built a great program, not just one tremendous team. “Surround yourself with good people and have high expectations for your team because players will play up — or down — to those expectations,”Chandler said. “That’s the secret to coaching success.” Chandler knew when he was playing sports at old New London High that he wanted to coach. That’s because he wanted to emulate his own

Since 1976, the player and his family have been invited to southern California in the offseason to take in "Irrelevant Week," which includes a golf tournament, regatta and a ceremony where he is awarded a trophy depicting a player fumbling a ball. "I don't know too much about it," Ozougwu said. "It's funny, one of my teammates, about two weeks ago was like, 'Hey man, if you get drafted in the seventh round, like the last pick, you get called something like 'Mr. Irrelevant' or things of that nature, and all these things they do.' "I had no idea it'd be me," he said, "but I'm definitely thankful for it."

kickball event on Saturday, Smith declined to answer if he’s asked for a trade “It’s a private matter between me and my family,” Smith told The Charlotte Observer. Hurney and Rivera said they didn’t talk to Smith on Friday before the NFL briefly opened for business until the a court order reinstated the lockout. The 6-1, 229-pound Wilson, who led the Big East in tackles the past two seasons, said he’s most comfortable at weakside linebacker. He could provide insurance in that spot with uncertainty surrounding Thomas Davis’ return from two major knee injuries and James Anderson’s impending free agency. The 6-foot-3, 309-pound Williams played guard as a junior before switching to center last season. The Panthers had little depth and no permanent starter at right guard last season. “I know Ryan (Kalil) is over there at center,”

coach — Joe “Fireball” Kelly. North Stanly basketball was a family affair. Chandler’s wife, Linda, kept the scorebook. His daughters, Amy (1985) and Joanna (1991), led teams coached by their father to Western Regionals. Chandler also coached football at North Stanly and was AD 25 years. While still coaching his high school team, he started a winning women’s basketball program from scratch at Pfeiffer — with no recruits. With just four players available for a game at Lenoir-Rhyne, he drove around campus until he found a volunteer to serve as a fifth person. “It was lonely on the bench,” he said. “But we won that game.” Chandler credits himself with half a win and half a loss for one road game at Spartanburg. “Early in the second half, the ref says, ‘Game’s over.’ I asked him what he’s talking about, and he says it’s time for the men to play,” Chandler said. “I wasn’t too happy.” Female athletics have come a long way. Chandler played a big role. Chandler also was something of a prophet. Asked by the Salisbury

vaney said of the small group of players the Rams had to choose from, Quinn had by far the highest grade. The Rams also were impressed during Quinn’s visit to St. Louis a few weeks ago. When Quinn checked his cell phone Friday morning, there were welcoming text messages from Long, quarterback Sam Bradford and middle linebacker James Laurinaitis, and he met with Hall Friday afternoon. Coach Steve Spagnuolo made the telephone call to inform Quinn he was a Ram. “I just put a smile on my face. There was a whole bunch of tears of joy,” Quinn said. “ James Quinn ran the high hurdles in the 1984 Olympic Trials for Baptist College. He gave up on an NFL career when he broke an ankle in high school. “It was one of my dad’s old childhood dreams to play in the pros, so I guess he gets to live it through me now,” Quinn said. “I’m hoping I can keep that smile on his face.”

APP. STATE FroM 6B recognition. In 11 regular-season games as a senior, Kilgore amassed 46 knockdowns and 20 pancake blocks while never grading below 81 percent. After spending much of his collegiate career at tackle, Kilgore projects as a guard/center as a pro. • Smith (5-11, 239) led the SoCon and ranked fifth nationally with 144 total tackles while also recording four-and-a-half tackles for loss, two sacks, five quarterback hurries, four pass breakups, an interception and a fumble recovery as a senior. He finished his career with 525 tackles, the most among all Division I players (FCS or FBS) active in 2010. His 525 career stops rank fourth in SoCon history and he joined three-time NFL Pro Bowler Dexter Coakley as the only players in ASU history to surpass the 500-tackle plateau. Smith is a three-time all-conference honoree and two-time firstteam all-American. • The trio of draftees gives Appalachian 22 all-time NFL Draft picks. LeGree is the third Mountaineer to be selected by Seattle.

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cam Newton clowns around during the kickball game. Williams said, “so I’ll probably work my way in at guard.” The 6-5, 317-pound Ziemba set an Auburn record by starting 52 games. He was a second-team All-American last season as the Tigers won the national championship. Now he’ll join the NFL’s

Post’s Ed Dupree for a pregame prediction on a North Stanly-Davie NPC tournament championship matchup, Chandler consented to write his pick down on a folded piece of paper and handed it to Dupree. The pick: North Stanly by 9. The result: North Stanly by 9.  DiPaolo spent 56 years in football as a player and coach. A lineman, he was the only four-year starter there’s ever been at Pennsylvania’s Berwick High. He started as a freshman at Bloomsburg State before joining the U.S. Marine Corps. He played football for Quantico, was named to the all-service team, and suited up against future NFL Hall of Famers Sam Huff and Ollie Matson. He came to Catawba in 1958 and was a three-year all-league pick at guard. He was named to the North Carolina All-State team in 1958. DiPaolo began coaching at China Grove High in 1959 — the late Lope Linder hired him — then spent two years at newly opened South Rowan. “After that, I figured if I was going to stay in coaching I’d better go where the money was,” DiPaolo said.

worst team, which is making bold moves to improve quickly. “We got a quarterback, defensive line, wide receiver, defensive back” Rivera said. “We got young depth at offensive line. We feel very good about that.”

“I was making $2,700 a year in North Carolina. They paid me $3,100 in Pennsylvania.” He spent most of his career at Lancaster’s Catholic High, posting a record of 156-97-6 in 25 seasons. Catawba is his fourth Hall of Fame nod. When he was inducted into the Pennsylvania High School Hall in 2008, he received an honorary ring from legendary Joe Paterno.  Turner, SAC Freshman of the Year in 1990 and All-SAC for three seasons, is Catawba’s all-time leader in volleyball blocks (290) and piled up 33 in one amazing match. She still ranks fifth in kills (1,349). “Volleyball was my passion,” the North Forsyth High product said. Turner also was a 1,000-point scorer in basketball and ranks 11th all-time. She’s fifth in school history with 792 career rebounds. Turner was a key member of championship teams in both sports. “I set some goals for myself 20 years ago, and I achieved the last one today with this induction,” a beaming Turner said. “Today, the girl from Rural Hall with the big smile is in the Hall of Fame.”

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W 15 15 13 12 11

L 9 12 14 13 15

cleveland Kansas city detroit chicago Minnesota

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texas Los angeles oakland seattle

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philadelphia Florida atlanta Washington New York

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colorado Los angeles san Francisco arizona san diego

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .625 — — .556 11⁄2 — .481 31⁄2 2 .480 31⁄2 2 .423 5 31⁄2 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .692 — — .519 41⁄2 1 .444 61⁄2 3 .357 9 51⁄2 .346 9 51⁄2 West Division Pct GB WCGB .593 — — .556 1 — .481 3 2 .464 31⁄2 21⁄2 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .692 — — .640 11⁄2 — .464 6 41⁄2 .462 6 41⁄2 .407 71⁄2 6 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .593 — — .519 2 3 .500 21⁄2 31⁄2 .462 31⁄2 41⁄2 .444 4 5 .370 6 7 West Division Pct GB WCGB .680 — — .519 4 3 .500 41⁄2 31⁄2 .423 61⁄2 51⁄2 .346 81⁄2 71⁄2

AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturday’s Games tampa Bay 2, L.a. angels 1, 10 innings texas 11, oakland 2 N.Y. Yankees 5, toronto 4 cleveland 3, detroit 2, 13 innings Baltimore 6, chicago White sox 2 Kansas city 11, Minnesota 2 seattle 2, Boston 0 Sunday’s Games detroit (coke 1-4) at cleveland (Masterson 5-0), 1:05 p.m. toronto (Litsch 2-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Nova 1-2), 1:05 p.m. seattle (F.Hernandez 3-2) at Boston (Wakefield 0-0), 1:35 p.m. L.a. angels (Weaver 6-0) at tampa Bay (cobb 0-0), 1:40 p.m. Baltimore (Britton 4-1) at chicago White sox (Floyd 3-1), 2:10 p.m. Minnesota (pavano 2-2) at Kansas city (Hochevar 2-3), 2:10 p.m. texas (Harrison 3-2) at oakland (G.Gonzalez 2-2), 4:05 p.m. Monday’s Games texas at oakland, 3:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at detroit, 7:05 p.m. L.a. angels at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at chicago White sox, 8:10 p.m.

L10 6-4 7-3 5-5 6-4 6-4

Str Home Away W-1 11-6 4-3 W-1 7-8 8-4 L-1 6-5 7-9 W-2 7-8 5-5 L-2 5-6 6-9

L10 6-4 3-7 4-6 3-7 3-7

Str Home Away W-5 12-2 6-6 W-2 11-5 3-8 L-5 6-6 6-9 L-4 4-8 6-10 L-5 4-6 5-11

L10 5-5 4-6 4-6 7-3

Str Home Away W-1 11-5 5-6 L-1 6-7 9-5 L-1 5-6 8-8 W-5 5-8 8-7

L10 8-2 7-3 5-5 3-7 6-4

Str Home Away W-3 9-4 9-4 L-1 10-5 6-4 L-2 4-7 9-8 L-1 7-7 5-7 L-3 5-8 6-8

L10 8-2 5-5 5-5 4-6 4-6 4-6

Str Home Away W-4 6-6 10-5 W-1 8-7 6-6 L-1 8-5 5-8 W-2 6-8 6-6 L-1 4-8 8-7 W-1 6-9 4-8

L10 5-5 6-4 4-6 3-7 2-8

Str Home Away W-1 7-5 10-3 W-2 8-5 6-8 W-1 4-5 9-8 L-2 7-8 4-7 L-3 4-11 5-6

NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturday’s Games philadelphia 2, N.Y. Mets 1 st. Louis 3, atlanta 2 san Francisco 2, Washington 1 Houston 2, Milwaukee 1 cincinnati 4, Florida 3, 10 innings chicago cubs 5, arizona 3 colorado 4, pittsburgh 1 san diego at L.a. dodgers, late Sunday’s Games san Francisco (cain 2-1) at Washington (Zimmermann 1-4), 1:35 p.m. st. Louis (J.Garcia 3-0) at atlanta (d.Lowe 2-3), 1:35 p.m. Milwaukee (Narveson 1-1) at Houston (Norris 1-1), 2:05 p.m. pittsburgh (Morton 2-1) at colorado (Jimenez 0-1), 3:10 p.m. chicago cubs (c.coleman 1-1) at arizona (d.Hudson 1-4), 4:10 p.m. Florida (Nolasco 2-0) at cincinnati (arroyo 3-2), 4:10 p.m. san diego (Moseley 0-3) at L.a. dodgers (Garland 1-1), 4:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (c.Young 1-0) at philadelphia (cl.Lee 2-2), 8:05 p.m. Monday’s Games san Francisco at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Houston at cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Florida at st. Louis, 8:15 p.m. pittsburgh at san diego, 10:05 p.m. chicago cubs at L.a. dodgers, 10:10

Drummer keeps pounding

Eighteen wins already for Phillies Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay pitched a seven-hitter to help Philadelphia set a club record with its 18th victory in April as the Phillies beat the New York Mets 2-1 on Saturday. Halladay (4-1) allowed one run and walked one while striking out eight to lead the Phillies to their third straight victory. Philadelphia went 17-5 in April 1993. The NL Cy Young award winner cruised in the beginning of the game— his first 18 pitches were all strikes before missing high with a fastball to Jose Reyes. It was his seventh straight win over the Mets dating back to the 2006 season. Cardinals 3, Braves 2 ATLANTA— Gerald Laird’s ninth-inning triple capped a late rally to give the Cardinals a win over the Braves. Backed by rookie Brandon Beachy’s seven scoreless innings to start the game, the Braves led 2-0 before St. Louis began its comeback. David Freese tied the game with a two-run single in the eighth before Laird’s go-ahead triple drove in Matt Holliday. Closer Craig Kimbrel (0-1), who had a blown save in the Braves’ 5-3 loss to the Cardinals in 11 innings on Friday night, couldn’t hold a 2-2 tie in the ninth. Holliday led off with a single to right, advanced to second on catcher Brian McCann’s passed ball, and scored on Laird’s one-out triple to left. Giants 2, Nationals 1 WASHINGTON Taken out of the starting lineup, slumping Aubrey Huff drew a bases-loaded walk as a pinch hitter to force home the go-ahead run, and the Giants overcame Jonathan Sanchez’s wild start and Brian Wilson’s wild finish to edge the punchless Nationals. Sanchez walked or hit seven of Washington’s first 10 batters but allowed just two hits and one unearned run in his five in-

nings. Guillermo Mota (2-0) pitched a perfect sixth for the win, and four other relievers followed with hitless work. Astros 2, Brewers 1 HOUSTON — Jason Bourgeois singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning for Houston. Kameron Loe (2-2) walked pinch-hitter Brett Wallace and Michael Bourn with two outs. Bourgeois followed with his third hit, and pinch-runner Bill Hall scored. Bourgeois also doubled and stole two bases. Prince Fielder’s sixth homer of the season was a tying, solo shot with one out in the ninth off Houston closer Brandon Lyon.

Rockies 4, Piartes 1 DENVER — Jason Hammel shook off a leadoff home run to pitch seven strong innings and Chris Iannetta backed him with a three-run homer. Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 3 PHOENIX — Darwin Barney singled up the middle to score Geovany Soto in the top of the ninth inning and Chicago beat Arizona. Reds 4, Marlins 3 CINCINNATI— Pinch-hitter Edgar Renteria singled with two outs in the 10th inning to lift Cincinnati. Marlins starter Josh Johnson left after seven scoreless innings.

Wild pitch hands Rays victory in the 10th Associated Press

Associated Press CLEVELAND — Three-thousand has always been a special number in baseball. The Cleveland Indians honored John Adams on Saturday for his 3,000th game of pounding a bass drum in the bleachers in support of the team. To the longtime baseball fan, it was like a ballplayer getting hit No. 3,000. “I’m overwhelmed,” the 59-year-old Adams said, his voice choked with emotion. “I’ve got 3,000 memories of games, of special plays and special players.” Before the first-place Indians took on the AL Central rival Detroit Tigers, Adams was joined by 300 fans who played various-sized drums as they marched around the ballpark’s warning track. Then Adams and former Indians outfielder Joe Charboneau combined on a unique ceremonial first pitch. Charboneau went to the mound and tossed a baseball — which Adams “hit” with a swing of his drum — his first one-bass hit. Adams’ first game was on Aug. 24, 1973, an 11-5 win over the Texas Rangers. No. 3,000 came Tuesday night, a 7-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

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san Francisco’s Miguel tejada steps on the plate for a run in saturday’s 2-1 win against the Nationals. the Washington catcher is rookie Wilson ramos.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Joyce scored from third on a wild pitch with two outs in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Saturday. Joyce opened the 10th with a double off Fernando Rodney (01). After Ben Zobrist lined out and Casey Kotchman moved Joyce to third with a grounder, Rodney threw a 1-2 pitch into the dirt that eluded catcher Hank Conger. Tampa Bay’s James Shields took a shutout into the ninth before giving up a double to Torii Hunter to open the inning. Kyle Farnsworth came in and Hunter later scored to tie it at 1 on Howie Kendrick’s grounder. Rangers 11, Athletics 2 OAKLAND, Calif. — Colby

Lewis pitched eight strong innings, Texas hit three home runs, including back-to-back shots by Nelson Cruz and Mike Napoli in the fourth, and the Rangers beat the Athletics. Michael Young hit his first homer of the season as the Rangers tagged A’s starter Brett Anderson (2-2) for seven runs in five innings while snapping a two-game losing streak. Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4 NEW YORK — Eric Chavez drove in a run and broke up a potential double play that helped lead to three more, making the most of a spot start and sending the Yankees to a victory over the Blue Jays. Derek Jeter hit a sacrifice fly, and Curtis Granderson, Russell Martin and Brett Gardner also drove in runs for the Yankees, who played small ball to

perfection against Toronto. A.J. Burnett (4-1) scrapped his way through six innings for New York, despite giving up nine hits and having to wiggle his way out of a jam in just about every one of them. Mariano Rivera pitched the ninth for his ninth save. Orioles 6, White Sox 2 CHICAGO — Robert Andino homered and reliever Mike Gonzalez doused a no-out basesloaded situation as Baltimore Orioles sent Chicago to its 14th loss in 17 games. Leading 2-1, the Orioles tacked on four runs in the eighth, includingd a two-run single by Vladimir Guerrero. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen missed the game, completing his two-game suspension for tweeting comments about an umpire after he was ejected

three nights earlier in New York. Bench coach Joey Cora ran the team for the second straight game. Royals 11, Twins 2 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Gordon hit a three-run homer in an eight-run eighth inning and rookie right-hander Nate Adcock picked up his first big league victory . Mariners 2, Red Sox 0 BOSTON — Doug Fister worked out of trouble three times in 52⁄3 scoreless innings and the Seattle’s bullpen was solid again in the team’s fifth straight win. Indians 3, Tigers 2 CLEVELAND — Orlando Cabrera lined an RBI single in the 13th inning that gave Cleveland its 12th straight home win. Cabrera singled to deep center with the bases loaded.

S AT U R D AY ’ S B O X S C O R E S American Rays 2, Angels 1 (10) Los Angeles ab r Mizturs 3b 5 0 abreu rf 4 0 trHntr dh 4 1 V.Wells lf 4 0 HKndrc 1b4 0 aybar ss 4 0 conger c 4 0 Bourjos cf 4 0 amarst 2b 3 0

Tampa Bay h bi ab r h bi 0 0 Fuld lf 4 0 0 0 0 0 damon dh 4 0 1 0 1 0 BUpton cf 4 0 0 0 0 0 Joyce rf 4 2 2 1 2 1 Zobrist 2b 4 0 1 0 2 0 Ktchm 1b 4 0 1 0 1 0 FLopez 3b 2 0 0 0 1 0 shppch c 3 0 0 0 0 0 Brignc ss 2 0 1 0 eJhnsn ss 1 0 1 0 Totals 36 1 7 1 Totals 32 2 7 1 Los Angeles 000 000 001 0—1 Tampa Bay 000 010 000 1—2 two outs when winning run scored. e—Farnsworth (1). dp—Los angeles 3. Lob— Los angeles 6, tampa Bay 2. 2b—tor.hunter (2), Joyce (8), Zobrist (8). Hr—Joyce (2). cs—Bourjos (4). IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles pineiro 7 4 1 1 1 3 2 0 0 0 2 takahashi 12⁄3 1 1 1 1 0 0 rodney L,0-1 Tampa Bay shields 8 6 1 1 1 12 Frnsworth Bs 1 1 0 0 0 0 Jo.peralta W,1-0 1 0 0 0 0 2 shields pitched to 1 batter in the 9th. Wp—rodney. t—2:48. a—20,245 (34,078).

Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4 Toronto

New York ab r h bi ab r h bi rdavis cf 4 1 2 0 Jeter ss 3 0 0 1 Yescor ss 4 1 1 1 Grndrs cf 4 0 1 1 Bautist rf 4 0 1 0 teixeir 1b 3 0 1 0 Lind 1b 3 1 2 1 cano 2b 3 1 1 0 Jriver lf 4 0 2 0 swisher rf 4 1 1 0 cooper dh 3 0 0 1 chavez 3b 3 1 1 1 encrnc 3b 4 0 1 0 posada dh 3 1 0 0 JMolin c 4 0 1 0 Martin c 3 1 1 1 cpttrsn pr 0 0 0 0 Gardnr lf 2 0 1 1 Mccoy 2b 4 1 1 1 Totals 34 4 11 4 Totals 28 5 7 5 Toronto 101 011 000—4 New York 032 000 00x—5 dp—toronto 2, New York 1. Lob—toronto 5, New York 6. 2b—Bautista (5), J.rivera (1), J.molina (4), teixeira (6). 3b—r.davis (1). Hr—Mccoy (1). sb— Bautista (4), J.rivera (1), encarnacion (1), cano (2). cs—J.rivera (2). sf—Lind, cooper, Jeter. IP H R ER BB SO Toronto 7 5 5 4 4 drabek L,2-1 21⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Frasor 12⁄3 camp 2 0 0 0 0 2 rzepczynski 1 0 0 0 0 0 F.Francisco 1 0 0 0 0 0 New York a.j.burnett W,4-1 6 9 4 4 0 4 chamberlain H,6 1 0 0 0 0 0 r.soriano H,7 1 1 0 0 0 0 M.rivera s,9-11 1 1 0 0 0 0 HBp—by rzepczynski (cano). Wp—drabek. t—2:47. a—42,460 (50,291).

Rangers 11, Athletics 2 Texas ab Kinsler 2b 6 andrus ss 4 MiYong 1b5 aBeltre 3b 5 N.cruz lf 5

r 0 2 2 2 1

Oakland h bi ab 2 1 deJess cf 4 1 0 Barton 1b 4 2 2 cJcksn rf 4 2 1 Wlngh lf 4 1 3 Matsui dh 4

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Napoli dh 2 2 1 1 Ksuzuk c 4 1 1 1 dvMrp cf 5 2 2 0 Kzmnff 3b 3 0 0 0 torreal c 4 0 2 2 sweeny ph 0 0 0 0 Morlnd rf 3 0 0 0 anLrc 2b 4 0 2 0 Borbon cf 1 0 1 1 pnngtn ss 3 0 0 0 34 2 7 2 Totals 401114 11 Totals 102 040 013—11 Texas Oakland 010 100 000— 2 e—pennington (3). dp—oakland 1. Lob—texas 8, oakland 8. 2b—Kinsler (7), a.beltre (6), torrealba (5), dejesus (3), an.laroche (4). Hr—Mi.young (1), N.cruz (7), Napoli (6), Willingham (4), K.suzuki (2). sb—andrus (8), c.jackson (2). cs—Napoli (1). H R ER BB SO IP Texas c.lewis W,2-3 8 6 2 2 1 6 1 1 0 0 2 1 tomko Oakland anderson L,2-2 5 9 7 7 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 Breslow Wuertz 1 0 0 0 0 0 purcey 1 2 1 1 0 1 1 3 3 0 1 1 Blevins HBp—by anderson (Moreland). t—2:35. a—27,285 (35,067).

Royals 11, Twins 2 Minnesota Kansas City ab r h bi ab r h bi span cf 3 1 0 0 aviles 3b 3 1 1 2 tolbert ss 4 1 1 0 Mecarr cf 5 1 2 0 Kubel rf 3 0 2 0 Gordon lf 5 1 2 3 Mrnea 1b 3 0 0 0 Butler 1b 4 1 2 1 cuddyr 2b 4 0 0 0 dyson pr-cf1 2 1 0 thome dh 3 0 0 0 Francr rf 5 0 1 1 Valenci 3b 3 0 0 0 Betemt dh 4 1 1 0 Holm c 2 0 0 0 aescor ss 3 0 0 0 LHughs ph1 0 0 0 treanr c 2 2 1 0 tosoni lf 4 0 0 0 Getz 2b 4 2 2 1 Totals 30 2 3 0 Totals 36 11 13 8 Minnesota 200 000 000— 2 Kansas City 001 100 18x—11 e—cuddyer (2), Morneau (1), treanor (2), aviles (4). dp—Kansas city 1. Lob—Minnesota 8, Kansas city 7. 2b—Kubel (9), Butler (7), Francoeur (9). 3b—Getz (2). Hr—Gordon (2), Butler (3). sb— dyson (7). sf—aviles. IP H R ER BB SO Minnesota duensing L,2-1 7 8 3 2 2 6 2 ⁄3 1 3 2 1 0 Nathan Mijares 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 ⁄3 3 4 0 1 0 Hoey Kansas City o’sullivan 6 2 2 1 7 3 adcock W,1-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 crow H,2 1 0 0 0 0 1 Jeffress 1 0 0 0 0 1 Mijares pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. HBp—by Nathan (treanor). Wp—Hoey. t—2:49. a—22,099 (37,903).

Orioles 6, White Sox 2 Baltimore Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Brorts 2b 4 2 1 0 pierre lf 4 0 0 0 Markks rf 5 1 1 0 alrmrz ss 4 1 3 0 d.Lee 1b 3 1 0 0 Quentin rf 4 0 1 0 Guerrr dh 4 0 1 2 Konerk dh 2 0 0 0 scott lf 3 0 1 1 a.dunn 1b 4 0 1 0 pie lf 0 0 0 0 rios cf 3 1 1 2 adJons cf 4 0 0 0 przyns c 4 0 1 0 Mrrynl 3b 3 0 0 0 teahen 3b 4 0 1 0 Fox c 4 0 0 0 Bckhm 2b 4 0 0 0 andino ss 4 2 2 1 Totals 34 6 6 4 Totals 33 2 8 2 Baltimore 101 000 040—6 Chicago 000 001 001—2 e—pierzynski (1). dp—Baltimore 1. Lob—Baltimore 6, chicago 7. 2b—B.roberts (6). Hr—andino (1), rios (1). sb—Markakis (1), andino (1). sf— scott, rios. IP H R ER BB SO Baltimore

tillman W,1-2 5 6 1 1 2 0 M.gonzalez H,2 2 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 1 1 0 2 Uehara Chicago Humber L,2-3 7 3 2 2 1 5 1 ⁄3 3 4 3 1 1 thornton 2 0 0 0 1 2 Gray 1 ⁄3 tillman pitched to 3 batters in the 6th. HBp—by Gray (Mar.reynolds). Wp—Humber 2, thornton. pB—pierzynski. t—2:46. a—26,104 (40,615).

Mariners 2, Red Sox 0 Seattle

Boston

ab r h bi ab r h bi isuzuki rf 3 1 2 0 ellsury cf 3 0 1 0 Figgins 3b 5 0 2 0 pedroia 2b 4 0 0 0 Bradly lf 2 0 1 1 adGnzl 1b 3 0 1 0 Lngrhnlf 3 0 0 0 Youkils 3b 3 0 1 0 olivo c 4 0 0 0 scutaro pr-ss 0 0 0 0 smoak 1b 4 0 0 0 ortiz dh 4 0 0 0 cust dh 2 1 1 0 J.drew rf 4 0 1 0 sndrs cf 4 0 1 0 Lowrie ss 4 0 1 0 ryan ss 3 0 0 0 crwfrd lf 3 0 0 0 JaWlsn 2b 3 0 1 1 sltlmch c 4 0 2 0 Totals 33 2 8 2 Totals 32 0 7 0 Seattle 001 001 000—2 Boston 000 000 000—0 e—Lackey (1). dp—seattle 2. Lob—seattle 10, Boston 11. 2b—Bradley (5), ellsbury (7), Youkilis (6), J.drew (3), Lowrie (5), saltalamacchia (3). sb— i.suzuki 2 (10). s—ryan. sf—Ja.wilson. IP H R ER BB SO Seattle 2 5 0 0 5 4 Fister W,2-3 5 ⁄3 1 0 0 1 0 Laffey H,1 21⁄3 League s,7-7 1 1 0 0 0 0 Boston Lackey L,2-3 6 7 2 2 4 3 0 0 0 0 1 okajima 12⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Wheeler 11⁄3 t—3:05. a—37,901 (37,493).

Indians 3, Tigers 2 (13) Detroit

Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi aJcksn cf 4 0 1 0 Brantly cf 6 2 3 1 rhyms 2b 3 0 1 0 acarer ss 4 0 0 0 sntiag 2b 2 0 2 0 choo rf 5 0 1 0 ordonz dh 6 0 0 0 csantn 1b 4 1 1 1 Micarr 1b 3 1 2 1 ocarer 2b 6 0 3 1 Boesch rf 6 0 0 0 Hannhn 3b 4 0 0 0 raburn lf 6 1 2 1 Laport dh 5 0 2 0 Jhperlt ss 6 0 2 0 Kearns lf 5 0 0 0 avila c 5 0 1 0 Marson c 5 0 0 0 inge 3b 5 0 0 0 Totals 46 2 11 2 Totals 44 3 10 3 Detroit 000 200 000 000 0—2 Cleveland 000 101 000 000 1—3 one out when winning run scored. e—Villarreal (2). dp—detroit 1, cleveland 2. Lob—detroit 11, cleveland 10. 2b—rhymes (1), Mi.cabrera (8), Laporta (4). Hr—Mi.cabrera (7), raburn (4), Brantley (1), c.santana (5). cs—a.jackson (2). s—rhymes, a.cabrera. IP H R ER BB SO Detroit porcello 7 7 2 2 1 7 alburquerque 3 0 0 0 0 6 schlereth 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 3 Villarreal L,1-1 11⁄3 Cleveland White 6 6 2 2 4 4 J.smith 1 0 0 0 0 2 pestano 1 1 0 0 1 0 c.perez 1 0 0 0 0 2 r.perez 2 2 0 0 0 2 sipp W,1-0 2 2 0 0 0 2 HBp—by porcello (a.cabrera). t—3:57. a—26,433 (43,441).

National Cardinals 3, Braves 2

St. Louis Atlanta ab r h bi ab r h bi 2 0 0 0 prado lf 4 0 2 2 Jay rf Brkmn rf 2 0 0 0 Heywrd rf 4 0 1 0 Freese 3b 4 0 2 2 Jones 3b 2 0 0 0 Batista p 0 0 0 0 Mccnn c 4 0 1 0 salas p 0 0 0 0 Uggla 2b 4 0 1 0 pujols 1b 4 0 0 0 Fremn 1b 4 0 0 0 Hollidy lf 4 1 1 0 alGnzlz ss 3 1 1 0 rasms cf 4 0 1 0 McLoth cf 2 1 0 0 Laird c 4 0 1 1 Beachy p 2 0 0 0 dscals 3b 3 1 1 0 Venters p 0 0 0 0 Greene ss 2 1 0 0 Kimrel p 0 0 0 0 MHmlt ph 0 0 0 0 sherrill p 0 0 0 0 theriot ss 1 0 0 0 Hinske ph 1 0 0 0 Westrk p 2 0 0 0 MBggs p 0 0 0 0 punto ph-2b 0 0 0 0 30 2 6 2 Totals 32 3 6 3 Totals 000 000 021—3 St. Louis 000 020 000—2 Atlanta dp—st. Louis 1. Lob—st. Louis 7, atlanta 7. 2b— descalso (5), prado 2 (9), Heyward (3). 3b—Laird (1). cs—Heyward (1). s—punto, Beachy. IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis 6 5 2 2 3 1 Westbrook M.Boggs 1 0 0 0 0 0 Batista W,2-1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 salas s,2-2 Atlanta Beachy 7 3 2 2 1 5 Venters Bs,1-2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 ⁄3 2 1 1 1 1 Kimbrel L,0-1 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 sherrill Beachy pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. HBp—by Beachy (Jay). pB—Mccann. t—2:54. a—30,546 (49,586).

Phillies 2, Mets 1 New York Philadelphia ab r h bi ab r h bi Josrys ss 4 0 1 0 Victorn cf 4 0 1 0 dnMrp 2b 4 1 1 0 polanc 3b 3 0 2 1 dWrght 3b3 0 1 0 rollins ss 4 0 1 0 Beltran rf 4 0 2 1 Howard 1b 4 0 0 0 Bay lf 4 0 0 0 BFrncs rf 2 0 0 0 i.davis 1b 4 0 0 0 Mayrry lf 4 1 2 1 thole c 3 0 0 0 WValdz 2b 3 1 1 0 pridie cf 3 0 1 0 sardinh c 1 0 0 0 Niese p 2 0 1 0 Hallady p 3 0 0 0 tBchlz p 0 0 0 0 Harris ph 1 0 0 0 Byrdak p 0 0 0 0 isrnghs p 0 0 0 0 Totals 32 1 7 1 Totals 28 2 7 2 New York 000 100 000—1 Philadelphia 000 000 20x—2 dp—New York 1, philadelphia 2. Lob—New York 5, philadelphia 7. 2b—polanco (7). Hr—Mayberry (1). cs—B.francisco (2). sf—polanco. IP H R ER BB SO New York 6 2 2 2 3 Niese L,1-4 61⁄3 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 t.Buchholz 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Byrdak 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 0 isringhausen Philadelphia Halladay W,4-1 9 7 1 1 1 8 HBp—by Niese (B.Francisco). t—2:25. a—45,598 (43,651).

Giants 2, Nationals 1 San Francisco Washington ab r h bi ab rownd cf 4 0 1 0 espinos 2b 3 Fsnchz 2b4 0 0 0 ankiel cf 4 posey 1b 4 0 2 0 Werth rf 2 Burrell lf 2 0 0 0 adLrc 1b 4 Ford pr-cf 1 0 1 0 Wrams c 2 tejada 3b 4 1 1 0 Morse lf 3 c.ross rf 4 0 0 0 L.Nix ph 0 Fontent ss 4 0 2 0 Bixler 3b 1 Whitsd c 3 1 1 1 dsmnd ss 3 Jsnchz p 1 0 0 0 HrstnJr 3b 3

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schrhlt ph 1 0 0 0 Lannan p 3 0 0 0 Mota p 0 0 0 0 clipprd p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Hrdrgz p 0 0 0 0 Huff ph affeldt p 0 0 0 0 stairs ph 0 0 0 0 romo p 0 0 0 0 cora pr 0 0 0 0 JaLopz p 0 0 0 0 Bmgrn ph 1 0 0 0 BrWlsn p 0 0 0 0 28 1 2 1 Totals 33 2 8 2 Totals 001 000 100—2 San Francisco Washington 010 000 000—1 e—Fontenot (1). dp—san Francisco 1, Washington 1. Lob—san Francisco 7, Washington 12. 2b—posey (2), Fontenot (2), ankiel (4). Hr—Whiteside (1). cs—Ford (2), desmond (1). IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco 5 2 1 0 6 7 J.sanchez Mota W,2-0 1 0 0 0 0 1 affeldt H,5 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 romo H,5 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Ja.lopez H,3 Br.wilson s,8-9 1 0 0 0 2 1 Washington 6 2 2 3 3 Lannan L,2-3 62⁄3 2 0 0 0 0 clippard 11⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 2 H.rodriguez HBp—by Br.Wilson (Werth), by J.sanchez (desmond, espinosa). Wp—J.sanchez. t—2:53. a—28,766 (41,506).

Astros 2, Brewers 1 Milwaukee Houston ab r h bi ab r h bi Weeks 2b 4 0 1 0 Bourn cf 4 0 0 0 cGomz cf 4 0 1 0 Bourgs lf 5 1 3 1 Braun lf 4 0 2 0 angsnc 2b 3 0 1 0 Fielder 1b 4 1 1 1 pence rf 4 0 1 1 McGeh 3b 4 0 2 0 ca.Lee 1b 3 0 0 0 c.Hart rf 4 0 1 0 cJhnsn 3b 4 0 0 0 YBtncr ss 4 0 0 0 towles c 3 0 1 0 Loe p 0 0 0 0 Barmes ss 3 0 0 0 Nieves c 3 0 0 0 Bogsvc ph 1 0 0 0 Wolf p 2 0 1 0 Wrdrg p 2 0 0 0 BBoggs ph1 0 0 0 Lyon p 0 0 0 0 Hwkns p 0 0 0 0 Wallac ph 0 0 0 0 counsll ss 0 0 0 0 Hall pr 0 1 0 0 Totals 34 1 9 1 Totals 32 2 6 2 Milwaukee 000 000 001—1 Houston 100 000 001—2 two outs when winning run scored. e—Mcgehee (2), Weeks (5). dp—Houston 1. Lob—Milwaukee 6, Houston 10. 2b—c.gomez (2), Braun 2 (3), Bourgeois (1), towles (2). Hr—Fielder (6). sb—Bourgeois 2 (7). s—W.rodriguez. IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee Wolf 7 4 1 1 2 4 Hawkins 1 1 0 0 1 0 2 ⁄3 1 1 1 2 0 Loe L,2-2 Houston W.rodriguez 8 7 0 0 0 6 Lyon W,3-1 Bs,3-71 2 1 1 0 0 t—2:37. a—26,514 (40,963).

Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 3 Chicago

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(7), J.upton (7). 3b—G.parra (1). Hr—a.soriano (10). H R ER BB SO IP Chicago Garza W,1-3 8 6 3 3 2 10 1 0 0 0 1 0 Marmol s,7-9 Arizona 6 3 3 1 6 i.Kennedy 72⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 d.Hernandez putz L,0-1 1 3 2 2 1 0 t—2:41. a—27,652 (48,633).

Rockies 4, Pirates 1 Pittsburgh Colorado ab r h bi ab r h bi aMcct cf 4 1 2 1 Fowler cf 3 0 0 0 tabata lf 1 0 0 0 Herrer 2b 4 0 1 0 diaz lf 3 0 0 0 Helton 1b 3 0 1 0 Moskos p 0 0 0 0 tlwtzk ss 4 0 0 0 GJones rf 4 0 1 0 cGnzlz lf 4 1 2 0 Walker 2b 4 0 2 0 JoLopz 3b 4 1 1 0 overay 1b 4 0 0 0 s.smith rf 3 1 1 1 snyder c 3 0 1 0 iannett c 3 1 1 3 alvrez 3b 3 0 0 0 Hamml p 2 0 0 0 cdeno ss 3 0 1 0 rBtncr p 0 0 0 0 Mahlm p 0 0 0 0 street p 0 0 0 0 paul ph-lf 1 0 0 0 30 4 7 4 Totals 30 1 7 1 Totals Pittsburgh 100 000 000—1 040 000 00x—4 Colorado e—G.jones (1). dp—colorado 3. Lob—pittsburgh 5, colorado 6. 2b—Helton (6), c.gonzalez (4). Hr—a.mccutchen (5), iannetta (3). sb—G.jones (2). s—Maholm, Hammel. IP H R ER BB SO Pittsburgh Maholm L,1-4 7 7 4 4 3 3 Moskos 1 0 0 0 0 0 Colorado Hammel W,3-1 7 6 1 1 2 4 r.betancourt H,8 1 0 0 0 0 0 street s,10-10 1 1 0 0 0 2 t—2:35. a—33,684 (50,490).

Reds 4, Marlins 3 (10) Florida

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A win for Quinn First-rounder from North Carolina lands on his feet with Rams both parents noted with pride that Robert eventually made the right call. In sports and in life. ST. LOUIS — James Quinn The former North Carolina recalled with amusement the defensive end was the 14th overtime when his young son, all pick on Thursday despite Robert, pined for a career as a playing only two seasons in colprofessional skateboarder. NFL lege and despite the circumaspirations came later. stances of his early departure. “For real, that’s what he The 20-year-old Quinn was detalked about. ‘Dad, I’m going to clared permanently ineligible by be a professional skateboarder,’” the NCAA last fall for receiving James Quinn said Friday. “I said improper benefits, including ‘OK, I’ve got you.’ I had his jewelry and travel accommodaback.” tions. After his 6-foot-5, 265-pound Quinn started both seasons in son raise a No. 1 jersey at his in- college and had 11 sacks and six troductory news conference Fri- forced fumbles his sophomore day with the St. Louis Rams, season. He was considered one BY R.B. FALLSTROM Associated Press

of the top pass rush prospects even without a junior season, but no doubt dropped several slots. Both of Quinn’s parents said their son learned the hard way to do a better job of picking the company he kept. Maria Quinn called Robert “my big teddy bear.” “He learned not to hang with the wrong crowd,” Maria Quinn said. “He was hanging with the wrong crowd and not listening. But he learned, trust me.” Robert Quinn showed growth declining an invitation to New York for the draft and stayed home to celebrate with family and friends. A large crowd gath-

ered at a local restaurant to wait for the pick. “I had, I don’t know, 150 or so people with me,” Quinn said. “Hearing my name called, hearing them cheering, it was definitely worth it.” Defensive end is a strength for the Rams, with James Hall getting 10.5 sacks last season and Chris Long adding 8.5 in a breakout season at left end. Robert Quinn played exclusively right end in college and figures to be the heir apparent to the 34year-old Hall. General manager Billy De-

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NEW YORK — For the first time in school history, Appalachian State had three players selected in the 2011 National Football League Draft on Saturday at Radio City Music Hall. The Seattle Seahawks drafted safety Mark LeGree with the 25th selection of the fifth round (156th overall), the San Francisco 49ers tabbed offensive lineman Daniel Kilgore with the 32nd selection of the fifth round (163rd overall) and the world-champion Green Bay Packers picked linebacker D.J. Smith with the 21st selection of the sixth round (186th overall) Appalachian’s three selections in the seven-round NFL Draft breaks the previous school record of two, which ASU had in 1990 (Derrick Graham and Keith Collins), 1992 (Gary Dandridge and Mike Frier) and 2008 (Dexter Jackson and Corey Lynch). The Mountaineers’ three draftees were as many or more than 38 of the 66 programs that play in automatic-qualifying conferences for the BCS, including 2011 BCS Championship Game participant Oregon and other traditional powers such as Florida State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, UCLA and Virginia Tech. ASU was the only nonNCAA Division I FBS (formerly Division I-A) program with multiple selections in this year’s draft. • LeGree (6-0, 210) is only the second three-time consensus first-team AllAmerican in Appalachian history, joining two-time Buck Buchanan Award winner and three-time NFL Pro Bowler Dexter Coakley. A 6-0, 200-pound senior defensive back, LeGree finished his career as the active leader in NCAA Division I with 22 career interceptions, four more than any other FCS or FBS player active in 2010. The 22 interceptions are good for second in Southern Conference history and third in ASU’s all-time annals. Despite opposing offenses steering away from the ball-hawking safety for much of the year, LeGree picked off five passes as a senior, good for a tie for 20th nationally. He also broke up eight passes and made 49 tackles in his final collegiate campaign. • Kilgore (6-3, 308) anchored Appalachian’s prolific offensive front as the starting right tackle for all 13 games in 2010, en route to first-team all-conference and third-team all-America

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Let’s get physical Panthers enter new era with bold picks in draft BY MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers used the three-day NFL draft to shed old philosophies. Only need a game manager at quarterback? No more after Carolina clearly stated its need for a star under center by taking Auburn’s Cam Newton No. 1 overall. Shy away from players with offfield baggage? Not only did they take once-arrested Newton, they selected West Virginia cornerback Brandon Hogan in the fourth round on Saturday. Hogan has had two run ins with police in a year — and is still months away from recovering from major knee surgery. In a rapid shift from conservative to risk takers, the Panthers have taken different shape under new coach Ron Rivera. “We had the opportunity to put young players in position to fill the needs for us,” Rivera explained. And with numerous holes on a 2-14 team, the Panthers expect many of their choices from the draft’s final day to contribute immediately. A day after taking two defensive tackles in the third round, they snagged Hawaii receiver Kealoha Pilares in the fifth round as they prepare to possibly be without Steve Smith next season. Carolina then selected Connecticut linebacker Lawrence Wilson and Washington State offensive lineman Zack Williams in the sixth round.

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The regional roundup ... HOUSTON — The Houston Texans have taken North Carolina quarterback T.J. Yates in the fifth round of the NFL draft, snapping a string of defensive selections. The Texans used the 152nd overall pick to nab Yates. He's the sixth quarterback drafted by Houston and the first since Alex Brink was taken in the seventh round in 2008. Yates said earlier he was shocked to see that no North Carolina quarterback had played in the pros since 1980. Now, he has his chance. LITTLE TO BROWNS BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns got a target for quarterback Colt McCoy in the third round of the NFL Draft, selecting North Carolina wide receiver Greg Little, who missed last season while serving an NCAA suspension. The Browns used the No. 59 overall pick on Little, a 6foot-2, 230-pounder. He was suspended in 2010 for accepting improper benefits. A playmaking wide receiver was a glaring need for the Browns, who will be running a West Coast offense next season under new coach Pat Shurmur. CARTER TO COWBOYS IRVING, Tex. — Bruce Carter, a speedy linebacker from North Carolina coming off a torn left ACL, was the 40th overall pick in the second round and Murray was selected 71st overall. ECU’S HARRIS East Carolina receiver Dwayne Harris was the 176th overall pick in the sixth round, ging to Dallas.. Harris had more than 6,300 all-purpose yards in college. Harris can reeturn kicks and punts. Harris is the eighth ECU receiver in history to be drafted and immediately follows defensive end C.J. Wilson, who was taken by the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of last year's draft after defensive tackle Linval Joseph and punter Matt Dodge were selected earlier by the New York Giants. The Pirates have had at least one player chosen in the last six consecutive years and in 17 of the past 22 drafts. In the East Carolina career record books, Harris established program-best marks for receptions (268) and receiving yards (3,001) and is the only Pirate to ever surpass even the 2,000-yard milestone.

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Jim Laningham of Piedmont skydiving LLC is bringing the thrill of jumping out of a plane to salisbury. He has been skydiving for 13 years.

Skydiving company will let you try it — while strapped to instructor BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

ALISBURY — If you want to jump out of an airplane, Jim Laningham’s got your back. Literally. Laningham, a certified skydiving instructor, will strap himself behind you for a tandem jump out of his Cessna 182. He’s opened Piedmont Skydiving LLC, the first skydiving company at the Rowan County Airport, and will begin taking customers for the ride of their lives May 14. With Laningham’s business, Rowan County is now the closest drop zone, or commercial parachute operation, to Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Greensboro. “It’s great for the airport,” Director Thad Howell said. “It will absolutely bring people to the airport, as well as the county.” The chance to skydive will lure tourists seeking a thrill, said James Meacham, executive director of the Rowan County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Officials already had planned to market adventure- and recreation-based experiences available in Rowan, such as canoeing and kayaking on the Yadkin River, Meacham said. Skydiving adds to the appeal, he said. “This also reaches a potentially younger audience segment as well, so we hopefully would be able to capitalize on that business with other recreational opportunities in the county,” Meacham said. Laningham, 38, has invested more than $85,000 in the new business, in-

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Laningham, connected above a customer, will offer tandem jumps from the rowan County Airport.

Glass Direct has opened as a retail branch of Custom Glass Products at 824 Corporate Circle off Julian Road. Greg Herzog of Glass Direct offers glass replacement, shower enclosures, replacement windows and mirrors. He also provides aluminum doors, storefronts and hardware for commercial customers. Mobile service is available for installed products. Call Herzog at 704-638-2299 or email gherzog@cgpglass. com.

Arthritis program at Kannapolis Y cluding buying his plane in Las Vegas and flying it back to Rowan County. During 13 years of skydiving, he’s accrued several ratings and certifications, including static line instructor, tandem instructor and accelerated free fall instructor. He’s also licensed by the FAA to pack the all-important parachute. “When the door opens at 11,000 feet, you’re going to see the world like you’ve never seen it before,” said Frank Sheppard, who’s been tethered to Laningham’s harness and parachute. “It really helps if you have 100 percent confidence in the man who tells you to jump out of an airplane,” Sheppard said. Sheppard described Laningham as “super personable and super knowledgeable” as an instructor. “From the minute you shake hands with him, you know he’s got it complete-

Dr. Christopher Nagy will give a demonstration on preparing green smoothies Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at Simply Good Natural Foods. When Nagy gave this demonstration in March, 50 people attended and were treated to green smoothies and walked out of the demonstration energized and changed about maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. Nagy says they are “the best thing for health” This demonstration and conference is open to

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May 4 — Chamber of Commerce Leadership rowan steering Committee – Chamber – 7:30 a.m. 5 — Chamber Business show 2011 – The event Center, 315 Webb road, noon – 5 p.m. Call 704-6334221 for more information. open to the public. 5 — Chamber Business After Hours – The event Center, 315 Webb road, 5-6 p.m. Call 704-633-4221 or email info@rowanchamber.com to rsVP 6 — Chamber Workforce Development Alliance sub Committee – Chamber – 8 a.m. 10 — Chamber Business Counseling – Chamber – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call 704-633-4221 for an appointment

The Rowan County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Business Show on Thursday from 1-5 p.m. at The Event Center, 315 Webb Road. The showcase of almost 70 Chamber member businesses features goods and services from throughout Rowan County. Parking and admission are free and the show is open to the public. Door prize drawings will be held throughout the day. “We encourage all Rowan County citizens to come out to the show and see what products and services these fine businesses have to offer. It’s all about keeping our dollars in Rowan County and supporting local business,” said Tom Loeblein of Healthcare Management Consultants, chairman of the board for the Chamber of Commerce. Lunch will be available for purchase at the show from noon-1:30 p.m. and a Chamber “Business After Hours Membership Mixer” for chamber members only will be held from 5-6 p.m. Cathy Griffin (Century 21 Towne & Country), chair of the Chamber’s Business Council, said, “The economy is driven by growing business locally. Highlighting the impact of the Rowan County business sector is a good way for us to promote local companies and give them the exposure necessary to grow.” Presenting sponsor is The Salisbury Post. Major sponsors are Community Bank of Rowan, The Event Center, Rowan Regional Medical Center and Windstream.

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Lisa Reid of Greensboro registered the highest score — and topped her husband to boot — in the year-end personal finance test from Professor Al Carter and Food Lion founder Ralph Ketner. Reid wins a dinner with Carter and Ketner at a date yet to be determined. The rumor is they’ll be eating at the Olive Garden in Salisbury. Carter reports that Reid answered 48 out of the 50 questions correctly. Forty people took the test online or through the newspaper. The test appeared in the April 17 edition of the Post, and the deadline for entries was last Tuesday. “The Salisbury Post has recently ended a semester-long account of our Personal Finance class at Catawba College,” Carter said. “We appreciate this coverage because in today’s ever-changing financial environment, it is important for all of us to focus on managing our financial affairs. “The guest speakers offered outstanding presentations in their areas of expertise; they exemplify the many highly knowledgeable professionals we have in the Salisbury area.” Reid did not know which two questions she had wrong, and Carter didn’t have the entries convenient to him when he spoke with the Post. “I would love to see the answers because there were several questions, the way they were worded, that could have gone either way,” Reid said. For example, one true-or-false question offered the statement, “An annuity must have a maturity date and a minimum return.” The answer: false. Reid said she was a bit confused, because death could be a maturity date. Another true-or-false statement said, “The traditional IRA shelters the amount you contribute from taxes until the money is withdrawn.” The answer: true. Reid knew that an IRA shelters the money you put into it — but it also shelters the earnings. She worried that she was reading too much into things. “You had to kind of stretch your mind around some of the questions,” she said. Reid is the daughter of Taft and Ann McCoy, who live in Albemarle but have property holdings in Rowan County and are in Salisbury regularly. Reid and her husband, Steven, recently built a small farmhouse on family property off Gar-

David Ngo prepares sushi at Katana, a new Japanese restaurant on Jake Alexander Boulevard. He and his brother, Tommy, are in charge of the sleek new eatery

David Pfeufer, Gentiva’s Home Health rehab specialties director, will present an educational program on the signs and symptoms of arthritis at the Kannapolis YMCA at 11:30 on Thursday. He has a masters in physical therapy and is an orthopedic credentialed specialist. Lunch will be provided. For reservations, contact Susan Wear at Gentiva Home Health 704-9331001.

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Katana offers Japanese fusion BY ROBIN M. PERRY For the Salisbury Post

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What, you may wonder, is Japanese Fusion? Katana, the new Japanese cuisine restaurant on Jake Alexander Boulevard answers that query. “We are infusing new and invigorating flavors into traditional Japanese menu items,” says Tommy Ngo, who along with his brother, David manages the sleek new eatery. “It is Japanese with a little extra,” he adds. “We want to create a fun environment to serve healthy foods folks can eat every day,” explains Tommy. They serve entrees in three different styles. You can get chicken or steak or shrimp or pork, for example Hibachi style (soy sauce based), Teriyaki style (sweet glaze) or their signature Katana style (spicy

with a hint of sweetness.) We tried the shrimp Katana and found the blend of flavors very fresh and tasty. Entrees, served with rice, vegetable, sweet carrots and shiki sauce range in price from $5 for vegetables to $6 for pork or flounder and steak for $6.50. Combo entrees with soup and salad and vegetables include chicken and steak ($9.50), steak and scallop ($11.50) or the Ninja special-chicken steak, scallops and shrimp kabob for $13.50. A feature I liked was the petite entrees, a choice of chicken, steak or shrimp with rice and vegetables, but in a smaller portion ($4-$5). “We added that for those with the not-

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MIT gets stock from Bose founder; no estimate on value listed school said on Friday that it will receive annual cash dividends on the shares, when they’re paid by Bose Corp. The university said it will use the payments “to sustain and advance MIT’s education and research mission.” An MIT news release did not specify the number of shares awarded, other than disclosing they represented a

majority of the company’s stock. The statement also did not estimate the gift’s value, or provide financial details. As a private company, Bose does not disclose its finances, but has reported annual revenue of about $2 billion. Gift restrictions bar MIT from selling the shares, which don’t carry voting rights in the

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bright a spotlight on him today.” The news release said a letter from Amar Bose to the company’s employees explained that the gift represents his desire to support MIT. He also reaffirmed the company’s focus on long-term research. “We will continue to remain true to the principles upon which our company was founded,” he wrote to his employees.

The company, based in the Boston suburb of Framingham, began in 1964. At the time, Bose was a professor of electrical engineering at MIT, where he also received his degrees. He used a $10,000 bank loan to begin pursuing commercial and military applications for acoustics technologies he developed at the university. The company became known for making radios and noise-canceling headphones.

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What you get After a 10- to 15-minute ground course (“I tell them exactly what to do and what not to do,” Laningham says), you are strapped into a $13,000 harness. Up you go, flying in the Cessna 182 until you are 2 miles over the Rowan County Airport. Out you go, jumping from the plane while tethered to an instructor and falling for 1 mile at 120 mph. By the way, that free fall takes about 40 seconds. Then the instructor opens the parachute, and you both float down for five or six minutes, depending on how tame or exciting you’d like the final mile of your descent to be. What you need You must be at least 18 and weigh no more than 220 pounds. If you have health concerns or if you’re elderly, check with your doctor before jumping. You’ll need to sign a waiver at the airport. Learn more by visiting www.piedmontskydiving.com. Make an appointment well in advance of your desired jump date by calling 704-603-7920.

get enough. He’s done four tandem jumps, including the one with Laningham, and plans to do more. “It’s like shooting out of a gun, you’re traveling so fast,” he said. “It’s an intense rush. When the parachute opens, it’s the most amazing, thrilling ride you’ve ever been on.”

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Sensory Spectrum celebrating 25 years with Thursday event KANNAPOLIS — Sensory Spectrum will celebrate its 25th year anniversary from 4-6 p.m. Thursday. The public is invited to the Kannapolis location — 222 Oak Ave. at the N.C. Research Campus — to share in the celebration and meet President Gail Vance Civille, as well as tour of the facility, listen to music and share in tasting hors d’oeuvres for the total sensory experience. Sensory Spectrum provides consumer testing and descriptive analysis to the food, beverage, personal and homecare industries. The company originated in New Providence, N.J., and expanded to Kannapolis. The company partners with the Research Campus, a life sciences complex created by David Murdock.

Freightliner honored among Daimler plants GAFFNEY, S.C. — Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. earned top honors from parent company Daimler AG, which recently chose the company as its global leader in the human infrastructure component of its lean manufacturing processes. Freightliner won the award for work over the past two years against key performance indicators in areas such as product quality, labor efficiency, environmental impact and lead time. Freightliner achieved that progress despite facing a challenging industry environment shaped by changes in heavyduty emissions regulations. “The global recognition of FCCC’s lean manufacturing processes and our team’s efforts reflects our commitment to improvement, and our desire to serve our customers more efficiently and effectively,” said Bob Harbin, president of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., which had a 55 percent improvement on

Sheppard said he’s not interested in jumping solo. He’d rather leave it to the experts and just enjoy the ride. “You have this guy strapped to your back who you know is going to make sure your feet are going to back on the ground safely,” he said.

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Annual Members Meeting of the Miller Ferry Fire Department Thursday, May 5th at 7:00PM Meeting will be held at the Fire Station 2650 Long Ferry Rd. All residents of fire district are urged to attend

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Saturday May 7, 2011 • 10am-6pm

Salisbury Parks & Recreation Special Music Featuring: Eden’s Gate Boy Scouts of America Jamey Basinger & Melissa Adams Land Trust of Central NC Folk/Americana/Bluegrass Carolina Raptor Center Guitar & Fiddle Duo Catawba College Center For The Environment NC Forest Service Davidson County Community College Humane Society of Rowan County

Traditional Craft Demonstrations: Blacksmithing, Wood Working, Gunsmithing, Knife Making, Flute Making, Guitar making, Wood Carving, Spinning/Weaving, Basket Weaving, Dulcimer Making Enviro Autos: Come see the latest environmentally friendly automobiles displayed by local dealers Nature Center: Animal Programs, Trail Walks, Meet The Animals, Bear Feedings, Childrens Games and Activities

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo Inc. cut CEO Carol Bartz’s compensation by 75 percent to $11.9 million last year as the Internet company struggled to revive its revenue growth, regulatory documents filed Friday show. The sharp drop in the value of Bartz’s pay package stemmed from the lavish awards she got when Yahoo hired her in January 2009 to engineer a turnaround. The incentives included 5 million stock options with an exercise price of $11.73. None of those options have vested yet because Yahoo’s stock price still hasn’t reached any of the thresholds outlined in Bartz’s contract, which expires in January 2013. Bartz, 62, also received $10 million in cash and restricted stock during 2009 to make up for the benefits and stock options she gave up when she left her previous employer, software maker Autodesk Inc., to run Yahoo. Since her arrival, Bartz has eliminated hundreds of jobs and jettisoned online services that didn’t fit into her plan to cement Yahoo’s status as the Web’s leading hub for news, sports and entertainment. The cost-cutting helped Yahoo double its operating income to $748 million, exceeding a goal of $630 million set by Yahoo’s board, according to the company. That accomplishment is the main reason Yahoo’s board gave Bartz a $2.2 million bonus last year, up from $1.5 million in 2009. Bartz’s salary remained roughly unchanged at $1 million. She also received stock awards valued at $8.7 million and more than $5,300 in perks. Last year’s stock award included 462,180 options with an exercise price of $15.24. Yahoo shares closed Friday at $17.70. Yahoo’s stock has done better lately even as net revenue fell.

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FROM 1C ly under control,” said Sheppard, who jumped with Laningham in 2008 at GilliamMcConnell Airfield. While he was growing up, Laningham often heard his mother talk about wanting to skydive. “That stuck with me, and eventually I tried it,” he said. “I got hooked.” Louise Laningham finally got her wish. At age 69, she jumped out of an airplane while tethered to her son. It was Jim Laningham’s 1,000th jump. “It was all she talked about for two weeks after,” he said. As an instructor, Laningham has jumped with people celebrating their 18th birthday and one person celebrating his 90th birthday. “I enjoy doing tandems and introducing people to the sport,” he said. “There aren’t a lot of places that do it.” Laningham, who moved to Rowan County three years ago, will run his skydiving operation on the weekends. During the week, he works in law enforcement. A skydiving business has “a whole lot of overhead,” he said. “Hopefully, we will do just a little bit better than break even,” he said. “But it’s really about having some fun.” Laningham will contract with other pilots and skydiving instructors to fly his plane and jump if he has more than one customer at a time. His plane can carry a pilot and four skydivers — two instructors and two students. “I’ve never had a single person do it who’s said they didn’t like it,” Laningham said. “I’ve had several say they’re glad they did it, but they would never do it again.” As for Sheppard, he can’t

company. MIT is also barred from participating in management and governance of Bose. Bose “will remain a private and independent company, and operate as it always has, with no change in strategy or leadership,” MIT said. In announcing the gift, MIT President Susan Hockfield said that Amar Bose “has asked us not to shine too

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The founder of audio technology company Bose Corp. is donating most of the privately held firm’s stock to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT is the alma mater of Amar Bose, who at 81 remains the company’s chairman and technical director. Cambridge-based The

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Labor Department honors sanitation workers in Memphis WASHINGTON (AP) — Labor Secretary Hilda Solis on Friday honored the 1,300 black workers who took part in the Memphis sanitation strike of 1968, taking a swipe at governors who are trying to curtail public union employees’ benefits.

The strike, where Martin Luther King Jr. made his final campaign before an assassin’s bullet took his life, played a major role in the civil rights movement and the fight for social and economic justice for black workers. It is also considered a watershed mo-

ment in the history of collective bargaining rights for public employees, a point Solis raised as she criticized the move in some states to curb bargaining rights for public workers. “Today, some governors are using the financial crisis

TEST FroM 1C rick Road. They saw the personal finance test in a Sunday newspaper her father had with him, and she later took the test online, through the Catawba College website. Steven also took it, but Lisa edged him by two points. Carter reports that several of the entries missed only three to five questions. Steven Reid is a radiologist. Lisa Reid is a certified public accountant who now does tax preparations out of her home. She has as bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in taxation from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Photo illustration by Jon C. laKEy/salisbury Post The Reids have two children. Lisa’s parents attended C; 18) C; 19) A; 20) D; 21) E; 22) Contact Mark Wineka at Catawba College. B; 23) C; 24) B; 25) A. 704-797-4263. “We hope this class has both answered and posed questions about the complex problems of personal finance management,” Carter said.

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honor the memory of people who have enhanced the quality of life for American workers. The hall of fame typically includes famous union heroes like Cesar Chavez and Mother Jones, but Solis said it was time to recognize a group of rank-and-file workers who helped shape history. The public sanitation workers in Memphis went on strike after two of their co-workers’

were accidentally crushed to death on the job. They were seeking higher wages, better working conditions and the right to form a union. After 63 days of striking and peaceful demonstrations, they won many of their demands, including overtime pay, sick leave and improved safety conditions. Eight of those men attended the Labor Department ceremony.

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as an excuse to take this country backward, instead of forward,” Solis said in a ceremony at the agency’s headquarters. “But we know American workers still want and need a voice at the table. We know collective bargaining gives them that seat.” Solis formally inducted all 1,300 of the striking workers into the agency’s Labor Hall of Fame, founded in 1988 to

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Honoring Their Service & Sacrifice Our respect and gratitude will forever be with our fallen military heroes and their families. Their service and sacrifice are beyond measure, and we will never forget their dedication to our country and our freedom. To all the brave men and women who serve in uniform today, we thank you for your commitment to preserving freedom at home and around the world. You are an inspiration to all of us, and you make us proud to be Americans. We salute you and your families, and pray for our safe return home.

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ed a line where Buffett defended Sokol’s conduct as legal, was poorly written. Sokol denies any wrongdoing. Before his departure, Sokol had served as chairman of Berkshire’s MidAmerican Energy, NetJets and Johns Manville units.

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spent nearly six hours answering questions at the annual meeting. One of the early questions was why Buffett wasn’t tougher on Sokol. It drew mild applause from the audience because Buffett has always promised to be ruthless with anyone who hurts Berkshire’s reputation. Buffett said he didn’t have all the information about Sokol when he announced the former MidAmerican Energy chairman’s resignation in March. Buffett said he learned that Sokol had met with investment bankers about Lubrizol only after the deal was announced. Buffett and Munger both acknowledged that the March 30 news release, which includ-

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting on Saturday was dominated by somber topics, as Warren Buffett explained to roughly 40,000 shareholders how the company had been battered by a trusted former employee’s misdeeds and a string of natural disasters. Buffett assured the crowd at an Omaha convention center that Berkshire is strong enough to withstand both the David Sokol scandal and the estimated $1.7 billion in insurance losses that drove profits down 58 percent in the first quarter. Buffett said he doesn’t think he will ever understand why Sokol bought stock in Lubrizol shortly before recommending that Berkshire buy the chemical company. Buffett said he believes Sokol clearly violated Berkshire’s ethics and insider trading policies. “It’s a situation that’s sad for Berkshire and sad for Dave,” Buffett said. Buffett acknowledged that he made a mistake by not asking Sokol more about his Lubrizol stock when they first discussed the company in January. Buffett said he had no reason to think Sokol had just bought the stock the week before. Buffett previewed Berkshire’s earnings at the annual meeting, ahead of their scheduled release on Friday. He said the biggest factor in the earnings drop was roughly $1.7 billion in pretax losses related to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Australian floods and the New Zealand earthquake. “We had probably the second-worst quarter for the insurance industry in terms of disasters around the globe,” Buffett said. Reinsurance companies, like Berkshire’s General Re and National Indemnity, sell backup insurance to primary insurers so the industry can cover big losses. Buffett estimates that Berkshire will report $1.5 billion in net income, down from $3.6 billion last year. He did not offer earnings per-share

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CDL OPERATORS Do you have the desire to be an OwnerOperator without the expense of large down payments or deposits? Tired of running the Northeast??? PTDIA GRADS WELCOME! SPOUSE AND PET RIDER POLICY. Call BUEL, INC. today at 866369-9744 for information about our Lease operator program.

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LCAS, CSAC SA Professionals Monarch needs CSAC or LCAS professionals in the Rowan/Davidson (2753) county areas to serve on Assertive Community Treatment Teams. Provide support services, write plans, coordinate services, facilitate access to community resources, developing goals, documentation, career assistance, & travel within communities served. Must meet QP requirements based on state rules. Requires BA/BS degree, 2-4 years of post degree SA experience. CSAC, LCAS licensure required. Competitive salary, training, health & dental coverage, life insurance, paid time off, 401K, etc. Apply on-line www.MonarchNC.org Email Jobs@MonarchNC.org EOE Healthcare

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DRIVERS NEEDED Due to increases in business Swing Transport is now hiring drivers for its Salisbury NC Location. 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

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25 Truck Driver Trainees Needed!

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.

Learn to drive at Future Truckers of America! Earn $700 per week! No experience needed! Job Ready in 4 weeks! Company Sponsored CDL training & WIA Funding available now

DRIVERS Experienced MotorCoach Driver needed for bus company in Salisbury. Clean driving record, 1 or more years experience required, able to pass drug test and physical. Current CDL with a P endorsement required. Call 704-630-6428

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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

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

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LPN/RN Baylor position available 7am7pm. Apply in person, Brightmoor Nursing Ctr., 610 W. Fisher St.

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Nursing Assistant position available for busy physician specialist's office. Prior experience required. Great salary and benefits. Send resume to PO Box 72, Spencer, NC 28159

Solid Waste Equipment Operator #364 Closing Date: May 11, 2011 ——

Part-Time Maint Wkr (Parks & Rec) #519 Closing Date: May 9, 2011 ——

Human Resources Sr. Administrative Specialist #224 Closing Date: May 13, 2011 Please visit www.salisburync.gov/hr for more details. Other

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS with lots of positions! Lexington/Welcome Mocksville TR will be interviewing at the Salisbury ESC – 1904 S. Main St. on Monday 5/2 from 9am-12 noon All job details are listed on TR website Apply online

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Service Electrician with 3+ years exp. Able to perform motor control work and read schematic prints. PLC & frequency drive knowledge a plus. Apply in person: Multi-Electrical, 700C N. Cannon Blvd, Kann. 8am-5pm Mon.-Thurs.

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Triumph, LLC, a statewide provider of Adult, Child and Family Mental Health and Developmental Disability services, is seeking an Intensive In-Home Team Leader for Davie and Wilkes Counties. At minimum, must be Board Eligible or Provisionally Licensed Therapists with one year of experience working with youth and families. Full-time salaried position with benefits, mileage stipend, cell phone and laptop. For more position information go to: www.triumphcares.com or email resume to: careers@triumphcares.com CABHA under the Saguaro Group

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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

Now Accepting Applications in Mfg. Parker Hannifin Corporation, a world-wide leader in the motion control industry, is now accepting applications for Hose Builders, Operations Support, and Electrical Maintenance for our 2nd shift operation. Qualified candidates should have the ability to apply basic shop math, interpret blue prints and specifications, use hand held inspection equipment, perform inspections on product and equipment, communicate effectively with team members and possess a focused commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Overtime and weekend work vary based upon production demands but are requirements of all our positions. Starting wages are based upon background and experience. In addition to our competitive rate of pay, Parker Hannifin Corporation also supplies a competitive benefits package which includes: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Profit Sharing, 401K, Shift Differential, and Life and Disability Insurance. Applications are available at our manufacturing facility located at 465 Airport Road, Salisbury. Professional certifications and reference required for the Electrical Maintenance position.

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Manufactured Housing Team Members Needed Accepting applications for workers in all departments of a production manufacturing facility. Construction experience preferred but not required. Team Members start at $11.00/ hour; $12.50/hour after 1 year. Top Pay $13.50. Comprehensive benefit package includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Vacation, Holiday & 401 (k) plan Applications will be taken from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Mon: May 2 -Wed: May 4 At the following address Schult Homes 508 Palmer Road Rockwell, NC 28138 (704) 279-4659 EOE Drug Testing Required Professional

Salisbury Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. (SRCAA), a non-profit agency seeks qualified applicant for:

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.

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Ceramic or Materials Engineer As we continue to grow, NGK Ceramics USA, Inc., state-of-the-art manufacturer of components for automotive emission control systems, seeks a Ceramic or Materials Engineer experienced in the following areas: supervision and coordination of employees involved in the testing of raw materials and finished products; writing and maintaining test procedures; publishing reports on material properties; assuring completion and passing of product tests; coordinating material control testing between various facility locations. Successful candidate must be a quick learner, team oriented and a good communicator with a dedicated approach to achieving goals and objectives. Requires a degree in ceramic or materials engineering with supervisory experience, preferably in an automotive mfg. environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants may e-mail resume, including salary requirements, in confidence to: jobs@ngkceramics.com or mail to:

Human Resource Manager NGK Ceramics USA, Inc., 119 Mazeppa Rd. Mooresville, NC 28115 Principals Only Equal Opportunity Employer Healthcare

RRT/RCP, CRT/RCP, Sleep Tech. FTE & PTE available. Call Davie Medical Equipment 1-888-797-1044 Ask for Tom

Seeking Employment In Home Care Giver 25 years experience Prepare meals, light cleaning, weekdays only 4-6 hours per day 704-938-6268

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The North Carolina State Veteran's Home has an opening available for a Performance Improvement RN. This high-profile position is responsible for auditing clinical records for accuracy and completeness through our facilities monitoring tools and initiating corrective measures in areas of deficiency. Successful candidate will assist the Director of Health Services in overseeing, maintaining and assessing performance of Clinical systems to ensure quality of resident care and services. We offer a competitive salary with a generous benefits package. For consideration, please contact Sally Davis or Deborah Clayton at: NC State Veterans Home, 1601 Brenner Ave. Bldg 10, Salisbury, NC 28144. EOE/M/F/D/V

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Straw, $4 per bale by appointment only. 704857-7503

Water Plants, Mt. Ulla $5 for 5 gallon bucket full. Bring your own bucket. At least 10 buckets available. All kinds available. (No water lilies). 704-798- 2953

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

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Lumber, extra long. 30 boards. 2' x 6' x 20'. Untreated. $10 each. 704-855-4930 after 7pm.

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Tractor, 360 Long $1,500; Goossen straw blower $1,250. Both pieces good condition. Price for both together $2,250. 704-202-5747

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

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

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Woodleaf Area - NW of Salisbury, NC Rowan County

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

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

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

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

Heating and Air Conditioning

Clean, smoke-free, reliable. 17 yrs. exp. 6 wks & up. All shifts. Reasonable Rates 704-787-4418 704-279-0927 F Ref. Avail. F

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

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Property “A” - 98.7+/-Ac Divided into 8 Tracts Fronts Woodleaf Rd & Knox Farms Blvd

Cleaning Services

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

Quality Affordable Childcare

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 6 P.M.

China cabinet, large. Carved wood, glass shelves, interior lights. Brass hinges & hardware. Very elegant. 53”W x 83”H x 19”D. $500. 704-202-0831

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Child Care and Nursery Schools

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Licensed, bonded and insured. Since 1985.

Auction to be held at

Holiday Inn

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530 Jake Alexander Blvd South, Salisbury, NC

Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. 800-997-2248 – NCAL 3936 www.ironhorseauction.com

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

704-637-7726

AUCTION by Heritage Auction!

SATURDAY, May 7TH, 2011 10:00 am Selling at public auction the personal property of the late Ms. Chrystal Stirewalt (deceased)

1331 Arden Dr. Salisbury, NC DIRECTIONS: From Jake Alexander Blvd, turn East onto Statesville Blvd.and go 7/10 mile to Welch Road. Turn left (North) onto Welch Road and go 1 block to sale site on right at the corner of Welch and Arden. From West Innes Street, turn and travel West onto Statesville Blvd and go 1 1/10 miles to Welch Rd. Turn right onto Welch Rd and sale site is one block on the right. Watch for our signs. NOTE: Cash will take vehicle and title day of sale; check payment-vehicle and title will be held until the check clears the bank. There will be no phone or absentee bids for this sale.

100+ pcs of GOLD JEWELRY-many WITH DIAMOND AND Other Gems JEWELRY and Gun Removed from sale site until day of sale 1964 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONV. Single Family Car Numbers Matching White/ Wimbledon White, Auto, AC, PS, PB, AM Radio, 390 Cu In., Factory Mats, Fender Skirts & Hubcaps, Body 76A, Color M, Date 30C, Axel 1, Trans 4, 79,467 miles 1964 Ford Thunderbird Promo Car and Box Hanover Arms 12 ga DB Rabbitt Ear Elgin 18 size Pocket Watch 40+ Flats of Costume Jewelry Sterling Jewelry Lots of Gold Jewelry Old Baby Doll marked H©C Old Baby Doll Carriage Tom Clark Gnomes 9” Coin Spot Glass Hat Lace Edge 10 ½” 3 part Relish Plate Turkey Platter Stetson China “Rio” Homer Laughlin Platters Stemware Punch Bowl Set Brandy Set Whirlpool Washer & Dryer-Like New

2 over 3 HandmadeChest of Drawers Cedar Chest Oak Rocking Chair Game Table Old Rocking Chair Pair of Rockers Coffee & End Tables Patio Furniture Lamps Albums Linens Esso Key Chain Emerson Tube Radio Bose AM/FM Radio 2 Power Mowers Nice Rugs Whirlpool Range PLUS LOTS MORE!

1998 Ford MUSTANG GT 4.6 White/White, Tan Interior, P/W, P/D, Automatic, Tilt/Cruise, AM/FM Cassette, AC, P/S Michelin, 114,450 miles, Trim 50

Jenny Lind Bed Poster Bed Mahogany Secretary Book Case Duncan Phyfe Coffee Table Marble top Table Dropleaf Table Hickory Tavern Sofa by Lane 3 pc Bedroom Suite Wrought Iron Table & Chairs Picnic Table & Benches Lots of Ladies Nice Shoes-Sz 7 & 7 ½ Coca Cola Openers Southern RR Books & Magazines Old Quilts Cowboy Toy “Pop” Pistol 32” RCA Home Theater Lots of Figurines Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator

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Glenn M. Hester, NCAL 4453 2995 Sherrills Ford Road, Salisbury, NC 28147 704-636-9277 or 704-239-9298 Call us for quality, professional service! www.heritageauctionco.com NO BUYERS PREMIUM-Items may be added or deleted prior to sale NO OUT OF STATE CHECKS ACCEPTED

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Home Improvement

Riding mower, Sears Craftsman. 46” cut. Very good condition. $300. Call 704-431-4403

set, 32" Television Emerson, with remote $50 good condition 704326-5008 Washer & dryer set. Lady Kenmore. Asking $400. Call 336-941-3189 for more information

Medical Equipment

Washer/dryer set $350; 30” electric range $175; refrigerator $225. Excellent shape. 704-798-1926

Pinball machine. 1967 Gottlieb's Corral Pinball machine $325 firm. 704279-5268 White Nintendo Wii w/2 steering wheels; control and 6 games. $150. 704245-8843

Scooter Chair for Mobility, also called MEDICAL POWER WHEELCHAIR. From the Scooter StoreShoprider Streamer Sport 888WA. LIKE NEW-used very little. $5,000 value for only $500. 336-766-4942

Home Improvement

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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

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

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

Concrete Work

All types concrete work ~ Insured ~ NO JOB TOO SMALL!

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

Call Curt LeBlanc today for Free Estimates

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

Drywall Services

B & L Home Improvement

OLYMPIC DRYWALL New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial Ceiling Texture Removal

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

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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

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

Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Insured. 704-798-8199 Browning ConstructionStructural repair, flooring installations, additions, decks, garages. 704-637-1578 LGC

Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C. HMC Handyman Services. Any job around the house. Please call 704-239-4883 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

CASH FOR cars & trucks. Will pick up cars within 2 hours of your call. $275 & up. Call Tim at 980-234-6649 CASH FOR JUNK CARS And batteries. Call 704-279-7480 or 704-798-2930

I will pick up your nonrunning vehicles & pay you to take them away! Call Mike anytime. 336-479-2502 I buy junk cars. Will pay cash. $250 & up. Larger cars, larger cash! Call 704-239-1471

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

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

~ 704-202-2390 ~ Earl's Lawn Care 3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes

3Landscaping 3Mulching

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

3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

FREE Estimates

704-636-3415 704-640-3842 www.earlslawncare.com GAYLOR'S LAWNCARE For ALL your lawn care needs! *FREE ESTIMATES* 704-639-9925/ 704-640-0542

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.

Painting and Decorating

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

Pet & Livestock Services

Little Paws Bed & Breakfast Located at Small Animal Medicine & Surgery A deluxe boarding facility for dogs, cats, rabbits and “pocket pets”. 3200 Sherrills Ford Road Salisbury, NC 28147 704-636-6613 www.sams-littlepawsdoc.com

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

Plumbing Services

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

Hodges Plumbing Services

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

Masonry and Brickwork

Brick, Block, Concrete and Repairs kirkmanlarry11@ yahoo.com

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping A-1 Residential & Commercial Mow/Trim At least 10% less than other lawn services. We promise to beat them all. Call David at 704-640-1198

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

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

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Junk Removal

Misc For Sale

Summer Special!

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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!”

Guardian Trapeze with floor stand. Model IC7740. $200. Salisbury 704-224-7062

Medical items. 2 Drive Brand medical items. Mod 11148N-4 folding commode, $40. Mod. 10200-1 walker w/ wheels, $30. Both for $60. Salisbury. Please call 704-224-7062

Games and Toys

Home Improvement

Medical Equipment

Lawn mower. 4½ hp. 22 inch. Good as new. $75. Please call 704-784-2488 for more information.

Sectional sofa, 5 pieces, good condition. $200 obo. Call Connie at 704807-3971

Professional Services Unlimited

Property “E” - 4 Lots - Hwy 70 in Fiber Acres Borders Town of Cleveland Selling Regardless of Price

Lawn Mower, electric, 19” cut with catcher, Craftsman, like new. $125. 704-213-6275

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Property “D” - 62.373+/-Ac Divided into 6 Tracts Fronts Hwy 801 & Potneck Rd

Looking for a New Pet or a Cleaner House?

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

Dining table, wood with three chairs, $40 in good condition. Call 704-3265008

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Lawn and Garden

Freezer. Crosley Shelvador, 15.1 cu. ft., white. Must see to appreciate. $50. 704-857-8916

Call Classifieds to place your yard sale ad... 704-797-4220

Cleaning Services

Property “C” - 31.97+/-Ac Divided into 3 Tracts Fronts Godbey Rd & Bee Line Dr

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

(704) 797-4220

BEDROOM SUITE

Property “B” - 87.8+/-Ac Divided into 4 Tracts Off Campbell Rd, All Tracts Front Campbell Rd

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Dinette, oak finish, with 4 chairs and pads. Finish needs touch up. $150. 704-209-1392

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

Carport and Garages

LAND AUCTION

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

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

French Provencal antique white w/gold trim. Dresser, mirror, 2 night stands, bureau, & headboard. Solid construction, good condition $650. 704639-0645

CHICKEN MANURE $8 bobcat scoop loaded. Delivery available & negotiable. 704-433-5287

Kubota BX 2660 2009 Tractor 4 wheel drive, front end loader, aerator, front bucket, scrape blade, 60” mowing deck $16,000. 704-209-3106

Furniture & Appliances

Food & Produce

to show your stuff!

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

Building Equip. & Supplies

Furniture & Appliances

FOR A BOUNTIFUL GARDEN!

Farm Equipment & Supplies

Bassinet. Very dark cherry wood bassinet in very good condition paid $250 asking $100 . 704267-4950

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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

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

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

SALISBURY POST 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

Magazines, National Geographic. $1.00-$1.50 each. 1946-1970. Call 704-754-8837 in p.m.

Old Fashioned Movie Time popcorn popper, $50. Shark steam cleaner, $70. Hunter, ceiling fan, $50. 704-633-7757

Tires & rims, 15”. (4). For Dodge Dakota. $300 or best offer. Please call 704-798-2789

ATTENTION FURNITURE MAKERS! Large walnut tree logs $250. 704-223-2803

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

Boat, inflatable. Sea Sense Sport 300. New in box. $60. 8' workbench, heavy duty, wood. Peg board back. $90. 5½' nursery table w/adjustable legs. $50 336-655-5034 Fountain, concrete two tier with pineapple top and pump, about 5 feet tall. Great for lawn or garden. $125 Call 704-431-4998 Fuel oil tank. 500 gallons. Good condition. You move it. East Rowan area. $200 Call 704-2794275 Handbags. Crossbody w/ zip top, tan, new, $15. Betty Boop, new, brown & black mini-tote, $25. Minitote, new, blue & green. $10. Call before 5pm, 704-232-3339 HYPNOSIS will work for you!

Stop Smoking~Lose Weight It's Easy & Very Effective. Decide Today 704-933-1982 Kids' stuff. Toddler bed, $20. Organizer, $10. Stove with accessories $5. Step 2 has sink table and seat, $25. Please call 704-279-8571 Like to play checkers? Landis, China Grove & Kannapolis. Call after 5pm 980-621-9755

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Ride All Year! Gerbing's Heated Jacket Liner; Women's (M); Glove Liner (XS); Glove Liner (XL). $500. Please call Bobby 336-749-1016 Sportcraft TX400 Electric Treadmill, with incline. Good Condition $125. 704-245-8843 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

Notices

The Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. is seeking price quotations for the materials listed below. Quotes will be used for purchase of up to 1,000 units of the indicated material between May 16, 2011 and March 31, 2012. If quote requires bulk purchase, material storage should be included in quote. Fiber Glass Blowing Insulation which meets the following requirements: F ASTM C764, Type I for Pneumatic Application F Minimum coverage per bag of 50 square feet at R-38 Insulation for Pneumatic Cellulose Application which meets the following requirements: F ASTM C739 F Minimum coverage per bag of 19 square feet at R-38

2x4x14 $3 2x6x14 $5.50 2x4x16 $4.75 2x6x8 studs $3.25 2x4x93” $1.75 2x10x14 $5 D/W rafters $5 Floor trusses $5 each 704-202-0326

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Quotes will be accepted at the SalisburyRowan Community Action Agency, Inc., 1300 West Bank Street, Salisbury, NC from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday until May 6, 2011. Chosen vendor will be notified no later than May 10, 2011. Questions regarding this solicitation may be to Randall Dean at addressed 704.633.6633

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Total Gym Pro, $45. Ab Lounger, $25. 2 glass lamps, $25. 20” TV, $20. Fitness Flyer skiing machine, $25. Slam Man, $60. Coach pocketbook, $30. 704-279-2463 Salisbury. clock. Vintage Wall lighted Miller High Life Beer wall clock. $35. 704-279-4947 Water heater. New 40 gallon natural gas American ProLine Water heater $400 Rockwell 704-202-5022

Lost & Found LOST BEAGLE! North Main/downtown. Beagle puppy, copper face, white paws, black leather collar, very afraid. Please call if seen! 704638-2697 or 704-3106442.

Notices Locke Township Fire Department 5405 Mooresville Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 Annual Stockholders Meeting

Sporting Goods Pontoon boat frame. Suitable for floating pier or dock. $300. Please call Gary 704-857-5192 Salvation calls. Monogrammed handmade turkey calls. Scriptures engraved. Call 980-208-4171

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

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

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Homes for Sale

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

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.

R125657

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 China Grove

Lost & Found Found 2 Small beagles in Woodleaf. Please call 336-575-7545

Showroom located at 2143 C&E Statesville Blvd. S45590

P.O. Box 1621 Concord, North Carolina 28026 Ph: 704-239-2074 jlbarch@ctc.net

Found dog. Chihuahua, female. Black & tan. Found on Leonard Rd., off Long Ferry Rd. Call 704-506-5051 to identify.

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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

Cats

For Sale by Owner. 3BR, 2BA. Nice house and neighborhood. New paint, blinds and appliances. Possible owner financing with small down payment. $104,900 with payments approx. $750/month. Please call 704-663-6766

R125658

Free kittens to good home ~ white with blue eyes, brown calico. 8 wks old. 980-234-0932 or 704-278-3754

Dogs AKC REG. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS

• Furniture • Appliances • Construction Materials • Architectural Salvage • Vehicles

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1707 S. Main St., Salisbury 704-642-1222

Free new born kittens. Two black, two black and white, one gray. They need a good home. 704857-5429

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Donations may also be dropped off at our store at our convenient drive-up drop-off

OPEN HOUSE SUN. MAY 1, 2-4PM 322 CAMELOT DR.

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

It s the reason 74% of area residents read the Salisbury Post on a daily basis. Classifieds give you affordable access to those loyal readers.

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

Great Location

Puppies. 8 weeks old. Bred for health & temperament. Mother Miss November 2010 German Shepherd calendar. American/Czech/ Canadian lineage. Price nego. Call 704-798-6024.

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

Gorgeous Remodeled 4 BR home in Country Club Hills. Large kitchen, Granite Counters, Huge Master Suite, Family Rm, Wide Deck, Attached Garage, & Fenced Back Yard with Great In-Ground pool. $235,000. 704-202-0091 MLS# 986835

Salisbury

Rockwell

Lots of Extras

Reduced!

E. Spencer

Bring All Offers

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

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

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

Lots of Room

Salisbury

Awesome Location

East Rowan

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

3BR, 2BA. $3,500 in closing. New hardwoods in master BR and living room. Lovely kitchen with new stainless appliances. Deck, private back yard. R51492 $124,900 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

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

Granite Quarry

504 Lake Drive, 3 BR, 1 BA, brick, carport, 1080 corner lot, sq.ft., 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

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

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

Bulldog puppies. 2 male, 6 female. 4 females French Champion sired. $1,500 & up. Please call 704-6401359 or 704-640-2541

Salisbury

Special Financing

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

Unique Property

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

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

Salisbury

New Home

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

Dogs

Free Puppies! Adorable Lab & German Shepard Mix Puppies. Will be 6 weeks old on May 11th. Located in Salisbury. 704-239-4309

Free Yellow Lab, 1 yr old male. Has first shots, needs room to run. Call Chad after 5pm @ 980521-4514

Got puppies or kittens for sale?

Pit Bull pups, 2 beautiful females, 15 weeks old, shots & wormed. Parents on site. $100 ea. Papers can be acquired but will cost more. Call Jeremy or Leah @ 980-234-6206 anytime. Salisbury area

Chihuahua puppies. CKC registered, born March 21, will be small when grown, one blue/tan female $350, three males $300 each. 704-279-3119 Leave message.

7 weeks old CKC males and females. Parents on site. $250. 704-857-8626

Other Pets 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

Sweet Babies!

AKC BOXER PUPS 3 Brindle males available, tails docked, dewormed, Vet check and 1st shots. $350, 704-213-0070.

HHHHHHHHH Check Out Our May Special! Spay/Neuter 20% discount. Rowan Animal Clinic. Please call 704636-3408 for appt.

Pet & Livestock Supplies

Chihuahua Pups. CKC. 2 males. 1 Cream, $350, 1 fawn, $300. 1 female. Black & Tan & White, $350. T-cup. 2-3 lbs full grown. Ready to go. 704603-8257.

Take Us Home!

Great Family Dog! 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

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

Salisbury, 2604 Stokes Ferry Rd. Lovely 3BR/ 2BA brick ranch in great location. Hardwood floors, large rooms, sun porch, attached garage, big fenced back yard. $123,900. MLS #976913 for details 704-202-0091

To place an ad call the Classified Department at 704-797-4220

Dogs

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

Salisbury

Convenient Location

Small budget Lots for Space

Motivated Seller

Convenient Location

Reduced

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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

Salisbury

Fulton Heights

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

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

READY NOW!

Australian Shepherd Puppies. Blue Merle, Red Merle, and Tri-color. Parents on site. Merles, $150. Tri-Color, $100. Call 704-239-6989

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

Salisbury

www.dreamweaverprop.com

QUALITY GOLDEN RETRIEVERS

Free kittens to GOOD, Loving home. Want owners to keep them as inside pets. 3 Siamese, 1 white, 1 yellow, 1 black, 1 grey calico. 704-4314885.

FREE PICKUP OF DONATED:

2 BR, 1 BA, covered front porch, double pane windows, double attached carport, big yard, fence. $99,400 Dale 52179 Yontz B&R Realty 704202-3663

Over 2 Acres

Cats

Free Cat, 8 year old neutered male. Rabies and annual vaccines are current. Call 704-6405562.

2-5 BR, nice homes, nice areas. RENT TO OWN. 704-630-0695

Salisbury

Giving away kittens or puppies? Cat, beautiful adult male, silky black hair, neutered, litter box trained. 704637-5966

704-797-4220

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Homes for Sale

Salisbury

Home Sweet Home

New Listing

Complete Piano Restoration

704.637.3367 • 704.754.2287

Rockwell

New Listing

China Grove

Kittens. Gorgeous litter box trained tabby and black kittens. 4 and 8 weeks old. 704-202-8717

We buy, sell, and move pianos We offer Steinway, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin, & more

Landis

Homes for Sale

Nice Setting

704-797-4220

Jack’s Furniture & Piano Restoration

Homes for Sale

Will be at 7:00 pm on May 10, 2011

Weight Bench - $160 Four Wheeler - $200 Nano Headset - $35 704-213-4790 Wheel covers, 13”. In box, new. Fits all vehicles. $35. Please call 704-232-3339

Homes for Sale

Puppies, Malti-Poos. 1 male and 1 female. One white and one cream. Both have Maltese hair. 1st shots and wormings. $300 each. Ready 4-2211. Call 704-636-9867

Kingston 2 Horse Trailer with Ramp, bumper pull. Excellent condition. New Tires, wood floor stained & sealed, new 1" rubber matting, Steal Frame & Skin. Asking $2,900 OBO 704-738-7286. Salisbury PetSafe Wireless Pet Containment System. Paid $300, asking $200 obo. Call 704-361-5363 Puppies and kittens available. Follow us on FaceBook Animal Care Center of Salisbury. Call 704-637-0227

10C • SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 Homes for Sale

Homes for Sale

Manufactured Home Sales

Apartments

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

Salisbury & Shelby, 2, 3 & 4 BR, starting at $29,900! Must see! Call today 704-633-6035

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

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

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

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

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

1 BR apt. Spencer Historic Area. Seniors welcome. $395 per mo + dep. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601

Homes for Sale

Salisbury. 2BR, 2BA. $5,000 puts you in an Oakwood mobile home. 704-431-4217

Homes for Sale

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

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

Apartments China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 China Grove. Very nice. 2BR, 1BA. No pets. Deposit required. Please call 704-279-8428 CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury. Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F TDD Relay 9:00-12:00. 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity.

1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apts! Very nice. $375 & up. One free month's rent! 15% Sr. Citizen's discount. 704-890-4587 403 Carolina Blvd. Duplex For Rent. 2BR,1BA. $500/mo. Please call 704-279-8467

Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

B & R REALTY 704-633-2394 Salisbury, Country living at its best with community gated boat ramp, access to High Rock Lake, 1.02 ac., 2400 sq.ft. 3BR/2½BA Master BR on main floor, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, great room, hardwood flooring, open floor plan, bonus room can BR, 26x40 detached be used as 4th workshop/garage. $319,000 704-212-7313

www.bostandrufty-realty.com

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

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

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

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

KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29. South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539

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

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

Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL www.rebeccajonesrealty.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER 36.6 ACRES AND HOME 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

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

2,500 total sq. ft. Appliances Included Built on your lot $126,900

*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 ** $$$$$$

704-746-4492 Homes for Sale 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

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

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

Wanted: Real Estate

New Cape Cod Style House

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

Land for Sale Bringle Ferry Rd. 2 tracts. Will sell land or custom build. A50140A. B&R Realty, Monica 704-245-4628 Deer and turkey everywhere, 10 secluded acres, pond site on small creek, trails, $79,900 owner fin. 704- 563-8216 E. Rowan res. water front lot, Shore Landing subd. $100,000 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628 West Area, several hundred acres avail. Can be divided. Karen Rufty, B&R Realty. 704-202-6041

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

China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605

FIND IT SELL IT RENT IT in the Classifieds

PRIOR TO RENTING VISIT or CALL

Duplexes & Apts, Rockwell$500-$600. TWO Bedrooms Marie Leonard-Hartsell Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 marie@sellingsalisbury.com Eaman Park Apt. 2 BR, 1 BA, newly renovated. $400/mo. No pets. Please call 704-798-3896

Apartments

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

Lovely Duplex

2 BR, country club/park area, nice, extra large master. RENT TO OWN. $650/mo. 704-630-0695

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

A PA R T M E N T S We Offer

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

www.waggonerrealty.com

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

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

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

East Spencer - 2 BR, 1 BA. $400 per month. Carolina-Piedmont Prop. 704-248-2520

Salisbury City, 2BR/1BA, very spacious, 1,000 s.f., cent air/heat, $450/mo + dep. 704-640-5750

East Spencer, 2 BR, 1 BA, section 8 accepted. $500 per month. Call 704-421-0044

Salisbury City, Lincolnton Rd. 1BR/1BA, very spacious, good n'hood, $375 + dep. 704-640-5750

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.

Salisbury Nr. VA 2BR, 1BA,, central HVAC, $550/mo, appl req'd. Broker. 704-239-4883

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

completely Salisbury, renovated. 1, 2, 3 BR, Cent heat. Appli. Incl'd. Section 8 OK. 704-399-0414 Salisbury, near hospital. 2 BR, 1BA. Central heat & air, W/D hookup. $450/mo. No pets. 704-279-3518 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

Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA. Designer Home in City. Minutes to I-85/Lowe's Shopping Center. Garage, hardwood floors, central air, dishwasher, W/D, yard maintenance incl, $900 rent + deposit. 704-636-8188

2BR and 1-1/2 BA Town Homes $585/mo. Call about our 704-762-0795

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

Kanna. 2120 Centergrove Rd. 3BR, 2BA. $975/ mo. Kanna. 1004 Craven Ave. 2BR, 1BA $575/mo. KREA 704-933-2231

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

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. Salisbury 2BR/1BA, H/A, H/W floors, new paint, $475/mo + $400 dep. NO PETS! 828-390-0835

Salisbury. 4 rooms. 71 Hill St. All appls furnished. $495/ mo + dep. Limit 2. 704-633-5397 Salisbury/Spencer area 2-6 BR houses. Cent. heat & AC. $550- $950/ month. Jim 704-202-9697 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

Adorable!

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

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

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

They don't build them like this anymore!

E. Lafayette, 2 BR, 1 BA, refrigerator and has 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 Area, 3 BR, 2 BA. Dining room, all appl., 2 car garage. Lease, ref., dep. req. $1050/mo. 704-798-7233 East Rowan area. 2BR, 1BA house. 1BR apt. No pets. Deposit required. Call 704-279-8428

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.

Spring Move-in Special

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

Salisbury

Condos and Townhomes

Colony Garden Apartments

Located at Woodleaf Road & Holly Avenue www.Apartments.com/hollyleaf

Conveniently Located!

Salisbury One bedroom upstairs, furnished, deposit & references required. 704-932-5631

Senior Discount

704-637-5588

China Grove area. Lovely older home. Large kitchen. 4BR, hardwood floors. Freshly painted. $700/mo. 919-625-6458

Salisbury – 2 BR duplex in excellent cond., w/ appls. $560/mo. + dep. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601

Water, Sewage & Garbage included

2205 Woodleaf Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147

Houses for Rent

Salisbury

4BR, basement, fenced, nice area. RENT TO OWN. Only $2,900 dn. $799/mo. 704-630-0695

2BR ~ 1.5 BA ~ Starting at $555

C46365

Manufactured Home Sales

3 BR, 2 BA, country. Skylights, deck, 2000 sqft. nice. RENT TO OWN. $1195/mo. 704-630-0695

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

WITH 12 MONTH LEASE

4 BR, 2BA, like new Craftsman Style, huge front porch, renovated kitchen and bath, fresh paint. R51516 $123,000 Rent to Own Option. Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704202-3663

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

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

PRICE~QUALITY~LOCATION

Spencer

Houses for Rent

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

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

East Rowan area. 2BR, $450-$550 per month. Chambers Realty 704-239-0691

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

Houses for Rent

Apartments

Faith, 2 BR, 1 BA. Has refrigerator and stove. Yard maintenance and pickup garbage furnished. All electric. Rent $475, deposit $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

Condos and Townhomes

Lots for Sale Western Rowan County

SALISBURY POST

CLASSIFIED

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

2BR, 2BA. Hardwood floors, expansive kitchen, jetted tub, beautiful original mantles & staircase, bedrooms w/great storage, sunroom & deck, walking distance to shops & dining. 704-616-1383

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 exterior surveillance, and ample lighting 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

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

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

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 Call for office area. details. Dream Weaver Properties of NC LLC 704-906-7207 www.dreamweaverprop.com

HIGH TRAFFIC AREA IN ROCKWELL!

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

SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011

FOR FREE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

EXIT 76 WEST OFF HWY 85!

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

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

Ham Salisbury only

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You’ll be surprised how REASONABLE our prices are! We Deliver 704-640-5876 or 704-431-4484

Arturo Vergara

12’ X 25’

We want to be your flower shop!

Salisbury Flower Shop

Call Me!

12’ X 12’

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

Team Bounce

FUN

We Deliver Parties, Church Events, Etc.

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

Salisbury only

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www.TeamBounce.com 704-202-6200

JUST ADDED FOR 2011...NEW WATERSLIDE!

Birthday? ...

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

638-0075

704/

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

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

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Inflatables Available!

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

www.honeybakedham.com

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

at KIDSPO n of all ages! include FUN for childreils! Call for deta

Happy Birthday Cousing Juan P. We wish you many more to come! Love, Tasha & Family

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love Ya Granny, Trish & Desmond

CK AG ES PARTY PA BIRTHDAY RTS and Bases Loaded S48293

& you still look good too!!

& BASES LOADED

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Happy Birthday Grandma Betty! We hope you enjoy your day! Love Pac-Man, Pinky, Brain & Nae-Nae

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KIDS OF JOY Inflatable Parties

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

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

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Roses are Red Violets are Blue Daniel E. Haddock is

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

STITCHIN’ POST GIFTS 104 S. Main St., Downtown Salisbury

SALISBURY POST Office and Commercial Rental Office Suite Available. Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011 Salisbury

Great Space!

Manufactured Home for Rent 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 South area. 2 BR, $90/wk, $200 dep. NO PETS! Call 5pm to 9pm 704-857-2649

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

Office Space

South Rowan area 2BR, 2BA, large yard, no pets, $450/mo + dep. + credit check. 704-278-0233

www.bostandrufty-realty.com

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

Nr VA. Furnished, utilities incl., cent. heat/air, cable TV, Veterans Welcome! $100/wk. 704-314-5648

EASY ACCESS TO I-85!

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 I-85. (Exit 81, to Spencer). Call 704-2024872 after 5 pm.

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

Autos

A Camry to care for

Financing Available!

1964 T-Bird convertible, one owner, numbers matching. 1998 Mustang GT convertible. Estate Auction. 1331 Arden Dr., Salisbury. May 7, 2011. auctionzip.com #18692. 704-239-9298 NCAL #4453

Toyota Camry, 2003, white with gray interior, automatic, all power options - AM/ FM/ tape/ CD changer, interior deluxe trim, has had regular maintenance, excellent condition, runs beautifully, garage kept. $7950. 704-639-9401.

Audi A4 1.8T Quattro Sedan, 2003. Crystal blue metallic exterior with gray interior. F11243B1. $10,487. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

BMW 325i Sedan, 2006. graphite Sparkling metallic exterior with gray T11377A. interior. $15,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC

Hyundai Sonata, 2006. V6, sunroof, leather interior. Fully loaded. Only 64,000 miles. $10,995. 704-720-0520

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

Buick Lucerne CXL, 2007. Dual power seats, leather, fully loaded, one owner. $12,995. 704-720-0520

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

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

Ford Taurus SEL Sedan, 2008. Oxford white clearcoat exterior with tan cloth interior. P7689. $14,787 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Honda Accord 2.4 EX Coupe, 2008. San Marino Red exterior with black interior. F10492A1. $17,878. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

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

Mercedes S320, 1999 Black on Grey leather interior, 3.2, V6, auto trans, LOADED, all power ops, low miles, SUNROOF, chrome rims good tires, extra clean MUST SEE! 704-6034255

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Chevrolet Classic Sedan, 2005. Summit white exterior with neutral interior. T11291A. $5,587. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Autos

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

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC

50 cc Trike. Brand new! $1,895. Also, nice Tao Tao Scooters only $895. 704-720-0520

Buick Ranier CXL SUV, 2007. Cashmere metallic exterior with cashmere interior. T11239A. $12,687. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Motorcycles & ATVs

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

Weekly Special Only $14,995

Mercury Grand Marquis LS Sedan, 2004. Dare Toreador red clearcoat exterior with light flint interior. F11106A. $9,787. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. (former Sagebrush location)

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Chevrolet Cobalt LS, 2008. Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Collector Cars

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

Rentals & Leasing

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

Collector Cars

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, 2010. Victory Red exterior with dark titanium interior. T11392A. $18,787. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Service & Parts

EZGO Authorized Dealer. 30 years selling, servicing GOLF CARS Golf Car Batteries 6 volt, 8 volt. Golf car utility sales. US 52, 5 miles south of Salisbury. Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery. Look for EZGO sign. 704-245-3660

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

Transportation Dealerships CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.” 511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321 TEAM CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC. www.teamautogroup.com 704-216-8000

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

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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

(former Sagebrush location)

Now Open! Chrysler Crossfire Coupe, 2004. Sapphire Silver Blue Metallic exterior with dark slate gray interior. Stock # T11340A. $9,587. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Honda ATV 1986, 4 Runs good. wheel. Recent repairs. $900. Please call 704-279-8346

428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

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

428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. (former Sagebrush location)

Autos

Honda Odyssey EX, 2006. Super clean, must see, 80,000 miles. $14,995 704-720-0520

Motorcycles & ATVs

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1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC Salisbury. 3/4BR, 2BA. F/P, garden tub, 4 skylights, 2,250 sqft., 2 car carport. Section 8 welcome. School bus picks up in front of house for elem., middle and high school. $850/mo + $850 dep. Please call 704-245-4191 or 704310-5990

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Ranger Fish & Ski boat, 1993. 150 HP, 18 ft., one owner, $4,000. 704-2093106

Boats & Watercraft

Autos

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC

Chevrolet Equinox, 2005. All wheel drive, leather, sunroof, V6, loaded with options. From $11,995 (2 to choose from) 704-720-0520

Boats & Watercraft

Toyota Camry LE V6 Sedan, 1998. Cashmere beige metallic exterior with sage interior. F11054C. $3,887. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Boats & Watercraft

Ford 2005 Focus SES SX4 automatic, am/fm CD, power windows, power door locks, 116,000 miles, $5,900. Call 704-647-0881

CASH FOR YOUR CAR!

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC

GMC Sierra, 2003. 1500 ext cab. V8, loaded with options. $93,000 miles. $10,995. 704-720-0520

Kia, 2005, Amanti. 68,000 miles. Charcoal gray. Fully loaded with sunroof. CD & cassette player. New brakes & rear tires. $9,600 obo. Call 704-754-2549

Autos

428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC

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

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

Honda, 1993 Civic White w/ black interior, LS driver and passenger seat. Bronze Circuit 8'' wheels, JDM fog lights, front and rear EBC brake rotors and pads. KGB 4 way adjustable suspension. Car has 170,000 miles; motor has 50,000 miles. Clean title. $3,500. John, 704-279-8346

Autos

Manufactured Home for Rent China Grove. 2BR,1BA. $465/mo. + $400 dep. Incls. garbage, water. No pets. 704-857-3473 or 704-202-4344

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

Autos

(former Sagebrush location)

Salis./China Grove area, whole house use included. $105/wk + dep. Utilities pd. Call Alan 704-640-7277

Industrial/ Warehouse Salisbury/Spencer

Autos

Rooms for Rent

Salisbury, Kent Exec. Park, $100 & up, 1st month free, ground floor, incls conf rm, utilities. No dep. 704-202-5879 Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636

Autos

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

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

SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 • 11C

CLASSIFIED

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

Transportation Dealerships

Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107 Troutman Motor Co. Highway 29 South, Concord, NC 704-782-3105

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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

428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. (former Sagebrush location)

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428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. (former Sagebrush location)

Volkswagen Beetle GLS, 2000. Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

What a Cream Puff!

Buick 2004 Century, V6, 4 door, all power, extra clean in and out, 30 mpg, excellent condition, great tires, 133K miles, $4,200. 704-213-0940

Transportation Financing

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

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

Autos

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

Ford Econoline F350, 2003. Oxford White/Gray Cloth interior. 6.8 Liter 10 Cylinder Engine. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD. All power options, AM/FM/ tape. Running boards, cold AC, alloy rims, good tires. Nonsmoker. READY FOR DELIVERY!!! 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

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 2010. Black exterior with black interior. P7619. $22,687. 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

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Trucks, SUVs & Vans

SALISBURY POST

CLASSIFIED Trucks, SUVs & Vans Dodge Conversion Van 1994. 4 captain's chairs, electric bed, power doors & windows. Good engine. Needs transmission work. $950 obo. 704-807-1165

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

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

No. 61332

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Honda Element EX, 2006. Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. 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

Toyota Sienna CE/LE, 2005. Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

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

Honda CR-V EX SUV, 2002. Chianti Red Pearl exterior with saddle interior. F11227A. $9,887 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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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

Nissan Versa 1.8S Hatchback, 2007. Fresh powder exterior with beige interior. P7620A. $11,587 Call Now 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

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

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

Isuzu Rodeo LSE 3.2L V6 SUV, 2002. Blue exterior with gray interior. P7680A. $5,687. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Dodge Ram 1500 ST, 2008. Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

GMC Yukon XL K1500, 2001. Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

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(former Sagebrush location)

Want to Buy: Transportation

Now Open! 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

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. 61334 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER EXECUTION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR 402 NORTH MAIN ST FILE NO 10 M 962 SALISBURY NC 28144

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 SALE UNDER EXECUTION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR 402 NORTH MAIN ST FILE NO 10 M 1007 SALISBURY NC 28144

428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited SUV, 2005. Black clearcoat exterior with medium slate gray interior. T11271A. $15,787. 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 402 NORTH MAIN ST FILE NO 10 M 1012 SALISBURY NC 28144

No. 61333

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

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

COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) MCCULLOUGH, LAWRENCE & ROSE

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Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, 2002. Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) CURRY, CLINZO & MARIE

No. 61331

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Chevrolet Colorado, 2007. Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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) 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. 61352 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James Tracey Hudson, Big Elm Nursing Home, Kannapolis, NC, deceased, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to file an itemized, verified statement thereof with the undersigned on or before the 5th day of August, 2011 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery thereon. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt settlement. This the 27th day of April, 2011. James Larry Hudson, Executor for the estate of James Tracey Hudson, deceased, File 10E1264, 130 Barbary Drive, Statesville, NC 28677 Attorney at Law, Constantine H. Kutteh, Law Office of Pope, McMillan, Kutteh, Privette, Edwards & Schieck, PA, 113 North Center Street, Suite 200, Statesville, NC 28677

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: $ 7,136.53 Principal due $ 71.95 Interest due through 05/06/2011 Court Cost and atty. fee $ 80.00 Other fees $ 1,234.13 Sheriff's Commission $ 225.57 $ 8,748.18 Total 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 No. 61329 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 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

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Today’s celebrity birthdays Country singer Sonny James is 82. Singer Judy Collins is 72. Singer Rita Coolidge is 66. Singer-bassist Nick Fortuna of The Buckinghams is 65. Actor Dann Florek is 60. Singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr. is 57. Country singer Wayne Hancock is 46. Actor Charlie Schlatter (“Diagnosis Murder”) is 45. Country singer Tim McGraw is 44. Bassist Johnny Colt (Black Crowes) is 43. Actor Darius McCrary (“Family Matters”) is 35.

NAACP honors Kid Rock for being Detroit booster Teacher fires gun at reality-TV crew ments for the event, which typically attracts 10,000 people and is the Detroit NAACP chapter’s largest fundraiser. “It’s a better audience and kind of a place to say how I feel about the whole thing, maybe to explain some things to some people,” Kid Rock said. “I think that will be a more appropriate place to speak my truth.” One local gadfly, political consultant Adolph Mongo, said he will protest the dinner. He expects others to join him, though says there is no concerted effort. “I’m going to be there voicing my displeasure,” Mongo said. “There is no organized effort. If you have to organize to get mad at the Confederate flag, then you have a problem.” Anthony defended the group’s decision to give Kid Rock the award and said the Grammy-nominated musician isn’t a racist “The NAACP in Detroit does not support no Confederate anything,” Anthony said, offering no apologies for Kid Rock and his performances that include the Confederate flag. “We don’t support the Confederacy, the Confederate flag, racism or any of those things. Neither do any of the folks we associate ourselves with.” It may seem strange on the surface that one of the largest chapters of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization is bestowing an award on a man who for decades extolled the virtues of the party lifestyle and described himself in song as the “Pimp of the Nation.” But Kid Rock has long been a supporter of his home-

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the detroit Naacp is giving their Great expectations award to Kid rock for his advocacy of the city, drawing some criticism because the Grammy-nominated artist has used the confederate flag during stage performances. town and a multitude of local philanthropic pursuits. He owns the “Made in Detroit” apparel line, which he bought in the early 1990s, and he recently established the Made in Detroit Endowed Scholarship through Wayne State University in Detroit to help offset tuition costs of students from throughout southeastern Michigan who are selected for their academic achievements and limited financial resources. Wayne State spokeswoman Francine Wunder said she and Kid Rock talked about how “Wayne State students are literally and figuratively made in Detroit — becoming who they are in Detroit.” Kid Rock and his familyrun foundation also have supported the Detroit-based Karmanos Cancer Institute’s research and patient care. His donations have included cash

gifts, guitars and even an invitation to dinner — to the highest bidder, said Nick Karmanos, vice president of development. “I think one of the main reasons for his support is we’re in Detroit ... where we’re at and the community we serve,” Karmanos said. “He certainly doesn’t fit our typical profile, but he is as generous as many donors.” During a 40th birthday party celebration/concert in January at the city’s NFL stadium, no less a voice of Detroit than City Council President Charles Pugh presented Kid Rock with the Spirit of Detroit award. Pugh said nobody “better represents” the city’s heritage of being the nation’s “motor capital,” birthplace of Motown Records and reputation as a rock ‘n’ roll haven. “Kid Rock wears Detroit from head-to-toe,” Pugh said.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A North Las Vegas teacher faces attempted murder and other charges after police say he fired shots at a television crew for the Spike TV reality show “Repo Games.” The Las Vegas ReviewJournal reports that Carlos Enrique Barron, 40, has been suspended with pay from his job as a special education teacher at Smith Middle School while the investigation continues. “Repo Games” allows debtors a chance to win back their repossessed cars.

The Review-Journal reports a crew from the show was looking for a vehicle belonging to one of Barron’s neighbors Tuesday night. A police report says Barron got upset that the crew’s security van was parked in front of his home on Vigilante Court. It says Barron confronted the crew with a gun, slapped one of the crew’s security officers and fired at least three shots. No one was hurt. Police say Barron admitted brandishing the gun but denied firing any shots.

Amazon launches songs for 69 cents on site LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amazon.com Inc. this week launched a store that sells digital songs for 69 cents, an attempt to bring more people to its e-commerce website and bolster its plan to eventually charge people to store tunes on distant servers known as the cloud. It has cut the price on singles to 69 cents in the past, but this is the first time it has dedicated a page to the offering. About 200 songs out of the 15 million available have had prices cut to 69 cents. On Friday, that included 26 of the top 40 songs, from artists such as Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez and Black Eyed Peas. Other songs are priced as high as $1.29 apiece. Craig Pape, the director of Amazon Music, said cutting prices creates a “halo effect” that helps music sales and improves the site’s music recommendation engine. The discounted music pric-

ing follows the Seattle-based company’s introduction in March of Amazon Cloud Drive and Amazon Cloud Player, which allow people to store music on its servers and play back tunes over mobile devices that use Google Inc.’s Android operating system.

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DETROIT (AP) — Kid Rock is known as a champion for Detroit — proudly displaying the Motor City in music videos, jumping in when an area summer festival fell on hard times and using money from his “Made in Detroit” clothing line to help start a college fund for local music students. His work as a regional booster behind the scenes and in front of the camera has garnered him many accolades, including a Spirit of Detroit award at his 40th birthday bash in January. So recognition from the local branch of the NAACP should come as no surprise — except that Kid Rock, a longtime aficionado of Southern rock, also is known for using the Confederate flag in his on-stage act. The Rev. Wendell Anthony, branch president for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, stands by the group’s decision to give Kid Rock its Great Expectations Award during the civil rights organization’s annual Fight for Freedom Fund dinner, though to many, the Confederate flag remains a symbol of racism and oppression of blacks in the South. The NAACP in South Carolina has fought against a public display of the flag on statehouse grounds. For Kid Rock, born Robert Ritchie and raised in a small rural community northeast of Detroit, it’s all part of his hard-partying, bad-boy stage persona. He declined to talk about it ahead of Sunday’s dinner, telling the Associated Press in a March interview that he would save his com-

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Regulators on Friday shut down banks in Florida, Georgia and Michigan, a total of five closures that lifted the number of U.S. bank failures this year to 39. The pace of closures has slowed, however, as the economy improves and banks work their way through piles of bad debt. By this time last year, regulators had closed 64 banks. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. seized First National Bank of Central Florida, based in Winter Park, Fla., with $352 million in assets, and Cortez Community Bank of Brooksville, Fla., with $70.9 million in assets. The agency also took over First Choice Community Bank of Dallas, Ga., with $308.5 million in assets; Park Avenue Bank, based in Valdosta, Ga., with $953.3 million in assets; and Community Central Bank in Mount Clemens, Mich., with $476.3 million in assets. Miami-based Premier American Bank agreed to assume the assets and deposits of First National Bank of Central Florida and Cortez Community Bank. Bank of the Ozarks, based in Little Rock, Ark., is acquiring the assets and deposits of First Choice Community Bank and Park Avenue Bank. Talmer Bank & Trust, based in Troy, Mich., agreed to assume the assets and deposits of Community Central Bank. In addition, the FDIC and Premier American Bank agreed to share losses on $270 million of First National Bank of Central Florida’s loans and other assets, and on $51.3 million of Cortez Community Bank’s assets. Florida and Georgia have been the hardest-hit states for bank failures. Twenty-nine banks were shuttered in Florida last year and 16 in Georgia. The four shutdowns in those states on Friday brought to four and 10 the number of bank failures in Florida and Georgia this year. California and Illinois also have seen large numbers of bank failures. In 2010, authorities seized 157 banks that succumbed to mounting soured loans and the hobbled economy.

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‘Nobodies’ sometimes become nominees BY DAVID M. SHRIBMAN Pittsburgh Post Gazette

ASHINGTON — The conventional wisdom is that Barack Obama cannot be beaten. The root of this wisdom is the aphorism, sometimes attributed to former New York Gov. Benjamin B. Odell Jr. and sometimes to former House Speaker Joe Cannon, that you can’t beat somebody (Obama) with nobody (any one of the dozen Republican nobodies, male and female, Trump and trumped). The provenance of that aphorism, which puts it at the beginning of the 20th century, points to the fallacy of that aphorism. Since then, nobodies, or near-nobodies, have done fairly well. Five have been elected president since that time — in 1920, 1960, 1976, 2000 and 2008. Partisans of those five will howl in outrage at that characterization, but were Warren G. Harding, John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush and Barack Obama substantially more established political figures the year before they were inaugurated than the current crowd of Republican possibles? Sen. Kennedy and Sen. Obama — both charismatic and eloquent campaigners — scored historic victories when they became the first Catholic and black presidents, respectively. But neither was an inevitable nominee, let alone a favorite, for the White House at the time the 1960 and 2008 campaigns began. Sen. Harding may not have been even the most distinguished or distinctive Ohioan in the 1920 race; James M. Cox had served in the House and had two star turns as governor in Columbus. Jimmy Carter and George W. Bush were successful governors, but neither left footprints as deep as Mitch Daniels in Indiana or Mitt Romney in Massachusetts. There are, to be sure, some howlers in today’s Republican field. But is Rep. Michele Bachmann, the tea party firebrand from Minnesota, more or less outside the American political mainstream than, say, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, who has run for president twice in Democratic primaries? Bachmann is part of a broader political movement that helped elect substantial numbers of House members last year and is an Iowa native, no small advantage. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia, whose prospects grow dimmer by the day as details of his personal life are examined, is only slightly less a has-been than was Sen. Mike Gravel of Alaska, a Democratic candidate in 2008. Both are historical relics; one brought to an end 40 years of Democratic rule in the House, and the other is remembered for placing the Pentagon Papers into the Congressional Record. But the important thing to recall is that presidential challengers almost always seem weaker until they get the nomination, when their influence and appeal grows. The very act of accepting a major party presidential nomination has the effect of one side of the mushroom in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” which made her grow very tall indeed. (The other side of the mushroom has the power to make a person smaller. That’s the side that must have been ingested by former Gov. Pete Wilson of California in 1996 and Sen. Fred Thompson of Tennessee in 2008.) Indeed, the Alice Effect transformed Kennedy from a senator taking on a sitting vice president into a political powerhouse who, at his nominating convention in Los Angeles, spoke of a New Frontier.

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The publication of the King James version of the Bible in 1611 was a watershed event for religion and the English language.

‘The Bible of the heart’ King James version has resounded through 400 years of history BY ROBERT BARR Associated Press

ONDON — Every Sunday, the majestic cadences of the King James Bible resound in Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal in London, in scattered parish churches in Britain and in countless chapels, halls and congregations around the world. You may also hear it in a pub or on a street — “the skin of my teeth,” “'the root of the matter” and “turned the world upside down” — or listening to the lyrics of Handel’s “Messiah.” Still a best-seller, the King James Bible is being celebrated on its 400th anniversary as a religious and literary landmark and formative linguistic and cultural influence on the English-speaking world. You don’t have to be a believer to appreciate it. When Britain’s most famous atheist, the evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, read a chapter from the Book of Ruth for a YouTube Bible project, he said, “It is important that religion should not be allowed to hijack this cultural resource.” The celebrations may be tempered by a lack of awareness of the King James Bible’s legacy, yet that legacy has more than fulfilled the goal set by its team of translators. “Truly, good Christian reader, we never thought from the beginning, that we should need to make a new translation, nor yet to make of a bad one a good one ... but to make a good one better, or out of many good ones, one principal good one,” the translators said in a preface to the first edition. Says British academic Gordon Campbell: “Other translations may engage the mind, but the King James Version is the Bible of the heart. • • • What did King James have to do with it? James VI of Scotland, who also became King James I of England in 1603, took a keen interest in re-

The great work began. The translation — the Old Testament from Hebrew, the New Testament from Greek — was assembled by 47 translators in six committees working in London, Oxford and Cambridge, and it emerged seven years later at a propitious moment. “English was in a particularly fluid state. Both the works of Shakespeare and the King James Bible appeared around this formative time and stamped their imprint on the newer forms of the language,” says Alister McGrath, professor of theology, ministry and education at King’s College, London. The date in 1611 when the first edition emerged from the press is uncertain — many celebrate anniversary on May 2 — but it was a turning point. The King’s Printers had a monopoly on printing Bibles, and by 1650 the King James Version had driven the rival Geneva Bible out King James I had a keen interest in reliof the market. gion. A meeting he convened in 1604 beJonathan Swift, writing tween Church of England and Puritan in 1712, believed the King leaders led to work on the translation of James Bible and the Book the Bible that would bear his name. It was of Common Prayer, “becompleted seven years later. ing perpetually read in churches, have proved a kind of standard for lanligion. James, in the estimation of guage, especially to the common historian Christopher Hill, was “a people.” learned man, shrewd and pedantic “I am persuaded that the transrather than original.” lators of the Bible were masters James summoned a conference of an English style much fitter for at Hampton Court Palace near that work, than any we see in our London in 1604, hoping to thrash present writings,” said the author out differences between Church of “Gulliver’s Travels” and dean of England bishops and Puritans. of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Failing to make progress on Dublin. other issues, Puritan leader John The King James Version was Reynolds proposed a new transla- more of a popularizer than an intion and, as a contemporary acnovator in forming the English count says, “hereupon did his language. Majestie begin to bethink himself “No other translation reached of the good that might ensue.” so many people over so long a pe-

How translations have evolved The language of the King James Bible evolved from earlier translations, as illustrated in the first verse of the Gospel of John: “On fruman waes Word, and paet (that) Word was mid Gode, and Gode was that Word.” — Anglo-Saxon Gospel, 995 (edition of 1848) “In the bigynnynge was the word, that is, Goddis sone, and the word was at God, and God was the word.” — Wyclif Bible, circa 1385 “In the beginnynge was the worde & the worde was with God: & the worde was God.” — Tyndale’s New Testament, 1534 “In the beginning was that Word, and that Word was with God, and that Word was God.” — Geneva Bible, 1583 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” — King James Bible, 1611 — ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Public notice in public eye ep. Harry Warren, R-Rowan, says he realized while campaigning last year that quite a few people don’t have computers in their homes. So he opposes a bill to allow cities and counties to post public notices on their own government websites instead of publishing them in local newspapers — a measure that would leave a lot of citizens out of the loop. Warren says he’s all for allowing local governments to post notices on their websites and put them in the paper, but not in lieu of putting them in the paper, as House Bill 472 is now written.

Warren’s point is a good one — one of several strong arguments against HB472, tentatively set for public hearing in the House Finance Committee this week. Some people don’t own computers. And among the thousands of Rowan citizens who do have them, few are likely to count the county website among their most-visited sites. State Rep. Paul Stam, R-Apex, and a small coalition of Republicans and Democrats have been leading the charge to remove government public notices from newspapers. Bill supporters say they’re trying to save money for cities and counties, which pay newspapers an estimated $6 million a year to publish public notices. Split among 100 counties and some 500 municipalities, that’s a modest sum. When you consider how many fewer people would see those notices if they did not appear in newspapers and newspaper websites (see www.salisburypost.com/legals/), you realize the “savings” could come at a high price in terms of government transparency. Sen. Andrew Brock, R-Rowan and Davie, has introduced a Senate version of the same bill. He told the Post he was looking at saving money and at the way people will communicate in the future. Who doesn’t have a computer these days, he said, in effect. He should confer with Warren. Besides, if it’s online readers Brock is after, newspapers have plenty of those, too. The Salisbury Post and the Davie Enterprise Record already post public notices on their websites, as do other newspapers. Between print and online, the Post’s total readership is 56,500, according to recent research. In March, salisburypost.com had 3.49 million page views, showing that readers go to our site again and again for information. Citizens are far more likely to see public notices in the heavily used print and digital products of the local newspaper than to seek out notices on a government site. The Post has a financial interest in this issue, but public notices will not make or break our budget — nor the city’s and county’s. As the State Port Pilot put it recently, “On a pie-chart of newspaper income, public notices represent only a small slice. On a pie-chart of government spending, they are but a sliver.” The real point is openness. Lawmakers long ago decided informing the public through widely distributed newspapers was well worth that sliver. These laws came about because some governments failed to alert the public about important meetings and “sweetheart” deals. Taking those notices out of newspapers’ print and digital products would not be a step into the future but a retreat to the ways of old.

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hen it comes to confronting environmental challenges such as expanding green energy, sustaining ocean fisheries or providing a thirsty world with pure water, you couldn’t blame America’s youth if they were worried about the future. Actually, they’re a pretty optimistic bunch. American high school students see many of our problems, particularly in the CHRIS environmental VERNER realm, as solvable through creative thinking and technological innovation, according to the LemelsonMIT Invention Index, a periodic nationwide survey that gauges Americans’ attitudes toward invention and innovotation. On clean water, 91 percent of the high-school students polled nationwide expect technology to create a solution. A can-do majority, 82 percent, foresee significant strides in energy conservation in the coming years, and 84 percent believe we’ll eventually clean up the world’s pollution problems. Those findings won’t surprise Dr. John Wear, director of the Center for the Environment at Catawba College. As a longtime teacher, he’s spent decades around smart, engaged young people who want to apply their talents in positive ways. He expects to meet a lot more of them this summer when the center hosts the National Youth Environmental

Summit from July 20-25. The summit will bring together 200 or so high school juniors and seniors from around the country for workshops, field trips, group projects, lectures and other exercises. These activities will integrate environmentalism with a range of disciplines and interests — from public speaking to performing arts to computing — led by members of Catawba’s faculty along with staff from the center and the Rocky Mountain Institute, which is partnering on the project. “I’ve found over time that more and more students have an interest in environmental stewardship but may not see themselves working in environmental areas as their primary job,” Wear says. “They’re looking for ways to apply their interests to the environment.” At the “Redesigning Our Future” summit, students will explore ways to combine individual interests with environmentalism while developing leadership skills, with an emphasis on three areas: whole systems thinking, collaboration and effective communication. Whole systems thinking is an area of increasing importance in the environmental arena, Wear said, and one in which RMI has developed considerable expertise through its work with corporations and government agencies to improve profitability and efficiency while reducing waste. It involves taking a holistic approach to problem-solving with the realization that changing one part of a system —

whether an ecosystem, a global manufacturing network or a social group — inevitably affects other parts as well. “When you look at environmental issues, you sometimes see a failure to think in terms of whole systems,” Wear said. “There’s a failure to understand what that means.” For example, whole systems thinking might warn that introducing kudzu to the South for erosion control could have unwanted consequences. Ditto for envisioning an economic bonanza from nutria fur farming. The corporate world has embraced whole systems thinking in a big way, with companies such as Food Lion, Walmart, Lowe’s and UPS incorporating sustainability experts in their management teams. What critics might once have dismissed as “greenwashing” is an increasingly important part of strategic planning. Summit participants will learn how it works. “We’ll have group activities in which students will look at how to think in terms of whole systems,” Wear said. While whole-systems exercises will help students grasp the importance of looking at the big picture, other sessions will explore how collaboration and partnerships can harness the energies of entire communities. Programs on communication will help students hone writing, speaking and other presentation skills. The summit has been a longterm project, with planning going back more than a year. Major sponsors helping to underwrite costs include the Blanche and Julian Robertson

Foundation, Schneider Electric, the late Robert Pruehsner and his wife and First United Church of Christ Foundation. Students who will be high school juniors or seniors for the 2011-12 academic year are eligible and can download an application at the center’s website (www.centerfortheenvironment.org). Thanks to generous sponsors, tuition has been set at $200 (including housing and meals), which is significantly lower than initial projections, and some financial aid will be available. Businesses or individuals who want to help sponsor students should contact the center. Wear expects the summit to draw participants from around the country. The center has already received inquiries from several states, including California and Washington. While the students are likely to arrive brimming with energy and optimism, Wear hopes the summit reinforces that outlook by giving them new skills and a deeper awareness of how their innate interests relate to promoting a healthier environment and creating positive change in the world. “We want to help students see that there are any number of ways they can help solve environmental issues,” he said. “The summit will give them new opportunities to learn how to apply their own God-given talents.” • • • You can find more information about the National Youth Environmental Summit at www.centerfortheenvironment.org or call 704-637-4727. Chris Verner is opinion page editor of the Salisbury Post.

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ast week marked two milestones of success for the city of Salisbury. We signed up our 850th subscriber last week and we continue to grow strong. Also, we received full exemption from the Senate Finance Committee for our system and approval of a service area with the support of our surrounding towns and county officials. KLUTTZ Our city launched Fibrant in November and spent the first month turning live all of our volunteer beta testers. After five months of signups, the city has 850 subscribers and is growing. We are very pleased with that number, which puts us on track with where we need to be at this point. Like any new start- up, it takes time to grow your business. With the current pace of sign ups, we will be at 6,800 subscribers by the end of year four. Our current plan required 4,500 subscribers by year four to be successful. Earlier last week, the Senate Finance Committee approved a full exemption for the city of Salisbury. This is an excellent result, and it is important that our citizens know that after four years of fighting legislation backed by the cable industry, this a success-

ful resolution. We have to thank Rep. Harry Warren, Rep. Fred Steen, and Sen. Andrew Brock for their continued leadership in securing a full exemption for our city. Many people do not know this, but under the current state law the city of Salisbury has no limitation on where Fibrant can go. We can serve any town inside or outside of Rowan County, and also any unincorporated area if service were desired. House Bill 129 identifies and defines service areas for community broadband systems for the first time. That is why many towns sent communication to Raleigh requesting to be in our service area, so that they could keep their current option to request service. If you are not in our service area, you will never be able to have our service extended to you; it shuts the door completely. Under the defined service area in House Bill 129, the city of Salisbury can provide service to all Rowan County towns if and when they desire and vote to approve the service extension. Further, we can provide service to economic development sites, public safety sites, governmental facilities and schools and colleges that

are located outside those towns. Our efforts to define Salisbury’s service area were focused on supporting our surrounding towns’ authority to be able to request service in the future, making sure we could recruit and provide jobs for our citizens, and continuing to support our schools. Unfortunately, citizens living in unincorporated areas will not be able to request service in the future even if they want it under the current language in the bill. If this impacts you, I would suggest you contact your local representatives, and you are always welcome to call my office. The defined service area does protect the Salisbury City Council’s original desire to bring new technology jobs and employers to Rowan County. Our ability to offer economic development sites up to 10 gigabit service is a strong recruitment tool for economic development. This ability can also support and improve education throughout Rowan County, as we will be able to provide these services to our schools and colleges. We have already seen the advantages that Fibrant’s technology is currently providing to area

Our ability to offer economic development sites up to 10 gigabit service is a strong recruitment tool for economic development.

private schools. I did not want our public schools to be left out by this bill. The Salisbury City Council voted to move forward with the fiber-to-the-home investment after five years of extensive study. This process included numerous focus groups, surveys, public hearings and consultation with leaders from the Salisbury business community. Our Fibrant staff have shared with me that they continue to get several calls a day from citizens who live in surrounding communities and in the county wanting to sign up for Fibrant. I think that says a lot. I’m glad this bill allows those towns to explore that option. Typically, these citizens are looking for better customer service, faster Internet speeds and lower prices than what they have in their current area; where there is essentially no competition and no alternative. It is not uncommon for us to save homeowners hundreds of dollars a year and businesses several thousand dollars a year off their current bill while providing them a faster, more reliable service — and one that is provided locally and owned by our community. Certainly, that is something we can all support. • • • Susan W. Kluttz is mayor of Salisbury. Contact her at City Hall, 704-638-5270.

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Don’t underestimate Bachmann will not poke fun at Michele Bachmann. I will not poke fun at Michele Bachmann. I will not poke fun at Michele Bachmann. Always knew those elementary school chalkboard rituals would come in handy someday, a reminder not to act recklessly, to remain on task. It’s just that the Republican congresswoman from Minnesota makes it so hard. Here she was last week (as quoted by Politico), MARY speaking to a SANCHEZ conservative audience in Iowa about a shadowy conspiracy afoot in the state: “That’s what you had here in Iowa: black-robed masters. ... They are not our masters. They are not our morality. They are not put there to make the decisions.” She was referring to the Iowa Supreme Court, which was in fact put in place to make decisions — and two years ago it made one many conservatives didn’t like, invalidating a ban on gay marriage in the state. Bachmann’s frequent appearances in Iowa of late are no mere coincidence. The state's caucuses are the opening round of the presidential primaries, and Bachmann has been coyly suggesting she might just throw her hat in the ring. She’s not a viable candidate for 2012, and I suspect she knows it. However, her star is on the rise as a leading voice of the tea party, adding to her reputation as an outspoken evangelical conservative. And she’s a savvy and charismatic politi-

cian. If she joins the Republican presidential primary race, and is not neutralized by the party establishment, she may well push the GOP message to the right, possibly at its peril. Republicans would certainly profit from her ability to energize evangelical Christians, and her impassioned calls for slashing the federal government to shreds may endear her to many libertarians. But then there are the all-important swing voters. How would they respond, say, to Bachmann’s call to shut down the U.S. Department of Education? “Any place where we could abolish we should go ahead and cut back and abolish,” she said in Iowa. “The private sector can handle that on their own.” Seriously? Does she re- BACHMANN ally believe that charter schools and private schools and homeschooling mothers will suddenly fill the massive national void of no federally guided public education in America? All those soccer moms in conservative suburbs across the nation might beg to differ. Of late, the conservative Young Turks in the Republican Party have cut a dashing figure with their take-noprisoners rhetoric and extreme policy measures. They have played the so-called mandate of 2010 to the hilt, and here and there voters are beginning to show signs of buyer’s remorse (how’s Governor Walker working out for you, Wisconsin?). The GOP candidate with a

chance of defeating Barack Obama in 2012 will have to motivate not just the choir that adores tough-talking conservatives. They’ll also need to win over people not hard-wired to vote for them. Republican insiders know they can’t let Bachmann’s popularity with what amounts to a fringe group of loyal voters shift the party too far right. And yet they can’t risk alienating those voters either. It will be a balancing act. Bachmann’s recent appearances in Iowa showcased the possible pitfalls. She preached about criminalizing same-sex marriage and dumping the entire tax code, and declared that Congress should decide what topics are OK for federal courts to rule on. All of which suggest she is neither a perceptive judge of political trends nor a deep thinker. But she is a savvy messenger. In fact, candidates from either party would do well to study Bachmann’s gifts at constituency building and her accessible, consistent rhetoric. She even tops Sarah Palin in that regard. True, her views are out of whack with the vast majority of the nation but she’s good at marketing a message and packaging a brand: that of the fiery challenger, proud, plain-speaking and energizing. That’s a type of intelligence not to look down on, and I can’t think of a single prominent Democrat who possesses it. As with her rootin’-tootin’ forerunner Palin, you can marvel at what comes out of her mouth and gawp at her drive to overreach, but you’d be unwise to dismiss her. • • • Mary Sanchez is an opinion-page columnist for the Kansas City Star.

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FROM 1D sciousness,” David Crystal, honorary professor of linguistics at the University of Wales, wrote in his book, “Begat: The King James Bible and the English Language.” Crystal traced 257 expressions in modern English which are in the King James Version, but only 18 were newly minted. The rest originated in earlier versions. Among the KJV’s unique contributions are “east of Eden,” “how are the mighty fallen,” “'beat their swords into plowshares,” “get thee behind me” and “a thorn in the flesh.” • • • Siding with the bishops against the Puritans, the translators were instructed not to translate “church” as “congregation.” They were told to preserve as much as possible the text of the so-called Bishops Bible of 1568, then the official English Bible, but they were permitted to consult William Tyndale’s partial translation, Geneva and some other versions “when they better agree with the text” in Greek or Hebrew. Tyndale, who defied the law to publish an English New Testament in 1526, stands out as the genius; anywhere from 75 percent to 90 percent of his work was incorporated in the King James Bible. Tyndale rendered Scripture in the common language of his time, aiming to make it accessible even to a humble plowboy. His version was based not on the Vulgate, the Latin translation which had been the standard for Roman Catholics, but on Hebrew and Greek manuscripts. In doing so, he defied an English law of 1401 which forbade the publication of any religious book without church permission. Tyndale went abroad, while church authorities built bonfires outside St. Paul’s Cathedral in London with copies of his New Testament translation. He was arrested and convicted of heresy in the Netherlands, and was strangled and his body was burned in October 1536. Only a year later, King Henry VIII granted a license to a complete Bible which included Tyndale’s work, and his government urged every church to have an English Bible. The spread of Bibles in English had a profound influence on Protestant Englishspeaking culture, says David Norton, pro-

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Dean Quick, center, makes music on his keyboard as C.J. Sihler, left, and his mother Trish and Caleb Brown, right, and his mother Woodie take part in the session of Musical Therapy at Partners in Learning.

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The healing power of Dean Quick finds his calling in music therapy BY SARAH HALL For The Salisbury Post

hen Dean Quick was embarking on the course of study at

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State University leading to a degree in music therapy, his first required observation was with therapist Lauren DiMaio at the

bedside of a dying woman. DiMaio, with Care Partners of Asheville, had developed a rapport earlier with this patient, and knew songs that this woman loved. But the last two times DiMaio had come, the woman had been no longer able to speak. Now she would inhale, and hold the breath. Wait — then let it out. There would be another pause. Then she would take another gasping breath. DiMaio played “Ave Maria” on her keyboard, adjusting the tempo, slow, then fast, smooth, then punctuated, to match the patient’s breathing. Suddenly, the seemingly unconscious woman let out a moan, perfectly on pitch with the music being played, as if to sing. “I looked at my class partner who was there with me,” says Quick, “and I said, ‘this is exactly what I want to do.’ At that moment I knew. The energy in the room had totally changed. It was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.” • • • In 2009, Quick graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music therapy, and in 2010 he became a board-certified practitioner. And he’s staying busy, working full time for The Pines of Davidson where he serves as coordinator of therapeutic activities for the dementia/ Alzheimer’s unit and provides individual group music therapy for residents. Additionally, he has his own business, Creative Therapy, providing in-home services for clients of all ages.

He has worked with people experiencing mental health disorders, cognitive deficits, intellectual disability, physical impairments, neurological ailments and terminal illness. All of the people he sees have a medical need that can be addressed by music. With children, his services may be requested by parents or caregivers who have noticed their child responds to music. If a treatment team recommends music therapy, Quick examines the treatment plan, performs some introductory sessions and thoughtfully determines how he will use music in the treatment of each individual client. “It can be a fun, interactive way to achieve goals,” says Quick, “and I use an interdisciplinary approach, such as including dancing to help with delays in physical development, and singing to help with a speech impediment.” He demonstrates, singing Van Morrison’s “Brown-Eyed Girl,” with a repeated “pa-papa-pa,” in the chorus, reinforcing a speech therapy technique. People have seen the therapeutic advantages of music for centuries, but music therapy has only been recognized as a profession since 1950 with the creation of the National Association for Music Therapy, which later merged with another group and is now the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Research has shown that brain waves get in sync with a beat that is being performed, with faster beats helping concentration and slower beats facilitating a calm state. Alteration of brain waves affects body functions such as breathing and heart rate, and so music has been shown to counteract the damaging effect of stress. Evidence has even been seen that music helps lower blood pressure, boosts immunity and eases muscle tension. Quick points out that music therapy is cost-effective treatment, since it can enable a client to avoid the expense of

Dean Quick plays his guitar while Devon Garcia enjoys the sound of the music. drug therapies. But he says he has to spend as much time advocating and explaining the legitimacy of his profession as he does practicing it. This involves constantly educating people about the evidencebased research and the advantages and benefits of using music in treatment. Health insurance companies have been slow to accept music therapy as an allowable treatment, but with the increasing market demand for more patient choice in treatment, some companies are providing reimbursement where music therapy has been considered a medical necessity. Companies that have provided reimbursement include Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, Metropolitan, and Provident. “But there are still people who can’t believe I really got a degree

in ‘music therapy.’ Or they’ll say, ‘that must be fun.’ It isn’t fun to look at mental illness or suicide in the face on a regular basis.” Few professionals do as much to meet the full range of mental, physical and spiritual needs as do music therapists. And few therapists deal with people at all stages of life, from newborn to elderly. Quick’s services were recently contracted by Hospice in Stanly County, where he assisted with a legacy project. In the course of using music as a tool for pain management and relaxation, patients were encouraged to reflect on the stages of their lives, picking songs to represent each stage. Quick says this exercise helped lead patients and their families closer to acceptance. Quick recorded songs selected by the patient into a finished product documenting the per-

son’s life. Sometimes the family would be involved in creating the recording. Other times, the dying person would accomplish the recording with Quick as a surprise, something left behind for the family to experience after the person’s death, a gift of joy and comfort. In his practice, Quick gets to frequently witness the seemingly magical effects of music, but he knows the outcome has a physical cause. “We all have a biological response to music. Even newborns, if you shake a rattle or sing, are attracted to the sound. “You may be working with an adolescent who is completely withdrawn, and hand him a xylophone or drum, which he will start playing really fast. There’s something internal they don’t want to share. “We process music in the cerebral cortex of the brain, and so musical ability may not be affected in elderly people experiencing dementia due to impairment of the hippocampus. I see residents at The Pines who are musicians. They can’t hold a conversation but may pull a Chopin nocturne out of their back pocket and play it beautifully. It’s wonderful.” Although Quick plays the piano and guitar quite well, his busy schedule leaves little time to perform for his own enjoyment or to entertain others. He admits that he might be neglecting his own well being ,as far as music therapy is concerned, by being so focused on his clients’ needs. But attempts to get Quick to discuss his own musical experience and abilities always just lead back to the people he helps. At Salisbury’s Partners In Learning Child Development and Family Resource Center, the community inclusion director, Katherine Generaux, is a big believer in Quick’s techniques. She is in charge of an autism support group and organizes workshops. It was at one of these recent workshops that she got to observe Quick firsthand. “I marvel about Dean,” she says. “I already knew he understood music. What really impressed me was how much he understands about disabilities, and his wonderful instincts. He quickly picks up each nuance of

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Club listings in Salisbury and Rowan County Club submissions To add your club, or to update your listing, send information to lifestyles@salisburypost.com. Club listings consist of the club’s name, brief purpose statement, place, day and time of meetings, a contact phone number and/or e-mail address and the Web site link, if the club has a site. Clubs must provide contact information in order to be included in the listing. The deadline for the next listing is no later than May 31. Information received by that date will be published in club listings June 5 . Questions? 704-7974243.

Alumni Associations Aggrey Alumni Association Sandy Ridge AME Zion Church. President: John Harris, 7049696. Contact: Ruthie Norman, 704857-1737. Dunbar School Alumni Association Meets third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Membership open to any former students, teachers, administrators and their spouses. President: Reginald Massey. Contact: Gretta H. Saunders, 704-633-8983. J.C. Price High School Alumni Association Salisbury Chapter Meets fourth Saturday of each month at 5 p.m. Meetings held at Nobel & Kelsey Funeral Home. Purpose: To give scholarships to graduating high school students that are furthering their education by attending an institution of higher learning that fall. Scholarships are given to students by means of financial need and academic achievement. New members welcome. Contact: Carolyn Williams, president, 704-633-7162.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Xi Alpha Delta Chapter 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, homes of members. President Dorothy Setzer, 704-636-6127. Xi Delta Chi 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, home of members. President Linda Tutterow, 704-647-0483. Iota Psi 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Rockwell Community Building. Membership is by invitation from another member then voted on by chapter. Collects items for homeless shelter, sponsors canned food drives, collects supplies for Good Shepherd’s Clinic, stuffs stockings for children at Salvation Army, phone cards for soldiers, visits to nursing homes, Relay for Life. President: Diane Yates, 704637-1994. All Beta Sigma Phi chapters perform community services such as collect items for homeless shelter, collect food for Rowan Helping Ministries, Relay for Life, breast cancer, and others.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Delta Xi Omega Chapter Meets third Saturdays. Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood composed of college educated women who have consciously chosen this affiliation as a means of self-fulfillment through volunteer service. Contact: Lillian L. Morgan, 704-647-2624.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter Meets second Saturdays. Contact: Joann P. Diggs, 704637-3783.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Lambda Epsilon Sigma Salisbury Alumnae Chapter 2 p.m. every 3rd Saturday at the Rowan County Library. Serving Salisbury-Rowan and surrounding areas. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organization’s programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically. Contact: salisbury.sgrho@ gmail.com, 704-380-1313.

Pan Hellenic Council The Rowan-Salisbury Pan-Hellenic Council 6 p.m., first Sunday of each month. Location announced. Contact: Rory Chandler, president, 704-433-3820, rwchandler@aol.com.

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Faith 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Faith Legion Building; meal served at each meeting. Guests welcome. Membership open to anyone 18 years and older with application and approval by board of directors. Purpose: To serve the community, provide opportunities for fellowship, increase members’ knowledge. Civitans seek experiences that build character, provide life direction, foster leadership development and recognition. Contact: Wayne Mosher 704279-6333. Granite Quarry 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays dinner meeting. Location announced in club newsletter and on Web site. Contact: 704-279-2691. gqcivitan@bellsouth.net. www.civitan.net/gqcivitan. Rockwell 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday. Rockwell Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, dinner served by Methodist Women, followed by speakers. President Jim Misenheimer, 704-279-7840, jamise@windstream.net. Salisbury 12:10 p.m buffet lunch; 12:45-1:30 p.m. program/speaker, Thursdays, Country Club of Salisbury. President: Rodney Harrison, RLHar@salisburync.gov. Web site: www.civitans.com, Civitan activities can also be seen on the club’s facebook page. Spencer Membership meeting 7 p.m. third Thursdays, educational building, Spencer Presbyterian Church, 111 First St. Board of directors meeting and lunch 11:45 a.m. second Tuesdays (location announced at membership meeting and in newsletter). President Joe Wilburn, 704637-0693. Contact: Buddy Gettys, vice president, bgettys468@aol.com. Summit Civitan Club 6:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, Blue Bay Seafood, Statesville Blvd. Dutch treat dinner, program/speaker. Club involved in many projects. Contact: Wayne C. Mullis, w.smullis@yahoo.com or 704633-1081. Woodleaf Civitan 7 p.m., first Thursdays, Woodleaf Community Center, dinner served following program. Contact President Jim Summers, 704-278-9459.

Educators’ Sorority International sorority for outstanding educators, whose purpose is to promote excellence in education, altruism and world understanding. Membership is by invitation only. Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa 6:30 p.m. third Mondays, various locations. Contact: Ruth Jacobs, Morgan Elementary School, 704-2793145. Mu Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa 6:30 p.m. fourth Mondays, First Methodist Church. Contact: Eunice Holt, president, 704-8568609.

Fraternal Andrew Jackson Lodge 576 AF&AM First and third Thursdays, dinner at 6:15 p.m., lodge opens at 7 p.m. 401 N. Fulton St. Curry Pendleton, 704-7980391. jcpendleton10@gmail. com. Faithful Guide Lodge 376 7:30 p.m. stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays at 113 Krider St., Cleveland. James W. Jones Jr., master, 704-278-4913. Fulton Masonic Lodge 99 AF&AM 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, second and fourth Thursdays. Salisbury Elks Lodge 699 7:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Elks Lodge, 508 S. Main St. First Tuesday of month, 7-8 p.m., bingo social for patients at VA Medical Center, volunteers needed. Bingo at lodge 7 p.m. every Monday. www.SalisburyElks.org. Salisbury York Rite Masonic Bodies 7:30 p.m. first Mondays, except July and September. Monthly planning meeting 7 p.m. third Mondays, except June, July and December. All meetings at Salisbury Masonic Temple, 401 N. Fulton St. Contact: salisburyyrb@K4jme. org. Spencer Masonic Lodge 543 Stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m., dinner 6:15 p.m. in dining room,

114 Fourt St., Spencer. Information: 704-636-8108 or spencerlodge@K4jme.com. Western Star Lodge 9 7:30 p.m. stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays at 912 Old Concord Road. John Cole, master, 704-6334457. Western Star Lodge 9 Pearl White Chapter 180 O.E.S. 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at 912 Old Concord Road. Workshop training 10 a.m. every third Saturday by 31st District Grand Lecturer Hettie C. Avery. Contact: Worthy Matron, Annnie Ealy, 704-636-3344; Worthy Patron, Johnny Moser, 704608-7326. Woodmen of the World Lodge 111 First Mondays, 6:30 p.m., includes supper. First Reformed Church, Landis. Contact: Dr. James Shaver, 704-857-2238. Woodmen of the World Lodge 175 Klumac Rd., Salisbury. Contact: Keith Anderson, 704209-0775.

History 63rd NC State Troops Civil War Reenactment Company Davie, Rowan, Cabarrus Counties. Portrays Civil War era military company, attends events in North and South Carolina and Virginia. Portrays both Confederate as 63rd NCST and Union as 7th W.V. Cavalry Dismounted. Mounted Troopers also welcome. Membership information http://63rdncst.spaces.live.com. Davidson Guards SCV Camp 1851 6 p.m., second Tuesday, Speedy’s BBQ, Lexington.Guests speakers, presentations, public is welcome. Contact: Michael A. Scott, commander, 336-225-3668. davidsonguards@triad.rr.com. Genealogical Society of Rowan County 7 p.m., third Tuesdays, Rowan Public Library main branch, Salisbury. Purpose: to promote genealogical research in Rowan County and the preservation of our heritage. Membership: Open to all persons interested in genealogical research and who subscribe to the objectives of the Society. Contact: President Bob Bruce, 704-645-7305, rbruce01@carolina.rr.com. Historical Society of South Rowan Second Thursday of month, executive board; general meeting January, April, August, November. Meeting room at Roller Mill is available for rent for small events. President Barbara Doby, 704855-8329. John Knox Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution 10 a.m., second Saturdays, Kerr Mill, Millbridge, unless another location is announced. Dedicated to patriotism, historical and environmental preservation and citizenship. Regent Mary Lane Lauder, 704-642-1555. Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Meets 10:30 a.m., third Wednesdays, September-May, various locations. Purpose: To promote patriotic endeavor and historic preservation, awards for educational essay and citizenship. DAR Room, first floor of Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. Contact: Trudy Hall, 704-6381271. Rowan History 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Messinger Room, Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. Use rear entrance. Open to anyone interested in history of Rowan County. A roundtable format allows for a 30-45 minute presentation followed by a question and answer period. No dues. Refreshments served. No invitation needed; visitors welcome. Contact Kaye Brown Hirst, 704-633-5946. Rowan Rifles Camp 405, Sons of Confederate Veterans Meets 6:30 p.m. second Wednesdays Stanback Room of Rowan Public Library. SCV is direct heir of United Confederate Veterans and oldest hereditary organization for male descendants of Confederate soldiers. Membership: Open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Membership can be obtained through either direct or collateral family lines, and kinship to a veteran must be documented genealogically. Min-

imum age 12. SCV helps trace lineage to Confederate soldier in family. Web site contains announcements of events and items of interest about Civil War history: www.rowanscv.org. Contact: Steve Poteat, Camp commander, 704-633-7229 or rowanscv@carolina.rr.com. Salisbury Confederate Prison Association Inc. Annual meeting held during the Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium. Dues $10 per year, includes 4 issues of newsletter, “The Prison Exchange.” The association is interested in acquiring information on the prison itself and information on those who were there. President and contact person: Sue J. Curtis. SCPA address: PO Box 5093, Salisbury, NC 281470088 or e-mail southpaws@sali s b u r y . n e t . www.salisburyprison.org. Samuel Spencer Chapter, National Railway Historical Society 7 p.m. first Mondays, Roundhouse theater, North Carolina Museum, Transportation Spencer. Membership open. Guests welcome. Annual dues based on individual, student, family rates. Contact: Elizabeth Smith, 704636-2889 ext. 224. United Daughters of the Confederacy, Robert F. Hoke Chapter No. 78 Second Wednesday, 7 p.m., Rowan County Administrative Offices Building. All are welcome. Ladies ages 21 years and over who are descendants of those who gave aid to the Confederacy and who would like to know more about membership are especially invited to visit. Organization objectives are: Historical, Memorial, Educational, Benevolent and Patriotic. Contact: Sue J. Curtis, PO Box 5093, Salisbury, NC 281470088, southpaws@salisbury.net. 30th North Carolina Troops Civil War Reenactment Company, Southern Rowan CountyCabarrus County. Portrays Civil War era military company, attends events in North and South Carolina and Virgionia. Portrays both Confederate as 30th NCT and Union as 9th Penn S.R. Membership: www.30thnct. org.

Hobbies Astronomical Society of Rowan County (ASRC) Monthly meetings are held at 1920 Deal Road, Mooresville NC 28155. Membership open to anyone interested in astronomy; students 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all ASRC sponsored events. Annual membership dues $15 for individuals, $25 for whole family. Monthly meetings may include guest speakers, movies, how to clinics and weather permitting, stargazing through our scopes or yours. Be sure to bring your telescopes and binoculars if the skies look clear. For information contact: Alice Deal 704-8572788 or Ralph Deal 704-8551591. www.astrowan.org. Evergreen Bridge 1 p.m. Fridays, except for holidays or other times when RuftyHolmes Senior Center is closed. Membership open to all bridge players; results of games may be published in Sunday bridge column by Billy Burke. Myrnie Mclaughlin, 704-6369781. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1083 6 p.m. supper, 7 p.m. business, second Tuesdays. Rowan Co. Airport EAA hangar. Open to all adults (pilots and non-pilots) who have interest in aviation. Go to airport terminal for directions to EAA hangar. Activities include fly-in (aircraft park at hangar), fly-outs for meals or meetings with other EAA chapters, aviation-related library, Young Eagles program(first flight for young adults), monthly speaker. President: Jack Neubacher 704-636-1864. International Plastic Modelers' Society -- IPMS/Arm/Air Chapter Third Fridays, 7 p.m., Spencer Fire Station, 208 S. Salisbury Ave. Open to all scale model enthusiasts. Anyone wishing to get started in the hobby are always welcome. No membership fees are required. Activities include ongoing monthly workshops, plus association with other IPMS chapters within the region, including local, regional and national competitions. Sam Morgan: 704-647-0885. samiam262@carolina.rr.com. Olde Rowan Fiber Guild 6:30-8:30 p.m. third Monday, St. Luke's Church Parrish Hall. All welcome. Contact: Josie Esquivel, montepalomal@yahoo.

com. R-H Computer Club 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, RuftyHolmes Senior Center. Open to seniors (55 plus) interested in computers. Visitors welcome. Dues $24 for individual, $36 per couple. www.rufty holmescomputerclub.org. President: Ralph Shuping. Call: 704-633-7862 (Center). Rowan Aero Modelers Society (RAMS) 7 p.m. first Mondays, Rockwell Library in winter, meets outdoors at flying field other times. Open to all who have an interest in radio-controlled aircraft. Activities include meetings and flyins for electric and gas powered airplanes and helicopters as well as gliders. Contact: Will Douglas, 704279-2238, flyinfutbol@earthlink. net. www.rams-fly.com. Rowan Amateur Radio Society 7-9 p.m. second Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 Boundary St. Public invited, new members welcome, refreshments available. Contact: Ralph Brown (WB4AQK) 704-636-5902. www.rowanars.org. Rowan Doll Society of N.C. Noon third Tuesdays, RuftyHolmes Senior Center (unless noted otherwise). Membership: Open to anyone interested in dolls or doll collecting. Members must pay annual dues for United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) and own at least 10 dolls, validated by membership committee. Programs include doll related information, show and tell, doll museum visits. projects and community outreach include displays at Rowan Public Library, Hall House, and programs at retirement homes. Contact: Robin Wyatt, president, rhwyatt@carolina.rr.com, 704-784-4297; Kathy Gregg, vice president, 704-942-7542. Rowan Rose Society 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, February-June, September-November. John Calvin Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 1620 Brenner Ave. Open to anyone interested in learning about growing roses. Programs emphasize rose care and culture. Visitors welcome. Dues $15 per year. Contact Jack Page, president: 704-639-1706, perfectrose@carolina.rr.com. Rowan Roamers Volkssport First Thursdays Blue Bay Seafood Restaurant, East Innes Street. Business meeting starts 7 p.m., 6 p.m. dinner. Visitors welcome. Two volkswalks in Salisbury open year-round: Historic Salisbury Walk with maps available at Visitor’s Center; Dan Nicholas Park with map available at park concession stand. Both are 6.2 miles of easy walking. Members can purchase distance books and keep up with number of miles they walk. Rowan Roamers sponsor walks in Wilmington, Mocksville, Southport, Myrtle Beach, Landis, Kannapolis; walks can be walked anytime; however, club members also meet as these locations and walk as group. Contact: Bruce Goodnight, 704-279-5011, brgood13@cs. com. Salisbury Rowan Garden Club Meeting schedule posted on Web site. This is a family-oriented site for gardening enthusiasts in Rowan and surrounding counties, a place to discuss gardening ideas and tips and encourage self homestead and sustainable homestead gardening. 704-6404568. SalRowGrdnClb@yahoo. com. www.salisburyrowangardenclub.ning.com. Scrapbooking 6-11 p.m. third Friday, Unity United Methodist Church, 8505 Unity Church Road, Kannapolis. Contact: Katy Atwell, 704-9336242. Salisbury-Rowan Quilters Guild 1 p.m. third Thursday, RuftyHolmes Senior Center. New members of all quilting levels welcome. Ongoing project: making cuddle quilts for the children staying at the women’s shelter. Contact: Barb Bruce, 704-6457305, bjbruce1@carolina.rr.com. Starry Night Quilters Guild 6:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Membership open to quilters or anyone who wants to learn quilting. Contact: Merle Clifford, 704638-5701. Square Dancing, Cardinal Squares 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, City Park Recreation Center, 316 Lake Drive. Membership open to anyone who can do modern Western square dance.

Contacts: Paul and Nita Walker, 704-782-2616, Goo627@aol. com or Effie and Norman File, presidents, 704-633-9555, nlfile1@bellsouth.net. www.cardinalsquares.org. Square Dancing, Kannoneers Square Dance Club 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays Trinity Methodist Church, 416 E. 1st St., Kannapolis. Contact: Pat or Matt Marbois, 704-782-5493, or caller Donnie Chapman, 704-872-9851. http://web.me.com/pmarbois1/Kannoneers_Square_Danc e_Club Square Dancing, Spinning Moors 8-10:15 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, War Memorial Building, 220 N. Maple St., Mooresville. Contacts: Brenda and Tommy Honeycutt, 704-857-9681.

Jaycees Spencer Jaycees Meet first and third Wednesdays of each month, clubhouse behind 8th Street ballpark in Spencer. Those wishing to join must be between the ages of 21 and 40 and interested in community service work. Contact: Melissa Johnston, 704-433-0439.

Kiwanis Kiwanis of Salisbury Noon-1 p.m. Fridays, Salisbury Country Club. Contact: secretary Jerry Lawson, 704-633-0607. www.kiwanisclubofsalisburync.org.

Lions Cleveland 7 p.m. dinner meeting first and third Mondays, Lions Den, Cemetery Street. Ongoing Projects: Provide service and assistance to the blind, visually impaired, and deaf; collect eye glasses and hearing aids for recycling; sell brooms; assist with VAMC bingo; conduct community Christmas parade; and provide scholarships to two West Rowan seniors. Contact: Janie Drechsler, president, 704-278-9419. Franklin-Ellis 7 p.m. business meeting second Tuesdays, dinner meeting fourth Tuesdays, Franklin-Ellis Lions Den, Community Center Service Road, behind Rowan Memorial Park, Highway 601 North. Ongoing project: Collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling; brooms delivered to homes by call. Contact: Earl Sides, publicity chairman, 704-636-7979. Gold Hill 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Russell-Rufty Shelter, Gold Hill Park, St. Stephens Church Road, Historic Gold Hill. Ongoing projects: Morgan Elementary School Citizen of the Quarter Awards, eye glasses and hearing aid recycling, provide a week of camping for visually impaired at Camp Dogwood at Lake Norman, assist with bingo party for Hefner VA Medical Center veterans. Contact: President Elizabeth Rummage 704-634-8003, eandmrummage@msn.com. Landis 6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, dinner meeting, War Memorial Building, North Central Avenue, Landis. Contact: W.R. Ramseur, 704857-2883 or send correspondence to his address, 1207 Poplar St., Landis 28088. Mocksville First and third Thursdays, St. Francis of Assisi, 862 Yadkinville Road. 6 p.m. board, 7 p.m. general meeting, open to public. Monthly project: free diabetes screening and blood pressure checks, Foster Drug Co., 4954 Valley Road, Mocksville. For information, call Lucille Phifer, 336284-2748. Ongoing projects: collecting eyeglasses, eyeglass cases, lenses, hearing aids and hearing aid batteries, and all computer printer cartridges from companies, small businesses and individuals. To donate, call 336-2842748. Broom sales year round. Contact: Jonathan Wishon, 336-909-8385 or mlclub@lycos.com. www.mocksvillelions.org. Rockwell 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, basement of East Branch of Rowan Public Library. Guests welcome. Purpose: to provide services and assistance to the blind, deaf and hard-of-hearing; diabetes awareness; community service; youth activities. Projects: "Recycle For Sight" collections: eyeglasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, hearing aids, cell phones, printer ink cartridges and toners, entire Camp-

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Newcomers Salisbury-Rowan Newcomers 10 a.m. third Wednesdays, Civic Center. Open to all Rowan residents for bridge, book club, dining out, garden club and informative programs. Contact President Carol Denhard 704-637-7072, or membership chair Maxine Dvoracek 704637-0627.

Optimist Salisbury 7a.m. the first and third Tuesdays; Farm House Restaurant, Jake Alexander Blvd. Purpose: to serve the youth of Rowan County. Ongoing projects: Little League girls' softball, March of Dimes Walk America (pre-mature births), Respect for Law breakfast, Lake Waccamaw children's home and oratorical contest. Contact: John Hartpence-Secretary/Communications-704-6451273. Landis-South Rowan 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays, at Pat’s Catering, Kannapolis. Ongoing projects: sponsor Young Men’s Club with coordinator Ruth Johnson attending monthly meeting and other club members helping with activities. Support South Mountain Children’s Home, Lake Waccamaw Children’s Home, and contribute to Dime a Day and Half and Half to help club treasury and children’s cancer program. Contact Ruth Johnson, reporter, 704-932-7494.

Pilot Pilot of China Grove-Landis 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, South Rowan Public Library. Goals: friendship and service, focusing on brain-related disorders and disabilities. The local club honors deserving individuals with the Jean Jordan Memorial Scholarship each year. For membership contact Sharon Saxon 704-857-4843. Pilot of Salisbury 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays. Community service organization, gives scholarships for outstanding Anchor at North Rowan High School and an all-county scholarship for Rowan-Salisbury Schools each year. Contact: Sarah Byerly, 704633-0976.

sales and marketing skills, promoting the exchange of thoughts and ideas. Speakers share their knowledge, successes and expertise in their business. Membership open to all local business professionals. Contact: Cliff Sorel, president, 7 0 4 - 6 3 6 - 2 2 5 5 , csorel@carolina.rr.com. LLAN (Leadership, Learning Advocacy, Networking) Third Tuesdays, first floor conference room, Gateway, Innes Street. Networking begins at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. Open to professional women interested in learning, leading and achieving life/work balance; for women leaders either self-employed or employed in business, education or non-profit organizations. Contact: Pam Cordts 704633-0917.

Professional retirees NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) 1 p.m. third Mondays, RuftyHolmes Senior Center, 1120 Martin Luther king Jr. Ave. S. Membership open to federal employees, retired or currently employed. Refreshments served at each meeting. President: Ron Buffaloe, 704633-7599. Rowan Retired School Personnel 10:30 a.m. third Wednesday of September, November, January, March and May. RuftyHolmes Senior Center, 1120 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S. Board meetings 10 a.m. second Wednesday of September, November, January, MArch, May, same location. Membership: Open to all retired school personnel, in state or out of state Dues vary depending on year of retirement. Affiliated with NCAE and NEA retired. Members of SRRSP receive all NCAE/NEA benefits. Membership/dues information: contact Carolyn K. Poteat, Treasurer, 704-278-2841.

Rotary China Grove 6 p. m., Tuesdays, Gary’s BBQ, China Grove; Visiting Rotarians welcome. Contact: Lewis Moose, 704857-5971. Rowan 7 a.m. Thursdays, Holiday Inn on Jake Alexander Blvd. Membership chairperson Jackie Harris, 704-633-1802. Salisbury 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rotary Hut, 300 W. Liberty St. Those interested in membership should contact Secretary Sonny Carpenter, 704-637-7477. Salisbury Rotary, PO Box 4092, Salisbury NC 28144.

Ruritan Millbridge Ruritan Club 7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays. Meets at 490 Sloan Rd. or local churches. Meal served. Membership open to anyone 18 or older with application and approval by board of directors. Purpose: To serve the community, assist families in need, provide scholarships. Contact Doug Patterson, 704639-1541. doug@pattersonfarminc.com.

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Altrusa International of Salisbury 6 p.m. first Thursdays, Trinity Oaks, 728 Klumac Road. Worldwide volunteer service organization of executives and professionals dedicated to improving communities through service. Develops and funds specific service projects (the quarterly USDA Food Distribution) to meet community needs. Awards scholarships to deserving individuals and grants to non-profit organization in Rowan County. Contact: Nancy Mott, 704637-9561. Rowan County Human Resources Association 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. third Thursdays except July and August, Wrenn House. A chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) serves Rowan County area. RCHRA is an association of human resource professionals with practitioners at all levels employed by businesses in Rowan County. Provides HR professionals with networking and educational opportunities. The primary purpose of our organization is the development and improvement of all phases of human resource management in member companies throughout the community. Contact: rchra1@yahoo.com www.rchra.shrm.org Jill Rufty, president, 704-6375881. Salisbury Sales and Marketing Executives Association Inc. Dinner meeting 5:30-7 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month at The Country Club of Salisbury. Networking organization, unites business professionals with the purpose of improving

AARP Chapter 4314 Meetings 1-2:30 p.m. first Thursday of each month at RuftyHolmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Offers a variety of community service, education, advocacy, leadership and fellowship opportunities. Senior citizens age 50 and older are encouraged to attend the informative meetings and join the local chapter. Annual chapter dues are $3, prorated at $.25 per meeting remaining in the calendar year. Members do not have to be retired. Visitors are always welcome.. AARP is a non-profit, non-partisan organization for people 50 and over, and is one of the largest membership organizations in the country; provides information, resources, advocates on legislative, consumer and legal issues, encourages members to serve the community. AARP’s mission is to enhance the quality of life as people age through information, advocacy and service. Each month a guest speaker provides timely, valuable information. Senior health and wellbeing, community involvement, and legislative issues and concerns are presented and discussed. Contact: Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 704-216-7714. Council on Aging Meetings 1-2 p.m. fourth Thursday of each month at RuftyHolmes Senior Center Membership is open to any local adult interested in pursuing the objectives of the organization. Purpose: To educate, as well as to serve, as a voice on senior issues in Rowan County. This includes developing strategies for improving conditions for older

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PEOPLE adults, advocating for older adult needs, and public policies to address them as well as the promotion of a “senior friendly” community. This organization will be strictly non-partisan and will not endorse or oppose candidates for political office in local, state or national races. Contact: Rufty-Holmes Senior Center at 704-216-7714. First United Methodist Church Seniors Second Tuesday, September through May at noon. Lunch, fellowship and program in fellowship hall for covered dish, or catered meal, or a specified local restaurant. Occasional day trips planned. Call church office: 704-6363121. Fun and Fellowship Fourth Thursdays Members: retirees of Second Presbyterian Church. Contact: Second Presbyterian Church, 704-636-0601. Joy Club 11 a.m. second Wednesdays, Trading Ford Baptist Church fellowship building, Long Ferry Road. Open to anyone in the community who is retired or not working. Contact: Trading Ford Baptist Church, 704-633-5986. Milford Hills Friendly Neighborhood Seniors 11:30 a.m. second Mondays, except June-August, Milford Hills United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 1630 Statesville Blvd. Covered dish meal each meeting, unless otherwise advised. Open to senior citizens who live in the community. Contact: Manie G. Richardson, 704-637-0163. Organ Church Community Senior Citizens 10:30 a.m. first Tuesday of each month, Organ Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Contact: Organ Church, 704279-3096. Rockwell Senior Citizens 10 a.m. first Thursdays, Rockwell United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Contact: Dowd Primm, 704455-2864. Rockwell Young at Heart 10 a.m. second Thursdays, Rockwell Civic Center. Contact: Beatrice Kluttz, 704279-3903. Salisbury Singing Seniors 3 p.m. Mondays. RuftyHolmes Senior Center. For singers 55 and older. Contact: Floyd Bost, 704-6389469. Wesley Fellowship Third Thursdays at Trinity United Methodist Church, 416 East First Street, Kannapolis. All ages welcome. Contact: 704-933-1127. Young at Heart, China Grove 10 a.m. first Mondays, Langford Hall, First United Methodist Church, China Grove. Open to senior citizens of the area. Contact: Brenda Seamon, 704-857-6339.

Special interest Carolina Artists 7 p.m. third Thursdays, City Park Center, 316 Lake Dr. Formed in 1990 by working artists for the purpose of providing more opportunities for local artists to be recognized within the central Carolina community, dedicated to both teaching and learning through development of educational arts programs. By hosting shows and contests and through participation in community events, provide opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their works. Monthly meetings feature presentations on art-related topics by artists. All artists at any level of expertise, art students, and other individuals interested in promoting arts in the community are welcome to join. Dues $25 ($30 after March 31.) 501(c)(3) Contact: Yvonne Alligood, president,yalligood@carolina.rr.co m. www.thecarolinaartist. org. Rowan Computer User Group 6:45 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, visit website for topics and locations. Serving residents of Rowan County with a common interest in ownership, operation, education and application of personal computers and accessories that plug into them. Yahoo Group internet site is open 24/7 for discussions, to gain advice, to give advice as well as to buy, sell and recycle all things computer related. Meant to be interactive, informative and free to join and participate. www.rowancomputerusergroup.org Contact steve@rowancomputerusergroup.org, 704-2671371. Eastern Rowan Saddle Club 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, clubhouse off Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell. Membership $35 per year, open to anyone interested in horses. President Richard Starnes, 704-279-1397. www.eastrowan saddleclub.com. English Speaking Union, Sal-

isbury Branch Mission: Network of 77 local branches with members committed to promoting scholarship and advancement of knowledge through effective use of English in an expanding global community. Contact: John A. Larson, 704637-1532. Hillbilly Hiking Club Meets every Sunday morning, 8 a.m., Morrow Mountain State Park. A non-smoking, “non-prophet” outfit open to anyone interested in hiking for health. Contacts: Whitey-704-6402600; Wormy-704-857-0090; Willie-704-223-0576. Horse Protection Society of NC Inc. 10 a.m. second Saturdays members day work day with potluck luncheon followed by business meeting. Non-profit charity organization whose mission is to make world better place for horses through education, rescue and rehabilitation. Membership: $50 a year for family, $35 for single. Executive Director: Joan Benson, 2135 Miller Road, China Grove, NC 28023. Phone 704855-2978, e-mail hps@horseprotection.org. Humane Society of Rowan County Meets quarterly. Annual dues $20. Volunteers and foster homes needed. Pet supplies, such as dog houses, dog and cat food and cat litter are needed for foster animals. 704-636-5700 (leave message and volunteer will return call). Information on spay/neuter shuttle, call 704-636-5700. Moms in Touch International Two or more mothers or grandmothers meet weekly to pray for their children and school. Open also to aunt or friend willing to pray for specific child. Contact: Barbara Hendrix, Rowan County area coordinator, 704-636-3869 or rowanmiti@yahoo.com. More information at www.momsintouch.org. Rowan County Anime Meetings: Normally 2 p.m. third Sundays at various locations. Purpose: To promote anime and manga in Rowan County, to educate people about Japanese animation and discuss upcoming conventions.

Contact: 704-636-0049. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ ncrowancountyanime/. Rowan County Literacy Council 4 p.m.second Mondays for board of directors, Hurley Room, Rowan Public Library; announced meetings for volunteers and membership. Membership: Open to anyone in the community. $15 annual fee. Not-for-profit organization which provides tutoring to undereducated adults (age 16 and older) in reading, writing and life skills and tutoring in English to speakers of other languages. Also provides training for adults who wish to become tutors. Contact: 704-212-8266. rclc@rowancountyliteracycouncil.org. www.rowancountyliteracycouncil.org. Rowan County Republican Executive Committee Second Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Rowan County Commissioners meeting room (second floor), Rowan County Building across from Salisbury Post. All registered Republicans invited. Contact: Greg Edds, 704202-5089 or 704-637-2777. Rowan County Republican Men’s Club First Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.breakfast, 9 a.m.-program. Ryan’s Steak House, Jake Alexander Boulevard. All registered Republicans invited, ladies welcome. Contact Mike Caskey, president, mcaskey@ctc.net. www.rowanrepublicans.com. Crescent Republican Women Meets fourth Monday. 6:30 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. program. Gilligan’s Restaurant, Hwy 52, Granite Quarry. All registered Republican women and men invited. Contact: Sandy Yon at syon@bellsouth.net or 704-6373282. Salisbury Kennel Club First Tuesdays. 7 p.m., guests welcome. Oakridge Training Building, Old Concord Road. Salisbury Kennel Club is an all breed sanctioned club of the American Kennel Club. The objective of the Club is to further the advancement of all breeds of purebred dogs, to conduct dog shows and sanctioned matches under the rules of the American Kennel Club (AKC), and to carry on educational work of a nature that will popularize purebred dogs and encourage their registration and/or training. This club also

promotes responsible pet ownership. Throughout the year, SKC holds conformation training, obedience classes, Canine Good Citizen tests and weekend seminars. Guests and potential members are welcome to participate. Dues $3. Information and membership requirements: Stacy Williams, corresponding secretary, 704-857-1136, smoothsncorsos@hotmail.com, www.salisburynckc.com. Salisbury-Rowan Republican Women Meets third Thursdays. Membership chairman-Mary Messinger, 704-636-9019. Salisbury-Rowan Human Relations Council Fourth Thursdays, July-December meetings at Rowan Public Library, January through June meetings at City Council Chamber. Members appointed by City Council, County Commissioners and Human Relations Council. Hispanic Coalition: 5:30 p.m. first Mondays, City Hall, Wilson Lopez and Helen Leak. Covenant Community Connection: first Mondays, 5 p.m., Milford Hills United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1630 Statesville Blvd. Contact for multiculturalism training- 704-638-5217. President-Wilson Lopez. Salisbury-Rowan Symphony Guild The mission is to promote and support the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra and its music education opportunities. This mission is carried out through concert attendance, financial gifts, fundraising events, supporting educational programs and promoting the symphony in the community. Membership is open to all. www.salisburysymphony.org/guil d.asp or 704-637-4314. Scottish Society of Salisbury 7 p.m. Third Mondays of the month at Rowan Public Library. Membership open to persons with Scottish heritage and persons interested in Scotland. Contact: 704-633-1294. South Rowan Alumni Association Third Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at South Rowan High School. Contact: Patsy Parnell, 704857-5762, musicpat68@ aol.com. www.SouthRowanAlumni.com. South Rowan Y Service Club 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays,

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Aluminum Cans

Beverage, etc.

No durable or heavy aluminum items

Rinse.

Auto Batteries

Car and Truck Only

Household Batteries

Put in appropriate container

Corrugated Cardboard and brown paper bags

Three part cardboard and clean brown paper bags

No pizza boxes or waxy coated cardboard Flatten all boxes and No paperboard (food) boxes. remove all styrofoam and other shipping materials

Glass Bottles

Brown & Clear only

No ceramics, window glass, pyrex, drinking glass or mirrors

Rinse & discard lids

Large Appliances and Scrap Metal

Refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, and other scrap metal

No barrels, drums, or any tanks. No televisions or microwaves

Please place in the scrap metal area only

Mixed Paper

Paperboard (food) boxes, junk mail, colored paper, phone books

No corrugated cardboard or newspaper No pizza boxes or other papers contaminated with food

Separate from other types of paper

Motor oil & other fluids Motor oil, kerosene, gear oil, Coleman fuel & antifreeze

No solvents, gas, paint thinner or other hazardous substances

Please dispose in appropriate containers

Newspaper

Includes inserts

No corrugated cardboard or other mixed papers.

Separate from other types of paper

PET#1 Soda Bottles

Must have a #1 on bottle. Must have No bottles that contian oil or other Separate from other a neck. (drink bottles, shampoo, etc.) hazardouns materials. Nothing other than plastic types. Rinse and bottles. (Tubs, peanut butter jars, etc) discard all lids. No #3 to #7 plastics

HDPE Natural #2 Milk Jugs

Must have a #2 on bottle and be natural in color

HDPE colored #2

Must have a #2 on bottle and have a Nothing other than bottles. (Tubs, distinct color. (Bleach, detergent, etc.) Containers, etc.) No #3 to #7 Plastics.

Steel Cans

Food and pet food cans

Nothing other than bottles. (Tubs, containers, etc.) No #3 to #7 plastics

No aluminum cans

Separate from other plastics. Rinse and discard all lids. Separate from other plastics. Rinse and discard all lids. Rinse

Tires are accepted at the Rimmed & unrimmed tires Campbell Rd. landfill location only.

No more than 5 per visit. If more, call the Rowan County Landfill

*Fee for disposal may apply

Yard Waste

Leaves, limbs, stumps, etc.

Rechargeable Batteries Camcorder, Laptop, etc.

CONVENIENCE CENTER HOURS & LOCATIONS

No painted or treated wood. No bags, string or trash.

Separate from household garbage. Accepted at the Rowan County Landfill only

No household batteries. Size AAA to D

Please dispose in appropriate containers.

1. Rock Grove Site 704-855-1780 (Rock Grove Church Rd., near Hwy 152E) Open: Monday, Friday, Saturday

6. Woodleaf Site 704-278-3006 (Intersection of Cool Springs and Potneck Rd.) Open: Monday, Friday, Saturday

2. Julian Road Site 704-637-5781 (Julian Road across from Fairgrounds) Open: Monday thru Saturday

7. Goodnight Road Site 704-637-2115 (Intersection of Goodnight & White Rd.) Open: Monday, Friday, Saturday

3. North Kannapolis Site 704-938-3213 (West 8th Street) Open: Monday, Friday, Saturday

8. Liberty Site 704-637-2745 (On Stoke Ferry Rd. before Liberty Fire Dept.) Open: Saturday only

4. Dunn’s Mtn. Road Site 704-637-7399 (Dunn’s Mtn. Road) Open: Monday, Friday, Saturday

9. Landfill (Campbell Road off Woodleaf Road) 704-278-2211 Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm

5. Providence Site 704-636-1798 (Providence Church Road) Open: Monday only

10. Processing Center 704-638-3045 (1102 N. Long Street) Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

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Why not get married? tatistics show that young people are waiting to get married until they are in their late 20s and 30s. This is a good trend, I think, but one may speculate on the reasons for the trend. My husband and I married when we were 20 and 19 years old, respectively. Looking back, you could make a case for us being too young to be making life decisions of that magnitude. At the time, though, it seemed that it was the logical next step. We had LAURA been dating for alSNYDER most three years and my then-boyfriend had just taken a job in a city 500 miles away. We had three choices: Commute frequently, let the relationship die, or get married. Living together was not an option if ever I wanted my parents to speak to me again. If he hadn’t taken a job in Timbuktu, we may have waited a while longer to get married, but not the 10 or 12 years that we may have waited if we were one of today’s young people. I conclude that he and I simply were lucky to have met each other in our teens. Using that logic, either young people today are having trouble finding one another, or the people they find aren’t good enough for them. Perhaps young people are pickier than we used to be. Maybe our generation wasn’t picky enough. I think that’s more likely to be true, but it worked out splendidly for us.

CLUBS FROM 4E South Rowan Y board room, dinner furnished. Open to anyone interested in the YMCA and the community. Contact: YMCA, 704-8577011. Goldmine Toastmasters Public speaking in a supportive group. Learn better listening and leadership skills. 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Fairfield Inn, Kannapolis. Guests welcome. Contact: Phyllis Kombol, 704932-6328, pkombol@ctc.net. www.goldminetoastmasters.com. People Growing Together Toastmasters 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, PGT Industries, 2121 Heilig Road. Guests welcome. Membership open to public. Develop speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Contact: Tim Edwards, 704638-6000x35034 or Curtis Treece, 704-788-4343 or pgt.freetoasthost.ws. Yawn Patrol Zone Toastmasters 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Cannon School, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord. Open to all adults interested in personal growth in the areas of public speaking, impromptu speaking, effective listening and leadership skills. 704-786-5244. http://yawnpatrol.freetoasthost.net.

Veterans American Legion, Faith Post 327 7 p.m third Tuesdays. Ongoing projects: supporting youth most important Legion accomplishment in Faith, sponsoring or supporting Faith Elementary School, East Rowan JROTC, Boy’s State, Girl’s State, Student Trooper Program, Faith Boy Scout programs, Rowan American Legion baseball team. Commander L.D. Watkins, 704-223-0528. American Legion and Auxiliary, Harold B. Jarrett Post 342 7 p.m. first and third Mondays, Post home, Lincolnton Road; joint dinner served in dining room, followed by separate meetings. Ongoing projects: Legionaries and Auxiliary focus on Veteran’s Affairs & Rehabilitation, Americanism, Community Service, Children and Youth, Girls State and Boys State, oratorical competition, scholarship and education, baseball. Commander Mark Cauble. President Karen Barbee. Contact: 704-637-1722. American Legion and Auxiliary, Landis 146 7 p.m. second Thursdays, War Memorial Building, 410 N. Central Ave, meal served 6:30 p.m. $5 per person. Ongoing projects: pop tops for Ronald McDonald house, veteran’s affairs and rehabilitation, Americanism, community service, children and youth, Girls and Boys State, and Junior Trooper program. Auxiliary president: Martha Corriher, 704-798-3625. Post commander: Erik V. Cul-

Dating is different now as well. The notion that young people might have trouble finding each other couldn’t possibly be true. You can post your dating resume on dozens of internet dating sites and advertise your superior qualities to anyone who has a computer. The trick is to make yourself sound like a Roman god or goddess without sounding as if you’re bragging. Many subscribers will dub themselves a “nerd” or a “dork” so that their viewers’ expectations will not be too high. Universally, nerds and dorks are deemed “safe,” so the personal risk of dating one is considerably reduced. On the other hand, the post that mentions the fact that the subscriber is a great lover carries the risk that he may try to prove it on the first date. So basically, you know what you are getting before the date even happens. These dating sites offer you a plethora of posts to peruse to distinguish between those who are lying and those with which are worth having dinner. Back in the day, we simply had to hope that some decent scrap of humanity would float into our orbit one day and be ready to snatch him before any of our friends did. With those odds, it’s no wonder that we tended to snatch fast and hang on tight, even when we probably shouldn’t. We might even rationalize how his bad breath and tendency to spit might be an asset in a committed relationship. People of my generation have taught our children to be more careful about choosing a lifetime partner. We’ve taught them that waiting

bertson, 704-855-1739. American Legion and Auxiliary Kennedy Hall Post 106 First Thursdays, 6 p.m. meal (legionairres and auxiliary combined), 7 p.m. meetings for both groups. 6250 NC Hwy 801 S. 704-278-2493. American Legion and Auxiliary, J.C. Price Post 107 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays; 6:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays executive meeting, Post Home, Wilkesboro Road. Auxiliary meets fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. Auxiliary President: Moree Granford, 704-637-3579. Commander Mae Carroll, 704636-2950, OMaeCarroll@ aol.com. Post home: 704-638-0160. American Legion Miller-Russell Post #112 7 p.m. third Mondays, August through May at Legion Building, Rockwell. Commander John Tolley Jr., 704-279-2184. American Legion Junior Auxiliary Livengood-Peeler-Wood Unit 448, Granite Quarry 7 p.m. second Monday. Ongoing projects: Honorary Jr. Dept. President’s Project “Coins for Cards,” Operation Coupon program, Promoting the Poppy, Veteran’s affairs and rehabilitation, Americanism, community service. Junior advisors- Gina Starnes, 704-209-3173; Amy Cozart, 704279-0483. AMVETS Auxiliary 460 Meets second Thursday at AMVETS Post 460, 285 Lakeside Drive, Salisbury. 6 p.m. Margie Miller, president. AMVETS Post 565 Meets fourth Tuesday, 1400 N. Main St., China Grove. The Post sponsors Bingo each Thursday at 7 p.m. Membership is open to all veterans. Contact number: 704-7982036. Rockwell AMVETS Post 845 7 p.m. second Wednesday, dinner and business meeting. Post phone: 704-279-6812. General Allen Hal Turnage Marine Corps League Detachment 1096 9 a.m. first Saturdays, Ryan’s Steakhouse, 730 Jake Alexander Blvd. South Membership eligibility: currently serving or have been honorably discharged from service in the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve for not less than 90 days. Also, U.S. Navy Corpsman who trained with Marine FMF units. Associate membership is through family affiliation with an eligible Marine or Navy corpsman. Contact: Arbe Arbelaez, 704633-8171. Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3006 7 p.m. meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting, second Thursdays, Post Home, 1200 Brenner Ave., open only to members. For membership eligibility, call 704-857-3005. Purpose: To carry out programs of Veterans and family support, hospital-VAVS, Buddy Poppy, cancer aid and research, Americanism, Legislative, community service, scholarship, youth activities, Patriot Pen, patriotic art, Voice of Democracy, POWMIA, VFW National Home, VFWPAC. President’s special project-

for the “right” person is less stressful than a divorce. So, of course, they heeded our sage advice just like they always do… NOT! I hereby reject this as a possible reason for the trend. When it comes right down to it, I believe young people are simply too busy to take dating seriously. Marriage is a someday thing, and babies are just too much work to even think about. Sex, however, is another story. In this millennium, sex and babies do not necessarily go hand in hand… unless you want them to. There are some women who decide that the babies are okay, but the man is too much work. I can’t blame them for feeling that way; babies eventually grow up and out of bad habits. If they don’t, they eventually move out and bestow their habits upon some other poor schmuck. Men, too, may think that women need too much maintenance. I mean, why do they always want to “talk?” What’s up with that? It has only been within my lifetime that gender issues have been studied and written about so prolifically. With so much information on how to make a marriage work, nowadays, you’d think humans would be getting better at it. Instead, young people are looking at the workload and deciding “Nope. That’s not for me.” Thirty years ago, my husband and I had very little information to go on, thank goodness. We simply… winged it. Laura Snyder is a nationally syndicated columnist, author & speaker. You can reach Laura at lsnyder@lauraonlife.com < Or visit her website www.lauraonlife.com for more info.

National Military Services-operation uplink, unmet needs and military assistance programs. Commander Gary Foster: 704637-0687. President Vickie Kotlarz: 704-933-8878. Military Officers Association of America, Central Carolina Chapter Meetings: Noon, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center,1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., second Monday of January, March, May, July, September, November. Membership is open to all currently serving, Guard and Reserve, former and retired commissioned and warrant officers of the uniformed services of the United States. Purpose: To provide services to members to contribute to college scholarship programs, to assist ROTC and JROTC units, and to promote patriotism and a strong national defense. Contact: David Lee, 704-6366650.

Reader’s in-law cuts calories, adds insult Dear Amy: We are very family-oriented, and on each major holiday we invite our son and his family to our home along with his in-laws so that we can all be together, enjoy the children and share holiday festivities. Along with being an excellent chef, my wife is known for her healthyfocused menus, and she takes a great deal of pride in preparing a meal for speASK cial occasions. AMY When we are ready to dine, the food is laid out so that each person can choose the serving he or she desires, along with portion size. My son’s mother-in-law graciously accepted our recent invitation, but noted that she has begun a controlled diet and would bring her microwavable dinner. She said she would not be eating any desserts containing chocolate and that she and her husband would need to depart by 5 p.m. We find her food restrictions and time constraints somewhat insulting. What’s an acceptable response? — At a loss

of month, China Grove Community Building. Contact: Freda Richards, 704857-5359. Salisbury Woman’s Club 11:30 a.m., second Wednesdays at the clubhouse, 1237 W. Innes St. Purpose: to unite our members into a charitable organization of volunteers for the promotion of education, community service, fellowship, and leadership development. Contact: Angelia S. Bates, president, carolinagirl669@yahoo.com, 704-637-0045. Spencer Woman’s Club 7 p.m. second Thursdays, SWC Clubhouse, 101 Third St., Spencer. Open to women 21 years or older who live in or have an inter-

est in Spencer. Must attend at least one meeting prior to filling out application to join. Dues $25 yearly. Contact: Alane Mills, 704636-2889, 704-636-2969, alanegmills@yahoo.com. Salisbury International Woman’s Club 7-9 p.m. fourth Thursdays, September-June. Members act as hostesses with two co-hosts providing snack foods and drinks. Membership: Any woman born outside the U.S. or whose husband was born outside the U.S. Purpose: To provide support and friendship to foreign women, and to share and celebrate other cultures. President Anna-Karin Goff: 704-278-0312, annakarin@ carolina.rr.com.

Christian women’s groups Brunch Bunch, Cabarrus Christian Women 9:30-11:30 a.m. third Thursdays, Cabarrus Country Club, 3347 Weddington Road, NW, Concord. For details on complimentary nursery, call Peggy, 704-9322621. For brunch reservations, call Phyllis, 704-782-9654. Christian Women of Salisbury 11:30-1:30 third Wednesdays, Holiday Inn. Free nursery provided for preschool children. Reservations required: Loretta Burlyson, 704-855-4844 or Sue Grubb, 704-636-9162. Franklin Community Club 10:45 a.m., third Wednesdays except June, July and August, Bethel Lutheran Church. Covered dish luncheon after the program. Albemarle Aglow First Saturday at 10 a.m. at Pure Heart Family Church, 1926B Hwy 52 N., Albemarle. 9:45 prayer before meeting. Covered dish lunch after meeting. President Pattie Rudat, 704983-1197. wwwalbemarleaglow.org.

Dear Loss: If this in-law’s restrictions are going to seriously disrupt your dinner, then you should find a way to say to her, “It sounds as if you’re dealing with some conflicts. Maybe it would be best if you didn’t plan on coming this year.” If she habitually lays down conditions, this might send a message that enough is enough. However, sometimes being insulted is a choice you can make — or unmake. If your inlaw can’t get through this particular dinner without Jenny Craig holding her hand, so what? If she wants to skip the dessert, who cares? Is it so hard when you are laying out a buffet to put out an empty plate and give her access to your microwave? One advantage of being in a family is that family members will sometimes decide to tolerate one another’s quirks because in the larger context, these things don’t matter all that much. I suggest that you be gracious and accommodating and enjoy the occasion. Send questions via e-mail to askamy@tribune.com or by mail to Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES.

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Women’s organizations AAUW (American Association of University Women), Salisbury branch Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday of month, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, North Campus, Building 400, Room 4104, Salisbury. Book discussion group, 10:30 a.m. second Tuesday of each month, KoCo Java Coffee House, 329 N. Main St., Salisbury. Mission: AAUW addresses equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Contact: Brunetta Franklin, president, 704-798-2574, brunetta3@aol.com China Grove Woman’s Club 7 p.m. generally last Monday

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Girls who attended last year’s Catawba Conservation Camp hear a presentation.

Camp gives girls up-close look at science (Catawba College News Service)

Catawba Conservation Camp (C3) is a weeklong residential science camp open to girls who are enrolled in public or private school or who are home schooled in Rowan, Cabarrus, Iredell, Davie, Davidson and Stanly counties. Participating students not only stay in a college dorm, but they band birds, explore lakes and woods, identify and tally plant life, explore amphibian and aquatic life such as frogs, fish and turtles, examine insects and make new friends who love science. Camp director is Dr. Cyndi Osterhus, director of Catawba's Academy for Teaching. Science instruction will be facilitated by a team of public school teachers and college faculty. The camp, funded through a grant from Burroughs Wellcome Fund, is an effort to interest girls in the environmental sciences. The grant allows funding for all costs, except for a student's $25 non-refundable registration fee and transportation to and from the college. The following reflections on last summer’s camp were written by by Jessica Everett, Catawba College’s 2009 Martha West Teaching Scholar. C-3 Campers began their journey with us in July 2010 with a weeklong, residential science camp experience on the Catawba campus. There could not have been a better way to conclude the 2010-11 chapter of this second group of conservation campers than to take the young group of middle school girls to the Mary L. Farm in Mt. Ulla. This organic dairy farm gave the campers the

p Campers who participated in last year’s event take notes while they tour a farm. t The girls get a tour of a Mt. Ulla farm.

ultimate field-trip experience. We arrived early in the morning and split up into two rotating groups that jumped to different areas of the farm. My group of girls began with a lesson on soil and plants in which they dissected the earth and various fruits and vegetables to learn about what it takes to grow crops organically. They learned about the effects that inorganic farming has on the environment. We then enjoyed a picnic with some special guests. Anne Ellis and Lisa Wear from Horizons Unlimited in Salisbury, Kiersten (Kacy) Cook, a Land Conservation Biologist for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Cynthia (Cyndi) Hill, an ARCB Certified

Caleb brown waves colorful scarfs during a session of musical therapy.

HEALING FRoM 1e the children.” Generaux goes on to describe a scene at the workshop where Quick had the opportunity to work with a 3-year-old boy from the community who had significant challenges. He was non-verbal, and wasn’t engaging with the others in the group

Reflexologist and NCRA President, Mandy Moore Bloom, a Catawba alumna and full time mom and volunteer for Catawba Lands Conservancy, as well as Tabitha J. Whitson, a Catawba alumna and Lab Analyst II for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities, all joined the campers for lunch. This was an excellent experience as the campers got to meet and talk with women who had graduated from college and gone on to hold positions in environmental science to volunteer in the field. It was essential for our young campers to see the opportunities that they have, not only as females, but also as student scientists on their way to a bright future full of possibilities in the

workplace. After lunch, we visited the baby animals of the Mary L. Farm. Campers got to hold and learn about baby chicks, calves, a hen, and a kid (baby goat). Some even fed milk to calves with a bottle. The groups then headed on to learn about one of the more overlooked essential ingredients to running a farm - manure. Between the giggles about the importance of "poop" and how it is used to fertilize the soil of the Mary L. Farm, the girls actually got to apply the terms of H.I.P.P.O (habitats, invasive species, pollution, population and over-harvesting) to fertilization and the importance of using it correctly. The day ended with a brief

tour of the milking facilities. While the dairy is equipped with automated milking machines, the girls even got to milk the cows, which I learned was an acquired skill and harder then it looks. The exchange of farewells, phone numbers, and addresses was bittersweet as our journey with this group of C3 Campers came to an end. I could not have imagined a better way to learn about organic farming than to literally visit it where the girls could touch, feed, and see all the components come into play. I’m sure our 2010 C-3 campers have created life-long connections with each other and I hope they will remember this experience for the rest of their lives because, as a counselor for the camp, I know I will.

Quick took his keyboard off its stand and sat down with it, next to the child. He started improvising tunes, trying to get the child’s attention. Then he placed the keyboard in front of the boy, who suddenly grabbed Quick’s hands and moved them around the keyboard, mimicking Quick’s earlier motions. It was yet another example of music’s ability to break through when nothing else seems to work. “The therapist is just a facilitator,” says Quick. “The music is what does the work.” • • • To contact Dean Quick about music therapy services, call 910-995-2775 or contact deanquickmusic@gmail.com. • • • Dean Quick will be one of the demonstrators at a Special Needs Mini-Conference being sponsored by Partners in Learning Saturday, May 7. It will take place in the Ketner Building on the campus of Catawba College. It is designed for families and educators of children birth to 5 years old. Registration begins at 8 a.m. For information about the workshop, call 704638-9020.

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dean Quick uses instruments at partners in Learning during a session of Musical Therapy. C.J. sihler, 4, enjoys the sound that is made.