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Eagle population takes flight

A researcher points to a possible nesting location along High rock lake for bald eagles, herons or egrets.

BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

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SALISBURY — County commissioners’ first meeting since Jon Barber entered a rehabilitation program began with a closed session about how to handle his absence and recent behavior.

When the Rowan County Board of Commissioners resumed its open session, Chairman Chad Mitchell read an email Barber sent May 13 saying he has been admitted into a long-term inpatient treatment program. BARBER “I will be unable to attend the Board of Commissioners meetings until I am released and well,” Barber wrote. “I plan to continue serving the citizens of Rowan County.”

Barber was charged May 8 with driving while impaired and failing to maintain lane control after authorities said he crashed his car into a ditch and failed a field sobriety

Aerial survey finds birds are nesting around lakes

BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

ADIN — A new aerial survey shows that bald eagles are thriving at the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project, according to representatives with Alcoa Power Generating Inc. A March survey identified seven active bald eagles nests at the Yadkin Project — three at High Rock Lake, two at Tuckertown and one each at Falls and Badin Lake.

This is the largest number of active nests spotted since Alcoa began conducting annual surveys in 2001.

The survey also found seven bald eagle chicks and one egg that has yet to hatch. During the past 10 years, 19 different bald eagle nests have been spotted along the reservoirs, producing nearly 50 chicks.

Alcoa representatives say the company has been carefully cultivating bald eagle habitats at the Yadkin Project since 1995.

“The kind of numbers we saw this year — it’s very encouraging,” said Marshall Olson, Alcoa’s environmental and natural resources manager in Badin. “We’re providing what the eagles need, and they’re there.”

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pilot Fuzzzo shermer looks at potential nesting sites pointed out by researcher bryan Watts from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. the pair are taking surveys of bird populations.

During the takes the plane development of down nearly the Shoreline to the treetops.

Management Bryan Watts, Plan, Alcoa idendirector of the tified bald eagle center, said the habitats as crititwo surveys are cal habitat and meant to give an established conidea of the bald servation zones eagle population that warranted and the producspecial protectivity of its tion. Generally, breeding pairs.

DEAN NAUJOCKS no development “In late FebYadkin Riverkeeper is allowed in the ruary through conservation March, we’re zones. looking for new For the past decade, the Cen- nest structures, and we’re ter for Conservation Biology at checking nests that we already the College of William and know about for condition and Tracking Bald Eagles Bald eagles spent 40 years on Mary has conducted two annual activity,” Watts said. “Then, we come back in April through the list of threatened and endan- bald eagle surveys of the Yadkin Project at Alcoa’s request. mid-May and count the chicks gered species until being reEach spring, a small plane in the nests.” moved in 2007. flies over 38 miles of shoreline The nests may be as large as The birds were first spotted a Volkswagen Beetle and typiin the Yadkin region in the mid- searching for bald eagle nests. cally weigh more than one ton.

1990s when they migrated south Fuzzzo Shermer, a pilot with Bald eagle nests are typically to avoid the harsh winter weath- Dominion Aviation, flies at an altitude of 300 feet for the first built atop trees that tower over er. survey. The second survey the forest and are used for sev-

“The reality is, bald eagle populations are recovering all around the United States because we banned DDT back in the late ‘70s.”

eral years.

An average eagle nest measures approximately 5 to 6 feet in diameter and 3 to 4 feet deep.

The largest eagle nest ever recorded measured 20 feet deep and 10 feet wide and weighed almost 3 tons.

Watts said he found one breeding pair in 2001 compared to an estimated 10 this year, which shows that the bald eagle population at the Yadkin Project is recovering.

“Things are really looking good in terms of the fish-eating birds on those reservoirs,” he said. “All these populations are increasing, and they all seem to be healthy and productive.”

Alcoa maintains a shoreline management plan for the Yadkin Project that provides special environmental protections within 100 feet of the reservoir shoreline and prohibits development in conservation zones. Olson said this is designed to pro-

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Co-workers give teen McDreamy prom McDonald’s managers pitch in to help worker

BY SARAH CAMPBELL scampbell@salisburypost.com

SALISBURY — Pauletta Karmon has her own pair of fairy godmothers, McDonald’s managers Samantha Dodson and Jessica Laws.

The women transformed Karmon’s dream of going to her senior prom into reality in Cinderella-esque fashion last week.

The 18-year-old had been planning to skip out on the high school experience altogether because of expenses, DODSON but Dodson and Laws decided to dip into their own pockets to help one of their most reliable employees.

“I didn’t have enough money to go because I have so many bills to pay. I couldn’t afford a dress,” Karmon said.

Dodson shelled out about $250 on Karmon’s shimmering electric-blue dress from Maia’s Fashion and a corsage to match.

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“She’s the type of person that would do anything for you and she really wanted to go to prom,” Dodson said. “I just told her that if she really wanted to go I would do this for her.”

Laws chipped in to pay for the tuxedo rental and boutonniere for Karmon’s date, Paul Bailey, a fellow McDonald’s employee that the women found to take her to prom.

“She told me she couldn’t afford it and didn’t have a date so we worked out both for her,” Laws said. “She’s such a hard worker, she comes in early, stays late and comes in on her days off.

“I felt like we needed to do something to show her how much we appreciate LAWS her.”

Karmon has juggled school and a full time work schedule at McDonald’s at the Ruscho on Jake Alexander for the past three years.

Bailey was excited to attend his first prom Saturday with Karmon by this side.

“I told her it would be my pleasure to take her out and show her a good time for the

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Sales tax may become local choice for counties

BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

SALISBURY — Rowan County may be able to keep the one cent sales tax the state plans to eliminate next month, possibly allowing the county to lower its own taxes.

The Rowan County Board of Commissioners agreed Monday to ask legislators for a local option for a referendum to keep the tax.

N.C. Reps. Fred Steen and Harry Warren have asked Commissioner Carl Ford, the board’s legislative liason to Raleigh, if Rowan wants the local option.

“They are offering this... because of revenue lost from lottery funds and revenue we continue to lose that the state has passed down in unfunded mandates,” Ford said. “We can back out of this between now and some- Taxpayers vote time in the middle of Au- today on half-cent gust when we’d decide sales tax, 3A whether to put it on the ballot.”

If the measure is approved by commissioners and then by voters in November, Rowan would begin collecting the tax in the middle of 2012.

The county could use the estimated $8.8 million in additional revenue to end its own quarter-cent sales tax, lower property taxes and help pay for new mandates.

“Everybody making a purchase would be paying the same as they are now — possibly less, and possibly even less in property taxes,” Ford said.

Commissioner Jim Sides said he loves the idea of reducing the property tax rate, but he thinks the state is likely to attach some strings to the money.

“They’re going to give us the option of putting it on the ballot and let the voters pass it, and then they’ll want to turn around and control where the funds go,” Sides said.

Chairman Chad Mitchell asked that the county’s resolution of support include a statement against state control over how the county spends the money.

“If they want to decide where the money goes, they can keep their one cent sales tax,” Mitchell said.

Commissioner Raymond Coltrain made the motion to approve the resolution.

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Brush with local film royalty fosters memories BARBER I FROM 1a

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and asked if Sidney Blackmer would be willing to appear the coming Friday night and speak briefly about making “Joy in the Morning.”

Before he could answer, Suzanne explained that Blackmer’s health was fragile and the appearance might be too stressful for him.

“Will it be in the newspaper?” he interrupted her.

“If I can get your commitment now, I can take care of that right now while I’m here,” I answered.

“7 o’clock, you say? I’ll be there at 6:30. Let’s go, dear,” and they headed home.

Though in failing health, he was still the professional actor who wouldn’t pass up the chance to appear before an audience.

The Friday night came and went without a hitch.

The hit movie of the spring had been “Love Story,” so “Joy to the Morning” had been brought back to sort of ride the other film’s coattails. It rode them very well.

I went down to the Terrace that night, and right on time, the black Lincoln Continental pulled up to the side door of the theater, and we helped Blackmer inside.

Suzanne parked the car and joined us. At 7 p.m., my boss introduced Blackmer, and he spoke to the near-capacity audience for 15 to 20 minutes about the movie they were about to see. Then he exited through the side door and went home.

The next afternoon, I was

told, they both came back to catch the matinee, as they had not seen the movie since it originally came out six years earlier.

Basically, the entire procedure was repeated about six months later when Blackmer’s final film, “Rosemary’s Baby,” returned. After this, he wasn’t physically able to do things such as this any longer.

Until his death, Blackmer and Suzanne spent considerable time in Salisbury. Being downtown every day, I would see them either heading up Innes Street in the memorable black Lincoln or walking down the street. We would speak when we passed, but since they often had their Doberman with them while strolling, I seldom got very close.

Sidney Blackmer passed away Oct. 6, 1973. I wouldn’t see Suzanne for some time.

But that changed one Sunday evening at a church near the Blackmer home, a place to which I would soon be an invited guest.

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“During the closed session, I asked our attorney to brief us on our potential options,” Mitchell said. “There’s a lot of public speculation about what this board should do and can do.”

County Attorney Jay Dees said the board can do nothing, formally censure Barber or issue a less severe statement.

“The board does not have the authority to remove Commissioner Barber from his seat,” Dees said. “You could consider instituting a censure proceeding, but one key element of that is the member must be present and able to defend himself against the allegation of a violation of your ethics policy.”

He said censure is the strongest action the board can take, but in his opinion it’s “not a very healthy exercise.” The accused member is given the opportunity during a public hearing to be represented by an attorney, who can examine and cross-examine witnesses.

“A third option would be a declaration of your consensus on the board — either that you are requesting he resign or publicly a making statement that this board does not condone the behavior that’s been reported in the Salisbury Post,” Dees said.

He said he will study county policy about taking a leave of absence for health reasons and report back to commissioners.

Dees said this may be hard with-

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There weren’t enough chairs in the room for us all to sit down, so we just stood.

Suzanne explained they had heard there was a new Capitol manager in town and just wanted to pay a friendly call to welcome me to town. Now I was flattered.

She continued to tell me (she did virtually all the talking — Mr. Blackmer rarely spoke) how Mr. Blackmer and Mr. Phillips, Salisbury’s well-known and well-loved, long-time theater manager (nicknamed The Wizard of Innes Street), had been close friends for many years.

In fact, at its 1969 opening, the Terrace Theatre in Towne Mall was dedicated to Paul Phillips. She went on to say that Phillips had long ago established the tradition that the Blackmer family were always welcome to the Capitol as his guests, and that she hoped we could continue that tradition. (Gee, is that why they really stopped by?)

I assured them both that the tradition would carry on.

They thanked me and turned to leave. But before exiting, Suzanne spun around and in her best on-camera thespian diction said, “After all, charging Sidney Blackmer to enter a theater would be like charging Clarence Darrow to enter a courtroom.”

And they made their exit, stage right.

I soon began to pick up on stories about this little lady.

But something I didn’t know about her until recently was that Suzanne was one of the original Rockettes at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and appeared in their show the night the palace opened in 1932.

Strangely enough, the second week I was in Salisbury, the Terrace Theatre brought back the 1965 movie “Joy in the Morning,” in which Sidney had a very large role. I had told my boss about meeting the Blackmers, so he, knowing Blackmer was in the film, asked me if I could try and get him to come to the Terrace on opening night and speak to the audience before the show.

The next morning, before I was going to make the phone call, I needed to walk down to the Salisbury Post to turn in some upcoming advertising. As I opened the door to go in, incredibly, Sidney and Suzanne were coming out. So we exchanged pleasantries, and I got right to the point.

I explained the situation

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f I dwell upon it, it’s difficult to believe that it is 40 years nearly to the day that I became a Salisbury citizen.

Transported all the way from Statesville, I came here to manage the Capitol Theatre, formerly on West Innes Street. The Capitol, in its day, was considered one of MIKE the top five CLINE movie theaters in North Carolina in terms of glamour. By June 1971, the glamour was long gone, but a kid just out of college starting his first full-time job had to start some place.

Being brought up in the movie theater business, running a theater of my own had been a dream for 10 years. I probably would have been happy assigned to a theater that still showed only silent pictures. Fortunately, the Capitol ran the “talkies” and had been doing so since Oct. 29, 1928, and was the first theater in Rowan County to do so.

So here I was, the first week at my new career, in “my” office late in the evening doing the daily reports when came a “rapping at my chamber door. ‘Tis some visitor,’ I muttered, ‘tapping at my chamber door -— only this, and nothing more.’ ” Thanks, Mr. Poe. So I opened the door, just a crack, and was looking into the face of a lady.

“Mr. Cline?” she asked.

“May I speak with you for a minute?”

“Sure,” I said, motioning for her to step in.

I didn’t know who the lady was, but I immediately recognized the gentleman who followed her into the office.

“Sidney Blackmer!” I exclaimed. He seemed flattered.

Even though I hadn’t been born in Salisbury, I certainly knew Sidney Blackmer had been. Statesville didn’t have a stage and screen actor of Blackmer’s caliber among its ranks, so I had earlier in my life considered him sort of an honorary Statesville citizen.

I used to tell friends and classmates about having seen him recently in a movie or TV show, tell them he was from Salisbury, and they’d look at me like “you feel OK?” They didn’t under-

out knowing how long Barber plans to be away or how many meetings he will miss.

Barber’s availability is a concern as the board starts working on the county’s proposed budget next month.

Any motion that fails to get three votes dies for lack of a majority, which is a more likely outcome without a fifth member to break a 2-2 tie.

“I don’t know what type of program this is,” Dees said. “I don’t know whether there are release options for short extended periods of time that he could be present for a meeting.”

He said he will try to get answers for commissioners by their next meeting. He also said he would look into the possibility of Barber participating in a meeting without being present, such as through a conference call.

This month’s drunken driving charge is Barber’s second. He pleaded guilty to the first in 2008.

Last May, he admitted to a battle with alcoholism after resigning from his teaching job amid allegations he was drunk in a classroom full of students. He has refused to address those allegations.

Former District Attorney Bill Kenerly considered charges, but he said there were no criminal violations involving students and that Barber could not be “successfully prosecuted” for other crimes based on blood-alcohol tests.

Authorities also recently acknowledged the SBI is investigating Barber as a suspect in the April 10 theft of a $2.99 bottle of wine from the Rushco store at 601 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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Shober Bridge to be closed this week for repairs

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SALISBURY — The city has received some good news about the possible rehabilitation of historic Shober Bridge, a city engineer says.

City Council voted last year to pursue rehabilitation instead of replacement for the controversial Ellis Street bridge, which was closed for pothole repairs Monday and should reopen in about a week.

The N.C. Department of Transportation has forwarded the city’s request to the U.S. Federal Highway Adminstration, said Dan Mikkelson, city director of engineering.

“That in itself is good news because it means the state will not take the position of opposing the city,” Mikkelson said.

N.C. DOT will let federal highway officials decide whether the city’s plan to rehabilitate the bridge complies with

federal guidelines, he said.

Norfolk Southern Railway opposes the city’s plan. The railroad wants the bridge, which carries Ellis Street across the tracks, replaced and lengthened so the company has the option of adding a third track.

The Shober Bridge project became a crisis in 2009 when N.C. DOT denied the city access to federal funds and then directed Salisbury to either complete a National Environmental Policy Act process or pay back $171,000 for planning and engineering.

The bridge had been in limbo for years while the city waited for direction from the railroad, officials said. Faced with the N.C. DOT ultimatum, Council voted in August to support rehabilitation of the bridge and asked Norfolk Southern to reply within 60 days.

On the 59th day, the railroad said the bridge should be replaced, not rehabilitated.

The city asked N.C. DOT to reautho-

rize access to federal funds. Salisbury presented documents to show rehabilitation is compliant with federal guidelines, Mikkelson said.

Moving the decision to the federal level is a good sign for Salisbury, he said.

“Everybody in the hierarchy has the ability to say no, but very few will exercise their ability to say yes,” Mikkelson said.

N.C. DOT administers bridge funds handed down from the federal government.

Mikkelson wouldn’t hazard a guess as to when the city will have a final answer.

“The wheels of government turn slowly,” he said. “And the wheels of the scott jenkins/SALISBURY POST federal government turn the slowest.”

Deck repairs under way on Shober Shober Bridge on North Ellis Street will be closed a week for Bridge are similar to work done last year surface repairs. The city of Salisbury and preservationists want to but to a much smaller extent, he said.

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Sales tax or no?

Cabarrus voters decide today

BY HUGH FISHER hfisher@salisburypost.com

Today, voters in Cabarrus County will decide which option to use to help make up a shortfall in capital funds for schools.

A referendum today decides whether or not to allow the county to add a one-half cent sales tax.

Proceeds would go toward paying for $500 million in school construction debt.

Cabarrus County has built 17 new public schools and renovated or added onto 18 others in the past ten years, according to county statistics.

At Monday’s Cabarrus Board of Commissioners meeting, the vote was not an agenda item.

Yet, during the public comment portion of the meeting, one person spoke in favor of the tax.

Other Larry Marlow, a county resiCabarrus dent, said schools have got to have action, 6A the money.

The question, he said, is how to pay it. He supports a sales tax which would be paid by tourists and visitors as well as residents.

He said voting for the tax was like having an extra $50 or $100 that a property owner wouldn’t have to pay in new property taxes.

"Go get your neighbors, write it down right now,” Marlow said for the benefit of the audience and TV cameras recording the meeting.

“If your property tax goes up, it's your own fault."

No one else spoke for or against the tax.

The county has said the quarter-cent sales tax increase would bring in about $4.6 million a year.

That’s the equivalent of a 2.2-cent increase in the property tax rate.

Last month, Cabarrus commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution supporting the

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Jill McNeely, breast health navigator for the Rowan Breast Health Center, gestures to one of the center’s two digital mammography machines, which can give clearer images in less time than standard ones. McNeely said the center brings together expert staff, diagnostic equipment and educational resources to make breast cancer testing easier.

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Interstate wreck victim in fair condition

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SALISBURY — Robin Hayes, flown to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte last Thursday after she lost control of her car and drove under an 18-wheeler, is in fair condition.

According to N.C. State Highway Patrol Trooper C.J. Doty and witnesses, Hayes, 34, of China Grove, was in the right-hand southbound lane of exit 68 and ran off the shoulder. A witness told Doty the car jerked to the left and drove under the 18-wheeler.

The rear tandems of the trailer went right over the car, and the impact sent it back into the exit ramp, Doty said.

Monday Doty said he has spoken to Hayes’ father and several witnesses, and a late-night call Thursday from one last witness was the last piece of the puzzle, he said.

The witness, who was two cars in front of Hayes, with a car in front of him, said there was a five-gallon bucket in the road, which they all swerved to avoid.

“The woman in front of Hayes swerved at the last minute,” Doty said, and “left Hayes right there on it without much time to react.”

Doty said Hayes swerved to the right of the bucket, off the shoulder of exit 68, and overcorrected.

Doty was on his way to a different wreck in south-

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SALISBURY — Rowan County women can now receive most of their breast cancer diagnostic care at one nearby location.

Local residents, medical professionals and breast cancer survivors attended a grand opening celebration Friday of the Rowan Breast Health Center, created by Rowan Regional Medical Center and its partner physicians.

The center is designed to provide comprehensive care, education and support throughout the entire breast cancer experience delivered by a team of doctors, nurses, technologists, social workers and other healthcare professionals.

Jill McNeely, breast health navigator at the center, said during a ceremony that it’s “thrilling” to see the center finally open after all the hard work and planning that went into it.

Kathi Majors, a Woodleaf resident and breast cancer survivor, takes a tour of “It’s been a dream of many in this the Rowan Breast Health Center with radiologist Lorna McKnight, who she community... to be able to receive that knows from her own diagnosis and treatment. Majors praised the staff that excellent diagnostic care right here in have come to the center. She also thanked nurse practitioner Tracy Hildetheir own backyard,” McNeely said.

The Rowan Breast Health Center, brand for listening when Majors said she knew she was sick. located in Rowan Regional Medical Park at 514 Corporate Circle off Julian McNeely said one in eight women phies,” McNeely said. “Fifty-two of Road, is fully accredited in mammog- will be diagnosed with breast cancer at those women have heard those four reraphy, stereotactic breast biopsy and some point in their lifetime. ally hard words — ‘you have breast canbreast ultrasound, including ultra“In the past year in our county, sound-guided breast biopsy. we’ve done about 7,000 mammograSee BREAST, 4A

CrimeRoundup Police find marijuana on carport roof SALISBURY — A tip led police to the arrest a Salisbury man who authorities say was found with nearly 4 ounces of marijuana.

Police responded to a call about a man in a truck who was believed to be “carrying bags of cocaine,” a police report TURNER said.

The truck was parked at 731 S. Church St. As officers walked up the driveway at the house, they saw a man placing something on the roof of the carport, the report said.

The officers told the man and others who were standing in the driveway that they received a call about suspected drug activity. They asked the man what was on the roof of the carport.

The man told police it was nothing, but police found a bag containing marijuana.

Andre Tyrone Turner, 32, of 731 S. Church St., was charged with felony possession of marijuana and placed under a $7,500 bond.

Greensboro man charged with selling drugs SALISBURY — A Greensboro man was in the Rowan County jail charged with selling drugs on Fisher Street, police said Monday.

On Saturday night, Salisbury Police saw an ill e g a l l y parked car near the corner of West Fisher and Vanderford MARTINEZ streets, surrounded by numerous people. Police said that corner is a hot spot for drug activity.

As police approached to give the driver a parking ticket, the people surrounding the car scurried off, and an officer asked to search the car, the report said.

When the passenger got out of the car, police found a plastic bag on the seat containing 4 grams of marijuana, the report said.

The officers also found .3 grams of powder cocaine in two plastic bags and a bag containing 2 grams of crushed pills.

Kyheem Tyreed Martinez, 18, of 1335 Glenhaven Drive,

is charged with possession and manufacturing, selling or delivering a controlled substance and possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver marijuana.

Martinez was also served with a warrant from Forsyth County on a charge of failure to appear in court on another charge.

Martinez was placed under a $11,500 secured bond.

Officer shoots, kills aggressive Siberian Husky SALISBURY — A Salisbury Police officer shot and killed a dog Saturday after it attacked him as he responded to a call, authorities said Monday.

The dog also tried to attack a child, a report said.

Officers responded Saturday night to 1504 Brenner Ave. and found the front and side doors to the home open.

Clothes and property were strewn across the yard.

Just as officers stepped onto the sidewalk to walk up to the home, a large, growling Siberian Husky came running toward Officer Suad Jakupovic and bit the leg of his pants.

Jakupovic backed up with the dog on his leg, but the dog continued to growl at him.

Jakupovic shot the dog twice, the report said.

The officers tried to contact the people who live at the home, where police had responded previously to domestic disturbances, the report said.

They finally contacted Jennifer McCue, who was asleep inside the house. She told police the dog had been on a chain in the backyard, but must have slipped off.

Sex offender charged with being on Facebook CHINA GROVE — A registered sex offender was arrested today for operating a Facebook account, authorities said.

D a v i d Chap Simerson, 26, of 215 Bost Road, was charged with felony sex offender use of a social website, and was given a SIMERSON $2,000 secured bond.

The investigation was done by the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office.

Simerson was convicted in April 2006 for indecent liberties with a child, and sentenced to one year and six months in prison.

YMCA to host Port-A-Pit chicken dinner The J.F. Hurley Family YMCA will be host for a PortA-Pit chicken dinner from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.

The dinner includes half of a barbecued chicken, baked beans, cole slaw and a roll.

Cost is $8.

Proceeds from the

fundraiser go to the “We Build People” campaign, a scholarship program for families, seniors and youth.

Delivery is available for orders of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased at the YMCA. For information, call the YMCA at 704-636-0111.

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comments later at Mondays meeting, Chairman Jay White said that the cost of the sales tax would be spread across the tens of thousands of people who visit or pass through Cabarrus County.

“I would ask you to vote for it,” White said.

He also encouraged the public to attend budget sessions starting May 24 to learn more about how their taxes are spent.

Polls in all Cabarrus precincts are open today from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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The tax is time-limited and would expire with no further action after 20 years.

The referendum comes a week before the first of three workshop sessions to debate the county’s 2011-12 budget proposal, which was presented to commissioners Monday.

If the referendum fails, commissioners would have to look for further budget cuts or discuss a property tax hike to make up the difference.

During commissioners’

VICTIM FROM 3a ern Rowan County, only 30 seconds ahead of Hayes’ accident, he said.

“When I pulled up I noticed the bucket in the road and it struck me as odd,” he said, noting he and other troopers “get calls about everything,” and he’s even removed a washer and dryer from the interstate before.

“When that (witness) told me that, everything came together,” he said.

The driver of the tractor-

Contact Hugh Fisher via the editor’s desk at 704-7974244. trailer truck, Gabriel Medina, 42 and of Texas, was able to keep control of the truck and trailer, moving to the shoulder of I-85. The trailer dragged for about a quarter of a mile, and left nearly 1-inch-deep indentions in the road.

Hayes’ legs were pinned underneath the dash of her four-door Oldsmobile Aurora.

Emergency responders had to cut the driver’s side door off, the roof of the car, and cut the dash in half to get Hayes out of the car and to the hospital.

Doty said there was no indication of impairment “whatsoever” and Hayes nor Medina will be charged.

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Hazel Robbins Jones

Sheila Arnette Gillon

Karen Fluegel Aurora

CHINA GROVE — Barbara “Bobbie” Jenkins Goodnight, 74, of China Grove, died Saturday, May 14, 2011, at her residence following a period of declining health.

She was born Nov. 26, 1936, in Rowan County, a daughter of the late H.O. and Ruby Virginia Hedrick Steele.

Bobbie had been a waitress at Ellie's BBQ in Kannapolis and later at Laura's BBQ in Landis, where she made many friends.

She was a former member of Sharon Baptist and Clermont Freewill Baptist Church and was a member of Piedmont Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands, Belton Bond, Bill Young and Roy Goodnight; and a son, Jeffrey Young.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Bond Kilby (Bobby) and Traci Young Smith (Jamey); three sons, Mike Bond (the late Ann Bond), Mark Bond (Shona), and De'Wayne Young (Sherlene); two stepdaughters, Sandra Goodnight Prevette (Joel) and Susan Goodnight Bostian (Rich); seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Donald Ray Steele and Mike Steele, and a sister, Pat Payne.

Service: Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at Piedmont Baptist Church, Kannapolis, conducted by Rev. Mike Edwards, pastor. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to final rites. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park.

Visitation: The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday, May 17 from 6-8 p.m. At other times, they will be at the residence.

Memorials: May be made to Piedmont Baptist Church, Building Fund, 5870 Wright Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081; or Humane Society of Rowan County, P.O. Box 295, Salisbury, NC 28145.

Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Goodnight. Online condolences may be made at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

ROCKWELL — Mrs. Hazel Robbins Jones, 83, of Rockwell, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Mrs. Jones was born Dec. 10, 1927, in Rowan County, daughter of the late William A. Robbins and Bessie Troutman Robbins.

She was educated in Rowan County schools and was a member of First Baptist Church of Rockwell. She retired from Food Lion in Rockwell and enjoyed quilting, craft fairs and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Charlie” Ivey Jones, on Feb. 9, 1999; daughter Charlene Jones Walker; and brother Johnny Robbins.

Mrs. Jones is survived by her son, Mike Jones and wife Lisa of Rockwell; daughters Jane Fesperman and husband Mike of Badin Lake, Diane Galloway and husband Darrell of Rockwell; brothers Coy Robbins of Hartsville, S.C., Joe Robbins of Salisbury, Benny Robbins of Salisbury; sisters Ora Mae Honeycutt of Hamilton, Ohio, Doris Barbee of Salisbury, MaryAnn Adams of Salisbury and Margie Hartley of Salisbury; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Service: The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18 at First Baptist Church of Rockwell conducted by Rev. Mathew Laughter, Rev. Todd Galloway of Centerview Baptist Church and former pastor Rev. Dr. Benny L. Vickrey.

The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service.

Visitation: The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday May 17 at Powles Funeral Home and at the residence the remainder of the time.

Memorials: May be made to First Baptist Church of Rockwell, Building Fund, P.O. Box 756, Rockwell, NC 28138.

Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Jones family.

Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.

KANNAPOLIS — Sheila Arnette Gillon, age 59, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at her home after battling cancer for 2-1/2 years.

She was born June 2, 1951, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of the late George Henry Arnette and Addie Irene Gouldman Arnette.

In the mid-1980s, Sheila was a missionary in Haiti where she helped build an orphanage. She was a homehealth provider for many years, having worked for various companies.

Her family fondly remembers her love of camping and collecting jewelry with her granddaughter.

Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Frank L. Gillon; two daughters, Tammy B. Gillette of Charlotte and Alisha B. Plott and husband Terry Plott of Kannapolis; four grandchildren Casey Barbee, Bradley Barbee, Miyla Plott and Terry Plott II; step-grandchildren Brandon Gillette and Chelsea Gillette; brother Mitchell Arnette of Kannapolis; sisters Linda Pease of Cooleemee and Judy Nunn of Salisbury.

Service and Visitation: A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 12 p.m.

Thursday, May 19 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, officiated

by Rev. Curtis Parker. Burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the service.

Family and friends will be at the home of her daughter, Alisha B. Plott, 6920 Buttercup Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.

Memorials: May be made to Central Baptist Church, c/o Youth Dominican Republic Mission Trip, 1810 Moose Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083.

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.

SALISBURY — Karen Fluegel Aurora, age 47, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, at her residence.

Mrs. Aurora was born April 10, 1964, in Queens, N.Y., the daughter of the late Frances Ferrera Fluegel and William Fluegel of Salisbury. She was a graduate of John Adams High School in Queens, N.Y., and Queens College. She worked as an IT Manager for IAC in Albemarle. Karen's children were her pets which she loved dearly.

In addition to her father, those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Ted Aurora, whom she married Sept. 19, 1987.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18 at Summersett Funeral Home.

Service: 3 p.m. Thursday at Summersett Memorial Chapel.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials, may be made to Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144; or Humane Society of Rowan, P.O. Box 295, Salisbury, NC 28145-0295.

Summersett Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com

Gladys E. Kimball SALISBURY — Miss Gladys Elizabeth Kimball, 94, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Autumn Care of Salisbury.

Born April 28, 1917, in Rowan County to the late Myrtle Morgan and Eugene Lee Kimball, she was a graduate of Boyden High School Class of 1935.

Miss Kimball was Supply Room Superintendent at Cannon Mills Company Plant 7 for over 45 years.

She was a lifetime member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church, where she formerly was superintendent of the Children's Department and a member of United Methodist Women.

Surviving are two sisters, Hazel K. Clary of Salisbury and Grace K. Kepley and husband Jack of Salisbury; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Three brothers, Harold Kimball, Frank Kimball and Ralph Kimball, and a sister, Mary K. Gaskey, preceded her in death.

Visitation: The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m.

Wednesday (May 18) at Summersett Funeral Home.

Service: A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday (May 18) at Summersett Memorial Chapel, conducted

by Rev. Anna Lee Allen, minister of Park Avenue United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery.

Memorials: May be made to Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 500 Park Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144.

The family would like to thank the Staff of Autumn Care of Salisbury for their compassion and care of Miss Kimball.

Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Kimball family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth W. Whitley ROCKWELL — Mr. Kenneth Wilburn Whitley, 89, of Rockwell, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, at his home.

Mr. Whitley was born Oct. 18, 1921, in Stanly County, son of the late Thomas G. Whitley and Fannie Nash Whitley.

He was educated in Stanly County schools and was of the Baptist faith. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the Korean War. He retired from Alltel Telephone Company, where he worked for 40 years.

He was in the Lions Club for 12 years, serving as the president for two terms. Durring retirement, Kenneth loved woodworking, fishing and spending time with his family.

Mr. Whitley is survived by son Wayne Whitley and wife Charlene of Rockwell; daughters Nancy Whitley Taylor and husband Steve of Gold Hill, Betty Whitley Bell and husband Lloyd of Rockwell and Judy Whitley Cavin of Rockwell; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Service: The funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at the Powles Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Gene Beaver, pastor of Crown Pointe Baptist Church in Kannapolis. Burial will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens with military rites conducted by the N.C. National Guard and the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation: The visitation is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at Powles Funeral Home.

Memorials: May be made to Rockwell Lions Club, P.O. Box 1406, Rockwell NC 28138; or Crown Pointe Baptist Church, 703 Tennessee St., Kannapolis, NC 28083-6942.

Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Whitley family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.

Amanda Beth Hager CONCORD — Amanda Beth Hager, age 29, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 15, 2011, at her home.

She was born June 2, 1981, in Cabarrus County, the daughter of Earl William Hager of Concord and Beth Jinnette Dunlap of Salisbury.

She was a mother of three who enjoyed simple things in life.

She was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Michael; her grandfathers, Lloyd Mesimer and Tim Hager; and her great-grandparents, Henry and Roselie Yow. Service and Visitation: The funeral service will be 4 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at the funeral home.

In addition to her parents, survivors include her two children, Michelle Dawn and Caitlyn Ann; her stepfather, Butch Dunlap of Mooresville; her three brothers, Chad Hager of Raleigh, Nathan Hager of Kannapolis and Andy Hager of Washington state; and her grandmothers, Jane Mesimer and Barbara Hager.

Memorials: May be made to Pearl Baptist Church, Iron Station, N.C. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.

Ronnie Lee Chandler GREENSBORO — Ronnie Lee Chandler, 60, of McLeansville, died Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Beacon Place Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro. Arrangements are incomplete with George Brothers Funeral Service of Greensboro.

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Stokes-Snider events draw big crowds

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SALISBURY — Two weekend events at the Stokes-Snider House this drew more than 250 people, including several couples interested in buying the historic home from Historic Salisbury Foundation.

“We were very pleased,” said Cynthia Cole Jenkins, executive director.

About 170 people attended a cocktail party fundraiser Friday night, and close to 70 people browsed during an open house Sunday. The home is located at 324 N. Fulton St. The foundation raised enough money to cover all expenses for the weekend and make a few thousand

dollars, Jenkins said.

But more importantly, “two or three couples are pretty seriously interested,” she said.

Selling the 4,700-squarefoot house, which was built around 1922 and is listed for $390,000, could take months, Jenkins said. But if the weekend’s events work to generate interest and eventually sell the home, the foundation will try the method again with other properties, she said.

Friday night’s event featured people of all ages. Attracting younger people to the preservation effort had been a challenge for Historic Salisbury, and Jack Thomas, the previous executive director, made it one of his goals.

The house, which is va-

cant and was donated to the foundation, was staged by several volunteers using furnishings from local businesses.

Volunteers included Kari Hipper, Nancy Clement, Jessica Watson and Anne Waters.

Businesses loaning furnishings and art to decorate the home included: • Fisher Street Interiors at 111 W. Fisher St. • Grayshores Trading Company at 119 S. Main St. • Great Finds & Designs at 429 N. Main St. • Green Goat Gallery at 516 S. Salisbury Ave. in Spencer • Tin Roof Designs, 704737-6006 Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

CHINA GROVE — Ice cream with fresh strawberries, sunny skies, good friends.

Sounds like a recipe for a great afternoon, right?

It was a great afternoon Sunday at Main Street Mission, as the organization hosted a Volunteer Appreciation event for its volunteers, donors and supporting churches.

Organizers prepared for some 200 people, and probably a good half that number attended the event, visiting with one another, enjoying refreshments and listening to the Flat Possum Hoppers String Band as they performed out on the expansive front porch.

Director Anne Corriher said she was glad so many folks were sitting out on the front lawn. Lots of times, she said, people drive by and don’t know what goes on at Main Street Mission, because the parking and main entrance are at the back.

A lot goes on.

The food pantry is open 1:30-4 p.m. Monday and Friday and 8:30-11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Corriher teaches an ESL class on Wednesday afternoons. About three dozen volunteers help her each week, each with a specific job.

There’s always much to do.

Main Street Mission currently assists 250 families a month, and the numbers always seem to be growing.

That’s why Corriher and the board members are so grateful for all their volunteers.

Main Street Mission looked its best on Sunday as the facility was open for tours. The place is usually a beehive of activity, but was quiet for once. The inside was sparkling clean, the floors swept, the shelves neatly stocked. The freezers and refrigerators

were humming but they were not full of food.

Corriher said that the food pantry is always in need of peanut butter and jelly, instant potatoes, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit and toiletry items.

Around back, where volunteers and clients enter, Corriher was proudly showing off new flower beds designed by Alan Goodman of Goodman Farm Supply, just a couple of blocks away.

“It makes a big difference having flowers here,” Corriher said.

She was eager to introduce one of her newest volunteers, Desiree Roach, a seventhgrader at Corriher-Lipe Middle School.

Roach had done some volunteer work with her dad she said, “And I wanted to volunteer for something else.”

Roach helps watch the children of ESL students on Wednesday afternoons.

“We needed more help,” Anne said. “There are just a lot of little ones right now.”

Also helping out Sunday were members of Boy Scout Troop 301, who dished out ice cream, strawberries and poured cups of cold water, and helped with parking, too.

Board member Jerry Haigler, a local State Farm agent and Methodist pastor, has been on the board for a year and a half.

“We are a working board,” he said. “We are very much involved in Main Street Mission and supporting Anne. Her work extends far beyond giving food out. Her most important role is connecting those in need with those who can provide.”

Roger and Bernice Frost volunteer with Cooperative Christian Ministries in Kannapolis, but donate food and

plastic bags to Main Street Mission. Bernice is friends with one of the volunteers. The Frosts bought some Patterson’s Strawberries and enjoyed the ice cream, too.

The Rev. Steve Wilson, another board member, is pastor of First Baptist Church, which helped to found Main Street Mission with Dr. Eric Troyer.

“It’s just wonderful how the community has taken over,” the pastor said. “We sure love Anne. What a blessing she is.”

Volunteer Dee Stefanick agreed. She and husband Andy have volunteered there for two years.

“When she looks at you, a spark just starts perking inside your heart,” Dee said.

“Anne is the spark that keeps the fire going.”

Anne deflects any praise she receives to the volunteers.

In her remarks, she called them the heartbeat of the mission.

“It takes a lot of hands and feet and warm hearts and giving spirits to do the work that needs to be done,” she said.

Even though she had no gift or certificate for the many volunteers, she said, “You know how much I love you and you know how much I appreciate you.”

Anne told a story about volunteer Maria Sanchez, who told Anne, “I love you too much.”

Anne tried to correct her by saying, “I love you very much,” but then it got to be a joke between the two women.

“I love every one of you too much!” Anne said from the porch.

The feeling from the volunteers is definitely mutual.

Freelance writer Susan Shinn lives in Salisbury. She and her son have volunteered at Main Street Mission.

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Chief Operating Officer Sean Sanz cut a ceremonial ribbon at the center with one of its directors, Dr. Richard Allen, as well as N.C. Rep. Fred Steen, Rowan County Commissioner Chad Mitchell, Salisbury City Councilman Paul Woodson, Granite Quarry Mayor Mary Ponds and Rowan County Chamber of Commerce President Bob Wright.

Several breast cancer survivors were recognized during Friday’s ceremony, including Woodleaf resident Kathi Majors, who took a tour of the Rowan Breast Health Center.

Majors said she likes that everything for breast cancer diagnosis has been gathered together, because it’s stressful to have to run around to different places to get answers.

She also praised the pink accents, including the cover of a biopsy table, decorating the rooms.

“Something about seeing everything in pink just makes it feel a little bit more personal,” Majors said. “That was a terrifying experience when I went through it.”

Patients who check in for a breast health appointment can wait in a small, private room with some educational resources. Majors said she likes this room better than the bigger, “intimidating” one she used to wait in.

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Majors said this kind of support is valuable even to people hearing good news.

When she was told she was cancer-free after her treatment and surgery, she didn’t know what to do.

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McNeely said patients getting regular screenings can go home after their mammograms, and someone at the center will contact them with their results. Those getting diagnostic tests are seated in a lounge area in plush robes until technologists look at their images.

Ultrasound and biopsy machines are available in nearby rooms for further examination when mammogram images aren’t clear. McNeely said patients typically receive a diagnosis — or an “allclear” — within 48 hours.

“I waited five days at the time, and those five days were torture,” Majors said. “Now they’re at 48 hours? That’s amazing.”

In early 2008, Majors was diagnosed at age 25 after she noticed a lump during one of her breast self-exams, which she has been doing since she was 15 years old. Before that, she had gone to the doctor for unexplainable symptoms.

“I was originally told it was very unlikely it could be cancer at my age,” Majors said.

“But I knew I was sick. ... You know your body. If something is going on, go to the doctor.

Early detection really does matter.”

After the tumor was found, Majors underwent four rounds of chemotherapy to shrink it enough so it could be removed. Before the surgery, though, she decided to go ahead and have a mastectomy. She had reconstructive surgery in late 2009, and she’s now in remission.

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CONCORD — Cabarrus County Commissioners received the county staff’s 2011-12 budget proposal Monday.

It was a meeting that grew contentious as members of the board debated the future of the county’s construction and demolition landfill.

Space is limited at the landfill on Irish Potato Road and revenues are down because of the recession, county Sustainability Director Kevin Grant said.

Moreover, Grant said the increased cost of complying with government regulations and monitoring will cost the county between $1.8 million to $2.6 million, even if the landfill were closed.

The government requires monitoring for pollutants to continue at the site for 30 years after closure.

At the May 2 work session, commissioners debated a potential plan to partner with Greenway Waste Solutions to expand the landfill and put a composting facility into place there.

The company had approached the county with the idea, Grant said.

Greenway Waste Solutions is one of the Griffin Brothers family of companies.

The commissioners were given a document laying out the terms of the agreement that would be used to explore options.

If the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources were to approve a request to expand the landfill, Greenway and the county would draft an operating agreement.

The county would remain the permit holder for the landfill.

Greenway would be responsible for any post-closure costs at the landfill, such as groundwater monitoring and other monitoring costs.

The county would retain responsibility for operating expenses.

Commissioner Bob Carruth agreed with Commissioner Larry Burrage that language making Greenway responsible for its share of the costs had to be a part of any contract.

Then, Commissioner Chris Measmer expressed a host of concerns.

He said he’d heard from

In other action In other business before the Cabarrus County Commissioners: • Commissioners voted unanimously to accept Woodson University’s high bid of $10,000 for the former Bethel School property in Midland.

• The board unanimously approved a contract between the county and the Cabarrus Literacy Council for the Cabarrus County Public Library to operate the Council’s adult basic literacy program.

• Commissioners went into closed session to discuss the location or expansion of industries.

County Manager John Day said no action was expected following the closed session.

residents who live close to a Greenway-operated facility near Mulberry Road.

Measmer claimed those residents had found cars coated with gypsum dust and “purple water” runoff from that facility.

County Manager John Day emphasized that the document is not yet a contract.

“It’s important that you remember that the decision you’re making tonight is not a final decision,” Day said.

Carruth said that the increased costs of regulation, starting next year, could require a property tax rate increase of up to one cent.

Carruth said this could be “an opportunity to save the county a lot of money.”

Commissioner Liz Poole agreed, saying the agreement “just gives (county staff) the authority to explore the options and continue to negotiate with the firm, to make sure that everything gets done correctly out there.”

She moved to approve the memorandum. Carruth seconded.

Measmer continued to list his objections, asserting that the company had been found to be out of compliance with regulations.

And Measmer questioned Day’s statements and why the proposal was not being opened up to a bid process.

“Sometimes I wonder if you believe you’re the sixth commissioner,” Measmer said to Day.

Chairman Jay White intervened, saying Measmer was out of line.

White noted that Measmer lives close to the Greenway facility he’d been speaking about.

Ronald Gilkerson of Griffin Brothers took questions from commissioners.

“How many times have you been cited for noncompliance since you’ve been out there?” Burrage asked.

“Zero,” Gilkerson said.

He said there was no possible source of “purple water” and that gypsum dust is conveyed into an enclosed building after grinding.

“Where Mr. Measmer is coming up with some of these things, I don’t know,” Gilkerson said.

The vote was 3-to-2 to approve the memorandum of understanding. Burrage and Measmer voted against the measure.

Budget presented Also at Monday’s meeting, the board received the county staff’s proposed budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

The budget maintains a property tax rate of 63 cents per $100 of value.

It also freezes spending at 2012 levels for the remainder of the five-year budget plan.

Three budget workshop meetings are set for the next two weeks, giving local agencies a chance to make their case for funding.

The first session will be held next Tuesday, followed by meetings on Tuesday, May 31, and Wednesday, June 1.

Carruth encouraged members of the public to at-

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“This is the most important thing we do as a board,” Carruth said. “I beg the citizens to ask questions.”

The proposed budget can be viewed in its entirety at www.cabarruscounty.us/Finance/preliminarybudget2012.html.

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Friday is National Bike-to-Work Day SALISBURY — Park the car Friday and instead pedal a bicycle in celebration of National Bike-to-Work Day. The city is encouraging residents to bike to work as part of a month-long national promotion of cycling by the League of American Bicyclists.

Salisbury promotes cycling as fun, fitness and transportation, Mayor Susan Kluttz said in a statement.

“Salisbury is devoted to preserving air quality, promoting green initiatives and fostering sustainability,” Kluttz said. “Cycling creates no carbon emissions or pollution and offers a wonderful way to relieve stress.”

The Salisbury Planning Board last month recommended approval of the Salisbury Comprehensive Bike Plan. The plan offers a framework for city planners and engineers by giving forethought and advanced consideration to opportunities for bikeways and cycling.

Salisbury’s Vision 2020 Plan includes the promotion of bikeways and cycling opportunities for city residents.

Vision 2020 promotes the city’s mild climate and modest terrain as conducive to bikeway planning, Senior Planner Preston Mitchell said.

Tips for Bike-To-Work Day on Friday: • Have your bike checked over by a local bike shop.

• Always wear a helmet to protect your head in the event of a crash.

• Ride in the rightmost lane that goes in the direction that you are traveling.

• Obey all stop signs, traffic lights and lane markings.

• Look before you change lanes or signal a turn. Indicate your intention, then act.

• Be visible and predictable at all times. Wear bright clothing and signal turns.

Bikeways are a legitimate and effective transportation alternative within the city, he said.

With rising gasoline prices, biking to work makes more sense than ever, said Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists.

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Debate on bid to cut early-voting postponed voting hours per day or create an additional Saturday for citizens to cast ballots, he said.

The bill received tentative approval last week by a close margin after an hour of debate. The close vote means a veto by Democratic Gov. Beverly Perdue could potentially block the measure.

More than 2.4 million voters — 55 percent of the electorate — cast ballots at onestop sites in the 2008 general election marked by Barack Obama’s presidential victory.

The first Democrat to receive North Carolina’s electoral votes in 32 years was powered in large part by a 300,000-vote advantage over Republican John McCain during early voting.

Democrats have argued

the change backed by Republicans would pare back turnout, particularly among fellow Democrats and black voters.

Fifty-two percent of registered black voters cast ballots in the 2008 general election through early or traditional absentee voting, compared to 40 percent of registered white voters, according to State Board of Elections data.

It was also the first general election in which people at early voting sites could register to vote and cast a ballot the same day.

Republicans say cutting out the first week of the current 21⁄2-week early-voting period would eliminate a relatively slow period before voters focus on the election

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Kingle Trucking, Inc., Kevin D. Kingle, 8606 Smith Rd., Kannapolis.

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RALEIGH (AP) — A method that could speed up offering the state’s potential evidence to defense attorneys has been approved in the North Carolina House.

The House voted unanimously Monday night in favor of legislation supporters say will strengthen a 2004 North Carolina law requiring prosecutors to share everything in their files in all felony cases so defense lawyers can review more items that may point to a sus-

ahead. Less than 30 percent of the early voting that took place in 2008 and in 2010, a strong GOP year, came in the first week, Republicans said.

Cutting the number of days polls are open would save money for local elections

boards and candidates who would have to focus on fewer dates the election is under way, according to Jones. The current early voting term makes deep pockets for candidates more important, said House Majority Leader Rep.

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The current rules mean “you have given the advantage to the person with the most money the longer that the election lasts,” Stam, one of the bill’s primary sponsor, said last week.

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The bill directs investigators to turn over evidence, even without a formal request from prosecutors. Defense attorneys have been worried district attorneys aren’t pressuring police enough to give up evidence.

Another law passed in March already makes clear it’s a crime for a police officer to omit or misrepresent evidence.

The bill now goes to the Senate.

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Rep. Bert Jones of Rockingham County, the only unaffiliated member of the Legislature, asked that a final House vote on his measure be delayed until Wednesday.

Jones said after the evening session that he’s looking at a possible amendment to the bill that now would reduce the maximum number of voting days per election from 18 to 11. The amendment could expand the number of

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IMF chief faces emerging reports of similar sex attacks NEW YORK (AP) — Haggard and unshaven after a weekend in jail, the chief of the International Monetary Fund was denied release on bail Monday on charges of trying to rape a hotel maid as allegations of other, similar attacks by Dominique StraussKahn began to emerge.

In France, a lawyer for a novelist said the writer is likely to file a criminal complaint accusing Strauss-Kahn of sexually assaulting her nine years ago. A French lawmaker accused him of attacking other maids in previous stays at the same luxury hotel. And in New York, prosecutors said they are working to verify reports of at least one other case, which they suggested was overseas.

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Ford seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Also at Monday’s meeting, the board approved a request for the sheriff’s office to apply for fiscal year 2011 COPS hiring program (CHP) funds to hire three middle school resource officers.

Due to budget cutbacks, the school system stopped funding middle school resource officers on June 30, 2009.

Rowan County Sheriff Kevin Auten said he talked to the police chiefs of the county’s towns, and none of them are seeking funding under this grant.

He said Salisbury Police Chief Rory Collins is planning to use the funds to put an officer back at Knox Middle School.

“What I’d like to do is hire three back and share them between the six remaining middle schools,” Auten said. “As the county sheriff, I

Rowan County Commissioners also: • Passed a resolution supporting the naming of the Interstate 85 Yadkin River Bridge as the Veterans Memorial Bridge, as proposed in N.C. House Bill 490.

• Scheduled a public hearing on June 6 for a land deal incentive to help bring a cold storage warehouse to Granite Quarry.

Cold Storage LLC would employ 40 to 70 people there and invest $10 million in the county.

The company has offered $15,000 per acre for 22 acres of a 114.3-acre property on Heilig Road, which is valued at about $17,000 per acre. Cold

felt we should provide service to all six middle schools, not just the three that we serve as primary jurisdiction officers.”

The federal grant would cover the entry-level salaries and benefits for three years, but it would cost the county about $135,000 in the fourth year. Grant-funded positions must be kept for at least one year after the federal funding has ended.

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ance on the sex charges, a grim-looking Strauss-Kahn stood slumped before a judge in a dark raincoat and opencollared shirt. The 62-yearold, silver-haired StraussKahn said nothing as a lawyer professed his innocence and strove in vain to get him released on bail.

The judge ruled against him after prosecutors warned that the wealthy banker might flee to France and put himself beyond the reach of U.S. law like the filmmaker Roman Polanski.

“This battle has just begun,” defense attorney Benjamin Brafman told scores of reporters outside the courthouse, adding that StraussKahn might appeal the bail denial.

Strauss-Kahn is accused of attacking a maid who had gone in to clean his penthouse suite Saturday afternoon at a

Storage also has requested a “right of first refusal” of 23 adjacent acres for future expansion.

• Authorized the board of elections to apply for a $5,000 state ADA grant, which does not require matching funds from the county, to ensure that the entrance to the one-stop voting site at the Rowan Public Library headquarters is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Approved the use of pyrotechnics for a July 4 fireworks display at Elks Lodge Campground on Long Ferry Road.

• Approved a few budget amendments.

• Proclaimed 2011 as a year of celebration of the centennial of public library service in Rowan County.

Sides asked how the positions were funded before, and Auten replied that Rowan-Salisbury Schools paid five-sixths and the county paid one-sixth.

Sides said he’d like the county to have a conversation with the school system about splitting the cost of the fourth year in half.

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luxury hotel near Times Square. He is charged with attempted rape, sex abuse, a criminal sex act, unlawful imprisonment and forcible touching. The most serious charge carries five to 25 years in prison.

Strauss-Kahn, who has headed the international lending agency since 2007, was in New York on personal business and was paying his own way, so he cannot claim diplomatic immunity, the IMF said.

He could seek that protection only if he were conducting official business, spokesman William Murray said. The agency’s executive board met informally Monday for a report on the charges against Strauss-Kahn, its managing director.

The French newspaper Le Monde, citing people close to Strauss-Kahn, said he had reserved the $3,000-a-night suite

at the Sofitel hotel for one night for a quick trip to have lunch with his daughter, who is studying in New York.

The 32-year-old maid told authorities that she thought the suite was empty but that Strauss-Kahn emerged from the bathroom naked, chased her down a hallway, pulled her into a bedroom and dragged her into a bathroom, police said.

He tried to pull down her pantyhose, grabbed at her crotch and forced her to perform oral sex on him during the encounter at about noon, according to a court complaint. She broke free, escaped the room and told hotel staffers what had happened, authorities said. “The victim provided a very powerful and detailed account of the violent sexual assault,” Assistant District Attorney John “Ardie” McConnell said. He added that

forensic evidence may support her account. StraussKahn voluntarily submitted to a forensic examination Sunday night.

Brafman said defense lawyers believe the forensic evidence “will not be consistent with a forcible encounter.” Defense lawyers wouldn’t elaborate, but Brafman said “there are significant issues that were already found” that make it “quite likely that he will be ultimately be exonerated.”

Prosecutors asked the judge to hold Strauss-Kahn without bail, noting that he lives in France, is wealthy, has an international job and was arrested on a Paris-bound plane at Kennedy Airport. He had left the Sofitel hotel before police arrived, leaving his cellphone behind, and appeared hurried on surveillance recordings.

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness month The days are getting longer and warmer, which means more time in the sun. While that sounds like heaven to a lot of people, it can be dangerous without the proper precautions.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Several types of cancer can form in the tissue of the skin. Melanoma forms in the skin cells that make pigment. Basal cell carcinoma forms in the outer layer

of the skin. Squamous cell carcinoma forms in the flat cells that make up the surface of the skin. Neuroendocrine carcinoma forms in cells that release hormones in response to signals from the nervous system.

Melanoma is the most dangerous. According to the National Health Institutes, 68,130 new cases of melanoma were reported in 2010. Of those, 8,700 — or near-

ly 13 percent — resulted in death. Recent studies suggest women are more prone than men.

More than 1 million cases of the other forms of skin cancer were reported in 2010, resulting in fewer than 1,000 deaths.

The National Cancer Institute says that most skin cancers form in older people on parts of the body exposed to the sun or in people who have weakened immune

systems.

While the sun isn’t the only cause of skin cancer, it is a major cause. And medical authorities say sunburns aren’t the only sign of the harm the sun’s rays can do. Tanned skin is damaged skin, they say.

Talk with your doctor about your risk, or if you suspect you have skin cancer.

When found early, it can be treated more easily.

Symptoms of skin cancer: • A small lump (spot or mole) that is shiny, waxy, pale in color and smooth in texture • A red lump (spot or mole) that is firm • A sore or spot that bleeds or becomes crusty; also look for sores that don’t heal • Rough and scaly patches of skin • Flat, scaly areas of the skin that are red or brown • Any new growth that is suspicious

How can I protect myself?

• Ask your doctor about your risk • Stay out of the sun as much as you can, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

• If you need to be out in the sun, try to wear long sleeves, long pants and a hat that shades your face, ears and neck with a brim all the way around • Use sunscreen that is broad spectrum or at least SPF 15 and can filter both UVA and UVB rays • Wear sunglasses that filter UV to protect your eyes and the skin around your eyes • Don’t use tanning beds, tanning booths or sunlamps

Who is at risk?

Everyone is at risk for developing skin cancer. However, certain characteristics make the risk greater for some. They are people: • With freckles • With fair skin tones • Who burn easily • With light-colored eyes, such as green or blue • With naturally red or blond hair • Who spend a lot of time outdoors • Who are more sensitive to sun damage because of skin conditions or certain medications they take • Who take medications or have conditions that suppress the immune system • With scars or skin ulcers • Who have a personal or family history of skin cancer or melanoma

How can I find skin cancer early?

• Talk with your doctor if you see any changes on your skin that do not go away within one month • Check the skin on all surfaces of your body, even in your mouth • Watch for a new mole or other new growth on your skin • Check for changes in the appearance of an old growth on the skin or scar (especially a burn scar) • Watch for a patch of skin that does not heal; it may bleed or form a crust • Check your nails for a dark band; check with your doctor if you see changes, such as the dark band beginning to spread

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his or her new phase of life in a dorm or an apartment. Ramen noodles, box of macaroni and cheese and other small pantry items. Highlighters, paper clips, washcloths, stamps, stickers, envelopes, batteries, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, pens, pencils and so on. Get crazy. Use lots of ribbons and brightly colored paper. Add a card and you’re good to go.

5. Kitchen starter set. Buy a large kitchen mitt and fill it with kitchen utensils from the dollar store. And don’t forget to throw in a favorite recipe or two and a cookbook to match the graduate’s kitchen expertise.

6. Monogrammed towels. We have insider information at DPL Central that newly minted college students really like towels that are monogrammed with their name or initials. In fact, monogrammed anything is helpful when the graduate has roommates.

7. Phone card. Free phone minutes tucked into a greet-

ing card would be welcomed by any graduate. The best places to buy phone cards are dollar stores and warehouse discount clubs.

8. Bus, subway or train tokens. Give tickets for the mode of transportation the grad will be using. Or splurge on an open airline ticket between school and home cities.

9. Money. Go ahead; it’s OK. When it comes to gifting a graduate, cash is never impersonal or inappropriate.

I’m sure every grad reading this is thanking me for setting the record straight.

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For more than 15 years, my husband and I and our now teenage children have visited these in-laws for our yearly family vacation.

We ASK found out that AMY this boyfriend was recently arrested for beating my sister-in-law.

In the past, he has been arrested for assault, fraud and drug possession with the intent to sell (he was in prison for this). He recently relapsed and has been caught with cocaine in his vehicle.

My husband decided we should not bring the children in close contact with this man.

We asked my in-laws to make sure that we would have no contact with him when we visited. They declined.

We then canceled our much-cherished family trip, and they have cut off contact with my husband and me. I am distraught. Any suggestions on how to repair this?

— Sad Daughter-in-law Dear Sad: Protecting yourselves and your children is your job. Don’t ask your inlaws to do it.

They have already chosen to accept this person into the family circle. It is unrealistic that they would also be able or willing to protect you from him.

In addition to protecting your kids, I can imagine that you might not want to spend your family vacation interacting with a violent convicted felon.

I completely agree with your choice but think that now that you don’t have to worry about your safety, you might be worrying about your in-laws’ safety.

Denzel Washington receives honorary Penn degree PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Denzel Washington confessed to a bit of stage fright in his latest role: Commencement speaker at the University of Pennsylvania.

The Oscar- and Tony-winning actor addressed about 5,000 graduates Monday at the Ivy League school in Philadelphia. He also received an honorary degree.

Washington told the crowd at Franklin Field that he was scared to “make a fool of myself” by leaving his comfort zone and speaking at an academic ceremony.

But he made himself take that risk in order to overcome his fear.

The 56-year-old star of “Malcolm X” and “Philadelphia” then encouraged graduates to “have the guts to fail.”

He says, “If you don’t fail, you’re not even trying.

Your husband should travel to see them. He should approach his family in an attitude of alarm and concern and do what he can to persuade them to get this person out of the family.

Dear Amy: I am close to the top of my class in high school (not to brag). Everyone is very aware that I am a good student, and they try to take advantage of me.

Other students make it their goal to beat my scores or try to get my answers on homework and tests.

I like helping people, but I don’t know how to tell them when they have gone too far in asking for my help.

If I refuse, people will act as if I’ve greatly offended them and tell me that I’m being mean.

I’ve stopped working with partners in class because whenever I do, they expect me to do all of the work.

I have tried to make them realize that I’m only going to do a fair share of work, but they say that if I were nice I would help people all the time.

I don’t want to always help people, because I feel I am doing the work for them, and it also takes away from my own work.

It ends up hurting me if I don’t help them, but it also hurts me if I do. I don’t see a way out of this situation.

Please help!

— Helping Hurts Dear Helping: A little pride and confidence are in order.

Your fellow students are using your scores as the highest standard to reach, and you should be flattered — not threatened — by this.

Ask your teachers to help you manage the constant appeals for help. It is easy for me (and for them) to tell you to “just say no,” but it might be best if you say, “Oh, I bet you can do it.”

Do not let other students intimidate you by accusing you of being “mean” if you don’t help. Remember that the more they take from you, the less they learn for them-

selves.

Dear Amy: “Quizzical Wife” wrote to you about her husband’s newfound biological family’s contact with him.

Amy, these people could be complete cons. I’ll bet he will be asked to invest in something too good to be true with a “don’t tell a soul, not even your wife.”

There is something wrong with this picture even if it isn’t a flimflam.

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The jobless are ill-served eople who’ve lost their jobs shouldn’t be treated like criminals, but requiring them to perform public service as a condition for receiving benefits would move uncomfortably in that direction.

A state Senate proposal, whose sponsors include Sen. Andrew Brock, would require jobless benefit recipients to perform five hours of volunteer community service per week after eight weeks of benefits, increasing to 10 hours of service per week after 52 weeks of benefits. Although proponents say it’s not punishment for being unemployed, it sounds more like a sentence than an opportunity to “give back.”

If someone who’s unemployed wants to volunteer with a nonprofit or participate in a community project, it can be a great way to make new connections and even gain new skills. But it needs to be an act of free will, not a condition for benefits.

Workers pay into the system, and if they lose their jobs, they’re entitled to the benefits they’ve helped provide. They shouldn’t have to earn them all over again.

When lawbreakers are sentenced to community service, it’s because they’ve incurred a debt to society, and public service is a way to help make restitution.

The jobless often have incurred debts, but they owe them to mortgage companies, doctors and utilities, not to society at large. They don’t need to pay back the community; they need work that pays.

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he 2010 midterm elections and the events in their wake were driven by extreme partisanship, arguably more intense and more widespread than the nation had previously experienced. If this trend continues, we will pay dearly over time.

The vitriol was so hot in some places, candidates asked their supporters to cool it. And following the shooting in January of Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, President Barack Obama traveled to Tucson to ask members of Congress and ordinary citizens BILL MAXWELL to try a little civility.

Obama’s plea fell mostly on deaf ears, especially in my home state of Florida, where partisanship thrives.

Why are we ignoring the calls for civility, which is in the best interest of the nation? Scholars for the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project believe they have some answers. According to the organization’s recent Internet report, nearly as many Americans now get their election campaign news from the Internet as from newspapers.

They found that online news tends to be partisan, and 55 percent of those polled agree, saying they believe that the Internet enables extremism. The Internet helps those who think alike and who are ideologically driven to easily discover one another.

Aaron Smith, a senior research specialist for Pew, said that 73 percent of adult users (representing 54 percent of all

American adults) searched online for news or information about the 2010 midterm matchups. An earlier study showed that 22 percent of Americans who use the Internet also used social networking sites or Twitter for politics during the 2010 campaign. Smith said that 26 percent of U.S. adults resorted to their cell phones for information and for ways to participate in the campaign.

Although the Internet offers diverse sources, users do not always find truthful sources. “When it comes to online political engagement and information seeking, Americans view the Internet with an appreciation for its benefits but also with some apprehension toward its broader societal impacts,” Smith said. “Even as they use online tools to connect with fellow activists around the country and track down interesting nuggets of political information, they tend to worry about the influence of extreme points of view and the overall accuracy of the political debate.”

Pew found that the Internet plays to party affiliation. Polls show that 44 percent of Republicans, compared to 37 percent of Democrats, get most of their political news online.

The organization also looked at partisanship related to television news during the 2010 elections. The three major networks and CNN attracted 50 percent more Democrats than Republicans. As expected, however, Fox News Channel pulled in more Republican viewers than Democratic viewers, 47 percent to 15 percent. I would be remiss if I did not point out that Fox News is the only network that is enjoying rising numbers of viewers, loyal-

ists who are ideologically driven.

In the long run, this trend will become more corrosive by raising the volume in the echo chamber, where more like-minded people further separate themselves from those with whom they disagree — even slightly.

Extremism will grow as we seek only opinions we like. MIT Media Lab founder Nicholas Negroponte was prescient when he predicted that the Daily Me would become America’s main way of getting news and information. He defined the Daily Me as a virtual daily newspaper customized for an individual’s perspective and tastes.

We will look only for what we want to find.

We will read only our own opinions. We will watch only the news we want to watch.

When extremists, liberal or conservative, are in the majority, history shows that “tyranny of the majority” results, when decisions reached by the majority control everything. Only the interests of the majority matter, while the dissenting individual’s voice and interests are ignored or even suppressed. “Mob rule” is another name for this scenario. We see it in several states, including Arizona, Florida and Wisconsin.

More states will join the roster as more voters get their news and information exclusively from Internet street corners and extreme TV networks and radio programs. Future election cycles will make 2010 seem mild by comparison.

• • • Bill Maxwell is a columnist for the St. Petersburg Times. E-mail: bmaxwell@ sptimes.com.

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Tell it to the court Youtube may be a good way for performers to promote themselves. But it’s no substitute for a court appearance when you’re charged with attempted murder.

Quentin Mathis — also known by the rap name “Sosa da king” — was charged in the May 7 shooting of two men at Mooresville Dragway. Mathis left the scene after the shooting. Rather than turn himself in, he used a message attached to a Youtube rap video to assert the shooting was in self defense.

While we’ll give him points for creativity — or brazenness — the Youtube statement wasn’t such a good idea, especially considering that another person pictured in the video appears to be flaunting a handgun stuck in the waistband of his trousers. If you’re going to present yourself as a victim of circumstances, wrongfully accused of attempted murder, a profanity-laced video with “gangsta” overtones isn’t very convincing.

As of Monday afternoon, Mathis was still at large and considered to be armed and dangerous. If he really believes he’s getting a bum rap, he should turn himself in to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, get a lawyer and make his next statement in person, before a judge.

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Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.

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e did it. We hit the debt ceiling. On Monday we officially tapped out our $14.294 trillion credit limit. And ... nothing happened.

But we’re like Wile E. Coyote in the Road Runner cartoons when he runs off a cliff. He keeps running until he realizes he’s in midair with no means of support.

The Treasury keeps us running by juggling accounts and withholding payments. Earlier this month the Treasury stopped issuing special securities that help state and local governments manage their finances. On Monday the government stopped paying into two big civil service retirement and disability funds. It may soon quit paying into an exchange stabilization fund that controls currency fluctuations.

We stop running and look down on Aug. 2. That’s when Treasury will have exhausted its bag of tricks to stave off default.

Unless Congress raises the debt ceiling, that’s when we start falling. Instead of hitting the valley floor like the Coyote, we would be looking at the second half of a double dip recession.

The Treasury will have to make hard choices about whom it pays and whom it stiffs. Federal retirees? Government contractors? Owners of Treasury bills?

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., inquired of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner what exactly would happen if the U.S. defaulted on its obligations: Last week Geithner wrote back, “A default would inflict catastrophic far-reaching damage to our nation’s economy, significantly reducing growth and increasing unemployment. Even a short-term default could cause irrevocable damage to the economy.”

Many think even waiting to the 11th hour to raise the ceiling would set the economy back.

House Republicans are holding the debt limit hostage to their demands for significantly greater cuts in federal spending.

But playing fast and loose with the federal deficit has its own perverse incentives.

If investors lose faith in U.S. Treasury bonds, many will stop buying them. The investors that remain will demand significantly higher rates to make up for the risk.

And that means federal spending to pay the interest on the debt, now about six percent of the budget, will go up.

Ideally, Congress will quickly raise the debt ceiling by $2 trillion or more, enough to get us past the 2012 presidential election. By then, maybe we’ll be politically mature enough not to play politics with the good faith and credit of the United States.

We just finished one recession, the worst since the ’30s.

Why would we want to do it again?

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Downtown business signs can help guide visitors I just finished reading the article about the fine emposed on the Okey Dokey owners for not being within the allowable limit for their sign informing the public of the unique items for sale.

I think that, from the mind of a customer, the information they selected to have on their storefront was informative and very eye appealing and offered an overall enticement for the people driving by to want to come in and check out the wares that Okey Dokey has for sale. The city of Salisbury management needs to consider that everyone does not always know what is in a store if the owners can’t advertise in some way to attract the ride-by public. We may have, in any given moment, a car that may have driven off I-85, and the passengers are not aware of Salisbury having anything like Okey Dokey or any other store until they see a sign that leads them to want to stop and go in and browse.

I think in some cases like the Okey Dokey a variance is in order to allow an exception and let a commission allow this type of ordinance to be altered. Where else in Salisbury can you find any store like this, or in any other town close by?

— Bobby E. Starnes Salisbury

Higher taxes aren’t answer The New York Times reports that “GE paid no federal taxes in 2010 while earning profits of $14 billion.” The Wall Street Journal says that “securities firms posted their second best year of profits in 2010, following only 2009.” The liberal group ThinkProgress.org notes that Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citi-Group paid virtually no income tax, yet paid millions in executives’ bonuses. Now keep in mind that during these years (2009-10), the Democrats held an overwhelming majority in both the House and Senate, not to mention the presidency and cabinet positions. Republicans were simply called “the party of no.”

Yet rather than admit that it was special deals (exemptions and subsidy programs) that allowed these corporate big-wigs to pay zero taxes, the Democrats simply blame Bush. President Obama has vowed he will eliminate the “Bush tax cuts,” implying that Bush’s so-called “cuts” are the problem, and that rates are simply too low.

That’s hogwash. The Bush tax cuts didn’t cut GE’s (or anyone else’s) tax rate to zero.

If (for example) GE’s current rate is 35 percent, and 35 percent of GE’s reported $14 billion resulted in zero taxes paid, how will

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higher rates change anything?

The problem with raising taxes is that small businesses can’t afford the multi-million dollar tax attorneys and lobbyists that the big corporations (and their top executives) routinely hire. Small businesses would end up paying these increased taxes and then be forced to lay off workers to pay for this additional burden. The government would actually end up losing money by paying more in unemployment compensation claims.

According to the New York Times recently, “The United States may soon wind up with a distinction that makes business leaders cringe — the highest corporate tax rate in the world.” Raising taxes will send more money (and jobs) overseas, but it won’t make the rich pay more. Lowering taxes, though, would create jobs, boost revenue and make subsidies unnecessary.

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Class act on and off the field I just want to add to Steve Talbert’s (May 15) letter about the Catawba College baseball team.

Steve’s wife, Brenda, and daughter, Amy, witnessed these young men in a restaurant, and I appreciate that his family noticed how mature and poised these young men are.

I was privileged to go to the SAC tournament in Forest City, and I also witnessed the very great attitude and manners of these young men.

We attended a double-header Friday night, and they finished playing and left the field at 12:30 a.m. Saturday. When they took the players to eat at Denny’s at 1 a.m., these young men, tired and hungry, still maintained the courteous manner you will always see in them. Win or lose, they still hold their heads high.

Thanks to Coach Gantt, the coaching staff and the rest of his team, but most of all, be proud this Catawba baseball team is in our city of Salisbury.

— Shirley Alexander Salisbury

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ISLAMABAD (AP) — A top U.S. emissary warned Pakistan on Monday that “actions not words” are needed to tackle militant sanctuaries, as the two countries tried to salvage their relationship two weeks after the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden in a garrison town close to the national capital.

Sen. John Kerry, the first high-level American official to visit Islamabad since the May 2 death of the al-Qaida leader, said Pakistan agreed to take several “specific steps” immediately to improve ties.

But he did not say whether those steps include what the U.S. wants most: action against the Haqqani network and other Taliban factions sheltering in Pakistan and killing American troops in neighboring Afghanistan.

Although the United States says it has no evidence that Pakistan’s civil or military leadership knew of bin Laden’s whereabouts, the knowledge that the U.S. might find some evidence in the documents seized in the terror leader’s compound has given it new leverage over Islamabad.

Pakistan has long balked at U.S. requests to crack down on Afghan Taliban factions on its soil. The Taliban and alQaida have close ties, and suspicions over Pakistani com-

Attorney says imam will fight charges MIAMI (AP) — An elderly Muslim cleric charged with supporting Pakistani terrorists will plead not guilty and should not be prejudged sim-

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Mousa Ibrahim said late Monday that they will appear before a judge in an administrative court in the Libyan capital of Tripoli.

Ibrahim said he did not believe the four would face a jail term. He said they were likely to be fined then be released.

Ibrahim did not name them but said they included at least two U.S. citizens and a Spaniard. He said a South African reporter was still missing.

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican told bishops around the world Monday that it is important to cooperate with police in reporting priests who rape and molest children and asked them to develop guidelines for preventing sex abuse by next May. But the letter from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith made no provision to ensure the bishops actually follow the guidelines, and victims groups immediately denounced the recommendations as “dangerously flawed” because they stress the exclusive authority of bishops to determine the credibility of abuse allegations.

The letter marks the latest effort by the Vatican to show that it is serious about rooting out pedophiles from the priesthood, a year after the sex abuse scandal exploded on a global scale with thousands of new victims coming forward in Europe and beyond.

It is significant in that it marks a universal directive to all the world’s bishops to establish “clear and coordinated procedures” with superiors of religious orders to deal with pedophiles and care for their victims. It puts on paper that it is “important” for bishops to cooperate with police in investigating abuse allegations and that bishops should follow civil reporting laws where they exist.

But the vague, nonbinding measure failed to impress advocates for victims who have long blamed bishops bent on protecting the church and its priests for fueling the scandal. Without fear of punishment themselves, bishops frequently moved pedophile priests from parish to parish rather than reporting them to police or punishing them under church law.

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ply because of the seriousness of the case, his defense attorney said Monday.

“We only have the government’s side. He intends to challenge it,” said Khurrum Wahid, attorney for 76-yearold Hafiz Muhammad Sher Ali Khan. “I’d ask the public to keep an open mind. I have no question that through this process we’re going to vindicate Mr. Khan.”

Khan, imam at the Miami Mosque, and his son Izhar Khan, 24, appeared in federal court for the first time since their arrests on charges of Jerry Lewis retiring conspiracy and providing material support to terrorists. from MDA telethon LAS VEGAS (AP) — After They are among six people who allegedly worked to fun- 45 years promoting treatment nel at least $50,000 to the Pak- and a cure for children he istani Taliban, which violent- calls “my kids,” comedian Jer-

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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — When Marine Corps Historic Half marathon organizers asked Drew Carey to serve as official starter, he figured why stop at that? Why not run?

So after performing his ceremonial duties Sunday, the comedian and former Marine will join about 8,000 other runners for the 13.1-mile race.

Upon learning that Historic Half runners ranged from 10 to 83 years old, Carey sized up his chances with his typical humor.

“That 10-year-old better watch his back,” Carey said after threatening to trip any octogenarian who tries to pass him.

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — The U.S. is developing aircraft carrier-based drones that could provide a crucial edge as it tries to counter China’s military rise.

American officials have been tightlipped about where the unmanned armed planes might be used, but a top Navy officer has told the Associated Press that some would likely be deployed in Asia.

“They will play an integral role in our future operations in this region,” predicted Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet, which covers most of the Pacific and Indian oceans.

Land-based drones are in wide use in the war in Afghanistan, but sea-based versions will take several more years to develop.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Endeavour blasted off on NASA’s next-to-last shuttle flight, thundering through clouds into orbit Monday morning as the mission commander’s wounded wife, Gabrielle Giffords, watched along with an exhilarated crowd estimated in the hundreds of thousands.

“Good stuff, good stuff,” Giffords was quoted as saying by her chief of staff as Endeavour took flight for the final time. Husband Mark Kelly, the shuttle’s skipper, had red tulips presented to her afterward. She wore his wedding ring on a silver chain while he carried hers with him.

NASA is winding down its 30-year-old shuttle program before embarking on something new. The liftoff generated the kind of excitement seldom seen on Florida’s Space Coast on such a grand scale — despite a delay of more than two weeks from the original launch date because of an electrical problem.

Monday’s countdown was close to perfect, and the shuttle quickly disappeared into thin, low clouds.

“That was four seconds of cool,” said Manny Kariotakis, who was visiting from Montreal. The 50-year-old day care owner got goosebumps watching the liftoff with thousands along Highway 1 in Titusville.

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ry Lewis announced Monday he is retiring as host of the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon that has become synonymous with his name.

Lewis, 85, issued a statement through the association calling it “time for an all new Telethon era.”

“As a labor of love, I’ve hosted the annual Telethon since 1966 and I’ll be making my final appearance on the show this year by performing my signature song, ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone,’” Lewis said of a shortened six-hour primetime broadcast scheduled for Sept. 4.

Lewis, a Las Vegas resident, has in recent years battled a debilitating back condition, heart issues and the crippling lung disease pulmonary fibrosis. He said he’ll continue serving as national Muscular Dystrophy Association

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ly opposes Pakistan’s government and the U.S., prosecutors said.

Hafiz Khan, with a long, white beard and thick, blackframed glasses, appeared frail as he slowly trudged in handcuffs and chains to the court podium. Khan suffers from a heart condition and other ailments, and will not do well in strict solitary confinement at a downtown Miami detention center, his attorney said. He also speaks very little English, mainly Urdu and Pashto.

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Out of the presidential race before he was officially in it, the celebrity real estate mogul announced Monday he would not seek the 2012 Republican nomination. He could have won the White House, he said, but instead will continue to steer his business empire and remain host of his reality show “Celebrity Apprentice.”

The announcement, ending a colorful and attention-grabbing chapter in the unfolding GOP nominating race, surprised some strategists who said Trump had been assembling a campaign team and had been expected to announce his candidacy soon.

This spring, Trump had gained considerable attention by stirring renewed controversy over President Barack Obama’s Hawaii birth, leading the White House to persuade the state to release a copy of Obama’s long-form birth certificate after two years of dismissing the issue.

Trump revealed his decision Monday at a meeting of advertising executives who had come to learn about NBC’s fall television lineup.

The network had been pressing him for a decision, fearing the loss of millions of dollars in ad revenue if “Celebrity Apprentice” didn’t return next year.

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4an island in a cove on the Davidson County side of High Rock Lake shows several nest sites for herons. The nests are so thick that trees below are being damaged by the bird droppings.

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Alcoa also has partnered with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission by sharing the survey data to help improve bald eagle habitats around the state.

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The reality is, bald eagle populations are recovering all around the United States because we banned DDT back in the late ’70s.”

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Monday Night Football play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico, right, gets a hug from former Eagles quarterback and ESPN broadcaster Ron Jaworski during the NSSA banquet.

Tirico just a regular guy right way.”

Tirico, 44, isn’t bombastic or obnoxious or overtly SALISBURY — WSTP controversial, once requiresports director Howard ments for scrambling to the Platt offered a preview of top of the food chain in the what to expect from Mike world of sports commenTirico. tary.

The local broadcasting “Professional” and “preicon had been pleasantly pared” are the adjectives surprised by his nationally that appear most frequently known counterpart. when people are asked to “Tirico’s genuine,” Platt comment on Tirico. He has said. “He told me to call him quietly become the steady, anytime, and he sounded trustworthy voice of this like he meant it.” generation.

Tirico reached the crest Fans have been comfortof his profession when he able with his Sinatra-smooth was honored by the NSSA delivery since 1991, when on Monday night at Catawba he got his first break at as National Sportscaster of ESPN. Two decades later, the Year. his face is instantly recog“Recognition by your nizable to even the most capeers is always rewarding, sual sports fan. and this means so much so Appearance-wise, Tirico much to me,” Tirico said. “It is unassuming. He’s not tall. means your peers believe He wears glasses. But like a you’re saying the right See KING, 4B things and doing things the

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Mike Tirico talks about Monday Night Football.

SALISBURY — Technically, Peter King is one of the most prolific writers covering the most popular professional sport in a country mad for athletics.

That sought-after title would be vaunted most years, but these days King is a watchdog for a game that has a damning cloud hovering above.

The NFL remains a league with abundant storylines among players, coaches and franchises: Can the Packers defend their fourth Super Bowl title? Will Cam Newton dazzle the pro game like he did in college? Will the Brett Favre retirement saga ever end?

Despite all that, postering, lobbying and collective bargaining argeements has ruled the league recently with a lockout that’s approaching two months. One of the NFL’s greatest seasons is being followed by one of its most tumultuous off-

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Peter King does an interview on Monday night. seasons.

Shall the league’s labor dispute climax to a disrupted or, even worse, canceled regular season, King says his gridiron wits won’t be denied because ultimately, football is football.

“If there’s no season, I will go to a high school or college game every weekend because Monday Morning Quarterback will live,” King said in between sips of raspberry wheat ShockTop in the lobby of Good-

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Dakota Brown is one of the reasons North Rowan has won 21 games.

It’s conceivable that North Rowan’s baseball team can make it all the way to the 1A West regional series without ever having to leave the friendly confines of the Yadkin Valley Conference.

North (21-6) feasted on YVC wild card Chatham Central for the third time this season in Friday’s first playoff round. North has scored 44 runs in three contests with Chatham Central.

The Cavaliers, led by firstyear coach Aaron Rimer, entertain YVC No. 5 seed East Mont-

gomery for the third time tonight.

It’s possible the Cavaliers also could meet North Moore, the YVC’s No. 4 seed, in the third round, and either YVC No. 3 seed South Stanly or YVC No. 2 Albemarle in Round 4.

The Cavaliers wouldn’t be opposed to a steady diet of conference foes because as long as they are facing YVC opposition, that means they get to play in Spencer.

The YVC has a lousy seeding priority for hosting playoff games this year — in fact, the lousiest possible — so North will

have to hit the road if it happens to encounter another No. 1 seed.

If North prevails tonight, it’s assured of at least one more home game. If they advance, the Cavs would take on the North Moore-East Surry survivor in Round 3.

North has generally beaten 1A opponents senseless and/or run them ragged this season. The Cavaliers are batting a staggering .380 as a team while succeeding on 106 of 114 steal attempts.

North has good players, and at times it overmatches 1A competition almost as thoroughly as the school’s boys track team did

in Saturday’s Midwest Regional.

North has four regulars — Dakota Brown, Wes Barker, Matt Mauldin and Alex Morgan — who have reached base in more than half of their place appearances.

Brown, Barker and Mauldin, have walked more often than they’ve struck out.

Barker’s actually been hit by pitches (13) more frequently than he’s fanned (8), which tells you how incredible his season has been.

Barker, a junior who can play a lot of positions, has scored 46

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VERSUS — Tour of California, stage 3, Auburn to Modesto, Calif.

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MLB — Regional coverage, Philadelphia at St. Louis or Texas at Chicago White Sox NBA BASKETBALL 8:30 p.m.

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ESPN — Playoffs, conference finals, game 1, Oklahoma City at Dallas NHL HOCKEY 8 p.m.

VERSUS — Playoffs, conference finals, game 2, Tampa Bay at Boston

Area schedule Tuesday, May 17 PREP BASEBALL State playoffs (second round) East Montgomery at North Rowan Weddington at East Rowan Carson at Charlotte Catholic (Hughes Memorial Park, Pineville) Parkwood at NW Cabarrus Robinson at Marvin Ridge East Lincoln at West Davidson PREP SOFTBALL State playoffs (first round) Northern Guilford at East Rowan Carson at Robinson West Rowan at Charlotte Catholic (Hughes Memorial Park, 6 p.m.)

North Rowan at Monroe Central Academy Salisbury at Piedmont INTIMIDATORS BASEBALL 7:05 p.m.

Kannapolis at Hagerstown Suns

College baseball Southeast Regional Double-elimination Thursday’s games 11 a.m.

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(2) Francis Marion vs. (5) Catawba 7 p.m.

(1) Mount Olive vs. (6) Wingate Friday’s games 11 a.m.

MO-Wingate loser vs. FM-Catawba loser 3 p.m.

MO-Wingate winner vs. UNCP-CS loser 7 p.m.

FN-Catawba winner vs. UNCP-CS winner

Prep baseball Playoffs 1A West 2nd round E. Montgomery (12-12) at N. Rowan (21-6) North Moore (18-6) at East Surry (18-9) Albemarle (17-9) at McGuinness (16-7) South Stanly (18-7) at Elkin (11-8) Lake Norman Charter (17-4) at Murphy (20-3) Robbinsville (9-8) at Bessmer City (11-13) Rosman (8-12) at Cherryville (18-8) Hayesville (16-6) at Hendersonville (9-11) 2A West 2nd Round West Stanly (22-4) at West Stokes (19-7) E. Lincoln (20-6) at W. Davidson (16-6) E. Davidson (15-10) at Cuthbertson (24-2) Piedmont (17-10) at W. Lincoln (18-7) Starmount (18-7) at Owen (20-4) Chase (15-7) at Wilkes Central (22-2) Draughn (14-10) at E. Rutherford (22-3) Polk (18-4) at Pisgah (14-9) 3A West 2nd round Weddington (14-9) at East Rowan (19-7) Parkwood (9-12) at NW Cabarrus (18-8) Carson (16-8) at Charlotte Catholic (18-3) Robinson (15-10) at Marvin Ridge (16-9) Burns (14-8) at North Buncombe (19-8) Foard (11-13) at South Point (20-2) Erwin (15-6) at Hickory (15-10) Enka (14-11) at R-S Central (8-16) 4A West 2nd round Ardrey Kell (22-4) at Glenn (19-8) Butler (16-9) at N. Davidson (14-9) NW Guilford (18-9) at Providence (25-2) West Forsyth (21-5) at SE Guilford (23-3) E. Gaston (14-10) at Porter Ridge (14-9) Alex. Central (14-11) at Watauga (17-7) Mooresville (19-7) at TC Roberson (21-4) Hopewell (14-13) at Mallard Creek (21-6)

Prep softball Playoffs 1st round 1A West N. Moore (11-12) at Science & Math (10-7) Roxboro Com. (6-10) at S. Stanly (21-3) N. Rowan (12-9) at Central Acad,. (7-15) N. Stokes (15-3) at East Wilkes (11-10) N. Wilkes (6-14) at E. Surry (21-4) Chatham Cent. (19-6) at Union Acad. (4-13) Mt. Airy (3-15) at W. Wilkes (25-2) E. Montgomery (16-9) at River Mill (7-11) Lincoln Charter (11-10) at Swain (21-5) Highland Tech (5-15) at Mitchell (5-13) Hayesville (11-8) at Hendersonville (4-15) W. Montgomery (8-13) at Bess. City (14-10) Gray Stone (9-12) at Cherryville (14-10) Robbinsville (9-8) at Hiwassee Dam (14-8) Alleghany (6-15) at Avery (4-11) Rosman (7-12) at Murphy (21-2) 2A West HP Andrews (4-13) at West Stokes (14-10) Salisbury (2-16) at Piedmont (22-4) J-Matthews (11-12) at C. Davidson (22-3) N. Surry (12-10) at N. Lincoln (17-9) W. Lincoln (15-7) at W. Stanly (24-2) W. Davidson (10-9) at Surry Cent. (13-10) Forest Hills (17-7) at E. Lincoln (15-8) Cuthbertson (19-6) at E. Davidson (8-10) Wilkes Central (9-9) at Bandys (19-5) Bunker Hill (10-12) at Owen (23-2) Maiden (16-8) at Starmount (18-7) E. Rutherford (11-9) at N. Henderson (16-9) Draughn (17-8) at Chase (15-3) Smoky Mountain (8-16) at E. Burke (17-8) Polk (18-5) at Pisgah (17-4) Forbush (18-8) at Madison (15-3) 3A West N. Guilford (8-12) at East Rowan (20-2) C. Cabarrus (16-7) at Parkwood (11-11) S. Guilford (12-11) at NW Cabarrus (20-5) Weddington (8-15) at Harding (7-11) West Rowan (6-14) at Catholic (13-8) Carson (11-12) at Robinson (15-7) Cox Mill (13-9) at Marvin Ridge (17-6) Hickory Ridge (13-7) at N. Iredell (15-7) Hibriten (12-12) at Burns (12-6) North Gaston (8-10) at Enka (13-11) Tuscola (11-13) at Crest (18-3) St. Stephens (15-10) at W. Henderson (16-5) South Point (16-6) at Erwin (9-14) Kings Mountain (11-7) at Freedom (11-12)

Lakewood (Phillies) 16 21 .432 9 ⁄2 Southern Division W L Pct. GB Asheville (Rockies) 19 19 .500 — 1 18 19 .486 ⁄2 Savannah (Mets) Greenville (Red Sox) 18 20 .474 1 Lexington (Astros) 18 20 .474 1 2 Charleston (Yankees) 17 21 .447 Augusta (Giants) 14 23 .378 41⁄2 Rome (Braves) 11 27 .289 8 Monday’s Games Lexington 2, Asheville 1, 1st game Rome 7, Savannah 6 Asheville 1, Lexington 0, 2nd game Hagerstown 8, Lakewood 3, 12 innings Greenville 8, Charleston, S.C. 4 Augusta at Hickory, 7 p.m.

Greensboro 13, Delmarva 3 West Virginia 9, Kannapolis 8 Tuesday’s Games Kannapolis at Hagerstown, 6:35 p.m.

Greensboro at Hickory, 7 p.m.

Lakewood at Delmarva, 7:05 p.m.

Savannah at Charleston, S.C., 7:05 p.m.

West Virginia at Lexington, 7:05 p.m.

Greenville at Augusta, 7:05 p.m.

Rome at Asheville, 7:05 p.m.

Prep soccer Playoffs 2A West Third round Salisbury (17-0-2) at W. Stokes (15-5-1), Wed. Cuthbertson (22-2) at East Lincoln (14-8) Wilkes Central (15-5) at Forbush (22-1) Shelby (16-3-1) at Polk (15-7-2) 3A West Third round Marvin Rdg. (14-4-2) at Robinson (17-4) Weddington (15-4-2) at Catholic (18-1-3) Hibriten (11-8-2) at Hickory (13-6-2) South Pt. (14-8-1) at St. Steph. (18-3-3)

Minors Standings South Atlantic League Northern Division W L Pct. GB Hagerstown (Nationals)26 12 .684 — Kannapolis (White Sox)22 14 .611 3 Hickory (Rangers) 21 15 .583 4 Delmarva (Orioles) 22 16 .579 4 Greensboro (Marlins) 21 16 .568 41⁄2 West Virginia (Pirates) 18 18 .500 7

NHL PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) Tuesday, May 17 Tampa Bay at Boston, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18 San Jose at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

Thursday, May 19 Boston at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m.

Friday, May 20 Vancouver at San Jose, 9 p.m.

NBA PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS Sunday, May 15 Chicago 103, Miami 82, Chicago leads series 1-0 Tuesday, May 17 Oklahoma City at Dallas, 9 p.m.

Wednesday, May 18 Miami at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 19 Oklahoma City at Dallas, 9 p.m.

ML Baseball Standings American League East Division W L Pct GB 24 17 .585 — Tampa Bay New York 20 19 .513 3 Boston 21 20 .512 3 21 20 .512 3 Toronto 1 Baltimore 19 21 .475 4 ⁄2 Central Division W L Pct GB 25 13 .658 — Cleveland Detroit 22 19 .537 41⁄2 Kansas City 20 20 .500 6 17 25 .405 10 Chicago Minnesota 12 26 .316 13 West Division W L Pct GB Los Angeles 22 19 .537 — 22 19 .537 — Texas Oakland 20 20 .500 11⁄2 Seattle 16 23 .410 5 Monday’s Games Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 Toronto 4, Detroit 2 Boston 8, Baltimore 7 Cleveland 19, Kansas City 1 Texas 4, Chicago White Sox 0 L.A. Angels at Oakland, late Minnesota at Seattle, late Tuesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (Nova 3-3) at Tampa Bay (Shields 4-1), 6:40 p.m.

Toronto (Litsch 4-2) at Detroit (Porcello 32), 7:05 p.m.

Baltimore (Britton 5-2) at Boston (Wakefield 0-1), 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland (C.Carrasco 1-2) at Kansas City (O’Sullivan 2-2), 8:10 p.m.

Texas (Harrison 3-4) at Chicago White Sox (Danks 0-6), 8:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Chatwood 2-1) at Oakland (G.Gonzalez 4-2), 10:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Liriano 2-5) at Seattle (F.Hernandez 4-3), 10:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:07 p.m.

Detroit at Boston, 7:10 p.m.

Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m.

Texas at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

National League East Division W L Pct GB 25 15 .625 — Philadelphia Florida 24 16 .600 1 Atlanta 24 19 .558 21⁄2 20 21 .488 51⁄2 Washington New York 19 22 .463 61⁄2 Central Division W L Pct GB 24 17 .585 — Cincinnati St. Louis 23 19 .548 11⁄2 Milwaukee 19 21 .475 41⁄2 18 23 .439 6 Pittsburgh Chicago 17 22 .436 6 Houston 15 26 .366 9 West Division W L Pct GB .550 — San Francisco 22 18 1 ⁄2 Colorado 21 18 .538 Los Angeles 19 22 .463 31⁄2 1 17 22 .436 4 ⁄2 Arizona San Diego 17 23 .425 5 Monday’s Games St. Louis 3, Philadelphia 1 Washington 4, Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 7, Chicago Cubs 4 Florida 2, N.Y. Mets 1, 11 innings Atlanta 3, Houston 2 Colorado 7, San Francisco 4 San Diego at Arizona, late Milwaukee at L.A. Dodgers, late Tuesday’s Games Houston (W.Rodriguez 2-3) at Atlanta (D.Lowe 3-3), 1:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh (Morton 4-1) at Washington (Zimmermann 2-4), 1:05 p.m.

San Francisco (J.Sanchez 3-2) at Colorado (Jimenez 0-3), 3:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Garza 2-4) at Cincinnati (Volquez 3-1), 7:10 p.m.

Florida (Nolasco 3-0) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 2-4), 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Oswalt 3-1) at St. Louis (J.Garcia 5-0), 8:15 p.m.

San Diego (Stauffer 0-1) at Arizona (D.Hudson 3-5), 9:40 p.m.

Milwaukee (Wolf 3-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Kuroda 4-3), 10:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Colorado at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Florida, 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.

Houston at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Atlanta at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Milwaukee at San Diego, 10:05 p.m.

San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

Monday’s boxes Marlins 2, Mets 1 (11) Florida

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SCOREBOARD 1

New York ab r h bi ab r h bi Coghln cf 4 0 0 0 JosRys ss 5 0 2 0 R.Webb p 0 0 0 0 Harris 3b 4 0 0 0 Choate p 0 0 0 0 Hu ph-2b 1 0 0 0 Badnhp p 1 0 1 1 Beltran rf 3 0 1 0 LNunez p 0 0 0 0 Bay lf 4 0 1 0 HRmrz ss 6 0 0 0 DnMrp 1b 4 1 1 0 Morrsn lf 4 0 0 0 Turner 2b 5 0 2 1 Snchz 1b 4 0 1 0 Pridie cf 5 0 1 0 Dobbs 3b 3 0 0 0 RPauln c 2 0 0 0 Helms 3b 2 0 0 0 Thole ph-c 1 0 0 0 Stanton rf 4 2 2 1 Pelfrey p 2 0 0 0 J.Buck c 3 0 0 0 Hairstn ph 1 0 0 0 Hayes c 1 0 0 0 Byrdak p 0 0 0 0 Infante 2b 4 0 3 0 Isrnghs p 0 0 0 0 JJhnsn p 1 0 0 0 FRdrgz p 0 0 0 0 Mujica p 0 0 0 0 FMrtnz ph 1 0 0 0 Cousins ph1 0 1 0 OConnr p 0 0 0 0 MDunn p 0 0 0 0 Igarash p 0 0 0 0 Bonifac cf 2 0 1 0 Niese ph 1 0 1 0 Totals 40 2 9 2 Totals 39 1 9 1 Florida 000 000 100 01—2 New York 000 100 000 00—1 E—H.ramirez (7), Jos.reyes (3). Dp—Florida 1, New York 1. Lob—Florida 12, New York 12. 2b—Turner (3). 3b—Niese (1). Hr—Stanton (8). Sb—Jos.reyes 2 (16). Cs—Bay (1).

S—Infante, Jo.johnson, Bay. IP H R ER BB SO Florida Jo.Johnson 5 7 1 1 2 3 Mujica 1 0 0 0 0 1 M.Dunn 2 0 0 0 0 5 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 2 1 R.Webb 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Choate

0 0 0 2 0 Badenhop W,1-0 1 L.nunez S,15-15 1 1 0 0 0 2 New York 7 6 1 1 2 1 Pelfrey 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 0 Byrdak 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Isringhausen 1 0 0 0 1 1 F.Rodriguez O’Connor 1 0 0 0 0 2 Igarashi L,2-1 1 3 1 1 0 1 HBP—by F.Rodriguez (J.Buck). WP— Jo.Johnson, Pelfrey.

T—3:31. A—23,721 (41,800).

Cardinals 3, Phillies 1 Philadelphia St. Louis ab r h bi ab r h bi Rollins ss 4 0 2 0 Theriot ss 2 0 2 1 Valdz 3b 3 0 0 0 Jay cf 3 0 1 1 Polanc 3b 1 0 0 0 Pujols 3b 4 0 0 0 Ibanez lf 4 0 0 0 Hollidy lf 2 1 0 0 Howard 1b1 0 0 0 Brkmn 1b 1 1 0 0 Mayrry cf 4 1 0 0 Salas p 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 BFrncs rf 3 0 1 1 Craig rf Orr 2b 3 0 0 0 YMolin c 4 0 2 0 Ruiz c 3 0 0 0 Punto 2b 4 1 2 1 Cl.Lee p 2 0 1 0 Westrk p 2 0 0 0 Stutes p 0 0 0 0 Lohse ph 0 0 0 0 Gload ph 1 0 1 0 ESnchz p 0 0 0 0 JRomr p 0 0 0 0 Dscals 3b 0 0 0 0 Totals 29 1 5 1 Totals 26 3 7 3 Philadelphia 010 000 000—1 St. Louis 000 200 10x—3 Dp—Philadelphia 2, St. Louis 2. Lob— Philadelphia 4, St. Louis 8. 2b—Rollins (8).

Sb—Mayberry (3). S—Jay, Lohse.

H R ER BB SO IP Philadelphia 6 3 3 6 4 Cl.lee L,2-4 61⁄3 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Stutes J.Romero 1 1 0 0 0 0 St. Louis 4 1 1 3 1 Westbrook W,3-3 7 E.sanchez H,5 1 1 0 0 0 1 Salas S,4-4 1 0 0 0 0 1 HBP—by J.Romero (Berkman).

T—2:37. A—34,884 (43,975).

Nationals 4, Pirates 2 Washington Pittsburgh ab r h bi ab r h bi AMcCt cf 4 1 2 1 Berndn cf 4 0 0 0 Tabata lf 5 0 2 0 Dsmnd ss 2 1 0 0 Walker 2b 4 0 0 0 Werth rf 4 0 2 0 Diaz rf 2 0 0 0 WRams c 3 0 1 1 Paul ph-rf 1 0 0 0 AdLRc 1b 4 0 0 0 Pearce 1b 3 0 1 1 Morse lf 3 0 1 0 Overay 1b 1 0 0 0 L.Nix pr-lf 0 1 0 0 BrWod 3b 3 0 0 0 Espinos 2b 3 1 1 2 Snyder c 3 0 1 0 HrstnJr 3b 3 1 1 1 Doumit ph 1 0 1 0 Lannan p 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Cdeno ss 3 1 2 0 Kimall p Mahlm p 2 0 0 0 SBurntt p 0 0 0 0 Ascanio p 0 0 0 0 Storen p 0 0 0 0 Beimel p 0 0 0 0 GJones ph1 0 1 0 Totals 33 210 2 Totals 29 4 6 4 Pittsburgh 100 000 100—2 Washington 100 010 20x—4 Dp—Pittsburgh 1, Washington 1. Lob— Pittsburgh 9, Washington 4. 2b—Tabata (8), Cedeno (5), Werth (9). 3b—A.mccutchen (2).

Hr—Espinosa (5), Hairston Jr. (2). Sb—Werth (6). Cs—Snyder (1). S—Maholm.

IP H R ER BB SO Pittsburgh 1 4 3 3 2 7 Maholm L,1-6 6 ⁄3 2 ⁄3 1 1 1 0 1 Ascanio 1 1 0 0 1 1 Beimel Washington 1 7 2 2 4 4 Lannan 6 ⁄3 1 1 0 0 0 1 Kimball W,1-0 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 S.burnett H,4 Storen S,9-9 1 2 0 0 0 1 T—2:42. A—21,960 (41,506).

Rockies 7, Giants 4 Colorado San Francisco ab r h bi ab r h bi Torres cf 4 1 1 1 Fowler cf 3 2 2 1 Snchz 2b 4 0 3 0 Herrer 2b 3 1 2 0 Huff 1b 4 1 1 0 CGnzlz lf 4 1 1 3 Posey c 4 0 2 0 Tlwtzk ss 4 0 1 2 Schrhlt rf 2 1 1 2 Helton 1b 4 0 1 0 C.Ross lf 1 0 0 0 S.Smith rf 3 1 1 1 Affeldt p 0 0 0 0 JoLopz 3b 3 1 2 0 Burrell ph 1 0 0 0 JMorls c 3 0 0 0 Runzler p 0 0 0 0 Mrtnsn p 1 1 0 0 DeRosa 3b4 0 0 0 Amezg ph 1 0 0 0 Tejada ss 4 1 2 0 Belisle p 0 0 0 0 Linccm p 1 0 0 0 MtRynl p 0 0 0 0 Rownd lf 2 0 0 0 RBtncr p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lndstr p Splrghs ph 1 0 0 0 Street p 0 0 0 0 Totals 31 410 3 Totals 30 7 10 7 San Fran 001 003 000—4 Colorado 000 025 00x—7 E—Lincecum (1). Dp—Colorado 4. Lob— San Francisco 5, Colorado 8. 2b—Tejada (7), Jo.lopez (2). Hr—Torres (1), Schierholtz (3), C.gonzalez (5), S.smith (4). Sb—C.ross (1), S.smith (3). Cs—Schierholtz (3), Fowler 2 (5), C.gonzalez (1). S—Lincecum, Herrera.

H R ER BB SO IP San Francisco 2 9 7 3 6 3 Lincecum L,3-4 5 ⁄3 11⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Affeldt Runzler 1 0 0 0 2 0 Colorado 7 4 4 2 4 Mortensen W,1-0 6 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Belisle H,3 0 0 0 0 0 Mat.reynolds H,6 1⁄3 2 0 0 1 0 Betancourt H,12 2⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Lindstrom H,8 Street S,13-14 1 0 0 0 0 1 HBP—by Mortensen (C.Ross). WP— Mortensen.

T—2:53. A—33,228 (50,490).

Braves 3, Astros 2 Atlanta ab r h bi ab r h bi Bourn cf 4 0 0 0 Prado 3b 5 0 1 0 Barmes ss3 0 0 0 McLoth cf 2 1 1 0 Pence rf 4 0 0 0 McCnn c 4 0 0 0 Ca.Lee lf 4 1 2 0 Uggla 2b 2 0 0 0 Towles pr 0 0 0 0 Hinske lf 4 1 3 1 Wallac 1b 4 0 0 0 OFlhrt p 0 0 0 0 Hall 2b 3 0 0 0 Kimrel p 0 0 0 0 WLopez p 0 0 0 0 AlGnzlz ss 4 1 1 0 Bgsvc ph 1 0 0 0 Fremn 1b 3 0 0 0 MDwns 3b3 1 2 2 Mather rf-lf 4 0 2 2 Quinter c 3 0 0 0 Hanson p 2 0 1 0 Myers p 2 0 0 0 Heywrd rf 1 0 0 0 Abad p 0 0 0 0 AgSnc 2b 1 0 0 0 Totals 32 2 4 2 Totals 31 3 9 3 Houston 000 010 100—2 Atlanta 000 002 10x—3 E—Myers (1), Barmes (1), Prado (3). Dp— Houston 3. Lob—Houston 4, Atlanta 10. 2b— M.downs (5). Hr—M.downs (3). S—Hanson.

IP H R ER BB SO Houston Myers 6 8 2 2 3 6 1 ⁄3 1 1 1 2 1 Abad L,1-4 0 0 0 0 1 W.Lopez 12⁄3 Atlanta Hanson W,5-3 7 3 2 1 1 10 O’flaherty H,8 1 0 0 0 0 2 Kimbrel S,11-14 1 1 0 0 0 3 WP—Hanson.

T—2:44. A—17,416 (49,586).

Houston

Reds 7, Cubs 4 Chicago

Cincinnati ab r h bi ab r h bi Fukdm rf 5 0 0 0 Stubbs cf 4 1 1 0 Barney 2b 4 0 3 1 Renteri ss 3 1 0 0 Castro ss 3 0 0 0 Votto 1b 3 1 1 1 ArRmr 3b 3 0 0 0 BPhllps 2b 4 1 1 1 ASorin lf 4 0 1 0 Bruce rf 4 1 2 1 Byrd cf 4 1 2 0 Rolen 3b 4 1 1 1 Pena 1b 4 2 2 2 JGoms lf 4 1 1 2 K.Hill c 4 0 1 0 Corder p 0 0 0 0 Zamrn p 3 1 0 0 Hanign c 2 0 0 0 Mateo p 0 0 0 0 HBaily p 1 0 1 0 JRussll p 0 0 0 0 Cairo ph 1 0 0 0 Smrdzj p 0 0 0 0 LeCure p 0 0 0 0 Marml p 0 0 0 0 Bray p 0 0 0 0 DeWitt ph 1 0 0 0 Heisey lf 1 0 0 0 Totals 35 4 9 3 Totals 31 7 8 6 Chicago 000 022 000—4 Cincinnati 000 007 00x—7 E—Rolen (3). Dp—Chicago 1, Cincinnati 1. Lob—Chicago 7, Cincinnati 6. 2b—A.soriano (5), Bruce (6), Rolen (8). Hr—C.pena (4), J.gomes (7).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago 1 6 6 6 3 3 Zmbrano L,4-2 5 ⁄3 2 ⁄3 1 1 1 2 1 Mateo 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 J.Russell 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Samardzija Marmol 1 0 0 0 1 2 Cincinnati H.bailey W,3-0 6 6 4 3 3 4 3 0 0 0 0 Lecure H,3 11⁄3 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Bray H,5 Cordero S,8-9 1 0 0 0 0 0 WP—Mateo.

T—2:51. A—16,981 (42,319).

Rays 6, Yankees 5 New York ab Jeter ss 3 Grndrs cf 4 Teixeir 1b 4 AlRdrg dh 4

r 1 1 0 0

Tampa Bay h bi ab 0 0 Fuld lf 4 1 3 Zobrist 2b 3 0 0 Damon dh 4 0 0 Longori 3b 4

r 1 0 1 1

h bi 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 0

3 1 1 1 Cano 2b 4 1 2 0 Joyce rf Swisher rf 4 1 1 0 BUpton cf 3 1 1 2 AnJons lf 3 0 0 0 Ktchm 1b 3 0 2 0 Gardnr ph 1 0 0 0 Brignc ss 3 0 0 0 Martin c 4 1 2 0 Jaso c 3 1 1 0 Nunez 3b 3 0 1 2 30 6 9 6 Totals 34 5 7 5 Totals 020 030 000—5 New York Tampa Bay 000 105 00x—6 E—E.nunez (6), Fuld (2). Dp—New York 2.

Lob—New York 3, Tampa Bay 3. 2b—Jaso (7). Hr—Granderson (14), Fuld (2), Damon (7), B.upton (6). Cs—Zobrist (1), B.upton (3).

IP H R ER BB SO New York 8 6 6 1 3 Burnett L,4-3 52⁄3 1 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Ayala 1 0 0 0 1 1 Logan Chamberlain 1 0 0 0 1 0 Tampa Bay 5 6 5 5 1 5 Price J.cruz W,2-0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Jo.peralta H,6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Farnsworth S,8-9 1 WP—A.J.Burnett 2.

T—2:50. A—25,024 (34,078).

Blue Jays 4, Tigers 2 Toronto

Detroit h bi ab r h bi 2 1 AJcksn cf 3 1 1 0 1 0 Dirks lf 2 0 1 0 2 0 Raburn lf 1 0 0 0 2 0 Boesch rf 3 0 0 0 2 1 MiCarr 1b 1 0 0 1 0 1 VMrtnz dh 4 0 0 0 1 1 JhPerlt ss 4 1 1 1 2 0 Avila c 2 0 0 0 0 0 Inge 3b 3 0 1 0 Santiag 2b 3 0 0 0 Kelly ph 1 0 0 0 27 2 4 2 Totals 35 412 4 Totals 000 000 130—4 Toronto Detroit 100 000 001—2 E—Mi.cabrera 2 (3). Dp—Toronto 1. Lob— Toronto 9, Detroit 7. 2b—A.hill (6). Hr—Jh.peralta (6). Sb—A.jackson (6). Cs—Y.escobar (1). S—Jo.mcdonald, Inge. Sf—Y.escobar, J.rivera, Arencibia, Mi.cabrera.

IP H R ER BB SO Toronto Drabek W,3-2 7 3 1 1 6 2 Rzepczynski H,5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 F.francisco S,4-5 1 Detroit Scherzer 7 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 3 3 0 0 Benoit L,1-3 Perry 1 0 0 0 0 0 T—2:53. A—20,444 (41,255). ab YEscor ss 3 CPttrsn lf 5 Bautist rf 5 Encrnc 1b 5 A.Hill 2b 4 JRiver dh 3 Arencii c 3 RDavis cf 4 JMcDnl 3b3

r 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0

Rangers 4, White Sox 0 Texas

Chicago

ab r h bi ab r h bi EnChvz rf 5 2 3 0 Pierre lf 4 0 1 0 Andrus ss 5 1 1 0 AlRmrz ss 4 0 1 0 Kinsler 2b 4 0 1 2 A.Dunn dh 4 0 0 0 MiYong dh5 1 2 1 Konerk 1b 3 0 0 0 ABeltre 3b 4 0 2 1 Quentin rf 4 0 0 0 DvMrp lf 3 0 1 0 Przyns c 3 0 2 0 Torreal c 5 0 1 0 Rios cf 3 0 0 0 Davis 1b 4 0 0 0 Vizquel 3b 3 0 1 0 Gentry cf 4 0 1 0 Bckhm 2b 3 0 0 0 Totals 39 412 4 Totals 31 0 5 0 Texas 002 002 000—4 Chicago 000 000 000—0 E—E.jackson (1). Dp—Texas 1. Lob— Texas 12, Chicago 5. 2b—En.chavez (1), Mi.young (16), Al.ramirez (5). Sb—En.chavez (1), Mi.young (4), Gentry (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Texas 9 5 0 0 1 7 C.lewis W,4-4 Chicago 1 Jackson L,3-5 5 ⁄3 11 4 4 3 6 12⁄3 1 0 0 0 2 T.Pena Sale 1 0 0 0 0 1 Ohman 1 0 0 0 1 2 WP—E.Jackson 2.

T—2:39. A—23,048 (40,615).

Red Sox 8, Orioles 7 Boston Baltimore ab r h bi ab r h bi BRorts 2b 5 1 1 0 Ellsury cf 5 1 2 0 Markks rf 4 1 1 0 Pedroia 2b 5 1 1 0 D.Lee 1b 2 0 1 1 AdGnzl 1b 5 1 3 3 Fox 1b 3 0 0 0 Youkils 3b 4 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 Guerrr dh 5 2 3 1 Ortiz dh Scott lf 1 1 0 0 J.Drew rf 4 1 2 0 Pie lf 0 0 0 0 Lowrie ss 4 2 2 1 AdJons cf 4 0 1 1 Crwfrd lf 5 1 1 0 Wieters c 4 1 1 1 Varitek c 5 1 2 2 MrRynl 3b 5 1 2 2 Hardy ss 3 0 0 1 41 8 15 8 Totals 36 710 7 Totals 201 021 100—7 Baltimore Boston 000 005 102—8 One out when winning run scored.

E—Scott (1), Mar.reynolds (7). Lob—Baltimore 11, Boston 15. 2b—D.lee (6), Guerrero 2 (9), Ad.gonzalez (14), Youkilis 2 (11), Lowrie (9). 3b—Lowrie (2). Hr—Mar.reynolds (5).

Sb—B.roberts 2 (6), Markakis (3), Mar.reynolds (1), Ellsbury (13), Crawford (6).

Sf—Hardy.

IP H R ER BB SO Baltimore Tillman 5 5 0 0 3 2 1 ⁄3 3 4 1 0 0 M.Gonzalez 1 ⁄3 2 1 1 0 0 Accardo H,1 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 0 Rapada H,2 Ji.johnson H,7 1 3 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 Uehara H,4 1 ⁄3 1 2 2 2 0 Gregg L,0-1 Boston 41⁄3 5 5 5 7 2 Matsuzaka 3 1 1 1 2 Atchison 12⁄3 Aceves W,1-0 3 2 1 1 0 2 PB—Varitek.

T—3:53. A—37,138 (37,493).

Indians 19, Royals 1 Kansas City r h bi ab r h bi 2 2 4 Aviles 2b 4 0 0 0 3 2 1 MeCarr cf 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 Dyson cf 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 Gordon lf 4 1 1 0 2 1 3 Butler dh 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 Francr rf 2 0 0 0 2 3 3 Maier rf 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hosmer 1b 4 0 1 0 3 3 1 Betemt 3b 3 0 1 0 1 4 4 Treanr c 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 B.Pena c 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 AEscor ss 1 0 0 0 Getz 2b 2 0 0 0 32 1 5 1 Totals 44192019 Totals 210 (10)42 000 —19 Cleveland 000 — 1 Kans. City 000 100 Dp—Kansas City 1. Lob—Cleveland 7, Kansas City 5. 2b—A.cabrera (9), Choo (5), C.santana (6), Hafner (6), Duncan (5), Laporta 2 (10), Butler (12), Hosmer (3), Treanor (3).

3b—Gordon (3). Hr—Brantley (4). Sb— A.cabrera 2 (5), C.santana (1). S—Hannahan.

IP H R ER BB SO Cleveland Tomlin W,5-1 6 5 1 1 0 1 Germano 1 0 0 0 0 0 Durbin 1 0 0 0 0 0 Pestano 1 0 0 0 0 1 Kansas City 1 ⁄3 0 2 2 3 0 Davies L,1-6 3 1 1 2 1 Adcock 12⁄3 1 Mazzaro 2 ⁄3 11 14 14 3 2 2 4 2 2 0 0 Jeffress 1 ⁄3 Collins 1 1 0 0 0 0 Soria 1 1 0 0 0 2 L.Coleman 1 0 0 0 0 0 Adcock pitched to 1 batter in the 3rd.

HBP—by Pestano (Maier). WP—Mazzaro.

T—3:02. A—12,242 (37,903).

Cleveland ab Brantly cf 4 ACarer ss 6 Choo rf 5 CSantn c 3 Hafner dh 3 Dncan dh 2 OCarer 2b 4 Evrett 2b 2 T.Buck lf 6 LaPort 1b 4 Marson c 1 Hannhn 3b4

Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB—Named John Allen assistant monitor of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Suspended New York Mets minor league RHP Edgar Ramirez (Binghamton-EL) 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

American League BOSTON RED SOX—Place RHP John Lackey on 15-Day DL. Recalled RHP Scott Atchison from Pawtucket (IL).

CLEVELAND INDIANS—Placed OF Grady Sizemore on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 11. Recalled OF Travis Buck from Columbus (IL).

SEATTLE MARINERS—Released OF Milton Bradley.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Placed 1B Adam Lind on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 8. Purchased the contract of OF Eric Thames from Las Vegas (PCL).

National League CINCINNATI REDS—Placed LHP Aroldis Chapman on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Jordan Smith from Louisville (IL).

HOUSTON ASTROS—Announced owner Drayton McLane agreed to sell the team to a group led by Houston businessman Jim Crane.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Activated RHP Roy Oswalt from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Vance Worley to Lehigh Valley (IL).

East softball at home From staff and wire reports

Pairings for the prep softball playoffs were released on Monday.

The first round will be played today.

NPC regular season champ East Rowan (20-2) is the only county team with a home game. The Mustangs will entertain Northern Guilford (8-12), a No. 5 seed, in a 3A contest.

East will have at least one more home game if its wins this afternoon, but the NPC has a low seeding priority. The Mustangs could be on the road as early as the third round.

SPC tournament champion Northwest Cabarrus looms as a potential third-round road opponent for the Mustangs.  West Rowan (6-14) plays at Charlotte Catholic (13-8) tonight at 6 p.m. Carson (11-12) is at Robinson (15-7). Robinson shared the SPC regular season title with Northwest’s Trojans.  In 2A, Salisbury (2-16) is at Piedmont (22-4). The Hornets will seek to shock the world.  In 1A, North Rowan (12-9) is the No. 4 seed from the YVC but appears to have gotten a favorable draw in the first round. North visits Monroe Central Academy (7-15), a No. 1 seed from a split 1A/2A league.

 Prep baseball One of the great baseball seasons in Davie history crashed to an abrupt end at Rich Park.

The War Eagles (22-3) suffered a 1-0 loss to Matthews Butler in a first-round 4A playoff game that started last Friday before it was suspended by lightning and rain. The game was resumed in the third inning on Monday.

Davie outhit the Bulldogs 8-5 but couldn’t provide any run support for Ryan Foster, who took a tough loss.

Davie had the bases loaded in the sixth and had two men on in the seventh but couldn’t get a big hit.

It was the last time Davie coach Mike Herndon will get to coach his son, Carson, a senior shortstop headed to Liberty.

“It was a tough one, one of the toughest,” Coach Herndon said.

“But it’s one-and-done in the playoffs, and it just wasn’t our night.”

 Prep wrestling Ralph Shatterly, who had a 32year coaching career at North Rowan and West Rowan, entered the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, North Carolina Chapter, in ceremonies held on Sunday in Chapel Hill.

Shatterly’s career record was 306-136-3, and he was a seven-time conference coach of the year. His North teams won WNCHSAA championships in 1968 and 1969.

 Prep soccer The girls soccer playoffs continue this week. In 2A, undefeated Salisbury faces a challenging thirdround game. The Hornets will travel to King to take on West Stokes.

 Prep track East Rowan’s Hakeem Gittens was 13th in the triple jump in the 3A state meet (42 feet, 61⁄4 inches).

East’s 4x800 relay team of Eli Walton, Joseph Furtado, Brad Oden and Cole Honeycutt ran 8:13 to break the school record at the Midwest Regional to qualify for the state meet. They were ninth in the state meet in 8:15.95.  The 1A state championships are set for Friday in Greensboro, while the 2A state championships will be held on Saturday.

North Rowan’s boys and girls won regional titles, as did Salisbury’s girls. Salisbury’s boys placed second.

 Independent leagues David Thomas (Catawba) homered for the Grand Prairie Airhogs on Monday in a 6-3 win against the Lincoln Saltdogs.  Garrett Sherrill (A.L. Brown) had an exciting first relief outing for the Saltdogs. He struck out four and walked three in 21⁄3 innings and allowed one run.  Zach Ward (A.L. Brown) allowed four runs in six innings and lost his debut with the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks. Ward and Sherrill are pitching in the independent American Association.

 Middle school soccer North Rowan topped China Grove 2-0. Brian Reyes and Narciso Alvarez scored for the Mavericks.

Jesus Huerta and Arnold Lezama had assists.

 Local golf The McCanless Couples play a nine-hole match Sunday with a fourman Captain’s Choice format.

The team of Juan Garcia, Eileen Full and Jeff and Tabitha Warren won.

Shelve and David Huneycutt and Brenda and John Mosley finished

second.

Yvonne Barger, Matt Shafer, Monica Green and Terrol Kenball placed third.

Carlos Garcia won closest to the pin.

Shafer won longest putt honors.  Seventy-two GARS members played at Lexington Country Club on Monday.

Low ‘A’ flight player was Gordon Correll with a net of 66.13.

Low ‘B’ flight player was David Lee with a net of 64.18.

Low ‘C’ flight player was Harry Agner with a net of 63.84.

Low ‘D’ flight player was Kenneth Miller with a net of 65.62.

 Middle school softball Sacred Heart won the CCISAA coed slow-pitch softball tournament held at the Sports Complex.

Sacred Heart topped Salisbury Academy 3-2 in the first round behind the pitching of Max Fisher.

Spencer Storey and Will Casmus sparked the defense. Fisher, Kaytee Leonguerrero and Reilly Gokey scored runs.

Marcus Corry and Robby Bergstone were the hitting leaders for Salisbury Academy.  Salisbury Academy beat First Assembly 1-0 on a shutout by Bergstone. Harrison Smith, Jacob Crosby and Juliana Anderson led the Jaguars’ defense.  Sacred Heart rallied to beat First Assembly 10-6 by scoring eight runs in the final inning. Chili Chilton, Erin Ansbro, Michael Childress, Storey and Fisher had key hits.  Sacred Heart won the championship game over Salisbury Academy 5-1. Ansbro, Childress and Kate Sullivan led the Dolphins.

Corry hit a homer run for SA, and Tyler Peoples made a brilliant catch in left field.

Home Run Derby winners were Ansbro and Corry.

All-tournament players from Salisbury Academy included Anne Marie Barton, Anderson, Smith, Corry and Bergstone, while Sacred Heart placed Leonguerrero, Sullivan, Fisher and Storey on the team.

Ansbro was named MVP. The event concluded the middle school athletic career for the eighthgraders.

 College baseball Preston Troutman (East Rowan) knocked in two runs in Appalachian State’s 10-7 loss to College of Charleston on Sunday. Trey Holmes (East) had one RBI.

 College softball Second-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne beat SAC rival Carson-Newman 2-1 on Sunday to win the Southeast Regional championship.

 Basketball camps The 5th annual Carson Basketball Camp for rising 2nd-6th graders will be held July 11-14 from 9-12.

Cost is $60 and includes instruction, camp T-shirt and camp insurance.  The 2nd annual Carson Little Dribbler Camp will be held July 1820 and is for 4-year-olds through rising first-graders. Camp is from 911 daily.

Cost is $30 and includes instruction, T-short and insurance.

For either of the Carson camps, contact boys basketball coach Brian Perry at 704-855-5039.  Applications are still being accepted for the 18th annual Hoops Unlimited Basketball Camp at East Rowan.

The camp is open to boys and girls from all area schools.

The camp on June 13-16 is for rising 2nd-5th graders. The camp on June 20-23 is for rising 6th-9th graders.

The cost of the all-day camp is $95 and includes a camp shirt and an all-you-can-eat lunch every day.

Sessions are limited to 50 applicants.

Go to www.hoopsunlimitedcamp.com or call camp director Rick Roseman at 704-279-7334.

 Homeschooler dies MORGANTON — A 16-year-old boy has died while exercising with his teammates on a football team for homeschooled children in North Carolina.

Paramedics said someone called 911 on Thursday evening and said a teen had collapsed from the heat.

Authorities say Luke Killian died a short time later at the hospital.

Killian played for the Morganton Mountaineers, a football team made up of children ages 12 to 18 who are taught at home.

Mountaineers Coach Doug Deitz told The News-Herald of Morganton that several of his players decided to practice on their own Thursday and Killian collapsed as they warmed up with sit-ups and lunges.

Even though Thursday was humid with temperatures in the 80s, Deitz doesn’t think heat problems caused Killian’s death.

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TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011 • 3B

SPORTS DIGEST

Promoter’s wish: ‘Boys have at it’ Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — The marketing department at Charlotte Motor Speedway wasted no time in trying to capitalize on the feud between Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick, celebrating the drivers’ spat in an advertisement for Saturday night’s All-Star race.

The digital ad went viral two days after Busch and Harvick tangled post-race at Darlington. It features the image of Harvick trying to punch Busch through his open window as Busch uses his car to nudge Harvick’s empty car out of the way.

“It Gets Settled,” screams the ad in bold yellow letters, “In The Race For $1 Million.”

Clever race promoting?

Yes. Truth in advertising? Probably not.

NASCAR fined both Busch and Harvick $25,000 each, and placed them on probation

through June 15. The two were also summoned to meet with NASCAR officials at Dover last week, and it was explained to the drivers that their actions on pit road at Darlington were dangerous and outside the limits of the relaxed “Boys, have at it” mentality.

CMS officials launched the ad before the NASCAR penalties were handed down, but make no apologies for the mixed message being sent to race fans. On one side is NASCAR saying Busch and Harvick went too far, and on the other is a race promoter hopeful that the drama can drum up interest in his event.

“It’s the hot story of the day and it’s exciting and dramatic to have a fight on pit road or the frontstretch,” CMS president Marcus Smith said Monday. “It’s current news and it helps to attract some attention to the event. That,

along with great racing all year long, has helped with ticket sales.”

CMS has been feasting on NASCAR’s decision to give drivers leeway in settling their own scores, and it’s primary television ad for the AllStar race has been a “Wild West” themed commercial with NASCAR President Mike Helton in a cameo role. It’s the correct marketing strategy for an event that’s typically billed as a no-holds barred dash for cash.

With no points on the line Saturday night, drivers are expected to stop at nothing in pursuit of the $1 million prize. It’s created a bit of lore about the race, as tempers have gotten the better of many a driver.

Busch has been at the center of two of the most recent clashes: in 2007, when he wrecked with older brother, Kurt, and the two didn’t speak again until their grandmother brokered a Thanksgiving

Big pay for Coach K Associated Press

RALEIGH — Mike Krzyzewski is once again Duke’s highest-paid employee.

The Associated Press on Monday obtained the university’s most recent IRS documents for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2010.

Krzyzewski’s total compensation for that year was listed as nearly $4.7 million.

That includes a base salary of $2 million, more than $2.2 million in bonuses and incentives and $420,000 in retirement and other deferred compensation.

Krzyzewski is only the second Division I men’s coach with 900 career wins, and enters the 2011-12 season two victories shy of tying his mentor Bob Knight for the record among toptier men’s coaches.

• COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Billy Kennedy donned a maroon jacket on Monday, and officially became Texas A&M's basketball coach.

He succeeds Mark Turgeon, who resigned a week ago to take over at Maryland following Gary Williams' abrupt retirement.

"This is a destination job for me," said Kennedy, who is from Louisiana but spent the past five seasons at Murray State.

• BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech men's basketball coach Seth Greenberg says swingman Manny Atkins has decided to transfer following the spring semester.

NBA DEERFIELD, Ill. — The Chicago Bulls saw it all year from Luol Deng, so what he did against LeBron James and the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals hardly shocked them.

Hit big shots? Hit the boards? Limit the game's most talented player? Check, check and huge check.

The Bulls lead the Heat 1-

0 after a 103-82 victory on Sunday, and a big reason for that is Deng. All he did was score 21 points, grab seven rebounds and contribute four steals while neutralizing James in an all-around performance that helped lift Chicago to an impressive victory.

Yes, Derrick Rose was up to his usual MVP tricks, scoring 28 points, but it was Deng providing a big assist whether he was scoring or clamping down on The King.

Game 2 is Wednesday at the United Center, but the Bulls are certainly not writing off Miami.

"They've lost big games and come out aggressive the next day," Deng said.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL NEW YORK — Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George has been selected for induction into College Football Hall of Fame.

NFL MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL's lockout remains in place, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. That means the league likely won't get back to business until at least next month — and maybe much longer than that.

GOLF PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods says he didn't do any more damage to his left leg at The Players Championship and expects to play the U.S. Open next month.

Woods made it only nine holes last week at The Players — his shortest tournament ever — when he withdrew after nine holes because of what he described as a chain reaction of pain from his left knee to left Achilles and tightening in his calf.

On his website Monday, Woods said he irritated the knee and Achilles without making them worse. He said doctors have advised rest, cold water therapy and soft

PLAYOFFS FroM 1B runs, the most by a North player since Paul Black crossed the plate 47 times for the high-powered 1999 team.

Mauldin has driven in 40, the most RBIs in a season by a Cavalier since Brad Canipe knocked in 45 in 1999.

Mauldin and Brown have collected 44 and 42 hits, respectively.

They’re the first Cavs since Nate Woodburn in 2000 to reach the 40-hit plateau. Barker (38) and Morgan (37) aren’t far behind them.

In 2008, believe it or not, North’s leader had seven RBIs for the entire season. North first baseman/DH Hunter Feezor matched that modest production last Friday in about an hour.

Brown, a freshman in 2008, led that team with 11 runs scored and was the only Cav to hit .300. Obviously, things have changed in a short period of time at North.

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clint Bowyer (33) spins out on the front stretch next to both Kevin Harvick (29) and Kyle Busch (18) during the recent showtime southern 500. truce, and last season, when a wreck with teammate Denny Hamlin led Busch to declare on his radio, “I swear to God, I am going to kill Denny Hamlin.”

Although Busch and Harvick made clear last week at Dover they do not like each other one bit — and the meeting with NASCAR moved them no closer to seeing eyeto-eye on the events at Darlington — it’s unlikely that they’ll make good on CMS’ claim to settle their dispute on Saturday night. Although pro-

bation doesn’t have a clear definition in NASCAR, the drivers have likely been told to stay away from each other on and off the track for the next month.

Smith hopes that’s not the case.

“I heard all the drivers say and read what they say, that this probation and fine is not going to change the way they drive,” he said. “I think that’s fantastic. That penalty, although it was somewhat costly, the probation is the equivalent of a slap on the wrist and

I sure hope it doesn’t make a difference in the way they compete.”

And, taking it a step further, Smith even encouraged more fisticuffs Saturday night.

“If any of these guys get fined for fighting at the AllStar race, we’ll pay the fine,” he promised.

That’s probably not what NASCAR wants to hear as series officials walk the fine line of disciplining drivers for the very behavior that draws attention to the sport

Hinske powers Braves Associated Press

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MIKE KRZYZEWSKI tissue treatment, which he said he already had been receiving.

The U.S. Open is June 1619 at Congressional, a course on which Woods won in 2009 at the AT&T National.

BASEBALL CINCINNATI — Pete Rose says he still wants to manage someday, and questions why he hasn't gotten a second chance from Major League Baseball to get back into the game after acknowledging he bet on baseball.

The 70-year-old hits king was the keynote speaker Saturday night at a gala of the Ohio Justice & Policy Center. One of the approximately 300 guests was the federal judge who sent him to prison for tax evasion related to his gambling.

The former Cincinnati Reds player and manager accepted a lifetime ban in 1989 for betting on baseball. He says he has given up on induction to the Hall of Fame, but still wants to manage.

NHL ST. PAUL, Minn. — Derek Boogaard's agent and a spokeswoman for the Boston University School of Medicine confirmed Sunday that his brain will be examined for signs of a degenerative disease often found in athletes who sustain repeated hits to the head.

Having tossed all those wild and crazy offensive numbers out there, it should be noted that East Montgomery, tonight’s opponent, has managed to contain North’s offense.

The Cavaliers won 6-0 and 1-0 in the regular season meetings.

Dusty Agner (6-1) pitched both of those shutouts for North. He also pitched only three innings in his start on Friday, so it’s possible he could help out on the mound again. Rimer has other capable options in Matt Laurens (5-1) and Josh Price (4-2), with Brown (2-1, 0.42 ERA) available to close if it’s a tight game.

Weddington at East Coach Travis Poole’s Weddington team was stunned by South Rowan in the first round last season, but the Warriors (14-9), from the Matthews area, opened the playoffs with an 84 win against a highly regarded Hickory Ridge squad that finished second in the SPC in the regular season.

East probably will send Justin Morris, the regular shortstop, to the

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The National League roundup ...

ATLANTA — Eric Hinske had three hits, including a tie-breaking single in the seventh, and Atlanta used a makeshift lineup in the victory.

Manager Fredi Gonzalez subbed Hinske in left field and Joe Mather, who had a two-run single in the sixth, in right as the Braves were missing third baseman Chipper Jones and right fielder Jason Heyward from their starting lineup.

Tommy Hanson (5-3) gave up three hits and two runs, one earned, in seven innings.

He struck out 10, one shy of his career high, with only one walk.

Craig Kimbrel gave up a single to Carlos Lee but struck out the side in the ninth for his 11th save.

Matt Downs had a homer and RBI double for Houston.

After Fernando Abad (1-4) walked Nate McLouth and Dan Uggla in the seventh, Hinske's single to right drove in McLouth for a 3-2 lead.

Cardinals 3, Phillies 1 ST. LOUIS — Jake Westbrook allowed one run in seven innings and St. Louis

snapped a three-game losing streak in manager Tony La Russa's first game back from illness, capitalizing on Cliff Lee's career-high six walks.

Lee (2-4) is winless in six starts since throwing a three-hit shutout at Washington on April 14. He departed after 122 pitches.

Ryan Theriot, Matt Holliday and Lance Berkman each walked twice against Lee. Reds 7, Cubs 4 CINCINNATI — Jonny Gomes hit his first homer in nearly a month, completing Cincinnati's seven-run rally that ended Carlos Zambrano's run of road success.

Zambrano (4-2) had won his last 10 starts on the road, matching the secondlongest such streak in Cubs history since 1919. He took a one-hitter into the sixth, then fell apart.

Nationals 4, Pirates 2 WASHINGTON — Danny Espinosa broke out of a slump with a two-run homer in the seventh inning and Washington extended Pittsburgh's losing streak to a season-worst seven games.

Espinosa, who was 8 for 73, drove the first pitch thrown by reliever Jose Ascanio into the left-field bullpen, scoring Mike Morse, who had singled.

Indians have 10-run fourth Associated Press

The American League roundup ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Brantley's three-run homer and Travis Hafner's bases-loaded double keyed a 10-run fourth inning Monday night that sent Cleveland to a 19-1 win over Kansas City.

Vin Mazzaro, the third Royals' pitcher, was charged with 14 runs and 11 hits in 21⁄3 innings.

Brantley and Matt LaPorta both had four RBIs in the Indians' biggest offensive outburst since scoring 22 runs at New York on April 18, 2009. Hafner and Orlando Cabrera each had three RBIs. Red Sox 8, Orioles 7 BOSTON — Adrian Gonzalez hit a tworun double off the left-field wall with one out in the ninth inning for Boston.

Trailing 7-6 going into the inning, the Red Sox put runners at first and second on one-out walks to Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia. Gonzalez, the AL leader with 37 RBIs, then got the winning hit on the first pitch he saw from Kevin Gregg (0-1).

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mound, at Staton Field. That will force a defensive makeover. Third baseman Avery Rogers slides to shortstop, and second baseman Ashton Fleming probably moves over to third base, with DH Chase Hathcock taking over at second.

Morris (1-0) was a find late in the season. He’s a strike-thrower with zero walks on the year, and he hasn’t allowed a run in his 111⁄3 innings.

The plan is for Morris to give the Mustangs four or five innings, with lefty closer Will Johnson (seven saves, 1.21 ERA) waiting behind him.

East has played as well as it has all season in its past two games, shut-

Alfredo Aceves (1-0) got the win, allowing one run in three innings.

Rays 6, Yankees 5 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sam Fuld and B.J. Upton hit two-run homers to help Tampa Bay hand New York its sixth consecutive loss.

It's the first time the Yankees have lost this many consecutive games since a sevengame skid in April 2007.

Blue Jays 4, Tigers 2 DETROIT — Kyle Drabek pitched seven strong innings as Toronto snapped Detroit's seven-game winning streak.

Drabek (2-3) allowed one run despite walking six, and gave up three hits and struck out two. Frank Francisco pitched the ninth for his fourth save, allowing a solo homer to Jhonny Peralta.

Rangers 4, White Sox 0 CHICAGO — Texas' Colby Lewis pitched a five-hitter for his first career shutout.

Endy Chavez had three hits for the Rangers, who have won four of their last five games. Chavez was hitless in nine at-bats since he was promoted from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Catholic edged South Rowan 2-1 in the first round on Alex Jensen’s two-run double.

Catholic ended Carson’s 2010 season in this round with a tense 3-2 victory in a game played at Charlotte’s Waddell High. Ethan Free (6-4) pitched three shutout innings of relief in that game, and he’s the probable pitcher for Carson tonight.

Carson won a playoff game for the first time in 2010. It will be tryCarson at Catholic ing to reach the third round for the Carson-Mount Pleasant was ex- first time tonight. pected to be a marquee first-round Parkwood at NWC matchup, and that proved to be the Assuming coach Joe Hubbard’s case.

No one anticipated that the team is focused on tonight’s oppoCougars (17-8) would win that game nent and not looking ahead to a po1-0 against a very explosive offen- tential home matchup with East sive team, but Josh Martin turned in Rowan in Round 3, the Trojans (18a career pitching effort, and the de- 8) should handle Parkwood (9-12), a team from the Monroe area. fense turned in a flawless effort.

NWC junior right-hander Weston Expect another low-scoring game in the second round when the Smith dominated North Forsyth in Cougars travel to Pineville’s Hugh- the first round with his arm and bat, es Memorial Park for a rematch with so senior lefty Rob Bain (9-1) probably gets the call on the hill tonight.

Charlotte Catholic (18-3).

ting out a pair of opponents with airtight defense that has included a triple play and a 3-6-1 double play.

East also belted two homers in its 9-0 playoff victory against Rockingham County, raising its modest season total to 12.

East (19-7) seeks its 20th win, a plateau it has reached in each of the last five seasons under coach Brian Hightower.

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People attending the NSSA awards banquet Monday got to look over the items for sale at the silent auction.

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Stan Cotten, left, the voice of Wake Forest, greets N.C. State’s Gary Hahn, the North Carolina sportscaster of the year.

there’s nothing like Monday Night Football if I’ll also be working the NBA finals.”

When FIFA World Cup soccer FROM 1B ventured to South Africa last sumdeceptive point guard, he does all mer, Tirico branched out again. the little things right.

Soccer isn’t one of the sports in Tirico’s versatility is a huge as- which he owns a deep backset for his employers ABC and ground, but he smoothly handled ESPN. Studio host, commentary, studio duties. play-by-play — he can do it all.

“Just an amazing event in a Or maybe you need a traffic cop part of the world where I’d never to make sure two macho color anabeen,” Tirico said. “World Cup lysts don’t strangle each other in the was a treat.” booth. Well, he can handle that too.

It should surprise no one that If it seems like Tirico is every- sports were Tirico’s first love. He where, it’s because he basically is. was raised by his mother in New Besides Monday Night Football, York, and he got to absorb Jets still the glamour gig, he handles football games and Mets baseball marquee college basketball and games in person because his football, NBA, golf and tennis grandfather was a Shea Stadium events. security guard.

“Everyone asks which is my fa“I knew what I wanted as a kid, vorite sport, and I’ve always got and that was sports,” Tirico said. to answer that sports are like my By high school, the sport he kids —I can’t have a favorite,” was best at was golf. He’d investTirico said. “I can’t say the British ed perspiration in baseball, footOpen is the best thing there is. ball and basketball, but he realThat’s not going to go over well ized his future was limited. when I do the Masters. I can’t say “I was a defensive replacement

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MIKE TIRICO and pinch-runner on the baseball team,” he said. “The dream didn’t die, but it was time to change the dream.”

The dream evolved into sports journalism. He went to college at Syracuse, mostly because that’s where broadcasters he idolized — Marv Albert and Bob Costas — had learned their craft.

He worked for the school newspaper, The Daily Orange, and got involved with campus radio shows. He interned at the local television station.

“One thing I learned right away

is I preferred broadcasting to writing,” Tirico said. “I preferred reporting an event while it was happening to reporting after it happened.”

He got a tryout as the sportscaster for the Syracuse TV station. Watchers liked his style.

Bosses liked his preparedness.

Four years later, he became a SportsCenter anchor for ESPN. That springboarded into major play-by-play duties.

Tirico is humble, so he was shocked when he was offered the Monday Night Football assignment.

But he’s handled that underthe-microscope duty — every mistake is YouTube-bound — with grace.

Tirico has visited North Carolina often — basketball in Charlotte and the Triangle, plus U.S. Open golf in Pinehurst.

His impressions of Rowan County have been positive, and he had a nice round of golf at the Country Club of Salisbury, playing with his father-in-law and his uncles.

“Every year I feel like this is the year I’m going to find my golf game,” Tirico said with a smile.

“But with two kids and so much time on the road, I’m playing less than ever. But it was a good day.

We had more laughs than we could count.”

Tirico’s mother and extended family got to see him honored last night. John Walsh, the man who created ESPN, made an unexpected appearance which surprised and thrilled Tirico.

“There are so many more important people than me,” he said, shaking his head. “Giving scores — my job is a lot less important than most.”

As Platt advised, Tirico was a nice surprise. A major radio station was eager to get him on the air and dignitaries waited to snap pictures, but he stopped to speak to a local newspaper for 10 minutes — without once looking at his watch.

“Thanks for taking the time to talk to me,” he said.

That’s Mike Tirico.

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people that are livid about this is the NFL has not lost games since 1987,” King FROM 1B said. “With society as litigious as it is, it’s the way man Gym at Catawba. “And life is. I don’t think yet that it’s not going to be written it’s time to throw anybody about a labor dispute. It’s off a cliff. They won’t ruin going to be written about the game forever no matter football that’s played somewhat happens, but they will where.” definitely impact this game King, a 1979 graduate of very negatively if this drags Ohio University, and on staff into the season.” at Sports Illustrated since King, 53, modestly says 1989, received the National there’s not much to his job, Sportswriter of the Year with multiple angles and inAward Monday night. King terests in a sport that’s alis most prominently known ready deconstructed and disfor his ‘Monday Morning sected on a nightly basis durQuarterback’ column that ing the fall. King’s crafted appears on SI.com 48 times a some rewarding passages, year. He frequents numersuch as a piece on New York ous radio and television Jets defensive lineman Denshows throughout the season nis Byrd, who suffered a broand serves as a reporter for ken vertebra in a 1992 game NBC’s Football Night in that left him temporarily unAmerica. King has a popular able to walk. There was a twitter account and keeps an cross-country trip on John active online profile. His Madden’s bus and an behindmalleability is a testament to the-scenes week with the the always-expanding media Green Bay Packers. scene, which King says is “Every week in the NFL, paramount for journalists there’s 15 really interesting wanting to stay relevant. stories,” King said. “Every Oh, and he wrote a book week, things seem to happen in 2009, primarily a collecand the stories take care of tion of his best columns. themselves and I never real“I basically need to be ly have trouble finding stoable to learn how other peo- ries. The fun thing about ple are learning about covering football is that sports,” King said. “We’ve everybody has a chance all got to understand that if every year. I think every you want to get by in this team is a story.” media world, you’ve got to King accurately predictbe versatile and do a numed last year’s Super Bowl, ber of things well.” but the league’s unpreAs expected, all this acdictability halted him from cess grants him a documenmaking a decision for this tary-style perspective into year just yet. the biggest spectator sport That’s what gives the in America. He knows things league it’s charm. Even the fans don’t know (Bill BePanthers can go from dull to lichick donated a massive li- intriguing with one No. 1 brary of football books to the draft pick.

Naval Academy) and things “Every team always looks they don’t want to know great three months after the (Rex Ryan attempted yoga Super Bowl,” King said. while trying to lose weight).

“Teams can be good for a However, all that said, long time, but how long can he’s still as clueless as they really be champions? everyone else when it comes That’s what makes it fun.” to solving the league’s labor “I just hope they don’t dilemma, but keeps a hint of kill the golden goose.” positivity.

That’s one story that he “The thing that I say to won’t be writing.

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NSSA BANQUET

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ESPN’s Ron Jaworski, left, talks football with Salisbury coach Joe Pinyan during Monday night’s NSSA awards banquet at Catawba.

Jaws: From football field to broadcast booth

BY DAVID SHAW dshaw@salisburypost.com

SALISBURY — Ever wonder what it takes for a one-time Super Bowl quarterback to reinvent himself as a high-profile TV sportscaster?

Ron Jaworski can answer your question. Best known as a longtime signal-caller for the Philadelphia Eagles, he’s transformed into a well-versed, wellstudied and highly JAWORSKI entertaining member of ESPN’s Monday Night Football crew. And to hear him tell it, he owes royalties to collegue and close friend Mike Tirico.

“I was a football player trained to play football,” Jaworski said Monday evening outside Goodman Gym, moments before he joined Tirico — the national sportscaster of the year — at the NSSA’s annual banquet. “Then one day I was retired and had to go on and do something else. Mike was my guiding light.”

Jaworski has chummed around with Tirico since joining ESPN in 1990, just weeks after throwing the last of of his 179 career touch-

down passes. Since 2007 he’s worked as a color analyst on MNF, teaming with Tirico and former Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden.

Once a rugged, 6-foot-2 gunslinger nicknamed “Jaws” and “The Polish Rifle,” Jaworski welcomed the challenge.

“As a player, getting interviewed on television or at a press conference was easy,” he said.

“You’re talking specifically about the game. People ask you questions and you give them concise, honest answers. I could do that in my sleep.”

Playing the broadcast game — particularly for a franchise like MNF — offered an eye-opening contrast.

“This is completely different,” he said. “When you get on TV you have to convey a message. You have to go into more depth. You have to have a theme. You have to speak eloquently. You have to look appropriately. All those things come into play. It really is another career.”

And though ESPN televises only 20 NFL games per season, Jaworski has made his job a yearround commitment.

“I work out of my office at NFL Films in New Jersey,” he said. “I study the games. I study our telecasts from last year. I talk to coaches, players, agents, general

managers, owners — just trying to keep a pulse on what’s going on around the league.”

Tirico, for one, is honored to share a booth with his energetic, 60-year old sidekick.

“Ron is one of the greatest teammates anyone’s ever had,” he said. “What you see on TV, that’s not an act. That’s Jaws. He attacks life with enthusiasm. There are no airs about Ron. He is as genuine as they come.”

Jaworski’s first visit to Salisbury wouldn’t have been complete without inquiring about the current NFL owners’ lockout, Panthers’ draft pick Cam Newton and, of course, Super Bowl XV, which Philadelphia lost 27-10 to Jim Plunkett’s wild-card Raiders.

“I still haven’t watched the tape of that game,” Jaworski said. “A fond memory? The kickoff. When you lose the Super Bowl it haunts you forever. In January of ‘81 we were a young football team that totally expected to win that game.

When we left our hotel that morning Coach (Dick) Vermeil told us, ‘When we come back here tonight we’ll be champions,’ — and hey, we believed him. We were that confident. And later, we were that devastated.”

Never mind that the Eagles had beaten Oakland in the regular season and were 14-4 on game day.

“They just outplayed us on Super Sunday,” Jaworski said. “To me, it’s case closed. That day, they were better.”

Despite passing for 291 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown, the loss remains his biggest regret as a professional.

“I thought we’d have multiple opportunities to win a Super Bowl,” he said. “Looking back, we had one and didn’t get it done. I believe the role of the quarterback is to win rings, to win championships. And that day I let myself down, our team down and the city of Philadelphia down.”

• Jaworski believes the 6-5, 248pound Newton — first selection in last month’s draft — is a potential star who can restore the Panthers in due time.

“Cam Newton has a tremendous upside,” he said. “I studied Cam in preparation for the draft. I looked at all 280 throws that he made at Auburn and I saw a guy with incredible upside.”

After pausing, Jaworski continued, “Now, he’s still a very raw product. People have to be very careful. Do not expect him to come out and be a superstar early in his career. He has mechanical flaws. But his reputation is that he’s someone who will work hard to make himself and his team-

mates better.”

• There’s no way to put a positive spin on the current NFL lockout. Jaworski, who endured work stoppages in 1982 and 1987 is pessimistic.

“It’s everybody’s money to lose,” he said. “I’ve been through this as a player and an executive (owner of an Arena Football League team), so I kind of see both sides of it right now. With the money that’s in the game — $9.3 billion, and its expected to escalate to $14 billion in a few short years — there’s a lot of money at stake.

What happens is greed takes over.

With that kind of money involved, you’d think there would be a reasonable way for intelligent people to sit down and solve the issues.

Once you miss that paycheck, you never get it back.”

• That’s keen insight. For a guy from the blue-collar, steel-mill town of Lackawanna, NY, Jaworski has a pretty glamorous game — one Tirico can’t wait to share this fall.

“Ron truly created a template for how former athletes can become successful in the media,” he said. “He had to learn a different language, from pro football player to sportscaster. He took it to the next level and has done a great job.”

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1972 19" Fiberform Monterrey. Runs good.

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Includes E-Loader trailer. $2500 OBO. Photos on request. 704-223-0416

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Call Kevin 704-798-9259 Couch 90” Lazy Boy burgundy-brown genuine leather, $375. Brookstone iJoy multi function electric massage chair $75. Both are in excellent condition.

352-428-6411 Mocksville Curling Iron, rotating, brand new Instyler. $70.

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

Horse Quality Hay for Sale

Horse quality fescue and orchard grass mix hay, spring cutting. Field pick up. $2.50/bale. Call Gary now for future notification when hay is ready. 704239-6242. Rockwell area.

HYPNOSIS will work for you!

Stop Smoking~Lose Weight It's Easy & Very Effective.

Decide Today 704-933-1982 Love seat, beige. $75. 2 TV tables, $50 ea. Jeff Gordon wall clock, $50. Wood wall clock, $50. Elvis Presley wall clock, $50. Foot stool, $15. 3 antique dolls, $25 ea. Table antique ball lamp, $25. 704-638-8965

Lumber All New!

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 METAL: Angle, Channel, Pipe, Sheet & Plate Shear Fabrication & Welding FAB DESIGNS 2231 Old Wilkesboro Rd Open Mon-Fri 7-3:30 704-636-2349 Motor for 2000 Dodge/Jeep, 360, 5.9, 98000 miles. $500 OBO. 336-940-3134

E. Spencer

Free Stuff Free Chicken Hens.

3 Available.

Please call for more info.

704-797-0076 Free dog. 2 year old German Shepard mix.

Long hair. Likes to be outside. Would love fenced area. Free to good home.

Call 704-232-3397 or 704232- 3396.

Puppies, free - Rescue dog surprised us with pups. 8 to choose from in Enochville/Kannapolis.

Breed-unsure, many colors, darn cute.704-9389842 or 704-791-9837

How to know you'll go! 4 min. recorded message.

Call now. 704-983-8841 MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CAREERS start here Get connected online.

Attend college on your own time. Job placement Computer assistance. available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-4819409. www.CenturaOnline.com

Lost & Found Found Dog, small, black long hair. Jake Alexander & Morlan Park Rd. 336787-3252

Pine Plate Rack.

2 grooved shelves. Aproximately 4 foot x 28 inch.

704-798-4748. $50.

Receiver Hitch for 97-11 Dodge Dakota/Durango. $100. Please Call 336940-3134

Lost Dog, Mini Pin, brindle male. Lost on Stirewalt & Barnhart Rd. area. Please Call 704-210-9172

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 Tailgate Protector for 9704 Dodge Dakota, chrome $40. Call 336940-3134

$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 East Rowan

Lost dogs. 2 female Beagles. One black & white, one brown & white.

152 area of Rockwell.

Call 704-431-9359 Lost Female Rottweiler from Old Concord Rd., Farmhouse Restaurant area. REWARD if found.

704-209-1202

Homes for Sale Genesis Realty 704-933-5000 genesisrealtyco.com Foreclosure Experts Mt. Ulla, 4 BR house & 3 BR DW both on 11.97 acres. $344,000. FSBO. 704-640-4260 Salisbury & Shelby, 2, 3 & 4 BR, starting at $29,900! Must see! Call today 704-633-6035 Salisbury

Convenient Location

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

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

Great Location

East Salis. 3/4BR, 2½BA. Lease purchase option.

Interest rates are low. Good time to buy. 704-638-0108

Flip this House!

Yadkin. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Cute Fixer-upper.

Hunter Street, Yadkin Finishing area. $16,000, home, for sale, 1 car garage.

Two lots.

Siding/roof less than 5 years old. Bring all offers.

704-245-4393 Fulton Heights

Reduced

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

New Listing

3 BR, 2 BA in Kluttz Acres subdivision. Covered front porch and deck, central air-conditioning, fireplace, single attached garage, nice yard with trees.

52270 $109,300 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704.202.3663 Salisbury

New Listing

Will go fast! 3 BR, 2 BA, on High Rock Lake, Shore Acres subd. Deck, fireplace, vinyl siding, attached single carport, dbl detached garage, large yard.

52293 $244,200 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704.202.3663 Salisbury

Nice Setting

3 BR, 2 BA home in wonderful location!

Cathedral ceiling, split floor plan, double garage, deck, storage large building, corner lot.

R51853 $154,900 Monica Poole 704-2454628 B&R Realty

3 BR, 2 BA brick home in Woodbridge Run subdivision. $2,000 carpet allowance. Storm doors, double pane windows, screened porch, attached double garage. 52136 $165,000 B&R Realty 704-2026041

Salisbury

Salisbury

Lots of Extras

3 BR 2.5 BA has many extras! Great kitchen w/granite, subzero ref., gas cooktop. Formal dining, huge garage, barn, greenhouse. Great for horses or car buffs!

R51894 $439,500. Dale Yontz.

704-202-3663 B&R Realty Salisbury

Lots of Room

Over 2 Acres

504 Lake Drive, 3 BR, 1 BA, brick, carport, 1080 sq.ft., corner lot, hardwood floors, new remodeled windows, bath, new kitchen floor, fenced side yard, central heat/AC, close to town parks. $79,900. Call 704-279-3821

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

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

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

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

West Area, several hundred acres avail. Can be divided.

Karen Rufty, B&R Realty.

704-202-6041

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

Lots for Sale Faith

REDUCED PRICE!

Lot for sale. Restricted subdivision, Faith schools, starting at $19,500. Your plans or ours. Builders welcome! 704-202-9362

www.rebeccajonesrealty.com

Wanted: Real Estate

Special Financing

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

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

Salisbury

Motivated Seller

Knox Farm Subdivision.

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

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

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

Unique Property

True Modular Display Home For Sale. 120 MPH Wind Zone. No Steel Frames. All 16" O.C. All Drywall Interior.

DH Thermal Windows. 9 ft. ceilings. Deluxe cabinets, molding & much more. 3 BR, 2 BA with Saddle Roof Porch. NC Delivery Only. $139,000 value for $109,000. 704-463-1516

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

Cute 1 BR 1 BA waterfront log home with beautiful view! Ceiling fans, fireplace, front and back porches.

R51875 $189,900. Dale Yontz 704-202-3663 B&R Realty Salisbury

Motivated Seller

Mechanics DREAM Home, 28x32 shop with lift & air compressor, storage space & ½ bath. All living space has been completely refurbished. Property has space that could be used as a home office or dining room, deck on rear, 3 BR, 1 BA. R51824A $164,500 B&R Realty, Monica Poole 704-245-4628 Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200

Rockwell

Open House th Saturday, May 14 2-4pm

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

Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

Colonial Village Apts.

“A Good Place to Live” 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Affordable & Spacious Water Included 704-636-8385

1 & 2BR. Nice, well maintained, responsible landlord. $425-$445. Salisbury, in town. 704-642-1955

1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apts!

Very nice. $375 & up.

One free month's rent!

15% Sr. Citizen's discount. 704-890-4587 AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo.

Chambers Realty 704-637-1020 Airport Rd., 1BR with stove, refrig., garbage pickup & water incl.

Month-month lease. No pets. $400/mo+$300 deposit. Furnished $425/mo.

704-279-3808

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

Includes water & basic cable.

West Side Manor Apts.

Robert Cobb Rentals Variety World, Inc. 2345 Statesville Blvd.

Near Salisbury Mall

Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd.

(704)637-7721

704-633-1234

KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29.

South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539

CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury.

Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F 9:00-12:00.

TDD Relay Equal 1-800-735-2962 Housing Opportunity.

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

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 China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112

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

Clean, well maintained, 2 BR Duplex.

Central heat/air, all electric. Section 8 welcome. 704-202-5790

www.bostandrufty-realty.com

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

Apartments China Grove. Very nice.

2BR, 1BA. No pets.

Deposit required. Please call 704-279-8428

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

Western Rowan County

Salisbury

Landis

2 BR, 1 BA, covered front porch, double pane windows, double attached carport, big yard, fence.

52179 $99,400 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704202-3663

Real Estate Services

Bringle Ferry Rd. 2 tracts.

Will sell land or custom build. A50140A. B&R Realty, Monica 704-245-4628

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

www.bostandrufty-realty.com

Granite Quarry

Notices

Music Sales

Salisbury

Land for Sale

Apartments

New Listing YOUR DONATE Receive VEHICLE$1000 Grocery Coupon.

United Breast Cancer Foundation.

Free Mammograms, Breast info: Cancer www.ubcf.info.

Free Towing, Tax Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted, 1-888-468-5964.

Homes for Sale

Wonderful Home

Found dog. Small, long haired dog on Jake Alexander near Salisbury Mall. Call 704-239-9354 or 704-636-6589 Lost Dog, last seen on Stokes Ferry Rd. Brown Chihuahua mix, about 13lbs. w/blue collar. 704645-1181, 704-754-3078 or call Salisbury Animal Hospital.

Shoes. New steel toe shoes, size 9. $50.

Please call 704-857-8169 for more information.

Bring All Offers

Instruction COLLEGE ATTEND ONLINE from home.

Medical, Business, Paralegal, Accounting, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance.

Computer available.

Financial aid if qualified.

Call 888-899-6918. www.CenturaOnline.com

SALISBURY POST

CLASSIFIED

Duplexes & Apts, Rockwell$500-$600. TWO Bedrooms Marie Leonard-Hartsell Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 marie@sellingsalisbury.com East Rowan area. 2BR, $450-$550 per month.

Chambers Realty 704-239-0691 East Spencer - 2 BR, 1 BA. $400 per month.

Carolina-Piedmont Prop.

704-248-2520

EXTRA NICE! Spencer. 1BR $400/mo & 2BR unfurn'd + dep. Min. 6 mo lease req'd. 336-596-6726

Faith area. 1BR. Range, refrigerator. W/D. Water, garbage service. $400/ mo. 704-279-8880 Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588

Lovely Duplex

Salisbury City, Lincolnton Rd. 1BR/1BA, very spacious, good n'hood, $375 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury City. Lg 2BR, 1BA, fenced yd. Appliances & utilities incl. $675/ mo. + $675 dep.

Serious inquiries only.

865-243-9321 Salisbury Nr. VA 2BR, 1BA,, central HVAC, $550/mo, appl req'd.

Broker. 704-239-4883 Salisbury One bedroom upstairs, furnished, deposit & references required.

704-932-5631 Salisbury. 2BR duplex.

Stove, refrig. furnished.

Quiet. $395/mo. Call Bob @ 704-633-4081 WELCOME HOME TO DEER PARK APTS. We have immediate openings for 1 & 2 BR apts.

Call or come by and ask about our move-in specials. 704-278-4340 for info. For immediate info call 1-828-442-7116

Condos and Townhomes 1 BR Duplex in quiet garden setting. $625 includes HD cable & utilities. 704-798-8595

DUPLEX IN DOWNTOWN SALISBURY W. Council St. 1BR, 1BA. renovated.

Beautifully Hardwood/tile floors, new HVAC. Detailed craftsmanship. $550/mo. Call Lisa at 704-682-3345 Kannapolis. 2 story townhouse. 2BR, 2BA brick front. Kitchen/dining combo, large family room. Private deck. $600/mo. 704534-5179 / 704-663-7736

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

2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. negotiable.

Deposit Section 8 welcome.

336-247-2593 Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment?

We manage rental homes & apartments.

Call and let us help you.

Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462 www.waggonerrealty.com

Near Livingstone, completely renovated. 2/3 BR, cent heat, fireplace, yard. Appli. Incl'd.

Section 8 OK. 704-399-0414 Salis. 523 E. Cemetary St. 1BR, 1 BA, No Pets, $330/mo + $330/dep. Sect 8 OK. 704-507-3915.

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

Salisbury 2 bedrooms, 1½ baths, brick at Ro-Med, available June 4. Credit check, lease, deposit. $550 per month. 704-782-5037

Houses for Rent 3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No pets. $595/rent + $500/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 3 BR, 2 BA, close to Salisbury Mall. Gas heat, nice. Rent $695, deposit $600.

Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

Spencer

Clarinet and case, Bundy, made in USA. condition.

Excellent $175. 704-855-8353

Tickets

Homes for Sale

Alexander Place

Rockwell

Tickets.

4 Charlotte Motor Speedway Pole Night tickets. $8 each or 4 for $30. 704-857-8169

Want to Buy Merchandise All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper.

Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123 GUNS, SWORDS & WAR RELICS- Paying $10-$100,000 CA$H for JAPANESE SAMURAI Swords...WWII German/Japan/U.S. Helmets, Medals, Weapons, Swords & Knives...CIVIL WAR Relics...Buying Collections & Estates! Ed Hicks edhicks82@aol.com (910) 425-7000. (800) 322-2838.

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

65 Ocher St. Renovated 3 BR, 2 BA home with hardwood floors, ceramic tile, new roof, all appliances included. 704-856-8101

REDUCED China Grove, 2 new homes under construction ... buy now and pick your own colors. Priced at only $114,900 and comes with a stove and dishwasher. B&R Realty 704-633-2394 Bank Foreclosures & Distress Sales. These homes need work! For a FREE list:

Well 3 BR, 2 BA, established neighborhood.

All brick home with large deck. Large 2 car garage.

R50188 $163,900 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 Salisbury

Near the Lake

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

3 BR, 2 BA, new home close to High Rock Lake!

Open kitchen/dining room combo, great fireplace, level lot on 1.52 acres.

R51601. $199,900 Monica Poole, B&R Realty, 704-245-4628

Rockwell

Salisbury

Reduced!

New Home

China Grove

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

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

Welcome Home!

Forest Creek. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath.

New home priced at only $84,900. R48764 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

Spencer, 3BR/1BA, updated lg kitchen/dining area, LR, den, wood floors, 3 fireplaces, gas heat, appls & washer / dryer, detached garage, 20 x 12 screened back porch, fenced in back yard, City water & sewer.

Asking $86,500 negot.

704-647-9749 or 704310-9938

Homes for Sale

Homes for Sale

www.applehouserealty.com

BUYER BEWARE The Salisbury Post Classified Advertising staff monitors all ad submissions for honesty and integrity.

However, some fraudulent ads are not detectable. Please protect yourself by checking the validity of any offer before you invest money in a business opportunity, job offer or purchase.

Lease Purchase

Salisbury

Awesome Location

Home Sweet Home

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

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 $119,900 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

Right now, if your local government is considering a change for your neighborhood, it has to let everyone in the community know about it.

Officials have to put it in the newspaper.

Why? Because changes can affect more than just the person next door. It can affect a whole town.

By placing a public notice in the newspaper, the ads are published in a place where the public will actually notice them.

But some legislators in Raleigh believe letting local government officials simply post these notices on their own rarely viewed websites is good enough.

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

Salisbury

North Carolina deserves better.

Tell your legislators to oppose H.B. 472.

Tell them not to take the PUBLIC out of public notices.

Convenient Location

China Grove

New Listing Free Stuff

FOUND Large black dog in China Grove. Call.....

Daytime (704) 857-1711 Evening (704) 633-5072

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

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

West Rowan Secluded on 6.5 wooded acres.

Builder's custom home, 4BR/3½ BA, master BR on main floor. 3,300 sq. ft. + partially finished bonus room. Lots of ceramic & granite. Great kitchen with gas cook top & double ovens. Covered porches, walkin closets, fireplaces w/gas logs. $389,000. FSBO. Motivated Seller. 704-431-3267 or 704-213-4544

If you are uncertain who your legislator is, go to www.ncpress.com for a link to discover who represents you.

SALISBURY POST Houses for Rent

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

516 Woodland Dr. 3 BR, 1.5 BA $795/mo. One story brick, single carport.

1,200 sq.ft., corner lot.

Large kitchen w/breakfast area, LR, laundry room, attic access, Upgrades: plantation shutters, tile & wood floors, new tile countertops. All appli& new roof. ances Storage bldg, new electric heat pump. Robbie, 704883-6973.

American Dr., 3 BR, 2 BA. Has refrigerator, stove & dishwasher. All electric, no pets. $695 rent, $600 dep. Call Rowan Properties 704633-0446 Available for rent – Homes and Apartments Salisbury/Rockwell Eddie Hampton 704-640-7575

Salisbury High School area, 2BR/1BA, electric central heat/air, $525/mo + $400 dep. 704-636-3307 Salisbury, 2 BR houses & apts, $525/mo and up.

704-633-4802 Salisbury, 3BR, 1 BA, great neighborhood. $600/month. Please Call 704-798-7124

Office and Commercial Rental Numerous Commercial and office rentals to suit your needs. Ranging from 500 to 5,000 sq. ft. Call Victor Wallace at Wallace Realty, 704-636-2021 Office Suite Available.

Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011 Salisbury, Kent Exec.

Park, $100 & up, 1st month free, ground floor, incls conf rm, utilities.

No dep. 704-202-5879

Salisbury, North Shaver Street, 2BR/1BA, gas heat, $425 per month.

704-633-0425 Lv msg

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

Salisbury. 1BR, 1BA. Private entrance. No smoking. No late loud noises. Call 704-4312261 or 704-925-9103

Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit.

Call 704-431-8636

HIGH TRAFFIC AREA IN ROCKWELL! China Grove 2BR/1BA, CHA, all electric, refrigerator & stove, W/D connections, back deck, easy access to 29A, close to elementary school and Head Start. $550/mo. + $550 deposit. Section 8 accepted. 704-784-4785

Conveniently Located!

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011 • 9B

CLASSIFIED

Beside ACE HARDWARE, #229 E Main St Hwy 52, 2,700 sq ft finished store front combined with 2,100 sq ft warehouse. May divide into smaller space. Call 704279-4115 or email thadwhicker@cozartlumber.com

Houses for Rent

Industrial/ Warehouse

Autos

Autos

Autos

BEAUTIFUL RIDE

Chrysler Crossfire, 2005, coupe, gray. 6 cylinder Mercedes engine. 6 speed manual, anti-lock brakes, side airbag, CD/AM/FM stereo. Low miles, power everything, spoiler, good on gas, heated seats, navigation, air conditioning, cruise control. $13,500.

704-326-5049

Chevrolet Cobalt LS, 2008.

100% Guaranteed Credit Approval.

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

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

Sweet Ride!

Motorcycles & ATVs

Chevrolet Corvette, 1995. Red with black leather interior. Automatic.

Garage kept.

59,200 miles. $11,500.

Call 704-279-6124 Jaguar S-Type, 2005.

Black w/black leather interior, 6 sp. auto trans, 4.2L V8 engine, AM/FM/CD Changer, Premium Sound.

Call Steve today! 704-6034255

Lexus 2004 ES330, excellent milage, low miles, loaded (navigation, Mark Levinson Sound, etc).

Lexus maintained. Perfect condition. $12,900. 704633-4771

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

Toyota Camry LE, 2007.

Desert sand mica exterior bisque interior. with $14,459. Stock #P7633C. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Call Classifieds to place youryard sale ad...

704-797-4220 Autos

Low Miles!

Clean!

Cadillac Sedan Deville, 1999. White with leather.

AC. Good tires. 81,000 miles. Garage kept. $6,200 obo. Call 704-633-2513 or 980-234-3373

Volkswagen Beetle GLS, 2000. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval. Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

Toyota Corolla S, 2007.

Black sand pearl exterior with dark charcoal interior.

Stock # $13,359.

T11319A. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Over 150 Vehicles in Stock!

E. Lafayette, 2 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator and stove. Gas heat, no pets.

Rent $595, deposit $500.

Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

Salisbury. 2BR, 1½BA. 2car carport. Partially fenced yard. Central air & heat.

Appliances. 704-638-0108

East Area, 3 BR, 2 BA. Dining room, all appl., 2 car garage.

Lease, ref., dep. req. $975/mo. 704-798-7233

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

East. 2BR, 1BA house with pond on six acres outside Granite Quarry.

Detached garage $900/ mo.

Call Waggoner Realty at 704-633-0462

Salisbury. 4 rooms. 71 Hill St. All appls furnished. $495/ mo + dep.

Limit 2. 704-633-5397

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

Properties, 704-633-0446 Granite Quarry

MAKE OFFER!

2200 Sq. Ft., 4BR/2BA, newer home, no pets, $1200/month or sale $205,000. Granite tops, ceramic and wood floors.

Granite Quarry/E. Rowan schools. Lease Option also available. 704-2029362 HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with extra bonus room and carport.

Carson School District. No Pets $900 month + deposit.

704-630-0859 Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required.

Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Kannapolis - 520A North Rose Ave, 1 BR 1 BA duplex $500/mo.; 610 Florence Ave., 2 BR, 1 BA $510/mo. KREA 704-933-2231 Kannapolis. 2BR, 1BA. Central heat & air. On Lane St. $550/mo. China Grove. 2BR, 2BA mobile home. Central heat & air. $500/mo. 704-855-2600 Lee St., 4/5 BR, 2 BA, new carpet. $500 dep. & Move In. $700 rent due June 1st.

No Pets. 704-278-7054

Never Before Leased!

Salisbury/Spencer area 2-4 BR houses. Cent. heat & AC. $550- $750/ month. Jim 704-202-9697 Spencer 2BR, 1BA $550/mo + deposit & 3 BR, 2BA $675/mo + deposit.

Refs. 704-202-1627 Woodleaf 3BR/1BA, appls incl'd, $625/mo. No pets.

Refs & cr ck req'd. No Section 8. 704-490-6048

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 for Rent

Office and Commercial Rental

East Rowan area. 3BR, 2BA. East school district.

Private lot. No pet. $500 dep. $125/week. 704-2796574. Leave message

$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ Rockwell Offices 3 months free 704-637-1020

Rowan.

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

450 to 1,000 sq. ft. of Warehouse Space off Jake Alexander Blvd.

Call 704-279-8377

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

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

Granite Quarry. 2BR, 2BA. 3 person limit. No pets. $450/month + deposit. 704-279-5905

Furnished Key Man Office Suites - $250-350.

Jake & 150. Util & internet incl. 704-721-6831 Granite Quarry-Comm Metal Bldg units perfect for contractor, hobbyist, or storage. 24 hour surveillance, exterior lighting and ample parking. 900-1800 sq feet avail. Call for spring specials. 704-232-3333

Office Complex Salisbury. Perfect location near Court House & County Building. Six individual offices. New central heat/air, heavily insulated for energy efficiency, fully carpeted (to be installed) except stone at entrance, conference room, employee break room, tile bathroom, complete integrated phone system with video capability in each office & nice reception area.

Want to lease but will sell.

Perfect for dual occupancy.

By appt only. 704-636-1850

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

Ford Mustang V6, 2001.

Oxford white clearcoat exterior with medium parchment interior. $8,659. Stock #P7690A 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Rockwell. 1BR, 1BA. Outside pets only. $400/month + deposit.

Please call 704-279-5905

Salisbury. For Sale or Rent 2BR, 1BA. $339/ month. Please call 704640-3222 for more info.

Salisbury

They don't build them like this anymore!

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

Office Space

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

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

www.bostandrufty-realty.com

Autos

Transportation Dealerships

Cadillac Sedan DeVille, 2004.

Leather, fully loaded, extra clean, 69,000 miles. $7,995.

704-720-0520

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

428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Chevrolet Colorado, 2007.

100% Guaranteed Credit Approval.

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

Chevrolet HHR LT SUV, 2009.

Cardinal red metallic exterior with ebony interior. P7656A. $15,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

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

Honda 2004 Accord EX, Graphite, V-6, excellent condition, all svc records, navigation, heated front seats, sunroof, XM ready, detailed every six mos.

704-639-6410 704-209-1137

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

Boats & Watercraft

Weekly Special Only $18,995

2004 Mercedes Benz E500, V8, Fully loaded, navigation. Must See! Call Steve today! 704-603-4255

*Brand New* 2010 Yamaha Wave Runner with custom Zieman S-1 Trailer. This one-of-akind wave runner is replica to the one on the Hit HBO TV Series "East Bound and Down." It is has never been started or seen water. $8,500.

Call 704-907-0945

Cadillac Sedan Deville, 1996. Gold with black leather. Cold AC. New CD player. 20” rims plus original wheels. 119,000 miles.

Owner can finance. $5,000 obo. Call 704-798-4375

Collector Cars

Over 150 Vehicles in Stock!

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC

Autos Toyota Camry LE, 2005, Super White/Gray Cloth 2.4L, 4-cyl, auto trans AM/FM/CD, all power ops NONSMOKER, alloy rims, good tires, EXTRA CLEAN! 704-603-4255

To Sell.. Buy..

Call Classifieds 704-797-POST

Dodge Grand Caravan Sport, 2002.

100% Guaranteed Credit Approval. Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, 2005. Fully loaded, electric doors, stowaway seats, nice. $8,995. Call 704-720-0520

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC

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

Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, 2004. 4x4, HEMI engine, 20" wheels, loaded up, super nice. $11,995.

704-720-0520

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC

428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Infinity G5, 2003. Black Obsidian/Black Leather, 3.5L V6, auto trans, BOSE AM/FM/CD, SUNROOF, all power, alloy rims. LUXURY FOR HALF THE PRICE!!!!

704-603-4255

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Super Clean!

Collector Cars

Honda Accord, 2004.

Automatic, leather. V-6.

Sunroof. Extra clean! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

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

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

FULLY LOADED!

Honda Accord 2.4 EX, 2003. Satin silver metallic exterior with gray interior. $11,759. Stock # F11209B. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Chevy HHR, 2007, Sunburst Orange II Metallic/ Tan Leather 2.4L 4CYLINDER auto trans, all power, AM/FM/CD, mp3, duel heated seats, SUNROOF, chrome pkg, polish aluminum rims, nonsmoker, LIKE NEW! Call Steve 704-603-4255

Transportation Financing

Volvo S40, 2000, Silver Metallic / Gray Leather 1.9L turbocharged 4-cyl engine auto trans, AM/FM/CD, Sunroof , all power ops, cold ac, alloy rims, CHEAP RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION!!

704-603-4255

(former Sagebrush location) Mercury Grand Marquis GS, 2005. Like new, fully loaded. Only 68,000 miles. $9,995. 704-720-0520

CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.”

511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321

Toyota Corolla LE, 2010.

Silver exterior with ash interior. $16,859. Stock # K7695. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Taurus SEL Sedan, 2008.

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

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC 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

(former Sagebrush location)

Transportation Financing

Ford Mustang, 2004.

Red exterior with gray leather interior. $12,259.

Stock # T11400AY. 1800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Salis./China Grove area, whole house use included. $105/wk + dep. Utilities pd.

Call Alan 704-640-7277

Autos

Salisbury

428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included.

Please call 704-857-6951

Rooms for Rent

Transportation Dealerships

(former Sagebrush location)

Great Space!

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.

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

Nr. Carson H.S., 2BR / 1BA, $375 + dep., & Faith, 2BR/1BA, $350 + dep. NO PETS! 704-279-4282 Rockwell. 2BR, 1BA. Appl., water, sewer, trash service incl. $500/mo. + dep.

Pets OK. 704-279-7463

Authorized EZGO Dealer. 6 volt & 8 volt batteries. US 52, 5 miles south of Salisbury.

Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery.

Look for EZGO sign.

704-245-3660

Over 150 Vehicles in Stock!

Salisbury

East Rowan. 3BR, 2BA. Living room (would be great office), great room, glass/ screened porch. Laundry Gas log FP in great room.

Central heat & air. Gazebo, storage building! Credit check, lease. $895/month + deposit. No pets. Call 704639-6000 or 704-633-0144

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

China Grove. 2 BR 14 x 60 ft. S/W $400 mo. + $300 dep. On private lot, very nice 704-855-1214 East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req.

No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991

Buick Ranier CXL SUV, 2007. Cashmere metallic exterior with cashmere interior.

T11239A. $12,687. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Manufactured Home Lot Rentals South Rowan area.

Attractive mobile home lots.

Water, garbage, sewer furnished. $160/mo. 704636-1312 or 704-798-0497

Service & Parts

BMW X5, 2003. Topaz Blue Metallic/Tan Leather, 4.4L auto trans, AM/FM/CD, SUNROOF, all power, 20inch aluminum rims, PERFECT COLOR COMBO! 704-603-4255

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

EASY ACCESS TO I-85!

Salisbury. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, Central Heat & Air. Washer & Dryer Hookup.

New Paint. Minutes from I-85. $475 per month rent, $400 deposit. 828390-0835.

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Over 150 Vehicles in Stock!

Salisbury/Spencer

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

Motorcycles & ATVs

Motorcycles & ATVs

Lincoln Aviator, 2003.

Leather, sunroof, chrome wheels, fully loaded, extra clean, 90,000 miles. $10,995. 704-720-0520

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

1463 Concord Parkway N. Concord, NC

Toyota Yaris, 2009.

Silver streak mica exterior with dark charcoal interior. $13,759. Stock # P7663 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

704-720-0520

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

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

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SALISBURY POST

CLASSIFIED TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011

SURPRISE…

The Birthday Girl A 2”x 3” greeting with photo is only $20, and includes 4 copies of the Salisbury Post

Happy Birthday to my uncle RJ G. I love you! Deuce Happy 86th Birthday Cleveland J. We wish you many more to come. Love, Your Family

& BASES LOADED

Our baby RJ is a teenager today!

We love you! Mommy & Chuck

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

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Happy Birthday to Emma.

From Grandma & Papa. We love you!

Inflatables Available!

Happy Birthday Cedrick H. Wishing you many more.

Your LCC Family & Auntie

704-797-4220 birthday@salisburypost.com

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

Fax: 704-630-0157

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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.

We want to be your flower shop!

Parties, Church Events, Etc.

Salisbury Flower Shop

Fax: 704-630-0157 In Person: 131 W. Innes Street Online: www.SalisburyPost.com DEADLINES: If the birthday falls Tues-Fri the deadline is the day before at 10am.

If on Sat-Mon dealine is at Thursday 1pm

ABSOLUTE AUCTION166 acre Farm in 6 tracts.

5 Homes, Barns, Buildings. Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. Zionville, NC, Ashe County. Boyer Realty & Auction. 336372-8888. boyerrealty@skybest.co m NCAL#1792 ABSOLUTE AUCTIONValuable personal property from the Historic Greenbrier Resort.

Vehicles, restaurant and kitchen equipment, glassware & dishware, building materials, furniture and apparel. A general list is available at woltz.com. Select items will be available for online bidding. 10% Buyer's Premium, 13% Buyer's Premium for online bidders. Sale held May 21, 9am at the West Virginia Building of the State Fair Event Center, Lewisburg, WV. Preview: May 20 from 12-8pm.

Contact Woltz & Associates, Inc. Real Estate Brokers & Auctioneers.

800-5513588. Roanoke, Virginia.

Jim Woltz (WV#1000).

Grading & Hauling

Home Improvement

Lawn Equipment Repair Services

Manufactured Home Services

Painting and Decorating

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

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

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

Beaver Grading Quality work, reasonable rates.

Free Estimates 704-6364592

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

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

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

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

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

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

KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392 LAND AUCTION Carteret County, Sea Level, NC - 51 +/- Acres Divided. Custom Log Cabin. Saturday, June 4, 11:00AM. Two ponds, 40'x72'shop. New barn.

Near Core Sound, Core Banks & Boat Ramp. www.HouseAuctionComp any.com. 252-729-1162.

NCAL#7889.

LAND AUCTIONTaylor's Valley, VA. May 21, 2 p.m. 138 acres in 5 tracts. Near Damascus.

Borders National Forest. www.buydamascus.com.

Damascus Realty & Auctions. 275-475-5000.

VAA#2445 VAF#742

Carport and Garages

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

Cleaning Services

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We Build Garages, 24x24 = $12,500.

All sizes built! ~ 704-633-5033 ~

Heating and Air Conditioning

704-636-8058

Concrete Work

SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM TRUCK We cater: Graduations, Corporate, Birthdays, Church or any event.

Ask about $75 special includes 50 cones. Book today 704-771-0148.

Child Care and Nursery Schools

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

Quality Affordable Childcare Clean, smoke-free, reliable. 17 yrs. exp.

6 wks & up. All shifts.

Reasonable Rates 704-787-4418 704-279-0927 F Ref. Avail. F

Cleaning Services

Elaine's Special Cleaning

Drywall Services

New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial Ceiling Texture Removal

704-279-2600 Since 1955

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

Reliable Fence All Your Fencing Needs, Reasonable Rates, 21 years experience.

(704)640-0223

704-637-7726

“We can erase your bad credit — 100% guaranteed” The Federal Trade Commission says any credit repair company that claims to be able to legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report is lying.

There's no easy fix for bad credit. It takes time and a conscious effort to pay your debts.

Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc.gov/credit. A message from The Salisbury Post & the FTC.

704-633-9295 www.WifeForHireInc.com Licensed, bonded and insured.

Since 1985.

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

Billy J. Cranfield, Total Landscape Mowing, seeding, shrubs, retainer walls.

All construction needs.

Sr. Discount. 25 Yrs. Exper. Lic. Contractor

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!”

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

olympicdrywallcompany.com

Financial Services

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The Floor Doctor

Professional Services Unlimited

Sparkling Results, Reasonable Rates.

Free Estimates & References Given.

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FIND IT SELL IT RENT IT in the Classifieds

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

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OLYMPIC DRYWALL

Openings for childcare in christian home for 1st and 2nd shifts. Reasonable rates. Refs. Avail. Contact 704-642-0488. High Rock Lake area.

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

Piedmont AC & Heating Electrical Services Lowest prices in town!!

704-213-4022

Catering Services

FREE ESTIMATES

CALL 704-797-4220

*Some restrictions apply.

Call for details.

Cleaning Services

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

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Call the Classified Dept. at 704-797-4220 for more info

Carport and Garages

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Auctions

R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate-NCAL #2036.

Full Service Auction Company. Estates ** Real Estate Had your home listed a long time? Try selling at auction. 704-782-5625

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

B & L Home Improvement Including carpentry, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, roofing, flooring.

Free Estimates, Insured ....

Our Work is Guaranteed!

~704-637-6544~ Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.

Insured. 704-798-8199 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

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

Brown's Landscape _ Bush Hogging _ Plowing _ Tilling _ Raised garden beds Free Estimates

Junk Removal

704-224-6558

High quality work.

Good prices on all your masonry needs.

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Pet & Livestock Services

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

Earl's Lawn Care

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

3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes

3Landscaping 3Mulching 3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

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FREE Estimates

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

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

CASH FOR

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

cars, trucks & vans. Any junk vehicle. $275 & up.

Call Tim at 980-234-6649 CASH FOR JUNK CARS And batteries.

Call 704-279-7480 or 704-798-2930

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

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

Miscellaneous Services

Roofing and Guttering

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

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

Moving and Storage

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

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

704-857-1731

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

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

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

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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Painting and Decorating

Summer Special!

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

Guttering, leaf guard, metal & shingle roofs.

Ask about tax credits.

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

We’ll print and distribute over 22,000 copies of your ad every week!

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.

Summer is bargain-hunting season, so be sure you check our Classifieds every Friday for a comprehensive listing of yard sales in your area!

Follow the yard sale trail every Friday in

The Salisbury Post Classifieds To subscribe call 704-797-4213.

To advertise your yard sale, call the Classified Department at 704-797-4220.

SALISBURY POST Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Dodge Ram 1500 ST, 2008.

100% Guaranteed Credit Approval.

Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 428 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Honda Pilot EX-L, 2006.

Rock Metallic Desert exterior with saddle interior. $11,759. Stock # T11405A. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Mitsubishi Raider LS, 2007.

Alloy silver clearcoat exterior with slate interior. $11,859.

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No. 61386 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Penny Ann Greene. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of August, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment.

This the 10th day of May, 2011.

Betty Watkins, Executor of the estate of Penny Ann Greene, File #11E446,529 Hwy. 11E, New Market, TN 37820 Robert N. Crosswhite, Attorney, 239 E. Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677

No. 61385

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Samuel Alvarez, VAMC, Brenner Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 12th day of August, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment.

This the 5th day of May, 2011.

James L. Carter, Jr., as Administrator for the estate of Samuel Alvarez, deceased, file #11e405, 129 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 Attorney at Law, James L. Carter, Jr., 129 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 61398 The tax returns of Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)(3) corporation, for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010 are available for inspection for three years at the office of Teresa Earnhardt, 1325 Old US 80 Hwy., Gold Hill, NC between the hours of 1-4pm, Wednesday thru Friday.

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No. 61397 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY - 11 SP 146 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Timothy H Jones and Ashlie R Jones Husband and Wife to Rebecca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), dated July 14, 2003, and recorded in Book 980, Page 879, Rowan County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at the Courthouse Door in Rowan County, North Carolina, at 10:15AM on May 31, 2011, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot No. 17, as shown upon the map of Goodnight Meadows, as recorded in Book of Maps at Page 4111, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. Said property is commonly known as 114 Evening Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Timothy H Jones and Ashlie R Jones. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. ___________________________________ Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Substitute Trustee 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181 Our File No.: 221.1018141NC Publication Dates: 05/17/2011 & 05/24/2011

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NORTH CAROLINA ROWAN COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK - 11 SP 250

In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Land Covered by a Certain Deed of Trust Given

by Donald Force To Gordon L. Belo, Jr., Trustee for Quarterstone Partners, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation (Book 0944, Page 0065, Rowan County Registry), subsequently assigned to Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, Inc. (Book 0944, Page 0884, Rowan County Registry), subsequently assigned to M & W Industries, Inc. (Book 1122, Page 39, Rowan County Registry) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by DONALD FORCE to Gordon L. Belo, Trustee for Quarterstone Partners, Inc., which Deed of Trust is dated June 25, 2002, recorded in (Book 0944, Page 0065, Rowan County Registry), subsequently assigned to Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, Inc. (Book 0944, Page 0884, Rowan County Registry), subsequently assigned to M & W Industries, Inc. (Book 1122, Page 39, Rowan County Registry), default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed of Trust; and the Clerk of Superior Court granting permission for the foreclosure, said Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the land and property hereinafter described in the manner and upon the terms and conditions as hereinafter stated: 1. This foreclosure sale is and shall be conducted pursuant to the terms and provisions of that certain Deed of Trust described above.

2. The foreclosure sale will be conducted by the undersigned at 11:00AM, Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in the lobby of the Rowan County Courthouse, adjacent to the Clerk of Court, Salisbury, North Carolina.

3. The real property together with all buildings, improvements and fixtures of every kind and description erected or placed thereon, attached to or used in connection with the real property which will be sold pursuant to the Deed of Trust at the foreclosure sale is located in Rowan County, North Carolina, being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the Locke Township, Rowan County, North Carolina and being all of Lot Number Four (4) of the WEATHERSTONE SUBDIVISION as show on that certain map or plat thereof, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina in Map Book 9995, at Page 4150, to which plat referenced is hereby made for a full and complete description.

The address of the above described property is: 1150 Keystone Drive, Salisbury, North Carolina 28147

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4. The property hereinabove described shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A cash deposit equal in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the first One Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($1,000.00) plus five percent (5%) of the remaining balance of the bid may be required at the time of the sale.

5. The property hereinabove described shall be sold "where is and as is" and subject to the lien of all outstanding and unpaid taxes, assessments, and other encumbrances which may have a priority over the Deed of Trust herein referred to and is subject to all conditions, reservations, restrictions, easements and rights of way appearing in the chain of title, if any, affecting the above-described property.

6. This Notice of Sale shall be posted and advertised as required by the said Deed of Trust and as required by law, and after the sale, a Report of Sale will be entered immediately following the conclusion of the sale, and such sale shall remain open for raised or upset bid as by law permitted and required. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in or on this property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupied the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated in to the effective date of the termination.

This 17th day of May, 2011.

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TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011 • 11B

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Sean C. Walker, Substitute Trustee WOODSON, SAYERS, LAWTHER, SHORT, PARROTT, WALKER & ABRAMSON, LLP, 225 North Main Street - Suite 200, P. O. Box 829, Salisbury, North Carolina 28145-0829, Telephone: 704-633-5000, State Bar No.: 24590

No. 61395 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF ROWAN BEFORE THE CLERK - 11-SP-254 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM QUEEN CITY PLAZA, LLC TO BUNCH & ASSOCIATES, PLLC, TRUSTEE, DATED MAY 12, 2008, RECORDED IN BOOK 1121, PAGE 653, ROWAN COUNTY REGISTRY Pursuant to an order entered April 28, 2011, in the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Financing Statement (the "Deed of Trust") and N.C.G.S. 25-9-604, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR AT, ROWAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 210 NORTH MAIN STREET, SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA 28145, ON MAY 31, 2011 AT 11:00 A.M. all (or any part) of the real estate, personal property and the improvements described in and secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the lien of the deed of trust prior to the date of said sale, lying and being located at 2.116 acres on Statesville Blvd. in the City of Statesville, County of Rowan, State of North Carolina.

The real property is more particularly described as follows: Lying and being situate in the City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at existing iron pipe within the northern right-of-way of U.S. Highway 70, said iron pipe being a corner common to First Union Bank and the herein described tract; thence from the point of BEGINNING with U.S. Highway 70, North 78 deg. 01 min. 30 sec. West 258.66 feet to a nail, said nail being in the right-of-way of U.S. Highway 70 and in the eastern right-of-way line of an existing 30-foot rightof-way of Holly Street, said nail being a corner of the herein described tract; thence with the eastern right-of-way of Holly Street North 03 deg. 30 min. 45 sec. East 257.03 feet to an existing iron pipe, said iron pipe being in the eastern right-of-way of Holly Street, said iron pipe being a corner of the herein described tract; thence continuing with the eastern right-of-way of Holly Street along a curve to the right having a radius of 30.00 feet, an arc length of 51.78 feet and a chord bearing and distance of North 43 deg. 59 min. 18 sec. East 45.59 feet to an existing iron pipe, said iron pipe being in the southern right-of-way line of an existing 30-foot right-ofway of Holly Avenue, said iron pipe being a corner of the herein described tract; thence with the southern right-of-way of Holly Avenue North 84 deg. 28 min. 27 sec. East 251.16 feet to an existing iron pipe in the southern right-of-way of Holly Avenue, said iron pipe being a corner common to Miller Heirs and the herein described tract; thence with Miller Heirs South 03 deg. 33 min. 47 sec. East 195.43 feet to an existing iron pipe, said iron pipe being a corner common to Miller Heirs, First Union Bank and the herein described tract; thence with First Union Bank the following courses and distances: North 86 deg. 59 min. 18 sec. West 19.98 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence South 11 deg. 55 min. 16 sec. West 177.02 feet to the point of BEGINNING and containing 2.116 acres, more or less. The above description was taken from plat entitled "E.K.I Real Estate Development Corp." as surveyed by Surveying Services, Roland D. Ward, R.L.S., dated February 2, 1988, and being Tax Parcel 127, Map 331-C. The personal property is more particularly described as follows: a. All buildings and other improvements now or hereafter located in, on or about the Land, and all of Queen City Plaza, LLC's ("Grantor") building materials intended for incorporation but not incorporated into the improvements to the Land, and all furnishings, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, tools, and all other personal property or chattels used in connection with the operation of such improvements, specifically including, without limitation, appliances, gas and electric fixtures and systems, radiators, heaters, engines and machinery, boilers, ranges, elevators and motors, plumbing and heating fixtures and systems, carpeting and other floor coverings, water heaters, air conditioning apparatus and systems, window screens, awnings, storm sashes AND ANY OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL DESCRIBED IN ANY SCHEDULE OF ADDITIONAL PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL, whenever acquired by Grantor and now or hereafter located in, upon or under the Land, together with all additions and accessions thereto and replacements and proceeds thereof (the "Improvements"); and b. All leases, rents, issues, profits, royalties, income and other benefits derived from the Land and the Improvements (the "Rents"), subject to the right, power and authority hereinafter given to Grantor to collect and apply such Rents, and the proceeds from any insurance or condemnation award relating to the Land and the Improvements; and c. All easements, rights-of-way and rights used in connection with the Land and the Improvements or as a means of access thereto, and all tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereof and thereto; and d. All the rights, interest and privileges which the Grantor as lessor has or may have in the leases now existing or hereafter made and affecting the Land or the Improvements or any part thereof, as said leases may have been or may from time to time be hereafter modified, extended and renewed, together with any and all guarantees of any leases affecting all or any part of the Land or the Improvements (collectively, the "Leases") and all security deposits received in respect of any Lease (the "Security Deposits"); and e. All the rights, title and interest of the Grantor in and to any condominium or cluster home (a "Unit") repurchased by Grantor pursuant to the terms and conditions of all Purchase Agreement entered into with the owners of such Units ("Residents").

In the Trustee's sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

The record owner of the real property not more than ten days prior to the posting date of this Notice is Queen City Plaza, LLC. A five percent (5%) cash deposit, or a cash deposit or cashier's check of $750.00 (no personal checks), whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed.

The purchaser of the real property described above shall pay the Clerk's Commissions in the amount of $.45 per $100.00 of the purchase price (up to a maximum amount of $500.00), required by NCGS 7A 308(a)(1). This sale is also subject to any applicable county and/or state land transfer and/or revenue taxes, and any excise tax (N.C.G.S. 105-228.30 et seq), and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for such taxes.

The real and personal property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all prior liens of record and IRS liens, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run.

To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: a. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 4521.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold; and b. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The underlying mortgage debt evidenced by the Note and secured by the Deed of Trust is not a home loan as defined in NCGS 45-101(1b) in that the Obligor is not a natural person and it is a commercial loan.

The foreclosure sale is not barred by N.C.G.S. 45-21.12A because the Obligor is a corporation and not a natural person.

This 28th day of April, 2011.

JOHNSTON, ALLISON & HORD, P.A., SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE By: Michael J. Hoefling 1065 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: (704) 332-1181, Fax: (704) 376-1628 Email: mhoefling@jahlaw.com

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Yellowing hair leads to uncommon diagnosis The Rule of Eleven in a rare setting

Dear Reader: Dermatomyositis is an uncommon inflammatory disease that causes a distinctive skin rash and muscle weakness. It can occur at any age, but is most common in adults in their late 40s to early 60s, as well as in children between the ages of 5 and 15.

Women are affected more often than men. It may appear suddenly, develop gradually, or take several weeks or months. Periods of remission where symptoms improve or disappear may occur.

The skin rash is violet or a dusky red and most commonly occurs on the chest, back, face and eyelids and around the nails, knuckles, elbows and knees. It is often patchy and may have bluish-purple discolorations. The rash is typically the first — and in some cases only — symptom.

Muscle weakness occurs symmetrically (on both sides of the body). It generally affects the neck, shoulders, upper arms, hips and thighs. It is progressive, meaning it worsens over time.

Pain may be experienced by up to half of all sufferers and is generally mild.

Other symptoms and complica-

tions may include difficulty swallowing, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, fever, weight loss, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal ulcers and perforations (most common in children), breathing difficulties, heart inflammation, pneumonia, aspiration, hardened deposits of calcium under the skin (most common in children) and more. Pregnancy may worsen symptoms during active periods and increases the risk of premature or stillbirths. When in remission, these risks are substantially lower.

Dermatomyositis may occur with other conditions such as lung or cardiovascular diseases, Raynaud’s and connective tissue disorders, including lupus, Sjogren’s, scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis.

The first line of treatment is oral corticosteroids. Often high doses are given and tapered down to a lower maintenance dose. Improvement is commonly experienced within two to four weeks, but therapy may be necessary for years. Occasionally, topical steroids may be used.

Other medications may be used in conjunction with steroids or alone. This is typically done if symptoms fail to improve or side effects become severe. Corticosteroid-sparing agents such as azathioprine or methotrexate are then considered. Anti-malarial drugs, immunosuppressants, the anti-rejection drug tacrolimus and over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers may be beneficial.

Antibody therapy known as IVIg (intravenous immunoglobulin) may be considered. High doses can block the autoantibodies (responsible for the inflammation) from attacking. Rituximab depletes a certain type of lymphocyte and showed improvement in a small study.

Physical and speech therapy can help by encouraging regaining muscle strength, assisting with swallowing, movement and more. Surgery to remove painful calcium deposits may also be recommended.

At home, under the approval and direction of a physician or physical therapist, exercise can help maintain and regain muscle strength. It is important not to overdo or push yourself because this can set progress back. Resting whenever tired is vital. Also, applying sunscreen whenever going outside is beneficial because areas affected by the rash are more sensitive to the effects of the sun.

As for your connection to the yellowing hair, I did not see mention of this anywhere and am not sure how this condition could cause it; however, it led to your diagnosis, hopefully early, so you can do everything possible to prevent severe muscle-strength loss.

If you aren’t already, you may consider seeing a rheumatologist who specialists in autoimmune disorders.

Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. His website is www.AskDrGottMD.com.

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In “Major Barbara,” George Bernard Shaw wrote, “Alcohol is a very necessary article. It enables Parliament to do things at eleven at night that no sane person would do at eleven in the morning.”

Politicians — we cannot live with them or without them. In this deal, though, concentrate on that number 11.

South was in four spades. West led a fourth-highest club six. South, with nine top tricks and worried that East had the ace and queen of diamonds, played low from the board at trick one, letting East take the trick with his queen. After East returned a club to dummy’s ace, South drew trumps ending in the dummy, ruffed the last club in his hand, cashed his two hearts, and played a diamond to dummy’s jack. East won with his queen but was endplayed. If he continued diamonds, dummy’s king would score. If he led a heart or a club, South would discard a diamond from his hand and ruff on the board.

How many card-play errors were made?

There were two. At trick one, declarer should have covered West’s club six with dummy’s seven to force East to take the trick. When South played dummy’s two, East should have applied the Rule of Eleven. Six (the card led) from 11 is five. There were five clubs higher than the six in the North, East and South hands combined — and East could see all five. So, since South couldn’t beat the club six, East shouldn’t have either.

If he had played his three, West could have shifted to a diamond at trick two.

East would have won cheaply and returned anything but a diamond. Declarer would have lost one club and three diamonds.

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Dear Dr. Gott: I am writing in reference to the lady with white hair that is turning yellow. I, too, had the same problem only to be diagnosed shortly after with the autoimmune disease dermatomyositis.

This was the cause of my yellowing hair. I am not saying that she has this, but it is another potential cause.

DR. PETER I would also appreciate your opinion GOTT on this disease. I enjoy your column very much.

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The weather across the nation will be similar to that on Monday, due to a strong blocking pattern. A low pressure system dominates both coasts, while while a ridge of high pressure builds over the Plains. Starting in the East, a low pressure system over the Southeast slowly moves up the East Coast and into New England. Flow around this system will continue pushing moisture onshore, allowing for widespread scattered showers to develop from the Ohio River Valley, the Mid-Atlantic states, and into the Northeast. This storm has lost most of its energy, thus, severe storm development is not likely. A few scattered thunderstorms may pop up around the region. Rainfall totals will range around an inch, with up to 2 inches likely in areas of thunderstorm development. In the West, another low pressure system spinning offshore finally advances eastward and onshore. This system will push a cold front over northern California and into the Intermountain West. As this system continues pulling cooler air in from the north, snow showers are likely at higher elevations. Across the Northern Sierras, expect 2 to 3 inches of new snow, up to 5 inches above 7,000 feet, while Utah and Idaho will see a combination of light rain and snow showers. In between these two systems, a ridge of high pressure dominates the Central US, bringing warm and dry conditions to the Plains.

Flow around this system will push moisture away and allow for low humidity. In addition to the anticipated strong winds with gusts between 15 and 25 mph, rapid fire spread is expected in many areas.

Thus, fire advisories have been issued across the Southern Plains and Southwest, as well as parts of the Northern Plains.

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