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76-year-old woman dies in wreck coming home from church B Y J ESSIE B URCHETTE

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A 76-year-old woman coming home from church Sunday was killed in a wreck on Stokes Ferry Road as she turned into her driveway. She was hit by a Union Fire Department volunteer who was responding to a call in his personal vehicle, according to several emergency and law enforcement sources. Doris Cauble Oddie, of 5770

Stokes Ferry Road, died in the wreck around 12:31 p.m., according to a preliminary report from the N.C. Highway Patrol. Terry Moore, the volunteer firefighter, was driving east on Stokes Ferry in his Ford F-250 pickup to Dan Nicholas Park, where an 11month-old child had been reported non-responsive. Other personnel were responding from the fire department with a medical unit. Frank Thomason, Rowan County’s emergency services director,

called the accident a tragedy for the Oddie family, the fire department and the community. “Because the Union community is so close, many of the personnel in the fire department knew Mrs. Oddie. They went to the same church with her,” Thomason said. Oddie attended Union Lutheran Church. Members of the fire department met with Oddie’s family Sunday night to offer support. Thomason said fire departments and emergency services across the

county are joining in offering support for the family and the fire department. “It’s a sincere tragedy,” Thomason said. “Our hearts really go out to the Oddie family and all the personnel at the fire department.” Highway Patrol Trooper C.F. Rogers’ preliminary report indicates the pickup had passed several vehicles in a no-passing zone. The truck struck Oddie’s car on the left side, in the passenger area. Moore was taken to Rowan Regional Medical Center, where he

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was treated and released. The accident occurred on Stokes Ferry between Trexler and Oddie roads. The investigation is continuing. The child at Dan Nicholas Park was transported to Rowan Regional Medical Center. Don Bringle, county parks director, said the 11-month-old apparently had some type of seizure. Bringle said Union firefighters typically provide the first-response unit for medical emergencies at the park.

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Clarissa Evans, the common-law wife of Terry Lark, hugs Lark’s mother Debbie Kiser on Monday. Lark was shot and killed at 226 S. Clay St.on Sunday evening. Police are still looking for the suspects. BY JESSIE BURCHETTE

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The day after a 32-year-old man was gunned down in his home on Clay Street, his family, friends and neighbors were angry, distraught and wanting answers. Dozens of people gathered on the 200 block of South Clay Street on Monday to show support to the family of Terry Dwayne Lark. Family members said Lark was lying on the bed with his 2month-old son, Tavon, in his arms when he heard a knock at the

door shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday. Lark left the child on the bed and went to the door of his home at 226 S. Clay St. Police say two masked men, one hiding his face behind a bandanna and the other wearing a white hockey mask — the kind worn by Jason in the “Friday the 13th” movies — confronted Lark. At some point, one of the men fired a gun, striking Lark in the upper torso. Salisbury Police responded with Rowan EMS. Once the scene was secure, medical personnel

treated Lark at the scene before transporting him to Rowan Regional Medical Center, where he died. A highly emotional crowd gathered near the house, forcing police to get assistance from the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. Family, friends and neighbors were irate that police kept control of the house until early Monday morning before allowing the family inside. Lark’s girlfriend, Clarissa Evans, was unable to control her emotions Monday afternoon. Standing in the street near

Lark’s home, she cried and screamed. “I want my baby,” she said, referring to Lark. “I want him back.” She huddled with family and friends, including Lark’s mother, Debbie Kiser. Family members said they want to know who killed Lark. While police suspect the shooting was drug related, neighbors and friends have a different view. Malik Bishop, who lives in the

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Pickup truck driver faces attempted murder charges B Y J ESSIE B URCHETTE

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A man is charged with attempted murder — with a pickup truck — in an incident Friday night in a trailer park off Poole Road. Authorities say neighbors of the victim apparently took justice into their own hands, pulling the driver — John Dunbar, 35, of 310 Sam Euart Road, Rockwell — out of the vehicle, beating him, and running over him with an ATV. The victim, Shawn Linthicum, 38, of 120 Sweetbri-

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ar Circle, was taken to Rowan Regional Medical Center then transferred to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte for treatment of possible internal injuries. Dunbar was taken to Rowan Regional, where he was treated and reDUNBAR leased. He was picked up Sunday by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office on the attempted murder

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warrant from Rowan. Deputies walked into a chaotic situation Friday evening when they answered a call regarding a disturbance on Sweetbriar Circle in the Ranchwood Mobile Home Park. Additional deputies were brought in to deal with neighbors and friends of Linthicum. Capt. John Sifford said deputies saw Linthicum lying in the yard under the rear bumper of a pickup truck. About 30 feet away, Dunbar was lying in the yard bleeding, with several lacerations to his

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face. Sifford said the two men gave conflicting stories. Linthicum and his friends claimed Dunbar drove into the yard and ran Linthicum over. Dunbar claimed he went there to collect money owed him and, at some point, Linthicum confronted him with a baseball bat, striking him and hitting his truck. Dunbar told officers he was attempting to get out of the yard and was pulled from the truck and beaten. The investigation is continuing.

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In a letter received by the Salisbury Post on Monday, Commissioner Jon Barber has stated that he is an alcoholic and will be getting help for his addiction. “I have spent years minimizing and, yes, denying a simple fact — I am an alcoholic,” Barber wrote. “I can no longer do so. My alcoholism has cost me the respect of people whose support I actively sought. It also has devastated and embarrassed my family, my fiancée and my friends. It has caused disappointment for students, parents and staff in a school that I love.” In the letter, Barber went on to say that the disappointBARBER ment of those people is exceeded only by his disappointment in himself. Barber is currently engaged to Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education member Karen South Carpenter. He resigned from his own teaching job with the school system last week amid allegations that he was drunk in a classroom at Southeast Middle on Wednesday. When asked in a phone conversation if the allegations were true, Barber said he wouldn’t answer any questions. In the letter, Barber re-affirmed his earlier statement that he intends to remain on the Rowan County Board of Commissioners.

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General Mills expected to join NCRC BY EMILY FORD

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KANNAPOLIS — Cereal giant General Mills is expected to join the N.C. Research Campus. The global packaged-food maker would become the highest-profile tenant at the biotechnology hub in downtown Kannapolis. Dole Food Co. chairman David Murdock founded the campus in 2006. Sources tell the Post that General Mills, which makes Cheerios, Wheaties and Yoplait, is the company that Lynne Scott Safrit, president of campus developer Castle & Cooke, alluded to May 14. Safrit told about 200 people gathered for an Cabarrus County Economic Development Corp. event that the campus would announce a new private partner in two weeks, “a company you will all know.” At the time, Safrit said campus officials hoped to reveal the company today at the Charlotte Regional Partnership Annual Awards Luncheon,

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same block, said any time a black person is shot in Salisbury, police always say it’s drug related. Bishop had nothing but good things to say about Lark. “He helped me out when I didn’t have anything,” Bishop said. Tracy Hooker, who also lives on Clay Street, said she saw Lark almost every day. He often provided food for

Police spent several hours inside the house executing a search warrant. Collins declined to say if drugs, guns or any illicit items were recovered. Investigators ask anyone with information about the identity of the suspects to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-5333.

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called to a shooting. Collins said EMS follows its own protocols for treatment and transporting patients. Collins said Lark did have a history of drug activity, citing four charges between 2003 and 2008 involving possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana.

her and others in the area. She said Lark liked to cook out and have fun. “All he did was sit on his porch and tend to his business,” she said. “They took a good person. It’s like they took a piece of my heart.” Bishop, Hooker and Lark’s family members complained that police delayed EMS in taking Lark to the hospital, suggesting he might have survived if he had been transported sooner. Salisbury Police Chief Rory Collins said police routinely provide assistance and secure scenes when EMS are

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Terry Dwayne Lark, 32, was shot to death shortly before 10:45 p.m. at his residence, 226 South Clay St. Police are seeking two men who reportedly knocked on the front door and shot Lark when he opened the door. Both men hid their faces, one behind a hockey mask and the other a bandanna. Police say the shooting may be drug related.

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Two confirmed homicides and a suspicious death kept Salisbury Police Department investigators on the job all weekend. Detectives worked crime scenes on three consecutive nights. They say the cases don’t appear related. Police filed first-degree murder charges in one case, are awaiting an autopsy report in a suspicious death Friday night and are now looking for two men in a Sunday night shooting on South Clay Street. Many detectives barely had enough time Monday morning to get home, take a shower, change clothes and head to court to testify. Lt. Shelia Lingle, head of the police detective unit, was back on the job early Monday morning after a quick stop at home that included making sure her children got to school. Lingle and Chief Rory Collins said no one at the police department can remember conducting death investigations on three consecutive nights. “Our crime scene folks … our detectives have been out every single night,” Collins said.

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Prosecutor seeks review of defendant’s release after bike wreck BY EMILY FORD

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CONCORD — A Cabarrus County prosecutor will ask a judge to review a magistrate’s decision to release without bond the driver charged with striking six bicyclists and fleeing the scene. Daniel Burton Wilson II, 21, of 325 Sand Road, Rockwell, is charged with six felony counts of hit and run after allegedly swerving into

a group of 18 cyclists last week near Gold Hill. Wilson fled the scene and turned himself in about four hours later at the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol. Cabarrus County Magistrate Steve Redmond released Wilson into the custody of his mother, Kathleen Sienerth of Concord. Wilson signed a written promise to appear in court. Sienerth also signed an agree-

ment. Wilson’s first appearance is set for 2 p.m. today. Redmond could not be reached for comment. Wilson does not have a listed phone number. “I was surprised to learn that this defendant with these charges got a written promise to appear,” Cabarrus County District Attorney Roxann Vaneekhoven said. “The DA’s office will be seeking a review of the conditions of his release

later this week.” Wilson is accused of hitting six cyclists and dragging one underneath his Nissan Pathfinder, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol. Four victims were hospitalized. Tim Sigmon of Concord remains in the hospital and today will undergo a third surgery on his leg. Nathan Gray of Concord, an assistant principal at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, was released Friday.

Lori Harkey and Jack King, both of Mt. Pleasant, also were released. King will require surgery on his collarbone. Two other cyclists were treated at the scene on St. Stephen’s Church Road. Cyclists are “not happy” that Wilson was released without bond, said cyclist Chris Harkey, who witnessed the collision Wednesday that injured his wife. Vaneekhoven said she

could not recall the last time someone who was charged with a felony was released on a written promise to appear in court. “I’m sure it’s happened,” she said. Generally, a bond is intended to insure that a defendant will show up in court. A hitand-run charge inherently contains a flight risk because the defendant is accused of

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School board adds 1 year to Grissom’s contract BY KATHY CHAFFIN

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Clyde Higgs of Castle & Cooke leads Sharon Kabalo, the Israeli deputy consul general, Bitia Puderbeutel, director of trade and Investments for the Israeli Embassy and U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell on a tour of the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis.

Israeli diplomats tour NCRC KANNAPOLIS — A visit Monday by two Israeli diplomats could lead to more business investments and cooperation among researchers in the U.S. and abroad. Deputy Consul General Sharon Kabalo and Bitia Puderbeutel, director of trade and investments for the Israeli embassy, visited the North Carolina Research Campus as guests of 8th District Democratic Rep. Larry Kissell. Kissell invited the diplomats to take part in what’s called a reverse trade mission. Kissell spokeswoman Haven Kerchner said these trips bring foreign officials to North Carolina to learn about the potential for future business and educational partnerships. “I hope they’ll see the opportunity that’s here,” Kissell said. “We have the equipment and the collaboration of all the universities here.” In the afternoon, the diplomats toured the Research Campus with Clyde Higgs, vice president for business development. The tour began in the campus’ Core Laboratory complex, led by Dr. Michael Luther, president of the David H. Murdock Research Institute. Luther showed visitors an array of mi-

croscopy facilities and the Avance II magnetic nuclear imager used by researchers from collaborating universities and businesses. Higgs said that although the campus has been open for less than two years, it has already begun to produce breakthroughs. Luther talked about the economic development potential of the campus, and described some of the projects being undertaken there. The group heard presentations from university researchers as well. Dr. Andrew Shanely of Appalachian State University detailed experiments on nutrition and physical stress being conducted at the campus. And Dr. Leonard Williams of N.C. A&T State University talked about his school’s efforts to eliminate pathogens and allergens in food. This intrigued Puderbeutel, who said such allergies weren’t as common in Israel. Kabalo said she knew that the percentage of people with peanut allergies is much smaller in Israel than the United States and United Kingdom, even among people of Israeli descent. Such questions are part of what N.C. A&T researchers are investigating, along with compounds in foods associated with

traditional Chinese medicine, Williams said. Earlier in the day, representatives from businesses in the 8th District traveled to meet Kabalo, Puderbeutel and Kissell. Among those businesses were Celgard and SBM Solar, Kerchner said. Celgard, manufacturer of lithium ion batteries, received national attention in April when President Barack Obama spoke at its manufacturing facility in Charlotte. The company recently received an incentive grant from Cabarrus County to build a plant there, with a projected investment of $57.4 million. Kabalo said the visit had shown her much that she would share with people in her country. “I definitely think this is something we can present to the leaders of all the research universities,” Kabalo said. While she said that the Israeli government probably wouldn’t take an active role in doing so, Kabalo said their job would be to “open the door” by letting businesses and industries know about the opportunities available in North Carolina. Kerchner said the NCRC is likely to be a destination for future groups of diplomatic visitors, including possibly a group from Singapore slated to visit North Carolina later this summer.

Kannapolis approves 911 agreement with Cabarrus BY EMILY FORD

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KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis residents who live in the Rowan County portion of the city could be one step closer to having their 911 calls answered in Kannapolis. Currently, calls for help from Kannapolis residents who live in Rowan County are assigned to Rowan County Emergency Services, said Capt. Chuck Adams of the Kannapolis Police Department. Rowan County then forwards the calls to Kannapolis 911 telecommunicators. But an agreement approved Monday night between Kannapo-

lis and Cabarrus County for new 911 call center equipment could help change that, Adams said. “We want those numbers designated to our center,” Adams said. “We hope to accomplish that with this new service.” Ultimately, Rowan County will have to release the North Kannapolis numbers, but Adams said he believes it’s more likely with the new agreement. Kannapolis City Council agreed Monday to add the Kannapolis emergency communications system to Cabarrus County’s Positron VIPER E-911 controller system. Concord also will join. The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s

Office uses the system for all E911 dispatch of police, fire and EMS services for non-municipal departments within the county. The 911 surcharge funds collected by Cabarrus County will pay for hardware, software and the infrastructure to support the system, Adams said. Cabarrus County will own and maintain the equipment, he said, and Kannapolis citizens will see enhanced E-911 services. “This would, in effect, provide a new E-911 platform to the city’s public safety communications network for little to no cost to our citizens,” the Kannapolis Police Department wrote to council.

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Before the county made the offer, Kannapolis and Concord were on the verge of buying a new system together, which would have cost Kannapolis $171,000, Adams said. The interlocal agreement benefits all the entities by providing “triple redundancy,” or three separate locations to operate their emergency call center. “God forbid we have a train derailment and we have to evacuate our department,” Adams said. “But we could go to any of the other two centers and sit down at a

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East Spencer looks for new administrator The town of East Spencer is looking for a new town administrator. Donnie Jones, who had been administrator of the town since October 2008, has been away from the office for several months due to medical reasons. When he was hired, Jones did not have experience working in government. He owned a truck company for years and had been working as an insurance agent for Allstate. Jones had said he wanted East Spencer to grow, possibly with the help of an industrial park that would boost the town’s economy. “I would like to see that we become an integral part of Rowan County again,” he said shortly after being hired. The town administrator reports to the East Spencer Board of Aldermen and is responsible for managing the town’s finances. A job description on the town’s website now states that a minimum of five years of experience as a town administrator or manager is required. A bachelor’s degree also is required in finance, economics, public administration or business administration. The salary is listed as “negotiable.” Applications for the position will be accepted until May 31. East Spencer also is advertising an open police officer position after Chief Ron Hines resigned last week. The town has not yet set a special meeting to name an interim chief. Mayor John Cowan confirmed that the town was looking for an administrator, but said he could not comment further because he was in a meeting for most of Monday afternoon. For more information, call the town of East Spencer at 704-636-7111.

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BY HUGH FISHER

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The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education voted unanimously Monday evening to extend Superintendent Dr. Judy Grissom’s contract by one year after giving her the highest possible score on her evaluation. Vice Chairwoman W. Jean Kennedy said board members evaluated Grissom during a closed session meeting May 3. They reviewed “a very comprehensive portfolio” of the superintendent’s accomplishments during the evaluation process. Kennedy said Grissom was was rated in the following categories: strategic leadership, instructional leadership, cultural leadership, human resource leadership, managerial leadership, external development leadership; and micro-political leadership. In each of the categories, she said board members gave Grissom an “exceptional” rating, the highest possible score. “You are doing an excellent job,”

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RALEIGH (AP) — Dozens of people representing patients, educators and health care providers urged House budget-writers Monday night to protect their programs from additional spending cuts when they draw up their state government budget for the coming year. More than 250 people attended a public hearing by the House Appropriations Committee at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, with more participating by conference call at three community colleges from Bladen County to Sylva. The House plans to decide on its version of the plan by the end of next week. Speakers said they understood the difficult financial times faced by the state but said cutting programs they’re interested in would be devastating to the most vulnerable residents. “This does not relive the state of its responsibility to the folks we represent,” said Sally Cameron with the North Carolina Psychological Association, who urged that mental health programs be preserved. “Continued reductions would further harm the economic recovery because we are part of the economic engine in jobs, but more im-

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computer and it would be just like being at home.” The other centers are located at the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Station No. 3 in Concord. Also Monday night, vice narcotics Detective Timothy Roth received the Roger Dale Carter Memorial Award during the police department’s annual recognition ceremony. Records clerk Lori Bradshaw received the Norma C. Howard Memorial Award. Maj. Terry Clanton received the Robert J. Eury Award.

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Kennedy said to Grissom. With the one-year extension, the superintendent’s contract will not run out until June 2014. Though Grissom had told board members she would not accept a pay increase, Kennedy said, “We have every intention of rewarding your efforts.” Also during Monday’s meeting, parent David Silverstrim returned to urge the board to reconsider enforcing its “Last Hired, First Fired” reduction-in-force policy at Granite Quarry Elementary School. Silverstrim also voiced his concerns during the public comment session of the board’s April 26 meeting. Principal Vickie Booker “accepted, two years ago, the task of restructuring Granite Quarry at a time when it was not meeting standards and not meeting AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) goals,” he said. “She accepted the daunting task of identifying what needed to be restructured, and figured out how to best restructure it.” Silverstrim, who was limited to three minutes per board

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portantly it will hurt the people of North Carolina.” Carol Artis, 45, of Goldsboro, asked lawmakers not to reduce Medicaid payments for speech pathologists and audiologists who help people like her autistic son, Kyle. She urged that the budget “not be balanced on the backs of children who have done nothing but be born with a disability or be born poor.” The committee, which is considering changes to the Senate’s $19 billion budget approved last week, held a similar public hearing last year designed to get people involved in the budget process. Once the House votes on a budget, negotiators from both chambers will work out differences in hopes of getting a final budget to Gov. Beverly Perdue before the new fiscal year begins July 1. “Tonight we have set aside specifically to hear from you personally about what your priorities are, and what you think our priorities ought to be as we go through this budget process,” House Speaker Joe Hackney, D-Orange, said at the start of the meeting. Several speakers urged House members to restore cuts in the Senate budget that

reduced the Smart Start early childhood and health initiative by $10 million, or more than 5 percent, and the More at Four preschool program by 15 percent in state funding. Lorie Barnes with the North Carolina Association for the Education of Young People asked attendees in Raleigh to picture people around them as children, when brain development is so crucial. “It’s absolutely critical to provide high-quality experiences for those children,” Barnes told the association members. “We implore you to reverse the cuts to early care and education programs ... because these young children are counting on us for this early start.” Other speakers included public school teachers and a representative of the State Employees Association of North Carolina who opposed the Senate budget provision that would allow local school districts and the University of North Carolina system to furlough workers to save money. Nurses who provide personal care services through Medicaid to the elderly and disabled living at home and operators of assisted living centers asked for additional funds.

In honor of their performance during a crisis last month, Officer Christopher Dial and telecommunicators Sonya Furr, Amber Pittman and Heather Helms won awards for exemplary service. Dial was fired at on April 10 during a routine traffic stop. He escaped in his patrol car, and the telecommunicators were able to determine his location and eventually aid in the apprehension of the gunman, Chief Woody Chavis said. Mayor Bob Misenheimer and City Council recognized Chavis for receiving the Paul G. Wilson Law Enforcement Award from the Salisbury

Civitans Club. In other business: • Council agreed to consider annexing 14 acres on the northeast corner of the intersection of Lane Street and Stadium Drive, the future site of the Carolinas HealthCare emergency room facility. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority has asked for annexation. The public hearing is June 14. • Council agreed to have the city demolish a house at 201 Horne St. that was destroyed by fire in January 2009. The property was owned by Frank Hamby, who is deceased, and left to Delinda Hamby.

them,” said Baggs, who said he is not familiar with the conditions surrounding Wilson’s release. Releasing someone charged with a felony on a written promise to appear in court is “not an uncommon thing to happen,” he said. “It’s not our job to punish them with bond,” he said. “It’s our job to see that they will come to court.” Magistrates also consider whether a defendant might commit the same crime again, he said. “In this case, that’s not something that we would think he’d do again,” he said.

Wilson is charged with six class H felonies, each punishable by up to 30 months in prison. The guidelines for Cabarrus County magistrates suggest that bail bond for “miscellaneous felonies” is $100 for each year of maximum imprisonment. The guidelines also suggest releasing someone to a custodian when the age or mental condition of the defendant will most likely assure the defendant’s court appearance and when the defendant and custodian both appear before the magistrate and sign the terms of release.

policy for the public comment session, said the success of the restructuring “can be measured in higher test scores across all variables, the positive attitudes of the students, a comprehensive AIG (Academically and Intellectually Gifted) program, and most significantly, in the willingness of her staff to fight with her to overturn this decision.” Five teachers Booker hired to turn the school around “aren’t simply asking to keep their jobs,” he said, “rather they are fighting for the right to continue building the foundation that is establishing Granite Quarry as a successful elementary school.” These teachers include three fifthgrade teachers, a third-grade teacher and the school’s only AIG teacher. Silverstrim urged board members to “exercise any and all rights and powers you collectively hold to assist this sector of your community. Without your assistance, Granite Quarry will definitely suffer an irreconcilable impediment to its ability to serve its students successfully ... and therefore, leaving parents no choice but to exercise our right to choose a school that is not being unfairly undermined.” Board member Bryce

Beard responded to Silverstrim’s comments later in the meeting. “ What you’re saying is very true,” he said, adding that Granite Quarry won’t be the only school undermined by anticipated budget cuts. Beard said the school system’s staff was “cut to the bones last year.” Unless the Rowan County Board of Commissioners is willing to increase its appropriation for the 2010-11 school year, he said the school system will have to make another $3 million in cuts. “That falls on them,” he said of the commissioners. Beard urged county residents to watch closely the actions county commissioners take in their upcoming budget deliberations, not just what they say they’re doing, but what they’re actually doing. He also encouraged people, including the Granite Quarry parents and staff, to voice their concerns directly to the county commissioners. “See if you can’t get them to understand,” he said. The school system is facing a $3 million shortfall, Beard said. “That’s the reality.” Contact Kathy Chaffin at 704-797-4249.

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LANDIS — Hubert “Bootie” Shoemaker, 81, of Landis, has after 32 years gone home to be with his loving wife on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Born April 11, 1929, in Rowan County to the late Bostian William Franklin and Essie Rufty Shoemaker, he was educated in Rowan County schools and was of the Baptist Faith. Hubert worked for 33 years as a truck driver and retired from Hennis Trucking. He was an avid NASCAR race fan, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Pierce Shoemaker, in December 1978; six brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include sons Hubert Blaine Shoemaker (Virginia) of Landis, Charles Ray Shoemaker (Lynn) of Salisbury, Mike Shoemaker (Betty) of Salisbury, Robert Shoemaker (Crystal) of Mannington, W.Va.; daughter Tina Shoemaker Bowers (Robert) of New London; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove. Service: 3 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of funeral home, conducted by Rev. Bill Bauguess with interment to follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials: May be made to Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, P.O. Box 568, China Grove, NC 28023 to assist with funeral expense. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home, China Grove, is assisting the family in making arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com

Sam Little

KANNAPOLIS — Mr. Floyd Samuel “Sam” Little, age 96, formerly of West 21st Street, died Sunday, May 23, 2010. Born Feb. 18, 1914, in Union County, Sam was a son of the late, C.L. Little and Minnie Alice Edwards Little. He was a longtime active member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Having served in the U.S. Army during World War II, he returned to work in the pipe department of Cannon Mills Plant 1 for more than 40 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy, Horace and Pete Little; and five sisters, Lola Thomas, Edna Moore, Bronnie White, Carrie Lee and Janet Langston. Survivors include his son, Rick Little and wife Sheri of Belmont; and four sisters, Janie Motley of Georgeville, Marie Hunneycutt of Stanfield, Clara Nash of Matthews and Betty Watts of Waxhaw. Service and Visitation: Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jim Grigg will officiate. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove. The family will receive friends at Lady's Funeral from 2:30 until 4 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Memorials: Memorials for Mr. Little may be directed to Franklin Heights Baptist Church, 526 Wright Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28083; or Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of Peak Resources, Gaston Memorial Hospital and Gaston Hospice. Lady's Funeral Home & Crematory, Kannapolis is asBobby Ray Wallace sisting the family with arSALISBURY — Bobby Ray rangements. Wallace, 65, of Salisbury, passed away May 3, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Cen- Jack Pickett SPENCER — Mr. Jack ter. Born Feb. 7, 1945, in Pickett, 85, of Spencer, passed Cabarrus County, he was the away Monday, May 24, 2010, son of Mary Hare of Kan- at Rowan Regional Medical napolis and the late John Eli- Center in Salisbury. Funeral jah Wallace. He was em- arrangements are incomplete ployed most of his life as a with Summersett Funeral Home. taxi driver. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Ray Wallace Jr. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Leave a message in our Joanne Wallace, and daughter online Obituary Guest Book at www.salisburypost.com Margaret Wallace, with whom he lived in Salisbury; daughters Lori Russell and Joanne Wallace of Kannapolis and Mary Feldhaus of Durham; son Joshua Feldhaus of Durham; grandchildren Tiffany Smith, Tonya and Tasha Russell of Kannapolis, John Wesley Burton Jr. and Zachary Lee Burton of Woodleaf and Johnny William Owens Jr. of Richfield; mother-in-law Eva Ross of Concord; and daughter-in-law Jamie Lynn Poteat of Salisbury. The body was cremated. No services are planned at Mr. Wallace's request.

Marie H. Russell

KANNAPOLIS — Mrs. Marie Hill Russell, 95, formerly of Brantley Road, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Transitional Health Services in Kannapolis. Mrs. Russell was born June 29, 1914, in China Grove. She was the daughter of the late George Hill and Fannie Buckwell Hill. She retired in 1982 from Cannon Mills Plant 1 where she worked in the sewing room. She was a member of Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Mrs. Russell is survived by her son, Ed Russell and wife Gladys of Kannapolis; one brother, Loyd Hill and wife Jean of Salisbury; three grandchildren, Rusty Russell and wife Leigh, Christina Dillon and husband Bruce and Brent Russell and wife Michelle; and four greatgrandchildren. Service: Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 at Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Rev. Jim Grigg will officiate. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Franklin Heights Baptist Church, 526 Wright Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Lady's Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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SALISBURY — Mrs. Doris Juanita Cauble Oddie, 76, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Oddie family.

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HILLSBOROUGH (AP) — A man accused in the shooting death of a University of North Carolina student body president pleaded guilty Monday to murder and other state charges, avoiding a trial and the possibility of a death sentence. Demario Atwater, of Durham, pleaded guilty at a hearing in Hillsborough to first-degree murder, armed robbery, kidnapping and other charges in the death of Eve Carson. In a plea agreement with prosecutors, Atwater agreed to life in prison without parole on the murder charge. “Although the punishment is very severe, we are grateful that it was a punishment that will allow him to live,” said Jonathan Broun, one of Atwater’s attorneys. Atwater had already pleaded guilty in April to several federal charges, including carjacking resulting in death and kidnapping. He is to be sentenced in federal court Sept. 23. His agreement with prosecutors is for a life sentence. Carson was found shot to death in a Chapel Hill neighborhood in March 2008, nearly a mile from campus. Carson’s parents and brother attended the hearing and issued a statement through Raleigh attorney Wade Smith. “Today’s outcome is neither adequate nor good, but the court’s acceptance of the guilty plea with a sentence of life in prison is consistent with the wishes of our family and honors Eve’s love of life and all people,” Smith said. Orange County District Attorney Jim Woodall was emotional when he motioned to the Carson family, who were sitting in the first couple rows of the courtroom. “There aren’t any words that can describe how senseless and how tragic Eve Carson’s death is,” Woodall said. While he admitted that the sentence would not help bring Carson back, Woodall said that it would bring some sort of closure to the family.

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Fishing on High Rock Lake continues to be very productive as largemouth bass are finishing their spawn and are now moving into an early summer feeding pattern. Areas of good catches include the Bringle Ferry Road rock rip-rap that extends from Tamarac Marina along both sides of the road. This is close to the area where several hundred bass are released weekly from various fishing tournaments. Early mornings, work the edges and points, bass are often seen chasing shad in this area. As the day heats up, the fish will move into deeper water and often the shade of the bridge around the support pilings is a good place to work a 4-inch worm or jig. In Abbott’s Creek, work the submerged road bed located near N.C. 8. Commonly used tackle include crank baits, soft plastics and jigs. Crappie are still active, with fish found in schools from 9 to 15 feet deep. Night fishing is paying off with good catches of fish up to one pound. Main channel areas at the mouth of Crane Creek, in Crow Creek and the mouth of Swearing Creek are paying off with some good catches. Flathead, channel and blue catfish are very active, with flatheads weighing more than 30 pounds being caught in the tailrace of High Rock Dam. Blue cats up to 15 pounds have been seen regularly and channels up to 12 pounds fairly common. Live bait is best for the flatheads, with cut shad or bluegill working good for the others.

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Children can fish for free and register to win prizes, including three lifetime licenses, at one of 48 events being held across the state in late May and early June. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, in cooperation with Neuse Sport Shop, Trout Unlimited, Bayside Marina & Grill, Bass Pro Shops and the U.S. Forest Service, is supporting these fishing events as part of National Fishing and Boating Week 2010. The grand prize is a lifetime sportsman license, which includes freshwater and saltwater fishing privileges, as well as hunting privileges, donated by Neuse Sport Shop in Kinston. First prizes are two lifetime freshwater fishing licenses, donated by the N.C. State Council of Trout Unlimited and Bayside Marina & Grill in Edenton. Bass Pro Shops is donating 50 fishing-related prizes, while the Wildlife Commission is donating another 50 prizes. Commission staff will be stocking fish into waters at some locations a few days before the events to increase the chances of reeling in a nice catfish, bluegill or trout. The Commission will conduct the drawing for the 103 prizes in late June. The names of winners, as well as their prizes, will be posted on www.ncwildlife.org. For more information about National Fishing and Boating Week, visit www. takemefishing.org. Local events include: • Rowan County’s Salisbury Community Park, Kids’ Fishing Day, June 19, 9 a.m. to noon. Register onsite day of event. Contact Talita McCain at tmcca@ salisburync.gov for more information or call 704-638-5297. • Stanly County’s City Lake Park, Albemarle Parks and Rec Fish for Fun event, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register by calling Brian Hinson at 704-984-9567 or emailing bhinson@ci.albemarle.nc.us.

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Trout Lake in Ashe County is open for fishing after repairs to the lake’s dam and water control structure were recently completed. Staff with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission stocked the lake with brook, rainbow, and brown trout recently. The popular angling site is owned by the Ashe County Wildlife Club and managed by the Wildlife Commission under delayed harvest trout regulations. It had been closed since February 2009. Under delayed harvest regulations, anglers must fish with single-hook, artificial lures and release all trout caught from Oct. 1 until the first Saturday in June. On June 5, Trout Lake, as well as other delayed-harvest waters, will open under hatchery-supported regulations at 6 a.m. for anglers 15 and under and at noon for all other anglers. While fishing on hatchery-supported trout waters, anglers can harvest a maximum of seven trout per day, with no minimum size limits or bait restrictions. For more information, visit the fishing page at www.ncwildlife.org

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Noted as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” the Crystal Coast — North Carolina’s Southern Outer Banks — was recently ranked the No. 1 dive destination in the United States by Scuba Diving Magazine. With more than 2,000 shipwrecks lining the ocean’s floor, the Crystal Coast provides underwater history explorations and an abundance of captivating marine life beauty, while the warm, clear Gulf Stream waters allow comfortable diving. Popular diving spots include a 300-year-old wreck, a German U-boat sunk by local forces in WWII and other battleships with captivating stories. The legend of infamous pirate, Blackbeard and his ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge has been historically preserved in the warm waters of the Crystal Coast since 1718. Previously off-limits to the public, the state implemented “Dive Down” program allows 1,500 lucky recreational divers to view the remains of the ship from 2006 to 2011 — a once in a lifetime diving experience. Another preserved wreck, the U-352, is a German submarine capsized by Ally forces on April 9, 1942. The Papoose, an American tanker, was torpedoed and sunk on March 3, 1942 and remains intact with a variety of aquatic life.

Most everyone has a favorite fishing tale. Sometimes, it’s about the fish that got away or about something unusual that happened along the way. Here are a few choice ones: • A woman fishing off a friend’s pier hooked a rather large catfish. After quite a battle, she was able to get the fish out of the water and onto the dock, but she didn’t know how to unhook it. So, she left it on the fishing pole and took it to her car. She opened the back window and let the fish hang out the door as she drove home. It startled her sleeping husband when he was awakened to find a catfish dangling above his face. The wife begged him to unhook it so she could go back and catch another. He asked her why she drove all the way home, when all she had to do was cut the hook off. Her reply was, “I only have one hook and was afraid to touch the fish.” • It seems this guy bought a new boat and motor. He bragged constantly about how good the gas mileage was and encouraged everyone to buy a boat just like his. The longer he used it, the better the gas mileage became — finally to the point that he said, “It uses little to no gas at all.” What he didn’t know was that his friends would sneak over to the garage after each trip and refill the gas tank. This prank went on until the new boat owner quit thinking about ever refilling the tank. That’s when his friends stopped adding fuel. Within a few trips, the proud new boat owner found himself out of gas in the middle of a big lake. Friends? • A college student and a professor went fishing one afternoon for walleye. The pipe smoking educator hooked a big one and eventually brought it near the boat. The walleye was so huge that both anglers gasped at its size. In the excitement of the moment, the professor tried to lift his trophy fish into the boat instead of waiting for the net. As you would guess, the line parted and the big walleye swam away. After a moment and a puff on his pipe he said, “Well, I won’t be bothered by that one anymore.” The professor never mentioned losing the fish to anyone. • You know when someone is telling a fish story if it begins with, “I know you won’t believe it, but this is no lie.”

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Although the temperate climate warms the waters year-round, summer remains optimal for diving on the Crystal Coast. Temperatures during May through October are warmest, with prime visibility. Top-notch dive companies make the Crystal Coast experience memorable for leisure excursions or advanced diving. Olympus Dive Center, founded in 1975, began as a weekend charter business and now runs charters year-round. The Atlantic beach destination represents one of the only remaining natural barrier island systems in the world. Visit www.crystalcoastnc.org for more information.

Mountain and Reed creeks are producing stripers and bass on top water and shallow running baits at daylight. Perch are hitting minnows and spoons fished near the bottom from ten to thirty feet of water in Davidson and Burton Creeks. Catfishing is good to very good in most coves on stink baits and bream heads. The lake level is about two feet below full pond and the water surface temperature is in the 70s. 

You can visit www. lakenormanstriperfishing. com or call Gus Gustafson at 704-617-6812. E-mail him at Gus@LakeNorman.com.

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Required boating safety classes will be held July 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Aug. 1 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Rowan County Rescue Squad, 1140 Julian Road. To operate a vessel with a motor of 10 horsepower or greater, anyone younger than 26 must take a course to operate a vessel on state waters. For more information, go to www.ncwildlife.org or call 919-707-0030. There is no charge for the courses. You can e-mail Sgt. Anthony Sharum of the N.C. Wildlife Resources at huntfishguy66@aol.com.

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Joshua Heath, 5, son of Stephanie and James Heath, caught a nice fish at Dan Nicholas Park on Saturday, May 15, while fishing with his dad. He is the grandson of Vickie Bean of Salisbury. SUBMITTED BY HILL’S MINNOW FARM

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The third annual Children’s Miracle Network bass tournament will be held June 5 from about 5:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. at High Rock Lake. Fishermen will take off from Tamarac Marina. Registration is Friday June 4 from 4-6 p.m. at Tamarac and the morning of event from 4-5:30 a.m. First place is guaranteed $1,000 with the total purse based on number of entries. Prizes go through top six places. Team entry fee is $90. An optional big fish fee is $10 per team, with 60 percent of that pot going to the biggest and 40 percent to the second biggest. Cookout comes with entry fee and $40 from each goes to the Children’s Miracle Network. Tickets for $1 will be sold for door prizes from local sponsors. All proceeds go the to Children’s Miracle Network. For more information, contact tournament director Jack Scott at 704-2137142 or tarheel4ever1228@live.com

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he early reviews are in, and they’re nothing but positive. The Piedmont Players Theater has a hit on its hands. Make that two hits — the new Norvell Theater and its inaugural production, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” After a special preview night to honor benefactors — including major donor and namesake Lucile Proctor Norvell — the new youth theater opened to the public over the weekend. This ongoing first production caps three years of planning, fundraising and building. The transformation of a former pool hall on East Fisher Street into a theater has been a worthy drama in itself — one that symbolizes commitment to the arts, long-range planning and the generosity of donors who made the $3 million project possible. This is a wonderful addition to Salisbury, one that helps enliven the downtown entertainment district while nurturing the dramatic interests of young people and providing a venue to showcase their talents. In a Salisbury Post review, Len Clark described the performance as “standing ovaJON C. LAKEY/SALISBURY POST tion” maThe Norvell, the Piedmont Playterial, and ers’ new children’s theater, the audiopened last week with ‘Joseph ence and the Amazing Technicolor agreed. Dreamcoat.’ The same could be said of the evolution of The Norvell itself. The culmination of this project deserves a standing ovation from the community at large. This isn’t simply an investment in a building; it’s an investment in current and future generations of young people who will fret their hour upon the stage or hone the behind-the-scenes crafts that bring the words of a script to life. It’s fitting that the first performance staged at The Norvell should be a collaboration between Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice. Nothing of this magnitude happens through a single individual — especially when you’re fighting the headwinds of a major economic downturn. The Norvell exists today because of collaboration — collaboration between dreamers and doers, participants at center stage and supporters in the wings, actors and audiences, youth and age. To all who were instrumental in making The Norvell possible, take a bow. And to all the budding actors and actresses, stage designers and builders, lighting technicians, stage assistants and others who’ve poured your young hearts into this premiere presentation, enjoy your well-deserved accolades. Now go break a leg. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” continues at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The Norvell is located at 131 E. Fisher St. Box office: 704-633-5471

Common sense

(Or uncommon wisdom, as the case may be)

“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” — George Bernard Shaw

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ast week, Soledad O’Brien made a young mother cry. It came in the midst of a special series, “Black Or White: Kids on Race” on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360.” The series was based on a new version of the famous “doll tests” pioneered by husband and wife psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark in the 1930s and ’40s, and recreated in 2005 by Kiri Davis, a teenage filmmaker. In the tests LEONARD administered PITTS by the Clarks and Davis, black children were presented two dolls, identical in appearance except that one was dark and the other, light. Asked which doll was bad, stupid or ugly, most of the black kids picked the black doll. Asked which was good, smart or pretty, they chose the white one. CNN's study was similar, except that children were presented with pictures, not actual dolls, and the images ran a color gamut from very

light to very dark. One other difference: CNN tested white children along with black ones. Which is how this little 5year-old white girl in Georgia came to be sitting at a table facing an unseen researcher as her mother sat with O'Brien and watched on video. Asked to point out the “good child,” she touched one of the lighter skinned figures. Why is that the good child, she was asked. “Because I think she looks like me,” the little girl said. Asked to point out the “bad child,” she touched the darkest image on the paper. And why is that the bad child? “Because she's a lot darker,” the little girl said. And watching, her mother softly wept. Your heart broke for her, because you just knew she never saw that coming. Your heart broke because you just knew she had bought into the myth that children are not soiled by the prejudices that stain their elders. Your heart broke, because how many times have you heard it said that, since they are growing up in the era of Oprah and Obama, our children will live beyond the be-

lief that character is a function of color. But children are not idiots. They hear us and see us. They watch television, they listen to radio, they read magazines, they live in our world. So very early on, they know what we think. And often enough, it becomes what they think, too. Thus, it is no surprise that CNN found both black and white kids maintain a decided bias toward whiteness. For instance, 76 percent of younger white kids pointed to the darker figures when asked to identify “the dumb child.” Because this is a pilot study, those results are not definitive. But they are instructive. So is this: A few months ago, a white teacher brought a black girl up to me as I was preparing to give a speech. The teacher wanted me to talk to her. She doesn’t think she is beautiful, said the teacher, because she is dark. I asked the girl if this was true and in a soft voice, with eyes averted, she said that it was. And man, what do you say to that? How do you explain the psychology of selfloathing and the futility of judging oneself by someone

else’s beauty standards, and the cumulative psychological weight of 400 years of being told you are not good enough and the need to embrace and love and value yourself just as you are? How to explain all that in 90 seconds or less while people are pulling at you, and the event is about to begin and you've got a speech to give and this little girl won’t even look up? I did the best I could. It was not nearly good enough. As I watched her walk away, I was troubled by my failure to make the case. And by the enduring need to do so. We are more than 40 years beyond the Civil Rights Movement, 40 years beyond a burst of pride and racial consciousness that transfigured our very understanding of what it means to be black, 40 years into a future where Michael Jordan is an icon, Bill Cosby is a national father figure and a Kenyan’s son is president of these United States. FORTY YEARS. And still... And STILL. • • • Leonard Pitts is a columnist for the Miami Herald. Email: lpitts@miamiherald.com.

Barber: I’m facing reality of alcoholism BY JON BARBER

For the Salisbury Post

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Riverkeeper in muddy water with Alcoa project takeover There's been considerable discussion lately concerning the state of North Carolina’s takeover of the Alcoa hydroelectric projects. The riverkeeper is also making headlines. Although his title presents a vision of keeping the environment clean and healthy, I fear that his real agenda is to keep litigation alive and well. I’d like to see him and his associates just clean up the river and save their money and efforts on politics. Let’s give Dean Naujoks some bright orange garbage bags and he can get started in his kayak immediately. Lots of rock throwing is going on currently, including efforts to bring the High Rock Lake Association and Larry Jones into investigation at the N.C Secretary of State’s office. This arises from his pro-active involvement into the development of the new license agreement for the lake between FERC and Alcoa. Due to his efforts, people should experience higher water levels, new construction guidelines on docks and small boathouses, as well as the drought contingency plan that was nonexistent during the 2002 drought and the low/nonexistent levels of water in the Yadkin River system. I signed the Relicensing Settlement Agreement (RSA) after years of negotiating with Mr. Jones and other stakeholders. Collectively, we spent years developing the RSA and can’t understand any state involvement whatsoever in the project, certainly not a takeover. The state obviously cannot balance its own budget and our citizens can’t afford to place much-needed tax dollars into a program destined to fail from inception. A petition has been submitted for investigation of the riverkeeper himself. Let’s make sure that he’s conducting himself in the same fashion that he wants others to ... “if the shoe fits.” Thanks to all who developed the RSA; say no to the state of North Carolina taking over the hydroelectric projects. — Mark Oden Salisbury

Foolish perspectives In response to the May 21 letter “Confederacy of fools to blame for Obama”: I wonder where the writer was during the last administration — a lot of people could have used his too-late input then, while our young men and women were dying in a foolish war, for foolish reasons. Thanks to foolish Obama, they are coming home. So I picked up two foolish dictionaries

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to look up the word “fool,” the American Heritage and the Webster American, but I stopped short of looking it up. When I read the letter again and looked at the name at the bottom, the meaning of the word became crystal clear. — James E. Neely East Spencer

Fees everywhere you turn The Salisbury city fathers should be congratulated for doing a FEEnominal job. They have managed to keep our taxes unchanged for some time. It is a supremely “FEEl good” moment in time. How they have managed to do this makes me FEEr for the future. My last utility bill was FEErsome, as I suspect was yours. We need to deFEEt those who imposed these FEEs in the next election. Either that, or go to a city-owned building to wash our FEEt, since we can no longer afford to have water in our homes. As a footnote, if the city of Salisbury runs the new Fibrant like they do the utility department, it will be a total FEEasco. — David Peart Salisbury

NRA coverage lacking I would like to know why there was no real coverage of the largest national convention held to date in Charlotte? This was the National Rifle Association. National Convention. I am aware that it was not in Salisbury but it is of interest locally because there are a lot of NRA members in this area and the convention was in our state. This is a group that believes deeply in our personal freedoms and liberties, which include the First and Second Amendments to the United State Constitution. I would hope that these are also of great interest to most of the people in the Salisbury area, too. — Kenneth Andrews Salisbury

y actions of this past week have generated much speculation, rumor and innuendo. As a consequence of that, and because of the role I play as an elected official, I feel I must set the record straight. I have spent years minimizing and, yes, denying a simple fact — I am an alcoholic. I can no longer do so. My alcoholism has cost me the respect of people whose support I actively sought. It also has devastated and embarrassed my family, my fiancée and my friends. It has caused disappointment for students, parents and staff in a school that I love. I accept, with a heavy heart, all the responsibility for those consequences. Those words — I am an alcoholic — do not make me proud, nor are they the period at the end of the sentence of this incident. I realize I need professional help and treatment. Upon completion of a substance abuse assessment, I will comply with whatever recommendations are made. I know it will involve a serious, lifetime commitment on my part. I am ready to do whatever it takes to have a substance free life. I write this article not to elicit sympathy, but to accept responsibility — finally — for my actions. I’m not a bad man. In fact, in most ways, I believe I am a very good man. But I have allowed my addiction to impact negatively the very people I care about most: my family, my friends, my students, my colleagues and my supporters. That is unacceptable. Their disappointment in me is exceeded only by my disappointment in myself. I know even as I write this that some will say it’s either not enough or it’s too little, too late. I can’t do anything about that. I realize others will think I’ve written this on advice of legal counsel. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The only people I consulted were my family and future wife, whose forgiveness I will seek every day. This is my own, personal message to Rowan County citizens. So, I have begun the journey, which — I’m told — is tackled one day at a time. I have heard and read the calls for my resignation from the Board of Commissioners. At this time, however, I cannot do that. Regardless of my personal struggles, I truly believe that I have been — and will continue to be — a commissioner who works tirelessly for Rowan County. I also believe that the voters of Rowan County will render their verdict on election day. I will accept their decision. Until that time, however, I intend to serve the citizens of Rowan County to the best of my ability. I have a tough road ahead of me. I know I will always have to say, “I am an alcoholic.” But my faith sustains me and I know, with His help, that one day I’ll be able to say, “I’m a recovering alcoholic.” Many others before me, even well-known names, have overcome their addictions to lead even more productive lives. And so will I. Your support, if you are included to give it, will be sincerely appreciated.

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF ROWAN BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NUMBER: 10 SP 228 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of executed by Spear Investments, LLC, Trustor, in Deed of Trust Recorded in Book 1124, at Page 957, Rowan County Registry Pursuant to an order entered May 5, 2010, in the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust (ADeed of Trust@), the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR IN SALISBURY, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ON JUNE 7, 2010, AT 2:00 O=CLOCK P.M. the real estate and the improvements thereon 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 this sale, lying and being in part in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT AA@ 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. A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, 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 Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer, and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS". There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Spear Investments, LLC. 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. The purchaser of the 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 Section 7A-308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. *If the purchaser of the above described property is someone other than Beneficiary the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to the G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include , but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. T HE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 18th day of May 2010. William P. Pope, Substitute Trustee Exhibit A – Property Description Being all of Lots 4A, 4B, 5A and 5B, as shown upon the map of The Village at Grants Creek recorded in Map Book 9998 at Page 191 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. No. 59960

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF ROWAN BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO: 10 SP 313

In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Deed of Trust executed by BELLA BUILT, INC., Grantor in Deed of Trust Recorded in Book 1150, at Page 937, Rowan County Registry, to Teresa C. Nixon, as Trustee [ELISE B. McLURKIN HORTON, Substitute Trustee Under Instrument Recorded in Book 1158, Page 899] Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter "Deed of Trust") executed and delivered by Bella Built, Inc., dated October 9, 2009, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina, in Book 1150 at Page 937, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Rowan County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at the usual place of sale at the Rowan County Courthouse, in Salisbury, North Carolina, on the 9th day of June, 2010, at 10:00 AM, the following described real property (including any improvements thereon): BEING all of Lot 5, as shown upon the map of FARRINGTON MEADOWS, Section One, as recorded in Book of Maps at Page 1136, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. For back title, see Deed recorded in Book 1150 at Page 936, Rowan County Registry. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes and special assessments, if any. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed upon 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 real property being sold, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The record owner of the above-described real property as reflected on the records of the Rowan County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is Bella Built, Inc. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit in an amount equal to the greater of five (5%) percent of the high bid or $750.00. In the event that the Owner and Holder, or its intended assignee, is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. Section 7A-308(a)(1). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statute 45-21.30(d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in her sole discretion, if she believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional notice where the real property is residential with less than 15 units: 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 in 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. This the 6th day of May, 2010. Elise B. McLurkin Horton JONES, CHILDERS, McLURKIN & DONALDSON, PLLC P. O. Box 3010, Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 664-1127 POSTED AT THE ROWAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE ON THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2010.

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No. 59875

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Alexander Burris, Sr., 5180 Hwy. 152 E., Rockwell, NC 28138, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of August, 2010, 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 28th day of April, 2010. Lori B. Smith, Admn. For the estate of Thomas Alexander Burris, Sr., deceased, File 86E117, 5180 Hwy. 152E., Rockwell, NC 28138 Attorney at Law, John T. Hudson, 122 N. Lee Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 59967

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE North Carolina, Rowan County - 10 SP 283 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Chuck Terry Payne and Angel Marie Payne to PRLAP, INC Trustee(s), which was dated December 1, 2003 and recorded on December 5, 2003 in Book 994 at Page 874, 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, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 3, 2010 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rowan County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot No. 57, Section Two, Phase B of Grace Ridge as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps, at page 3188 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 270 Strawberry Lane, Salisbury, NC 28147. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Angel Marie Payne and husband, Chuck Terry Payne. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-04751-FC01, 701659 5/25, 06/01/2010 No. 59966

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE North Carolina, Rowan County - 10 SP 302 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Richard T Taylor and unmarried man to TRSTE, INC Trustee(s), which was dated July 20, 2004 and recorded on July 22, 2004 in Book 1013 at Page 499, 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, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 3, 2010 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rowan County, North Carolina, to wit: Lying and Being in Atwell Township of Rowan County, North Carolina on the South side of Brentwood Circle and Being all of Lot Number Seven (7) in Block Two (2) as shown on the map of Woodcrest, as surveyed and platted, a copy of which plat is filed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County in Book of Maps at page 785, to which map reference is hereby made for a complete description thereof by metes and bounds. This conveyance is made and accepted Subject To Restrictions as contained in Deed dated June 28, 1955 and recorded in Deed Book 397, Page 427, Rowan County Registry. For back title reference, see Deed Book 687, Page 263; Deed Book 644, Page 191 and Deed Book 551, Page 535 Rowan County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 423 Brentwood Circle, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Richard T. Taylor. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-06743-FC01, 701709 5/25, 06/01/2010 No. 59968

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE North Carolina, Rowan County - 10 SP 287 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Alfredo P Perez, aka Alfredo Perez, a married man to PRLAP, INC Trustee(s), which was dated August 12, 2005 and recorded on August 31, 2005 in Book 1044 at Page 994, 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, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on June 3, 2010 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rowan County, North Carolina, to wit: Lying and being in China Grove Township. Rowan County, North Carolina on the North side of Circle Street and on the west side of Field Avenue; being Lot No. 70 and of the S. J. Overcash Property and property adjoining Lot No. 70 and being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a P.K. nail in the Northwest intersection of Circle Street and Field Avenue and runs thence with Circle Street, N. 79-31-44 W. 75.99 feet to an existing iron pin; thence N. 11-47-45 E. 148.85 feet to an existing iron pin; thence N. 84-54-52 W. 100 feet to an iron. northeast corner of Lot No. 71; thence with the line of Lots No. 71 and 72, N. 88-22-39 W. 99.24 feet to an existing iron pin, corner of Lot No. 69; thence two (2) lines with Lot No. 69, (1); S. 82-27-34 E. 120.84 feet; (2) S. 83-07-12 E. 131.9 feet to an existing iron pin on the west edge of field avenue; thence with the West edge of Field Avenue, S. 1-24-37 W. 301.77 feet to the point of beginning, according to map and survey by Billy B. Long, RLS, dated October 15, 1987. Being that parcel of land conveyed to Alfredo Perez from Domar, LLC by that deed dated 05/01/2001 and recorded 05/02/2001 in Deed Book 906, at page 585 of the Rowan County, NC Public Registry. Tax Map Reference: 155 019. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 900 Circle Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Alfredo Perez. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346, 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No. 10-04582-FC01, 701711 5/25, 06/01/2010

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Fannie B. Burris, 5180 Hwy. 152 E., Rockwell, NC 28138, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of August, 2010, 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 28th day of April, 2010. Lori B. Smith, Admn. For the estate of Fannie B. Burris, deceased, File 10E430, 5180 Hwy. 152E., Rockwell, NC 28138 Attorney at Law, John T. Hudson, 122 N. Lee Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY - 10 SP 309 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Darren S. Butler and Tamara C. Butler to Karen Reale, Trustee(s), dated April 21, 2008, and recorded in Book 1120, Page 389, 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 10:00AM on June 01, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Lying in Atwell Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, adjoining the property of the Emery L. Butler, Jr. on the North side of the property of Raymond Clifford Brumley-Heirs (Book 620, Page 398) on the East side, property of Darren S. Butler on the South side, said following description being taken from a plat entitled "A 2.02 Acre Tract with a 20 feet Non-Exclusive Easement" prepared by Zackie L. Moore, P.L.S., dated April 26, 2002, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 1/2 inch existing iron rod, the Northeast corner of James E. Lambert, Sr., said beginning point being S. 80-01-27 E. 286.50 feet from a computed point in the Northern edge of Sorrow Farm Road and said beginning point being N. 86-31-10 W. 396.12 feet from a 1/2 inch existing iron rod in the line of Brumley Heirs and an old corner of Darren S. Butler, and runs thence a new line N. 47-22-07 E. for a distance of 88.63 feet to a new iron rod; thence a new line N. 01-03-22 E for a distance of 146.81 feet to a new iron rod, a new corner; thence a new line N. 81-27-24 E. for a distance of 386.24 feet to a 1/2 inch existing iron rod, a new corner in the line of Brumley Heirs (Book 620, Page 398); thence S. 07-19-11 W. for a distance of 287.91 feet to a 1/2 inch existing iron rod, an old corner of Darren S. Butler (Book 729, Page 837); thence with the Northern line of Darren S. Butler N. 86-3110 W. for a distance of 396.12 feet to a 1/2 inch existing iron rod, the point of beginning and containing 2.02 acres, more or less, and designated as Tract 1 on the aforesaid map, together with and subject to a 20 feet non-exclusive easement proving ingress and egress from and to Sorrow Farm Road, said 20 feet easement being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 1/2 inch existing iron rod the Northeast corner of James E. Lambert, Sr. and runs thence with the Northern line of James E. Lambert, Sr. N 80-01-27 W. for a total distance of 286.50 feet to a computed point in the Western edge of Sorrow Farm Road (SR 2729); thence with the Western edge of Sorrow Farm Road N. 05-00-02 E. for a distance of 20.08 feet to a computed point; thence a new line S. 80-01-27 E. for a distance of 257.52 feet to a new iron rod in the Western boundary of the above described property, thence a new line S. 47-22-07 W. for a distance of 25.17 feet to the point of beginning. Said property is commonly known as 9030 Sorrow Farm Road, Kannapolis, NC 28081. 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 Darren S. Butler and Tamara C. Butler. 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.: 432.1003637NC Publication Dates: 05/18/2010 & 05/25/2010 No. 59936

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF ROWAN BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NUMBER: 10 SP 229 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of executed by Spear Investments, LLC, Trustor, in Deed of Trust Recorded in Book 1134, at Page 480, Rowan County Registry Pursuant to an order entered May 5, 2010, in the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the power of sale contained in the captioned deed of trust (a deed of Trust@), the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at auction, to the highest bidder for cash, AT THE COURTHOUSE DOOR IN SALISBURY, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ON JUNE 7, 2010, AT 2:00 O=CLOCK P.M. the real estate and the improvements thereon 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 this sale, lying and being in part in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A 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. A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, 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 Trustee shall convey title to the property by nonwarranty deed. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer, and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS". There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Spear Investments, LLC. 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. The purchaser of the 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 Section 7A-308(a)(1) of the North Carolina General Statutes. *If the purchaser of the above described property is someone other than Beneficiary the purchaser shall also pay, to the extent applicable, the land transfer tax in the amount of one percent (1%) of the purchase price. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to the G.S. 4521.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include , but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. T HE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This 18th day of May 2010. William P. Pope, Substitute Trustee Exhibit A Tract One: Being and lying in Litaker Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, Lots 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280 and 281 as shown on the plat of Piedmont Farms as recorded in Book of Maps at Page 677 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. Tax Map Parcel 407B034 Tract Two: Beginning at an existing iron pin in the centerline of Brown Road (NCSR 2381), said iron pin being the common corner of Josephine Y. Weaver: (formerly Ronald H. Horton) and Betty Sue Barringer (formerly Ralph Ira Barringer) in the centerline of Brown Road, thence with the common line of Barringer, North 89 deg. 39 min. 00 sec. West 243.45 feet to an existing stone and corner, common corner of Betty Sue Barringer, thence continuing with the common line of Betty Sue Barringer, South 03 deg. 58 min. 12 sec. West 239.24 feet to a new iron pin and corner; common corner of Betty Sue Barringer and Elizabeth Ann Swanner, which property is further described in Book 626, page 887, thence a new line with the common line of Swanner, South 69 deg. 53 min. 56 sec. East 138.05 feet to an existing iron pin in the centerline of Brown Road and corner, common corner of Swanner in the centerline of Brown Road, thence with the centerline of Brown Road, North 25 degrees 43 min. 04 sec. East 112.11 feet to an existing iron pin and corner, thence continuing with the centerline of Brown Road, North 23 deg. 59 min. 32 sec. East 200.98 feet to an existing iron pin and corner, common corner of Weaver and Barringer and the point of Beginning, and being 1.170 acres and shown as Tract A on the map and survey by Richard L. Shulenburger, dated May 23, 1986 and revised December 21, 1989 and May 24, 1995. Tax Map Parcel 62301701

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MILLS FROM 1A

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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Monday announced plans for

two major military exercises off the Korean peninsula in a show of force aimed at North Korea, which has been blamed by investigators for a deadly torpedo attack on a South Korean warship. The White House called U.S. support for South Korea “unequivocal” and said in a statement that President Obama had directed military commanders to work with the South “to ensure readiness and to deter future aggression.” North Korean leaders have denied responsibility and warned against any retaliation, but Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday blamed the North for the crisis. “We are working hard to avoid an escalation of belligerence and provocation,” Clinton told reporters in Beijing, where she was to press

scientists study nutrition, health and agriculture. General Mills, which owns Green Giant frozen vegetables and Progresso soups, would come to Kannapolis on the heels of Monsanto Co., the agbiotech giant that will open a lab this fall to develop bettertasting vegetables.

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operated submarine robots that can operate at depths no human could withstand. Millions of gallons of brown crude are now coating birds and other wildlife and fouling the Louisiana marshes. BP is pinning its hopes of stopping the gusher on yet another technique never tested 5,000 feet underwater: a “top kill,” in which heavy mud and cement would be shot into the blown-out well to plug it up. The top kill could begin as early as Wednesday, with BP CEO Tony Hayward giving it a 60 to 70 percent chance of success.

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“I have heard and read the calls for my resignation from the Board of Commissioners,” Barber wrote. “At this time, I cannot do that. Regardless of my personal struggles, I truly believe that I have been — and will continue to be — a commissioner who works tirelessly for Rowan County.” Barber did not address his campaign directly but said the voters would “render their verdict” on Election Day and he would accept their decision.

Barber wrote that he realizes he needs professional help and treatment. He said he will undergo a substance abuse assessment and comply with whatever recommendations are made in order to lead a substancefree life. The journey ahead of him will be hard, he wrote, and it will take a lifetime commitment. He said he accepts responsibility for the consequences of his actions and hopes to have the support of Rowan County citizens. Barber pleaded guilty to driving while impaired in June 2008 after being found in February of that year

China to support diplomatic action against its neighbor and ally, North Korea. “This is a highly precarious situation that the North Koreans have caused in the region.” U.S. officials hope a united international response, coupled with a display of military might, will deter North Korea’s neo-Stalinist regime from ratcheting up tensions.

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Prep softball White, East take on Marvin Ridge in third round/2B

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Track teams from North Rowan (girls) and Salisbury (boys) won state titles two weekends ago, and county schools enjoyed more success Friday. East Rowan’s Evan Webb (pole vault), West Rowan’s Daishion Barger (110-meter hurdles) and West’s Amber Holloway (300 hurdles) produced first-place results at the 3A meet in Greensboro. Four of the county’s six high schools had an athlete win a state championship, and South Rowan almost made it five with B.J. Grant taking second on a tiebreaker in the high jump. Tavis Bailey of nearby A.L. Brown won the discus. BRET STRELOW/SALISBURY POST

A.L. Brown’s Tavis Bailey yells after a long throw in the discus.

Magic stays alive

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East Rowan’s Evan Webb cleared 14 feet in the pole vault at the 3A state meet.

AREA BASEBALL

BY JIMMY GOLEN Associated Press

BOSTON — Put away the brooms. Magic 96 Hold off on Celtics 92 t h o s e “Beat L.A!” chants. The Boston Celtics still have some work to do before they can play for their second NBA title in three years. Jameer Nelson made backto-back 3-pointers in overtime, Dwight Howard had 32 points with 16 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Celtics 96-92 on Monday night to avoid a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference finals. Dressing in the same locker room where the Philadelphia Flyers celebrated their comeback from a 3-0 deficit against the Boston Bruins in the NHL’s East semifinals, the Magic avoided elimination and sent the series back to Orlando for Game 5 on Wednesday night. The Bruins also lost Game 4 in overtime. No NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit. “Got to go back to Orlando,” Howard said. “Hopefully everybody back there will be ready. Have to keep the faith.” Paul Pierce had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and Kevin Garnett had 14 points and 12 boards for Boston. Ray Allen hit consecutive 3-pointers in overtime, but Pierce missed two tries in the final minute as the Celtics failed to complete the sweep. Nelson finished with 23 points and nine assists for the defending Eastern Conference champions, who led by 10 points in the second quarter and were up 85-78 with 2:24 left in the fourth before Boston scored eight of the last nine points in regulation to force overtime at 86-all. Neither team scored for the first 2:18 of the period before Nelson hit a 3-pointer and then added another 43 seconds later. Allen made a 3-pointer and, after Howard dunked and drew a foul but missed a free throw, hit another 3 to make it 94-92. Howard followed up Nelson’s miss with 53 seconds left to make it 96-92, then Garnett sailed a pass over Pierce’s head and into the crowd. Pierce missed a pair of 3-point attempts in the closing seconds. Orlando’s revival came just in time to avoid a Celtics walkover that had fans in the new Boston Garden chanting “Beat L.A!” early in the second half of Saturday night’s 23-point Boston victory. The Lakers lead the Suns 2-1 in the Western Conference finals, with Game 4 tonight.

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Second baseman Julio Zubillaga had a double and triple in the South Rowan American Legion team’s home opener against Kannapolis.

Big inning backs Walker’s gem BY PAUL HERSHEY

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LANDIS — Dylan Walker admitted to S. Rowan 9 being a tad agKannapolis 1 gravated that Kannapolis’ John J. Tuttle scored the ninthinning run that broke up his shutout Monday night. “He’s played baseball with me since the first year I played baseball, so I was a little mad,” Walker said semi-jokingly. That was about all the left-

hander had to complain about after tossing a complete-game five-hitter that led the way for South in a 9-1 non-league win. Walker was WALKER backed by an early lead and strong defense. South (4-0) finally broke it open with six runs in the seventh inning against the Kannapolis bullpen. “We did what we had to do

tonight,” South coach Michael Lowman said. “We played well, pitched well, caught it and we got some timely hits.” Blake Houston, Julio Zubillaga and Joseph Basinger each had two hits to pace South’s 10-hit attack. It looked like the home team would get more than that the way the night began against Kannapolis starter Ryan Goodman. Zubillaga and Basinger each ripped doubles to key a two-run first.

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South’s Patrick Bearden dives back to first base.

Third meeting for East, NWC BY MIKE LONDON

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East coach Brian Hightower tosses the ball to reliever Will Johnson as third baseman Noah Holmes looks on during a win against Mount Pleasant.

GRANITE QUARRY — Northwest Cabarrus baseball coach Joe Hubbard was one win from a 3A state title in 2005, and East Rowan coach Brian Hightower came up one short in 2008. Now on a new quest, East (26-2) and Northwest (21-9) are on a collision course. Old rivals meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the fourth round of the 3A state playoffs at Staton Field. Hubbard’s 2005 runner-up team was a monster with Kyle Seager and the Faggart twins swinging and Blake Ketner and Nick Daniels flinging. As a high school baseball coach, you don’t expect to enjoy a ride like

that more than once before retirement, but Jeff and Jody Seager had two more sons. Along with catcher Jonathan Wallace, two Seagers lead surging NWC’s offense and defense. WALLACE “Northwest is sound fundamentally and very strong up the middle with the Seagers,” Hightower said. Justin Seager, a right-handed hitting senior shortstop who missed most of last year following back surgery, will continue his career at Charlotte.

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SCOREBOARD

2B • TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010

Tuesday, May 25 PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS 7 p.m. NW Cabarrus at East Rowan PREP SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS 5 p.m. Marvin Ridge at East Rowan AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL 7 p.m. Eastern Randolph at Rowan Concord at Kannapolis (FCS) Mocksville at Mooresville JUNIOR LEGION BASEBALL 7 p.m. Carson at Mocksville INTIMIDATORS BASEBALL 5:30 p.m. Kannapolis at Savannah Sand Gnats (completion of suspended game, followed by regularly scheduled game)

4 6 0 0 1 1.91 6 9 0 1 0 2.42 21 47 4 3 0 2.46 10 12 1 1 0 2.86 24 32 4 3 0 3.71 18 10 1 1 0 4.30 21 36 4 2 0 4.46 South (16-10) Walker 66.1 26 58 6 4 0 2.85 Miller 40.2 18 40 4 2 0 4.30 Corriher 12.2 8 9 1 0 0 4.97 Pnnger 32.2 11 26 4 2 0 5.79 Mullis 13 12 16 1 1 2 --West (14-12) Simpson 41 14 45 5 4 0 2.05 Webb 37.1 13 23 2 5 2 3.90 Miller 28 11 21 5 1 1 4.00 Marsh - 1 0 1 Jones - 1 2 1 Wins — Gobbel, East 8-0; Allen, East 8-1; Park, Carson 6-3; Walker, South 6-4; Johnson, East 5-0; Price, North 5-1; Miller, West 5-1; Simpson, West 5-4; Martin, Carson 5-1; Free, Carson 5-1; Miller, South 4-2; Penninger, South 4-2; Veal, Salisbury 4-2; Tonseth, Salisbury 4-3; Bauk, Salisbury 4-3 Saves — Gobbel, East 3; Johnson, East 2; Free, Carson 2; Mullis, South 2; Brown, North 2 Strikeouts — Allen, East 68; Walker, South 58; Gobbel, East 55; Park, Carson 54; Tonseth, Salisbury 47; Simpson, West 45; Free, Carson 42; Brown, North 41; Laurens, North 41; Bauk, Salisbury 40; Miller, South 40 ERA (20 innings) — Johnson, East 0.72; Allen, East 1.69; Robbins, East 1.86; Free, Carson 1.93; Simpson, West 2.05; Gobbel, East 2.26; Smith, North 2.29; Walker, South 2.44; Bauk, Salisbury 2.46; Park, Carson 2.77; Price, North 2.95

Prep soccer

Prep softball

3A playoffs

4A West

TV Sports Tuesday, May 25 NBA BASKETBALL 9 p.m. TNT — L.A. Lakers at Phoenix SOCCER 7:30 p.m. ESPN — Men’s national teams, exhibition, U.S. vs. Czech Republic, at East Hartford TENNIS Noon ESPN2 — French Open, early round WNBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Phoenix at Tulsa

Area schedule

Semifinals (by Wednesday) Gibbons (15-4-3) at Jacksonville (17-6-3) Hickory (19-1-3) at Marvin Ridge (22-0)

2A playoffs Semifinals (by Wednesday) Carrboro (16-4-1) at Swansboro (20-4-1) Forbush (25-0) at Cuthbertson (19-4-1)

Prep baseball 4A playoffs State quarterfinals (West) Glenn (17-11) at East Forsyth (20-7) Porter Rdge (11-11) at TC Roberson (19-5)

3A playoffs State quarterfinals NW Cabarrus (21-9) at East Rowan (26-2) Tuscola (21-3) at Patton (23-4) Hunt (23-4) at Eastern Wayne (17-10) W. Alamance (20-5) at Chapel Hill (22-5)

2A West State quarterfinals (West) Piedmont (21-8) at E. Rutherford (25-2) Wilkes Cent. (28-1) at Surry Cent.(20-8)

1A West State quarterfinals (West) McGuinness (16-9) at Albemarle (19-9) Murphy (23-0) at West Wilkes (18-10)

Statistics Rowan County Minimum 32 ABs Batting AB R H RBI Avg. Miles, SR 80 36 47 26 .588 Mauldin, NR 90 30 43 25 .478 Holmes, ER 85 41 40 26 .471 Barker, NR 76 36 35 13 .461 Houston, SR 85 25 39 25 .459 Myrhofr, SHS 53 16 23 17 .434 Forbis, SHS 77 21 32 21 .416 Untz, WR 70 23 29 18 .414 Zbllaga, Car 81 32 33 22 .407 Webb, WR 47 9 19 13 .404 Thomas, ER 82 31 33 31 .402 Wolfe, SHS 83 11 32 16 .386 Troutmn, ER 100 35 38 19 .380 Hester, WR 74 26 28 10 .378 Austin, ER 91 19 34 29 .374 Hogan, Car 91 25 34 35 .374 Fulbright, ER 77 19 28 21 .364 Bautista, WR 78 19 28 17 .359 Bearden, Car 84 23 30 21 .357 Knox, SHS 79 32 28 16 .354 Sapp, ER 102 35 36 20 .353 Bridges, Car 57 13 20 13 .351 Jones, WR 73 17 25 21 .342 Kwlczyk, SR 74 21 25 9 .338 Tyler, SR 74 25 24 21 .324 Crmchl, SHS 33 8 11 12 .333 Grkman, Car 90 31 29 18 .322 Basinger, Car 75 22 24 21 .320 Bauk, SHS 60 22 19 9 .317 Snow, Car 73 17 23 18 .315 Dietz, SR 67 13 21 15 .313 Morris, ER 77 24 24 13 .312 Grczski, WR 72 19 22 8 .306 Simpson, WR 60 16 18 17 .300 VndrPl, SHS 74 15 22 15 .297 Jennings, NR 58 8 17 8 .293 Tonseth, SHS 73 15 21 9 .288 Rogers, ER 49 10 14 7 .286 Jacobs, ER 49 13 14 13 .286 King, WR 56 9 16 14 .286 Freeze, Car 81 22 23 24 .284 Munday, NR 81 21 22 21 .272 Brown, NR 78 15 21 9 .269 Penngr, SR 52 10 14 19 .269 Laurens, NR 73 10 19 13 .260 Gragg, Car 59 18 15 11 .254 Cross, Car 36 8 9 4 .250 Hmpton, WR 61 15 15 16 .246 Teeter, WR 59 13 17 15 .236 Feezor, NR 72 12 16 15 .229 Walker, SR 66 15 15 8 .227 Herring, SR 41 9 9 7 .220 Nelson, NR 55 8 12 7 .218 Fuller, SHS 63 12 13 12 .206 Smith, NR 64 8 13 12 .203 Runs — Holmes, East 41; Barker, North 36; Miles, South 36; Troutman, East 35; Sapp, East 35; Zubillaga, Carson 32; Knox, Salisbury 32; Grkman, Carson 31; Thomas, East 31; Mauldin, North 30 Hits — Miles, South 47; Mauldin, North 43; Holmes, East 40; Houston, South 39; Troutman, East 38; Sapp, East 36; Barker, North 35; Austin, East 34; Hogan, Carson 34; Zubillaga, Carson 33; Thomas, East 33; Forbis, Salisbury 32; Wolfe, Salisbury 32 RBIs — Hogan, Carson 35; Thomas, East 31; Austin, East 29; Holmes, East 26; Miles, South, 26; Mauldin, North 25; Houston, South 25; Freeze, Carson 24; Zubillaga, Carson 22; Munday, North 21; Jones, West 21; Forbis, Salisbury 21; Tyler, South 21; Bearden, Carson 21; Basinger, Carson 21; Fulbright, East 21; Sapp, East 20 Doubles — Holmes, East 16; Zubillaga, Carson 11; Troutman, East 11; Barker, North 9; Mauldin, North 9; Houston, South 8; Walker, South 8; Hogan, Carson 8; Sapp, East 7; Austin, East 7; Munday, North 7; Feezor, North 7; Miles, South 7 Triples — Troutman, East 5; Hogan, Carson 3; Grkman, Carson 3; Jacobs, East 3 Home runs — Miles, South 9; Thomas, East 5; Knox, Salisbury 4; Jones, West 4; Freeze, Carson 4; Houston, South 3; Penninger, South 3; Munday, North 3; Basinger, Carson 3 Stolen bases — Hester, West 24; Untz, West 16; Houston, South 16; Miles, South 14; Sapp, East 14; Barker, North 12; Garczynski, West 12; King, West 11; Austin, East 11; Troutman, East 10 ERA based on 7-inning games Pitching IP BB SO W L S ERA Carson (20-8) Free 36.1 14 42 5 1 2 1.93 Glloway 15.2 16 21 1 1 0 2.23 Park 70.2 35 54 6 3 1 2.77 Bostian 4 1 5 0 0 0 3.50 Martin 29 18 27 5 1 1 5.79 Peeler 19.1 18 19 2 2 0 6.52 Morrison 11.1 9 8 1 0 0 7.41 East (26-2) Bost 9.1 7 7 1 0 0 0.00 3 1 3 1 0 0 0.00 Rogers Johnson 38.2 7 52 5 0 2 0.72 Allen 54 18 68 8 1 0 1.69 Robbins 26.1 16 29 2 1 1 1.86 Gobbel 43.1 23 55 8 0 3 2.26 Trtman 16.1 19 23 1 0 0 3.86 North (10-15) Price 38 16 27 5 1 0 2.95 Smith 20.2 12 17 2 2 1 3.39 Brown 36.2 20 41 0 3 2 4.20 Agner 19.2 14 20 1 2 0 4.98 Laurens 36.2 27 41 2 6 1 6.68 Hlshser 1.1 2 0 0 1 0 ---Salisbury (14-11)

Knox 7.1 McKeithn 8.2 Bauk 37 Myrhffer 14.2 Tonseth 51 Wolfe 14.2 Veal 26.2

Third round Davie (16-12) at Glenn (25-2) E. Forsyth (18-6) at N. Davidson (27-0) Lake Norman (25-2) at Alex. Central (27-1) TC Roberson (23-2) at Ptr. Ridge (19-3)

3A West Third round Marvin Ridge (24-4) at East Rowan (22-1) Anson (9-14) at Robinson (22-3) Erwin (12-14) at Crest (21-1) Franklin (20-5) at Enka (19-8)

2A West Third round E. Rutherford (12-6) at C. Davidson (22-4) Cuthbertson (17-9) at West Stanly (25-3) N. Henderson (17-8) at Starmount (25-4) Pisgah (22-6) at Forbush (22-4)

1A West Third round Cherryville (20-5) at S. Stanly (22-5) North Moore (25-3) at East Surry (22-6) Murphy (22-2) at West Wilkes (20-6) Hiwassee Dam (16-5) at Swain (20-4)

Minor Leagues South Atlantic Northern Division W L Pct. GB Hickory (Rangers) 27 18 .600 — Hagerstown (Nationals) 26 19 .578 1 Lakewood (Phillies) 24 21 .533 3 Kannapolis (White Sox) 22 22 .500 41⁄2 West Virginia (Pirates) 21 23 .477 51⁄2 Delmarva (Orioles) 20 25 .444 7 Greensboro (Marlins) 19 26 .422 8 Southern Division W L Pct. GB Augusta (Giants) 28 17 .622 — Savannah (Mets) 26 18 .591 11⁄2 Greenville (Red Sox) 22 23 .489 6 Lexington (Astros) 22 23 .489 6 Charleston (Yankees) 19 26 .422 9 Asheville (Rockies) 18 25 .419 9 Rome (Braves) 18 26 .409 91⁄2 Monday’s Games Hagerstown 6, Lakewood 3 Greenville 8, Charleston 7 Delmarva 4, Hickory 3 Asheville 3, Greensboro 2, 10 innings Rome 3, Augusta 1 West Virginia 3, Lexington 0 Kannapolis at Savannah, susp. Tuesday’s Games Hagerstown at Lakewood, 6:35 p.m. Delmarva at Hickory, 7 p.m. Charleston at Greenville, 7 p.m. Kannapolis at Savannah, 7:05 p.m. Lexington at West Virginia, 7:05 p.m. Greensboro at Asheville, 7:05 p.m. Rome at Augusta, 7:05 p.m.

NBA Playoffs CONFERENCE FINALS Sunday, May 16 Boston 92, Orlando 88 Monday, May 17 L.A. Lakers 128, Phoenix 107 Tuesday, May 18 Boston 95, Orlando 92 Wednesday, May 19 L.A. Lakers 124, Phoenix 112 Saturday, May 22 Boston 94, Orlando 71 Sunday, May 23 Phoenix 118, L.A. Lakers 109, LAL up 2-1 Monday, May 24 Orlando 96, Boston 92, BOS up 3-1 Tuesday, May 25 L.A. Lakers at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 Boston at Orlando, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 27 Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.

Monday’s box Magic 96, Celtics 92 ORLANDO (96) Barnes 4-8 0-0 10, Lewis 4-10 3-4 13, Howard 13-19 6-14 32, Nelson 7-14 6-9 23, Carter 1-9 1-1 3, Bass 1-2 1-2 3, Redick 3-6 3-3 12, Gortat 0-0 0-0 0, J.Williams 0-2 0-0 0, Pietrus 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 33-74 20-33 96. BOSTON (92) Pierce 11-25 10-13 32, Garnett 5-12 4-5 14, Perkins 0-2 3-4 3, Rondo 3-10 3-4 9, R.Allen 7-12 3-4 22, T.Allen 1-2 0-0 2, Finley 0-0 0-0 0, Wallace 2-7 0-0 4, Davis 3-5 0-0 6, Robinson 0-1 0-0 0, Daniels 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-76 23-30 92. Orlando 31 20 16 19 10 — 96 26 21 21 18 6 — 92 Boston 3-Point Goals—Orlando 10-28 (Redick 35, Nelson 3-6, Lewis 2-3, Barnes 2-6, J.Williams 0-2, Pietrus 0-3, Carter 0-3), Boston 5-18 (R.Allen 5-7, Davis 0-1, Wallace 0-4, Pierce 0-6). Fouled Out—Nelson. Rebounds—Orlando 51 (Howard 16), Boston 54 (Garnett 12). Assists—Orlando 19 (Nelson 9), Boston 19 (Rondo 8). Total Fouls— Orlando 27, Boston 30. Technicals—Garnett, Wallace. A—18,624 (18,624).

NHL Playoffs CONFERENCE FINALS Sunday, May 23 Chicago 4, San Jose 2, CHI wins 4-0 Monday, May 24 Philadelphia 4, Montreal 2, PHI wins 4-1 STANLEY CUP FINALS Saturday, May 29 Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Monday, May 31 Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Monday’s sum Flyers 4, Canadiens 2 Montreal 1 0 1 — 2 Philadelphia 1 2 1 — 4 First Period—1, Montreal, Gionta 9 (Gomez, Hamrlik), :59. 2, Philadelphia, Richards 6 (Giroux), 4:25 (sh). Second Period—3, Philadelphia, Asham 3 (M.Carle), 3:07. 4, Philadelphia, Carter 3 (Richards, Timonen), 4:31. Third Period—5, Montreal, Gomez 2 (Subban, Gionta), 6:53. 6, Philadelphia, Carter 4 (Richards), 19:37 (en). Shots on Goal—Canadiens 9-6-12—27. Flyers 6-12-8—26. Goalies—Montreal, Halak. Philadelphia, Leighton. A—19,986 (19,537). T—2:25.

ML Baseball Standings National League East Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 26 17 .605 — Atlanta 23 21 .523 31⁄2 Florida 23 22 .511 4 Washington 23 22 .511 4 New York 22 23 .489 5 Central Division W L Pct GB Cincinnati 26 19 .578 — St. Louis 26 19 .578 — Chicago 21 24 .467 5 Pittsburgh 19 26 .422 7 1 Milwaukee 17 27 .386 8 ⁄2 Houston 15 29 .341 101⁄2 West Division W L Pct GB San Diego 26 18 .591 — Los Angeles 25 19 .568 1 San Francisco 22 21 .512 31⁄2 Colorado 22 22 .500 4 Arizona 20 25 .444 61⁄2 Monday’s Games Cincinnati 7, Pittsburgh 5 Tuesday’s Games Atlanta (Kawakami 0-6) at Florida (Ani.Sanchez 3-2), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Moyer 5-3) at N.Y. Mets (Dickey 0-0), 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Maholm 3-4) at Cincinnati (Leake 4-0), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 4-2) at Chicago Cubs (Dempster 2-4), 8:05 p.m. Houston (F.Paulino 0-6) at Milwaukee (Wolf 3-4), 8:10 p.m. Arizona (I.Kennedy 3-2) at Colorado (J.Chacin 2-2), 8:40 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 6-2) at San Diego (Garland 5-2), 10:05 p.m. Washington (L.Hernandez 4-2) at San Francisco (Wellemeyer 2-4), 10:15 p.m. American League East Division W L Pct GB Tampa Bay 32 13 .711 — New York 26 18 .591 51⁄2 Toronto 26 20 .565 61⁄2 Boston 25 21 .543 71⁄2 Baltimore 14 31 .311 18 Central Division W L Pct GB Minnesota 26 18 .591 — Detroit 25 19 .568 1 Chicago 19 25 .432 7 1 Kansas City 18 27 .400 8 ⁄2 Cleveland 16 27 .372 91⁄2 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 25 20 .556 — Oakland 23 22 .511 2 Los Angeles 21 25 .457 41⁄2 1 Seattle 16 28 .364 8 ⁄2 Monday’s Games Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland 2 Boston 6, Tampa Bay 1 Toronto at L.A. Angels,late Tuesday’s Games Chicago White Sox (Peavy 3-3) at Cleveland (Talbot 5-3), 7:05 p.m. Oakland (Braden 4-4) at Baltimore (Guthrie 2-4), 7:05 p.m. Boston (Lester 4-2) at Tampa Bay (J.Shields 5-1), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (A.J.Burnett 4-2) at Minnesota (S.Baker 4-4), 8:10 p.m. Texas (Harden 2-1) at Kansas City (Meche 0-4), 8:10 p.m. Toronto (R.Romero 4-1) at L.A. Angels (E.Santana 3-3), 10:05 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 5-2) at Seattle (Fister 32), 10:10 p.m.

Monday’s boxes White Sox 7, Indians 2 Chicago

Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi Pierre lf 5 1 2 0 Crowe cf 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 Przyns c 4 0 2 0 Choo rf Rios cf 4 2 1 2 Kearns lf 4 0 0 0 Konerk 1b 4 1 0 0 Branyn 1b 4 1 1 0 Kotsay dh 5 1 1 1 Peralta 3b 4 1 1 0 AnJons rf 4 1 1 0 Grdzln 2b 4 0 1 0 Teahen 3b 4 0 3 3 LaPort dh 4 0 0 1 ARmz ss 0 0 0 0 Marson c 4 0 2 1 Vizql ss 5 0 2 0 Donald ss 2 0 2 0 Bckhm 2b 4 1 2 0 36 2 7 2 Totals 39 714 6 Totals Chicago 400 100 101—7 Cleveland 000 200 000—2 E—Teahen (8), Al.Ramirez (7). Lob— Chicago 10, Cleveland 10. 2b—Kotsay (1), An.Jones (5), Teahen (6), Peralta (11), Donald 2 (2). Hr—Rios (9). Sb—Rios (14). S— Pierzynski. IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Danks W,4-3 5 6 2 2 2 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 Santos H,3 Thornton 1 0 0 0 0 2 Putz 1 0 0 0 0 0 Jenks 1 0 0 0 1 0 Cleveland Masterson L,0-5 4 9 5 5 2 0 Laffey 3 2 1 1 1 1 R.Perez 1 0 0 0 0 0 Ambriz 1 3 1 1 1 1 WP—Masterson 3. T—3:00. A—10,166 (45,569).

Red Sox 6, Rays 1 Boston

Tampa Bay ab r h bi ab r h bi Ellsury cf 5 0 0 0 Bartlett ss 4 0 1 0 Pdroia 2b 5 1 3 0 Crwfrd lf 4 0 1 0 VMrtnz c 1 0 0 0 Zobrist rf 4 0 1 0 Varitek c 3 2 1 0 Longori 3b 4 0 1 0 Youkils 1b 4 2 1 2 Jaso c 4 0 0 0 D.Ortiz dh 4 1 2 1 Blalock dh 4 0 0 0 J.Drew rf 3 0 0 1 C.Pena 1b 2 1 1 1 Beltre 3b 4 0 3 1 BUpton cf 3 0 1 0 Hermid lf 4 0 2 1 Brignc 2b 2 0 0 0 Sctaro ss 4 0 0 0 Kapler rf 1 0 0 0 Totals 37 612 6 Totals 32 1 6 1 Boston 013 200 000—6 Tampa Bay 000 100 000—1 Dp—Boston 1, Tampa Bay 2. Lob—Boston 7, Tampa Bay 5. 2b—Pedroia (15), Bartlett (11). Hr—Youkilis (10), D.Ortiz (9), C.Pena (8). IP H R ER BB SO Boston C.Bchholz W,6-3 6 6 1 1 1 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 Okajima D.Bard 1 0 0 0 0 1 Tampa Bay 7 5 5 3 0 W.Davis L,4-4 32⁄3 3 1 1 0 0 Cormier 21⁄3 Sonnanstine 3 2 0 0 0 4 T—3:08. A—21,430 (36,973).

Reds 7, Pirates 5 Pittsburgh Cincinnati ab r h bi ab r h bi Iwamr 2b 4 1 1 0 OCarer ss 3 1 3 1 DlwYn 3b 5 1 3 2 BPhllps 2b 4 1 1 1 AMcCt cf 5 0 1 0 Votto 1b 3 0 1 1 GJones rf 4 0 0 1 Rolen 3b 4 0 0 0 Church lf 4 0 0 0 Gomes lf 3 2 1 0 Pearce 1b 1 0 0 0 Rhodes p 0 0 0 0 Clemnt 1b 3 0 1 0 Corder p 0 0 0 0 Doumit c 4 1 2 0 Bruce rf 2 1 0 0 Cdeno ss 3 2 2 2 Stubbs cf 4 1 3 2 Burres p 2 0 0 0 Hanign c 3 0 0 0 Karstns p 0 0 0 0 Harang p 3 1 1 1 Crosby ph 1 0 0 0 DelRsr p 0 0 0 0 Carrsc p 0 0 0 0 Herrer p 0 0 0 0 Milledg ph 1 0 0 0 L.Nix lf 1 0 0 0 JaLopz p 0 0 0 0 Totals 37 510 5 Totals 30 7 10 6 Pittsburgh 020 000 300—5 Cincinnati 010 510 00x—7 E—Delw.Young (3), O.Cabrera (4). Dp— Pittsburgh 5, Cincinnati 1. Lob—Pittsburgh 8, Cincinnati 5. 2b—Delw.Young 3 (7), O.Cabrera (8), Votto (8), Stubbs (5). Hr—Cedeno (4), Stubbs (5). Sb—O.Cabrera (6). Sf— G.Jones. IP H R ER BB SO Pittsburgh 2 5 5 4 4 4 Burres L,2-2 3 ⁄3 5 2 2 0 0 Karstens 21⁄3 Carrasco 1 0 0 0 0 3 Ja.Lopez 1 0 0 0 1 1 Cincinnati 8 5 4 2 3 Harang W,3-5 61⁄3 Del Rosario 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Herrera H,6 Rhodes H,12 1 1 0 0 0 0 Cordero S,15-18 1 1 0 0 0 1 HBP—by Ja.Lopez (Hanigan). PB—Hanigan. T—3:04. A—13,385 (42,319).

Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX—Recalled RHP Scott Atchison from Pawtucket (IL). Optioned INF Angel Sanchez to Pawtucket. Designated OF Darnell McDonald for assignment.

SALISBURY POST

Mustangs ready for Round 3 BY MIKE LONDON

mlondon@salisburypost.com

GRANITE QUARRY — At Monday’s practice, East Rowan’s softball team had more movement than a Chelsea White riseball. The Mustangs (22-1) started practicing outside, encountered serious showers and sprinted back to the school gym to finish their workout. It rained off an on throughout the afternoon. “We got done about as much as we could do inside,” East coach Mike Waddell said. “Hopefully, we’ll be able to play as scheduled. It was pouring when I left the school.” East is scheduled to host to Marvin Ridge (24-4) in the third round of the 3A state playoffs today at 5 p.m. Lots of people say East, whose only loss was 3-2 to unbeaten 4A power North Davidson, is favored today, but the Mustangs are taking nothing for granted. White, a junior pitcher, and junior shortstop Ericka Nesbitt, All-State candidates and early D-I commitments, lead the NPC champs. Nesbitt, the leadoff hitter, is batting well over .600. East has gotten a big lift from four freshmen — right fielder Jessica Rummage, left fielder Steffi Sides, second baseman Sydney Poole and pinch-hitter Bobbi Thomas. Catcher Kayla Potts is the

only senior. The other starters are first baseman Meagan Kluttz, third baseman Mallory Drew and center fielder Kayla Kirk. The Marvin Ridge Mavericks (24-4) come in on a roll and are having the best season in their school’s brief history. Marvin Ridge is located in the town of Waxhaw, right on the South Carolina line. MR beat West Rowan 5-0 in the first round on a pair of homers by freshman left fielder Jordan Lugibihl. Lugibihl was the differencemaker again in the second round, slamming a walk-off double to decide the game. “We’ve tried to find out bits and pieces about Marvin Ridge here and there,” Waddell said. “We do know that freshman has a hot bat.” Other standouts for Kevin Allran’s MaverPOOLE icks include catcher Erin Kayton, a .500 hitter, and AllState pitcher Caitlin Kurtz, who has more than 200 strikeouts. Kurtz and White know each other very well. They’ve been teammates on the Carolina Cardinals travel team. “That’s kind of a two-way street,” Waddell said. “Chelsea knows some of their hitters well, but they also have girls who

know what Chelsea can do.” East played in the Final Four in 1996 but hasn’t made it back. The Mustangs reached the third round in 4A in 2006 and also made it that far in 3A in 2003, back when a third-round victory meant a trip to Raleigh. East lost to North Davidson in 2006 and fell in a memorable 1-0 struggle with West Rowan in 2003. Now it requires four victories to reach Raleigh and the Final Four. More RUMMAGE teams make the playoffs now, and brackets have been expanded. Waddell feels this may be the best team he’s had up and down the lineup, and White, a two-time Rowan County Player of the Year, has proven herself to be a special hurler the past three seasons. “The basic gameplan is to swing the bats the way we can, put the ball in play and hope Chelsea has her usual day,” Waddell said. 

NOTES: The winner will take on the Concord Robinson-Anson winner for a ticket to Raleigh. East would be at home in the fourth round if it can get past Marvin Ridge. ... East got to the third round by beating NW Cabarrus 6-2 and Central Cabarrus 10-3.

Rowan Legion team rained out From staff reports

The Rowan County American Legion team was washed out on Monday at Newman Park. A scheduled game with Kernersville was postponed around 5:30 p.m. The non-division contest was moved back to June 24. Rowan (1-1) will try to play at Newman Park again tonight against Eastern Randolph, a Northern Division squad.

 Intimidators stopped Monday’s South Atlantic League game between the Kannapolis Intimidators and the Savannah Sand Gnats was suspended in the bottom of the 13th inning with the score tied 2-2. The teams plan to finish that game today at 5:30 in Savannah prior to the scheduled game. Kannapolis tied the game with a run in the seventh.

Carolina Sox 12-0 in the semifinals and the Charlotte Hurricanes 8-2 in the championship game. The Sluggers compete in the Major/Premier division, the highest level of competition in tournament baseball. Team members are Logan Norton, Jackson Raper, Alex Rodriguez, Tristan Wyatt, CJ White, Austin Corriher, Jakob Peace, Cody Cline, Tristan Baker, Bailey Meeks and Chris Howard. Coaches are Ted Corriher, Rick Meeks and Norris Raper.

 McCanless Couples

The McCanless Couples played nine holes on Sunday with a 4-man Captain’s Choice format. Coming in first was the team of Cliff and Eileen Full and Ty and Beverly Cobb. Gene and Mary Seaford, Harry Owens and Jan Godwin tied for second with the team of Kyle and Robin Leslie and Tim and  Minor leagues Jessica Earnhardt. Jerry Sands (Catawba) hit his Beverly Cobb won the longest 15th homer and stole his ninth putt, while Jan Godwin grabbed base for Great Lakes on Monday closest to pin honors. night.

 All-SoCon baseball Five Appalachian State players were named to the All-Southern Conference team, including Wes Hobson and Jared Faggart. Hobson, a senior second baseman, made the first team. He’s batting .386, with 11 homers and 53 RBIs. His father, Gil, was a standout athlete at North Rowan.  Faggart (NW Cabarrus) is the second team DH. Faggart has 13 homers and 42 walks. He ranks third in the league with an on-base percentage of .479.

 Carolina Sluggers The Carolina Sluggers 12-under baseball team won the Field of Dreams Classic Tournament in Fort Mill, S.C. The Sluggers have won backto-back championships the past two weekends. They defeated the

website at www.fccasoccer.com or call 704-728-1731.

 Change of venue Fayetteville will be the new host city for the NCHSAA Eastern Regional basketball tournament.

 Hurley Y program The Hurley YMCA will be the site of the “Secrets of the Pros” shooting camp on June 21-22. The camp is for boys and girls. Youth camp for grades 4-8 is from 9-noon, while teen camp for grades 9-12 is from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $70 for each camp. Space is limited. Contact John Peterson at 704-636-0111 or rowanymca.com.

 Catawba softball camp

Seventy-five GARS members played an ABCD tournament at Warrior Golf Club on Monday. Low ‘A’ Flight player was Tom Talbert with a net of 64.14. Low ‘B’ Flight player was Ben Moore with a net of 63.86. Low ‘C’ Flight player was Norman Schenk with a net of 55.35. Low ‘D’ Flight player was Julian Altman with a net of 61.65.

Catawba has announced summer softball camp dates. All-skills Camp will be held at Whitley Field on June 21-24 and July 19-22. A pitcher/catcher camp will be included July 19-22. The camps at Catawba will run from 9-noon and will cost $100. The second camp date, you may register for either the allskills or the pitcher/catcher camp. Camps are for ages 6-18. Players will be grouped by age and/or ability. For information, or to register, contact Catawba coaches Nan Whitley (nwhitley@catawba.edu) or Shane Prescott (sprescott@catawba.edu). Checks should be made out to Catawba Softball Camp.

 Soccer tryouts

Piedmont Baseball Camp

Tryouts for FCCA Rowan Soccer Alliance will be held at Catawba soccer Fields on Tuesday, May 25, and Thursday, May 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. Currently, there are seven boys and girls teams (ages 7-17) at the challenge and classic levels in Rowan County. For more information, or to register, please view the FCCA

The 22nd annual Piedmont Area Baseball Camp will be held on June 28-29 at Central Davidson High. The camp is for ages 5-18. The cost is $60. Instructors include Appalachian State head coach Chris Pollard and Davidson head coach Dick Cooke. Contact Jonathan Brown at 336-357-2920 or Mike Lawson at 336-239-0139.

 GARS outing

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Ortiz homered for the fifth time in his last nine games. White Sox 7, Indians 2 CLEVELAND — Mark Teahen drove in three runs, John Danks stopped a personal threegame slide and Chicago snapped a five-game losing streak to Cleveland. Teahen hit a two-run double in Chicago’s four-run first inning off Justin Masterson (0-5), who lost his 11th straight decision. The right-hander hasn’t won in 16 starts since Aug. 20. Danks (4-3) allowed two runs and six hits in five innings. The left-hander was winless in his previous four starts, and the White Sox scored just three runs in his last three outings. Chicago’s Omar Vizquel got his 2,764th career hit, tying Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio, his boyhood idol, for the second-most by

a shortstop behind Yankees star Derek Jeter. National League CINCINNATI — Drew Stubbs had three hits Monday night, and right-hander Aaron Harang singled home a run and chugged around the bases to score another during Cincinnati’s five-run fourth inning, leading the Reds to a 7-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Harang (3-5) singled for a 3-2 lead, then barely scored from first on Orlando Cabrera’s double. He surrendered four runs in 61⁄3 innings, including Ronny Cedeno’s two-run homer. Stubbs added an RBI double and a solo homer. Lefty Brian Burres (2-2) walked the first two batters in the fourth, and that started the pivotal rally.

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Corey Seager, a lefty-hitting sophomore second baseman, is a bigger clone of Kyle, who was a super player at North Carolina. Corey will either be a 2012 draft pick or sign with a big-time college program. Still, it’s pitching that has brought the Trojans, who have won 10 in a row, to this point. “It’s always about pitching,” Hubbard said. “In 2006, we still had Kyle and the Faggarts and I’d have put our offense up against any in the state, but we didn’t have the arms. This time, pitching has carried us, and once we got the bats going a little, we got on a run. Not saying we’ve got great pitchers, but we’ve got really good high school guys.” Lefty Rob Bain (8-3) has pitched against East twice. He went six innings and allowed four runs as Northwest beat East 11-7 at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium for the Mustangs’ first loss of the season. At the time, it was a stunning result. Bain also pitched in a heated rematch at Staton Field. East won 6-2 behind Parker Gobbel’s arm and a career night by Nathan Fulbright, who knocked in five runs. “Maybe we ought to bump Noah Holmes out of the No. 3 spot and stick Fulbright in there for Northwest,” Hightower joked. Bain, a junior, won’t start tonight. Hubbard plans to hand the ball to senior southpaw Taylor West (5-2). “We’ve been tossing it around, but if you’ve got an experienced senior who wants the ball, I think you give him the ball,” Hubbard said. Northwest’s staff doesn’t stop with Bain and West. That’s why it shared the SPC championship with Mount Pleasant. Big, hard-throwing right-hander Weston Smith has been impressive and could be the first guy out of the pen for Hubbard. No. 4 guy Kevin Hamilton is still undefeated and offers another option. Northwest hasn’t won at Staton Field since 2005, when it swept the Mustangs in Hightower’s first year with the program. Daniels, now one of Hubbard’s assistants, shut out East 3-0.

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East’s Andy Austin is pumped up after reaching second base against Mount Pleasant. East spent 2006 and 2007 in 4A and didn’t see the Trojans. The rivalry resumed in 2008 with East’s return to the NPC. The Mustangs went 4-0 against Northwest in 2008 and 2009, but two of those matchups were one-run affairs. It’s been a Cinderella season for Northwest. Hubbard usually has 60 players try out. This year, with nearby Cox Mill opening, there were only 32 candidates for uniforms. “We had six guys graduate last year, but we lost 17 from our program,” Hubbard said. The ones who returned have made it a memorable season for their coach. “Position by position, we’re probably not as talented as the guys we had five years ago,” Hubbard said. “But when guys pull for each other and fight for each other, you can still be special. This group is special.” Only eight teams are left in 3A. The winner of tonight’s game advances to a best-ofthree Western championship series against Waynesville Tuscola or Morganton Patton. It’s no shock that East is still playing, but it’s actually been a rebuilding year for Hightower, who returned only Holmes (.471 average, 23 walks, 41 runs) and shortstop Preston Troutman (.380 average, 35 runs) from the lineup of a 23-5 team that lost to eventual 3A champion Lake Norman in the fourth round last May. Holmes, the third baseman, was slowed defensively early by a hernia operation that limited his flexibility and reaction time, but he’s now 100 percent. He’s the only veteran remaining from East’s run in 2008, and he’s been a great leader.

Not many people had heard of Fulbright (.364, 21 RBIs), center fielder Will Sapp (.353, 35 runs), catcher Luke Thomas (.402, five homers, 31 RBIs), first baseman Andy Austin (.374, 29 RBIs) or second baseman Justin Morris (.312, 24 runs) at this time last year, but they’ve transformed a rebuilding season into a reloading one. The Mustangs have done it on the mound by committee, especially after staff leader Thomas Allen (8-1, 1.69 ERA) suffered an injury. Hightower said Gobbel (8-0, 2.26 ERA) starts tonight. “It could’ve been any one of three guys, but Gobbel’s a senior, he’s been good, and he’s ready,” Hightower said. “The first time he pitched against Northwest, he walked five, but he still pitched OK. We’ll go with him, and if he struggles, then we’ll go get him and try someone else.” One guy almost guaranteed to throw is lefty Will Johnson. Johnson (5-0, 0.72 ERA) has struck out 52 while walking seven, and he was flawless in both previous games against Northwest. He’s taken the mound, believe it or not, in 21 of East’s 28 games. “East’s pitching is impressive because their staff is just so deep,” Hubbard said. “When you’ve got an arm like Troutman’s and you don’t even have to pitch him much, that tells you something.” While Northwest lost on its visit to Staton Field, Hubbard feels that game is now a plus. “It’s different at Staton because it’s so loud and rowdy, but our guys have played there and aren’t gonna be in awe,” he said. “We know they’re very good, but we also know that we’re pretty good. We know we had our opportunities there the last time, but we couldn’t get a big hit and their kid (Fulbright) came through with two of them.” Hightower respects Hubbard, has worked camps with him and knows this game could be memorable. The Mustangs set the bar high Friday. Their win against Mount Pleasant was played at a fever pitch. “I guess what we need right now is for a virus to run through the Seager family,” Hightower said with a laugh. “Seriously, we do expect another great game. When you get this far, you have to expect that.”

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South’s Dylan Walker allowed one run on five hits in a complete-game effort. trusted my defense, and once again they did a heckuva job.” Kannapolis (0-2) hit it hard a bunch but often right at a South player, including a lineout by Connor Bridges to Zubillaga in the fourth inning that led to the first of two South double plays. In the sixth, first baseman Patrick Bearden had just enough room to make a nice catch of a popup in foul territory. After a double by Goodman, Zubillaga and Hogan turned a double play. “They’re a very aggressive hitting ballclub and look for that fastball and (Walker) was able to keep them off-balance most of the night,” Lowman said. “They did hit some balls hard, but they were at people, luckily. He did what

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South shortstop Gunnar Hogan fires to first to complete a double play as Kannapolis’ Zach Jones slides into second.

“Julio’s driving the ball to the opposite field with some surprising power,” Lowman said. “Basinger may be our hottest hitter. He’s had at least one in every game, so he’s swinging it really well.” But South left the bases loaded that inning and got just three more hits off Goodman before he left after the sixth. “We kind of started swinging at his pitches instead of our pitches and getting ourselves out some,” Lowman said. “But he did settle down and do a better job of pitching.” Goodman left with the score 3-0, having given Kannapolis coach Matt Stack what he asked of him. “Lately he hadn’t thrown a lot in high school ball, so I said, ‘Tonight, we need six good, solid innings,’ ” Stack said. “I’ve seen him throw much better, but tonight he did his job.” Daniel Welch came on for Goodman, started by hurting himself and then wasn’t aided by his defense. After a pair of walks around a balk, a throwing error on a groundball allowed a run to score and set up the big inning. Randy Shepherd’s pinchhit single made it 4-0 and was the first of four run-scoring hits in the frame. A single by Houston scored one, a double by Maverick Miles plated two and a single by Gunner Hogan capped it off. “Our hitters are learning and getting better each game,” Lowman said. “Gunner Hogan had a great at-bat (in the sixth inning) and the ball just didn’t fall for him and next at-bat he hit a ball to right field for an RBI.” In addition to his double in the first, Zubillaga also tripled in the sixth. Walker, meanwhile, struck out only three in the game but was rarely in trouble and had a bunch of quick innings. He used just 18 pitches to retire the first eight Kannapolis batters and wound up throwing just 98 in the game. “I really couldn’t find my curveball or my changeup, but I was throwing strikes and letting them hit,” he said. “I

he had to do, pitched to contact, and the defense played well behind him.” Houston also tracked down several balls in center, including a diving grab in the deepest part of the park in right-center in the fourth. Kannapolis finally broke through in the ninth when Tuttle singled, Zach Wright followed with his third base hit of the game and pinch-hitter Tyler Freeze (of A.L. Brown) delivered an RBI groundout. Kannapolis plays a league game against Concord tonight at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium and might be without Wes Honeycutt, who suffered a leg injury while trying to field a ball at second. Stack said he didn’t think the injury was very serious.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The state Supreme Court refused to hear the NCAA’s appeal of lower court rulings that forced the athletics organization to publicly release records on academic cheating at Florida State.  SPARTANBURG, S.C. — NCAA tournament hoops teams Wofford and Georgetown are part of next fall’s Charleston Classic. The others in the field are Charlotte, East Carolina, George Mason and N.C. State. The remaining two teams will be determined later.  LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge has denied a request to move the trial of a woman charged with trying to extort $10 million from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino. U.S. District Judge Charles R. Simpson III ruled that Karen Cunagin Sypher couldn’t show that pretrial publicity warrants the unusual step of relocating the case.

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PARIS — Playing at the French Open as defending champion for the first time, Roger Federer earned a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory over 71stranked Peter Luczak. France’s Richard Gasquet started well, but No. 4 Andy Murray finished well and won 4-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-2, 6-1. Murray also lost the first two sets before beating Gasquet in five at Wimbledon in 2008. Two seeded Spaniards, No. 21 Tommy Robredo and No. 27 Feliciano Lopez, lost. Monday’s winners included No. 3 Novak Djokovic, No. 12 Fernando Gonzalez, No. 13 Gael Monfils, No. 14 Ivan Ljubicic, No. 19 Nicolas Almagro, No. 25 Marcos Baghdatis, and three U.S. men: No. 17 John Isner, Taylor Dent and Mardy Fish. The top-ranked woman, Serena Williams, beating Stefanie Voegele 7-6 (2), 6-2.

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PLANO, Texas — Tim Petrovic earned a trip to the NFL British Open after shooting IRVING, Texas — The a 129 to lead the Internation2014 Super Bowl site will be al Qualifying. picked today. It’s widely exDavis Love III’s streak of pected to go to the new Mead- 23 consecutive Open appearowlands stadium that will be- ances is danger after he come home to the Jets and Gi- missed qualifying with ants, although Miami and rounds of 71-69. Tampa, Fla., also are bidding. RACING The league actually has a INDIANAPOLIS — Paul rule requiring a minimum Tracy had one of the fastest expected temperature of 50 degrees in the host’s area or cars during practice for the Indianapolis 500 only a few a stadium with a roof, but it days ago. was waived for this bid.  RENTON, Wash. — The That’s what made his failSeahawks are expecting top ure to qualify for the race so veteran wide receiver T.J. difficult to stomach. Houshmandzadeh to be back Tracy withdrew a qualifrom hernia surgery for the fying time that would have start of training camp in July. put him into the race in an attempt to post an even NHL faster time. His strategy CHICAGO — It takes backfired, and he knocked more than a puck in the face himself out. Jay Howard did to keep Duncan Keith off the the same on Sunday — openice for the Chicago Blacking the door for rookie Sehawks — even when he loses bastian Saavedra to back his seven teeth. way into the field.

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PHILADELPHIA — Mike Richards Flyers 4 said the Canadiens 2 heck with superstition and had his hands all over the conference championship trophy. Some teams refuse to as much as touch one until they have a firm grip on the Stanley Cup. Not these Flyers. “It took a lot to get here. It’s not the trophy we want, but we haven’t done anything conventional all year, especially in the playoffs,” a laughing Richards said. “So we’ll go against the grain one more time. The Philadelphia Flyers have rekindled some of their old “Broad Street Bullies” championship days and are back in the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in 13 years. Richards had a highlightreel goal early, Arron Asham and Jeff Carter scored 84 seconds apart in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals and the Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Monday night. “I don’t want to say destiny or anything, but we have a great team,” Richards said. The Flyers, who needed a shootout win in the last game of the regular season to clinch a playoff spot, will play the Western Conference champion Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 on Saturday. The Flyers have not won the Stanley Cup since

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MIKE RICHARDS claiming consecutive titles in 1974 and 1975. “This is one of the most, maybe the most, exciting seasons ever since the first Stanley Cup,” team chairman and founder Ed Snider said. “What these guys have done, what they’ve been through, I mean it’s incredible.” Michael Leighton gave up a goal 59 seconds in, then shut down Montreal. The Flyers took a 3-1 lead into the third period, leaving the final 20 minutes as one raucous coronation party. Nearly 20,000 giddy fans dressed in pumpkin-orange giveaway T-shirts chanted “Let’s Go Flyers!” but couldn’t exhale until the end. “I was counting down the clock the last two minutes, I couldn’t wait for it to wind down,” Leighton said. “Last couple of minutes we did a great job.”

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Chicago’s top defenseman was hit by a puck off the stick San Jose’s Patrick Marleau during the second period of Sunday’s 4-2 victory over the Sharks that clinched the Western Conference title and a trip to the Stanley Cup finals. Keith returned to the game and finished with a game-high 29 minutes, two seconds of ice time. He lost four bottom teeth and three more on top. “You’ve got leave it all on the ice,” said Keith, who is a Norris Trophy finalist as the league’s best defenseman. “I saw some teeth falling out when I skated off and coughed one up. It sounds gross, but it happens all the time to guys.”  RALEIGH — Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. says he has hired an investment bank to help him find a minority partner. Karmanos issued a statement Monday confirming the hiring of Allen & Co. but said “the intent is in no way to sell the team.” He says he has been exploring options for finding a minority partner since general partner Thomas Thewes died in 2008.

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

Electric bed. $300. Please call 704-279-3980 for more information

QUEEN SOFA BED Good condition. $200 or best offer. Call 704 5600221

P/T Director, Personal Enrichment & Healthy Living

Misc For Sale Floating jet ski dock. Good condition. Will accept most skis. $200 firm. Call 704-784-2488 Lester

Heat It Up!

Mahogany Breakfront (Secretary/China Cabinet combo). $500 Good Condition 704-202-5022

27" Symphonic TV with remote. Great condition. Only $50.00 704-245-8843

Misc For Sale Fender 30 watt, $75. Desk mike, $20. Blood pressure machine, $20. CB radio, $20. Cll 704-640-8325

Medical Equipment

Kenmore Gas (propane) Dryer/Washer. $75 ea. Or $124 for both. Both in good cond. Dryer can be converted to natural gas (have kit). Call Skip at 704-612-9896

Audio speakers, 28 inch JL $50; subwoofers two 12 inch Insigna in box $60. 704-431-3145

Jewelry Ring - Âź Diamond Soli-tare (round). Also ruby & diamond wrap. Beautiful looks like an angel. Both size 6Âź. $350. 336-940-3196

Desk and credenza, $150. Sunroom furniture, $250. Upright Freezer $75. 704-418-1407

GE black microwave. Barley used. Excellent condition. $70. 704-2670781, serious inquires only.

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

Electronics

Education

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

Dryer, Hotpoint. $135. Good shape. Please call 704-798-1926 for more information.

Insurance

Life & Annuity Agent needed for growing insurance office in Lexington. We specialize in Medicaid, VA, Estate & Retirement Planning. Tax service also available. Access to Elder Law Attorney. Meet with clients in your own office. No prospecting. Office support staff. Permanent position with opportunity to own your own business. Six figure income. Call Ron Stockton at First Fidelity Financial Group of the Triad, LLC at 336-2241077, or apply at 317 South Talbert Blvd. Lexington, NC 27292

Antique

Mahogany/Cherry coffee table. $60. Good Condition. 704-202-5022

Dell desk computer, two speakers, keyboard, hard drive, monitor, mouse. $175 firm. 704-431-3145

DRIVERS NEEDED

You can drive a truck and have a home life We operate primarily in MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, TN and AL. Two years tractor-trailer experience required. Must be DOT qualified and have a Safe Driving Record.

Antique China Cabinet, Exc. Condition 36" wide, 16" deep, 61" tall $495, Dark Oak, 704-202-5022

Beds, twin. Solid oak. 2 available. Matching double dresser. $300 obo Cherry coffee table with end tables. $75 obo. Please Call 704-6391611 or 704-636-1400

Customer Service

Drivers

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Dogs

12' X 24' OUTSIDE BUILDING Heat/Air Conditioning, dropped ceiling with florescent lighting, paneled inside walls, linoleum floor covering, $2,500. 704-491-5458 to see. Western Salibury area. 2 seater Murray Go Cart , fresh tune up, good cond., 6.0 horse $475.00 OBO. Please call Marty 704-245-9229, must sell. Airbrushed car hood (decor only) $100.00 Please call 704-8572945, China Grove. ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647

Cats Cats and Kittens. Very sweet and tame. Free. Call 704-856-3314 Good homes only.

CKC Puppies. Chihuahuas, Mini Dachshunds, Poms. 7 wks & up. $200 & $250 cash. 704-633-5344

Beautiful

Found Chihuahua Sunday, May 23, East Innes area. Call to identify. 704-633-4630

White 12 week old, male, Alaskan Malamute. Freeonly to good home with lots of love. Very sweet, 1st puppy shots; housebroken. Call 704856-3314

Found dog. Small mixed breed dog in Faith area, Friday, 5/22. Call to ID. 704-640-7279

Free kittens. Beautiful & affectionate. 6 weeks old. 4 to choose from, 1 black. 980-234-7759

Free dog. Coon Hound mix. 9 weeks. Female. Very sweet. Paper trained. Saved from pound. 704-232-1773

Kittens

Free dog. Rottweiler/Lab mix. 10 wks. Female. Paper trained. Saved from pound. 704-232-1773

Kittens

Males and females. All colors. Very friendly! 6 wks. Free. 704-857-1579

Dogs

Free puppies. Two female Chihuahua / Dachshund mix, 10-12 weeks old. 704-637-3140 or 704-232-1480

AKC Black Lab Puppies Looking for a good home. DOB: April 9, 2010. Current on shots. $300. Please call 704-239-8023 Puppies. French Bulldog/ English Bulldog mix. Brindle & white. 1 female & 3 males. 8 wks old, UPD shots. $700 each cash. 704603-8257

Campground membership at Western Horizon at Bass Lake in Salisbury. $1,799. 704-938-9578 Case riding mower, 40 in. cut new 12 hp b&s engine, $450.00, 704209-1265.

Jewelry Jewelry. Hand painted Cloisane jewelry with carry case. $400. Appt only. 704-633-3036

Computer desk. Really nice. $150 obo. Please call 704-857-2253 or 704-746-6490

Puppies. Shih Tzus, CKC, 8 weeks old, two male and two female, brindle/white, $350 cash! 704-636-8007

Puppy. Dachshund, long hair mini, male, AKC, shaded cream. 16 wks. Champion bloodlines. $500 negotiable 336-480-8092

Horses

Bundy B-flat Clarinet. Good cond / stud instru. $175 Call 704-239-4894

Char-broil 5 burner commercial stain. steel gas grill, works fine, needs 3 burners replaced. $50.00 704-279-8572

Puppies. Alaskan Malamutes. 2 males, 5 females. Ready for new homes. $250 each. Call David 704-492-7901

Free dog. Shetland Sheep dog. AKC registered. 8 years old. To good home only. Call 704-637-8814

Antique Bar, 1949. $90. Fish tank iron stand, $90. New circular saw in box, $50. Plate cabinet. Must see. $90. 704-640-2990 Bed rails, metal. 2 sets. $15 each. Electric iron, $10. Electric iron, $5. Ironing board, $10. Pax cattle feeders, $50. Call 704-633-5332

Dogs

AKC LAB PUPPIES Born 4/1/10. Chocolate 4 M & 4 F. Champion & English blood line. Have block heads. 1st shots & wormed. $400 Daniel 704-239-4959

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Misc For Sale

Natural Gas Water Heater, New American ProLine 40 gallon, Good Qlty. Cont. paid $530. Your Price $400.00 704202-5022

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Power lift chair. $500. Please call 704-279-3980 for more information Scooter Store wheel chair. $500. Please call 704-279-3980 for more information

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

Puppies. Goldendoodle pups featured in Davie Enterprise Record. Low shedding, 8 wks, parents on site, $800. Call 336-751-2934

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NEED HAY? 15 acres fescue in Cleveland needs cut. You take all. Leslie 704-6409411

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Supplies and Services Dog, Wauzer (Westie/ Schnauzer Mix). White female. $400. Salisbury Animal Hospital 1500 E. Innes St. 704-637-0227

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Happy 15th birthday, Samantha Baker! We love you very much! Love, Mama, Daddy, Josh, Sergeant and Koco

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Happy Birthday Billy Bowen. You bring so much joy to me. I love you so very much. Grandmother

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6B • TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010 Misc For Sale Motorcycle trailer - 4 x 8 Has title-1 owner $500.00 Please call 704-633-6478

Racing Fans!

Jeff Gordon Racing School T-shirt (L), Cap, NASCAR KeyRing. New. $45 value for $20. 704855-8353 Saddle. Cordura saddle. New. Red & black with tack. $400. Please call 336-753-1074 SHOP LIGHTS, 47in. with bulb and plug-in. $10.00 each. 6 remaining, call 704-8572945 STEEL, Channel, Angle, Flat Bars, Pipe Orders Cut to Length. Mobile Home Truss- $6 ea.; Vinyl floor covering- $3.85 yd.; Carpet- $5.75 yd.; Masonite Siding 4x8- $15.50. RECYCLING, Top prices paid for Aluminum cans, Copper, Brass, Radiators, Aluminum. Davis Enterprises Inc. 7585 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 704-636-9821 Stop Smoking – Lose Weight with Hypnosis. It works!! I guarantee your life will be better. !!! 704-933-1982

Want to Buy Merchandise AA Antiques. Buying anything old, scrap gold & silver. Will help with your estate or yard sale. 704-433-1951. All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper. Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123 Cash for riding mowers, running or not. Salvage farm tractors & equipment. 704-209-1442

Free Stuff Free kittens; 5 male, 2 female; tuxedo / tabby. Beautiful, playful. Please call Mary 704 278 3653

Needs a home!

Abandoned male tabby approximately 6 weeks old. adorable! Free to a good home. Call 704857-3777

SAVE ME FROM THE POUND

Free Puppy. Must find good home for 6 month old female Jack Russell/Pit mix (Apartment rules). Brown / Brindle color. Very loving and good with kids. Alternative is the pound so please call 336-9360186 between 4-8pm or anytime on weekends.

Lost & Found Found cat, near Corbin Hills, apprx. 3 yr old female cat, fixed, declawed, very loving, shots UTD 704-630-0944 Found puppy; little fawn colored female, puppy, looks to be rat terrior mixfound on Brown Rd, China Grove (S. Rowan area) Call (704)202-5917 FREE dog and kittens Boxer/ Lab 1 yr. old Neut. male, shots UTD loveable, playful. 2 (F) black kittens 6 wks old. mother was shot. Please give these babies a chance. Call 336-284-5038

Have You Seen Me?

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 AVON - Buy or Sell Call Lisa 1-800-258-1815 or Tony 1-877-289-4437 thebennetts1@comcast.net

Booth rental for hair stylist. Great location, great price! Lots of walkins! Maggie 909-2006722 or Lisa or Lonnie 704-636-3006 for appt. J.Y. Monk Real Estate School-Get licensed fast, Charlotte/Concord courses. $399 tuition fee. Free Brochure. 800-849-0932

Lost, Pit Bull. Male. 10 months. I disappeared from my house in the last two weeks. My family misses me! REWARD offered for my safe return. 704-431-9243 REWARD Lost dog; Small White Male dog wearing blue collar and Junaluski Clinic dog tag. Last seen in vicinity of 3275 West Innes St on 5/19. Call 704-213-0663 or 703-213-7906.

REWARD!

Lost Dog Schnauzer, silver male, needs medication. Wed., May 19 in Tanglewood Dr., Kannapolis 704-932-7320 or 704-490-5830 REWARD!! LOST 10 Wk Old Blue (Gray & White) Pitt Pull. Very nice. Name is Riddick. Call 704-7010917 or 704-433-6352. Salisbury Area.

Where is Home?

Free Stuff

Found Dog. South Rowan/Kannapolis area. Call to identify. 704-9330732

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will receive letters of interest for an open-end contract for professional architectural design services to be provided on a routine or as needed basis for miscellaneous projects under $500,000. Annual fees may not exceed $150,000 in total value and no single project shall exceed a $36,000 fee. The contract will remain in effect for one year and may be extended one additional year. For details of submission, please go to http://www.ips.state.nc.us/ips/pubmain.asp.

Homes for Sale

ACREAGE

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

Free kittens, 3 mos. old M/F, long/short hair, litter trained, indoor. They are very loving, playful. Call Brenda at 336-341-0749.

BEAUTIFUL HOME

3 BR, 2.5 BA, wood floors, large pantry, open / airy floor plan, screen porch off master BR, deck, convenient location, easy access to interstate, conditioned crawl space. B&R Realty Dale Yontz 704.202.3663

BEAUTIFUL/ ACREAGE

Granite Quarry, secluded home on approx. 10 acres. Remodeled 4 BRs, 2.5 Bas, wood floors, granite countertops, 2 rock fpls., wet bar - much more. Call for more details. R49106. $341,000 Penny Sides B&R Realty 704-640-3555

HOW CUTE!!! 9 FREE kittens, ages 8-10 wks, beaut. colors. All look like females. Weaned, litter box trained. Adorable faces. Cute, Cute, CUTE! 704-279-8834

Homes for Sale

Salisbury

New Construction

FREE HOUSE

INVESTOR SPECIAL 4980 Mt. Hope Church Rd. 5 acres in East Rowan. Single or multifamily. $91,500. Will finance 10%. Priced at tax value. Great deal for rehabbers. Thousands below market – won't last! 704-202-9650 or email:

Kannapolis 3BR/2BA. Everything fresh. Just recently remodeled. 1.2 acs of land, 1 car garage. Nice neighborhood. Close to the new research facility. $129,000. 704245-2765

2110 Chantilly Lane, Olde Salisbury. Hurry! Get $8,000 tax credit. Cute 3BR, 2BA. 2-car garage. Very nice area w/ payments as low as $724/mo. Financing Avail. No closing costs! Vickie 704-213-3537

LEASE TO OWN! Beautiful 2-7 BR homes, owner finance, low down payment, several locations, including Rockwell. Call 704-232-3605

Salisbury, 4 BR, 2.5 BA brick with some wood floors, fresh paint, some new windows, private backyard, nice patio, shop in basement. Well maintained. R49360 $149,900 Penny Sides, B&R Realty 704.640.3555

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Motivated Seller!

3 BR, 2.5 BA, nice wood floors. Range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, washer, dryer, gas logs, outbuilding. 1 yr home warranty. $1,500 carpet allowances. R49933A $195,500 B&R Realty Dale Yontz 704.202.3663

West Rowan. 3BR, 2½BA. Newly remodeled 2 story. Vinyl siding w/ shutt-ers. Approx. 1,600-1,800 sq.ft. Garage with opener. Kitchen w/new appliances, energy efficient windows, new flooring hardwood/car-pet. New heat/AC unit, Trane. Big backyard w/20x 20 deck, wired storage bldg 16x20, playground. Schools: Hurley, SE, West. $165,000. Call Ron 704-636-4887

WOODFIELD Mt. Ulla. 1 mile from Millbridge Elementary. 4BR, 2BA. Doublewide on 1 acre private lot. Approx. 1,640 sq. ft. New carpet. Open floor plan. Very spacious. Kitchen has parquet floors, ceramic sinks in baths & kitchen. Large bedrooms w/walk-in closets. Dish and cable available. Dishwasher, refrigerator & stove. $79,900. 704-857-9495 or 704-223-1136

FREE SEMINAR—BUYING FORECLOSURES! June 8th from 6-7:30 p.m. At the Chamber's Gateway Bldg. To reserve a space call 704-633-5067 or go to www.applehouserealty.com

FSBO. Woodleaf Road 3BR, 1.5BA, 1367 sqft. Completely renovated. Hardwood floors. 1 Acre lot. Woodleaf Elementary close by. $108,000 closing cost paid. 704213-3105 or 704-7985635 Genesis Realty 704-933-5000 genesisrealtyco.com Foreclosure Experts

Salisbury, Adorable bungalow close to shopping and I-85. Two bedrooms one bath with a nice lot. Home has been remodeled and is charming. Dream Weaver Properties of NC LLC 704-906-7207

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380 Granny's Pl. 1,700 sq. ft. ranch on 10 acs in quiet community off Needmore Rd. Entire tract fenced w/16' cedar gated driveway. 3BR, 1½BA. Maintenance free floors. 40 year metal roof, vinyl siding, roomy garage w/ automatic door, energy efficient heat pump, central air. Concrete slab. Newly dug well. $175,000 $160,000 but we are open to offers. Motivated seller. 336-998-3510 or 336-407-3510

Homes for Sale

KANNAPOLIS-3 BR 2 bath. Nice neighborhood. NEW APPRAISAL ON FILE. Storage shed. Great location . Convenient to I-85 and Research Campus $119,000 #932716 Jim 704-223-0459. Key Real Estate Inc. Salisbury

Salisbury, 3BR /2BA, 1100 sq. ft., + storage space, fenced in back yard. Well maintained. For sale $4,000 below appraised value at $98,500 for a limited time only. Call Eric for more information and showing 704-267-8700. Buyer's agents welcome!

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

Woodleaf (Covington Heights), 602 Lockshire Lane, all brick, 3BR/2BA, enclosed & screened in breezeway, large deck in back overlooking woods, double garage, pull down stairs with floored in storage above garage, wrap around porch, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, master BR w/walk-in closet & BA w/separate shower & tub. $149,900. MOVE IN READY! 704-278-9779

Motivated seller – make an offer!

3 BR, 1½ BA, 1100 sq. ft., new carpet, 24x36 double garage with attic storage & fan. Large backyard perfect for garden, pool or fun and games! Low taxes! $124,900! Call Cathy Griffin at 704-213-2464. Kannapolis/Rowan County

Beautifully Remodeled And Newly Landscaped Home!

Brick ranch 1840 sq. ft. built in 1915. 2BR, 2BA & basement. Currently utilized as a Bed & Breakfast. $105,000. Ashley at Ashley Shoaf Realty. 704-633-7131

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China Grove. 335 Wellington Dr. Custom Built. 2,900 heated sq. ft. 4BR, 3 ½ BA on 1 acre lot. $354,900. 704-640-5428

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Drastically Reduced!

Salisbury, 3 BR, 2 BA, 1860 sq ft, Brick/Vinyl, great room with gas log fireplace, dining room, custom kitchen cab, tile in kitchen, sunroom. R49715 $178,500 Penny Sides, B&R Realty 704.640.3555

North Rowan

Granite Quarry. 4 BR, 3 BA, cul-de-sac location, fenced back yard. Built in 2004. Over 2100 sq ft. $219,900 R49697 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

$3,000 TOWARDS CLOSING COST Covington Heights. 309 Lochshire Ln. Woodleaf. 3BR, 2BA. 1,254 sq. ft. home built in 2002. New heating & air unit. ½ acre lot w/privacy fence. All appliances included. Wood laminate floors. Contact Michelle at 704-267-5120 or boogamom@gmail.com

CUTE AS A BUTTON

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

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Homes for Sale

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Salisbury

Gold Hill area. 3BR, 1BA. 1,123 sq. ft. living area. Hardwood floors, partial basement, storage building. Large lot. 2.03 acres. East/Rockwell schools. $85,000. Call Glenn 704279-5674 / 704-267-9439

Forest Abbey. 3BR, 2½BA with upgrades, formal dining & breakfast. Cul-de-sac lot, basement with storage. Gorgeous! $248,900. (980) 521-7816

Better Than New!

1203 Overhill Rd. in Woodfield (off Old Mocksville Rd.) 3BR, 2BA, sunroom, large living room w/gas log fireplace. Hardwood & tile floors. Recent improvements have made this lovely 1,800+ sq. ft. home better than new! A must see! Near hospitals, Catawba College. $179,500. 704-798-1013

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Open House Sunday, 3pm-5pm Rockwell. 2 BR, 1 BA, hardwood floors, detached carport, handicap ramp. $99,900 R47208 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

3BR/1½ BA brick home. Kitchen, D/R, L/R + bonus room. All new stainless steel appliances, new washer & dryer, cement drive, new roof, H/W floors in kitchen, D/R & hall, rest of house has new carpet. $129,900. Owner will pay closing costs. 704-202-2343 Granite Quarry

REDUCED! China Grove. 2785 Hwy 152. 2,100 heated sq. ft. 4BR, 2BA on .72 acres. $219,900. 704-640-5428

HEATED POOL

China Grove

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Alexander Place. 2 to choose. You may still have time to pick your colors on these new homes! 3 BR, 2 BA, living/dining room combo. Call for details. 49550, 49551. B&R Realty 704633-2394

2 homes plus pool house on property. Main house: 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3483 sq ft. Guest house: 1295 sq ft, 3 Br, 1 BA, attached garage. Detached 24x28 garage and 2 other outbuildings. Concrete pool w/waterfall. B&R Realty Dale Yontz 704.202.3663

China Grove. 3 BR, 2 BA. Home built in 2005. Priced at only $109,900 R49991 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

Homes for Sale

COME STEAL MY HOUSE!

Investor's Special! House & 2 free lots in nice part of Historic Spencer, 501 6th St., single or multifamily. Great for Rehabbers, thousands below market. Won't last. $39,900. Will finance up to 25%. 704-202-9650

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Cleveland - 4 BR, 2BA colonial on one acre+ lot. Owner has done most of the remodeling for you. 12x24 outbuilding, large deck and above ground pool. Hardwood floors thourghout. New vinyl siding, windows etc. Call today! $159,900 Dream Weaver Properties of NC LLC www.dreamweaverprop.com 704-906-7207

Salisbury, 3BD/2 BA, 1582 Sq.Ft. Wonderful remodel, New Carpet, Fresh Paint, New Appliances, New Fixtures, THIS ONE IS SPECIAL! Only $109,900. #50515 Call Jim: 704-223-0459 Key Real Estate Inc. 1755 US HWY. 29 South China Grove, NC. 28023

Salisbury

Cozy Cape Cod

4BR/3BA in Timber Run. Approx. 4,000 SF brick home in established neighborhood, oversized 2 car garage, bonus room, walk-in closet in master BR, beautiful hardwood floors, porcelain tiles in kitchen, 2 gas log fireplaces, fenced in back yard, finished walk-out basement, storage area, workshop, & generator. E. Rowan Schools. Mins. away from I-85 & shopping $369,000. Call Tina at 980-234-2881

Homes for Sale

Lake Property

Privacy

Cozy Cape Cod, 3BR / 2.5BA, 1400 sq. ft. home located in the quiet, settled neighborhood of Brentwood Acres. Priced to sell. Must see to appreciate. 704-630-0433

Home Builders Spencer C. Lane Construction-Quality Home Builder Custom & Spec Homes 704-633-4005

3620 Hwy 152 East, Salisbury. .73 Acre, 2,100 sq feet, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, custom built brick home, oversize garage, hardwood and tile floors throughout living areas, fresh paint, new carpet in master, plenty of storage space. $239,900. Call 704-855-1357 or email: rcmead@ctc.net

Homes for Sale

Faith

Richfield, 3 BR, 2 BA, 1650 sq ft, vinyl siding, 10.49 acres, 2 car garage, den with gas logs, creek, some fencing, dog lot, Located near High Rock Dam. Priced Below Tax Value! $169,900 R50193 Penny Sides, B&R Realty 704.640.3555

Free kittens, to good homes, 2 blk (M), 8 wks old, litter box trained. Call 704-239-5369 after 6pm. Free! Cutest Puppies. Rescued Mom had 5 pups! Please help keep them from the pound! Brown, Black, (M & F's). 704-797-0723.

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Free Stuff FREE craft magazines, cloth and quilting scraps. Call 704-279-9138 for direction.

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HOME FOR SALE WITH HUGE SHOP 129 Chapel Court, Salisbury, two story, 1+ acre w/ wooded lot in back, 1,562 sq. feet, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage plus 32 x 32 detached shop with bonus room, home office, closet built-ins, heated with natural gas, well water, new stainless steel appliances, fireplace, great neighborhood for families on street with cul-de-sac. West Rowan schools. $155,000. Call 704-798-1040

668 Perry Dr., I-77 exit 42N, Hwy 21 - Troutman, Rt on Oswalt Amity, Left on Perry. Private secluded home. 16.54 acres, 2227 sqft. House, 7200 sqft shop/office/home. Heated greenhouse. Carolina-Piedmont Properties 704.248.4878

Spencer, Huge Renovated 4BR / 2BA, Hardwood & Tile Floors, Large Fenced Back Yard 108 2nd Street. $99,999. 704-202-0091 #910644

High Rock Lake, Cute waterfront log home that has 75' water frontage. Beautiful waterfront view! 1 1/2 story home in Summer Place. Roof painted 3 yrs ago. Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704.202.3663

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Salisbury E. Area 5BR / 2BA, spacious & charm-ing older home with 2,500 sq.ft. Great neighborhood in rural setting, but close to town, I-85, High Rock Lake & Dan Nicholas Park. Builtin china cabinet, french doors, hardwood/carpet. Large partially fenced yard w/mature shade trees, large deck, carport and storage bldg. 704-6421827 lv msg.

New Cape Cod Style House 2,300 total sq. ft. Built on your land $109,986

Faith. 1145 Long Creek. 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2 Bonus Rooms. Master on main, Hardwood and ceramic tile floors. Storage everywhere. $219,900. Kerry, Key Real Estate 704-857-0539. Directions: Faith Rd to L on Rainey. R into Shady Creek.

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SALISBURY POST Land for Sale 1 Ac, well, septic, utility shed, garden, in Rowan close to Cabarrus line, 10 min to Concord, 15 min to Salisbury. $29,900 Owner financing. 704 535 4159

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W. Rowan 1.19 acs. Old Stony Knob Rd. Possible owner financing. Reduced: $19,900. 704-640-3222

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Airport Rd., 1BR with stove, refrig., garbage pickup & water incl. Month-month lease. No pets. $395/mo+$200 deposit. Furnished $420/mo. 704-279-3808 $$ $ $ $ $ $ $

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

Lots for Sale

1.5 ACRE LOT. Level & partially wooded. Perked in 2006 for 3BR home. Pretty land and area. $29,500 Call Ashley at Ashley Shoaf Realty. 704-633-7131

Apartments

Mocksville 133 Avgol Dr. 50x100 (5,000 sq. ft.) commercial metal building on 1.1 ac, 3 phase electrical, 3 bay doors, office, breakroom, zoned HC (Highway Commercial). Extra nice $219,000. Call 336-391-6201 OFFICE SPACE

Salisbury. Off 13th St. Huge lot. Could be nice home, too. Conveniently located. 1200+ sq. ft. with lots of extras. Call our office for more information. C48040. $129,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394

China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 City. 2BR utilities by tenant. $400 per month. Call 704-202-5879 for more information. CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury. Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F 9:00-12:00. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity.

Apartments Spencer 1 rm & ba, Priv. ent. Singles only. No kitchen, $80/wk. Incls utilities. Unfurnished. Refs. No dep. 704-202-5879 Spencer 1-2BRs with W/D, refrig., & stove, cent. H/A. $475/mo + dep. 704642-1124 lv msg. Spencer. 2BR. Central heat & air. Fridge & stove. Quiet. $400/mo. plus deposit. 704-647-1693 West Rowan. 2BR duplex. All elec. Newly remodeled. W/D hookup & cable ready. Water, lawn maint. Inc'ld. $450/mo rent; $400 dep. Sect. 8 OK. 704-278-2891. White Rock Garden Apts 1BR elderly units, located in Granite Quarry, w/handicap accessible units available. Sect. 8 assistance available. 704-2796457, 8am - 1pm TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 “Equal Housing Opportunity”

Condos and Townhomes

Clean, well maint., 2 BR Duplex. Central heat/air, all electric. Section 8 welcome. 704-202-5790

Historic West Tower condominium. 2-story. 1,500 sq. ft. 2BR, 1½BA. Central air/heat. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, pantry & laundry room. Hardwood floors, fireplace, front & back yards w/parking and yard service. 9' ceilings. $795/ mo. 1 yr lease. Call 704431-4532

18 acres with frontage on Highway 29 at Piper Lane. Income producing property with 64,000 sq ft of warehouse space. Rowan Corporation 704.636.0556

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“A Good Place to Live” 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Affordable & Spacious Water Included 704-636-8385

Salisbury-Wiltshire Village for rent. Two bedroom/1 1/2 baths. Townhouse style unit. $550.00 Call Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462

Deer Park Apts. Cleveland, NC. Now accepting applications. No application free. Free rent. 704-278-4340 Sect 8 accepted.

Wiltshire Village Condo for Rent, $700. 2nd floor. Looking for 2BR, 2BA in a quiet community setting? Call Bryce, Wallace Realty 704-2021319

Salisbury - City block (minus service station) for sale at Statesville and Innes, including many buildings, INCOME PRODUCING, fronts 4 streets, 46,000 SQ FT, 2.7 acres. Priced below tax value. Rowan Corporation 704.636.0556

Manufactured Home Sales $49,900.00 HOME AND LAND. Please call (888)350-0035 $500 Down moves you in. Call and ask me how? Please call (704) 225-8850 3BR, 2BA DW on 4 + acre. Own for less than $750/mo. Call 980-6217760 or 704-985-6832 American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997 BRING your PreApproval & Best Deal to us on your New Home and we will beat the Price. 888-273-8791. Must sell. 3BR, 2BA. 1680 sqft. Private 2 acres. Close to lake. Call (704)986-2620 Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850

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Apartments

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

East area. 2BR, 1½ BA brick townhouse. Appl. furnished. Quiet. $495/mo. No pets. 704-279-3406

East Rowan, large 2 BR, 1½ BA duplex, in the country, completely remodeled, ceramic tile / hardwood, large yard, dishwasher, ice maker, garbage, lawn care, & water furnished. Pets negotiable. Seniors welcome. Handicap ramp available on request. $600/month + $300 dep. 843-992-8845 or 704-279-5555

Eastwind Apartments Low Rent Available For Elderly & Disabled. Rent Based on Social Security Income *Spacious 1 BR *Located on bus line *Washer/Dryer Hookups Call Fisher Realty at: 704-636-7485 for more information. EXCEPTIONALLY NICE 2 or 3 BR, 1½ bath all appliances, skylights, downtown. 704-798-6429 Granite Quarry. Studio apt. Clean, quiet, new carpet. Move in today! $350. 704-279-5018 Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588

1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-890-4587

15 minutes N. of Salisbury. 2001 model singlewide 3 bdr/2 bath on large treed lot in quiet neighborhood. $1,200 start-up, $475/month includes lot rent, home payment, taxes, insurance. RENT or RENTTO-OWN. 704-2108176.

Manufactured Lots for Sale Rockwell. Single • Doublewide • Modular • Site Built. Rental lots available. 704-279-3265

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Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd. (704)637-7721 Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867 KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29. South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539 Rebecca Jones Realty 310 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL

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2 BR, 1 BA Eaman Park Apts. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896 2BR, 1BA apt at Willow Oaks. All electric. No pets. Rent $425, Dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties, 704-633-0446 2BR, 1BA apt. Very large. Has gas heat. We furnish refrig, stove, yard maint, and garbage pick up. No pets. Rent $425. Deposit $400. Call Rowan Properties 704633-0446 403 Carolina Blvd. Duplex For Rent. 2BR,1BA. $500/Mo. Call 704-2798467 or 704-279-7568 Airport Rd. 1BR, 1BA. Water, trash and yard care included. $395/mo, 704-633-0425 Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets. Call 704-637-0370 Airport Rd. Large 2BR duplex. Includes water, lawn & trash pickup. $500 deposit. $500 rent. 704798-2564 / 704-603-8922 Apartment Management- Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment? We manage rental homes from $400 - $650 & apartments $350 - $550. Call and let us help you. Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462 www.waggonerrealty.com

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Quiet & Convenient, 2 bedroom town house, 1 ½ baths. All Electric, Central heat/air, no pets, pool. $550/mo. Includes water & basic cable.

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I rented my apartment in just one day! ~ M.K., Salisbury Kannapolis. 314 North Avenue. 3 BR, 2 BA. $895; 7607 Hunter Oak Drive, Concord – 3 BR, 2 BA, $975 KREA 704-933-2231

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Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $695. 704-633-3997

Rent to Own 2BR partially fenced. Central heat/ac Hrdwds. $5,000 down $500/mo. 704-630-0695

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I rented my house in 7 days...and could have rented it 10 more times! ~F.G., Mocksville

Houses for Rent American Dr., Salis. 3BR, 2BA. Refrig., stove, dishw. No pets. Rent, $715, $500 deposit. Call Rowan Properties, 704633-0446

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Rockwell. 1BR, appl., elec. heat & air, H/W flrs, storage bldg. $500/mo. Call for special. 704-2796850 or 704-798-3035 Salis. 3BR, 2BA. New paint & floor. Heat & air. Washer/ dryer hook-up. $550/mo + $450 dep. 828-390-0835 Salisbury & Mocksville HUD – Section 8 Nice 2 to 5 BR homes. Call us 1st. 704-630-0695

Salisbury 2BR/1BA. City loc. Cent H/A. Limit 2 adults. No pets. $595/mo. + dep. 704-633-9556 Salisbury city. 2BR, 1BA. Remodeled. Central air & heat. Good neighbors. $550. + dep 704-640-5750 Salisbury, 1BR/1BA, 71 Hill St., all appls furnished, $450/mo + dep. Limit two. 704-633-5397. Salisbury, city limits. 2 - 3BR. $450-$700. Central HVAC. 704-2394883 Fountain Quarters Realty Broker Salisbury- Hidden Creek. 2 bedrooms/2 baths. Ground level across from Clubhouse. No pets or smokers. $850.00 Call Waggoner Realty Co. at 704-633-0462 Salisbury. 138 Crawford St. 1BR, 1BA. Stove, refrigerator, W/D hook-up. $395/mo. + deposit. 704-633-5397

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

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

Catawba College area. All elec, country. 2BR, 1BA. $600/mo. 704-6339060 or 704-490-1121 China Grove, 3BR/1BA, South Rowan schools, private, safe area. $650/mo. 704-425-4445 Cleveland-3 bedroom/ 1bath house off Main St. Appliances, central heat & air, hard wood floors. $600.00 Call Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462 Country Club/Park Area Rent to Own. 4BR, 3BA. 2000 sq ± Can include 2BR guest house on property. $15,000 dn. $1,000/mo. 704-630-0695 E. Ridge Rd. 3BR/1½BA, all elec., stove & refrig., Sect. 8 OK. $695/mo. Free water/sewer. 704-633-6035 East Rowan. New 3BR. Energy star appl, water, yard work incl'd, no pets. 704-279-3990 FREE RENT Carolina Piedmont Properties. Call for details. Sec 8 OK. 704-248-4878 Granite Quarry. 3BR, 1BA quadplex. E. Salis. 3BR, 2BA. All electric. Appliances. 704-638-0108

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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 RENTAL SPACE

Salisbury. We have office suites available in the Executive Center. With all utilities from $250 and up. Lots of amenities. Call Karen Rufty at B & R Realty 704-202-6041

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 Salisbury. 525 E. Cemetery St. 3BR, 1BA. Sect. 8 OK. $550/mo. No pets. 704-507-3915 Spencer. 3BR, 1BA. Appl. incl. Well water. $550/mo. + deposit. 704630-0785 / 704-433-3510 Spencer. 4BR, 2BA. Full basement. Almost new. $995/mo + dep. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601

Spencer. 603 3rd St. 3BR, 1½BA. Master w/half bath. Huge living/dining rooms. Off street parking. $650/mo. Sect. 8 OK. Matt 704-906-2561

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Salisbury, Kent Executive Park office suites, $100 & up. Utilities paid. Conference room, ample parking. 704-202-5879 Salisbury. 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, and nice, large reception area. Perfect location near the Court House and County Building. Want to lease but will sell. Perfect for dual occupancy. By appointment only. 704-636-1850 Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636

Manufactured Home Lot Rentals

Mocksville area. Green Hill Rd. Private 2BR, 1BA with kitchen/dining/den combination. W/D hookup. Central heat & air. 704-534-5179 Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appls furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593

Rockwell 4BR/2BA new home $1,200 per month plus deposit. No pets. Shive Elementary School. Lease purchase /possibility. References required. Call Jason 704-791-4625 Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BRs, 1BA Deposit req'd. Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Kann. 3BR, 2BA. Lrg. lot. Handicap access. Deck. Cent. A/H. 2 mobile homes avail. 704-932-7398

Mount Pleasant, 1BR, 1BA, 3-room apartment, quiet historic district. For information, call 704-436-9176.

Rockwell area. Nice 1BR, $425/mo. and 2BR, $450/mo. No pets. Deposit req. 704-279-8428 Salisbury-Downtown. Two bedroom/1 bath loft style apartment in the old Cheerwine Building. Nice open living area. $750.00 Call Waggoner Realty Co. at 704-633-0462 Salisbury. Studio apt. All utilities, $425/mo. $150 application fee. 704-239-0145

Office and Commercial Rental 1250 sqft office. Lobby, 3 offices and 2 restrooms. Bradshaw Real Estate. 704-633-9011

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BESIDE UNCLE BUCKS 1250-2500 sq ft office retail restaurant space downtown. 704-798-6429

Chevy, 2009 Cobalt Black w/ gray cloth interior am, fm, cd, 4 cylinder,auto, like new 24,000 miles, nonsmoker, extra clean inside and out, aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in good tires,cheap newer car for a great price. 704-603-4255

HONDA, 2003, ACCORD EX. $500-700 down, will help finance. Credit, No Problem! Private party sale. Call 704-838-1538

Cobra, 2001 Convertible 4.6 V8 w/ cold air intake. 5 speed short throw shifter, 2 tone leather/ suede seats, all pwr ops, lowering kit, 18'' staggered FR500 rims with 3'' lip, fog lights, cruise. 704603-4255

Ford, 2001, Focus LX. 100% GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL. CALL NOW!

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Ford, 2008 Mustang Coupe. $15,415. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Bostian Heights. 1 & 2BR. Trash, lawn, & water service. No pets. Rent + deposit. 704-857-4843 LM Bostian Heights. 2BR, 1BA. 1 mile from Carson High. No pets. $400/mo. + deposit. 704-239-2833

Dodge, 2004, Stratus SE. 100% GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL. CALL NOW!

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East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 3. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991

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trash and lawn service included. No pets. $475 month. 704-433-1255

Honda, 1992 Civic White w/ black interior, LS driver and passenger seat. Bronze Circuit 8'' wheels, JDM fog lights, front and rear EBC brake rotors and pads. KGB 4 way adjustable suspension. Car has 170,000 miles; motor has 50,000 miles. Clean title. $4,800. Alex, 980-234-0272 (Just text me.)

Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Appl., water, sewer, trash service incl. $475/mo. + dep. Pets OK. 704-279-7463 Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Very nice. ½ acre lot. Limit 3. No pets. Ref. $400. 704279-4282 or 704-202-7294

Infinity, 2005 G35X AWD. Charcoal black leather interior, 3.5 V6, 5 speed tiptronic, trans cd changer, sunroof, alloy rims, heated seats, low miles. 704-603-4255

Lincoln, 1998 Town Car, Executive Series. Only 90,000 miles! 100% GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL. CALL NOW! View our inventory at:

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Lincoln, 2002 LS Vibrant White with soft tan leather interior am, fm, cd, 3.9 V8 5 speed auto tranny, all power options, SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, runs great LOW MILES. Ready for the special buyer. 704-603-4255

Mazda, 2002 Miata Conv DON'T GET CAUGHT with your TOP up this summer! PERFECT and AFFORDABLE! Sunlight silver w/ dark gray cloth interior. 1.8 4 cylinder gas saver w/ auto tranny. Low Miles, alloy wheels like new tires. 704-603-4255

Hurley School Rd. area. 2BR, 1BA. Nice subdiv. Well kept. 2 people. $425 + dep. 704-640-5750 Near Hurley School. 2BR, 2BA. No pets. Remodeled, dishwasher, washer/dryer. 704-6361072 or 704-433-1408 Rockwell / Gold Hill area. 3BR/2BA mobile home. Priv. lot. $550/mo + $550 dep. Call 704279-7817 Leave msg. Roseman Rd. area. 2 BR. No pets, appliances & trash pickup incl. $525/ mo. + dep. 704-855-7720 West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951

Resort & Vacation Rentals North Myrtle Beach

Ocean Front Condo

2BR, 2BA Ocean front condo. Sleeps 6, fully equipped. Outdoor pool. Quiet family area, yet close to shops and restaurants. Locally owned. Reasonbly priced. 704-603-8647

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

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450 to 1,000 sq. ft. of Warehouse Space off Jake Alexander Blvd. Call 704279-8377 or 704-279-6882

Kannapolis 3BR/2BA sunroom, fence, & deck, dishwasher and refrigerator, 1,500 sq. ft. +. 300 Plymouth Street. $725/mo.704-784-2351

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Manufactured Home for Rent

23,000 sq ft manufacturing building with offices for lease. Bradshaw Real Estate. 704-633-9011

Near Rockwell. 1BR. Appliances, W/D, & water furnished. $400/mo. Call 704-279-8880 Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096

170 Riverview Cir. Driftwood Cove. Waterfront with Pier. New Construction 2BR, 2BA. Prefer No Pets. $975/mo., $975 Sec Dep. 1 Year Lease. Call Marie LeonardHartsell, Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 marie@sellingsalisbury.com

Autos

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

Mitchell Place

55 years & up. Sr. luxury apartments. $695/mo. 704-239-0691 Chambers Realty

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Faith area. 2BR, 1BA. Lrg. yard. Appl. & water furnished. No pets. $450/mo. + dep. 704-279-2939 Salisbury. 3BR, 2 full BA Remodeled in '08. Central heat & AC. $800/mo. 980-521-4382

Autos

Granite Quarry -Best Deal Commercial Metal buildings and office space. 300-1800 SF. Utilities and gated parking available. 704-279-4422

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Salisbury 2BR. $525 and up. GOODMAN RENTALS 704-633-4802

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Commercial warehouses available. 1,400 sq. ft. w/dock. Gated w/security cameras. Convenient to I-85. Olympic Crown Storage. 704-630-0066

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Corner Lot

Rowan Co., Kannapolis. 4BR/2BA. Storage shed with secluded lot. Central heating & air. Owner financing available. $850 per mo. Plus 704-8578406.

12,000 sq ft building on Jake Alexander Blvd. Could be office or retail. Heat and air. Call 704-279-8377

Faith Rd. Approx. 1,000 sq ft. $625/mo. + dep. Water, sewer, garbage pick up inc'd. 704-633-9556

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8B • TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010 Autos Audi, 2000. A6. Black, 4-door, clean. Please call 704-279-8692

Mazda, 2002 MX-5 Miata $8,615. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Mazda, 2006 Rx8 velocity red Mica with black cloth interior am, fm, cd, 1.3 2 rotory engine 6 speed tranny with paddle shift, cold ac, alloy rims, AS SEEN IN THE XMEN MOVIE! 704-603-4255

Autos

Pontiac Bonneville 1979, $1,000 OBO. 980234-3567

Pontiac, 1999, Firebird. Only 29,000 miles! 1 owner! 100% GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL. CALL NOW!

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Toyota, 2007 Corolla CE $11,915. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Job Seeker meeting at 112 E. Main St., Rockwell. 6:30pm Mondays. Auction every Saturday at 7pm. KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392 R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate-NCAL #2036. Full Service Auction Company. Estates ** Real Estate Had your home listed a long time? Try selling at auction. 704-782-5625 www.gilesmossauction.com

Rowan Auction Co. Professional Auction Services: Salis., NC 704-633-0809 Kip Jennings NCAL 6340. Tony McBride Auction Your Full Service Auction Co. One Piece/Entire Estate. 704-791-5625. NCAL 6894 www.piedmontauction.com

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

Toyota, 2005 Corolla LE $10,615. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota, 2006 Camry LE White w/gray cloth interior. 2.4 4 cylinder with auto tranny am, fm, cd, cold ac, sunroof, power driver seat, extra clean inside & out. Runs & drives awesome! 704603-4255

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Honda 200 Fourtrax $1,100. 980-234-3567

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cont’d page 11A NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Special Proceedings No. 10 SP 210 Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass

Date of Sale: May 26, 2010 Time of Sale: 3:00 p.m. Place of Sale: Rowan County Courthouse Description of Property: See Attached Description Record Owners: Robin Ryan Richard Address of Property: 112 Pecan Lane, Salisbury, NC 28146 Deed of Trust: Book : 995 Page: 94 Dated: December 3, 2003 Grantors: John Jay Richard and wife, Robin Ryan Richard Original Beneficiary: State Employees' Credit Union CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1). This sale is made subject to all unpaid taxes and superior liens or encumbrances of record and assessments, if any, against the said property, and any recorded leases. This sale is also subject to any applicable county land transfer tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for any such county land transfer tax. A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Residential real property with less than 15 rental units: 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 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. Dated: 3/9/10 Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. BEING all of Lot No. 25 as shown upon the map of BRAUNVILLE ESTATES, Section One, as recorded in Book of Maps, at page 1208 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. No. 59962

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF ROWAN BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO: 10 SP 315 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Deed of Trust executed by BELLA BUILT, INC., Grantor in Deed of Trust Recorded in Book 1146, at Page 94, Rowan County Registry, to Teresa C. Nixon, as Trustee [ELISE B. McLURKIN HORTON, Substitute Trustee Under Instrument Recorded in Book 1158, Page 898] Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter "Deed of Trust") executed and delivered by Bella Built, Inc., dated July 15, 2009, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina, in Book 1146 at Page 94, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Rowan County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at the usual place of sale at the Rowan County Courthouse, in Salisbury, North Carolina, on the 9th day of June, 2010, at 10:00 AM, the following described real property (including any improvements thereon): BEING all of Lot 19, of that certain subdivision known as Archer Farm, Section One, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Book of Maps at Page 5327, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. For back title, see Deed recorded in Book 1146 at Page 93, Rowan County Registry. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes and special assessments, if any. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed upon 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 real property being sold, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The record owner of the above-described real property as reflected on the records of the Rowan County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is Bella Built, Inc. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit in an amount equal to the greater of five (5%) percent of the high bid or $750.00. In the event that the Owner and Holder, or its intended assignee, is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. Section 7A-308(a)(1). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statute 45-21.30(d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in her sole discretion, if she believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional notice where the real property is residential with less than 15 units: 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 in 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. This the 6th day of May, 2010. Elise B. McLurkin Horton JONES, CHILDERS, McLURKIN & DONALDSON, PLLC P. O. Box 3010, Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 664-1127 POSTED AT THE ROWAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE ON THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2010.

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No. 59959

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY - 10 SP 114 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Sharon R Still to Saunders & Goforth, Trustee(s), dated March 07, 2008, and recorded in Book 1117, Page 365, 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 10:00AM on June 08, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Lying in Locke Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, described as follows: Tract One: Being all of Lot No. Twenty-Nine (29) of Little Acres, Section One, as shown on survey thereof recorded in Book of Maps 9995 at Page 1251 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. Tract Two: Being a portion of Lot No. Thirty (30) of Little Acres, Section One, described as follows: Beginning at an existing iron pipe at the edge of Alan Circle, corner the Ralph Hoffman property, and runs thence with the Ralph Hoffman property, South 35 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West 227.44 feet to an existing iron pipe, corner to the Odell Bare property, thence with the Odell Bare property, South 58 degrees 17 minutes 47 seconds East 60.12 feet to a new iron pipe, corner to the Lorraine Putmon property; thence with the Lorraine Putmon property, North 35 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds East 223.66 feet to a new iron pipe at the edge of Alan Circle; thence with Alan Circle, North 54 degrees 41 minutes 29 seconds West 60.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.311 acres according to survey by James T. Hill, RLS, dated May 25, 1987. Said property is commonly known as 265 Alan Circle, 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 Sharon R Still. 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.: 432.1001278NC Publication Dates: 05/25/2010 & 06/01/2010 No. 59961

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF ROWAN BEFORE THE CLERK FILE NO: 10 SP 314 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Deed of Trust executed by BELLA BUILT, INC., Grantor in Deed of Trust Recorded in Book 1152, at Page 407, Rowan County Registry, to Teresa C. Nixon, as Trustee [ELISE B. McLURKIN HORTON, Substitute Trustee Under Instrument Recorded in Book 1158, Page 900] Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter "Deed of Trust") executed and delivered by Bella Built, Inc., dated November 5, 2009, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina, in Book 1152 at Page 407, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Rowan County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, at the usual place of sale at the Rowan County Courthouse, in Salisbury, North Carolina, on the 9th day of June, 2010, at 10:00 AM, the following described real property (including any improvements thereon): BEING all of Lot 13, as shown upon the map of ARCHER FARM, Section One, as recorded in Book of Maps at Page 5327, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. For back title, see Deed recorded in Book 1152 at Page 406, Rowan County Registry. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes and special assessments, if any. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust being foreclosed upon 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 real property being sold, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions are expressly disclaimed. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The record owner of the above-described real property as reflected on the records of the Rowan County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is Bella Built, Inc. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit in an amount equal to the greater of five (5%) percent of the high bid or $750.00. In the event that the Owner and Holder, or its intended assignee, is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. Section 7A-308(a)(1). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statute 45-21.30(d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in her sole discretion, if she believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional notice where the real property is residential with less than 15 units: 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 in 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. This the 6th day of May, 2010. Elise B. McLurkin Horton JONES, CHILDERS, McLURKIN & DONALDSON, PLLC P. O. Box 3010, Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 664-1127 POSTED AT THE ROWAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE ON THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2010.

No. 59937

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY - 10 SP 278 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Brian W Buttry and Dana M Buttry to Jackie Miller, Trustee(s), dated November 28, 2007, and recorded in Book 1109, Page 987, and modified in Deed Book 1132 and Page 194, 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 10:00AM on June 01, 2010, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Lying and Providence Township and being all of Tract 1, consisting of 27.735 acres, more or less, as shown upon survey for James Rodney Poole by J. L. Chivington, P.L.S. dated 11-06-07 and shown on plat recorded in Map Book 9995 at Page 6253, Rowan County Registry. Said property is commonly known as 115 Briar Creek Road, Salisbury, NC 28146. 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 Fortyfive 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 Brian W Buttry and Dana M Buttry. 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.: 221.1006226NC Publication Dates: 05/18/2010 & 05/25/2010 No. 59939

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE North Carolina, Rowan County - 09 SP 951 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jason P Gomez aka Jason Paul Gomez, a single man to Thomas & Godley Trustee(s), which was dated March 22, 2007 and recorded on March 22, 2007 in Book 1090 at Page 34, 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, Lisa S. Campbell, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on May 27, 2010 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rowan County, North Carolina, to wit: Lying in Unity Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, and being all of Lot No. 36 of Spring Meadows as shown in Book of Maps 9995 at Page 3360, Rowan County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1423 Spring Meadow Drive, Woodleaf, NC 27054. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jason P. Gomez. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Lisa S. Campbell, Substitute Trustee, PO Box 4006 Wilmington, NC 28406 PHONE: (910) 392-4971 FAX: (910) 392-8051 File No. 09-15096-FC01, 697356 5/18, 05/25/2010 No. 59934 AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY - 08-SP-741 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Robert Earl Carpenter and wife, Marjorie Lee Carpenter, dated May 25, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina, recorded on June 1, 2006, in Book 1067 at Page 53; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rowan County Courthouse, in Salisbury, North Carolina at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Salisbury, County of Rowan, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS EXHIBIT IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ROWAN AND THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN DEED BOOK 1045 AT PAGE 606 AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. LYING AND BEING IN LOCKE TOWNSHIP, ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HARRISON ROAD AND BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY JEFFREY SMITH (DEED BOOK 767, PAGE 259) AND ON THE SOUTH AND EAST BY RICHARD REAMER (DEED BOOK 996, PAGE 786) AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A NEW IRON PIN LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR HARRISON ROAD, THE FRONT COMMON CORNER WITH JEFFREY SMITH (DEED BOOK 767, PAGE 259) AND THENCE WITH THE LINE OF SMITH AND PASSING AN IRON PIN AT 155.00 FEET, S 00-53-53 E A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 455.00 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON PIN; THENCE WITH THE LINE OF REAMER (DEED BOOK 996, PAGE 786) S 82-40-20 E 276.57 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN; THENCE WITH THE LINE OF REAMER N 02-08-26 W 297.70 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN; THENCE WITH THE LINE OF REAMER N 01-00-00 E 145.00 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR HARRISON ROAD, THE FRONT COMMON CORNER WITH REAMER; THENCE WITH THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR HARRISON ROAD, AND PASSING A IRON PIN AT 50.00 FEET, N 80-04-28 W, A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 277.00 FEET TO A NEW IRON PIN IN THE SOUTHERN MARGIN OF THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR HARRISON ROAD, SAME BEING THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 2.784 ACRES MORE OR LESS AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY SCOTT ALAN TIERNEY, PLS, DATED AUGUST 27, 2005. Address of property: 1385 Harrison Road, Salisbury, NC 28147 Present Record Owners: Robert Earl Carpenter and Marjorie Lee Carpenter The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in his sole discretion, if he believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: 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. 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Dated: May 13, 2010 David A. Simpson, P.C.., Substitute Trustee By: Attorney at Law Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, Attorneys for the Substitute Trustee (704) 442-9500, 62.0000699

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Go for the tricks that you need BY PHILLIP ALDER

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When you are on defense and the dummy has been tabled, ask yourself where you might get the tricks you need to defeat the contract. Often, answering that one question will point you in the right direction. Here is an example. Look at the West and North hands. You lead the heart ace against four spades. What are your thoughts? Over South’s pre-emptive opening, showing a good seven-card suit and 6-10 high-card points, you had an automatic takeout double. North was right to raise to four spades. Making a four-club response might have given East a chance to bid four of a red suit, and perhaps East-West had a make or cheap sacrifice in one of those suits. From the dummy, it should be obvious that the defenders need to win two hearts and two diamonds. There are two ways for that to happen. If East has the diamond king, you can take your top hearts and diamond ace, then play a second diamond to your partner’s royal. Or if East has the heart queen, that will be an entry card for a diamond shift through South’s king. But how do you know which way to turn? It all depends on East’s play at trick one. If he drops his lowest heart, denying the queen, you play him for the diamond king. Here, though, East signals enthusiastically with the heart nine, his highest spotcard indicating the queen, the honor touching the two promised by your opening lead.

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Now you continue with a low heart, putting partner on lead with his queen. It ought to be the work of a moment for him to shift to a diamond.

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tial headwind. ď Ž Hollowayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time of 44.10 in the final of the 300 hurdles ranked first among the four girls state champions. Sherina Steele, who won the 100 hurdles in 2002 and long jump in 2003, is the only other girls champion from West.

ď Ž Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top throw of 185 feet, 1 inch in the discus set an all-classification state meet record. It tied Penderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s James Rowell (1998) for fifth place on the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-time list. The top four efforts belong to Sun Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harlis Meadors (197-10 in 1988), Asheboroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Merceda Perry

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reveals that only two males have swept those sprints three times. Darius Brewington of High Point Andrews won both 3A races in 1990, 1991 and 1993 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he was on crutches and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compete in the 1992 meet. The distances were 100 yards and 220 yards when

Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bobby Honeycutt swept them in 1952, 1953 and 1954. Seven other males have swept the sprints twice, with West Caldwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Willie Perry (2004, 2005) doing it most recently. Salisburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brandon Cathcart was third in each race at the 2A meet in 2005.

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Greenville 80/61

Columbia 86/64

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Data from Salisbury through 8 a.m. yest. Temperature High .................................................. 82Â° Low .................................................. 63Â° Last year's high ................................ 79Â° Last year's low .................................. 64Â° Normal high ...................................... 81Â° Normal low ...................................... 58Â° Record high ........................ 96Â° in 1939 Record low .......................... 40Â° in 1931 Humidity at noon ............................ 76% Precipitation 24 hours through 8 a.m. yest. ........ 0.20" Month to date ................................ 7.12" Normal month to date .................. 2.85" Year to date ................................ 22.07" Normal year to date .................... 17.44"

Today at noon .................................... 81Â°

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Air Quality Index Charlotte Yesterday .............. 43 ...... Good .......... Ozone Today's forecast .... Good N. C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101-150 unhealthy for sensitive grps., 151-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy, 301-500 hazardous

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High Rock Lake .... 654.50 ...... -0.50 Badin Lake .......... 540.30 ...... -1.70 Tuckertown Lake .. 595.60 ...... -0.40 Tillery Lake .......... 278.00 ...... -1.00 Blewett Falls ........ 177.80 ...... -1.20 Lake Norman ........ 98.66 ........ -1.34

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