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rows of graves line the hillside at the salisbury National Cemetery Annex at the VA medical Center.

FLAGS FLY, HEADS BOW Ceremonies commemorate America’s fallen service members BY JOANIE MORRIS For the Salisbury Post

t the historic National Cemetery, Walter Brotherton slowly pages through a grave directory attached to a mailbox. “I’m looking for my uncle Norman Lee Stout,” he says, marking his spot with a finger. “He raised me like a father. I’ve never seen his grave.” Brotherton happened to be at the Historic National Cemetery when ceremonies began on Monday morning, with the chiming of bells nine times at the cemetery. He stood solemnly with the crowd, hand over his heart, as “Taps” was played. The 21-gun salute by the Rowan County Veteran Honor Guard made a few in the crowd jump, and cemetery director John Spruyt spoke briefly. The crowd listened as Spruyt quoted President Abraham Lincoln, when he spoke of the “last full measure of devotion.” Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for the American soldiers killed in nation’s conflicts, brought two services to Salisbury. The first, at the historic National Cemetery, was a wreath ceremony at the Rowan County memorial honoring veterans. The second took place at the W.G. “Bill” Hefner V.A. Medical Center national cemetery on Statesville Boulevard. ••• Tim Blume, a nine-year veteran of the U.S. Marines and ground foreman at the V.A. National Cemetery, said being part of the cemetery and Memorial Day celebrations makes him feel like he’s still in service. Though “once a Marine, always a Marine,” Blume sometimes misses the camaraderie of his brothers in arms. Being at the cemetery, “It’s like an expansion of the military,” he said. “I still feel like I have a connection to the service.” Blume and his crew attend about 600 burials per year at both national cemeteries in Salisbury, as well as four other cemeteries — New Bern, Wilmington, Raleigh and Danville, Va. “In this job, you get to see the fruits of your labor,” said Blume. “You can see the effect you have on everybody.” Martha Corriher sang patriotic music during the prelude, JROTC members from North and East Rowan gathered to post the

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the patriot guard riders provide the colors during a memorial day ceremony. members often attend military funerals to show respect.

Kannapolis honors the missing BY JOANIE MORRIS For the Salisbury Post

KANNAPOLIS — Five soldiers, representing the five branches of the United States military, solemnly marched around the table, each holding a hat representative of a soldier who was a prisoner of war, or missing in action. The soldiers stopped, their soft marching echoing in the breeze. Turning slowly, each deposited his hat on the place where a soldier from his branch would sit, were he not missing. Each item placed on the table of remembrance for POW/MIA soldiers at the ceremony here had a meaning. The hats were only one part of the ceremony to remember the soldiers. As master of ceremonies Jimmy Wilson, of American Legion Post No. 115, narrated, the soldiers took turns honoring the ones not present. The white tablecloth represented the purity of a POW/MIA soldiers sacrifice; a long white candle “represents the frailty of that prisoner alone, standing against his oppres-

sors;” the candle, tied with a black ribbon, and the black napkin, represented the soldiers who were gone; a single rose was placed for the families who wait; a red-white-andblue ribbon was tied with a yellow ribbon to represent the yellow ribbons in support of military everywhere; a lemon was placed on each plate to represent the bitter fate of POW/MIA soldiers; salt was shaken on each plate to represent tears; toasting glasses were inverted, since the missing soldiers cannot toast; and a Bible was placed on the table to represent the faith of all soldiers. Special guest Staff Sgt. Harold Eustache, an Army Ranger attached to the 101st Airborne unit in Fort Bragg, recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan. Though not on the program, Eustache spoke briefly on his experiences in the Middle East during Operation Enduring Freedom. “I lost my best friends there,” he told the crowd gathered. “These are special people. I just want everyone to know that Memorial

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City plans to sort out confusing intersection

Senior Services hope for smooth transition Rufty-Holmes Senior Center becomes lead provider

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SALISBURY — The city will move forward this summer with long-awaited improvements to a confusing intersection that marks the entrance to the Jersey City neighborhood. Using $130,000 in grant funds already allocated for the project, the city will add crosssubmitted imAge walks, islands, curb extensions, landscaping improvements at the intersection include landand a “Jersey City” sign to the intersection of scaping and a ‘Jersey City’ sign. West Cemetery Street, North Caldwell Street and Mocksville Avenue. right now.” “This will be a great improvement,” SalisThe project will make turning at the interbury City Councilman Paul Woodson said. “I See ROAD WORK, 2A pass by there once a day, and it’s pretty bland

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SALISBURY — The transfer of Rowan County Senior Services Department to Rufty-Holmes Senior Center this summer should be a smooth one, say officials from the Salisbury nonprofit and the county. County commission-

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ers voted in February to dissolve the department and move most of its programs to the center on July 1. Transportation services will be split into a separate department. Rufty-Holmes Executive Director Rick Eldridge said he expects the transfer to go well enough that local seniors should not notice a difference. “We’ve had senior services in the same building here for 23 years,” Eldridge said. “Even though we haven’t been intimately involved in the services they provide, we have certainly worked with them and been aware of those things over the years.”

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He said Rufty-Holmes has been able to stretch the transition out over two to three months instead of changing everything at once. Four county positions will transfer to Rufty-Holmes, and the center already has hired employees to fill two that became vacant. One works primarily in the congregate nutrition program, and the other works with the information and assistance program. Rowan County is still in charge of those programs, Eldridge said, but RuftyHolmes has taken over their day-to-day operation. The two

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equipment when Suzanne Blackmer re-entered the room and approached me, apparently excited having seen herself on the screen. “That was me, you know,” she said. “I was in that scene. I remember the day we shot it. I was supposed to have a bigger part, but Mr. Mayer took it away from me.” (Mr. Mayer was Louis B. Mayer, the head of MGM and the most powerful man in the entire motion picture industry. Many used to say, in his day, he was more powerful than the governor of California.) Naturally, her comment grabbed my interest, so I began asking her questions. Maybe she sucked me into the trap, and if so, I didn’t care. We talked a few minutes before I reminded her we had met back in 1971. She said she remembered. Who knows? She probably did, considering our meetings involved a couple of public appearances which would have been her late husband’s last. ••• All packed, my wife and I headed toward the door when she invited me to her home so we could talk about the “business.” She turned to Julie and said something like, “Honey, by all means, you come, too.” I told her I’d love to visit, so she gave me her telephone number and told me to call in a day or two. So I did. Suzanne told us to come over, I’ll say, next Tuesday evening about 7. The big night arrived, finding Julie and me standing at the front gate of the Blackmer house. I remember it being much colder than the average January or February Salisbury night, and the wind was blowing very hard, cutting right through us. Before opening the gate, I looked straight ahead at the old colonial house and thought how it must have been for young men to bring Marilyn Munster home after a date. We proceeded to the front door and knocked. Suzanne opened the door and gave us a big “hello.” “Come in,” she instructed, attired in a full-length fur coat (mink, if I

Then, without warning, Suzanne sat down at the piano and began playing the various themes from “Turkey Trot.” She had composed a complete soundtrack. Most were cheerful tunes, but suddenly the tempo slowed and she was playing a very morose tune. (Spoiler alert) “This will be the music when Thumper dies,” she said. “He gets killed. It tears up the entire town.” Well, of course it would. Somehow, I managed to channel our hostess from Turkey Trot to her movie career. I first mentioned The Three Stooges, with whom she made three comedy shorts. “I was the leading lady with them three times... ‘Disorder in the Court,’ ‘Yes, We Have No Bonanza’ and ‘What’s the Matador?’ ” She rattled them off. “I liked all of the boys. The one with bangs (Moe) handled all of SaliSbuRy POSt File PhOtO their business, the one with frizzy Suzanne Kaaren blackmer with the three Stooges in ‘yes, We have No hair (Larry) was always playing pinochle with one of the crew and bonanza.’ She appeared in three movies with the famed comedians. the bald one (Curly) was very quiet recall correctly). I thought the fur ple. This was a work-in-progress except when we were shooting.” coat was a bit tacky until we were for Suzanne. I asked Suzanne about the lowin the living room. Then I realized “Welcome to Turkey Trot,” she budget 1940 horror feature “The she was wearing it for warmth. It said, identifying the buildings for Devil Bat,” in which she was the was as cold inside as it was on the us. The school, the church, people’s leading lady opposite horror legstreet. The fireplace was roaring homes. “This is Thumper’s house. end Bela Lugosi. “We shot it in but unable to comfortably heat the He’s the main character.” about a week, and Mr. Lugosi was place. Julie and I then noticed that all a very kind and giving man, unlike Julie and I looked around the of the characters on the board many of the roles he played on living room, thinking we had enwere made of turkey bones. screen.” tered a storage warehouse by mis- Suzanne had made clothes for all To be honest, working with the take. Stuff piled everywhere. Just of them. Stooges and Lugosi was about all I like the final scene from “Citizen The Turkey Trot ladies wore knew about her film career at that Kane.” Stacks of old newspapers bonnets, the men wore hats. time, but that was about to change stood 5 feet high right next to the Thumper had his own bicycle. She when I asked her about how she fireplace. It’s incredible the place made that, too. got into the business. At this point, didn’t burn until four years later. Suzanne explained that during she took full-control (which is what “Excuse the mess, I didn’t have those days, she was sleeping most- I wanted). time to tidy up,” she said. “That’s ly during the day and working on Much of what I learned from OK,” I answered, not knowing any- her projects throughout the night. this point in our visit, my follow-up thing else to say. It would have tak- She got all of the turkey bones visit and my final encounter with en a crew of 50 an entire month to from the then-Kroger on East Suzanne I’ll share the next time we “tidy up” that room. We never saw Innes Street. get together. any of the other rooms. “The meat manager is a good ••• friend. He saves all the turkey Mike Cline lives just outside of As we started to chat, we nobones for me. He gives me a call Salisbury. His website, Mike ticed a large piece of plywood on when he has a boxful, and I drive Cline’s Then Playing (www.miketop of a table. It was covered with down and pick them up.” Nice to clinesthenplaying.com) documents what appeared to be a miniature have friends in high places, I the movies shown in Rowan County village, with streets, trees and peo- guess. from 1920 through 1979.

New probe opened in death of officer

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RALEIGH (AP) — For more than a decade, Loy Buff has been focused on proving that his police officer daughter didn’t kill herself. Buff has secured a series of legal rulings and other decisions, ultimately calling into question the conclusion made by the prosecutor at the time, that Davina Buff Jones staged her suicide to make it look like murder. Her father’s pursuit culminated this month when a new district attorney decided to reopen the case. Jones was shot in the back of the head in 1999 on Bald Head Island near Wilmington. “I’ve spent a lot of money on this, and If I had to do it over, I’d sell my house and spend that money, too,” he said. “After 11 years, I’ve finally found someone who cares about justice.” Brunswick County District Attorney Jon David said the first step will be to look over the investigation. “We are committed to going wherever the truth leads,” the prosecutor said in a statement. “I feel strongly that the victim’s family deserves to have the answers to what happened in this incident, regardless of the cause of death.” Jones had been an island

police officer for about 10 months when her body was found near the village’s iconic lighthouse while she was on duty. Jones was killed by a single shot, fired from her gun. “There ain’t no reason to have a gun here on Bald Head Island,” the 33-year-old police rookie said shortly before she died, in a snippet captured on tape by dispatchers listening to her radio. “OK? Now put down the gun.” Despite the radio transmission, an investigation by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office and the State Bureau of Investigation led then-District Attorney Rex Gore to conclude that Jones had killed herself. The regional medical examiner, Dr. Charles Garrett, said at the time he believed the wound was self-inflicted, noting that he had seen cases where people shot themselves four times in the back of the head. Gore cited Jones’ history of treatment for depression and problems in her personal life as partly influencing his decision. None of that sat well with her family and friends, or the chief of Bald Head Island’s police force at the time, who believed the officer had been murdered.

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Buff believes there was a rush to rule his daughter’s death a suicide rather than open up a potentially protracted investigation. Over the years, he has hired private investigators, appeared before state and local panels to argue his case, sought the aid of politicians and launched a website with an exhaustive amount of information on the case, from the names of his daughters’ beloved Australian shepherd dogs to photos from her autopsy. Buff, who lives not far from Bald Head Island on Oak Island, turned to Monty Clark, a veteran Charlotte police officer-turned-private investigator, to look into the case. “In my opinion, Davina Jones was murdered, and the investigation was totally screwed up,” Clark said. The crime scene was not properly secured, Clark said, and evidence was removed before it could be documented. Investigators who worked on the case have acknowledged the

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flaws. “I told them, you’ve got somebody on that island who killed a police officer, and you let them get away with it,” he said. Armed with information uncovered by Clark, Buff embarked on a series of challenges to the official ruling in any venue he could find, ranging from the North Carolina Industrial Commission to the U.S. Department of Justice. In 2003, a hearing officer at the industrial commission ruled that Jones had been murdered, making the family eligible to collect $50,000 in death benefits. Three years later, the Justice Department awarded the family $147,000 in benefits for officers who fall in the line of duty. But Gore, who was defeated in the Democratic primary last year after nearly two decades in office, did not reopen the case. “It was his opinion that she committed suicide, and it didn’t matter what anyone else said,” Buff said.

daycare programs currently run by the senior services department. “The clients should not realize any difference whatsoever,” Wilkes said. “We are very accustomed to providing those services already. We’re just absorbing that work.” Nancy Brandt, social services program director, said the department will take on about 20 to 25 more inhome aide cases and 10 to 15 more adult daycare cases. “It’s going to double our caseloads in those two programs,” Brandt said. “Those caseloads continuing will be dependent on state monies that get allocated to us through the legislature once they pass the budget.” She said social services will have access to the same source of funding for the programs that senior services does now. As with RuftyHolmes, the amount of funding will depend on the state.

new workers are still paid by the county until they, along with two other county employees, officially become RuftyHolmes employees on July 1. “I think it will make things easier that they’re already working with us now, because it’s an opportunity to get their feet wet,” Eldridge said. Eldridge said the center’s goal is to have no changes except in administration. The county has committed to fully fund its services at the current level, he said. “If there are any changes in services and service levels, it won’t be because of the county or Rufty-Holmes but because of state and federal funding,” he said. Department of Social Services Director Sandra Wilkes said the level of service there should not be affected either. Her department will hanContact reporter Karissa dle the in-home aide and adult- Minn at 704-797-4222.

section safer, City Planner Lynn Raker said. The reconfiguration will make clear where cars and trucks should curve to follow Mocksville Avenue, and where drivers should turn to enter side streets. The city won a Community Development Block Grant several years ago to fund the work but needed further study of stormwater drainage issues, Raker said. City engineers have decided to leave the current drainage pattern and build devices to help direct stormwater along the same path it has always taken, she said. The Jersey City neighborhood has supported and suggested many of the improvements in the area, including sidewalks and street lights. Residents want an improved entrance, or gateway, to the neighborhood, Raker said. “The sign is very important to the neighborhood,” she said. City Council named improvements to the Jersey City intersection as a goal several years ago. “It’s been a long time coming,” Councilman Brian Miller said. Miller said he supports the project, as long as the design allows tractor-trail-

ers and other heavy trucks to turn without rolling over the improvements. He also suggested adding a fourth crosswalk across Mocksville Avenue. Fire trucks and standard 18-wheelers can turn without difficulty, Raker said. The city is considering stamped asphalt for the crosswalks, which has held up well in other locations, she said. The city faces a budget crisis. But the money for the intersection project was set aside when times were good and should be used for the original purpose, Councilman William “Pete” Kennedy said. “It wouldn’t be fair to snatch this money from that neighborhood,” Kennedy said.

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believe I am safe in saying that most ministers would agree with me when I say incredible things can happen while at church. After Salisbury-born actor Sidney Blackmer passed away in October 1973, I didn’t see his widow, the former Suzanne Kaaren, for seven years. And I didn’t expect to see her the night that she reappeared in my life. The night was in early 1980. Someone at First Presbyterian Church asked me to speak about the movie business in the Fellowship Hall one Sunday evening. I was also asked to bring a 20- to 30minute film proMIKE gram with me to CLINE show after my big speech. The free meal sealed the deal. Wife Julie was also invited, so she accompanied me. Being very careful that the film program would be appropriate for the surroundings, and entertaining as well, I put together a 20-minute reel of previews of coming attractions (called “trailers” in the business) of well-known MGM color musicals from the 1940s and ’50s: “Show Boat,” “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Annie Get Your Gun” ... movies such as that. So the lights were dimmed and the program began. About halfway through the trailer for the Judy Garland musical “Meet Me in St. Louis,” someone now standing in front of the screen was yelling, “There I am! That’s me! That’s me!” I thought something like, “What in the world!” or worse. Had to remember I was in a church. After Judy Garland finished singing, “Clang, clang, clang went the trolley,” the invader disappeared, and the show continued to the end without further incident. As soon as the lights came up, the person in charge bid everyone a pleasant evening, and the room emptied. I was packing up my

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An experimental airplane sits in a hangar. The term experimental refers to aircraft that are built by individuals or pilots instead of in a factory. members nodded in agreement. One explained, “Everyone knows and trusts everybody whether you know them or not.” Member Donna Forbes and her husband said at small airports there are courtesy cars, with the keys left in them, for anyone who needs to use it to feel free to take it. Several members said that while they love the flying, the unity and support they feel from others in the aviation community makes the experience that much more enjoyable. The EAA is a non-profit, worldwide organization of more than 160,000 men and women composed of pilots and non-pilot aviation enthusiasts who gather regularly at one of about 1,000 chapters to socialize, share stories and plan events whose purpose is to educate and promote the field of general aviation. Salisbury Chapter 1083 holds its meetings at a hangar called “The EAAgles Nest.” president Jack Chapter Neubacher, a columnist for several aviation-related periodicals such as “General Aviation News,” has been a private pilot for more than 45 years and flies a vintage 1956

flee westward. The fort was abandoned for centuries until in 1003 the Vikings raided Wilton and some of the survivors fled to Salisbury Hill and founded a new city with only a market and a mint. Around 1069, William the Conqueror built a wooden castle to overlook the settlement called Sarisberie, with only a few hundred citizens. Salisbury, Wilshire, began around 1217 when the Bishop created this new town, which was given a charter in 1227. The town became a success with a large market known as the Salisbury fair that was easily traveled to from nearby London. The main industry was making wool cloth, which was exported all over and resulted in Salisbury becoming one of the largest towns in England by the 15th century with a population of 8,000. Salisbury Cathedral is Britain’s finest 13th century cathedral, which began in 1220 and completed in 1258, except for the tower and spire that was added in 1334. It also served as a prison. In 1538, Henry VIII closed down the friaries but left the two hospitals in operation. The plague hit in 1563, 1604 and 1627. In 1642 a civil war between the king and parliament broke out with Salisbury in the

EAST SPENCER — Police are investigating two shootings that took place Monday in East Spencer. Police Chief Floyd Baldo said that, late Monday, two victims arrived at Rowan Regional Medical Center at different times. The victims’ names are being withheld for their protection, Baldo said. But neither is cooperating with the police in their investigation, he said. One victim’s wounds were severe enough to require transportation to another hospital. No one called 911 or the police to report the shootings, Baldo said. “(The victims) went to the E.R. and they called us,” he said. He said East Spencer police were investigating one incident alleged to have happened in the 400 block of Miller Street, and another that reportedly took place in the 400 block of Boundary Street.

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Fish fry to benefit local girl with rare disease BY SUSAN SHINN For the Salisbury Post

Pilots and aviation enthusiasts enjoy food and fellowship at the Rowan County Airport. Piper Tri-Pacer. He said members of the Salisbury chapter number well over 100 and hail from counties including Rowan, Davie, Davidson, Stanly, Montgomery and even further afield. He noted with pride that even some members who have moved out of state still maintain their membership and fly in for some of the chapter’s many activities. And the activities put on by the

EAA are numerous. Neubacher explained that in addition to the chapter’s regular meetings every second Tuesday and their First Saturday Lunch each month, “we also do ‘fly-outs’ to neighboring airports, normally in search of food or other chapters’ events. Plus we have other gatherings during the year, for example our annual South Car-

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Learning about our sister city across the pond aving a sister city in Salisbury, England is kind of nice. It is a way to share cultures, talk about family histories, and speak of different types of food, climates, agriculture and how their laws are different from ours. I certainly am proud to be a citizen of Rowan County and I spent a lot of my time in Salisbury. Founded in 1753, we are a part of this country’s great history of becoming a nation. With visits by Daniel Boone, Andrew Jackson, Lord Cornwallis and many others who are known RODNEY for trips through CRESS Salisbury. The Civil War history dominates us and is the most talked about today. So I got curious about our sister city’s past. What a shocker to discover what they went through to become a city and how long they have been in existence. Salisbury, Wiltshire, began some 2,500 years ago when an iron age fort was built on Salisbury Hill. In the 6th century, the Saxons invaded Wiltshire in 552 and defeated the Celts, forcing them to

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Stonehenge is a popular tourist attraction in Salisbury. middle until 1646 and the king withdrew for a more important battleground. Salisbury stayed in existence mostly with the market and the sale of cloth. It established the first newspaper in 1715. The city grew very little after this, but in 1833 it had gas street lights and its first police force in 1836. Later, there was a railroad in 1847 and their first cinema in 1908. Today, Salisbury, England, is today known for tourism, promoting Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument erected between 3,000 BC and 1,600 BC. Also, its known for its tours of its museums and castles, as well as Market Square, pubs, jazz bands, beautiful gardens and home tours. The world’s best original

The cathedral in Salisbury, England. Magna Carta of 1215 is also on display there. I find it interesting that two cities with the same name have such different histories but today have similar downtown activities. They have their pride and we have ours. I guess that is what makes the world what it is, and what makes Salisbury what it is — home.

CHINA GROVE — Vicki Honeycutt has asked for the community’s help once before, and she’s doing so again. A second fish fry is set for 4-8 p.m. Friday at First Reformed Church, 201 N. Central Ave., Landis. Proceeds for the fundraiser will be given to Vicki’s daughter, Christine. Christine, a fifth-grader at Millbridge Elementary School, is undergoing a series of operations to combat the effects of Parry Romberg Syndrome. The syndrome is progressive disease that is causing the left side of her face to deteriorate. In November, Christine underwent an eight-hour surgery at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisc. Her surgeon, Dr. John Siebert, used tissue from Christine’s back to fill in parts of her face the disease has affected. For her surgery on June 29, the surgeon will readjust the tissue on her face and remove any excess. He’ll also begin the process of reconstructing Christine’s nose, which has also been affected. Christine was diagnosed three years ago. Parry Romberg Syndrome is so rare that only 700 cases are known worldwide. Vicki, who is employed by Bank of America, has insurance, but money is needed for out-of-pocket insurance costs as well as travel expenses. Christine’s dad, Jim, and brother, Matt, 15, will also be making the trip to Wisconsin. Vicki expects they’ll be there about two weeks. They will be able to stay at the Ronald McDonald House part of the time but will also have to stay in a hotel before the surgery takes place. Vicki was overwhelmed by the success of the first fundraiser and hopes this one will be just as successful. Tickets are $10 each for three plate choices: flounder, shrimp or chicken tenders. Plates come with fresh slaw, french fries and homemade hushpuppies. The women of the church will also be having a bake sale. There will be live music this time around, with Second Chance performing at 4 p.m. and 4GivenSouls taking the stage at 6 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing and a giveaway of a photo sessions with Moments by Donna which includes an 8-by-10 portrait. “I’m trying to make the event a fun community event,” Vicki says. “If everyone gives a little it really adds

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SALISBURY — Aviators, aviatrices and people simply with a fascination with flying from counties all over central North Carolina recently gathered at the Rowan County Airport to socialize and share stories about their mutual passion for aviation. Among them was Bill Howard, the oldest member of Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Salisbury Chapter 1083, a World War II veteran named Bill Howard. Just 18 at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Howard flew B-24 and B-26 bombers during the war as a flight instructor. He shared a story of how he shuttled more than 100 HOWARD Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane trainers from the West Coast to the East Coast, all while never climbing higher than 1,000 feet off the ground. He also said he had owned two war-surplus aircraft, a 450-horsepower BT-13 Valiant, for which he only paid $550, and a Howard DGA15P, but that upon marrying his wife he had to begrudgingly let go of each. The membership of EAA Chapter 1083 is diverse, with members coming from many backgrounds but united by their mutual passion. A small group of members sat clustered, discussing which wood was best suited for constructing aircraft. Other people present at the meeting wanted to emphasize how general aviation pilots often give back to the community, despite seldom being recognized for it. Bernie Gerstemeier explained that after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, one email sent to an airport in San Antonio ultimately resulted in more than 37 tons of materials being donated by general aviation pilots. Jim Smiley, a former engineer for NASA, Lockheed, and Northrop-Grumman explained that among aviators, “there’s a camaraderie, like how motorcyclists wave to each other, but more extreme.” Member Becky Orndorff explained that “pilots must trust each other to share the air.” This sense of unity was almost palpable as

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different from one seen last weekend in Greensboro. They say bears are active in the spring as they look for food and mates after a long winter.

CHARLOTTE (AP) — A man who a federal judge ruled had sex with his adopted sister has lost an appeal of his 21⁄2 year prison sentence. The judge ordered Royce Mitchell to jail because he decided his sexual relationship with 15-year-old Tiffany Wright violated terms of his 2007 probation on a federal drug charge. Wright, who was eight months pregnant, was shot to death as she waited for the school bus in September 2009. Police named Mitchell a person of interest, but later concluded he wasn’t involved with the killing. But Wright told a detective that she had sex with Mitchell before she died. Mitchell continues to deny the allegations, and Wright’s lawyer said a DNA test that found Mitchell was not the baby’s father proves they didn’t have sex. But The Charlotte Observer reports that the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals decided that just because prosecutors couldn’t independently verify Wright’s allegations doesn’t mean they aren’t true. “It is hardly surprising that such an intimate matter, especially one associated with illegality and social taboos, would not be subject to ready corroboration,” the appeals court wrote in its ruling. “”We cannot say that, under these circumstances, the government’s inability to independently verify Tiffany’s statements render them inherently unreliable.” No one has been charged in Wright’s killing, although police said they have another suspect. At the November 2009 hearing where his probation was revoked, prosecutors played a tape of Wright telling detectives Mitchell didn’t force her to have sex, but did pressure her to have an abortion. Mitchell’s lawyer said he offered to pay for the abortion only because he wanted to help his adoptive sister. “I did not have sex with Tiffany. I most certainly did not,” Mitchell said before he was sentenced. “This is definitely a nightmare for me and my family. I wish Tiffany could be here.”

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Bear takes a holiday in downtown Greensboro GREENSBORO (AP) — Wildlife officials say a bear took a wrong turn and ended up spending part of his holiday weekend in downtown Greensboro. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission agents told the News & Record of Greensboro that the bear was first seen Sunday morning on U.S. 29 several miles north of downtown. They think he was trying to get out of town, but headed south instead, crossed a railroad trestle and ended up in the middle of the city. Police officers stopped traffic on streets so the bear could cross as stunned residents followed the animal in cars Wildlife officials think this bear is

RALEIGH (AP) — Authorities say a 5-year-old girl playing in her Raleigh driveway has been struck and killed by a reckless driver. Police say 37-year-old Sia Elizabeth Byass lost control Sunday afternoon of her a 2007 Honda, striking mailboxes and a trash can before hitting Nadia Hines, killing her. A 4-year-old girl playing with Nadia suffered a broken ankle. Byass was charged with reckless driving, misdemeanor death by vehicle, and unsafe tires. She was released on bond. It wasn’t immediately clear if she had an attorney. No phone listing for her was available.

Man drowns in private pond in Wayne County GOLDSBORO (AP) — Authorities say a man has drowned in a private pond at in Wayne County. Officials are releasing few details about Saturday’s death at Busco Beach near Goldsboro, but Busco Beach owner Jack Bennett said the victim was a camper at his private park. Bennett says the victim swam to an island in one of his ponds with two other people. On the way back, the man began to struggle, but told his friends he was fine. But when they got to land, he was nowhere to be found. Bennett says there is no lifeguard at the pond and people are advised to swim at their own risk.

Man charged with killing woman in her Raleigh home RALEIGH (AP) — Police say a Morrisville man has been charged with murder in the death of a woman whose blood-covered body was found by a neighbor looking through a window. Authorities said 22-year-old Robert Daidone was arrested in Chatham County on Sunday and brought back to Wake County. Along with murder, Daidone also is charged with two counts of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Police say he broke into two homes in Cary on Saturday, stealing a garden tool from one of them. Investigators have not said how 34year-old Alison Jurich died or why someone might want to kill her. Jurich’s body was found Saturday morning in the home she rented in north Raleigh. It wasn’t immediately clear if Daidone had an attorney.

Trial delayed in killing of Durham businessman DURHAM (AP) — The murder trial of a man charged nearly three years ago with killing a Durham businessman has been delayed again. Barry Kaalund’s trial was supposed

to begin last week. But Kaalund’s lawyer told The Herald-Sun of Durham that prosecutors disclosed some new evidence to the defense shortly before the trial was supposed to start and has other evidence they want tested at the State Bureau of Investigation lab. Kaalund’s trial has already been delayed for mental competency testing and a change in lawyers. Authorities say Kaalund killed 59year-old Ronnie Sturdivant in August 2008 at the store he owned in Durham.

Man killed in shooting at Statesville bar STATESVILLE (AP) — One man is dead and another wounded after a shooting at a Statesville bar. Authorities told the Statesville Record & Landmark that Victor Raul Torres Mondragon died at the scene of the shooting early Sunday morning at Tienda Los Jarochas. Iredell County deputies said a second man was shot twice in the leg and was treated and released from the hospital. Witnesses said two people were involved in the shooting and left in an SUV, which possibly had a bullet hole. They have not identified the suspects. This is the first homicide of the year investigated by Iredell County deputies.

Man missing 2 days found dead in Wilkesboro lake WILKESBORO (AP) — Searchers have found the body of a man more than two days after he disappeared at a Wilkes County lake. Authorities told WXII-TV that the search was especially difficult because recent rains and holiday boat traffic made the water in the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir more murky than usual. Divers used sonar to scan the bottom of the lake, and the body was found early Monday morning. The man was reported missing Friday night near his boat, which was tied to a dock. The name of the victim has not been released.

Foresters warn hikers to watch for marijuana ASHEVILLE (AP) — As summer approaches and more people trek into the woods, the U.S. Forest Service warns hikers and others to be careful if they find someone growing marijuana on federal land. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports authorities found about 38,000 marijuana plants on national forest land in North Carolina in the year ending Oct. 30, with the numbers inflated because of a large bust. The year before, 3,000 plants were found. The agency says signs of marijuana growing include hoses or drip lines in unusual places, trails in odd locations and armed people out of hunting season. Foresters say if someone encounters a suspected marijuana field, they should try to note a landmark or GPS coordinate and leave immediately, then notify authorities from a safe place.

Students volunteer their time for Service South Rowan project B Y A NITA O VERSTREET For the Salisbury Post

On a cool Saturday morning around 8, you don’t expect 86 middle and high school students, as well as adults, to be preparing to go out on a service project wearing bright hi-lighter yellow shirts. Nor do you expect them to spend their entire morning doing yard work for the elderly in their neighborhood. However, this group of young people may surprise you. These individuals volunteered their time recently to be involved in the 5th annual Service South Rowan proj-

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ect, an effort started by Carrie Hoffner. The morning began with check-in, shirt distribution and a rundown of the events — as well as the expectations — of the day. Then the participants quickly took a group picture and dispersed to one of 10 work sites at local homes. Volunteers all have ties to southern Rowan. They come from churches and schools, mainly South Rowan FFA and Corriher Lipe Middle BETA club, as well as members of the Future Farmers of America Alumni Association. Sponsors Food Lion, Carolina Farm Credit, Rowan County Farm Bureau and the South Rowan YMCA service

club make the projects possible. People helped by the service project are nominated by church congregations or hear about this service by word of mouth. At the individual sites, volunteers performed work requested by homeowners, including yard work, maintenance such as painting, and even building an access ramp at home house. As they worked on their projects until around noon, the volunteers had fun interacting with each other and the homeowners. Hazel Garver, a homeowner who has received these services the past five years, walked out on her front porch

to give instruction as to how and what she wanted done. She wound up telling Laura Hoffner, a South Rowan FFA advisor, that she appreciates such a “good group of kids” and that she enjoys being able to talk to them. Participation in Service South Rowan is rising, organizers say, because of the atmosphere during the projects and the attitudes of the people who have taken part year after year. It started with 75 volunteers and now draws around 120.

SALISBURY — Katie Esther Honbaier Shoaf, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Born May 25, 1925, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Esther Verona Tate Honbaier and Jesse Ray Honbaier. Mrs. Shoaf retired from HBD Industries in 1997. Earlier, she worked for Leisure Lads, Rob-Lee. A member of Salem Lutheran Church, she was also a member of Lutheran Women of the E.L.C.A. and Cardinal Square Dancing Club. She and her husband traveled the continental United States in their motor coach. Preceding her in death were sisters, Sadie Troutman, Minnie Burleson; brother Robert Love Honbaier; grandson John Edward Overcash; and son-in-law Clifford Edward Overcash. Survivors include her husband William Clay Shoaf, Sr., whom she married Dec. 17, 1945; son William Clay Shoaf, Jr. (Judy) of Salisbury; daughter Verona Katie Shoaf Overcash of Salisbury; brother Jesse Ray Honbaier, Jr. (Louise) of Mt. Holly; and a number of nieces and nephews. Also surviving is Hope Burton, who lived in her home from the ages of 1 to 8. Visitation and Services: Visitation is from 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Salem Lutheran Church in the Parlor, 5080 Sherrills Ford Road, Salisbury. The service will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary, with the Rev. Doug Hefner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Salem Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 5080 Sherrills Ford Road, Salisbury, NC 28147; or Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144. The family extends a special thank you to the staffs of Rowan Regional Hospice, Rowan Regional Medical Center and Magnolia Gardens for their tender loving care and support given during this time; and also to Rev. Doug Hefner and Salem Lutheran Church for their support. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Shoaf family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

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MOUNT AIRY — Mr. Donald Ray Beck, age 71, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 29, 2011, with his family at his side. He had been hospitalized the last two weeks in the Neuro ICU at Forsyth Hospital in WinstonSalem with severe brain trauma as a result of a recent fall. Mr. Beck was born on Sept. 21, 1939, in Mount Airy, to the late Everett and Clemmie Beck. He was educated in the Mount Airy School System. Donald worked for Floyd S. Pike Electrical Contractor, Inc. for 42 1/2 years. He retired from Pike as an Area Supervisor. He was a member of the Franklin-Ellis Lions Club for 46 years. He was a Melvin Jones Fellow, Jack Stickley Fellow and a William L. Woolard Partner-in-Service. He had been president of his club three times, served in other offices and chaired various committees. Donald attended the Kannapolis West A Church of God. He loved to hunt, fish and play golf. He loved spending time with his family and helping others in need. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed. Surviving are his wife of almost 52 years, Annie Lee McMillan Beck; his three children, Chris Beck, Mitchell Beck and wife Caroline, Karen Julian and husband Michael; six grandchildren, Matthew Beck, Joshua Beck, Michael Beck, Jacob Beck, Sarah Julian and Hannah Julian; and sister Cassa Smith of Elkin. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, at Moody's Funeral Home in Mount Airy. Service: Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Airy Church of God with the Rev. Dr. Greg Sloop and Rev. John Miles officiating. Interment will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens in Mount Airy. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the W.A.Y. Ministries c/o Kannapolis West A Church of God, 2211 West A St., Kannapolis, NC 28081. The family wishes to thank all of Mr. Beck's doctors and nurses in the Neuro ICU at Forsyth Hospital for the excellent care and compassion given to him and the family during his illness. Moody Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

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Motorcyclist injured in wreck on N.C. 801 WOODLEAF — A Mocksville man was injured after losing control of his motorcycle Monday evening. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, Adam Broadway of Mocksville lost control of his Harley Davidson motorcycle, struck the edge of a culvert running underneath a driveway and was thrown from the motorcyle about 7:30 p.m. The address for the incident was recorded as 1155 N.C. 801. Tim Smith, who lives nearby, said he heard a motorcycle suddenly slowing down. He looked to see Broadway flying through the air. Trooper B.S. Roberts accompanied Broadway to Rowan Regional Medical Center, where Broadway was charged with driving while impaired, driving while license revoked and careless and reckless driving. Broadway suffered a serious laceration to his leg, Roberts said.

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work with the ensigns to help with the transition. “We are making a concerted effort to not only look at retaining women, but at bringing more women into the Navy,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jean Marie Sullivan, chief of the naval personnel’s office of women’s policy. With the addition of those women to the subs, the only Navy jobs still closed to female officers are with the SEALs. By announcing the subs and putting a senior female officer on board with the two ensigns, the Navy says it is working to ensure a smooth transition that will gradually put women on attack subs. And, as more female officers merge into the ranks, they will pave the way for the eventual inclusion of enlisted women. Currently, however, the cramped quarters on subs don’t provide adequate berthing for enlisted women, and it would be costly to make the necessary modifications. Overall, the Air Force has the highest percentage of women in its ranks, with a bit more than 19 percent. The Navy is close behind, with nearly 17 percent women, followed by the Army with 13 percent and the Marines with less than 7 percent. On Friday, women made up almost 21 percent of the 2011 graduation class of sailors at the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., and more than 17 percent of the Marines. Across the services, just a

handful of jobs are closed to women, and those are mainly combat, infantry, artillery, pararescue, tank and special operations forces. The growth in the number of women in the military, and their increasing roles in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, may be tearing down slowly the remaining walls that bar them from serving in front line combat. Earlier this year, a military advisory panel recommended that the final areas of discrimination be dismantled, bucking concerns that women lack the strength and stamina to fulfill those grueling jobs, or that the American public will balk at seeing large numbers of women coming home in body bags. Already more than 255,000 women have served in Iraq and Afghanistan and nearly 150 have been killed in those wars. And while women may not be SEALs, or members of the Army’s prestigious Delta Force, they are increasingly serving with special operations teams in supporting jobs. So, while the SEALs who stormed Osama bin Laden’s compound early this month were all men, women have been deploying to the warfront with Naval Special Warfare Command squadrons for several years. Since 2007, 10 to 15 women have deployed with each NSW squadron, and more than 400 female sailors serve with the Navy’s special operations forces in supporting jobs.

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HARLESTON, S.C. — A truly unique place to experience. Imagine walking into a swamp with all the creepy-crawly creatures and alligators in the black water below you. The air and trees above the water are full of egrets and herons tending to their nests in the tops of trees. God’s swamp creatures going about WAYNE their natural HINSHAW business, not paying much attention to human beings walking through their homes is a treat for nature lovers. This is the Audubon Swamp Garden. In the 60 acres of the backwater cypress and tupelo trees swamp, the creatures and plants flourish together. The boardwalks, dikes and foot bridges make it possible to access an area that is usually off limits to everyone except the most hardy outdoorsman. The boardwalks snaked all around through the swamp between the trees. Maybe “snaked around” is the wrong term to use when you are in a swamp, but I didn’t see any snakes. I thought there had to be snakes somewhere. Armed with good shoes for walking, a camera with a long telephoto lens or binoculars, I was ready to adventure into the “wild.” Into the wild without the usual difficult obstacles like a boat or canoe and a guide. This swamp is part of the grounds at the Magnolia Plantation but quite separate from the formal gardens and the house tour. About the time of the Civil War, 150 years ago, the owner, the Rev. John Drayton, invited the great bird artist John J. Audubon to the swamp to gather waterfowl specimens for his paintings. Thus, the swamp has been named after Audubon. The movie “The Swamp Thing” was filmed here. The great egrets, with their yellow beaks and Snowy egrets with their black beaks, populate the swamp in large numbers. Their nests in the trees are surrounded by the black swamp water. Their nests look crude and rough, but the nest must hold the heavy birds. The big birds look so awkward ,with long white necks and longer legs when they walk on the ground, but yet they are so graceful when they are in flight with neck bent in a curve and their legs extended straight back and the wide wingspan all very much coordinated. Seeing these big birds fly between the tree limbs is quite amazing. The great blue herons nest in the taller pine trees and are much less active than the egrets on this visit. The smaller green herons work the water for food. The swamp water is mostly black murky water covered with a green growth around the tupelo trees. A marsh rabbit searching for food stands in

This unusual plant is one of many species found in the garden. water several inches deep. A yellow-bellied turtle rests on a log, enjoying the late evening sun. The lazy-looking alligators, with that deceiving built-in smile on their faces, like the warm sun while they rest on bench-like structures man had placed in the water for them. I suppose they wanted the gators to stay out in the water rather than on the dikes and paths where humans walk. The late afternoon sun turns the water into a golden reflection mirror. It was remindful of the movie “On Golden Pond,” with the loons on the golden pond. On this day, it is the egrets on golden swamp. There were plants that I could not identify like one with a long stem with a lantern-like top making a ball shape, a really strange plant. Beach grass, marsh grass and small bushes provided most of the group cover. The “jack-in-the-pulpit” is a plant I do recognize. As the sun dips low in the sky, a beautiful fern backlit by the evening sun glows like it is on fire. A walk in the swamp at sunset is a refreshing way to awaken one’s spirited outlook on life.

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p A great egret feeds its young in its nest in the Aububon Swamp Garden at the Magnolia Plantation. u Alligators enjoy the late afternoon sun. Bench-like supports have been placed in the swamp water so the alligators can get up out of the water and into the sun. q A big egret takes ﬂight silhouetted against the late afternoon golden waters.

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TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS

Fast-forward education ou probably received a good education without using video cameras, iPods, electronic tablets, laptop computers or wireless Internet connections. But the technology of our world has changed tremendously since most adults went to school. Fortunately, the technology of our schools is changing, too. The Rowan-Salisbury School System put on an impressive display of techWayne HinsHaW/for the SaliSbury PoSt nology use Morgan elementary preschool- during its ers leala Sellers and abbigail “Technology Matters” DeGroat take in a podcast. event at North Rowan High School on May 21. It’s one thing to read about the equipment schools use now to educate students — and quite another to see the students in action. Make that “enthusiastically in action.” From preschool through high school, students from all Rowan-Salisbury schools demonstrated how they use the latest technology to actively learn. Think of the way young people so deftly program DVD players at home and put it in a classroom setting — with young tech wizards learning material and mastering new technology in the process. They showed how to create videos and podcasts and even how the set for Carson High’s recent production of “Seussical” was engineered and constructed. Teachers get a big boost from technology, too, as they are able to connect with each other and with parents to share material, assignments, resources and links. Incorporating iPod Touches and video cameras in the classroom is not just a matter of keeping students engaged. That almost sounds like entertainment. Putting this technology into young hands prepares students for the workforce. The technology may be different by the time they graduate, but the need to be a quick learner who can easily adapt to new technology is a certain constant. Kudos to the teachers and administrators who are rising to the challenge of bringing public education into the 21st century. It can’t be easy to incorporate new technology into tried-and-true lesson plans. Kudos, too, to the many private groups that fund the schools’ tech initiatives, including the Blanche & Julian Robertson Family Foundation. State and local funding for 21st century equipment is scant to none. While government struggles to maintain the status quo, private foundations, PTAs and other donors are paying for technology that will fast-forward students’ education. Many thanks.

Common sense

(Or uncommon wisdom, as the case may be)

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn, or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude. — Denis Waitley

how me a unified GOP, and I’ll show you a budgetary disaster about to happen. That’s what makes the pending showdown over raising the national debt limit so worrying. The betting system the GOP’s been playing for the past 30 years is called supply-side economics. “The theory goes like this,” explains David Cay Johnston. “Lower tax rates will encourage more investment, which in turn GENE will mean more jobs and LYONS greater prosperity — so much so that tax revenues will go up, despite lower rates.” To anybody with a passing interest in the material world, it’s clear that this has never happened. Over the same period, the national debt has risen to more than $14 trillion — almost 90 percent of it under Republican presidents. Meanwhile, ordinary citizens have failed to prosper as President Reagan’s seductive “morning in America” rhetoric promised. Since 1980, Johnston shows, “the average income of the vast majority — the bottom 90 percent of Americans — has increased a meager $303, or 1 percent.” Meanwhile, the income of the upper 1 percent of taxpayers more than doubled, and that of the top tenth of 1 percent increased more than 400 percent. Given current conservative hysteria about “runaway spending,” it’s worth remembering that the United States last balanced the federal budget in FY2001 under Bill Clinton. That was largely a result of the Clinton income-tax increases of 1993, enacted without a single GOP vote amid universal Republican predictions of doom. They probably cost the Democrats control of Congress in 1994. Enter George W. Bush and the now-infamous tax cuts of 2001 and 2003. again promised lower taxes, higher revenue and boom times. Again, they were virtually unanimous, voting to cut marginal income tax rates mainly on the wealthy by 224-1 in the House and 48-3 in the Senate. Two wars and a large entitlement increase (Medicare, Part D) later, no boom took place. At its peak in 2007, the Bush economy had produced roughly 8 million jobs (7 million of which vanished in the 2007-2009 financial crisis). Budget deficits soared, topping out with the $1.3 trillion FY2009 shortfall President Obama inherited that January. “Will the tax cuts pay for themselves?” Edward Lazear, chairman of Bush’s Council of Economic Advisors told a Senate committee in 2006. “As a general rule, we do not think tax cuts pay for themselves. Certainly, the data presented above do not support this claim.” In direct consequence, the national debt almost doubled under George W. Bush, from roughly $5 trillion in 2001 to more than $10 trillion in 2009. Also in consequence, every Republican leader now posing as a hard-line fiscal conservative — Speaker John Boehner, Rep. Eric Cantor, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Sen. McConnell — voted to increase the national debt limit at least seven times under President Bush. Ironically, of the present players, only Barack Obama made what he now calls a protest vote against raising the debt limit in 2006. So now the same posers vow to risk the “full faith and credit” of the U.S. Treasury during a fragile economic recovery unless President Obama agrees to deep cuts in the nation’s social safety net. A mature electorate would have wised-up by now. • • • Gene Lyons writes for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

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President barack obama meets enthusiastic crowds as he arrives at the G8 Summit in france.

World’s American idol? Gushing over Obama has little basis in fact UBLIN, Ireland — Observing the start of Lord and Lady Obama’s (aka president and Michelle) grand European tour and the fawning press coverage, one might conclude they were imbued with royal blood. The normally reserved and thoughtful columnist for the London Times, William Rees-Mogg, gushed about the president’s CAL speech before members of THOMAS Parliament, comparing him to Winston Churchill. Obama is to Winston Churchill as Lady Gaga is to Ella Fitzgerald. Both are singers, but that’s where the comparison ends. In his parliamentary speech, which began with herald trumpets announcing his arrival (appropriate since Obama frequently toots his own horn by overdoing the personal pronouns “I” and “me”) the president spoke favorably of Adam Smith, the patron saint of economic conservatives. Smith’s philosophy is the antithesis of President Obama’s “spread the wealth around” socialist philosophy. Smith is to Obama as Ronald Reagan is to Karl Marx. Daily Telegraph columnist Bryony Gordon claimed to have had a conversation with an unnamed Secret Service agent. She quoted the agent as saying about Michelle Obama, “She has this glamour that I haven’t seen before. She isn’t just a first lady. She is Hollywood.” Gush. During the Obamas’ brief visit to Dublin, I lined up with thousands of people waiting to get in to hear the president’s speech in College Green. I was especially interested in what young people think of the president now, since it was American youth who fueled much of the enthusiasm behind his 2008 election.

A girl of high school age said she “loves” Obama and added without prompting, “I hate President Bush.” “Why?” I asked. She stumbled, as if entering unexplored cerebral territory. “I hate all American presidents,” she said (but obviously not Obama). “Even George Washington?” “Yes.” If this girl represents what is taught here, it would appear

The Irish and British press put their skepticism on hold during the Obamas’ visit, much as the American media regularly do with most Democratic presidents. the state of Irish education is worse than American public education. I interviewed a middle-age man, who was only slightly less enthusiastic than the high school girl. “What about his policies?” I asked. “He promised to close Guantanamo and quickly end wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.” That bothered him, but Obama’s image clearly had gotten the best of his political judgment. It was only after the Obamas had left for the G-8 meeting in France that a few in the British press began to recover from their fainting spell. Writing in The Telegraph, Andrew Gimson said, “Barack Obama’s speech (to Parliament) failed to live up to his own high standards.” There were several factual errors in the president’s speech, including his contention that since the War of

LETTERS Making beautiful music together The words written in the “Pops at the Post” section of the Salisbury Post on May 29 prompted these words of appreciation for Dr. Phillip Burgess and the members of the Community Choir. The Covenant Community Connection wants to say a great big thank you to the choir for their participation in the Let’s Get Connected Day celebration on May 21. They came out in force and sang patriotic songs as well as “Let There be Peace on Earth.” Rebecca Stinson’s rendition of “We Shall Overcome” brought tears to many eyes. The makeup of the choir and the content of their songs gave witness to all present that there are many in our Salisbury-Rowan community who believe in and work for harmony among all people regardless of religion, race or culture. We respect our differences while celebrating our common goals.

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1812, when the British burned down the White House, “it’s been smooth sailing” between the U.S. and Britain. Not exactly. Gimson cited one example: “Suez did not seem like plain sailing.” The president claimed, “...young men and women in the streets of Damascus and Cairo still reach for the rights our citizens enjoy.” That is debatable, especially since the fundamentalist Muslim Brotherhood will be active, perhaps decisive, in the coming Egyptian election. And who knows what government will follow in Syria, should Bashar al-Assad stop killing protesters, or Libya with or without Gadhafi, or anywhere else in the Islamic world? There were some emotional high points in the president’s address, especially his reference to “the grandson of a Kenyan who served as a cook in the British Army to stand before you as president of the United States.” That brought applause, as it should have, but this is biography over which the president has no control, not policy, which he sets. The Irish and British press put their skepticism on hold during the Obamas’ visit, much as the American media regularly do with most Democratic presidents. In Ireland and the United Kingdom, it was style over substance. Forget Scotty McCreery, winner of TV’s “American Idol.” As host Ryan Seacrest might put it if he were announcing the arrival of President Obama in Ireland and England: “This is our ‘American Idol.’ ” • • • Cal Thomas writes for Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, N.Y. 14207. E-mail him at tmseditors@tribune.com.

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Thank you, Dr. Phillip Burgess and the Community Choir, for demonstrating we can make beautiful music when we sing, play and work together. — Betty Jo Hardy Salisbury

Hardy is chair of the Covenant Community Connection.

No cupcakes What a shame to learn that 4-year-old kids could not have cupcakes at their party on the last day of preschool because of the dietary needs of one child. Apparently, when the child’s mother insisted that no cupcakes be brought to the party for anyone because of her child’s allergies to

peanuts, the school’s board caved in to her demands and disallowed cupcakes. It seems ridiculous to insist that all the children change their eating habits for the sake of one. My daughter has a very strict diet also and she wouldn’t have been able to eat the cupcakes, either. But as her parent, it is my responsibility to ensure she sticks to her diet — even at school. And there are numerous ways I can accomplish this, but none of them include uprooting the entire class. Although the board’s decision was not received well by the majority of the parents, it was accepted — because that was the right thing to do. — Joe Miller Salisbury

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Germany gives up on nuclear BERLIN (AP) — Europe’s economic powerhouse, Germany, announced plans Monday to abandon nuclear energy over the next 11 years, outlining an ambitious strategy in the wake of Japan’s Fukushima disaster to replace atomic power with renewable energy sources. Chancellor Angela Merkel said she hopes the transformation to more solar, wind and hydroelectric power serves as a roadmap for other countries. “We believe that we can show those countries who decide to abandon nuclear power — or not to start using it — how it is possible to achieve growth, creating jobs and economic prosperity while shifting the energy supply toward renewable energies,” Merkel said. Merkel’s government said it will shut down all 17 nuclear power plants in Germany — the world’s fourth-largest economy and Europe’s biggest — by 2022. The government had no immediate estimate of the transition’s overall cost. The plan sets Germany apart from most of the other major industrialized nations. Among the other Group of Eight countries, only Italy has abandoned nuclear power, which was voted down in a referendum after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

Memorial Day marked by parades, flyovers WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans from Washington to California marked Memorial Day with parades, barbecues and somber reflection in a holiday infused with fresh meaning by the approaching 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The National Memorial Day Parade in Washington honored veterans and America’s war dead but also featured special tributes to Sept. 11 first responders, victims and their families. The holiday comes less than a month after U.S. Navy SEALs shot and killed Osama bin Laden, who masterminded the attacks. Elsewhere, military jets thundered through the sky above New York after a wreath-laying ceremony aboard an aircraft carrier that’s been turned into a museum, while hundreds of volunteers put small flags on the 25,000 graves at a sprawling military cemetery near Las Vegas. U.S. troops fighting in Afghanistan also took time out to remember fallen comrades. Along the parade route in Washington, children sat on parents’ shoulders and throngs cheered as high marching bands and floats passed. Special guests included Medal of Honor recipients, astronaut and Korean War veteran Buzz Aldrin and actor Gary Sinise, a veterans advocate who played Lt. Dan in the film “Forrest Gump.”

Bombings targeting Italian base kill 5 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide bomber blew up an explosives-packed car at the gates of an Italian military base Monday in one of two attacks on the relatively secure western city of Herat, killing at least five Afghans in a major commercial center slated to be handed over by NATO to Afghan control in July. The bombings claimed by the Taliban were the second major attack in three days as insurgents expand their targets outside the southern and eastern theaters that were the focus of American offensives last winter. In other violence around Afghanistan, four NATO service members were killed Monday. Taliban attacks inside Herat are rare, though there are violence-prone districts on the city’s outskirts. But insurgents have been increasing attacks around the country since the group announced its spring offensive in late April and reaching into areas that had been fairly quiet. The expansion of Taliban assaults into new areas suggests that the insurgents are making a statement about their reach just as NATO is trying to shift some more secure areas of the country to Afghan control. The international alliance aims to transition cities or provinces piecemeal to reach the goal of total Afghan control by 2014. Herat, western Afghanistan’s largest city, is one of seven areas scheduled

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Germany’s environment minister says that chancellor angela Merkel’s coalition government has agreed to shut down all of the country’s nuclear power plants by 2022. The report has inconsistencies, however, and won’t be released publicly until they are resolved, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Preeti Shah told the AP. “The first draft of the report contained internal inconsistencies with its own findings,” Shah said in a telephone interview from Washington. “We are reviewing these inconsistencies ... to ensure information we release is accurate.” Shah would not elaborate or say whether the report Serbia’s president could change significantly touts Mladic arrest once the inconsistencies are BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) resolved. — Serbia’s president Boris Tadic said Monday it’s time GOP candidates the European Union did its part by boosting his nation’s shifting rightward WASHINGTON (AP) — In efforts to join the bloc, arguing the arrest of war crimes the first presidential election suspect Ratko Mladic proves since the tea party’s emerit is serious about rejoining gence, Republican candidates are drifting rightward on a the international fold. Tadic also rejected specu- range of issues, even though lation that authorities had more centrist stands might known of Mladic’s hiding play well in the 2012 general place, but delayed his arrest election. On energy, taxes, health to coincide with a visit by EU foreign policy chief Catherine care and other topics, the top Ashton. The rumors have per- candidates hold positions that sisted because Mladic was are more conservative than found living not far from the those they espoused a few capital, Belgrade, with rela- years ago. The shifts reflect the evolvtives who share his last name. “Any such comment makes ing views of conservative votno sense,” Tadic said. “The ers, who will play a major role truth is that we arrested Ratko in choosing the Republican Mladic the moment we discov- nominee. In that sense, the candidates’ repositioning ered him.” Europe’s most wanted war seems savvy or even essential. But the eventual nominee crimes fugitive Mladic was arrested on Thursday in a vil- will face President Barack lage north of Belgrade after Obama in the 2012 general 16 years on the run. He is election, when independent charged by a U.N. war crimes voters appear likely to be decourt for atrocities committed cisive players once again. by his troops during Bosnia’s Those independents may be far less enamored of hard1992-95 war. But Tadic said he wants the right positions than are the international community to GOP activists who will wield recognize what Serbia has power in the Iowa caucuses, done and act on its member- the New Hampshire primary ship hopes. He also pledged to and other nominating races. “The most visible shift in implement key reforms necthe political landscape” in reessary for membership. cent years “is the emergence of a single bloc of across-theWildfires destroy board conservatives,” says the 12 homes in Texas Pew Research Center, which AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — conducts extensive voter surTwo wildfires have destroyed veys. Many of them “take exat least 12 homes on the out- tremely conservative posiskirts of the Texas Panhandle tions on nearly all issues,” city of Amarillo. Pew reports. They largely Texas Forest Service “agree with the tea party,” and spokesman Marq Webb says “very strongly disapprove of the fires began burning early Barack Obama’s job performSunday evening. He says low ance.” humidity, temperatures in the 100s and high winds created Syrian troops shell favorable conditions for fires. He says firefighters are central town BEIRUT (AP) — Residents still battling wildfires across Texas on Monday. About 2.8 used automatic rifles and million acres have burned in rocket-propelled grenades to repel advancing government the state since November. The Forest Service reports troops in central Syria on that a fire on the southern Monday, putting up a fierce edge of Amarillo destroyed fight for the first time in their five homes and damaged four two-month-old revolt against others. The fire destroyed President Bashar Assad’s auabout 200 acres and is about tocratic regime. The escalation raised fears 90 percent contained. Another fire to the north- the popular uprising may be west hit 1,243 acres, destroyed moving toward a Libya-style seven homes was about 80 armed conflict. Until now, the opposition percent contained on Monday. against Assad has taken the form of peaceful protests by Death toll for Haiti unarmed demonstrators, quake lowered though authorities have PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti claimed, without offering sol(AP) — Far fewer people died id proof, that it was being led or were left homeless by last by armed gangs and propelled year’s devastating earthquake by foreign conspiracies. Activists said residents of than claimed by Haitian leaders, a report commissioned by the towns of Talbiseh and Rasthe U.S. government has con- tan, which have been under atcluded — challenging a cen- tack since Sunday in central tral premise behind a multi- Homs province, decided to billion-dollar aid and recon- fight back with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled struction effort. The report, a copy of which grenades, and at least four was obtained Monday by the civilians were killed. “They felt that they cannot Associated Press, estimates that the death toll was be- sit back any more and pray for tween 46,000 and 85,000, far God to help them,” said one below the Haitian govern- Homs resident who has wide ment’s official figure of connections in the province. 316,000. The report was pre- He, like all residents contactpared for the U.S. Agency for ed by the Associated Press, International Development spoke on condition of but has not yet been publicly anonymity for fear of reprisals. released. to be handed over to Afghan control in July as the first step of the transition of nationwide security responsibility to Afghan troops. Support for the Afghan war has been waning in allied countries after nearly 10 years of fighting and many NATO nations are sketching drawdown plans. Some have argued that the death of Osama bin Laden means that there is less need to spend money and lives in Afghanistan.

Towns in Pa., Ohio reflect on tornado anniversary WHEATLAND, Pa. (AP) — As they dig out, tornado victims in the South and Midwest might find it hard to see past the wreckage of their communities to a future in which homes and businesses are rebuilt, trees are once again standing tall and proud, and life is back to normal. Maxine “Sis” Cluse knows how they feel. She lost everything she owned 26 years ago, when the deadliest U.S. tornado outbreak between 1974 and this catastrophic season nearly flattened her hometown of Wheatland. Her simple advice to tornado victims: “You can’t give up.” Today, a visitor would be hard-pressed to detect any physical sign of the twister that wrecked Wheatland on May 31, 1985. The same goes for Niles, a town just over the state line in Ohio that was changed forever by the same tornado. If there’s a lesson to be learned in Niles, Wheatland and other towns devastated by long-ago disaster, it’s that communities are resilient. And that rebuilding, however slow, fitful, frustrating and expensive, will probably take place, though what emerges will not necessarily be a carbon copy of what was there before. The calamity that devastated Niles and Wheatland and has become an important part of both cities’ lore. More than a generation removed from a tornado outbreak in three states and Canada that killed about 90 people, storm survivors still talk about what it was like — and some still get nervous when the forecast calls for severe weather. The monster funnel, classified as an F5 on the Fujita tornado intensity scale, wrecked three miles of Niles before slamming into Wheatland as the strongest twister in Pennsylvania’s recorded history. Though they fell victim to the same tornado, the towns took different paths to recovery. In Wheatland, the superstorm killed eight residents, leveled most of the town’s industrial base and left 400 people homeless in the roughand-tumble Flats section near the Shenango River. Wheatland rebuilt, but it wasn’t the same. Modern zoning precluded the kind of industrial-residential mix that had emerged gradually over many decades in the Flats, and the town council voted to turn the entire neighborhood into a 60-acre industrial park. A promotional brochure from the era boasted: “Wheatland: The Town a Tornado Couldn’t Beat!” The new industrial park welcomed several specialty steel companies, a trucking firm, a storage business, a machine shop and a manufacturer of cylinder caps. Yet most of the displaced residents never came back to Wheatland, and couldn’t even if they wanted to because of a lack of housing and room to build. By 1990, the town’s population had plummeted by hundreds of residents to 760. “Wheatland has changed a lot. We lost half of our residents. But we’re still a closeknit community,” said Sharon Stinedurf, the town’s secretary. A small memorial in the industrial park marks the devastating path of the tornado. Flowers are laid there each anniversary.

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Vice-president George H. Bush visits Wheatland, pa., after tornado damage which occurred on May 31, 1985. About 15 miles to the west in Niles, the tornado killed nine people, destroyed 100 homes and businesses, and damaged 250 more. The economic loss totaled more than $60 million. Tom Telego, the city’s business manager and director of emergency management, said it took the city five years to fully recover. Population loss, now at 19,000, was minimal. Most businesses rebuilt; the ones that didn’t were replaced by other businesses. He said the rebuilding effort was helped by a sense of shared purpose. “It gives you a commonality that allows you to bond together and overcome it,” said Telego, who was a Red Cross volunteer in 1985. Overcoming is not the same as forgetting. Though Niles’ tornado sirens are tested at the same time every Saturday, residents still tend to look skyward — just to be sure. ••• Delena Bowman remembers making dinner for her husband when the winds arrived that dark day, “like four trains coming through.” The family took refuge in the basement while the storm ripped away part of their home. Afterward, the Bowmans and their two children stayed in the wreckage for three weeks until they found a temporary place to live. Six months after that, on Thanksgiving weekend, they moved into their brand-new split-level — built on the site of their old home. It was a lot of hard work. At times Bowman felt aggravated and depressed. But she got through it. “We just took it day by day,” she said. “That’s about all you can do when something like that happens.” In Tuscaloosa, Ala., a much larger city where 41 people died and more than 5,000 homes were damaged or destroyed on April 27 this year, a 50-member task force is already putting together a long-term recovery plan. Everything’s on the table — stricter building standards, improved infrastructure, even aesthetics. A report to the mayor is due July 1. “We are in the juxtaposition of having to move swiftly but deliberatively,” Mayor Walt Maddox said. “We have managed the crisis very well. Now we have an opportunity to manage the recovery in a way that honors all who have lost so much.” He said the task force and members of his own staff are reaching out to other cities and towns that have rebuilt from disaster. “How did they move forward? What did they do right, and what are some lessons

learned?” For answers, Tuscaloosa might look to Xenia, Ohio, where a monster tornado from the fierce outbreak of April 1974 killed 33 residents and leveled more than 1,000 homes and businesses. ••• The southwestern Ohio city looks a lot different today than it did then. Business leaders and politicians argued over how to rebuild the heavily damaged downtown, and five years passed before developers broke ground on a strip shopping center that replaced quaint brick storefronts dating to the late 1800s. “At the time it seemed like a great concept because they were trying to re-energize the downtown,” said Tim Sontag, owner of a shoe store. “But it lost some of the qualities of a good downtown.” Alan King, who owns a child care center, wishes city leaders would have created a destination shopping area, not a strip mall with acres of parking and fast food restaurants. His advice to those just starting to rebuild: “Don’t rush just to fill space. ... Do something that will give you a vibrant community down the line.” Economist Daniel Sutter said the pace and strength of disaster recovery can turn on a number of factors, including the extent of the destruction, the wealth or poverty of the community, and the strength of its social and civic institutions. “Part of it becomes, what do you mean by recovery? Is a full recovery, the same population and employment levels you had prior to the disaster? Do you get back in the same growth path you had prior to the disaster?” said Sutter, a professor at the University of Texas-Pan American. “Everything is going to get picked up, the damaged buildings torn down, and the streets cleared,” he said. “But if a community is much smaller, you might question whether there has been a recovery.” As Cluse found out, recovery isn’t easy. For six weeks after the tornado roared through her life, she and her three young kids — all of whom had suffered injuries — slept on the carpet of a rented house devoid of furniture. Gradually, she replaced belongings and rebuilt her life. In 2000, she moved into one of five new houses offered to Wheatland’s tornado victims, funded by grants and built by a charitable organization. “It’s been a struggle after a struggle,” said Cluse, now 53. “I’ve come a long way.”

Linebacker’s California class ring found in Ohio BRUNSWICK, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman cleaning under her couch has found the 1992 California class ring lost at an airport 18 years ago by former Oregon State linebacker Tevita Moala. Moala, who also played for Brigham Young, left the Hawthorne High School ring by a bathroom sink at the Salt Lake City airport. WEWS-TV in Cleveland reports that his family couldn’t afford to buy him the ring, and his football coach had surprised him with it on his high school graduation day. Gail Basey of Brunswick told the station she found the ring while cleaning under the living room couch. She and her husband, Thomas, think it had been in the couch since they bought it new nine years ago from North Carolina. “When my husband and I flipped the couch we did find a few holes,” Gail Basey said. Thomas Basey used the rings markings and the “T.M.” initials engraved inside to track down Moala via the Internet.

“If he had not had the football career that he had in both high school and at Oregon, having won the Fiesta Bowl in 2001, we might never have found him,” he said. Moala was on the same Beavers team as future Cincinnati Bengals Chad Ochocinco and T.J. Houshmandzadeh. They beat Notre Dame 41-9 in the bowl. His 1992 high school team finished with a 12-2 record and tied for first in its league. He told WEWS from Salinas, Calif., that he can now pass the ring down to his son and that, if he met Basey, he’d “give him a big hug and say thank you, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.” “This ring is a reminder of that great season, the championship team and all the different friends, and that’s just how important, how special it is to me,” he said. Thomas Basey said they’re sending the ring back to Moala by certified mail. “We’ll have them be able to track it so we don’t lose it again,” he said.

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Keynote speaker Charles Hannel speaks to the crowd gathered at the Salisbury National Cemetery Annex at the VA Medical Center ceremony.4

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3bullet casings fly during a volley for the 21-gun salute. two ceremonies were held in Salisbury to mark Memorial Day.

Leonard E. Cook Jr. holds a flag in honor of his father, Leonard Cook Sr., as the crowd sings the national anthem. Cook’s wife, Sandy, is with him.

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five soldiers, each representing a branch of military service, hold five caps, representing soldiers who are PoW/MiA, during the Memorial Day celebration in Kannapolis.

MISSING froM 1A Day is not just a celebration of barbecues. It’s a celebration of soldiers.” The crowd rose and applauded him, as well as Army Col. Dr. Hector Henry, keynote speaker at the ceremony who is currently serving at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C. “This is a day to remember those who paid the highest price,” Henry told the crowd. During his speech, Henry

sented by Beaver-Pittman American Legion Post No. 115, Poston-Perkins Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8989 and the Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary, the 50 flags of the United States, plus Puerto Rico, were presented in a joint effort between the Navy JROTC unit at A.L. Brown High School and the Airforce JROTC unit at Northwest Cabarrus High School. The A.L. Brown High School Chorus Ensemble sang the “Star Spangled Banner” as well as other patriotic music, and Army Chaplain (Capt.) Josh White, attached to the S.C. Army National Guard, presented invocation, benediction and the Pledge of Allegiance. Special music was also provided by Paul Hill and Wilson. The Kannapolis Police Department Honor Guard, led by Lt. Ken Jackson, presented a 21 gun salute and Gordon Snyder, director of the A.L. Brown High School band, presented “Taps.” Tina Williams served in the U.S Navy for 10 years. She brought her son, Jacob Cook, 5, to the day’s ceremony. “It’s Memorial Day,” she said with a shrug when asked why she came. “Raise them right, you know?”

implored the crowd gathered to continue to support the military. “We’re the most powerful country in the world and we need to be able to keep it that way,” said Henry. “We need to remember the brave young — and not so young — men and women. These young folks are willing to make the final sacrifice for us to be free. “While they did not volunteer to die, they volunteered to defend,” added Henry. “Be proud of those who sacrificed for you. Freedom is not and Contact Joanie Morris at has never been free.” 704-797-4248 or news@salisDuring the ceremony, pre- burypost.com.

SERVICE froM 1A colors. Homer Robertson, president of the Rowan County Veterans Council, was the event’s master of ceremonies, and promised to keep the ceremony as short as possible due to the heat. The ceremony was held amid the white, orderly headstones of the men and women who served. Included during the ceremony were members of the Patriot Guard, a motorcycle group whose motto is “Standing for those who stood for us;” poems read by members of the Legion posts; proclamations from both the state of North Carolina and Gov. Bev Purdue and the city of Salisbury and Mayor Susan Kluttz; a 21-gun salute and playing of “Taps:” speeches by Spruyt and Paul M. Russo, direct of

the V.A. Medical Center; and an address from Sgt. First Class Charles Hannel. Hannel, a veteran of the Marine Corps, spoke about how special this Memorial Day was for him. Hannel is a member of the N.C. National Guard Honor Guard and was involved in bringing the remains of both Sgt. First Class Donald Shue home to Kannapolis last month and Private First Class Samuel Watkins home to Hendersonville this month. “I always grew up seeing the POW/MIA flags,” said Hannel, who was born in 1962 and didn’t serve in Vietnam. “Having seen it flown is not the same as participating in (those POW/MIA) services.” He said serving during those ceremonies gave him a sense of fulfillment. As flags snapped in the breeze, Hannel spoke simply. “For me, every day is Memorial Day,” he said.

••• Back at the Historic National Cemetery, Brotherton goes out often to the Historic National Cemetery, visiting the gravesite of his grandmother and grandfather, Donald and Margaret Brotherton, so he knows where their graves are. “I’m the only one that can get out and take the flags and flowers,” said Brotherton. “They count on me to visit.” Along with hundreds and thousands of civilians nationwide, Brotherton visits the graves at the National Cemetery often. Memorial Day is another day of remembrance for him. “Sometimes, I come out here for peace,” he added. Slowly, he finds his uncle’s name, closes the grave directory and with a wave, walks off to find the grave. Joanie Morris can be reached at 704-797-4248 or news@salisburypost.com.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — At the bottom of the stunning resignation letter that he carefully typed in his office on Monday morning, in the last lines above his characteristically neat and clear signature, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel closed with a personal note. “We know that God has a plan for us and we will be fine,” he wrote, referring to himself and his wife, Ellen. “We will be Buckeyes forever.” But no longer will he be the

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Buckeyes coach. Tressel, who guided Ohio State to its first national title in 34 years, resigned Monday amid NCAA violations from a tattoo-parlor scandal that sullied the image of one of the country’s top football programs. He said the ongoing investigations and drumbeat of almost daily, sordid revelations were a “distraction” to the university and that he was stepping down “for the greater good of our school.” Scheduled to go before the

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CONCORD — The pressure on NASCAR to deliver an outstanding Coca-Cola 600 started to build before the garage even opened at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Sebastian Vettel kicked off auto racing’s showcase day with a topsy-turvy Formula One victory on Monaco’s winding street circuit. Then rookie JR Hildebrand made a heartbreaking mistake to lose the Indianapolis 500 in the final turn of the 100th running of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The closing act of triple-header was NASCAR, which was coming off a ho-hum All-Star race a week

earlier. With 600 long miles looming, series officials knew they had two tough acts to follow. “The pressure is on,” NASCAR President Mike Helton acknowledged an hour before the race. “Hope tonight is good.” Oh, it most certainly was. NASCAR delivered a thriller Sunday night that packed more intrigue than anyone could have imagined. Because NASCAR races are typically marked with long lulls of nap-inducing racing, the longest race of the season seemed destined to be a snoozer. Instead, the suspense started early and carried all the way to the checkered flag, which went to

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INDIANAPOLIS — Danica Patrick can get to the front at the Indianapolis 500. She just can’t find a way to finish there. Twice now, IndyCar’s biggest star has had the race in her grasp only to watch Dan Wheldon pass her on his way to the winner’s circle. Bad PATRICK luck, bad timing, whatever. She’s still looking for the win that will define her as a driver as much as a pretty face. “Every time I come here, it’s more and more depressing when I don’t win the race,” Patrick said after finishing 10th Sunday. The question of whether Patrick has the talent to win at Indy was answered long ago. She’s had top-10 finishes in all but one of her seven starts at the Brickyard, and was the rookie of the year in 2005, when she led the race for 19 laps. She won a race in Japan in 2008, and was seventh at Long Beach earlier this year. NASCAR owners think enough of her potential — not to mention all those sponsors she’d attract — that she’s more likely to be trading paint with Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart at next year’s Coca-Cola 600 than taking another shot at Indy. What isn’t so certain is whether she has the savvy to win the big races, especially after yet another opportunity to win went up in fumes. There’s a lot more to auto racing than jumping in a car and going hell for leather for 200 laps. It takes a good driver and a good car, but it also takes good strategy, particularly down the stretch. This wasn’t the best car Patrick had ever had. She was bumped off the starting grid on the first day of qualifying, then had to beat out rain showers and the ticking clock to grab a spot in the ninth row late on the second day. But she kept herself out of harm’s way Sunday and steadily made her way forward until she took the lead with 21 laps to go.

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Former West Rowan star Wade Moore gave the local fans a thrill as he bashed a homer in Hagerstown’s opener at Kannapolis on Sunday night.

Homecoming Former West Rowan star Moore plays at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

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Wade Moore watches his home-run ball sail over the right-field wall in Hagerstown’s Game 1 victory over the Kannapolis Intimidators.

KANNAPOLIS — Some of the weight of the world disappeared from Wade Moore’s broad shoulders as he circled the bases on Sunday night after walloping his first home run of the season. The blast at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium, a venue roughly 25 miles from the old-school farm where Moore grew up in Cleveland, came in Moore’s 36th game as a Hagerstown Sun, and manager Brian Daubach, the former Red Sox slugger, practically hugged him as he rounded third and headed for home. “We all love the kid,” Daubach said. “He’s very talented, but he’s just so darned hard on himself. He’s just got to relax and play.” A flock of teammates emerged from the dugout to bump fists with Moore, thrilled to see something good finally happen for the 23-year-old left fielder. On his first at-bat, Moore fell into an 0-2 hole against big Kannapolis right-hander Dexter Carter and struck out on a 1-2 offering out of the strike zone, trying desperately to check his swing with two teammates on base. When Moore led off the fourth, he was greeted by scattered applause from folks who had watched him dominate two sports at West Rowan. A dozen or so down the left-field line wore the familiar light blue garb of the Falcons. The electronic scoreboard’s greeting wasn’t as warm: “Wade Moore, 0 homers, eight RBIs, .167.”

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Wade Moore, right, is welcomed back to the dugout after hitting his homer. But then the lefty hitter pulled Carter’s first pitch, a get-ahead fastball that got too much of the plate, on a soaring arc over the right-field wall. Moore’s fourth career pro homer didn’t come against chopped liver. Carter led the minor league in strikeouts in 2009 and once was swapped for Jake Peavy. “I just went up there looking for a fastball early in the count,” Moore said. “I barreled it up, and by God’s grace it went out. A lot of family and friends were here to see me and really wanted me to do well, and it was nice to do something for them. I was actually a little nervous, but I’ve had some luck here.” Moore had played at FCS in an AAU

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TV Sports Tuesday, May 31 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — San Francisco at St. Louis 10 p.m. MLB — Regional coverage, Colorado at L.A. Dodgers or N.Y. Yankees at Oakland NBA BASKETBALL 9 p.m. ABC — Playoffs, Finals, game 1, Dallas at Miami TENNIS Noon ESPN2 — French Open, men’s and women’s quarterfinals, at Paris

Area schedule Tuesday, May 31 INTIMIDATORS BASEBALL 7:05 p.m. Hagerstown at Kannapolis

Hall of Fame Salisbury-Rowan Jerry Barger ..............................2001 Billy Ray Barnes........................2001 Horace Billings ..........................2001 Joe Ferebee ..............................2001 Spencer W. Lancaster...............2001 Robert Pulliam...........................2001 Cristy Earnhardt McKinney .......2001 Walt Baker.................................2002 Vernon Benson..........................2002 David Drechsler.........................2002 Jimmy Heggins..........................2002 Bob Pharr ..................................2002 James Teal ................................2002 Larry Thomason ........................2002 Jimmy Hurley ............................2003 Romus Jefferies ........................2003 Bill Ludwig .................................2003 Sam Moir...................................2003 Gordon Kirkland ........................2004 Clyde Kluttz ...............................2004 Charles Lynn .............................2004 Ken Owen .................................2004 Jay Ritchie.................................2004 Jack Taylor ................................2004 Harry Lee Welch .......................2004 Tommy Barnhardt......................2005 William Brady ............................2005 Kenny Holt.................................2005 Lope Linder ...............................2005 Barry Moore ..............................2005 Susan Saunders........................2005 Pete Stout .................................2005 Johnny Yarbrough .....................2005 Carol Almond.............................2006 Johnny Branch ..........................2006 Ed Dupree .................................2006 Tommy Eaton ............................2006 Eddie Kesler..............................2006 Jeff Holshouser .........................2007 Robert Steele Jr. .......................2007 Howard Platt..............................2007 Tracy Connor.............................2008 Sam Gealy ................................2008 Fletcher Jones...........................2008 Frank McRae.............................2008 Jack Turney...............................2008 Scott Maddox ............................2008 Woodrow Boler..........................2009 Jim DeHart ................................2009 Bob Rathbun .............................2009 Stephanie Cross........................2010 Charles Hellard .........................2010 George C. Knox ........................2010 Dutch Meyer..............................2010 Shannon Myers .........................2010 Fred Ponder ..............................2010

College baseball NCAA D-I Double Elimination Charlottesville, Va. Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Navy (33-23-1) at Virginia (49-9), 1 p.m. Game 2 — St. John’s (35-20) vs. East Carolina (39-19), 6 p.m. Chapel Hill, N.C. Friday, June 3 Game 1 — James Madison (40-17) vs. Florida International (40-18-1), 1 p.m. Game 2 — Maine (32-22) at North Carolina (45-14), 6 p.m. Clemson, S.C. Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Coastal Carolina (41-18) vs. Connecticut (41-17-1), 3 p.m. Game 2 — Sacred Heart (34-21) at Clemson (41-18), 7 p.m. Columbia, S.C. Friday, June 3 Game 1 — N.C. State (34-25) vs. Stetson (41-18), 1 p.m. Game 2 — Georgia Southern (36-24) at South Carolina (45-14), 7 p.m. Atlanta Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Mississippi State (34-23) vs. Southern Mississippi (39-17), 3 p.m. Game 2 — Austin Peay (33-22) at Georgia Tech (40-19), 7 p.m. Gainesville, Fla. Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Jacksonville (36-22) vs. Miami (36-21), Noon Game 2 — Manhattan (34-17) at Florida (45-16), 4 p.m. Tallahassee, Fla. Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Alabama (33-26) vs. UCF (38-21), Noon Game 2 — Bethune-Cookman (36-23) at Florida State (42-17), 6 p.m. Nashville, Tenn. Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Troy (42-17) vs. Oklahoma State (35-23), 3 p.m. Game 2 — Belmont (36-24) at Vanderbilt (47-10), 8 p.m. Houston Friday, June 3 Game 1 — California (31-20) vs. Baylor (29-26), 3 p.m. Game 2 — Alcorn State (27-28) at Rice (41-19), 7 p.m. College Station, Texas Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Seton Hall (33-23) vs. Arizona (36-19), 1:35 p.m. Game 2 — Wright State (36-17) at Texas A&M (42-18), 7:35 p.m. Austin, Texas Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Kent State (43-15) vs. Texas State (40-21), 2 p.m. Game 2 — Princeton (23-22) at Texas (43-15), 7:30 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Dallas Baptist (39-17) vs. Oklahoma (41-17), 3 p.m. Game 2 — Oral Roberts (36-20) at TCU (42-17), 8 p.m. Tempe, Ariz. Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Charlotte (42-14) vs. Arkansas (38-20), 5 p.m. Game 2 — New Mexico (20-39) at Arizona State (39-16), 10 p.m. Corvallis, Ore. Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Georgia (31-30) vs. Creighton (44-14), TBA Game 2 — UALR (24-32) at Oregon State (38-17), TBA Fullerton, Calif. Friday, June 3 Game 1 — Kansas State (36-23) vs. Stanford (32-20), 7 p.m. Game 2 — Illinois (28-25) at Cal State Fullerton (40-15), 11 p.m. Los Angeles Friday, June 3 Game 1 — UC Irvine (39-16) vs. Fresno State (40-14), 5 p.m. Game 2 — San Francisco (31-23) at UCLA (33-22), 9 p.m.

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American Legion Mooresville Legends play at Mooresville High School. Mooresville Post 66 plays at Lake Norman High.

Rowan schedule Home games at Newman Park at 7 p.m. June 1 ..............Mooresville Legends June 3..........................South Rowan June 4...........................at Mocksville June 5 ..........................Rocky Mount June 6.....................................Wilkes June 7..............................at Concord June 8 ...............................Statesville June 12 ..............................Randolph June 14.....................................Surry June 15 ..........................at Randolph June 17 ........at Mooresville Legends June 18....................at South Rowan June 19 ......................Mooresville 66 June 20.............................Mocksville June 21 ...............................at Stanly June 22...............................at Wilkes June 24 .........................at Statesville June 25 ...............................Alabama June 26.................Eastern Randolph June 27 ...................................Stanly June 28............................Kannapolis June 29................................Concord July 1......................at Mooresville 66 July 4 ...........................at Kannapolis

South schedule Home games at SR High at 7 p.m. June 1 .................................at Stanly June 2..........................at Kannapolis June 3 ................................at Rowan June 4 ....................at Mooresville 66 June 6 ..............Mooresville Legends June 7 ............Kernersville B-Dogs June 8..............................at Concord June 9.................................at Wilkes June 10.........................at Mocksville June 16 .......................at Lexington June 17 ...................................Stanly June 18 ..................................Rowan June 20 ......................Mooresville 66 June 21 .........................at Statesville June 22 ........at Mooresville Legends June 24................................Concord June 25.............................Mocksville June 27...................................Wilkes June 28 ..........................Thomasville June 29 .............................Statesville July 1 ...............................Kannapolis

Kannapolis schedule Home games at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium at 7 p.m. unless noted June 1...........................at Mocksville June 2..........................South Rowan June 4 ...........................at Statesville June 5 ....................at Mooresville 66 June 6..............................at Concord June 7.................................at Wilkes June 8 .................................at Stanly June 9...............................Mocksville June 20 .............................Statesville June 21 ............Mooresville Legends June 22................................Concord June 24 Stanly at Kannapolis (Webb Field) June 26 Mooresville 66 at Kannapolis (Webb Field) June 28 ..............................at Rowan June 30 ........at Mooresville Legends July 1 .......................at South Rowan July 2............Wilkes (at Webb Field) July 4......................................Rowan

Mocksville schedule Home games at Rich Park at 7 p.m. June 1..............................Kannapolis June 2............................at Lexington June 3 .....................................Stanly June 4 ....................................Rowan June 5 ...........................at Alexander June 6 ........................Mooresville 66 June 9..........................at Kannapolis June 10........................South Rowan June 12 .............................Alexander June 13...............................at Wilkes June 14 ........at Mooresville Legends June 16 ........................at Statesville June 18 ...............................at Stanly June 19 ...................Western Forsyth June 20 ..............................at Rowan June 21............................at Concord June 22 ..................at Mooresville 66 June 24 ............Mooresville Legends June 25....................at South Rowan June 26..............................Lexington June 27................................Concord June 29...................................Wilkes July 1 ................................Statesville July 2 .................................Asheboro

Prep baseball Playoffs Best-of-3 1A West Regional series Game 1: Murphy 5, South Stanly 4 Game 2: South Stanly 5, Murphy 2 Game 3: South Stanly 19, Murphy 8 2A West Regional series Game 1: E. Rutherford 11, East Lincoln 4 Game 2: East Lincoln 8, East Rutherford 4 Game 3: East Rutherford 9, East Lincoln 7 3A West Regional series Game 1: South Point 4, Marvin Ridge 3 Game 2: South Point 6, Marvin Ridge 2 4A West Regional series Game 1: TC Roberson 11, SE Guilford 1 Game 2: SE Guilford 12, TC Roberson 3 Game 3: TC Roberson 7, SE Guilford 3

Minors Standings South Atlantic League Northern Division W L Pct. GB Hagerstown (Nationals)31 20 .608 — Greensboro (Marlins) 28 22 .560 21⁄2 Hickory (Rangers) 27 22 .551 3 Kannapolis (White Sox)27 22 .551 3 Lakewood (Phillies) 27 23 .540 31⁄2 Delmarva (Orioles) 27 24 .529 4 West Virginia (Pirates) 24 25 .490 6 Southern Division W L Pct. GB Savannah (Mets) 27 23 .540 — Greenville (Red Sox) 25 26 .490 21⁄2 Lexington (Astros) 25 26 .490 21⁄2 Asheville (Rockies) 23 28 .451 41⁄2 Charleston (Yankees) 22 29 .431 51⁄2 Augusta (Giants) 20 30 .400 7 Rome (Braves) 19 32 .373 81⁄2 Monday’s Games Savannah 3, Charleston, S.C. 1 Lakewood 3, Delmarva 2 Greensboro 9, Lexington 3 Augusta 10, Rome 3 West Virginia 8, Hickory 6 Kannapolis 3, Hagerstown 0, 1st game Kannapolis 4, Hagerstown 3, 2nd game Asheville 9, Greenville 7 Tuesday’s Games Hickory at West Virginia, 11:05 a.m. Delmarva at Lakewood, 6:35 p.m. Lexington at Greensboro, 7 p.m. Augusta at Rome, 7 p.m. Asheville at Greenville, 7 p.m. Hagerstown at Kannapolis, 7:05 p.m. Charleston, S.C. at Savannah, 7:05 p.m.

NHL STANLEY CUP (Best-of-7) Wednesday, June 1 Boston at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4 Boston at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Monday, June 6 Vancouver at Boston, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 8 Vancouver at Boston, 8 p.m. Friday, June 10 x-Boston at Vancouver, 8 p.m. Monday, June 13 x-Vancouver at Boston, 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 x-Boston at Vancouver, 8 p.m.

NBA Finals Tuesday, May 31: Dallas at Miami, 9 p.m. Thursday, June 2: Dallas at Miami, 9 p.m. Sunday, June 5: Miami at Dallas, 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 7: Miami at Dallas, 9 p.m. x-Thursday, June 9: Miami at Dallas, 9 p.m. x-Sunday, June 12: Dallas at Miami, 8 p.m. x-Tuesday, June 14: Dallas at Miami, 9 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Purchased the contracts of RHP Brian Bruney and RHP Jeff Marquez from Charlotte (IL). Designated INF Dallas McPherson for assignment. MINNESOTA TWINS—Placed LHP Francisco Liriano on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 23. Recalled RHP Anthony Slama from Rochester (IL). Activated LHP Jose Mijares from the 15-day DL. Optioned LHP Dusty Hughes to Rochester. National League CHICAGO CUBS—Placed INF Jeff Baker on the 15-day DL. Called up INF D.J. LeMahieu from Tennessee (SL). NEW YORK METS—Placed SS Jose Reyes on the bereavement list. Activated RHP Bobby Parnell from the 15-day DL. PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Placed C Ryan Doumit and INF Steve Pearce on the 15-day DL. Transferred RHP Ross Ohlendorf from the 15-day to the 60-day DL. Purchased the contracts of C Dusty Brown and INF Josh Harrison from Indianapolis (IL). HOCKEY National Hockey League OTTAWA SENATORS—Signed F Louie Caporusso to a two-year contract and F Jakob Silfverberg to a three-year contract. COLLEGE OHIO STATE—Announced the resignation of football coach Jim Tressel. Named Luke Fickell football coach. SOUTH CAROLINA—Announced QB Stephen Garcia returned to the team on a probationary basis after being suspended on April 6.

ML Baseball Leaders NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—Berkman, St. Louis, .344; Holliday, St. Louis, .344; JosReyes, New York, .335; Ethier, Los Angeles, .330; Votto, Cincinnati, .330; SCastro, Chicago, .320; GSanchez, Florida, .318; Braun, Milwaukee, .318. RUNS—Braun, Milwaukee, 40; Bruce, Cincinnati, 38; Stubbs, Cincinnati, 38; Bourn, Houston, 37; Votto, Cincinnati, 37; Weeks, Milwaukee, 37; Rasmus, St. Louis, 36; JosReyes, New York, 36. RBI—Bruce, Cincinnati, 43; Fielder, Milwaukee, 42; Howard, Philadelphia, 42; Pence, Houston, 40; Braun, Milwaukee, 39; Berkman, St. Louis, 36; Kemp, Los Angeles, 36. HITS—JosReyes, New York, 76; SCastro, Chicago, 70; Pence, Houston, 69; Polanco, Philadelphia, 66; Prado, Atlanta, 65; Ethier, Los Angeles, 64; Votto, Cincinnati, 64. DOUBLES—Pence, Houston, 17; JosReyes, New York, 17; Beltran, New York, 16; Coghlan, Florida, 16; CJones, Atlanta, 16; CYoung, Arizona, 16; Fielder, Milwaukee, 15; SSmith, Colorado, 15. TRIPLES—JosReyes, New York, 8; Fowler, Colorado, 5; Rasmus, St. Louis, 5; Victorino, Philadelphia, 5; SCastro, Chicago, 4; Espinosa, Washington, 4; Barney, Chicago, 3; Bourn, Houston, 3; Braun, Milwaukee, 3. HOME RUNS—Bruce, Cincinnati, 16; Braun, Milwaukee, 12; Howard, Philadelphia, 12; Kemp, Los Angeles, 12; ASoriano, Chicago, 12; Berkman, St. Louis, 11; Fielder, Milwaukee, 11; Stanton, Florida, 11; Tulowitzki, Colorado, 11. STOLEN BASES—Bourn, Houston, 19; JosReyes, New York, 19; Stubbs, Cincinnati, 16; Desmond, Washington, 15; Kemp, Los Angeles, 14; Braun, Milwaukee, 13; CGomez, Milwaukee, 13; Tabata, Pittsburgh, 13. PITCHING—Jurrjens, Atlanta, 7-1; Lohse, St. Louis, 7-2; Gallardo, Milwaukee, 7-2; Hamels, Philadelphia, 7-2; Halladay, Philadelphia, 7-3; Correia, Pittsburgh, 7-4; 5 tied at 6. STRIKEOUTS—Halladay, Philadelphia, 91; Kershaw, Los Angeles, 87; ClLee, Philadelphia, 86; Lincecum, San Francisco, 79; Hamels, Philadelphia, 78; Norris, Houston, 73; JSanchez, San Francisco, 71; Billingsley, Los Angeles, 71. SAVES—LNunez, Florida, 18; Putz, Arizona, 16; Kimbrel, Atlanta, 15; FrRodriguez, New York, 15; BrWilson, San Francisco, 14; Hanrahan, Pittsburgh, 14; Street, Colorado, 14. AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING—Joyce, Tampa Bay, .368; Bautista, Toronto, .356; MiYoung, Texas, .340; AdGonzalez, Boston, .332; HKendrick, Los Angeles, .322; Betemit, Kansas City, .314; MiCabrera, Detroit, .314. RUNS—Bautista, Toronto, 44; Granderson, New York, 42; MiCabrera, Detroit, 39; Ellsbury, Boston, 36. RBI—AdGonzalez, Boston, 46; Beltre, Texas, 42; Konerko, Chicago, 40; Bautista, Toronto, 38; Teixeira, New York, 38; MiCabrera, Detroit, 37; Granderson, New York, 37. HITS—AdGonzalez, Boston, 74; MiYoung, Texas, 70; Ellsbury, Boston, 63; ACabrera, Cleveland, 62; Konerko, Chicago, 62; Kubel, Minnesota, 62; Guerrero, Baltimore, 61; Span, Minnesota, 61; ISuzuki, Seattle, 61. DOUBLES—Gordon, Kansas City, 18; MiYoung, Texas, 18; Ellsbury, Boston, 17; MiCabrera, Detroit, 16; AdGonzalez, Boston, 16; Quentin, Chicago, 16; MIzturis, Los Angeles, 15; AlRamirez, Chicago, 15; Zobrist, Tampa Bay, 15. TRIPLES—Bourjos, Los Angeles, 6; Granderson, New York, 5; 14 tied at 3. HOME RUNS—Bautista, Toronto, 20; Granderson, New York, 16; Teixeira, New York, 16; Quentin, Chicago, 13. STOLEN BASES—Ellsbury, Boston, 19; Crisp, Oakland, 16; Andrus, Texas, 15; RDavis, Toronto, 15; ISuzuki, Seattle, 13. PITCHING—Lester, Boston, 7-2; Scherzer, Detroit, 6-2; Tomlin, Cleveland, 6-2; Pineda, Seattle, 6-2; Sabathia, New York, 6-3; Cahill, Oakland, 6-3; Hellickson, Tampa Bay, 6-3. STRIKEOUTS—Shields, Tampa Bay, 81; FHernandez, Seattle, 81; Weaver, Los Angeles, 77; Verlander, Detroit, 76; Lester, Boston, 74; Haren, Los Angeles, 74. SAVES—CPerez, Cleveland, 14; League, Seattle, 14; MaRivera, New York, 13; Valverde, Detroit, 13; Walden, Los Angeles, 12; Fuentes, Oakland, 11.

History It happened on May 31 1914 — Joseph Benz of the White Sox pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians for a 6-1 victory. 1927 — Detroit first baseman Johnny Neun made an unassisted triple play against Cleveland. He caught Homer Summa’s liner, tagged Charlie Jamieson between first and second and then touched second base before Glenn Myatt could return. The Tigers beat the Indians 1-0. 1937 — Carl Hubbell’s 24-game winning streak ended with a 10-3 loss to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Hubbell’s last defeat came on July 13, 1936, 1-0 to the Chicago Cubs. 1944 — Al Unser’s only home run of the year, a pinch-hit grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, helped the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 62. 1964 — The New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants played the longest dou-

bleheader in major league history — 9 hours, 52 minutes — with the help of a 23inning game in the nightcap that was won by the visiting Giants 8-6 on run-scoring hits by Del Crandall and Felipe Alou against Galen Cisco. The game took 7:23 to play. 1970 — Chicago’s Luis Aparicio and Walt Williams each collected five hits in a 22-13 rout of the Boston Red Sox. Williams also scored five times. The two teams combined for 40 hits, one short of the AL record set in 1950. 1980 — Ken Landreaux went 0-for-4 in Minnesota’s 11-1 loss to Baltimore, ending his hitting streak at 31 games. It was the longest streak in the American League since Dom DiMaggio’s 34-game streak in 1949. 1997 — Ila Borders became the first woman to pitch in a regular-season professional game, in the sixth inning of the St. Paul Saints’ Northern League game against Sioux Falls. She gave up three earned runs without getting an out. 1999 — Umpire Frank Pulli used TV replay to take away a home run from Florida’s Cliff Floyd in the fifth inning of the Marlins’ 5-2 loss to St. Louis. 2008 — Manny Ramirez of the Boston Red Sox hit career homer No. 500, a drive off Baltimore right-hander Chad Bradford to become the 24th major leaguer to reach the milestone. 2009 — Stephen Cardullo set a tournament record with seven hits, including three of Florida State’s NCAA-record 15 doubles, as the Seminoles routed Ohio State 37-6 advanced to the super regionals. Florida State set NCAA postseason records with 37 runs, 38 hits and 66 total bases, while Cardullo set the school mark for hits. Today’s birthdays: Andrew Bailey 27; Jake Peavy 30.

Tennis French Open PARIS (AP) — A look at the French Open on Monday: Weather: Cloudy. High of 82 degrees. Attendance: 26,128. Men’s Fourth-Round Results: No. 1 Rafael Nadal beat Ivan Ljubicic 7-5, 6-3, 6-3; No. 5 Robin Soderling beat No. 18 Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (5); No. 9 Gael Monfils beat No. 7 David Ferrer 6-4, 2-6, 7-5, 1-6, 8-6; Juan Ignacio Chela beat Alejandro Falla 4-6, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2; No. 4 Andy Murray and No. 15 Viktor Troicki were tied at two sets apiece when their match was suspended by darkness. Women’s Fourth-Round Results: No. 4 Victoria Azarenka beat Ekaterina Makarova 6-2, 6-3; No. 6 Li Na beat No. 9 Petra Kvitova 2-6, 6-1, 6-3; No. 7 Maria Sharapova beat No. 12 Agnieszka Radwanska 7-6 (4), 7-5; No. 15 Andrea Petkovic beat No. 25 Maria Kirilenko 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. Walkover: No. 2 Novak Djokovic’s quarterfinal opponent, Fabio Fognini, pulled out of the tournament Monday because of an injured left leg. They were supposed to play Tuesday; Djokovic advances to the semifinals. Stat of the Day: 42-1 — Nadal’s career French Open record after beating Ljubicic. Quote of the Day: “With, I don’t know, 40-something straight victories, you think he’s out of rhythm now?” — Nadal, when asked whether Djokovic’s four-day break between matches could disrupt his game. On Court Tuesday: Resumption of Murray vs. Troicki, No. 3 Roger Federer vs. No. 9 Gael Monfils; No. 5 Francesca Schiavone vs. No. 14 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, No. 11 Marion Bartoli vs. No. 13 Svetlana Kuznetsova. Tuesday’s Forecast: Cloudy and windy, with chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 61. Online: http://www.rolandgarros.com/index.html

Racing Sprint Cup Points 1, Carl Edwards, 445. 2, Kevin Harvick, 409. 3, Jimmie Johnson, 408. 4, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 402. 5, Kyle Busch, 392. 6, Kurt Busch, 377. 7, Matt Kenseth, 374. 8, Clint Bowyer, 365. 9, Tony Stewart, 356. 10, Ryan Newman, 353. 11, Greg Biffle, 343. 12, Denny Hamlin, 339. 13, A J Allmendinger, 335. 14, Mark Martin, 334. 15, Juan Pablo Montoya, 329. 16, Jeff Gordon, 324. 17, Marcos Ambrose, 320. 18, David Ragan, 313. 19, Kasey Kahne, 309. 20, Paul Menard, 306. Money 1, Carl Edwards, $4,432,905. 2, Kevin Harvick, $2,593,255. 3, Kyle Busch, $2,554,430. 4, Matt Kenseth, $2,497,820. 5, Jimmie Johnson, $2,415,220. 6, Kurt Busch, $2,397,376. 7, Clint Bowyer, $2,355,709. 8, Tony Stewart, $2,149,684. 9, Denny Hamlin, $2,133,393. 10, Trevor Bayne, $2,106,988. 11, Juan Pablo Montoya, $2,085,859. 12, Jeff Gordon, $2,017,420. 13, Ryan Newman, $2,001,563. 14, Bobby Labonte, $1,934,953. 15, Regan Smith, $1,867,653. 16, Jamie McMurray, $1,845,231. 17, David Gilliland, $1,826,428. 18, Marcos Ambrose, $1,815,205. 19, A J Allmendinger, $1,813,875. 20, David Ragan, $1,748,363. Schedule Feb. 12 — x-Budweiser Shootout (Kurt Busch) Feb. 17 — x-Gatorade Duel 2 (Jeff Burton) Feb. 17 — x-Gatorade Duel 1 (Kurt Busch) Feb. 20 — Daytona 500 (Trevor Bayne) Feb. 27 — Subway Fresh Fit 500 (Jeff Gordon) March 6 — Kobalt Tools 400 (Carl Edwards) March 20 — Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City (Kyle Busch) March 27 — Auto Club 400 (Kevin Harvick) April 3 — Goody’s Fast Relief 500 (Kevin Harvick) April 9 — Samsung Mobile 500 (Matt Kenseth) April 17 — Aaron’s 499 (Jimmie Johnson) April 30 — Crown Royal Presents The Matthew &amp; Daniel Hansen 400 (Kyle Busch) May 7 — Showtime Southern 500 (Regan Smith) May 15 — FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks (Matt Kenseth) May 21 — x-NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race (Carl Edwards) May 21 — x-Sprint Showdown (David Ragan) May 29 — Coca-Cola 600 (Kevin Harvick) June 5 — STP 400, Kansas City, Kan. June 12 — Pocono 500, Long Pond, Pa. June 19 — Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400, Brooklyn, Mich. June 26 — Toyota/Save Mart 350, Sonoma, Calif. July 2 — Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola, Daytona Beach, Fla. July 9 — Quaker State 400, Sparta, Ky. July 17 — Lenox Industrial Tools 301, Loudon, N.H. July 31 — Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Aug. 7 — Pennsylvania 500, Long Pond, Pa. Aug. 14 — Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen, Watkins Glen, N.Y. Aug. 21 — Michigan 400, Brooklyn, Mich. Aug. 27 — Irwin Tools Night Race, Bristol, Tenn. Sep. 4 — Labor Day Classic 500, Hampton, Ga. Sep. 10 — One Last Race To Make The Chase 400, Richmond, Va. Sep. 18 — Chicagoland 400, Joliet, Ill. Sep. 25 — Sylvania 300, Loudon, N.H. Oct. 2 — AAA 400, Dover, Del. Oct. 9 — Hollywood Casino 400, Kansas City, Kan. Oct. 15 — Bank of America 500, Concord, N.C. Oct. 23 — Talladega 500, Talladega, Ala. Oct. 30 — TUMS Fast Relief 500, Ridgeway, Va. Nov. 6 — AAA Texas 500, Fort Worth, Texas Nov. 13 — Kobalt Tools 500, Avondale, Ariz. Nov. 20 — Ford 400, Homestead, Fla. x-non-points race

South falls to Moors Staff report Rowan lost 5-2 to Mooresville Post 66 Moors 5 on Monday in a South 2 game that won’t count in the Southern Division of Area III American Legion standings. The bright spot for South was a strong outing on the mound by Preston Penninger. Penninger lasted six innings and allowed two earned runs. Dylan Atwell and Weston Smith also pitched in relief. Smith remains the probable starter for Wednesday when South opens league play at Stanly County. South’s offense didn’t have a good night. South (0-3) got its two runs when Maverick Miles drove in a run with a triple and scored on a wild pitch. Miles tied Ryan Bostian’s proSouth

gram record for career runs (105). The triple was Miles’ 10th, adding to another of his numerous program records. Cory Deason also tripled for South, while Gunnar Hogan PENNINGER had a double.  Wednesday will also mark the season opener for Rowan County, which begins at Newman Park with a divisional game against the Mooresville Legends. Kannapolis is scheduled to play at Mocksville’s Rich Park on Wednesday in another division opener. Mocksville was 0-3 heading in to Monday’s non-division game with Western Forsyth. Mocksville lost 96 to Asheboro and dropped 12-6 and 12-8 decisions to Eastern Randolph.

Mets activate Parnell From staff reports

The teams finish their four-game series tonight at Fieldcrest Cannon The New York Mets activated re- Stadium. lief pitcher Bobby Parnell (East Rowan) on Monday.  Prep baseball Parnell has been out of action for There were three wild games on a while. He was placed on the DL with a blood clot in a finger, and then Memorial Day as South Stanly, East was on a rehab assignment with Rutherford and T.C. Roberson won Western Regional series and earned Triple A Buffalo after that. Parnell took the roster spot of berths in the state championships.  South Stanly won the 1A West shortstop Jose Reyes, who was placed on the bereavement list Monday af- crown by pummeling Murphy 19-8.  Alex Ledford’s walk-off grand ternoon after he learned of the death of his grandmother in the Dominican slam propelled T.C. Roberson to a 73 win against Southeast Guilford and Republic. the 4A West title.  Brock Helton’s three-run homer  Intimidators sweep lifted East Rutherford to a 9-7 comeThe Kannapolis Intimidators back win against East Lincoln for the swept visiting Hagerstown 3-0 and 4- 2A title. East Rutherford overcame a 3 on Monday afternoon. 6-0 deficit.  South Point had the only sweep Brady Shoemaker and Dan Black hit homers for the Intimidators, and in the West, taking the 3A regional Paul Burnside pitched a two-hit gem crown with two victories against Marvin Ridge. in the opener.

Four N.C. teams invited CHAPEL HILL (AP) — Four North Carolina teams are headed to the NCAA baseball tournament. North Carolina (45-14) claimed the No. 3 overall seed and will play host to a four-team regional tournament this weekend. North Carolina State, East Carolina and Charlotte also made the field of 64, but they have been sent out of state. N.C. State is bound for the regional hosted by South Carolina. East Carolina will play at Virginia’s regional, and Charlotte is headed to Arizona State. The Tar Heels are the top seed in the Chapel Hill Regional and will face fourth-seeded Maine (32-22) in the opener at 1 p.m. Friday. Second-seeded Florida International (40-18) and third-seeded James Madison (40-17), who will play at 6 p.m., are the other teams headed to the Triangle this weekend. The winner in Chapel Hill will face the Fullerton, Calif., Regional winner — Cal State-Fullerton is the top seed in that four-team pod — in a best-ofthree super regional series the following weekend that will determine one of the eight teams to advance to the College World Series.

The Pirates (39-19) are the No. 2 seed in Charlottesville, Va., where the host team Virginia is coming off its second Atlantic Coast Conference championship in three years and claimed the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament. East Carolina opens against thirdseeded St. John’s, with the Cavaliers and Navy in the other half of the regional pod. The Charlottesville winner is paired with the UCLA-hosted regional for the super regionals. N.C. State (34-25) will make the familiar trip to Columbia, S.C., as the No. 3 seed in the Gamecocks’ regional. The Wolfpack will face secondseeded Stetson in the opener with South Carolina — the No. 4 overall seed — and Georgia Southern joining them. The winner of the Gamecocks’ regional will play the Clemson Regional winner. Atlantic-10 champion Charlotte (42-14) is headed to Tempe, Ariz., as the No. 3 seed and will face secondseeded Arkansas. Host Arizona State, the top seed, faces fourth-seeded New Mexico. The Tempe winner will play the winner of the regional hosted by Texas in the super regionals.

S.C. powers play at home COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — All three of South Carolina’s college baseball powerhouses will get to stay in the state for the opening round of the NCAA baseball tournament. Coastal Carolina was sent to the Clemson regional, while South Carolina learned it was the No. 4 seed national as the field was announced Monday. There was one more juicy nugget, as the selection committee matched the winners of the two instate regionals in the super regional round, meaning the Gamecocks could end up facing the Tigers or Chanticleers in a best-of-3 series to decide who goes to the College World Series. But all three coaches insisted first things first — winning next weekend’s double-elimination regional. “We realize we’re matched up together,” South Carolina coach Ray Tanner said. “But I certainly think that they’ve got a couple of teams to contend with up there. We’ve got a very difficult field.” The Gamecocks (45-14) open their regional Friday against Georgia Southern (36-24), while Stetson (41-18) plays North Carolina State (24-25) on the other side of the bracket. Tanner wasn’t ready to say whether ace Michael Roth will get the start Friday or be saved for later in the tournament. Roth said it didn’t matter because any team South Carolina faces will be tough. Stetson was in the running for

a national seed for much of the season, North Carolina State swept No. 3 national seed North Carolina, and Georgia Southern’s Victor Roache leads the country with 30 home runs. What the Gamecocks need to do is put their disappointing early exit in the Southeastern Conference tournament behind them, Roth said. “Obviously we didn’t play great defense and the last two games we didn’t hit well enough. So, coming into this weekend, we’re going to be fired up,” Roth said. The Gamecocks have won 16 straight NCAA tournament games in Columbia, with the last loss coming in 2002, and have never lost a regional they hosted in Columbia since Tanner arrived 15 years ago. South Carolina has been to 12 NCAAs in a row, while Coastal Carolina and Clemson have each just missed one postseason since 2001. While the Tigers (41-18) are the host of their regional, the Chanticleers (41-18) only picked up a No. 3 seed. Coastal Carolina will open against Connecticut (41-17-1). Pitching matchups haven’t been announced, but both teams have aces. Anthony Meo has a 2.21 ERA and pitched a nohitter in the Big South Conference tournament, while Matt Barnes is 113 with a 1.12 ERA for the Huskies. Clemson beat Coastal Carolina 5-4 earlier this year.

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Wade Moore patrols left field for the Class A Hagerstown Suns, who made a road trip to Kannapolis for South Atlantic League action.

MOORE FROM 1B tournament when he was 12, and he’d returned with the Rowan County American Legion team to battle Garrett Sherrill and the Kannapolis Legion squad in 2006. Daubach said it wasn’t unusual for a player to experience homecoming success. “I know that’s how it was for me,” said Daubach, an Illinois native who crushed 35 homers as a Charlotte Knight in 1998. “You get a little homecooking and see a few friendly faces in the seats. It can help you play your best.” Daubach appeared genuinely fascinated with hearing about Moore’s background and wasn’t surprised that Moore had been a gridiron terror in high school. “A running back, was he?” Daubach said. “I can see that. He plays baseball with a football mentality.” Moore rushed for 4,256 yards and scored 54 TDs in three varsity seasons at West as an I-formation tailback, school and county records before K.P. Parks came along. College recruiters saw him as a safety or receiver at the next level, which is one of the reasons Moore chose college baseball. The other reason was he got ACC scholarship offers in baseball — North Carolina and N.C. State were the finalists — after a fouryear career at West that included 104 runs scored, 37 extra-base hits, 54 steals and a 246 record with 263 strikeouts on the mound. In one seven-inning Rowan Legion game,

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Wade Moore, who finished his college ball at Catawba, is in his first season of pro baseball. Moore had two homers and nine RBIs. Moore chose N.C. State. It didn’t work out in Raleigh, largely because of two severe hamstring injuries, but he salvaged his baseball career by returning home to Catawba for his senior year and putting up an All-

America season in Division II — .410, 16 homers, 77 RBIs, 29 steals. Drafted in the 19th round by the Washington Nationals last June, he had a strong season at Vermont in short-season A ball — .287 batting average, .394 on-base percent-

age, 17-for-19 on stolen bases. But his 2011 season in the South Atlantic League has been a serious challenge. “You know I want to hit .350 because I always have,” Moore said. “I know what I can do, but the league is tough. It’s my first full season of pro ball, and you just try to grind it out, make adjustments and keep an open mind to what the coaches are telling you.” Moore is all-out, all-the-time, so a 140game schedule takes a toll. It has to be impossible for him to focus on every at-bat. How tough is it? Hagerstown players got a 5 a.m. walkup call Sunday morning after a Saturday doubleheader, boarded a bus at 6 and started the long trek from Maryland to North Carolina. Trying to get into their hotel was an adventure on a racing weekend in Concord, and then they dragged themselves to FCS to face the Intimidators at 5:05. Exhausted Hagerstown lost twice to the Intimidators on Memorial Day. Moore had one hit, inching his average up to .168. But he also started slowly at Vermont last summer. He batted .220 in June, was decent in July, then tore it up in August. “I’ve stayed positive because we’re in first place, and we’ve got a great group of guys in this clubhouse,” Moore said. “My teammates aren’t just acquaintances, they’re roommates and friends.” The Nationals haven’t given up on him, and neither has Daubach. “When Wade looks up there at the scoreboard right now, the numbers obviously aren’t what he wants to see,” Daubach said. “But that home run could get him going, and there’s a lot of season left.”

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Kevin Harvick, left, passes Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the final lap as Earnhardt runs out of gas coming out of Turn 4.

RACE FROM 1B Kevin Harvick when Dale Earnhardt Jr. ran out of gas on the last lap. The only way it could have gone better for NASCAR would have been if Earnhardt actually won and snapped his 105-race losing streak. Had NASCAR’s most popular driver made it to Victory Lane, critics most certainly would have cried that the fix had been in. Strangely, even after an Earnhardt defeat, the conspiracy theorists still hovered. So let’s debunk some of the misconceptions: • NASCAR wanted Earnhardt to win: Well, yeah, everybody in the industry wants Earnhardt to win, including Harvick, who said he felt “so stinking bad for him” after denying Earnhardt a win for the second time this season. As Earnhardt goes, so does the health of the industry, and NASCAR understands how critical it is for him to end his nearly three-year losing streak. But that doesn’t mean Helton & Co. would rely on deceptive practices to get him a victory. If they were willing to do so, would they really have waited 105 races to pull it off? • NASCAR tried to give Earnhardt the win with a no-call: Jimmie Johnson’s engine failure set up a final twolap sprint to the finish, with Kasey Kahne and Earnhardt lined up side-

by-side for the restart. Earnhardt got the jump, and the line behind Kahne stacked up like an accordion. Debris from Brad Keselowski’s car clearly littered the track, and Jeff Burton spun through traffic in what most certainly would have been a caution on any other lap. But NASCAR didn’t throw the yellow flag this time, and angry fans insisted it was because officials wanted Earnhardt to drive away undisturbed. Too bad recent NASCAR history shows that standard operating procedure has been to not interrupt the racing on the final laps unless there is a safety hazard. Once Burton’s car made it out of harm’s way, it was in NASCAR’s best interest to let the race play out. • They still could have given him the win: One way to almost guarantee an Earnhardt victory at that point would be to throw the caution after Earnhardt had taken the white flag. Since the inception of the greenwhite-checkered rule, NASCAR has allowed three attempts to finish the race with the caveat being the race is over once the leader takes the white flag. So once Earnhardt began the last lap, officials could have easily frozen the field and let him coast the final 11⁄2 miles to the checkered flag. But all of this gives NASCAR far too much credit in knowing all the particulars of real-time situations. Nobody, Earnhardt and crew chief Steve Letarte included, knew for certain when Earnhardt would run out of gas.

The right play, and the consistent play, was for NASCAR to let it unfold naturally. • But, but, NASCAR calls cautions for far less: That’s true, and the combination of a quick trigger and a reputation for phantom debris cautions during boring stretches works against NASCAR here. It doesn’t help, either, that Harvick himself questioned a debris call earlier in the race when he grumbled over his radio he didn’t see anything on the track and that NASCAR makes those calls to benefit the chosen ones. What helps, though, is that Harvick had a much softer tone after the race when he defended NASCAR and the difficulty officials have in maintaining policy and procedure. Embroiled in a feud with Kyle Busch that has both Busch and Harvick on probation through June 15, Harvick had long discussions with NASCAR that helped him understand their position. “The one thing I have learned over the last two or three weeks is there has to be a judge,” Harvick said. “There has to be somebody making those decisions, and there has to be somebody who’s going to say, ‘Yep, there’s debris on the track. I see it and there it is.’ There has to be somebody making the calls, and I’m glad I don’t have to make them.” There’s a dozen ways to scrutinize Sunday’s race. For once, just accept it for what it was, a pretty good show that held its own on a very special day for motorsports.

“We were not fast but we were strong,” she said. “I felt like we were pretty good. I feel like maybe we’d have struggled if we were in the lead and might not have had the speed to stay in the lead. But the way things were playing out, that wasn’t going to be the situation.” Even as she took the lead, Patrick knew she didn’t have the fuel to stay there until the finish. Without enough fuel to go the distance, drivers can pit, hoping there will be enough time and laps for them to work their way back up to the front. Or they can stay on the track, pushing the pedal to the floor while praying for a yellow flag that will allow them to slow down, conserving their fuel and preserving their lead. It’s not Patrick’s fault — the decision is made by the team, not the driver — but it’s Patrick’s name that goes in the record book. Patrick chose to stay on the track, her crew telling her with 17 laps still to go that she had enough fuel to last her 10 more laps. She kept pushing, but Bertrand Baguette — who also didn’t have enough fuel to make it all the way — chased her down. With 11 laps left, Baguette passed her. A lap later, Patrick headed for the pits, her shot at win-

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Danica Patrick reacts after finishing 10th in the Indy 500. ning Indy gone. “You’ve got to take the chance to win at Indy,” she insisted afterward. “I would much rather come away finishing a little lower but having that chance to win at some point and time.” This same scenario cost her in 2005, when the rookie surged to the lead with 10 laps to go. She didn’t have enough fuel to run at top speed, and Wheldon soon passed her. (So did two others; Patrick wound up fourth.) It’s her crew’s job to keep Patrick running, and maybe there was nothing else that could have kept her in the race longer. Had she pitted earlier, she might still have wound up back in the pack. But as Sunday’s wacky finish showed, the only sure way to win Indy is to be running near the front at the end. Until Patrick gets herself in that position, she’ll be just another also-ran.

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IndyCar driver Danica Patrick makes a pit stop.

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Expanded Standings New York Boston tampa Bay toronto Baltimore

W 29 30 28 28 24

L 23 24 25 26 28

cleveland detroit chicago Kansas city Minnesota

W 31 27 25 23 17

L 20 26 31 30 35

texas Los angeles seattle oakland

W 29 29 27 27

L 25 27 26 28

philadelphia Florida atlanta New York Washington

W 34 30 30 25 22

L 20 22 25 28 31

st. Louis Milwaukee cincinnati pittsburgh chicago Houston

W 32 29 28 24 23 20

L 23 25 27 28 29 34

arizona san Francisco colorado Los angeles san diego

W 30 29 25 25 23

L 24 24 28 30 31

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .558 — — .556 — — .528 11⁄2 11⁄2 .519 2 2 .462 5 5 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .608 — — .509 5 21⁄2 .446 81⁄2 6 .434 9 61⁄2 .327 141⁄2 12 West Division Pct GB WCGB .537 — — .518 1 2 .509 11⁄2 21⁄2 .491 21⁄2 31⁄2 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .630 — — .577 3 — .545 41⁄2 11⁄2 .472 81⁄2 51⁄2 .415 111⁄2 81⁄2 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .582 — — .537 21⁄2 2 .509 4 31⁄2 .462 61⁄2 6 .442 71⁄2 7 .370 111⁄2 11 West Division Pct GB WCGB .556 — — 1 .547 ⁄2 11⁄2 .472 41⁄2 51⁄2 .455 51⁄2 61⁄2 .426 7 8

AMERICAN LEAGUE Sunday’s Games Boston 4, detroit 3, 1st game toronto 13, chicago White sox 4 tampa Bay 7, cleveland 0 L.a. angels 6, Minnesota 5 texas 7, Kansas city 6 oakland 6, Baltimore 4 N.Y. Yankees 7, seattle 1 detroit 3, Boston 0, 2nd game Monday’s Games detroit 6, Minnesota 5 N.Y. Yankees 5, oakland 0 seattle 4, Baltimore 3 L.a. angels 10, Kansas city 8 texas 11, tampa Bay 5 toronto 11, cleveland 1 chicago White sox 7, Boston 3 Tuesday’s Games texas (c.Wilson 5-3) at tampa Bay (cobb 0-0), 6:40 p.m. Minnesota (duensing 2-5) at detroit (scherzer 6-2), 7:05 p.m. cleveland (talbot 1-1) at toronto (Morrow 2-2), 7:07 p.m. chicago White sox (Humber 3-3) at Boston (aceves 2-0), 7:10 p.m. L.a. angels (pineiro 2-1) at Kansas city (Francis 1-5), 8:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (F.Garcia 3-4) at oakland (anderson 3-4), 10:05 p.m. Baltimore (Guthrie 2-6) at seattle (Bedard 3-4), 10:10 p.m. Wednesday’s Games texas at tampa Bay, 1:10 p.m. chicago White sox at Boston, 1:35 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at oakland, 3:35 p.m. Baltimore at seattle, 3:40 p.m. L.a. angels at Kansas city, 4:10 p.m. Minnesota at detroit, 7:05 p.m. cleveland at toronto, 7:07 p.m.

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Jays’ Reyes ends three-year drought

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Associated Press TORONTO — Jo-Jo Reyes won for the first time in 29 starts by throwing his first career complete game and Jayson Nix hit a two-run home run to lead Toronto to an 11-1 rout of Cleveland on Monday night. Reyes (1-4) allowed one run and eight hits, earning a win for the first time in nearly three years. His previous victory came with Atlanta against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 13, 2008. The left-hander went 0-13 with a 6.59 ERA in his 28 starts between wins. Reyes avoided becoming the first pitcher to go winless in 29 starts. Oakland’s Matt Keough went 28 starts between wins in 1978 and 1979, matching the dubious mark first set by Boston’s Cliff Curtis in 1910 and 1911. Rajai Davis went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and scored three runs as Toronto won its fourth straight. Shelley Duncan’s solo homer was the only offense for the Indians, who have lost five of six. Yankees 5, Athletics 0 OAKLAND, Calif. — Bartolo Colon pitched a four-hitter for his first shutout in nearly five years and Mark Teixeira homered in the first inning to help New York beat Oakland for the eighth straight time. Robinson Cano added an RBI double in the three-run first against Trevor Cahill (63) and Derek Jeter recorded his 2,981st career hit and drove in a run for the Yankees, who have won 22 of 26 against Oakland since the start of the 2008 season. The A’s were shut out for the sixth time this year, getting only four baserunners against Colon (3-3) to snap a season-longest four-game winning streak. Tigers 6, Twins 5 DETROIT — Alex Avila’s double in the eighth inning that appeared to hit a fan in the stands down the left-field line scored Jhonny Peralta from first base for Detroit.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunday’s Games N.Y. Mets 9, philadelphia 5 san diego 5, Washington 4 arizona 4, Houston 2 Milwaukee 6, san Francisco 0 chicago cubs 3, pittsburgh 2 st. Louis 4, colorado 3 L.a. dodgers 8, Florida 0 atlanta 2, cincinnati 1 Monday’s Games philadelphia 5, Washington 4 san diego 3, atlanta 2, 10 innings Houston 12, chicago cubs 7 san Francisco 7, st. Louis 3 cincinnati 7, Milwaukee 3 N.Y. Mets 7, pittsburgh 3 L.a. dodgers 7, colorado 1 arizona 15, Florida 4 Tuesday’s Games philadelphia (cl.Lee 4-4) at Washington (Marquis 5-2), 7:05 p.m. san Francisco (Vogelsong 3-1) at st. Louis (carpenter 1-5), 7:09 p.m. Milwaukee (Greinke 3-1) at cincinnati (reineke 0-0), 7:10 p.m. pittsburgh (Ja.Mcdonald 3-3) at N.Y. Mets (dickey 2-5), 7:10 p.m. san diego (Latos 2-6) at atlanta (Minor 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Houston (Lyles 0-0) at chicago cubs (Zambrano 5-2), 8:05 p.m. Florida (ani.sanchez 4-1) at arizona (i.Kennedy 6-1), 9:40 p.m. colorado (Mortensen 1-2) at L.a. dodgers (Lilly 3-4), 10:10 p.m. Wednesday’s Games philadelphia at Washington, 1:05 p.m. Houston at chicago cubs, 2:20 p.m. Milwaukee at cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. pittsburgh at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. san diego at atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Florida at arizona, 7:40 p.m. san Francisco at st. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

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Yunel escobar shatters his bat but gets a base hit for the Blue Jays on Monday. With Peralta on first and two outs, Avila hit a ball down the line that rattled along the short fence as fans reached over for it. Umpires stopped the play after the ball appeared to strike a fan, but they let the run stand instead of sending Peralta back to third. Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire came out to argue and was ejected. Crew chief Gary Darling, who was umpiring third base, said after the game he called fan interference and ruled Peralta would have scored without it. He said the interference came from a fan in an orange shirt. Angels 10, Royals 8 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Torii Hunter’s second home run, a two-run shot off Joakim

Soria in the ninth, powered Los Angeles to the come-from-behind victory. Mariners 4, Orioles 3 SEATTLE — Jack Cust hit the second triple of his career, driving in two runs for Seattle. Rangers 11, Rays 5 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mike Napoli homered twice and drove in five runs to lead Texas. White Sox 7, Red Sox 3 BOSTON — Alexei Ramirez and Carlos Quentin both had two RBIs in a four-run sixth inning as Chicago snapped Jon Lester’s seven-game winning streak. Paul Konerko added a solo homer for the White Sox, who halted a three-game skid.

Halladay continues dominance of Nationals Associated Press WASHINGTON — Roy Halladay beat the Washington Nationals for the 10th straight time, thanks to some help from Ryan Howard and Raul Ibanez. Halladay allowed 10 hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out five without a walk. Howard and Ibanez hit back-toback homers in the fourth. Padres 3, Braves 2 ATLANTA — Pinch-hitter Kyle Phillips broke a 2-all tie in the 10th inning with his first ca-

Liriano is headed for DL DETROIT (AP) — Minnesota left-hander Francisco Liriano is headed to the 15-day disabled list with inflammation of his throwing shoulder, less than a month after pitching a no-hitter. The Twins announced the move Monday, saying it is retroactive to May 23. Liriano missed his last start because of the injury. Minnesota says it will recall right-handed pitcher Anthony Slama from Triple A.

reer home run and San Diego won its third straight. Phillips, a rookie with a .167 average in 30 at-bats, led off the inning and hit the second pitch from George Sherrill (1-1). Astros 12, Cubs 7 CHICAGO — Jeff Keppinger and J.R. Towles homered and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Cubs. Giants 7, Cardinals 3 ST. LOUIS — Madison Bumgarner won his second straight after losing his first six decisions and Andres Torres gave

the National League’s worst offense a big boost with his first career grand slam in San Francisco Giants’ victory over the Cardinals. Reds 7, Brewers 3 CINCINNATI — Jay Bruce hit a three-run home run and Travis Wood turned in six mostly solid innings as the Reds successfully opened a 10-day, ninegame homestand after a 2-8 trip. Mets 7, Pirates 3 NEW YORK — Josh Thole hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and the deplet-

ed Mets, playing with a makeshift lineup minus Jose Reyes, beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 on Monday night. Dodgers 7, Rockies 1 LOS ANGELES — James Loney had three hits with a homer and three RBIs, Andre Ethier also drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-1 on Monday night. Diamondbacks 15, Marlins 4 PHOENIX — Kelly Johnson homered twice and fell a single shy of the cycle.

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Washington h bi ab r h bi 0 0 ankiel cf 5 0 1 0 2 0 espinos 2b 4 1 1 1 0 0 Werth rf 4 0 1 0 0 0 L.Nix lf 4 1 1 1 2 2 Morse 1b 3 1 1 1 1 2 Bixler 3b 0 0 0 0 2 0 Wrams c 4 0 2 0 1 1 HrstnJr 3b 3 1 0 0 2 0 sBurntt p 0 0 0 0 0 0 coffey p 0 0 0 0 0 0 stairs ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 Hrdrgz p 0 0 0 0 0 0 cora ss 4 0 2 0 0 0 LHrndz p 1 0 0 1 dsmnd ss 2 0 1 0 Totals 34 510 5 Totals 35 4 10 4 Philadelphia 000 300 200—5 Washington 020 011 000—4 Lob—philadelphia 10, Washington 6. 2b—ruiz (7), Mayberry (5), cora (3). Hr—Howard (12), ibanez (8), espinosa (8), L.nix (8), Morse (7). sb— Utley (2), ankiel (6). cs—Werth (2). s—Halladay 2, L.hernandez. sf—ibanez. IP H R ER BB SO Philadelphia Halladay W,7-3 7 10 4 4 0 5 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Bastardo H,3 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 contreras H,2 Madson s,12-12 1 0 0 0 0 2 Washington 1 8 4 4 2 4 L.Hernandez 6 ⁄3 2 1 1 1 0 s.burnett L,0-2 2⁄3 coffey 1 0 0 0 0 1 H.rodriguez 1 0 0 0 1 0 HBp—by contreras (Morse), by H.rodriguez (Howard). Balk—H.rodriguez. t—3:14. a—34,789 (41,506).

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Jhnsn 3b 5 0 2 1 deWitt lf 4 0 3 1 towles c 5 1 1 1 campn cf 3 1 1 0 anrdrg p 1 0 0 0 soto c 2 0 0 0 Hall ph 1 0 0 0 rLopez p 2 0 0 0 escaln p 0 0 0 0 smrdzj p 1 0 0 0 Mdwns ph1 0 0 0 Grabow p 0 0 0 0 delrsr p 0 0 0 0 LeMahi ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Michals ph1 0 0 0 Maine p WLopez p 0 0 0 0 angsnc ph1 0 0 0 Melncn p 0 0 0 0 Totals 43121611 Totals 37 7 10 5 Houston 201 031 203—12 Chicago 311 100 001— 7 e—towles (2), pence (4), soto (3), Barney (5), s.castro (10). dp—Houston 1, chicago 1. Lob— Houston 6, chicago 8. 2b—pence (17), ca.lee (11), Keppinger (2), c.johnson (8), s.castro (13). 3b— Bourn (3), Barney (3), dewitt (1). Hr—Barmes (2), pence (7), Keppinger (1), towles (3), c.pena (7). sb—Bourn (19), s.castro (5), campana 4 (5). IP H R ER BB SO Houston an.rodriguez 4 7 6 4 2 4 1 0 0 1 1 escalona W,1-0 1 del rosario H,1 2 1 0 0 0 1 W.lopez H,6 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 Melancon Chicago 2 r.Lopez 4 ⁄3 10 6 6 0 4 2 2 2 1 2 smardzija L,3-1 12⁄3 1 1 0 0 0 Grabow 12⁄3 Maine 1 3 3 3 1 0 HBp—by W.Lopez (soto). Wp—samardzija 2. t—3:23. a—30,450 (41,159).

Giants 7, Cardinals 3 St. Louis San Francisco ab r h bi ab r h bi torres cf 4 1 2 4 theriot ss 5 1 1 0 Mtejad 3b 5 0 2 1 craig 2b-lf 4 1 2 1 snchz 2b 5 0 0 0 pujols 1b 4 1 2 2 Huff 1b 4 0 0 0 Hollidy lf 4 0 1 0 c.ross lf 4 2 1 1 Kozma 2b 0 0 0 0 rownd lf 2 1 1 0 Brkmn rf 4 0 0 0 schrhlt rf 1 0 0 0 rasms cf 2 0 0 0 Bcrwfr ss 3 1 1 1 YMolin c 3 0 1 0 Whitsd c 3 0 0 0 descals 3b 2 0 0 0 Bmgrn p 2 2 1 0 t.cruz ph-3b20 0 0 Burrell ph 1 0 0 0 Mccllln p 1 0 0 0 rrmrz p 0 0 0 0 Greene ph 1 0 0 0 romo p 0 0 0 0 Batista p 0 0 0 0 tallet p 0 0 0 0 Jay ph 1 0 0 0 Motte p 0 0 0 0 Miller p 0 0 0 0 shmkr ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 34 7 8 7 Totals 34 3 7 3 San Francisco 011 500 000—7 St. Louis 002 000 010—3 Lob—san Francisco 7, st. Louis 7. 2b—torres (9), rowand (13), Bumgarner (2), theriot (8), craig 2 (6). Hr—torres (2), c.ross (4), pujols (9). sb— Huff (3), B.crawford (1), pujols (4). s—torres. IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco Bmgarner W,2-6 7 6 2 2 2 5 r.ramirez 1 1 1 1 1 1 romo 1 0 0 0 0 1 St. Louis Mcclellan L,6-2 4 7 7 7 2 2 Batista 2 0 0 0 3 2 tallet 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 Motte 1 ⁄3 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Miller Wp—Batista. t—2:51. a—40,849 (43,975).

Reds 7, Brewers 3 Milwaukee ab Weeks 2b 4 c.Hart rf 3 Morgan rf 1 Braun lf 4 Fielder 1b 4 McGeh 3b 4 Lucroy c 4 YBtncr ss 4 cGomz cf 4 Narvsn p 1 JoWilsn ph1 Mitre p 0 counsll ph1 dillard p 0 Kotsay ph 1 Totals 36

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Mets 7, Pirates 3 New York Pittsburgh ab r h bi ab r h bi tabata lf 4 0 0 0 Harris 3b 5 0 0 0 GJones rf 4 0 0 0 turner 2b 4 2 2 1 aMcct cf 3 0 0 0 Beltran rf 4 1 2 0 Walker 2b 4 0 1 0 dnMrp 1b 5 2 3 1 overay 1b 4 2 1 0 pagan cf 5 1 3 1 csnydr c 3 1 2 2 thole c 4 0 1 2 cdeno ss 3 0 1 1 pridie lf 4 0 1 0 BrWod 3b 3 0 0 0 rtejad ss 4 0 3 1 Morton p 2 0 0 0 Gee p 2 0 0 0 dMcct p 0 0 0 0 isrnghs p 0 0 0 0 Moskos p 0 0 0 0 evans ph 0 1 0 0 paul ph 1 0 0 0 Frrdrg p 0 0 0 0 ascanio p 0 0 0 0 37 7 15 6 Totals 31 3 5 3 Totals Pittsburgh 020 000 100—3 020 010 22x—7 New York dp—pittsburgh 2. Lob—pittsburgh 2, New York 10. 2b—turner (9), thole (6). Hr—c.snyder (3). cs—cedeno (4). s—Gee. IP H R ER BB SO Pittsburgh Morton 6 11 3 1 0 4 2 2 2 1 0 Mcutchen L,1-1 1⁄3 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Moskos ascanio 1 2 2 2 1 0 New York Gee W,5-0 7 5 3 3 0 8 isringhsen H,12 1 0 0 0 0 1 Fr.rodriguez 1 0 0 0 1 1 HBp—by Morton (turner). Wp—Morton, Gee. pB—c.snyder 2. t—2:51. a—24,490 (41,800).

Diamondbacks 15, Marlins 4 Florida

Arizona ab r h bi ab r h bi Bonifac ss 3 1 2 0 KJhnsn 2b 6 3 4 3 infante 2b 5 1 3 0 Mora 3b 5 1 1 1 Morrsn lf 4 1 1 0 J.Upton rf 5 3 5 3 snchz 1b 4 1 2 3 s.drew ss 3 3 2 0 LNunez p 0 0 0 0 Blmqst ss 1 0 0 0 Hayes ph 1 0 0 0 cYoung cf 4 1 2 1 stanton rf 3 0 0 1 owings p 0 0 0 0 dobbs 3b 3 0 0 0 Kroenk p 0 0 0 0 J.Buck c 4 0 0 0 Monter c 5 1 3 5 coghln cf 4 0 0 0 Mirand 1b 4 0 0 0 Volstad p 2 0 0 0 Gparra lf 4 2 1 1 Badnhp p 0 0 0 0 Jsndrs p 2 0 0 0 choate p 0 0 0 0 Brrghs ph 1 0 0 0 Vazquz ph 1 0 0 0 Vasquz p 0 0 0 0 r.Webb p 0 0 0 0 Nady ph f 2 1 1 0 Mdunn p 0 0 0 0 Helms 1b 1 0 1 0 Totals 35 4 9 4 Totals 4215 1914 Florida 002 020 000— 4 Arizona 004 115 40x—15 e—r.webb (1). dp—arizona 1. Lob—Florida 9, arizona 7. 2b—K.johnson (12), J.upton (12). 3b— K.johnson (1). Hr—G.sanchez (8), K.johnson 2 (9), J.upton (10), Montero (6), G.parra (4). sb—J.upton (10), s.drew (4), c.young (6). IP H R ER BB SO Florida 1 8 5 5 1 2 Volstad L,2-4 3 ⁄3 Badenhop 1 2 1 1 1 0 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 choate r.Webb 1 4 5 5 2 2 M.dunn 1 5 4 4 0 1 L.Nunez 1 0 0 0 0 2 Arizona saunders W,2-5 6 7 4 4 2 7 Vasquez 1 1 0 0 1 0 owings 1 0 0 0 1 0 Kroenke 1 1 0 0 1 1

t—3:12. a—23,465 (48,633).

Dodgers 7, Rockies 1 Colorado Los Angeles ab r h bi ab r h bi eYong 2b 5 0 1 0 Furcal ss 4 1 2 0 Fowler cf 5 0 2 0 carroll 2b 4 2 2 0 4 1 2 3 cGnzlz lf 4 0 2 0 ethier rf tlwtzk ss 5 0 2 0 Kemp cf 3 1 0 1 Helton 1b 4 0 3 0 Gions lf 3 0 0 0 s.smith rf 3 0 1 0 sands lf 1 0 1 0 Wgntn 3b 3 1 1 1 Loney 1b 4 1 3 3 Grynld p 0 0 0 0 Barajs c 3 0 0 0 splrghs ph1 0 0 0 Miles 3b 4 0 0 0 Belisle p 0 0 0 0 Blngsly p 3 1 1 0 iannett c 3 0 0 0 elbert p 0 0 0 0 Hamml p 2 0 1 0 Guerrir p 0 0 0 0 daley p 0 0 0 0 GwynJ ph 1 0 0 0 Nelson 3b 2 0 1 0 Guerra p 0 0 0 0 34 7 11 7 Totals 37 114 1 Totals 000 100 000—1 Colorado Los Angeles 004 030 00x—7 e—e.young (1). dp—Los angeles 3. Lob—colorado 13, Los angeles 6. 3b—carroll (2). Hr—Wigginton (4), Loney (3). sb—e.young (2), c.gonzalez (7), Kemp (14). cs—Furcal (2). sf—Kemp. IP H R ER BB SO Colorado 2 Hammel L,3-5 4 ⁄3 10 7 7 1 2 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 daley G.reynolds 2 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 Belisle Los Angeles Billingsley W,4-4 7 11 1 1 2 8 0 1 0 0 1 0 elbert Guerrier 1 0 0 0 1 0 Guerra 1 2 0 0 0 1 elbert pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. t—3:07. a—36,962 (56,000).

American Tigers 6, Twins 5 Minnesota ab span cf 4 acasill ss 5 Kubel rf 3 repko rf 2 Mrnea 1b 3 cuddyr 2b 4 thome dh 3 plouffe dh 0 dYong lf 4 Valenci 3b 4 rriver c 4

Detroit h bi ab r h bi 0 0 aJcksn cf 3 1 1 0 1 0 dirks lf 3 1 2 1 2 1 c.Wells rf 1 0 0 0 0 0 Boesch rf 4 0 0 1 0 1 Kelly lf 0 0 0 0 2 2 Micarr 1b 4 1 1 1 2 0 VMrtnz dh 4 1 1 2 0 0 Jhperlt ss 4 1 1 0 0 0 avila c 3 0 1 1 1 0 raburn 2b 4 0 1 0 2 1 Worth 2b 0 0 0 0 inge 3b 2 1 1 0 Totals 36 510 5 Totals 32 6 9 6 Minnesota 000 140 000—5 Detroit 201 002 01x—6 Lob—Minnesota 7, detroit 5. 2b—Kubel (14), thome (4), Valencia (9), r.rivera (2), a.jackson (10), dirks (2), avila (10). Hr—Mi.cabrera (10), V.martinez (5). sb—inge (1). s—a.jackson. sf—Morneau. IP H R ER BB SO Minnesota Blackburn 6 7 5 5 1 3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Hoey 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 dumatrait al.burnett L,1-4 1 2 1 1 0 2 Detroit penny 6 10 5 5 1 2 purcey 1 0 0 0 1 0 albrqrque W,2-1 1 0 0 0 0 2 Valverde s,13-13 1 0 0 0 0 1 purcey pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. Blackburn pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. t—3:09. a—30,198 (41,255). r 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Yankees 5, Athletics 0 New York ab Jeter ss 3 Grndrs cf 4 teixeir 1b 4 alrdrg 3b 3 cano 2b 4 posada dh4 swisher rf 3 dickrsnrf 0 Gardnr lf 3 cervelli c 2 Totals 30 New York

r 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 5

Oakland h bi ab r h bi 1 1 crisp cf 4 0 0 0 0 0 Barton 1b 4 0 0 0 1 2 deJess rf 4 0 0 0 0 0 Wlngh lf 3 0 1 0 2 1 Matsui dh 3 0 0 0 0 0 Ksuzuk c 3 0 1 0 1 0 M.ellis 2b 3 0 0 0 0 0 Kzmnff 3b 3 0 1 0 1 0 pnngtn ss 3 0 1 0 1 1 7 5 Totals 30 0 4 0 300 000 101—5

Oakland 000 000 000—0 dp—New York 1, oakland 1. Lob—New York 5, oakland 3. 2b—cano (11), swisher (8), Willingham (8), pennington (4). 3b—cano (2). Hr—teixeira (16). sb—Gardner 2 (10), cervelli 2 (2). sf—Jeter, cervelli. IP H R ER BB SO New York colon W,3-3 9 4 0 0 0 6 Oakland 4 4 4 5 2 62⁄3 cahill L,6-3 1 0 0 0 3 Breslow 11⁄3 Ziegler 1 2 1 1 0 0 t—2:28. a—35,067 (35,067).

Mariners 4, Orioles 3 Seattle Baltimore ab r h bi ab r h bi pie cf 4 1 2 0 isuzuki rf 4 2 2 0 Hardy ss 4 0 0 0 ryan ss 4 1 1 1 Markks rf 4 0 1 1 smoak 1b 2 1 0 0 Guerrr dh 4 0 0 1 cust dh 4 0 2 1 adJons dh0 0 0 0 aKndy 2b 3 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 Wieters c 4 0 1 0 olivo c scott 1b 3 0 1 0 peguer lf 2 0 0 0 reimld lf 4 0 1 0 FGtrrz cf 0 0 0 0 Mrrynl 3b 4 1 1 1 Figgins 3b 3 0 0 0 andino 2b 4 1 1 0 Msndrs cf 3 0 1 0 Totals 35 3 8 3 Totals 28 4 6 4 Baltimore 001 000 020—3 Seattle 202 000 00x—4 e—Wieters (1), Figgins (6). dp—Baltimore 1, seattle 1. Lob—Baltimore 6, seattle 5. 2b—scott (8). 3b—cust (1). Hr—Mar.reynolds (7). sb—i.suzuki (13). cs—M.saunders (2). IP H R ER BB SO Baltimore 1 2 ⁄3 4 4 4 4 3 arrieta L,6-3 2 0 0 1 4 simon 32⁄3 0 0 0 0 2 Viola 12⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Ji.Johnson Seattle 7 3 3 1 9 Fister W,3-5 71⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 J.wright H,11 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Laffey H,2 League s,14-17 1 1 0 0 0 0 t—2:46. a—22,819 (47,878).

Blue Jays 11, Indians 1 Cleveland Toronto ab r h bi ab r h bi Brantly cf 2 0 1 0 Yescor ss 4 1 2 1 acarer ss 3 0 0 0 cpttrsn lf 4 1 0 2 everett ss 1 0 0 0 Bautist rf 3 1 2 2 choo rf 4 0 1 0 Mccoy rf 1 0 0 0 duncan dh4 1 2 1 Jriver 1b 5 0 0 0 ocarer 2b 4 0 1 0 arencii c 4 1 2 1 csantn c 3 0 1 0 a.Hill 2b 3 1 0 0 Laport 1b 4 0 0 0 ethms dh 4 2 2 0 Kearns lf 3 0 1 0 rdavis cf 4 3 3 2 Hnnhn 3b 4 0 1 0 J.Nix 3b 4 1 2 2 Totals 32 1 8 1 Totals 36 11 1310 Cleveland 000 100 000— 1 Toronto 002 720 00x—11 e—o.cabrera (4). dp—cleveland 1, toronto 3. Lob—cleveland 8, toronto 5. 2b—Bautista (9), arencibia (8), r.davis 2 (7), J.nix (4). Hr—duncan (2), J.nix (3). sf—c.patterson. IP H R ER BB SO Cleveland carmona L,3-6 4 9 9 7 2 3 durbin 2 3 2 2 0 0 r.perez 2 1 0 0 0 0 Toronto Jo-.reyes W,1-4 9 8 1 1 4 4 HBp—by carmona (a.Hill). t—2:21. a—12,902 (49,260).

Angels 10, Royals 8 Los Angeles Kansas City ab r h bi ab r h bi Mizturs 2b 3 2 0 0 Gordon lf 4 2 2 1 aybar ss 3 1 0 0 Mecarr cf 4 1 1 0 abreu lf 5 2 4 2 Hosmer 1b 5 1 2 4 Willits lf 0 0 0 0 Francr rf 4 0 0 1 trHntr rf 5 2 3 4 Butler dh 4 1 1 0 callasp 3b4 1 3 1 Betemt 3b 5 1 2 1 Branyn dh 5 0 1 0 treanr c 3 0 1 0 trumo 1b 5 1 2 2 Getz 2b 3 1 2 1 conger c 5 0 1 0 aescor ss 3 1 0 0 Bourjos cf 5 1 1 1 Totals 40101510 Totals 35 8 11 8 Los Angeles 102 010 123—10 Kansas City 330 000 200— 8 e—conger (2), Betemit (5). dp—Los angeles 2, Kansas city 2. Lob—Los angeles 8, Kansas city

7. 2b—abreu 2 (13), conger (5), Hosmer (5). 3b— Betemit (1). Hr—tor.hunter 2 (8), trumbo (10), Bourjos (3), Gordon (7), Hosmer (5). s—aybar. sf— Francoeur. H R ER BB SO IP Los Angeles e.santana 6 7 6 6 4 5 2 ⁄3 3 2 2 1 0 r.thompson 1 1 0 0 0 0 Jepsen W,1-2 1 ⁄3 rodney s,3-6 1 0 0 0 0 2 Kansas City Hochevar 5 7 4 4 3 2 G.holland H,2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 ⁄3 teaford H,1 2 2 2 0 0 L.coleman H,2 2⁄3 soria L,3-3 1 4 3 3 0 3 HBp—by e.santana (a.escobar), by Hochevar (M.izturis). t—3:15. a—24,406 (37,903).

Rangers 11, Rays 5 Texas

Tampa Bay ab r h bi ab r h bi andrus ss 6 2 3 0 Longori 3b 4 0 1 0 aBlanc ss 0 0 0 0 damon dh 4 0 0 0 dvMrp rf 5 0 1 0 srdrgz ss 4 0 1 0 JHmltn lf 5 1 2 2 BUpton cf 4 1 1 0 MiYong 2b6 0 3 0 Zobrist 2b 5 1 1 1 aBeltre 3b 6 1 2 1 FLopez 1b 5 1 2 0 4 0 2 1 N.cruz dh 5 1 1 0 Joyce rf Morlnd 1b 4 3 2 1 shppch c 3 1 0 0 Napoli c 6 2 3 5 ruggin lf 3 1 1 3 enchvz cf 5 1 3 2 Totals 481120 11 Totals 36 5 9 5 Texas 205 101 020—11 Tampa Bay 000 104 000— 5 e—Napoli (2), s.rodriguez 3 (4). Lob—texas 15, tampa Bay 10. 2b—andrus 2 (7), J.hamilton (8), N.cruz (5), Napoli (6). Hr—Moreland (7), Napoli 2 (10), en.chavez (2), Zobrist (9), ruggiano (1). sb— B.upton (11). sf—J.hamilton. IP H R ER BB SO Texas 5 5 5 5 7 Holland W,4-1 52⁄3 1 ⁄3 2 0 0 1 1 M.Lowe d.oliver 2 1 0 0 0 3 Bush 1 1 0 0 0 1 Tampa Bay 2 W.davis L,4-5 2 ⁄3 12 7 7 1 1 4 1 1 0 1 B.Gomes 21⁄3 sonnanstine 1 1 1 1 0 0 Jo.peralta 1 0 0 0 0 1 J.cruz 0 1 2 2 2 0 c.ramos 1 1 0 0 1 1 a.russell 1 1 0 0 0 2 J.cruz pitched to 3 batters in the 8th. t—3:42. a—14,203 (34,078).

White Sox 7, Red Sox 3 Chicago ab pierre lf 4 alrmrz ss 4 Quntin dh 3 Konerk 1b 5 przyns c 5 rios cf 5 Lillirdg rf 4 Bckhm 2b 4 Morel 3b 3

Boston h bi ab r h bi 1 0 ellsury cf 4 1 1 0 2 2 pedroia 2b 4 0 1 2 1 2 adGnzl 1b 4 1 2 1 2 1 Youkils 3b 4 0 1 0 2 2 ortiz dh 3 0 2 0 1 0 crwfrd lf 4 0 0 0 1 0 sutton ss 3 0 0 0 1 0 J.drew rf 3 0 0 0 1 0 camrn ph 1 0 0 0 sltlmch c 3 1 0 0 Totals 37 712 7 Totals 33 3 7 3 Chicago 201 004 000—7 Boston 102 000 000—3 dp—Boston 2. Lob—chicago 10, Boston 6. 2b— al.ramirez (15), ellsbury (17). Hr—Konerko (11), ad.gonzalez (10). sb—Lillibridge (5). cs—Lillibridge (4). s—sutton. IP H R ER BB SO Chicago peavy W,2-0 7 6 3 3 0 2 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 crain 0 0 0 1 2 thornton 11⁄3 Boston 8 7 7 4 4 Lester L,7-2 52⁄3 1 0 0 0 2 Wheeler 11⁄3 Bowden 2 3 0 0 1 1 HBp—by peavy (saltalamacchia), by Lester (Quentin, Quentin). Wp—Bowden. t—3:24. a—37,463 (37,493). r 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0

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TRESSEL FROM 1B NCAA’s committee on infractions in August for lying to the NCAA and then covering it up — the most egregious of sins for a coach in the eyes of college sports’ ruling body — Tressel might just have accepted the inevitable. Ohio State announced that assistant coach Luke Fickell, already tabbed to take over for Tressel during his self-imposed five-game suspension for his violations, will be the Buckeyes coach for the 2011 season. Ohio State will begin looking for a permanent coach who will take over next year. It was a startling fall for the coach who wrote books about faith and integrity while sidestepping several major NCAA violations over the years. They dated to his days as the ultracoach at successful Youngstown State, where he

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SPORTS won four Division I-AA national titles, through a decade as Ohio State’s coach where he posted a 106-22 record. The abrupt resignation, first reported by The Columbus Dispatch, capped six months of turmoil in the program. In December, five Ohio State players — including star quarterback Terrelle Pryor — were found to have received cash and discounted tattoos from the owner of a local tattoo parlor who was the subject of a federal drug-trafficking case. All were permitted by the NCAA to play in the Buckeyes’ 31-26 victory over Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl, with their suspensions to begin with the first game of the 2011 season. After the team returned from New Orleans, Ohio State officials began preparing an appeal of the players’ sanctions. It was then that investigators found that Tressel had learned in April 2010 about the

players’ involvement with the parlor owner, Edward Rife. A local attorney and former Ohio State walk-on player, Christopher Cicero, had sent Tressel emails detailing the improper benefits. Tressel and Cicero traded a dozen emails on the subject. Tressel had signed an NCAA compliance form in September saying he had no knowledge of any wrongdoing by athletes. His contract, in addition to NCAA rules, specified that he had to tell his superiors or compliance department about any potential NCAA rules violations. Yet he did not tell anyone, except to forward emails to Ted Sarniak, reportedly a “mentor” for Pryor back in his hometown of Jeannette, Pa. Also on Monday, The Columbus Dispatch reported that Pryor is the subject of a “significant” inquiry by the NCAA and Ohio State regarding cars and other improper benefits he may have received.

Ohio State called a hurried news conference on March 8, 2011, in which it handed Tressel a two-game suspension (later raised to five games), fined him $250,000 and required him to issue a public apology and go to an NCAA compliance seminar. Athletic director Gene Smith and Ohio State President Gordon Gee heaped praise on Tressel and said they were behind him 100 percent. Gee even joked when asked if he had considered firing the coach: “No, are you kidding? Let me just be very clear: I’m just hopeful the coach doesn’t dismiss me.” Gee was not joking about the Tressel situation over the weekend. Ohio State released a letter from Gee to the university’s board of trustees which said, “As you all know, I appointed a special committee to analyze and provide advice to me regarding issues attendant to our football proASSOCIATED PRESS gram.” Jim Tressel pauses between questions at a news conference.

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LeBron James is playing in the Finals for the first time since 2007. Game 1 is tonight in Miami.

LeBron glad to be back in finals Associated Press MIAMI— LeBron James walked through the tunnel leading from the Miami Heat locker room Monday, stepped onto the court and gave a yell. He looked down at the NBA finals logo newly affixed on the floor, smiled and nodded. With that, it became real. His championship chance — the biggest reason he came to Miami — has finally arrived. Swept out of his only other finals appearance four years ago, James will get his longawaited second opportunity starting Tuesday night when the Heat play host to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA’s title series. After a year like no other in his life, starting with the much-criticized “Decision,” his jerseys being torched in Cleveland and never-ending, intense scrutiny of his every move, the last challenge will likely prove to be the toughest of them all. “I’m honored to be here once again,” said James, who led the Cavaliers to the 2007 finals and lost in four games to

San Antonio. “Now with this franchise, it’s an honor. As players, we worked hard. I worked hard individually to get to this point. And I had a lot of visions of being in this moment and now it’s hit me, being on that floor, seeing the championship logos and everything, the finals logos. I’m very excited.” It showed Monday. He chatted with teammates, taking part in a long shooting contest with Dwyane Wade, Eddie House and others, looking perfectly comfortable as dozens of photographers clicked away for 30 straight minutes. By now, being in the microscope is an accepted part of the deal for James, who has been dealing with this since his high school days. Away from the court, though, those who are around the two-time NBA MVP say his focus is even sharper than usual. Winning a title likely won’t change perceptions about James. His fans will surely remain fans, his critics will surely remain critics, no matter what happens. But to him, a

championship would mean everything that took place since 9:27 p.m. on July 8, 2010 — the moment he publicly said he would join the Heat — was all worthwhile. “He’s focused,” Wade said. “Obviously, we all want it. But in a different sense, he wants this, he wants to seize this moment. And you can tell by the way he’s been playing, especially in late games. He hasn’t left anything to chance, whether it’s guarding the other team’s best player, whether it’s taking big shots, doing anything it takes. That’s a player that I see hungry for a championship.” He’s been that way since July. When the Heat threw that much-maligned signing party for Wade, James and Chris Bosh — an idea that was born from the team hoping to simply welcome Wade back to Miami, those organizing the event never knowing it would be James and Bosh sharing the stage with him until less than 24 hours before the bash began — James talked about win-

ning title after title after title. With that, the bar was set. “He’s been zoned in and he has that killer instinct that is warranted for the playoffs,” Heat center Jamaal Magloire said. “You can see that he’s willing to do whatever it takes to win.” Even his detractors likely couldn’t argue that this season. Despite sharing the ball with Wade and Bosh, James finished the season averaging 26.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists, numbers very comparable to what he was accustomed to posting when he was starring for the Cavaliers. To prepare for facing Miami in this series, the Mavericks have used Dominique Jones and Corey Brewer in practice, asking them to do the impossible: play like LeBron. Mavs coach Rick Carlisle lauded their efforts. “You are trying to simulate a guy,” Carlisle said, “that many would argue is unsimulatable.”

MIAMI — After all the assists, steals, 3-pointers and triple-doubles, Jason Kidd has an easier path to his next entry in the NBA record book. All he has to do is show up. Kidd will become the o l d e s t guard to start a game in an NBA finals KIDD when the Dallas Mavericks face the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. While Dirk Nowitzki calls him a “fossil,” and Shawn Marion described him as being “almost 50,” Kidd is a few months past 38. That’s two years older than Ron Harper was when he started for the Lakers in 2000. Of course, Kidd would prefer the title of oldest starting guard to win a championship. That also was set by Harper in 2000. Winning it all is among the few things Kidd hasn’t done in his 17-year career. He came close in 2002 and ‘03, reaching the finals with the New Jersey Nets, but they were swept by the Lakers then fell to the Spurs. “I thought we were going to go on a roll in Jersey and make it three or four in a row,” Kidd said. “But, now we’re here. And hopefully we can find a way to win a championship.” If so, Kidd likely will be the one leading the way. He still starts most fast breaks and controls the halfcourt offense. Leave him open and he’ll hit a 3-pointer; he made six in the firstround opener and buried another in the final minute of overtime to win Game 4 of the conference finals.

Defense is where he’s really excelled this postseason. Late in close games, coach Rick Carlisle has assigned Kidd to cover Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Carlisle has said Kidd will be among those asked to slow LeBron James in this series. So much for taking it easy on the old man. The only concessions to age Kidd seems to have made are playing less minutes and tolerating the flecks of gray in his beard. “He’s playing at a high level, keeping up with a lot of these young guys,” said Miami’s Juwan Howard, who was drafted a few spots after Kidd in 1994-95 and is the only player older than Kidd in this series. “Normally when you’re our age, people count you out. They say you don’t have anything left in the tank. But as you get older in this league, you get wiser.” Wisdom is a big part of Kidd’s game. After 1,267 regular-season games, and another 136 in the playoffs, he’s pretty much seen it all. He knows what risks are worth taking and when to take them. “We’re always a better basketball team when he’s our facilitator on the court, and he’s getting guys in different positions and leading the offense, and helping us in our flow game,” Carlisle said. “When we’ve got to call plays, I’ll call them once in a while, but he’s great at that, too. The more he can do it, the better our team plays.” Nowitzki sure likes having him around, and that’s reason enough to value Kidd. Nowitzki pushed for Dallas to acquire Kidd at the trade deadline in 2008, even though it meant giving up young, improving Devin Harris. It wasn’t clear who got the better of that deal as the Mavs won a single playoff series in Kidd’s first three postseasons.

500 champ searches for next job Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Dan Wheldon embarked on his new mission Monday — finding a job. Less than 24 hours after JR Hildebrand’s crash gave the Englishman an improbable second Indianapolis 500 title, Wheldon was contemplating his racing future. With no ride lined up for IndyCar’s next two stops — Texas and Milwaukee — or any other venue this year, his season could be one and done. “I’m unemployed. I’m unemployed,” Wheldon said during his day-after victory tour. “I’m sure Bryan will do everything he can to keep me in a race car, but Bryan is an astute businessman, too.” In racing parlance, that means no sponsorship money, no ride. ASSOCIATED PRESS For the moment, Wheldon Dan Wheldon of England signals his second win of the Indi- has neither, and the sour anapolis 500 after Sunday’s race. economy isn’t helping.

His contract with Bryan Herta Autosport expired at midnight, hours after a stunning victory gave the team a win in only its second Indy start. It was Wheldon’s first win since 2008, and there’s no guarantee Herta or Wheldon will compete again on the IndyCar circuit this season. Herta’s game plan was to run one race, Indy, then build its way into a full-time IndyCar team in 2012, a route he might still take. But Wheldon’s win has changed things a bit. Herta said Monday that he’s already fielding some inquiries from businesses interested in working with the winning team and winning driver from Sunday’s centennial anniversary race. “I think there could be some opportunities created for us to continue,” Herta said. “I’m sure that Dan will get some opportunities, and my hope is we’ll be able to

work together later this year.” Wheldon almost certainly would accept Herta’s deal. Yes, he had chances to sign contracts for more races with other teams, yet he chose Herta’s one-off deal because he thought it was the best equipped to compete. Herta’s team, Wheldon said, gave him confidence the No. 98 car could win, and Herta’s team was willing to listen when Wheldon questioned the numbers his engineer wanted to use for setting up the car on race day. On Saturday, the engineer called Wheldon back to thank him for pointing out the flaw in the calculation, which might have been the difference between winning and losing this year’s 500. To Wheldon, it seemed like a throwback to 2005, the year he dominated IndyCars with six wins and 12 top-fives in 16 starts and easily won

the points title as well as the 500. “I felt like the old Dan was back, the confident, bubbly Dan,” Wheldon said. “That’s why I do this.” Now everyone’s trying to figure out where Wheldon will land next. He said he would consider running in October’s Gold Coast 600, a V8 Supercar road race in Australia, though he doesn’t yet have a ride. He would like to compete in more IndyCar races, too, if he can hook up with the right team. And those kinds of offers aren’t always easy for 32year-old drivers to find. “I’m pretty sure no Formula One team is going to look at me because I’m getting a little older,” Wheldon said. “Honestly, I have to evaluate all of my options now because I don’t have a contract and I still feel like I’ve got some left in me.”

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Spurrier allows Garcia to return Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina made official Monday what coach Steve Spurrier hinted at all spring — suspended quarterback Stephen Garcia will return to the Gamecocks on a probationary basis. Garcia was suspended for the fifth time in his college career — and second time during spring practice — on April 6 after an incident at a life skills seminar where he “exhibited behavior that is unacceptable for one of our student-athletes,” athletic director Eric Hyman said. Garcia was given several confidential guidelines to adhere to if he hoped for reinstatement. So far, so good. “We will give him another chance and hopefully he can do the right things and represent the university in a firstclass manner,” Spurrier said in a statement Monday. Voluntary summer workouts for South Carolina football players start this week. Soon after Garcia’s suspension, Spurrier left the door open a crack for his senior quarterback’s return, but also made it clear that Garcia might choose to spend his final season elsewhere after getting his sociology degree.

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Rafael Nadal reached the quarterfinals at the French Open Monday, improving his record there to 42-1.

Nadal in quarters, Sharapova wins Associated Press PARIS — Decoding Rafael Nadal’s self-evaluations can be a tricky proposition. Listen, for example, to the way the top-seeded Nadal spoke about his game and his mindset after handling 37th-ranked Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia 7-5, 6-3, 6-3 Monday to reach the quarterfinals at the French Open, improve his record there to 421 and get closer to tying Bjorn Borg’s record of six championships in Paris. Nadal chastised himself for being “too anxious.” He said he needs to “hit the ball with a little bit more conviction.” Looking at the big picture, Nadal insisted: “The thing is, you have to be (a) realist, and today, I’m not playing well enough to win this tournament.” Maybe he’s playing possum. Maybe he’s being sincere. Or maybe — as explained by Toni Nadal, Rafael’s uncle and coach — this is just the way his nephew is. “All his life, Rafael never had big, big confidence,” Toni said Monday. “He’s not a guy who thinks, ‘Oh, I am so good.’ Never. He tries to improve, he tries to play better, every day.” Toni’s nephew has done precisely that at Roland Garros. Since falling behind two-sets-to-one against John Isner in the first round last week, he’s won 11 consecutive sets. He made half as many unforced errors as 2006 French Open semifinalist Ljubicic, 48-24. He accumulated 20 break points, converting six. After trailing 4-5, 30-all — “I felt like he felt the pressure,” said Ljubicic, who was two points from taking the first set there — Nadal steeled himself and won 30 of the next 32 points on his serve. “For moments, I am playing well. But for moments, I am still having (a) few mistakes in a row,” Nadal said. “That’s what cannot happen in (the) next round.” That’s because he’ll face No. 5 Robin Soderling of Sweden, the only man to defeat Nadal at the French Open — in the fourth round in 2009. It’s also a rematch of last year’s final, which Nadal won in straight sets. While Nadal and Soderling both advanced with relative ease Monday, 34th-ranked Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina put in a lot of work before edging Alejandro Falla of Colombia 4-6, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 to return to the Roland Garros quarterfinals for the first time since 2004. Chela will play No. 4 Andy Murray or No. 15 Viktor Troicki, whose match was suspended because of darkness tied at two sets each. “I wouldn’t have believed it,” the 31-year-old Chela said, “if you had told me, seven years later, I would still be here.” Maria Sharapova went two years without getting to the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam tournament, but she made it back by erasing deficits in both sets and beating 12th-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 7-6 (4), 7-5. The three-time major champion fell behind 4-1 in the first set, then 5-3 in the second, where she had to fend off five set points. Sharapova finished with far more winners, 47-13, and unforced errors, 44-12. Her quarterfinal opponent will be No. 15 Andrea Petkovic of Germany, who defeated No. 25 Maria Kirilenko 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. Another quarterfinal will have No. 4 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus against No. 6 Li Na of China. Azarenka reached her fourth career Grand Slam quarterfinal — she’s never won one — by beating Ekaterina Makarova of Russia 6-2, 6-3, while Li came back to beat No. 9 Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 for China’s first French Open quarterfinalist. She became her country’s first finalist at any major tournament at the Australian Open in January. In an on-court interview after he eliminated No. 18 Gilles Simon of France 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (5), Soderling was told that some people — including, as it happens, Nadal himself — are saying the five-time champion isn’t at his best. That drew a comment of “I hope not,” and an accompanying chortle from Soderling. “No, seriously, he’s a great player. I think everybody knows what he can do. He won here so many times,” continued the Swede, who lost to Roger Federer in the 2009 French Open final. “Every match is different. It doesn’t matter how you got to the quarters, as long as you’re there.” Novak Djokovic might say the same about how he got to the semifinals. The No. 2-seeded Serb’s quarterfinal opponent, Fabio Fognini of Italy, pulled out of the tournament Monday because he hurt a left leg muscle during his five-set win a day earlier. That won’t count as a victory for Djokovic, so his winning streak stays at 43 matches overall — he’s 41-0 in 2011 — heading into what could be a semifinal against 16-time Grand Slam champion Federer. Djokovic wrote on Twitter: “Walkover from Fognini. Bad luck for him, hope he recovers fast. Today i get to enjoy Paris in a different way :-)” There’s plenty of time for sightseeing: Djokovic is off until Friday’s semifinals. Nadal was asked how he’d feel about a four-day break.

Garcia, though, said after his graduation ceremonies earlier this month he hoped return, and Spurrier increased those expectations as he attended several South Carolina fan gatherings around the state the past few weeks. Not that everything’s smooth sailing. Spurrier said Garcia’s return was dependent on continued good behavior “for the next two or three months to prove himself worthy of being a student-athlete at South Carolina.” Garcia’s status will be reevaluated before fall camp opens. The first workout for the defending Southeastern Conference Eastern Division champions is Aug. 3. “The ball clearly rests in Stephen Garcia’s hands,” Hyman said. Garcia did not immediately return a phone message or email sent by The Associated Press. If eligible, Garcia is the SEC’s returning leader in yards passing with 3,059 in 2010. He completed more than 64 percent of his passes with 20 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Garcia was instrumental in last season’s Eastern Division title and may have had his best game in a 35-21 upset of thenNo. 1 Alabama, South Carolina’s first victory over a top-ranked team. South Carolina returns two of the

SEC’s top playmakers in tailback Marcus Lattimore and receiver Alshon Jeffery. An experienced quarterback in control makes the Gamecocks a strong contender to reach the SEC title game a second straight year. However, Garcia hasn’t always shown the leadership Spurrier’s wanted through the years. Garcia was suspended twice during his first six weeks on campus. He earned a third suspension a season later before ever starting a game. Garcia had seemed to find his poise off the field as a sophomore and junior to become the Gamecocks’ established quarterback, who has started the past 28 games. But Garcia was suspended in March for violating team rules during South Carolina’s time at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta, and he pledged he was done making headlines off the field. “Nothing bad is going to happen again — that’s guaranteed,” he said then. But less than two weeks later, Garcia was out again. Hyman said he hoped Garcia would develop decision-making skills to help him with life outside of football. The guidelines drawn up are “designed to help him live a successful life and are not some trivial hoops for him to jump through in order to find a way to reinstate him,” Hyman said.

A way to reclaim the NFL season BY MARK CRAIG Minneapolis Star Tribune

NFL fans are dying to know the drop-dead date at which the owners and players must come together to save a full 2011 season. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell won’t offer one. We will. Sept. 3. It would require rushing things, cutting some corners, eliminating two preseason games and some general flying by the seat of one’s pants once the regular season starts. We’ll call it “The Brett Favre Plan.” The regular season would start Oct. 2, three weeks later than scheduled, and end Jan. 15, two weeks later than scheduled. There would be no bye weeks, no week off before the Super Bowl, and the big game would take place Feb. 12, a week later than scheduled. Here’s how it could work: Sept. 4: Free agency opens The NFL pretends free agency takes months of headlines and expert overanalysis to complete. Wrong. The key signings take just a couple of days. Teams and players have been sitting around all off-

season plotting moves. Most of that can be completed in a week: — Sept. 11: Training camps open If there’s one thing the NFL loves, it’s removing one’s hat for public displays of patriotism. On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, players return to 32 practice fields across the country. One week of two-adays is enough. Most players stay in shape year-round. Throw in today’s player safety concerns and it’s not the worst thing in the world that camp opens a week before the first preseason game instead of the usual 2-2 1/2 weeks. — Sept. 18: Preseason begins The owners would take a financial hit, but think of the positive PR they would receive if they cut the preseason in half. Two games are enough to prepare the starters and get a look at the rookies. — Oct. 2: Regular season begins Week 4 becomes Week 1 in this scenario. Weeks 1 and 2 are moved to Jan. 8 and Jan. 15. As for Week 3, every game that week has teams that share the same bye week later in the season. That allows the Week 3 games to be played later on without schedule con-

flicts, thus eliminating bye weeks. — Jan. 21: Playoffs begin The wild-card round is Jan. 21-22, followed by the divisional round Jan. 28-29 and the conference championship games on Feb. 5. Can you feel the cold? — Feb. 12: Super Bowl XLVI Goodell already has said the Super Bowl might be played a week later. As for eliminating the week off before the Super Bowl and ditching the Jan. 29 Pro Bowl, hallelujah! The Pro Bowl is an embarrassing touch football contest, while the two-week buildup to the Super Bowl is unnecessary, counterproductive and, frankly, annoying. There you go. A plan that allows the current stalemate to drag on and on and on another three months. So panic if you must. But a better plan would include relaxing, enjoying your summer and realizing we’re still a long way from feet being put to the fire and the need for panic buttons being pushed. At this point, no one knows how or when this will end. All we know is the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a hearing Friday to determine whether to overturn U.S. Dis-

trict Court Judge Susan Richard Nelson’s decision to lift the lockout. We’re told to believe the owners now hold the advantage because the 8th Circuit has already granted a permanent stay on Nelson’s ruling. But who knows? When it comes to the lockout, it seems the winners are only winners until the losers find themselves another judge. We’re also told to panic because the lockout will affect the quality of play this season. That’s possible, but to what degree and for how long? It’s hard to believe a season can be wrecked because the players weren’t allowed to run around in shorts for a couple of minicamps and 15 Organized Team Activities. We’re also told that coaches will have to scale back and simplify their systems. Would that be so terrible? It’s not as though year-round training and preparation eliminates mistakes. Two years ago, the best team in the NFC fell seconds short of the Super Bowl in part because it had 12 men in the huddle. So panic if you must. Some of us will wait a while longer before worrying about whether the 2011 season can be saved in its entirety.

Luongo’s long walk pays off Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo has plenty of time to reflect during the seven-day break before his first Stanley Cup final starts against Boston, and his mind keeps wandering back to two moments. The first was Game 6 of the first round against Chicago, which Luongo started on the bench after getting ventilated and pulled from the two previous games as the rival Blackhawks stormed back from a 3-0 series deficit. “One month ago, I was sitting on the bench, and a month later I’m in the final,” Luongo said. “That’s the first thing you think about.” The second moment came two days later, and may have saved the season. Luongo put on some music and took a long walk around the Vancouver seawall to clear his head. He had gotten back into Game 6 after his usual backup, rookie Cory Schneider, cramped up badly. But Luongo lost in overtime and had less than 48 hours to refocus and move past his coach’s decision to leave a goalie making $10 million this season on the bench. He did some soul-searching before Game 7, including talking to “brothers, family — everybody I pretty much

knew.” Then after the morning skate, he took the walk. “Sometimes that’s what it takes to put things in perspective a little bit,” he said. “That could have easily went sour. If I show up for that game and I’m not in the right frame of mind and we lose, all of a sudden things are a lot more chaotic. I heard (Tampa Bay goalie) Dwayne Roloson say you’ve got to have amnesia in this game, so that’s what it’s all about. You’ve got to forget quick.” Luongo labeled his walk “the main thing that got me over the hump,” adding that he “just listened to some music for 23 minutes and tried to get in a zone.” It worked. Since then, Luongo is 9-3 with a .935 save percentage and 1.88 goals-against average, including a 54-save effort to eliminate San Jose last Tuesday and claim the first conference championship of his 11-year NHL career. Looking back to Game 6 of the first round, it’s sometimes hard to believe. “I’m not going to lie, it was a tough spot to be in,” Luongo said. “But at the end of the day, I was playing Game 7 in the Stanley Cup playoffs and that’s all it’s about. Obviously there were some ups and downs before that but I was in the playoffs, playing in the NHL, so there was no reason for me to be down.” As for the music that got him through, Luongo de-

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Roberto Luongo has made the move from sitting on the bench to starting in the cup finals. scribed it as “some music speech that pumps me up,” but wasn’t ready to share any more than that. “It’s not Celine Dion or anything,” he said. QUEBEC’S TEAM While other Canadians debate whether the Canucks are playing for all of Canada after the Stanley Cup’s 18-year absence from the country, center Maxim Lapierre is certain Vancouver is now Quebec’s team — if only because its opponent is Boston, an old and bitter rival of Montreal Canadiens. “I was raised hating the Bruins,” said Lapierre, a native of the Montreal suburbs and one of four Canucks from Quebec. “For sure there is a lot of people cheering back in Montreal for us. They don’t really like the Bruins.” Lapierre experienced the original-six rivalry against Boston during parts of five seasons with the Canadiens. A noted trash-talking agitator

during his time in Montreal, he has since toned down his yapping — but Lapierre has undoubtedly rubbed a few Bruins the wrong way. He wasn’t about to engage in a back-andforth through the media. “I’m not going to start a war,” he said with a wry smile. SCRIMMAGE TIME With a week between playoff games, the Canucks added scrimmages to their usual practice routine. Vancouver even went to its dressing room while the ice was cleaned after the first of two practice sessions Monday, and the winning team from the scrimmage jokingly posed for pretend photos. “Just making sure we are sharp and treat practice like a game and ramp up the intensity level,” said Luongo. “Just a little to get in the game flow.” The Canucks are hoping those situations include plenty of special teams, which they focused on after the scrimmages were over.

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

Vacuum Cleaner, G4 Kirby with all attachments including shampooer $200 or best offer. For more info please call 704-213-1709

DAILY

Homes for Sale

Instruction

Mini-tiller/Cultivator, Craftsman. Good cond. $125. Outside large composter w/ turning tools. Good cond., used for several yrs. $80. Small kitchen ceramic composter. Good cond. $25. Call for appt. 704-630-0192

Range, electric. 30 inch. White. $135. Please call 704-637-0077 for more information.

LEGALS

DAILY

Want to Buy Merchandise

Lumber All New!

Flowers & Plants

Leyland Cypress

SERVICES

SATURDAY

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

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

REAL ESTATE

Misc For Sale

Building Equip. & Supplies

Loveseat couch, brown. $125. Please call 704791-9954 for more information.

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College seeks applications for the following positions:

AUTOS

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Turn It Up! Music CDs, 100+. Great for flea market. $75. Please call 704-857-9067 for more information

Wonderful Home

Lost & Found Found Hound Puppy in Granite Quarry. Tan and white male. Call to identify. 704-877-1096 Found peacock. In pasture on 601, near Cauble Rd. Found 5/23. Call 704-640-8757 to identify. Found small male dog, white with black patches/ ears. Looks like short haired Shih-Tzu. Call 980-234-0120

Help Me Get Home!

Found Female Pit Mix at Hwy 150 and Jones Rd. By Lazy 5 Ranch. Please call Dawn to claim 704-663-5100.

Salisbury

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

Flip this House!

Yadkin. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Cute Fixer-upper. Hunter Street, Yadkin Finishing area. $16,000, home, for sale, 1 car garage. Two lots. Siding/roof less than 5 years old. Bring all offers. 704-245-4393

Notices

Workshop tables, 2 large, wood. $75 ea. Obo. Coffee table, $50. Large homemade bookcase $50 obo. Call 704-636-3610

Sporting Goods Golf clubs, 2 sets. One ladies & one men's and other assorted clubs. New golf balls. Fishing rod & reels. Deer climbing stand. Hunting & pocket knives. 704-792-8771

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Salisbury

Near the Lake

Very nice 2 BR, 2.5 BA condo overlooking golf course and pool! Great views, freshly decorated, screened in porch at rear. T51378. $96,500. Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty

3 BR, 2 BA, new home close to High Rock Lake! Open kitchen/dining room combo, great fireplace, level lot on 1.52 acres. R51601. $199,900 Monica Poole, B&R Realty, 704-245-4628

Homes for Sale

Look at Me! Dawson Cape Built on your lot $122,900 3 BR, 2 BA, up to $2,500 in closing. Attached carport, Rocking Chair front porch, nice yard. R50846 $114,900 Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty

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Granite Quarry

100% Financing Call For More Information (321)230-1380

Vintage WCW Goldberg cardboard stand-up. New in package $25. Call 704639-0779 Weight bench, $175. Nano headset, $45. Please call 704-213-4790 for more information.

Convenient Location

Cute 1 BR 1 BA waterfront log home with beautiful view! Ceiling fans, fireplace, front and back porches. R51875 $189,900. Dale Yontz 704-202-3663 B&R Realty

Fulton Heights

Lost dog. Chihuahua mix, female, at BP station in Rockwell May 24, cinnamon color, no collar. REWARD! 704-433-5970 or 704-279-5715

IF YOU USED the antibiotic drug LEVAQUIN and suffered a tendon rupture, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson, 1-800-5355727.

65 Ocher St. Renovated 3 BR, 2 BA home with hardwood floors, ceramic tile, new roof, all appliances included. 704-856-8101

2200 Sq. Ft., 4BR/2BA, newer home. 2.99 % Financing for 30 years fixed. No down payment, no PMI. Payments $970 per month. 704-202-9362

Also available for all your Home Repair and Remodel Needs

Granite Quarry

504 Lake Drive, 3 BR, 1 BA, brick, carport, 1080 sq.ft., corner lot, hardwood floors, new windows, remodeled bath, new kitchen floor, fenced side yard, central heat/AC, close to town parks. $79,900. Call 704-279-3821

West Rowan Secluded on 6.5 wooded acres. Builder's custom home, 4BR/3½ BA, master BR on main floor. 3,300 sq. ft. + partially finished bonus room. Lots of ceramic & granite. Great kitchen with gas cook top & double ovens. Covered porches, walkin closets, fireplaces w/gas logs. $389,000. FSBO. Motivated Seller. 704-431-3267 or 704-213-4544

SALISBURY POST Homes for Sale Salisbury

New Listing

3 BR, 2 BA in Kluttz Acres subdivision. Covered front porch and deck, central air-conditioning, fireplace, single attached garage, nice yard with trees. 52270 $109,300 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704.202.3663

Manufactured Home Sales American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997 Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850 Salisbury

On the Lake

Wanted: Real Estate *Cash in 7 days or less *Facing or In Foreclosure *Properties in any condition *No property too small/large Call 24 hours, 7 days ** 704-239-2033 ** $$$$$$

Salisbury

New Listing

Will go fast! 3 BR, 2 BA, on High Rock Lake, Shore Acres subd. Deck, fireplace, vinyl siding, attached single carport, dbl detached garage, large yard. 52293 $244,200 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704.202.3663 Salisbury

Special Financing

Brand new! 3 BR, 2 BA, home w/great front porch, rear deck, bright living room, nice floor plan. Special financing for qualified buyers. Call today! R52142 $90,000 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628 Salisbury

Unique Property

High Rock Lake. Manufactured home on 1.5 acres. Waterfront, attractive landscaping $115k is fair market value, will sell for $95k Call 704-956-6637

True Modular Display Home For Sale. 120 MPH Wind Zone. No Steel Frames. All 16" O.C. All Drywall Interior. DH Thermal Windows. 9 ft. ceilings. Deluxe cabinets, molding & much more. 3 BR, 2 BA with Saddle Roof Porch. NC Delivery Only. value for $139,000 $109,000. 704-463-1516

Real Estate Services Allen Tate Realtors Daniel Almazan, Broker 704-202-0091 www.AllenTate.com B & R REALTY 704-633-2394 www.bostandrufty-realty.com

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

Very Cute Home 3BR, 2 BA home close to High Rock. Open floor plan, great room w/vaulted ceiling, formal dining, office area, back deck, newly painted. R52281 $139,777 Apple Jeffrey Ketner House Realty 704-6335067 Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200

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

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

Real Estate Commercial

Excellent Location!

Spencer

Lease Purchase

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

Welcome Home!

China Grove. 303 North Main St. (across from the roller mill). Building has 5 apartments, space for 2 businesses on the 1st level, warehouse (35x60) and a 5BR house behind the building. Must be sold together. $670,000. Call 704-857-7559

Resort & Vacation Property

Great Oak Island Location

Apartments 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now! Ro-Well Apartments, Rockwell. Central heat/air, laundry facility on site, nice area. Equal Housing Opportunity Rental Assistance when available; handicapped equipped when available. 704-279-6330, TDD users 828-645-7196. 1 & 2BR. Nice, well maintained, responsible landlord. $425-$445. Salisbury, in town. 704-642-1955

Oak Island, NC. Mobile home and lot for sale by owner. $120K OBO. 252 NE 68th St., 980-6227713 or 704-933-1110

Apartments China Grove. Very nice. 2BR, 1BA. No pets. Deposit required. Please call 704-279-8428

Colonial Village Apts. “A Good Place to Live” 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Affordable & Spacious Water Included 704-636-8385 Duplexes & Apts, Rockwell$500-$600. TWO Bedrooms Marie Leonard-Hartsell Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 marie@sellingsalisbury.com Eaman Park Apt. 2 BR, 1 BA, newly renovated. $400/mo. No pets. Please call 704-798-3896

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

BEST VALUE Quiet & Convenient, 2 bedroom town houses, 1½ baths. All Electric, Central heat/air, no pets. $550/mo. Includes water & basic cable.

West Side Manor Apts. Robert Cobb Rentals Variety World, Inc. 2345 Statesville Blvd. Near Salisbury Mall

704-633-1234 China Grove 2BR, 1½ BA $550/month, deposit req. Approx. 1,000 sqft. Call 704-202-2065. China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605 China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury. Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F 9:00-12:00. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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

WELCOME HOME TO DEER PARK APTS. We have immediate openings for 1 & 2 BR apts. Call or come by and ask about our move-in specials. 704-278-4340 for info. For immediate info call 1-828-442-7116

Condos and Townhomes Kannapolis. 2 story townhouse. 2BR, 2BA brick front. Kitchen/dining combo, large family room. Private deck. Call 704-5345179 / 704-663-7736

Lovely Duplex

Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593 Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment? We manage rental homes & apartments. Call and let us help you. Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462 www.waggonerrealty.com

Rockwell 2BR/1BA, appl., central electric heat & air, $525 per month 704-2796850 or 704-798-3035 Salis. 2BR, 1BA. Totally renovated. $475-500/mo. W/D connect. Central heat/AC. Sect. 8 OK. All electric. 704-202-5022 Salis. 523 E. Cemetary St. 1BR, 1 BA, No Pets, $330/mo + $330/dep. Sect 8 OK. 704-507-3915. Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, off Jake Alexander, lighted parking lot. $395 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury – 2 BR duplex in excellent cond., w/ appls. $560/mo. + dep. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601

Salisbury 2 bedrooms, 1½ baths, brick at Ro-Med, available June 4. Credit check, lease, deposit. $550 per month. 704-782-5037

Houses for Rent 3 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator, stove & big yard. No pets. $595/rent + $500/dep. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 3 BR, 2 BA on Maple. Nice house with refrig., stove & big yard. No pets allowed. Rent $750, dep $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 3 BR, 2 BA, close to Salisbury Mall. Gas heat, nice. Rent $695, deposit $600. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 3-4 BR, 1 BA, near Livingstone College. Has refrig. & stove. No pets. Rent $650, dep. $600. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

3BR, 2BA home at Crescent Heights. Call 704-239-3690 for information. American Dr., 3 BR, 2 BA. Has refrigerator, stove & dishwasher. All electric, no pets. $695 rent, $600 dep. Call Rowan Properties 704633-0446

Attn. Landlords

Salisbury 1BR. Wood floors, appls, great location. Seniors welcome. $375-$395/mo. + dep. 704-630-0785 Salisbury 1BR/1BA, fully furnished, all inclusive, $550/mo. + deposit. No pets. 704-855-2100

Carson District

Salisbury near VA 2BR, 1BA,, central HVAC, $550/mo, app. reqd. Broker. 704-239-4883

808 Camp Rd. Knollwood, SE Middle, Carson district. 3BR, 2BA. Built 2004. Home also has 1-car garage w/ opener. All electric home, energy efficient windows & heat pump/AC. Dishwasher, smooth range, refrigerator. $875/mo. 704-363-0096

Salisbury One bedroom upstairs, furnished, deposit & references required. 704-932-5631 Salisbury. 1BR, 1BA on second level. No pets. No smoking. Pool, tennis courts. $415/mo. + $400 dep. 704-633-2004 Salisbury. 2BR duplex. Stove, refrig. furnished. Quiet. $395/mo. Call Bob @ 704-633-4081

Houses for Rent

Classic Style!

Salisbury High School area, 2BR/1BA, electric central heat/air, $495/mo + $400 dep. 704-636-3307

Salisbury 2BR/1½BA within walking distance of downtown Salisbury, lies a townhouse on the National Historic Register w/Hardwood floors, tall ceilings, jetted jacuzzi tub, expansive rooms, huge kitchen, covered front porch & charm to spare! 704-691-4459 E. Lafayette, 2 BR, 1 BA, has refrigerator and stove. Gas heat, no pets. Rent $595, deposit $500. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

East Salisbury. 2 & 3BR, 1rentals available. Central air & heat. Appliances. Please call 704-638-0108

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

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

Houses for Rent

China Grove 2BR/1BA, CHA, all electric, refrigerator & stove, W/D connections, back deck, easy access to 29A, close to elementary school and Head Start. $550/mo. + $550 deposit. Section 8 accepted. 704-784-4785

East. 2BR, 1BA house with pond on six acres outside Granite Quarry. Detached garage $900/ mo. Call Waggoner Realty at 704-633-0462 Fairmont Ave., 3 BR, 1 ½ BA, has refrigerator & stove, large yard. Rent $725, dep. $700. No Call Rowan Pets. Properties, 704-633-0446

Kannapolis 2120 Centergrove Rd., 3 BR, 2 BA, $975 mo.; 125 Kennedy St. 2 BR, 1 BA, $400 mo. KREA 704-933-2231 Kannapolis, 911 Haley St., 2BR/1BA, $475 per month + dep. References required. 704-933-1110 Near Spencer and Salisbury, 2 bedroom, one bath house in quiet, nice neighborhood. No pets. Lease, dep, app and refs req. $590/mo, $500 dep, 704-797-4212 before 7pm. 704-2395808 after 7pm.

Lots for sale. Restricted subdivision, Faith schools. 2.99% fixed rate for 30 years. Starting at $24,900. 704-202-9362

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

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Dogs

Free kittens. 7 weeks old Bobtail kittens, yellow & orange striped. 2 available. 704-279-4307

Cats Free cats to good home. 4 domestic long hair. 2 black & white, 2 black. Litter trained. Cleveland area. Call 704-657-0280 or 704-500-4085 Free kittens. 2 females, 1 black & white & 1 grey. Litter box trained. 704-2026372. Leave message.

Dogs AKC REGISTERED LAB PUPPIES

Beautiful Labrador Retriever Puppies. Great bloodline. Sweet personalities. Chocolate and black pups . Ready June 4th. $400. Call Ronnie at 704-798-6336

SELL IT

in the Classifieds

Cane Corso Italian Mastiff Puppies ICCF. Reg. Various Colors. $500 to $700. 704-762-6301

Goldendoodle Puppies. F2B, parents on site, 1st shots, wormed, and dew claws removed. 5 males and 3 females. Ready for loving homes June 18. Now accepting deposits. 704-202-5220

Shih Tzu Puppies. Full shots, blooded, 1st wormed, dew claws removed. Ready for loving family. 3 females and one male. 704-2025220

East Rowan. 3BR, 2BA. Living room (would be great office), great room, glass/ screened porch. Laundry Gas log FP in great room. Central heat & air. Gazebo, storage building! Credit check, lease. $895/month + deposit. No pets. Call 704639-6000 or 704-633-0144 Rockwell - 3 BR, 1½ BA. Very nice. Rent $700, dep. $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Salisbury 3BR/2BA with in-law apt. $1,000/mo. + dep., no pets. Also 3BR/ 2BA in the country, all incl., $1,100/mo + dep., no pets. 704-855-2100

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

5,000 sq.ft. warehouse w/loading docks & small office. Call Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011

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

Furnished Key Man Office Suites - $250-350. Jake & 150. Util & internet incl. 704-721-6831

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

HIGH TRAFFIC AREA IN ROCKWELL!

Salisbury. 2BR/1BA, hdwd flrs, heat & air, washer & dryer hookup, new paint, minutes from I-85. $475/mo + $400 dep. 828-390-0835 Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263 Salisbury. 4 rooms. 71 Hill St. All appl. furnished. $495/ mo + dep. Limit 2. 704-633-5397

Spencer, 3BR/2BA, 7 years old, downstairs bonus room, gas logs in livingroom, includes all appliances including washer & dryer. Nice neighborhood, convenient to schools, 2 car garage, $1,000/mo., $950 dep. 704-202-2610 W.Rowan, 120 Redman Dr., 3BR/2BA, $600/mo + $600 dep. No pets. 704433-1973 or 704-433-2019

Woodleaf 3BR/1BA, refrigerator and stove included washer/dryer included, hook up. $625/month + deposit. No pets. References & credit check required. No Section 8. 704-490-6048

Lake Property Rental On High Rock Lake, 2 BR, 2 BA cottage. Private pier, gazebo. $850/mo., 1 month rent dep. req. No Pets. 704-636-2530

Office and Commercial Rental $$$$$$ $$$$$$$ Rockwell Offices 3 months free 704-637-1020

Beside ACE HARDWARE, #229 E Main St Hwy 52, 2,700 sq ft finished store front combined with 2,100 sq ft warehouse. May divide into smaller space. Call 704279-4115 or email thadwhicker@cozartlumber.com

Office and Commercial Rental Granite Quarry-Comm Metal Bldg units perfect for contractor, hobbyist, or storage. 24 hour surveillance, exterior lighting and ample parking. 900-1800 sqft avail. Call for spring specials. 704-232-3333 Numerous Commercial and office rentals to suit your needs. Ranging from 500 to 5,000 sq. ft. Call Victor Wallace at Wallace Realty, 704-636-2021

Office Complex Salisbury. Perfect location near Court House & County Building. Six individual offices. New central heat/air, heavily insulated for energy efficiency, fully carpeted (to be installed) except stone at entrance, conference room, employee break room, tile bathroom, complete integrated phone system with video capability in each office & nice reception area. Want to lease but will sell. Perfect for dual occupancy. By appt only. 704-636-1850 Salisbury

Great Space!

Industrial/ Warehouse Salisbury/Spencer

EASY ACCESS TO I-85!

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

Manufactured Home Lot Rentals Lots Kannapolis Available. $200 per month + deposit. No pets. 704-239-2833 South Rowan area. Attractive mobile home lots. Water, garbage, sewer furnished. $160/mo. 704636-1312 or 704-798-0497

Manufactured Home for Rent East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991 East Rowan area. 2BR, PARTIALLY furnished. $110/week + $400 deposit, NO PETS. Limit 2. 704-279-6599

Office Suite for Lease. Two large rooms, 26' x 13' and 10' x 16'. Also included is a large shared kitchen/break room space with private BR. 1 year lease preferred; $750 monthly rent includes all utilities. Free Wi-Fi. Call 704-636-1811. Salisbury, Kent Exec. Park, $100 & up, 1st month free, ground floor, incls conf rm, utilities. No dep. 704-202-5879

Rowan. 2BR. East trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255 Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Water, trash, lawn maint. incl. No pets. Ref. $425. 704-2794282 or 704-202-3876 Granite Quarry. 2BR, 2BA. 3 person limit. No $450/month + pets. deposit. 704-279-5905 Lake High Estates, 3 BR, 1½ BA, 1+ acre private lot. Remodeled. $500 + deposit. 704-279-6279

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

Salisbury, near Ellis Park. Old Mocksville Rd. 3BR, 2BA doublewide. Electric heat & air. Well water. Storage building with small shed. Garbage service included. $700/ mo. No Section 8. Call 704-279-5765

Free dog. Boxer mix named Charlie. UTD on vaccines. Neutered. Good with children & animals. 704-279-4307

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES 8 weeks old. All Males. Eating dry puppy food. $50 each. 704-7986236. Ask for Jason

Dogs GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES Puppies, CKC Registered F1 Golden Doodles. 5 males, 3 females. Light to medium apricot. Puppies will be ready June 17th. Call to reserve or set up a visit. $750. Call Vicky 336-853-5090

SWEET CHEEKS!

Sweet Babies!

Free Boxer/Pit bulldogs. 3 males 2 females left. Black/ white & 1 brindle/ white. Have shots & 1st worming. Patty 704-636-7922

Free to good home. Found female black lab mix. Very loving and good with kids. Protective of her family but not aggressive. Must find home for her! 336-6553201.

FIND IT

RENT IT

Heart Catcher!

Free Beagle mix. Female. To good home only. Needs room to run. Call 704-754-8109. Ask for Caren.

Free kittens. 2 orange & white tabbies, 2 black & white. 3 males, 1 female. 8 weeks. 704-956-3023

Giving away kittens or puppies?

Dogs

Kittens, free. Only 2 left!! Black and white, 1 male 1 female. 7 weeks old. Call Lisa 704-433-3362

Best Friend! Cleveland. Spacious manufactured home on 5 acres. This home has 4 bedrooms and two baths, a hugh kitchen and dining, living room and a den with a fireplace, master with a beautiful bath and massive walk in closet. For the unbelievable price of $97,900. Call for an appointment. 704-9067207 or visit

Salisbury, Sells Rd., 3BR/1½ BA, all elec, free water & sewer, new carpet & paint. 704-633-6035

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

Office and Commercial Rental

No. 61385 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Samuel Alvarez, VAMC, Brenner Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 12th day of August, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 5th day of May, 2011. James L. Carter, Jr., as Administrator for the estate of Samuel Alvarez, deceased, file #11e405, 129 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 Attorney at Law, James L. Carter, Jr., 129 N. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 No. 61386

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

100% Financing

Salisbury, off Hwy 70. 3BR, 1½BA brick house. 2-car garage. Hdwds. All appl. $800/mo. + dep. 704-754-2108

Never Before Leased!

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

Faith

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

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

Land for Sale

Lots for Sale

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

Office and Commercial Rental

East Area, 3 BR, 2 BA. Dining room, all appl., 2 car garage. Lease, ref., dep. req. $975/mo. 704-798-7233

Faith area. 1BR. Range, refrigerator. W/D. Water, garbage service. $400/ mo. 704-279-8880

2 BR, 1 BA at Willow Oaks (across from UPS). Has refrig. & stove. All electric, no pets. Rent $475, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704633-0446

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

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

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

Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588

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

Apartments

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

1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apts! Very nice. $375 & up. One free month's rent! 10% Sr. Citizen's discount. 704-890-4587

Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

Spencer, 3BR/1BA, updated lg kitchen/dining area, LR, den, wood floors, 3 fireplaces, gas heat, appls & washer / dryer, detached garage, 20 x 12 screened back porch, fenced in back yard, City water & sewer. Asking $86,500 negot. 704-647-9749 or 704310-9938

TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 • 9B

CLASSIFIED

Chihuahua Pups. CKC. 4 females and 2 males, $250 and up. Various colors. Tcup and toy size, long and short hair. Ready to go. 704-603-8257.

SWEET BABY FACE!

English Bulldog pups AKC, 2 females and 2 males, born April 2. $1500 each. Fawn and white, champion bloodlines. Puppies Come with first shots, dewormed, bag of pupppy food and a signed puppy agreement. 704-603-8257

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

Pet & Livestock Supplies Puppy. Shih-Tzu, one male, AKC registered Born February 21. All shots. 704-637-7524

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Penny Ann Greene. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of August, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 10th day of May, 2011. Betty Watkins, Executor of the estate of Penny Ann Greene, File #11E446,529 Hwy. 11E, New Market, TN 37820 Robert N. Crosswhite, Attorney, 239 E. Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677

No. 61423 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE North Carolina, Rowan County - 11 SP 260 In the matter of the foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of Richard Straub, Grantor(s) To: TRSTE, Inc., Trustee, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Beneficiary, See Substitution of Trustee as recorded in Deed Book 1170, Page 233, Rowan County Registry, appointing Richard J. Kania as Substitute Trustee. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain deed of trust executed and delivered by the above-named Grantors to Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated August 10, 2004 filed for record on August 25, 2004, securing indebtedness in the original principal amount of $110,372.47 as recorded in Deed of Trust Book 1016, Page 506, Rowan County Registry (hereinafter, the "Deed of Trust") and because of the default of in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the failure of 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 the 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, Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on: June 2, 2011 at 10:00AM at the usual place of sale as designated by the Clerk of Court for foreclosure sales at the Rowan County Courthouse, Salisbury, North Carolina, the real property in Rowan County, North Carolina (including any improvements thereon), with the address of 5421 Old Mocksville Road, Salisbury, NC 28144, and as more fully described as follows: BEING all of that 8.82 acre parcel on western side of Old Mocksville Road, said parcel described in a deed to Edward J. Straub and wife, Elizabeth J. Straub, said deed dated November 3, 1978 and recorded in Book 584, Page 473, Rowan County Registry. Reference to said deed is hereby made for a more perfect description. For further reference, see estate file of Edward J. Straub, 01E1003, by which Richard Edward Straub obtained title to said property. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any. The record owner of the above-described real property as reflected on the records of the County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is: Timothy R. Straub Linda Ann Straub DeGennaro Susan Joy Straub Fick Crystal Dawn Straub Florence Ann Sledge John T. Hudson, Administrator 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 County Clerk of Superior Court. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007 may, after receiving this notice of the 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. Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. 45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five per cent (5%) percent of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the 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 the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.Gen.Stat. 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee 600-A Centrepark Drive, Asheville, North Carolina 28805 (828) 252-8010, 834852 5/24, 05/31/2011

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Landis, 2BR, 2BA, Beautiful, quiet, country setting. Please call Jeff at 704-855-3934 Rockwell. 2BR, 1BA. Appl., water, sewer, trash service incl. $500/mo. + dep. Pets OK. 704-279-7463 West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951

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Chrysler LeBaron, 1993 V-6. Good condition. PS, PB, AC, AT. $450. Please call 336-751-5749

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

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Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Recreational Vehicles

Hyundai Golf Cart, 1994. Gasoline engine, lights. Excellent condition. 2nd Owner. $1650. 704-2320266

Chevrolet HHR LT SUV, Cardinal red 2009. metallic exterior with ebony interior. P7656A. $15,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Chevrolet Tahoe, 1999. 2 tone tan & black w/tan leather int. 5.7 V8, auto. trans. 4X4. All power, AM/ FM/CD/tape. Cold front & rear air. Alum. rims, extra clean. Ready for test drive. Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Ford Transit Connect XL, 2010. Frozen white exterior with dark gray interior. $15,859. Stock # P7637. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Dodge Ram 1500 SLT / Laramie Crew Cab, 2004. Bright white clearcoat exterior with dark slate gray interior. F10362A. $10,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited SUV, 2005. Black clearcoat exterior with medium slate gray interior. T11271A. $15,787. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo, 2006. Black w/ medium slate gray cloth interior. All power, AM/FM/CD changer, dual power seats. Low miles! Awesome condition! Steve 704-603-4255

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Authorized EZGO Dealer. 6 volt & 8 volt batteries. US 52, 5 miles south of Salisbury. Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery. Look for EZGO sign. 704-245-3660

Transportation Dealerships HONDA, 2004, ACCORD EX. $500-800 down, will help finance. Credit, No Problem! Private party sale. Call 704-838-1538

Ford Crown Victoria LX, 2001. Toreador Red clearcoat metallic exterior with medium parchment interior. Stock# F11241A. $6,987. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Nissan Maxima SE, 2006. Winter Frost Pearl w/ tan cloth. 3.5L v6, auto. Trans., all power, Bose radio, sunroof, dual power seats. Alloy rims, great power! Smooth Ride! 704-603-4255

2000 BMW Z3, Titanium Silver Metallic w/black leather interior. 2.5L V6, 5 speed manual, all power, dual heated seats, alloy rims, AM/FM/CD, power top, BREEZE THROUGH SUMMER WITH GREAT GAS MILEAGE! Call Steve today! 704-603-4255

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Ford Mustang, 2004. Red exterior with gray leather interior. $12,259. Stock # T11400AY. 1800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Infinity G5, 2003. Black Obsidian/Black Leather, 3.5L V6, auto trans, BOSE AM/FM/CD, SUNROOF, all power, alloy rims. LUXURY FOR HALF THE PRICE!!!! 704-603-4255

CHEVROLET, TEAM CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC. www.teamautogroup.com 704-216-8000 Tim Marburger Dodge 287 Concord Pkwy N. Concord, NC 28027 704-792-9700

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Transportation Financing

Mini Cooper, 2006. Black & white. 17,000 miles. Garage kept. $18,500. Please call 704640-6509 after 3pm.

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

Call Steve today! 704-603-4255 www.JakeAlexanderAutoSales.com Toyota Corolla LE, 2010. Silver exterior with ash interior. $16,859. Stock # K7695. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Corolla S, 2007. Black sand pearl exterior with dark charcoal interior. Stock # $13,359. T11319A. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Yaris, 2009. Silver streak mica exterior with dark charcoal interior. $13,759. Stock # P7663 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Highlander Limited, 2003, Vintage Gold Metallic/Tan Leather, 4.0L 4speed auto trans. w/Snow Mode AM/FM/Tape/CD, all power, SUNROOF, dual power & heated seats , extra clean, ready for test drive. Call Steve at 704-603-4255

Toyota RAV4 S, 2004. Titanium metallic exterior with dark charcoal interior. $11,259. Stock # T11390A 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.” 511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321 Ford 1992 F-150, two wheel drive, 118K original miles, A/C, very good, dependable truck, just needs paint. $1,800. Excellent interior, regular maintenance. 336-6719953

Ford Escape XLT, 2009. Gray exterior with charcoal interior. $18,859. Stock #T11062A. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

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Toyota Camry LE, 2007. Desert sand mica exterior bisque interior. with $14,459. Stock #P7633C. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara SUV, 2007. Steel blue metallic exterior with dark slate gray interior. Stock #F11055A. $19,887. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota 4Runner Limited, 2004. Titanium metallic exterior with stone interior. $18,659. Stock #P7687. 1-800-542-9758. Call www.cloningerford.com

GMC Yukon, 2004. Summit white/gray leather interior, 5.3 liter, auto. Trans., all power ops., AM/FM/ CD/Tape, rear air and audio controls, running boards. EXTRA CLEAN! Call Steve at 704-603-4255

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

Toyota Tacoma Base Regular Cab, 2006. Black exterior with graphite interior. P7688. $13,287 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Mitsubishi Raider LS, 2007. Alloy silver clearcoat exterior with slate interior. $11,859. Stock # F11261A. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Tacoma, 2002. Impulse red exterior with charcoal interior. $13,759. Stock # F11173A. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Autos Ford Mustang V6, 2001. Oxford white clearcoat exterior with medium parchment interior. $8,659. Stock #P7690A 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Trucks, SUVs & Vans Jeep J-10, 1981. 4WD. 6 cylinder. Runs or for parts. $695. Call 704-637-0217 or 704-213-9240

Fishing Boat & Trailer

10ft. Jon Boat with seats, trailer, trolling motor, spare tire, battery charger and paddles. Call 704-633-7002

Honda Accord 2.4 EX, 2003. Satin silver metallic exterior with gray interior. $11,759. Stock # F11209B. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Autos

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Honda 2005 Accord, fully loaded, $300 down, will help finance. Call 704-872-5255

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Over 150 Vehicles in Stock!

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Ford Expedition XLT SUV, 2003. Black clearcoat exterior with flint gray interior. T11334A. $12,387. Call 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Honda Pilot EX, 2007. Nimbus gray metallic exterior w/gray interior. $21,559. Stock #T11414A. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Honda Pilot EX-L, 2006. Desert Rock Metallic exterior with saddle interior. $11,759. Stock # T11405A. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

BMW X5, 2003. Topaz Blue Metallic/Tan Leather, 4.4L auto trans, AM/FM/CD, all power, SUNROOF, 20inch aluminum rims, PERFECT COLOR COMBO! 704-603-4255

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

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Ed., 2003 True Blue Metallic/ Med Parchment leather int., 4.0L (245), SOHC SEFI V6 AUTO, loaded, all pwr, AM/FM/CD changer, steering wheel controls, alloy rims, heated seats, rides & drives great! 704-603-4255

Honda Pilot EXL, 2005, Redrock Pearl w/Saddle int., VTEC, V6, 5-sp. auto., fully loaded, all pwr opts, AM/FM/CD changer, steering wheel controls, pwr leather seats, alloy rims, 3RD seat, sunroof, nonsmoker, LOADED! 704-603-4255

Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer, 2007. Oxford white exterior with camel interior. $21,559. Stock #F11281A. Call Now 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, 2006. Stone white clearcoat exterior with medium slate gray interior. $14,559. Stock # F10563B 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Nissan Pathfinder LE, 2002, Sahara Beige Metallic/Tan leather, 3.5L auto trans, all power options, Dual HEATED & POWER AM/FM/Tape/CD seats, changer, sunroof, homelink, LOW MILES, extra clean DON'T LET THIS ONE SLIP AWAY! 704-603-4255

Saturn VUE V6 SUV, Storm gray 2007. clearcoat exterior with interior. Stock gray #F10528D1. $14,787 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Tacoma, 2007. Silver streak mica w/gray cloth interior. 2.7L 5 spd trans., AM/FM/CD. Extra clean, nonsmoker, bedliner, toolbox. Great looking truck! 704-603-4255

Toyota Tundra, Super white exterior with graphite interior. $19,659. Stock #K7697. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Over 150 Vehicles in Stock!

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Ten Things you can do today to stop global warming. 1. Change a light. REPLACING ONE REGULAR LIGHT BULB WITH A COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULB WILL SAVE 150 POUNDS OF CARBON DIOXIDE A YEAR. 2. Drive less. WALK, BIKE, CARPOOL OR TAKE A BUS MORE OFTEN. YOU’LL SAVE ONE POUND OF CARBON DIOXIDE FOR EVERY MILE YOU DON’T DRIVE! 3. Recycle more. YOU CAN SAVE 2400 POUNDS OF CARBON DIOXIDE PER YEAR BY RECYCLING JUST HALF OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE! 4. Check your tires. KEEPING YOUR TIRES INFLATED PROPERLY CAN IMPROVE GAS MILEAGE BY MORE THAN 3%. AND EVERY GALLON OF GASOLINE SAVED KEEPS 20 POUNDS OF CARBON DIOXIDE OUT OF THE ATMOSPHERE!

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Atrial fibrillation carries dangers Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 68year-old female who has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. My family doctor has sent me to three cardiologists, one of whom was an electrophysiology cardiologist. I have received three prognoses. The first told me that I am getting old, so I just have to live with it and it wouldn’t cause any damage to my heart. The second did a h e a r t catheterization and told me that my heart was DR. PETER great. He confirmed the aGOTT fib, told me that it wasn’t dangerous, and gave me 25 milligrams of atenolol to take every day. I do not have high blood pressure or chest pain, for which the medication is normally given, and it makes me listless and drops my pressure to 90/44. I was then told that he needed to find out why I was having the fibrillation, but that was some time ago. The third physician, the electrophysiology cardiologist, also confirmed that I had atrial fibrillation and told me to continue taking the atenolol. He said that a-fib could cause a stroke, so I needed the drug even though I have no symptoms that the medication treats. I have had four episodes in the past year, each one lasting longer than the one before. What do you recommend? How dangerous is it? Should I take a medication that treats symptoms I don’t have? Dear Reader: Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart

rhythm that causes the heart to race, skip beats and may cause palpitations (feelings of the heart beating and/or skipping beats). There are two types, chronic and paroxysmal. The latter form occurs on occasion and resolves spontaneously. You are likely suffering from paroxysmal afib. I don’t know that I would classify a-fib as dangerous, but it definitely has some dangers connected to it. Because the blood is not pumping through correctly, the abnormal rhythm can cause the formation of blood clots within the heart’s chambers, leading to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or embolism. Prevention is through the use of drugs, such as certain heart medications and anticoagulants, which ease the pumping of the heart and make the blood less sticky. This essentially makes it harder for a clot to form. The atenolol you have been prescribed, a beta-blocker, would be appropriate if you require rate control for your a-fib. There are alternatives to beta-blockers for control; however, they tend to lower blood pressure. If, on the other hand, you do not require rate control, you may only need an anticoagulant. I am unclear why your family physician felt it was necessary to refer you to three cardiologists. A-fib is a fairly common condition that he or she can likely monitor and treat himself or herself. I also take issue with some of the comments you received from the specialists. First, at age 68, you are hardly old, and this is not a condition that you

should just learn to live with. Second, both the first and second cardiologists don’t seem to have taken the time to ease your concerns or properly explain the condition and it’s potential consequences. Finally, the third specialist should have worked with you to find a medication that would not cause your pressure to drop so low as to cause side effects. Atenolol is not the only medication used for the treatment of a-fib. As for your next step, you have two options, as I see it. First, return to your family physician and discuss your concerns about what to expect, the problem with your medication and what you can do to prevent further attacks. Or you can request a referral to a fourth cardiologist, perhaps one associated with a teaching hospital, and explain your current situation and confusion. In either situation, you should request a medication change because the atenolol doesn’t appear to be helping and is causing your problem. Also, inquire about taking a daily aspirin, whether a full-strength (325 milligrams) tablet or a low-dose (81 milligrams) pill, if you aren’t already taking it or another anticoagulant. Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. His website is www.AskDrGottMD .com. United FeatUre Syndicate

Your material circumstances could brighten considerably in the next year, through the good graces of people who like you. If you want to get ahead, it’s important to make yourself accepted by those who work at your side. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — It isn’t that you’ll lack the capacity to overcome obstacles when you are challenged; it’s more likely that you won’t accept that there are any problems in the first place. Be realistic. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — If you discount your own worth and place a trifle too much importance on winning the approval of others, you won’t be a happy person. Strive to please only yourself. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Keep outsiders out of your commercial or financial matters as best you can, because what they want you to do may be constructive for them, but not necessarily good for you. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Certain associates and/or companions aren’t likely to be in harmony with your aims, and could drag their feet and slow you down if you’re not careful. Go it alone as much as you can. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — If you are more motivated to partake in inessential activities than you are in serious endeavors, don’t expect to get anything important done. Try not to fritter away the day. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — When something is at stake that affects your personal interests, chances are you’ll do quite well, but don’t expect to be equally adept when carrying out a project for others. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Talk over money matters with the person who shares your expenses before purchasing something that is extremely costly. They might not want any part of it. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Friends you enjoy on a social basis might admire your repartee, but don’t expect the same acceptance from co-workers. They’ll appreciate a lot less wind and a little more work. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Trouble is in the making if you fail to spell out in advance just who is to pay for what when at a social get-together. Someone might think the costs are far too expensive for his or her taste. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Remember, friends can come and go, but your family is the rock that weathers the test of time. Be careful not to show more favoritism to a newcomer than you do to your own kin. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Because you are likely to be challenged on your ideas, it is important that you have faith and the fortitude to rightfully stand up for them. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — It isn’t always a good idea to mix business with pleasure, and it might be one of those times when an attempt to do so will result an unrewarding experience. Do one or the other. Trying to patch up a broken romance? The Astro-Graph Matchmaker can help you understand what to do to make the relationship work. Send for your Matchmaker set by mailing $3 to Astro-Graph, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. United FeatUre Syndicate

Today’s celebrity birthdays Actor-director Clint Eastwood is 81. Singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary is 73. Keyboardist Augie Meyers of the Texas Tornadoes and the Sir Douglas Quintet is 71. Actress Sharon Gless is 68. Actor Gregory Harrison is 61. Actor Tom Berenger is 61. Actor Kyle Secor (“Homicide: Life on the Street”) is 54. Comedian Chris Elliott is 51. Actress Lea Thompson is 50. Singer Corey Hart is 49. Rapper DMC of Run-DMC is 47. Actress Brooke Shields is 46. Country bassist Ed Adkins of The Derailers is 44. Actress Archie Panjabi (“The Good Wife”) is 39. Actor Colin Farrell is 35.

If South has that, what’s East have? BY PHILLIP ALDER United Feature Syndicate

Former French president Charles De Gaulle said, “I have come to the conclusion that politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.” Good bridge players draw conclusions; others jump to them. If you assume something, always ask yourself whether it is consistent with what has happened so far. West did not do that in this deal. East passed as dealer, South opened three hearts (when many, with those two singletons, would have upgraded and bid four hearts), and two passes followed. Now East aggressively reopened with a takeout double. And West sensibly passed. (He knew that his side did not have the

high-card values for three no-trump.) After West led the diamond four, what should have happened? South won with dummy’s ace, ruffed a diamond in his hand, and played a low club. West grabbed his ace, after which the contract could not be defeated. Declarer lost only one spade, two hearts and one club. If West had played a low club, the contract could have been beaten in several ways. West said he feared that South had a singleton club. But West should have asked himself this question: If South has a singleton club, what does that leave East, and is it consistent with the auction? If South had a singleton club, East would have been 5-6 in the minors and would not have made a takeout double, which indicated a

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — On the same day coach Jim Tressel resigned in the wake of an NCAA investigation, The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that the NCAA and Ohio State are looking into whether star quarterback Terrelle Pryor received cars and other extra benefits. Pryor, who will be a senior this fall, has already been interviewed at least once by investigators, the paper reported. The newspaper cited unnamed sources who said this is the most significant inquiry of Pryor. The NCAA and Ohio State are also probing more than 50 car purchases by Buckeyes players, their families and friends. He and four other players have been suspended for the first five games this fall for accepting improper benefits from a local tattoo-shop owner. Tressel knew of those benefits and did not report it to Ohio State or NCAA officials. Tressel resigned early Monday citing NCAA violations which he said had “been a distraction” for Ohio State. The newspaper’s sources say that Pryor has been connected to at least six vehicles during his time at Ohio State. A university spokesman declined to confirm any reports dealing with individual athletes. The Dispatch reported in January that Pryor had been stopped three times for traffic violations over the past three years, each time driving cars that were owned by a car salesman or a Columbus usedcar dealership where the salesman worked. The salesman, Aaron Kniffin, told the newspaper that while working at a dealership in 2008, he allowed Pryor to drive his SUV to Pryor’s hometown of Jeannette, Pa., and show it to his mother. Pryor did not buy the vehicle. Kniffin also said he arranged for Pryor to use a 2009 Dodge while Pryor’s car was being worked on at another dealership where Kniffin worked. At least one of the dealer-

the NFL. Williams had 16 catches for 219 yards in 2010 after being a third-round draft choice out of Southern Cal.

ships has dozens of autographed jerseys hanging up inside its offices. Pryor said, at the time, that he doesn’t remember signing his jersey that hangs in the dealership. “I sign a lot of stuff for Buckeye fans — I don’t like to turn down fans,” he said. “But I don’t do it to get any favors or discounts.”

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A low pressure system that brought late season snowfall to the Northern and Central Rockies will take a more northeastward turn, moving into central Canada. However, flow around this system will continue pushing warm and moist air northward from the Gulf of Mexico, creating a strong warm front that will stretch eastward north of the Great Lakes. This will produce severe storms over Ontario and Quebec. Meanwhile, the system will also continue dragging a cold front through the US. The front will start the day over the Plains, and reach over the Upper Midwest and into the Great Lakes by evening. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop along this front, with severe storms developing in the afternoon and evening hours. Heavy rainfall, large hail and strong winds are likely in areas of severe storm development. Environmental conditions may allow for a few tornadoes to develop on Tuesday afternoon as well. To the South, the tail end of the cold front will extend into the Southern Plains. The system will gain energy from warm and moist flow from the Gulf of Mexico. Thus, a few scattered showers and thunderstorms will pop up across Oklahoma and Texas. Out West, a low pressure system spinning offshore of the West Coast will push a cold front onshore. This front will kick up widespread rain showers across the Pacific Northwest and northern California. Cool temperatures will persist across the West Coast.

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