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EDC: Funds don’t keep pace with workloads BY SHELLEY SMITH
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For the past seven years, funding for RowanWorks’ economic development activity for Rowan County has not matched expenses. As workloads for three fulltime employees and one part-time worker continue to grow, the Economic Development Commission members are worried. “To stay flat will require a $30,000 cut to our budget,” said Robert Van Geons, executive director of RowanWorks, as the Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission markets itself now. From the time the Economic Development Commission’s annual meeting began (Wednesday at noon), and until the close of business Thursday, five projects became active for RowanWorks — some with existing industry and some with new opportunities. On Friday, RowanWorks had people flying in to look at available space in the county, while also looking to take care of existing employers. “There’s only so many hours in the day,” Van Geons said. “And when someone flies in, we have to be there until they’re there. “It’s not saying that we’re not satisfied with VAN GEONS having three, but we feel we can, as a community, do more, and we should be doing as much as possible to help our companies and grow jobs. “I have a great team, and they work their butts off.” Van Geons said before the 2004-2005 fiscal year, discussion about EDC funding touched such issues as how much each entity paid and how many board members should be appointed. “At that time, too, they established a funding formula, which is based on the tax base of the partner,” Van Geons said. “For the county and the city, they said they would fund at this (level) next year, an agreed on a formula of 0.00032 percent of the tax base that year.” Each remaining municipality agreed on giving the EDC 0.00002 percent of its tax base each year. But for some towns, Van Geons said, like Rockwell and Cleveland, their pay-
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Edd Waldroup plays his Martin guitar as wife Fanniebelle listens.
Veteran brings tales of WWII, sounds of bluegrass music to the next generation BY EMILY FORD
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ANNAPOLIS — Edd Waldroup’s night terrors used to wake his children. “He would scream, ‘Head yon way! Head yon way!’ ” said Teresa Bean, now 53, the youngest of Waldroup’s three children. “I had no idea until I was older that it was about the war.” World War II no longer haunts Waldroup. A self-proclaimed hillbilly and selftaught bluegrass musician, Waldroup now speaks of his military service not with fear but with excitement and pride. He tells of wading ashore at Omaha Beach in chest-deep water to help liberate France. He speaks about surviving the Battle of the Bulge, the largest and bloodiest battle that Americans fought during the war. He recalls becoming separated from his outfit, the 158th Engineer Combat Battalion, for more than a month after hiding from German troops so he could relay a secret message to commanders.
“I guess I was scared in a way, but you didn’t have time to be afraid,” Waldroup said. “You were busy protecting yourself.” During the war, Fanniebelle Waldroup received a letter from the Army stating that her new husband was missing in action. For weeks, she feared he might be dead. “I’d just take it one day at a time,” she said. “I had hope that he was still alive.” Many in his battalion perished. “There were not too many of us in my original outfit who came back,” he said. “Not even enough to have a reunion.” ••• Born in the North Carolina mountains, Waldroup was already a proficient musician when he moved to Kannapolis at age 14 so his parents could work in Cannon Mills. He can play nearly any instrument and regularly performs for school children and nursing home residents on the guitar and banjo while singing bluegrass, country and gospel standards.
A jack of all trades, Waldroup can fix a car, grow a 2-pound tomato and recite poetry. At age 86, he maintains not only his yard but several others in the neighborhood. “He’s just real special,” said son Mike Waldroup, who also lives in Kannapolis. “He’s very protective. He’s always looked after us, and he still does.” Alongside a bottle of sand from Omaha Beach collected by his grandchildren last year, Waldroup keeps his induction notice from the U.S. Army, dated April 21, 1943. At the time, he was still in Cannon High School, where he was trying to catch up. He’d fallen behind while living in the mountains, where schooling came second to farming. “Well, here come the Army,” Waldroup said. “The world war was pretty hot then. The GIs who were volunteering were already gone. Pearl Harbor had us all stirred up, they really hit us a lick. “Then here comes Hitler and he was try-
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Vice president’s visit to Iraq comes as U.S. moves closer to removing troops
Do or die time for bonds at N.C. Research Campus
BAGHDAD (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden returned Saturday to Iraq to coax its government into picking a new prime minister, months after elections left the nascent democracy in a state of gridlock as the U.S. prepares to pull out its troops. Biden’s trip — his fifth since he was elected vice president, and his second this year — signals Washington’s growing impatience with Iraq’s stalled political process since the March 7 vote. The Iraqi election failed to produce a clear winner, and competing political alliances have been angling to secure an edge in parliament — mostly through backroom deals that leave out voters. The vice president was upbeat upon arrival, downplaying concerns that the impasse would lead to a crisis. “This is local politics,” Biden told reporters in brief remarks at the sprawling U.S.
KANNAPOLIS — Tuesday will be pivotal for the stalled $30 million tax increment bond package for the N.C. Research Campus. First up Tuesday, Standard & Poor’s will tour the Research Campus to consider assigning an investment grade rating to the TIF bonds. The bonds would pay for improvements at the life sciences complex owned by Dole Food Co. chairman David Murdock. Later Tuesday, Cabarrus County commissioners will discuss the bond package and whether they still support a new building for the Cabarrus Health Alliance. “It will be a big day,” Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg said. The city of Kannapolis, which would issue the bonds, asked Standard & Poor’s to rate them, making them more appealing to investors and helping the city
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military base west of Baghdad known as Camp Victory. “This is not a lot different than any other government.” He added: “I remain, as I have from the beginning, extremely optimistic about the government being formed here.” Iraqi officials appeared cool to the prospect of Biden muscling in on their scene. “The aim of Biden’s visit is not to impose a point of view nor an attempt to interfere in Iraq’s political process,” said Yassin Majid, an adviser to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. He said Biden and the prime minister would meet Sunday to discuss plans for U.S. troops to leave Iraq and ways to deepen ties between the two countries — as well as ways to build the new government. Biden’s aides were quick to note that he only will offer help if it was requested, and not advocate for any specific
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Vice President Joe Biden, right, greets Sens. Joe Lieberman and John McCain, left, in Baghdad, Iraq, on Saturday. The senators are in Iraq on a trip unrelated to the vice presidents. coalition or agenda — other than an end to the delay that has, in turn, pushed back resolution of a number of issues facing Iraq. He also is set to meet Iraqi President Jalal Talabani and former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi during the long July Fourth weekend he is in Iraq. Biden also plans to meet with troops and will attend a naturalization ceremony this morning. Iraq’s newly elected parliament is scheduled to meet
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secure a lower interest rate. TIF bonds, considered among the riskiest types of municipal debt, normally can’t achieve an investment grade rating. Kannapolis and Cabarrus County agreed in November 2007 to issue the bonds. Including $15 million for a new Cabarrus Health Alliance, which serves as the county public health department, helped seal the deal. But the county’s budget woes have caused commissioners to rethink the need for a new health department, which would go up across Dale Earnhardt Boulevard from the Research Campus. Commissioners have asked Cabarrus Health Alliance director Dr. William Pilkington to justify his need for a new building. The health alliance has relationships with many entities on the campus, including public-health related research projects with Appalachian
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FROM 1A ment went down significantly. For example, the 2004 agreement meant the EDC should receive $390,563 in funding for 2009. What it got was $376,207. In years since the 2004 agreement, the tax bases have grown on average 20 percent, and the EDC has not asked for additional funding. “Until this year, we have asked for the same or less than the 2004-05 formula, every year,” he said. “The tax base has grown, but actual funding has decreased since last year. This year, it’s picked back up.” Kannapolis has now promised to begin contributing, something Van Geons is excited about. “With Kannapolis coming back in for the first time in many, many years, we now have every municipality back at the table,” he said. “I hope all of our municipalities feel they’re getting a value for their contribution. “But, total funding for economic development, when you combine all entities, is down $100,000. The tax base has grown, but our actual funding
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has decreased since last year.” China Grove and Landis decreased their funding from the 2004 agreement to the approved 2010-11 amount by more than $1,500 each, despite a 12 percent rise in tax base for China Grove and a 19 percent rise for Landis. Van Geons said he wants to get everyone back to the 2004 agreement. “Our revenues cannot support today what we’re doing, which is a bare minimum program,” he said. “One year from now, we have to slash the budget and/or personnel if we don’t get back to fully funding the budget.” Van Geons said the EDC’s-
State University, Duke University and N.C. State University, he said. “There is a reason for us to be close to campus,” he said. He will plead his case before, including details of the $700,000 that’s already been spent to plan, design and permit the new building. “I’m hoping there is support,” Pilkington said. The city would like commissioners to vote up or down on both the bonds and the new Contact Emily Ford at health alliance, Legg said. 704-797-4264.
Russian spy suspect says she wants to stay in United States NEW YORK (AP) — The Russian diplomat’s daughter accused of being a spy is “embarrassed” by photos of her that have turned up in media reports and fears she will be deported, her lawyer said. Attorney Robert Baum told the Associated Press that he showed Anna Chapman, 28, some of the tabloid newspaper stories that have branded the redhead as a femme fatale and feature photographs from her Facebook page, showing the smil- CHAPMAN ing Russian enjoying Manhattan’s nightlife scene, posing in front of the Statue of Liberty and mixing with businessmen at a conference. “She was embarrassed by some of the photos that were obviously taken from her Facebook pages,” the lawyer said. “The truth is she probably no different than your typical single 28-year-old woman in New York City.” Chapman is charged with conspiring to act as an unregistered agent of a foreign gov-
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“But a good, strong consensus on the TIF is enough for me,” he said. Currently, the bonds would provide $15 million for a new health alliance, $7 million to reimburse the city and Research Campus developer Castle & Cooke for upfront expenses to build the campus infrastructure, $1.7 million to replace the downtown water system and $1.3 million for a stormwater line and pedestrian tunnel under Loop Road, as well as money for four smaller projects.
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ernment, which carries a potential penalty of five years in prison. She was the first of 10 spy suspects who were arrested in the United States to be denied bail. Baum said Chapman’s father told her to go to police with a fake passport an undercover FBI agent had given to her, leading to her arrest and solitary confinement. He said he may use that information to appeal the bail decision. At a bail hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Farbiarz said only that investigators on June 27 intercepted phone calls in which Chapman was “talking to a man who is advising her, who is telling her essentially ... to make up a story, to say that she’s being intimidated, that this might be some other criminal activity, and who advises her to get out of the country and to go to the police.” Baum said he believed the phone calls cited by prosecutors were conversations between Chapman and her father, whom Baum described as a low-level embassy employee whose family was middle class.
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savings account with extra fund balance was running out. “We had received funding and not spent the majority of our budget,” he said. “So we had a savings account. “And, rightfully so, we were directed, especially by the county commissioners, to use that, to put money to work.” Van Geons said the money has been used heavily on different advertising. “This year, with the support of funding and by being aggressive and keeping our funding low, we will make it through this year, using the last of the fund balance,” he said. “Next year the money re-
serve will be gone. We’ll have to cut operations, or talk about the fact that tax bases have grown and try to justify (more funding) from public or private revenue.” Van Geons said partnerships are one way the EDC reaches out to people who could have an interest in Rowan County. “We may have a company here that may have a customer in Virginia that is interested in what’s going on in the Research Campus, and we want to be able to support and facilitate that connection and dialogue amongst them, so we can all be part of that,” he said. “It’s a mutually beneficial relationship to all of us.”
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VETERAN FROM 1A ing to take over Europe. Everybody was red hot to go and serve.” Waldroup was drafted. “I was excited to serve,” he said. “We was going to whip the Germans.” During his first furlough in December 1943, he married Fanniebelle, a “pretty little gal” he’d met in high school. They drove to South Carolina, where marriage licenses were easier to get, and exchanged vows. The next day he received a telegram that his furlough had been canceled with orders to return immediately. Six months later, Waldroup jumped off a landship tank and held his M1 rifle over his head as he waded ashore, part of the third wave landing at Omaha Beach. “We lost a lot of men on that beach,” he said. Waldroup went through five countries during WWII and scratched each name on his canteen: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland and Germany. His son has the canteen now. That time in the military also inspired his son to serve. Mike Waldroup was in the Air Force from 1967 to 1971 in Europe. He calls his father’s service “incredible.” ••• When Waldroup prepares to tell a war story, he leans close and begins with a friendly, “Hey!” During the Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive, he became trapped. “The Germans broke through and captured some of our big guns and turned them on us,” he said. The Germans drove the AmeriKannapolis veteran Edd cans back to Waldroup stormed Oma- the Belgian ha Beach to help liberate town of BasFrance during World War togne. While Waldroup II. He also survived the and another Battle of the Bulge. soldier were sending messages in secret code at a relay station housed in a countryside chateau, German troops were making a push to take Bastogne. German paratroopers landed 100 yards from the chateau. Waldroup and the other soldier escaped by hiding under a hedgerow. They buried their equipment in case they were captured. “Being an old sly fox and a possum hunter and ‘coon hunter and country boy, we knew how to elude the Germans,” Waldroup said. They crept under cover to a nearby village, where only a priest remained. “Between what French I could speak and what English he could speak, he told us that an American tank and a
Edd Waldroup carried this photo in his wallet for years. Hes in uniform with his brother, Foch, at left and father, Henry C. Waldroup, in 1943.
truckload of ammunition were broke down 1 kilometer from there,” Waldroup said. As they approached, the tank nearly fired on them. “We dropped our rifles and yelled. We hollered and told them we were Americans,” he said. He served with the unit until he was reunited with the 158th more than a month later. When the war ended, he went back to the chateau to recover his equipment, but the Germans had dug it up and destroyed it. ••• During the war, Waldroup learned international Morse code, strung telephone wire, did electrical work, helped construct a pontoon bridge across the Rhine River and cleared minefields. As a sergeant, he oversaw a crew of German prisoners. But like so many veterans, Waldroup for years said little about his two years and eight months of active service. “The war was not talked about when I was a child,” said his daughter, Teresa Bean, who lives in Wilmington. “It was not a very fond memory.” After Waldroup began sharing memories with his family, Bean took her father to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. He wore a cap proclaiming “WWII veteran” with a patch denoting his participation in the D-Day Normandy landing. “It was quite an experience,” Bean said. “I don’t think I was ready for it, and I know my mother wasn’t ready for it.” Men and women approached Waldroup with tears streaming down their faces. “People would come up to him and cry on his shoulder,” Bean said. “People would hug him.” In the car on the way home, the family began to comprehend the magnitude of Waldroup’s service and the hardships he survived. “My mom said, ‘I had no idea,’ ” Bean said. ••• Waldroup survived World War II
panies that we know want to hear that message of those resources. That’s why it’s so important to learn from each other.” Van Geons said volunteers are welcome and encouraged to help the EDC or even attend workshops or meetings that EDC members may not always be able to get to. “We love getting just a lead and a contact,” he said. “If anyone knows of a company that needs some help, refer us to them. “Or, volunteering real time to help us market will help if people are willing to go to things like the Energy Coalition in Charlotte, so we don’t have to, and bring us back some information, that’s great. “Whatever you’d like to do, there’s opportunity for that. Even reading up on companies that might like to come to Rowan County.” Van Geons said the EDC was “extremely grateful” for the support it has received in the budget process, and hopes Rowan County will continue to grow. “We have a lot of opportunity here,” he said. For more information, visit www.rowanworks. com. Contact Shelley Smith at 704-797-4246.
but nearly died in 1963 from a kidney stone attack. He was hospitalized for three month in Concord and lost a kidney. “The doctors had basically given up on him,” said Debbie Ezzell, the middle Waldroup child who lives in Durham. “Later, they called him a walking miracle.” Doctors attributed Waldroup’s survival to his strong will to live. “He loves life,” Ezzell said. “Anything he does, he gives it 110 percent.” Waldroup usually worked two jobs. He studied business administration when he returned from the war but went to work in Cannon Mills because “I was making more money weaving than the banker was making,” he said. He left the mill in 1958 to build missiles for Douglas Aircraft in Charlotte for four years, and when he returned to textiles he also started a painting business. He retired from the mill in 1983 and now dotes on his eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. When Waldroup’s children were young, he taught them to fish, play instruments and maintain their cars. His daughters were no different from his son. “The last thing I wanted to do was hang around while he was working on a car,” Ezzell said. “But he would be changing the oil and he’d say ‘Deborah, I want you to look at this and see how I do this. You need to know about this.’ ” Neighbors still call Waldroup to fix a broken washer or look at a malfunctioning car. He can finish a word puzzle book in a day and spends so much time in his large garden that Bean buys him Gatorade by the case. “He doesn’t know the word ‘no,’ ” she said. ••• Edd and Fanniebelle Waldroup have attended the West A Street Church Waldroups of God for many Edd g r a n d children years. Their brought back sand faith, like their from Omaha Beach marriage, is last year when they strong. Fanniebelle visited Normandy, Waldroup listens France. with a knowing smile as her husband performs “That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine” and recites “Father’s Table Grace” in their modest Kannapolis home. “They take care of each other,” Ezzell said. “They have mutual respect.” On a recent evening, Waldroup said the blessing before a meal. “He said ‘Thank you God for the energy to endure to go on,’ ” Ezzell said. “I thought, ‘Wow, that is really something.’ ” Contact Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.
Boat with 174 on board runs aground in Boston Harbor BOSTON (AP) — A tour boat headed on a whale watch with 174 people on board was evacuated Saturday after it ran aground on a rocky ledge in Boston Harbor and began taking on water. No one was seriously hurt in the accident, which was reported at about 10 a.m. off Deer Island. The Coast Guard said two people suffered back and knee injuries.
Authorities said a combination of Coast Guard vessels, local emergency vessels and nearby fishing boats helped evacuate the 87-foot vessel Massachusetts, and by early afternoon, everyone was safely off the boat. Passengers were taken to a pier in Hull, about 3 miles from the disabled boat, said Coast Guard Petty Officer Connie Terrell.
Meanwhile, workers on board the Massachusetts tried to pump out the sinking vessel, while divers attempted to patch the gash in the hull, said Winthrop Deputy Harbormaster Chuck Evans, who was at the scene. Evans said the boat’s operators reported that they collided with rocks at Devil’s Back Ledge while traveling at about 18 knots. The boat
was listing heavily toward its bow Saturday afternoon and its back end had lifted out of the water, he said. “It’s a pretty serious accident,” Evans said. “Once it goes down, it would be a total loss, I believe. ... They’re trying to save it.” Passengers described a noise and a sudden jolt that snapped legs on deck chairs and sent people sprawling.
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Superior Court Abbreviation key: CAAF – court-appointed attorney fee VD – dismissal without leave by district attorney Disposition of cases heard the week of April 26 in Rowan Superior Supplemental Administrative Court by Judge Beverly P. Beal: • Attempted first-degree sex offense: Arthur Dean Adkins, also felony indecent liberties with child, 125-159 months, jail credit, sex offender treatment recommended, also felony first-degree rape of child, felony first-degree sex offense with child and four charges felony indecent liberties with child, VD in all six cases. • Felony breaking and/or entering: Tina La Ray Austin, also nine counts felony breaking and entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, pay court costs, $500 fine and restitution jointly, also second charge felony breaking and/or entering and three counts felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of first sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony possession of stolen goods/property and three counts felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of second sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment; also second charge felony possession of stolen goods/property and four counts felony larceny after break-
ing or entering a motor vehicle, 56 months at expiration of third sentence, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also six more charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of fourth sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also second-degree burglary, felony breaking and/or entering and felony larceny, 10-12 months at expiration of fifth sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also three charges felony larceny after breaking/entering, three charges felony larceny and 18 charges misdemeanor larceny, VD in all 24 cases; Derrion Taylor Crawford, also three charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, make joint restitution, also second-degree burglary and two more charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 10-12 months at expiration of first sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, serve 10 days in jail, jail credit, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also second charge felony breaking and/or entering and three more charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of second sentence, suspended, 60 months probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony common law robbery and felony possession of stolen goods/property, 10-12 months at expiration of third sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation,
serve 10 days in jail concurrently with second sentence, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods/property and five charges misdemeanor larceny, VD in all seven cases; Timothy Paul Wiseman Jr., also three charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 56 months, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, make restitution jointly, have no contact with co-defendants or victims, pay court cost and $500 fine, not violate any laws, also six charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 4-5 months at expiration of first sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony breaking and/or entering and seven charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of second sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony possession of stolen goods/property and three charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of third sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also five more charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 4-5 months at expiration of fourth sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also second-degree burglary, felony breaking and/or entering and felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 10-12 months at expiration of fifth sentence, sus-
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pended, 60 months supervised probation, serve 250 days in jail, jail credit, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, three charges felony larceny after breaking/entering, three charges felony larceny and 19 charges misdemeanor larceny, VD in all 26 cases. • Failure to notify Department of Motor Vehicles of address change: Hubert Ray McCarn, also driver failure to wear seat belt, pay court cost and $50 fine; Lolitta Yvonne Nettles, prayer for judgment continued upon payment of court cost. • Felony fleeing/eluding arrest with motor vehicle: Willie Louis Watson, 9-11 months, suspended, 24 months supervised probation, six months intensive probation, perform CSW and pay fee, not operate motor vehicle until license restored, pay court cost, $250 fine and CAAF, transfer probation to Mecklenburg County. • Felony possession of stolen motor vehicle: Melvin Anthony West, also larceny from the person, 20-24 months, jail credit, pay CAAF and restitution to be docketed as civil judgment, defendant to be released from jail on court date, also felony larceny, felony first-degree burglary, felony firstdegree kidnapping, felony possession of firearm by felon and felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, VD in all five cases.
the investigation that Gell was guilty, according to the agent’s own lawyer, and built the case on a pair of drugabusing 15-year-old girls who changed their stories several times. The two pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and testified against Gell; no one else has been prosecuted. The settlement said Ransome ignored 17 witnesses who reported Jenkins was still alive after Gell was sent to jail on unrelated charges and didn’t give prosecutors evidence favorable to Gell including those witness statements, a lie-detector test and taped phone calls. A phone listing for Ransome couldn’t be found. He refused to talk about the case after the settlement. Gell remains in prison, serving a six-year sentence for indecent liberties for hav-
ing sex with a 15-year-old girl after he was freed. Gell’s lawyer used part of the settlement to set up a trust that has been supporting the young woman and their son. The Gell case wasn’t the only time Ransome was accused of problems in homicide investigations. An external review of his cases found his files seldom included important documents, timelines or other evidence to back statements from witnesses and suspects. Ransome appeared to leave information out of his files because he decided it wasn’t relevant, leaving prosecutors with incomplete cases, according to former FBI agent Chris Swecker, who conducted the review. Swecker also found in Ransome’s defense that the SBI didn’t give him proper supervision.
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Tenn. man convicted of golf cart DWI at beach BALD HEAD ISLAND (AP) — A North Carolina prosecutor is using the driving while impaired conviction of a golf cart driver to warn people they can be busted for DWI on any vehicle. The StarNews of Wilmington reports that Brunswick County District Attorney Rex Gore issued a news release saying 24-year-old William McNabb, of Gray, Tenn., was found guilty Friday of DWI and received a suspended sentence. Authorities say McNabb had a blood-alcohol level of 0.20 percent when he was pulled over while driving the golf cart on Bald Head Island in August 2008. Gore says he wanted to remind people during the Independence Day holiday weekend that they can be arrested for drinking while driving boats, animals, bicycles and even lawn mowers.
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A R O U N D T H E S TAT E al District and is an official destination on the N.C. Birding Trail. The owners operate a guest house for visitors nesCHARLOTTE (AP) — Au- tled within the farm’s 10-acre thorities say boxes of patient wildlife sanctuary. records from a North Carolina psychologist were found at Fire won’t stop a Charlotte recycling center after his sons who were help- Army band after a ing him move grabbed the little help wrong boxes. FORT BRAGG (AP) — It A spokesman for Ervin Batchelor told multiple media will take more than a fire that outlets that the psychologist destroyed their instruments was moving his office in ear- and uniforms to stop the 82nd ly June and asked his sons to Airborne Division Band from take some unneeded paper- its annual Independence Day concert in North Carolina. work to be recycled. The offers of tubas and But officials say the sons picked up Batchelor’s boxed drums as well as sheet music and music stands came pourpatient records instead. Batchelor is cooperating ing in almost immediately afwith state officials, who are ter the headquarters for the doing inventory on the band at Fort Bragg burned records. Someone found down Friday afternoon, band guilty of not properly destroy- master Chief Warrant Officer ing sensitive information in Russ Houser said Saturday. “I was just overwhelmed,” can be fined up to $5,000. If he gets the records back, said Houser of the generosity Batchelor plans to call every- of the base and surrounding one affected and apologize Fayetteville community. “I’ve seen a nonstop flood of e-mails personally. and support.” Members of the band have Fifth-generation been back in the Unites States farm protected for only about two months after a tour of duty in by land trust Afghanistan. For the past NEW BERN (AP) — A month, they have practiced infifth-generation North Caroli- tently for today’s concert on na farm that provides vegeta- the base to honor the nation’s bles and flowers for retailers birthday. has been protected from resLess than an hour after idential or industrial develop- they left rehearsal Friday, ment. flames flickered from the 70The Coastal Land Trust is year-old building that acts as providing the protection for the band’s headquarters. No the Jackson Family Farm near one was hurt, but firefighters Fayetteville. couldn’t save anything inside. The 90-acre farm features Then the help came from cultivated fields and a scenic civilians and fellow soldiers. wooded buffer along a tribu- People who run a school on the tary of the South River, which base offered tubas and music is recognized as one of the stands since students are on state’s Outstanding Resource vacation. Methodist College in Waters. Fayetteville is lending the Crops from the farm are band most of its percussion sold in the Triangle area. section, Houser said. The farm is also located The only thing the band within a Voluntary Agricultur- doesn’t have is uniforms. To-
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• • • Disposition of cases heard the weeks of May 3 and 10 in Rowan Superior Trial Court by Judge Theodore S. Royster Jr.; • Misdemeanor domestic vi• • • Disposition of cases heard the olence protective order violation: week of May 10 in Rowan Supe- David Freeman, jury trial, 150
Agent in $4M settlement with inmate retires RALEIGH (AP) — A State Bureau of Investigation agent whose handling of a North Carolina murder case led the state to pay a nearly $4 million wrongful conviction settlement has retired. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports SBI Agent Dwight Ransome left his job about a month ago with 28 years of state and local service. Ransome had been taken off investigations and moved into an administrative job less than a year ago after the SBI paid its largest settlement ever — $3.9 million to former North Carolina death row inmate Alan Gell. Gell, 36, spent four years waiting for execution in the 1995 killing of Allen Ray Jenkins of Aulander, a retired truck driver. Ransome decided early in
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Parole possible for man serving life sentence for first-degree murder A man sentenced to life in prison for the execution style murder of Gary Grade in 1986 could be released on parole. The state Parole Commission is investigating the possibility SCOTT of releasing Randy Lee Scott if he completes a special program. Scott, now 55, was 31 when the murder occurred. Scott was sentenced to life
in prison in August 1988 for the first degree murder of Grade and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury of Grade’s girlfriend, Cindy Beck Hensley. Scott was sentenced to an additional 34 years for his part in other related crimes. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, but jurors opted for life in prison. Grade’s body was found in the early morning hours of Dec. 9, 1986, in his home on Charles Street off Airport Road. He was face down in the living room and had been shot once in the temple. His face
was stuffed into a pillow and his hands had been bound behind his back with duct tape. Hensley was shot once in the mouth and left for dead. She went next door for help after the shooter left. Witnesses testified that Grade had closed his business, Gary Grade Pools and Spas and was in the process of moving from his Klutz Acres home when he was killed. Hensley testified that she and Grade pleaded for their lives while their house was ransacked and Thomas John Reeb and Scott repeatedly demanded $10,000.
She testified that Reeb was the triggerman, but that Scott pulled a gun first and set off the chain of events that led to the shootings. Four people were charged in the murder. Reeb, who was tried at the same time as Scott, was sentenced to life plus 50 years. Two others, including Scott’s wife, Brenda Berrier Hilton Scott and Morris M. Andrews, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. The trial in Rowan County Superior Court took more than two weeks after a lengthy jury selection process. The jury of
10 women and two men took just over 2 and a half hours to find Scott and Reeb guilty of first degree murder. After Sheriff Bob Martin was quoted in newspaper articles saying the murder was drug related and that Reeb had been convicted in federal court of drug-running, defense attorneys got a gag order preventing attorneys and law enforcement officers from talking to the press during the trial. Scott is currently in the Caswell Correctional Center with his next custody review is set for Aug. 1 according to
the N.C. Department of Corrections website. According to a press release from the N.C. Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, information is being gathered from persons for and against parole for Scott. The information gathered will be considered by the Commission in making its decision. The Commission will render a final decision after completion of the investigation. No time frame was given for the decision. For information or comment on the case contact the Commission at 919-716-3017.
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Volunteers and workers involved in oil spill cleanup efforts at Pensacola Beach had to wear boots, gloves and other clothing to keep from coming in contact with the oil. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Rowan County woman lends a hand to oil spill cleanup efforts at Pensacola Beach
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rom her home on High Rock Lake, Ellen Mullen scans the sky for birds all the time. She relishes the moments when a bald eagle sometimes lands in her front yard. One evening after seeing on television reports what the oil spill was doing to birds along the Gulf Coast, Ellen became emotional. Tearing up, she told her family she should travel there and try to help. “Here, you go MARK for me,” her sonWINEKA in-law, Victor Lopez, said. Owner of VL Concrete in Concord, he immediately offered her $2,000 for the trip. Constant news of the oil spill “was killing him, too,” Ellen says, because he had grown up along the Gulf in Texas. Ellen looked at her husband, Jim, and realized at that moment she was headed off on an interesting journey, though “I wasn’t sure where I was going.” With Jim’s help, she decided to try Pensacola, Fla. It seemed like a safe place and a sensible drive. “Jim said start there and see what happens,” she recalls. Ellen, 59, packed her Suburban, wrote down the directions she wanted to follow and set off on a 10-day trip full of enlightenment and frustration. But she’s glad she did it. “I had to see it for myself,” says Mullen, a nurse and a 5foot-2 bundle of energy. “... I’m a young 59.” Mullen spent about six days on the hot, white sand of Pensacola Beach picking up the “oil balls” or “tar balls” already coming in with the waves. She devoted three other days to a warehouse where she put together crates for oil-covered birds. Most of the crates were going to Louisiana at the time because that’s where more were needed. As Mullen drove into Pensacola, she saw flashing message boards saying oil was in
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the water and that some beaches were closed. The oil had reached Pensacola on June 2. As of July 1, Gulf waters and beaches east of Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier (close to where Mullen worked) remained open and were under no restrictions. But a health advisory had been issued for Gulf beach waters west of the pier to the Alabama state line. The advisory warned against coming in contact with any oil, either in the water or on the beach, or with wildlife affected by the oil. Roughly 423 miles of Gulf Coast shoreline had been oiled by July 1 — 259 miles in Louisiana, 48 miles in Mississippi, 47 miles in Alabama and 69 miles in Florida. Where Mullen was, in the Northwest Florida Panhandle, the state had placed approximately 389,500 feet of boom to help with oil containment, and Florida had leased five skimmers to operate in some of the sensitive inland waters. The Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier remained open, but anything caught from there was catch and release. The one time Mullen said she ventured into the surf, she emerged with orange-colored feet from the oil in the water. “You wouldn’t believe how hard it is to get off,” she says. Mullen stayed in a Hampton Inn near the fishing pier and worked alongside six other volunteers and an army of people employed by BP who were meticulously scouring the beach for oil deposits. Busloads of workers, being paid at least $12 an hour, were among the people raking, shoveling and scooping the oiled sand into huge plastic bags.
Mullen said the bags had to be closed and tied when they weighed 5 pounds, meaning most of each bag was empty. The bags were thrown into a pile and picked up later by a front-end loader. The sad part, Mullen discovered, was that while an area of the beach might be sugar white, inches underneath the oil is buried in the sand. Meanwhile, each wave brings in more oil balls. For the workers on the beach, it was like taking a pea-shooter into a fight against a Sherman tank. Plus, they had to wear boots, gloves and other clothing to
keep from coming in contact with the oil. Mullen found she could only clean 10 to 15 minutes at time before needing water and shade at one of the many tents set up as refuge. Mullen was physically sick one day from the heat. “My back is still sore,” she says. Many of the people BP is employing as manual labor on the beach had been out of work and needed the jobs, Mullen says. She was not being paid but, because she was a volunteer, she could leave whenever she wanted to get away. BP provided lunch for her and the hundreds of other workers. Mullen complains about seeing idle beach restoration machines. One company, Clean Beach Technologies, said its sand cleaners emulsify the tar balls, and inject oil-eating microbes into the sand to eat the oil residue.
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A volunteer picks up oil balls and tar balls along Pensacola Beach, Fla. In the Northwest Florida Panhandle, the state had placed approximately 389,500 feet of boom to help with oil containment, and Florida had leased five skimmers to operate in some of the sensitive inland waters.
Historic Salisbury Foundation has announced this year’s 35th anniversary OctoberTour of Historic Homes, scheduled for Oct. 8, 9 and 10. The homes that will be open for this year’s tour were revealed Tuesday at an OctoberTour launch party at the J.W. Hall House. This year’s OctoberTour homes are owned by the following: • Gerred and Marsha Popejoy, 402 S. Fulton St. • Bill and Nancy Stanback, 303 W. Bank St. • Greg and Kristin Shields, 415 S. Fulton St. • Edward and Nancy Clement, 1010 Richard St. • Tim and Trisha Proper, 315 W. Horah St. • Katherine Murdoch and Tripp Clement, 229 W. Bank St. • Niven and Carolyn Bayer, 528 S. Fulton St. Also on the tour are two homes owned by Historic Salisbury Foundation: • The J.W. Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St. • The Cyrus West House 203 S. Main St.
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Smart Start honors 3 child care providers Smart Start Rowan
Smart Start Rowan honored three child care providers during its recent Child Care Professionals Recognition Conference. Donna James, director of Preschool of the Arts at the Park, received the Early Childhood Director of the Year award, while Jennifer G. Smith of Preschool of the Arts at the Park earned the Teacher of the Year award and Denise Lyerly from Joy-N-The Morning Home Childcare received the Family Child Care Professional of the Year award. The director of a child development center must ensure that high quality isn’t just an expression but a day-to-day practice, said John Gerstenmier, executive director of Smart Start Rowan. “Donna has set the bar high,” he said. “She has led her center to achieve the top rated five-star license, and she is passionate about early childhood education.” James also has established healthy nutrition guidelines and offers enhancement activities, such as sign language, art activities, music and movement, at no extra cost. In addition, she established a lending program to encourage parents to take books and activities home to do with their children. Smith earned the Teacher of the Year award for making children and their parents feel valued, capable and worthy.
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KANNAPOLIS — Iris Holland Brown, age 79, of Goldfish Road, entered eternal life Friday, July 2, 2010, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Born May 1, 1931, in Landis, she was the daughter of the the late Clyde and Beulah Holland. A lifelong resident of Rowan County, she was a graduate of South Rowan High School, Pfeiffer College and UNC-Charlotte where she earned a Master's Degree in Education. Iris loved children and taught 4th and 5th graders at Charles B. Aycock Elementary School in Kannapolis for 20 years. She was a faithful member and former Sunday School teacher at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in China Grove. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steven Brown; a grandson, Travis Brown; one brother, Eugene Holland; and a sister, Rachel Rodgers. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Samuel Brown; two sons, James Brown and wife, Erna, Paul Brown and wife, Jill; two grandchildren, David Brown and wife, Carrie and Tammy Gulledge and husband, Rodney; one great-grandchild, Baylee Gulledge; and two sisters, Ludelia Fisher and Hazel Holland. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Lady's Funeral Home. Service: 11 a.m. Monday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Comer officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Memorials: Memorials may be made in Iris' memory to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Lady's Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.ladysfuneralhome.com.
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The deadline for Posters if 5 p.m. • Sixth annual Jersey City Reunion will be held July 9 and 10 at the Jersey City Playground at the corner of W. Kerr and N. Caldwell streets. Fish fry noon-8 p.m. Friday and various activities noon-8 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by D.R. Campbell and Sherry Hawthorne. Call 704-6373067 for more information.
Mildred Griffin Nash
KANNAPOLIS — Mildred Griffin Nash, age 93, loving & caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Best of Care Assisted Living Center. Born Oct. 27, 1916, in Anson County, she was one of four children born to the late Plyde and Pantha Simpson Griffin. She has been a resident of Kannapolis for almost 70 years. She retired from Cannon Mills and worked for many years at the Kannapolis YMCA. She was a member of the very supportive West Point Baptist Church and served 20 years as president of the Forever Young Club. She loved working in her flower garden and could make beautiful floral arrangements. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Howard “Happy” Nash; her son, John Nash Jr.; and her brother, Kermit Griffin. She is survived by daughter, Brenda Jones and husband, Larry of Oldsmar, Fla.; and daughter-in-law, Marlene Nash of Stanfield. Her biggest fans were her grandchildren, Johnette Wiles (Paul) of Kannapolis, Tammy Jones of Dunedin, Fla., Tonya Steckler (Stacy) of Lakeland, Fla. and Tony Jones (Amy) of Tampa, Fla. Her great-grandchildren, Alex, Drew, Travis, Tyler, Lauren and Preston loved her dearly. She is also survived by a sister, Plydene Nash of Kannapolis; brother, Emmett Griffin of Greenville, S.C.; and nieces, nephews, and friends. Service and Burial: A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at West Point Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation: The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday prior to the services. Memorials: Memorials may be made to West Point Baptist Church at 1100 Pine St., Kannapolis, NC 28081. Whitley's Funeral Home is assisting the Nash Family. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
“John” Paul Harwood
SUPPLY — “John” Paul Harwood, age 63, of Supply, formerly of Rockwell, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Harwood family.
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HOMES FROM 4A The Cyrus West House is a brick Federal house that is in unrestored condition, with a second floor that has been unchanged from the 1830s. In the more than three decades of the tour, some 135 historic structures in Salisbury have been featured, mostly private homes. A variety of periods are covered in this year’s selection of homes, from the 1799 John Steele House to late Victorian
major North Carolina routes will be suspended for the Fourth of July weekend with the exception of three routes. The state Department of Transportation says construction is suspended until 9 a.m. Tuesday. Both directions of Interstate 40 in Greensboro are reduced to two lanes between mile marker 213 and 214 due to construction of the Bridford Parkway Bridge. In eastern North Carolina, U.S. 17 in Windsor is reduced to one lane on the Cashie River Bridge due to construction and trucks are restricted on the route. Raleigh’s Glenwood Avenue will have closures from Five Points to Wade Avenue to replace concrete. In addition to these projects, the department reminds motorists traveling on westbound I-40 in Haywood County to expect delays over the holiday weekend.
and bungalow-style houses. This year’s tour offers several new features, including guided tours Saturday and Sunday mornings and a special luncheon on Friday. A patron’s party is set for Thursday, Oct. 7. An OctoberTour 5K race is set for Saturday morning, Oct. 8. Historic Salisbury Foundation director Jack Thomson reminded those at the launch party of the tour’s educational mission. “We’re here to show people how a contemporary family can live in an old house comfortably,” he said.
Susan Penny Taylor
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. —Mrs. Susan Penny Taylor, 63, of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 30, 2010. Born on Dec. 16, 1946, to Ford and Mabel Penny, she grew up in Garden City, N.Y. Sue graduated from Endicott College in 1966 and lived in New York City until 1971, when she married Joe T. Taylor III. They resided in Atlanta, Ga., where Sue raised two children and Joe was a partner of the law firm Alston & Bird. They retired to enjoy beach life together in 2003 at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Sue is survived by her husband of 40 years, Joe, son of Joe and Wilburn Taylor Jr. of Salisbury, N.C.; her daughter, Jennifer Kennedy and son-inlaw Robert Kennedy; two grandchildren, Brooke and Preston Kennedy; her son, Steven Taylor. Sue is also survived by sisters Jane Penny and Patti Reilly; brothers Tom Penny and twin brother Guy Penny. Service and Visitation: A Memorial Service will take place at Christ Episcopal Church on Tuesday, July 6 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at their home at 3213 Old Barn Court, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, following the service. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jacksonville Habitat for Humanity, 2404 Hubbard Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 (www.habijax.org); and Mollie Biggane Foundation, 168 Euston Road, Garden City, NY 11530 (www.molliesfund.org). Please sign the online guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com.
David C. Jackson, Jr.
STATESVILLE — David Curtis Jackson, Jr., age 65, of 126 Corry Drive, Statesville, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2010, unexpectedly in North Hollywood, Calif. Born in York, S.C. on Sept. 24, 1944, he was the son of the late David C. Jackson, Sr. and Cora Lee Corry Jackson. He was married to Louise Mathis Jackson, who preceded him in death. Service and Burial: Celebration of Life Services for Mr. David Curtis Jackson, Jr. will be conducted Monday, July 5, at 12 noon at Christian Outreach of the Piedmont. Rev. Glenn Usry is Pastor and Reverend James Millsaps will officiate. Burial will follow in the Knox Grove Baptist Church in Cleveland. Mr. Jackson will remain at Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary until taken to the church at 10:30 a.m. to lie in state. Visitation: Members of the family will receive friends from 11-12 noon, Monday, one hour prior to service, but will assemble at the residence at other times. Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. David Curtis Jackson, Jr. Emailed condolences may be made at rutledgeinc@bellsouth.net.
Lisa Lowder Love
SALISBURY — Lisa Lowder Love, age 56, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010, at Brightmoore Nursing Center. Arrangements are pending at this time, Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the family.
Howard Jones Horton
FAITH — Howard Jones Horton, 92, of Faith, passed over into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 2, 2010. Born Feb. 15, 1918, in Concord, he was the son of Allen Jones and Addie Russell Horton. Howard served the Lord in his youth at Rocky River Presbyterian Church in Cabarrus County and later at Faith Baptist Church in Faith. He served as Trustee, Deacon, Training Union Director, Nursery worker and was in the Joyful Seniors Choir. He served his country in World War II by building ships for the United States Navy in Baltimore, Md., served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Conflict on the Phillipine Islands as a Seaman Second Class, and retired from the V.A. Hospital in Salisbury. He was a member of the Faith American Legion Post #327, Faith Civitan Club and participated in the local and state Senior Games. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Ray Horton. Those left to honor him are his wife of 69 years, Ethel McBride Horton; sons, Ronald Howard Horton and wife, Sharon and Jeffrey Allen Horton and wife, Meredith of Salisbury; grandchildren, Greg Jones and wife, Kristie, RoniJean Horton, Misty Pullen, Starla Hatley and husband, Brian and Adam Horton; great-grandchild, T. J. Jones; sister, Mildred Frances “Sis” Cook of Concord; special nephew, Ken Rinehart and wife, Debbie; and special niece, Judy Alford. Visitation: The family will receive guest from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, in the Faith Baptist Church Vestibule . Service and Burial: A praise service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Faith Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Joe Smith, pastor. Members of the Faith American Legion Post #327 and the members of the Faith Civitan Club will be seated in a group at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the North Carolina National Guard and the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorials: In lieu of flowers please make donations to the building fund of Faith Baptist Church, PO Box 84, Faith, NC 28041 or Faith American Legion #327, PO Box 48, Faith, NC 28041. A Special Thanks to Hospice and Palliative Care and “Christy Good Nurse”. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Horton family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.
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- Army 1st Sgt. Robert N. Barton, 35, of Roxie, Miss., died June 7 in Konar, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. ------------
- Army Staff Sgt. Edwardo Loredo, 34, of Houston, Texas, died June 24 at Jelewar, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. - Marine Sgt. Joseph D. Caskey, 24, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died June 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. ------------
- Army Spc. Blair D. Thompson, 19, of Rome, N.Y.; and - Army Spc. Jared C. Plunk, 27, of Stillwater, Okla.; died June 25 at Konar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked their unit using rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire. ------------
- Marine Cpl. Daane A. Deboer, 24, of Ludington, Mich., died June 25 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. ------------
- Marine Lance Cpl. William T. Richards, 20, of Trenton, Ga., died June 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. ------------
- Army Pfc. Robert K. L. Repkie, 20, of Knoxville, Tenn., died June 24 at Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. ------------
- Army Sgt. John M. Rogers, 26, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died June 27 at Forward Operating Base Blessing, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. ------------
- Army Pfc. Bryant J. Haynes, 21, of Epps, La., died June 26 in Al Diwaniyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. ------------
WELCOME — Leonard R. Caldwell, age 98, of Lanier Drive, Welcome, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, July 2, 2010. Leonard was born in Catawba County, on May 12, 1912, he was a son of Joe and Caroline (Callie) Sherrill Caldwell. He was a great father to his son, a source of knowledge and support to his two grandchildren and a friend and mentor to many of the children in his neighborhood. He was a true character with a quick wit who leaves behind many friends and acquaintances. There was only one of him and we will truly miss him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Thompson Caldwell; his three sisters, Bertha Rinehardt, Fannie Withers and Bessie Hayes; and a brother, George Caldwell. He is survived by his son, Leonard Caldwell of WinstonSalem; a granddaughter, Marilyn Caldwell of Herndon, Va.; a grandson, Karl Caldwell of Winston-Salem; and his special friend, Linda Gauldin of Welcome. Service: A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Oakwood Cemetery, Statesville. Visitation: A visitation will be held Monday, July 5, from 6-8 p.m. at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel. Davidson Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the Caldwell Family. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
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CHINA GROVE — Ruth Irving, age 71, of China Grove, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The body will remain at Lady's Funeral Home, Kannapolis, pending completion of funeral arrangements.
- Army Spc. David A. Holmes, 34, of Tennille, Ga., died June 26 at Sayed Abad, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. ------------
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beach and cramming around their hotel swimming pools. Most of the crowds (and birds), she says, were on the bay side of Pensacola where the oil was not yet a menace. Mullen followed the oil spill updates in local newspapers. She came across protesters of off-shore drilling, took lots of photographs, noticed empty bars and restaurants and numerous signs against BP, whose Deepwater Horizon’s discharge continues leaking at up to 60,000 barrels of oil a day. Mullen’s money ran out June 26 and she drove home, bringing oil balls and sand dollars with her. Despite the frustrations, she has no regrets about going. “I felt like I was doing something,” Mullen says. “She encouraged me to do so many things such as going back to school to better my life and make a better life for my family.” First Bank, Walser Technology Group and Smart Start Rowan sponsored the provider awards. The annual conference also recognized teachers who advanced their child care education as well as child care facilities that raised their star ratings in the last year. North Carolina uses a five-star rating program to evaluate facilities on program standards and staff education, and during the last year, eight Rowan facilities increased their star rating. Cherished Years Preschool and Patty’s Home Day Care increased their rating to two stars; Ms B’s Day Care achieved three stars, and Cornerstone North earned a four-star rating. Five child care facilities earned five stars — Livingstone Head Start, Noah’s Playloft II, Preschool of the Arts, Price Head Start and Wiley Lash Head Start. “Child care in Rowan County is quality child care, and the increased star ratings of the child care facilities and the increased education levels of the teachers prove it,” said Gerstenmier.
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Volunteers and workers cleaning up Floridas coast filled plastic bags with oil balls and tar balls. “We’re proud that our facilities are providing the best care possible to children whose parents cannot be at home during the day,” Gerstenmier said. “Our county’s child care facilities and their teachers provide loving care to our children so that parents can work outside the home. Parents must be comfortable with the people who are, in essence, substituting for them during the day so they can work.” Twenty one teachers also were honored for educational achievements during the last year. “We encourage teachers to further their education, to improve the quality of teaching in Rowan County child care facilities,” said Gerstenmier. “We salute our teachers’ efforts to gain higher education and a better understanding of children’s needs.”
Earning associate’s degrees were Gloria Bost, Elizabeth Gegorek, Karen Hawkins, Tina Hoffman, Natalie Kennerley, Megan McItyre, Joy Miller, Jasmine Skeen, Lynn Spratt and Hannah Williams. Earning bachelor’s degrees were Mia Beam, Mary Bowden, Cossandra Duffy, Nancy Hamrick, April Kluttz, Michelle Macon, Deannia McCauley, Samantha McCallum, Janet Purrington, Natasha Sherald and Cindy Webb. Rowan businesses and individuals sponsored the annual event, providing awards and door prizes. They are American Harvest Market, Creative Teaching, Just the Thing, Koca Java, Premier Jewelry, Nu Wave, Merle Norman, Kaplan Early Learning Company, Scentsy Candles and Karen Campbell.
Two teenagers were charged Saturday after apparently hoping to get a head start on their July Fourth celebrations. Will Jones, 17, of 2130 Airport Road, and Joshua Michael Winecoff, 17, of 1205 Briarwood Terrace, were both charged with felony breaking and entering and felony larceny after taking two cases of beer, a pack of chicken and a pack of ribs from the home of Gary Hartley, 1215 Briarwood Terrace. The two also took with them a case of water and a gas can full of gasoline from nearby resident Henrietta Tallardy, 1135 Briarwood Terrace. Police believe the two may be tied to other breaking and enterings in the area, and the teens are still under investigation. Winecoff was additionally charged with felony attempted breaking and entering and injury to real property after he allegedly broke a window, attempting to enter the home of Kathy Green, 1205 Briarwood Lake Road. Winecoff was also charged after allegedly breaking into a camper owned by Chris Pierce, 180 Lane St., and taking pots and pans, furniture cushions, two blankets and a DVD player. Winecoff was placed un-
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NEW YORK (AP) — A New Jersey man was charged with vehicular manslaughter after a boat crash near the Statue of Liberty that killed a groom-to-be and injured two other men. New York City police said 39-year-old Richard Aquilone of Jersey City, N.J., was out on the water Friday evening with his wife, their 2-year-old daughter and two sons, ages 2 and 3, when their 30-foot boat hit a smaller craft. Police said Jijo Puthuvamkunnath, 30, of Bergenfield, N.J., and two friends were in the 17-foot boat anchored off Liberty Island that was struck by Aquilone. Puthuvamkunnath was taken to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead of head injuries. His two friends, both also 30, were treated for minor injuries. No one on the larger boat was injured.
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SANGE, Congo (AP) — A tanker truck hauling fuel on a rural eastern Congo highway overturned, gushing oil and exploding in a massive fireball that killed about 220 bystanders, including many who had been watching the World Cup in flimsy roadside shacks, officials and witnesses said Saturday. The Red Cross said at least 61 children and 36 women were among the dead. Witnesses said dozens of people had descended on the truck to siphon fuel illegally from the wreckage with jerry-cans and plastic buckets, apparently unaware of the danger. U.N. peacekeepers rushed to evacuate more than 200 wounded from the scene by helicopter and ambulance, while Red Cross teams carried the charred bodies from the scene in body bags and buried them in two mass graves a few miles away. The truck overturned as it was trying to pass a minibus late Friday. The vehicle began gushing oil, then burst into flames an hour later.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gulf of Mexico cleanup crews working to block millions of gallons of oil from reaching land may soon have a giant on their side, if a weekend test of a new skimmer goes well. The Taiwanese vessel dubbed “A Whale,” which its owners describe as the largest oil skimmer in the world, began showing its capabilities on Saturday just north of the Macondo Deepwater well site. An April 20 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon rig there killed 11 workers and began what is now the largest oil spill in Gulf history. The vessel will cruise a 25square-mile test site through Sunday, according to TMT Shipping, the company that created A Whale by retrofitting an oil tanker after the explosion sent millions of gallons of crude spilling into the Gulf. The U.S. Coast Guard, along with BP, are waiting to see if the vessel, which is 10 stories high and as long as 31⁄2 football fields, can live up to its makers’ promise of being able to process up to 21 million gallons of oil-fouled water a day. The ship works by taking in water through 12 vents, separating the oil and pumping the cleaned seawater back into the Gulf. “In many ways, the ship collects water like an actual whale and pumps internally like a human heart,” TMT spokesman Bob Grantham said in an e-mail. A Whale is being tested close to the wellhead because officials believe it will be most effective where the oil is thickest rather than closer to shore. The ship arrived in the Gulf on Wednesday, but officials have wanted to test its capability as well as have the federal Environmental Protection Agency sign off on the water it will pump back into the gulf. Although the ship cleans most of the oil from seawater, trace amounts of crude remain.
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PLYMOUTH, Vt. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In the Vermont hamlet where Calvin Coolidge was born, folks will celebrate his star-spangled birthday the way they always do. A Vermont National Guard contingent and a color guard will gather at noon on the village green and walk down to the Plymouth Notch Cemetery, where Coolidge is buried, trailed by hundreds of people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Coolidge descendants, presidential history buffs and locals. There, Brig. Gen. Matthew McCoy will lay a wreath provided by the White House, a U.S. Army bugler will blow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tapsâ&#x20AC;? and McCoy will lead the procession back up the road to the village, where a chicken barbecue picnic is held for anyone who wants to come. But this year, the celebration of the only U.S. president born on July 4 wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end with the simple Independence Day COOLIDGE ritual. The opening of a new museum dedicated to Coolidge, the renewed cachet of his backto-basics government philosophy and a symposium revisiting his presidency are prompting new looks at the shy, oft-maligned 30th president known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silent Cal.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard much about Coolidge for 60 years, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become a heroic figure to the tea partiers because of his strong antitax positions,â&#x20AC;? said presidential historian Rogan Kersh, of New York University. The son of a village storekeeper, he was a stern Yankee with a dry wit who believed that the best government was one that governed the least. He served as governor of Massa-
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — AJ Allmendinger and car owner Richard Petty had a heated exchange in the garage area at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. Allmendinger pulled away from the seven-time NASCAR champion, turned his back on his boss and then stormed away from The King. Allmendinger declined to talk to reporters, but the executive vice president of Richard Petty Motorsports said his driver was merely frustrated by having a strong car and a poor finish. “I always say the car owner shouldn’t talk to the driver anytime after the race, especially after an accident,” Petty VP Robbie Loomis said. “I think Richard’s
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been here so many times, he’s been through this stuff and he was just trying to get him to loosen up and let the boys do their stuff on fixing the car and getting back out there. Anytime you talk to somebody at the wrong time, it always causes discussion that needs to be worked out. That’s all that happened.” Allmendinger was still hot when Loomis got to the garage a few minutes after the incident, which happened 66 laps into the 400-mile race. “He’s a hard-charging competitor and he’s as passionate as anybody out there,” Loomis said. “Unfortunately, two Daytona races with great cars and we haven’t been able to bring the finish home.” Allmendinger led seven laps at Daytona International Speedway in February, but finished 32nd after brushing
fenders with four-time series champion Jeff Gordon. This time, Allmendinger swerved to avoid hitting Kyle Busch and spun into the infield. Busch, who overcame a loose wheel early in the race, later wrecked when he turned into Juan Pablo Montoya. His accident set off the loudest ovation of the race. “I didn’t turn right to wreck myself,” Busch said. “Why would I do that? That’s dumb. We had the fastest car out there. Another year here in Daytona being the fastest car.” Allmendinger may have felt the same way. “We’ll be back,” Loomis said. “It’s unfortunate for AJ. He’s such a fierce competitor. I can’t describe how bad that guy wants to win and he will win. It’s just a matter of when.”
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BY HOWARD FENDRICH Associated Press
WIMBLEDON, England — Getting set to accept her latest Wimbledon trophy, Serena Williams lifted both arms and held aloft 10 fingers. Then, raising only her right hand, she wiggled three more fingers, bringing the total count to 13. That’s how many Grand Slam singles titles Williams owns as of Saturday. “I thought, ‘I hope I got the number right,’ ” she said. “You know me: I tend to forget.” That’s OK, Serena. The WILLIAMS way you’re accumulating championships, it’s tough to keep track. With a superb serve that had other greats of the game gushing, and plenty of offense and defense to back it up, the No. 1-ranked Williams overwhelmed No. 21 Vera Zvonareva of Russia 6-3, 6-2 in Saturday’s final to win her fourth Wimbledon title and, yes, 13th major tournament overall. That’s the most among active women and gives Williams sole possession of sixth place on the all-time list, breaking a tie with her former U.S. Fed Cup captain, Billie Jean King. Addressing King, who was in the front row of the Royal Box, Williams said: “Hey, Billie, I got you! This is No. 13 for me now. It’s just amazing to able to be among such great people.” The American did not drop a set over two dominant weeks at the All England Club. She’s won five of the last eight Grand Slam tournaments, including two in a row at Wimbledon, where she also was champion in 2002-03. Williams and her older sister Venus have won nine of the past 11 titles at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. “Everywhere we look, there’s another Wimbledon trophy,” Williams said, rolling her eyes. “I’m, like, ’Ugh, not one of those again.”’ Williams was kidding, of course. Maybe she also was joking when she said Friday that she’d prepare for the final by relaxing and watching the TV show “Desperate Housewives.” In the end, her victory over Zvonareva lasted only slightly longer than an episode — 67 minutes — and was rather short on drama. Both women hit the ball with plenty of force from the baseline, and both grunted loudly, the noise reverberating through the arena. After 21 minutes, they were tied at 3-all. Zvonareva was hanging in there despite being the second-lowest-ranked woman to play in a Wimbledon final.
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BY ROB MAADDI Associated Press
JON C. LAKEY/SALISBURY POST
B. J. Sherrill performed well enough at a camp that Utah offered a scholarship to the West Rowan quarterback.
Ute movement
Local stars leave Utah with a chance to play in Pac 12
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high school coach approached West Rowan’s Scott Young during a college workout recently and told him, “I’ve heard of you guys. K.P. Parks, right?” Young has had that question posed many times since Parks and the Falcons won their second straight state championship. But this was a little different. The coach was from Arizona. The camp Young was atRONNIE tending was at the GALLAGHER University of Utah in Salt Lake City. “Because of the success K.P. (Virginia) and Chris (Smith) (Arkansas) had, it has opened so many doors,” Young said. “Because of the national prominence K.P. had, and it’s all in the national record books, a coach from Arizona had
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heard of us.” Utah welcomed Young and two of his players, quarterback B.J. Sherrill and defensive back Domonique Noble, along with Salisbury running back Romar Morris and safety Darien
Rankin. They all flew out to Salt Lake City together, wowed the Ute coaches with their athleticism, and came home with official offers. While blowing away the coaches with their talent, Young said the kids were blown away with the facilities and the area. “I think they went out there just for the trip and for the experience,” Young said. “After spending a couple of days there, they’re like, ‘I may take an official visit out there. I may seriously consider this offer.’ ”
• The best part of the trip was that two Falcons and two Hornets hooked up and had a great time. West and Salisbury are not only expected to be Rowan County’s best teams MORRIS this fall, but two of the top teams in North Carolina. West is the state’s preseason No. 1 pick in 3A while Salisbury is ranked No. 7 in 2A. “It’s always like a rivalry around here: them vs. us,” Young said. “And it’s not. They ate together and visited places together. I think their kids enjoyed getting to spend time with our kids. It was a neat experience for everyone involved.” The trip was more important for Sherrill and Rankin. Noble and Mor-
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PHILADELPHIA — A person familiar with the team’s thinking says the Philadelphia Eagles are strongly considering releasing Michael Vick. The person says the team might cut Vick no matter what police conclude during their investigation of a shooting that followed the VICK quarterback’s birthday celebration in Virginia Beach last week. The person spoke to The Associated Press early Saturday on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. The Eagles issued a statement Saturday saying “any report or speculation that suggests the Eagles are considering releasing Vick are not true. We will continue to gather information and monitor the situation and we will not have any further comment until that process is complete.” Vick has said he had nothing to do with the shooting. He also said he reported the incident to the Eagles and to the NFL. Commissioner Roger Goodell told the former Atlanta Falcons star after reinstating him last season that his margin for error was “extremely limited.” Vick is entering his second season with the Eagles and is due to earn $5.2 million. A three-time Pro Bowl pick, Vick is Kevin Kolb’s backup and the most experienced quarterback on the roster following the trade of Donovan McNabb. The Eagles were heavily criticized by animal rights activists and fans for signing Vick last summer less than a month after he finished serving 18 months in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting operation. Team owner Jeffrey Lurie called Vick’s actions “horrific” and “despicable.” He said he did serious “soul-searching” before agreeing to sign him. Vick was a model citizen off the field and in the locker room during his first season with the Eagles. He was popular among his teammates, who voted him winner of the Ed Block Courage Award. But this latest incident could end up costing Vick his job, even if he’s exonerated of any wrongdoing. Vick was expected to play a major role in Philadelphia’s offense running the wildcat formation. Instead, he was used sparingly. Vick completed 6 of 13 passes for 86 yards and one touchdown and ran for 95 yards and two scores.
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TV Sports Sunday, July 4 AUTO RACING 3:30 p.m. ABC — IRL, Camping World Grand Prix, at Watkins Glen, N.Y. CYCLING 8:30 a.m. VERSUS — Tour de France, stage 1, Rotterdam, Netherlands to Brussels, Belgium GOLF Noon TGC — PGA Tour, AT&T National, final round, at Newtown Square, Pa. 2 p.m. CBS — PGA Tour, AT&T National, final round, at Newtown Square, Pa. 7 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, Montreal Championship, final round, at Blainville, Quebec (same-day tape) MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Noon TBS — All-Star Game Selection Show, at Atlanta 1 p.m. TBS — Toronto at N.Y. Yankees 2:10 p.m. WGN — Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs 8 p.m. ESPN — Kansas City at L.A. Angels SOCCER 10:30 p.m. ESPN2 — MLS, Seattle at Los Angeles TENNIS 9 a.m. NBC — The Championships, mens and mixed doubles championship, at Wimbledon, England (live and same-day tape)
Area schedule Sunday, July 4 AMERICAN LEGIONBASEBALL 7 p.m. Mooresville at Rowan County Wilkes County at South Rowan INTIMIDATORS BASEBALL 7:05 p.m. Greenville Drive at Kannapolis (postgame fireworks)
American Legion
Lakewood at Delmarva, 7:05 p.m. Asheville at Savannah, 7:05 p.m.
South (22-4) Batting AB R H RBI Avg Miles 99 40 46 46 .465 Basinger 93 31 41 26 ,441 Zubillaga 101 43 42 30 .416 Houston 109 40 45 23 .413 Shepherd 74 22 26 33 .351 Freeze 71 21 21 15 .296 Bearden 102 33 30 30 .294 WeSmith 41 7 12 14 .293 Hogan 100 29 28 24 .280 Hubbard 32 10 8 4 .250 Cross 40 15 8 6 .200 Doubles — Houston 11, Miles 9, Bearden 7, Freeze 7, Basinger 6, Zubillaga 5, Shepherd 4, Hubbard 3, WeSmith 3, Hogan 2 Triples — Miles 3, Houston 2, Zubillaga 1, Hogan 1 Home runs — Miles 8, Shepherd 8, Hogan 5, Basinger 5, Zubillaga 5, Bearden 4, Houston 2, Cross 1, Hubbard 1 Stolen bases — Miles 10, Houston 9, Cross 4, Zubillaga 4, Hogan 4, Bearden 3, Freeze 2, Basinger 1 IP 28 34 14.2 41.1 6.2 16.1 35 12 20
BB 14 11 11 11 5 9 7 10 10
SO 27 17 14 22 6 7 24 4 3
W 3 4 3 6 0 1 3 0 2
L 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2
Soccer World Cup QUARTERFINALS Friday, July 2 Netherlands 2, Brazil 1 Uruguay 1, Ghana 1, Uruguay 4-2 on PKs Saturday, July 3 Germany 4, Argentina 0 Spain 1, Paraguay 0 SEMIFINALS Tuesday, July 6 Netherlands vs. Uruguay Wednesday, July 7 Germany vs. Spain
Racing Sprint Cup
Statistics
Pitching WeSmith Park Miller Walker WaSmith Ingold Sheprd Morrison Penngr
Hickory (Rangers) 5 5 .500 21⁄2 Delmarva (Orioles) 4 5 .444 3 Hagerstown (Nats) 3 7 .300 41⁄2 1 Kannapolis (ChiSox) 3 7 .300 4 ⁄2 West Virginia (Pirates) 3 7 .300 41⁄2 Southern Division W L Pct. GB Greenville (Red Sox) 8 2 .800 — Asheville (Rockies) 7 3 .700 1 Augusta (Giants) 5 5 .500 3 Lexington (Astros) 5 5 .500 3 Rome (Braves) 5 5 .500 3 Charleston (Yankees) 4 6 .400 4 x-Savannah (Mets) 3 7 .300 5 x-clinched division Saturdays Games Rome 6, Greensboro 4 Lexington 4, Hickory 1 Greenville 7, Savannah 1 Augusta 7, Charleston 6, 10 innings Kannapolis 4, Asheville 3 Lakewood 4, Hagerstown 2 Delmarva 7, West Virginia 5 Sundays Games Hickory at Delmarva, 6:05 p.m. Rome at Savannah, 6:05 p.m. Asheville at Charleston, 6:35 p.m. Lakewood at Greensboro, 7 p.m. West Virginia at Hagerstown, 7:05 p.m. Greenville at Kannapolis, 7:05 p.m. Augusta at Lexington, 7:05 p.m. Mondays Games Lakewood at Greensboro, 12:30 p.m. Hickory at Delmarva, 6:05 p.m. Rome at Savannah, 7:05 p.m. West Virginia at Hagerstown, 7:05 p.m. Asheville at Charleston, 7:05 p.m. Greenville at Kannapolis, 7:05 p.m. Augusta at Lexington, 7:05 p.m.
S 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1
ERA 2.25 3.18 3.68 3.70 4.05 5.51 5.91 10.50 11.25
Rowan (23-8) Batting AB R H RBI Avg Holmes 78 29 38 29 .487 Smith 114 36 51 32 .447 Troutman 75 26 31 19 .413 Morris 79 25 27 17 .342 Thomas 71 12 23 24 .324 Simpson 54 6 16 17 .324 Barker 48 16 15 10 .313 Austin 77 18 24 9 .312 Untz 96 31 29 21 .302 Sapp 87 23 24 15 .276 Rogers 30 4 7 6 .233 Miller 76 9 17 11 .224 Doubles — Smith 14, Troutman 12, Holmes 9, Untz 6, Sapp 6, Austin 3, Morris 3, Miller 3, Thomas 3, Simpson 3, Barker 2 Triples — Smith 2, Austin 1, Holmes 1, Troutman 1, Simpson 1 Home runs — Holmes 7, Thomas 4, Untz 3, Smith 3, Morris 2, Miller 2, Sapp 2, Troutman 1, Simpson 1 Stolen bases — Sapp 11, Smith 9, Untz 8, Morris 6, Troutman 6, Austin 3, Simpson 3, Rogers 1, Holmes 1 Pitching IP BB SO W L S ERA Troutman 2.1 1 2 0 0 1 0.00 Johnson 17.2 5 23 3 0 1 1.01 Gobbel 31.1 11 26 4 0 0 2.30 Allen 23.2 12 26 2 0 0 3.04 Laws 33 8 22 5 1 0 3.81 Litaker 24.2 12 21 1 1 2 5.84 Simpson 37 13 33 3 2 0 7.05 Robbins 15.1 15 9 1 1 0 13.50 Others — Brown 3-0; Miller 1-0; Laurens 0-1; Marsh 0-1; Buchanan 0-1
Area III Southern Division Division Overall South Rowan 15-3 22-4 Rowan County 14-4 23-8 Mooresville 14-4 19-6 Kannapolis 10-8 11-13 Wilkes County 9-9 11-9 Lexington 7-11 12-16 Mocksville 6-12 9-17 Concord 6-12 8-15 Stanly 5-13 7-13 Statesville 4-14 5-15 Playoffs, First round (best-of-3) Thursdays games (1) South Rowan 9, (8) Concord 1 (5) Wilkes 12, (4)Kannapolis 5 (2) Rowan 11, (7) Mocksville 6 (3) Mooresville 4, (6) Lexington 3 (10) Fridays games (1) South Rowan 10, (8) Concord 2 (5) Wilkes 10, (4)Kannapolis 3 (2) Rowan 6, (7) Mocksville 1 ((6) Lexington 16, (3) Mooresville 3 (7) Saturdays game (3) Mooresville 16, Lexington 6 (7) Second round (best-of-5) Sundays games (5) Wilkes at (1) South Rowan (3) Mooresville at (2) Rowan
Northern Division Division Overall W. Forsyth 12-4 13-6 Burlington 11-5 13-11 Randolph 11-5 17-14 High Point 11-5 12-6 Surry 8-8 12-10 Kernersville 8-8 13-11 Thomasville 4-12 4-16 Winston-Salem 4-12 6-14 E. Randolph 3-13 4-19 Playoffs, First round (best-of-3) Thursdays games (1) W. Forsyth 7, (8) Winston-Salem 3 (4)High Point 9, (5) Surry 1 (2)Burlington 12, (7) Thomasville 1 (6) Kernersville 8, (3) Randolph 7 Fridays games (8) Winston-Salem 17, (1) W. Forsyth 7 (2) at Burlington 2, (7) Thomasville 0 (6) Kernersville 10, (3) Randolph 0 (5) Surry 7, (4) High Point 5 Saturdays games (8) Winston-Salem at (1) W. Forsyth (5) Surry at (4)High Point
Minor Leagues South Atlantic Northern Division W L Pct. GB x-Lakewood (Phillies) 7 2 .778 — 1 ⁄2 Greensboro (Marlins)7 3 .700
Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola After Friday qualifying; race Saturday At Daytona International Speedway (Car number in parentheses) Late Results in Mondays edition.
Tennis Wimbledon Saturday At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Wimbledon, England Purse: $20.3 million (Grand Slam) Singles Women Championship Serena Williams (1), United States, def. Vera Zvonareva (21), Russia, 6-3, 6-2. Doubles Men Championship Jurgen Melzer, Austria, and Philipp Petzschner, Germany, def. Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Horia Tecau (16), Romania, 6-1, 7-5, 7-5. Women Championship Vania King, United States, and Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, def. Elena Vesnina and Vera Zvonareva, Russia, 7-6 (6), 6-2.
Golf PGA AT&T Saturdays third round At Aronimink Golf Club Newtown Square, Pa. Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,237; Par: 70 Justin Rose 69-64-67—200 Carl Pettersson 67-72-65—204 Charlie Wi 69-65-70—204 Jeff Overton 68-68-69—205 Ryan Moore 67-70-69—206 Jason Day 66-68-72—206 Nick Watney 66-71-70—207 Bo Van Pelt 69-68-70—207 John Merrick 72-70-66—208 Marc Leishman 71-70-67—208 Vijay Singh 71-70-67—208 Jonathan Byrd 70-70-68—208 Jim Furyk 69-70-69—208 Steve Marino 68-71-69—208 Bryce Molder 69-70-69—208 Brian Gay 67-70-71—208 J.B. Holmes 70-67-71—208 Kris Blanks 69-68-71—208 Robert Allenby 70-67-71—208 Stuart Appleby 71-69-69—209 Nathan Green 71-69-69—209 Sean OHair 71-68-70—209 Billy Mayfair 68-71-70—209 Arjun Atwal 66-72-71—209 John Mallinger 67-70-72—209 Webb Simpson 72-70-68—210 Chris DiMarco 72-70-68—210 Brandt Snedeker 71-70-69—210 Jimmy Walker 71-69-70—210 Aaron Baddeley 69-70-71—210 Lucas Glover 71-68-71—210 Ted Purdy 69-70-71—210 Steve Elkington 73-70-68—211 Ricky Barnes 70-72-69—211 Michael Letzig 67-74-70—211 Vaughn Taylor 70-71-70—211 George McNeill 71-69-71—211 Daniel Chopra 69-70-72—211 Joe Ogilvie 66-72-73—211 Charley Hoffman 69-67-75—211 Chris Stroud 71-71-70—212 Derek Lamely 69-72-71—212 Bob Estes 68-73-71—212 Nich. Thompson 72-67-73—212 Graham DeLaet 70-69-73—212 Ryuji Imada 68-70-74—212 D.A. Points 74-69-70—213 Tiger Woods 73-70-70—213 Richard Johnson 72-70-71—213 Brendon de Jonge 70-72-71—213 Briny Baird 70-72-71—213 Tim Petrovic 72-69-72—213 Brett Quigley 67-73-73—213 Garrett Willis 71-69-73—213
Champions Tour Montreal Championship Scores Saturdays second round At Fontainebleu Golf Club Blainville, Quebec Purse: $1.8 million Yardage: 7,105; Par: 72 John Cook 66-66—132 Russ Cochran 65-68—133 Craig Stadler 70-65—135 Fred Couples 69-66—135 Corey Pavin 68-67—135 D.A. Weibring 72-63—135 David Frost 67-68—135 Larry Mize 67-68—135 Peter Senior 67-68—135 James Mason 66-69—135 Mark Calcavecchia 70-66—136 Loren Roberts 70-66—136 Tom Lehman 68-68—136 David Peoples 68-68—136 Jay Haas 66-70—136 Jay Don Blake 66-70—136 Tom Wargo 65-71—136 Mike Reid 69-68—137 Brad Bryant 69-68—137 Bob Niger 68-69—137 Dan Forsman 71-66—137 Bob Gilder 68-69—137 Gary Hallberg 68-69—137 Joey Sindelar 66-71—137 Morris Hatalsky 70-68—138 John Ross 69-69—138 Tom Kite 71-67—138 Bill Glasson 68-70—138 Keith Fergus 67-71—138 Steve Haskins 67-71—138 Tom Purtzer 66-72—138 Gene Jones 69-70—139 Mike Goodes 67-72—139 Fulton Allem 70-70—140 Chien Soon Lu 69-71—140 Chip Beck 69-71—140
Kirk Hanefeld Ted Schulz Blaine McCallister Bob Tway Denis Watson Jim Rutledge Jim Roy Mark James Jeff Sluman Peter Jacobsen Jack Ferenz Mike Hulbert Vicente Fernandez Allen Doyle Mark Wiebe Yvan Beauchemin Olin Browne Daniel Talbot Wayne Levi Hale Irwin Joe Ozaki Fred Funk Tommy Armour III Bruce Fleisher Tom Jenkins Tim Simpson Lonnie Nielsen Bruce Vaughan
70-70—140 71-69—140 69-71—140 71-69—140 68-72—140 71-69—140 71-69—140 70-71—141 69-72—141 70-71—141 70-71—141 69-72—141 69-72—141 71-70—141 68-73—141 72-69—141 73-68—141 70-72—142 71-71—142 71-71—142 67-75—142 75-67—142 70-73—143 70-73—143 70-73—143 70-73—143 72-71—143 72-71—143
LPGA Jamie Farr Classic Scores Saturdays third round Sylvania, Ohio Purse: $1 million Yardage: 6,428 yards; Par: 71 Na Yeon Choi 64-67-68—199 Christina Kim 66-67-67—200 Katherine Hull 67-71-65—203 Kristy McPherson 68-68-67—203 Inbee Park 67-66-70—203 Azahara Munoz 70-68-66—204 Song-Hee Kim 70-66-68—204 Meena Lee 71-67-67—205 S. Prammanasudh 69-67-69—205 Angela Stanford 69-69-68—206 Kris Tamulis 68-70-68—206 Amy Yang 68-70-68—206 In-Kyung Kim 70-66-70—206 Alena Sharp 65-68-73—206 Kyeong Bae 74-65-68—207 Na On Min 68-71-68—207 Natalie Gulbis 68-71-68—207 Hee-Won Han 71-66-70—207 Meaghan Francella 69-68-70—207 M.J. Hur 68-69-70—207 Jiyai Shin 67-70-70—207 Stacy Lewis 67-69-71—207 Morgan Pressel 74-68-66—208 Eunjung Yi 71-68-69—208 Momoko Ueda 67-72-69—208 Marisa Baena 66-72-70—208 Pernilla Lindberg 69-68-71—208 Beatriz Recari 69-67-72—208 Tamie Durdin 72-70-67—209 Alison Walshe 70-72-67—209 Brittany Lincicome 68-74-67—209 Eun-Hee Ji 69-71-69—209 Misun Cho 69-70-70—209 Hee Young Park 70-68-71—209 Maria Hjorth 69-69-71—209 Sherri Steinhauer 69-69-71—209 Karin Sjodin 71-66-72—209 Jean Reynolds 69-68-72—209 Paige Mackenzie 72-70-68—210 Jeong Jang 70-71-69—210 Diana DAlessio 72-68-70—210 Jee Young Lee 69-71-70—210 Lisa Meldrum 70-68-72—210 Soo-Yun Kang 68-70-72—210 Karine Icher 66-72-72—210
Transactions BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS—Reinstated RHP Ryan Perry from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Casey Fien to Toledo (IL). MINNESOTA TWINS—Reinstated INF J.J. Hardy from the 15-day DL. Placed INF Matt Tolbert on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 1. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Placed LHP Dallas Braden on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Clayton Mortensen from Sacramento (PCL). TAMPA BAY RAYS—Signed OF Yoel Araujo. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Announced Bo Porter has assumed the duties as bench coach. Named Joel Youngblood third base coach. FLORIDA MARLINS—Selected the contract of INF Donnie Murphy from New Orleans (PCL). Designated INF Brian Barden for assignment. LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Placed OF Manny Ramirez on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 29. Recalled OF Xavier Paul and RHP Travios Schlichting from Albuquerque (PCL). Optioned RHP Ramon Troncoso to the Albuquerque. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Selected the contract of INF Cody Ransom from Lehigh Valley (IL). Designated INF Brian Bocock for assignment. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Placed OF Ryan Ludwick on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Jon Jay from Memphis (PCL). SAN DIEGO PADRES—Recalled OF Aaron Cunningham from Portland (PCL). Placed OF Will Venable on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 2. Eastern League READING PHILLIES—Announced INF Ozzie Chavez was promoted to Lehigh Valley (IL) and INF Fidel Hernandez was promoted to the team from Clearwater (FSL). HOCKEY National Hockey League PHOENIX COYOTES—Signed RW Mathieu Beaudoin, D Garrett Stafford, D Nolan Yonkman and G Matt Climie. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS—Signed LW Brett Sterling. COLLEGE GEORGIA—Named Philip Young assistant athletic trainer.
ML Baseball Late Friday Dbacks 12, Dodgers 5 Los Angeles Arizona ab r h bi ab r h bi Furcal ss 5 1 2 0 CYoung cf 5 3 3 5 Kemp cf 4 1 0 0 KJhnsn 2b 4 2 2 1 Ethier rf 5 0 3 0 J.Upton rf 3 0 0 0 Loney 1b 5 1 3 2 Monter c 3 2 2 2 Blake 3b 3 0 0 0 MRynl 3b 4 0 2 2 GAndrs lf 4 0 1 0 AdLRc 1b 5 0 0 0 RMartn c 3 2 1 0 TAreu ss 4 1 2 1 A.Ellis c 0 0 0 0 GParra lf 3 2 1 0 DeWitt 2b 4 0 2 3 EJcksn p 1 1 1 0 Kuroda p 1 0 0 0 Gillespi ph 1 0 0 0 JefWvr p 1 0 0 0 Demel p 0 0 0 0 Troncs p 0 0 0 0 Vasquz p 0 0 0 0 JCarrll ph 1 0 0 0 Ojeda ph 0 1 0 0 JuMillr p 0 0 0 0 Heilmn p 0 0 0 0 Bellird ph 1 0 0 0 Boyer p 0 0 0 0 Totals 37 512 5 Totals 3312 13 11 Los Angeles 021 011 000— 5 Arizona 333 000 30x—12 E—R.martin (8), E.jackson (1). Dp—Arizona 2. Lob—Los Angeles 8, Arizona 6. 2b— Ethier (20), Dewitt (13), C.young (19), Montero (7), T.abreu (7). Hr—C.young (15). Sb— G.anderson (1), C.young (14), K.johnson (7), M.reynolds (5). Cs—J.upton (5), M.reynolds (2). S—E.jackson. Sf—Montero. IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles 8 6 6 2 3 Kuroda L,7-6 12⁄3 3 3 3 2 2 Jef.Weaver 11⁄3 Troncoso 2 0 0 0 0 3 Ju.Miller 3 2 3 3 3 1 Arizona E.jackson W,6-6 5 7 4 4 3 4 Demel 1 2 1 1 0 1 Vasquez 1 0 0 0 0 1 Heilman 1 1 0 0 0 0 Boyer 1 2 0 0 0 0 WP—Kuroda 2, E.Jackson. T—3:15. A—23,155 (48,633).
Royals 2, Angels 1 (10) Kansas City Los Angeles ab r h bi ab r Pdsdnk lf 4 0 3 0 EAyar ss 4 0 Kendall c 5 0 1 0 HKndrc 2b 5 0 DeJess cf 4 0 0 0 BAreu rf 4 0 BButler 1b 2 0 0 0 TrHntr cf 5 1 Blmqst 1b 1 1 1 1 HMatsu dh 4 0 JGuilln rf 5 0 0 0 Napoli 1b 3 0 Cllasp 3b 4 0 0 0 Frndsn 3b 4 0 Aviles 2b 4 0 2 1 JMaths c 4 0 Betemt dh 4 0 1 0 Willits lf 4 0 YBtncr ss 4 1 1 0 Totals 37 2 9 2 Totals 37 1 Kansas City 000 000 001 Los Angeles 000 100 000
h bi 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 9 1 1—2 0—1
E—Callaspo (5). Dp—Kansas City 1, Los Angeles 1. Lob—Kansas City 9, Los Angeles 10. 2b—Aviles 2 (8). Sb—Bloomquist (5), Tor.hunter (7), Frandsen (2). S—Podsednik. IP H R ER BB SO Kansas City 2 7 1 1 3 3 Davies 7 ⁄3 Bl.Wood 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Tejeda W,3-3 Soria S,21-23 1 0 0 0 0 1 Los Angeles J.Saunders 8 6 1 1 2 4 Fuentes Bs,4-19 1 1 0 0 0 0 S.shields L,0-3 1 2 1 1 1 1 J.Saunders pitched to 1 batter in the 9th. T—3:07. A—40,005 (45,285).
White Sox 5, Rangers 3 Chicago
Texas ab r h bi ab r h bi Pierre lf 5 2 3 0 Andrus ss 3 0 1 0 Vizquel 3b 5 0 0 0 MYong 3b 4 0 1 0 Rios cf 5 0 3 2 Kinsler 2b 2 1 1 0 Konerk 1b 4 0 1 1 Guerrr dh 4 0 1 2 Lillirdg pr 0 1 0 0 Hamltn lf 3 1 1 1 Viciedo 1b 0 0 0 0 BMolin c 4 0 1 0 Quentin rf 4 1 0 0 DvMrp rf 3 0 0 0 Kotsay dh 4 0 1 2 N.Cruz ph 1 0 0 0 AlRmrz ss 5 0 3 0 Smoak 1b 4 0 0 0 RCastr c 4 0 2 0 Borbon cf 3 1 1 0 Bckhm 2b 4 1 1 0 J.Arias ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 40 514 5 Totals 32 3 7 3 Chicago 001 000 202—5 Texas 002 001 000—3 E—Quentin (4), Beckham (8). Dp—Chicago 1. Lob—Chicago 12, Texas 6. 2b—Kotsay (9), Borbon (6). 3b—Guerrero (1). Hr— Hamilton (19). Sb—Pierre (30), Rios (22), Kinsler (8). Cs—Andrus (10). S—Andrus. Sf—Konerko. IP H R ER BB SO Chicago F.Garcia 6 6 3 3 2 3 S.Santos 1 1 0 0 0 0 Putz W,5-2 1 0 0 0 1 0 Thornton S,4-6 1 0 0 0 0 2 Texas C.Lewis 6 8 3 3 2 3 Ogando Bs,1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 F.Francisco 1 2 0 0 0 0 N.feliz L,1-2 1 3 2 2 0 1 C.Lewis pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. HBP—by N.Feliz (Quentin). WP— C.Lewis. T—2:54. A—30,193 (49,170).
Leaders NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—Prado, Atlanta, .336; Polanco, Philadelphia, .318; Ethier, Los Angeles, .318; DWright, New York, .313; Votto, Cincinnati, .313; Byrd, Chicago, .310; GSanchez, Florida, .309. RUNS—BPhillips, Cincinnati, 62; Prado, Atlanta, 56; Kemp, Los Angeles, 54; Votto, Cincinnati, 53; Weeks, Milwaukee, 53; Coghlan, Florida, 52; Howard, Philadelphia, 52; Uggla, Florida, 52. RBI—DWright, New York, 64; Hart, Milwaukee, 60; Pujols, St. Louis, 60; Howard, Philadelphia, 58; Votto, Cincinnati, 57; CYoung, Arizona, 57; Glaus, Atlanta, 56; Loney, Los Angeles, 56; Rolen, Cincinnati, 56. HITS—Prado, Atlanta, 115; BPhillips, Cincinnati, 101; Braun, Milwaukee, 96; Byrd, Chicago, 94; DWright, New York, 94; Howard, Philadelphia, 93; Holliday, St. Louis, 90; Loney, Los Angeles, 90; Pujols, St. Louis, 90; Weeks, Milwaukee, 90. DOUBLES—Byrd, Chicago, 26; Werth, Philadelphia, 26; Dunn, Washington, 25; Prado, Atlanta, 25; DWright, New York, 25; Holliday, St. Louis, 24; Braun, Milwaukee, 23; KJohnson, Arizona, 23; Torres, San Francisco, 23. TRIPLES—Victorino, Philadelphia, 8; SDrew, Arizona, 6; JosReyes, New York, 6; Bay, New York, 5; AEscobar, Milwaukee, 5; Fowler, Colorado, 5; Furcal, Los Angeles, 5; Morgan, Washington, 5; Olivo, Colorado, 5; Pagan, New York, 5. HOME RUNS—Pujols, St. Louis, 20; Votto, Cincinnati, 19; Fielder, Milwaukee, 18; Hart, Milwaukee, 18; Reynolds, Arizona, 18; Dunn, Washington, 17; Rolen, Cincinnati, 17. STOLEN BASES—Bourn, Houston, 25; AMcCutchen, Pittsburgh, 20; JosReyes, New York, 19; Morgan, Washington, 18; Victorino, Philadelphia, 17; Stubbs, Cincinnati, 16; Pagan, New York, 15; HRamirez, Florida, 15; Theriot, Chicago, 15; Torres, San Francisco, 15. PITCHING—Jimenez, Colorado, 14-1; Wainwright, St. Louis, 11-5; Pelfrey, New York, 10-2; Carpenter, St. Louis, 9-2; Latos, San Diego, 9-4; DLowe, Atlanta, 9-6; Moyer, Philadelphia, 9-7; Halladay, Philadelphia, 9-7. STRIKEOUTS—Lincecum, San Francisco, 121; Gallardo, Milwaukee, 120; JoJohnson, Florida, 115; Haren, Arizona, 115; Dempster, Chicago, 114; Wainwright, St. Louis, 114; Halladay, Philadelphia, 112. SAVES—HBell, San Diego, 23; FCordero, Cincinnati, 22; BrWilson, San Francisco, 22; Capps, Washington, 22; FRodriguez, New York, 19; Lindstrom, Houston, 19; Dotel, Pittsburgh, 18. AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING—Cano, New York, .346; Morneau, Minnesota, .342; ABeltre, Boston, .341; Hamilton, Texas, .340; MiCabrera, Detroit, .338; Guerrero, Texas, .331; ISuzuki, Seattle, .330. RUNS—Youkilis, Boston, 64; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 61; MiCabrera, Detroit, 59; Cano, New York, 58; Andrus, Texas, 55; Teixeira, New York, 55; MYoung, Texas, 55. RBI—Guerrero, Texas, 70; MiCabrera, Detroit, 68; ARodriguez, New York, 61; Hamilton, Texas, 59; Konerko, Chicago, 57; Longoria, Tampa Bay, 56; Cano, New York, 55. HITS—Cano, New York, 109; ISuzuki, Seattle, 108; Hamilton, Texas, 105; MYoung, Texas, 104; ABeltre, Boston, 102; Butler, Kansas City, 98; DeJesus, Kansas City, 98. DOUBLES—Butler, Kansas City, 24; MiCabrera, Detroit, 24; TorHunter, Los Angeles, 24; Longoria, Tampa Bay, 24; Markakis, Baltimore, 24; Mauer, Minnesota, 24; Morneau, Minnesota, 24; Pedroia, Boston, 24; VWells, Toronto, 24; MYoung, Texas, 24. TRIPLES—Span, Minnesota, 7; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 6; Borbon, Texas, 4; Gardner, New York, 4; Pennington, Oakland, 4; Podsednik, Kansas City, 4; Youkilis, Boston, 4. HOME RUNS—JBautista, Toronto, 21; MiCabrera, Detroit, 20; Konerko, Chicago, 20; Hamilton, Texas, 19; VWells, Toronto, 19; Guerrero, Texas, 18; Morneau, Minnesota, 17; DOrtiz, Boston, 17. STOLEN BASES—Pierre, Chicago, 30; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 29; RDavis, Oakland, 26; Gardner, New York, 24; Podsednik, Kansas City, 24; BUpton, Tampa Bay, 24; Figgins, Seattle, 23. PITCHING—Price, Tampa Bay, 11-4; Pettitte, New York, 10-2; PHughes, New York, 10-2; Lester, Boston, 10-3; Sabathia, New York, 10-3; Buchholz, Boston, 10-4; Verlander, Detroit, 10-5. STRIKEOUTS—JerWeaver, Los Angeles, 124; Lester, Boston, 118; Liriano, Minnesota, 116; FHernandez, Seattle, 116; RRomero, Toronto, 106; Verlander, Detroit, 103; Morrow, Toronto, 100. SAVES—Soria, Kansas City, 22; NFeliz, Texas, 22; RSoriano, Tampa Bay, 20; Papelbon, Boston, 19; Valverde, Detroit, 18; Rauch, Minnesota, 18; MRivera, New York, 18; Gregg, Toronto, 18.
NFL Calendar By The Associated Press July 22 — Signing period ends at 4 p.m. (EDT) for unrestricted free agents who received June 1 tender. Aug. 7 — Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Aug. 8 — Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Cincinnati vs. Dallas at Canton, Ohio. Aug. 12-16 — First preseason weekend. Aug. 31 — Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players. Sept. 4 — Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players. Sept. 9 — Opening game of regular season.
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Mooresville’s American Legion team beat Lexington 16-6 in seven innings on Saturday, scoring seven runs in the seventh to break open a game that had been tight. Nick Keith pitched five innings and struck out eight for the thirdseeded Moors, who won the best-ofthree series 2-1. Keith and Billy Nantz homered for the Moors. Michael Gatton had two doubles, and Chris Dula had three hits. Kelly Secrest and Zach Redmond homered for sixth-seeded Lexington. Mooresville plunges directly into a best-of-five second-round series with No. 2 seed Rowan County (23-8). That series begins tonight at Newman Park. Rowan will likely send lefty Zack Simpson (3-2) to the mound. Rowan used Thomas Allen and Parker Gobbel in sweeping its first-round series against Mocksville. Mooresville’s primary pitching options, at this point, are Catawba signee Chris Dula, who can get it to the plate in a hurry in the low 90s, and lefty Tyler Lewis. Left-hander Keith Little is out of the state and won’t be back with the Moors before Tuesday. Wes Dumford, Scottie Williams and Keith were the Mooresville starters in the Lexington series. Mooresville has beaten Rowan at Newman Park as recently as 2008, but Rowan has won the last seven meetings in the overall series. Rowan’s record against Mooresville in playoff games is staggering. Rowan has won 27 of its last 29 playoff meetings with the Moors. Game 2 is at Mooresville on Monday. The Moors haven’t beaten Rowan in a playoff game played in Mooresville since 1994. No. 1 seed South Rowan opens tonight against an opponent it really didn’t expect — No. 5 seed Wilkes County. But Wilkes earned a trip to the second round by knocking out No. 4 seed Kannapolis convincingly by 125 and 10-3 scores behind pitchers Micah Bryan and Scott Gambill. Bryan, a lefty headed for Charlotte, fired 167 pitches in eight innings to beat Kannapolis on Thursday, so he’s probably going to be rested for another day or two. Wilkes has a potent offense led by lefty-hitting catcher Luke Gragg, whose three-run homer turned around the series opener against Kannapolis. Wilkes is way better than Wilkes has usually been over the years, but it has had no luck at all against South Rowan. South won 21-10 at South and 12-0 at Wilkes during the regular season, although South didn’t see either Bryan or Gambill, the MVP of the 1A state championship series, in those two games. South did face both Wilkes aces last year on its way to sweeping a first-round playoff series from Wilkes. That series marked the only time South and Wilkes have met in the playoffs. South (22-4), enjoying the best season in its 15-year history, owns a seven-game winning streak overall and hasn’t lost to Wilkes in a long time. South has beaten Wilkes 14 straight times since it lost 6-3 at Wilkes early in the 2005 season. That was the season Wilkes and South tied for eighth, and Wilkes received the Southern Division of Area III’s final playoff berth via a tiebreaker ruling that was controversial. Weston Smith and Dylan Walker were the starting pitchers in South’s first-round sweep of Concord, so Randy Shepherd and Jesse Park will probably get the ball the first two games of the Wilkes series. Park shut out Wilkes on the road to finish the regular season. South is 50-51 all-time in the playoffs, so it has a chance to even its record tonight in Game 1. This series is best-of-five and heads to Wilkes on Monday.
ton rallied to beat the Mets 6-5 on Saturday. Parnell retired Ryan Zimmerman on a groundball and struck out two batters, including Pudge Rodriguez, but Adam Kennedy nicked him for an RBI single. Stephen Strasburg was the starting pitcher for Washington.
Wood bat leagues Justin Roland (East Rowan, Charlotte) drove in two runs for the Statesville Owls on Saturday, while Ryan Bostian (South Rowan, Catawba) drove in two for the Morganton Aggies in a Southern Collegiate Baseball League contest in Statesville.
Minor leagues Brady Shoemaker’s two-run double in the eighth inning lifted the Kannapolis Intimidators to a 4-3 win against Asheville on Saturday. Kyle Colligan had three hits for the Intimidators, who will celebrate the Fourth of July at home tonight. New Britain’s Spencer Steedley (East Rowan, Charlotte) returned to action on Saturday after being sidelined since May 5 with a strained left forearm. Steedley showed some rust when he relieved in the sixth. He allowed three runs. Jerry Sands (Catawba) hit a tworun homer for Chattanooga on Saturday night, his 23rd of the season and fifth since being promoted to the Lookouts. The Winston-Salem Dash won 42 against Potomac on Friday in front of a record crowd of 7,268 at BB&T Ballpark. Chris Sale, who threw a scoreless eighth inning, made his pro debut. He was the top draft pick of the Chicago White Sox last month. Drew Garcia had four hits to lead the Dash to a 6-2 win against Lynchburg on Saturday. Stockton’s David Thomas (Catawba) and High Deserts’s Kyle Seager (NW Cabarrus, UNC) stayed hot in the California League late Saturday night. Both had two hits. Seager raised his batting average to .329, while Thomas is up to .283.
Youth football Rowan County Youth Football League is holding registrations for players and cheerleaders. Birth certificates must be presented. The Fee is $90 cash. Registration locations and times: Saturday, Aug. 28, North Rowan Middle, 9-12 Monday, Aug. 30, Knox Middle, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, Erwin Middle, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 6-8 p.m., West Rowan Middle Thursday, Sept. 2, South Rowan High, 6-8 p.m.
China Grove football
Summer workouts for China Grove Middle football players will begin on Monday, July 5. Workouts will be held every Monday and Thursday from 8-10 a.m. Meet at the tennis courts behind the school. Call 704-224-1909 for information.
Hoops Unlimited Applications are still being accepted for the July 12-15 session of the 17th annual Hoops Unlimited Basketball Camp at East Rowan. The camp is open to rising 6th-9th grade boys and girls. Students from all schools are welcome. The cost of the all- day camp is $95 and includes a camp shirt and “all you can eat” lunch each day. For information or a brochure, go to www.hoopsunlimitedcamp.com or contact camp director Rick Roseman, former varsity boys coach at East Rowan at 704-279-7334.
Football officials
Those planning to officiate middle school football games should be at a Debbie Evans has resigned as meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July Davie County’s girls basketball coach. 8, at Erwin Middle School. Call Chuck Evans coached Davie four seasons Stanley for info at 704-279-7546. and had a record of 41-59. Davie went 13-11 last season, its first winning sea- Catawba softball camp son since 2005. Catawba has announced summer softball camp dates. Lions golf An all-skills camp will be held at Henry Morgan, Gus Andrews and Whitley Field on June 21-24 and July “two friends” won the First Flight of 19-22. A pitcher/catcher camp will be the Wallace and Graham Salisbury Li- included July 19-22. ons Golf Classic held recently at The camps run from 9 a.m.-noon Corbin Hills. and cost $100. With the second camp Miriam Gruber, Mark Gruber, date, you may register for either the Todd Gruber and Beverly Cobb won all-skills or the pitcher/catcher camp. the Second Flight. Camps are for ages 6-18. Brian Nix, Charlie Waller, Tim Contact coaches Nan Whitley Bruton were part of the winning team (nwhitley@catawba.edu) or Shane in the Third Flight. Prescott (sprescott@catawba.edu). Nathan Rose and Susan Morris Checks should be made out to Catawwere winners of the longest drive ba Softball Camp. contest on No. 6. Morgan and Mechelle Kuld were Catawba football camp longest putt winners on No. 18. The Catawba Football Camp for ages 7-rising seniors is July 18-20. Parnell update Contact assistant coach Todd McNew York Mets right-hander Bob- Comb at 704-637-4733 (office), 704by Parnell (East Rowan) allowed a 645-4506 (fax) or tmmccomb@catawrun in the eighth inning as Washing- ba.edu.
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The Rowan Razorbacks 11-under team won the Pig City Shootout in Lexington, going 4-0. Dillon Norton had two homers and Bryant Young one. The team consists of, Front row, from left: Alex Nash, Owen White, Chandler Norton and Logan Stapf. Second row: Dillon Norton, Geoffrey Lillywhite, Bryant Young, Marcus Corry, Isaac Bell. The team was coached by Justin Nash, Scott Young, and Steve Norton.
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The Braves had an undefeated regular season this year (15-0) in Landis and also went undefeated in the tournament. The team consists of, Front row, from left: Ethan Noblitt, James Robinson, Gary Noblitt, David Owens and Mark Livengood. Second row: Alex Cardwell, Brett White, Robbie Clarke, Nick Wright and Brandi Blackmon. Third row: coaches Kenny Gullette, Kyle Robinson, David Wright and Randy White. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The Carolina Sluggers 12-under baseball team won the Field of Dreams Classic Tournament in Fort Mill, SC., giving the Sluggers back-to-back championships in consecutive weekends. They defeated the Carolina Sox 12-0 in the semi-finals and the Charlotte Hurricanes 8-2 in the championship game. The Sluggers compete in the Major/Premier division, which is the highest level of competition in tournament baseball. Team members are, Front row, from left: Logan Norton, Jackson Raper, Alex Rodriguez, Tristan Wyatt, C.J. White and Austin Corriher; Second row: Jakob Peace, Cody Cline, Tristan Baker, Bailey Meeks, Chris Howard. The coaches are Ted Corriher, Rick Meeks and Norris Raper.
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East Rowans 11-year-old All-Star team placed first in the Waxhax Invitational by defeating a team from Mathews 11-5. First row, from left: Tate Houpe, Nick Lyerly, Chandler Eury, Chandler Blackwelder and Niko Cosgriff. Second row: Hunter LHommedieu, Hunter Hipp, Hunter Harwood, Hunter Jacobs, Bryson Langford andf Zach Holshouser. Third row: Joshua Holt, Coach Blackwelder and Coach Hipp. Not pictured: Head coach Greg LHommedieu.
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The Chik-fil-A Cardinals recently won the Rowan Little League B League playoff championship by defeating the Rusher Oil Red Sox 16-7. The Cardinals also won the regular season championship with a 13-1-1 record. The Red Sox finished second in the regular season with a 12-3-1 record. Members are: Front row, from left: Spencer Mason, Sam Furches and Timmy Wilmot. Second row: Blake Clark, Dalton Kepley, Logan McNeely, Daniel Durham, Alex Antosek, Mykal Berger, Tanner Hawkins and Ethan McGee. Third row: Coaches Rocky Durham, Wade Furches, Bo Hawkins, Jody Antosek and Steve Clark.
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Knicks making pitch to stars will be about more than just where he plays basketball The NBA notebook ... the next few years. Wade tells Chicago’s NEW YORK (AP) — The NBC-Channel 5 he hopes to New York Knicks are decide if he’ll stay in Miami readying their pitch for or join another team “at the Amare Stoudemire, while beginning of next week still believing they have a sometime.” shot at some other big PAUL SITUATION names. WESTWEGO, La. — HorThe Knicks were back in nets president Hugh Weber New York on Saturday afsaid Saturday there is “no ter spending the previous question” that Chris Paul two days in the Midwest will still be with New Orcourting LeBron James, leans when next season beDwyane Wade and Chris gins. Bosh. Next up is a holiday Weber weekend meeting with made the asStoudemire, who appears surances a to be the most likely top day after free agent to land in starPaul, while starved New York. hosting his Stoudemire wrote on his CP3 FoundaTwitter page late Saturday tion golf outafternoon that he had “just ing, said that touched down in NY, going while he PAUL to a Broadway Show considers tonight.” New Orleans On his way out of his adopted hometown and Phoenix after the Suns loves the city, he would not agreed to deals with Hakim be interested in remaining Warrick and Channing with the Hornets long-term Frye, Stoudemire has “a if the club fails to demonstructure of an offer on the strate an immediate comtable” from the Knicks. mitment to winning. The Knicks may have Numerous teams have other options as well. contacted the Hornets about As of Saturday, they had trading for Paul, a threenot been told they were out time All-Star guard who has of the running for any two seasons to go before he players they’d spoken to. can opt out of his current They met with Joe Johnson contract with New Orleans. and Mike Miller in Califor- Paul missed 37 games with nia soon after free agency multiple injuries last seaopened on Thursday, then son, when the Hornets went to Cleveland later missed the playoffs with a that day to visit James. On 37-45 record. Friday, they sat down sepLEE, T-WOLVES arately with Wade and MINNEAPOLIS — Unlike Bosh, who both were comRudy Gay, free-agent forplimentary of the Knicks’ ward David Lee kept his pitch. word and visited the MinWADE SAYS ... nesota Timberwolves on CHICAGO — Wade Saturday. His agent says it hopes a decision on his fuwas worth the trip. ture will come next week, Mark Bartelstein said his and says his new contract client “had a great visit” Associated Press
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CLEVELAND — After three days being romanced by six NBA teams, a few billionaires, coaches, executives, hip hop’s biggest star, and fixating the sports world on his every move, LeBron James got behind the wheel of his customized car and drove home. Only he knows where he’s going next. James concluded his personal free-agent summit on Saturday by hearing presentations from the Cleveland Cavaliers, whose pitch focused on his familiarity with their franchise and tickled his sense of humor, and the Chicago Bulls, the last team and the one believed to have the best chance of stealing him from Ohio. The meetings are over. The guessing game has begun. The ball is in James’ court. The Cavs came away from their 90minute sit down with a renewed confidence that James will re-sign with them. “It went very well,” said a person with knowledge of Cleveland’s visit, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. “It was very easy, very relaxed. There were moments of emotion and moments of laughter.” Knowing James as well as they do, the Cavs, who were represented by owner Dan Gilbert, new coach Byron Scott, general manager Chris Grant and assistant GM Lance Blanks, tried to lighten things up by showing the 25-year-old a cartoon featuring him and his friends as characters. The team had an animated video made in the style of “Family Guy” — one of James’ favorite TV shows — that depicted some inside jokes and locker-room humor as the Cavaliers reminded James that he is indeed part of their extended family. James was joined in the meetings by business manager Maverick Carter, close friend Randy Mims and agent Leon Rose. Instead of making a national tour, James decided to have the New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, Cavs and Bulls meet him on his home turf.
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Free agent LeBron James met with officials from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday morning and the Chicago Bulls in the afternoon. Indications are that James will spend the remainder of the holiday weekend considering the offers before announcing his decision sometime next week. Because it’s home, because they can offer him $30 million more than any other team on a maximum-length contract, and because they’ve built a championship-caliber team around him, the Cavs feel good about their chances of keeping the two-time MVP. Hoping to tug on James’ heart strings, the Cavaliers organized a “fan tunnel” down East 9th Street to welcome him. As the Cavs departed, the Bulls’ delegation arrived for their meeting — the last of the six scheduled teams to see James. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf, general manager Gar Forman, vice president of basketball operations John Paxson and new coach Tom Thibodeau showed up at 1:15 p.m. dressed business casual in sport coats. Unlike the other suitors, the Bulls did not cart any visual aids or equipment, and as the foursome made its way across the intersection, it looked like basketball’s version of the Beatles on Abbey Road. The Bulls stayed for three hours, one day after they sat down with Dwyane Wade for the second time since free agency opened.
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Then, turning it on, Williams reeled off eight of the next nine games to seize complete control and add to her collection of championships, which includes five Australian Opens, three U.S. Opens and one French Open. She brings her best when it counts the most: Her only other title of 2010 came at the Australian Open in January; she was sidelined all of February, March and April with a left knee injury. Margaret Smith Court leads the way with 24 major titles, followed by Steffi Graf with 22, Helen Wills Moody with 19, and Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert with 18 apiece. So where does Williams rank among the best women’s tennis players? “Top five,” answered Navratilova, without a moment’s hesitation. “It’s not just about how many Slams you win or how many tournaments you win — it’s just your game overall. And she’s definitely got all the goods. It would have been fun to play her, but at the same time, I’m glad that I didn’t have to.”
ris have been bombarded with offers from many of the national powers. Utah had already offered both of them. Sherrill was still looking for his first 1A offer, while Rankin had just one: North Carolina. Utah likes to pass. Its spread offense has helped Kyle Whittingham’s Utes go undefeated twice in the past six years and win two BCS bowl games. Last season, the Utes were 10-3 overall, 6-2 in the Mountain West Conference. “B.J. just threw real well,” Young said. “And they like his film. They offered.” Wake Forest and Virginia are recruiting Sherrill heavily, Young said. “Hopefully, something will work out for him,” Young said. “If not, he’s got an opportunity to go out west.” “It’s a big deal,” said Sherrill, the 6-foot-1 gunslinger who is 30-0 as a starter at West. “An honor. Salt Lake City seems like a great place to live.” Utah was so impressed with Rankin, the Utes offered him as well.” Rankin’s coach, Joe Pinyan, is expecting more to come. “Darien’s situation will change, just with a couple of offers,” Pinyan said, adding South Carolina is interested in his 6-1 defensive back. “After Romar got his first offer, everything just snowballed.” The four Rowan County stars worked out with kids from all over the West. But they stood out. “I’d say we had four of the better ones there,” Young said. “We looked good. Very fast. Very athletic.” The number of offers for the 5-11 Morris, who has run a 4.2 40, and the 6-3 Noble, are nearing 20. Young knows Noble enjoyed Georgia Tech and Atlanta. But even Noble seemed awestruck by what he saw in Utah. “I loved it out there,” Noble smiled. “It wasn’t like New York or A-T-L. It was just different.” Young said Utah made an impact. The kids were working out in 80-degree temperatures with snowcapped mountains in the background of Rice Eccles
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WIMBLEDON, England — While Roger Federer is at the start of a two-week vacation he wasn’t eager to begin, Rafael Nadal will be hard at work today, facing a new sort of challenge in the Wimbledon final. For the first time since 2002, the last round at the All England Club won’t include six-time champion Federer. Instead, Nadal will take on the player who eliminated Federer in the quarterfinals, first-time Grand Slam finalist Tomas Berdych. They’ll be hard-pressed to equal the drama of the past three Wimbledon finals. Federer beat Nadal in 2007, Nadal beat Federer in 2008, and Federer beat Andy Roddick last year. All three matches were decided in the fifth set, including last year’s 16-14 thriller. But Nadal’s Wimbledon comeback and Berdych’s Grand Slam breakthrough offer compelling story lines. Nadal missed last year’s tournament with tendinitis in both knees, then endured a prolonged slump. The Rafa of old resurfaced this spring, and he capped an undefeated clay-court season with his fifth French Open title.
and was “really impressed” by the pitch put on by team president David Kahn, coach Kurt Rambis and the rest of the Timberwolves. Lee spent about nine hours in the Twin Cities, catching some of the RaysTwins game with Kahn and Rambis before grabbing an evening flight home and Bartelstein said the two would talk things over. He declined to say if the Timberwolves made an offer. Lee averaged 20.3 points and 11.7 rebounds for the New York Knicks last seasons and has been one of the most productive players in the league over the last three seasons. RIVALRY RENEWED ORLANDO, Fla. — Sherron Collins of Kansas and Denis Clemente of Kansas State helped elevate the Sunflower Showdown to a national event the past two years. Turns out, their rivalry isn’t over. The undersized point guards are in competition again — this time for a coveted NBA roster spot. Collins and Clemente, who both went undrafted, are in the same 19-man Charlotte Bobcats summer camp. “I think it’s best for the both of us that I’m not in Manhattan having to play in his hometown. He’s not in Kansas. It’s the same team,” Collins said Saturday. “It’s always good to see a good person you played with and good friends, too.” MAVERICKS DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki is still thinking about his offer from Dallas. Nowitzki was expected to meet Saturday with Mavericks officials after having a night to sleep on a proposal from the club.
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Carl Edwards walks on pit road during a rain delay at the start of the Coke Zero 400.
The delay was drying off track ki behind the wheel. The team uses Hendrick Motorsports equipment, giving The NASCAR notebook ... Labonte hope that this could offer him a DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The start chance to get an elusive win at of the race was delayed 1 hour, 32 minNASCAR’s most storied track. utes by rain. The real delay? Drying the “I’m not racing just to hit milestones track. or anything like that,” said Labonte, who The early evening showers didn’t last made his Cup debut in 1991. “Like I’ve long, but it took considerable time for jet said, I want to win and be competitive. blowers to dry the 21/2-mile, high-banked Hitting 600 starts, it’s great, and hopefulspeedway. Delays like that happen all the ly there will be a lot more, too.” time in auto racing, but if NASCAR Labonte is winless in 35 career starts chairman Brian France has his way, they at the 21/2-mile superspeedway. He was could be things of the past soon. on the pole twice and has five top-five “People are coming to us with certain finishes, including a second-place showways to dry asphalt faster and better,” ing when Dale Earnhardt picked up his France said Friday. “That would be a first Daytona 500 victory in 1998. welcomed technology advancement. So GOODYEAR’S MESSAGE we’ll always try to do that. ... If inclement For the first time in its history, weather happens, it’s out of our control. Goodyear has changed its sidewall design But to get the track as dry as fast as we on tires used in NASCAR. can ... if we can speed that up down the The company brought tires to Daytona road with technology or anything else, International Speedway with a patriotic gosh, we’ll be the first ones to do it.” color scheme that read “Support Our LABONTE’S MILESTONE Troops” on the sidewall. The design was Bobby Labonte hit a milestone at Day- unveiled to say thanks to the men and tona International Speedway. women of the United States Armed Labonte made his 600th start in Forces and launch Goodyear’s “Support NASCAR’s top series when the green flag Our Troops” program. The company also dropped Saturday night for the 400-mile jump-started its fundraising effort by dorace. nating $20,000 to a leading military supLabonte is 20th on the career list, well port program. back of seven-time series champion The tires made their debut this weekRichard Petty’s record of 1,185 starts. end in the Nationwide and Sprint Cup seLabonte’s older brother, Terry, has 867 ries. starts. LUG NUTS “Having 600 starts, wow!” said Former Hootie & the Blowfish lead Labonte, who served as grand marshal singer Darius Rucker, who launched a the. “That is a lot of racing. It is just an solo career in country music two years honor and a privilege to be able to have ago, performed a pre-race concert. ... that many races under my belt. There Tennis pro John Isner, who lives in have been so many people that have nearby Tampa, was on hand for the helped me get to this point in my career.” race. Isner and France’s Nicolas Mahut Labonte is driving this weekend and played the longest match in tennis histonext for Phoenix Racing. He’s piloting ry at Wimbledon, a body-battering, the No. 09 Chevrolet for team owner 183-game test of will that encompassed James Finch, who won the spring race at 11 hours, five minutes of action over Talladega last year with Brad Keselowsthree days. Asscociated Press
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Stadium. “They were in awe looking at how pretty everything is, how big the weight room is ...” Young said. But the highlight was when the Rowan County contingent was escorted into Rice-Eccles, where they sat in a sea of red seats. “It was just us five in the stadium,” Young said. “We sat up in the club level. It was just awesome.” “I’ve never seen a stadium like that,” Noble said. • And of course, the Utes are heading into the Pac-10, soon to be the Pac-12. That’s something to think long and hard about. “One of their recruiting pitches is that this year’s class can be the first Pac-12 class at Utah,” Young said. “You go there and you’re guaranteed to play in the Rose Bowl, the Coliseum and Autzen Stadium at Oregon. It’s an opportunity for any of these guys to go play football at a very high level.” If any of the four choose Utah, a familiar face will already be there. West’s Marco Gupton is currently on the Utes squad as an outside linebacker/safety. A defensive back for Young’s 2009 state champion, Gupton originally signed with Navy. He left Annapolis and surfaced at Utah at the beginning of May. He began summer school classes and working out with the team. “There’s no scholarship but he has been accepted on that team, though,” Young said. “He’s got a locker. He’s got all the things a starter has. He’s rooming with two starters.” And Young says the bulked up, 208-pound Gupton is impressive. “I watched him bench 385 pounds,” Young said. Pinyan, who will return the favor to Young and take the Fantastic Four to Penn State, is loving the attention Rowan County is getting. “We’ve got to let these kids enjoy this,” Pinyan said. “It’s the ride of their lives.” • Contact Ronnie Gallagher at 704-797-4287 or rgallagher@salisburyost.com.
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Expanded Standings New York Boston Tampa Bay Toronto Baltimore
W 49 49 47 41 24
L 31 32 33 41 56
Detroit Minnesota Chicago Kansas City Cleveland
W 43 44 41 36 32
L 36 37 38 45 48
Texas Los Angeles Oakland Seattle
W 48 45 40 33
L 32 38 42 47
Atlanta New York Philadelphia Florida Washington
W 48 45 42 37 36
L 33 36 37 43 46
Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Houston Pittsburgh
W 46 44 37 35 32 29
L 36 37 44 46 50 52
San Diego Los Angeles Colorado San Francisco Arizona
W 48 43 43 41 32
L 33 36 38 39 48
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .613 — — 1 .605 ⁄2 — .588 2 11⁄2 .500 9 81⁄2 .300 25 241⁄2 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .544 — — .543 — 5 .519 2 7 .444 8 13 .400 111⁄2 161⁄2 West Division Pct GB WCGB .600 — — .542 41⁄2 5 .488 9 91⁄2 .413 15 151⁄2 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .593 — — .556 3 — .532 5 2 .463 101⁄2 71⁄2 .439 121⁄2 91⁄2 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .561 — — .543 11⁄2 1 .457 81⁄2 8 .432 101⁄2 10 .390 14 131⁄2 .358 161⁄2 16 West Division Pct GB WCGB .593 — — .544 4 1 .531 5 2 .513 61⁄2 31⁄2 .400 151⁄2 121⁄2
AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturdays Games N.Y. Yankees 11, Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 8, Minnesota 6 Cleveland 5, Oakland 4, 10 innings Detroit 6, Seattle 1 Boston 9, Baltimore 3 Texas 3, Chicago White Sox 1 Kansas City 4, L.A. Angels 2 Sundays Games Oakland (Mazzaro 3-2) at Cleveland (Carmona 7-6), 1:05 p.m. Seattle (Cl.Lee 7-3) at Detroit (Bonderman 4-5), 1:05 p.m. Toronto (Morrow 5-6) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 10-2), 1:05 p.m. Baltimore (Matusz 2-9) at Boston (Lackey 9-3), 1:35 p.m. Tampa Bay (J.Shields 6-8) at Minnesota (Blackburn 7-5), 2:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 6-7) at Texas (Feldman 5-7), 8:05 p.m. Kansas City (Lerew 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Pineiro 8-6), 8:15 p.m. Mondays Games Baltimore at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Kansas City at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
L10 6-4 6-4 5-5 3-7 5-5
Str W-1 W-2 W-1 L-1 L-3
Home 27-13 29-16 20-19 21-19 16-25
Away 22-18 20-16 27-14 20-22 8-31
L10 5-5 4-6 6-4 7-3 6-4
Str W-2 L-1 L-1 W-3 W-1
Home 27-11 26-16 20-19 18-21 17-21
Away 16-25 18-21 21-19 18-24 15-27
L10 6-4 5-5 6-4 4-6
Str W-1 L-2 L-1 L-3
Home 29-13 23-20 24-16 20-18
Away 19-19 22-18 16-26 13-29
L10 6-4 4-6 5-5 3-7 3-7
Str W-3 L-1 W-1 L-3 W-1
Home 30-9 28-12 20-15 21-23 22-17
Away 18-24 17-24 22-22 16-20 14-29
L10 7-3 4-6 6-4 4-6 5-5 4-6
Str L-1 L-1 W-1 W-1 L-2 L-1
Home 27-19 26-15 17-22 20-22 16-24 18-20
Away 19-17 18-22 20-22 15-24 16-26 11-32
L10 6-4 5-5 5-5 2-8 5-5
Str W-2 L-1 L-1 W-1 W-2
Home 26-19 24-15 25-15 25-17 19-18
Away 22-14 19-21 18-23 16-22 13-30
NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturdays Games Chicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati 1 Atlanta 4, Florida 1 Washington 6, N.Y. Mets 5 Milwaukee 12, St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 12, Pittsburgh 4 San Francisco 11, Colorado 8 San Diego 1, Houston 0 L.A. Dodgers at Arizona,late Sundays Games N.Y. Mets (Takahashi 6-3) at Washington (Stammen 2-2), 1:35 p.m. Philadelphia (Blanton 3-5) at Pittsburgh (Karstens 2-3), 1:35 p.m. Milwaukee (Gallardo 8-3) at St. Louis (Wainwright 11-5), 2:15 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 5-1) at Chicago Cubs (Lilly 3-6), 2:20 p.m. San Francisco (Cain 6-7) at Colorado (Hammel 6-3), 3:10 p.m. Houston (Myers 5-6) at San Diego (LeBlanc 4-6), 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 6-4) at Arizona (Haren 7-6), 4:10 p.m. Florida (Nolasco 7-6) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 8-3), 5:05 p.m. Mondays Games Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. San Francisco at Milwaukee, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Florida at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Ramirez back on the DL PHOENIX (AP) — Manny Ramirez is back on the disabled list, this time to rest his sore right hamstring. The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their slugger on the 15-day DL on Saturday and the move is retroactive to Wednesday. He strained the hamstring in the first inning against San Francisco on Tuesday. He will be eligible to return after the All-Star break. “There’s no reason to gamble this,” Dodgers manager Joe Torre said, “especially with the fact that the three days of the All-Star break count.” It’s Ramirez’s second stint on the DL this season. Ramirez is batting .322 with eight homers and 39 RBIs in 59 games. Ramirez doesn’t talk much to reporters these days, but Torre said the outfielder would have preferred to stay on the active list until Monday to see if the hamstring improved at least enough for him to pinch hit. But after talking to team doctors, Torre decided that the wisest route would be to put him on the disabled list. Torre said Ramirez is feeling better. “We maybe didn’t have to do it,” the manager said before the Dodgers played Arizona Saturday night, “but the trade-off of having him as a pinch hitter, we need to get him back because once the second half starts, we’re not going to have a lot of time to nurse something.” Ramirez was hurt when his right foot made contact with the glove of Giants shortstop Edgar Renteria in a play at second base in the first inning of the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory. The Dodgers are 126-90 with Ramirez in the lineup since he joined the team on Aug. 8, 2008. They are 42-37 without him.
SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2010 • 5B
Pinch-hit grand slam lifts Rays Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Joyce’s pinchhit grand slam capped a seven-run eighth inning, rallying the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-6 victory over Minnesota on Saturday and spoiling a big day for Twins slugger Jim Thome. Thome homered twice to move past Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew into 10th place on the career list. Francisco Liriano struck out 10 and allowed just one run in seven innings, but Minnesota’s normally reliable bullpen couldn’t hold a 4-1 lead in the eighth. Thome has 574 home runs, but it was Joyce’s first in more than a year that proved the difference. Joe Mauer had three hits and Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer for the Twins. Yankees 11, Blue Jays 3 NEW YORK — Brett Gardner hit his first career grand slam and Alex Rodriguez drove in four more runs during the Yankees’ biggest offensive inning in five years, carrying New York to a rout of Toronto. The high-powered Yankees scored 11 times during their 37-minute third inning, sending 15 batters to the plate. It was their most prolific outburst since scoring 13 times in the eighth against Tampa Bay on June 21, 2005. Tigers 6, Mariners 1 DETROIT — Justin Verlander struck out 10 in seven strong innings and Brandon Inge drove in three runs to help the Tigers. The victory, coupled with Minnesota’s loss, left the Tigers and Twins tied atop the AL Central. Verlander (10-5) struck out the side in the first and third and allowed just four baserunners in the first six innings. Red Sox 9, Orioles 3 BOSTON — Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings to remain undefeated against Baltimore in 12 career decisions, Kevin Youkilis homered and drove in three runs,
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Kansas City infielder Wilson Betemit makes a tough throw to first base on Saturday. and the Red Sox beat the Orioles for the 17th time in the last 19 games at Fenway Park. J.D. Drew had three hits and drove in pair of runs with a first-inning double. Lester (10-3) is 12-0 against Baltimore in 15 starts. He gave up a run and five hits, striking out seven and walking one in his 10th win in his last 11 decisions. Rangers 3, White Sox 1 ARLINGTON, Texas — Tommy Hunter scattered nine singles over seven-plus innings and the Rangers beat Chicago. Hunter (5-0) allowed one run, struck out three and walked one for the AL West leaders.
Pinch-hitter Brent Lillibridge hit a leadoff double in the ninth against Darren Oliver. But Neftali Feliz struck out pinch-hitter Carlos Quentin and Gordon Beckham for his 23rd save in 24 chances. Indians 5, Athletics 4 CLEVELAND — Matt LaPorta hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning for the Indians. Travis Hafner started the rally with a one-out double off Craig Breslow (3-2) and was run for by Anderson Hernandez. After Austin Kearns was intentionally walked, Jhonny Peralta flied out to deep center. LaPorta bounced a full-count pitch into center field, giving Cleveland the win.
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WASHINGTON — Ivan Rodriguez capped a three-run comeback in the ninth inning with an RBI single and the Washington Nationals, who couldn’t score for Stephen Strasburg, rallied against Francisco Rodriguez to beat the New York Mets 6-5 Saturday. Trying to protect a 5-3 lead, Francisco Rodriguez (2-2) opened the ninth by walking Cristian Guzman. Willie Harris’ one-out single and a walk to Ryan Zimmerman loaded the bases. Adam Dunn nearly hit a game-winning grand slam, but his drive to center hit the top of the wall and caromed back onto the field for a two-run double. Umpires went inside to look at the replay but upheld the call after a 2-minute video review. Cubs 3, Reds 1 CHICAGO — Randy Wells took a no-hitter into the seventh inning to end his long losing streak and Geovany Soto hit a
two-run double as Chicago beat Cincinnati despite stranding 17 runners. Wells’ no-hit bid was broken up by Chris Heisey’s leadoff single in the seventh. The righthander escaped a jam with the help of a baserunning blunder by Heisey, and Chicago won for the fifth time in 15 games. The Cubs also left 17 runners on base in a 15-inning game April 9, 2004, at Atlanta, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. That marks the franchise record since the live-ball era began in 1920, Elias said. Braves 4, Marlins 1 ATLANTA — Tommy Hanson did not give up an earned run in his recovery from backto-back ugly losses and Atlanta moved a season-best 15 games over .500 by beating Florida. Hanson (8-5) allowed five hits and an unearned run with eight strikeouts and two walks in 6 2-3 innings. The secondyear right-hander’s return to form came after he yielded a combined 15 runs in two
straight losses while failing to complete the fourth inning in both starts. Hanson, who has never lost more than two consecutive decisions, struck out four straight batters in the sixth and seventh. He is 3-0 in four career starts against Florida, which has lost three straight. Brewers 12, Cardinals 5 ST. LOUIS — Rickie Weeks hit a leadoff homer to begin a miserable outing for Chris Carpenter, and Milwaukee capitalized on shaky defense by St. Louis. Carpenter (9-2) failed to retire any of the four batters he faced in the fourth. He was charged with eight runs — seven earned — in his shortest outing since April 14, 2009, when he lasted three innings at Arizona before injuring a side muscle that landed him on the disabled list. Phillies 12, Pirates 4 PITTSBURGH — Ryan Howard picked up Philadelphia’s slumping offense by driving in three runs, Jimmy Rollins
homered among his three hits and the Phillies shook off a three-game losing streak to rout the Pittsburgh Pirates. Shane Victorino also had three hits, including a triple, and Pittsburgh shortstop Bobby Crosby’s error on a seemingly routine double-play grounder led to a breakout five-run third inning. Padres 1, Astros 0 SAN DIEGO — Aaron Cunningham doubled leading off the eighth inning and scored on reliever Gustavo Chacin’s throwing error to give San Diego its second straight shutout over Houston. Giants 11, Rockies 8 DENVER — San Francisco tagged Ubaldo Jimenez for seven runs in the third inning, lost a big lead and then rallied against Colorado’s beleaguered bullpen to snap a seven-game skid. Aubrey Huff connected for a a two-run homer off Matt Flores in the ninth. Brian Wilson earned his 22nd save.
S AT U R D AY ’ S B O X S C O R E S American Yankees 11, Blue Jays 3 Toronto
New York ab r h bi ab r h bi NGren ss 4 1 1 0 Jeter ss 1 2 0 0 AlGnzlz ss4 1 1 1 R.Pena ss 1 0 0 0 Janssn p 0 0 0 0 Swisher dh 4 2 1 0 JBautst rf 4 1 1 2 Teixeir 1b 3 2 2 2 V.Wells cf 2 0 0 0 Curtis ph-lf 1 0 0 0 Wise cf 1 0 0 0 ARdrgz 3b 4 0 1 4 J.Buck c 4 0 2 0 Russo 3b 0 0 0 0 A.Hill 2b 4 0 0 0 Cano 2b 4 1 1 1 Overay 1b 3 0 0 0 Posada 1b 4 0 1 0 Lind 1b 0 0 0 0 Grndrs cf 4 1 1 0 Encrnc 3b 3 0 0 0 Cervelli c 0 0 0 0 JMcDnl lf 3 0 0 0 Huffmn rf 3 1 0 0 Gardnr lf 3 2 2 4 Totals 32 3 5 3 Totals 32 11 9 11 Toronto 20 0 001 000— 3 New York 00(11) 000 00x—11 Dp—Toronto 1. Lob—Toronto 3, New York 4. 2b—Teixeira 2 (17), A.rodriguez (20), Posada (11). Hr—Ale.gonzalez (15), J.bautista (21), Gardner (4). IP H R ER BB SO Toronto 7 8 8 2 3 R.romero L,6-5 22⁄3 2 3 3 4 1 Tallet 31⁄3 Janssen 2 0 0 0 0 3 New York Pettitte W,10-2 6 5 3 3 1 4 Moseley 2 0 0 0 0 2 Park 1 0 0 0 0 0 HBP—by R.Romero (Huffman). WP—Tallet. T—2:45. A—46,364 (50,287).
Rays 8, Twins 6 Tampa Bay Minnesota ab r h bi ab r h bi Rdrgz 2b 5 1 2 0 Span cf 5 0 1 1 Crwfrd lf 5 1 2 2 Hudsn 2b 5 0 0 0 Lngori 3b 5 1 2 1 Mauer c 4 1 3 0 WAyar dh 4 1 1 1 Mornea 1b 4 1 1 2 Shppch c 2 0 0 0 Kubel rf 3 0 0 0 Jaso ph-c 1 0 0 0 Punto 3b 1 0 0 0 BUpton cf 3 1 0 0 Cuddyr rf 4 1 2 0 Zobrist 1b 4 0 0 0 Thome dh 4 3 3 3 Kapler rf 3 1 1 0 DlmYn lf 4 0 1 0 Joyce ph 1 1 1 4 Hardy ss 4 0 2 0 C.Pna 1b 0 0 0 0 Bartlett ss 3 1 1 0 Totals 36 810 8 Totals 38 6 13 6 Tampa Bay 001 000 070—8 Minnesota 012 100 002—6 Dp—Tampa Bay 2. Lob—Tampa Bay 4, Minnesota 5. 2b—Crawford (19), W.aybar (5), Bartlett (14), Mauer (24), Cuddyer (18), Thome (10), Delm.young (21), Hardy (6). Hr—Joyce (1), Morneau (17), Thome 2 (10). S—Bartlett. IP H R ER BB SO Tampa Bay 1 8 4 4 0 1 W.Davis 4 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Cormier 11⁄3 1 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Wheeler Choate W,1-2 1 0 0 0 0 1 Benoit 1 0 0 0 0 2 Balfour 0 2 2 2 0 0 Soriano S,20-21 1 1 0 0 0 0 Minnesota Liriano 7 4 1 1 1 10 Al.Burnett 0 2 2 2 0 0 Mijares 0 1 1 1 0 0 Guerrier L,1-4 1 3 4 4 1 0
Mahay 1 0 0 0 T—3:12. A—40,852 (39,504).
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Indians 5, Athletics 4 (10) Oakland
Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi Crisp cf 5 0 0 1 Crowe cf 4 1 1 0 Barton 1b 3 0 2 1 J.Nix 2b 5 1 1 2 Kzmnff 3b 5 0 0 0 CSantn c 3 0 0 0 KSuzuk c 5 0 0 0 Hafner dh 5 0 1 0 RSwny rf 5 0 1 0 AHrndz pr 0 1 0 0 Cust dh 3 0 1 0 Kearns rf 4 1 1 0 ARosls lf 5 1 1 0 JhPerlt 3b 4 1 0 0 Gross lf 1 1 0 0 LaPort 1b 5 0 3 2 M.Ellis 2b 2 0 0 0 Duncan lf 4 0 1 0 Pnngtn ss 4 2 3 2 Donald ss 3 0 1 0 Totals 38 4 8 4 Totals 37 5 9 4 Oakland 003 000 100 0—4 Cleveland 200 200 000 1—5 Two outs when winning run scored. E—Gross (1), Donald 2 (7). Dp—Cleveland 1. Lob—Oakland 9, Cleveland 9. 2b—R.sweeney (18), A.rosales (7), Pennington (15), Hafner (14). 3b— Pennington (4). Hr—J.nix (2). Sb—Crisp (4). S— Crowe. IP H R ER BB SO Oakland Mortensen 6 6 4 3 2 7 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 2 0 Wuertz 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Blevins 1 0 0 0 2 Ziegler 11⁄3 2 1 1 1 2 Breslow L,3-2 11⁄3 Cleveland Westbrook 6 4 3 2 3 1 2 1 1 0 0 R.perez Bs,2-2 2⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 J.Smith C.Perez 1 0 0 0 1 0 K.Wood 1 1 0 0 1 1 Sipp W,1-2 1 1 0 0 0 1 T—3:22. A—25,483 (45,569).
Tigers 6, Mariners 1 Seattle
Detroit ab r h bi ab r h bi ISuzuki rf 4 0 1 0 AJcksn cf 5 1 1 0 Figgins 2b 5 0 1 0 Raburn lf 4 1 2 0 Bradly dh 3 0 0 0 Kelly lf 0 0 0 0 JoLpz 3b 4 0 1 0 Ordonz dh 4 1 1 1 FGtrrz cf 3 0 0 0 MiCarr 1b 2 2 1 0 Ktchm 1b 4 1 2 0 Boesch rf 4 1 2 0 J.Bard c 4 0 1 0 CGuilln 2b 4 0 2 1 MSndrs lf 3 0 1 1 Inge 3b 4 0 2 3 JaWlsn ss 2 0 0 0 Laird c 4 0 0 0 Branyn ph 1 0 0 0 Worth ss 4 0 0 0 JoWilsn ss1 0 0 0 Totals 34 1 7 1 Totals 35 6 11 5 Seattle 000 000 100—1 Detroit 000 240 00x—6 E—M.saunders (3). Lob—Seattle 10, Detroit 7. 2b—Kotchman (9), Raburn (9), Ordonez (15), Mi.cabrera (24), Inge (19). IP H R ER BB SO Seattle 1 8 6 6 2 3 J.vargas L,6-4 4 ⁄3 2 0 0 0 2 B.Sweeney 22⁄3 Pauley 1 1 0 0 0 1 Detroit Verlander W,10-5 7 7 1 1 1 10 Perry 1 0 0 0 1 1 Valverde 1 0 0 0 2 1 T—2:41. A—32,430 (41,255).
Red Sox 9, Orioles 3 Baltimore Boston ab r h bi ab r h bi
CPttrsn lf 4 MTejad 3b 4 Markks rf 4 Wgntn 1b 3 AdJons cf 4 Wieters c 3 Fox dh 4 Lugo 2b 4 CIzturs ss 3
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2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 2
1 Scutaro ss 5 0 1 0 0 EPtrsn lf 4 2 1 0 0 D.Ortiz dh 4 2 3 1 0 Youkils 1b 5 2 2 3 0 J.Drew rf 3 1 3 2 0 DMcDn rf 0 0 0 0 2 ABeltre 3b 4 0 0 0 0 Nava lf 4 0 2 1 0 NRomr 2b 0 1 0 0 Camrn cf 4 1 1 1 Cash c 4 0 1 0 Totals 33 3 7 3 Totals 37 9 14 8 Baltimore 000 010 002—3 Boston 400 020 03x—9 E—Wigginton (12), Mata (1). Dp—Baltimore 1, Boston 1. Lob—Baltimore 5, Boston 7. 2b—Wieters (9), D.ortiz 2 (18), Youkilis (19), J.drew (18), Nava (8), Cameron (7). Hr—Fox (3), Youkilis (16). Sb— C.patterson (14). IP H R ER BB SO Baltimore Guthrie L,3-10 4 9 6 6 3 1 Albers 2 0 0 0 0 3 2 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Hendrickson 1 4 3 3 0 0 Mata 1 ⁄3 Boston Lester W,10-3 7 5 1 1 1 7 R.Ramirez 1 1 0 0 0 2 Manuel 1 1 2 2 1 0 T—2:56. A—38,106 (37,402).
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0 NWalkr 2b 4 0 1 0 1 JaLopz p 0 0 0 0 1 AMcCt cf 2 0 0 0 3 Carrsc p 0 0 0 0 2 Cedeno ss 1 0 1 1 0 GJones 1b 4 0 1 0 1 Alvarez 3b 4 2 2 1 1 Doumit c 4 0 0 0 0 Church lf 3 1 3 1 Crosby 2b 4 0 0 0 Mahlm p 1 0 0 0 JThms p 1 0 0 0 Donnlly p 0 0 0 0 DlwYn rf 2 1 1 1 Totals 42121512 Totals 35 4 10 4 Philadelphia 205 121 100—12 Pittsburgh 010 010 011— 4 E—Ransom (1), Crosby (8). Dp—Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 1. Lob—Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh 6. 2b—Rollins (6), Werth (26), Sardinha (2), K.kendrick (1), Cedeno (9). 3b—Victorino (8). Hr—Rollins (4), B.francisco (1), Alvarez (1), Church (3). IP H R ER BB SO Philadelphia K.kendrick W,5-3 9 10 4 3 2 4 Pittsburgh Maholm L,5-7 3 10 8 7 2 1 J.Thomas 3 3 3 3 0 1 Donnelly 1 2 1 1 0 0 Carrasco 1 0 0 0 0 2 Ja.Lopez 1 0 0 0 0 0 T—2:50. A—38,052 (38,362).
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Texas ab r h bi ab r h bi Pierre lf 3 1 2 0 Andrus ss 3 0 1 1 AlRmrz ss 4 0 3 0 MYong 3b 4 0 0 0 Rios cf 4 0 0 1 Kinsler 2b 2 0 0 0 Konerk 1b 4 0 2 0 Guerrr dh 3 0 0 0 AnJons rf 4 0 0 0 Hamltn lf 3 1 1 0 Kotsay dh 3 0 1 0 N.Cruz rf 3 1 2 0 Lillirdg ph 1 0 1 0 BMolin c 2 0 1 0 Przyns c 4 0 1 0 J.Arias 1b 2 1 1 1 Vicido 3b 3 0 0 0 Smoak 1b 1 0 0 0 Quntin ph 1 0 0 0 Borbon cf 2 0 0 0 Bckhm 2b 4 0 0 0 Totals 35 110 1 Totals 25 3 6 2 Chicago 000 000 010—1 Texas 010 010 10x—3 Dp—Chicago 3, Texas 2. Lob—Chicago 8, Texas 3. 2b—Lillibridge (2). S—Borbon. IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Danks L,7-7 6 4 2 2 4 4 T.Pena 0 2 1 1 0 0 Threets 1 0 0 0 0 0 Linebrink 1 0 0 0 0 1 Texas T.hunter W,5-0 7 9 1 1 1 3 F.francisco H,10 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 D.oliver H,10 2 0 0 0 0 2 N.feliz S,22-24 ⁄3 Tom.Hunter pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. T.Pena pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. Balk—F.Francisco. T—2:33. A—25,986 (49,170).
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0 3 1 0 2 1 1 0 1
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Houston
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Rose builds another big lead; Tiger 13 shots back Associated Press
tacks in NFL history, died Thursday. He was 85. Coryell coached at San Diego State from 1961-72 before coaching the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Chargers. He is the first coach to win 100 games in both college and the NFL.
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Justin Rose asked himself some tough, honest questions last week after he blew a three-shot lead in the final round. He hopes to find the right answers in the AT&T National. With some COLLEGEHOOPS big par saves SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — in the middle Don Meyer, second on the allof his round time wins list for all levels of and one last men’s college basketball, has birdie toward the end, Rose shot a 3-under 67 on ROSE Saturday to build a fourshot lead over Carl Pettersson (65) and Charlie Wi (70) going into the final round at tough Aronimink Golf Club. That’s one shot more than the lead he blew last week in the Travelers Championship, a bad day that Rose is determined not to turn into a bad memory. “If you’re sitting at the top of the leaderboard, it seems like it’s yours to lose,” Rose said. “That’s why a golf tournament is 72 holes.” Tiger Woods only gets into contention in the majors these days. In his final tournament before 2010 FORD the British Open, he F-150 WOODS again is out of the mix on today. Woods recovered from an atrocious start with an even-par 70, putting him 13 shots behind. $ This will be his seventh tournament without a victory on the PGA Tour, his longest drought since he went 16 2010 FORD straight tournaments in 2004 when he was going through a RANGER swing change. The only good news for the tournament is that the massive crowd that followed him around in the morning did not leave Aronimink. $ • SYLVANIA, Ohio — Na Yeon Choi had a hole-in-one and shot a 3-under 68 to take a one-stroke lead over Christina Kim in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. • BLAINVILLE, Quebec — John Cook shot his second straight 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over Russ Cochran in the inaugural Montreal Championship.
been selected to receive the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Meyer, whose 42-year coaching career ended last season at Division II Northern State in Aberdeen, S.D., finished with a 923-234 record.
tie for second on the all-time World Cup scoring list, and Thomas Mueller and Arne Friedrich added goals to give Germany a resounding 4-0 victory Saturday in the World Cup quarterfinals. As flashbulbs popped, the Germans hugged and high-fived each other before walking around the edge of the field, saluting their fans. Injured captain Michael Ballack came down to the field, watching from the bench as his teammates cele-
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brated. Argentina coach Diego Maradona took a slow walk to midfield, hands jammed in his pockets, while several of his players broke down in tears. It was a surprisingly meek end for the Argentines, whose dominant run had given fans hope this might be a team capable of reaching the final for the first time since 1990, when Maradona led them on the field. Instead, it is Germany that will play Spain in the semifi-
nals Wednesday in Durban. This will be Germany’s third straight trip to the semis and its 12th overall — nobody has more. Spain 1, Paraguay 0 JOHANNESBURG — Spain found just enough of the beautiful game — and a touch of good luck — to advance to the World Cup semifinals, beating Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday night. David Villa took the tournament scoring lead with his fifth goal.
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RENO, Nev. — Organizers of a tribute to the Jack Johnson-Jim Jeffries fight will gather today in Reno, Nev., to ring the same bell used in 1910 at the site of the bout, now a metals salvage yard. They also plan to make renewed calls for a posthumous presidential pardon for Johnson on grounds his conviction for transporting a woman across state lines for immoral purposes was steeped in the racism of the time. Sen. John McCain, RAriz., who sponsored a pardon resolution along with Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., said he welcomed renewed support for the cause in Reno. He told The Associated Press last month that he remains hopeful President Barack Obama will sign the pardon. “I know the president, once he looks carefully at this issue, would want to correct a grave injustice done,” McCain said. Jeffries’ great-great nephew Gary Wurst said he supports the pardon. “I think it’s time for it,” the 72-year-old Wurst said Friday night at a gala in Reno, Nev. “It would rectify the wrongs of the past. Times have changed so much.” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., a former boxer and avid fight fan, helped spearhead passage last year of the resolution urging Obama to grant Johnson a pardon. Johnson, who died in a car crash in 1946, served nine months of a oneyear and one-day prison sentence in 1920 after returning from exile overseas.
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July 4, 2010
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BIJOUX’S FINAL DAYS
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Judy Crabtree opened Bijoux on Fulton Street in 1990. After 20 years, the jewelry and dress shop is closing.
After two decades, women’s store winding down BY SHELLEY SMITH
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hat started as a small jewelry collection in Judy Crabtree’s basement grew rapidly into a house full of treasures. Now Crabtree, who opened Bijoux Collections in 1990, is shutting the doors after 20 years. “It’s hard, and it was a really tough decision,” Crabtree said. With Crabtree’s three- to fiveyear lease expiring May 31, she said she couldn’t commit to another one. “I’m going to miss it,” she said. “It’s been my life for 20 years.” Crabtree, who always had a special place in her heart (and wallet) for jewelry, said soon after she moved to Salisbury with her late husband, Tom, she began having friends over to look at collections of jewelry in the basement of her home. “I just started piddling with jewelry, and that’s how it got started,” she said. “Eventually, Tom said, ‘If you’re going to be a business,
you’re going to have to hit the ground running.’ ” So Crabtree and her husband found a vacant building at 125 N. Fulton St. and decided it was the perfect place for a shop. “I didn’t know where it was going in the beginning, but somehow it just evolved into social wear,” she said. “My customer was always going somewhere.” Crabtree said the jewelry is what has really kept her in business, and the biggest thing she’s going to miss about the store. “When I have a customer, and she gets the outfit together, I become obsessive compulsive because I’m going to find the best pair of earrings,” she said. Crabtree has also enjoyed the way her store has transformed over the years, bringing in generations of customers, and a lot of unique and new inventory. She has clothed everyone from Miss North Carolina to Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz. Her favorite clothing in Bijoux, she said, were the prom dresses and evening gowns, and she usual-
ly had hundreds in stock yearround. “We built a really big business in prom,” Crabtree said. “They were coming in from Charlotte, Winston, the mountains — all over. “It’s funny because they’re in here for prom, and then you blink an eye and they’re in here for weddings. Over the years, our store has become a mother/daughter store, with mothers and daughters coming in and shopping together. It’s really nice.” Crabtree said what she’ll miss the most will be all of her customers that, over the years, have turned into friends. “As hard as it’s been, there’s been so much joy in this,” she said. “It’s almost like having someone in your home. The customers feel comfortable and at home here. “It’s like a play house. You can just come in here and play dress up.” Despite the good days, she said, she has had plenty of bad ones. Her husband died five years
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New look for facade at Stitchin’ Post
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Business calendar July 7 — Chamber of Commerces Leadership Rowan steering committee, Chamber, 7:30 a.m. 12 — Chambers Business After Hours, The Salisbury Post, 131 W. Innes St., 5-7 p.m. Call 704-633-4221 for reservations 13 — Chambers business counseling, Chamber, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Call 704-633-4221 for appointment 21 — Chambers annual membership drive team captains breakfast, Chamber, 8 a.m. 28 — Rowan Partners for Education board of directors, Chamber, 7 a.m.
The Stitchin’ Post has made quite a change to the facade of its building at 104 S. Main St. According to owner Pam Hylton Coffield, the change was made in celebration of the retailer’s 35th anniversary. “I wanted to celebrate that milestone with a dramatic change to the way we look,” Coffield said. The new color scheme is periwinkle and yellow, a contrast to the previous beige and hunter green colors of the building. “Its something atypical for historic downtown Salisbury,” Coffield said.
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Insurance agency announces honors Nnamdi Osakwe is among a group of Allstate insurance agents who recently earned the “Personal Financial Representative” title. Osakwe will now be able to provide customers variable annuity, life and mutual fund products in addition to auto, homeowner and traditional life insurance products. Osakwe received the personal financial representative title after passing the Series 6 and Series 63 securities license exams and completing an Allstate training curriculum. Osakwe is appointed with the broker dealer Allstate Financial Services, LLC. Contact Osakwe at 704-6360162 or nnamdiosakwe@ allstate.com Allstate Insurance agent Patti J. Mills, whose office is at 929 I Concord Parkway South in Concord, has received the Agency Hands in the Community Award. A $1,000 grant came from The Allstate Foundation for Muscular Dystrophy in Concord, where Mills volunteers. The Allstate Foundation, established in 1952, is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corp.
New Allstate Agency opens in Kannapolis Allstate Insurance Co. has opened a new agency in Kannapolis. Owned and operated by Dave Cash, the full-service agency offers a auto, property, commercial and life insurance. “As a longtime resident of the Charlotte area, I know many local families,” says Cash. “My knowledge and understanding of the people in this community will help me provide customers with an outstanding level of service. I am looking forward to helping families insure and protect the things that are important to them — their family, home, car, boat and more.” The Dave Cash Allstate agency is located at 6045 Gateway Center Drive in Kannapolis. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. The Cash Agency can be reached at 704-499-6445 or by e-mail at davecash@ allstate.com. Cash and his wife, Sarah, have three sons. Cash, who graduated from West Virginia State with a bachelor of Business Management, is involved in the Children’s Miracle Network, CVAN – Domestic Violence Services, Garrett’s Wing Charity, H.E.L.P., Cabarrus Arts Council and his church. He is also a member of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Bill Plemmons RV World earns award
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Bill Plemmons RV Worldhas been named the 2010 Winnebago Industries Partner in Excellence award winning dealer. This is presented for
Business Roundup achieving the best market share in the basic trade area as compared to other dealers in similar areas. The dealership will receive a fresh pie each month for a year to share with staff members. RV World started out 60 years ago by Steve Plemmons’ father, Bill. Steve is now owner/president. Bob White is general manager. RV World is at 650 W. Ritchie Road (I-85 exit 74). Visit www.billplemmonsrv.com.
Gerry Wood among top Honda dealers Gerry Wood Honda has been named among the top Honda dealerships in the country in customer satisfaction by the American Honda Motor Co. Gerry Wood Honda is ranked 18th in the country in a survey of 400 Gerry Wood customers during a three-month period. The Honda survey asks questions regarding customer satisfaction, such as were repairs made on the first visit, fairness of charges, values of charges, dealership facilities and cleanliness, according to Jim Kristoff, director of operations. “One hundred percent of the customers said that they would do business with us again,” said Kristoff. “That’s a pretty bold statement.” Gerry Wood Honda is one of three dealerships owned and operated by Gerry Wood Auto Group on Jake Alexander Boulevard. The auto group employs 90 people at Gerry Wood Honda, Gerry Wood Kia and Gerry Wood Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.
Freightliner in rodeo for renewable energy Freightliner Trucks participated in the first Renewable Energy Rodeo and Symposium, held in Fort Bliss, Texas. Co-hosted by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center and Fort Bliss, the Renewable Energy Rodeo is part of a larger initiative by the U.S. Army to reduce emissions and dependence upon fossil fuels. The Rodeo featured displays and demonstrations of the latest technologies and innovations in renewable energy. Freightliner Trucks showcased two Business Class M2 106 hybrids – one featuring an EPA 2010 hybrid engine with a 24-inch box van body and 5kw auxiliary power generation capability and the other an EPA 2010 hybrid utility truck with a 55-inch Terex Hi-Ranger TCX55 aerial device and steel utility
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Put retirement savings before children’s college fund BY BRUCE WILLIAMS
United Feature Syndicate
DEAR BRUCE: Since the recession has caused a decrease in our cash flow we have had to make some changes on the W4 tax form and 401(k) contributions. We are currently putting money into our three children’s 529 college plans as well. I have heard that retirement should come before college investing. Is it best to stop the contributions to the 529 college plans and increase the 401(k) contributions to the maximum contribution percentage, or to continue what we are doing? — C.J.
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send their kids to school and make it as easy as possible, it just isn’t realistic in many circumstances. It seems to me that your financial responsibility is to yourself once your children complete high school. Many would argue that college is a requisite, and I would not disagree. But I also believe that it is necessary for your kids to have to make many sacrifices, including going to state schools, junior colleges, working like crazy through school, and also undertaking a deal of debt. Ultimately, they will still be beneficiaries via e-mail of an education, and the character-building is not to be overlooked. DEAR C.J.: You have raised a question which many people have very different opinions on. If DEAR BRUCE: I have an IRA and a CD that I you are asking mine, I am far more in favor of transferred from one bank to another. The preputting money into the 401(k) where your money vious bank sent out statements quarterly. The is and stopping the contributions to your 529. bank I have now does not mail out statements While I recognize that all parents would like to quarterly. I was under the impression that it was
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DEAR SUE: I am not aware of any requirement other than the once-a-year statement that tells how much interest you have received and the 1099 which has to be filed with the IRS. While your former bank sent quarterly statements, it is likely that your new bank sends only a once a year statutory requirement as an expense saving. The reality is most people don’t require and often don’t look at quarterly statements. As you should know, all banks are under a great deal of pressure to shave expenses in this difficult banking climate. Send your questions to: Smart Money, P.O. Box 2095, Elfers, FL 34680. E-mail to: bruce@ brucewilliams.com. Questions of general interest will be answered in future columns. Owing to the volume of mail, replies cannot be provided. — UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.
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in between). She said “of course” she will miss Crabtree, but mostly the people who came to shop. “When I moved here from Charlotte, this job got me out in the community and I was able to learn about the people here,” she said. “It was good for me, because I worked with mannequins before, and they don’t talk.” Crabtree took a more serious approach to Clawson’s loyalty to Bijoux. “I couldn’t have done this without her,” she said. “We have become a team. We laugh a lot. “I’m going to miss Fran more than anything.” But, Crabtree said, she plans to stay in Salisbury indefinitely, and will have time to spend with her friends outside of the store.
ROUNDUP FROM 1C line body. “By participating in the Renewable Energy Rodeo, we are demonstrating our commitment to energy efficient technologies that support the Army’s energy goals,” said Rick Engel, director, Government Vehicle Sales for Daimler Trucks North America. “Freightliner Trucks is dedicated to shaping future transportation by developing hybrid products and technologies that are focused on providing greater fuel economy and lower emissions.” Freightliner’s line of Business Class M2 Hybrid trucks features the same benefits of the Freightliner Business ClassM2, such as outstanding visibility and maneuverability, with the added efficiency and environmentfriendly features of hybrid power. The Freightliner Business Class M2 Hybrid can be easily configured for a wide variety of bodies for different applications, such as beverage, dump, government, landscape, towing, bucket and service trucks and emergency.
PPG Lexington employees get $13,500 for organizations LEXINGTON — Employees at PPG Industries’ fiberglass manufacturing plant in Lexington helped to obtain $13,500 in grants through the PPG Industries Foundation for local organizations where they volunteered in 2009 and to date in 2010. The employee-requested grants were obtained through a foundation program called Grant Incentives for Volunteerism by PPG Employees and Retirees, which recognizes employee and retiree volunteer efforts with annual grants of $500 for an ongoing volunteer relationship or $1,000 for serving on an organization’s board of directors. In 2009 and to date in 2010, 15 PPG Lexington employees obtained 21 grants for eligible local organizations where they volunteer. Recipient organizations include: • Boy Scouts of America Old North State Council • Central Davidson High School • Communities in Schools of Lexington • Crisis Ministry of Davidson County • Pastor’s Pantry • Path of Hope • Salvation Army, Davidson County Todd Douthit is plant manager for the Lexington manufacturing facility.
PGT Industries, Performance Fibers Operations honored The Centralina Economic Development Commission announced the winner of the 2010 Regional Advanced Manufacturing Awards at an event held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Concord on June 24. Two Rowan County manufacturers, PGT Industries and Performance Fibers, tied for the award, “Best Process Improvement,” for a company of 100 to 499 employees. For more information, visit www. mindsthatmanufacture.com.
Carolina Farm Credit offers way to vote on photos for calendar Voting to select the top three photos for the 2011 Carolina Farm Credit calendar photo contest started this past week, and anyone can vote on their favorites. More than 150 photos were received from members and employees for the contest. Entries include children on farms, farm animals, equipment and machinery, scenery and lots of winter snow shots. The 32 finalists will be displayed on www.carolinafarmcredit.com. Additional calendar photos will be selected from the remaining finalists. Following completion of the voting, the three photos with the most votes will be awarded first, second and third place, and receive
“I truly care about employees and I love Salisbury and the people in Salisbury,” she said. “This is my home forever, unless another Prince Charming comes along.” Bijoux’s sale currently offers 40 percent off of everything in the store, and it’s going well, Crabtree said. Discount sheets are available for customers who need help figuring out the new prices. The plan is for everything to be out by Aug. 31. But, she said, it will probably take longer to sell everything, including nearly all of the fixtures. Prices will continue to fall. For more information on the sale, visit Bijoux at 125 N. Fulton St., or call the store at 704-633-0034. Contact Shelley Smith at 704-7974246.
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Kannapolis student to participate in Roy Williams Basketball Camp STATESVILLE — Justin Green of Kannapolis will participate in the Roy Williams Basketball Camp in Chapel Hill on scholarship from EnergyUnited. Green was one of the 27 players awarded scholarships from North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives to attend the camp. Winners of the Roy Williams Basketball Camp scholarship were selected by a panel of judges who reviewed an application that included an essay about the students’ reason for wanting to participate in the camp. This is the fifth year that North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives have helped send players to the camp at UNC. The cooperatives also provide scholarships for young women to attend basketball camp at N.C. State.
Helicopter outfit moving jobs to Pennsylvania BIG FLATS, N.Y. (AP) — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. said Friday it is moving its lightweight-helicopter manufacturing to a Pennsylvania hub and refocusing its upstate New York operations exclusively on military aircraft. Most of the 400 employees will move to military aircraft production at Schweizer Aircraft, which employs 1,250 people, a Sikorsky spokesman said.
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Daimler Trucks, union in Portland agree to new three-year contract Daimler Trucks North America LLC has joined in a new three-year collective bargaining agreement covering workers at its Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant. The contracts, which are effective today, cover union employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 305; the Service Employees International Union Local 49; the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 1005; and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local 1094. Tentative collective bargaining agreements were reached on July 1, after extended negotiation between company management and union leadership. The tentative agreements were ratified by Local Bargaining Unit membership in separate meetings this past week. Previous contracts were originally set to expire June 30 but were extended pending the formal ratification of the new agreements by the union membership. The new contracts include numerous negotiated provisions that will enhance scheduling flexibility, improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Employment levels will remain unchanged for the present. The plant will continue to operate with one shift. In October 2008, Daimler Trucks announced the planned mid-2010 closure of the plant. Those plans were shelved in September 2009 in favor of "second chance" contract discussions. The ratification of new collective bargaining agreements for the plant follows successful new contract negotiations at the company's North Carolina and Michigan plants earlier this year. The Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant is located in Portland, Oregon and manufactures Freightliner-branded military vehicles as well as the company's Western Star on-highway and severe-duty trucks. The Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant employs approximately 680, including nearly 640 union members. Submit information about new businesses, honors and management promotions to bizbriefs@salisburypost.com. Include a daytime phone number.
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Expr'd HVAC Service Tech needed. Must have at least 810 yrs exper. Must have tools & ready to start work. We offer excellent benefits. Apply in person: City Tin Shop, Inc., 917 Sprinkler Dr., Landis, NC
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Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic Carolina Quarries is looking for a Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic. A valid Driver's license is required. Full Time position. We offer an excellent benefits pkg which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K, vacation and Holiday pay. Please visit www.rockofages.com/carreers for application.
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Drivers Wanted Full or part time. Req: Class A CDL, clean MVR, min. 25 yrs old w/3 yrs exp. Benefits: Pd health & dental ins., 401(k) w/match, pd holidays, vac., & qtrly. bonus. New equip. Call 704630-1160 Drivers
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Local Drivers Home nights & weekends. Piedmont Transportation, headquarted in Salisbury, is looking for local drivers. Must have a Class A CDL, Haz-mat, minimum three years current experience and a clean MVR. Apply at 200 Montclair Dr. EOE M/F
The Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. is seeking honest, hard-working individuals to fill the position(s) of Weatherization Worker. Knowledge of carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical are a plus. Training will be provided. Apply in person at 1300 W. Bank St; Salisbury, NC 28144. 704-633-6633 between the hours of 8:30a. - 5:00pm. The Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. administers a Weatherization Program and a Heating Appliance Repair and Replacement Program to assist low income families of Rowan County. The agency is seeking Licensed Electrical Contractors, Licensed Plumbing Contractors, Licensed HVAC Contractors and Licensed Insulation Contractors who wish to participate in these programs. Additional information may be obtained from the Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. at 1300 W. Bank Street; Salisbury, NC or by calling 704-633-6633. Qualified female and minority contractors are encouraged to apply.
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Music director/organist/pianist needed for Haven Lutheran Church. Send resume: c/o Billy Beck, 207 W. Harrison St., Salisbury, NC 28144. 704-636-6913 The more you tell, the surer you’ll sell.
2 yrs. CDL-A experience. Great earning potential. Some runs home daily. Some layover runs. Low cost major medical. 401K and many other benefits. Apply in person at Salem Carriers, Inc., 191 Park Plaza Dr., Winston Salem, NC 27105 or online at www.salemcarriers.com. Call 1-800-709-2536
DRIVER Republic Waste Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time driver for its Davie division. Qualified candidates should posses: • Class – A or B CDL • Safe driving record • Good work history • Experience preferred Republic Services offers competitive pay and excellent benefits including health & 401 (k). Apply in person Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm at:
Republic Services 131 Industrial Blvd Mocksville, NC 27028
Crystal Report Writer Monarch is seeking a report writer to maintain existing reports used by the organization; develop reporting specifications based on business unit requirements; create new reports according to specification requirements. Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in Crystal Reports XI & SQL 2005.
REQUIREMENTS Two year degree in Information Technology preferred, CRCP a plus. Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work independently.
Qualifications Minimum 3 years AutoCAD. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints. Will be able to select proper tooling and work piece holding methods to meet customer specifications. Candidates awarded position will be working with wood, engineered wood and composite materials. Qualified interested candidates should send resumes to:
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College seeks applications for a North S.T.A.R. Coordinator (part-time). The North Star Coordinator provides administrative support to the RCCC tutoring facilities. Duties include general clerical, receptionist, and administrative responsibilities. Required: Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; office management and experience; strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Interested candidates may apply online at:http://rcccjobs.com. EOE. Healthcare
Hospice of Stanly County offers an opportunity for:
Patient Care Director Current NC RN license required with 3-5 years nursing experience in acute care setting. Experience in Hospice or Home Health desired. Supervision experience required. Responsibilities include managing referrals / admissions/patient POC, supervision of clinical staff, staff/community education, EOL resource, and adheres to agency P&P. Occasional on-call duties. Excellent salary and benefits. EOE, drug-free workplace Please fax resumes to 704-983-6662 email to ahowell@hospiceofstanly.org or drop by 960 N. First St. in Albemarle to apply
HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START ROWAN COUNTY LEAD TEACHER(S): 2-year Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (birth to 5 years or related field), Bachelor's Degree preferred, computer literate, good communication and organizational skills, some experience working with pre-school children, valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and availability to periodically attend out-oftown conferences and training sessions. Starting pay $11.47 per hour. TEACHER/FLOATER(S): 2-year Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (birth to 5 years or related field), computer literate, good communication and organizational skills, some experience working with preschool children, valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and availability to periodically attend out-of-town conferences and training sessions. Starting pay $9.33 per hour. APPLY IN PERSON TO: Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. 1300 W. Bank st. Salisbury, NC 28144. (704) 633-6633. www.srcaa.com *All applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed and complete an employment application at the address indicated. Background check, drug screening, and physical exam will be required. No resumes accepted without accompanying application.
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIANS UNILIN-US MDF Manufacturing Facility located in Mt.Gilead, NC is seeking individuals with 5+ year's experience in Industrial Manufacturing Electrical Maintenance to work as a Maintenance Electrician. Responsibilities include Electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs to various types of electrical equipment as needed. PLC experience required. Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics a plus. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays. Candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills, computer skills, are willing to assist other maintenance persons in other jobs and have demonstrated experience in a safety and team based work environment. Qualified applicant must have at least two years of college in a related field. A journeyman's card in electrical is a plus. For more information or to request an application please contact Nikki Green (910) 439-6959 ext. 227 or send a resume to: Nikki Green Unilin US MDF P.O. Box 69 Mt. Gilead, NC Fax: (910) 439-6431 Email: nikki.green@unilin-us.com
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The Salisbury Post, Rowan County’s largest and oldest media company, has a full time opportunity for multi-media sales professional to join our team as an Advertising Sales Consultant. This position requires selling print and online advertising to local businesses. The Advertising Sales Consultant will sell print advertising in the Salisbury Post and online banners and buttons on salisburypost.com and marketplaceminer.com. We are looking for a sales professional who will call on advertisers in their place of business and produce presentations designed to convince advertisers of the value of the Salisbury Post, salisburypost.com and other Post products. The Advertising Sales Consultant will be responsible for achieving and increasing advertising sales revenue with new and existing accounts. Advertising Consultants must establish, develop and maintain a professional relationship with advertisers in the assigned area and maintain contact with key decision makers with companies doing business with the Post.
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36'' Leland Cypress or Green Giant Trees delivered and installed w/ 30 yr. weed liner & hardwood mulch. Makes a beautiful property line boundary or privacy screen. $9 per tree. Also, Gardenias, Parsonii, Ligustrum, Camelia, Nandina, Emerald Green Arborvitae, Azalea AND MORE! $5 Delivered & Installed! 704-239-4195
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Consignment Growing Pains Family Consignments Call (704)638-0870 115 W. Innes Street
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Soy candles -many great fragrances and containers. 704-3100901 prices range from $5 to $15. STEEL, Channel, Angle, Flat Bars, Pipe Orders Cut to Length. Mobile Home Truss- $6 ea.; Vinyl floor covering- $3.85 yd.; Carpet- $5.75 yd.; Masonite Siding 4x8- $15.50. RECYCLING, Top prices paid for Aluminum cans, Copper, Brass, Radiators, Aluminum. Davis Enterprises Inc. 7585 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 704-636-9821 Stop Smoking Cigarettes No Patches, No Gum, No Pills With Hypnosis It's Easy! Also Weight Control. 704-933-1982
Tent. New cabin style tent, 14x14. $100. Wind turbines 12” HD with base, $30. 704-209-0981
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Gold Hill Area
Pick Your Own Blackberries. $3/qt or $11/gal. Bring your own Containers! 535 Garrick Rd. 704-633-3935
Air Conditioners, Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Frig. $65 & up. Used TV & Appliance Center Service after the sale. 704-279-6500 Beautiful Oak & Iron Daybed with trundle. White scroll design, outer oak frame. $150.00 Contact (704)633-3618. Bedroom suite, 4 piece. Antique. $500. Please call 704-857-1297 for more information. Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97. Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777
Big deal!
Entertainment cabinet, like new solid wood oak, includes tv cabinet, bookcase, corner cabinet and 27" TV, $400.00 call 704-224-3798 Blue Lazy Boy Recliner, Good Shape, $30. Nextel Phone, $20, case charger included, good shape 704-754-7435 Dining room set. Table & 4 chairs. $100. Please call 704-857-1297 for more information.
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5-gallon home toilet with removable lidgood shape, works great, call Scott. 704-637-2322, $25.00 ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647
Music Sales & Service Kimbal Syntha electric organ Swinger 1100 w/ nice stool, good cond. double keyboard. $40.00 704-278-9172. (9am to 9pm).
Books. Danielle Steel. 10 books. All for 5. Good condtion. Please call 336-751-5171
Organ. Vintage Hammond Organ. Two key boards, great sound $550. Good for small church or beginner. 704603-4171
Want to Buy Merchandise AA Antiques. Buying anything old, scrap gold & silver. Will help with your estate or yard sale. 704-433-1951.
Lumber. 2x3x16 $1.50; 2x3 stud $1; 2x6x8 $3.25; 2x6x15 $5; 14' double wide trusses $5; single wide trusses $8; floor trusses $5. All new! Please call 704-2020326
METAL: Angle, Channel, Pipe, Sheet & Plate Shear Fabrication & Welding FAB DESIGNS 2231 Old Wilkesboro Rd Open Mon-Fri 7-3:30 704-636-2349
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All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper. Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123
Found dog in Jackson Park area, small brown & white with long hair. Please call to identify. 704-785-1657
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City of Salisbury Code Services Division is taking bids for contracted services specific to landscaping and cleanup operations work in the City of Salisbury. Bid request forms are available by calling Chris Branham at 704-216-7564, online at www.salisburync.gov/neighborhoods or by mail: 634 Park Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144. All bids must be received by 5 p.m. July 9, 2010. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED SYSTEM ROUTE CHANGES AND OPENING OF A NEW PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FACILITY IN CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA
Mattress Overstock: Sets start at T-$119, F-$149, Q-$159, K-$239. Warranties, delivery option. 704-677-6643 Washer and Dryer Set Both in good condition, asking $250 or best offer. Must sell ASAP. Moving to new apartment. Call John 704-500-5533 or 704-223-4283
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5.64 ac., 4BR, 4BA, 3100 SqFt. Timothy Livengood, Mid Carolina Real Estate, LLC. (704) 202-1807
E. schools. Lease purchase. 3BR, 2BA. Garage, kit. appl., Please call 704-638-0108
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Price Reduced Gold Hill area. 3BR, 1BA. 1,123 sq. ft. living area. Hardwood floors, partial basement, storage building. Large lot. 2.03 acres. East/Rockwell schools. Call Glenn 704-279-5674 / 704-267-9439
New Listing
On July 22, 2010, RIDER Transportation System will host two public open house meetings concerning its proposed System Route Changes associated with the opening of the new RIDER Transit Center facility. The new Transit Center will be located at 3600 Ridge Avenue in Concord, NC. The RIDER Transit System serves the cities of Concord and Kannapolis, NC. The system currently utilizes a Temporary Transfer Facility located on Davidson Drive in Concord, NC. Upon opening of the RIDER Transit Center in September 2010, the routes and operation of the entire system will be revised to accommodate the new passenger transfer location. The Transit Center will serve as a staging area where customers can transfer between routes, offer protection from the weather and provide convenient facilities for customers to obtain system information, customer service and purchase transit fares and passes. RIDER Transportation System will hold two public open house meetings on July 22, 2010 to receive public input and comments on the proposed system route changes associated with the opening of the new transit center. The meetings will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Kannapolis Train Station and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the rotunda of the Cabarrus County Government Center. Exhibits and staff will be available to answer questions and provide information. For additional information please contact the RIDER office at 704-920-7433. The maps of the proposed system route changes are posted on our website at www.ckrider.com. * IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADA REGULATIONS, PLEASE NOTE THAT ANYONE WHO NEEDS AN ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING SHOULD NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK AT 704-920-5205 AT LEAST FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Apartments & Condos for Sale Salisbury
Davis Farm - One of the last exterior lots available - 613 Fly Fisher Drive .95 acres cleared, ready to build. Trees on the rear of the property offer great privacy. Perk is on file. MLS # 50324 Teresa Rufty, TMR Realty, Inc. (704) 433-2582
For Sale, Lease or Poss. Rent to Own!
Price Reduced
Salisbury, 317 Martin Luther King Ave. N. 3-4 BR. Completely remodeled home in Hist. Dist. Sale price $109,900. Lease $850/ mo. or rent to own with min. $5,000 down. $800/mo. $100 toward purchase price. Call 704-633-3584
365 D. Earnhardt Rd., Rockwell, East Rowan - 3 BR, 2 Baths, Located on 3.11 acres, Large rooms with great closet/storage space, oversized garage. A definite must see!! Priced in the 200s !! MLS #50302 Teresa Rufty, TMR Realty, Inc. www.tmrdevelop.com (704) 433-2582
Watches – and scrap gold jewelry. 704-636-9277 or cell 704-239-9298
Concord, 1.5 story, level lot, nice subdivision. Thousands below tax value. Tons of extras, crown molding, work island in kitchen, office upstairs, bonus room. 3 BR, 2.5 Baths. $244,750. Dream Weaver Properties of NC LLC 704-906-7207
AVON - Buy or Sell Call Lisa 1-800-258-1815 or Tony 1-877-289-4437 thebennetts1@comcast.net
J.Y. Monk Real Estate School-Get licensed fast, Charlotte/Concord courses. $399 tuition fee. Free Brochure. 800-849-0932
Salisbury
Price Reduced $119,900
Salisbury. Olde Salisbury subdivision. 2110 Chantilly Lane. New Home 3BR, 2BA. All kitchen appliances, vaulted ceiling in great room. Gorgeous stone on front of home, nice 2 car garage! You pay NO Closing Costs! Vickie 704-754-5700 Spear
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You'll love all seasons of the year in this cozy home in Plantation Ridge. Spend your summer days grilling on the back deck or relaxing on the front porch swing. Winters will be warmer as you enjoy the gas logs in the spacious family room. Fully renovated over the last 2 years, this house is move-in ready. You'll be surprised at the space this 3 br 2 ½ ba, 2495 sf house has to offer. $219,900. Call 704-645-1093
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Kitten. Sweet calico female needs good home. Please call 704857-1579.
Lost & Found
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Gorgeous Historic Condo in the Heart of Salisbury's Premier Historic District. Must see to believe! 319 West Horah St., Fairmont Terrace. 704-202-0091. MLS#929946
Homes for Sale
Salisbury, Olde Salisbury subdivision, 3BR / 2BA, 1200 sq. ft, laundry room, 2 linen closets, pantry, hardwood & carpeted floors, detached garage, central heat & air. Convenient to I-85 and shopping! $129,900. 704645-8030 or 704-202-8745
Salisbury. Immaculate home, private setting, 2 BR, great room, D/R, screened rear porch & deck overlook pond. 1065 Rock Pond Rd. $160,000 Kennedy Realty 704-640-0413 Directions: Faith Rd. (through Town of Faith), Right on Castor Rd, right on Big Rock Rd, left on Rock Pond Rd.
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Male neutered black cat lost in Chapel Court area. 10 yrs old, 12 pounds, no collar. Special diet; needs daily medication. All shots up to date. Please call 704-642-1057 or email wpoole10@carolina.rr.co m if found or recovered.
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Rockwell. 2 BR, 1 BA, hardwood floors, detached carport, handicap ramp. $99,900 R47208 B&R Realty 704.633.2394
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Looking to buy Central AC 2-3 ton in good condition. Call 704-7842488 or 704-467-0485 Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut. Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291.
Ashland Place. 1153 Greenheather Dr. 3BR, 2½BA. Great home with lots of extras!! Immaculate condition. Priced in the low $200s Call today. MLS #49114. Teresa Rufty, TMR Realty, Inc. (704) 433-2582 www.tmrde-
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July 22, 2010 6pm to 8pm Cabarrus County Government Center Rotunda 65 Church St SE Concord, NC 28025
!!!!!!!!!!!! Free Upright Piano in good condition. You must move. 704-637-9450 !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Salisbury. Forest Creek. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath. New home priced at only $98,900. R48764 B&R Realty 704.633.2394
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Homes for Sale
July 22, 2010 3pm to 5pm Kannapolis Train Station 201 S Main St Kannapolis, NC 28081
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Drapery, new pinch pleated, beige high quality fabric with blockout lining. 100in wide by 80in long. $400. Would work well at patio doors. 704-857-6274
Free Stuff
Plant your garden
Tiller, 2002 sears 5.5hp 26" front tine, used 4 yrs. $200 704-431-4999
Homes for Sale
This beautiful neutered cat belongs to someone. He is used to the indoors and needs to find his home again. Very loving, long haired, white, male. I've taken him for his shots and am searching for his owner. Found in Wellington Hills area. Call 704-647-0104 8am-9pm.
3 BR, 2 BA. All appliances stay. Free standing gas log fireplace in master bedroom. Garden tub in masterbath. 24X30 garage with lean to. Out building with attached play house. Swingset stays. R50545A $89,900 Lesa Prince (704) 796-1811 B&R Realty
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DIRECTV FREE Standard Installation! Free Showtime & Starz (3 mo)! Free HD/DVR upgrade! Ends 7/14/10. New Customers Only, Qual. Pkgs. From $29.99/mo. DirectStarTV, 1-888-634-6459
Lawn and Garden
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Yard Machine riding mower 18hp b&s 42 inch cut $350. 704-209-1265
Homes for Sale
Lost & Found
Misc For Sale
Call the Salisbury Post Classified Department at 704-797-4220 or email classads@salisburypost.com
Furniture & Appliances Building Equip. & Supplies
Single Bed (new), $200. Paul Bunyon rocker, $200. 704-638-8965. If no answer, please leave message.
Misc For Sale
Food & Produce
Elvis Presley Clock, $50. Elvis Presley picture with new frame, $50. 704-6388965. If no answer, please leave a message.
Furniture & Appliances
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Electronics
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Homes for Sale Salisbury
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Salisbury, Adorable bungalow close to shopping and I-85. Two bedrooms one bath with a nice lot. Home has been remodeled and is charming. $76,900. Dream Weaver Properties of NC LLC 704-906-7207
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Woodleaf. 4320 Potneck Rd. 2-story house on .67 acre. 1,985 sq. ft. living space w/attached 2-vehicle garage. 4BR, 2 full BA, living, dining, den, pantry, hardwood floors. New roof & heating/cooling system. Detached 1-vehicle garage workshop, 248 sq. ft. Walking distance to Woodleaf School. $125,000. Call 704-278-4703 after 7 p.m.
Drastically Reduced!
Homes for Sale
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Land for Sale LAND in Central North Carolina 17 to 172 acres. Priced from $7,400/acre. Beautiful tracts, close to Interstate 40. Call Kyle Swicegood, ALC, Broker, 336-9092583. www.kyleswicegood.com
Manufactured Home Sales
Harrison Rd. near Food Lion. 3BR, 2BA. 1 ac. 1,800 sq. ft., big BR, retreat, huge deck. $580/mo. Financing avail. 704-489-1158
Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850
3 BR, 1½ BA, 1100 sq. ft. brick & siding, 24x36 double garage with attic storage & fan. Includes custom plantation blinds and new carpet throughout. Large backyard perfect for garden, pool, animals or fun and games! Neutral colors inside. 0.56 acre lot. Reduced to $121,000!
UNDER CONTRACT!
602 Lockshire Lane, Woodleaf, all brick, 3BR / 2BA, Lg great room w/fireplace & solid wood floors, split BR plan, Lg Mstr BR w/walk-in closest & lg bath, lg wrap around porch, screened in breezeway & deck. $149,900. 704-278-9779
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For Sale By Owner
Will also consider leasing with option to buy
Lake Property High Rock Lake fixer upper 149 ft. waterfront in a cove, private pier, $79K. 336-669-5299. High Rock Lake waterfront lot, perks for 2 BR, main channel, awesome view $95K. 336-669-5299
Land for Sale Below appraised value, 10 private acres, small creek, possible pond site, financing avail., must see, Call Now! 704-563-8216 3-BR, 2-BA house at end of long, winding drive on 6plus acres on U.S. Highway 64 W in Davie County. 1,281 sq. ft. Two-car garage, 21-by-42 heated basement (outside entrance only), cottage-type outbuilding, and 10-by-42 covered back porch offers place to entertain, relax and enjoy a beautiful mountain view. Fence and row of Leyland cypresses provide privacy. Stream at back of property makes great picnic area. Call 336-407-3981, $175,000 - price negotiable.
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Rockwell. Off Lower Stone Ch. Rd at end of Lavista Rd, 2½ acs. $25,000, $500 down, owner will finance 10 years, 7% interest. 704202-5879 Salisbury. 7+ acres. Close in. Frontage on MLK, Jr. Ave. & New Klumac Rd. Priced below tax value. By owner 704-633-8017 W. Rowan 1.19 acs. Old Stony Knob Rd. Possible owner financing. Reduced: $19,900. 704-640-3222
$500 Down moves you in. Call and ask me how? Please call (704) 225-8850
A TREE PARADISE
4BR/3BA in Timber Run. Approx. 4,000 SF brick home in established neighborhood, oversized 2 car garage, bonus room, walk-in closet in master BR, beautiful hardwood floors, 2 gas log fireplaces, Rinnai tankless water heater, generator, fenced in back yard, finished walk-out basement, storage area & workshop. E. Rowan Schools. Mins. away from I-85 & shopping $369,000. Call Tina at 980-234-2881
Carport and Garages Auctions Auction Thursday 12pm 429 N. Lee St. Salisbury Antiques, Collectibles, Used Furniture 704-213-4101 Carolina's Auction Rod Poole, NCAL#2446 Salisbury (704)633-7369 www.thecarolinasauction.com
Heritage Auction Co. Glenn M.Hester NC#4453 Salisbury (704)636-9277
Lippard Garage Doors Installations, repairs, electric openers. 704636-7603 / 704-798-7603
KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392 R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate-NCAL #2036. Full Service Auction Company. Estates ** Real Estate Had your home listed a long time? Try selling at auction. 704-782-5625 www.gilesmossauction.com
Rowan Auction Co. Professional Auction Services: Salis., NC 704-633-0809 Kip Jennings NCAL 6340.
Perry's Overhead Doors Sales, Service & Installation, Residential / Commercial. Wesley Perry 704-279-7325 www.perrysdoor.com
We Build Garages, 24x24 = $12,500. All sizes built! ~ 704-633-5033 ~
6 weeks11 years 6am-6pm Reasonable rates Call Michelle 704-603-7490
Brick & Concrete All types of improvements & repairs. Over 29 yrs exp.
704-202-3293
Caregiving Services Caregiver will sit with elderly in home, hospital or nursing home. 8 yrs experience and references. 704-856-8557 or 704-213-6246
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!!!!! Residential & Commercial Free Estimates References available Call Zonia 704-239-2770 C.R. General Cleaning Service. Comm. & residential. Insured, Bonded. Spring Cleaning Specials! 704-433-1858 www.crgeneral.com
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Bentley Julian Realty 704-938-2530
Salisbury. Off 13 St. Huge lot. Could be nice home, too. Conveniently located. 1200+ sq. ft. with lots of extras. Call our office for more information. C48040. $129,900. B&R Realty 704-6332394 th
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Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd. (704)637-7721 Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867
Resort & Vacation Property
MYRTLE BEACH
Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL
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Rowan Realty www.rowanrealty.net, Professional, Accountable, Personable . 704-633-1071 FOR SALE: One Red Beach Week, AprilOctober, deeded Vacation Ownership, Yachtsman Resort, 2 BR, 2 BA, Ocean Front, sleeps 8. Call: 704-212-7313.
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William R. Kennedy Realty 428 E. Fisher Street 704-638-0673
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Quiet & Convenient, 2 bedroom town house, 1 ½ baths. All Electric, Central heat/air, no pets, pool. $550/mo. Includes water & basic cable.
West Side Manor
Apartments 1 & 2BR. Nice, well maint'd, responsible landlord. $415-$435. Salisbury, in town. 704-642-1955
1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-890-4587 1BR apt furnished with washer/dryer, refrig & stove. All utilities furnished incl'd cable. Rent $350.00 every 2 weeks with $350.00 dep. Call Rowan Properties, 704-633-0446. 2 BR, 1 BA Eaman Park Apts. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896
US Realty 516 W. Innes, Salisbury 704-636-9303
Apartment Management- Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment? We manage rental homes from $400 - $650 & apartments $350 - $550. Call and let us help you. Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462
2BR, 1BA apt. Very large. Has gas heat. We furnish refrig, stove, yard maint, and garbage pick up. No pets. Rent $425. Deposit $400. Call Rowan Properties 704633-0446
2345 Statesville Blvd. Near Salisbury Mall
704-633-1234
China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605 China Grove. Nice 2BR, 1BA. $550/mo., includes washer & dryer. No pets. 704-279-8428 China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 City. 2BR cent. H/A, no pets, on job 6 months, utilities by tenant. $375 per month. Call 704202-5879 for more info. City. 2BR, 1BA duplex,. Very nice, central heat/ air, laundry room, storage bldg, appl/yardwork incl. Fenced backyard. $600/mo. 704-633-2219
Beaver Grading Quality work, reasonable rates. Free Estimates 704-6364592
Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C.
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Brown's Landscape & Backhoe Bush hogging, tilling for gardens & yards. Free Est. 704-224-6558
Stoner Painting Contractor
SEAMLESS GUTTER Licensed Contractor C.M. Walton Construction, 704-202-8181
Grading, Clearing, Hauling, and Topsoil. Please Call 704-633-1088
H&H Construction. Bath, Kitchen, Decks & Roofs! Interior & Exterior Remodeling & Repairs! 704-633-2219 www.hhconstruction19.com
HMC Handyman Services No Job too Large or Small. Please call 704-239-4883
We will come to you! ! David, 704-314-7846
GAYLOR'S LAWNCARE For ALL your lawn care needs! *FREE ESTIMATES* 704-639-9925/ 704-640-0542
• 25 years exp. • Int./Ext. painting • Pressure washing • Staining • Insured & Bonded 704-239-7553
Lawn Maint. & Landscaping
Outdoors by overcash Mowing, Mulching, Leaf Removal. Free Estimates. 704-630-0120
Pools and Supplies
Guaranteed! !
Heating and Air Conditioning Piedmont AC & Heating Electrical Services Lowest prices in town!! 704-213-4022
Home Improvement A HANDYMAN & MOORE Kitchen & Bath remodeling Quality Home Improvements Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric Clark Moore 704-213-4471
Granite & solid surface for kitchens & baths, cultured marble vanity tops, tubs & enclosures, standard & custom walk-in showers.
Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Insured. 704-798-8199
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Browning ConstructionStructural repair, flooring installations, additions, decks, garages. 704-637-1578 LGC
Professional Services Unlimited Licensed Gen. Contractor #17608. Complete contracting service specializing in foundation & structural floor repairs, basement & crawlspace waterproofing & removal, termite & rot damage, ventilation. 35 yrs exper. Call Duke @ 704-6333584. Visit our website: www.profession-
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Kitchens, Baths, Sunrooms, Remodel, Additions, Wood & Composite Decks, Garages, Vinyl Rails, Windows, Siding. & Roofing. ~ 704-633-5033 ~
Guttering, leaf guard, metal & shingle roofs. Ask about tax credits.
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Bost Pools – Call me about your swimming pool. Installation, service, liner & replacement. (704) 637-1617
Hometown Lawn Care & Handyman Service. Mowing, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, odd jobs ~inside & out. Comm, res. Insured. Free estimates. “No job too small” 704-433-7514 Larry Sheets, owner
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Airport Rd., 1BR with stove, refrig., garbage pickup & water incl. Month-month lease. No pets. $395/mo+$200 deposit. Furnished $420/mo. 704-279-3808
Roofing and Guttering
Since 1955
Reliable Fence All Your Fencing Needs, Reasonable Rates, 21 years experience. (704)640-0223
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Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets. Call 704-637-0370
Painting and Decorating
704-279-2600
Experienced Home Child Care
American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997
Myrtle Beach. 3BR/2BA “K” condo/rancher FOR SALE in Seagate Village at former Myrtle Beach Air Force base. Minutes from Market Commons. Call 704-425-7574
Lawn Maint. & Landscaping
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Free Estimates Bud Shuler & Sons Fence Co. 225 W Kerr St 704-633-6620 or 704-638-2000 Price Leader since 1963
15 minutes N. of Salisbury. 2001 model singlewide 3 bdr/2 bath on large treed lot in quiet neighborhood. $1,200 start-up, $475/month includes lot rent, home payment, taxes, insurance. RENT or RENTTO-OWN. 704-2108176.
403 Carolina Blvd. Duplex For Rent. 2BR,1BA. $500/Mo. Call 704-2798467 or 704-279-7568
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3 Shive St. 2 story house w/3 apts. 3 big rooms w/BA. Furnished. 134 Gold Hill Dr. 4 room house w/BA. Trailer avail. also. 704-633-5397
Home Improvement
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Child Care and Nursery Schools
Cleaning Services
Grading & Hauling
All types concrete work ~ Insured ~ NO JOB TOO SMALL!
Arey RealtyREAL Service in Real Estate 704-633-5334 www.AreyRealty.com
Apartments 20 Different Units 1-3BR, $300-$695 Chambers Realty 704-637-1020
Grading & Hauling
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Brickwork & Masonry
Concrete Work
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Job Seeker meeting at 112 E. Main St., Rockwell. 6:30pm Mons. Rachel Corl, Auctioneer. 704-279-3596
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Mocksville 133 Avgol Dr. 50x100 (5,000 sq. ft.) commercial metal building on 1.1 ac, 3 phase electrical, 3 bay doors, office, breakroom, zoned HC (Highway Commercial). Extra nice $219,000. Call 336-391-6201
Rockwell. Single • Doublewide • Modular Built. Rental lots available. 35 acres 704-279-3265
KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29. South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539
25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner 1 Hr to/from Charlotte, NC nr Cleveland & Woodleaf and 3 Interstates: I-40, I77, I-85. Restricted, no mobile or mod. Very rural, mostly wooded. Good hunting, deer, small game. Frontage on Hobson Rd., 2nd gravel driveway beside 2075 Hobson Rd mailbox. Safe distance from cities. Needs to be sold this year. No reasonable offer refused. Owner phone: 336-766-6779, or E-mail to: hjthabet@cs.com See photos and directions at:
Foreclosure/short sale list Oak Island, Bald Head Island and Southport, NC. Oceanf ront, wooded, etc. Homes and Homesites. Atlantic Realty Professionals. 866-778-5523. www.gotbeachsand.com
Downtown Salis, 2300 sf office space, remodeled, off street pking. 633-7300
Manufactured Lots for Sale
Land for Sale
Manufactured Home Sales
Faith. 7 Acres. Pasture, woods and creek. 175 ft road frontage. $70,000. Call 704-279-9542
2250 sf Prime Office Condo For Sale or Lease. 4 office suites w/ private and public rest room, board room & more. Statesville Blvd. Call Apple House Realty @ 704-633-5067 for info.
China Grove, 3 homes available: 2 under construction, 1 move in ready. All 3 BR, 2 BA. Call for details. $109,900 to $114,900 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 281 Ferrell Lane Salisbury, NC. Located off of Majolica Rd. Call 704-642-1024 for appointment
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Resort & Vacation Property
ALEXANDER PLACE
Call Cathy Griffin at 704-213-2464
380 Granny's Pl. 1,700 sq. ft. ranch on 10 acs in quiet community off Needmore Rd. Entire tract fenced w/16' cedar gated driveway. 3BR, 1½BA. Maintenance free floors. 40 year metal roof, vinyl siding, roomy garage w/ automatic door, energy efficient heat pump, central air. Concrete slab. Newly dug well. $175,000 $160,000 but we are open to offers. Motivated seller. 336-998-3510 or 336-407-3510 Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Homes Townhomes. For informafor Sale tion, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200
Real Estate Commercial
Pressure Washing
• Junk Removal
Manufactured Home Services
Anthony's Scrap Metal Service. Top prices paid for any type of metal or batteries. Free haul away. 704-433-1951
Mobile Home Supplies~ City Consignment Company New & Used Furniture. Please Call 704636-2004
CASH FOR JUNK CARS And batteries. Call 704-279-7480 or 704-798-2930
Moving and Storage
WILL BUY OLD CARS Complete with keys and title, $150 and up. (Salisbury area only) R.C.'s Garage & Salvage 704-636-8130 704-267-4163
A-1 Tree Service !
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Roofing and Guttering
Bowen Painting Interior and Exterior Painting 704-630-6976
Lyerly's ATV & Mower Repair Free estimates. All types of repairs Pickup/delivery avail. 704-642-2787
Cathy's Painting Service Interior & exterior, new & repaints. 704-279-5335
FREE ESTIMATES! LOWEST PRICES!
Classifeds 704-797-4220
Wood floor leveling, jacks installed, rotten wood replaced due to water or termites, brick/block/tile work, foundations, etc. 30 YEARS EXP. 704-933-3494
Got a good web site? Include the URL in your ad.
" Mowing " Trimming " Edging " Landscaping " Trimming Bushes FREE Estimates 704-636-3415 704-640-3842 www.earlslawncare.com
Proud of your company? Put your logo in the ad.
AAA Trees R Us !Free Estimates
We Will Try to Beat Any Written Estimates!
704-239-1955
John Sigmon Stump grinding, Prompt service for 30+ years, Free Estimates. John Sigmon, 704-279-5763.
www.bowenpaintingnc.com
Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior citizens. 704-857-1731
Lawn Maint. & Landscaping Earl's Lawn Care
~ 704-202-8881~
Recognized by the Salisbury Tree Board
Graham's Tree Service Free estimates, reasonable rates. Licensed, Insured, Bonded. 704-633-9304
FREE ESTIMATES!
The Floor Doctor
!Established since 1978 !Reliable & Reasonable !Insured Free Estimates!
Bucket Truck Chipper/Stumps
AFFORDABLE RATES WOODIE'S PAINTING INC., Residential & Churches 704-637-6817
Lawn Equipment Repair Services
David Miller Septic Tank Co. Installation/ Repairs “Since 1972” 704-279-4400 or 704-279-3265
Tree Service
TH Jones Mini-Max Storage 116 Balfour Street Granite Quarry Please 704-279-3808
Painting and Decorating
Septic Tank Service
ROOFING ! Framing ! Siding ! Storm Repair Local, Licensed & Insured
704-791-6856 www.insuranceroofclaim.com
MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded Plummer & Sons Tree Service, free estimates. Reasonable rates, will beat any written estimate 15%. Insured. Call 704-633-7813. TREE WORKS by Jonathan Keener. Insured – Free estimates! Please call 704-636-0954.
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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.
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Clean, well maint., 2 BR Duplex. Central heat/air, all electric. Section 8 welcome. 704-202-5790
Colonial Village Apts.
Houses for Rent
$99 1st Month For Brand New Duplex!
Rockwell. Holshouser Rd. 2BR/1BA, back deck & storage area, all appliances, available July 1st. NO Smoking or Pets! $525/mo + $500 deposit, yard, trash service & water / sewer included 704-2090131 for application. 2BR RENT TO OWN Central heat/AC. Hardwoods, fireplace, siding. $2,500 down. $550/mo. 704-630-0695
“A Good Place to Live” 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Affordable & Spacious Water Included 704-636-8385 Colony Garden Apartments. 2 BR, 1½ BA town homes near VA hospital. $550/mo. + deposit. 704-762-0795 Downtown. 3BR,2nd floor loft with all appliances. $885. Please call 704798-6429 for more info. Eastwind Apartments Low Rent Available For Elderly & Disabled. Rent Based on Social Security Income *Spacious 1 BR *Located on bus line *Washer/Dryer Hookups Call Fisher Realty at: 704-636-7485 for more information. Elm St. 2br apt. Hardwood flrs. Marble bathrm. $450 + dep. Also 2BR house. 704-636-1633 Fleming Heights Apartments 55 & older 704-636-5655 Tues.Thurs. 2pm-5pm. Call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD Sect. 8 vouchers accepted. 800-735-2962 Kannapolis furnished 2 BR duplex, $500 per mo. + $500 dep. No pets. Call 704-782-1881
Lovely Duplex
Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $695. 704-633-3997 Luxury apartments Fulton Heights $695/mo. 704-239-0691 Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appls furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593
Salisbury 3BR, 2BA. All Electric. No pets. Rent, $750, $500 deposit. Spacious ranch-style. Home has a carport and spacious front and back yard with a lovely deck on the back. Call AJ Realty and Investment 919-332-0585
Spanish Spoken!
2BR/1BA, new floor, available today! All elec. $425/mo, 704-279-5018 Spencer. Large 5 room apt. Lease & dep. req'd. Appls supplied. Cent H/A, $525/mo. 704-798-0604 STONWYCK VILLIAGE IN GRANITE QUARRY Nice 2BR, energy efficient apt., stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, water & sewer furnished, central heat/ac, vaulted ceiling, washer/dryer connection. $495 to $535 /Mo, $400 deposit. 1 year lease, no pets. 704-279-3808 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
Wiley Ave. 2BR, 2BA, Near everything. Small pet ok w/ $100 non refundable. Applianced w/ washer/dryer. $650/mo. Pre-pay. No deposit. References. Avail Aug. st 1 . 704-633-0081
Condos and Townhomes Hidden Creek 2 BR / 2 BA Condo, quiet community setting, $800 per month. Wallace Realty 704-202-1319
Kannapolis. 2 story townhouse. 2BR, 2BA brick front. Kitchen/dining combo, large family room. Private deck. $550/mo. 704534-5179 / 704-663-7736 Salisbury 2BR/2BA, walk in closets, W/D connections, water & cable included in rent. $600/mo + dep. 704-458-6136 Wiltshire Village Condo for Rent, $700. 2nd floor. Looking for 2BR, 2BA in a quiet community setting? Call Bryce, Wallace Realty 704-2021319
VA Hosp. 1 mi, 5BR/2BA, basement, garage, F/P game rm, $1,150 military discount 704-636-3307
PROPERTIES FOR RENT Apartments for rent (includes appliances) Swink House – China Grove 409 N Main #6 1BR/1BA
$485
Kannapolis houses for rent (includes appliances) 305 Central
2BR/1BA
$550
Kannapolis houses for rent (no appliances) 312 Vance 102 Cedar 1000 Craven 1012 West C 1016 West C 405 Ross 406 Ross
2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA
$500 $600 $500 $550 $550 $475 $475
Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BRs, 1BA Deposit req'd. Faith Realty 704-630-9650
Office and Commercial Rental
RENTED
1250 sqft office. Lobby, 3 offices and 2 restrooms. Bradshaw Real Estate. 704-633-9011
3BR/2BA, 316 Spring Oak Drive, central H/A, attached 2 bay carport, $725/mo., dep. & application required. Lease option preferred, 704639-1936
Rockwell 2BR/1BA, gas heat, window air, range & refrig & storage bldg. $525/mo. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035
4BR, 2 ½BA. 2000 sq. ft +/-. Tri-level, hardwoods fireplace. Great area. $995/mo. 704-630-0695 5 houses to choose from Affordable to luxury Chambers Realty 704-637-1020 5BR, 2 ½ BA. RENT TO OWN. 3000 sq. ft. +/garage, basement, fenced. $8,000 down. $998/mo. 704-630-0695 610 Florence Ave, Kannapolis - 2 bedroom, 1 bath $510 monthly; 314 North Avenue, Kannapolis 3 bedroom 2 bath $895 Monthly KREA 704-933-2231 Airport Rd. area. Small 2BR, 1BA. Quiet area. 2 person limit. References. $475/mo. 704-754-3714
Attn. Landlords
Apple House Realty has a 10 year / 95+% occupancy rate on prop's we've managed. 704-633-5067
RENTED
Rockwell
Very Nice Home! Rockwell. 3BR, 2 full BA brick home. New paint, new carpet, new floors, new appli-ances. Fenced backyard. Free trash pickup. Near Rockwell Park. $850/mo. + $850 deposit. No pets, no smoking. 704-202-0436 Rockwell. 3BR. Central heat/AC, range, fridge, dishwasher. Storage bldg. $725/mo. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035 Rowan Hospital area. 3BR, 2BA. Appl., central AC, gas heat. No Sect. 8. No pets. $800/mo. 1St & last month's rent & deposit. Call before 5pm 704-636-4251 Salis. 3-4 BR house by Livingstone College. Rent $575, dep $500. Call Rowan Properties, 704633-0446 Salisbury & Mocksville HUD – Section 8 Nice 2 to 5 BR homes. Call us 1st. 704-630-0695
Cemetery St., Salisbury 2 BR, 1 BA. Section 8 Accepted. 704-340-8031
Salisbury 2BR. $525 and up. GOODMAN RENTALS 704-633-4802 Salisbury 3BR/1½BA 622 W. Horah St., brick house, cent H/A, $700/mo + dep. 704-433-8308
China Grove. 501 West Hillside Drive. 3BR, 1½BA. Convenient to I-85. Full basement. Great neighborhood. No pets, no smoking. $750/ month plus deposit. Available now. Call 704857-0643 or 704-3611262
Salisbury 3BR/1BA brick, garage, W/D hook up, central heat/air, $650/mo + $650 dep. Sect. 8 OK. 704213-4150 or 704-636-0594 Salisbury City 2BR / 1BA, new central H/A, total elec., $495/mo + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury City. 2BR, 1BA Fresh paint. Some appl. Cleaned carpet. $350/mo. 704-633-4815
China Grove/Carson. 413 Shue Rd. NICE. Easy 85 access. 1400 sq ft. 2-3 BR, 1 BA, new carpet & vinyl, some hardwoods, lots of storage. All electric HVAC, stove, fridge dishwasher, well water. Carport & storage bldg. No pets. $750/mo. + deposit. 704-857-7699 Cleveland-3 bedroom/ 1bath house off Main St. Appliances, central heat & air, hard wood floors. $600.00 Call Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462
Salisbury, city limits. 2 - 3BR. $450-$700. Central HVAC. 704-2394883 Fountain Quarters Realty Broker Salisbury- Hidden Creek. 2 bedrooms/2 baths. Ground level across from Clubhouse. No pets or smokers. $850.00 Call Waggoner Realty Co. at 704-633-0462
East area. 2BR, 1BA. Outbuildings. 1 year lease. $725/month + deposit. 704-279-5602 East Rowan. New 3BR, 2BA. Appliances, water yard work incl'd. Section 8 Ok. 704-279-3990 East Schools Dist. 1, 2 & 3 BR rentals available. Appliances. Please call 704-638-0108 Faith/Carson district. 3BR / 2BA, no pets. $700/mo + dep + refs. 704-279-8428 FREE RENT Carolina Piedmont Properties. Call for details. Sec 8 OK. 704-248-4878 Mocksville. Green Hill Rd. 3BR, 2BA brick ranch. Great room & living room. Central air & heat. Carport, utility/storage room. Beautiful shade trees. $750/mo. 704-534-5179
23,000 sq ft manufacturing building with offices for lease. Bradshaw Real Estate. 704-633-9011
Autos
Autos
Autos
Autos
02 Mercury Sable GS, V6, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, CD, Power Seat, Alloys, Low Miles 57K, 10BC92B $6,944 704.637.9090
03 Honda CR-V EX 4x4, 4 cylinder, Auto, Roof, RW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, Alloys, Low miles, 1 owner. 10H122A $11,984 704.637.9090
04 Ford F150 FX4 Supercab 4x4, V8, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, AC,CD, Tow Pkg, Chrome Wheels 9K166A $11,864 704.637.9090
05 Toyota Camry LE, 4 cylinder, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, AC, CD, 1 Owner Car! 10BH104B $10,944 704.637.9090
450 to 1,000 sq. ft. of Warehouse Space off Jake Alexander Blvd. Call 704279-8377 or 704-279-6882
Very Nice
South Rowan area. Attractive mobile home lots. Water, garbage, sewer furnished. $160/mo. 704636-1312 or 704-798-0497
Manufactured Home for Rent Cleveland 3BR / 2BA S/W, on private lot, quiet area, all appls., $600/mo + dep. 704-326-5016 East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 3. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991 East Area. Nice range, refrig, W/D, AC, elec.heat, garbage and lawn service, water all furnished. Adults only. $425.00/mo. plus deposit. 704-6402667 or 704-857-8724 or 704-279-7121.
Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Very nice. ½ acre lot. Limit 3. No pets. Ref. $400. 704279-4282 or 704-202-7294
Commercial warehouses available. 1,400 sq. ft. w/dock. Gated w/security cameras. Convenient to I-85. Olympic Crown Storage. 704-630-0066
Gold Hill, 2 bedroom, trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255
Corner Lot
12,000 sq ft building on Jake Alexander Blvd. Could be office or retail. Heat and air. Call 704-279-8377
Granite Quarry Special Commercial Metal Bldgs for Small Trade Business, hobby shop space or storage. Units avail up to 1800 sq ft w/ office area. Video surveillance and ample parking. 704279-4422 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 SPACE
Prime Location, 1800+ sq.ft. (will consider subdividing) 4 private offices, built in reception desk. Large open space with dividers, 2 bathrooms and breakroom. Ample parking 464 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704 223 2803
PRICED TO SELL
Granite Quarry-Garland Place, 3 BR, 2 BA, triple attached garage, single detached garage, whole house generator. Nice yard. R50640 $164,900 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 www.bostandrufty-realty.com
RENTAL SPACE
Salis. 1,000 s.f. Free standing, ample pkg., previously restaurant. Drive-In window 704-202-5879
Sells Rd, 3BR /2 BA homes, all electric, free water, $675-$775/mo. Sect. 8 OK 704-633-6035.
Manufactured Home Lot Rentals
Class A Office space. 118 E. Council St. $750/mo., utilities incl. Call 704-642-0071
Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263
Salisbury/Spencer 2, 4 & 5 BR $450-$850/mo. 704202-3644 or leave message. No calls after 7pm
Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit. Call 704-431-8636
Faith 3BR/2BA, $495/mo + dep, no pets. 2BR/1BA, $375/mo + dep. Hwy 152 /I-85. 704-239-2833
Salisbury. 1326 Old Plank Rd. 3BR, 1BA. Sect. 8 OK. $550/mo. No pets. 704-507-3915
Salisbury. Brick 2BR, 1BA. Garage, washer/ dryer hook-up. Central heat/air. No pets. $650 deposit, $650/mo. References. Call 704-6363698 or 704-637-1138
Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636
5,000 or 10,000 sq. ft. distribution bldg., loading docks, office & restrooms. Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011
Salisbury. We have office suites available in the Executive Center. With all utilities from $250 and up. Lots of amenities. Call Karen Rufty at B & R Realty 704-202-6041
Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA 1,400 sf. townhome. W/D incl. $800 rent & dep. No Section 8. 704-637-1711
E. Rowan, 2BR/1BA, Private country setting, refrigerator and stove, no pets. $575/mo + $575 dep. 704-279-3010 or 704-213-8783
Office and Commercial Rental
Salisbury, Kent Executive Park office suites, $100 & up. Utilities paid. Conference room, ample parking. 704-202-5879
I rented my house in 5 days... What great results! ~B.M., China Grove
White Rock Garden Apts 1BR elderly units, located in Granite Quarry, w/handicap accessible units available. Sect. 8 assistance available. 704-2796457, 8am - 1pm TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 “Equal Housing Opportunity”
Gold Hill, 2½BR/1BA home on wooded acreage w/3 ac bass pond, $750/mo + dep. 704-351-2407
3BR, 2BA $600/mo. + $600 deposit. 2BR, 1BA $500 + $500 dep. 2BR, 1BA apt. $400. $400 dep. 704-239-8739
Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, water furnished, off Jake Alexander $395 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury. 2BR duplex. Excellent condition with appl. $565/mo. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601
Houses for Rent
Call 704-273-1115 or 704-273-1104 for more information
Mount Pleasant, 1BR, 1BA, 3-room apartment, quiet historic district. For information, call 704-436-9176.
Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096
Houses for Rent
Hurley School Rd. area. 2BR, 1BA. Nice subdiv. Well kept. 3 people. $425 + dep. 704-640-5750 Near Lexington. Nice 2BR, 1½BA. $115/wk. References & deposit required. 704-638-5538 Roseman Rd. area. 2 BR. No pets, appliances & trash pickup incl. $525/ mo. + dep. 704-855-7720 S. Rowan area. 3BR, 2BA, stove & refrig, $575/mo. + $600 deposit. No pets. 704-640-5496
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South area. 2BR mobile home, remodel w/ A/C, $425/mo., $200 deposit. No pets. 704-857-2649 West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951
Resort & Vacation Rentals
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North Myrtle Beach
Ocean Front Condo
2BR, 2BA Ocean front condo. Sleeps 6, fully equipped. Outdoor pool. Quiet family area, yet close to shops and restaurants. Locally owned. Reasonably priced. 704-603-8647
Dogs
Rooms for Rent Cats
MILLER HOTEL Rooms for Rent Weekly $110 & up 704-855-2100 Salis. Bus line, A/C & cable No Drugs! Discount if paid monthly. Please call 704-640-5154
Free kitten, male, approx 7 weeks. Very tiny. Rescued from parking lot in heat of day. Loves people & follows you around. 704636-0619 Free kitten. Orange tabby, female. 5-6 months old. To good home only. Please call 704-636-1054
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Salisbury. Six individual offices, new central heat/air, heavily insulated for energy efficiency, fully carpeted (to be installed) except stone at entrance. Conference room, employee break room, tile bathroom, and nice, large reception area. Perfect location near the Court House and County Building. Want to lease but will sell. Perfect for dual occupancy. By appointment only. 704-636-1850
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Salis., Pickler Rd, 2BR/1BA in country, priv lot, quite n'hood, cent H/A, limit 3, no pets. 704-639-1242 lv msg
FREE KITTENS-2 gry, 2 blk, 1 tiger striped, 6wks old please give them a home, had the mommy fixed finally thanks to HMS of Rowan! 704-4336574
Autos
01 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series, Loaded V8, Heated Leather Seats, Roof, Climate Control, Alloys, Low Miles, Excellent Condition!! 10BC163A $8,969 704.637.9090
PRIOR TO RENTING VISIT or CALL
Free kittens. Approx. 8 weeks old. 2 females, 2 males. Calico looking. To good home only. 704-9850159 or 704-756-3944 Free kittens. Male. One orange striped with white feet. One tuxedo front black & white. 7 weeks old. 704-633-8613 Kittens free to good home. White with black spots, 6-8 wks old, good health & friendly. 704431-4639
AKC Basset Hound Puppies
A PA R T M E N T S We Offer
PRICE~QUALITY~LOCATION 2BR ~ 1.5 BA ~ Starting at $555 Water, Sewage & Garbage included
3BR, 1BA home with kitchen, dining, living, sun porch, full basement, attached garage & unattached garage. Large, beautiful fenced in corner lot for rent or lease to own, $1,200/mo. Dennis, 704-202-0605.
Senior Discount
1 male tri-color, 1st shot and wormed, parents on site. $300 CASH ONLY! Call Esther, 704-546-3410
WITH 12 MONTH LEASE
704-637-5588
2205 Woodleaf Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147 Located at Woodleaf Road & Holly Avenue www.Apartments.com/hollyleaf
Dogs
Dogs
Free Chi-Pom to good home only, 9 months old, very playful, good with kids, inside only. 704633-8581
Happy Jack mange medicine promotes healing and hairgrowth to any mange, hot spot, or fungus on dogs & horses without steroids! Yadkinville Quality Hardware (679-2049). www.happyjackinc.com
AKC Long Haired Miniature Dachshunds. Black and cream males, $400. Black and cream and shaded cream female, $475. Dew claws removed. Family raised. Ready July 18th. Taking Deposits. 336-469-5427
Beautiful & Loyal Pets!
Puppies. AKC Labrador Retriever. Chocolate and black, ready July 5. Both parents working bird hunters and family pets. Dewclaws removed and first shots. $450. 704-201-5875 German Shepherd Puppy. Full blooded, born May 16, 2010. 1st. shots and wormed, $200. Call at 704-232-0716
Take Us Home!
Good boy
Puppies. German Shepherd, pure bred. AKC registered. Parents on site. 6 females, 3 males born June 4. Call and reserve your special puppy now! 704-762-0223 or 704-279-4007.
FREE to a good home. Cocker Spaniel, white male, has been neutered. Inside dog, house broken and friendly, must be kept inside, if interested call 704-202-8929.
Beautiful Beagle Puppies
Male & female. Wormed and first shots. $100 ea. Call 704-279-6620
Dogs
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Found dog, brown Lab mix, Rowan Regional area. Call to identify. 704267-8210 Free dogs to good home. 1 yr old male Collie mix that was abandoned, very pretty, loves kids, and female Lab mix, shy, needs to be spayed, approximately 2 yrs old. Needs fenced in yard. 704-638-6441
Don t take chances with your hard earned money. Run your ad where it will pay for itself. Daily exposure brings fast results.
Puppies For Sale. Black Labrador. Born: 5/15/10. AKC registered. Parents onsite. Excellent Blood lines. 3 males, 2 females left, ready for homes after July 4th. $350. Call Caleb to see the pups. 704-856-8292
Puppies, Dachshunds. AKC registered. Ready to go! 1 male, 2 females. Parents on-site. 1st shots. 2 dapple, 1 red. $300-$350 each. 704-223-0631 Toy Poodle / Shih Tzu mix. Female 7 yrs old. Sweet disposition but she is blind. Unable to care for her needs. Free to good home. 704-2130827 any time.
Other Pets ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Supplies and Services Puppies, Labrador. AKC registered. Males & shots, females. 1st wormed. Parents on site. Please call 336-406-6893
New fenced play area for dog boarding. Off the leash fun play time! Salisbury Animal Hospital 1500 E. Innes St. 704-637-0227
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Autos
Autos
Autos
Audi, 2000. A6. Black, 4-door, clean. Please call 704-279-8692
06 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 4 Cylinder, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, CD, Alloys 10H288A $9,979 704.637.9090
Saturn, 2002 SL1 4 door. AC, P/W. Needs transmission work. 139,000 miles. $1,000. 704-279-6122 BMW, 2004 330Xi Silver with black leather interior, 6 cylinder with auto tranny, AM, FM, CD, duel seat warmers, all power options, SUNROOF, run & drives like a DREAM! 704-603-4255
Financing Available!
Transportation Financing Ford, 2007 Focus SE White over gray cloth interior, 2.0 with auto trans, AM, FM, CD, sat radio, power windows, brakes & locks. Cold ac, LOW MILES, runs & drives great! 704-603-4255
06 Scion XA Hatchback, 4 cylinder, Auto, PW,PL, Tilt, Cruise, CD, Great on Gas! 10H496A $9,987 704.637.9090 HONDA, 2003, ACCORD EX. $500-700 down, will help finance. Credit, No Problem! Private party sale. Call 704-838-1538
07 Chevrolet Impala LS, V6, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, AC, CD, Priced to sell $9993 704.637.9090
07 KIA Sedona EX, V6, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, Dual Air, CD, 7 passenger seating, 1 Owner Car! 10BC111B $9,940 704.637.9090
08 Chrysler Sebring Touring, V6, Auto, PW,PL, Tilt, Cruise, ABS, CD, Alloys, Chrysler Certified. 10BC124A $10,998 704.637.9090
08 Ford Focus SES, 4 Cylinder, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, CD, Alloys, Great on Gas, 1 owner. 10BK137A $10,549 704.637.9090
ELLIS AUTO AUCTION 10 miles N. of Salisbury, Hwy 601, Sale Every Wednesday night 6 pm.
Transportation Dealerships
Hyundai, 2006, Tiberon GT. LIKE NEW!!! Blue/Black leather interior, SUNROOF, AM/FM/ CD. V6. Tiptronic transmission. Aluminum rims, good tires. 704-603-4255
Transportation Financing Bad Credit? No Credit? No Problem! Tim Marburger Dodge 877-792-9700
Toyota Forerunner 1995, V6, automatic, 4wheel drive, all power, new tires, very clean. 168K miles, $2,500. 704202-0326
Toyota, 1996 Camry LE 4 Door Sedan. Tan, 4 speed automatic $5,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # F10051B 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Recreational Vehicles
Jaguar, 2001 S-Type 4.0L V8 Sedan 5 Speed automatic, V8. $11,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # P7486A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Toyota, 2002 Camry SE V6 4 Door Sedan 4 speed automatic $8,745. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # T10487A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Ford, 1999 Crown Victoria LX 4 Door Sedan Spruce green. 4 speed automatic. $7,345. 1-800-542-9758. Stock # F10305A2. 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com Lincoln, 2000 LS V8, auto trans, tan leather interior, SUNROOF, all power options, duel HEATED & POWER SEATS. Like new inside & out! 704-603-4255
Toyota, 2006 Camry LE White w/gray cloth interior. 2.4 4 cylinder with auto tranny am, fm, cd, cold ac, sunroof, power driver seat, extra clean inside & out. Runs & drives awesome! 704603-4255
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
Chrysler, 2007 Pacifica Touring Blue/ Lt. Gray leather interior 4.0 auto am, fm, cd, DVD, TV, SUNROOF, front and rear HEATED SEATS, rear air controls, power rear door, LOADED, EXTRA CLEAN. 704-603-4255
Dodge, 2002 Dakota BASE 2 Door Long Bed Truck. V 6. $10,445. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # T10554A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Service & Parts
Authorized EZGO Dealer. 30 years selling, servicing GOLF CARS Golf Car Batteries 6 volt, 8 volt. Golf car utility sales. US 52, 5 miles south of Salisbury. Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery. Look for EZGO sign. Buy 6 batteries & receive $10 gift receipt for purchase of a bottle of OLD STONE Wine. Coupon good until 7/31/10. 704-245-3660
Chevrolet, 2003 Tahoe LT 4 Door SUV 4 Speed Automatic, V 8. $14,745. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # T10109A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Dodge, 2006 Durango LIMITED 4.7. V8 auto 4x4 Leather,DVD, all pwr options, duel power/ heated seats, rear POWER LIFT GATE, good tires, DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! 704-603-4255
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Happy 4th of July!! Mazda, 2002 Miata Conv DON'T GET CAUGHT with your TOP up this summer! PERFECT and AFFORDABLE! Sunlight silver w/ dark gray cloth interior. 1.8 4 cylinder gas saver w/ auto tranny. Low Miles, alloy wheels like new tires. 704-603-4255
Volvo, 2006 S60 2.5T Onyx black with cream leather interior, sunroof, cd player, all power, alloy wheels, super nice! 704-603-4255
Boats & Watercraft Bayliner 1988, 125 hp outboard engine, 18 ft. fishing ski, runs great. $3,000. Call after 6pm 704-639-1745. Lv msg if no answer.
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Daily golf instruction for all skill levels specializing in the basic fundamentals of the golf swing and short game technique.
JAY HILL
704.279.5775 or 919.868.2208 or email: djgolfwccc@yahoo.com
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Jack’s Furniture & Piano Restoration Complete Piano Restoration
We buy and sell pianos We offer Steinway, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin, & more Showroom located at 2143 C&E Statesville Blvd.
704.637.3367 • 704.754.2287
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“The unexamined life is not worth living” -Socrates
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Thinking rationally about your life’s purpose, career decisions, relationship issues, faith questions. American Philosophical Practitioners Association Certified for client counseling
Introductory session: $40 704.647.0999 (office) email: faithart@bellsouth.net 704.633.4567 (home)
P.O. Box 1621 Concord, North Carolina 28026 Ph: 704-239-2074 jlbarch@ctc.net
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Ford, 1966, Fairlane 500 ~ restored. 2 Door Coupe. Completely rebuilt 390 Motor w/GT parts. 428 Cobra Jet Heads, new interior, new original paint. Many spare parts. Only non-original parts are wheels and power steering rack. Painted original Carolina blue w/dark blue interior. Must see & drive to appreciate! 19,500 OBO. Beautiful car. Runs and drives great. 704-990-8600
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
Ford, 2004 Ranger Edge 2 Door Truck V 6. 5 speed. RWD. $7,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # F10327A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Ford, 2006 Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition. cd, DVD, SUNROOF, duel heated seats, POWER 3rd seat, luggage rack. Steering wheel controls, nonsmoker. Like new. MUST SEE! 704-603-4255
KIA, 2006 Sorento 3.5 V6 auto, 4x4, cloth seats, CD, towing pkg, good tires, all power, luggage rack, runs& drives NICE!! 704-603-4255
Mazda, 2000 B3000 Extended Cab 4 Speed, automatic, V6. $7,945. Stock # F10347C 1-800-542-9758 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
If it's a battery, we sell it! We Buy Old Batteries! Faith Rd. to Hwy 152 Store across from Sifford's Marathon 704-213-1005 www.battery-r-us.com
Chevy, 2003 Silverado V8 with auto tranny am, fm, cd, cold ac, bed liner, like new tires. Extra Clean Inside & Out!! 704-603-4255
Ford, 1992 F-150 Custom 2 Door Regular Cab Truck 4 WD. V8. $7,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # F10267A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.” 511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321 TEAM CHEVROLET- GEO, CADILLAC, OLDSMOBILE 404 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury. Call 704-636-9370
Honda, 2005 Odyssey EXL Van Silver/dark gray leather interior, cd, dvd, steering wheel controls, sunroof, 3rd seat, duel heated seats, LOADED, alloy wheels with good tires. 704-6034255
Chevy, 2003 Suburban LT black w/ tan leather interior, AM, FM, CD changer, DVD, rear audio, duel climate control, duel power and heated seats, sunroof, running boards, 3rd seat. RUNS & DRIVES GREAT. 704-603-4255
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Suburban, 2005 LT Sport Leather interior 5.3 V8 backed w/ 4 speed automatic tranny, all pwr options incl'd heated seats, sunroof, cd, dvd, 3RD seat, steering wheel controls, running boards! 704-603-4255
Ford, 1998 Explorer Limited 4 Door SUV 5 Speed automatic, V6. $7, 945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock #P7472A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Chevy, 2001 2500 H.D. Truck. Camper special, heavy hauler! 8.1 gas engine, Allison Automatic, extra rear springs, 19.5 wheels & tires. Call 704-983-5336. Make An Offer
Chevy, 2004 Colorado Extra clean inside & out! 4 doors, 5 cylinder, this gas saver is perfect for the first time driver or great for a back to work and home vehicle. All power, like new tires, cold ac, roll pan, exhaust. 704-603-4255
Ford, 2003 Expedition XLT 4.6 V8 with auto trans, front & rear AC, AM, FM, CD, tape, cloth interior, after market rims, GREAT SUV FOR THE FAMILY!! 704-603-4255
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2005 Jeep Liberty V6 4x4 3.5L Blk w/Tan int., 4 cyl., all power, AM/FM, C/D, low miles, chrome rims w/like new tires, Extra Clean Gas Saver !!!! 704-603-4255
Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107
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Transportation Dealerships
FORD, 2006 Freestyle, SE AWD. 4 door. 92K miles. Local company car that has been used for marketing purposes. All services performed by Ford dealership. Asking price $7,995. All inquires, call Charles Church 704-4318898 anytime
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BATTERY-R-US Ford, 2002 ThunderBird Convertible. White w/ dark gray leather interior, am, fm, cd changer, 3.9 V8, auto trans, all power options, fog lights, chrome rims with good tires. A REAL Must See! 704-603-4255
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
1994 31' Challenger RV. Overhead air, generator, awning, loaded. Sleeps 6. $11,500. 704-640-1626 2001 24' camper on High Rock Lake. Shared dock. $6,500. Includes lot rent through April 2011. 828-754-6829
Ford Focus 2001, 4 door, 87K miles, new tires, automatic, power windows, cruise, $3,700. 704-202-0326
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
Troutman Motor Co. Highway 29 South, Concord, NC 704-782-3105
Bank Financing available. First time buyers welcome! You deserve a fresh start! Don't wait! Low Rates Available. Minimum down payment. Carfax & warranties available. Call Steve today! 704-603-4255 or 704-224-3979 after 6pm. Visit us at: www.JakeAlexanderAutoSales.com
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Chrysler, 2005 Town & Country LX 4 Door Passenger Van. Stone white, 4 Speed, automatic, V8.$10,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # F10246C 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Ford, 2003 Explorer Sport Track XLT 4X4 LOADED! Blue/Gray leather interior am, fm, cd DUEL HEATED SEATS, bed cover, aluminum alloy wheels good tires, running boards, sunroof, good miles, runs & drives great! 704-603-4255
Jeep, 1999 Grand Cherokee Limited Burgundy/tan leather 4.7 V8 auto trans, am, fm, cd, Infinity Gold sound system, sunroof, all pwr options, HEATED SEATS. EXTRA CLEAN! 704-603-4255
Want to Buy: Transportation DONATED passenger van or bus needed for newly formed Youth Group. Call Pastor Rob at 980-721-3371. Thanks for letting your love shine!
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Sunday, July 4 A couple of big objectives you are very anxious to achieve are reachable in the year ahead, but only if you've prepared yourself well. You must be patient about having everything in place or else you could guarantee yourself a loss. Cancer (June 21-July 22) - If you come on too strong in your involvements with others, you could quickly find yourself being relegated to the rear ranks. Relax and follow the lead of the group. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - It's wonderful to take an interest in others, as long as those interests don't involve getting some dirt on them. If you should stumble on some juicy information, keep it under your hat. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - When purchasing the goods for today's celebration, you could tend to act prudently when it comes to essentials, but very wastefully where all the nonessentials are concerned. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) - Unless you let common sense prevail, you could try to beat the odds with things that are stacked against you, losing big time. Use realistic judgment at all times to enjoy life. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - Don't even try to play the one-upsmanship game with someone who is an expert at telling whoppers. Old test-of-time stories that may be boring to you but are the real things will be just as interesting. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Make sure your counterpart has the needed qualities, talent or knowledge you lack for competition in a partnership arrangement today. If both are weak in one particular area, you'll lose. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Be careful about making thoughtless comments that might be offensive to others, even if made in jest, especially when dealing with family or in-laws who tend to be more sensitive. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) - Don't attempt to accuse another for the reason why you made a mistake, because trying to shift the blame onto someone else is a surefire way of making a bad situation even worse. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) - Thinking it is the fates urging you to take greater risks than you know you should be making is just plain foolish. Wishful thinking will generate faulty judgment and a possible accident. Aries (March 21-April 19) - Although you won't put up with anyone attempting to boss you around, this could be your mode of behavior in dealing with others. Stop yourself the minute you sense this happening. Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Bite your tongue rather than say anything unflattering about another. Remember none of us is perfect, and the next time it could be you about which someone has something negative to say. Gemini (May 21-June 20) - If something should challenge the structure of your plans, don't get all unnerved. The sooner you deal with it, the sooner you can get on with doing things your way. UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE
Today’s celebrity birthdays Playwright Neil Simon is 83. Singer Bill Withers is 72. TV talk-show host Geraldo Rivera is 67. Percussionist Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind and Fire is 59. Percussionist Domingo Ortiz of Widespread Panic is 58. Singer John Waite is 55. Guitarist Kirk Pengilly of INXS is 52. Steel guitarist Teddy Carr (Ricochet) is 50. DJ Zonka (Big Audio Dynamite) is 48. Singer Michael Sweet of Stryper is 47. Bassist Matt Malley (Counting Crows) is 47. Singer Stephen “Ste” McNally of BBMak is 32. Actress Becki Newton (“Ugly Betty”) is 32.
Wonder Woman’s new duds spark interdimensional ire
NEW YORK (AP) — She’s been ruined! Covered up! Depatriotized! You call that chic? And that’s only what they’re saying down here on Earth. Heaven knows what the gods are saying about Wonder Woman’s new wardrobe
hard to avoid attention on the street in her original getup — “Especially when you’re a 6foot-6 Amazon!” DiDio quipped. But he wants fans to know that Wonder Woman still has all her iconic tools. “She still has the tiara, the chest plate, the belt, the magic lasso — the bracelets too, though we’ve molded them a bit,” DiDio said. Her new getup is simply more functional. Whatever the reasoning, complaints have been coming fast and furious. “She’s gone from Paris to Poughkeepsie,” noted fashion publicist and MTV reality show habitue Kelly Cutrone. “She’s a superhero! This is NOT a good fashion look.” For one thing, she noted in a video commentary, “There are too many accessories competing here.” Not all fashion followers were dismayed with the new look, created by DC Comics co-publisher Jim Lee. “I’m actually not a comic fan, but I have to say the new outfit is pretty fabulous,” said Jimmy Contreras, a boutique owner in Philadelphia. “From a fashion and practical standpoint it works. The leggings, bustier top and fitted jacket really give Wonder Woman a chic, modern, yet sophisticated look. And the accessories are just enough to keep her feminine, but strong.” Analysis abounded. One going theory: The new Wonder Woman is intended to be less American, and thus more global. “She no longer looks as though she’s wearing a flag,” wrote Pulitzer Prize-winning
fashion critic Robin Givhan of The Washington Post. “She has shrugged off parochialism to become an international sophisticate.” Others praised the decision to cover up Wonder Woman’s legs as a step forward in gender equality. “It’s about time,” wrote Alex DiBranco on the Change.org website. “She ... looks a lot more like the kind of superhero who demands respect and can kick butt in the name of justice, rather than somebody who belongs in the Miss America swimsuit lineup.” Feminist author and icon Gloria Steinem wasn’t so sure. It was Steinem who embraced Wonder Woman as a role model for girls and put her, in 1972, on the cover of her Ms. magazine with the caption: “Wonder Woman for President.” Adding pants, Steinem said in an e-mail message, “gives us the idea that only pants can be powerful — tell that to Greek warriors and Sumo wrestlers.” Besides, she added, “in fact, they’re so tight that they’ve just painted her legs blue; hardly a cover-up.” But Steinem isn’t too upset with the clothes. It’s the story change she really dislikes. Before, Wonder Woman had been raised on an island by her Amazon mother and sisters. Now, that island was destroyed when she was a baby, and she was shepherded off, to be raised elsewhere. “It’s an exact copy of Superman who came as a baby from the exploding planet Krypton,” Steinem noted. “This destroys her home, her Amazon mother and sisters,
and gives her no place to go to gain strength and create an inspiring storyline.” The whole thing, she added, is based on “what seems to be the brainstorming of a very limited group of brains.” Why the story change at all? DC Comics is clearly hoping the new Wonder Woman will bring in a whole new audience. The company won’t give out sales figures, but DiDio acknowledged that Wonder Woman, despite her place in the “triumvirate” of most im-
portant comic superheros along with Superman and Batman, sells less than those two. “We’re really hoping to grow our fan base, and really re-establish her as one of the premier superheroes in comics,” he said. So for the company, all the talk can only be good. In fact, DiDio says, with the current issue, sales have almost doubled — and the second printing will now proudly show the new Wonder Woman, no longer a secret, on the cover.
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Wonder Womans wardrobe change has comic fans searching for meaning.
change — goodbye, star-spangled hot pants! — a generational twist that has comic fans searching for meaning, and DC Comics searching for higher sales. The change came this week, when the publisher put out its 600th issue in the 69year-old Wonder Woman saga. It not only updates the look of this beautiful Amazon with the superhuman strength, the indestructible bracelets and the magic lasso — it changes her backstory, too. More on that later, though. Because what’s really gotten some purists going is the costume. Gone are the ample red bustier, star-flecked hot pants (or are they panties?) and red knee-high boots, a 1940s-pinup look that Lynda Carter brought to life in the 1970s TV series. Now, Wonder Woman, aka Diana Prince, wears black leggings or tights. She sports a motorcycle jacket and little bootie-like shoes. Her tiara is there, but mostly covered by her flowing hair. She looks less like Wonder Woman and more like a modern-day urban hipster with perhaps a costume on under her clothes. Which is pretty much the point, says DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio. Because in the updated story, penned by new “Wonder Woman” writer J. Michael Straczynski, our heroine wakes up confused and uncertain of her identity, haunted by enemies unknown, DiDio explained in an interview. And so, as she goes about figuring out who exactly she is, she needs to blend in with modern society. It’s pretty
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A basset hound named Southpaw This is an excerpt from “Outside Insight,” a blog by webmaster and Oregon native Jeremy Judd.
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A shopkeeper waits for customers at Kabuls Nader Pashtun market, where virtually all of the vendors items come from China.
Made in China As war in Afghanistan drags on, Beijing expands trade and other ties with Kabul fact, we encourage all of the international community to Associated Press take an interest in the economic development of ABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan,” said U.S. State Gul Akbar’s tiny store Department spokesman Goris crammed from floor don Duguid. to ceiling with rolls of electric “Working with our coalition cables, plugs of all sizes and partners and other interested piles of extension cords. Virtu- partners, we are trying to esally everything comes from tablish a viable market econoChina, as do most of the appli- my in Afghanistan. This is one ances and electronics being way to wean people from illicsold in Kabul’s busy Nader it activities and also to fight Pashtun Market. the ideology of the terrorists,” Not far away, the sparkling he said. 10-story, glass-and-brick For China, the reward is not Jamhuriat Hospital rises in only expanded trade and acthe midst of Afghanistan’s cess to natural resources, it’s war-torn capital. Beijing gave also security for its western $25 million and the Chinese flank, the vast Xinjiang region workers to build it. that is home to a separatist Every day, Afghans wait in movement of minority long lines at the Chinese EmUighurs, said Liu Xuecheng of bassy for visas to let them the China Institute of Internacross the border to trade. tional Studies, the Chinese As the U.S. and its NATO Foreign Ministry’s think tank. allies fight to stabilize “Our interest is clear. We Afghanistan, China has exneed a peaceful neighbor bepanded its economic footprint cause we have our own probwith several high-profile inlems in Xinjiang,” Liu said. “If vestments and reconstruction we have a friendly country in projects. In 2007 it became the Afghanistan, they can help us country’s largest foreign into manage issues on the sepavestor when it won a $3.5 bilratists, security and territorial lion contract to develop copintegrity. We want per mines at Aynak, southeast Afghanistan to be successful.” of Kabul. Though the two countries The U.S. is in favor of the have always been friendly, the Chinese investment. “It can be relationship has blossomed in a good thing. As a matter of recent years. In March, PresiBY TINA TRAN
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dent Hamid Karzai made his fourth trip to Beijing, bringing back agreements on economic cooperation, technical training and lower tariffs for Afghan goods. The emerging alliance is giving Kabul an alternative to its sometimes strained ties with the West. The two neighbors share a narrow, mountainous border, the Wakhan Corridor, and links that date back centuries to the caravans of tea, spices and other riches that traveled the Silk Road. Afghanistan is “well aware that the U.S. is likely to only be a temporary ally so it’s looking for a longer-term partner in the region. China would be an obvious choice,” said security analyst Christian Le Miere, editor of Jane’s Intelligence Review. China drew worldwide attention with the $3.5 billion winning bid by the stateowned China Metallurgical Group Corp. to tap one of the world’s largest unexploited copper reserves. That deal — which included commitments to build a power plant, railway, hospital and mosque, and to employ thousands of Afghans as miners — has dwarfed all other countries’ foreign investments, including the U.S. “China is the biggest buyer
of raw materials in the world, whether that’s in Africa, Asia or any other part of the world. So if China wants to come to Afghanistan, why not?” said Ghullam Mohammad Yalaqi, the Afghan commerce and industry minister. “We just like to do the deal.” The country’s untapped minerals, including gold, iron, copper and cobalt, is valued by a U.S. estimate at nearly $1 trillion. Afghan officials say it’s triple that amount. For Yalaqi, who led a group of Afghan government and business leaders to China last month, the Chinese contribution is as important as that of Western troops. “If we can create jobs, then youths wouldn’t turn to the Taliban. A good economy also has the impact of stability,” he said. Trade between the two neighbors has mushroomed over the past decade from $25 million in 2000 to $215 million in 2009, according to Chinese figures. Yalaqi’s ministry estimates the actual figure, including unofficial border trade, to be closer to double. On display in the crowded stalls of Kabul’s main electronics market are the fruits of that trade: computers, cell
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What the Fourth of July means to me Editor’s note: President Ronald Reagan wrote the following piece for Independence Day in 1981.
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or one who was born and grew up in the small towns of the Midwest, there is a special kind of nostalgia about the Fourth of July. I remember it as a day almost as long anticipated as Christmas. This was helped along REAGAN by the appearance in store windows of all kinds of fireworks and colorful posters advertising them with vivid pictures. No later than the third of July — sometimes earlier — Dad would bring home what he felt he could afford to see go up in smoke and flame.
We’d count and recount the number of firecrackers, display pieces and other things and go to bed determined to be up with the sun so as to offer the first, thunderous notice of the Fourth of July. I’m afraid we didn’t give too much thought to the meaning of the day. And, yes, there were tragic accidents to mar it, resulting from careless handling of the fireworks. I’m sure we’re better off today with fireworks largely handled by professionals. Yet there was a thrill never to be forgotten in seeing a tin can blown 30 feet in the air by a giant “cracker” — giant meaning it was about 4 inches long. But enough of nostalgia. Somewhere in our growing up we began to be aware of the meaning of days and with that
“I believed as a boy, and believe even more today, that it is the birthday of the greatest nation on earth.” RONALD REAGAN
President, 1981-1989
awareness came the birth of patriotism. July Fourth is the birthday of our nation. I believed as a boy, and believe
even more today, that it is the birthday of the greatest nation
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don’t know why I decided it was absolutely necessary to own a basset hound. But in the fall of 2008 I made that decision and not a week later an ad came out in the Moultrie News classifieds for basset hound pups. The basset pups advertised were in Beafort, S.C. On a warm Saturday afternoon, Peg and I jumped into the car and drove out to Beaufort. The breeders had about nine dogs running around their home, and that was AFTER getting rid of most of the pups. But they still had two left. One had short ears and looked sort of like a spotted cow. It simply would not do. The other had ears that hung to JEREMY the floor. He tripped over them JUDD when he ran up to say “hello” to us. He was black, white and tan, and the wrinkles on his face made him look a thousand years older than his mere 11 weeks. His owners were calling him Mickey. Mickey was a ridiculous name for a dog, but there was no way I was leaving this pooch behind. I handed the breeders $250 and we drove off with our new floppy-eared friend. By the time we got home his name had been changed to Southpaw. I’m always surprised by how many people do not seem to grasp what I thought was a clever play on words. I’ve had people ask “is he left handed?” or “is he named after the beer?” or they just repeat “Southpaw?” and stare at me like I’ve spoken a foreign word. He’s from the South. He’s a dog. Southpaw. I thought it went together quite nicely. But regardless of how many people understood my witticism, Southpaw was an official member of the Judd family that fall. We spent the next Southpaw on the scent few weeks crate-training of the 2008 Christmas him. I’d be up several tree— before disaster times a night letting him struck. outside and then putting him back in his crate. But it never bothered me. I was thoroughly enjoying being a dog owner. Southpaw was growing fast. And he seemed to be getting more energy every day. We began to notice shoes disappearing, T-shirts missing, and occasionally we’d find a pair of pants in the backyard. Southpaw wasn’t so much a “chewer” as a “relocator.” That was, until the great Christmas tree incident of 2008. Our newfound long-eared four-legged friend was crate-trained by Christmas. And other than the occasional foray into food left unattended, he was a well behaved hound. For Christmas that year, we decided on a bit of a “Charlie Brown” tree. It came in a pot and was only about 3 feet tall.We put as many decorations on that tiny tree as we possibly could. Christmas ornaments from our first Christmases as a couple; decorations we’d made in grade school; figurines my mother had compiled for me every Christmas since childhood — they all hung on the branches of that frail little tree. One night shortly after decorating the tree, we decided to spend the evening out and left the dog out to roam. We should have known better. While we were out, Southpaw decided to become a “chewer.” In some instances, he was even an “eater.” Bored and lonely, he opted to execute a fullfledged attack on our poor little Charlie Brown tree. By the time we got back home, little remained of the Christmas tree ornaments we'd both collected over a lifetime. I never found the ornament my mother had bought for me as an infant. It was a silk ball that hung from red thread and had “Baby’s First Christmas” painted on the side. I was somewhat bemused by the scene. I thought to myself, “Wow, it was really dumb to leave a puppy alone with a tiny tree covered in decorations.” Peg took a slightly different approach. I think it’s safe to say she was more emotionally attached to those Christmas decorations. Fighting back her anger and sadness, I think it took all her strength of will not to kill our new puppy. It took Peg a long time to get over that incident. We both still cringe when we think about all our Christmas decorations broken and lying on the floor, partially consumed. If Southpaw had a memory that lasted more than about four seconds I’m sure he’d cringe, too. We’ve both been very cautious since that incident. Dog goes out when we go out, and everyone gets along just fine. I intend to make Southpaw a regular feature in my blog. But now you’ve been introduced to him as Peg and I were — a long-eared hound with a sad face, bought from backyard breeders in Beaufort, S.C. Official destroyer of the Judd 2008 Christmas Tree.
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
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ere are some questions for you on this Independence Day 2010, questions for which a good citizen is supposed to know the answers: The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members? What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? How many amendments does the Constitution have? What did the Declaration of Independence do? Those questions and 96 more can be found on the U.S. citizenship test. In case you didn’t know, the House has 435 representatives. Checks and balances — or separation of powers — guard against one branch of government from getting out of hand. And the U.S. Constitution has 27 amendments. The question about the Declaration of Independence is the easiest to answer. With approval by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, this important document declared the 13 American colonies’ independence from Great Britain. That’s the foundation on which we build our knowledge of U.S. history and our awareness as free citizens. We all know what the declaration does. This is a good time for a refresher on what it says, so here is an excerpt. The first part will resound with you like the chorus of a favorite old hymn: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” It continues: “That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former systems of government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states.” It goes on to list those injuries and then declare “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent states.” And so we are — free and independent.
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t’s the most wonderful time of the year again — tomato season. Time for fresh, juicy tomatoes and the Top Tomato Contest. The Post, Patterson Farms, the Rowan County Cooperative Extension Service and the Master Gardeners are partnering for the second summer to hold the contest. We’re looking for monster ’maters, the largest you can grow. Rodney Goodman won last year with a 2.66-pound ELIZABETH tomato, so think big — really COOK big. Of the 25 or so entries he competed with, eight tipped the scales at over 2 pounds. The prize for the biggest homegrown, Rowan County tomato is $100, provided by the Master Gardener program of the Cooperative Extension Service. The contest starts tomorrow, running from July 5 to Aug. 22, when the winner will be named. If you find an extraordinarily large tomato in your garden, you can enter by taking it to one of the official weigh-in stations. Be prepared to smile for the camera; the contest requires the grower to be photographed with the tomato. The Post will post all the entrants’ photos on www.salisburypost.com and print the top contenders in the paper each Saturday on the Home & Garden page. Weigh-in stations are: • Patterson Farm Market & Tours, 10390 Caldwell Road, Monday-Saturday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Weigh-ins will
be conducted by Patterson Farm employees. • Salisbury Post, 131 W. Innes St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Weigh-ins will be conducted by employees in the Circulation and Classified Advertising departments. As is always the case with contests, some fine print needs your attention. Here are the rules: • Tomatoes must be grown in Rowan County. • Only tomatoes photographed and weighed at the official weigh-in stations will be considered in the contest. • Employees of the Post and Pattersons may not enter; nor can Master Gardener volunteers. • Commercial growers may not participate. • • • Consider tomatoes the red in this July 4 column. Now, to the blue. At the Salisbury Civitan Club meeting last week, Rodney Harrison offered a prize to anyone who could answer this trivia question: What do red, white and blue symbolize in the U.S. flag? Retired dentist Clyde Young, loyal fan of a certain university, eagerly raised his hand. The red is for blood, he said. White is for purity. “And blue stands for Duke!” Young proclaimed. That got a laugh from the crowd and a Cheerwine prize for Young, whose blood probably runs Duke blue. Harrison said the meaning of the colors is unknown. • • • How about some more red? Make that Red with a capital R. Reader Margie Safrit dis-
likes hearing about students who may or may not recite the Pledge of Allegiance. She was also angry to learn a local business was flying ragged U.S. flags. “It just burnt me up,” she says. Providentially, she ran across an item she clipped out of the Post a few years ago, a phrase-by-phrase explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance that comedian Red Skelton said a favorite teacher once shared, and that he recited on his own TV show. “I was going through my Bible, and there it was,” Margie says. So she brought it to the Post and suggested we run it again. Here goes: I: me, an individual, a committee of one. Pledge: dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity. Allegiance: my love and my devotion. To the flag: our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there’s respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody’s job! United: that means that we have all come together. States: individual communities that have united into 48 great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that’s love for country. And to the republic: a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it’s from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
For which it stands, one nation: one nation, meaning “so blessed by God.” Indivisible: incapable of being divided. With liberty: which is freedom — the right of power to live ones own life without threats, fear or some sort of retaliation. And Justice: the principle or quality of dealing fairly with others. For all: which means, boys and girls, it’s as much your country as it is mine. A YouTube video of Skelton sharing these words shows he made an important addendum. Skelton explained that two more states had joined the country since he learned the pledge, and two important words had been added: “Under God.” Wouldn’t it be a shame, he said, if those two words went away? • • • Finally, I have a 4th of July request. As you’re celebrating Independence Day with family and friends, take a lot of pictures and share them with us. We’d like to see more local faces on our weekly Day in the Life page, and showing people celebrating a patriotic holiday would be especially fitting. So, snap your pictures, go to Salisbury Postables on our website, salisburypost.com, and add them to the Day in the Life folder. (For help, call our web content manager, Jeremy Judd, at 704-239-3303.) Do you know what the Day in the Life page would be without photos? A blank page, just white space. We’d much rather see your photos there. • • • Contact Elizabeth Cook, editor of the Salisbury Post, at 704-797-4244.
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Understanding of First Amendment scarce BY DAN K. THOMASSON
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few years ago, David Giles, a media lawyer, and I were asked to visit our company’s newspapers and television properties to discuss a number of issues including libel, the dangers of the Internet and a variety of other subjects — he from the legal standpoint and me from the editorial. In our year of traveling across the country we made a startling discovery. The lack of understanding of the First Amendment to the Constitution even among those we considered to be the front line of defense of our rights — editors, reporters, producers and anchors — was startling. They simply were unaware of the importance of the constitutional language that is the bedrock of the nation’s democracy. We would begin each lecture asking for a show of hands as to how many of our cherished freedoms the amendment guarantees. Invariably, most people would come up with one or two or even three but not the five that the amendment covers. Some forgot to mention the press
and in every session someone would say the right to bear arms, which, as we all know, is the Second Amendment. Surveys have revealed that this same constitutional ignorance is even more drastically apparent in the general population. A colleague, Robert Saltzberger of the Bloomington Herald-Times, notes that, “Most Americans don’t know what the First Amendment says. When pressed they can probably come up with freedom of speech.” Saltzberger and others from coast to coast have decided to try and change that. As members of the American Society of News Editors, they have begun a campaign endorsed by educators, librarians, politicians, religious leaders, attorneys and celebrities to spread the gospel about how we have maintained through this simple paragraph the freest society in the history of the world. There is really nothing fancy or ambiguous about the first of the 10 amendments to the Constitution, the “Bill of Rights,” written in 1789 and then added after ratification in 1791. That our founders placed it at the top of their list showed how important they considered its basic tenets to the survival of
a young nation still struggling to attain the promise held out in the Declaration of Independence 15 years earlier. That First Amendment says in almost perfect eloquence that: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Those 44 words have stood as a bulwark against actions that would tear down our church in favor of another, spike our presses, prevent our protesting and punish us for seeking legal relief from despotic government. They have been a key element of the checks and balances so brilliantly conceived by our ancestors, and there is no better day to renew our commitment to them than when we celebrate the birth of our independence. Americans everywhere should burn those words into their minds and their children’s minds just as they do the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. But more than just regarding them as a
recitation of the rights the amendment assures us, we all should also make an effort to understand the responsibilities to ourselves and our country the words carry with them — that while each freedom is guaranteed, distortions of those rights at the expense of our fellow citizens are not. One can only hope that the ASNE campaign is successful and that the readers of the Bloomington Herald Times and dozens upon dozens of other newspapers do so thoughtfully and that the listeners and viewers of the daily broadcasts of our radio and television brethren do so attentively. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have given their lives to guarantee the freedoms outlined in the First Amendment. They are still doing so daily. We owe it to them to honor that sacrifice as the “bombs burst in air” either as celebratory fireworks here or as the real thing in Afghanistan. For years a close colleague of mine, Dale McFeatters, has had only one toast — “To the First Amendment!” Join him. • • • Dan K. Thomasson is former editor of the Scripps Howard News Service.
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Finally, real sanctions on Iran BY CLIFFORD D. MAY
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n the film version of “Charlie Wilson’s War,” the rich and sexy political activist Joanne Herring asks the eponymous representative from Texas: “Why is Congress saying one thing and doing nothing?” Wilson deadpans: “Well, tradition mostly.” So when Congress breaks with tradition and actually says something and then goes on to do something both bold and consistent — that should not go unremarked. Last week, in a rare display of bipartisanship, Congress overwhelmingly passed legislation imposing tough sanctions on the Islamist regime that rules Iran. The next step: President Barack Obama needs to sign the bill (it’s expected he will) and then forcefully implement it (less certain). The sanctions will not cut off food or medicine to ordinary Iranians. They will target Iran’s oil and natural gas riches — the lifeblood of the regime — and stem the flow of gasoline to Iran. Although Iran is among the world’s major oil producers, it must import large quantities of gasoline because its rulers have prioritized centrifuges enriching uranium for nuclear bombs over refineries producing fuel for cars and trucks. Obama would be well advised, also, to address the Iranian people, making it absolutely clear that even as this punishment is imposed, his hand remains outstretched, awaiting Iranian leaders who don’t want to break his thumbs. Will sanctions, applied seriously, cause the regime to change its behavior or cause Iranians to change the regime? No one knows. What we can say with certainty: This is the last peaceful means to that end, the only way left, short of military force, to do something about Iranian despots who are
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In response to new U.S. sanctions, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said his country will delay talks with the West over Irans nuclear program. sorely oppressing their population at home, sponsoring terrorists abroad, facilitating the killing of Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan, building nuclear weapons and the missiles to deliver them, threatening Israel with genocide, allying with America’s enemies in Latin America, and vowing that a “world without America ... is attainable.” This is, without question, the most serious national security threat of the 21st century. Passivity and appeasement should not be an option. Something else surprising has occurred in recent days:
LETTERS Continued involvement in war isn’t in nation’s best interests If we want a peaceful world, we need to find peaceful solutions. It is paradoxical to claim that one seeks peace, respect for human rights and justice in the world when the preferred method of dealing with other countries is violence and destructive force. We do not need changes in military strategy or plans to continue the war in Afghanistan. We need to end it. The majority of us, the U.S. citizens, oppose more funding for the war. We know that most of this funding goes to bribe warlords and Taliban leaders so they would not attack the allied forces. We also know about other interests involved in this war, including the demand of oil corporations to have a friendly government in Afghanistan able to offer safety for an oil and gas pipeline that they want to lay across that country. We, the taxpayers, cannot be paying for such private interests. We need to move on to cleaner sources of energy, such as solar, geothermal, biofuels and wind power. Only the blind and those with conflicts of interests deny the great potential of environmentally friendly sources of energy for our economy and health. — Miguel Reinoso Salisbury
McChrystal’s ouster a disgrace The firing of Gen. Stanley McChrystal is a disgrace and one that shouldn’t be excused with talk of respecting the military/civilian relationship. McChrystal was within the bounds of his position in the comments he made, and for the administration to take offense is confirmation the shoe fits. McChrystal is a man’s man, which is evidenced by his willingness to go on patrol in dangerous sectors with the same protection that a regular private has. His expertise in counterinsurgency warfare was just what America needed in Afghanistan to not just succeed, but to achieve victory. The world already knows what happened when President Truman fired Douglas MacArthur for the brave general speaking the truth about Truman’s flawed strategy that left North Korea standing to torment us today and China to steal jobs while arming our rivals. One can only hope that President Obama’s tenure doesn’t end with Afghanistan as a failed state run by a resurgent Taliban with bin Laden at their side. Obama can rest easy knowing he dealt with a general who dared to disrespect him, while our soldiers sit in foxholes, go on patrol and live or die with the decision that Obama has made for them. — Carlton Huffman Granite Falls
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Congress is restoring funds to missile defense. You may recall that, during his presidential campaign, Obama pledged to cut $10 billion from missile defense — a rather large percentage of the total which, at that point, was roughly $9 billion. In his first year in office, $1.2 billion was hacked off and it appeared that missile defense was being seen as salami that, year after year, would be sliced over and over. But on June 4, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to increase missile defense spending. This additional funding, combined with Oba-
ma’s budget request of $9.9 billion, will bring total 2011 missile defense spending to $10.3 billion, around where it was during the Bush years. That represents progress — though it still will not get us close to what missile defense proponents believe we urgently need: a comprehensive system, one capable of preventing any enemy missiles from reaching their targets. That was President Ronald Reagan’s dream at a time when the technology to achieve it did not yet exist. Now it does. As the threat from Iran and North Korea grows the case for delay shrinks. One more item: Obama has assigned Gen. David Petraeus to take command of the conflict in Afghanistan. Petraeus, of course, was the soldier President George Bush put in charge of Iraq when the battle there seemed lost. Petraeus had strong Republican support then and he will have strong support from Republicans and moderate Democrats now. Farleft groups such as MoveOn.org probably will not accuse the commander of “betrayal” for refusing to embrace defeat — as they infamously did in 2007. Which reminds me of the scene in which Charlie Wilson asks Gus Avrakotos, the disheveled CIA operative: “What is U.S. strategy in Afghanistan?” Avrakotos replies: “Most strictly speaking, we don’t have one. But we’re working on it.” “Who’s ‘we’?” asks Wilson. Avrakotos: “Me and three other guys.” If Obama will now assign three other guys Petraeus trusts on the diplomatic side, the chances for a successful outcome in Afghanistan — and Pakistan and the broader war — will be a whole lot higher in the days ahead. • • • Clifford D. May is president of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. E-mail cliff@defenddemocracy.org.
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ll around, there are Democrats telling us their prospects for November are looking up. Things aren’t as bad as Republicans say! Health care is becoming more popular! The country wants financial reform! People still like Barack Obama! Isn’t Joe Barton awful?! They’re fooling themselves. The basic indicators of voters’ intentions — their general mood and attitude toward the policies of Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid — are clear and solid. Unless those indicators change, and most experts believe that would BYRON take a huge, unforeseen YORK event that fundamentally alters the political equation, Democrats are in for serious losses this November. The only question is whether those losses will be big enough for them to lose their huge majorities in the House and Senate. Even if they’re not, the party will be badly weakened in the next Congress. The latest evidence is a survey from pollsters Peter Hart and Bill McInturff for the Wall Street Journal and NBC. The number of people who say the country is headed in the wrong direction is 62 percent — the highest it has been since the final days of George W. Bush. The troubled economy, of course, is the most important issue, and 66 percent say they expect the economy to stay the same or get worse in the next year. “There is a sense across the board that things aren’t working,” says Republican pollster David Winston. Obama’s approval rating is at 45 percent, versus 48 percent disapproval — the first time the president has ever been underwater in the Journal poll. (By way of contrast, the president’s approval rating was 61 percent in April 2009, his high point in the Journal poll.) People are not happy about the way Obama is handling the economy, with 50 percent disapproving compared to 46 percent approving. He’s also being hurt by the gulf oil spill. Fifty percent in the survey disapprove of his handling of the crisis, compared to 42 percent who approve. That’s not much better than George W. Bush’s rating for handling the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which was 53 percent disapproval, 36 percent approval six months after the storm and the media’s subsequent battering of Bush. A president’s personal-approval rating is often higher than his job-performance rating. With Obama, the two are more or less the same: 47 percent personal approval versus 45 percent job approval — neither very good. Obama has also taken a fall when it comes to the sometimes hard-to-describe attributes that shape public opin-
ions about leaders. The Journal asked whether people “strongly relate to (Obama) as your president,” or whether they related to him somewhat, only a little or not really at all. The number of people who say they strongly relate to Obama as president has gone from 50 percent on Inauguration Day to 29 percent today, while the number of people who say they don’t really relate to him has gone from 8 percent then to 30 percent now. There’s clearly a growing alienation with the once enormously ASSOCIATED PRESS popular presPresident Obamas sag- ident. ging approval ratings reOf course, flect a larger problem for Obama isn’t Democrats in Congress. on the ballot this November. But his ratings contribute to what Winston calls the public’s “overall sense of the ability to govern.” From that perspective, Obama’s troubles are the Democrats’ troubles. And Democrats in Congress have plenty of their own. When asked their preference for the outcome of this year’s elections, 45 percent of those surveyed say they want Congress to be controlled by Republicans, while 43 percent want Democrats in charge. In April 2009, people wanted a Democratic Congress by 48 percent to 39 percent. The pollsters asked whether voters would be more or less enthusiastic about a candidate if they knew he supported a particular position on the issues. The most popular positions were cutting federal spending, reforming Wall Street, and repealing the national healthcare law — two Republican issues and one Democratic one. By a wide margin, people are more enthusiastic about a candidate who promises to repeal health care than they are about an Obama-endorsed candidate. As strong as the numbers look, smart Republicans are constantly telling one another to calm down and keep working. While the public has soured on Obama and the Democratic leadership, Republicans can’t just bash the opposition. “The Democrats have really opened the door for Republicans,” Winston says, “and the challenge for Republicans is to lay out for people what they’ll get if they get a GOP majority.” If Republicans can do that, they’ll win big in November. • • • Byron York is chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner.
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An honor guard carries the casket of the late Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., into the Senate Chamber on Thursday.
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uring his years as the Senate’s Democratic leader, Robert C. Byrd would occasionally give presents to reporters who covered him. One was his four-volume history of the Senate, liberally sprinkled with erudite references to Cicero and Caesar. Another was his record album, “Mountain Fiddler,” featuring such country favorites as “Cripple Creek” and “Turkey in the Straw.” When Sen. Byrd died recently at 92, obituaries mentioned the high points of his career (longest-serving member of Congress) and the low points (youthful membership in the Ku Klux STEVE AND COKIE ROBERTS Klan). What we remember most is symbolized by his two gifts. He venerated the Hill of his adult years, but never forgot the hills of his boyhood. Byrd had many flaws common to politicians, including an endless fascination with the sound of his own voice. He proudly funneled billions of dollars in taxpayer money to his home state, contributing to skyrocketing budget deficits. But he was not some cartoon character, some made-up myth about the promise of American life. He was the real deal, a self-made man in the truest sense, who embodied two of the country’s most profound values: self-reliance and redemption. Byrd owned little as a boy, not even his name. He was born Cornelius Calvin Sale Jr. in 1917, but his mother died the next year and his father sent him to live with an aunt and uncle. Renamed Robert Carlyle Byrd, he grew up learning to slaughter hogs, play the fiddle, and memorize Bible verses. He graduated first in his high-school class, but college was out of the question. So he married at 19, pumped gas, taught himself to butcher, worked as a welder during World War II and then opened a grocery store in the tiny town of Sophia (population 1,301 in 2000). There was always a hunger in the man, to be respected and respectable, and when a chief of the local Klan told him that he had “talents of leadership,” he gulped down the praise. “Suddenly, lights flashed in my mind,” he later wrote. “Someone important had recognized my abilities.” Byrd never completely erased the stain of his Klan ties, but he was willing to say words that are seldom heard in Washington these days: “I know now I was wrong.” A Sundayschool teacher in his youth, Byrd used his own sin to impart a moral lesson. “I apologized a thousand times,” he said in 2005, “and I don’t mind apologizing over and over again. Intolerance had no place in America.” As his political career ascended — state legislature, Congress, Senate — the drive to reinvent himself never abated. He studied law at night, often eating a cheese sandwich for dinner out of a “paper poke” hand-delivered by his wife, Erma, and earned his degree at 46. James H. Billington, the librarian of Congress, says the last time he saw Byrd, the senator asked him, “What is the one book I should read in the Library of Congress?” Byrd knew that the education once denied him would elevate others. He sponsored scholarship programs for high-school graduates, and one of his proudest achievements was a bill mandating schools to teach about the Constitution on Sept. 17, the date it was signed in 1787. He was a poor performer on radio and TV — too wordy and fidgety — but he understood their power to enlighten the electorate. He allowed National Public Radio to broadcast the Panama Canal debate live in 1979, and seven years later, he led the campaign to televise all Senate sessions. In 1999, he told Cokie that the impeachment trial of President Clinton should also be broadcast: “I think for the people, they’re really seeing history in the making.” Many current lawmakers see the Senate as just another cable-TV studio, a place to repeat partisan or ideological talking points. Byrd was different. He respected the Senate and defended its powers, and he was particularly outraged when his fellow senators endorsed President George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq. That decision, he wrote later, “amounted to a complete evisceration of the Constitutional prerogative to declare war.” Byrd also respected other senators, from both parties. He worked closely with the Republican leader, Howard H. Baker, to ratify the Panama Canal treaties and decried the hyperpartisanship that now pervades the chamber he revered. Already frail and failing, he pleaded last year: “Let us stop the name-calling and have a civilized debate on health care.” His appeal failed. But the senator from Sophia remained a civilized and civic-spirited man. Not a bad epitaph. • • • Steve Roberts’ new book, “From Every End of This Earth” (HarperCollins), was published this fall. E-mail: stevecokie@gmail.com.
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Social, religious issues shouldn’t dominate
FROM 1D on earth. There is a legend about the day of our nation’s birth in the little hall in Philadelphia, a day on which debate had raged for hours. The men gathered there were honorable men hard-pressed by a king who had flouted the very laws they were willing to obey. Even so, to sign the Declaration of Independence was such an irretrievable act that the walls resounded with the words “treason, the gallows, the headsman’s axe,” and the issue remained in doubt. The legend says that at that point a man rose and spoke. He is described as not a young man, but one who had to summon all his energy for an impassioned plea. He cited the grievances that had brought them to this moment and finally, his voice falling, he said, “They may turn every tree into a gallows, every hole into a grave, and yet the words of that parchment can never die. To the mechanic in the workshop, they will speak hope; to the slave in the mines, freedom. Sign that parchment. Sign if the next moment the noose is around your neck, for that parchment will be the textbook of freedom, the Bible of the rights of man forever.” He fell back exhausted. The 56 delegates, swept up by his eloquence, rushed forward and signed that document destined to be as immortal as a work of man can be. When they turned to thank him for his timely oratory, he was not to be found, nor could any be found who knew who he was or how he had come in or gone out through the locked and guarded doors. Well, that is the legend. But we do know for certain that 56 men, a little band so unique we have never seen their like since, had pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor. Some gave their lives in the war that followed, most gave their fortunes, and all preserved their sacred honor. What manner of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists, 11 were merchants and tradesmen, and nine were farmers. They were soft-spoken men of means and education; they were not an unwashed rabble. They had achieved security but valued freedom more. Their stories have not been told nearly enough. John Hart was driven from the side of his desperately ill wife. For more than a year he lived in the forest and in caves before he returned to find his wife dead, his children vanished, his property destroyed. He died of exhaustion and a broken heart. Carter Braxton of Virginia lost all his ships, sold his home to pay his debts, and died in rags. And so it was with Ellery, Clymer, Hall, Walton, Gwinnett, Rutledge, Morris, Livingston and Middleton. Nelson personally urged Washington to fire on his home and destroy it when it became the headquarters for General Cornwallis. Nelson died bankrupt. But they sired a nation that grew from sea to shining sea. Five million farms, quiet villages, cities that never sleep, 3 million square miles of forest, field, mountain and desert, 227 million people with a pedigree that includes the bloodlines of all the world. In recent years, however, I’ve come to think of that day as more than just the birthday of a nation. It also commemorates the only true philosophical revolution in all history. Oh, there have been revolutions before and since ours. But those revolutions simply exchanged one set of rules for another. Ours was a revolution that changed the very concept of government. Let the Fourth of July always be a reminder that here in this land, for the first time, it was decided that man is born with certain God-given rights; that government is only a convenience created and managed by the people, with no powers of its own except those voluntarily granted to it by the people. We sometimes forget that great truth, and we never should. Happy Fourth of July.
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Electronic devices are just one part of Afghanistans growing trade links with China.
CHINA FROM 1D phones, cameras, irons, heaters and washing machines. Squeezed into a small space is Suliman Electric, the electrical parts business owned by Gul Akbar’s family. Akbar and his brother used to travel to Iran and Pakistan to buy merchandise but switched four years ago. “We started going to China because a socket made in Germany or Iran or the U.S. is more expensive — 200 Afghanis ($4.40). But sockets from China are only onefifth the price. The quality of Chinese goods is not the best, but it’s good enough and the price is the lowest,” he said. “When I started traveling to China, my business increased by 50 percent.” Every four months, he makes the 4,800-kilometer (3,000-mile) flight to eastern China to fill up two 40-foot containers and ship them to Kabul. “It takes two months to send it to Kabul and then another two months to sell it all. When we finish, I go back to China to buy more,” he said. “I pay $50,000 for one container’s worth of goods and I sell it for $60,000. I would go more often if I could afford to.” He is one of an estimated 30,000 Afghan traders shuttling between the two countries, said Sultan Baheen, Afghanistan’s ambassador to China. Most head to the southern manufacturing hub in Guangzhou province, the far west city of Urumqi in Xinjiang, or the eastern city of Yiwu, home to a massive commodities market, he said. The need to quickly shuttle goods between countries
is huge. On the strength of cargo demand alone, privately owned Safi Airlines plans to launch the firstever direct passenger and cargo flights between Kabul and Beijing this fall. Currently the only flights are between Kabul and Urumqi. “What we found out is that the amount of visas being issued from Afghanistan to China, and vice versa, has increased dramatically. This is an indication that there’s upcoming traffic, upcoming business,” said Werner Borchert, Safi’s chief operating officer. China may be the biggest foreign investor, but its $180 million in development aid over the past eight years lags far behind the U.S.’ $12 billion. Much of China’s aid has gone on projects such as the Parwan irrigation system in the north, a conference hall for Karzai’s presidential palace and the Jamhuriat Hospital in Kabul. It has also helped train some civil servants as well as teaching police and army officers in logistics and mine-clearance, said Baheen, the ambassador. But by focusing on signature construction projects, often built with its own workers, China has made itself visible in a way that the U.S. has not, he said. “America spends billions and billions of dollars, but they give out projects to contractors from different countries — China, India, Pakistan, etc. because the labor costs are low,” Baheen said. So when the average Afghan looks at an American project, “How does he know this is American money?” The State Department’s Duguid cautioned that while foreign investment is welcome, it should be done “ac-
cording with Afghan laws and free and fair competition rules that much of the world respects. That would include investment from China.” The Aynak copper mine deal was shadowed by allegations that the Afghan mines minister, who has since been replaced, had collected huge bribes for steering the bid toward China. China has also benefited by focusing its investments on Afghanistan’s relatively safer north, while much of the U.S.-funded effort is in the more violent south and east regions. The Taliban is not known to have made threats against Chinese involved in Afghanistan. Beijing has reaped admiration for projects such as the 350-bed Jamhuriat Hospital. Inaugurated last summer, it was built in three years by 200 Chinese workers who lived on-site in temporary lodgings, said hospital director Ramazan Karimi. The hospital sits empty, though, because the government hasn’t allocated any operating funds, he said. “The Afghan people prefer this gift from China. The Chinese side has done streets, roads and clinics in Afghanistan,” Karimi said. “They didn’t bring their troops here.” Liu, the Beijing think tank analyst, said he doubted China would ever send troops. “The war is not China’s war,” he said. “... But economically and socially, we can try to help.” For Afghans such as Akbar the merchant, China is an example to be emulated. “When I travel to China, I feel safe. I see good roads and cars,” he said. “I don’t hear the sound of weapons. I don’t worry about someone stealing. I wanted to stay there.”
his week I have more rhetorical questions than answers. My first question is, why are we spending so much time arguing over social issues? It’s impossible to tally the time, money and energy put into fights about gay rights and abortion rights for example. But the cost of protests and lawsuits and ad campaigns and BONNIE lobbying ERBE must be fierce. It might even amount to a small chunk of the gross national product. Even if it’s 1 percent of GDP or less, that money could be spent on much better things such as educating people, job creation, proper nutrition, a stronger military and so on. My second question is, why is it that the Europeans seem to have made peace or perhaps never even fought over these issues? Look at what happened in Iceland this week and nary a whisper was heard ’round the world. If anything like this happened in the U.S., there would be bloody street battles: “Iceland’s prime minister was among the first gay people to marry in her country as its marriage equality law went into effect Sunday. Johanna Sigurdardottir married her longtime partner, Jonina Leosdottir, when the couple requested that their seven-year-old civil union be transferred into a marriage, according to London’s Telegraph. The Icelandic parliament unanimously passed a marriage equality bill June 12. Sigurdardottir took office in February 2009.” Back here in the supposedly forward-thinking, modern United States we are tying up our already overburdened court systems with legal battles over gay and abortion rights. A huge fight in federal court in California is brewing in which a federal judge is weighing the question whether the U.S. Constitution prevents states from banning gay marriage. The Wall Street Journal reports: “If U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker decides for gay marriage advocates, that would invalidate an amendment to Cal-
ifornia’s constitution, and by extension cast doubt on similar laws and amendments in more than 40 other states as well as the Defense of Marriage Act, which bars the federal government from recognizing gay marriages ... Judge Walker, who according to the San Francisco Chronicle is himself gay, is the chief judge of the northern California district. He is expected to issue his decision by the fall, well before the November election.” If this decision is handed down as expected, it will be followed by a flurry of lobbying, agitation by the Christian right and battles such as we have not yet witnessed on this most controversial of issues. It could energize the Christian right to go to the polls in November. Master manipulators of wedge issues, Karl Rove included, are predicting, indeed hoping for a re-run of the 1994 elections when Republicans reclaimed control of the House of Representatives for the first time in four decades. Even Christians cannot agree on biblical interpretations of whether God has ruled on gay rights or abortion rights. Conservative Christians cite chapter and verse to make their case that the Bible bans homosexuality. Leviticus 18:22 says, “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.” But plenty of Christians interpret that phrase as meaning that women should not be treated equally with men because in the Bible women are chattel. And moderate or liberal Christians just don’t care what the Bible says or doesn’t say on this or other social wedge issues, because they know anything in the Bible can be spun to one side’s advantage or the other. I remember a bumper sticker that reads, “Against abortion? Don’t have one.” There should be a subsequent bumper sticker that reads, “Against gay marriage? Don’t have one.” The sooner we stop letting religion dominate politics, the happier most of us will be. Will that ever happen? Not in my lifetime. • • • Bonnie Erbe is a TV host and writes this column for Scripps Howard News Service. E-mail bonnieerbe@CompuServe.com.
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William C. Mills to host mini-retreat at Literary Bookpost Literary Bookpost will host William C. Mills of Mooresville, on Saturday, July 10, for a minispiritual retreat and book signing with Mills’ new book, “A 30-Day Retreat: A Personal Guide to Spiritual Renewal.” Mills will be at the Bookpost beginning at noon. Mills has led many spiritual retreats throughout his career. He decided to write this book as a way for people to experience the growth and learning that come from spending time with God and his word in the comfort of their homes. “Not everyone has the means or the time to take a spiritual retreat,” acknowledges Mills. “I created this resource as a way for people to gain sound teaching about God and the Bible and to be able to apply that teaching to life’s big questions.” Sprinkled throughout the book are stories from Mill’s life as pastor, husband and father, as well as examples from history and popular culture. Participants will gain a deeper appreciation of biblical stories such as the first communion or what exactly happened at the day of Pentecost. “A 30 Day Retreat” also explains in easy-tounderstand language the Christian concepts of sin, forgiveness and grace. For those with busy lives and limited resources, it may be the next best thing to a stay at a retreat center or monastery. Mills never saw himself as a writer. Graduate work changed his perception. After countless hours writing essays and research papers, he went on to publish his dissertation, in addition to 12 books. “One project led to another and here we are,” William says. “Honestly, I never saw myself writing books or articles. The books really flowed from one another.” Mills’ most recent books include “Our Father: A Prayer for Christian Living,” (Orthodox Research Institute Publications, 2008), “A 30 Day Retreat,” (Paulist Press, May 2010) and a forthcoming book on the pastoral theology of the late Orthodox theologian Alexander Schmemann (Liturgical Training Publications/Hillenbrand Press, 2010). His book reviews have appeared in America Magazine, Congregation Magazine, Cistercian Studies Quarterly, Pro Ecclesai, Logos Journal and Theological Studies. In addition to his work as a writer, Mills serves as the rector of Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church in Charlotte. He also leads clergy and lay retreats. Mills has a Ph.D. in pastoral theology from Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is an adjunct instructor in the department of religion and philosophy at Queens University in Charlotte. He has also taught courses at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, Conn. In addition to his pastoral and teaching responsibilities, Mills enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking and bird watching. He lives in Mooresville, with his wife and two children. Literary Bookpost is at 110 S. Main St., downtown Salisbury. For additional information about this event, call 704- 630-9788 or visit www.literarybookpost.com.
Rowan bestsellers Literary Bookpost
1. So Happy Together, by Maryann McFadden. 2. The Richest Season, by Maryann McFadden. 3. Lowcountry Summer: A Plantation Novel, by Dorothea Benton Frank. 4. Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout. 5. Unsuspecting Souls: The Disappearance of the Human Being, by Barry Sanders. 6. Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age, by Maggie Jackson. 7. True Believer, by Nicholas Sparks. 8. Cataloochee, by Wayne Caldwell. 9. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, by Helen Simonson. 10. My Name Is Mary Sutter, by Robin Oliveira.
IndieBound bestsellers Fiction
1. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, by Stieg Larsson. 2. Sizzling Sixteen, by Janet Evanovich. 3. The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. 4. The Passage, by Justin Cronin. 5. Spies of the Balkans, by Alan Furst. 6. The Overton Window, by Glenn Beck. 7. The Lion, by Nelson DeMille. 8. The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, by Aimee Bender. 9. Matterhorn, by Karl Marlantes. 10. Island Beneath the Sea, by Isabel Allende.
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Still looking for something to read? We asked the staff at Literary Bookpost for sime suggestions for summer reading — beyond the Summer Reading Challenge selections. This is what they came up with:
Deal Safrit
• “The Passage,” by Justin Cronin. This massive novel, more than 800 pages, is an eerie and gripping apocalyptic novel about a military experiment gone terribly awry, releasing unbelievable horror and devastation onto the world. Though a little jumpy and inconsistent at first, at some point the reader will hit the pages which will make them not want to put the book down and be resentful of anyone and anything that interrupts the story. And to think that one little girl could save the entire world .... Yes, I can rave about this novel.
“Work Song” is a perfect summer read. • “Who Fears Death,” by Nnedi Okorafor. American born but Nigerian by heritage, Okorafor’s novel is a work of magical realism set in war-torn Africa. A post-apocalyptic novel, this is a story of the ages with a heroine who faces and overcomes the odds through human and superhuman abilities which even she must come to understand. This is a gripping story by an internationally renowned author writing in this genre for the first time. It is a novel of sadness, but also of hope, not just for the fictional world, but, for the real one as well.
such diverse subjects as Jungian psychotherapy and Afghan and Pakistani subcultures drives a well-plotted, character-rich story that will keep you up till the wee hours. • “City of Dreams” by William Martin. Martin’s modus operandi is to relate two stories in the same book, alternating chapters from the present with chapters from the past. The present-day chapters are an investigation into a lost artifact — government-backed bonds issued by the fledgling United States in order to finance the revolution from Great Britain. The alternating chapters follow the bonds over a course of their lifetimes. Not only a great thriller, one learns something about the history of our country as it played out in the first of American cities, New York.
Daphne Safrit
• “The Invisible Bridge,” by Julie Orringer. A serious literary novel for a serious reader, this is a holocaust work which begins primarily in Paris and relapses to Hungary, where the greatest part of the story lies. This is an outstanding genre piece that is not only a step above most holocaust novels, but also a historically accurate portrayal of a lesser known arena of World War II and Hitler’s legacy. Not short at 600 pages, everyone I have suggested this book to has returned with nothing but praise for it. • “My Name Is Mary Sutter,” by Robin Oliveira. Compared to the above novels, this novel is almost light reading, but it is a great piece of historical fiction about a strong woman, a midwife, who comes from a long line of midwives. But Mary Sutter wants to be a surgeon, a virtual impossibility in the days leading up to the American Civil War. The war opens opportunities for women unknown before, and “My Name Is Mary Sutter” follows Mary through the horrors of hospitals and war as she achieves her goal. This is an excellent first novel with great cameos by real figures of history. • “Work Song,” by Ivan Doig. Although any fan of Doig, one of our finest Western writers, will want this book, “Work Song” is an excellent starting point for any reader new to this author. Set in a Western copper mining town, this book is full of Doig’s trademark interesting characters that follow a storyline of mystery, romance and intrigue. With all-encompassing action and the brevity of words so characteristic of this region’s fiction,
Children’s and young adult books in no particular order. • “Sweet Tooth: Out of the Deep Woods,” by Jeff Lemire. A fast-moving, post-apocalyptic graphic novel that questions humankind as “Animal Farm” did, only with more humor, violence and chocolate. This book is the perfect length for a relaxing afternoon at the pool and a wonderful start to a new series. • “Ladybug Girl at the Beach,” by David Somar and Jacky Davis. A beautiful picture book that introduces small children to the beach and the pluses (sand castles, sea shells) and minuses (scary waves) that come with it. “Ladybug Girl” overcomes her fears in the end and saves the day as is a superhero’s duty. • “Zombiekins” by Kevin Bolger. What better way to survive a long car trip than reading a hilarious novel for young readers? “Zombiekins” will keep the backseat at peace and in fits of giggles for even the longest of car rides. • “The Reformed Vampire Support Group,” by Catherine. Because sometimes being a vampire isn’t all that great. When one of 15-year-old (since 1973) Nina’s fellow group members is destroyed, she also comes under threat and must fight to prove that not all vampires are weak losers. Both funny and actionpacked, this book is great for hiding from the heat all day and only going out at night.
Gary Thornburg
• “The Good Son,” by Michael Gruber. Tense, gripping and extremely well written and researched, this novel will make a great beach read. Full of political intrigue, cultural clashes and the darker recesses of the human psyche, Gruber’s facility with
• “The Last Stand,” by Nathaniel Philbrick. While most of us know the basic story of Custer, Sitting Bull and the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Philbrick paints a very detailed picture and discovers a fascinating new source: the unpublished writings of Private Peter Thompson, begun just months after the battle. But the most important contribution that Philbrick makes is that it wasn’t just Custer’s last stand, it was also the last stand for an entire people, the Sioux and the Cheyenne. • “The Nearest Exit,” by Olen Steinhauer. Steinhauer has created an intelligent, tightly-drawn spy novel worthy of John Le Carre. His main character is a “Tourist,” a highly-classified CIA agent. But who can he trust as he ricochets all over Europe and the United States, trying to complete his assignments and protect himself and his family from more than one enemy? • The last pick is not a title but an author. Her name is Ariana Franklin and she has written four novels in a series called “Mistress of The Art of Death.” Set in 12th century England (for the most part), they are rich historical mysteries. Great plots, marvelous characters, they can be read alone or they can be read in order. The following are the titles in the order of which they were released: “Mistress of the Art of Death,” “The Serpent’s Tale,” “Grave Goods” and “A Murderous Procession.” These four are my favorite books in a long time.
Laura Thompson
• “A Fierce Radiance,” by
Lauren Belfer. This fascinating novel is set in New York City during World War II. At the center of the story is the race to develop penicillin but the characters are what bring the book to life. The side plots of romance, family, greed and murder are so riveting that I couldn’t believe Belfer got it all in one book. • “The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing,” by Tarquin Hall.
Vish Puri, India’s Most Private Investigator, stars again in Hall’s second in this series. Hall gets this Indian detective exactly right, from the cadence of his speech to the dignity of his manner. A funny mystery with a magical plot. • “Heart of the Matter,” by Emily Giffin. Giffin’s newest novel deals with the consequences of a good marriage between good people going very wrong. Both the plot and the characters are believable and ring true. An interesting and thought-provoking read. • “Rules of Deception and Rules of Vengeance,” by Christopher Reich. Two fast and flaming suspense thrillers in paperback which will keep you glued to your hammock. Reich’s third in this series, “Rules of Betrayal,” is due out in mid-July.
Sheila Brownlow
If you want something exciting (but not too serious!) then see two of the best thrillers from writers at the top of their game. Lee Child’s “61 Hours” gives us Jack Reacher at his sharpest in the frozen tundra of South Dakota. Detective/operative John Corey returns in Nelson DeMille’s “The Lion” to face down his long-time enemy, Asad Khalil. Both move quickly and are perfect for vacation reading.
Reading, singing, playing help babies grow smart DR. BETTY MIDDLETON Rowan Public Library
Are you aware of all the educational DVDs and videos that are guaranteed to make your baby smarter? Recent research conducted by Children’s Hospital in Boston and Harvard Medical School indicates that programs such as “BabyGenius,” “Brainy Baby” or “Baby Einstein” have no cognitive benefit to babies and toddlers. In a recent study, completed at the Baylor College of Medicine, babies who had a chance to play often and who were held and touched often as infants have larger brains with more neural pathways than children who received less attention and care when they were babies. Do you understand what that means? With all of this confusing research, what is a parent to do? The “research” did conclude that you don’t need flash cards or expensive DVDs to support your child’s brain development. The most important things you can do for your child is read, sing and talk to them constantly. Rowan Public Library has a variety of materials to help you with these various activities. “The Nursery Treasure,” a collection of baby games, rhymes and lullabies, selected by Sally Emerson,
is an illustrated collection of more than 200 traditional rhymes, poems, lullabies and games. “Baby Games,” by Elaine Martin, and “Baby Play” by Dr. Wendy Masi and Dr. Roni Leiderman are both filled with activities that, in addition to being a lot of fun, provide your child with many of the skills to help baby’s physical and social development. Dr. Jackie Silberg has written a series of books titled “Games to Play with Babies, Games to play with Toddlers and Games to Play with Two Year Olds.” Each book provides games to develop language, creativity, listening, observation, coordination, confidence, counting, problemsolving, balance, rhythm, following directions and so much more. When it comes to your child, you are the expert. Think outside the box and explore your child’s interest. You can give your baby a head start by providing a fun environment for the development of trust and emotional security. Computer classes: Classes are free. Sessions are approximately 90 minutes. Class size is limited and on a first-come, firstserve basis. Dates and times at all locations are subject to change without notice. Headquarters — Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., Beginners Word; July 12, 7 p.m., Absolute Beginners;
July 26, 7 p.m., Uploading Photos and Email Attachments. Computer help sessions: Make an appointment for 30 minute, one-on-one lessons in basic computer skills.Call 704-216-8243 for questions or to make an appointment. East — no classes in July or August. Classes will resume in September. South — No classes in July. Classes resume in August. Children’s program: This summer, the library invites kids to Make a Splash and join the library for a summer of programs and great reads. Weekly programs begin on run until July 29 . Calling all Teens: Make Waves @ Rowan Public Library. Running through July 29, all rising sixth- to 12th-graders may participate in events at the library. Programs will be on Mondays from 5:30-7 p.m. at East Branch in Rockwell; Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. at headquarters; Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. at South Rowan Regional in China Grove. Parent and Family Reading Workshops: For the second summer, the city of Salisbury and Rowan County are partnering to encourage parents to read to their children. They are promoting reading through local libraries for five Wednesdays this summer,
from 5 – 7 p.m. The location changes each week. • July 14, headquarters. • July 21: East Branch. • July 28, Spencer Library Park, Spencer. • Aug. 4, South Rowan Library, China Grove. • Aug. 11, Cleveland Elementary School, Cleveland. Parents are invited to bring their children, preschool to grade 12, to these locations to register for a free library card (or bring the child’s current library card) and receive a free book for each child. Children can also register to win a free Nintendo Wii. One will be given away each week. Summer Reading Challenge: Tuesday, July 27, 7 p.m., headquarters will present the movie based on Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” in the Stanback Auditorium. All summer readers as well as the general public are welcome. Refreshments will be served. No admission charged. Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. Closing: All locations closed today and Monday for July 4th. Displays: Headquarters —Watercolors by Caroline Marshall and Anime by Robert Clyde Allen; South — art pictures by Jan McCanless. East — clown collection by Elizabeth Ellenburg.
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Little foundation for voters’ long-term optimism crease productivity and wages. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said last week that next year’s federal interest payments will be $571 billion, as large as the defense budget, and that the debt constitutes a major threat to national security. A Gallup poll showed that the public agrees, ranking the debt as tied with terrorism as the top danger to the country. The NBC/Wall Street Jour-
nal poll said that by a whopping 63 percent to 34 percent, the public wants Obama and Congress to worry more about keeping deficits down than boosting the economy — even if it means that the economy will take longer to recover. As it is, only 33 percent of voters expect the economy to get better in the next year, while 23 percent expect it to get worse and 43 percent to remain flat. Fearing a “double dip” or Japan-style stagnation, Oba-
ma and Democratic leaders want to pass stimulus legislation to help the states but can’t get it passed. The gloom has Obama’s job-approval rating down to 45 percent, the lowest of his presidency. By 47 percent to 40 percent the public still has a favorable view of Obama as a person — down from 68 percent just after he was inaugurated — and by 49 percent to 32 percent, voters think he has strong leadership qualities, also down from 68 percent.
Congress’ approval rating is 22 percent, almost as low as the 20 percent that preceded the Democrats’ takeover in 2006 and the 33 percent that presaged the GOP takeover of 1994. Indeed, voters now marginally prefer that Republicans run the next Congress, by 45 percent to 43 percent. But asked about the parties, voters give a 9-point net negative rating to the Democrats, 35 percent to 44 percent, and a 12-point net negative to the GOP, 30 per-
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mericans this Fourth of July are short-term pessimistic but longterm optimistic. I’d say that unless things change for the better, they need to reconsider the long term. Last week’s NBC-Wall Street Journal poll shows that 62 percent of U.S. adults think that the country is “on the wrong track,” the highest level during Barack Obama’s presidency. MORTON The KONDRACKE Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose in May to its highest level since January 2008, but the Conference Board’s confidence index dropped and so did Gallup’s June economic confidence index. In the Gallup survey, pluralities of respondents rated the economy as “poor,” and around 60 percent said it was getting “worse.” That sentiment is validated by the best summary I’ve seen of the current recovery — a New America Foundation report describing a “relatively weak GDP rebound” and “a jobless recovery,” facing the phasing out of fiscal and monetary stimulus, Europe’s financial crisis, U.S. debt overhang and an uncertain tax and regulatory environment. Moreover, economists Sherle Schwenninger and Samuel Sherraden wrote, “State and local governments face fiscal shortfalls that are beginning to act as a drag on GDP growth and job creation,” housing prices are not recovering and wages are stagnant. That’s the short-term bad news — just part of it. Along with oil spills and deepening doubts about the Afghan war, President Barack Obama’s support is dipping, though there’s no great confidence in Republicans, either. As to the long term, however, a new Pew Research Center poll for Smithsonian magazine shows that 64 percent of Americans are optimistic about life for themselves and their families over the next 40 years, and 56 percent say the economy will be stronger than it is today. People expect cancer to be cured and most energy to be derived from sources other than coal and oil, but 53 percent are afraid the U.S. will be hit with a nuclear terrorist attack. Despite overall economic optimism, only 34 percent say that the standard of living for average families will get better, while 36 percent say it will get worse and 27 percent say it will stay flat. And 58 percent believe that the gap between rich and poor will continue to grow. That, I’m afraid, is in the cards. It’s partly owing to the continued failure of American schools to educate minorities, who will soon be a majority of the U.S. population. Only half of all minority children graduate from high school on time and, of those who go to college, fewer than half graduate. The United States ranks 10th among all countries in overall college completion. Moreover, as the Washington Post reported on Monday, China and the European Union are catching up with the United States in the number of people engaged in scientific and engineering research and development, and the U.S. trails Japan and South Korea in the percentage of gross domestic product spent on research investment. On top of all that, the nation is in deep, deep debt. The official gross public debt — accumulated deficits plus borrowing from federal trust funds — is nearly $1.5 trillion, 95 percent of GDP. But the Peter G. Peterson Foundation calculates the true level of federal obligations at more than $62 trillion, counting promises made to Social Security and Medicare recipients. And those figures do not count personal, corporate, and state and local pension fund debt — on all of which interest needs to be paid, crowding out funds available for investments that could in-
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Claude Ketchie and JoAnn Lester pause at the raised bean patch outside of Autumn Care of Salisbury. JoAnn, who works part-time at the facility as a hairdresser, has spent many volunteer hours creating garden areas outside. JON C. LAKEY/SALISBURY POST
A garden for all seasons Hairdresser and Master Gardener volunteer JoAnn Lester has created an oasis — with vegetables — at Autumn Care of Salisbury BY KATIE SCARVEY
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JoAnn Lester used to own a “big fancy” salon in Charlotte. These days, she spends three days a week at Autumn Care of Salisbury, a skilled nursing and shortterm rehabilitation facility on Bringle Ferry Road, taking care of residents’ hair. And she loves it. “They become your friends,” she says. “They become your family.” And while JoAnn is technically a part-time employee, Kimberly Crowley, activities director, confides that JoAnn is “always here” volunteering her time to benefit the residents. “She makes this nursing home a real home for the residents,” Kimberly says. “JoAnn is probably the best asset we’ve had in this place for five years.” When JoAnn took on the beautician job at Autumn Care three years ago, she decided that her beautification efforts would not be confined within the walls of the facility’s salon. As a Master Gardener — with more than 2,000 volunteer hours logged in Davie County, where she lives — she saw great potential in the area outside of Autumn Care’s activities room. There wasn’t much there except for the foundation planting, she said.
“I came here to do hair, but the Master Gardener in me sees a palette,” she explains. She explored the “sweet little patio area” and after getting the blessing of the administration, she began a garden, starting with the kinds of plants she felt residents would be familiar with, things like hydrangeas, zinnias, impatiens, geraniums, four o’clocks. She added an herb garden, with rosemary, thyme, lemon balm, basil and lamb’s ear. Many of the plants Above, Ruth Calloway peers into the tomato plants grown by the garcame from JoAnn’s own dening club at Autumn Care of Salisbury. At right, a water feature is one of Autumn Cares recent outdoor improvements facilitated by Master yard. She points out a trel- Gardener volunteer JoAnn Lester. lis where she’s recently started a climbing yellow rosebush. Birds are plentiful, including a The beds are now It’s not much to look at just yet, host of active goldfinches. full of tomatoes and but JoAnn has faith that it will grow There’s also a family of little rab- string beans, which the and flourish. bits, JoAnn says, rather indulgent- residents care for. Residents and staff members ly considering there is also a vegThey get a bit comlove what she’s done. etable garden on site. petitive about it, JoAnn She often hears residents tell JoAnn knew that many of the says. This year, she says, a small family members who come to vis- residents had been gardeners or controversy erupted over whose it: “Come walk with me in the gar- had even farmed, so she felt they tomato plant bloomed first. den.” would enjoy growing vegetables, “We know who planted what,” That makes her happy. even on a small scale. So several she says.” “I love to hear that,” she says. years ago, she began a vegetable They monitor the garden closeThe garden area has recently been garden with raised beds built by ly and keep JoAnn apprised of what designated a certified wildlife habi- Boy Scouts. As donated money needs watering. tat, and there’s a sign to prove it. came in, she asked for another bed. In the spring and fall, there are
cool season vegetables like collard greens and brussels sprouts. Other garden areas feature flowers, various garden ornaments, including stepping stones made by residents, and birdhouses.
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Lutheran Home resident Jane Gill remembers seeing the West Coast premier of ‘Gone With the Wind’ BY BRENDA ZIMMERMAN For The Salisbury Post
“I remember that David Selznick fellow,” said Jane Gill. The recent Piedmont Players Theatre production of “Moonlight and Magnolias” struck a very specific chord with Jane, a resident of Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks. As conversation began about going to see the play, Jane commented that she had seen the West Coast premier of “Gone With the Wind” when she was a teenager. Having seen the movie 70 years ago, she was very interested in the story line presented by the upcoming play. When she was only 17 years old, Gill graduated from Boyden High School as a member of the
class of 1939. Her mother’s sister had married a man whose family lived in California. Aunt Hettie and Uncle Gerald Ehringer of Albemarle invited Jane to join them and their daughter Maria, as a belated graduation gift, to make the annual December trip to the West Coast to visit his parents, who lived in Puente, Calif. In addition to seeing family, the possibility of taking part in special holiday events in nearby Pasadena and Los Angeles made saying yes very easy for Jane. The best she can remember, the cross country drive with her family took several weeks of driving all day and sleeping at night. The Ehringers had several exciting days planned for the two
teenage girls. Jane remembers that she and her cousin Maria “giggled a lot!” One memorable event during the trip was a trip to Tijuana and Juarez, Mexico. It was the first time Jane had ever eaten Mexican food. As the foursome left the restroom, they noticed that Uncle Gerald’s two dress suits had been taken from the car. She said the rest of the day and most of the next day were spent with the Mexican police and authorities. They had quite a time getting everything taken care of because of the language barrier. Jane Gill took a trip to California The crew got back on the road minus the suits. when she was 17 and got to
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Gill saved her ticket stub from Gone with the Wind.
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Dear Amy: I liked your advice to the man forced to tolerate a toxic in-law during their yearly vacation. Along with the book, the drink and the chair you recommended, I’d suggest a fully charged MP3 player. Stick the ear buds in your ears and you can ignore almost anything — just ask my 21-year-old son. — Hoarse Mom • • • Dear Amy: I found your response to “Anonymous” completely disingenuous. The letter was from a woman who was angry with her brother for bringing his seven family members to a wedding and giving only $150 as a gift from the family. To make it out to seem like the woman was shallow or that the wedding “is a gift to the couple and its own reward” is a joke. You’re standing on a moral pedestal, and your slant of her grievance was not an honest
interpretation of real life. It’s not about the actual money or “standing by with calculator,” but unless you’re living in the 1970s or under a rock, a $150 gift from a financially secure brother from his entire family is a slap in the face. There is obviously something else going on here. — Disgusted • • • Dear Amy: Your advice to “Wondering” — a wheelchairbound woman looking for love — was spot on. My mother had polio as a child and eventually learned to walk with a brace and crutches. My father met her at church, and he asked her to play tennis (she was sitting at a table). She quickly agreed to watch him play tennis, and the rest is history. They married, had three children, two grandchildren, and are still together. It wasn’t easy. As children, when we were with our mother, people always assumed she was our nanny, not our mother. When we walked beside her, we held her crutches, not her hands. My mother overcame it all, and my father has always been there for her. People do need to look past the wheelchair, and wheelchair-bound women should not give up hope of finding a special someone to share their lives with. — Shane • • • Dear Amy: Why do people always tell single women to “volunteer” when they are lonely for a relationship? Such a thoughtless suggestion. Other stupid suggestions — join a church, make new friends, travel, get a hobby. What the heck do any of
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those things have to do with wanting a committed relationship? I am always tempted to sarcastically retort, “Fine, you join a book club and I’ll take your husband.” — Tired • • • Dear Amy: When I read a letter or hear someone complain about someone else’s drunken misbehavior, I wonder: Why isn’t the behavior video recorded and then shown to the offender during an unsuspecting moment? Think about how shocking it would be for the drinker to see herself from a third-person perspective. I can’t imagHannah Miller Kirby of ine anything more sobering. Salisbury graduated May 9, — Sober Reader 2010, from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill • • • with a Bachelor of Arts in Dear Amy: I just had to Psychology with a minor in thank you for your comment Environmental Studies. She is a to “PaPa” that “most kids member of Psi Chi honor society. would rather have an experiA 2006 graduate of Salisbury ence than any ’thing’ else.” High School, Hannah is the My grandmother has daughter of the Revs. Randal Alzheimer’s, and I am grate- and Barrie Kirby. She is ful for the checks she gave us employed as a project adminiswhen we were older and the trator in the UNC-Greensboro nice coats/dresses she bought Psychology Department. R123632 us when we were younger when my parents couldn’t afford them. However, these days, when conversation with her can be difficult, I have endless memories of her and my grandfather taking us to the aquarium and to get ice cream. I remember spending the day at her house — playing in her pool, playing dress-up and her making us peanut butter and marshmallow sandwiches with chocolate milk. And that truly is the greatest gift of all. — Kate
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Mallory Deanne Honeycutt, Miss Thomasville 2010, competed in the 73rd Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant at Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 26. Honeycutt was named first runner-up and received a $3,500 scholarship award after her vocal performance of “Someone Like You” from the Broadway musical “Jekyll and Hyde.” Twenty-eight contestants from North Carolina competed for the title. Adreinne Leigh Core, “Miss Raleigh,” was named Miss North Carolina. Honeycutt’s platform was THINK (Teaching Healthy Ideas and Nutrition to Kids), which she has promoted throughout the state. She is a 2006 honor graduate from East Rowan High School and a May 2010 graduate from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
AVIS MONROE Name: Avis Fair Wilkins Monroe Born: July 6, 1910 in Salisbury Parents: The Rev. James C. Fair and Sadie Davis Fair Married to: the late Diamond C. Wilkins; Franklin N. Monroe Family: Four children, Diamond Wilkins of New York, NY, Avis Wilkins Crawley and Joan
Wilkins Pemberton, both of of the Bronx, NY and Jean Wilkins Little; one sister, Vietta Fair Roberts; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 16 greatgreat-grandchildren Church membership: Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Church Profession: Entrepreneur, educator, dormitory directress, writer, poet, pianist, funeral directory assistant at Ellis, Mangum and Fair Funeral Home, owned by her parents Hobbies: Writing, learning, poetry, reciting orations and visiting the sick and shut-ins, which she still does, now by telephone Keys to long life: Devout spirituality and faith in God, remaining prayerful with an optimistic attitude, eating healthy, being committed to living a good, clean Christian life, never drinking or smoking, remaining calm, peaceful and ladylike Favorite sayings: “Careful and prayerful” and “Whatever state I find myself in, therewith be content.” Present address: Ms. Monroe lives at home
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David and Glenda Graham of Salisbury are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Laine Graham, to John Aaron Pless of Lexington. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Glenn and Mary Trexler and Ola Mae and the late William Graham, all of Salisbury. A graduate of East Rowan High School, Stephanie received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Pfeiffer University. The future groom is the son of the Rev. John E. and Linda Pless of Lexington and the grandson of the late Rev. John A. and Bea Pless of Lexington and the late Ed and Phyllis Troy of Aurora, Ill. A graduate of East Rowan High School, Aaron received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Construction Technology from Appalachian State University. He is employed by the City of Salisbury. The couple will marry July 31 on the grounds of the Wahab House on Silver Lake at Ocracoke Island. R123637
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Leo and Patricia Walton of Salisbury are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, April Leigh Walton of Concord, to Randy Carl Weddington of China Grove. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Floyd and Lillie White and the late Leo and Sarah Walton. A 1999 graduate of North Rowan High School, April received a Bachelor of Science in Human Services in 2003 from Wingate University and a Master of Arts in Gerontology in 2005 from Appalachian State University. She is employed by Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina at The Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord. The future groom is the son of Larry and Kathy Weddington of China Grove and the grandson of Raymond and Imogene Hall of Traphill and Gladys and the late Carl Weddington of China Grove. A 1993 graduate of South Rowan High School, he studied at Central Piedmont Community College and graduated from American Honda Institute in 1998. Randy is employed by Kannapolis Construction. The wedding is Sept. 25 at First Baptist Church, Salisbury. R123638
She is the daughter of Stan and Rita Honeycutt of Salisbury and granddaughter of Grover and Vangie Miller of Gold Hill and the late Kenneth and Dorothy Honeycutt of Salisbury.
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Poole Reunion
The family of O. W. and Esther Poole enjoyed a family reunion on Saturday, June 19 at the home of daughter Margaret Poole Brady of Salisbury. In attendance were Gernie W. Poole of Buda, Texas, with daughter Claudia Reyes, son Tim, and niece Janice Mills; Bob R. Poole and wife Gloria of Union City, Ga., with daughter Brenda and husband Dennis Howard; Vera Poole Pegram of Belews Creek, with daughter Sandra Hamner; Hazeline Poole Davis of Clemmons; Evelyn Poole Yelton of Wilmington; Judy Poole of Leland; Georgie Keller, daughter of the late Lloyd R. Poole, of Brener, Ga., with daughter Tammy Dill and grandchildren Logan, Conner and Chelsea. June Poole Clark and husMr. and Mrs. Walter Dean Cunningham of Salisbury are band Richard of Georgetown, S.C., were pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary unable to attend. Catherine Cunningham, to Bryan David Fincher of Pfafftown. Mary is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Miller Boyd of Salisbury and Mr. and Mrs.Thomas Walter Cunningham of Asheville. A 2002 graduate of Salisbury High School and 2007 graduate of Appalachian State University, Mary received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Health Care Management. She is currently working at Trio Clinical Research in Raleigh. The future groom is the son of Mr. Marvin Wade Fincher and Ms. Carol Beroth Fincher of Pfafftown. He is the grandson of Mr. Kenzie Staton and Mrs. John David Beroth of Pfafftown, the late Mr. Oscar A daughter, Kenzie Tate, was born to Adrian and Matt Woodley Fincher Sr., and the late Ms. Emma Stowe Fincher of Charlotte. Bryan is a 2003 graduate of North Forsyth High School Staton of Rockwell on May 9, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medand a 2008 graduate of North Carolina State University with a ical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Grandparents Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently are Robert and Cindi Stevens of Salisbury and Steve and working at Kruger Inc. in Cary. Vicki Staton of Rockwell. Great-grandparents are Jay and The wedding is Sept. 4 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Shelby Ritchie and Aliene Beaubian, all of Salisbury, Roy Salisbury. R123639 and Geraldine Staton of Rockwell and Paige and Mary Ida Hess of Faith. Great-great-grandparent is Ola Helms of $ “The Best Insulated” Tax 150 Albemarle.
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Christian Kleine A son, Christian Alexander, was born to Dana Barrow Kleine and David Alexander Kleine of Lakeland, Fla., on June 12, 2010, at Lakeland Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. He has a sister, Katie Leigh, 2-1/2. Grandparents are Gail T. and Wayne Mosher of Granite Quarry and April and Roy S. Barrow Jr. of Salisbury. Great-grandparents are Ruth P. and the late Edward D. Trollinger Jr. and the late Patricia I. and Roy S. Barrow Sr.
Nikolai Lane A son, Nikolai Lee, was born to Christina Smith Lane and Justin Lee Lane of Kannapolis on June 23, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center NorthEast. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Grandparents are Chuck and Janet Goodman Lane of Salisbury and Grey and Janet Kowalski Smith of Lexington. Great-grandparents are Nila June Bristow of Dundalk, Md., Larry Lee Goodman of China Grove and Shelby Jean Crocker Woody of Roanoke, Va.
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Dear Readers: Happy Independence Day! I thought I’d help you celebrate by offering a selection of reader responses to previous columns. O f t e n , readers offer great solutions to problems posed in this space. Other times, readers want to yell at me, correct or disASK agree with me. AMY Every once in a while, a reader will give me a pat on the back. Even when I’m being taken to the virtual woodshed, I try to read every letter and e-mail — and I value your point of view. The conversation we share in this space is like no other.
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GRANITE QUARRY — Kathryn Ann Trivette of Reidsville and Damon Jonathan Wear of Oak Ridge were united in marriage May 15, 2010, at Shiloh United Methodist Church. The Rev. Christa Warise officiated the 4 p.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception at The Rowan Museum. Music for the reception was provided by DJ Express in Charlotte. The bride was escorted by her father, Bobby Trivette, and attended by Bridget Elise Cox of Syracuse, N.Y., as maid of honor and her sister-in-law Michelle Trivette of Salisbury as matron of honor. Sisterin-law of the groom Chrystie Wear of Oak Ridge was bridesmaid. Father of the groom Dr. Damon A. Wear stood as best man. Groomsmen included brother of the groom Jason Wear of Oak Ridge and Paul Accattato of Greensboro. Ushers were Michael Harris of Kernersville and brother of the bride Daniel Trivette of Salisbury. Nephew of the groom Jakob Wear of Oak Ridge was ring bearer. Musicians for the ceremony included organist Matthew Brown of Salisbury; trumpeter Erin Ellenburg of Charlotte; and vocalists Lugene Cox of Granite Quarry and Dean Orbison of Mooresville. Guest registrars were Beth Swanson of Garner and Blake Huffman of Richmond, Va. Patsy Parnell of Salisbury was wedding director. The bride is the daughter of Bobby and Susan Trivette of Salisbury and the granddaughter of the late Howard and Anne Brown of Granite Quarry and Edith and the late Charlie Trivette of Salisbury. A 2000 graduate of East Rowan High School, Kathryn received a Doctor of Pharmacy from Campbell University in 2006. She is employed by Carolina Apothecary in Reidsville. The groom is the son of Dr. Damon A. and Bobbie Wear of Oak Ridge. A 1992 graduate of Northwest Guilford High School, Damon attended The Citadel and holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master’s License. He is employed by Citi Bank of North Carolina. Following a wedding trip to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the couple are making their home in Reidsville. R12345
Olivia DeVeau Hartsell was born May 9, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast in Concord. She weighed 5 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19 inches long. She is the daughter of Daryl and Ashley Hartsell of Charlotte. Her maternal grandparents are James DeVeau of Rockwell and Diane DeVeau of Rockwell, and maternal greatgrandparents are Earl Wagner of China Grove, Margaret Wagner of Rockwell and the late James and Cora DeVeau of Winston-Salem. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Sheral Hartsell of Concord, and paternal greatgrandparents are Shirley and the late Bobby Cartrett and the late Richard and Doris Hartsell, all of Concord. R123642
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DOBSON — Kelly Nicole Key and Cody Alan Steele were united in marriage June 5, 2010, at Cody Creek Chapel. The Rev. Randy Goodin officiated the 11 a.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception at The Depot Restaurant. The bride was escorted by her father and attended by Chandee Payne of Troutman as maid of honor. April Kircher of Mooresville was bridesmaid. Both are friends of the bride. Friend of the groom Hamilton “H.K.” Wise of Salisbury was best man. Drew Towell of Salisbury, the groom’s friend, was groomsman. Friend of the bride Kara Clemmer served as guest registrar, and Michael Key, brother of the bride, was in charge of the sound system. The bride is the daughter of Brian and Deborah Key and the granddaughter of Elizabeth and the late Everette Lawson and Vicki and the late Woody Key, all of Salisbury. A 2005 graduate of West Rowan High School, Kelly received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2009 from LenoirRhyne University, where she was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta. She is a registered nurse at Lexington Memorial Hospital. The groom is the son of Timothy and Renee Steele and the grandson of Edgar and the late Betty Lippard of Statesville and Hazel and the late Jim Steele of Cleveland. A 2004 graduate of West Rowan High School, Cody is employed by Sudden Impact Auto Body and Paint. Following a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple are making their home in Cleveland. R123640
Charles and Opal Doby of Rockwell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 27 at the home of their daughter, Pam Walker, and her husband Ronnie. The Dobys were married June 30, 1960, in York S.C. Their other children are Wanda Nixon and husband Larry, Mike Fesperman and wife Jane and Connie Lentz and husband Al. They have nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
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Lauren Elizabeth Graham of Salisbury graduated with honors from Catawba College on May 15, 2010, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and minor in English. A member of Psi Chi and Phi Epsilon honor societies, Lauren’s senior honors thesis was, “How Subtle Cues to Victim Ethnicity Influence Empathetic Responses.” She also presented research at the 2009 and 2010 Southeastern Psychological Association Conventions. Lauren was named to the Presidential Honor Roll and Dean’s Lists during her four years at Catawba. During her senior year, Lauren completed an internship at the Nutrition Research Institute at the North Carolina Research Campus under Dr. Carol Cheatham. She will attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to pursue a Master of Science in Public Health in the fall. A 2006 graduate and salutatorian of West Rowan High School, Lauren is the daughter of Gary L. and Angela Graham of Salisbury. R123634
Robert James Reavis and Jerlean Murph Reavis of Salisbury celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 2, 2010. In recognition of this milestone in their lives, an anniversary reception was held at Franklin Baptist Church Family Life Center on Friday, July 2 given by their son, Steven, and their friend Judy Cavin. The Reavis’ were united in marriage July 2, 1960, in York, S.C., by Judge Charles F. Nunn. Robert retired from barbering and from the former Fiber Industries. Jerlean retired from the Rowan-Salisbury School System with 35 years of service as a teacher. The couple have one son, Steven Reavis of Salisbury. R123641
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James Clinton “J.C.” Perry and Sharon Lee “Sherry” Perry of Gold Hill celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in May with a 10-day trip to Disney World, where they stayed at The Wilderness Lodge. The Perrys were married June 14, 1975, in Glen Burnie, Md. J.C. retired from Bendix and is now self-employed. Sherry retired in 2003 from Morgan Elementary, where she was a teacher assistant. The Perrys’ children are Dawn Herring (husband Dan) of Salisbury and Stacy Heath (husband Tim) of Mount Ulla. Their five grandchildren are Chandler and Chace Herring and Ryan, Grant and Conner Heath. R123629
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GOLD HILL — Amanda Suann Perry of Gold Hill and Eric Brandon Goodyear of Thomasville were united in marriage June 26, 2010, at the old First Baptist Church. The Rev. David Ayers officiated the 6 p.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception at Gold Hill Historic Park. The bride was attended by her brother, Eric Perry of Gold Hill, as man of honor. Her bridesmaids included Rosalie Bentley of Linwood, Megan Simmerson of Linwood and Anna Troutman of Rockwell. Father of the groom Larry Goodyear stood as best man. Groomsmen included brother of the groom Justin Goodyear of Thomasville, Matt McCoy of Thomasville and Zac Reece of Trinity. Kaylie Goodyear was flower girl, and Carson Goodyear was ring bearer. Both are of Thomasville. Guest registrar was Ashley Stubbs of Gold Hill, and wedding director was special friend of the bride Carol Stubbs of Gold Hill. The bride is the daughter of Jessie and Rhonda Penley and Mike Perry, all of Gold Hill, and the granddaughter of Helen and the late C.L. Brady of Gold Hill and Richard and the late Dorothy G. Peacock of Linwood. A 2002 graduate of East Rowan High School, Amanda received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Catawba College in 2010, graduating cum laude. She is employed by Carolina Stalite in Salisbury. The groom is the son of Larry and Cathy Goodyear of Thomasville and the grandson of the late Otis and Ruth Burleson of Albemarle and the late Hassie and Janie Goodyear of South Carolina. A 2000 graduate of East Davidson High School, Eric is employed by J’s Color Creations in Archdale. Following a wedding trip to Jekyll Island, Ga., the couple will make their home in Gold Hill. R123636
ENGAGEMENT Gilbert - Craige Shebna Gilbert and Lisa Landrum Franklin of Charlotte announce the engagement of their daughter, LaWren Lisa Gilbert, to Benjamin F. Craige III, both of Charlotte. A graduate of West Rowan High School and Winston-Salem State University, LaWren is a Realtor with TradeStreet Realty in Charlotte. The son of Francine and Benjamin F. Craige II of East Spencer, Ben is a graduate of North Rowan High School. Formerly a student at RCCC, he is presently a student at TV Access 21 and a network technician for Vonage. The wedding is July 17 at Salisbury Station. R123635
Clark 50th Anniversary
Joe G. Clark Sr., and Sue Low Clark of Salisbury celebrated their 50th weding anniversary July 2, 2010. They were married July 2, 1960, in the First Baptist Church parsonage in Bryson City by the Rev. J.G. Miller. Joe retired from the Salisbury Police Department in 2002 and was associated with England Stove Works for 10 years. Sue retired in 2000 after 30 years of service with Rowan County Department of Social Services. The Clarks’ children are Toni Clark Davidson (Dennis), Joe G. Clark Jr. (Jeanette) and Steven Ray Clark (Laura), all of Salisbury. They have eight grandchildren: Bethany, Katie and Carrie Davidson; Jessica, Jakey and Jordy Clark; and Blake and Bennett Clark. The Clarks celebrated with a trip to Hilton Head, S.C. In August, the couple, their children and grandchildren also plan a trip to Townsend, Tenn., to continue the celebration. R123633 Contact Sylvia Andrews to announce your Celebrations news to the community. You can reach her at 704-797-7682; by email at celebrations@salisburypost.com; or by fax at 704-639-0003. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We Want To Be Your Flower Shop”
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Aggrey Alumni Association Sandy Ridge AME Zion Church. President: John Harris, 7049696. Contact person: Ruthie Norman, 704-857-1737. Dunbar School Alumni Association Meets third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Membership open to any former students, teachers, administrators and their spouses. President: Reginald Massey. Contact: Gretta H. Saunders, 704-633-8983.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Xi Alpha Delta Chapter 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, homes of members. President Linda Briggs, 704636-6336. Xi Delta Chi 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, home of members. President Linda Tutterow, 704647-0483. Iota Psi 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Rockwell Community Building. Membership is by invitation from another member then voted on by chapter. Collects items for homeless shelter, sponsors canned food drives, collects supplies for Good Shepherd’s Clinic, stuffs stockings for children at Salvation Army, phone cards for soldiers, visits to nursing homes, Relay for Life. President: Brenda Gobble, 704-209-5056, bgobble@carolina.rr.com. All Beta Sigma Phi chapters perform community services such as collect items for homeless shelter, collect food for Rowan Helping Ministries, Relay for Life, breast cancer, and others.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Delta Xi Omega Chapter Meets third Saturdays. Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood composed of college educated women who have consciously chosen this affiliation as a means of self-fulfillment through volunteer service. Contact Lillian L. Morgan, 704647-2624.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter Meets second Saturdays. Contact: Joann P. Diggs, 704637-3783.
Pan Hellenic Council
The Rowan-Salisbury Pan-Hellenic Council 6 p.m., first Sunday of each month. Location announced. Contact: Rory Chandler, president, 704-433-3820, rwchandler@aol.com.
Civitan
Faith 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Faith Legion Building; meal served at each meeting. Guests welcome. Membership open to anyone 18 years and older with application and approval by board of directors. Purpose: To serve the community, provide opportunities for fellowship, increase members’ knowledge. Civitans seek experiences that build character, provide life direction, and foster leadership development and recognition. Contact: Chuck Misenheimer, 704-279-6327. Granite Quarry 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays dinner meeting. Location announced in club newsletter and on Web site. Contact: 704-279-2691. gqcivitan@bellsouth.net. www.civitan.net/gqcivitan. Rockwell 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday. Rockwell Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, dinner served by Methodist Women, followed by speakers. President Jim Misenheimer, 704-279-7840, jamise@wind-
stream.net. Salisbury 12:10-12:45 p.m buffet lunch; 12:45-1:30 p.m. program/speaker, Thursdays, Country Club of Salisbury. President: James Faust, 704633-4141, jyf@jyflaw.com. Web site: www.civitans.com. Spencer Membership meeting 7 p.m. third Thursdays, educational building, Spencer Presbyterian Church, 111 First St. Board of directors meeting and lunch 11:45 a.m. second Tuesdays (location announced at membership meeting and in newsletter). President Joe Wilburn, 704637-0693. Contact: Buddy Gettys, vice president, bgettys468@aol.com. Summit Civitan Club 6:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, Blue Bay Seafood, Statesville Blvd. Dutch treat dinner, program/speaker. Club involved in many projects. Contact Wayne C. Mullis, w.smullis@yahoo.com or 704633-1081. Woodleaf Civitan 7 p.m., first Thursdays, Woodleaf Community Center, dinner served following program. Contact President Jim Summers, 704-278-9459.
Educators’ Sorority
Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa 6:30 p.m. third Mondays, various locations. Contact: Ruth Jacobs, Morgan Elementary School, 704-2793145.
Fraternal
Andrew Jackson Lodge 576 AF&AM First and third Thursdays, dinner at 6:15 p.m., lodge opens at 7 p.m. 401 N. Fulton St. Monte Bruce, 704-633-0652. packagingstore@bellsouth.net. Faithful Guide Lodge 376 7:30 p.m. stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays at 113 Krider St., Cleveland. James W. Jones Jr., master, 704-278-4913. Fulton Masonic Lodge 99 AF&AM 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, second and fourth Thursdays. Salisbury Elks Lodge 699 7:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Elks Lodge, 508 S. Main St. First Tuesday of month, 7-8 p.m., bingo social for patients at VA Medical Center, volunteers needed. Bingo at lodge 7 p.m. every Monday. www.SalisburyElks.org. Salisbury York Rite Masonic Bodies 7:30 p.m. first Mondays, except July and September. Monthly planning meeting 7 p.m. third Mondays, except June, July and December. All meetings at Salisbury Masonic Temple, 401 N. Fulton St. Contact: salisburyrb@K4jme. com. Spencer Masonic Lodge 543 Stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 114 Fourth St., Spencer. Information: 704-636-8108 or spencerlodge@ K4jme.com. Western Star Lodge 9 7:30 p.m. stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays at 912 Old Concord Road. John Cole, master, 704-6334457. Woodmen of the World Lodge 111 First Mondays, 6:30 p.m., includes supper. First Reformed Church, Landis. Contact: Dr. James Shaver, 704-857-2238. Woodmen of the World Lodge 175 Klumac Rd., Salisbury. Contact: Keith Anderson, 704209-0775.
History
63rd NC State Troops Civil War Reenactment Company Davie, Rowan, Cabarrus Counties. Portrays Civil War era military company, attends events in North and South Carolina and Virginia. Portrays both Confederate as 63rd NCST and Union as 7th W.V. Cavalry Dismounted. Mounted Troopers also welcome. Membership information http://63rdncst.spaces.live.com. Davidson Guards SCV Camp 1851 6 p.m., second Tuesday, Speedy’s BBQ, Lexington.Guests speakers, presentations, public is welcome. Contact: Michael A. Scott, commander, 336-225-3668. davidsonguards@triad.rr.com. Historical Society of South Rowan Second Thursday of month,
Membership open to anyone interested in astronomy; students 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all ASRC sponsored events. Annual membership dues $15 for individuals, $25 for whole family. Monthly meetings may include guest speakers, movies, how to clinics and weather permitting, stargazing through our scopes or yours. Be sure to bring your telescopes and binoculars if the skies look clear. For information contact: Alice Deal 704-8572788 or Ralph Deal 704-8551591. www.astrowan.org. Evergreen Bridge 1 p.m. Fridays, except for holidays or other times when RuftyHolmes Senior Center is closed. Membership open to all bridge players; results of games may be published in Sunday bridge column by Billy Burke. Myrnie Mclaughlin, 704-6369781. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1083 6 p.m. supper, 7 p.m. business, second Tuesdays. Rowan Co. Airport EAA hangar. Open to all adults (pilots and non-pilots) who have interest in aviation. Go to airport terminal for directions to EAA hangar. Activities include fly-in (aircraft park at hangar), fly-outs for meals or meetings with other EAA chapters, aviation-related library, Young Eagles program(first flight for young adults), monthly speaker. President: Jack Neubacher 704-636-1864. International Plastic Modelers' Society -- IPMS/Arm/Air Chapter Third Fridays, 7 p.m., Spencer Fire Station, 208 S. Salisbury Ave. Open to all scale model enthusiasts. Anyone wishing to get started in the hobby are always welcome. No membership fees are required. Activities include on-going monthly workshops, plus association with other IPMS chapters within the region, including local, regional and national competitions. Sam Morgan: 704-647-0885. samiam262@carolina.rr.com. Olde Rowan Fiber Guild 6:30-8:30 p.m. third Monday, St. Luke's Church Parrish Hall. All welcome. Contact: Josie Esquivel, montepalomal@yahoo.com. R-H Computer Club 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, RuftyHolmes Senior Center. Open to seniors (55 plus) interested in computers. Visitors welcome. Dues $24 for individual, $36 per couple. www.rufty holmescomputerclub.org. President: Ralph Shuping. Call: 704-633-7862 (Center). Rowan Aero Modelers Society (RAMS) 7 p.m. first Mondays, Rockwell Library in winter, meets outdoors at flying field other times. Open to all who have an interest in radio-controlled aircraft. Activities include meetings and flyins for electric and gas powered airplanes and helicopters as well as gliders. Contact: Will Douglas, 704279-2238, flyinfutbol@earthlink. net. www.rams-fly.com. Rowan Amateur Radio Society 7-9 p.m. second Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 Boundary St. Public invited, new members welcome, refreshments available. Contact: Ralph Brown (WB4AQK) 704-636-5902. www.rowanars.org. Rowan Doll Society of N.C. Noon third Tuesdays, RuftyHolmes Senior Center (unless noted otherwise). Membership: Open to anyone interested in dolls or doll collecting. Members must pay annual dues for United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) and own at least 10 dolls, validated by membership committee. Programs include doll related information, show and tell, doll museum visits. projects and community outreach include displays at Rowan Public Library, Hall House, and programs at retirement homes. Contact: Robin Wyatt, president, rhwyatt@carolina.rr.com, 704-784-4297; Kathy Gregg, vice president, 704-942-7542. Rowan Rose Society 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, February-June, September-November. John Calvin Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 1620 Brenner Ave. Open to anyone interested in learning about growing roses. Programs emphasize rose care and Hobbies Astronomical Society of culture. Visitors welcome. Dues $15 per year. Rowan County (ASRC) Contact Jack Page, president: Monthly meetings are held at 1920 Deal Road, Mooresville NC 704-639-1706, perfectrose@carolina.rr.com. 28155.
executive board; general meeting January, April, August, November. Meeting room at Roller Mill is available for rent for small events. President Barbara Doby, 704855-8329. John Knox Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution 10 a.m., second Saturdays, Kerr Mill, Millbridge, unless another location is announced. Dedicated to patriotism, historical and environmental preservation and citizenship. Regent Mary Lane Lauder, 704-642-1555. Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Meets 10:30 a.m., third Wednesdays, September-May, various locations. Purpose: To promote patriotic endeavor and historic preservation, awards for educational essay and citizenship. DAR Room, first floor of Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. Contact: Trudy Hall, 704-6381271. Rowan History 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Messinger Room, Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. Use rear entrance. Open to anyone interested in history of Rowan County. A roundtable format allows for a 30-45 minute presentation followed by a question and answer period. No dues. Refreshments served. No invitation needed; visitors welcome. Contact Kaye Brown Hirst, 704-633-5946. Rowan Rifles Camp 405, Sons of Confederate Veterans Meets 6:30 p.m. second Wednesdays Stanback Room of Rowan Public Library. SCV is direct heir of United Confederate Veterans and oldest hereditary organization for male descendants of Confederate soldiers. Membership: Open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Membership can be obtained through either direct or collateral family lines, and kinship to a veteran must be documented genealogically. Minimum age 12. SCV helps trace lineage to Confederate soldier in family. Web site contains announcements of events and items of interest about Civil War history: www.rowanscv.org. Contact: Steve Poteat, Camp commander, 704-633-7229 or rowanscv@carolina.rr.com. Salisbury Confederate Prison Association Inc. Annual meeting held during the Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium. Dues $10 per year, includes 4 issues of newsletter, “The Prison Exchange.” The association is interested in acquiring information on the prison itself and information on those who were there. President and contact person: Sue J. Curtis. SCPA address: PO Box 5093, Salisbury, NC 281470088 or e-mail southpaws@salisbury.net. www.salisburyprison.org. Samuel Spencer Chapter, National Railway Historical Society 7 p.m. first Mondays, Roundhouse theater, North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer. Membership open. Guests welcome. Annual dues based on individual, student, family rates. Contact: Elizabeth Smith, 704636-2889 ext. 224. United Daughters of the Confederacy, Robert F. Hoke Chapter No. 78 Second Wednesday, 7 p.m., Rowan County Administrative Offices Building. All are welcome. Ladies ages 21 years and over who are descendants of those who gave aid to the Confederacy and who would like to know more about membership are especially invited to visit. Organization objectives are: Historical, Memorial, Educational, Benevolent and Patriotic. Contact: Sue J. Curtis, PO Box 5093, Salisbury, NC 281470088, southpaws@salisbury.net. 30th North Carolina Troops Civil War Reenactment Company, Southern Rowan CountyCabarrus County. Portrays Civil War era military company, attends events in North and South Carolina and Virgionia. Portrays both Confederate as 30th NCT and Union as 9th Penn S.R. Membership: www.30thnct.org.
Rowan Roamers Volkssport First Thursdays Blue Bay Seafood Restaurant, East Innes Street. Business meeting starts 7 p.m., 6 p.m. dinner. Visitors welcome. Two volkswalks in Salisbury open year-round: Historic Salisbury Walk with maps available at Visitor’s Center; Dan Nicholas Park with map available at park concession stand. Both are 6.2 miles of easy walking. Members can purchase distance books and keep up with number of miles they walk. Rowan Roamers sponsor walks in Wilmington, Mocksville, Southport, Myrtle Beach, Landis, Kannapolis; walks can be walked anytime; however, club members also meet as these locations and walk as group. Contact: Bruce Goodnight, 704279-5011, brgood13@cs.com. Salisbury Rowan Garden Club Meeting schedule posted on Web site. This is a family-oriented site for gardening enthusiasts in Rowan and surrounding counties, a place to discuss gardening ideas and tips and encourage self homestead and sustainable homestead gardening. 704-640-4568. SalRowGrdnClb@yahoo.com. www.salisburyrowangardenclub.ni ng.com. Scrapbooking 6-11 p.m. third Friday, Unity United Methodist Church, 8505 Unity Church Road, Kannapolis. Contact: Katy Atwell, 704-9336242. Salisbury-Rowan Quilters Guild 1 p.m. third Thursday, RuftyHolmes Senior Center. New members of all quilting levels welcome. Ongoing project: making cuddle quilts for the children staying at the women’s shelter. Contact: Barb Bruce, 704-6457305, bjbruce1@carolina.rr.com. Starry Night Quilters Guild 6:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Membership open to quilters or anyone who wants to learn quilting. Contact: Susie walters, 704633-7979. Scottish Society of Salisbury 7 p.m. Thursdays. Membership open to persons with Scottish heritage and persons interested in Scotland. Contact: 704-633-1294. Square Dancing, Cardinal Squares 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, City Park Recreation Center, 316 Lake Drive. Membership open to anyone who can do modern Western square dance. Contacts: Paul & Nita Walker, 704-782-2616, Goo627@aol. com or Teresa and Charlie Chunn, presidents, 704-786-2278, cchunn1@carolina.rr.com. www.cardinalsquares.org. Square Dancing, Kannoneers Square Dance Club 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays Trinity Methodist Church, 416 E. 1st St., Kannapolis. Contact: Pat or Matt Marbois, 704-782-5493, or caller Donnie Chapman, 704-872-9851. http://web.me.com/pmarbois1/K annoneers_Square_Dance_Club Square Dancing, Spinning Moors 8-10:15 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, War Memorial Building, 220 N. Maple St., Mooresville. Contacts: Brenda and Tommy Honeycutt, 704-857-9681.
7 p.m. business meeting second Tuesdays, dinner meeting fourth Tuesdays, Franklin-Ellis Lions Den, Community Center Service Road, behind Rowan Memorial Park, Highway 601 North. Ongoing project: Collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling; brooms delivered to homes by call. Contact: Earl Sides, publicity chairman, 704-636-7979. Gold Hill 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Russell-Rufty Shelter, Gold Hill Park, St. Stephens Church Road, Historic Gold Hill. Ongoing projects: Morgan Elementary School Citizen of the Quarter Awards, eye glasses and hearing aid recycling, provide a week of camping for visually impaired at Camp Dogwood at Lake Norman, assist with bingo party for Hefner VA Medical Center veterans. Contact: Kathy Rummage, 704-279-4518. Landis 6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, dinner meeting, War Memorial Building, North Central Avenue, Landis. Contact: W.R. Ramseur, 704857-2883 or send correspondence to his address, 1207 Poplar St., Landis 28088. Mocksville First and third Thursdays, St. Francis of Assisi, 862 Yadkinville Road. 6 p.m. board, 7 p.m. general meeting, open to public. Monthly project: free diabetes screening and blood pressure checks, Foster Drug Co., 4954 Valley Road, Mocksville. For information, call Lucille Phifer, 336284-2748. Ongoing projects: collecting eyeglasses, eyeglass cases, lenses, hearing aids and hearing aid batteries, and all computer printer cartridges from companies, small businesses and individuals. To donate, call 336-2842748. Broom sales year round. Contact: Jonathan Wishon, 336909-8385 or mlclub@lycos.com. www.mocksvillelions.org. Rockwell 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, basement of East Branch of Rowan Public Library. Guests welcome. Purpose: to provide services and assistance to the blind, deaf and hard-of-hearing; diabetes awareness; community service; youth activities. Projects: "Recycle For Sight" collections: eyeglasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, hearing aids, cell phones, printer ink cartridges and toners, entire Campbell's soup labels, drink cans / provide eyeglasses and exams /Camp Dogwood raffle fundraiser /Broom and mop sales year round /"Lend-A-Paw" Equipment Loan Service (to donate used medical equipment and for recycling donations/pick-up, contact Donna Mikles 704-279-9533. Contact: Wayne Taylor, 704637-7401. Salisbury Meetings: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Ryan’s Steakhouse, Jake Alexander Blvd. Purpose: To provide services and assistance to the blind, visually impaired and deaf, and to support community projects. Contact: Jerry Austin, 704279-5061. Spencer 6:30 p.m. business meeting first Tuesdays, program meeting third Tuesdays at Our Place Cafe, Jaycees 5th St. in Spencer. Spencer Jaycees Ongoing project: collecting eye Meet first and third Wednesdays of each month, clubhouse glasses and hearing aids to recybehind 8th Street ballpark in cle. Brooms for sale at SunTrust Bank in Spencer. Spencer. Contact: Jack Fisher, presiThose wishing to join must be between the ages of 21 and 40 dent, 704-636-2311. and interested in community service work. Newcomers Contact: Melissa Johnston, Salisbury-Rowan Newcomers 704-433-0439. 10 a.m. third Wednesdays, Civic Center. Open to all Rowan residents Kiwanis for bridge, book club, dining out, Kiwanis of Salisbury Noon-1 p.m. Fridays, Salisbury garden club and informative programs. Country Club. Contact President Carol DenContact: secretary Jerry Lawson, 704-633-0607. www.ki- hard 704-637-7072, or membership chair Maxine Dvoracek 704wanisclubofsalisburync.org. 637-0627.
Lions
Cleveland 7 p.m. dinner meeting first and third Mondays, Lions Den, Cemetery Street. Ongoing Projects: Provide service and assistance to the blind, visually impaired, and deaf; collect eye glasses and hearing aids for recycling; sell brooms; assist with VAMC bingo; conduct community Christmas parade; and provide scholarships to two West Rowan seniors. Contact: Janie Drechsler, president, 704-278-9419. Franklin-Ellis
Optimist
Salisbury 7a.m. the first and third Tuesdays; Farm House Restaurant, Jake Alexander Blvd. Purpose: to serve the youth of Rowan County. Ongoing projects: Little League girls' softball, March of Dimes Walk America (pre-mature births), Respect for Law breakfast, Lake Waccamaw children's home and oratorical contest.
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meetings 10 a.m. second Wednesday of September, November, January, MArch, May, same location. Membership: Open to all retired school personnel, in state or out of state Dues vary depending on year of retirement. Affiliated with NCAE and NEA retired. Members of SRRSP receive all NCAE/NEA benefits. Membership/Dues information: contact: Glenn Wall, treasurer at 704-279-4584.
Contact: John Hartpence-Secretary/Communications-704-6451273. Landis-South Rowan 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays, at Pat’s Catering, Kannapolis. Ongoing projects: sponsor Young Men’s Club with coordinator Ruth Johnson attending monthly meeting and other club members helping with activities. Rotary Support South Mountain ChilChina Grove dren’s Home, Lake Waccamaw 6 p. m., Tuesdays, Gary’s Children’s Home, and contribute BBQ, China Grove; Visiting Rotarto Dime a Day and Half and Half ians welcome. to help club treasury and chilContact: Lewis Moose, 704dren’s cancer program. 857-5971. Contact Ruth Johnson, reRowan porter, 704-932-7494. 7 a.m. Thursdays, Holiday Inn on Jake Alexander Blvd. Pilot Membership chairperson JackPilot of China Grove-Landis ie Harris, 704-633-1802. 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, Salisbury South Rowan Public Library. 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays at the RoGoals: friendship and service, tary Hut, 300 W. Liberty St. focusing on brain-related disorThose interested in memberders and disabilities. The local ship should contact Secretary club honors deserving individuals Sonny Carpenter, 704-637-7477. with the Jean Jordan Memorial Salisbury Rotary, PO Box Scholarship each year. 4092, Salisbury NC 28144. For membership contact Sharon Saxon 704-857-4843. Ruritan Pilot of Salisbury Millbridge Ruritan Club 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays. Community service organiza- Meets at 490 Sloan Rd. or local tion, gives scholarships for out- churches. Meal served. standing Anchor at North Rowan Membership open to anyone High School and an all-county 18 or older with application and scholarship for Rowan-Salisbury approval by board of directors. Schools each year. Purpose: To serve the commuContact: Sarah Byerly, 704- nity, assist families in need, pro633-0976. vide scholarships. Contact Doug Patterson, 704Professional 639-1541. doug@pattersonAltrusa International of Salis- farminc.com. bury 6 p.m. first Thursdays, Coun- Seniors try Club of Salisbury, 747 Club AARP Chapter 4314 Drive. Meetings 1-2:30 p.m. first Worldwide volunteer service Thursday of each month at Ruftyorganization of executives and Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. professionals dedicated to im- Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. proving communities through Offers a variety of community service. Develops and funds spe- service, education, advocacy, cific service projects (the quarter- leadership and fellowship opporly USDA Food Distribution) to tunities for those age 50 and meet community needs. Awards over. Members do not have to scholarships to deserving individ- be retired, and visitors are always uals and grants to non-profit or- welcome. ganization in Rowan County. Each month a guest speaker Contact: Nancy Mott, 704-637- provides timely and valuable in9561. formation on senior health and Rowan County Human Re- legislative issues and communisources Association ty involvement. Concerns are pre11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. third sented and discussed. Thursdays except July and AuContact: Rufty-Holmes Senior gust, Wrenn House. Center, 704-216-7714. A chapter of the Society for Council on Aging Human Resources Management Meetings 1-2 p.m. fourth (SHRM) serves Rowan County Thursday of each month at Ruftyarea. RCHRA is an association of Holmes Senior Center human resource professionals Membership is open to any lowith practitioners at all levels em- cal adult interested in pursuing ployed by businesses in Rowan the objectives of the organization. County. Provides HR professionPurpose: To educate, as well als with networking and educa- as to serve, as a voice on senior tional opportunities. issues in Rowan County. This inThe primary purpose of our or- cludes developing strategies for ganization is the development improving conditions for older and improvement of all phases adults, advocating for older adult of human resource management needs, and public policies to adin member companies through- dress them as well as the promoout the community. tion of a “senior friendly” comContact: rchra1@yahoo.com munity. This organization will be www.rchra.shrm.org strictly non-partisan and will not Jill Rufty, president, 704-637- endorse or oppose candidates for 5881. political office in local, state or Salisbury Sales and Market- national races. ing Executives Association Inc. Contact: Rufty-Holmes Senior Dinner meeting 5:30-7 p.m., Center at 704-216-7714. fourth Wednesday of each month First United Methodist at The Country Club of Salisbury. Church Seniors Networking organization, Second Tuesday, September unites business professionals through May at noon. Lunch, felwith the purpose of improving lowship and program in fellowship sales and marketing skills, pro- hall for covered dish, or catered moting the exchange of thoughts meal, or a specified local restauand ideas. Speakers share their rant. Occasional day trips knowledge, successes and ex- planned. pertise in their business. Call church office: 704-636Membership open to all local 3121. business professionals. Fun and Fellowship Contact: Cliff Sorel, president, 704Fourth Thursdays 636-2255, csorel@carolina.rr.com. Members: retirees of Second LLAN (Leadership, Learning Presbyterian Church. Advocacy, Networking) Contact: Second Presbyterian Third Tuesdays, first floor con- Church, 704-636-0601. ference room, Gateway, Innes Joy Club Street. Networking begins at 6 11 a.m. second Wednesdays, p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. Trading Ford Baptist Church felOpen to professional women lowship building, Long Ferry Road. interested in learning, leading and Open to anyone in the commuachieving life/work balance; for nity who is retired or not working. women leaders either self-emContact: Trading Ford Baptist ployed or employed in business, Church, 704-633-5986. education or non-profit organizaMilford Hills Friendly Neighbortions. hood Seniors Contact: Pam Cordts 704-63311:30 a.m. second Mondays, 0917. except June-August, Milford Hills United Methodist Church fellowProfessional retirees ship hall, 1630 Statesville Blvd. NARFE (National Active and Covered dish meal each meeting, Retired Federal Employees) unless otherwise advised. 1 p.m. third Mondays, RuftyOpen to senior citizens who Holmes Senior Center, 1120 Mar- live in the community. tin Luther king Jr. Ave. S. Contact: Manie G. Richardson, Membership open to federal 704-637-0163. employees, retired or currently Organ Church Community Senemployed. Refreshments served ior Citizens at each meeting. 10:30 a.m. first Tuesday of President: Ron Buffaloe, 704- each month, Organ Lutheran 633-7599. Church fellowship hall. Rowan Retired School PersonContact: Organ Church, 704nel 279-3096. 10:30 a.m. third Wednesday Rockwell Senior Citizens of September, November, Janu10 a.m. first Thursdays, Rockary, March and May. Rufty- well United Methodist Church felHolmes Senior Center, 1120 Mar- lowship hall. tin Luther King Jr. Ave. S. Board Contact: Dowd Primm, 704-
455-2864. Rockwell Young at Heart 10 a.m. second Thursdays, Rockwell Civic Center. Contact: Beatrice Kluttz, 704279-3903. Salisbury Singing Seniors 3 p.m. Mondays. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. For singers 55 and older. Contact: Floyd Bost, 704-6389469. Wesley Fellowship Third Thursdays at Trinity United Methodist Church, 416 East First Street, Kannapolis. All ages welcome. Contact: 704-933-1127. Young at Heart, China Grove 10 a.m. first Mondays, Langford Hall, First United Methodist Church, China Grove. Open to senior citizens of the area. Contact: Brenda Seamon, 704-857-6339.
Special interest
Carolina Artists 7 p.m. third Thursdays, City Park Center, 316 Lake Dr. Formed in 1990 by working artists for the purpose of providing more opportunities for local artists to be recognized within the central Carolina community, dedicated to both teaching and learning through development of educational arts programs. By hosting shows and contests and through participation in community events, provide opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their works. Monthly meetings feature presentations on art-related topics by artists. All artists at any level of expertise, art students, and other individuals interested in promoting arts in the community are welcome to join. Dues $25 ($30 after March 31.) 501(c)(3) Contact Janie Martin, president at janiemartin@msn.com or J. Carlton Lucas, didasko51@hotmail.com. www.thecarolinaartist.org. Eastern Rowan Saddle Club 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, clubhouse off Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell. Membership $35 per year, open to anyone interested in horses. President Richard Starnes, 704-279-1397. www.eastrowan saddleclub.com. English Speaking Union, Salisbury Branch Mission: Network of 77 local branches with members committed to promoting scholarship and advancement of knowledge through effective use of English in an expanding global community. Contact: John A. Larson, 704637-1532. Hillbilly Hiking Club Meets every Sunday morning, 8 a.m., Morrow Mountain State Park. A non-smoking, “non-prophet” outfit open to anyone interested in hiking for health. Contacts: Whitey-704-6402600; Wormy-704-857-0090; Willie-704-223-0576. Horse Protection Society of NC Inc. 10 a.m. second Saturdays members day work day with potluck luncheon followed by business meeting. Non-profit charity organization whose mission is to make world better place for horses through education, rescue and rehabilitation. Membership: $50 a year for family, $35 for single. Executive Director: Joan Benson, 2135 Miller Road, China Grove, NC 28023. Phone 704855-2978, e-mail hps@horseprotection.org. Humane Society of Rowan County Meets quarterly. Annual dues $20. Volunteers and foster homes needed. Pet supplies, such as dog houses, dog and cat food and cat litter are needed for foster animals. 704-636-5700 (leave message and volunteer will return call). Information on spay/neuter shuttle, call 704-636-5700. Moms in Touch International Two or more mothers or grandmothers meet weekly to pray for their children and school. Open also to aunt or friend willing to pray for specific child. Contact: Barbara Hendrix, Rowan County area coordinator, 704-636-3869 or rowanmiti@yahoo.com. More information at www.momsintouch.org. Rowan County Anime Meetings: Normally 2 p.m. third Sundays at various locations. Purpose: To promote anime and manga in Rowan County, to educate people about Japanese animation and discuss upcoming conventions. Contact: 704-636-0049. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ ncrowancountyanime/. Rowan County Literacy Council 4 p.m.second Mondays for board of directors, Hurley Room, Rowan Public Library; announced meetings for volunteers and membership. Membership: Open to anyone
in the community. $15 annual fee. Not-for-profit organization which provides tutoring to undereducated adults (age 16 and older) in reading, writing and life skills and tutoring in English to speakers of other languages. Also provides training for adults who wish to become tutors. Contact: 704-212-8266. rclc@rowancountyliteracycouncil.o rg. www.rowancountyliteracycouncil.org. Rowan County Republican Executive Committee Second Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.meal, 7 p.m.-business meeting, Holiday Inn, Jake Alexander Boulevard. All registered Republicans invited. Contact: Joy Costantino, 704636-6469. www.rowanrepublicans.com. Rowan County Republican Men’s Club First Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.breakfast, 9 a.m.-program. Ryan’s Steak House, Jake Alexander Boulevard. All registered Republicans invited, ladies welcome. Contact Mike Caskey, president, mcaskey@ctc.net. www.rowanrepublicans.com. Crescent Republican Women Meets fourth Monday. 6:30 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. program. Gilligan;’s Restaurant, Hwy 52, Granite Quarry. All registered Republican women and men invited. Contact: Sandy Yon at syon@bellsouth.net or 704-6373282. Salisbury-Rowan Republican Women Meets third Thursdays. Membership chairman-Mary Messinger, 704-636-9019. Salisbury-Rowan Human Relations Council Fourth Thursdays, July-December meetings at Rowan Public Library, January through June meetings at City Council Chamber. Members appointed by City Council, County Commissioners and Human Relations Council. Hispanic Coalition: 5:30 p.m. first Mondays, City Hall, Wilson Lopez and Helen Leak. Covenant Community Connection: first Mondays, 5 p.m., Milford Hills United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1630 Statesville Blvd. Contact for multiculturalism training- 704-638-5217. President-Wilson Lopez. Salisbury-Rowan Symphony Guild The mission is to promote and support the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra and its music education opportunities. This mission is carried out through concert attendance, financial gifts, fund-raising events, supporting educational programs and promoting the symphony in the community. Membership is open to all. www.salisburysymphony.org/guil d.asp or 704-637-4314. Scottish Society of Salisbury 7 p.m. third Wednesdays. Rowan Public Library. Membership open to persons with Scottish heritage and persons interested in Scotland. 704-633-1294. South Rowan Alumni Association Third Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at South Rowan High School. Contact: Patsy Parnell, 704857-5762, musicpat68@aol. com. www.SouthRowanAlumni.com South Rowan Y Service Club 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, South Rowan Y board room, dinner furnished. Open to anyone interested in the YMCA and the community. Contact: YMCA, 704-8577011. Goldmine Toastmasters Public speaking in a supportive group. Learn better listening and leadership skills. 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Fairfield Inn, Kannapolis. Guests welcome. Contact: Phyllis Kombol, 704932-6328, pkombol@ctc.net. www.goldminetoastmasters.com. People Growing Together Toastmasters 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, PGT Industries, 2121 Heilig Road. Guests welcome. Membership open to public. Develop speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Contact: Tim Edwards, 704638-6000x35034/ TEdwards@ pgtindustries.com or Curtis Treece @ 704-857-4650/ ctreece@carolina.rr.com. Yawn Patrol Zone Toastmasters 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, United Cabarrus Insurance offices, 832 Arbor St., Concord. Open to all adults interested in personal growth in the areas of public speaking, impromptu speaking, effective listening and leadership skills. 704-786-5244. http://yawnpatrol.freetoasthost.net.
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complishment in Faith, sponsoring or supporting Faith Elementary School, East Rowan JROTC, Boy’s State, Girl’s State, Student Trooper Program, Faith Boy Scout programs, Rowan American Legion baseball team. Commander L.D. Watkins, 704-223-0528. American Legion and Auxiliary, Harold B. Jarrett Post 342 7 p.m. first and third Mondays, Post home, Lincolnton Road; joint dinner served in dining room, followed by separate meetings. Ongoing projects: Legionaries and Auxiliary focus on Veteran’s Affairs & Rehabilitation, Americanism, Community Service, Children and Youth, Girls State and Boys State, oratorical competition, scholarship and education, baseball. Commander Wayne Kennerly. President Beverly Keener. Contact: 704-637-1722. American Legion and Auxiliary, Landis 146 7 p.m. second Thursdays, War Memorial Building, 410 N. Central Ave, meal served 6:30 p.m. $5 per person. Ongoing projects: pop tops for Ronald McDonald house, veteran’s affairs and rehabilitation, Americanism, community service, children and youth, Girls and Boys State, and Junior Trooper program. Auxiliary president: Martha Corriher, 704-798-3625. Post commander: Erik V. Culbertson, 704-855-1739. American Legion and Auxiliary Kennedy Hall Post 106 First Thursdays, 6 p.m. meal (legionairres and auxiliary combined), 7 p.m. meetings for both groups. 6250 NC Hwy 801 S. 704-278-2493. American Legion and Auxiliary, J.C. Price Post 107 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays; 6:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays executive meeting, Post Home, Wilkesboro Road. Auxiliary meets fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. Auxiliary President: Moree Granford, 704-637-3579. Commander Mae Carroll, 704636-2950, OMaeCarroll@ aol.com. Post home: 704-638-0160. American Legion Miller-Russell Post #112 7 p.m. third Mondays, August through May at Legion Building, Rockwell. Commander John Tolley Jr., 704-279-2184. American Legion Junior Auxiliary Livengood-Peeler-Wood Unit 448, Granite Quarry 7 p.m. second Monday. Ongoing projects: Honorary Jr. Dept. President’s Project “Coins for Cards,” Operation Coupon program, Promoting the Poppy, Veteran’s affairs and rehabilitation, Americanism, community service. Junior advisors- Gina Starnes, 704-209-3173; Amy Cozart, 704279-0483. AMVETS Auxiliary 460 Meets second Thursday at AMVETS Post 460, 285 Lakeside Drive, Salisbury. 6 p.m. Margie Miller, president. 704-223-8458. AMVETS Post 565 Meets fourth Tuesday, 1400 N. Main St., China Grove. The Post sponsors Bingo each Thursday at 7 p.m. Membership is open to all veterans. Contact number: 704-7982036. Rockwell AMVETS Post 845 7 p.m. second Wednesday, dinner and business meeting. Post phone: 704-279-6812. General Allen Hal Turnage Marine Corps League Detachment 1096 9 a.m. first Saturdays, Ryan’s Steakhouse, 730 Jake Alexander Blvd. South Membership eligibility: currently serving or have been honorably discharged from service in the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve for not less than 90 days. Also, U.S. Navy Corpsman who trained with Marine FMF units. Associate membership is through family affiliation with an eligible Marine or Navy corpsman. Contact: Arbe Arbelaez, 704633-8171. Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3006 7 p.m. meal, 8 p.m. meeting, second and fourth Thursdays, Post Home, 1200 Brenner Ave., open only to members. For membership eligibility, call 704-8573005. Purpose: To carry out programs of Veterans and family support, hospital-VAVS, Buddy Poppy, cancer aid and research, Americanism, Legislative, community service, scholarship, youth activities, Patriot Pen, patriotic art, Voice of Democracy, POWMIA, VFW National Home, VFWPAC. President’s special projectNational Military Services-operation uplink, unmet needs and milVeterans itary assistance programs. American Legion, Faith Post Commander Gary Foster: 704327 637-0687. President Vickie Kot7 p.m third Tuesdays. larz: 704-933-8878. Ongoing projects: supporting Military Officers Association youth most important Legion ac- of America, Central Carolina
Chapter Meetings: Noon, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, second Monday of January, March, May, July, September, November. Purpose: To provide services to members to contribute to college scholarship programs, to assist ROTC and JROTC units, and to promote patriotism and a strong national defense. Col. John Gray, 704-2782881. JEDGRAY@bellsouth.net.
Christian women’s groups
Brunch Bunch, Cabarrus Christian Women 9:30-11:30 a.m. third Thursdays, Cabarrus Country Club, 3347 Weddington Road, NW, Concord. For details on complimentary nursery, call Peggy, 704-9322621. For brunch reservations, call Phyllis, 704-782-9654. Christian Women of Salisbury 11:30-1:30 third Wednesdays, Holiday Inn. Free nursery provided for preschool children. Reservations required: Loretta Burlyson, 704-855-4844 or Sue Grubb, 704-636-9162. Albemarle Aglow First Saturday at 10 a.m. at Pure Heart Family Church, 1926B Hwy 52 N., Albemarle. 9:45 prayer before meeting. Covered dish lunch after meeting. President Pattie Rudat, 704983-1197. wwwalbemarleaglow.org.
Red Hats
Chapeaux Rouge Divas Queen mother-Geraldine Terry, 704-212-2778 Classy Red Hats Queen mother-Sara Owen, 704-278-4618.
Women’s organizations
AAUW (American Association of University Women), Salisbury branch Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday of month, North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. Book discussion group, 9:30 a.m. second Tuesdays, various locations. Mission: Committed to making a significant impact on education and equity for all women and girls, helping them reach their full potential. Contact: Dr. Carol Cody, president, 704-647-0867. carolcody@bellsouth.net. MOMS Club of Salisbury Meets third Monday. National nonprofit organization for stay-at-home moms, or any mom, providing planned activities for children during the day. Playgroups, field trips, picnics, monthly Mom’s Night Out. Club performs at least one service project yearly. Contact Jodi Rocco: 704-5967724. China Grove Woman’s Club 7 p.m. generally last Monday of month, China Grove Community Building. Contact: Freda Richards, 704857-5359. Rockwell Woman’s Club 7 p.m. fourth Monday, September through May. Rockwell Civic Center. Nell Tolley, president, 704279-2184. Salisbury Woman’s Club 11:30 a.m., second Wednesdays. Clubhouse on Old West Innes Street. Reservations needed by previous Friday. Women interested in joining are invited. Contact: Wendy McCullogh, 704-637-2834. Spencer Woman’s Club 7 p.m. second Thursdays, SWC Clubhouse, 101 Third St., Spencer. Open to women 21 years or older who live in or have an interest in Spencer. Must attend at least one meeting prior to filling out application to join. Dues $25 yearly. Contact: Alane Mills, 704-6362889, 704-636-2969, alanegmills@yahoo.com. Salisbury International Woman’s Club 7-9 p.m. fourth Thursdays, September-June. Members act as hostesses with two co-hosts providing snack foods and drinks. Membership: Any woman born outside the U.S. or whose husband was born outside the U.S. Purpose: To provide support and friendship to foreign women, and to share and celebrate other cultures. President Anna-Karin Goff: 704-278-0312, annakarin@ carolina.rr.com.
How to submit birth announcements
The Post publishes free birth announcements. Forms are available online at www.salisburypost.com or you may pick up a form at The Salisbury Post. Please print clearly and include a daytime telephone number. This form can also be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to you. Call Lifestyles at 704-7974243 for more information.
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‘Gone With the Wind’ Trivia • Selznick paid $50,000 for the movie rights to the novel. • Completed in 1936, “Gone With the Wind” had by 1939 been published in 16 languages and sold 1.75 millions copies. • Over two thirds of the screen test costs were spent looking for Scarlett. • Virtually unknown in the film industry, Vivian Leigh beat out Bette Davis and Katherine Hepburn for the role • Susan Myrick, known as the Emily Post of the South, was hired as the technical advisor for Southern customs and manners • Of the half million feet of film shot, 160,000 feet were printed, and nearly 140,000 wound up on the editing floor as the final reel was just over 20,000 feet. • Hattie McDaniel, who played Prissy, was the first African American to win an Oscar.
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Jane Gill still has the program for the West Coast premier of Gone With the Wind 70 years ago.
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rect seats. Tickets had been purchased several days in advance for the matinee FROM 1E showing. Skinny Ennis was a local Uncle Gerald and Aunt Salisbury celebrity whose Hettie had also made band played for the Jack arrangements to go see the Benny Radio Show. When Rose Bowl game on New his father, who was good Year’s Day. This was of friends with Jane’s own faparticular interest since the ther, heard the plans for the Duke Blue Devils were playfamily trip, he made sure ing the Southern California they had tickets to sit in the Trojans in the 25th Annual audience at a live broadcast Rose Bowl game. In addition of the Jack Benny Show. to the game, a faded ticket Jane and Maria went to stub is a reminder that the the studio, anxious to meet girls were also treated to Mr. Benny. The live broadgrandstand seats at the Rose cast had not yet begun and Bowl Parade. as teenage girls are likely to The floats for the parade do, the girls began poking were made in large cool around. They went behind warehouses where the floral the curtains to the back designers had about 72 stage area, autograph books hours to complete the fresh in hand, hoping to get signa- flower floats. Before the tures. floats ever made it to the At some point, workers in formation area on Orange the studio realized they Grove Boulevard just off were not supposed to be Ventura highway, Jane and there and asked them to sit Maria got to see how the in two chairs ON the edge of floats were constructed in the stage. huge warehouse. Flowers They were the first to see were individually placed in Mr. Benny come on stage. small glass vials then added As he approached the rest of to the chicken wire frames. the performers, he greeted Edgar Bergman and Charlie the girls and signed their McCarthy were the grand autograph books while the marshals on January 1, show’s emcee explained that 1940. the visitors detaining Mr. When Jane returned to Benny on his way to the mi- Catawba College after the crophone were probably trip, she had missed quite a “lovely daughters” of a few class days in addition to sponsor. They sat as special the regular Christmas break guests for the remainder of time. Her professors althe show. lowed her journals from the Jane remembers walking trip to be her grade for the up and down the street in lost time. Sadly, once they front of the Brown Derby were turned in, she did not and the Carthay Circle The- get them back. She thinks ater in hopes of seeing they would be interesting to movie stars. They did get have because they could ofthe autograph of a goodfer detail about their days looking comedian — Bob and the events on that wonHope — but the favorite sto- derful vacation. ry was about the cowboy. Seeing Jack Benny, getA handsome cowboy fitting Gene Autry’s autoted properly in leather and graph, seeing the premier of fringe and a hat passed Gone With the Wind, going them. Maria commented to to the Rose Bowl Parade and Jane that he looked like game were all cherished Gene Autry. They turned memories triggered by the and chased after him … and discussion of “Moonlight they did get Autry’s autoand Magnolias.” graph. Thanks to Piedmont PlayThe Spanish Baroque ers Theatre and Director style Carthay Theater was Reid Leonard for the grassthe setting for another maroots effort to provide thejor event for the girls. The ater experiences for populaWest Coast premier of tions that might not other“Gone With the Wind” start- wise have the opportunity. ed on December 28, 1939, The entertainment over the and ran through the first years has been amazing and week of January in 1940. continues to be a community With orchestra seat ticktie for many residents of loets in hand, Maria and Jane cal nursing homes and asstood outside and watched sisted living facilities. the stars going in for the Every so often a show trigmatinee show on January 2. gers a fabulous walk down The first to go by was Clark memory lane that is more Gable, then Vivian Leigh. precious than all the titles Jane was especially excited and song and dance and talto see Hattie McDaniel enent. So to all who make tering the theater. She had these outings possible, met McDaniel earlier in the thanks for the memories! day in the theater’s ladies lounge. When they struck up Jane Gill retired after 41 a conversation, Jane just as- years as a fourth grade sumed she was someone teacher, spending most of else coming to see the her classroom years in movie. She only realized Rowan County. that she was one of the stars Brenda Zimmerman is when she saw her walking in the activity director at with the other actors and ac- Lutheran Home at Trinity tresses. Oaks where Jane now Usherettes dressed in makes her home. Lutheran bright hoopskirts helped Home is a ministry of movie-goers match their 83- Lutheran Services for the cent tickets up with the cor- Aging in Salisbury.
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Durham tournament set Durham’s Summer Sectional Tournament is scheduled for July 9-11 at the Triangle Bridge Club, 5110 Revere Road. Ron Adams is the tournament chair. S t e l l a Shadroui and BILLY Loyd Hill BURKE placed first in the weekly duplicate game last Tuesday evening at the Salisbury Woman’s Club. Other winners were: Gloria Bryant and Wayne Pegram, second; Steve Moore and Dick Brisbin, third. This was the deal on Board
the blossoms to turn pink and then red in a few days, JoAnn assured them. Resident Grace Brown FROM 1E told JoAnn that when she There’s even a fish pond was little, her mother would that supplies soothing watell her not to sniff the frilly ter sounds. white blossoms, that they With the help of the would give her a headache. staff at Autumn Care, “I’ve never heard that,” JoAnn started a gardening JoAnn said. club in 2009. There were After they got the Queen eight members to begin Anne’s lace in their bottles, with. Word spread, and the it was time to decorate a club has now grown to bit. about 25 residents who “You have to put some meet at least once a month bling on it,” said JoAnn, — more during peak grow- who decorates the garden ing seasons. The three for every major holiday. As raised beds are just the of Tuesday she hadn’t decoright height for the resirated for the Fourth of July dents in wheelchairs to yet, but she was champing work the soil. at the bit. On Tuesday, the group Then, it was time to go met and JoAnn led them harvest some tomatoes. in an activity. They took a Club members couldn’t water bottle and added be out for long because of red food coloring to the the oppressive heat and huwater. Then, they added midity. Still, they were eastems of Queen Anne’s ger to venture out for the lace — which would soak prospect of getting their up the red water, causing hands on some ripe, juicy
18 from Tuesday’s game: nent’s three no trumps douEast dealer, only N/S vul- bled contract three tricks for nerable the best N/S score on this deal. NORTH The Brisbin/ Moore pair A 10 8 played a four spades con932 tract, making five. (There A K 10 7 6 4 was a revoke.) A In the Evergreen Club’s June 25 duplicate game, WEST EAST Betty Bonner Steele and 9653 KQJ7 Betty Bills took first place. AKJ64 Q 10 Other winners were: Ruth QJ9 8 Bowles and Marie Pugh, K Q J 8 5 3 2 second; Myrnie and John McLaughlin tied with Lucy SOUTH Brown and Stella Shadroui 42 for third. 875 532 Billy Burke is ACBL, Life 10 9 7 6 4 Master director of the SalisThe Bryant/Pegram pair bury Woman’s Club weekly defeated their West oppo- duplicate games.
tomatoes. Margie and Dorman Roseman, Claude Ketchie and Ruth Calloway made their way outside in their wheelchairs and began to pick. Different varieties accommodate different tastes: German Johnson, Better Boy, Early Girl, Fantastic. “Boy, I love tomatoes,” Ruth said. “I love ‘em in sandwiches, yes Lord.” JoAnn not only helps the residents grow vegetables, she cooks for them as well. In the fall, she cooks up the greens harvest, as well as pinto beans and homemade cornbread in the physical therapy kitchen. Residents and families are invited for the sort of feast many remember from their childhoods “That’s their kind of food,” JoAnn says. Ketchie likes her cooking. She cooks “to where I can eat it,” he said, point-
ing to some gaps where teeth used to be. JoAnn cherishes the residents and their rich and varied histories. “I love their stories,” she says. “The stories of their lives. “I’ll ask them what the best cake they ever made was, or the funniest thing their children ever did. “I love hearing what they have to say.” For their part, the residents appreciate JoAnn, as do those who work at the facility, who recognize her unusual commitment. “JoAnn has done an amazing job,” says Glenn Terry, the facility’s administrator. “She just brings a lot of happiness and sunshine to our residents. She’s happy all the time. “They love to see her coming,” he adds. “We’re lucky to have her. “It’s been a wonderful experience,” JoAnn says.
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Martha Wofford, an Autumn Care activity assistant, helps gardening club member Grace Brown with her patriotic arrangement of Queens Annes lace.
Margie and Dorman Roseman, Autumn Care gardening club members, harvest some tomatoes in the patio area.
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EDC: Funds don’t keep pace with workloads BY SHELLEY SMITH
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For the past seven years, funding for RowanWorks’ economic development activity for Rowan County has not matched expenses. As workloads for three fulltime employees and one part-time worker continue to grow, the Economic Development Commission members are worried. “To stay flat will require a $30,000 cut to our budget,” said Robert Van Geons, executive director of RowanWorks, as the Salisbury-Rowan Economic Development Commission markets itself now. From the time the Economic Development Commission’s annual meeting began (Wednesday at noon), and until the close of business Thursday, five projects became active for RowanWorks — some with existing industry and some with new opportunities. On Friday, RowanWorks had people flying in to look at available space in the county, while also looking to take care of existing employers. “There’s only so many hours in the day,” Van Geons said. “And when someone flies in, we have to be there until they’re there. “It’s not saying that we’re not satisfied with VAN GEONS having three, but we feel we can, as a community, do more, and we should be doing as much as possible to help our companies and grow jobs. “I have a great team, and they work their butts off.” Van Geons said before the 2004-2005 fiscal year, discussion about EDC funding touched such issues as how much each entity paid and how many board members should be appointed. “At that time, too, they established a funding formula, which is based on the tax base of the partner,” Van Geons said. “For the county and the city, they said they would fund at this (level) next year, an agreed on a formula of 0.00032 percent of the tax base that year.” Each remaining municipality agreed on giving the EDC 0.00002 percent of its tax base each year. But for some towns, Van Geons said, like Rockwell and Cleveland, their pay-
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Edd Waldroup plays his Martin guitar as wife Fanniebelle listens.
Veteran brings tales of WWII, sounds of bluegrass music to the next generation BY EMILY FORD
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ANNAPOLIS — Edd Waldroup’s night terrors used to wake his children. “He would scream, ‘Head yon way! Head yon way!’ ” said Teresa Bean, now 53, the youngest of Waldroup’s three children. “I had no idea until I was older that it was about the war.” World War II no longer haunts Waldroup. A self-proclaimed hillbilly and selftaught bluegrass musician, Waldroup now speaks of his military service not with fear but with excitement and pride. He tells of wading ashore at Omaha Beach in chest-deep water to help liberate France. He speaks about surviving the Battle of the Bulge, the largest and bloodiest battle that Americans fought during the war. He recalls becoming separated from his outfit, the 158th Engineer Combat Battalion, for more than a month after hiding from German troops so he could relay a secret message to commanders.
“I guess I was scared in a way, but you didn’t have time to be afraid,” Waldroup said. “You were busy protecting yourself.” During the war, Fanniebelle Waldroup received a letter from the Army stating that her new husband was missing in action. For weeks, she feared he might be dead. “I’d just take it one day at a time,” she said. “I had hope that he was still alive.” Many in his battalion perished. “There were not too many of us in my original outfit who came back,” he said. “Not even enough to have a reunion.” ••• Born in the North Carolina mountains, Waldroup was already a proficient musician when he moved to Kannapolis at age 14 so his parents could work in Cannon Mills. He can play nearly any instrument and regularly performs for school children and nursing home residents on the guitar and banjo while singing bluegrass, country and gospel standards.
A jack of all trades, Waldroup can fix a car, grow a 2-pound tomato and recite poetry. At age 86, he maintains not only his yard but several others in the neighborhood. “He’s just real special,” said son Mike Waldroup, who also lives in Kannapolis. “He’s very protective. He’s always looked after us, and he still does.” Alongside a bottle of sand from Omaha Beach collected by his grandchildren last year, Waldroup keeps his induction notice from the U.S. Army, dated April 21, 1943. At the time, he was still in Cannon High School, where he was trying to catch up. He’d fallen behind while living in the mountains, where schooling came second to farming. “Well, here come the Army,” Waldroup said. “The world war was pretty hot then. The GIs who were volunteering were already gone. Pearl Harbor had us all stirred up, they really hit us a lick. “Then here comes Hitler and he was try-
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Vice president’s visit to Iraq comes as U.S. moves closer to removing troops
Do or die time for bonds at N.C. Research Campus
BAGHDAD (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden returned Saturday to Iraq to coax its government into picking a new prime minister, months after elections left the nascent democracy in a state of gridlock as the U.S. prepares to pull out its troops. Biden’s trip — his fifth since he was elected vice president, and his second this year — signals Washington’s growing impatience with Iraq’s stalled political process since the March 7 vote. The Iraqi election failed to produce a clear winner, and competing political alliances have been angling to secure an edge in parliament — mostly through backroom deals that leave out voters. The vice president was upbeat upon arrival, downplaying concerns that the impasse would lead to a crisis. “This is local politics,” Biden told reporters in brief remarks at the sprawling U.S.
KANNAPOLIS — Tuesday will be pivotal for the stalled $30 million tax increment bond package for the N.C. Research Campus. First up Tuesday, Standard & Poor’s will tour the Research Campus to consider assigning an investment grade rating to the TIF bonds. The bonds would pay for improvements at the life sciences complex owned by Dole Food Co. chairman David Murdock. Later Tuesday, Cabarrus County commissioners will discuss the bond package and whether they still support a new building for the Cabarrus Health Alliance. “It will be a big day,” Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg said. The city of Kannapolis, which would issue the bonds, asked Standard & Poor’s to rate them, making them more appealing to investors and helping the city
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military base west of Baghdad known as Camp Victory. “This is not a lot different than any other government.” He added: “I remain, as I have from the beginning, extremely optimistic about the government being formed here.” Iraqi officials appeared cool to the prospect of Biden muscling in on their scene. “The aim of Biden’s visit is not to impose a point of view nor an attempt to interfere in Iraq’s political process,” said Yassin Majid, an adviser to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. He said Biden and the prime minister would meet Sunday to discuss plans for U.S. troops to leave Iraq and ways to deepen ties between the two countries — as well as ways to build the new government. Biden’s aides were quick to note that he only will offer help if it was requested, and not advocate for any specific
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Vice President Joe Biden, right, greets Sens. Joe Lieberman and John McCain, left, in Baghdad, Iraq, on Saturday. The senators are in Iraq on a trip unrelated to the vice presidents. coalition or agenda — other than an end to the delay that has, in turn, pushed back resolution of a number of issues facing Iraq. He also is set to meet Iraqi President Jalal Talabani and former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi during the long July Fourth weekend he is in Iraq. Biden also plans to meet with troops and will attend a naturalization ceremony this morning. Iraq’s newly elected parliament is scheduled to meet
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secure a lower interest rate. TIF bonds, considered among the riskiest types of municipal debt, normally can’t achieve an investment grade rating. Kannapolis and Cabarrus County agreed in November 2007 to issue the bonds. Including $15 million for a new Cabarrus Health Alliance, which serves as the county public health department, helped seal the deal. But the county’s budget woes have caused commissioners to rethink the need for a new health department, which would go up across Dale Earnhardt Boulevard from the Research Campus. Commissioners have asked Cabarrus Health Alliance director Dr. William Pilkington to justify his need for a new building. The health alliance has relationships with many entities on the campus, including public-health related research projects with Appalachian
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FROM 1A ment went down significantly. For example, the 2004 agreement meant the EDC should receive $390,563 in funding for 2009. What it got was $376,207. In years since the 2004 agreement, the tax bases have grown on average 20 percent, and the EDC has not asked for additional funding. “Until this year, we have asked for the same or less than the 2004-05 formula, every year,” he said. “The tax base has grown, but actual funding has decreased since last year. This year, it’s picked back up.” Kannapolis has now promised to begin contributing, something Van Geons is excited about. “With Kannapolis coming back in for the first time in many, many years, we now have every municipality back at the table,” he said. “I hope all of our municipalities feel they’re getting a value for their contribution. “But, total funding for economic development, when you combine all entities, is down $100,000. The tax base has grown, but our actual funding
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has decreased since last year.” China Grove and Landis decreased their funding from the 2004 agreement to the approved 2010-11 amount by more than $1,500 each, despite a 12 percent rise in tax base for China Grove and a 19 percent rise for Landis. Van Geons said he wants to get everyone back to the 2004 agreement. “Our revenues cannot support today what we’re doing, which is a bare minimum program,” he said. “One year from now, we have to slash the budget and/or personnel if we don’t get back to fully funding the budget.” Van Geons said the EDC’s-
State University, Duke University and N.C. State University, he said. “There is a reason for us to be close to campus,” he said. He will plead his case before, including details of the $700,000 that’s already been spent to plan, design and permit the new building. “I’m hoping there is support,” Pilkington said. The city would like commissioners to vote up or down on both the bonds and the new Contact Emily Ford at health alliance, Legg said. 704-797-4264.
Russian spy suspect says she wants to stay in United States NEW YORK (AP) — The Russian diplomat’s daughter accused of being a spy is “embarrassed” by photos of her that have turned up in media reports and fears she will be deported, her lawyer said. Attorney Robert Baum told the Associated Press that he showed Anna Chapman, 28, some of the tabloid newspaper stories that have branded the redhead as a femme fatale and feature photographs from her Facebook page, showing the smil- CHAPMAN ing Russian enjoying Manhattan’s nightlife scene, posing in front of the Statue of Liberty and mixing with businessmen at a conference. “She was embarrassed by some of the photos that were obviously taken from her Facebook pages,” the lawyer said. “The truth is she probably no different than your typical single 28-year-old woman in New York City.” Chapman is charged with conspiring to act as an unregistered agent of a foreign gov-
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“But a good, strong consensus on the TIF is enough for me,” he said. Currently, the bonds would provide $15 million for a new health alliance, $7 million to reimburse the city and Research Campus developer Castle & Cooke for upfront expenses to build the campus infrastructure, $1.7 million to replace the downtown water system and $1.3 million for a stormwater line and pedestrian tunnel under Loop Road, as well as money for four smaller projects.
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ernment, which carries a potential penalty of five years in prison. She was the first of 10 spy suspects who were arrested in the United States to be denied bail. Baum said Chapman’s father told her to go to police with a fake passport an undercover FBI agent had given to her, leading to her arrest and solitary confinement. He said he may use that information to appeal the bail decision. At a bail hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Farbiarz said only that investigators on June 27 intercepted phone calls in which Chapman was “talking to a man who is advising her, who is telling her essentially ... to make up a story, to say that she’s being intimidated, that this might be some other criminal activity, and who advises her to get out of the country and to go to the police.” Baum said he believed the phone calls cited by prosecutors were conversations between Chapman and her father, whom Baum described as a low-level embassy employee whose family was middle class.
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savings account with extra fund balance was running out. “We had received funding and not spent the majority of our budget,” he said. “So we had a savings account. “And, rightfully so, we were directed, especially by the county commissioners, to use that, to put money to work.” Van Geons said the money has been used heavily on different advertising. “This year, with the support of funding and by being aggressive and keeping our funding low, we will make it through this year, using the last of the fund balance,” he said. “Next year the money re-
serve will be gone. We’ll have to cut operations, or talk about the fact that tax bases have grown and try to justify (more funding) from public or private revenue.” Van Geons said partnerships are one way the EDC reaches out to people who could have an interest in Rowan County. “We may have a company here that may have a customer in Virginia that is interested in what’s going on in the Research Campus, and we want to be able to support and facilitate that connection and dialogue amongst them, so we can all be part of that,” he said. “It’s a mutually beneficial relationship to all of us.”
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VETERAN FROM 1A ing to take over Europe. Everybody was red hot to go and serve.” Waldroup was drafted. “I was excited to serve,” he said. “We was going to whip the Germans.” During his first furlough in December 1943, he married Fanniebelle, a “pretty little gal” he’d met in high school. They drove to South Carolina, where marriage licenses were easier to get, and exchanged vows. The next day he received a telegram that his furlough had been canceled with orders to return immediately. Six months later, Waldroup jumped off a landship tank and held his M1 rifle over his head as he waded ashore, part of the third wave landing at Omaha Beach. “We lost a lot of men on that beach,” he said. Waldroup went through five countries during WWII and scratched each name on his canteen: France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland and Germany. His son has the canteen now. That time in the military also inspired his son to serve. Mike Waldroup was in the Air Force from 1967 to 1971 in Europe. He calls his father’s service “incredible.” ••• When Waldroup prepares to tell a war story, he leans close and begins with a friendly, “Hey!” During the Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive, he became trapped. “The Germans broke through and captured some of our big guns and turned them on us,” he said. The Germans drove the AmeriKannapolis veteran Edd cans back to Waldroup stormed Oma- the Belgian ha Beach to help liberate town of BasFrance during World War togne. While Waldroup II. He also survived the and another Battle of the Bulge. soldier were sending messages in secret code at a relay station housed in a countryside chateau, German troops were making a push to take Bastogne. German paratroopers landed 100 yards from the chateau. Waldroup and the other soldier escaped by hiding under a hedgerow. They buried their equipment in case they were captured. “Being an old sly fox and a possum hunter and ‘coon hunter and country boy, we knew how to elude the Germans,” Waldroup said. They crept under cover to a nearby village, where only a priest remained. “Between what French I could speak and what English he could speak, he told us that an American tank and a
Edd Waldroup carried this photo in his wallet for years. Hes in uniform with his brother, Foch, at left and father, Henry C. Waldroup, in 1943.
truckload of ammunition were broke down 1 kilometer from there,” Waldroup said. As they approached, the tank nearly fired on them. “We dropped our rifles and yelled. We hollered and told them we were Americans,” he said. He served with the unit until he was reunited with the 158th more than a month later. When the war ended, he went back to the chateau to recover his equipment, but the Germans had dug it up and destroyed it. ••• During the war, Waldroup learned international Morse code, strung telephone wire, did electrical work, helped construct a pontoon bridge across the Rhine River and cleared minefields. As a sergeant, he oversaw a crew of German prisoners. But like so many veterans, Waldroup for years said little about his two years and eight months of active service. “The war was not talked about when I was a child,” said his daughter, Teresa Bean, who lives in Wilmington. “It was not a very fond memory.” After Waldroup began sharing memories with his family, Bean took her father to the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. He wore a cap proclaiming “WWII veteran” with a patch denoting his participation in the D-Day Normandy landing. “It was quite an experience,” Bean said. “I don’t think I was ready for it, and I know my mother wasn’t ready for it.” Men and women approached Waldroup with tears streaming down their faces. “People would come up to him and cry on his shoulder,” Bean said. “People would hug him.” In the car on the way home, the family began to comprehend the magnitude of Waldroup’s service and the hardships he survived. “My mom said, ‘I had no idea,’ ” Bean said. ••• Waldroup survived World War II
panies that we know want to hear that message of those resources. That’s why it’s so important to learn from each other.” Van Geons said volunteers are welcome and encouraged to help the EDC or even attend workshops or meetings that EDC members may not always be able to get to. “We love getting just a lead and a contact,” he said. “If anyone knows of a company that needs some help, refer us to them. “Or, volunteering real time to help us market will help if people are willing to go to things like the Energy Coalition in Charlotte, so we don’t have to, and bring us back some information, that’s great. “Whatever you’d like to do, there’s opportunity for that. Even reading up on companies that might like to come to Rowan County.” Van Geons said the EDC was “extremely grateful” for the support it has received in the budget process, and hopes Rowan County will continue to grow. “We have a lot of opportunity here,” he said. For more information, visit www.rowanworks. com. Contact Shelley Smith at 704-797-4246.
but nearly died in 1963 from a kidney stone attack. He was hospitalized for three month in Concord and lost a kidney. “The doctors had basically given up on him,” said Debbie Ezzell, the middle Waldroup child who lives in Durham. “Later, they called him a walking miracle.” Doctors attributed Waldroup’s survival to his strong will to live. “He loves life,” Ezzell said. “Anything he does, he gives it 110 percent.” Waldroup usually worked two jobs. He studied business administration when he returned from the war but went to work in Cannon Mills because “I was making more money weaving than the banker was making,” he said. He left the mill in 1958 to build missiles for Douglas Aircraft in Charlotte for four years, and when he returned to textiles he also started a painting business. He retired from the mill in 1983 and now dotes on his eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. When Waldroup’s children were young, he taught them to fish, play instruments and maintain their cars. His daughters were no different from his son. “The last thing I wanted to do was hang around while he was working on a car,” Ezzell said. “But he would be changing the oil and he’d say ‘Deborah, I want you to look at this and see how I do this. You need to know about this.’ ” Neighbors still call Waldroup to fix a broken washer or look at a malfunctioning car. He can finish a word puzzle book in a day and spends so much time in his large garden that Bean buys him Gatorade by the case. “He doesn’t know the word ‘no,’ ” she said. ••• Edd and Fanniebelle Waldroup have attended the West A Street Church Waldroups of God for many Edd g r a n d children years. Their brought back sand faith, like their from Omaha Beach marriage, is last year when they strong. Fanniebelle visited Normandy, Waldroup listens France. with a knowing smile as her husband performs “That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine” and recites “Father’s Table Grace” in their modest Kannapolis home. “They take care of each other,” Ezzell said. “They have mutual respect.” On a recent evening, Waldroup said the blessing before a meal. “He said ‘Thank you God for the energy to endure to go on,’ ” Ezzell said. “I thought, ‘Wow, that is really something.’ ” Contact Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.
Boat with 174 on board runs aground in Boston Harbor BOSTON (AP) — A tour boat headed on a whale watch with 174 people on board was evacuated Saturday after it ran aground on a rocky ledge in Boston Harbor and began taking on water. No one was seriously hurt in the accident, which was reported at about 10 a.m. off Deer Island. The Coast Guard said two people suffered back and knee injuries.
Authorities said a combination of Coast Guard vessels, local emergency vessels and nearby fishing boats helped evacuate the 87-foot vessel Massachusetts, and by early afternoon, everyone was safely off the boat. Passengers were taken to a pier in Hull, about 3 miles from the disabled boat, said Coast Guard Petty Officer Connie Terrell.
Meanwhile, workers on board the Massachusetts tried to pump out the sinking vessel, while divers attempted to patch the gash in the hull, said Winthrop Deputy Harbormaster Chuck Evans, who was at the scene. Evans said the boat’s operators reported that they collided with rocks at Devil’s Back Ledge while traveling at about 18 knots. The boat
was listing heavily toward its bow Saturday afternoon and its back end had lifted out of the water, he said. “It’s a pretty serious accident,” Evans said. “Once it goes down, it would be a total loss, I believe. ... They’re trying to save it.” Passengers described a noise and a sudden jolt that snapped legs on deck chairs and sent people sprawling.
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Superior Court Abbreviation key: CAAF – court-appointed attorney fee VD – dismissal without leave by district attorney Disposition of cases heard the week of April 26 in Rowan Superior Supplemental Administrative Court by Judge Beverly P. Beal: • Attempted first-degree sex offense: Arthur Dean Adkins, also felony indecent liberties with child, 125-159 months, jail credit, sex offender treatment recommended, also felony first-degree rape of child, felony first-degree sex offense with child and four charges felony indecent liberties with child, VD in all six cases. • Felony breaking and/or entering: Tina La Ray Austin, also nine counts felony breaking and entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, pay court costs, $500 fine and restitution jointly, also second charge felony breaking and/or entering and three counts felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of first sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony possession of stolen goods/property and three counts felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of second sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment; also second charge felony possession of stolen goods/property and four counts felony larceny after break-
ing or entering a motor vehicle, 56 months at expiration of third sentence, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also six more charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of fourth sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also second-degree burglary, felony breaking and/or entering and felony larceny, 10-12 months at expiration of fifth sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also three charges felony larceny after breaking/entering, three charges felony larceny and 18 charges misdemeanor larceny, VD in all 24 cases; Derrion Taylor Crawford, also three charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, make joint restitution, also second-degree burglary and two more charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 10-12 months at expiration of first sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, serve 10 days in jail, jail credit, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also second charge felony breaking and/or entering and three more charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of second sentence, suspended, 60 months probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony common law robbery and felony possession of stolen goods/property, 10-12 months at expiration of third sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation,
serve 10 days in jail concurrently with second sentence, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony larceny, felony possession of stolen goods/property and five charges misdemeanor larceny, VD in all seven cases; Timothy Paul Wiseman Jr., also three charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 56 months, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, make restitution jointly, have no contact with co-defendants or victims, pay court cost and $500 fine, not violate any laws, also six charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 4-5 months at expiration of first sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony breaking and/or entering and seven charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of second sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony possession of stolen goods/property and three charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 5-6 months at expiration of third sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also five more charges felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 4-5 months at expiration of fourth sentence, suspended, 60 months supervised probation, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also second-degree burglary, felony breaking and/or entering and felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, 10-12 months at expiration of fifth sentence, sus-
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pended, 60 months supervised probation, serve 250 days in jail, jail credit, same terms and conditions as first judgment, also felony breaking or entering a motor vehicle, three charges felony larceny after breaking/entering, three charges felony larceny and 19 charges misdemeanor larceny, VD in all 26 cases. • Failure to notify Department of Motor Vehicles of address change: Hubert Ray McCarn, also driver failure to wear seat belt, pay court cost and $50 fine; Lolitta Yvonne Nettles, prayer for judgment continued upon payment of court cost. • Felony fleeing/eluding arrest with motor vehicle: Willie Louis Watson, 9-11 months, suspended, 24 months supervised probation, six months intensive probation, perform CSW and pay fee, not operate motor vehicle until license restored, pay court cost, $250 fine and CAAF, transfer probation to Mecklenburg County. • Felony possession of stolen motor vehicle: Melvin Anthony West, also larceny from the person, 20-24 months, jail credit, pay CAAF and restitution to be docketed as civil judgment, defendant to be released from jail on court date, also felony larceny, felony first-degree burglary, felony firstdegree kidnapping, felony possession of firearm by felon and felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, VD in all five cases.
the investigation that Gell was guilty, according to the agent’s own lawyer, and built the case on a pair of drugabusing 15-year-old girls who changed their stories several times. The two pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and testified against Gell; no one else has been prosecuted. The settlement said Ransome ignored 17 witnesses who reported Jenkins was still alive after Gell was sent to jail on unrelated charges and didn’t give prosecutors evidence favorable to Gell including those witness statements, a lie-detector test and taped phone calls. A phone listing for Ransome couldn’t be found. He refused to talk about the case after the settlement. Gell remains in prison, serving a six-year sentence for indecent liberties for hav-
ing sex with a 15-year-old girl after he was freed. Gell’s lawyer used part of the settlement to set up a trust that has been supporting the young woman and their son. The Gell case wasn’t the only time Ransome was accused of problems in homicide investigations. An external review of his cases found his files seldom included important documents, timelines or other evidence to back statements from witnesses and suspects. Ransome appeared to leave information out of his files because he decided it wasn’t relevant, leaving prosecutors with incomplete cases, according to former FBI agent Chris Swecker, who conducted the review. Swecker also found in Ransome’s defense that the SBI didn’t give him proper supervision.
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day, members will wear what Houser calls an all-American outfit of T-shirts and blue jeans. There will be a few changes. The band had practiced a version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen that couldn’t be replicated in the short time before the performance. Instead, Houser has replaced the song with a couple of patriotic marches. “I think we’re going to be fine,” Houser said, “I have to thank all the great community support.”
Tenn. man convicted of golf cart DWI at beach BALD HEAD ISLAND (AP) — A North Carolina prosecutor is using the driving while impaired conviction of a golf cart driver to warn people they can be busted for DWI on any vehicle. The StarNews of Wilmington reports that Brunswick County District Attorney Rex Gore issued a news release saying 24-year-old William McNabb, of Gray, Tenn., was found guilty Friday of DWI and received a suspended sentence. Authorities say McNabb had a blood-alcohol level of 0.20 percent when he was pulled over while driving the golf cart on Bald Head Island in August 2008. Gore says he wanted to remind people during the Independence Day holiday weekend that they can be arrested for drinking while driving boats, animals, bicycles and even lawn mowers.
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• • • Disposition of cases heard the week of May 3 in Rowan Superior Arraignment and notice of indictment court by Judge Theodore S. Royster Jr.: • Driving while impaired: Vernis Eugene Brown Jr., also transporting open container after consuming alcohol first, order of remand in both cases. • Driving while license revoked: Candi Jackson Furr, also giving fictitious information to officer, order of remand in both cases. • Felon breaking or entering a motor vehicle: Justin Jarvis Hannah, 6-8 months, jail credit. • Failure to notify Department of Motor Vehicles of address change: Zachary Michael Lawing, pay court cost and $50 fine. • Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia: Demario Antione Morrow, also giving fictitious information to officer, order of remand in both cases. • Speeding: Marty Edward Lewis, pay court cost and $10 fine.
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Agent in $4M settlement with inmate retires RALEIGH (AP) — A State Bureau of Investigation agent whose handling of a North Carolina murder case led the state to pay a nearly $4 million wrongful conviction settlement has retired. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports SBI Agent Dwight Ransome left his job about a month ago with 28 years of state and local service. Ransome had been taken off investigations and moved into an administrative job less than a year ago after the SBI paid its largest settlement ever — $3.9 million to former North Carolina death row inmate Alan Gell. Gell, 36, spent four years waiting for execution in the 1995 killing of Allen Ray Jenkins of Aulander, a retired truck driver. Ransome decided early in
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Parole possible for man serving life sentence for first-degree murder A man sentenced to life in prison for the execution style murder of Gary Grade in 1986 could be released on parole. The state Parole Commission is investigating the possibility SCOTT of releasing Randy Lee Scott if he completes a special program. Scott, now 55, was 31 when the murder occurred. Scott was sentenced to life
in prison in August 1988 for the first degree murder of Grade and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury of Grade’s girlfriend, Cindy Beck Hensley. Scott was sentenced to an additional 34 years for his part in other related crimes. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, but jurors opted for life in prison. Grade’s body was found in the early morning hours of Dec. 9, 1986, in his home on Charles Street off Airport Road. He was face down in the living room and had been shot once in the temple. His face
was stuffed into a pillow and his hands had been bound behind his back with duct tape. Hensley was shot once in the mouth and left for dead. She went next door for help after the shooter left. Witnesses testified that Grade had closed his business, Gary Grade Pools and Spas and was in the process of moving from his Klutz Acres home when he was killed. Hensley testified that she and Grade pleaded for their lives while their house was ransacked and Thomas John Reeb and Scott repeatedly demanded $10,000.
She testified that Reeb was the triggerman, but that Scott pulled a gun first and set off the chain of events that led to the shootings. Four people were charged in the murder. Reeb, who was tried at the same time as Scott, was sentenced to life plus 50 years. Two others, including Scott’s wife, Brenda Berrier Hilton Scott and Morris M. Andrews, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. The trial in Rowan County Superior Court took more than two weeks after a lengthy jury selection process. The jury of
10 women and two men took just over 2 and a half hours to find Scott and Reeb guilty of first degree murder. After Sheriff Bob Martin was quoted in newspaper articles saying the murder was drug related and that Reeb had been convicted in federal court of drug-running, defense attorneys got a gag order preventing attorneys and law enforcement officers from talking to the press during the trial. Scott is currently in the Caswell Correctional Center with his next custody review is set for Aug. 1 according to
the N.C. Department of Corrections website. According to a press release from the N.C. Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, information is being gathered from persons for and against parole for Scott. The information gathered will be considered by the Commission in making its decision. The Commission will render a final decision after completion of the investigation. No time frame was given for the decision. For information or comment on the case contact the Commission at 919-716-3017.
OctoberTour homes announced
Cleaning up the coast
BY KATIE SCARVEY
kscarvey@salisburypost.com
Volunteers and workers involved in oil spill cleanup efforts at Pensacola Beach had to wear boots, gloves and other clothing to keep from coming in contact with the oil. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Rowan County woman lends a hand to oil spill cleanup efforts at Pensacola Beach
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rom her home on High Rock Lake, Ellen Mullen scans the sky for birds all the time. She relishes the moments when a bald eagle sometimes lands in her front yard. One evening after seeing on television reports what the oil spill was doing to birds along the Gulf Coast, Ellen became emotional. Tearing up, she told her family she should travel there and try to help. “Here, you go MARK for me,” her sonWINEKA in-law, Victor Lopez, said. Owner of VL Concrete in Concord, he immediately offered her $2,000 for the trip. Constant news of the oil spill “was killing him, too,” Ellen says, because he had grown up along the Gulf in Texas. Ellen looked at her husband, Jim, and realized at that moment she was headed off on an interesting journey, though “I wasn’t sure where I was going.” With Jim’s help, she decided to try Pensacola, Fla. It seemed like a safe place and a sensible drive. “Jim said start there and see what happens,” she recalls. Ellen, 59, packed her Suburban, wrote down the directions she wanted to follow and set off on a 10-day trip full of enlightenment and frustration. But she’s glad she did it. “I had to see it for myself,” says Mullen, a nurse and a 5foot-2 bundle of energy. “... I’m a young 59.” Mullen spent about six days on the hot, white sand of Pensacola Beach picking up the “oil balls” or “tar balls” already coming in with the waves. She devoted three other days to a warehouse where she put together crates for oil-covered birds. Most of the crates were going to Louisiana at the time because that’s where more were needed. As Mullen drove into Pensacola, she saw flashing message boards saying oil was in
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the water and that some beaches were closed. The oil had reached Pensacola on June 2. As of July 1, Gulf waters and beaches east of Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier (close to where Mullen worked) remained open and were under no restrictions. But a health advisory had been issued for Gulf beach waters west of the pier to the Alabama state line. The advisory warned against coming in contact with any oil, either in the water or on the beach, or with wildlife affected by the oil. Roughly 423 miles of Gulf Coast shoreline had been oiled by July 1 — 259 miles in Louisiana, 48 miles in Mississippi, 47 miles in Alabama and 69 miles in Florida. Where Mullen was, in the Northwest Florida Panhandle, the state had placed approximately 389,500 feet of boom to help with oil containment, and Florida had leased five skimmers to operate in some of the sensitive inland waters. The Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier remained open, but anything caught from there was catch and release. The one time Mullen said she ventured into the surf, she emerged with orange-colored feet from the oil in the water. “You wouldn’t believe how hard it is to get off,” she says. Mullen stayed in a Hampton Inn near the fishing pier and worked alongside six other volunteers and an army of people employed by BP who were meticulously scouring the beach for oil deposits. Busloads of workers, being paid at least $12 an hour, were among the people raking, shoveling and scooping the oiled sand into huge plastic bags.
Mullen said the bags had to be closed and tied when they weighed 5 pounds, meaning most of each bag was empty. The bags were thrown into a pile and picked up later by a front-end loader. The sad part, Mullen discovered, was that while an area of the beach might be sugar white, inches underneath the oil is buried in the sand. Meanwhile, each wave brings in more oil balls. For the workers on the beach, it was like taking a pea-shooter into a fight against a Sherman tank. Plus, they had to wear boots, gloves and other clothing to
keep from coming in contact with the oil. Mullen found she could only clean 10 to 15 minutes at time before needing water and shade at one of the many tents set up as refuge. Mullen was physically sick one day from the heat. “My back is still sore,” she says. Many of the people BP is employing as manual labor on the beach had been out of work and needed the jobs, Mullen says. She was not being paid but, because she was a volunteer, she could leave whenever she wanted to get away. BP provided lunch for her and the hundreds of other workers. Mullen complains about seeing idle beach restoration machines. One company, Clean Beach Technologies, said its sand cleaners emulsify the tar balls, and inject oil-eating microbes into the sand to eat the oil residue.
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A volunteer picks up oil balls and tar balls along Pensacola Beach, Fla. In the Northwest Florida Panhandle, the state had placed approximately 389,500 feet of boom to help with oil containment, and Florida had leased five skimmers to operate in some of the sensitive inland waters.
Historic Salisbury Foundation has announced this year’s 35th anniversary OctoberTour of Historic Homes, scheduled for Oct. 8, 9 and 10. The homes that will be open for this year’s tour were revealed Tuesday at an OctoberTour launch party at the J.W. Hall House. This year’s OctoberTour homes are owned by the following: • Gerred and Marsha Popejoy, 402 S. Fulton St. • Bill and Nancy Stanback, 303 W. Bank St. • Greg and Kristin Shields, 415 S. Fulton St. • Edward and Nancy Clement, 1010 Richard St. • Tim and Trisha Proper, 315 W. Horah St. • Katherine Murdoch and Tripp Clement, 229 W. Bank St. • Niven and Carolyn Bayer, 528 S. Fulton St. Also on the tour are two homes owned by Historic Salisbury Foundation: • The J.W. Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St. • The Cyrus West House 203 S. Main St.
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Smart Start honors 3 child care providers Smart Start Rowan
Smart Start Rowan honored three child care providers during its recent Child Care Professionals Recognition Conference. Donna James, director of Preschool of the Arts at the Park, received the Early Childhood Director of the Year award, while Jennifer G. Smith of Preschool of the Arts at the Park earned the Teacher of the Year award and Denise Lyerly from Joy-N-The Morning Home Childcare received the Family Child Care Professional of the Year award. The director of a child development center must ensure that high quality isn’t just an expression but a day-to-day practice, said John Gerstenmier, executive director of Smart Start Rowan. “Donna has set the bar high,” he said. “She has led her center to achieve the top rated five-star license, and she is passionate about early childhood education.” James also has established healthy nutrition guidelines and offers enhancement activities, such as sign language, art activities, music and movement, at no extra cost. In addition, she established a lending program to encourage parents to take books and activities home to do with their children. Smith earned the Teacher of the Year award for making children and their parents feel valued, capable and worthy.
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KANNAPOLIS — Iris Holland Brown, age 79, of Goldfish Road, entered eternal life Friday, July 2, 2010, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Born May 1, 1931, in Landis, she was the daughter of the the late Clyde and Beulah Holland. A lifelong resident of Rowan County, she was a graduate of South Rowan High School, Pfeiffer College and UNC-Charlotte where she earned a Master's Degree in Education. Iris loved children and taught 4th and 5th graders at Charles B. Aycock Elementary School in Kannapolis for 20 years. She was a faithful member and former Sunday School teacher at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in China Grove. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steven Brown; a grandson, Travis Brown; one brother, Eugene Holland; and a sister, Rachel Rodgers. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Samuel Brown; two sons, James Brown and wife, Erna, Paul Brown and wife, Jill; two grandchildren, David Brown and wife, Carrie and Tammy Gulledge and husband, Rodney; one great-grandchild, Baylee Gulledge; and two sisters, Ludelia Fisher and Hazel Holland. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Lady's Funeral Home. Service: 11 a.m. Monday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Comer officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Memorials: Memorials may be made in Iris' memory to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Lady's Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.ladysfuneralhome.com.
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The deadline for Posters if 5 p.m. • Sixth annual Jersey City Reunion will be held July 9 and 10 at the Jersey City Playground at the corner of W. Kerr and N. Caldwell streets. Fish fry noon-8 p.m. Friday and various activities noon-8 p.m. Saturday. Sponsored by D.R. Campbell and Sherry Hawthorne. Call 704-6373067 for more information.
Mildred Griffin Nash
KANNAPOLIS — Mildred Griffin Nash, age 93, loving & caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Best of Care Assisted Living Center. Born Oct. 27, 1916, in Anson County, she was one of four children born to the late Plyde and Pantha Simpson Griffin. She has been a resident of Kannapolis for almost 70 years. She retired from Cannon Mills and worked for many years at the Kannapolis YMCA. She was a member of the very supportive West Point Baptist Church and served 20 years as president of the Forever Young Club. She loved working in her flower garden and could make beautiful floral arrangements. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Howard “Happy” Nash; her son, John Nash Jr.; and her brother, Kermit Griffin. She is survived by daughter, Brenda Jones and husband, Larry of Oldsmar, Fla.; and daughter-in-law, Marlene Nash of Stanfield. Her biggest fans were her grandchildren, Johnette Wiles (Paul) of Kannapolis, Tammy Jones of Dunedin, Fla., Tonya Steckler (Stacy) of Lakeland, Fla. and Tony Jones (Amy) of Tampa, Fla. Her great-grandchildren, Alex, Drew, Travis, Tyler, Lauren and Preston loved her dearly. She is also survived by a sister, Plydene Nash of Kannapolis; brother, Emmett Griffin of Greenville, S.C.; and nieces, nephews, and friends. Service and Burial: A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at West Point Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Visitation: The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday prior to the services. Memorials: Memorials may be made to West Point Baptist Church at 1100 Pine St., Kannapolis, NC 28081. Whitley's Funeral Home is assisting the Nash Family. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
“John” Paul Harwood
SUPPLY — “John” Paul Harwood, age 63, of Supply, formerly of Rockwell, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Harwood family.
BRIEFS Vaughan completes Army basic training Army National Guard Pvt. Travis W. Vaughan has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. He is the son of Leanne Vaughan of Oakboro and Wesley Vaughan of China Grove.
Road construction suspended RALEIGH (AP) — Most road construction activity on
HOMES FROM 4A The Cyrus West House is a brick Federal house that is in unrestored condition, with a second floor that has been unchanged from the 1830s. In the more than three decades of the tour, some 135 historic structures in Salisbury have been featured, mostly private homes. A variety of periods are covered in this year’s selection of homes, from the 1799 John Steele House to late Victorian
major North Carolina routes will be suspended for the Fourth of July weekend with the exception of three routes. The state Department of Transportation says construction is suspended until 9 a.m. Tuesday. Both directions of Interstate 40 in Greensboro are reduced to two lanes between mile marker 213 and 214 due to construction of the Bridford Parkway Bridge. In eastern North Carolina, U.S. 17 in Windsor is reduced to one lane on the Cashie River Bridge due to construction and trucks are restricted on the route. Raleigh’s Glenwood Avenue will have closures from Five Points to Wade Avenue to replace concrete. In addition to these projects, the department reminds motorists traveling on westbound I-40 in Haywood County to expect delays over the holiday weekend.
and bungalow-style houses. This year’s tour offers several new features, including guided tours Saturday and Sunday mornings and a special luncheon on Friday. A patron’s party is set for Thursday, Oct. 7. An OctoberTour 5K race is set for Saturday morning, Oct. 8. Historic Salisbury Foundation director Jack Thomson reminded those at the launch party of the tour’s educational mission. “We’re here to show people how a contemporary family can live in an old house comfortably,” he said.
Susan Penny Taylor
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. —Mrs. Susan Penny Taylor, 63, of Ponte Vedra Beach, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 30, 2010. Born on Dec. 16, 1946, to Ford and Mabel Penny, she grew up in Garden City, N.Y. Sue graduated from Endicott College in 1966 and lived in New York City until 1971, when she married Joe T. Taylor III. They resided in Atlanta, Ga., where Sue raised two children and Joe was a partner of the law firm Alston & Bird. They retired to enjoy beach life together in 2003 at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Sue is survived by her husband of 40 years, Joe, son of Joe and Wilburn Taylor Jr. of Salisbury, N.C.; her daughter, Jennifer Kennedy and son-inlaw Robert Kennedy; two grandchildren, Brooke and Preston Kennedy; her son, Steven Taylor. Sue is also survived by sisters Jane Penny and Patti Reilly; brothers Tom Penny and twin brother Guy Penny. Service and Visitation: A Memorial Service will take place at Christ Episcopal Church on Tuesday, July 6 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends at their home at 3213 Old Barn Court, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, following the service. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jacksonville Habitat for Humanity, 2404 Hubbard Street Jacksonville, FL 32206 (www.habijax.org); and Mollie Biggane Foundation, 168 Euston Road, Garden City, NY 11530 (www.molliesfund.org). Please sign the online guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com.
David C. Jackson, Jr.
STATESVILLE — David Curtis Jackson, Jr., age 65, of 126 Corry Drive, Statesville, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2010, unexpectedly in North Hollywood, Calif. Born in York, S.C. on Sept. 24, 1944, he was the son of the late David C. Jackson, Sr. and Cora Lee Corry Jackson. He was married to Louise Mathis Jackson, who preceded him in death. Service and Burial: Celebration of Life Services for Mr. David Curtis Jackson, Jr. will be conducted Monday, July 5, at 12 noon at Christian Outreach of the Piedmont. Rev. Glenn Usry is Pastor and Reverend James Millsaps will officiate. Burial will follow in the Knox Grove Baptist Church in Cleveland. Mr. Jackson will remain at Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary until taken to the church at 10:30 a.m. to lie in state. Visitation: Members of the family will receive friends from 11-12 noon, Monday, one hour prior to service, but will assemble at the residence at other times. Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. David Curtis Jackson, Jr. Emailed condolences may be made at rutledgeinc@bellsouth.net.
Lisa Lowder Love
SALISBURY — Lisa Lowder Love, age 56, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010, at Brightmoore Nursing Center. Arrangements are pending at this time, Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the family.
Howard Jones Horton
FAITH — Howard Jones Horton, 92, of Faith, passed over into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 2, 2010. Born Feb. 15, 1918, in Concord, he was the son of Allen Jones and Addie Russell Horton. Howard served the Lord in his youth at Rocky River Presbyterian Church in Cabarrus County and later at Faith Baptist Church in Faith. He served as Trustee, Deacon, Training Union Director, Nursery worker and was in the Joyful Seniors Choir. He served his country in World War II by building ships for the United States Navy in Baltimore, Md., served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Conflict on the Phillipine Islands as a Seaman Second Class, and retired from the V.A. Hospital in Salisbury. He was a member of the Faith American Legion Post #327, Faith Civitan Club and participated in the local and state Senior Games. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Ray Horton. Those left to honor him are his wife of 69 years, Ethel McBride Horton; sons, Ronald Howard Horton and wife, Sharon and Jeffrey Allen Horton and wife, Meredith of Salisbury; grandchildren, Greg Jones and wife, Kristie, RoniJean Horton, Misty Pullen, Starla Hatley and husband, Brian and Adam Horton; great-grandchild, T. J. Jones; sister, Mildred Frances “Sis” Cook of Concord; special nephew, Ken Rinehart and wife, Debbie; and special niece, Judy Alford. Visitation: The family will receive guest from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, in the Faith Baptist Church Vestibule . Service and Burial: A praise service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Faith Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Joe Smith, pastor. Members of the Faith American Legion Post #327 and the members of the Faith Civitan Club will be seated in a group at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the North Carolina National Guard and the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorials: In lieu of flowers please make donations to the building fund of Faith Baptist Church, PO Box 84, Faith, NC 28041 or Faith American Legion #327, PO Box 48, Faith, NC 28041. A Special Thanks to Hospice and Palliative Care and “Christy Good Nurse”. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Horton family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.
Leonard R. Caldwell
- Army 1st Sgt. Robert N. Barton, 35, of Roxie, Miss., died June 7 in Konar, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. ------------
- Army Staff Sgt. Edwardo Loredo, 34, of Houston, Texas, died June 24 at Jelewar, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. - Marine Sgt. Joseph D. Caskey, 24, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died June 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. ------------
- Army Spc. Blair D. Thompson, 19, of Rome, N.Y.; and - Army Spc. Jared C. Plunk, 27, of Stillwater, Okla.; died June 25 at Konar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked their unit using rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire. ------------
- Marine Cpl. Daane A. Deboer, 24, of Ludington, Mich., died June 25 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. ------------
- Marine Lance Cpl. William T. Richards, 20, of Trenton, Ga., died June 26 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. ------------
- Army Pfc. Robert K. L. Repkie, 20, of Knoxville, Tenn., died June 24 at Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. ------------
- Army Sgt. John M. Rogers, 26, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died June 27 at Forward Operating Base Blessing, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. ------------
- Army Pfc. Bryant J. Haynes, 21, of Epps, La., died June 26 in Al Diwaniyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. ------------
WELCOME — Leonard R. Caldwell, age 98, of Lanier Drive, Welcome, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, July 2, 2010. Leonard was born in Catawba County, on May 12, 1912, he was a son of Joe and Caroline (Callie) Sherrill Caldwell. He was a great father to his son, a source of knowledge and support to his two grandchildren and a friend and mentor to many of the children in his neighborhood. He was a true character with a quick wit who leaves behind many friends and acquaintances. There was only one of him and we will truly miss him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Thompson Caldwell; his three sisters, Bertha Rinehardt, Fannie Withers and Bessie Hayes; and a brother, George Caldwell. He is survived by his son, Leonard Caldwell of WinstonSalem; a granddaughter, Marilyn Caldwell of Herndon, Va.; a grandson, Karl Caldwell of Winston-Salem; and his special friend, Linda Gauldin of Welcome. Service: A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Oakwood Cemetery, Statesville. Visitation: A visitation will be held Monday, July 5, from 6-8 p.m. at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel. Davidson Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the Caldwell Family. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
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COAST FROM 4A Those bugs eat the hydrocarbons for more than two weeks and leave the returned sand clean and white again, the company claims. Mullen thought the machines were worth a try, but local officials had yet to approve their use when she was there. Mullen finally quit the beach. “I wasn’t doing any good,” she says. Men at a nearby fire department directed her to the warehouse where crates for damaged birds were being made. Assembling a wire crate took about 5 minutes. A blue pad went on the bottom. Overall, Mullen saw a lot of tourists shunning the
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beach and cramming around their hotel swimming pools. Most of the crowds (and birds), she says, were on the bay side of Pensacola where the oil was not yet a menace. Mullen followed the oil spill updates in local newspapers. She came across protesters of off-shore drilling, took lots of photographs, noticed empty bars and restaurants and numerous signs against BP, whose Deepwater Horizon’s discharge continues leaking at up to 60,000 barrels of oil a day. Mullen’s money ran out June 26 and she drove home, bringing oil balls and sand dollars with her. Despite the frustrations, she has no regrets about going. “I felt like I was doing something,” Mullen says. “She encouraged me to do so many things such as going back to school to better my life and make a better life for my family.” First Bank, Walser Technology Group and Smart Start Rowan sponsored the provider awards. The annual conference also recognized teachers who advanced their child care education as well as child care facilities that raised their star ratings in the last year. North Carolina uses a five-star rating program to evaluate facilities on program standards and staff education, and during the last year, eight Rowan facilities increased their star rating. Cherished Years Preschool and Patty’s Home Day Care increased their rating to two stars; Ms B’s Day Care achieved three stars, and Cornerstone North earned a four-star rating. Five child care facilities earned five stars — Livingstone Head Start, Noah’s Playloft II, Preschool of the Arts, Price Head Start and Wiley Lash Head Start. “Child care in Rowan County is quality child care, and the increased star ratings of the child care facilities and the increased education levels of the teachers prove it,” said Gerstenmier.
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Volunteers and workers cleaning up Floridas coast filled plastic bags with oil balls and tar balls. “We’re proud that our facilities are providing the best care possible to children whose parents cannot be at home during the day,” Gerstenmier said. “Our county’s child care facilities and their teachers provide loving care to our children so that parents can work outside the home. Parents must be comfortable with the people who are, in essence, substituting for them during the day so they can work.” Twenty one teachers also were honored for educational achievements during the last year. “We encourage teachers to further their education, to improve the quality of teaching in Rowan County child care facilities,” said Gerstenmier. “We salute our teachers’ efforts to gain higher education and a better understanding of children’s needs.”
Earning associate’s degrees were Gloria Bost, Elizabeth Gegorek, Karen Hawkins, Tina Hoffman, Natalie Kennerley, Megan McItyre, Joy Miller, Jasmine Skeen, Lynn Spratt and Hannah Williams. Earning bachelor’s degrees were Mia Beam, Mary Bowden, Cossandra Duffy, Nancy Hamrick, April Kluttz, Michelle Macon, Deannia McCauley, Samantha McCallum, Janet Purrington, Natasha Sherald and Cindy Webb. Rowan businesses and individuals sponsored the annual event, providing awards and door prizes. They are American Harvest Market, Creative Teaching, Just the Thing, Koca Java, Premier Jewelry, Nu Wave, Merle Norman, Kaplan Early Learning Company, Scentsy Candles and Karen Campbell.
Two teenagers were charged Saturday after apparently hoping to get a head start on their July Fourth celebrations. Will Jones, 17, of 2130 Airport Road, and Joshua Michael Winecoff, 17, of 1205 Briarwood Terrace, were both charged with felony breaking and entering and felony larceny after taking two cases of beer, a pack of chicken and a pack of ribs from the home of Gary Hartley, 1215 Briarwood Terrace. The two also took with them a case of water and a gas can full of gasoline from nearby resident Henrietta Tallardy, 1135 Briarwood Terrace. Police believe the two may be tied to other breaking and enterings in the area, and the teens are still under investigation. Winecoff was additionally charged with felony attempted breaking and entering and injury to real property after he allegedly broke a window, attempting to enter the home of Kathy Green, 1205 Briarwood Lake Road. Winecoff was also charged after allegedly breaking into a camper owned by Chris Pierce, 180 Lane St., and taking pots and pans, furniture cushions, two blankets and a DVD player. Winecoff was placed un-
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PLYMOUTH, Vt. (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In the Vermont hamlet where Calvin Coolidge was born, folks will celebrate his star-spangled birthday the way they always do. A Vermont National Guard contingent and a color guard will gather at noon on the village green and walk down to the Plymouth Notch Cemetery, where Coolidge is buried, trailed by hundreds of people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Coolidge descendants, presidential history buffs and locals. There, Brig. Gen. Matthew McCoy will lay a wreath provided by the White House, a U.S. Army bugler will blow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tapsâ&#x20AC;? and McCoy will lead the procession back up the road to the village, where a chicken barbecue picnic is held for anyone who wants to come. But this year, the celebration of the only U.S. president born on July 4 wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end with the simple Independence Day COOLIDGE ritual. The opening of a new museum dedicated to Coolidge, the renewed cachet of his backto-basics government philosophy and a symposium revisiting his presidency are prompting new looks at the shy, oft-maligned 30th president known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silent Cal.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard much about Coolidge for 60 years, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become a heroic figure to the tea partiers because of his strong antitax positions,â&#x20AC;? said presidential historian Rogan Kersh, of New York University. The son of a village storekeeper, he was a stern Yankee with a dry wit who believed that the best government was one that governed the least. He served as governor of Massa-
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — AJ Allmendinger and car owner Richard Petty had a heated exchange in the garage area at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night. Allmendinger pulled away from the seven-time NASCAR champion, turned his back on his boss and then stormed away from The King. Allmendinger declined to talk to reporters, but the executive vice president of Richard Petty Motorsports said his driver was merely frustrated by having a strong car and a poor finish. “I always say the car owner shouldn’t talk to the driver anytime after the race, especially after an accident,” Petty VP Robbie Loomis said. “I think Richard’s
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been here so many times, he’s been through this stuff and he was just trying to get him to loosen up and let the boys do their stuff on fixing the car and getting back out there. Anytime you talk to somebody at the wrong time, it always causes discussion that needs to be worked out. That’s all that happened.” Allmendinger was still hot when Loomis got to the garage a few minutes after the incident, which happened 66 laps into the 400-mile race. “He’s a hard-charging competitor and he’s as passionate as anybody out there,” Loomis said. “Unfortunately, two Daytona races with great cars and we haven’t been able to bring the finish home.” Allmendinger led seven laps at Daytona International Speedway in February, but finished 32nd after brushing
fenders with four-time series champion Jeff Gordon. This time, Allmendinger swerved to avoid hitting Kyle Busch and spun into the infield. Busch, who overcame a loose wheel early in the race, later wrecked when he turned into Juan Pablo Montoya. His accident set off the loudest ovation of the race. “I didn’t turn right to wreck myself,” Busch said. “Why would I do that? That’s dumb. We had the fastest car out there. Another year here in Daytona being the fastest car.” Allmendinger may have felt the same way. “We’ll be back,” Loomis said. “It’s unfortunate for AJ. He’s such a fierce competitor. I can’t describe how bad that guy wants to win and he will win. It’s just a matter of when.”
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Tony Stewart's car bursts into flames after he was involved in a multi-car crash in the Coke Zero 400. At press time, no story was available. Kevin Harvick won the race. See full details in Mondays Post.
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WIMBLEDON, England — Getting set to accept her latest Wimbledon trophy, Serena Williams lifted both arms and held aloft 10 fingers. Then, raising only her right hand, she wiggled three more fingers, bringing the total count to 13. That’s how many Grand Slam singles titles Williams owns as of Saturday. “I thought, ‘I hope I got the number right,’ ” she said. “You know me: I tend to forget.” That’s OK, Serena. The WILLIAMS way you’re accumulating championships, it’s tough to keep track. With a superb serve that had other greats of the game gushing, and plenty of offense and defense to back it up, the No. 1-ranked Williams overwhelmed No. 21 Vera Zvonareva of Russia 6-3, 6-2 in Saturday’s final to win her fourth Wimbledon title and, yes, 13th major tournament overall. That’s the most among active women and gives Williams sole possession of sixth place on the all-time list, breaking a tie with her former U.S. Fed Cup captain, Billie Jean King. Addressing King, who was in the front row of the Royal Box, Williams said: “Hey, Billie, I got you! This is No. 13 for me now. It’s just amazing to able to be among such great people.” The American did not drop a set over two dominant weeks at the All England Club. She’s won five of the last eight Grand Slam tournaments, including two in a row at Wimbledon, where she also was champion in 2002-03. Williams and her older sister Venus have won nine of the past 11 titles at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. “Everywhere we look, there’s another Wimbledon trophy,” Williams said, rolling her eyes. “I’m, like, ’Ugh, not one of those again.”’ Williams was kidding, of course. Maybe she also was joking when she said Friday that she’d prepare for the final by relaxing and watching the TV show “Desperate Housewives.” In the end, her victory over Zvonareva lasted only slightly longer than an episode — 67 minutes — and was rather short on drama. Both women hit the ball with plenty of force from the baseline, and both grunted loudly, the noise reverberating through the arena. After 21 minutes, they were tied at 3-all. Zvonareva was hanging in there despite being the second-lowest-ranked woman to play in a Wimbledon final.
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• The best part of the trip was that two Falcons and two Hornets hooked up and had a great time. West and Salisbury are not only expected to be Rowan County’s best teams MORRIS this fall, but two of the top teams in North Carolina. West is the state’s preseason No. 1 pick in 3A while Salisbury is ranked No. 7 in 2A. “It’s always like a rivalry around here: them vs. us,” Young said. “And it’s not. They ate together and visited places together. I think their kids enjoyed getting to spend time with our kids. It was a neat experience for everyone involved.” The trip was more important for Sherrill and Rankin. Noble and Mor-
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PHILADELPHIA — A person familiar with the team’s thinking says the Philadelphia Eagles are strongly considering releasing Michael Vick. The person says the team might cut Vick no matter what police conclude during their investigation of a shooting that followed the VICK quarterback’s birthday celebration in Virginia Beach last week. The person spoke to The Associated Press early Saturday on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. The Eagles issued a statement Saturday saying “any report or speculation that suggests the Eagles are considering releasing Vick are not true. We will continue to gather information and monitor the situation and we will not have any further comment until that process is complete.” Vick has said he had nothing to do with the shooting. He also said he reported the incident to the Eagles and to the NFL. Commissioner Roger Goodell told the former Atlanta Falcons star after reinstating him last season that his margin for error was “extremely limited.” Vick is entering his second season with the Eagles and is due to earn $5.2 million. A three-time Pro Bowl pick, Vick is Kevin Kolb’s backup and the most experienced quarterback on the roster following the trade of Donovan McNabb. The Eagles were heavily criticized by animal rights activists and fans for signing Vick last summer less than a month after he finished serving 18 months in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting operation. Team owner Jeffrey Lurie called Vick’s actions “horrific” and “despicable.” He said he did serious “soul-searching” before agreeing to sign him. Vick was a model citizen off the field and in the locker room during his first season with the Eagles. He was popular among his teammates, who voted him winner of the Ed Block Courage Award. But this latest incident could end up costing Vick his job, even if he’s exonerated of any wrongdoing. Vick was expected to play a major role in Philadelphia’s offense running the wildcat formation. Instead, he was used sparingly. Vick completed 6 of 13 passes for 86 yards and one touchdown and ran for 95 yards and two scores.
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Soccer World Cup QUARTERFINALS Friday, July 2 Netherlands 2, Brazil 1 Uruguay 1, Ghana 1, Uruguay 4-2 on PKs Saturday, July 3 Germany 4, Argentina 0 Spain 1, Paraguay 0 SEMIFINALS Tuesday, July 6 Netherlands vs. Uruguay Wednesday, July 7 Germany vs. Spain
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Hickory (Rangers) 5 5 .500 21⁄2 Delmarva (Orioles) 4 5 .444 3 Hagerstown (Nats) 3 7 .300 41⁄2 1 Kannapolis (ChiSox) 3 7 .300 4 ⁄2 West Virginia (Pirates) 3 7 .300 41⁄2 Southern Division W L Pct. GB Greenville (Red Sox) 8 2 .800 — Asheville (Rockies) 7 3 .700 1 Augusta (Giants) 5 5 .500 3 Lexington (Astros) 5 5 .500 3 Rome (Braves) 5 5 .500 3 Charleston (Yankees) 4 6 .400 4 x-Savannah (Mets) 3 7 .300 5 x-clinched division Saturdays Games Rome 6, Greensboro 4 Lexington 4, Hickory 1 Greenville 7, Savannah 1 Augusta 7, Charleston 6, 10 innings Kannapolis 4, Asheville 3 Lakewood 4, Hagerstown 2 Delmarva 7, West Virginia 5 Sundays Games Hickory at Delmarva, 6:05 p.m. Rome at Savannah, 6:05 p.m. Asheville at Charleston, 6:35 p.m. Lakewood at Greensboro, 7 p.m. West Virginia at Hagerstown, 7:05 p.m. Greenville at Kannapolis, 7:05 p.m. Augusta at Lexington, 7:05 p.m. Mondays Games Lakewood at Greensboro, 12:30 p.m. Hickory at Delmarva, 6:05 p.m. Rome at Savannah, 7:05 p.m. West Virginia at Hagerstown, 7:05 p.m. Asheville at Charleston, 7:05 p.m. Greenville at Kannapolis, 7:05 p.m. Augusta at Lexington, 7:05 p.m.
S 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1
ERA 2.25 3.18 3.68 3.70 4.05 5.51 5.91 10.50 11.25
Rowan (23-8) Batting AB R H RBI Avg Holmes 78 29 38 29 .487 Smith 114 36 51 32 .447 Troutman 75 26 31 19 .413 Morris 79 25 27 17 .342 Thomas 71 12 23 24 .324 Simpson 54 6 16 17 .324 Barker 48 16 15 10 .313 Austin 77 18 24 9 .312 Untz 96 31 29 21 .302 Sapp 87 23 24 15 .276 Rogers 30 4 7 6 .233 Miller 76 9 17 11 .224 Doubles — Smith 14, Troutman 12, Holmes 9, Untz 6, Sapp 6, Austin 3, Morris 3, Miller 3, Thomas 3, Simpson 3, Barker 2 Triples — Smith 2, Austin 1, Holmes 1, Troutman 1, Simpson 1 Home runs — Holmes 7, Thomas 4, Untz 3, Smith 3, Morris 2, Miller 2, Sapp 2, Troutman 1, Simpson 1 Stolen bases — Sapp 11, Smith 9, Untz 8, Morris 6, Troutman 6, Austin 3, Simpson 3, Rogers 1, Holmes 1 Pitching IP BB SO W L S ERA Troutman 2.1 1 2 0 0 1 0.00 Johnson 17.2 5 23 3 0 1 1.01 Gobbel 31.1 11 26 4 0 0 2.30 Allen 23.2 12 26 2 0 0 3.04 Laws 33 8 22 5 1 0 3.81 Litaker 24.2 12 21 1 1 2 5.84 Simpson 37 13 33 3 2 0 7.05 Robbins 15.1 15 9 1 1 0 13.50 Others — Brown 3-0; Miller 1-0; Laurens 0-1; Marsh 0-1; Buchanan 0-1
Area III Southern Division Division Overall South Rowan 15-3 22-4 Rowan County 14-4 23-8 Mooresville 14-4 19-6 Kannapolis 10-8 11-13 Wilkes County 9-9 11-9 Lexington 7-11 12-16 Mocksville 6-12 9-17 Concord 6-12 8-15 Stanly 5-13 7-13 Statesville 4-14 5-15 Playoffs, First round (best-of-3) Thursdays games (1) South Rowan 9, (8) Concord 1 (5) Wilkes 12, (4)Kannapolis 5 (2) Rowan 11, (7) Mocksville 6 (3) Mooresville 4, (6) Lexington 3 (10) Fridays games (1) South Rowan 10, (8) Concord 2 (5) Wilkes 10, (4)Kannapolis 3 (2) Rowan 6, (7) Mocksville 1 ((6) Lexington 16, (3) Mooresville 3 (7) Saturdays game (3) Mooresville 16, Lexington 6 (7) Second round (best-of-5) Sundays games (5) Wilkes at (1) South Rowan (3) Mooresville at (2) Rowan
Northern Division Division Overall W. Forsyth 12-4 13-6 Burlington 11-5 13-11 Randolph 11-5 17-14 High Point 11-5 12-6 Surry 8-8 12-10 Kernersville 8-8 13-11 Thomasville 4-12 4-16 Winston-Salem 4-12 6-14 E. Randolph 3-13 4-19 Playoffs, First round (best-of-3) Thursdays games (1) W. Forsyth 7, (8) Winston-Salem 3 (4)High Point 9, (5) Surry 1 (2)Burlington 12, (7) Thomasville 1 (6) Kernersville 8, (3) Randolph 7 Fridays games (8) Winston-Salem 17, (1) W. Forsyth 7 (2) at Burlington 2, (7) Thomasville 0 (6) Kernersville 10, (3) Randolph 0 (5) Surry 7, (4) High Point 5 Saturdays games (8) Winston-Salem at (1) W. Forsyth (5) Surry at (4)High Point
Minor Leagues South Atlantic Northern Division W L Pct. GB x-Lakewood (Phillies) 7 2 .778 — 1 ⁄2 Greensboro (Marlins)7 3 .700
Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola After Friday qualifying; race Saturday At Daytona International Speedway (Car number in parentheses) Late Results in Mondays edition.
Tennis Wimbledon Saturday At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Wimbledon, England Purse: $20.3 million (Grand Slam) Singles Women Championship Serena Williams (1), United States, def. Vera Zvonareva (21), Russia, 6-3, 6-2. Doubles Men Championship Jurgen Melzer, Austria, and Philipp Petzschner, Germany, def. Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Horia Tecau (16), Romania, 6-1, 7-5, 7-5. Women Championship Vania King, United States, and Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, def. Elena Vesnina and Vera Zvonareva, Russia, 7-6 (6), 6-2.
Golf PGA AT&T Saturdays third round At Aronimink Golf Club Newtown Square, Pa. Purse: $6.2 million Yardage: 7,237; Par: 70 Justin Rose 69-64-67—200 Carl Pettersson 67-72-65—204 Charlie Wi 69-65-70—204 Jeff Overton 68-68-69—205 Ryan Moore 67-70-69—206 Jason Day 66-68-72—206 Nick Watney 66-71-70—207 Bo Van Pelt 69-68-70—207 John Merrick 72-70-66—208 Marc Leishman 71-70-67—208 Vijay Singh 71-70-67—208 Jonathan Byrd 70-70-68—208 Jim Furyk 69-70-69—208 Steve Marino 68-71-69—208 Bryce Molder 69-70-69—208 Brian Gay 67-70-71—208 J.B. Holmes 70-67-71—208 Kris Blanks 69-68-71—208 Robert Allenby 70-67-71—208 Stuart Appleby 71-69-69—209 Nathan Green 71-69-69—209 Sean OHair 71-68-70—209 Billy Mayfair 68-71-70—209 Arjun Atwal 66-72-71—209 John Mallinger 67-70-72—209 Webb Simpson 72-70-68—210 Chris DiMarco 72-70-68—210 Brandt Snedeker 71-70-69—210 Jimmy Walker 71-69-70—210 Aaron Baddeley 69-70-71—210 Lucas Glover 71-68-71—210 Ted Purdy 69-70-71—210 Steve Elkington 73-70-68—211 Ricky Barnes 70-72-69—211 Michael Letzig 67-74-70—211 Vaughn Taylor 70-71-70—211 George McNeill 71-69-71—211 Daniel Chopra 69-70-72—211 Joe Ogilvie 66-72-73—211 Charley Hoffman 69-67-75—211 Chris Stroud 71-71-70—212 Derek Lamely 69-72-71—212 Bob Estes 68-73-71—212 Nich. Thompson 72-67-73—212 Graham DeLaet 70-69-73—212 Ryuji Imada 68-70-74—212 D.A. Points 74-69-70—213 Tiger Woods 73-70-70—213 Richard Johnson 72-70-71—213 Brendon de Jonge 70-72-71—213 Briny Baird 70-72-71—213 Tim Petrovic 72-69-72—213 Brett Quigley 67-73-73—213 Garrett Willis 71-69-73—213
Champions Tour Montreal Championship Scores Saturdays second round At Fontainebleu Golf Club Blainville, Quebec Purse: $1.8 million Yardage: 7,105; Par: 72 John Cook 66-66—132 Russ Cochran 65-68—133 Craig Stadler 70-65—135 Fred Couples 69-66—135 Corey Pavin 68-67—135 D.A. Weibring 72-63—135 David Frost 67-68—135 Larry Mize 67-68—135 Peter Senior 67-68—135 James Mason 66-69—135 Mark Calcavecchia 70-66—136 Loren Roberts 70-66—136 Tom Lehman 68-68—136 David Peoples 68-68—136 Jay Haas 66-70—136 Jay Don Blake 66-70—136 Tom Wargo 65-71—136 Mike Reid 69-68—137 Brad Bryant 69-68—137 Bob Niger 68-69—137 Dan Forsman 71-66—137 Bob Gilder 68-69—137 Gary Hallberg 68-69—137 Joey Sindelar 66-71—137 Morris Hatalsky 70-68—138 John Ross 69-69—138 Tom Kite 71-67—138 Bill Glasson 68-70—138 Keith Fergus 67-71—138 Steve Haskins 67-71—138 Tom Purtzer 66-72—138 Gene Jones 69-70—139 Mike Goodes 67-72—139 Fulton Allem 70-70—140 Chien Soon Lu 69-71—140 Chip Beck 69-71—140
Kirk Hanefeld Ted Schulz Blaine McCallister Bob Tway Denis Watson Jim Rutledge Jim Roy Mark James Jeff Sluman Peter Jacobsen Jack Ferenz Mike Hulbert Vicente Fernandez Allen Doyle Mark Wiebe Yvan Beauchemin Olin Browne Daniel Talbot Wayne Levi Hale Irwin Joe Ozaki Fred Funk Tommy Armour III Bruce Fleisher Tom Jenkins Tim Simpson Lonnie Nielsen Bruce Vaughan
70-70—140 71-69—140 69-71—140 71-69—140 68-72—140 71-69—140 71-69—140 70-71—141 69-72—141 70-71—141 70-71—141 69-72—141 69-72—141 71-70—141 68-73—141 72-69—141 73-68—141 70-72—142 71-71—142 71-71—142 67-75—142 75-67—142 70-73—143 70-73—143 70-73—143 70-73—143 72-71—143 72-71—143
LPGA Jamie Farr Classic Scores Saturdays third round Sylvania, Ohio Purse: $1 million Yardage: 6,428 yards; Par: 71 Na Yeon Choi 64-67-68—199 Christina Kim 66-67-67—200 Katherine Hull 67-71-65—203 Kristy McPherson 68-68-67—203 Inbee Park 67-66-70—203 Azahara Munoz 70-68-66—204 Song-Hee Kim 70-66-68—204 Meena Lee 71-67-67—205 S. Prammanasudh 69-67-69—205 Angela Stanford 69-69-68—206 Kris Tamulis 68-70-68—206 Amy Yang 68-70-68—206 In-Kyung Kim 70-66-70—206 Alena Sharp 65-68-73—206 Kyeong Bae 74-65-68—207 Na On Min 68-71-68—207 Natalie Gulbis 68-71-68—207 Hee-Won Han 71-66-70—207 Meaghan Francella 69-68-70—207 M.J. Hur 68-69-70—207 Jiyai Shin 67-70-70—207 Stacy Lewis 67-69-71—207 Morgan Pressel 74-68-66—208 Eunjung Yi 71-68-69—208 Momoko Ueda 67-72-69—208 Marisa Baena 66-72-70—208 Pernilla Lindberg 69-68-71—208 Beatriz Recari 69-67-72—208 Tamie Durdin 72-70-67—209 Alison Walshe 70-72-67—209 Brittany Lincicome 68-74-67—209 Eun-Hee Ji 69-71-69—209 Misun Cho 69-70-70—209 Hee Young Park 70-68-71—209 Maria Hjorth 69-69-71—209 Sherri Steinhauer 69-69-71—209 Karin Sjodin 71-66-72—209 Jean Reynolds 69-68-72—209 Paige Mackenzie 72-70-68—210 Jeong Jang 70-71-69—210 Diana DAlessio 72-68-70—210 Jee Young Lee 69-71-70—210 Lisa Meldrum 70-68-72—210 Soo-Yun Kang 68-70-72—210 Karine Icher 66-72-72—210
Transactions BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS—Reinstated RHP Ryan Perry from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Casey Fien to Toledo (IL). MINNESOTA TWINS—Reinstated INF J.J. Hardy from the 15-day DL. Placed INF Matt Tolbert on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 1. OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Placed LHP Dallas Braden on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Clayton Mortensen from Sacramento (PCL). TAMPA BAY RAYS—Signed OF Yoel Araujo. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Announced Bo Porter has assumed the duties as bench coach. Named Joel Youngblood third base coach. FLORIDA MARLINS—Selected the contract of INF Donnie Murphy from New Orleans (PCL). Designated INF Brian Barden for assignment. LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Placed OF Manny Ramirez on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 29. Recalled OF Xavier Paul and RHP Travios Schlichting from Albuquerque (PCL). Optioned RHP Ramon Troncoso to the Albuquerque. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Selected the contract of INF Cody Ransom from Lehigh Valley (IL). Designated INF Brian Bocock for assignment. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Placed OF Ryan Ludwick on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Jon Jay from Memphis (PCL). SAN DIEGO PADRES—Recalled OF Aaron Cunningham from Portland (PCL). Placed OF Will Venable on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 2. Eastern League READING PHILLIES—Announced INF Ozzie Chavez was promoted to Lehigh Valley (IL) and INF Fidel Hernandez was promoted to the team from Clearwater (FSL). HOCKEY National Hockey League PHOENIX COYOTES—Signed RW Mathieu Beaudoin, D Garrett Stafford, D Nolan Yonkman and G Matt Climie. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS—Signed LW Brett Sterling. COLLEGE GEORGIA—Named Philip Young assistant athletic trainer.
ML Baseball Late Friday Dbacks 12, Dodgers 5 Los Angeles Arizona ab r h bi ab r h bi Furcal ss 5 1 2 0 CYoung cf 5 3 3 5 Kemp cf 4 1 0 0 KJhnsn 2b 4 2 2 1 Ethier rf 5 0 3 0 J.Upton rf 3 0 0 0 Loney 1b 5 1 3 2 Monter c 3 2 2 2 Blake 3b 3 0 0 0 MRynl 3b 4 0 2 2 GAndrs lf 4 0 1 0 AdLRc 1b 5 0 0 0 RMartn c 3 2 1 0 TAreu ss 4 1 2 1 A.Ellis c 0 0 0 0 GParra lf 3 2 1 0 DeWitt 2b 4 0 2 3 EJcksn p 1 1 1 0 Kuroda p 1 0 0 0 Gillespi ph 1 0 0 0 JefWvr p 1 0 0 0 Demel p 0 0 0 0 Troncs p 0 0 0 0 Vasquz p 0 0 0 0 JCarrll ph 1 0 0 0 Ojeda ph 0 1 0 0 JuMillr p 0 0 0 0 Heilmn p 0 0 0 0 Bellird ph 1 0 0 0 Boyer p 0 0 0 0 Totals 37 512 5 Totals 3312 13 11 Los Angeles 021 011 000— 5 Arizona 333 000 30x—12 E—R.martin (8), E.jackson (1). Dp—Arizona 2. Lob—Los Angeles 8, Arizona 6. 2b— Ethier (20), Dewitt (13), C.young (19), Montero (7), T.abreu (7). Hr—C.young (15). Sb— G.anderson (1), C.young (14), K.johnson (7), M.reynolds (5). Cs—J.upton (5), M.reynolds (2). S—E.jackson. Sf—Montero. IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles 8 6 6 2 3 Kuroda L,7-6 12⁄3 3 3 3 2 2 Jef.Weaver 11⁄3 Troncoso 2 0 0 0 0 3 Ju.Miller 3 2 3 3 3 1 Arizona E.jackson W,6-6 5 7 4 4 3 4 Demel 1 2 1 1 0 1 Vasquez 1 0 0 0 0 1 Heilman 1 1 0 0 0 0 Boyer 1 2 0 0 0 0 WP—Kuroda 2, E.Jackson. T—3:15. A—23,155 (48,633).
Royals 2, Angels 1 (10) Kansas City Los Angeles ab r h bi ab r Pdsdnk lf 4 0 3 0 EAyar ss 4 0 Kendall c 5 0 1 0 HKndrc 2b 5 0 DeJess cf 4 0 0 0 BAreu rf 4 0 BButler 1b 2 0 0 0 TrHntr cf 5 1 Blmqst 1b 1 1 1 1 HMatsu dh 4 0 JGuilln rf 5 0 0 0 Napoli 1b 3 0 Cllasp 3b 4 0 0 0 Frndsn 3b 4 0 Aviles 2b 4 0 2 1 JMaths c 4 0 Betemt dh 4 0 1 0 Willits lf 4 0 YBtncr ss 4 1 1 0 Totals 37 2 9 2 Totals 37 1 Kansas City 000 000 001 Los Angeles 000 100 000
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E—Callaspo (5). Dp—Kansas City 1, Los Angeles 1. Lob—Kansas City 9, Los Angeles 10. 2b—Aviles 2 (8). Sb—Bloomquist (5), Tor.hunter (7), Frandsen (2). S—Podsednik. IP H R ER BB SO Kansas City 2 7 1 1 3 3 Davies 7 ⁄3 Bl.Wood 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Tejeda W,3-3 Soria S,21-23 1 0 0 0 0 1 Los Angeles J.Saunders 8 6 1 1 2 4 Fuentes Bs,4-19 1 1 0 0 0 0 S.shields L,0-3 1 2 1 1 1 1 J.Saunders pitched to 1 batter in the 9th. T—3:07. A—40,005 (45,285).
White Sox 5, Rangers 3 Chicago
Texas ab r h bi ab r h bi Pierre lf 5 2 3 0 Andrus ss 3 0 1 0 Vizquel 3b 5 0 0 0 MYong 3b 4 0 1 0 Rios cf 5 0 3 2 Kinsler 2b 2 1 1 0 Konerk 1b 4 0 1 1 Guerrr dh 4 0 1 2 Lillirdg pr 0 1 0 0 Hamltn lf 3 1 1 1 Viciedo 1b 0 0 0 0 BMolin c 4 0 1 0 Quentin rf 4 1 0 0 DvMrp rf 3 0 0 0 Kotsay dh 4 0 1 2 N.Cruz ph 1 0 0 0 AlRmrz ss 5 0 3 0 Smoak 1b 4 0 0 0 RCastr c 4 0 2 0 Borbon cf 3 1 1 0 Bckhm 2b 4 1 1 0 J.Arias ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 40 514 5 Totals 32 3 7 3 Chicago 001 000 202—5 Texas 002 001 000—3 E—Quentin (4), Beckham (8). Dp—Chicago 1. Lob—Chicago 12, Texas 6. 2b—Kotsay (9), Borbon (6). 3b—Guerrero (1). Hr— Hamilton (19). Sb—Pierre (30), Rios (22), Kinsler (8). Cs—Andrus (10). S—Andrus. Sf—Konerko. IP H R ER BB SO Chicago F.Garcia 6 6 3 3 2 3 S.Santos 1 1 0 0 0 0 Putz W,5-2 1 0 0 0 1 0 Thornton S,4-6 1 0 0 0 0 2 Texas C.Lewis 6 8 3 3 2 3 Ogando Bs,1-1 1 1 0 0 0 0 F.Francisco 1 2 0 0 0 0 N.feliz L,1-2 1 3 2 2 0 1 C.Lewis pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. HBP—by N.Feliz (Quentin). WP— C.Lewis. T—2:54. A—30,193 (49,170).
Leaders NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—Prado, Atlanta, .336; Polanco, Philadelphia, .318; Ethier, Los Angeles, .318; DWright, New York, .313; Votto, Cincinnati, .313; Byrd, Chicago, .310; GSanchez, Florida, .309. RUNS—BPhillips, Cincinnati, 62; Prado, Atlanta, 56; Kemp, Los Angeles, 54; Votto, Cincinnati, 53; Weeks, Milwaukee, 53; Coghlan, Florida, 52; Howard, Philadelphia, 52; Uggla, Florida, 52. RBI—DWright, New York, 64; Hart, Milwaukee, 60; Pujols, St. Louis, 60; Howard, Philadelphia, 58; Votto, Cincinnati, 57; CYoung, Arizona, 57; Glaus, Atlanta, 56; Loney, Los Angeles, 56; Rolen, Cincinnati, 56. HITS—Prado, Atlanta, 115; BPhillips, Cincinnati, 101; Braun, Milwaukee, 96; Byrd, Chicago, 94; DWright, New York, 94; Howard, Philadelphia, 93; Holliday, St. Louis, 90; Loney, Los Angeles, 90; Pujols, St. Louis, 90; Weeks, Milwaukee, 90. DOUBLES—Byrd, Chicago, 26; Werth, Philadelphia, 26; Dunn, Washington, 25; Prado, Atlanta, 25; DWright, New York, 25; Holliday, St. Louis, 24; Braun, Milwaukee, 23; KJohnson, Arizona, 23; Torres, San Francisco, 23. TRIPLES—Victorino, Philadelphia, 8; SDrew, Arizona, 6; JosReyes, New York, 6; Bay, New York, 5; AEscobar, Milwaukee, 5; Fowler, Colorado, 5; Furcal, Los Angeles, 5; Morgan, Washington, 5; Olivo, Colorado, 5; Pagan, New York, 5. HOME RUNS—Pujols, St. Louis, 20; Votto, Cincinnati, 19; Fielder, Milwaukee, 18; Hart, Milwaukee, 18; Reynolds, Arizona, 18; Dunn, Washington, 17; Rolen, Cincinnati, 17. STOLEN BASES—Bourn, Houston, 25; AMcCutchen, Pittsburgh, 20; JosReyes, New York, 19; Morgan, Washington, 18; Victorino, Philadelphia, 17; Stubbs, Cincinnati, 16; Pagan, New York, 15; HRamirez, Florida, 15; Theriot, Chicago, 15; Torres, San Francisco, 15. PITCHING—Jimenez, Colorado, 14-1; Wainwright, St. Louis, 11-5; Pelfrey, New York, 10-2; Carpenter, St. Louis, 9-2; Latos, San Diego, 9-4; DLowe, Atlanta, 9-6; Moyer, Philadelphia, 9-7; Halladay, Philadelphia, 9-7. STRIKEOUTS—Lincecum, San Francisco, 121; Gallardo, Milwaukee, 120; JoJohnson, Florida, 115; Haren, Arizona, 115; Dempster, Chicago, 114; Wainwright, St. Louis, 114; Halladay, Philadelphia, 112. SAVES—HBell, San Diego, 23; FCordero, Cincinnati, 22; BrWilson, San Francisco, 22; Capps, Washington, 22; FRodriguez, New York, 19; Lindstrom, Houston, 19; Dotel, Pittsburgh, 18. AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING—Cano, New York, .346; Morneau, Minnesota, .342; ABeltre, Boston, .341; Hamilton, Texas, .340; MiCabrera, Detroit, .338; Guerrero, Texas, .331; ISuzuki, Seattle, .330. RUNS—Youkilis, Boston, 64; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 61; MiCabrera, Detroit, 59; Cano, New York, 58; Andrus, Texas, 55; Teixeira, New York, 55; MYoung, Texas, 55. RBI—Guerrero, Texas, 70; MiCabrera, Detroit, 68; ARodriguez, New York, 61; Hamilton, Texas, 59; Konerko, Chicago, 57; Longoria, Tampa Bay, 56; Cano, New York, 55. HITS—Cano, New York, 109; ISuzuki, Seattle, 108; Hamilton, Texas, 105; MYoung, Texas, 104; ABeltre, Boston, 102; Butler, Kansas City, 98; DeJesus, Kansas City, 98. DOUBLES—Butler, Kansas City, 24; MiCabrera, Detroit, 24; TorHunter, Los Angeles, 24; Longoria, Tampa Bay, 24; Markakis, Baltimore, 24; Mauer, Minnesota, 24; Morneau, Minnesota, 24; Pedroia, Boston, 24; VWells, Toronto, 24; MYoung, Texas, 24. TRIPLES—Span, Minnesota, 7; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 6; Borbon, Texas, 4; Gardner, New York, 4; Pennington, Oakland, 4; Podsednik, Kansas City, 4; Youkilis, Boston, 4. HOME RUNS—JBautista, Toronto, 21; MiCabrera, Detroit, 20; Konerko, Chicago, 20; Hamilton, Texas, 19; VWells, Toronto, 19; Guerrero, Texas, 18; Morneau, Minnesota, 17; DOrtiz, Boston, 17. STOLEN BASES—Pierre, Chicago, 30; Crawford, Tampa Bay, 29; RDavis, Oakland, 26; Gardner, New York, 24; Podsednik, Kansas City, 24; BUpton, Tampa Bay, 24; Figgins, Seattle, 23. PITCHING—Price, Tampa Bay, 11-4; Pettitte, New York, 10-2; PHughes, New York, 10-2; Lester, Boston, 10-3; Sabathia, New York, 10-3; Buchholz, Boston, 10-4; Verlander, Detroit, 10-5. STRIKEOUTS—JerWeaver, Los Angeles, 124; Lester, Boston, 118; Liriano, Minnesota, 116; FHernandez, Seattle, 116; RRomero, Toronto, 106; Verlander, Detroit, 103; Morrow, Toronto, 100. SAVES—Soria, Kansas City, 22; NFeliz, Texas, 22; RSoriano, Tampa Bay, 20; Papelbon, Boston, 19; Valverde, Detroit, 18; Rauch, Minnesota, 18; MRivera, New York, 18; Gregg, Toronto, 18.
NFL Calendar By The Associated Press July 22 — Signing period ends at 4 p.m. (EDT) for unrestricted free agents who received June 1 tender. Aug. 7 — Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Aug. 8 — Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, Cincinnati vs. Dallas at Canton, Ohio. Aug. 12-16 — First preseason weekend. Aug. 31 — Roster cutdown to maximum of 75 players. Sept. 4 — Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players. Sept. 9 — Opening game of regular season.
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Moors advance From staff reports
Mooresville’s American Legion team beat Lexington 16-6 in seven innings on Saturday, scoring seven runs in the seventh to break open a game that had been tight. Nick Keith pitched five innings and struck out eight for the thirdseeded Moors, who won the best-ofthree series 2-1. Keith and Billy Nantz homered for the Moors. Michael Gatton had two doubles, and Chris Dula had three hits. Kelly Secrest and Zach Redmond homered for sixth-seeded Lexington. Mooresville plunges directly into a best-of-five second-round series with No. 2 seed Rowan County (23-8). That series begins tonight at Newman Park. Rowan will likely send lefty Zack Simpson (3-2) to the mound. Rowan used Thomas Allen and Parker Gobbel in sweeping its first-round series against Mocksville. Mooresville’s primary pitching options, at this point, are Catawba signee Chris Dula, who can get it to the plate in a hurry in the low 90s, and lefty Tyler Lewis. Left-hander Keith Little is out of the state and won’t be back with the Moors before Tuesday. Wes Dumford, Scottie Williams and Keith were the Mooresville starters in the Lexington series. Mooresville has beaten Rowan at Newman Park as recently as 2008, but Rowan has won the last seven meetings in the overall series. Rowan’s record against Mooresville in playoff games is staggering. Rowan has won 27 of its last 29 playoff meetings with the Moors. Game 2 is at Mooresville on Monday. The Moors haven’t beaten Rowan in a playoff game played in Mooresville since 1994. No. 1 seed South Rowan opens tonight against an opponent it really didn’t expect — No. 5 seed Wilkes County. But Wilkes earned a trip to the second round by knocking out No. 4 seed Kannapolis convincingly by 125 and 10-3 scores behind pitchers Micah Bryan and Scott Gambill. Bryan, a lefty headed for Charlotte, fired 167 pitches in eight innings to beat Kannapolis on Thursday, so he’s probably going to be rested for another day or two. Wilkes has a potent offense led by lefty-hitting catcher Luke Gragg, whose three-run homer turned around the series opener against Kannapolis. Wilkes is way better than Wilkes has usually been over the years, but it has had no luck at all against South Rowan. South won 21-10 at South and 12-0 at Wilkes during the regular season, although South didn’t see either Bryan or Gambill, the MVP of the 1A state championship series, in those two games. South did face both Wilkes aces last year on its way to sweeping a first-round playoff series from Wilkes. That series marked the only time South and Wilkes have met in the playoffs. South (22-4), enjoying the best season in its 15-year history, owns a seven-game winning streak overall and hasn’t lost to Wilkes in a long time. South has beaten Wilkes 14 straight times since it lost 6-3 at Wilkes early in the 2005 season. That was the season Wilkes and South tied for eighth, and Wilkes received the Southern Division of Area III’s final playoff berth via a tiebreaker ruling that was controversial. Weston Smith and Dylan Walker were the starting pitchers in South’s first-round sweep of Concord, so Randy Shepherd and Jesse Park will probably get the ball the first two games of the Wilkes series. Park shut out Wilkes on the road to finish the regular season. South is 50-51 all-time in the playoffs, so it has a chance to even its record tonight in Game 1. This series is best-of-five and heads to Wilkes on Monday.
ton rallied to beat the Mets 6-5 on Saturday. Parnell retired Ryan Zimmerman on a groundball and struck out two batters, including Pudge Rodriguez, but Adam Kennedy nicked him for an RBI single. Stephen Strasburg was the starting pitcher for Washington.
Wood bat leagues Justin Roland (East Rowan, Charlotte) drove in two runs for the Statesville Owls on Saturday, while Ryan Bostian (South Rowan, Catawba) drove in two for the Morganton Aggies in a Southern Collegiate Baseball League contest in Statesville.
Minor leagues Brady Shoemaker’s two-run double in the eighth inning lifted the Kannapolis Intimidators to a 4-3 win against Asheville on Saturday. Kyle Colligan had three hits for the Intimidators, who will celebrate the Fourth of July at home tonight. New Britain’s Spencer Steedley (East Rowan, Charlotte) returned to action on Saturday after being sidelined since May 5 with a strained left forearm. Steedley showed some rust when he relieved in the sixth. He allowed three runs. Jerry Sands (Catawba) hit a tworun homer for Chattanooga on Saturday night, his 23rd of the season and fifth since being promoted to the Lookouts. The Winston-Salem Dash won 42 against Potomac on Friday in front of a record crowd of 7,268 at BB&T Ballpark. Chris Sale, who threw a scoreless eighth inning, made his pro debut. He was the top draft pick of the Chicago White Sox last month. Drew Garcia had four hits to lead the Dash to a 6-2 win against Lynchburg on Saturday. Stockton’s David Thomas (Catawba) and High Deserts’s Kyle Seager (NW Cabarrus, UNC) stayed hot in the California League late Saturday night. Both had two hits. Seager raised his batting average to .329, while Thomas is up to .283.
Youth football Rowan County Youth Football League is holding registrations for players and cheerleaders. Birth certificates must be presented. The Fee is $90 cash. Registration locations and times: Saturday, Aug. 28, North Rowan Middle, 9-12 Monday, Aug. 30, Knox Middle, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, Erwin Middle, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 6-8 p.m., West Rowan Middle Thursday, Sept. 2, South Rowan High, 6-8 p.m.
China Grove football
Summer workouts for China Grove Middle football players will begin on Monday, July 5. Workouts will be held every Monday and Thursday from 8-10 a.m. Meet at the tennis courts behind the school. Call 704-224-1909 for information.
Hoops Unlimited Applications are still being accepted for the July 12-15 session of the 17th annual Hoops Unlimited Basketball Camp at East Rowan. The camp is open to rising 6th-9th grade boys and girls. Students from all schools are welcome. The cost of the all- day camp is $95 and includes a camp shirt and “all you can eat” lunch each day. For information or a brochure, go to www.hoopsunlimitedcamp.com or contact camp director Rick Roseman, former varsity boys coach at East Rowan at 704-279-7334.
Football officials
Those planning to officiate middle school football games should be at a Debbie Evans has resigned as meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July Davie County’s girls basketball coach. 8, at Erwin Middle School. Call Chuck Evans coached Davie four seasons Stanley for info at 704-279-7546. and had a record of 41-59. Davie went 13-11 last season, its first winning sea- Catawba softball camp son since 2005. Catawba has announced summer softball camp dates. Lions golf An all-skills camp will be held at Henry Morgan, Gus Andrews and Whitley Field on June 21-24 and July “two friends” won the First Flight of 19-22. A pitcher/catcher camp will be the Wallace and Graham Salisbury Li- included July 19-22. ons Golf Classic held recently at The camps run from 9 a.m.-noon Corbin Hills. and cost $100. With the second camp Miriam Gruber, Mark Gruber, date, you may register for either the Todd Gruber and Beverly Cobb won all-skills or the pitcher/catcher camp. the Second Flight. Camps are for ages 6-18. Brian Nix, Charlie Waller, Tim Contact coaches Nan Whitley Bruton were part of the winning team (nwhitley@catawba.edu) or Shane in the Third Flight. Prescott (sprescott@catawba.edu). Nathan Rose and Susan Morris Checks should be made out to Catawwere winners of the longest drive ba Softball Camp. contest on No. 6. Morgan and Mechelle Kuld were Catawba football camp longest putt winners on No. 18. The Catawba Football Camp for ages 7-rising seniors is July 18-20. Parnell update Contact assistant coach Todd McNew York Mets right-hander Bob- Comb at 704-637-4733 (office), 704by Parnell (East Rowan) allowed a 645-4506 (fax) or tmmccomb@catawrun in the eighth inning as Washing- ba.edu.
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Ronnie Gallagher, Sports Editor, 704-797-4287 rgallagher@salisburypost.com
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The Rowan Razorbacks 11-under team won the Pig City Shootout in Lexington, going 4-0. Dillon Norton had two homers and Bryant Young one. The team consists of, Front row, from left: Alex Nash, Owen White, Chandler Norton and Logan Stapf. Second row: Dillon Norton, Geoffrey Lillywhite, Bryant Young, Marcus Corry, Isaac Bell. The team was coached by Justin Nash, Scott Young, and Steve Norton.
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The Braves had an undefeated regular season this year (15-0) in Landis and also went undefeated in the tournament. The team consists of, Front row, from left: Ethan Noblitt, James Robinson, Gary Noblitt, David Owens and Mark Livengood. Second row: Alex Cardwell, Brett White, Robbie Clarke, Nick Wright and Brandi Blackmon. Third row: coaches Kenny Gullette, Kyle Robinson, David Wright and Randy White. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The Carolina Sluggers 12-under baseball team won the Field of Dreams Classic Tournament in Fort Mill, SC., giving the Sluggers back-to-back championships in consecutive weekends. They defeated the Carolina Sox 12-0 in the semi-finals and the Charlotte Hurricanes 8-2 in the championship game. The Sluggers compete in the Major/Premier division, which is the highest level of competition in tournament baseball. Team members are, Front row, from left: Logan Norton, Jackson Raper, Alex Rodriguez, Tristan Wyatt, C.J. White and Austin Corriher; Second row: Jakob Peace, Cody Cline, Tristan Baker, Bailey Meeks, Chris Howard. The coaches are Ted Corriher, Rick Meeks and Norris Raper.
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East Rowans 11-year-old All-Star team placed first in the Waxhax Invitational by defeating a team from Mathews 11-5. First row, from left: Tate Houpe, Nick Lyerly, Chandler Eury, Chandler Blackwelder and Niko Cosgriff. Second row: Hunter LHommedieu, Hunter Hipp, Hunter Harwood, Hunter Jacobs, Bryson Langford andf Zach Holshouser. Third row: Joshua Holt, Coach Blackwelder and Coach Hipp. Not pictured: Head coach Greg LHommedieu.
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The Chik-fil-A Cardinals recently won the Rowan Little League B League playoff championship by defeating the Rusher Oil Red Sox 16-7. The Cardinals also won the regular season championship with a 13-1-1 record. The Red Sox finished second in the regular season with a 12-3-1 record. Members are: Front row, from left: Spencer Mason, Sam Furches and Timmy Wilmot. Second row: Blake Clark, Dalton Kepley, Logan McNeely, Daniel Durham, Alex Antosek, Mykal Berger, Tanner Hawkins and Ethan McGee. Third row: Coaches Rocky Durham, Wade Furches, Bo Hawkins, Jody Antosek and Steve Clark.
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Cavs, Bulls cap meetings with LeBron
Knicks making pitch to stars will be about more than just where he plays basketball The NBA notebook ... the next few years. Wade tells Chicago’s NEW YORK (AP) — The NBC-Channel 5 he hopes to New York Knicks are decide if he’ll stay in Miami readying their pitch for or join another team “at the Amare Stoudemire, while beginning of next week still believing they have a sometime.” shot at some other big PAUL SITUATION names. WESTWEGO, La. — HorThe Knicks were back in nets president Hugh Weber New York on Saturday afsaid Saturday there is “no ter spending the previous question” that Chris Paul two days in the Midwest will still be with New Orcourting LeBron James, leans when next season beDwyane Wade and Chris gins. Bosh. Next up is a holiday Weber weekend meeting with made the asStoudemire, who appears surances a to be the most likely top day after free agent to land in starPaul, while starved New York. hosting his Stoudemire wrote on his CP3 FoundaTwitter page late Saturday tion golf outafternoon that he had “just ing, said that touched down in NY, going while he PAUL to a Broadway Show considers tonight.” New Orleans On his way out of his adopted hometown and Phoenix after the Suns loves the city, he would not agreed to deals with Hakim be interested in remaining Warrick and Channing with the Hornets long-term Frye, Stoudemire has “a if the club fails to demonstructure of an offer on the strate an immediate comtable” from the Knicks. mitment to winning. The Knicks may have Numerous teams have other options as well. contacted the Hornets about As of Saturday, they had trading for Paul, a threenot been told they were out time All-Star guard who has of the running for any two seasons to go before he players they’d spoken to. can opt out of his current They met with Joe Johnson contract with New Orleans. and Mike Miller in Califor- Paul missed 37 games with nia soon after free agency multiple injuries last seaopened on Thursday, then son, when the Hornets went to Cleveland later missed the playoffs with a that day to visit James. On 37-45 record. Friday, they sat down sepLEE, T-WOLVES arately with Wade and MINNEAPOLIS — Unlike Bosh, who both were comRudy Gay, free-agent forplimentary of the Knicks’ ward David Lee kept his pitch. word and visited the MinWADE SAYS ... nesota Timberwolves on CHICAGO — Wade Saturday. His agent says it hopes a decision on his fuwas worth the trip. ture will come next week, Mark Bartelstein said his and says his new contract client “had a great visit” Associated Press
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CLEVELAND — After three days being romanced by six NBA teams, a few billionaires, coaches, executives, hip hop’s biggest star, and fixating the sports world on his every move, LeBron James got behind the wheel of his customized car and drove home. Only he knows where he’s going next. James concluded his personal free-agent summit on Saturday by hearing presentations from the Cleveland Cavaliers, whose pitch focused on his familiarity with their franchise and tickled his sense of humor, and the Chicago Bulls, the last team and the one believed to have the best chance of stealing him from Ohio. The meetings are over. The guessing game has begun. The ball is in James’ court. The Cavs came away from their 90minute sit down with a renewed confidence that James will re-sign with them. “It went very well,” said a person with knowledge of Cleveland’s visit, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. “It was very easy, very relaxed. There were moments of emotion and moments of laughter.” Knowing James as well as they do, the Cavs, who were represented by owner Dan Gilbert, new coach Byron Scott, general manager Chris Grant and assistant GM Lance Blanks, tried to lighten things up by showing the 25-year-old a cartoon featuring him and his friends as characters. The team had an animated video made in the style of “Family Guy” — one of James’ favorite TV shows — that depicted some inside jokes and locker-room humor as the Cavaliers reminded James that he is indeed part of their extended family. James was joined in the meetings by business manager Maverick Carter, close friend Randy Mims and agent Leon Rose. Instead of making a national tour, James decided to have the New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, Cavs and Bulls meet him on his home turf.
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Free agent LeBron James met with officials from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday morning and the Chicago Bulls in the afternoon. Indications are that James will spend the remainder of the holiday weekend considering the offers before announcing his decision sometime next week. Because it’s home, because they can offer him $30 million more than any other team on a maximum-length contract, and because they’ve built a championship-caliber team around him, the Cavs feel good about their chances of keeping the two-time MVP. Hoping to tug on James’ heart strings, the Cavaliers organized a “fan tunnel” down East 9th Street to welcome him. As the Cavs departed, the Bulls’ delegation arrived for their meeting — the last of the six scheduled teams to see James. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf, general manager Gar Forman, vice president of basketball operations John Paxson and new coach Tom Thibodeau showed up at 1:15 p.m. dressed business casual in sport coats. Unlike the other suitors, the Bulls did not cart any visual aids or equipment, and as the foursome made its way across the intersection, it looked like basketball’s version of the Beatles on Abbey Road. The Bulls stayed for three hours, one day after they sat down with Dwyane Wade for the second time since free agency opened.
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Then, turning it on, Williams reeled off eight of the next nine games to seize complete control and add to her collection of championships, which includes five Australian Opens, three U.S. Opens and one French Open. She brings her best when it counts the most: Her only other title of 2010 came at the Australian Open in January; she was sidelined all of February, March and April with a left knee injury. Margaret Smith Court leads the way with 24 major titles, followed by Steffi Graf with 22, Helen Wills Moody with 19, and Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert with 18 apiece. So where does Williams rank among the best women’s tennis players? “Top five,” answered Navratilova, without a moment’s hesitation. “It’s not just about how many Slams you win or how many tournaments you win — it’s just your game overall. And she’s definitely got all the goods. It would have been fun to play her, but at the same time, I’m glad that I didn’t have to.”
ris have been bombarded with offers from many of the national powers. Utah had already offered both of them. Sherrill was still looking for his first 1A offer, while Rankin had just one: North Carolina. Utah likes to pass. Its spread offense has helped Kyle Whittingham’s Utes go undefeated twice in the past six years and win two BCS bowl games. Last season, the Utes were 10-3 overall, 6-2 in the Mountain West Conference. “B.J. just threw real well,” Young said. “And they like his film. They offered.” Wake Forest and Virginia are recruiting Sherrill heavily, Young said. “Hopefully, something will work out for him,” Young said. “If not, he’s got an opportunity to go out west.” “It’s a big deal,” said Sherrill, the 6-foot-1 gunslinger who is 30-0 as a starter at West. “An honor. Salt Lake City seems like a great place to live.” Utah was so impressed with Rankin, the Utes offered him as well.” Rankin’s coach, Joe Pinyan, is expecting more to come. “Darien’s situation will change, just with a couple of offers,” Pinyan said, adding South Carolina is interested in his 6-1 defensive back. “After Romar got his first offer, everything just snowballed.” The four Rowan County stars worked out with kids from all over the West. But they stood out. “I’d say we had four of the better ones there,” Young said. “We looked good. Very fast. Very athletic.” The number of offers for the 5-11 Morris, who has run a 4.2 40, and the 6-3 Noble, are nearing 20. Young knows Noble enjoyed Georgia Tech and Atlanta. But even Noble seemed awestruck by what he saw in Utah. “I loved it out there,” Noble smiled. “It wasn’t like New York or A-T-L. It was just different.” Young said Utah made an impact. The kids were working out in 80-degree temperatures with snowcapped mountains in the background of Rice Eccles
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WIMBLEDON, England — While Roger Federer is at the start of a two-week vacation he wasn’t eager to begin, Rafael Nadal will be hard at work today, facing a new sort of challenge in the Wimbledon final. For the first time since 2002, the last round at the All England Club won’t include six-time champion Federer. Instead, Nadal will take on the player who eliminated Federer in the quarterfinals, first-time Grand Slam finalist Tomas Berdych. They’ll be hard-pressed to equal the drama of the past three Wimbledon finals. Federer beat Nadal in 2007, Nadal beat Federer in 2008, and Federer beat Andy Roddick last year. All three matches were decided in the fifth set, including last year’s 16-14 thriller. But Nadal’s Wimbledon comeback and Berdych’s Grand Slam breakthrough offer compelling story lines. Nadal missed last year’s tournament with tendinitis in both knees, then endured a prolonged slump. The Rafa of old resurfaced this spring, and he capped an undefeated clay-court season with his fifth French Open title.
and was “really impressed” by the pitch put on by team president David Kahn, coach Kurt Rambis and the rest of the Timberwolves. Lee spent about nine hours in the Twin Cities, catching some of the RaysTwins game with Kahn and Rambis before grabbing an evening flight home and Bartelstein said the two would talk things over. He declined to say if the Timberwolves made an offer. Lee averaged 20.3 points and 11.7 rebounds for the New York Knicks last seasons and has been one of the most productive players in the league over the last three seasons. RIVALRY RENEWED ORLANDO, Fla. — Sherron Collins of Kansas and Denis Clemente of Kansas State helped elevate the Sunflower Showdown to a national event the past two years. Turns out, their rivalry isn’t over. The undersized point guards are in competition again — this time for a coveted NBA roster spot. Collins and Clemente, who both went undrafted, are in the same 19-man Charlotte Bobcats summer camp. “I think it’s best for the both of us that I’m not in Manhattan having to play in his hometown. He’s not in Kansas. It’s the same team,” Collins said Saturday. “It’s always good to see a good person you played with and good friends, too.” MAVERICKS DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki is still thinking about his offer from Dallas. Nowitzki was expected to meet Saturday with Mavericks officials after having a night to sleep on a proposal from the club.
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Carl Edwards walks on pit road during a rain delay at the start of the Coke Zero 400.
The delay was drying off track ki behind the wheel. The team uses Hendrick Motorsports equipment, giving The NASCAR notebook ... Labonte hope that this could offer him a DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The start chance to get an elusive win at of the race was delayed 1 hour, 32 minNASCAR’s most storied track. utes by rain. The real delay? Drying the “I’m not racing just to hit milestones track. or anything like that,” said Labonte, who The early evening showers didn’t last made his Cup debut in 1991. “Like I’ve long, but it took considerable time for jet said, I want to win and be competitive. blowers to dry the 21/2-mile, high-banked Hitting 600 starts, it’s great, and hopefulspeedway. Delays like that happen all the ly there will be a lot more, too.” time in auto racing, but if NASCAR Labonte is winless in 35 career starts chairman Brian France has his way, they at the 21/2-mile superspeedway. He was could be things of the past soon. on the pole twice and has five top-five “People are coming to us with certain finishes, including a second-place showways to dry asphalt faster and better,” ing when Dale Earnhardt picked up his France said Friday. “That would be a first Daytona 500 victory in 1998. welcomed technology advancement. So GOODYEAR’S MESSAGE we’ll always try to do that. ... If inclement For the first time in its history, weather happens, it’s out of our control. Goodyear has changed its sidewall design But to get the track as dry as fast as we on tires used in NASCAR. can ... if we can speed that up down the The company brought tires to Daytona road with technology or anything else, International Speedway with a patriotic gosh, we’ll be the first ones to do it.” color scheme that read “Support Our LABONTE’S MILESTONE Troops” on the sidewall. The design was Bobby Labonte hit a milestone at Day- unveiled to say thanks to the men and tona International Speedway. women of the United States Armed Labonte made his 600th start in Forces and launch Goodyear’s “Support NASCAR’s top series when the green flag Our Troops” program. The company also dropped Saturday night for the 400-mile jump-started its fundraising effort by dorace. nating $20,000 to a leading military supLabonte is 20th on the career list, well port program. back of seven-time series champion The tires made their debut this weekRichard Petty’s record of 1,185 starts. end in the Nationwide and Sprint Cup seLabonte’s older brother, Terry, has 867 ries. starts. LUG NUTS “Having 600 starts, wow!” said Former Hootie & the Blowfish lead Labonte, who served as grand marshal singer Darius Rucker, who launched a the. “That is a lot of racing. It is just an solo career in country music two years honor and a privilege to be able to have ago, performed a pre-race concert. ... that many races under my belt. There Tennis pro John Isner, who lives in have been so many people that have nearby Tampa, was on hand for the helped me get to this point in my career.” race. Isner and France’s Nicolas Mahut Labonte is driving this weekend and played the longest match in tennis histonext for Phoenix Racing. He’s piloting ry at Wimbledon, a body-battering, the No. 09 Chevrolet for team owner 183-game test of will that encompassed James Finch, who won the spring race at 11 hours, five minutes of action over Talladega last year with Brad Keselowsthree days. Asscociated Press
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Stadium. “They were in awe looking at how pretty everything is, how big the weight room is ...” Young said. But the highlight was when the Rowan County contingent was escorted into Rice-Eccles, where they sat in a sea of red seats. “It was just us five in the stadium,” Young said. “We sat up in the club level. It was just awesome.” “I’ve never seen a stadium like that,” Noble said. • And of course, the Utes are heading into the Pac-10, soon to be the Pac-12. That’s something to think long and hard about. “One of their recruiting pitches is that this year’s class can be the first Pac-12 class at Utah,” Young said. “You go there and you’re guaranteed to play in the Rose Bowl, the Coliseum and Autzen Stadium at Oregon. It’s an opportunity for any of these guys to go play football at a very high level.” If any of the four choose Utah, a familiar face will already be there. West’s Marco Gupton is currently on the Utes squad as an outside linebacker/safety. A defensive back for Young’s 2009 state champion, Gupton originally signed with Navy. He left Annapolis and surfaced at Utah at the beginning of May. He began summer school classes and working out with the team. “There’s no scholarship but he has been accepted on that team, though,” Young said. “He’s got a locker. He’s got all the things a starter has. He’s rooming with two starters.” And Young says the bulked up, 208-pound Gupton is impressive. “I watched him bench 385 pounds,” Young said. Pinyan, who will return the favor to Young and take the Fantastic Four to Penn State, is loving the attention Rowan County is getting. “We’ve got to let these kids enjoy this,” Pinyan said. “It’s the ride of their lives.” • Contact Ronnie Gallagher at 704-797-4287 or rgallagher@salisburyost.com.
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Expanded Standings New York Boston Tampa Bay Toronto Baltimore
W 49 49 47 41 24
L 31 32 33 41 56
Detroit Minnesota Chicago Kansas City Cleveland
W 43 44 41 36 32
L 36 37 38 45 48
Texas Los Angeles Oakland Seattle
W 48 45 40 33
L 32 38 42 47
Atlanta New York Philadelphia Florida Washington
W 48 45 42 37 36
L 33 36 37 43 46
Cincinnati St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Houston Pittsburgh
W 46 44 37 35 32 29
L 36 37 44 46 50 52
San Diego Los Angeles Colorado San Francisco Arizona
W 48 43 43 41 32
L 33 36 38 39 48
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .613 — — 1 .605 ⁄2 — .588 2 11⁄2 .500 9 81⁄2 .300 25 241⁄2 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .544 — — .543 — 5 .519 2 7 .444 8 13 .400 111⁄2 161⁄2 West Division Pct GB WCGB .600 — — .542 41⁄2 5 .488 9 91⁄2 .413 15 151⁄2 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division Pct GB WCGB .593 — — .556 3 — .532 5 2 .463 101⁄2 71⁄2 .439 121⁄2 91⁄2 Central Division Pct GB WCGB .561 — — .543 11⁄2 1 .457 81⁄2 8 .432 101⁄2 10 .390 14 131⁄2 .358 161⁄2 16 West Division Pct GB WCGB .593 — — .544 4 1 .531 5 2 .513 61⁄2 31⁄2 .400 151⁄2 121⁄2
AMERICAN LEAGUE Saturdays Games N.Y. Yankees 11, Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 8, Minnesota 6 Cleveland 5, Oakland 4, 10 innings Detroit 6, Seattle 1 Boston 9, Baltimore 3 Texas 3, Chicago White Sox 1 Kansas City 4, L.A. Angels 2 Sundays Games Oakland (Mazzaro 3-2) at Cleveland (Carmona 7-6), 1:05 p.m. Seattle (Cl.Lee 7-3) at Detroit (Bonderman 4-5), 1:05 p.m. Toronto (Morrow 5-6) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 10-2), 1:05 p.m. Baltimore (Matusz 2-9) at Boston (Lackey 9-3), 1:35 p.m. Tampa Bay (J.Shields 6-8) at Minnesota (Blackburn 7-5), 2:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Buehrle 6-7) at Texas (Feldman 5-7), 8:05 p.m. Kansas City (Lerew 1-1) at L.A. Angels (Pineiro 8-6), 8:15 p.m. Mondays Games Baltimore at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. L.A. Angels at Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Kansas City at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.
L10 6-4 6-4 5-5 3-7 5-5
Str W-1 W-2 W-1 L-1 L-3
Home 27-13 29-16 20-19 21-19 16-25
Away 22-18 20-16 27-14 20-22 8-31
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NATIONAL LEAGUE Saturdays Games Chicago Cubs 3, Cincinnati 1 Atlanta 4, Florida 1 Washington 6, N.Y. Mets 5 Milwaukee 12, St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 12, Pittsburgh 4 San Francisco 11, Colorado 8 San Diego 1, Houston 0 L.A. Dodgers at Arizona,late Sundays Games N.Y. Mets (Takahashi 6-3) at Washington (Stammen 2-2), 1:35 p.m. Philadelphia (Blanton 3-5) at Pittsburgh (Karstens 2-3), 1:35 p.m. Milwaukee (Gallardo 8-3) at St. Louis (Wainwright 11-5), 2:15 p.m. Cincinnati (Leake 5-1) at Chicago Cubs (Lilly 3-6), 2:20 p.m. San Francisco (Cain 6-7) at Colorado (Hammel 6-3), 3:10 p.m. Houston (Myers 5-6) at San Diego (LeBlanc 4-6), 4:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 6-4) at Arizona (Haren 7-6), 4:10 p.m. Florida (Nolasco 7-6) at Atlanta (T.Hudson 8-3), 5:05 p.m. Mondays Games Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 4:10 p.m. San Francisco at Milwaukee, 4:10 p.m. Atlanta at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m. Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Florida at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.
Ramirez back on the DL PHOENIX (AP) — Manny Ramirez is back on the disabled list, this time to rest his sore right hamstring. The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their slugger on the 15-day DL on Saturday and the move is retroactive to Wednesday. He strained the hamstring in the first inning against San Francisco on Tuesday. He will be eligible to return after the All-Star break. “There’s no reason to gamble this,” Dodgers manager Joe Torre said, “especially with the fact that the three days of the All-Star break count.” It’s Ramirez’s second stint on the DL this season. Ramirez is batting .322 with eight homers and 39 RBIs in 59 games. Ramirez doesn’t talk much to reporters these days, but Torre said the outfielder would have preferred to stay on the active list until Monday to see if the hamstring improved at least enough for him to pinch hit. But after talking to team doctors, Torre decided that the wisest route would be to put him on the disabled list. Torre said Ramirez is feeling better. “We maybe didn’t have to do it,” the manager said before the Dodgers played Arizona Saturday night, “but the trade-off of having him as a pinch hitter, we need to get him back because once the second half starts, we’re not going to have a lot of time to nurse something.” Ramirez was hurt when his right foot made contact with the glove of Giants shortstop Edgar Renteria in a play at second base in the first inning of the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory. The Dodgers are 126-90 with Ramirez in the lineup since he joined the team on Aug. 8, 2008. They are 42-37 without him.
SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2010 • 5B
Pinch-hit grand slam lifts Rays Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Joyce’s pinchhit grand slam capped a seven-run eighth inning, rallying the Tampa Bay Rays to an 8-6 victory over Minnesota on Saturday and spoiling a big day for Twins slugger Jim Thome. Thome homered twice to move past Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew into 10th place on the career list. Francisco Liriano struck out 10 and allowed just one run in seven innings, but Minnesota’s normally reliable bullpen couldn’t hold a 4-1 lead in the eighth. Thome has 574 home runs, but it was Joyce’s first in more than a year that proved the difference. Joe Mauer had three hits and Justin Morneau hit a two-run homer for the Twins. Yankees 11, Blue Jays 3 NEW YORK — Brett Gardner hit his first career grand slam and Alex Rodriguez drove in four more runs during the Yankees’ biggest offensive inning in five years, carrying New York to a rout of Toronto. The high-powered Yankees scored 11 times during their 37-minute third inning, sending 15 batters to the plate. It was their most prolific outburst since scoring 13 times in the eighth against Tampa Bay on June 21, 2005. Tigers 6, Mariners 1 DETROIT — Justin Verlander struck out 10 in seven strong innings and Brandon Inge drove in three runs to help the Tigers. The victory, coupled with Minnesota’s loss, left the Tigers and Twins tied atop the AL Central. Verlander (10-5) struck out the side in the first and third and allowed just four baserunners in the first six innings. Red Sox 9, Orioles 3 BOSTON — Jon Lester pitched seven strong innings to remain undefeated against Baltimore in 12 career decisions, Kevin Youkilis homered and drove in three runs,
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Kansas City infielder Wilson Betemit makes a tough throw to first base on Saturday. and the Red Sox beat the Orioles for the 17th time in the last 19 games at Fenway Park. J.D. Drew had three hits and drove in pair of runs with a first-inning double. Lester (10-3) is 12-0 against Baltimore in 15 starts. He gave up a run and five hits, striking out seven and walking one in his 10th win in his last 11 decisions. Rangers 3, White Sox 1 ARLINGTON, Texas — Tommy Hunter scattered nine singles over seven-plus innings and the Rangers beat Chicago. Hunter (5-0) allowed one run, struck out three and walked one for the AL West leaders.
Pinch-hitter Brent Lillibridge hit a leadoff double in the ninth against Darren Oliver. But Neftali Feliz struck out pinch-hitter Carlos Quentin and Gordon Beckham for his 23rd save in 24 chances. Indians 5, Athletics 4 CLEVELAND — Matt LaPorta hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning for the Indians. Travis Hafner started the rally with a one-out double off Craig Breslow (3-2) and was run for by Anderson Hernandez. After Austin Kearns was intentionally walked, Jhonny Peralta flied out to deep center. LaPorta bounced a full-count pitch into center field, giving Cleveland the win.
Strasburg gets no decision; Nats get win Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Ivan Rodriguez capped a three-run comeback in the ninth inning with an RBI single and the Washington Nationals, who couldn’t score for Stephen Strasburg, rallied against Francisco Rodriguez to beat the New York Mets 6-5 Saturday. Trying to protect a 5-3 lead, Francisco Rodriguez (2-2) opened the ninth by walking Cristian Guzman. Willie Harris’ one-out single and a walk to Ryan Zimmerman loaded the bases. Adam Dunn nearly hit a game-winning grand slam, but his drive to center hit the top of the wall and caromed back onto the field for a two-run double. Umpires went inside to look at the replay but upheld the call after a 2-minute video review. Cubs 3, Reds 1 CHICAGO — Randy Wells took a no-hitter into the seventh inning to end his long losing streak and Geovany Soto hit a
two-run double as Chicago beat Cincinnati despite stranding 17 runners. Wells’ no-hit bid was broken up by Chris Heisey’s leadoff single in the seventh. The righthander escaped a jam with the help of a baserunning blunder by Heisey, and Chicago won for the fifth time in 15 games. The Cubs also left 17 runners on base in a 15-inning game April 9, 2004, at Atlanta, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. That marks the franchise record since the live-ball era began in 1920, Elias said. Braves 4, Marlins 1 ATLANTA — Tommy Hanson did not give up an earned run in his recovery from backto-back ugly losses and Atlanta moved a season-best 15 games over .500 by beating Florida. Hanson (8-5) allowed five hits and an unearned run with eight strikeouts and two walks in 6 2-3 innings. The secondyear right-hander’s return to form came after he yielded a combined 15 runs in two
straight losses while failing to complete the fourth inning in both starts. Hanson, who has never lost more than two consecutive decisions, struck out four straight batters in the sixth and seventh. He is 3-0 in four career starts against Florida, which has lost three straight. Brewers 12, Cardinals 5 ST. LOUIS — Rickie Weeks hit a leadoff homer to begin a miserable outing for Chris Carpenter, and Milwaukee capitalized on shaky defense by St. Louis. Carpenter (9-2) failed to retire any of the four batters he faced in the fourth. He was charged with eight runs — seven earned — in his shortest outing since April 14, 2009, when he lasted three innings at Arizona before injuring a side muscle that landed him on the disabled list. Phillies 12, Pirates 4 PITTSBURGH — Ryan Howard picked up Philadelphia’s slumping offense by driving in three runs, Jimmy Rollins
homered among his three hits and the Phillies shook off a three-game losing streak to rout the Pittsburgh Pirates. Shane Victorino also had three hits, including a triple, and Pittsburgh shortstop Bobby Crosby’s error on a seemingly routine double-play grounder led to a breakout five-run third inning. Padres 1, Astros 0 SAN DIEGO — Aaron Cunningham doubled leading off the eighth inning and scored on reliever Gustavo Chacin’s throwing error to give San Diego its second straight shutout over Houston. Giants 11, Rockies 8 DENVER — San Francisco tagged Ubaldo Jimenez for seven runs in the third inning, lost a big lead and then rallied against Colorado’s beleaguered bullpen to snap a seven-game skid. Aubrey Huff connected for a a two-run homer off Matt Flores in the ninth. Brian Wilson earned his 22nd save.
S AT U R D AY ’ S B O X S C O R E S American Yankees 11, Blue Jays 3 Toronto
New York ab r h bi ab r h bi NGren ss 4 1 1 0 Jeter ss 1 2 0 0 AlGnzlz ss4 1 1 1 R.Pena ss 1 0 0 0 Janssn p 0 0 0 0 Swisher dh 4 2 1 0 JBautst rf 4 1 1 2 Teixeir 1b 3 2 2 2 V.Wells cf 2 0 0 0 Curtis ph-lf 1 0 0 0 Wise cf 1 0 0 0 ARdrgz 3b 4 0 1 4 J.Buck c 4 0 2 0 Russo 3b 0 0 0 0 A.Hill 2b 4 0 0 0 Cano 2b 4 1 1 1 Overay 1b 3 0 0 0 Posada 1b 4 0 1 0 Lind 1b 0 0 0 0 Grndrs cf 4 1 1 0 Encrnc 3b 3 0 0 0 Cervelli c 0 0 0 0 JMcDnl lf 3 0 0 0 Huffmn rf 3 1 0 0 Gardnr lf 3 2 2 4 Totals 32 3 5 3 Totals 32 11 9 11 Toronto 20 0 001 000— 3 New York 00(11) 000 00x—11 Dp—Toronto 1. Lob—Toronto 3, New York 4. 2b—Teixeira 2 (17), A.rodriguez (20), Posada (11). Hr—Ale.gonzalez (15), J.bautista (21), Gardner (4). IP H R ER BB SO Toronto 7 8 8 2 3 R.romero L,6-5 22⁄3 2 3 3 4 1 Tallet 31⁄3 Janssen 2 0 0 0 0 3 New York Pettitte W,10-2 6 5 3 3 1 4 Moseley 2 0 0 0 0 2 Park 1 0 0 0 0 0 HBP—by R.Romero (Huffman). WP—Tallet. T—2:45. A—46,364 (50,287).
Rays 8, Twins 6 Tampa Bay Minnesota ab r h bi ab r h bi Rdrgz 2b 5 1 2 0 Span cf 5 0 1 1 Crwfrd lf 5 1 2 2 Hudsn 2b 5 0 0 0 Lngori 3b 5 1 2 1 Mauer c 4 1 3 0 WAyar dh 4 1 1 1 Mornea 1b 4 1 1 2 Shppch c 2 0 0 0 Kubel rf 3 0 0 0 Jaso ph-c 1 0 0 0 Punto 3b 1 0 0 0 BUpton cf 3 1 0 0 Cuddyr rf 4 1 2 0 Zobrist 1b 4 0 0 0 Thome dh 4 3 3 3 Kapler rf 3 1 1 0 DlmYn lf 4 0 1 0 Joyce ph 1 1 1 4 Hardy ss 4 0 2 0 C.Pna 1b 0 0 0 0 Bartlett ss 3 1 1 0 Totals 36 810 8 Totals 38 6 13 6 Tampa Bay 001 000 070—8 Minnesota 012 100 002—6 Dp—Tampa Bay 2. Lob—Tampa Bay 4, Minnesota 5. 2b—Crawford (19), W.aybar (5), Bartlett (14), Mauer (24), Cuddyer (18), Thome (10), Delm.young (21), Hardy (6). Hr—Joyce (1), Morneau (17), Thome 2 (10). S—Bartlett. IP H R ER BB SO Tampa Bay 1 8 4 4 0 1 W.Davis 4 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Cormier 11⁄3 1 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Wheeler Choate W,1-2 1 0 0 0 0 1 Benoit 1 0 0 0 0 2 Balfour 0 2 2 2 0 0 Soriano S,20-21 1 1 0 0 0 0 Minnesota Liriano 7 4 1 1 1 10 Al.Burnett 0 2 2 2 0 0 Mijares 0 1 1 1 0 0 Guerrier L,1-4 1 3 4 4 1 0
Mahay 1 0 0 0 T—3:12. A—40,852 (39,504).
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Indians 5, Athletics 4 (10) Oakland
Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi Crisp cf 5 0 0 1 Crowe cf 4 1 1 0 Barton 1b 3 0 2 1 J.Nix 2b 5 1 1 2 Kzmnff 3b 5 0 0 0 CSantn c 3 0 0 0 KSuzuk c 5 0 0 0 Hafner dh 5 0 1 0 RSwny rf 5 0 1 0 AHrndz pr 0 1 0 0 Cust dh 3 0 1 0 Kearns rf 4 1 1 0 ARosls lf 5 1 1 0 JhPerlt 3b 4 1 0 0 Gross lf 1 1 0 0 LaPort 1b 5 0 3 2 M.Ellis 2b 2 0 0 0 Duncan lf 4 0 1 0 Pnngtn ss 4 2 3 2 Donald ss 3 0 1 0 Totals 38 4 8 4 Totals 37 5 9 4 Oakland 003 000 100 0—4 Cleveland 200 200 000 1—5 Two outs when winning run scored. E—Gross (1), Donald 2 (7). Dp—Cleveland 1. Lob—Oakland 9, Cleveland 9. 2b—R.sweeney (18), A.rosales (7), Pennington (15), Hafner (14). 3b— Pennington (4). Hr—J.nix (2). Sb—Crisp (4). S— Crowe. IP H R ER BB SO Oakland Mortensen 6 6 4 3 2 7 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 2 0 Wuertz 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Blevins 1 0 0 0 2 Ziegler 11⁄3 2 1 1 1 2 Breslow L,3-2 11⁄3 Cleveland Westbrook 6 4 3 2 3 1 2 1 1 0 0 R.perez Bs,2-2 2⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 J.Smith C.Perez 1 0 0 0 1 0 K.Wood 1 1 0 0 1 1 Sipp W,1-2 1 1 0 0 0 1 T—3:22. A—25,483 (45,569).
Tigers 6, Mariners 1 Seattle
Detroit ab r h bi ab r h bi ISuzuki rf 4 0 1 0 AJcksn cf 5 1 1 0 Figgins 2b 5 0 1 0 Raburn lf 4 1 2 0 Bradly dh 3 0 0 0 Kelly lf 0 0 0 0 JoLpz 3b 4 0 1 0 Ordonz dh 4 1 1 1 FGtrrz cf 3 0 0 0 MiCarr 1b 2 2 1 0 Ktchm 1b 4 1 2 0 Boesch rf 4 1 2 0 J.Bard c 4 0 1 0 CGuilln 2b 4 0 2 1 MSndrs lf 3 0 1 1 Inge 3b 4 0 2 3 JaWlsn ss 2 0 0 0 Laird c 4 0 0 0 Branyn ph 1 0 0 0 Worth ss 4 0 0 0 JoWilsn ss1 0 0 0 Totals 34 1 7 1 Totals 35 6 11 5 Seattle 000 000 100—1 Detroit 000 240 00x—6 E—M.saunders (3). Lob—Seattle 10, Detroit 7. 2b—Kotchman (9), Raburn (9), Ordonez (15), Mi.cabrera (24), Inge (19). IP H R ER BB SO Seattle 1 8 6 6 2 3 J.vargas L,6-4 4 ⁄3 2 0 0 0 2 B.Sweeney 22⁄3 Pauley 1 1 0 0 0 1 Detroit Verlander W,10-5 7 7 1 1 1 10 Perry 1 0 0 0 1 1 Valverde 1 0 0 0 2 1 T—2:41. A—32,430 (41,255).
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Rangers 3, White Sox 1
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Chicago
Padres 1, Astros 0
Texas ab r h bi ab r h bi Pierre lf 3 1 2 0 Andrus ss 3 0 1 1 AlRmrz ss 4 0 3 0 MYong 3b 4 0 0 0 Rios cf 4 0 0 1 Kinsler 2b 2 0 0 0 Konerk 1b 4 0 2 0 Guerrr dh 3 0 0 0 AnJons rf 4 0 0 0 Hamltn lf 3 1 1 0 Kotsay dh 3 0 1 0 N.Cruz rf 3 1 2 0 Lillirdg ph 1 0 1 0 BMolin c 2 0 1 0 Przyns c 4 0 1 0 J.Arias 1b 2 1 1 1 Vicido 3b 3 0 0 0 Smoak 1b 1 0 0 0 Quntin ph 1 0 0 0 Borbon cf 2 0 0 0 Bckhm 2b 4 0 0 0 Totals 35 110 1 Totals 25 3 6 2 Chicago 000 000 010—1 Texas 010 010 10x—3 Dp—Chicago 3, Texas 2. Lob—Chicago 8, Texas 3. 2b—Lillibridge (2). S—Borbon. IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Danks L,7-7 6 4 2 2 4 4 T.Pena 0 2 1 1 0 0 Threets 1 0 0 0 0 0 Linebrink 1 0 0 0 0 1 Texas T.hunter W,5-0 7 9 1 1 1 3 F.francisco H,10 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 D.oliver H,10 2 0 0 0 0 2 N.feliz S,22-24 ⁄3 Tom.Hunter pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. T.Pena pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. Balk—F.Francisco. T—2:33. A—25,986 (49,170).
National
JCastr 2b 0 Victorn cf 5 Werth rf 5 Hward 1b 5 BFrncs lf 5 WValdz ss 4 Ransm 3b 5 Sardinh c 5 Kndrck p 4
0 3 1 0 2 1 1 0 1
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Houston
San Diego ab r h bi ab r h bi Bourn cf 4 0 0 0 Gwynn cf 3 0 1 0 Kppngr 2b 3 0 1 0 Eckstn 2b 2 0 1 0 Brkmn 1b 3 0 0 0 Headly 3b 4 0 0 0 Ca.Lee lf 4 0 0 0 Hairstn lf 4 0 0 0 Pence rf 3 0 1 0 Hundly c 3 0 0 0 Michals rf 1 0 1 0 HrstnJr ss 3 0 1 0 JaCastr c 4 0 0 0 Salazar 1b 2 0 1 0 Jhnsn 3b 3 0 3 0 Denorfi rf 3 0 0 0 ASnc ss 3 0 0 0 Correia p 2 0 0 0 Norris p 1 0 0 0 Adams p 0 0 0 0 P.Feliz ph 1 0 0 0 Cnghm ph 1 1 1 0 GChacn p 0 0 0 0 H.Bell p 0 0 0 0 WLopez p 0 0 0 0 Totals 30 0 6 0 Totals 27 1 5 0 Houston 000 000 000—0 San Diego 000 000 01x—1 E—G.chacin (1), Norris (2). Dp—San Diego 2. Lob—Houston 6, San Diego 6. 2b—C.johnson 2 (6), Cunningham (3). Cs—Pence (5), Salazar (2). S—Norris, Eckstein. IP H R ER BB SO Houston Norris 7 3 0 0 3 5 2 1 0 0 1 G.chacin L,1-1 2⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 W.Lopez San Diego Correia 7 5 0 0 2 4 Adams W,2-1 1 0 0 0 0 1 H.bell S,23-26 1 1 0 0 0 2 WP—Norris. Umpires—Home, Ed Rapuano; First, Tom Hallion; Second, Ron Kulpa; Third, Lance Barksdale. T—2:32. A—40,042 (42,691).
Phillies 12, Pirates 4
Cubs 3, Reds 1
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Cincinnati Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Phllps 2b 4 0 1 0 Theriot 2b 5 0 1 0
Heisey cf 4 0 1 0 Colvin rf-lf 5 1 2 0 Bray p 0 0 0 0 D.Lee 1b 3 1 1 0 Votto 1b 4 0 1 0 Byrd cf 2 1 2 0 Rolen 3b 3 0 1 0 ASorin lf 4 0 1 1 Bruce rf 4 0 0 0 Marml p 0 0 0 0 RHrndz c 4 0 0 0 Fntent 3b 3 0 1 0 L.Nix lf-cf 3 1 1 0 JeBakr 3b 1 0 0 0 Janish ss 1 0 0 0 Soto c 5 0 1 2 OCarer ss 1 0 0 1 Castro ss 2 0 1 0 Cueto p 0 0 0 0 R.Wells p 2 0 0 0 Cairo ph 1 0 0 0 Fukdm rf 0 0 0 0 JrSmth p 0 0 0 0 Masset p 0 0 0 0 Gomes lf 1 0 0 0 Totals 30 1 5 1 Totals 32 3 10 3 Cincinnati 000 000 010—1 Chicago 000 003 00x—3 E—R.wells (3). Lob—Cincinnati 5, Chicago 17. 2b—Rolen (18), L.nix (5), D.lee (12), Byrd (26), Fontenot (9), Soto (10). Sb—Colvin (2). S—Cueto, R.wells 2. IP H R ER BB SO Cincinnati Cueto 5 7 0 0 5 2 3 3 3 1 0 Jor.smith L,1-1 2⁄3 1 0 0 0 3 1 Masset 1 ⁄3 Bray 1 0 0 0 0 3 Chicago 2 5 1 1 1 5 R.wells W,4-6 7 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 Mrmol S,15-18 11⁄3 HBP—by Jor.Smith (Byrd).
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Braves 4, Marlins 1
Brewers 12, Cardinals 5
Florida
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Atlanta r 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
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r 0 2 2 1 0 0
Washington h bi ab 0 0 Morgan cf 5 1 0 WHarrs rf 4 2 1 Zmrmn 3b 4 2 0 A.Dunn 1b 5 1 1 Wlngh lf 2 2 2 IRdrgz c 5
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St. Louis h bi ab r h bi 2 2 FLopez 3b 4 0 2 0 0 0 Rasms cf 1 0 0 0 0 0 Winn cf-lf 5 0 0 0 2 0 Pujols 1b 3 1 1 1 3 0 Miles 2b 1 0 1 0 3 2 Hollidy lf 4 0 0 0 1 1 Boggs p 0 0 0 0 4 3 Schmkr ph 1 0 0 0 1 1 Stavinh 1b 4 0 0 0 0 1 YMolin c 2 0 1 0 2 0 Ottavin p 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jay lf-rf 1 0 1 0 1 0 B.Ryan ss 4 1 0 0 Crpntr p 0 0 0 0 DReyes p 0 0 0 0 LaRue c 3 2 3 1 Greene 3b 3 1 2 2 Totals 43121910 Totals 36 5 11 4 Milwaukee 114 230 010—12 St. Louis 000 032 000— 5 E—B.ryan (12), Greene (3). Dp—Milwaukee 2, St. Louis 3. Lob—Milwaukee 12, St. Louis 8. 2b— M.parra (2), Inglett (6). 3b—Greene (1). Hr—Weeks (14), Edmonds (4), Pujols (20), Larue (2). Sb—Edmonds (2), Pujols (9). Sf—Kottaras. IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee 8 5 5 3 3 M.parra W,3-5 52⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Coffey 11⁄3 Riske 1 2 0 0 0 0 Capuano 1 1 0 0 0 0 St. Louis Carpenter L,9-2 3 9 8 7 2 5 D.Reyes 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 9 4 4 1 1 Ottavino 3 ⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Boggs 11⁄3 C.Carpenter pitched to 4 batters in the 4th. HBP—by M.Parra (Greene), by C.Carpenter (M.Parra, Weeks), by Boggs (Weeks). WP—M.Parra, D.Reyes, Boggs. T—3:18. A—43,276 (43,975). r 2 0 0 2 3 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0
SPORTS DIGEST
6B • SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2010
SALISBURY POST
Rose builds another big lead; Tiger 13 shots back Associated Press
tacks in NFL history, died Thursday. He was 85. Coryell coached at San Diego State from 1961-72 before coaching the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Chargers. He is the first coach to win 100 games in both college and the NFL.
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Justin Rose asked himself some tough, honest questions last week after he blew a three-shot lead in the final round. He hopes to find the right answers in the AT&T National. With some COLLEGEHOOPS big par saves SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — in the middle Don Meyer, second on the allof his round time wins list for all levels of and one last men’s college basketball, has birdie toward the end, Rose shot a 3-under 67 on ROSE Saturday to build a fourshot lead over Carl Pettersson (65) and Charlie Wi (70) going into the final round at tough Aronimink Golf Club. That’s one shot more than the lead he blew last week in the Travelers Championship, a bad day that Rose is determined not to turn into a bad memory. “If you’re sitting at the top of the leaderboard, it seems like it’s yours to lose,” Rose said. “That’s why a golf tournament is 72 holes.” Tiger Woods only gets into contention in the majors these days. In his final tournament before 2010 FORD the British Open, he F-150 WOODS again is out of the mix on today. Woods recovered from an atrocious start with an even-par 70, putting him 13 shots behind. $ This will be his seventh tournament without a victory on the PGA Tour, his longest drought since he went 16 2010 FORD straight tournaments in 2004 when he was going through a RANGER swing change. The only good news for the tournament is that the massive crowd that followed him around in the morning did not leave Aronimink. $ • SYLVANIA, Ohio — Na Yeon Choi had a hole-in-one and shot a 3-under 68 to take a one-stroke lead over Christina Kim in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. • BLAINVILLE, Quebec — John Cook shot his second straight 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over Russ Cochran in the inaugural Montreal Championship.
been selected to receive the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Meyer, whose 42-year coaching career ended last season at Division II Northern State in Aberdeen, S.D., finished with a 923-234 record.
tie for second on the all-time World Cup scoring list, and Thomas Mueller and Arne Friedrich added goals to give Germany a resounding 4-0 victory Saturday in the World Cup quarterfinals. As flashbulbs popped, the Germans hugged and high-fived each other before walking around the edge of the field, saluting their fans. Injured captain Michael Ballack came down to the field, watching from the bench as his teammates cele-
WORLDCUP
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Miroslav Klose scored twice to move into a
brated. Argentina coach Diego Maradona took a slow walk to midfield, hands jammed in his pockets, while several of his players broke down in tears. It was a surprisingly meek end for the Argentines, whose dominant run had given fans hope this might be a team capable of reaching the final for the first time since 1990, when Maradona led them on the field. Instead, it is Germany that will play Spain in the semifi-
nals Wednesday in Durban. This will be Germany’s third straight trip to the semis and its 12th overall — nobody has more. Spain 1, Paraguay 0 JOHANNESBURG — Spain found just enough of the beautiful game — and a touch of good luck — to advance to the World Cup semifinals, beating Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday night. David Villa took the tournament scoring lead with his fifth goal.
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RENO, Nev. — Organizers of a tribute to the Jack Johnson-Jim Jeffries fight will gather today in Reno, Nev., to ring the same bell used in 1910 at the site of the bout, now a metals salvage yard. They also plan to make renewed calls for a posthumous presidential pardon for Johnson on grounds his conviction for transporting a woman across state lines for immoral purposes was steeped in the racism of the time. Sen. John McCain, RAriz., who sponsored a pardon resolution along with Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., said he welcomed renewed support for the cause in Reno. He told The Associated Press last month that he remains hopeful President Barack Obama will sign the pardon. “I know the president, once he looks carefully at this issue, would want to correct a grave injustice done,” McCain said. Jeffries’ great-great nephew Gary Wurst said he supports the pardon. “I think it’s time for it,” the 72-year-old Wurst said Friday night at a gala in Reno, Nev. “It would rectify the wrongs of the past. Times have changed so much.” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., a former boxer and avid fight fan, helped spearhead passage last year of the resolution urging Obama to grant Johnson a pardon. Johnson, who died in a car crash in 1946, served nine months of a oneyear and one-day prison sentence in 1920 after returning from exile overseas.
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Judy Crabtree opened Bijoux on Fulton Street in 1990. After 20 years, the jewelry and dress shop is closing.
After two decades, women’s store winding down BY SHELLEY SMITH
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hat started as a small jewelry collection in Judy Crabtree’s basement grew rapidly into a house full of treasures. Now Crabtree, who opened Bijoux Collections in 1990, is shutting the doors after 20 years. “It’s hard, and it was a really tough decision,” Crabtree said. With Crabtree’s three- to fiveyear lease expiring May 31, she said she couldn’t commit to another one. “I’m going to miss it,” she said. “It’s been my life for 20 years.” Crabtree, who always had a special place in her heart (and wallet) for jewelry, said soon after she moved to Salisbury with her late husband, Tom, she began having friends over to look at collections of jewelry in the basement of her home. “I just started piddling with jewelry, and that’s how it got started,” she said. “Eventually, Tom said, ‘If you’re going to be a business,
you’re going to have to hit the ground running.’ ” So Crabtree and her husband found a vacant building at 125 N. Fulton St. and decided it was the perfect place for a shop. “I didn’t know where it was going in the beginning, but somehow it just evolved into social wear,” she said. “My customer was always going somewhere.” Crabtree said the jewelry is what has really kept her in business, and the biggest thing she’s going to miss about the store. “When I have a customer, and she gets the outfit together, I become obsessive compulsive because I’m going to find the best pair of earrings,” she said. Crabtree has also enjoyed the way her store has transformed over the years, bringing in generations of customers, and a lot of unique and new inventory. She has clothed everyone from Miss North Carolina to Salisbury Mayor Susan Kluttz. Her favorite clothing in Bijoux, she said, were the prom dresses and evening gowns, and she usual-
ly had hundreds in stock yearround. “We built a really big business in prom,” Crabtree said. “They were coming in from Charlotte, Winston, the mountains — all over. “It’s funny because they’re in here for prom, and then you blink an eye and they’re in here for weddings. Over the years, our store has become a mother/daughter store, with mothers and daughters coming in and shopping together. It’s really nice.” Crabtree said what she’ll miss the most will be all of her customers that, over the years, have turned into friends. “As hard as it’s been, there’s been so much joy in this,” she said. “It’s almost like having someone in your home. The customers feel comfortable and at home here. “It’s like a play house. You can just come in here and play dress up.” Despite the good days, she said, she has had plenty of bad ones. Her husband died five years
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The Stitchin’ Post has made quite a change to the facade of its building at 104 S. Main St. According to owner Pam Hylton Coffield, the change was made in celebration of the retailer’s 35th anniversary. “I wanted to celebrate that milestone with a dramatic change to the way we look,” Coffield said. The new color scheme is periwinkle and yellow, a contrast to the previous beige and hunter green colors of the building. “Its something atypical for historic downtown Salisbury,” Coffield said.
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Insurance agency announces honors Nnamdi Osakwe is among a group of Allstate insurance agents who recently earned the “Personal Financial Representative” title. Osakwe will now be able to provide customers variable annuity, life and mutual fund products in addition to auto, homeowner and traditional life insurance products. Osakwe received the personal financial representative title after passing the Series 6 and Series 63 securities license exams and completing an Allstate training curriculum. Osakwe is appointed with the broker dealer Allstate Financial Services, LLC. Contact Osakwe at 704-6360162 or nnamdiosakwe@ allstate.com Allstate Insurance agent Patti J. Mills, whose office is at 929 I Concord Parkway South in Concord, has received the Agency Hands in the Community Award. A $1,000 grant came from The Allstate Foundation for Muscular Dystrophy in Concord, where Mills volunteers. The Allstate Foundation, established in 1952, is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corp.
New Allstate Agency opens in Kannapolis Allstate Insurance Co. has opened a new agency in Kannapolis. Owned and operated by Dave Cash, the full-service agency offers a auto, property, commercial and life insurance. “As a longtime resident of the Charlotte area, I know many local families,” says Cash. “My knowledge and understanding of the people in this community will help me provide customers with an outstanding level of service. I am looking forward to helping families insure and protect the things that are important to them — their family, home, car, boat and more.” The Dave Cash Allstate agency is located at 6045 Gateway Center Drive in Kannapolis. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. The Cash Agency can be reached at 704-499-6445 or by e-mail at davecash@ allstate.com. Cash and his wife, Sarah, have three sons. Cash, who graduated from West Virginia State with a bachelor of Business Management, is involved in the Children’s Miracle Network, CVAN – Domestic Violence Services, Garrett’s Wing Charity, H.E.L.P., Cabarrus Arts Council and his church. He is also a member of the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Bill Plemmons RV Worldhas been named the 2010 Winnebago Industries Partner in Excellence award winning dealer. This is presented for
Business Roundup achieving the best market share in the basic trade area as compared to other dealers in similar areas. The dealership will receive a fresh pie each month for a year to share with staff members. RV World started out 60 years ago by Steve Plemmons’ father, Bill. Steve is now owner/president. Bob White is general manager. RV World is at 650 W. Ritchie Road (I-85 exit 74). Visit www.billplemmonsrv.com.
Gerry Wood among top Honda dealers Gerry Wood Honda has been named among the top Honda dealerships in the country in customer satisfaction by the American Honda Motor Co. Gerry Wood Honda is ranked 18th in the country in a survey of 400 Gerry Wood customers during a three-month period. The Honda survey asks questions regarding customer satisfaction, such as were repairs made on the first visit, fairness of charges, values of charges, dealership facilities and cleanliness, according to Jim Kristoff, director of operations. “One hundred percent of the customers said that they would do business with us again,” said Kristoff. “That’s a pretty bold statement.” Gerry Wood Honda is one of three dealerships owned and operated by Gerry Wood Auto Group on Jake Alexander Boulevard. The auto group employs 90 people at Gerry Wood Honda, Gerry Wood Kia and Gerry Wood Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.
Freightliner in rodeo for renewable energy Freightliner Trucks participated in the first Renewable Energy Rodeo and Symposium, held in Fort Bliss, Texas. Co-hosted by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center and Fort Bliss, the Renewable Energy Rodeo is part of a larger initiative by the U.S. Army to reduce emissions and dependence upon fossil fuels. The Rodeo featured displays and demonstrations of the latest technologies and innovations in renewable energy. Freightliner Trucks showcased two Business Class M2 106 hybrids – one featuring an EPA 2010 hybrid engine with a 24-inch box van body and 5kw auxiliary power generation capability and the other an EPA 2010 hybrid utility truck with a 55-inch Terex Hi-Ranger TCX55 aerial device and steel utility
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Put retirement savings before children’s college fund BY BRUCE WILLIAMS
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DEAR BRUCE: Since the recession has caused a decrease in our cash flow we have had to make some changes on the W4 tax form and 401(k) contributions. We are currently putting money into our three children’s 529 college plans as well. I have heard that retirement should come before college investing. Is it best to stop the contributions to the 529 college plans and increase the 401(k) contributions to the maximum contribution percentage, or to continue what we are doing? — C.J.
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send their kids to school and make it as easy as possible, it just isn’t realistic in many circumstances. It seems to me that your financial responsibility is to yourself once your children complete high school. Many would argue that college is a requisite, and I would not disagree. But I also believe that it is necessary for your kids to have to make many sacrifices, including going to state schools, junior colleges, working like crazy through school, and also undertaking a deal of debt. Ultimately, they will still be beneficiaries via e-mail of an education, and the character-building is not to be overlooked. DEAR C.J.: You have raised a question which many people have very different opinions on. If DEAR BRUCE: I have an IRA and a CD that I you are asking mine, I am far more in favor of transferred from one bank to another. The preputting money into the 401(k) where your money vious bank sent out statements quarterly. The is and stopping the contributions to your 529. bank I have now does not mail out statements While I recognize that all parents would like to quarterly. I was under the impression that it was
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in between). She said “of course” she will miss Crabtree, but mostly the people who came to shop. “When I moved here from Charlotte, this job got me out in the community and I was able to learn about the people here,” she said. “It was good for me, because I worked with mannequins before, and they don’t talk.” Crabtree took a more serious approach to Clawson’s loyalty to Bijoux. “I couldn’t have done this without her,” she said. “We have become a team. We laugh a lot. “I’m going to miss Fran more than anything.” But, Crabtree said, she plans to stay in Salisbury indefinitely, and will have time to spend with her friends outside of the store.
ROUNDUP FROM 1C line body. “By participating in the Renewable Energy Rodeo, we are demonstrating our commitment to energy efficient technologies that support the Army’s energy goals,” said Rick Engel, director, Government Vehicle Sales for Daimler Trucks North America. “Freightliner Trucks is dedicated to shaping future transportation by developing hybrid products and technologies that are focused on providing greater fuel economy and lower emissions.” Freightliner’s line of Business Class M2 Hybrid trucks features the same benefits of the Freightliner Business ClassM2, such as outstanding visibility and maneuverability, with the added efficiency and environmentfriendly features of hybrid power. The Freightliner Business Class M2 Hybrid can be easily configured for a wide variety of bodies for different applications, such as beverage, dump, government, landscape, towing, bucket and service trucks and emergency.
PPG Lexington employees get $13,500 for organizations LEXINGTON — Employees at PPG Industries’ fiberglass manufacturing plant in Lexington helped to obtain $13,500 in grants through the PPG Industries Foundation for local organizations where they volunteered in 2009 and to date in 2010. The employee-requested grants were obtained through a foundation program called Grant Incentives for Volunteerism by PPG Employees and Retirees, which recognizes employee and retiree volunteer efforts with annual grants of $500 for an ongoing volunteer relationship or $1,000 for serving on an organization’s board of directors. In 2009 and to date in 2010, 15 PPG Lexington employees obtained 21 grants for eligible local organizations where they volunteer. Recipient organizations include: • Boy Scouts of America Old North State Council • Central Davidson High School • Communities in Schools of Lexington • Crisis Ministry of Davidson County • Pastor’s Pantry • Path of Hope • Salvation Army, Davidson County Todd Douthit is plant manager for the Lexington manufacturing facility.
PGT Industries, Performance Fibers Operations honored The Centralina Economic Development Commission announced the winner of the 2010 Regional Advanced Manufacturing Awards at an event held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Concord on June 24. Two Rowan County manufacturers, PGT Industries and Performance Fibers, tied for the award, “Best Process Improvement,” for a company of 100 to 499 employees. For more information, visit www. mindsthatmanufacture.com.
Carolina Farm Credit offers way to vote on photos for calendar Voting to select the top three photos for the 2011 Carolina Farm Credit calendar photo contest started this past week, and anyone can vote on their favorites. More than 150 photos were received from members and employees for the contest. Entries include children on farms, farm animals, equipment and machinery, scenery and lots of winter snow shots. The 32 finalists will be displayed on www.carolinafarmcredit.com. Additional calendar photos will be selected from the remaining finalists. Following completion of the voting, the three photos with the most votes will be awarded first, second and third place, and receive
“I truly care about employees and I love Salisbury and the people in Salisbury,” she said. “This is my home forever, unless another Prince Charming comes along.” Bijoux’s sale currently offers 40 percent off of everything in the store, and it’s going well, Crabtree said. Discount sheets are available for customers who need help figuring out the new prices. The plan is for everything to be out by Aug. 31. But, she said, it will probably take longer to sell everything, including nearly all of the fixtures. Prices will continue to fall. For more information on the sale, visit Bijoux at 125 N. Fulton St., or call the store at 704-633-0034. Contact Shelley Smith at 704-7974246.
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Kannapolis student to participate in Roy Williams Basketball Camp STATESVILLE — Justin Green of Kannapolis will participate in the Roy Williams Basketball Camp in Chapel Hill on scholarship from EnergyUnited. Green was one of the 27 players awarded scholarships from North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives to attend the camp. Winners of the Roy Williams Basketball Camp scholarship were selected by a panel of judges who reviewed an application that included an essay about the students’ reason for wanting to participate in the camp. This is the fifth year that North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives have helped send players to the camp at UNC. The cooperatives also provide scholarships for young women to attend basketball camp at N.C. State.
Helicopter outfit moving jobs to Pennsylvania BIG FLATS, N.Y. (AP) — Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. said Friday it is moving its lightweight-helicopter manufacturing to a Pennsylvania hub and refocusing its upstate New York operations exclusively on military aircraft. Most of the 400 employees will move to military aircraft production at Schweizer Aircraft, which employs 1,250 people, a Sikorsky spokesman said.
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Daimler Trucks, union in Portland agree to new three-year contract Daimler Trucks North America LLC has joined in a new three-year collective bargaining agreement covering workers at its Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant. The contracts, which are effective today, cover union employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 305; the Service Employees International Union Local 49; the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 1005; and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local 1094. Tentative collective bargaining agreements were reached on July 1, after extended negotiation between company management and union leadership. The tentative agreements were ratified by Local Bargaining Unit membership in separate meetings this past week. Previous contracts were originally set to expire June 30 but were extended pending the formal ratification of the new agreements by the union membership. The new contracts include numerous negotiated provisions that will enhance scheduling flexibility, improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Employment levels will remain unchanged for the present. The plant will continue to operate with one shift. In October 2008, Daimler Trucks announced the planned mid-2010 closure of the plant. Those plans were shelved in September 2009 in favor of "second chance" contract discussions. The ratification of new collective bargaining agreements for the plant follows successful new contract negotiations at the company's North Carolina and Michigan plants earlier this year. The Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant is located in Portland, Oregon and manufactures Freightliner-branded military vehicles as well as the company's Western Star on-highway and severe-duty trucks. The Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant employs approximately 680, including nearly 640 union members. Submit information about new businesses, honors and management promotions to bizbriefs@salisburypost.com. Include a daytime phone number.
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College seeks applications for a North S.T.A.R. Coordinator (part-time). The North Star Coordinator provides administrative support to the RCCC tutoring facilities. Duties include general clerical, receptionist, and administrative responsibilities. Required: Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; office management and experience; strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Interested candidates may apply online at:http://rcccjobs.com. EOE. Healthcare
Hospice of Stanly County offers an opportunity for:
Patient Care Director Current NC RN license required with 3-5 years nursing experience in acute care setting. Experience in Hospice or Home Health desired. Supervision experience required. Responsibilities include managing referrals / admissions/patient POC, supervision of clinical staff, staff/community education, EOL resource, and adheres to agency P&P. Occasional on-call duties. Excellent salary and benefits. EOE, drug-free workplace Please fax resumes to 704-983-6662 email to ahowell@hospiceofstanly.org or drop by 960 N. First St. in Albemarle to apply
HEAD START / EARLY HEAD START ROWAN COUNTY LEAD TEACHER(S): 2-year Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (birth to 5 years or related field), Bachelor's Degree preferred, computer literate, good communication and organizational skills, some experience working with pre-school children, valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and availability to periodically attend out-oftown conferences and training sessions. Starting pay $11.47 per hour. TEACHER/FLOATER(S): 2-year Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (birth to 5 years or related field), computer literate, good communication and organizational skills, some experience working with preschool children, valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and availability to periodically attend out-of-town conferences and training sessions. Starting pay $9.33 per hour. APPLY IN PERSON TO: Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. 1300 W. Bank st. Salisbury, NC 28144. (704) 633-6633. www.srcaa.com *All applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed and complete an employment application at the address indicated. Background check, drug screening, and physical exam will be required. No resumes accepted without accompanying application.
MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIANS UNILIN-US MDF Manufacturing Facility located in Mt.Gilead, NC is seeking individuals with 5+ year's experience in Industrial Manufacturing Electrical Maintenance to work as a Maintenance Electrician. Responsibilities include Electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs to various types of electrical equipment as needed. PLC experience required. Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics a plus. Candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays. Candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills, computer skills, are willing to assist other maintenance persons in other jobs and have demonstrated experience in a safety and team based work environment. Qualified applicant must have at least two years of college in a related field. A journeyman's card in electrical is a plus. For more information or to request an application please contact Nikki Green (910) 439-6959 ext. 227 or send a resume to: Nikki Green Unilin US MDF P.O. Box 69 Mt. Gilead, NC Fax: (910) 439-6431 Email: nikki.green@unilin-us.com
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The Salisbury Post, Rowan County’s largest and oldest media company, has a full time opportunity for multi-media sales professional to join our team as an Advertising Sales Consultant. This position requires selling print and online advertising to local businesses. The Advertising Sales Consultant will sell print advertising in the Salisbury Post and online banners and buttons on salisburypost.com and marketplaceminer.com. We are looking for a sales professional who will call on advertisers in their place of business and produce presentations designed to convince advertisers of the value of the Salisbury Post, salisburypost.com and other Post products. The Advertising Sales Consultant will be responsible for achieving and increasing advertising sales revenue with new and existing accounts. Advertising Consultants must establish, develop and maintain a professional relationship with advertisers in the assigned area and maintain contact with key decision makers with companies doing business with the Post.
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Farm Equipment & Supplies Farm Equipment, new & used. McDaniel Auction Co. 704-278-0726 or 704798-9259. NCAL 48, NCFL 8620. Your authorized farm equipment dealer.
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Area 5 - Davidson Co. Area 6 – Davie Co. and parts of Davidson Co. This is a rough guide to help plan your stops, actual areas are determined by zip code. Please see map in your Salisbury Post or online at salisburypost.com under Marketplace click on 'Yard Sale Map' to see details.
36'' Leland Cypress or Green Giant Trees delivered and installed w/ 30 yr. weed liner & hardwood mulch. Makes a beautiful property line boundary or privacy screen. $9 per tree. Also, Gardenias, Parsonii, Ligustrum, Camelia, Nandina, Emerald Green Arborvitae, Azalea AND MORE! $5 Delivered & Installed! 704-239-4195
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INVENTORY CLOSEOUT!! Save Thousands on Steel Buildings! Only a few left 24x30, 35x34, 30x60. Ask about our Display Program for additional Savings! Call Now! 1-866-352-0469
Business Equipment & Supplies Blackberry Tour by Verizon Wireless. $250. Please call 704-905-7268 for more information.
Consignment Growing Pains Family Consignments Call (704)638-0870 115 W. Innes Street
Electronics Airlines are hiring! Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 877-300-9494. Ceiling Fan, sports $50. 2 TVs, one 19 inch. One 25 inch. $40 and $20. Please call 704-633-7757
Holshouser Cycle Shop Lawn mower repairs and trimmer sharpening. Pick up & delivery. (704)637-2856 Want to buy your low priced, unused or fixable lawn mowers & tillers. Also, I do repairs. 704-431-4837
Medical Equipment Little Rascal battery operated scooter. Needs battery. New cost $4700. Will take $600. 704-6401626
Misc. Equipment & Supplies Trailer. Pace 2003 enclosed trailer, 6 ' x 12', tandem axle, spare tire, plywood walls. Call after 6pm. 704-639-1745 Lv msg if no answer.
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Soy candles -many great fragrances and containers. 704-3100901 prices range from $5 to $15. STEEL, Channel, Angle, Flat Bars, Pipe Orders Cut to Length. Mobile Home Truss- $6 ea.; Vinyl floor covering- $3.85 yd.; Carpet- $5.75 yd.; Masonite Siding 4x8- $15.50. RECYCLING, Top prices paid for Aluminum cans, Copper, Brass, Radiators, Aluminum. Davis Enterprises Inc. 7585 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 704-636-9821 Stop Smoking Cigarettes No Patches, No Gum, No Pills With Hypnosis It's Easy! Also Weight Control. 704-933-1982
Tent. New cabin style tent, 14x14. $100. Wind turbines 12” HD with base, $30. 704-209-0981
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Pick Your Own Blackberries. $3/qt or $11/gal. Bring your own Containers! 535 Garrick Rd. 704-633-3935
Air Conditioners, Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Frig. $65 & up. Used TV & Appliance Center Service after the sale. 704-279-6500 Beautiful Oak & Iron Daybed with trundle. White scroll design, outer oak frame. $150.00 Contact (704)633-3618. Bedroom suite, 4 piece. Antique. $500. Please call 704-857-1297 for more information. Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97. Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777
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Entertainment cabinet, like new solid wood oak, includes tv cabinet, bookcase, corner cabinet and 27" TV, $400.00 call 704-224-3798 Blue Lazy Boy Recliner, Good Shape, $30. Nextel Phone, $20, case charger included, good shape 704-754-7435 Dining room set. Table & 4 chairs. $100. Please call 704-857-1297 for more information.
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5-gallon home toilet with removable lidgood shape, works great, call Scott. 704-637-2322, $25.00 ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647
Music Sales & Service Kimbal Syntha electric organ Swinger 1100 w/ nice stool, good cond. double keyboard. $40.00 704-278-9172. (9am to 9pm).
Books. Danielle Steel. 10 books. All for 5. Good condtion. Please call 336-751-5171
Organ. Vintage Hammond Organ. Two key boards, great sound $550. Good for small church or beginner. 704603-4171
Want to Buy Merchandise AA Antiques. Buying anything old, scrap gold & silver. Will help with your estate or yard sale. 704-433-1951.
Lumber. 2x3x16 $1.50; 2x3 stud $1; 2x6x8 $3.25; 2x6x15 $5; 14' double wide trusses $5; single wide trusses $8; floor trusses $5. All new! Please call 704-2020326
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Found dog in Jackson Park area, small brown & white with long hair. Please call to identify. 704-785-1657
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City of Salisbury Code Services Division is taking bids for contracted services specific to landscaping and cleanup operations work in the City of Salisbury. Bid request forms are available by calling Chris Branham at 704-216-7564, online at www.salisburync.gov/neighborhoods or by mail: 634 Park Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144. All bids must be received by 5 p.m. July 9, 2010. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED SYSTEM ROUTE CHANGES AND OPENING OF A NEW PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FACILITY IN CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA
Mattress Overstock: Sets start at T-$119, F-$149, Q-$159, K-$239. Warranties, delivery option. 704-677-6643 Washer and Dryer Set Both in good condition, asking $250 or best offer. Must sell ASAP. Moving to new apartment. Call John 704-500-5533 or 704-223-4283
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5.64 ac., 4BR, 4BA, 3100 SqFt. Timothy Livengood, Mid Carolina Real Estate, LLC. (704) 202-1807
E. schools. Lease purchase. 3BR, 2BA. Garage, kit. appl., Please call 704-638-0108
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Price Reduced Gold Hill area. 3BR, 1BA. 1,123 sq. ft. living area. Hardwood floors, partial basement, storage building. Large lot. 2.03 acres. East/Rockwell schools. Call Glenn 704-279-5674 / 704-267-9439
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On July 22, 2010, RIDER Transportation System will host two public open house meetings concerning its proposed System Route Changes associated with the opening of the new RIDER Transit Center facility. The new Transit Center will be located at 3600 Ridge Avenue in Concord, NC. The RIDER Transit System serves the cities of Concord and Kannapolis, NC. The system currently utilizes a Temporary Transfer Facility located on Davidson Drive in Concord, NC. Upon opening of the RIDER Transit Center in September 2010, the routes and operation of the entire system will be revised to accommodate the new passenger transfer location. The Transit Center will serve as a staging area where customers can transfer between routes, offer protection from the weather and provide convenient facilities for customers to obtain system information, customer service and purchase transit fares and passes. RIDER Transportation System will hold two public open house meetings on July 22, 2010 to receive public input and comments on the proposed system route changes associated with the opening of the new transit center. The meetings will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Kannapolis Train Station and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the rotunda of the Cabarrus County Government Center. Exhibits and staff will be available to answer questions and provide information. For additional information please contact the RIDER office at 704-920-7433. The maps of the proposed system route changes are posted on our website at www.ckrider.com. * IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADA REGULATIONS, PLEASE NOTE THAT ANYONE WHO NEEDS AN ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING SHOULD NOTIFY THE CITY CLERK AT 704-920-5205 AT LEAST FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Apartments & Condos for Sale Salisbury
Davis Farm - One of the last exterior lots available - 613 Fly Fisher Drive .95 acres cleared, ready to build. Trees on the rear of the property offer great privacy. Perk is on file. MLS # 50324 Teresa Rufty, TMR Realty, Inc. (704) 433-2582
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Salisbury, 317 Martin Luther King Ave. N. 3-4 BR. Completely remodeled home in Hist. Dist. Sale price $109,900. Lease $850/ mo. or rent to own with min. $5,000 down. $800/mo. $100 toward purchase price. Call 704-633-3584
365 D. Earnhardt Rd., Rockwell, East Rowan - 3 BR, 2 Baths, Located on 3.11 acres, Large rooms with great closet/storage space, oversized garage. A definite must see!! Priced in the 200s !! MLS #50302 Teresa Rufty, TMR Realty, Inc. www.tmrdevelop.com (704) 433-2582
Watches – and scrap gold jewelry. 704-636-9277 or cell 704-239-9298
Concord, 1.5 story, level lot, nice subdivision. Thousands below tax value. Tons of extras, crown molding, work island in kitchen, office upstairs, bonus room. 3 BR, 2.5 Baths. $244,750. Dream Weaver Properties of NC LLC 704-906-7207
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Salisbury. Olde Salisbury subdivision. 2110 Chantilly Lane. New Home 3BR, 2BA. All kitchen appliances, vaulted ceiling in great room. Gorgeous stone on front of home, nice 2 car garage! You pay NO Closing Costs! Vickie 704-754-5700 Spear
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You'll love all seasons of the year in this cozy home in Plantation Ridge. Spend your summer days grilling on the back deck or relaxing on the front porch swing. Winters will be warmer as you enjoy the gas logs in the spacious family room. Fully renovated over the last 2 years, this house is move-in ready. You'll be surprised at the space this 3 br 2 ½ ba, 2495 sf house has to offer. $219,900. Call 704-645-1093
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Gorgeous Historic Condo in the Heart of Salisbury's Premier Historic District. Must see to believe! 319 West Horah St., Fairmont Terrace. 704-202-0091. MLS#929946
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Salisbury, Olde Salisbury subdivision, 3BR / 2BA, 1200 sq. ft, laundry room, 2 linen closets, pantry, hardwood & carpeted floors, detached garage, central heat & air. Convenient to I-85 and shopping! $129,900. 704645-8030 or 704-202-8745
Salisbury. Immaculate home, private setting, 2 BR, great room, D/R, screened rear porch & deck overlook pond. 1065 Rock Pond Rd. $160,000 Kennedy Realty 704-640-0413 Directions: Faith Rd. (through Town of Faith), Right on Castor Rd, right on Big Rock Rd, left on Rock Pond Rd.
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Male neutered black cat lost in Chapel Court area. 10 yrs old, 12 pounds, no collar. Special diet; needs daily medication. All shots up to date. Please call 704-642-1057 or email wpoole10@carolina.rr.co m if found or recovered.
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Rockwell. 2 BR, 1 BA, hardwood floors, detached carport, handicap ramp. $99,900 R47208 B&R Realty 704.633.2394
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Looking to buy Central AC 2-3 ton in good condition. Call 704-7842488 or 704-467-0485 Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut. Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291.
Ashland Place. 1153 Greenheather Dr. 3BR, 2½BA. Great home with lots of extras!! Immaculate condition. Priced in the low $200s Call today. MLS #49114. Teresa Rufty, TMR Realty, Inc. (704) 433-2582 www.tmrde-
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July 22, 2010 3pm to 5pm Kannapolis Train Station 201 S Main St Kannapolis, NC 28081
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Drapery, new pinch pleated, beige high quality fabric with blockout lining. 100in wide by 80in long. $400. Would work well at patio doors. 704-857-6274
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Tiller, 2002 sears 5.5hp 26" front tine, used 4 yrs. $200 704-431-4999
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This beautiful neutered cat belongs to someone. He is used to the indoors and needs to find his home again. Very loving, long haired, white, male. I've taken him for his shots and am searching for his owner. Found in Wellington Hills area. Call 704-647-0104 8am-9pm.
3 BR, 2 BA. All appliances stay. Free standing gas log fireplace in master bedroom. Garden tub in masterbath. 24X30 garage with lean to. Out building with attached play house. Swingset stays. R50545A $89,900 Lesa Prince (704) 796-1811 B&R Realty
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DIRECTV FREE Standard Installation! Free Showtime & Starz (3 mo)! Free HD/DVR upgrade! Ends 7/14/10. New Customers Only, Qual. Pkgs. From $29.99/mo. DirectStarTV, 1-888-634-6459
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Furniture & Appliances Building Equip. & Supplies
Single Bed (new), $200. Paul Bunyon rocker, $200. 704-638-8965. If no answer, please leave message.
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Elvis Presley Clock, $50. Elvis Presley picture with new frame, $50. 704-6388965. If no answer, please leave a message.
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Salisbury, Adorable bungalow close to shopping and I-85. Two bedrooms one bath with a nice lot. Home has been remodeled and is charming. $76,900. Dream Weaver Properties of NC LLC 704-906-7207
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Woodleaf. 4320 Potneck Rd. 2-story house on .67 acre. 1,985 sq. ft. living space w/attached 2-vehicle garage. 4BR, 2 full BA, living, dining, den, pantry, hardwood floors. New roof & heating/cooling system. Detached 1-vehicle garage workshop, 248 sq. ft. Walking distance to Woodleaf School. $125,000. Call 704-278-4703 after 7 p.m.
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Manufactured Home Sales
Harrison Rd. near Food Lion. 3BR, 2BA. 1 ac. 1,800 sq. ft., big BR, retreat, huge deck. $580/mo. Financing avail. 704-489-1158
Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850
3 BR, 1½ BA, 1100 sq. ft. brick & siding, 24x36 double garage with attic storage & fan. Includes custom plantation blinds and new carpet throughout. Large backyard perfect for garden, pool, animals or fun and games! Neutral colors inside. 0.56 acre lot. Reduced to $121,000!
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602 Lockshire Lane, Woodleaf, all brick, 3BR / 2BA, Lg great room w/fireplace & solid wood floors, split BR plan, Lg Mstr BR w/walk-in closest & lg bath, lg wrap around porch, screened in breezeway & deck. $149,900. 704-278-9779
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Will also consider leasing with option to buy
Lake Property High Rock Lake fixer upper 149 ft. waterfront in a cove, private pier, $79K. 336-669-5299. High Rock Lake waterfront lot, perks for 2 BR, main channel, awesome view $95K. 336-669-5299
Land for Sale Below appraised value, 10 private acres, small creek, possible pond site, financing avail., must see, Call Now! 704-563-8216 3-BR, 2-BA house at end of long, winding drive on 6plus acres on U.S. Highway 64 W in Davie County. 1,281 sq. ft. Two-car garage, 21-by-42 heated basement (outside entrance only), cottage-type outbuilding, and 10-by-42 covered back porch offers place to entertain, relax and enjoy a beautiful mountain view. Fence and row of Leyland cypresses provide privacy. Stream at back of property makes great picnic area. Call 336-407-3981, $175,000 - price negotiable.
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Rockwell. Off Lower Stone Ch. Rd at end of Lavista Rd, 2½ acs. $25,000, $500 down, owner will finance 10 years, 7% interest. 704202-5879 Salisbury. 7+ acres. Close in. Frontage on MLK, Jr. Ave. & New Klumac Rd. Priced below tax value. By owner 704-633-8017 W. Rowan 1.19 acs. Old Stony Knob Rd. Possible owner financing. Reduced: $19,900. 704-640-3222
$500 Down moves you in. Call and ask me how? Please call (704) 225-8850
A TREE PARADISE
4BR/3BA in Timber Run. Approx. 4,000 SF brick home in established neighborhood, oversized 2 car garage, bonus room, walk-in closet in master BR, beautiful hardwood floors, 2 gas log fireplaces, Rinnai tankless water heater, generator, fenced in back yard, finished walk-out basement, storage area & workshop. E. Rowan Schools. Mins. away from I-85 & shopping $369,000. Call Tina at 980-234-2881
Carport and Garages Auctions Auction Thursday 12pm 429 N. Lee St. Salisbury Antiques, Collectibles, Used Furniture 704-213-4101 Carolina's Auction Rod Poole, NCAL#2446 Salisbury (704)633-7369 www.thecarolinasauction.com
Heritage Auction Co. Glenn M.Hester NC#4453 Salisbury (704)636-9277
Lippard Garage Doors Installations, repairs, electric openers. 704636-7603 / 704-798-7603
KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392 R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate-NCAL #2036. Full Service Auction Company. Estates ** Real Estate Had your home listed a long time? Try selling at auction. 704-782-5625 www.gilesmossauction.com
Rowan Auction Co. Professional Auction Services: Salis., NC 704-633-0809 Kip Jennings NCAL 6340.
Perry's Overhead Doors Sales, Service & Installation, Residential / Commercial. Wesley Perry 704-279-7325 www.perrysdoor.com
We Build Garages, 24x24 = $12,500. All sizes built! ~ 704-633-5033 ~
6 weeks11 years 6am-6pm Reasonable rates Call Michelle 704-603-7490
Brick & Concrete All types of improvements & repairs. Over 29 yrs exp.
704-202-3293
Caregiving Services Caregiver will sit with elderly in home, hospital or nursing home. 8 yrs experience and references. 704-856-8557 or 704-213-6246
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!!!!! Residential & Commercial Free Estimates References available Call Zonia 704-239-2770 C.R. General Cleaning Service. Comm. & residential. Insured, Bonded. Spring Cleaning Specials! 704-433-1858 www.crgeneral.com
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Bentley Julian Realty 704-938-2530
Salisbury. Off 13 St. Huge lot. Could be nice home, too. Conveniently located. 1200+ sq. ft. with lots of extras. Call our office for more information. C48040. $129,900. B&R Realty 704-6332394 th
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Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd. (704)637-7721 Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867
Resort & Vacation Property
MYRTLE BEACH
Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL
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Rowan Realty www.rowanrealty.net, Professional, Accountable, Personable . 704-633-1071 FOR SALE: One Red Beach Week, AprilOctober, deeded Vacation Ownership, Yachtsman Resort, 2 BR, 2 BA, Ocean Front, sleeps 8. Call: 704-212-7313.
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William R. Kennedy Realty 428 E. Fisher Street 704-638-0673
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BEST VALUE
Quiet & Convenient, 2 bedroom town house, 1 ½ baths. All Electric, Central heat/air, no pets, pool. $550/mo. Includes water & basic cable.
West Side Manor
Apartments 1 & 2BR. Nice, well maint'd, responsible landlord. $415-$435. Salisbury, in town. 704-642-1955
1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-890-4587 1BR apt furnished with washer/dryer, refrig & stove. All utilities furnished incl'd cable. Rent $350.00 every 2 weeks with $350.00 dep. Call Rowan Properties, 704-633-0446. 2 BR, 1 BA Eaman Park Apts. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896
US Realty 516 W. Innes, Salisbury 704-636-9303
Apartment Management- Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment? We manage rental homes from $400 - $650 & apartments $350 - $550. Call and let us help you. Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462
2BR, 1BA apt. Very large. Has gas heat. We furnish refrig, stove, yard maint, and garbage pick up. No pets. Rent $425. Deposit $400. Call Rowan Properties 704633-0446
2345 Statesville Blvd. Near Salisbury Mall
704-633-1234
China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605 China Grove. Nice 2BR, 1BA. $550/mo., includes washer & dryer. No pets. 704-279-8428 China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 City. 2BR cent. H/A, no pets, on job 6 months, utilities by tenant. $375 per month. Call 704202-5879 for more info. City. 2BR, 1BA duplex,. Very nice, central heat/ air, laundry room, storage bldg, appl/yardwork incl. Fenced backyard. $600/mo. 704-633-2219
Beaver Grading Quality work, reasonable rates. Free Estimates 704-6364592
Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C.
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Brown's Landscape & Backhoe Bush hogging, tilling for gardens & yards. Free Est. 704-224-6558
Stoner Painting Contractor
SEAMLESS GUTTER Licensed Contractor C.M. Walton Construction, 704-202-8181
Grading, Clearing, Hauling, and Topsoil. Please Call 704-633-1088
H&H Construction. Bath, Kitchen, Decks & Roofs! Interior & Exterior Remodeling & Repairs! 704-633-2219 www.hhconstruction19.com
HMC Handyman Services No Job too Large or Small. Please call 704-239-4883
We will come to you! ! David, 704-314-7846
GAYLOR'S LAWNCARE For ALL your lawn care needs! *FREE ESTIMATES* 704-639-9925/ 704-640-0542
• 25 years exp. • Int./Ext. painting • Pressure washing • Staining • Insured & Bonded 704-239-7553
Lawn Maint. & Landscaping
Outdoors by overcash Mowing, Mulching, Leaf Removal. Free Estimates. 704-630-0120
Pools and Supplies
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Heating and Air Conditioning Piedmont AC & Heating Electrical Services Lowest prices in town!! 704-213-4022
Home Improvement A HANDYMAN & MOORE Kitchen & Bath remodeling Quality Home Improvements Carpentry, Plumbing, Electric Clark Moore 704-213-4471
Granite & solid surface for kitchens & baths, cultured marble vanity tops, tubs & enclosures, standard & custom walk-in showers.
Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Insured. 704-798-8199
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Browning ConstructionStructural repair, flooring installations, additions, decks, garages. 704-637-1578 LGC
Professional Services Unlimited Licensed Gen. Contractor #17608. Complete contracting service specializing in foundation & structural floor repairs, basement & crawlspace waterproofing & removal, termite & rot damage, ventilation. 35 yrs exper. Call Duke @ 704-6333584. Visit our website: www.profession-
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Kitchens, Baths, Sunrooms, Remodel, Additions, Wood & Composite Decks, Garages, Vinyl Rails, Windows, Siding. & Roofing. ~ 704-633-5033 ~
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Bost Pools – Call me about your swimming pool. Installation, service, liner & replacement. (704) 637-1617
Hometown Lawn Care & Handyman Service. Mowing, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, odd jobs ~inside & out. Comm, res. Insured. Free estimates. “No job too small” 704-433-7514 Larry Sheets, owner
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Airport Rd., 1BR with stove, refrig., garbage pickup & water incl. Month-month lease. No pets. $395/mo+$200 deposit. Furnished $420/mo. 704-279-3808
Roofing and Guttering
Since 1955
Reliable Fence All Your Fencing Needs, Reasonable Rates, 21 years experience. (704)640-0223
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Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets. Call 704-637-0370
Painting and Decorating
704-279-2600
Experienced Home Child Care
American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997
Myrtle Beach. 3BR/2BA “K” condo/rancher FOR SALE in Seagate Village at former Myrtle Beach Air Force base. Minutes from Market Commons. Call 704-425-7574
Lawn Maint. & Landscaping
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Free Estimates Bud Shuler & Sons Fence Co. 225 W Kerr St 704-633-6620 or 704-638-2000 Price Leader since 1963
15 minutes N. of Salisbury. 2001 model singlewide 3 bdr/2 bath on large treed lot in quiet neighborhood. $1,200 start-up, $475/month includes lot rent, home payment, taxes, insurance. RENT or RENTTO-OWN. 704-2108176.
403 Carolina Blvd. Duplex For Rent. 2BR,1BA. $500/Mo. Call 704-2798467 or 704-279-7568
Junk Removal
For All Your Drywall & Painting Needs Residential & Commercial
Fencing
OFFICE SPACE
3 Shive St. 2 story house w/3 apts. 3 big rooms w/BA. Furnished. 134 Gold Hill Dr. 4 room house w/BA. Trailer avail. also. 704-633-5397
Home Improvement
Drywall Services
Child Care and Nursery Schools
Cleaning Services
Grading & Hauling
All types concrete work ~ Insured ~ NO JOB TOO SMALL!
Arey RealtyREAL Service in Real Estate 704-633-5334 www.AreyRealty.com
Apartments 20 Different Units 1-3BR, $300-$695 Chambers Realty 704-637-1020
Grading & Hauling
OLYMPIC DRYWALL & PAINTING COMPANY
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Brickwork & Masonry
Concrete Work
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Job Seeker meeting at 112 E. Main St., Rockwell. 6:30pm Mons. Rachel Corl, Auctioneer. 704-279-3596
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Real Estate Services
Mocksville 133 Avgol Dr. 50x100 (5,000 sq. ft.) commercial metal building on 1.1 ac, 3 phase electrical, 3 bay doors, office, breakroom, zoned HC (Highway Commercial). Extra nice $219,000. Call 336-391-6201
Rockwell. Single • Doublewide • Modular Built. Rental lots available. 35 acres 704-279-3265
KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29. South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539
25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner 1 Hr to/from Charlotte, NC nr Cleveland & Woodleaf and 3 Interstates: I-40, I77, I-85. Restricted, no mobile or mod. Very rural, mostly wooded. Good hunting, deer, small game. Frontage on Hobson Rd., 2nd gravel driveway beside 2075 Hobson Rd mailbox. Safe distance from cities. Needs to be sold this year. No reasonable offer refused. Owner phone: 336-766-6779, or E-mail to: hjthabet@cs.com See photos and directions at:
Foreclosure/short sale list Oak Island, Bald Head Island and Southport, NC. Oceanf ront, wooded, etc. Homes and Homesites. Atlantic Realty Professionals. 866-778-5523. www.gotbeachsand.com
Downtown Salis, 2300 sf office space, remodeled, off street pking. 633-7300
Manufactured Lots for Sale
Land for Sale
Manufactured Home Sales
Faith. 7 Acres. Pasture, woods and creek. 175 ft road frontage. $70,000. Call 704-279-9542
2250 sf Prime Office Condo For Sale or Lease. 4 office suites w/ private and public rest room, board room & more. Statesville Blvd. Call Apple House Realty @ 704-633-5067 for info.
China Grove, 3 homes available: 2 under construction, 1 move in ready. All 3 BR, 2 BA. Call for details. $109,900 to $114,900 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 281 Ferrell Lane Salisbury, NC. Located off of Majolica Rd. Call 704-642-1024 for appointment
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Resort & Vacation Property
ALEXANDER PLACE
Call Cathy Griffin at 704-213-2464
380 Granny's Pl. 1,700 sq. ft. ranch on 10 acs in quiet community off Needmore Rd. Entire tract fenced w/16' cedar gated driveway. 3BR, 1½BA. Maintenance free floors. 40 year metal roof, vinyl siding, roomy garage w/ automatic door, energy efficient heat pump, central air. Concrete slab. Newly dug well. $175,000 $160,000 but we are open to offers. Motivated seller. 336-998-3510 or 336-407-3510 Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Homes Townhomes. For informafor Sale tion, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200
Real Estate Commercial
Pressure Washing
• Junk Removal
Manufactured Home Services
Anthony's Scrap Metal Service. Top prices paid for any type of metal or batteries. Free haul away. 704-433-1951
Mobile Home Supplies~ City Consignment Company New & Used Furniture. Please Call 704636-2004
CASH FOR JUNK CARS And batteries. Call 704-279-7480 or 704-798-2930
Moving and Storage
WILL BUY OLD CARS Complete with keys and title, $150 and up. (Salisbury area only) R.C.'s Garage & Salvage 704-636-8130 704-267-4163
A-1 Tree Service !
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Roofing and Guttering
Bowen Painting Interior and Exterior Painting 704-630-6976
Lyerly's ATV & Mower Repair Free estimates. All types of repairs Pickup/delivery avail. 704-642-2787
Cathy's Painting Service Interior & exterior, new & repaints. 704-279-5335
FREE ESTIMATES! LOWEST PRICES!
Classifeds 704-797-4220
Wood floor leveling, jacks installed, rotten wood replaced due to water or termites, brick/block/tile work, foundations, etc. 30 YEARS EXP. 704-933-3494
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" Mowing " Trimming " Edging " Landscaping " Trimming Bushes FREE Estimates 704-636-3415 704-640-3842 www.earlslawncare.com
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AAA Trees R Us !Free Estimates
We Will Try to Beat Any Written Estimates!
704-239-1955
John Sigmon Stump grinding, Prompt service for 30+ years, Free Estimates. John Sigmon, 704-279-5763.
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Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior citizens. 704-857-1731
Lawn Maint. & Landscaping Earl's Lawn Care
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Recognized by the Salisbury Tree Board
Graham's Tree Service Free estimates, reasonable rates. Licensed, Insured, Bonded. 704-633-9304
FREE ESTIMATES!
The Floor Doctor
!Established since 1978 !Reliable & Reasonable !Insured Free Estimates!
Bucket Truck Chipper/Stumps
AFFORDABLE RATES WOODIE'S PAINTING INC., Residential & Churches 704-637-6817
Lawn Equipment Repair Services
David Miller Septic Tank Co. Installation/ Repairs “Since 1972” 704-279-4400 or 704-279-3265
Tree Service
TH Jones Mini-Max Storage 116 Balfour Street Granite Quarry Please 704-279-3808
Painting and Decorating
Septic Tank Service
ROOFING ! Framing ! Siding ! Storm Repair Local, Licensed & Insured
704-791-6856 www.insuranceroofclaim.com
MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded Plummer & Sons Tree Service, free estimates. Reasonable rates, will beat any written estimate 15%. Insured. Call 704-633-7813. TREE WORKS by Jonathan Keener. Insured – Free estimates! Please call 704-636-0954.
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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.
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Clean, well maint., 2 BR Duplex. Central heat/air, all electric. Section 8 welcome. 704-202-5790
Colonial Village Apts.
Houses for Rent
$99 1st Month For Brand New Duplex!
Rockwell. Holshouser Rd. 2BR/1BA, back deck & storage area, all appliances, available July 1st. NO Smoking or Pets! $525/mo + $500 deposit, yard, trash service & water / sewer included 704-2090131 for application. 2BR RENT TO OWN Central heat/AC. Hardwoods, fireplace, siding. $2,500 down. $550/mo. 704-630-0695
“A Good Place to Live” 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Affordable & Spacious Water Included 704-636-8385 Colony Garden Apartments. 2 BR, 1½ BA town homes near VA hospital. $550/mo. + deposit. 704-762-0795 Downtown. 3BR,2nd floor loft with all appliances. $885. Please call 704798-6429 for more info. Eastwind Apartments Low Rent Available For Elderly & Disabled. Rent Based on Social Security Income *Spacious 1 BR *Located on bus line *Washer/Dryer Hookups Call Fisher Realty at: 704-636-7485 for more information. Elm St. 2br apt. Hardwood flrs. Marble bathrm. $450 + dep. Also 2BR house. 704-636-1633 Fleming Heights Apartments 55 & older 704-636-5655 Tues.Thurs. 2pm-5pm. Call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD Sect. 8 vouchers accepted. 800-735-2962 Kannapolis furnished 2 BR duplex, $500 per mo. + $500 dep. No pets. Call 704-782-1881
Lovely Duplex
Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $695. 704-633-3997 Luxury apartments Fulton Heights $695/mo. 704-239-0691 Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appls furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593
Salisbury 3BR, 2BA. All Electric. No pets. Rent, $750, $500 deposit. Spacious ranch-style. Home has a carport and spacious front and back yard with a lovely deck on the back. Call AJ Realty and Investment 919-332-0585
Spanish Spoken!
2BR/1BA, new floor, available today! All elec. $425/mo, 704-279-5018 Spencer. Large 5 room apt. Lease & dep. req'd. Appls supplied. Cent H/A, $525/mo. 704-798-0604 STONWYCK VILLIAGE IN GRANITE QUARRY Nice 2BR, energy efficient apt., stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, water & sewer furnished, central heat/ac, vaulted ceiling, washer/dryer connection. $495 to $535 /Mo, $400 deposit. 1 year lease, no pets. 704-279-3808 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
Wiley Ave. 2BR, 2BA, Near everything. Small pet ok w/ $100 non refundable. Applianced w/ washer/dryer. $650/mo. Pre-pay. No deposit. References. Avail Aug. st 1 . 704-633-0081
Condos and Townhomes Hidden Creek 2 BR / 2 BA Condo, quiet community setting, $800 per month. Wallace Realty 704-202-1319
Kannapolis. 2 story townhouse. 2BR, 2BA brick front. Kitchen/dining combo, large family room. Private deck. $550/mo. 704534-5179 / 704-663-7736 Salisbury 2BR/2BA, walk in closets, W/D connections, water & cable included in rent. $600/mo + dep. 704-458-6136 Wiltshire Village Condo for Rent, $700. 2nd floor. Looking for 2BR, 2BA in a quiet community setting? Call Bryce, Wallace Realty 704-2021319
VA Hosp. 1 mi, 5BR/2BA, basement, garage, F/P game rm, $1,150 military discount 704-636-3307
PROPERTIES FOR RENT Apartments for rent (includes appliances) Swink House – China Grove 409 N Main #6 1BR/1BA
$485
Kannapolis houses for rent (includes appliances) 305 Central
2BR/1BA
$550
Kannapolis houses for rent (no appliances) 312 Vance 102 Cedar 1000 Craven 1012 West C 1016 West C 405 Ross 406 Ross
2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA 2BR/1BA
$500 $600 $500 $550 $550 $475 $475
Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BRs, 1BA Deposit req'd. Faith Realty 704-630-9650
Office and Commercial Rental
RENTED
1250 sqft office. Lobby, 3 offices and 2 restrooms. Bradshaw Real Estate. 704-633-9011
3BR/2BA, 316 Spring Oak Drive, central H/A, attached 2 bay carport, $725/mo., dep. & application required. Lease option preferred, 704639-1936
Rockwell 2BR/1BA, gas heat, window air, range & refrig & storage bldg. $525/mo. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035
4BR, 2 ½BA. 2000 sq. ft +/-. Tri-level, hardwoods fireplace. Great area. $995/mo. 704-630-0695 5 houses to choose from Affordable to luxury Chambers Realty 704-637-1020 5BR, 2 ½ BA. RENT TO OWN. 3000 sq. ft. +/garage, basement, fenced. $8,000 down. $998/mo. 704-630-0695 610 Florence Ave, Kannapolis - 2 bedroom, 1 bath $510 monthly; 314 North Avenue, Kannapolis 3 bedroom 2 bath $895 Monthly KREA 704-933-2231 Airport Rd. area. Small 2BR, 1BA. Quiet area. 2 person limit. References. $475/mo. 704-754-3714
Attn. Landlords
Apple House Realty has a 10 year / 95+% occupancy rate on prop's we've managed. 704-633-5067
RENTED
Rockwell
Very Nice Home! Rockwell. 3BR, 2 full BA brick home. New paint, new carpet, new floors, new appli-ances. Fenced backyard. Free trash pickup. Near Rockwell Park. $850/mo. + $850 deposit. No pets, no smoking. 704-202-0436 Rockwell. 3BR. Central heat/AC, range, fridge, dishwasher. Storage bldg. $725/mo. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035 Rowan Hospital area. 3BR, 2BA. Appl., central AC, gas heat. No Sect. 8. No pets. $800/mo. 1St & last month's rent & deposit. Call before 5pm 704-636-4251 Salis. 3-4 BR house by Livingstone College. Rent $575, dep $500. Call Rowan Properties, 704633-0446 Salisbury & Mocksville HUD – Section 8 Nice 2 to 5 BR homes. Call us 1st. 704-630-0695
Cemetery St., Salisbury 2 BR, 1 BA. Section 8 Accepted. 704-340-8031
Salisbury 2BR. $525 and up. GOODMAN RENTALS 704-633-4802 Salisbury 3BR/1½BA 622 W. Horah St., brick house, cent H/A, $700/mo + dep. 704-433-8308
China Grove. 501 West Hillside Drive. 3BR, 1½BA. Convenient to I-85. Full basement. Great neighborhood. No pets, no smoking. $750/ month plus deposit. Available now. Call 704857-0643 or 704-3611262
Salisbury 3BR/1BA brick, garage, W/D hook up, central heat/air, $650/mo + $650 dep. Sect. 8 OK. 704213-4150 or 704-636-0594 Salisbury City 2BR / 1BA, new central H/A, total elec., $495/mo + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury City. 2BR, 1BA Fresh paint. Some appl. Cleaned carpet. $350/mo. 704-633-4815
China Grove/Carson. 413 Shue Rd. NICE. Easy 85 access. 1400 sq ft. 2-3 BR, 1 BA, new carpet & vinyl, some hardwoods, lots of storage. All electric HVAC, stove, fridge dishwasher, well water. Carport & storage bldg. No pets. $750/mo. + deposit. 704-857-7699 Cleveland-3 bedroom/ 1bath house off Main St. Appliances, central heat & air, hard wood floors. $600.00 Call Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462
Salisbury, city limits. 2 - 3BR. $450-$700. Central HVAC. 704-2394883 Fountain Quarters Realty Broker Salisbury- Hidden Creek. 2 bedrooms/2 baths. Ground level across from Clubhouse. No pets or smokers. $850.00 Call Waggoner Realty Co. at 704-633-0462
East area. 2BR, 1BA. Outbuildings. 1 year lease. $725/month + deposit. 704-279-5602 East Rowan. New 3BR, 2BA. Appliances, water yard work incl'd. Section 8 Ok. 704-279-3990 East Schools Dist. 1, 2 & 3 BR rentals available. Appliances. Please call 704-638-0108 Faith/Carson district. 3BR / 2BA, no pets. $700/mo + dep + refs. 704-279-8428 FREE RENT Carolina Piedmont Properties. Call for details. Sec 8 OK. 704-248-4878 Mocksville. Green Hill Rd. 3BR, 2BA brick ranch. Great room & living room. Central air & heat. Carport, utility/storage room. Beautiful shade trees. $750/mo. 704-534-5179
23,000 sq ft manufacturing building with offices for lease. Bradshaw Real Estate. 704-633-9011
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02 Mercury Sable GS, V6, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, CD, Power Seat, Alloys, Low Miles 57K, 10BC92B $6,944 704.637.9090
03 Honda CR-V EX 4x4, 4 cylinder, Auto, Roof, RW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, Alloys, Low miles, 1 owner. 10H122A $11,984 704.637.9090
04 Ford F150 FX4 Supercab 4x4, V8, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, AC,CD, Tow Pkg, Chrome Wheels 9K166A $11,864 704.637.9090
05 Toyota Camry LE, 4 cylinder, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, AC, CD, 1 Owner Car! 10BH104B $10,944 704.637.9090
450 to 1,000 sq. ft. of Warehouse Space off Jake Alexander Blvd. Call 704279-8377 or 704-279-6882
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South Rowan area. Attractive mobile home lots. Water, garbage, sewer furnished. $160/mo. 704636-1312 or 704-798-0497
Manufactured Home for Rent Cleveland 3BR / 2BA S/W, on private lot, quiet area, all appls., $600/mo + dep. 704-326-5016 East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 3. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991 East Area. Nice range, refrig, W/D, AC, elec.heat, garbage and lawn service, water all furnished. Adults only. $425.00/mo. plus deposit. 704-6402667 or 704-857-8724 or 704-279-7121.
Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Very nice. ½ acre lot. Limit 3. No pets. Ref. $400. 704279-4282 or 704-202-7294
Commercial warehouses available. 1,400 sq. ft. w/dock. Gated w/security cameras. Convenient to I-85. Olympic Crown Storage. 704-630-0066
Gold Hill, 2 bedroom, trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255
Corner Lot
12,000 sq ft building on Jake Alexander Blvd. Could be office or retail. Heat and air. Call 704-279-8377
Granite Quarry Special Commercial Metal Bldgs for Small Trade Business, hobby shop space or storage. Units avail up to 1800 sq ft w/ office area. Video surveillance and ample parking. 704279-4422 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 SPACE
Prime Location, 1800+ sq.ft. (will consider subdividing) 4 private offices, built in reception desk. Large open space with dividers, 2 bathrooms and breakroom. Ample parking 464 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704 223 2803
PRICED TO SELL
Granite Quarry-Garland Place, 3 BR, 2 BA, triple attached garage, single detached garage, whole house generator. Nice yard. R50640 $164,900 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 www.bostandrufty-realty.com
RENTAL SPACE
Salis. 1,000 s.f. Free standing, ample pkg., previously restaurant. Drive-In window 704-202-5879
Sells Rd, 3BR /2 BA homes, all electric, free water, $675-$775/mo. Sect. 8 OK 704-633-6035.
Manufactured Home Lot Rentals
Class A Office space. 118 E. Council St. $750/mo., utilities incl. Call 704-642-0071
Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263
Salisbury/Spencer 2, 4 & 5 BR $450-$850/mo. 704202-3644 or leave message. No calls after 7pm
Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit. Call 704-431-8636
Faith 3BR/2BA, $495/mo + dep, no pets. 2BR/1BA, $375/mo + dep. Hwy 152 /I-85. 704-239-2833
Salisbury. 1326 Old Plank Rd. 3BR, 1BA. Sect. 8 OK. $550/mo. No pets. 704-507-3915
Salisbury. Brick 2BR, 1BA. Garage, washer/ dryer hook-up. Central heat/air. No pets. $650 deposit, $650/mo. References. Call 704-6363698 or 704-637-1138
Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636
5,000 or 10,000 sq. ft. distribution bldg., loading docks, office & restrooms. Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011
Salisbury. We have office suites available in the Executive Center. With all utilities from $250 and up. Lots of amenities. Call Karen Rufty at B & R Realty 704-202-6041
Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA 1,400 sf. townhome. W/D incl. $800 rent & dep. No Section 8. 704-637-1711
E. Rowan, 2BR/1BA, Private country setting, refrigerator and stove, no pets. $575/mo + $575 dep. 704-279-3010 or 704-213-8783
Office and Commercial Rental
Salisbury, Kent Executive Park office suites, $100 & up. Utilities paid. Conference room, ample parking. 704-202-5879
I rented my house in 5 days... What great results! ~B.M., China Grove
White Rock Garden Apts 1BR elderly units, located in Granite Quarry, w/handicap accessible units available. Sect. 8 assistance available. 704-2796457, 8am - 1pm TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 “Equal Housing Opportunity”
Gold Hill, 2½BR/1BA home on wooded acreage w/3 ac bass pond, $750/mo + dep. 704-351-2407
3BR, 2BA $600/mo. + $600 deposit. 2BR, 1BA $500 + $500 dep. 2BR, 1BA apt. $400. $400 dep. 704-239-8739
Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, water furnished, off Jake Alexander $395 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury. 2BR duplex. Excellent condition with appl. $565/mo. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601
Houses for Rent
Call 704-273-1115 or 704-273-1104 for more information
Mount Pleasant, 1BR, 1BA, 3-room apartment, quiet historic district. For information, call 704-436-9176.
Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096
Houses for Rent
Hurley School Rd. area. 2BR, 1BA. Nice subdiv. Well kept. 3 people. $425 + dep. 704-640-5750 Near Lexington. Nice 2BR, 1½BA. $115/wk. References & deposit required. 704-638-5538 Roseman Rd. area. 2 BR. No pets, appliances & trash pickup incl. $525/ mo. + dep. 704-855-7720 S. Rowan area. 3BR, 2BA, stove & refrig, $575/mo. + $600 deposit. No pets. 704-640-5496
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South area. 2BR mobile home, remodel w/ A/C, $425/mo., $200 deposit. No pets. 704-857-2649 West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951
Resort & Vacation Rentals
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Ocean Front Condo
2BR, 2BA Ocean front condo. Sleeps 6, fully equipped. Outdoor pool. Quiet family area, yet close to shops and restaurants. Locally owned. Reasonably priced. 704-603-8647
Dogs
Rooms for Rent Cats
MILLER HOTEL Rooms for Rent Weekly $110 & up 704-855-2100 Salis. Bus line, A/C & cable No Drugs! Discount if paid monthly. Please call 704-640-5154
Free kitten, male, approx 7 weeks. Very tiny. Rescued from parking lot in heat of day. Loves people & follows you around. 704636-0619 Free kitten. Orange tabby, female. 5-6 months old. To good home only. Please call 704-636-1054
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Salisbury. Six individual offices, new central heat/air, heavily insulated for energy efficiency, fully carpeted (to be installed) except stone at entrance. Conference room, employee break room, tile bathroom, and nice, large reception area. Perfect location near the Court House and County Building. Want to lease but will sell. Perfect for dual occupancy. By appointment only. 704-636-1850
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Salis., Pickler Rd, 2BR/1BA in country, priv lot, quite n'hood, cent H/A, limit 3, no pets. 704-639-1242 lv msg
FREE KITTENS-2 gry, 2 blk, 1 tiger striped, 6wks old please give them a home, had the mommy fixed finally thanks to HMS of Rowan! 704-4336574
Autos
01 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series, Loaded V8, Heated Leather Seats, Roof, Climate Control, Alloys, Low Miles, Excellent Condition!! 10BC163A $8,969 704.637.9090
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Free kittens. Approx. 8 weeks old. 2 females, 2 males. Calico looking. To good home only. 704-9850159 or 704-756-3944 Free kittens. Male. One orange striped with white feet. One tuxedo front black & white. 7 weeks old. 704-633-8613 Kittens free to good home. White with black spots, 6-8 wks old, good health & friendly. 704431-4639
AKC Basset Hound Puppies
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PRICE~QUALITY~LOCATION 2BR ~ 1.5 BA ~ Starting at $555 Water, Sewage & Garbage included
3BR, 1BA home with kitchen, dining, living, sun porch, full basement, attached garage & unattached garage. Large, beautiful fenced in corner lot for rent or lease to own, $1,200/mo. Dennis, 704-202-0605.
Senior Discount
1 male tri-color, 1st shot and wormed, parents on site. $300 CASH ONLY! Call Esther, 704-546-3410
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704-637-5588
2205 Woodleaf Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147 Located at Woodleaf Road & Holly Avenue www.Apartments.com/hollyleaf
Dogs
Dogs
Free Chi-Pom to good home only, 9 months old, very playful, good with kids, inside only. 704633-8581
Happy Jack mange medicine promotes healing and hairgrowth to any mange, hot spot, or fungus on dogs & horses without steroids! Yadkinville Quality Hardware (679-2049). www.happyjackinc.com
AKC Long Haired Miniature Dachshunds. Black and cream males, $400. Black and cream and shaded cream female, $475. Dew claws removed. Family raised. Ready July 18th. Taking Deposits. 336-469-5427
Beautiful & Loyal Pets!
Puppies. AKC Labrador Retriever. Chocolate and black, ready July 5. Both parents working bird hunters and family pets. Dewclaws removed and first shots. $450. 704-201-5875 German Shepherd Puppy. Full blooded, born May 16, 2010. 1st. shots and wormed, $200. Call at 704-232-0716
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Puppies. German Shepherd, pure bred. AKC registered. Parents on site. 6 females, 3 males born June 4. Call and reserve your special puppy now! 704-762-0223 or 704-279-4007.
FREE to a good home. Cocker Spaniel, white male, has been neutered. Inside dog, house broken and friendly, must be kept inside, if interested call 704-202-8929.
Beautiful Beagle Puppies
Male & female. Wormed and first shots. $100 ea. Call 704-279-6620
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Found dog, brown Lab mix, Rowan Regional area. Call to identify. 704267-8210 Free dogs to good home. 1 yr old male Collie mix that was abandoned, very pretty, loves kids, and female Lab mix, shy, needs to be spayed, approximately 2 yrs old. Needs fenced in yard. 704-638-6441
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Puppies For Sale. Black Labrador. Born: 5/15/10. AKC registered. Parents onsite. Excellent Blood lines. 3 males, 2 females left, ready for homes after July 4th. $350. Call Caleb to see the pups. 704-856-8292
Puppies, Dachshunds. AKC registered. Ready to go! 1 male, 2 females. Parents on-site. 1st shots. 2 dapple, 1 red. $300-$350 each. 704-223-0631 Toy Poodle / Shih Tzu mix. Female 7 yrs old. Sweet disposition but she is blind. Unable to care for her needs. Free to good home. 704-2130827 any time.
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Supplies and Services Puppies, Labrador. AKC registered. Males & shots, females. 1st wormed. Parents on site. Please call 336-406-6893
New fenced play area for dog boarding. Off the leash fun play time! Salisbury Animal Hospital 1500 E. Innes St. 704-637-0227
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Autos
Autos
Autos
Audi, 2000. A6. Black, 4-door, clean. Please call 704-279-8692
06 Chevrolet Malibu LT, 4 Cylinder, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, CD, Alloys 10H288A $9,979 704.637.9090
Saturn, 2002 SL1 4 door. AC, P/W. Needs transmission work. 139,000 miles. $1,000. 704-279-6122 BMW, 2004 330Xi Silver with black leather interior, 6 cylinder with auto tranny, AM, FM, CD, duel seat warmers, all power options, SUNROOF, run & drives like a DREAM! 704-603-4255
Financing Available!
Transportation Financing Ford, 2007 Focus SE White over gray cloth interior, 2.0 with auto trans, AM, FM, CD, sat radio, power windows, brakes & locks. Cold ac, LOW MILES, runs & drives great! 704-603-4255
06 Scion XA Hatchback, 4 cylinder, Auto, PW,PL, Tilt, Cruise, CD, Great on Gas! 10H496A $9,987 704.637.9090 HONDA, 2003, ACCORD EX. $500-700 down, will help finance. Credit, No Problem! Private party sale. Call 704-838-1538
07 Chevrolet Impala LS, V6, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, AC, CD, Priced to sell $9993 704.637.9090
07 KIA Sedona EX, V6, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, Dual Air, CD, 7 passenger seating, 1 Owner Car! 10BC111B $9,940 704.637.9090
08 Chrysler Sebring Touring, V6, Auto, PW,PL, Tilt, Cruise, ABS, CD, Alloys, Chrysler Certified. 10BC124A $10,998 704.637.9090
08 Ford Focus SES, 4 Cylinder, Auto, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, CD, Alloys, Great on Gas, 1 owner. 10BK137A $10,549 704.637.9090
ELLIS AUTO AUCTION 10 miles N. of Salisbury, Hwy 601, Sale Every Wednesday night 6 pm.
Transportation Dealerships
Hyundai, 2006, Tiberon GT. LIKE NEW!!! Blue/Black leather interior, SUNROOF, AM/FM/ CD. V6. Tiptronic transmission. Aluminum rims, good tires. 704-603-4255
Transportation Financing Bad Credit? No Credit? No Problem! Tim Marburger Dodge 877-792-9700
Toyota Forerunner 1995, V6, automatic, 4wheel drive, all power, new tires, very clean. 168K miles, $2,500. 704202-0326
Toyota, 1996 Camry LE 4 Door Sedan. Tan, 4 speed automatic $5,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # F10051B 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Recreational Vehicles
Jaguar, 2001 S-Type 4.0L V8 Sedan 5 Speed automatic, V8. $11,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # P7486A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Toyota, 2002 Camry SE V6 4 Door Sedan 4 speed automatic $8,745. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # T10487A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Ford, 1999 Crown Victoria LX 4 Door Sedan Spruce green. 4 speed automatic. $7,345. 1-800-542-9758. Stock # F10305A2. 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com Lincoln, 2000 LS V8, auto trans, tan leather interior, SUNROOF, all power options, duel HEATED & POWER SEATS. Like new inside & out! 704-603-4255
Toyota, 2006 Camry LE White w/gray cloth interior. 2.4 4 cylinder with auto tranny am, fm, cd, cold ac, sunroof, power driver seat, extra clean inside & out. Runs & drives awesome! 704603-4255
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
Chrysler, 2007 Pacifica Touring Blue/ Lt. Gray leather interior 4.0 auto am, fm, cd, DVD, TV, SUNROOF, front and rear HEATED SEATS, rear air controls, power rear door, LOADED, EXTRA CLEAN. 704-603-4255
Dodge, 2002 Dakota BASE 2 Door Long Bed Truck. V 6. $10,445. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # T10554A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Service & Parts
Authorized EZGO Dealer. 30 years selling, servicing GOLF CARS Golf Car Batteries 6 volt, 8 volt. Golf car utility sales. US 52, 5 miles south of Salisbury. Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery. Look for EZGO sign. Buy 6 batteries & receive $10 gift receipt for purchase of a bottle of OLD STONE Wine. Coupon good until 7/31/10. 704-245-3660
Chevrolet, 2003 Tahoe LT 4 Door SUV 4 Speed Automatic, V 8. $14,745. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # T10109A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Dodge, 2006 Durango LIMITED 4.7. V8 auto 4x4 Leather,DVD, all pwr options, duel power/ heated seats, rear POWER LIFT GATE, good tires, DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE! 704-603-4255
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Happy 4th of July!! Mazda, 2002 Miata Conv DON'T GET CAUGHT with your TOP up this summer! PERFECT and AFFORDABLE! Sunlight silver w/ dark gray cloth interior. 1.8 4 cylinder gas saver w/ auto tranny. Low Miles, alloy wheels like new tires. 704-603-4255
Volvo, 2006 S60 2.5T Onyx black with cream leather interior, sunroof, cd player, all power, alloy wheels, super nice! 704-603-4255
Boats & Watercraft Bayliner 1988, 125 hp outboard engine, 18 ft. fishing ski, runs great. $3,000. Call after 6pm 704-639-1745. Lv msg if no answer.
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Daily golf instruction for all skill levels specializing in the basic fundamentals of the golf swing and short game technique.
JAY HILL
704.279.5775 or 919.868.2208 or email: djgolfwccc@yahoo.com
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Over Special Group Nominated PGA PROFESSIONAL 22 years experience in and Individual as Carolina’s Junior Golf the Carolina’s Rates Available! Leader PGA
Jack’s Furniture & Piano Restoration Complete Piano Restoration
We buy and sell pianos We offer Steinway, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin, & more Showroom located at 2143 C&E Statesville Blvd.
704.637.3367 • 704.754.2287
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“The unexamined life is not worth living” -Socrates
James D. Spiceland, Ph.D.
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Thinking rationally about your life’s purpose, career decisions, relationship issues, faith questions. American Philosophical Practitioners Association Certified for client counseling
Introductory session: $40 704.647.0999 (office) email: faithart@bellsouth.net 704.633.4567 (home)
P.O. Box 1621 Concord, North Carolina 28026 Ph: 704-239-2074 jlbarch@ctc.net
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Ford, 1966, Fairlane 500 ~ restored. 2 Door Coupe. Completely rebuilt 390 Motor w/GT parts. 428 Cobra Jet Heads, new interior, new original paint. Many spare parts. Only non-original parts are wheels and power steering rack. Painted original Carolina blue w/dark blue interior. Must see & drive to appreciate! 19,500 OBO. Beautiful car. Runs and drives great. 704-990-8600
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
Ford, 2004 Ranger Edge 2 Door Truck V 6. 5 speed. RWD. $7,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # F10327A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Ford, 2006 Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition. cd, DVD, SUNROOF, duel heated seats, POWER 3rd seat, luggage rack. Steering wheel controls, nonsmoker. Like new. MUST SEE! 704-603-4255
KIA, 2006 Sorento 3.5 V6 auto, 4x4, cloth seats, CD, towing pkg, good tires, all power, luggage rack, runs& drives NICE!! 704-603-4255
Mazda, 2000 B3000 Extended Cab 4 Speed, automatic, V6. $7,945. Stock # F10347C 1-800-542-9758 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
If it's a battery, we sell it! We Buy Old Batteries! Faith Rd. to Hwy 152 Store across from Sifford's Marathon 704-213-1005 www.battery-r-us.com
Chevy, 2003 Silverado V8 with auto tranny am, fm, cd, cold ac, bed liner, like new tires. Extra Clean Inside & Out!! 704-603-4255
Ford, 1992 F-150 Custom 2 Door Regular Cab Truck 4 WD. V8. $7,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # F10267A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.” 511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321 TEAM CHEVROLET- GEO, CADILLAC, OLDSMOBILE 404 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury. Call 704-636-9370
Honda, 2005 Odyssey EXL Van Silver/dark gray leather interior, cd, dvd, steering wheel controls, sunroof, 3rd seat, duel heated seats, LOADED, alloy wheels with good tires. 704-6034255
Chevy, 2003 Suburban LT black w/ tan leather interior, AM, FM, CD changer, DVD, rear audio, duel climate control, duel power and heated seats, sunroof, running boards, 3rd seat. RUNS & DRIVES GREAT. 704-603-4255
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Suburban, 2005 LT Sport Leather interior 5.3 V8 backed w/ 4 speed automatic tranny, all pwr options incl'd heated seats, sunroof, cd, dvd, 3RD seat, steering wheel controls, running boards! 704-603-4255
Ford, 1998 Explorer Limited 4 Door SUV 5 Speed automatic, V6. $7, 945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock #P7472A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Chevy, 2001 2500 H.D. Truck. Camper special, heavy hauler! 8.1 gas engine, Allison Automatic, extra rear springs, 19.5 wheels & tires. Call 704-983-5336. Make An Offer
Chevy, 2004 Colorado Extra clean inside & out! 4 doors, 5 cylinder, this gas saver is perfect for the first time driver or great for a back to work and home vehicle. All power, like new tires, cold ac, roll pan, exhaust. 704-603-4255
Ford, 2003 Expedition XLT 4.6 V8 with auto trans, front & rear AC, AM, FM, CD, tape, cloth interior, after market rims, GREAT SUV FOR THE FAMILY!! 704-603-4255
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2005 Jeep Liberty V6 4x4 3.5L Blk w/Tan int., 4 cyl., all power, AM/FM, C/D, low miles, chrome rims w/like new tires, Extra Clean Gas Saver !!!! 704-603-4255
Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107
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Mazda, 2005 Tribute S 4 Door SUV. V 6. $8,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # F10404A 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
I was able to sell my truck in the Salisbury Post! J.J., Salisbury
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NEED CASH? We buy cars & scrap metal by the pound. Call for latest prices. Stricklin Auto & Truck Parts. Call 704-278-1122 or 888-378-1122
Transportation Dealerships
FORD, 2006 Freestyle, SE AWD. 4 door. 92K miles. Local company car that has been used for marketing purposes. All services performed by Ford dealership. Asking price $7,995. All inquires, call Charles Church 704-4318898 anytime
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BATTERY-R-US Ford, 2002 ThunderBird Convertible. White w/ dark gray leather interior, am, fm, cd changer, 3.9 V8, auto trans, all power options, fog lights, chrome rims with good tires. A REAL Must See! 704-603-4255
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
1994 31' Challenger RV. Overhead air, generator, awning, loaded. Sleeps 6. $11,500. 704-640-1626 2001 24' camper on High Rock Lake. Shared dock. $6,500. Includes lot rent through April 2011. 828-754-6829
Ford Focus 2001, 4 door, 87K miles, new tires, automatic, power windows, cruise, $3,700. 704-202-0326
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
Troutman Motor Co. Highway 29 South, Concord, NC 704-782-3105
Bank Financing available. First time buyers welcome! You deserve a fresh start! Don't wait! Low Rates Available. Minimum down payment. Carfax & warranties available. Call Steve today! 704-603-4255 or 704-224-3979 after 6pm. Visit us at: www.JakeAlexanderAutoSales.com
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Chrysler, 2005 Town & Country LX 4 Door Passenger Van. Stone white, 4 Speed, automatic, V8.$10,945. 1-800-542-9758 Stock # F10246C 2 Year Warranty www.cloningerford.com
Ford, 2003 Explorer Sport Track XLT 4X4 LOADED! Blue/Gray leather interior am, fm, cd DUEL HEATED SEATS, bed cover, aluminum alloy wheels good tires, running boards, sunroof, good miles, runs & drives great! 704-603-4255
Jeep, 1999 Grand Cherokee Limited Burgundy/tan leather 4.7 V8 auto trans, am, fm, cd, Infinity Gold sound system, sunroof, all pwr options, HEATED SEATS. EXTRA CLEAN! 704-603-4255
Want to Buy: Transportation DONATED passenger van or bus needed for newly formed Youth Group. Call Pastor Rob at 980-721-3371. Thanks for letting your love shine!
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Wonder Woman’s new duds spark interdimensional ire
NEW YORK (AP) — She’s been ruined! Covered up! Depatriotized! You call that chic? And that’s only what they’re saying down here on Earth. Heaven knows what the gods are saying about Wonder Woman’s new wardrobe
hard to avoid attention on the street in her original getup — “Especially when you’re a 6foot-6 Amazon!” DiDio quipped. But he wants fans to know that Wonder Woman still has all her iconic tools. “She still has the tiara, the chest plate, the belt, the magic lasso — the bracelets too, though we’ve molded them a bit,” DiDio said. Her new getup is simply more functional. Whatever the reasoning, complaints have been coming fast and furious. “She’s gone from Paris to Poughkeepsie,” noted fashion publicist and MTV reality show habitue Kelly Cutrone. “She’s a superhero! This is NOT a good fashion look.” For one thing, she noted in a video commentary, “There are too many accessories competing here.” Not all fashion followers were dismayed with the new look, created by DC Comics co-publisher Jim Lee. “I’m actually not a comic fan, but I have to say the new outfit is pretty fabulous,” said Jimmy Contreras, a boutique owner in Philadelphia. “From a fashion and practical standpoint it works. The leggings, bustier top and fitted jacket really give Wonder Woman a chic, modern, yet sophisticated look. And the accessories are just enough to keep her feminine, but strong.” Analysis abounded. One going theory: The new Wonder Woman is intended to be less American, and thus more global. “She no longer looks as though she’s wearing a flag,” wrote Pulitzer Prize-winning
fashion critic Robin Givhan of The Washington Post. “She has shrugged off parochialism to become an international sophisticate.” Others praised the decision to cover up Wonder Woman’s legs as a step forward in gender equality. “It’s about time,” wrote Alex DiBranco on the Change.org website. “She ... looks a lot more like the kind of superhero who demands respect and can kick butt in the name of justice, rather than somebody who belongs in the Miss America swimsuit lineup.” Feminist author and icon Gloria Steinem wasn’t so sure. It was Steinem who embraced Wonder Woman as a role model for girls and put her, in 1972, on the cover of her Ms. magazine with the caption: “Wonder Woman for President.” Adding pants, Steinem said in an e-mail message, “gives us the idea that only pants can be powerful — tell that to Greek warriors and Sumo wrestlers.” Besides, she added, “in fact, they’re so tight that they’ve just painted her legs blue; hardly a cover-up.” But Steinem isn’t too upset with the clothes. It’s the story change she really dislikes. Before, Wonder Woman had been raised on an island by her Amazon mother and sisters. Now, that island was destroyed when she was a baby, and she was shepherded off, to be raised elsewhere. “It’s an exact copy of Superman who came as a baby from the exploding planet Krypton,” Steinem noted. “This destroys her home, her Amazon mother and sisters,
and gives her no place to go to gain strength and create an inspiring storyline.” The whole thing, she added, is based on “what seems to be the brainstorming of a very limited group of brains.” Why the story change at all? DC Comics is clearly hoping the new Wonder Woman will bring in a whole new audience. The company won’t give out sales figures, but DiDio acknowledged that Wonder Woman, despite her place in the “triumvirate” of most im-
portant comic superheros along with Superman and Batman, sells less than those two. “We’re really hoping to grow our fan base, and really re-establish her as one of the premier superheroes in comics,” he said. So for the company, all the talk can only be good. In fact, DiDio says, with the current issue, sales have almost doubled — and the second printing will now proudly show the new Wonder Woman, no longer a secret, on the cover.
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Wonder Womans wardrobe change has comic fans searching for meaning.
change — goodbye, star-spangled hot pants! — a generational twist that has comic fans searching for meaning, and DC Comics searching for higher sales. The change came this week, when the publisher put out its 600th issue in the 69year-old Wonder Woman saga. It not only updates the look of this beautiful Amazon with the superhuman strength, the indestructible bracelets and the magic lasso — it changes her backstory, too. More on that later, though. Because what’s really gotten some purists going is the costume. Gone are the ample red bustier, star-flecked hot pants (or are they panties?) and red knee-high boots, a 1940s-pinup look that Lynda Carter brought to life in the 1970s TV series. Now, Wonder Woman, aka Diana Prince, wears black leggings or tights. She sports a motorcycle jacket and little bootie-like shoes. Her tiara is there, but mostly covered by her flowing hair. She looks less like Wonder Woman and more like a modern-day urban hipster with perhaps a costume on under her clothes. Which is pretty much the point, says DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio. Because in the updated story, penned by new “Wonder Woman” writer J. Michael Straczynski, our heroine wakes up confused and uncertain of her identity, haunted by enemies unknown, DiDio explained in an interview. And so, as she goes about figuring out who exactly she is, she needs to blend in with modern society. It’s pretty
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Tazewell 85/55
Cumberland 88/57
Boone 82/57
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Raleigh 91/65
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Data from Salisbury through 8 a.m. yest. Temperature High .................................................. 82° Low .................................................. 61° Last year's high ................................ 81° Last year's low .................................. 63° Normal high ...................................... 89° Normal low ...................................... 67° Record high ...................... 100° in 1954 Record low .......................... 52° in 1918 Humidity at noon ............................ 40% Precipitation 24 hours through 8 a.m. yest. ........ 0.00" Month to date ................................ 0.00" Normal month to date .................. 0.39" Year to date ................................ 28.23" Normal year to date .................... 22.65"
Today at noon .................................... 98°
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Air Quality Index Charlotte Yesterday .. 80 .. Mod. ............................ Ozone Today's forecast .. Unhealthy sens grps N. C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101-150 unhealthy for sensitive grps., 151-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy, 301-500 hazardous
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A basset hound named Southpaw This is an excerpt from “Outside Insight,” a blog by webmaster and Oregon native Jeremy Judd.
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A shopkeeper waits for customers at Kabuls Nader Pashtun market, where virtually all of the vendors items come from China.
Made in China As war in Afghanistan drags on, Beijing expands trade and other ties with Kabul fact, we encourage all of the international community to Associated Press take an interest in the economic development of ABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan,” said U.S. State Gul Akbar’s tiny store Department spokesman Goris crammed from floor don Duguid. to ceiling with rolls of electric “Working with our coalition cables, plugs of all sizes and partners and other interested piles of extension cords. Virtu- partners, we are trying to esally everything comes from tablish a viable market econoChina, as do most of the appli- my in Afghanistan. This is one ances and electronics being way to wean people from illicsold in Kabul’s busy Nader it activities and also to fight Pashtun Market. the ideology of the terrorists,” Not far away, the sparkling he said. 10-story, glass-and-brick For China, the reward is not Jamhuriat Hospital rises in only expanded trade and acthe midst of Afghanistan’s cess to natural resources, it’s war-torn capital. Beijing gave also security for its western $25 million and the Chinese flank, the vast Xinjiang region workers to build it. that is home to a separatist Every day, Afghans wait in movement of minority long lines at the Chinese EmUighurs, said Liu Xuecheng of bassy for visas to let them the China Institute of Internacross the border to trade. tional Studies, the Chinese As the U.S. and its NATO Foreign Ministry’s think tank. allies fight to stabilize “Our interest is clear. We Afghanistan, China has exneed a peaceful neighbor bepanded its economic footprint cause we have our own probwith several high-profile inlems in Xinjiang,” Liu said. “If vestments and reconstruction we have a friendly country in projects. In 2007 it became the Afghanistan, they can help us country’s largest foreign into manage issues on the sepavestor when it won a $3.5 bilratists, security and territorial lion contract to develop copintegrity. We want per mines at Aynak, southeast Afghanistan to be successful.” of Kabul. Though the two countries The U.S. is in favor of the have always been friendly, the Chinese investment. “It can be relationship has blossomed in a good thing. As a matter of recent years. In March, PresiBY TINA TRAN
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dent Hamid Karzai made his fourth trip to Beijing, bringing back agreements on economic cooperation, technical training and lower tariffs for Afghan goods. The emerging alliance is giving Kabul an alternative to its sometimes strained ties with the West. The two neighbors share a narrow, mountainous border, the Wakhan Corridor, and links that date back centuries to the caravans of tea, spices and other riches that traveled the Silk Road. Afghanistan is “well aware that the U.S. is likely to only be a temporary ally so it’s looking for a longer-term partner in the region. China would be an obvious choice,” said security analyst Christian Le Miere, editor of Jane’s Intelligence Review. China drew worldwide attention with the $3.5 billion winning bid by the stateowned China Metallurgical Group Corp. to tap one of the world’s largest unexploited copper reserves. That deal — which included commitments to build a power plant, railway, hospital and mosque, and to employ thousands of Afghans as miners — has dwarfed all other countries’ foreign investments, including the U.S. “China is the biggest buyer
of raw materials in the world, whether that’s in Africa, Asia or any other part of the world. So if China wants to come to Afghanistan, why not?” said Ghullam Mohammad Yalaqi, the Afghan commerce and industry minister. “We just like to do the deal.” The country’s untapped minerals, including gold, iron, copper and cobalt, is valued by a U.S. estimate at nearly $1 trillion. Afghan officials say it’s triple that amount. For Yalaqi, who led a group of Afghan government and business leaders to China last month, the Chinese contribution is as important as that of Western troops. “If we can create jobs, then youths wouldn’t turn to the Taliban. A good economy also has the impact of stability,” he said. Trade between the two neighbors has mushroomed over the past decade from $25 million in 2000 to $215 million in 2009, according to Chinese figures. Yalaqi’s ministry estimates the actual figure, including unofficial border trade, to be closer to double. On display in the crowded stalls of Kabul’s main electronics market are the fruits of that trade: computers, cell
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What the Fourth of July means to me Editor’s note: President Ronald Reagan wrote the following piece for Independence Day in 1981.
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or one who was born and grew up in the small towns of the Midwest, there is a special kind of nostalgia about the Fourth of July. I remember it as a day almost as long anticipated as Christmas. This was helped along REAGAN by the appearance in store windows of all kinds of fireworks and colorful posters advertising them with vivid pictures. No later than the third of July — sometimes earlier — Dad would bring home what he felt he could afford to see go up in smoke and flame.
We’d count and recount the number of firecrackers, display pieces and other things and go to bed determined to be up with the sun so as to offer the first, thunderous notice of the Fourth of July. I’m afraid we didn’t give too much thought to the meaning of the day. And, yes, there were tragic accidents to mar it, resulting from careless handling of the fireworks. I’m sure we’re better off today with fireworks largely handled by professionals. Yet there was a thrill never to be forgotten in seeing a tin can blown 30 feet in the air by a giant “cracker” — giant meaning it was about 4 inches long. But enough of nostalgia. Somewhere in our growing up we began to be aware of the meaning of days and with that
“I believed as a boy, and believe even more today, that it is the birthday of the greatest nation on earth.” RONALD REAGAN
President, 1981-1989
awareness came the birth of patriotism. July Fourth is the birthday of our nation. I believed as a boy, and believe
even more today, that it is the birthday of the greatest nation
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don’t know why I decided it was absolutely necessary to own a basset hound. But in the fall of 2008 I made that decision and not a week later an ad came out in the Moultrie News classifieds for basset hound pups. The basset pups advertised were in Beafort, S.C. On a warm Saturday afternoon, Peg and I jumped into the car and drove out to Beaufort. The breeders had about nine dogs running around their home, and that was AFTER getting rid of most of the pups. But they still had two left. One had short ears and looked sort of like a spotted cow. It simply would not do. The other had ears that hung to JEREMY the floor. He tripped over them JUDD when he ran up to say “hello” to us. He was black, white and tan, and the wrinkles on his face made him look a thousand years older than his mere 11 weeks. His owners were calling him Mickey. Mickey was a ridiculous name for a dog, but there was no way I was leaving this pooch behind. I handed the breeders $250 and we drove off with our new floppy-eared friend. By the time we got home his name had been changed to Southpaw. I’m always surprised by how many people do not seem to grasp what I thought was a clever play on words. I’ve had people ask “is he left handed?” or “is he named after the beer?” or they just repeat “Southpaw?” and stare at me like I’ve spoken a foreign word. He’s from the South. He’s a dog. Southpaw. I thought it went together quite nicely. But regardless of how many people understood my witticism, Southpaw was an official member of the Judd family that fall. We spent the next Southpaw on the scent few weeks crate-training of the 2008 Christmas him. I’d be up several tree— before disaster times a night letting him struck. outside and then putting him back in his crate. But it never bothered me. I was thoroughly enjoying being a dog owner. Southpaw was growing fast. And he seemed to be getting more energy every day. We began to notice shoes disappearing, T-shirts missing, and occasionally we’d find a pair of pants in the backyard. Southpaw wasn’t so much a “chewer” as a “relocator.” That was, until the great Christmas tree incident of 2008. Our newfound long-eared four-legged friend was crate-trained by Christmas. And other than the occasional foray into food left unattended, he was a well behaved hound. For Christmas that year, we decided on a bit of a “Charlie Brown” tree. It came in a pot and was only about 3 feet tall.We put as many decorations on that tiny tree as we possibly could. Christmas ornaments from our first Christmases as a couple; decorations we’d made in grade school; figurines my mother had compiled for me every Christmas since childhood — they all hung on the branches of that frail little tree. One night shortly after decorating the tree, we decided to spend the evening out and left the dog out to roam. We should have known better. While we were out, Southpaw decided to become a “chewer.” In some instances, he was even an “eater.” Bored and lonely, he opted to execute a fullfledged attack on our poor little Charlie Brown tree. By the time we got back home, little remained of the Christmas tree ornaments we'd both collected over a lifetime. I never found the ornament my mother had bought for me as an infant. It was a silk ball that hung from red thread and had “Baby’s First Christmas” painted on the side. I was somewhat bemused by the scene. I thought to myself, “Wow, it was really dumb to leave a puppy alone with a tiny tree covered in decorations.” Peg took a slightly different approach. I think it’s safe to say she was more emotionally attached to those Christmas decorations. Fighting back her anger and sadness, I think it took all her strength of will not to kill our new puppy. It took Peg a long time to get over that incident. We both still cringe when we think about all our Christmas decorations broken and lying on the floor, partially consumed. If Southpaw had a memory that lasted more than about four seconds I’m sure he’d cringe, too. We’ve both been very cautious since that incident. Dog goes out when we go out, and everyone gets along just fine. I intend to make Southpaw a regular feature in my blog. But now you’ve been introduced to him as Peg and I were — a long-eared hound with a sad face, bought from backyard breeders in Beaufort, S.C. Official destroyer of the Judd 2008 Christmas Tree.
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
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ere are some questions for you on this Independence Day 2010, questions for which a good citizen is supposed to know the answers: The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members? What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? How many amendments does the Constitution have? What did the Declaration of Independence do? Those questions and 96 more can be found on the U.S. citizenship test. In case you didn’t know, the House has 435 representatives. Checks and balances — or separation of powers — guard against one branch of government from getting out of hand. And the U.S. Constitution has 27 amendments. The question about the Declaration of Independence is the easiest to answer. With approval by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, this important document declared the 13 American colonies’ independence from Great Britain. That’s the foundation on which we build our knowledge of U.S. history and our awareness as free citizens. We all know what the declaration does. This is a good time for a refresher on what it says, so here is an excerpt. The first part will resound with you like the chorus of a favorite old hymn: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” It continues: “That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former systems of government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states.” It goes on to list those injuries and then declare “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent states.” And so we are — free and independent.
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t’s the most wonderful time of the year again — tomato season. Time for fresh, juicy tomatoes and the Top Tomato Contest. The Post, Patterson Farms, the Rowan County Cooperative Extension Service and the Master Gardeners are partnering for the second summer to hold the contest. We’re looking for monster ’maters, the largest you can grow. Rodney Goodman won last year with a 2.66-pound ELIZABETH tomato, so think big — really COOK big. Of the 25 or so entries he competed with, eight tipped the scales at over 2 pounds. The prize for the biggest homegrown, Rowan County tomato is $100, provided by the Master Gardener program of the Cooperative Extension Service. The contest starts tomorrow, running from July 5 to Aug. 22, when the winner will be named. If you find an extraordinarily large tomato in your garden, you can enter by taking it to one of the official weigh-in stations. Be prepared to smile for the camera; the contest requires the grower to be photographed with the tomato. The Post will post all the entrants’ photos on www.salisburypost.com and print the top contenders in the paper each Saturday on the Home & Garden page. Weigh-in stations are: • Patterson Farm Market & Tours, 10390 Caldwell Road, Monday-Saturday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Weigh-ins will
be conducted by Patterson Farm employees. • Salisbury Post, 131 W. Innes St., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Weigh-ins will be conducted by employees in the Circulation and Classified Advertising departments. As is always the case with contests, some fine print needs your attention. Here are the rules: • Tomatoes must be grown in Rowan County. • Only tomatoes photographed and weighed at the official weigh-in stations will be considered in the contest. • Employees of the Post and Pattersons may not enter; nor can Master Gardener volunteers. • Commercial growers may not participate. • • • Consider tomatoes the red in this July 4 column. Now, to the blue. At the Salisbury Civitan Club meeting last week, Rodney Harrison offered a prize to anyone who could answer this trivia question: What do red, white and blue symbolize in the U.S. flag? Retired dentist Clyde Young, loyal fan of a certain university, eagerly raised his hand. The red is for blood, he said. White is for purity. “And blue stands for Duke!” Young proclaimed. That got a laugh from the crowd and a Cheerwine prize for Young, whose blood probably runs Duke blue. Harrison said the meaning of the colors is unknown. • • • How about some more red? Make that Red with a capital R. Reader Margie Safrit dis-
likes hearing about students who may or may not recite the Pledge of Allegiance. She was also angry to learn a local business was flying ragged U.S. flags. “It just burnt me up,” she says. Providentially, she ran across an item she clipped out of the Post a few years ago, a phrase-by-phrase explanation of the Pledge of Allegiance that comedian Red Skelton said a favorite teacher once shared, and that he recited on his own TV show. “I was going through my Bible, and there it was,” Margie says. So she brought it to the Post and suggested we run it again. Here goes: I: me, an individual, a committee of one. Pledge: dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity. Allegiance: my love and my devotion. To the flag: our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there’s respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody’s job! United: that means that we have all come together. States: individual communities that have united into 48 great states. Forty-eight individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common purpose, and that’s love for country. And to the republic: a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it’s from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people.
For which it stands, one nation: one nation, meaning “so blessed by God.” Indivisible: incapable of being divided. With liberty: which is freedom — the right of power to live ones own life without threats, fear or some sort of retaliation. And Justice: the principle or quality of dealing fairly with others. For all: which means, boys and girls, it’s as much your country as it is mine. A YouTube video of Skelton sharing these words shows he made an important addendum. Skelton explained that two more states had joined the country since he learned the pledge, and two important words had been added: “Under God.” Wouldn’t it be a shame, he said, if those two words went away? • • • Finally, I have a 4th of July request. As you’re celebrating Independence Day with family and friends, take a lot of pictures and share them with us. We’d like to see more local faces on our weekly Day in the Life page, and showing people celebrating a patriotic holiday would be especially fitting. So, snap your pictures, go to Salisbury Postables on our website, salisburypost.com, and add them to the Day in the Life folder. (For help, call our web content manager, Jeremy Judd, at 704-239-3303.) Do you know what the Day in the Life page would be without photos? A blank page, just white space. We’d much rather see your photos there. • • • Contact Elizabeth Cook, editor of the Salisbury Post, at 704-797-4244.
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Understanding of First Amendment scarce BY DAN K. THOMASSON
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few years ago, David Giles, a media lawyer, and I were asked to visit our company’s newspapers and television properties to discuss a number of issues including libel, the dangers of the Internet and a variety of other subjects — he from the legal standpoint and me from the editorial. In our year of traveling across the country we made a startling discovery. The lack of understanding of the First Amendment to the Constitution even among those we considered to be the front line of defense of our rights — editors, reporters, producers and anchors — was startling. They simply were unaware of the importance of the constitutional language that is the bedrock of the nation’s democracy. We would begin each lecture asking for a show of hands as to how many of our cherished freedoms the amendment guarantees. Invariably, most people would come up with one or two or even three but not the five that the amendment covers. Some forgot to mention the press
and in every session someone would say the right to bear arms, which, as we all know, is the Second Amendment. Surveys have revealed that this same constitutional ignorance is even more drastically apparent in the general population. A colleague, Robert Saltzberger of the Bloomington Herald-Times, notes that, “Most Americans don’t know what the First Amendment says. When pressed they can probably come up with freedom of speech.” Saltzberger and others from coast to coast have decided to try and change that. As members of the American Society of News Editors, they have begun a campaign endorsed by educators, librarians, politicians, religious leaders, attorneys and celebrities to spread the gospel about how we have maintained through this simple paragraph the freest society in the history of the world. There is really nothing fancy or ambiguous about the first of the 10 amendments to the Constitution, the “Bill of Rights,” written in 1789 and then added after ratification in 1791. That our founders placed it at the top of their list showed how important they considered its basic tenets to the survival of
a young nation still struggling to attain the promise held out in the Declaration of Independence 15 years earlier. That First Amendment says in almost perfect eloquence that: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Those 44 words have stood as a bulwark against actions that would tear down our church in favor of another, spike our presses, prevent our protesting and punish us for seeking legal relief from despotic government. They have been a key element of the checks and balances so brilliantly conceived by our ancestors, and there is no better day to renew our commitment to them than when we celebrate the birth of our independence. Americans everywhere should burn those words into their minds and their children’s minds just as they do the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. But more than just regarding them as a
recitation of the rights the amendment assures us, we all should also make an effort to understand the responsibilities to ourselves and our country the words carry with them — that while each freedom is guaranteed, distortions of those rights at the expense of our fellow citizens are not. One can only hope that the ASNE campaign is successful and that the readers of the Bloomington Herald Times and dozens upon dozens of other newspapers do so thoughtfully and that the listeners and viewers of the daily broadcasts of our radio and television brethren do so attentively. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have given their lives to guarantee the freedoms outlined in the First Amendment. They are still doing so daily. We owe it to them to honor that sacrifice as the “bombs burst in air” either as celebratory fireworks here or as the real thing in Afghanistan. For years a close colleague of mine, Dale McFeatters, has had only one toast — “To the First Amendment!” Join him. • • • Dan K. Thomasson is former editor of the Scripps Howard News Service.
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SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2010 • 3D
Finally, real sanctions on Iran BY CLIFFORD D. MAY
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n the film version of “Charlie Wilson’s War,” the rich and sexy political activist Joanne Herring asks the eponymous representative from Texas: “Why is Congress saying one thing and doing nothing?” Wilson deadpans: “Well, tradition mostly.” So when Congress breaks with tradition and actually says something and then goes on to do something both bold and consistent — that should not go unremarked. Last week, in a rare display of bipartisanship, Congress overwhelmingly passed legislation imposing tough sanctions on the Islamist regime that rules Iran. The next step: President Barack Obama needs to sign the bill (it’s expected he will) and then forcefully implement it (less certain). The sanctions will not cut off food or medicine to ordinary Iranians. They will target Iran’s oil and natural gas riches — the lifeblood of the regime — and stem the flow of gasoline to Iran. Although Iran is among the world’s major oil producers, it must import large quantities of gasoline because its rulers have prioritized centrifuges enriching uranium for nuclear bombs over refineries producing fuel for cars and trucks. Obama would be well advised, also, to address the Iranian people, making it absolutely clear that even as this punishment is imposed, his hand remains outstretched, awaiting Iranian leaders who don’t want to break his thumbs. Will sanctions, applied seriously, cause the regime to change its behavior or cause Iranians to change the regime? No one knows. What we can say with certainty: This is the last peaceful means to that end, the only way left, short of military force, to do something about Iranian despots who are
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In response to new U.S. sanctions, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said his country will delay talks with the West over Irans nuclear program. sorely oppressing their population at home, sponsoring terrorists abroad, facilitating the killing of Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan, building nuclear weapons and the missiles to deliver them, threatening Israel with genocide, allying with America’s enemies in Latin America, and vowing that a “world without America ... is attainable.” This is, without question, the most serious national security threat of the 21st century. Passivity and appeasement should not be an option. Something else surprising has occurred in recent days:
LETTERS Continued involvement in war isn’t in nation’s best interests If we want a peaceful world, we need to find peaceful solutions. It is paradoxical to claim that one seeks peace, respect for human rights and justice in the world when the preferred method of dealing with other countries is violence and destructive force. We do not need changes in military strategy or plans to continue the war in Afghanistan. We need to end it. The majority of us, the U.S. citizens, oppose more funding for the war. We know that most of this funding goes to bribe warlords and Taliban leaders so they would not attack the allied forces. We also know about other interests involved in this war, including the demand of oil corporations to have a friendly government in Afghanistan able to offer safety for an oil and gas pipeline that they want to lay across that country. We, the taxpayers, cannot be paying for such private interests. We need to move on to cleaner sources of energy, such as solar, geothermal, biofuels and wind power. Only the blind and those with conflicts of interests deny the great potential of environmentally friendly sources of energy for our economy and health. — Miguel Reinoso Salisbury
McChrystal’s ouster a disgrace The firing of Gen. Stanley McChrystal is a disgrace and one that shouldn’t be excused with talk of respecting the military/civilian relationship. McChrystal was within the bounds of his position in the comments he made, and for the administration to take offense is confirmation the shoe fits. McChrystal is a man’s man, which is evidenced by his willingness to go on patrol in dangerous sectors with the same protection that a regular private has. His expertise in counterinsurgency warfare was just what America needed in Afghanistan to not just succeed, but to achieve victory. The world already knows what happened when President Truman fired Douglas MacArthur for the brave general speaking the truth about Truman’s flawed strategy that left North Korea standing to torment us today and China to steal jobs while arming our rivals. One can only hope that President Obama’s tenure doesn’t end with Afghanistan as a failed state run by a resurgent Taliban with bin Laden at their side. Obama can rest easy knowing he dealt with a general who dared to disrespect him, while our soldiers sit in foxholes, go on patrol and live or die with the decision that Obama has made for them. — Carlton Huffman Granite Falls
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Congress is restoring funds to missile defense. You may recall that, during his presidential campaign, Obama pledged to cut $10 billion from missile defense — a rather large percentage of the total which, at that point, was roughly $9 billion. In his first year in office, $1.2 billion was hacked off and it appeared that missile defense was being seen as salami that, year after year, would be sliced over and over. But on June 4, the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to increase missile defense spending. This additional funding, combined with Oba-
ma’s budget request of $9.9 billion, will bring total 2011 missile defense spending to $10.3 billion, around where it was during the Bush years. That represents progress — though it still will not get us close to what missile defense proponents believe we urgently need: a comprehensive system, one capable of preventing any enemy missiles from reaching their targets. That was President Ronald Reagan’s dream at a time when the technology to achieve it did not yet exist. Now it does. As the threat from Iran and North Korea grows the case for delay shrinks. One more item: Obama has assigned Gen. David Petraeus to take command of the conflict in Afghanistan. Petraeus, of course, was the soldier President George Bush put in charge of Iraq when the battle there seemed lost. Petraeus had strong Republican support then and he will have strong support from Republicans and moderate Democrats now. Farleft groups such as MoveOn.org probably will not accuse the commander of “betrayal” for refusing to embrace defeat — as they infamously did in 2007. Which reminds me of the scene in which Charlie Wilson asks Gus Avrakotos, the disheveled CIA operative: “What is U.S. strategy in Afghanistan?” Avrakotos replies: “Most strictly speaking, we don’t have one. But we’re working on it.” “Who’s ‘we’?” asks Wilson. Avrakotos: “Me and three other guys.” If Obama will now assign three other guys Petraeus trusts on the diplomatic side, the chances for a successful outcome in Afghanistan — and Pakistan and the broader war — will be a whole lot higher in the days ahead. • • • Clifford D. May is president of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. E-mail cliff@defenddemocracy.org.
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ll around, there are Democrats telling us their prospects for November are looking up. Things aren’t as bad as Republicans say! Health care is becoming more popular! The country wants financial reform! People still like Barack Obama! Isn’t Joe Barton awful?! They’re fooling themselves. The basic indicators of voters’ intentions — their general mood and attitude toward the policies of Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid — are clear and solid. Unless those indicators change, and most experts believe that would BYRON take a huge, unforeseen YORK event that fundamentally alters the political equation, Democrats are in for serious losses this November. The only question is whether those losses will be big enough for them to lose their huge majorities in the House and Senate. Even if they’re not, the party will be badly weakened in the next Congress. The latest evidence is a survey from pollsters Peter Hart and Bill McInturff for the Wall Street Journal and NBC. The number of people who say the country is headed in the wrong direction is 62 percent — the highest it has been since the final days of George W. Bush. The troubled economy, of course, is the most important issue, and 66 percent say they expect the economy to stay the same or get worse in the next year. “There is a sense across the board that things aren’t working,” says Republican pollster David Winston. Obama’s approval rating is at 45 percent, versus 48 percent disapproval — the first time the president has ever been underwater in the Journal poll. (By way of contrast, the president’s approval rating was 61 percent in April 2009, his high point in the Journal poll.) People are not happy about the way Obama is handling the economy, with 50 percent disapproving compared to 46 percent approving. He’s also being hurt by the gulf oil spill. Fifty percent in the survey disapprove of his handling of the crisis, compared to 42 percent who approve. That’s not much better than George W. Bush’s rating for handling the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which was 53 percent disapproval, 36 percent approval six months after the storm and the media’s subsequent battering of Bush. A president’s personal-approval rating is often higher than his job-performance rating. With Obama, the two are more or less the same: 47 percent personal approval versus 45 percent job approval — neither very good. Obama has also taken a fall when it comes to the sometimes hard-to-describe attributes that shape public opin-
ions about leaders. The Journal asked whether people “strongly relate to (Obama) as your president,” or whether they related to him somewhat, only a little or not really at all. The number of people who say they strongly relate to Obama as president has gone from 50 percent on Inauguration Day to 29 percent today, while the number of people who say they don’t really relate to him has gone from 8 percent then to 30 percent now. There’s clearly a growing alienation with the once enormously ASSOCIATED PRESS popular presPresident Obamas sag- ident. ging approval ratings reOf course, flect a larger problem for Obama isn’t Democrats in Congress. on the ballot this November. But his ratings contribute to what Winston calls the public’s “overall sense of the ability to govern.” From that perspective, Obama’s troubles are the Democrats’ troubles. And Democrats in Congress have plenty of their own. When asked their preference for the outcome of this year’s elections, 45 percent of those surveyed say they want Congress to be controlled by Republicans, while 43 percent want Democrats in charge. In April 2009, people wanted a Democratic Congress by 48 percent to 39 percent. The pollsters asked whether voters would be more or less enthusiastic about a candidate if they knew he supported a particular position on the issues. The most popular positions were cutting federal spending, reforming Wall Street, and repealing the national healthcare law — two Republican issues and one Democratic one. By a wide margin, people are more enthusiastic about a candidate who promises to repeal health care than they are about an Obama-endorsed candidate. As strong as the numbers look, smart Republicans are constantly telling one another to calm down and keep working. While the public has soured on Obama and the Democratic leadership, Republicans can’t just bash the opposition. “The Democrats have really opened the door for Republicans,” Winston says, “and the challenge for Republicans is to lay out for people what they’ll get if they get a GOP majority.” If Republicans can do that, they’ll win big in November. • • • Byron York is chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner.
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An honor guard carries the casket of the late Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., into the Senate Chamber on Thursday.
The senator from Sophia
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uring his years as the Senate’s Democratic leader, Robert C. Byrd would occasionally give presents to reporters who covered him. One was his four-volume history of the Senate, liberally sprinkled with erudite references to Cicero and Caesar. Another was his record album, “Mountain Fiddler,” featuring such country favorites as “Cripple Creek” and “Turkey in the Straw.” When Sen. Byrd died recently at 92, obituaries mentioned the high points of his career (longest-serving member of Congress) and the low points (youthful membership in the Ku Klux STEVE AND COKIE ROBERTS Klan). What we remember most is symbolized by his two gifts. He venerated the Hill of his adult years, but never forgot the hills of his boyhood. Byrd had many flaws common to politicians, including an endless fascination with the sound of his own voice. He proudly funneled billions of dollars in taxpayer money to his home state, contributing to skyrocketing budget deficits. But he was not some cartoon character, some made-up myth about the promise of American life. He was the real deal, a self-made man in the truest sense, who embodied two of the country’s most profound values: self-reliance and redemption. Byrd owned little as a boy, not even his name. He was born Cornelius Calvin Sale Jr. in 1917, but his mother died the next year and his father sent him to live with an aunt and uncle. Renamed Robert Carlyle Byrd, he grew up learning to slaughter hogs, play the fiddle, and memorize Bible verses. He graduated first in his high-school class, but college was out of the question. So he married at 19, pumped gas, taught himself to butcher, worked as a welder during World War II and then opened a grocery store in the tiny town of Sophia (population 1,301 in 2000). There was always a hunger in the man, to be respected and respectable, and when a chief of the local Klan told him that he had “talents of leadership,” he gulped down the praise. “Suddenly, lights flashed in my mind,” he later wrote. “Someone important had recognized my abilities.” Byrd never completely erased the stain of his Klan ties, but he was willing to say words that are seldom heard in Washington these days: “I know now I was wrong.” A Sundayschool teacher in his youth, Byrd used his own sin to impart a moral lesson. “I apologized a thousand times,” he said in 2005, “and I don’t mind apologizing over and over again. Intolerance had no place in America.” As his political career ascended — state legislature, Congress, Senate — the drive to reinvent himself never abated. He studied law at night, often eating a cheese sandwich for dinner out of a “paper poke” hand-delivered by his wife, Erma, and earned his degree at 46. James H. Billington, the librarian of Congress, says the last time he saw Byrd, the senator asked him, “What is the one book I should read in the Library of Congress?” Byrd knew that the education once denied him would elevate others. He sponsored scholarship programs for high-school graduates, and one of his proudest achievements was a bill mandating schools to teach about the Constitution on Sept. 17, the date it was signed in 1787. He was a poor performer on radio and TV — too wordy and fidgety — but he understood their power to enlighten the electorate. He allowed National Public Radio to broadcast the Panama Canal debate live in 1979, and seven years later, he led the campaign to televise all Senate sessions. In 1999, he told Cokie that the impeachment trial of President Clinton should also be broadcast: “I think for the people, they’re really seeing history in the making.” Many current lawmakers see the Senate as just another cable-TV studio, a place to repeat partisan or ideological talking points. Byrd was different. He respected the Senate and defended its powers, and he was particularly outraged when his fellow senators endorsed President George W. Bush’s invasion of Iraq. That decision, he wrote later, “amounted to a complete evisceration of the Constitutional prerogative to declare war.” Byrd also respected other senators, from both parties. He worked closely with the Republican leader, Howard H. Baker, to ratify the Panama Canal treaties and decried the hyperpartisanship that now pervades the chamber he revered. Already frail and failing, he pleaded last year: “Let us stop the name-calling and have a civilized debate on health care.” His appeal failed. But the senator from Sophia remained a civilized and civic-spirited man. Not a bad epitaph. • • • Steve Roberts’ new book, “From Every End of This Earth” (HarperCollins), was published this fall. E-mail: stevecokie@gmail.com.
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Social, religious issues shouldn’t dominate
FROM 1D on earth. There is a legend about the day of our nation’s birth in the little hall in Philadelphia, a day on which debate had raged for hours. The men gathered there were honorable men hard-pressed by a king who had flouted the very laws they were willing to obey. Even so, to sign the Declaration of Independence was such an irretrievable act that the walls resounded with the words “treason, the gallows, the headsman’s axe,” and the issue remained in doubt. The legend says that at that point a man rose and spoke. He is described as not a young man, but one who had to summon all his energy for an impassioned plea. He cited the grievances that had brought them to this moment and finally, his voice falling, he said, “They may turn every tree into a gallows, every hole into a grave, and yet the words of that parchment can never die. To the mechanic in the workshop, they will speak hope; to the slave in the mines, freedom. Sign that parchment. Sign if the next moment the noose is around your neck, for that parchment will be the textbook of freedom, the Bible of the rights of man forever.” He fell back exhausted. The 56 delegates, swept up by his eloquence, rushed forward and signed that document destined to be as immortal as a work of man can be. When they turned to thank him for his timely oratory, he was not to be found, nor could any be found who knew who he was or how he had come in or gone out through the locked and guarded doors. Well, that is the legend. But we do know for certain that 56 men, a little band so unique we have never seen their like since, had pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor. Some gave their lives in the war that followed, most gave their fortunes, and all preserved their sacred honor. What manner of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists, 11 were merchants and tradesmen, and nine were farmers. They were soft-spoken men of means and education; they were not an unwashed rabble. They had achieved security but valued freedom more. Their stories have not been told nearly enough. John Hart was driven from the side of his desperately ill wife. For more than a year he lived in the forest and in caves before he returned to find his wife dead, his children vanished, his property destroyed. He died of exhaustion and a broken heart. Carter Braxton of Virginia lost all his ships, sold his home to pay his debts, and died in rags. And so it was with Ellery, Clymer, Hall, Walton, Gwinnett, Rutledge, Morris, Livingston and Middleton. Nelson personally urged Washington to fire on his home and destroy it when it became the headquarters for General Cornwallis. Nelson died bankrupt. But they sired a nation that grew from sea to shining sea. Five million farms, quiet villages, cities that never sleep, 3 million square miles of forest, field, mountain and desert, 227 million people with a pedigree that includes the bloodlines of all the world. In recent years, however, I’ve come to think of that day as more than just the birthday of a nation. It also commemorates the only true philosophical revolution in all history. Oh, there have been revolutions before and since ours. But those revolutions simply exchanged one set of rules for another. Ours was a revolution that changed the very concept of government. Let the Fourth of July always be a reminder that here in this land, for the first time, it was decided that man is born with certain God-given rights; that government is only a convenience created and managed by the people, with no powers of its own except those voluntarily granted to it by the people. We sometimes forget that great truth, and we never should. Happy Fourth of July.
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Electronic devices are just one part of Afghanistans growing trade links with China.
CHINA FROM 1D phones, cameras, irons, heaters and washing machines. Squeezed into a small space is Suliman Electric, the electrical parts business owned by Gul Akbar’s family. Akbar and his brother used to travel to Iran and Pakistan to buy merchandise but switched four years ago. “We started going to China because a socket made in Germany or Iran or the U.S. is more expensive — 200 Afghanis ($4.40). But sockets from China are only onefifth the price. The quality of Chinese goods is not the best, but it’s good enough and the price is the lowest,” he said. “When I started traveling to China, my business increased by 50 percent.” Every four months, he makes the 4,800-kilometer (3,000-mile) flight to eastern China to fill up two 40-foot containers and ship them to Kabul. “It takes two months to send it to Kabul and then another two months to sell it all. When we finish, I go back to China to buy more,” he said. “I pay $50,000 for one container’s worth of goods and I sell it for $60,000. I would go more often if I could afford to.” He is one of an estimated 30,000 Afghan traders shuttling between the two countries, said Sultan Baheen, Afghanistan’s ambassador to China. Most head to the southern manufacturing hub in Guangzhou province, the far west city of Urumqi in Xinjiang, or the eastern city of Yiwu, home to a massive commodities market, he said. The need to quickly shuttle goods between countries
is huge. On the strength of cargo demand alone, privately owned Safi Airlines plans to launch the firstever direct passenger and cargo flights between Kabul and Beijing this fall. Currently the only flights are between Kabul and Urumqi. “What we found out is that the amount of visas being issued from Afghanistan to China, and vice versa, has increased dramatically. This is an indication that there’s upcoming traffic, upcoming business,” said Werner Borchert, Safi’s chief operating officer. China may be the biggest foreign investor, but its $180 million in development aid over the past eight years lags far behind the U.S.’ $12 billion. Much of China’s aid has gone on projects such as the Parwan irrigation system in the north, a conference hall for Karzai’s presidential palace and the Jamhuriat Hospital in Kabul. It has also helped train some civil servants as well as teaching police and army officers in logistics and mine-clearance, said Baheen, the ambassador. But by focusing on signature construction projects, often built with its own workers, China has made itself visible in a way that the U.S. has not, he said. “America spends billions and billions of dollars, but they give out projects to contractors from different countries — China, India, Pakistan, etc. because the labor costs are low,” Baheen said. So when the average Afghan looks at an American project, “How does he know this is American money?” The State Department’s Duguid cautioned that while foreign investment is welcome, it should be done “ac-
cording with Afghan laws and free and fair competition rules that much of the world respects. That would include investment from China.” The Aynak copper mine deal was shadowed by allegations that the Afghan mines minister, who has since been replaced, had collected huge bribes for steering the bid toward China. China has also benefited by focusing its investments on Afghanistan’s relatively safer north, while much of the U.S.-funded effort is in the more violent south and east regions. The Taliban is not known to have made threats against Chinese involved in Afghanistan. Beijing has reaped admiration for projects such as the 350-bed Jamhuriat Hospital. Inaugurated last summer, it was built in three years by 200 Chinese workers who lived on-site in temporary lodgings, said hospital director Ramazan Karimi. The hospital sits empty, though, because the government hasn’t allocated any operating funds, he said. “The Afghan people prefer this gift from China. The Chinese side has done streets, roads and clinics in Afghanistan,” Karimi said. “They didn’t bring their troops here.” Liu, the Beijing think tank analyst, said he doubted China would ever send troops. “The war is not China’s war,” he said. “... But economically and socially, we can try to help.” For Afghans such as Akbar the merchant, China is an example to be emulated. “When I travel to China, I feel safe. I see good roads and cars,” he said. “I don’t hear the sound of weapons. I don’t worry about someone stealing. I wanted to stay there.”
his week I have more rhetorical questions than answers. My first question is, why are we spending so much time arguing over social issues? It’s impossible to tally the time, money and energy put into fights about gay rights and abortion rights for example. But the cost of protests and lawsuits and ad campaigns and BONNIE lobbying ERBE must be fierce. It might even amount to a small chunk of the gross national product. Even if it’s 1 percent of GDP or less, that money could be spent on much better things such as educating people, job creation, proper nutrition, a stronger military and so on. My second question is, why is it that the Europeans seem to have made peace or perhaps never even fought over these issues? Look at what happened in Iceland this week and nary a whisper was heard ’round the world. If anything like this happened in the U.S., there would be bloody street battles: “Iceland’s prime minister was among the first gay people to marry in her country as its marriage equality law went into effect Sunday. Johanna Sigurdardottir married her longtime partner, Jonina Leosdottir, when the couple requested that their seven-year-old civil union be transferred into a marriage, according to London’s Telegraph. The Icelandic parliament unanimously passed a marriage equality bill June 12. Sigurdardottir took office in February 2009.” Back here in the supposedly forward-thinking, modern United States we are tying up our already overburdened court systems with legal battles over gay and abortion rights. A huge fight in federal court in California is brewing in which a federal judge is weighing the question whether the U.S. Constitution prevents states from banning gay marriage. The Wall Street Journal reports: “If U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker decides for gay marriage advocates, that would invalidate an amendment to Cal-
ifornia’s constitution, and by extension cast doubt on similar laws and amendments in more than 40 other states as well as the Defense of Marriage Act, which bars the federal government from recognizing gay marriages ... Judge Walker, who according to the San Francisco Chronicle is himself gay, is the chief judge of the northern California district. He is expected to issue his decision by the fall, well before the November election.” If this decision is handed down as expected, it will be followed by a flurry of lobbying, agitation by the Christian right and battles such as we have not yet witnessed on this most controversial of issues. It could energize the Christian right to go to the polls in November. Master manipulators of wedge issues, Karl Rove included, are predicting, indeed hoping for a re-run of the 1994 elections when Republicans reclaimed control of the House of Representatives for the first time in four decades. Even Christians cannot agree on biblical interpretations of whether God has ruled on gay rights or abortion rights. Conservative Christians cite chapter and verse to make their case that the Bible bans homosexuality. Leviticus 18:22 says, “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.” But plenty of Christians interpret that phrase as meaning that women should not be treated equally with men because in the Bible women are chattel. And moderate or liberal Christians just don’t care what the Bible says or doesn’t say on this or other social wedge issues, because they know anything in the Bible can be spun to one side’s advantage or the other. I remember a bumper sticker that reads, “Against abortion? Don’t have one.” There should be a subsequent bumper sticker that reads, “Against gay marriage? Don’t have one.” The sooner we stop letting religion dominate politics, the happier most of us will be. Will that ever happen? Not in my lifetime. • • • Bonnie Erbe is a TV host and writes this column for Scripps Howard News Service. E-mail bonnieerbe@CompuServe.com.
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William C. Mills to host mini-retreat at Literary Bookpost Literary Bookpost will host William C. Mills of Mooresville, on Saturday, July 10, for a minispiritual retreat and book signing with Mills’ new book, “A 30-Day Retreat: A Personal Guide to Spiritual Renewal.” Mills will be at the Bookpost beginning at noon. Mills has led many spiritual retreats throughout his career. He decided to write this book as a way for people to experience the growth and learning that come from spending time with God and his word in the comfort of their homes. “Not everyone has the means or the time to take a spiritual retreat,” acknowledges Mills. “I created this resource as a way for people to gain sound teaching about God and the Bible and to be able to apply that teaching to life’s big questions.” Sprinkled throughout the book are stories from Mill’s life as pastor, husband and father, as well as examples from history and popular culture. Participants will gain a deeper appreciation of biblical stories such as the first communion or what exactly happened at the day of Pentecost. “A 30 Day Retreat” also explains in easy-tounderstand language the Christian concepts of sin, forgiveness and grace. For those with busy lives and limited resources, it may be the next best thing to a stay at a retreat center or monastery. Mills never saw himself as a writer. Graduate work changed his perception. After countless hours writing essays and research papers, he went on to publish his dissertation, in addition to 12 books. “One project led to another and here we are,” William says. “Honestly, I never saw myself writing books or articles. The books really flowed from one another.” Mills’ most recent books include “Our Father: A Prayer for Christian Living,” (Orthodox Research Institute Publications, 2008), “A 30 Day Retreat,” (Paulist Press, May 2010) and a forthcoming book on the pastoral theology of the late Orthodox theologian Alexander Schmemann (Liturgical Training Publications/Hillenbrand Press, 2010). His book reviews have appeared in America Magazine, Congregation Magazine, Cistercian Studies Quarterly, Pro Ecclesai, Logos Journal and Theological Studies. In addition to his work as a writer, Mills serves as the rector of Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church in Charlotte. He also leads clergy and lay retreats. Mills has a Ph.D. in pastoral theology from Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is an adjunct instructor in the department of religion and philosophy at Queens University in Charlotte. He has also taught courses at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, Conn. In addition to his pastoral and teaching responsibilities, Mills enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking and bird watching. He lives in Mooresville, with his wife and two children. Literary Bookpost is at 110 S. Main St., downtown Salisbury. For additional information about this event, call 704- 630-9788 or visit www.literarybookpost.com.
Rowan bestsellers Literary Bookpost
1. So Happy Together, by Maryann McFadden. 2. The Richest Season, by Maryann McFadden. 3. Lowcountry Summer: A Plantation Novel, by Dorothea Benton Frank. 4. Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout. 5. Unsuspecting Souls: The Disappearance of the Human Being, by Barry Sanders. 6. Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and the Coming Dark Age, by Maggie Jackson. 7. True Believer, by Nicholas Sparks. 8. Cataloochee, by Wayne Caldwell. 9. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, by Helen Simonson. 10. My Name Is Mary Sutter, by Robin Oliveira.
IndieBound bestsellers Fiction
1. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, by Stieg Larsson. 2. Sizzling Sixteen, by Janet Evanovich. 3. The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. 4. The Passage, by Justin Cronin. 5. Spies of the Balkans, by Alan Furst. 6. The Overton Window, by Glenn Beck. 7. The Lion, by Nelson DeMille. 8. The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, by Aimee Bender. 9. Matterhorn, by Karl Marlantes. 10. Island Beneath the Sea, by Isabel Allende.
Nonfiction
1. Medium Raw, by Anthony Bourdain. 2. Sh*t My Dad Says, by Justin Halpern. 3. The Big Short, by Michael Lewis. 4. War, by Sebastian Junger. 5. Women, Food, and God, by Geneen Roth. 6. The Last Stand, by Nathaniel Philbrick. 7. Hitch-22: A Memoir, by Christopher Hitchens. 8. Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall. 9. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot. 10. Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang, by Chelsea Handler.
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Still looking for something to read? We asked the staff at Literary Bookpost for sime suggestions for summer reading — beyond the Summer Reading Challenge selections. This is what they came up with:
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• “The Passage,” by Justin Cronin. This massive novel, more than 800 pages, is an eerie and gripping apocalyptic novel about a military experiment gone terribly awry, releasing unbelievable horror and devastation onto the world. Though a little jumpy and inconsistent at first, at some point the reader will hit the pages which will make them not want to put the book down and be resentful of anyone and anything that interrupts the story. And to think that one little girl could save the entire world .... Yes, I can rave about this novel.
“Work Song” is a perfect summer read. • “Who Fears Death,” by Nnedi Okorafor. American born but Nigerian by heritage, Okorafor’s novel is a work of magical realism set in war-torn Africa. A post-apocalyptic novel, this is a story of the ages with a heroine who faces and overcomes the odds through human and superhuman abilities which even she must come to understand. This is a gripping story by an internationally renowned author writing in this genre for the first time. It is a novel of sadness, but also of hope, not just for the fictional world, but, for the real one as well.
such diverse subjects as Jungian psychotherapy and Afghan and Pakistani subcultures drives a well-plotted, character-rich story that will keep you up till the wee hours. • “City of Dreams” by William Martin. Martin’s modus operandi is to relate two stories in the same book, alternating chapters from the present with chapters from the past. The present-day chapters are an investigation into a lost artifact — government-backed bonds issued by the fledgling United States in order to finance the revolution from Great Britain. The alternating chapters follow the bonds over a course of their lifetimes. Not only a great thriller, one learns something about the history of our country as it played out in the first of American cities, New York.
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• “The Invisible Bridge,” by Julie Orringer. A serious literary novel for a serious reader, this is a holocaust work which begins primarily in Paris and relapses to Hungary, where the greatest part of the story lies. This is an outstanding genre piece that is not only a step above most holocaust novels, but also a historically accurate portrayal of a lesser known arena of World War II and Hitler’s legacy. Not short at 600 pages, everyone I have suggested this book to has returned with nothing but praise for it. • “My Name Is Mary Sutter,” by Robin Oliveira. Compared to the above novels, this novel is almost light reading, but it is a great piece of historical fiction about a strong woman, a midwife, who comes from a long line of midwives. But Mary Sutter wants to be a surgeon, a virtual impossibility in the days leading up to the American Civil War. The war opens opportunities for women unknown before, and “My Name Is Mary Sutter” follows Mary through the horrors of hospitals and war as she achieves her goal. This is an excellent first novel with great cameos by real figures of history. • “Work Song,” by Ivan Doig. Although any fan of Doig, one of our finest Western writers, will want this book, “Work Song” is an excellent starting point for any reader new to this author. Set in a Western copper mining town, this book is full of Doig’s trademark interesting characters that follow a storyline of mystery, romance and intrigue. With all-encompassing action and the brevity of words so characteristic of this region’s fiction,
Children’s and young adult books in no particular order. • “Sweet Tooth: Out of the Deep Woods,” by Jeff Lemire. A fast-moving, post-apocalyptic graphic novel that questions humankind as “Animal Farm” did, only with more humor, violence and chocolate. This book is the perfect length for a relaxing afternoon at the pool and a wonderful start to a new series. • “Ladybug Girl at the Beach,” by David Somar and Jacky Davis. A beautiful picture book that introduces small children to the beach and the pluses (sand castles, sea shells) and minuses (scary waves) that come with it. “Ladybug Girl” overcomes her fears in the end and saves the day as is a superhero’s duty. • “Zombiekins” by Kevin Bolger. What better way to survive a long car trip than reading a hilarious novel for young readers? “Zombiekins” will keep the backseat at peace and in fits of giggles for even the longest of car rides. • “The Reformed Vampire Support Group,” by Catherine. Because sometimes being a vampire isn’t all that great. When one of 15-year-old (since 1973) Nina’s fellow group members is destroyed, she also comes under threat and must fight to prove that not all vampires are weak losers. Both funny and actionpacked, this book is great for hiding from the heat all day and only going out at night.
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• “The Good Son,” by Michael Gruber. Tense, gripping and extremely well written and researched, this novel will make a great beach read. Full of political intrigue, cultural clashes and the darker recesses of the human psyche, Gruber’s facility with
• “The Last Stand,” by Nathaniel Philbrick. While most of us know the basic story of Custer, Sitting Bull and the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Philbrick paints a very detailed picture and discovers a fascinating new source: the unpublished writings of Private Peter Thompson, begun just months after the battle. But the most important contribution that Philbrick makes is that it wasn’t just Custer’s last stand, it was also the last stand for an entire people, the Sioux and the Cheyenne. • “The Nearest Exit,” by Olen Steinhauer. Steinhauer has created an intelligent, tightly-drawn spy novel worthy of John Le Carre. His main character is a “Tourist,” a highly-classified CIA agent. But who can he trust as he ricochets all over Europe and the United States, trying to complete his assignments and protect himself and his family from more than one enemy? • The last pick is not a title but an author. Her name is Ariana Franklin and she has written four novels in a series called “Mistress of The Art of Death.” Set in 12th century England (for the most part), they are rich historical mysteries. Great plots, marvelous characters, they can be read alone or they can be read in order. The following are the titles in the order of which they were released: “Mistress of the Art of Death,” “The Serpent’s Tale,” “Grave Goods” and “A Murderous Procession.” These four are my favorite books in a long time.
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• “A Fierce Radiance,” by
Lauren Belfer. This fascinating novel is set in New York City during World War II. At the center of the story is the race to develop penicillin but the characters are what bring the book to life. The side plots of romance, family, greed and murder are so riveting that I couldn’t believe Belfer got it all in one book. • “The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing,” by Tarquin Hall.
Vish Puri, India’s Most Private Investigator, stars again in Hall’s second in this series. Hall gets this Indian detective exactly right, from the cadence of his speech to the dignity of his manner. A funny mystery with a magical plot. • “Heart of the Matter,” by Emily Giffin. Giffin’s newest novel deals with the consequences of a good marriage between good people going very wrong. Both the plot and the characters are believable and ring true. An interesting and thought-provoking read. • “Rules of Deception and Rules of Vengeance,” by Christopher Reich. Two fast and flaming suspense thrillers in paperback which will keep you glued to your hammock. Reich’s third in this series, “Rules of Betrayal,” is due out in mid-July.
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If you want something exciting (but not too serious!) then see two of the best thrillers from writers at the top of their game. Lee Child’s “61 Hours” gives us Jack Reacher at his sharpest in the frozen tundra of South Dakota. Detective/operative John Corey returns in Nelson DeMille’s “The Lion” to face down his long-time enemy, Asad Khalil. Both move quickly and are perfect for vacation reading.
Reading, singing, playing help babies grow smart DR. BETTY MIDDLETON Rowan Public Library
Are you aware of all the educational DVDs and videos that are guaranteed to make your baby smarter? Recent research conducted by Children’s Hospital in Boston and Harvard Medical School indicates that programs such as “BabyGenius,” “Brainy Baby” or “Baby Einstein” have no cognitive benefit to babies and toddlers. In a recent study, completed at the Baylor College of Medicine, babies who had a chance to play often and who were held and touched often as infants have larger brains with more neural pathways than children who received less attention and care when they were babies. Do you understand what that means? With all of this confusing research, what is a parent to do? The “research” did conclude that you don’t need flash cards or expensive DVDs to support your child’s brain development. The most important things you can do for your child is read, sing and talk to them constantly. Rowan Public Library has a variety of materials to help you with these various activities. “The Nursery Treasure,” a collection of baby games, rhymes and lullabies, selected by Sally Emerson,
is an illustrated collection of more than 200 traditional rhymes, poems, lullabies and games. “Baby Games,” by Elaine Martin, and “Baby Play” by Dr. Wendy Masi and Dr. Roni Leiderman are both filled with activities that, in addition to being a lot of fun, provide your child with many of the skills to help baby’s physical and social development. Dr. Jackie Silberg has written a series of books titled “Games to Play with Babies, Games to play with Toddlers and Games to Play with Two Year Olds.” Each book provides games to develop language, creativity, listening, observation, coordination, confidence, counting, problemsolving, balance, rhythm, following directions and so much more. When it comes to your child, you are the expert. Think outside the box and explore your child’s interest. You can give your baby a head start by providing a fun environment for the development of trust and emotional security. Computer classes: Classes are free. Sessions are approximately 90 minutes. Class size is limited and on a first-come, firstserve basis. Dates and times at all locations are subject to change without notice. Headquarters — Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., Beginners Word; July 12, 7 p.m., Absolute Beginners;
July 26, 7 p.m., Uploading Photos and Email Attachments. Computer help sessions: Make an appointment for 30 minute, one-on-one lessons in basic computer skills.Call 704-216-8243 for questions or to make an appointment. East — no classes in July or August. Classes will resume in September. South — No classes in July. Classes resume in August. Children’s program: This summer, the library invites kids to Make a Splash and join the library for a summer of programs and great reads. Weekly programs begin on run until July 29 . Calling all Teens: Make Waves @ Rowan Public Library. Running through July 29, all rising sixth- to 12th-graders may participate in events at the library. Programs will be on Mondays from 5:30-7 p.m. at East Branch in Rockwell; Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. at headquarters; Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. at South Rowan Regional in China Grove. Parent and Family Reading Workshops: For the second summer, the city of Salisbury and Rowan County are partnering to encourage parents to read to their children. They are promoting reading through local libraries for five Wednesdays this summer,
from 5 – 7 p.m. The location changes each week. • July 14, headquarters. • July 21: East Branch. • July 28, Spencer Library Park, Spencer. • Aug. 4, South Rowan Library, China Grove. • Aug. 11, Cleveland Elementary School, Cleveland. Parents are invited to bring their children, preschool to grade 12, to these locations to register for a free library card (or bring the child’s current library card) and receive a free book for each child. Children can also register to win a free Nintendo Wii. One will be given away each week. Summer Reading Challenge: Tuesday, July 27, 7 p.m., headquarters will present the movie based on Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” in the Stanback Auditorium. All summer readers as well as the general public are welcome. Refreshments will be served. No admission charged. Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. Closing: All locations closed today and Monday for July 4th. Displays: Headquarters —Watercolors by Caroline Marshall and Anime by Robert Clyde Allen; South — art pictures by Jan McCanless. East — clown collection by Elizabeth Ellenburg.
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Little foundation for voters’ long-term optimism crease productivity and wages. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said last week that next year’s federal interest payments will be $571 billion, as large as the defense budget, and that the debt constitutes a major threat to national security. A Gallup poll showed that the public agrees, ranking the debt as tied with terrorism as the top danger to the country. The NBC/Wall Street Jour-
nal poll said that by a whopping 63 percent to 34 percent, the public wants Obama and Congress to worry more about keeping deficits down than boosting the economy — even if it means that the economy will take longer to recover. As it is, only 33 percent of voters expect the economy to get better in the next year, while 23 percent expect it to get worse and 43 percent to remain flat. Fearing a “double dip” or Japan-style stagnation, Oba-
ma and Democratic leaders want to pass stimulus legislation to help the states but can’t get it passed. The gloom has Obama’s job-approval rating down to 45 percent, the lowest of his presidency. By 47 percent to 40 percent the public still has a favorable view of Obama as a person — down from 68 percent just after he was inaugurated — and by 49 percent to 32 percent, voters think he has strong leadership qualities, also down from 68 percent.
Congress’ approval rating is 22 percent, almost as low as the 20 percent that preceded the Democrats’ takeover in 2006 and the 33 percent that presaged the GOP takeover of 1994. Indeed, voters now marginally prefer that Republicans run the next Congress, by 45 percent to 43 percent. But asked about the parties, voters give a 9-point net negative rating to the Democrats, 35 percent to 44 percent, and a 12-point net negative to the GOP, 30 per-
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Claude Ketchie and JoAnn Lester pause at the raised bean patch outside of Autumn Care of Salisbury. JoAnn, who works part-time at the facility as a hairdresser, has spent many volunteer hours creating garden areas outside. JON C. LAKEY/SALISBURY POST
A garden for all seasons Hairdresser and Master Gardener volunteer JoAnn Lester has created an oasis — with vegetables — at Autumn Care of Salisbury BY KATIE SCARVEY
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JoAnn Lester used to own a “big fancy” salon in Charlotte. These days, she spends three days a week at Autumn Care of Salisbury, a skilled nursing and shortterm rehabilitation facility on Bringle Ferry Road, taking care of residents’ hair. And she loves it. “They become your friends,” she says. “They become your family.” And while JoAnn is technically a part-time employee, Kimberly Crowley, activities director, confides that JoAnn is “always here” volunteering her time to benefit the residents. “She makes this nursing home a real home for the residents,” Kimberly says. “JoAnn is probably the best asset we’ve had in this place for five years.” When JoAnn took on the beautician job at Autumn Care three years ago, she decided that her beautification efforts would not be confined within the walls of the facility’s salon. As a Master Gardener — with more than 2,000 volunteer hours logged in Davie County, where she lives — she saw great potential in the area outside of Autumn Care’s activities room. There wasn’t much there except for the foundation planting, she said.
“I came here to do hair, but the Master Gardener in me sees a palette,” she explains. She explored the “sweet little patio area” and after getting the blessing of the administration, she began a garden, starting with the kinds of plants she felt residents would be familiar with, things like hydrangeas, zinnias, impatiens, geraniums, four o’clocks. She added an herb garden, with rosemary, thyme, lemon balm, basil and lamb’s ear. Many of the plants Above, Ruth Calloway peers into the tomato plants grown by the garcame from JoAnn’s own dening club at Autumn Care of Salisbury. At right, a water feature is one of Autumn Cares recent outdoor improvements facilitated by Master yard. She points out a trel- Gardener volunteer JoAnn Lester. lis where she’s recently started a climbing yellow rosebush. Birds are plentiful, including a The beds are now It’s not much to look at just yet, host of active goldfinches. full of tomatoes and but JoAnn has faith that it will grow There’s also a family of little rab- string beans, which the and flourish. bits, JoAnn says, rather indulgent- residents care for. Residents and staff members ly considering there is also a vegThey get a bit comlove what she’s done. etable garden on site. petitive about it, JoAnn She often hears residents tell JoAnn knew that many of the says. This year, she says, a small family members who come to vis- residents had been gardeners or controversy erupted over whose it: “Come walk with me in the gar- had even farmed, so she felt they tomato plant bloomed first. den.” would enjoy growing vegetables, “We know who planted what,” That makes her happy. even on a small scale. So several she says.” “I love to hear that,” she says. years ago, she began a vegetable They monitor the garden closeThe garden area has recently been garden with raised beds built by ly and keep JoAnn apprised of what designated a certified wildlife habi- Boy Scouts. As donated money needs watering. tat, and there’s a sign to prove it. came in, she asked for another bed. In the spring and fall, there are
cool season vegetables like collard greens and brussels sprouts. Other garden areas feature flowers, various garden ornaments, including stepping stones made by residents, and birdhouses.
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Lutheran Home resident Jane Gill remembers seeing the West Coast premier of ‘Gone With the Wind’ BY BRENDA ZIMMERMAN For The Salisbury Post
“I remember that David Selznick fellow,” said Jane Gill. The recent Piedmont Players Theatre production of “Moonlight and Magnolias” struck a very specific chord with Jane, a resident of Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks. As conversation began about going to see the play, Jane commented that she had seen the West Coast premier of “Gone With the Wind” when she was a teenager. Having seen the movie 70 years ago, she was very interested in the story line presented by the upcoming play. When she was only 17 years old, Gill graduated from Boyden High School as a member of the
class of 1939. Her mother’s sister had married a man whose family lived in California. Aunt Hettie and Uncle Gerald Ehringer of Albemarle invited Jane to join them and their daughter Maria, as a belated graduation gift, to make the annual December trip to the West Coast to visit his parents, who lived in Puente, Calif. In addition to seeing family, the possibility of taking part in special holiday events in nearby Pasadena and Los Angeles made saying yes very easy for Jane. The best she can remember, the cross country drive with her family took several weeks of driving all day and sleeping at night. The Ehringers had several exciting days planned for the two
teenage girls. Jane remembers that she and her cousin Maria “giggled a lot!” One memorable event during the trip was a trip to Tijuana and Juarez, Mexico. It was the first time Jane had ever eaten Mexican food. As the foursome left the restroom, they noticed that Uncle Gerald’s two dress suits had been taken from the car. She said the rest of the day and most of the next day were spent with the Mexican police and authorities. They had quite a time getting everything taken care of because of the language barrier. Jane Gill took a trip to California The crew got back on the road minus the suits. when she was 17 and got to
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Dear Amy: I liked your advice to the man forced to tolerate a toxic in-law during their yearly vacation. Along with the book, the drink and the chair you recommended, I’d suggest a fully charged MP3 player. Stick the ear buds in your ears and you can ignore almost anything — just ask my 21-year-old son. — Hoarse Mom • • • Dear Amy: I found your response to “Anonymous” completely disingenuous. The letter was from a woman who was angry with her brother for bringing his seven family members to a wedding and giving only $150 as a gift from the family. To make it out to seem like the woman was shallow or that the wedding “is a gift to the couple and its own reward” is a joke. You’re standing on a moral pedestal, and your slant of her grievance was not an honest
interpretation of real life. It’s not about the actual money or “standing by with calculator,” but unless you’re living in the 1970s or under a rock, a $150 gift from a financially secure brother from his entire family is a slap in the face. There is obviously something else going on here. — Disgusted • • • Dear Amy: Your advice to “Wondering” — a wheelchairbound woman looking for love — was spot on. My mother had polio as a child and eventually learned to walk with a brace and crutches. My father met her at church, and he asked her to play tennis (she was sitting at a table). She quickly agreed to watch him play tennis, and the rest is history. They married, had three children, two grandchildren, and are still together. It wasn’t easy. As children, when we were with our mother, people always assumed she was our nanny, not our mother. When we walked beside her, we held her crutches, not her hands. My mother overcame it all, and my father has always been there for her. People do need to look past the wheelchair, and wheelchair-bound women should not give up hope of finding a special someone to share their lives with. — Shane • • • Dear Amy: Why do people always tell single women to “volunteer” when they are lonely for a relationship? Such a thoughtless suggestion. Other stupid suggestions — join a church, make new friends, travel, get a hobby. What the heck do any of
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those things have to do with wanting a committed relationship? I am always tempted to sarcastically retort, “Fine, you join a book club and I’ll take your husband.” — Tired • • • Dear Amy: When I read a letter or hear someone complain about someone else’s drunken misbehavior, I wonder: Why isn’t the behavior video recorded and then shown to the offender during an unsuspecting moment? Think about how shocking it would be for the drinker to see herself from a third-person perspective. I can’t imagHannah Miller Kirby of ine anything more sobering. Salisbury graduated May 9, — Sober Reader 2010, from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill • • • with a Bachelor of Arts in Dear Amy: I just had to Psychology with a minor in thank you for your comment Environmental Studies. She is a to “PaPa” that “most kids member of Psi Chi honor society. would rather have an experiA 2006 graduate of Salisbury ence than any ’thing’ else.” High School, Hannah is the My grandmother has daughter of the Revs. Randal Alzheimer’s, and I am grate- and Barrie Kirby. She is ful for the checks she gave us employed as a project adminiswhen we were older and the trator in the UNC-Greensboro nice coats/dresses she bought Psychology Department. R123632 us when we were younger when my parents couldn’t afford them. However, these days, when conversation with her can be difficult, I have endless memories of her and my grandfather taking us to the aquarium and to get ice cream. I remember spending the day at her house — playing in her pool, playing dress-up and her making us peanut butter and marshmallow sandwiches with chocolate milk. And that truly is the greatest gift of all. — Kate
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Mallory Deanne Honeycutt, Miss Thomasville 2010, competed in the 73rd Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant at Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, June 26. Honeycutt was named first runner-up and received a $3,500 scholarship award after her vocal performance of “Someone Like You” from the Broadway musical “Jekyll and Hyde.” Twenty-eight contestants from North Carolina competed for the title. Adreinne Leigh Core, “Miss Raleigh,” was named Miss North Carolina. Honeycutt’s platform was THINK (Teaching Healthy Ideas and Nutrition to Kids), which she has promoted throughout the state. She is a 2006 honor graduate from East Rowan High School and a May 2010 graduate from University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
AVIS MONROE Name: Avis Fair Wilkins Monroe Born: July 6, 1910 in Salisbury Parents: The Rev. James C. Fair and Sadie Davis Fair Married to: the late Diamond C. Wilkins; Franklin N. Monroe Family: Four children, Diamond Wilkins of New York, NY, Avis Wilkins Crawley and Joan
Wilkins Pemberton, both of of the Bronx, NY and Jean Wilkins Little; one sister, Vietta Fair Roberts; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 16 greatgreat-grandchildren Church membership: Soldiers Memorial AME Zion Church Profession: Entrepreneur, educator, dormitory directress, writer, poet, pianist, funeral directory assistant at Ellis, Mangum and Fair Funeral Home, owned by her parents Hobbies: Writing, learning, poetry, reciting orations and visiting the sick and shut-ins, which she still does, now by telephone Keys to long life: Devout spirituality and faith in God, remaining prayerful with an optimistic attitude, eating healthy, being committed to living a good, clean Christian life, never drinking or smoking, remaining calm, peaceful and ladylike Favorite sayings: “Careful and prayerful” and “Whatever state I find myself in, therewith be content.” Present address: Ms. Monroe lives at home
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David and Glenda Graham of Salisbury are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Laine Graham, to John Aaron Pless of Lexington. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Glenn and Mary Trexler and Ola Mae and the late William Graham, all of Salisbury. A graduate of East Rowan High School, Stephanie received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Pfeiffer University. The future groom is the son of the Rev. John E. and Linda Pless of Lexington and the grandson of the late Rev. John A. and Bea Pless of Lexington and the late Ed and Phyllis Troy of Aurora, Ill. A graduate of East Rowan High School, Aaron received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Construction Technology from Appalachian State University. He is employed by the City of Salisbury. The couple will marry July 31 on the grounds of the Wahab House on Silver Lake at Ocracoke Island. R123637
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Leo and Patricia Walton of Salisbury are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, April Leigh Walton of Concord, to Randy Carl Weddington of China Grove. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Floyd and Lillie White and the late Leo and Sarah Walton. A 1999 graduate of North Rowan High School, April received a Bachelor of Science in Human Services in 2003 from Wingate University and a Master of Arts in Gerontology in 2005 from Appalachian State University. She is employed by Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina at The Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord. The future groom is the son of Larry and Kathy Weddington of China Grove and the grandson of Raymond and Imogene Hall of Traphill and Gladys and the late Carl Weddington of China Grove. A 1993 graduate of South Rowan High School, he studied at Central Piedmont Community College and graduated from American Honda Institute in 1998. Randy is employed by Kannapolis Construction. The wedding is Sept. 25 at First Baptist Church, Salisbury. R123638
She is the daughter of Stan and Rita Honeycutt of Salisbury and granddaughter of Grover and Vangie Miller of Gold Hill and the late Kenneth and Dorothy Honeycutt of Salisbury.
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The family of O. W. and Esther Poole enjoyed a family reunion on Saturday, June 19 at the home of daughter Margaret Poole Brady of Salisbury. In attendance were Gernie W. Poole of Buda, Texas, with daughter Claudia Reyes, son Tim, and niece Janice Mills; Bob R. Poole and wife Gloria of Union City, Ga., with daughter Brenda and husband Dennis Howard; Vera Poole Pegram of Belews Creek, with daughter Sandra Hamner; Hazeline Poole Davis of Clemmons; Evelyn Poole Yelton of Wilmington; Judy Poole of Leland; Georgie Keller, daughter of the late Lloyd R. Poole, of Brener, Ga., with daughter Tammy Dill and grandchildren Logan, Conner and Chelsea. June Poole Clark and husMr. and Mrs. Walter Dean Cunningham of Salisbury are band Richard of Georgetown, S.C., were pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary unable to attend. Catherine Cunningham, to Bryan David Fincher of Pfafftown. Mary is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Miller Boyd of Salisbury and Mr. and Mrs.Thomas Walter Cunningham of Asheville. A 2002 graduate of Salisbury High School and 2007 graduate of Appalachian State University, Mary received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Health Care Management. She is currently working at Trio Clinical Research in Raleigh. The future groom is the son of Mr. Marvin Wade Fincher and Ms. Carol Beroth Fincher of Pfafftown. He is the grandson of Mr. Kenzie Staton and Mrs. John David Beroth of Pfafftown, the late Mr. Oscar A daughter, Kenzie Tate, was born to Adrian and Matt Woodley Fincher Sr., and the late Ms. Emma Stowe Fincher of Charlotte. Bryan is a 2003 graduate of North Forsyth High School Staton of Rockwell on May 9, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medand a 2008 graduate of North Carolina State University with a ical Center. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Grandparents Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently are Robert and Cindi Stevens of Salisbury and Steve and working at Kruger Inc. in Cary. Vicki Staton of Rockwell. Great-grandparents are Jay and The wedding is Sept. 4 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Shelby Ritchie and Aliene Beaubian, all of Salisbury, Roy Salisbury. R123639 and Geraldine Staton of Rockwell and Paige and Mary Ida Hess of Faith. Great-great-grandparent is Ola Helms of $ “The Best Insulated” Tax 150 Albemarle.
BIRTHS
Christian Kleine A son, Christian Alexander, was born to Dana Barrow Kleine and David Alexander Kleine of Lakeland, Fla., on June 12, 2010, at Lakeland Memorial Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. He has a sister, Katie Leigh, 2-1/2. Grandparents are Gail T. and Wayne Mosher of Granite Quarry and April and Roy S. Barrow Jr. of Salisbury. Great-grandparents are Ruth P. and the late Edward D. Trollinger Jr. and the late Patricia I. and Roy S. Barrow Sr.
Nikolai Lane A son, Nikolai Lee, was born to Christina Smith Lane and Justin Lee Lane of Kannapolis on June 23, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center NorthEast. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Grandparents are Chuck and Janet Goodman Lane of Salisbury and Grey and Janet Kowalski Smith of Lexington. Great-grandparents are Nila June Bristow of Dundalk, Md., Larry Lee Goodman of China Grove and Shelby Jean Crocker Woody of Roanoke, Va.
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GRANITE QUARRY — Kathryn Ann Trivette of Reidsville and Damon Jonathan Wear of Oak Ridge were united in marriage May 15, 2010, at Shiloh United Methodist Church. The Rev. Christa Warise officiated the 4 p.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception at The Rowan Museum. Music for the reception was provided by DJ Express in Charlotte. The bride was escorted by her father, Bobby Trivette, and attended by Bridget Elise Cox of Syracuse, N.Y., as maid of honor and her sister-in-law Michelle Trivette of Salisbury as matron of honor. Sisterin-law of the groom Chrystie Wear of Oak Ridge was bridesmaid. Father of the groom Dr. Damon A. Wear stood as best man. Groomsmen included brother of the groom Jason Wear of Oak Ridge and Paul Accattato of Greensboro. Ushers were Michael Harris of Kernersville and brother of the bride Daniel Trivette of Salisbury. Nephew of the groom Jakob Wear of Oak Ridge was ring bearer. Musicians for the ceremony included organist Matthew Brown of Salisbury; trumpeter Erin Ellenburg of Charlotte; and vocalists Lugene Cox of Granite Quarry and Dean Orbison of Mooresville. Guest registrars were Beth Swanson of Garner and Blake Huffman of Richmond, Va. Patsy Parnell of Salisbury was wedding director. The bride is the daughter of Bobby and Susan Trivette of Salisbury and the granddaughter of the late Howard and Anne Brown of Granite Quarry and Edith and the late Charlie Trivette of Salisbury. A 2000 graduate of East Rowan High School, Kathryn received a Doctor of Pharmacy from Campbell University in 2006. She is employed by Carolina Apothecary in Reidsville. The groom is the son of Dr. Damon A. and Bobbie Wear of Oak Ridge. A 1992 graduate of Northwest Guilford High School, Damon attended The Citadel and holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master’s License. He is employed by Citi Bank of North Carolina. Following a wedding trip to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, the couple are making their home in Reidsville. R12345
Olivia DeVeau Hartsell was born May 9, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast in Concord. She weighed 5 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19 inches long. She is the daughter of Daryl and Ashley Hartsell of Charlotte. Her maternal grandparents are James DeVeau of Rockwell and Diane DeVeau of Rockwell, and maternal greatgrandparents are Earl Wagner of China Grove, Margaret Wagner of Rockwell and the late James and Cora DeVeau of Winston-Salem. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Sheral Hartsell of Concord, and paternal greatgrandparents are Shirley and the late Bobby Cartrett and the late Richard and Doris Hartsell, all of Concord. R123642
A N N I V E R S A R I E S Reavis 50th Anniversary
Doby 50th Anniversary
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DOBSON — Kelly Nicole Key and Cody Alan Steele were united in marriage June 5, 2010, at Cody Creek Chapel. The Rev. Randy Goodin officiated the 11 a.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception at The Depot Restaurant. The bride was escorted by her father and attended by Chandee Payne of Troutman as maid of honor. April Kircher of Mooresville was bridesmaid. Both are friends of the bride. Friend of the groom Hamilton “H.K.” Wise of Salisbury was best man. Drew Towell of Salisbury, the groom’s friend, was groomsman. Friend of the bride Kara Clemmer served as guest registrar, and Michael Key, brother of the bride, was in charge of the sound system. The bride is the daughter of Brian and Deborah Key and the granddaughter of Elizabeth and the late Everette Lawson and Vicki and the late Woody Key, all of Salisbury. A 2005 graduate of West Rowan High School, Kelly received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2009 from LenoirRhyne University, where she was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta. She is a registered nurse at Lexington Memorial Hospital. The groom is the son of Timothy and Renee Steele and the grandson of Edgar and the late Betty Lippard of Statesville and Hazel and the late Jim Steele of Cleveland. A 2004 graduate of West Rowan High School, Cody is employed by Sudden Impact Auto Body and Paint. Following a wedding trip to Jamaica, the couple are making their home in Cleveland. R123640
Charles and Opal Doby of Rockwell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 27 at the home of their daughter, Pam Walker, and her husband Ronnie. The Dobys were married June 30, 1960, in York S.C. Their other children are Wanda Nixon and husband Larry, Mike Fesperman and wife Jane and Connie Lentz and husband Al. They have nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Lauren Graham
Lauren Elizabeth Graham of Salisbury graduated with honors from Catawba College on May 15, 2010, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and minor in English. A member of Psi Chi and Phi Epsilon honor societies, Lauren’s senior honors thesis was, “How Subtle Cues to Victim Ethnicity Influence Empathetic Responses.” She also presented research at the 2009 and 2010 Southeastern Psychological Association Conventions. Lauren was named to the Presidential Honor Roll and Dean’s Lists during her four years at Catawba. During her senior year, Lauren completed an internship at the Nutrition Research Institute at the North Carolina Research Campus under Dr. Carol Cheatham. She will attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to pursue a Master of Science in Public Health in the fall. A 2006 graduate and salutatorian of West Rowan High School, Lauren is the daughter of Gary L. and Angela Graham of Salisbury. R123634
Robert James Reavis and Jerlean Murph Reavis of Salisbury celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 2, 2010. In recognition of this milestone in their lives, an anniversary reception was held at Franklin Baptist Church Family Life Center on Friday, July 2 given by their son, Steven, and their friend Judy Cavin. The Reavis’ were united in marriage July 2, 1960, in York, S.C., by Judge Charles F. Nunn. Robert retired from barbering and from the former Fiber Industries. Jerlean retired from the Rowan-Salisbury School System with 35 years of service as a teacher. The couple have one son, Steven Reavis of Salisbury. R123641
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Perry 35th Anniversary
James Clinton “J.C.” Perry and Sharon Lee “Sherry” Perry of Gold Hill celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in May with a 10-day trip to Disney World, where they stayed at The Wilderness Lodge. The Perrys were married June 14, 1975, in Glen Burnie, Md. J.C. retired from Bendix and is now self-employed. Sherry retired in 2003 from Morgan Elementary, where she was a teacher assistant. The Perrys’ children are Dawn Herring (husband Dan) of Salisbury and Stacy Heath (husband Tim) of Mount Ulla. Their five grandchildren are Chandler and Chace Herring and Ryan, Grant and Conner Heath. R123629
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GOLD HILL — Amanda Suann Perry of Gold Hill and Eric Brandon Goodyear of Thomasville were united in marriage June 26, 2010, at the old First Baptist Church. The Rev. David Ayers officiated the 6 p.m. ceremony, which was followed by a reception at Gold Hill Historic Park. The bride was attended by her brother, Eric Perry of Gold Hill, as man of honor. Her bridesmaids included Rosalie Bentley of Linwood, Megan Simmerson of Linwood and Anna Troutman of Rockwell. Father of the groom Larry Goodyear stood as best man. Groomsmen included brother of the groom Justin Goodyear of Thomasville, Matt McCoy of Thomasville and Zac Reece of Trinity. Kaylie Goodyear was flower girl, and Carson Goodyear was ring bearer. Both are of Thomasville. Guest registrar was Ashley Stubbs of Gold Hill, and wedding director was special friend of the bride Carol Stubbs of Gold Hill. The bride is the daughter of Jessie and Rhonda Penley and Mike Perry, all of Gold Hill, and the granddaughter of Helen and the late C.L. Brady of Gold Hill and Richard and the late Dorothy G. Peacock of Linwood. A 2002 graduate of East Rowan High School, Amanda received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Catawba College in 2010, graduating cum laude. She is employed by Carolina Stalite in Salisbury. The groom is the son of Larry and Cathy Goodyear of Thomasville and the grandson of the late Otis and Ruth Burleson of Albemarle and the late Hassie and Janie Goodyear of South Carolina. A 2000 graduate of East Davidson High School, Eric is employed by J’s Color Creations in Archdale. Following a wedding trip to Jekyll Island, Ga., the couple will make their home in Gold Hill. R123636
ENGAGEMENT Gilbert - Craige Shebna Gilbert and Lisa Landrum Franklin of Charlotte announce the engagement of their daughter, LaWren Lisa Gilbert, to Benjamin F. Craige III, both of Charlotte. A graduate of West Rowan High School and Winston-Salem State University, LaWren is a Realtor with TradeStreet Realty in Charlotte. The son of Francine and Benjamin F. Craige II of East Spencer, Ben is a graduate of North Rowan High School. Formerly a student at RCCC, he is presently a student at TV Access 21 and a network technician for Vonage. The wedding is July 17 at Salisbury Station. R123635
Clark 50th Anniversary
Joe G. Clark Sr., and Sue Low Clark of Salisbury celebrated their 50th weding anniversary July 2, 2010. They were married July 2, 1960, in the First Baptist Church parsonage in Bryson City by the Rev. J.G. Miller. Joe retired from the Salisbury Police Department in 2002 and was associated with England Stove Works for 10 years. Sue retired in 2000 after 30 years of service with Rowan County Department of Social Services. The Clarks’ children are Toni Clark Davidson (Dennis), Joe G. Clark Jr. (Jeanette) and Steven Ray Clark (Laura), all of Salisbury. They have eight grandchildren: Bethany, Katie and Carrie Davidson; Jessica, Jakey and Jordy Clark; and Blake and Bennett Clark. The Clarks celebrated with a trip to Hilton Head, S.C. In August, the couple, their children and grandchildren also plan a trip to Townsend, Tenn., to continue the celebration. R123633 Contact Sylvia Andrews to announce your Celebrations news to the community. You can reach her at 704-797-7682; by email at celebrations@salisburypost.com; or by fax at 704-639-0003. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We Want To Be Your Flower Shop”
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Would you like to join a local club? Here’s what you need to know
Club submissions
To add your club, or to update your listing, send information to lifestyles@salisburypost.com. Club listings consist of the club’s name, brief purpose statement, place, day and time of meetings, a contact phone number and/or e-mail address and the Web site link, if the club has a site. Clubs must provide contact information in order to be included in the listing. The deadline for the next listing is no later than July 26. Information received by that date will be published in club listings for Sunday, August 1. Questions? 704-797-4243.
Alumni associations
Aggrey Alumni Association Sandy Ridge AME Zion Church. President: John Harris, 7049696. Contact person: Ruthie Norman, 704-857-1737. Dunbar School Alumni Association Meets third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Membership open to any former students, teachers, administrators and their spouses. President: Reginald Massey. Contact: Gretta H. Saunders, 704-633-8983.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Xi Alpha Delta Chapter 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, homes of members. President Linda Briggs, 704636-6336. Xi Delta Chi 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, home of members. President Linda Tutterow, 704647-0483. Iota Psi 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Rockwell Community Building. Membership is by invitation from another member then voted on by chapter. Collects items for homeless shelter, sponsors canned food drives, collects supplies for Good Shepherd’s Clinic, stuffs stockings for children at Salvation Army, phone cards for soldiers, visits to nursing homes, Relay for Life. President: Brenda Gobble, 704-209-5056, bgobble@carolina.rr.com. All Beta Sigma Phi chapters perform community services such as collect items for homeless shelter, collect food for Rowan Helping Ministries, Relay for Life, breast cancer, and others.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Delta Xi Omega Chapter Meets third Saturdays. Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood composed of college educated women who have consciously chosen this affiliation as a means of self-fulfillment through volunteer service. Contact Lillian L. Morgan, 704647-2624.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter Meets second Saturdays. Contact: Joann P. Diggs, 704637-3783.
Pan Hellenic Council
The Rowan-Salisbury Pan-Hellenic Council 6 p.m., first Sunday of each month. Location announced. Contact: Rory Chandler, president, 704-433-3820, rwchandler@aol.com.
Civitan
Faith 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Faith Legion Building; meal served at each meeting. Guests welcome. Membership open to anyone 18 years and older with application and approval by board of directors. Purpose: To serve the community, provide opportunities for fellowship, increase members’ knowledge. Civitans seek experiences that build character, provide life direction, and foster leadership development and recognition. Contact: Chuck Misenheimer, 704-279-6327. Granite Quarry 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays dinner meeting. Location announced in club newsletter and on Web site. Contact: 704-279-2691. gqcivitan@bellsouth.net. www.civitan.net/gqcivitan. Rockwell 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday. Rockwell Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, dinner served by Methodist Women, followed by speakers. President Jim Misenheimer, 704-279-7840, jamise@wind-
stream.net. Salisbury 12:10-12:45 p.m buffet lunch; 12:45-1:30 p.m. program/speaker, Thursdays, Country Club of Salisbury. President: James Faust, 704633-4141, jyf@jyflaw.com. Web site: www.civitans.com. Spencer Membership meeting 7 p.m. third Thursdays, educational building, Spencer Presbyterian Church, 111 First St. Board of directors meeting and lunch 11:45 a.m. second Tuesdays (location announced at membership meeting and in newsletter). President Joe Wilburn, 704637-0693. Contact: Buddy Gettys, vice president, bgettys468@aol.com. Summit Civitan Club 6:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, Blue Bay Seafood, Statesville Blvd. Dutch treat dinner, program/speaker. Club involved in many projects. Contact Wayne C. Mullis, w.smullis@yahoo.com or 704633-1081. Woodleaf Civitan 7 p.m., first Thursdays, Woodleaf Community Center, dinner served following program. Contact President Jim Summers, 704-278-9459.
Educators’ Sorority
Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa 6:30 p.m. third Mondays, various locations. Contact: Ruth Jacobs, Morgan Elementary School, 704-2793145.
Fraternal
Andrew Jackson Lodge 576 AF&AM First and third Thursdays, dinner at 6:15 p.m., lodge opens at 7 p.m. 401 N. Fulton St. Monte Bruce, 704-633-0652. packagingstore@bellsouth.net. Faithful Guide Lodge 376 7:30 p.m. stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays at 113 Krider St., Cleveland. James W. Jones Jr., master, 704-278-4913. Fulton Masonic Lodge 99 AF&AM 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, second and fourth Thursdays. Salisbury Elks Lodge 699 7:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Elks Lodge, 508 S. Main St. First Tuesday of month, 7-8 p.m., bingo social for patients at VA Medical Center, volunteers needed. Bingo at lodge 7 p.m. every Monday. www.SalisburyElks.org. Salisbury York Rite Masonic Bodies 7:30 p.m. first Mondays, except July and September. Monthly planning meeting 7 p.m. third Mondays, except June, July and December. All meetings at Salisbury Masonic Temple, 401 N. Fulton St. Contact: salisburyrb@K4jme. com. Spencer Masonic Lodge 543 Stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m. 114 Fourth St., Spencer. Information: 704-636-8108 or spencerlodge@ K4jme.com. Western Star Lodge 9 7:30 p.m. stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays at 912 Old Concord Road. John Cole, master, 704-6334457. Woodmen of the World Lodge 111 First Mondays, 6:30 p.m., includes supper. First Reformed Church, Landis. Contact: Dr. James Shaver, 704-857-2238. Woodmen of the World Lodge 175 Klumac Rd., Salisbury. Contact: Keith Anderson, 704209-0775.
History
63rd NC State Troops Civil War Reenactment Company Davie, Rowan, Cabarrus Counties. Portrays Civil War era military company, attends events in North and South Carolina and Virginia. Portrays both Confederate as 63rd NCST and Union as 7th W.V. Cavalry Dismounted. Mounted Troopers also welcome. Membership information http://63rdncst.spaces.live.com. Davidson Guards SCV Camp 1851 6 p.m., second Tuesday, Speedy’s BBQ, Lexington.Guests speakers, presentations, public is welcome. Contact: Michael A. Scott, commander, 336-225-3668. davidsonguards@triad.rr.com. Historical Society of South Rowan Second Thursday of month,
Membership open to anyone interested in astronomy; students 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all ASRC sponsored events. Annual membership dues $15 for individuals, $25 for whole family. Monthly meetings may include guest speakers, movies, how to clinics and weather permitting, stargazing through our scopes or yours. Be sure to bring your telescopes and binoculars if the skies look clear. For information contact: Alice Deal 704-8572788 or Ralph Deal 704-8551591. www.astrowan.org. Evergreen Bridge 1 p.m. Fridays, except for holidays or other times when RuftyHolmes Senior Center is closed. Membership open to all bridge players; results of games may be published in Sunday bridge column by Billy Burke. Myrnie Mclaughlin, 704-6369781. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1083 6 p.m. supper, 7 p.m. business, second Tuesdays. Rowan Co. Airport EAA hangar. Open to all adults (pilots and non-pilots) who have interest in aviation. Go to airport terminal for directions to EAA hangar. Activities include fly-in (aircraft park at hangar), fly-outs for meals or meetings with other EAA chapters, aviation-related library, Young Eagles program(first flight for young adults), monthly speaker. President: Jack Neubacher 704-636-1864. International Plastic Modelers' Society -- IPMS/Arm/Air Chapter Third Fridays, 7 p.m., Spencer Fire Station, 208 S. Salisbury Ave. Open to all scale model enthusiasts. Anyone wishing to get started in the hobby are always welcome. No membership fees are required. Activities include on-going monthly workshops, plus association with other IPMS chapters within the region, including local, regional and national competitions. Sam Morgan: 704-647-0885. samiam262@carolina.rr.com. Olde Rowan Fiber Guild 6:30-8:30 p.m. third Monday, St. Luke's Church Parrish Hall. All welcome. Contact: Josie Esquivel, montepalomal@yahoo.com. R-H Computer Club 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, RuftyHolmes Senior Center. Open to seniors (55 plus) interested in computers. Visitors welcome. Dues $24 for individual, $36 per couple. www.rufty holmescomputerclub.org. President: Ralph Shuping. Call: 704-633-7862 (Center). Rowan Aero Modelers Society (RAMS) 7 p.m. first Mondays, Rockwell Library in winter, meets outdoors at flying field other times. Open to all who have an interest in radio-controlled aircraft. Activities include meetings and flyins for electric and gas powered airplanes and helicopters as well as gliders. Contact: Will Douglas, 704279-2238, flyinfutbol@earthlink. net. www.rams-fly.com. Rowan Amateur Radio Society 7-9 p.m. second Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 Boundary St. Public invited, new members welcome, refreshments available. Contact: Ralph Brown (WB4AQK) 704-636-5902. www.rowanars.org. Rowan Doll Society of N.C. Noon third Tuesdays, RuftyHolmes Senior Center (unless noted otherwise). Membership: Open to anyone interested in dolls or doll collecting. Members must pay annual dues for United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) and own at least 10 dolls, validated by membership committee. Programs include doll related information, show and tell, doll museum visits. projects and community outreach include displays at Rowan Public Library, Hall House, and programs at retirement homes. Contact: Robin Wyatt, president, rhwyatt@carolina.rr.com, 704-784-4297; Kathy Gregg, vice president, 704-942-7542. Rowan Rose Society 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, February-June, September-November. John Calvin Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 1620 Brenner Ave. Open to anyone interested in learning about growing roses. Programs emphasize rose care and Hobbies Astronomical Society of culture. Visitors welcome. Dues $15 per year. Rowan County (ASRC) Contact Jack Page, president: Monthly meetings are held at 1920 Deal Road, Mooresville NC 704-639-1706, perfectrose@carolina.rr.com. 28155.
executive board; general meeting January, April, August, November. Meeting room at Roller Mill is available for rent for small events. President Barbara Doby, 704855-8329. John Knox Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution 10 a.m., second Saturdays, Kerr Mill, Millbridge, unless another location is announced. Dedicated to patriotism, historical and environmental preservation and citizenship. Regent Mary Lane Lauder, 704-642-1555. Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Meets 10:30 a.m., third Wednesdays, September-May, various locations. Purpose: To promote patriotic endeavor and historic preservation, awards for educational essay and citizenship. DAR Room, first floor of Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. Contact: Trudy Hall, 704-6381271. Rowan History 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Messinger Room, Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. Use rear entrance. Open to anyone interested in history of Rowan County. A roundtable format allows for a 30-45 minute presentation followed by a question and answer period. No dues. Refreshments served. No invitation needed; visitors welcome. Contact Kaye Brown Hirst, 704-633-5946. Rowan Rifles Camp 405, Sons of Confederate Veterans Meets 6:30 p.m. second Wednesdays Stanback Room of Rowan Public Library. SCV is direct heir of United Confederate Veterans and oldest hereditary organization for male descendants of Confederate soldiers. Membership: Open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Membership can be obtained through either direct or collateral family lines, and kinship to a veteran must be documented genealogically. Minimum age 12. SCV helps trace lineage to Confederate soldier in family. Web site contains announcements of events and items of interest about Civil War history: www.rowanscv.org. Contact: Steve Poteat, Camp commander, 704-633-7229 or rowanscv@carolina.rr.com. Salisbury Confederate Prison Association Inc. Annual meeting held during the Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium. Dues $10 per year, includes 4 issues of newsletter, “The Prison Exchange.” The association is interested in acquiring information on the prison itself and information on those who were there. President and contact person: Sue J. Curtis. SCPA address: PO Box 5093, Salisbury, NC 281470088 or e-mail southpaws@salisbury.net. www.salisburyprison.org. Samuel Spencer Chapter, National Railway Historical Society 7 p.m. first Mondays, Roundhouse theater, North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer. Membership open. Guests welcome. Annual dues based on individual, student, family rates. Contact: Elizabeth Smith, 704636-2889 ext. 224. United Daughters of the Confederacy, Robert F. Hoke Chapter No. 78 Second Wednesday, 7 p.m., Rowan County Administrative Offices Building. All are welcome. Ladies ages 21 years and over who are descendants of those who gave aid to the Confederacy and who would like to know more about membership are especially invited to visit. Organization objectives are: Historical, Memorial, Educational, Benevolent and Patriotic. Contact: Sue J. Curtis, PO Box 5093, Salisbury, NC 281470088, southpaws@salisbury.net. 30th North Carolina Troops Civil War Reenactment Company, Southern Rowan CountyCabarrus County. Portrays Civil War era military company, attends events in North and South Carolina and Virgionia. Portrays both Confederate as 30th NCT and Union as 9th Penn S.R. Membership: www.30thnct.org.
Rowan Roamers Volkssport First Thursdays Blue Bay Seafood Restaurant, East Innes Street. Business meeting starts 7 p.m., 6 p.m. dinner. Visitors welcome. Two volkswalks in Salisbury open year-round: Historic Salisbury Walk with maps available at Visitor’s Center; Dan Nicholas Park with map available at park concession stand. Both are 6.2 miles of easy walking. Members can purchase distance books and keep up with number of miles they walk. Rowan Roamers sponsor walks in Wilmington, Mocksville, Southport, Myrtle Beach, Landis, Kannapolis; walks can be walked anytime; however, club members also meet as these locations and walk as group. Contact: Bruce Goodnight, 704279-5011, brgood13@cs.com. Salisbury Rowan Garden Club Meeting schedule posted on Web site. This is a family-oriented site for gardening enthusiasts in Rowan and surrounding counties, a place to discuss gardening ideas and tips and encourage self homestead and sustainable homestead gardening. 704-640-4568. SalRowGrdnClb@yahoo.com. www.salisburyrowangardenclub.ni ng.com. Scrapbooking 6-11 p.m. third Friday, Unity United Methodist Church, 8505 Unity Church Road, Kannapolis. Contact: Katy Atwell, 704-9336242. Salisbury-Rowan Quilters Guild 1 p.m. third Thursday, RuftyHolmes Senior Center. New members of all quilting levels welcome. Ongoing project: making cuddle quilts for the children staying at the women’s shelter. Contact: Barb Bruce, 704-6457305, bjbruce1@carolina.rr.com. Starry Night Quilters Guild 6:30 p.m. first Thursdays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Membership open to quilters or anyone who wants to learn quilting. Contact: Susie walters, 704633-7979. Scottish Society of Salisbury 7 p.m. Thursdays. Membership open to persons with Scottish heritage and persons interested in Scotland. Contact: 704-633-1294. Square Dancing, Cardinal Squares 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, City Park Recreation Center, 316 Lake Drive. Membership open to anyone who can do modern Western square dance. Contacts: Paul & Nita Walker, 704-782-2616, Goo627@aol. com or Teresa and Charlie Chunn, presidents, 704-786-2278, cchunn1@carolina.rr.com. www.cardinalsquares.org. Square Dancing, Kannoneers Square Dance Club 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays Trinity Methodist Church, 416 E. 1st St., Kannapolis. Contact: Pat or Matt Marbois, 704-782-5493, or caller Donnie Chapman, 704-872-9851. http://web.me.com/pmarbois1/K annoneers_Square_Dance_Club Square Dancing, Spinning Moors 8-10:15 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, War Memorial Building, 220 N. Maple St., Mooresville. Contacts: Brenda and Tommy Honeycutt, 704-857-9681.
7 p.m. business meeting second Tuesdays, dinner meeting fourth Tuesdays, Franklin-Ellis Lions Den, Community Center Service Road, behind Rowan Memorial Park, Highway 601 North. Ongoing project: Collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling; brooms delivered to homes by call. Contact: Earl Sides, publicity chairman, 704-636-7979. Gold Hill 7 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Russell-Rufty Shelter, Gold Hill Park, St. Stephens Church Road, Historic Gold Hill. Ongoing projects: Morgan Elementary School Citizen of the Quarter Awards, eye glasses and hearing aid recycling, provide a week of camping for visually impaired at Camp Dogwood at Lake Norman, assist with bingo party for Hefner VA Medical Center veterans. Contact: Kathy Rummage, 704-279-4518. Landis 6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, dinner meeting, War Memorial Building, North Central Avenue, Landis. Contact: W.R. Ramseur, 704857-2883 or send correspondence to his address, 1207 Poplar St., Landis 28088. Mocksville First and third Thursdays, St. Francis of Assisi, 862 Yadkinville Road. 6 p.m. board, 7 p.m. general meeting, open to public. Monthly project: free diabetes screening and blood pressure checks, Foster Drug Co., 4954 Valley Road, Mocksville. For information, call Lucille Phifer, 336284-2748. Ongoing projects: collecting eyeglasses, eyeglass cases, lenses, hearing aids and hearing aid batteries, and all computer printer cartridges from companies, small businesses and individuals. To donate, call 336-2842748. Broom sales year round. Contact: Jonathan Wishon, 336909-8385 or mlclub@lycos.com. www.mocksvillelions.org. Rockwell 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, basement of East Branch of Rowan Public Library. Guests welcome. Purpose: to provide services and assistance to the blind, deaf and hard-of-hearing; diabetes awareness; community service; youth activities. Projects: "Recycle For Sight" collections: eyeglasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, hearing aids, cell phones, printer ink cartridges and toners, entire Campbell's soup labels, drink cans / provide eyeglasses and exams /Camp Dogwood raffle fundraiser /Broom and mop sales year round /"Lend-A-Paw" Equipment Loan Service (to donate used medical equipment and for recycling donations/pick-up, contact Donna Mikles 704-279-9533. Contact: Wayne Taylor, 704637-7401. Salisbury Meetings: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Ryan’s Steakhouse, Jake Alexander Blvd. Purpose: To provide services and assistance to the blind, visually impaired and deaf, and to support community projects. Contact: Jerry Austin, 704279-5061. Spencer 6:30 p.m. business meeting first Tuesdays, program meeting third Tuesdays at Our Place Cafe, Jaycees 5th St. in Spencer. Spencer Jaycees Ongoing project: collecting eye Meet first and third Wednesdays of each month, clubhouse glasses and hearing aids to recybehind 8th Street ballpark in cle. Brooms for sale at SunTrust Bank in Spencer. Spencer. Contact: Jack Fisher, presiThose wishing to join must be between the ages of 21 and 40 dent, 704-636-2311. and interested in community service work. Newcomers Contact: Melissa Johnston, Salisbury-Rowan Newcomers 704-433-0439. 10 a.m. third Wednesdays, Civic Center. Open to all Rowan residents Kiwanis for bridge, book club, dining out, Kiwanis of Salisbury Noon-1 p.m. Fridays, Salisbury garden club and informative programs. Country Club. Contact President Carol DenContact: secretary Jerry Lawson, 704-633-0607. www.ki- hard 704-637-7072, or membership chair Maxine Dvoracek 704wanisclubofsalisburync.org. 637-0627.
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Cleveland 7 p.m. dinner meeting first and third Mondays, Lions Den, Cemetery Street. Ongoing Projects: Provide service and assistance to the blind, visually impaired, and deaf; collect eye glasses and hearing aids for recycling; sell brooms; assist with VAMC bingo; conduct community Christmas parade; and provide scholarships to two West Rowan seniors. Contact: Janie Drechsler, president, 704-278-9419. Franklin-Ellis
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Salisbury 7a.m. the first and third Tuesdays; Farm House Restaurant, Jake Alexander Blvd. Purpose: to serve the youth of Rowan County. Ongoing projects: Little League girls' softball, March of Dimes Walk America (pre-mature births), Respect for Law breakfast, Lake Waccamaw children's home and oratorical contest.
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meetings 10 a.m. second Wednesday of September, November, January, MArch, May, same location. Membership: Open to all retired school personnel, in state or out of state Dues vary depending on year of retirement. Affiliated with NCAE and NEA retired. Members of SRRSP receive all NCAE/NEA benefits. Membership/Dues information: contact: Glenn Wall, treasurer at 704-279-4584.
Contact: John Hartpence-Secretary/Communications-704-6451273. Landis-South Rowan 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays, at Pat’s Catering, Kannapolis. Ongoing projects: sponsor Young Men’s Club with coordinator Ruth Johnson attending monthly meeting and other club members helping with activities. Rotary Support South Mountain ChilChina Grove dren’s Home, Lake Waccamaw 6 p. m., Tuesdays, Gary’s Children’s Home, and contribute BBQ, China Grove; Visiting Rotarto Dime a Day and Half and Half ians welcome. to help club treasury and chilContact: Lewis Moose, 704dren’s cancer program. 857-5971. Contact Ruth Johnson, reRowan porter, 704-932-7494. 7 a.m. Thursdays, Holiday Inn on Jake Alexander Blvd. Pilot Membership chairperson JackPilot of China Grove-Landis ie Harris, 704-633-1802. 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, Salisbury South Rowan Public Library. 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays at the RoGoals: friendship and service, tary Hut, 300 W. Liberty St. focusing on brain-related disorThose interested in memberders and disabilities. The local ship should contact Secretary club honors deserving individuals Sonny Carpenter, 704-637-7477. with the Jean Jordan Memorial Salisbury Rotary, PO Box Scholarship each year. 4092, Salisbury NC 28144. For membership contact Sharon Saxon 704-857-4843. Ruritan Pilot of Salisbury Millbridge Ruritan Club 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays. Community service organiza- Meets at 490 Sloan Rd. or local tion, gives scholarships for out- churches. Meal served. standing Anchor at North Rowan Membership open to anyone High School and an all-county 18 or older with application and scholarship for Rowan-Salisbury approval by board of directors. Schools each year. Purpose: To serve the commuContact: Sarah Byerly, 704- nity, assist families in need, pro633-0976. vide scholarships. Contact Doug Patterson, 704Professional 639-1541. doug@pattersonAltrusa International of Salis- farminc.com. bury 6 p.m. first Thursdays, Coun- Seniors try Club of Salisbury, 747 Club AARP Chapter 4314 Drive. Meetings 1-2:30 p.m. first Worldwide volunteer service Thursday of each month at Ruftyorganization of executives and Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. professionals dedicated to im- Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. proving communities through Offers a variety of community service. Develops and funds spe- service, education, advocacy, cific service projects (the quarter- leadership and fellowship opporly USDA Food Distribution) to tunities for those age 50 and meet community needs. Awards over. Members do not have to scholarships to deserving individ- be retired, and visitors are always uals and grants to non-profit or- welcome. ganization in Rowan County. Each month a guest speaker Contact: Nancy Mott, 704-637- provides timely and valuable in9561. formation on senior health and Rowan County Human Re- legislative issues and communisources Association ty involvement. Concerns are pre11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. third sented and discussed. Thursdays except July and AuContact: Rufty-Holmes Senior gust, Wrenn House. Center, 704-216-7714. A chapter of the Society for Council on Aging Human Resources Management Meetings 1-2 p.m. fourth (SHRM) serves Rowan County Thursday of each month at Ruftyarea. RCHRA is an association of Holmes Senior Center human resource professionals Membership is open to any lowith practitioners at all levels em- cal adult interested in pursuing ployed by businesses in Rowan the objectives of the organization. County. Provides HR professionPurpose: To educate, as well als with networking and educa- as to serve, as a voice on senior tional opportunities. issues in Rowan County. This inThe primary purpose of our or- cludes developing strategies for ganization is the development improving conditions for older and improvement of all phases adults, advocating for older adult of human resource management needs, and public policies to adin member companies through- dress them as well as the promoout the community. tion of a “senior friendly” comContact: rchra1@yahoo.com munity. This organization will be www.rchra.shrm.org strictly non-partisan and will not Jill Rufty, president, 704-637- endorse or oppose candidates for 5881. political office in local, state or Salisbury Sales and Market- national races. ing Executives Association Inc. Contact: Rufty-Holmes Senior Dinner meeting 5:30-7 p.m., Center at 704-216-7714. fourth Wednesday of each month First United Methodist at The Country Club of Salisbury. Church Seniors Networking organization, Second Tuesday, September unites business professionals through May at noon. Lunch, felwith the purpose of improving lowship and program in fellowship sales and marketing skills, pro- hall for covered dish, or catered moting the exchange of thoughts meal, or a specified local restauand ideas. Speakers share their rant. Occasional day trips knowledge, successes and ex- planned. pertise in their business. Call church office: 704-636Membership open to all local 3121. business professionals. Fun and Fellowship Contact: Cliff Sorel, president, 704Fourth Thursdays 636-2255, csorel@carolina.rr.com. Members: retirees of Second LLAN (Leadership, Learning Presbyterian Church. Advocacy, Networking) Contact: Second Presbyterian Third Tuesdays, first floor con- Church, 704-636-0601. ference room, Gateway, Innes Joy Club Street. Networking begins at 6 11 a.m. second Wednesdays, p.m., program at 6:30 p.m. Trading Ford Baptist Church felOpen to professional women lowship building, Long Ferry Road. interested in learning, leading and Open to anyone in the commuachieving life/work balance; for nity who is retired or not working. women leaders either self-emContact: Trading Ford Baptist ployed or employed in business, Church, 704-633-5986. education or non-profit organizaMilford Hills Friendly Neighbortions. hood Seniors Contact: Pam Cordts 704-63311:30 a.m. second Mondays, 0917. except June-August, Milford Hills United Methodist Church fellowProfessional retirees ship hall, 1630 Statesville Blvd. NARFE (National Active and Covered dish meal each meeting, Retired Federal Employees) unless otherwise advised. 1 p.m. third Mondays, RuftyOpen to senior citizens who Holmes Senior Center, 1120 Mar- live in the community. tin Luther king Jr. Ave. S. Contact: Manie G. Richardson, Membership open to federal 704-637-0163. employees, retired or currently Organ Church Community Senemployed. Refreshments served ior Citizens at each meeting. 10:30 a.m. first Tuesday of President: Ron Buffaloe, 704- each month, Organ Lutheran 633-7599. Church fellowship hall. Rowan Retired School PersonContact: Organ Church, 704nel 279-3096. 10:30 a.m. third Wednesday Rockwell Senior Citizens of September, November, Janu10 a.m. first Thursdays, Rockary, March and May. Rufty- well United Methodist Church felHolmes Senior Center, 1120 Mar- lowship hall. tin Luther King Jr. Ave. S. Board Contact: Dowd Primm, 704-
455-2864. Rockwell Young at Heart 10 a.m. second Thursdays, Rockwell Civic Center. Contact: Beatrice Kluttz, 704279-3903. Salisbury Singing Seniors 3 p.m. Mondays. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. For singers 55 and older. Contact: Floyd Bost, 704-6389469. Wesley Fellowship Third Thursdays at Trinity United Methodist Church, 416 East First Street, Kannapolis. All ages welcome. Contact: 704-933-1127. Young at Heart, China Grove 10 a.m. first Mondays, Langford Hall, First United Methodist Church, China Grove. Open to senior citizens of the area. Contact: Brenda Seamon, 704-857-6339.
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Carolina Artists 7 p.m. third Thursdays, City Park Center, 316 Lake Dr. Formed in 1990 by working artists for the purpose of providing more opportunities for local artists to be recognized within the central Carolina community, dedicated to both teaching and learning through development of educational arts programs. By hosting shows and contests and through participation in community events, provide opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their works. Monthly meetings feature presentations on art-related topics by artists. All artists at any level of expertise, art students, and other individuals interested in promoting arts in the community are welcome to join. Dues $25 ($30 after March 31.) 501(c)(3) Contact Janie Martin, president at janiemartin@msn.com or J. Carlton Lucas, didasko51@hotmail.com. www.thecarolinaartist.org. Eastern Rowan Saddle Club 7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, clubhouse off Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell. Membership $35 per year, open to anyone interested in horses. President Richard Starnes, 704-279-1397. www.eastrowan saddleclub.com. English Speaking Union, Salisbury Branch Mission: Network of 77 local branches with members committed to promoting scholarship and advancement of knowledge through effective use of English in an expanding global community. Contact: John A. Larson, 704637-1532. Hillbilly Hiking Club Meets every Sunday morning, 8 a.m., Morrow Mountain State Park. A non-smoking, “non-prophet” outfit open to anyone interested in hiking for health. Contacts: Whitey-704-6402600; Wormy-704-857-0090; Willie-704-223-0576. Horse Protection Society of NC Inc. 10 a.m. second Saturdays members day work day with potluck luncheon followed by business meeting. Non-profit charity organization whose mission is to make world better place for horses through education, rescue and rehabilitation. Membership: $50 a year for family, $35 for single. Executive Director: Joan Benson, 2135 Miller Road, China Grove, NC 28023. Phone 704855-2978, e-mail hps@horseprotection.org. Humane Society of Rowan County Meets quarterly. Annual dues $20. Volunteers and foster homes needed. Pet supplies, such as dog houses, dog and cat food and cat litter are needed for foster animals. 704-636-5700 (leave message and volunteer will return call). Information on spay/neuter shuttle, call 704-636-5700. Moms in Touch International Two or more mothers or grandmothers meet weekly to pray for their children and school. Open also to aunt or friend willing to pray for specific child. Contact: Barbara Hendrix, Rowan County area coordinator, 704-636-3869 or rowanmiti@yahoo.com. More information at www.momsintouch.org. Rowan County Anime Meetings: Normally 2 p.m. third Sundays at various locations. Purpose: To promote anime and manga in Rowan County, to educate people about Japanese animation and discuss upcoming conventions. Contact: 704-636-0049. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ ncrowancountyanime/. Rowan County Literacy Council 4 p.m.second Mondays for board of directors, Hurley Room, Rowan Public Library; announced meetings for volunteers and membership. Membership: Open to anyone
in the community. $15 annual fee. Not-for-profit organization which provides tutoring to undereducated adults (age 16 and older) in reading, writing and life skills and tutoring in English to speakers of other languages. Also provides training for adults who wish to become tutors. Contact: 704-212-8266. rclc@rowancountyliteracycouncil.o rg. www.rowancountyliteracycouncil.org. Rowan County Republican Executive Committee Second Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.meal, 7 p.m.-business meeting, Holiday Inn, Jake Alexander Boulevard. All registered Republicans invited. Contact: Joy Costantino, 704636-6469. www.rowanrepublicans.com. Rowan County Republican Men’s Club First Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.breakfast, 9 a.m.-program. Ryan’s Steak House, Jake Alexander Boulevard. All registered Republicans invited, ladies welcome. Contact Mike Caskey, president, mcaskey@ctc.net. www.rowanrepublicans.com. Crescent Republican Women Meets fourth Monday. 6:30 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. program. Gilligan;’s Restaurant, Hwy 52, Granite Quarry. All registered Republican women and men invited. Contact: Sandy Yon at syon@bellsouth.net or 704-6373282. Salisbury-Rowan Republican Women Meets third Thursdays. Membership chairman-Mary Messinger, 704-636-9019. Salisbury-Rowan Human Relations Council Fourth Thursdays, July-December meetings at Rowan Public Library, January through June meetings at City Council Chamber. Members appointed by City Council, County Commissioners and Human Relations Council. Hispanic Coalition: 5:30 p.m. first Mondays, City Hall, Wilson Lopez and Helen Leak. Covenant Community Connection: first Mondays, 5 p.m., Milford Hills United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1630 Statesville Blvd. Contact for multiculturalism training- 704-638-5217. President-Wilson Lopez. Salisbury-Rowan Symphony Guild The mission is to promote and support the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra and its music education opportunities. This mission is carried out through concert attendance, financial gifts, fund-raising events, supporting educational programs and promoting the symphony in the community. Membership is open to all. www.salisburysymphony.org/guil d.asp or 704-637-4314. Scottish Society of Salisbury 7 p.m. third Wednesdays. Rowan Public Library. Membership open to persons with Scottish heritage and persons interested in Scotland. 704-633-1294. South Rowan Alumni Association Third Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at South Rowan High School. Contact: Patsy Parnell, 704857-5762, musicpat68@aol. com. www.SouthRowanAlumni.com South Rowan Y Service Club 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, South Rowan Y board room, dinner furnished. Open to anyone interested in the YMCA and the community. Contact: YMCA, 704-8577011. Goldmine Toastmasters Public speaking in a supportive group. Learn better listening and leadership skills. 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Fairfield Inn, Kannapolis. Guests welcome. Contact: Phyllis Kombol, 704932-6328, pkombol@ctc.net. www.goldminetoastmasters.com. People Growing Together Toastmasters 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, PGT Industries, 2121 Heilig Road. Guests welcome. Membership open to public. Develop speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Contact: Tim Edwards, 704638-6000x35034/ TEdwards@ pgtindustries.com or Curtis Treece @ 704-857-4650/ ctreece@carolina.rr.com. Yawn Patrol Zone Toastmasters 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, United Cabarrus Insurance offices, 832 Arbor St., Concord. Open to all adults interested in personal growth in the areas of public speaking, impromptu speaking, effective listening and leadership skills. 704-786-5244. http://yawnpatrol.freetoasthost.net.
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complishment in Faith, sponsoring or supporting Faith Elementary School, East Rowan JROTC, Boy’s State, Girl’s State, Student Trooper Program, Faith Boy Scout programs, Rowan American Legion baseball team. Commander L.D. Watkins, 704-223-0528. American Legion and Auxiliary, Harold B. Jarrett Post 342 7 p.m. first and third Mondays, Post home, Lincolnton Road; joint dinner served in dining room, followed by separate meetings. Ongoing projects: Legionaries and Auxiliary focus on Veteran’s Affairs & Rehabilitation, Americanism, Community Service, Children and Youth, Girls State and Boys State, oratorical competition, scholarship and education, baseball. Commander Wayne Kennerly. President Beverly Keener. Contact: 704-637-1722. American Legion and Auxiliary, Landis 146 7 p.m. second Thursdays, War Memorial Building, 410 N. Central Ave, meal served 6:30 p.m. $5 per person. Ongoing projects: pop tops for Ronald McDonald house, veteran’s affairs and rehabilitation, Americanism, community service, children and youth, Girls and Boys State, and Junior Trooper program. Auxiliary president: Martha Corriher, 704-798-3625. Post commander: Erik V. Culbertson, 704-855-1739. American Legion and Auxiliary Kennedy Hall Post 106 First Thursdays, 6 p.m. meal (legionairres and auxiliary combined), 7 p.m. meetings for both groups. 6250 NC Hwy 801 S. 704-278-2493. American Legion and Auxiliary, J.C. Price Post 107 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays; 6:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays executive meeting, Post Home, Wilkesboro Road. Auxiliary meets fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. Auxiliary President: Moree Granford, 704-637-3579. Commander Mae Carroll, 704636-2950, OMaeCarroll@ aol.com. Post home: 704-638-0160. American Legion Miller-Russell Post #112 7 p.m. third Mondays, August through May at Legion Building, Rockwell. Commander John Tolley Jr., 704-279-2184. American Legion Junior Auxiliary Livengood-Peeler-Wood Unit 448, Granite Quarry 7 p.m. second Monday. Ongoing projects: Honorary Jr. Dept. President’s Project “Coins for Cards,” Operation Coupon program, Promoting the Poppy, Veteran’s affairs and rehabilitation, Americanism, community service. Junior advisors- Gina Starnes, 704-209-3173; Amy Cozart, 704279-0483. AMVETS Auxiliary 460 Meets second Thursday at AMVETS Post 460, 285 Lakeside Drive, Salisbury. 6 p.m. Margie Miller, president. 704-223-8458. AMVETS Post 565 Meets fourth Tuesday, 1400 N. Main St., China Grove. The Post sponsors Bingo each Thursday at 7 p.m. Membership is open to all veterans. Contact number: 704-7982036. Rockwell AMVETS Post 845 7 p.m. second Wednesday, dinner and business meeting. Post phone: 704-279-6812. General Allen Hal Turnage Marine Corps League Detachment 1096 9 a.m. first Saturdays, Ryan’s Steakhouse, 730 Jake Alexander Blvd. South Membership eligibility: currently serving or have been honorably discharged from service in the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve for not less than 90 days. Also, U.S. Navy Corpsman who trained with Marine FMF units. Associate membership is through family affiliation with an eligible Marine or Navy corpsman. Contact: Arbe Arbelaez, 704633-8171. Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3006 7 p.m. meal, 8 p.m. meeting, second and fourth Thursdays, Post Home, 1200 Brenner Ave., open only to members. For membership eligibility, call 704-8573005. Purpose: To carry out programs of Veterans and family support, hospital-VAVS, Buddy Poppy, cancer aid and research, Americanism, Legislative, community service, scholarship, youth activities, Patriot Pen, patriotic art, Voice of Democracy, POWMIA, VFW National Home, VFWPAC. President’s special projectNational Military Services-operation uplink, unmet needs and milVeterans itary assistance programs. American Legion, Faith Post Commander Gary Foster: 704327 637-0687. President Vickie Kot7 p.m third Tuesdays. larz: 704-933-8878. Ongoing projects: supporting Military Officers Association youth most important Legion ac- of America, Central Carolina
Chapter Meetings: Noon, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, second Monday of January, March, May, July, September, November. Purpose: To provide services to members to contribute to college scholarship programs, to assist ROTC and JROTC units, and to promote patriotism and a strong national defense. Col. John Gray, 704-2782881. JEDGRAY@bellsouth.net.
Christian women’s groups
Brunch Bunch, Cabarrus Christian Women 9:30-11:30 a.m. third Thursdays, Cabarrus Country Club, 3347 Weddington Road, NW, Concord. For details on complimentary nursery, call Peggy, 704-9322621. For brunch reservations, call Phyllis, 704-782-9654. Christian Women of Salisbury 11:30-1:30 third Wednesdays, Holiday Inn. Free nursery provided for preschool children. Reservations required: Loretta Burlyson, 704-855-4844 or Sue Grubb, 704-636-9162. Albemarle Aglow First Saturday at 10 a.m. at Pure Heart Family Church, 1926B Hwy 52 N., Albemarle. 9:45 prayer before meeting. Covered dish lunch after meeting. President Pattie Rudat, 704983-1197. wwwalbemarleaglow.org.
Red Hats
Chapeaux Rouge Divas Queen mother-Geraldine Terry, 704-212-2778 Classy Red Hats Queen mother-Sara Owen, 704-278-4618.
Women’s organizations
AAUW (American Association of University Women), Salisbury branch Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday of month, North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. Book discussion group, 9:30 a.m. second Tuesdays, various locations. Mission: Committed to making a significant impact on education and equity for all women and girls, helping them reach their full potential. Contact: Dr. Carol Cody, president, 704-647-0867. carolcody@bellsouth.net. MOMS Club of Salisbury Meets third Monday. National nonprofit organization for stay-at-home moms, or any mom, providing planned activities for children during the day. Playgroups, field trips, picnics, monthly Mom’s Night Out. Club performs at least one service project yearly. Contact Jodi Rocco: 704-5967724. China Grove Woman’s Club 7 p.m. generally last Monday of month, China Grove Community Building. Contact: Freda Richards, 704857-5359. Rockwell Woman’s Club 7 p.m. fourth Monday, September through May. Rockwell Civic Center. Nell Tolley, president, 704279-2184. Salisbury Woman’s Club 11:30 a.m., second Wednesdays. Clubhouse on Old West Innes Street. Reservations needed by previous Friday. Women interested in joining are invited. Contact: Wendy McCullogh, 704-637-2834. Spencer Woman’s Club 7 p.m. second Thursdays, SWC Clubhouse, 101 Third St., Spencer. Open to women 21 years or older who live in or have an interest in Spencer. Must attend at least one meeting prior to filling out application to join. Dues $25 yearly. Contact: Alane Mills, 704-6362889, 704-636-2969, alanegmills@yahoo.com. Salisbury International Woman’s Club 7-9 p.m. fourth Thursdays, September-June. Members act as hostesses with two co-hosts providing snack foods and drinks. Membership: Any woman born outside the U.S. or whose husband was born outside the U.S. Purpose: To provide support and friendship to foreign women, and to share and celebrate other cultures. President Anna-Karin Goff: 704-278-0312, annakarin@ carolina.rr.com.
How to submit birth announcements
The Post publishes free birth announcements. Forms are available online at www.salisburypost.com or you may pick up a form at The Salisbury Post. Please print clearly and include a daytime telephone number. This form can also be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to you. Call Lifestyles at 704-7974243 for more information.
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‘Gone With the Wind’ Trivia • Selznick paid $50,000 for the movie rights to the novel. • Completed in 1936, “Gone With the Wind” had by 1939 been published in 16 languages and sold 1.75 millions copies. • Over two thirds of the screen test costs were spent looking for Scarlett. • Virtually unknown in the film industry, Vivian Leigh beat out Bette Davis and Katherine Hepburn for the role • Susan Myrick, known as the Emily Post of the South, was hired as the technical advisor for Southern customs and manners • Of the half million feet of film shot, 160,000 feet were printed, and nearly 140,000 wound up on the editing floor as the final reel was just over 20,000 feet. • Hattie McDaniel, who played Prissy, was the first African American to win an Oscar.
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Jane Gill still has the program for the West Coast premier of Gone With the Wind 70 years ago.
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rect seats. Tickets had been purchased several days in advance for the matinee FROM 1E showing. Skinny Ennis was a local Uncle Gerald and Aunt Salisbury celebrity whose Hettie had also made band played for the Jack arrangements to go see the Benny Radio Show. When Rose Bowl game on New his father, who was good Year’s Day. This was of friends with Jane’s own faparticular interest since the ther, heard the plans for the Duke Blue Devils were playfamily trip, he made sure ing the Southern California they had tickets to sit in the Trojans in the 25th Annual audience at a live broadcast Rose Bowl game. In addition of the Jack Benny Show. to the game, a faded ticket Jane and Maria went to stub is a reminder that the the studio, anxious to meet girls were also treated to Mr. Benny. The live broadgrandstand seats at the Rose cast had not yet begun and Bowl Parade. as teenage girls are likely to The floats for the parade do, the girls began poking were made in large cool around. They went behind warehouses where the floral the curtains to the back designers had about 72 stage area, autograph books hours to complete the fresh in hand, hoping to get signa- flower floats. Before the tures. floats ever made it to the At some point, workers in formation area on Orange the studio realized they Grove Boulevard just off were not supposed to be Ventura highway, Jane and there and asked them to sit Maria got to see how the in two chairs ON the edge of floats were constructed in the stage. huge warehouse. Flowers They were the first to see were individually placed in Mr. Benny come on stage. small glass vials then added As he approached the rest of to the chicken wire frames. the performers, he greeted Edgar Bergman and Charlie the girls and signed their McCarthy were the grand autograph books while the marshals on January 1, show’s emcee explained that 1940. the visitors detaining Mr. When Jane returned to Benny on his way to the mi- Catawba College after the crophone were probably trip, she had missed quite a “lovely daughters” of a few class days in addition to sponsor. They sat as special the regular Christmas break guests for the remainder of time. Her professors althe show. lowed her journals from the Jane remembers walking trip to be her grade for the up and down the street in lost time. Sadly, once they front of the Brown Derby were turned in, she did not and the Carthay Circle The- get them back. She thinks ater in hopes of seeing they would be interesting to movie stars. They did get have because they could ofthe autograph of a goodfer detail about their days looking comedian — Bob and the events on that wonHope — but the favorite sto- derful vacation. ry was about the cowboy. Seeing Jack Benny, getA handsome cowboy fitting Gene Autry’s autoted properly in leather and graph, seeing the premier of fringe and a hat passed Gone With the Wind, going them. Maria commented to to the Rose Bowl Parade and Jane that he looked like game were all cherished Gene Autry. They turned memories triggered by the and chased after him … and discussion of “Moonlight they did get Autry’s autoand Magnolias.” graph. Thanks to Piedmont PlayThe Spanish Baroque ers Theatre and Director style Carthay Theater was Reid Leonard for the grassthe setting for another maroots effort to provide thejor event for the girls. The ater experiences for populaWest Coast premier of tions that might not other“Gone With the Wind” start- wise have the opportunity. ed on December 28, 1939, The entertainment over the and ran through the first years has been amazing and week of January in 1940. continues to be a community With orchestra seat ticktie for many residents of loets in hand, Maria and Jane cal nursing homes and asstood outside and watched sisted living facilities. the stars going in for the Every so often a show trigmatinee show on January 2. gers a fabulous walk down The first to go by was Clark memory lane that is more Gable, then Vivian Leigh. precious than all the titles Jane was especially excited and song and dance and talto see Hattie McDaniel enent. So to all who make tering the theater. She had these outings possible, met McDaniel earlier in the thanks for the memories! day in the theater’s ladies lounge. When they struck up Jane Gill retired after 41 a conversation, Jane just as- years as a fourth grade sumed she was someone teacher, spending most of else coming to see the her classroom years in movie. She only realized Rowan County. that she was one of the stars Brenda Zimmerman is when she saw her walking in the activity director at with the other actors and ac- Lutheran Home at Trinity tresses. Oaks where Jane now Usherettes dressed in makes her home. Lutheran bright hoopskirts helped Home is a ministry of movie-goers match their 83- Lutheran Services for the cent tickets up with the cor- Aging in Salisbury.
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Durham tournament set Durham’s Summer Sectional Tournament is scheduled for July 9-11 at the Triangle Bridge Club, 5110 Revere Road. Ron Adams is the tournament chair. S t e l l a Shadroui and BILLY Loyd Hill BURKE placed first in the weekly duplicate game last Tuesday evening at the Salisbury Woman’s Club. Other winners were: Gloria Bryant and Wayne Pegram, second; Steve Moore and Dick Brisbin, third. This was the deal on Board
the blossoms to turn pink and then red in a few days, JoAnn assured them. Resident Grace Brown FROM 1E told JoAnn that when she There’s even a fish pond was little, her mother would that supplies soothing watell her not to sniff the frilly ter sounds. white blossoms, that they With the help of the would give her a headache. staff at Autumn Care, “I’ve never heard that,” JoAnn started a gardening JoAnn said. club in 2009. There were After they got the Queen eight members to begin Anne’s lace in their bottles, with. Word spread, and the it was time to decorate a club has now grown to bit. about 25 residents who “You have to put some meet at least once a month bling on it,” said JoAnn, — more during peak grow- who decorates the garden ing seasons. The three for every major holiday. As raised beds are just the of Tuesday she hadn’t decoright height for the resirated for the Fourth of July dents in wheelchairs to yet, but she was champing work the soil. at the bit. On Tuesday, the group Then, it was time to go met and JoAnn led them harvest some tomatoes. in an activity. They took a Club members couldn’t water bottle and added be out for long because of red food coloring to the the oppressive heat and huwater. Then, they added midity. Still, they were eastems of Queen Anne’s ger to venture out for the lace — which would soak prospect of getting their up the red water, causing hands on some ripe, juicy
18 from Tuesday’s game: nent’s three no trumps douEast dealer, only N/S vul- bled contract three tricks for nerable the best N/S score on this deal. NORTH The Brisbin/ Moore pair A 10 8 played a four spades con932 tract, making five. (There A K 10 7 6 4 was a revoke.) A In the Evergreen Club’s June 25 duplicate game, WEST EAST Betty Bonner Steele and 9653 KQJ7 Betty Bills took first place. AKJ64 Q 10 Other winners were: Ruth QJ9 8 Bowles and Marie Pugh, K Q J 8 5 3 2 second; Myrnie and John McLaughlin tied with Lucy SOUTH Brown and Stella Shadroui 42 for third. 875 532 Billy Burke is ACBL, Life 10 9 7 6 4 Master director of the SalisThe Bryant/Pegram pair bury Woman’s Club weekly defeated their West oppo- duplicate games.
tomatoes. Margie and Dorman Roseman, Claude Ketchie and Ruth Calloway made their way outside in their wheelchairs and began to pick. Different varieties accommodate different tastes: German Johnson, Better Boy, Early Girl, Fantastic. “Boy, I love tomatoes,” Ruth said. “I love ‘em in sandwiches, yes Lord.” JoAnn not only helps the residents grow vegetables, she cooks for them as well. In the fall, she cooks up the greens harvest, as well as pinto beans and homemade cornbread in the physical therapy kitchen. Residents and families are invited for the sort of feast many remember from their childhoods “That’s their kind of food,” JoAnn says. Ketchie likes her cooking. She cooks “to where I can eat it,” he said, point-
ing to some gaps where teeth used to be. JoAnn cherishes the residents and their rich and varied histories. “I love their stories,” she says. “The stories of their lives. “I’ll ask them what the best cake they ever made was, or the funniest thing their children ever did. “I love hearing what they have to say.” For their part, the residents appreciate JoAnn, as do those who work at the facility, who recognize her unusual commitment. “JoAnn has done an amazing job,” says Glenn Terry, the facility’s administrator. “She just brings a lot of happiness and sunshine to our residents. She’s happy all the time. “They love to see her coming,” he adds. “We’re lucky to have her. “It’s been a wonderful experience,” JoAnn says.
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Martha Wofford, an Autumn Care activity assistant, helps gardening club member Grace Brown with her patriotic arrangement of Queens Annes lace.
Margie and Dorman Roseman, Autumn Care gardening club members, harvest some tomatoes in the patio area.