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Partnership paying off Tourism up as dual authorities pool marketing dollars

Woman who died in Enochville wreck loved family, nursing BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

Kannapolis resident Dianne Jones’ life revolved around caring for others, whether they were her elderly nursing patients or her young grandchildren. “She was a wonderful mom, a wonderful grandmom and a wonderful friend,” said her younger daughter, Denver resident Angela Carringer. “Everyone said she would never hurt or say a bad thing to anybody. She would do anything for anyone.” She said Jones’ loved ones will miss their “Mimi’s” kindness and warmth this holiday season. Jones, 66, of Kannapolis, died Friday in JONES an Enochville wreck when the driver of a Dodge Durango SUV hit a patch of black ice and crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding with Jones’ Kia Spectra. Authorities charged the driver of the Durango, Kannapolis resident Alice Ward, 34, with driving left of center and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle. Jones was born in Pueblo, Colo., and she moved to Kannapolis decades ago when she met Carringer’s father. The two separated after about 11 years. Carringer said Jones was a nurse her whole life and had been working at Bri-

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noah Keller, 5, takes off as parents Amy and Joseph Keller, of Kannapolis, stroll through the roundhouse at the n.C. transportation Museum in spencer. the Kellers said they would pay an admission fee if the museum loses state funding. BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

unique partnership between the city of Salisbury and Rowan County to draw more visitors is paying off, officials say. The Rowan County Tourism Development Authority, established in 1989, and the city’s sister organization, created in 2009, agreed this year to pool their marketing dollars. With a combined budget of roughly $200,000, the new Joint Tourism Marketing Committee has launched an effort to convince people around the state and even the country that Salisbury-Rowan County offers an authentic North Carolina experience. And people are responding. “Hotel revenues are up, and visitation to our website has skyrocketed,” said James Meacham, executive director for the Rowan County Tourism Development Authority. With an updated website, new Facebook page, sweepstakes offers and advertisements in periodicals like O, the Oprah magazine, the joint marketing committee has seen increases in nearly every metric — visitor inquiries, website hits, hotel revenue, trolley ridership, tourism industry jobs and overall economic growth. “We have seen a three- to four-fold increase in interest,” said Mark Lewis, chairman of the Salisbury Tourism Development Authority and a member of the joint marketing committee. Since July, the beginning of the new fiscal year, the number of people requesting information from the Salisbury-Rowan County Convention & Visitors Bureau is up to 17,344. LEWIS That’s a 175 percent increase from 2009-10. The jump comes from the new marketing effort, Meacham said. The goal is to attract more visitors. “We want them to stay longer and do more,” he said. While Salisbury or Rowan couldn’t afford an ad in O magazine or Southern Living, together they can buy into the state’s tourism marketing campaign. The N.C. Division of Tourism buys multi-page spreads in national periodicals and then sells them off, piece by piece, to communities. For $54,000, the joint marketing committee bought space in

SPENCER — Noah Keller, 5, loves trains. During Noah’s 20th visit to the N.C. Transportation Museum, it was difficult to tell which moved faster — his feet or mouth. The Kannapolis boy ran through the roundhouse, talking excitedly as he climbed on every train his parents would allow. For several hours of family entertainment, parents Amy and Joseph Keller paid nothing. Admission to the museum always has been free. That could change next year. The museum’s $1.12 million in state funding is on the chopping block as the legislature and Gov. Bev Perdue grapple with a $3.5 billion budget shortfall. If the museum loses state funding, officials say they will begin charging admission to help make up the lost revenue.

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Visitors crowd Dan nicholas park for Autumn Jubilee. the park is the top tourist destination in Rowan County and Autumn Jubilee held there each october is the top tourism event.

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Visitors say they’d pay for Transportation Museum BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

Foreclosures complicate revaluation in NC’s largest county CHARLOTTE (AP) — North Carolina’s largest county is feeling the pinch of high foreclosures as officials reassess property values for tax purposes. The Charlotte Observer reported Sunday that appraisers are reducing values on thousands of homes. The county will see property values increase by less than 10 percent since 2003. The housing market “is unprecedented,” said Chuck Hicks, who heads the tax assessor’s revaluation team. “When we did our past three revaluations (in 1991, 1998 and 2003), we weren’t looking at a target fluctuating, developing as fast as this one. You could finish and it was done.” The tax assessor’s office will finish evaluating the county’s 285,000 residential properties by year-end and will mail out notices next month

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or in February. Some homeowners may be glad to see a low value for calculating taxes. But the notices also will be hard evidence that their investment in their home isn’t paying off like most people hope. “Any community wants to grow and prosper. One measure is the value of its property,” says Hyong Yi, Mecklenburg’s management and budget director. “This translates into billions of dollars of lost wealth. Granted, it may be paper wealth. But it’s wiped from the books. It’s just gone.” Officials say one big factor in values will be foreclosures, which increased 40 percent this year to 4,300 from already record levels in 2007 and 2009. Foreclosures “create an oversupply, drive the price down,” says county appraiser Scott

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Hudson. It’s hard for remaining owners “to sell for what they bought for when the competition is $40,000 below.” Another problem is that there have been few sales to use as comparisons to indicate what a house is worth. “That’s the biggest challenge, the fact that the market is a moving target,” says Eric Anderson, Mecklenburg’s assistant assessor. “You’re drawing conclusions about a market that has been evolving and moving around.” Still, though, appraisers are finding pockets of prosperity where homes are selling at higher prices, said Phil Henderson, the county assessor’s sales analyst. “Prices were actually up in seven or eight areas,” he said. “I was just flabbergasted when I saw that.”

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City Council will consider a large rezoning proposal at 4 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. Council will consider rezoning approximately 43.6 acres from General Residential to Manufactured Home Development in the Weatherstone subdivision off Camp Road. Council will hold a public hearing. “Bottom line, this rezoning alleviates a nonconforming situation for this residential area that is primarily developed with manufactured housing,” staff wrote to the council. The rezoning would allow stick-built homes and doublewide manufactured homes, but not singlewide manufactured homes. Also on the agenda, council will: • Recognize the Salisbury High School Girls Tennis Team for winning the North Carolina State 2A Championship. • Recognize new Food Lion President Cathy Green and Food Lion for being awarded the U.S. Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. • Consider rezoning approximately 2.6 acres by amending a portion of the Sacred Heart conditional district overlay to permit the development of a 19unit apartment complex called Good Shepherd Gardens on Lumen Christi Lane. Council will hold a public hearing. • Consider establishing Light Industrial zoning on approximately 26.3 acres (two parcels) at 175 Circle M Drive, including a public hearing. • Consider adopting a resolution designating the Downtown Urban Progress Zone for 2011-2012, including the airport, Industrial Avenue, Jake Alexander Boulevard, downtown and North Long Street. • Go into closed session concerning a personnel matter. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704797-4264. Day in the Life 8A Deaths 4A Horoscope 11B Opinion 10A

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TOWN CRIER Community events TODAY • Local Architecture: Our Downhome Style, continues at Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. This exhibit will feature local homes in Salisbury and Rowan County through architectural elements and visuals. Exhibit opens at 1 pm. • Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education, 5 p.m., Long Street Administrative Offices, 110 S. Long St., East Spencer.

TUESDAY, Dec. 21 • Last day of school for Rowan-Salisbury Schools before the Dec. 22-Jan. 3 break. • Salisbury City Council, 4 p.m., City Hall, 217 S. Main St. (Shown on Access16 Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m.)

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22 • Catawba College will offer a three-day basketball camp starting today with a half-day and full-day option. The half-day camp is for kids ages 5-8 and the full-day is for 7-15 years old. $45 for half day and $85 for full day. Call 704-637-4473 for more information.

FRIDAY, Dec. 24 • Christmas Eve • Candlelight Christmas Eve at the Hall House, 6-8 p.m.. 704-636-0104. www.historicsalisbury.org • State agencies, Rowan Public Library closed, Dec. 24-27. submitted photo

SATURDAY, Dec. 25 • Christmas Day • First Baptist Church of China Grove, 302 Patterson St. will serve free meals from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Transportation is available, and delivery is available to the homebound. Call 704857-5415.

FRIDAY, Dec. 31 • New Year’s Eve at the Bell Tower, sponsored by Downtown Salisbury Inc., corner of Innes and Jackson streets.

SATURDAY, Jan. 1 • New Year’s Day

YESTERDAY: Historic swearing in Ozell K. Beatty is sworn in as mayor pro tem June 1, 1971, in Council Chambers at the old City Hall on North Main Street. Rowan County Clerk of Court Francis Glover administers the oath as other council members, including L.F. Cox, Jim Foil Sr., E.L. “Sonny” Allen and Bill Stanback look on. Allen (near left to Beatty) was sworn in as mayor that same morning. Beatty, who died in 2004, was a trailblazer in Salisbury. He was the first African American elected to Salisbury City Council in 1967 and its first black mayor pro tem in 1971 — an honor traditionally going to the election’s second highest vote getter. Beatty served on the council for 10 years. Later, the biology professor by training would be appointed as director of the state Office of Local Government Advocacy and also serve as Livingstone College president from 1987-89. If you have a Yesterday photograph you would like to share with Post readers, contact Mark Wineka at 704-797-4263, or mwineka@salisburypost.com.

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Sponsored by the Salisbury Post and the Rowan County Department of Social Services, the Christmas Happiness fund helps families in need buy gifts for their children. Qualifying families receive a $25 voucher per child under the age of 18, up to a maximum of $100 per family. Contributions can be brought to the Salisbury Post, 131 W. Innes St., between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays or mailed to The Salisbury Post Christmas Happiness Fund, P.O. Box 4639 Salisbury, NC 28145-4639. Make checks payable to the Christmas Happiness Fund and indicate how you want your donation listed. The fund total is at $54,706 so far.

Posters Deadline for posters is 5 p.m. • North Rowan High School Band’s Christmas/Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, North Auditiorium, under the direction of Keith Howe, featuring Dvorak’s “Finale,” Manheim Steamroller selections, more. Free.

stand why we want you to stay at home and rest?) The easiest and most effective way to avoid it is to get a flu shot before November when the flu season begins. Flu strains change year to year, so an annual shot is recommended. Washing your hands frequently and keeping a safe distance from flu sufferers helps prevent you from getting the flu. So if you are knowingly sick and come to work out anyway, you aren’t only affecting everyone who is there, but you are not doing your body any justice. Doctors recommend in both cases rest and plenty of fluids. If you work out anyway (believe me, I have personal experience) your body is not able to recover from your workout. Your whole system is fighting to get you well and does not have time to recover your muscles after your workout. So you’ll be sore. And you were already aching. Now throw some major muscle soreness on top of that and see how that feels. Doesn’t it make more sense to rest and hydrate for a couple of days (or longer) so you can get back on your feet and workouts again? Your body will thank you and we are thanking you. Guess what? We can’t wait for you to come back after you are not contagious anymore and are feeling like yourself again.

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It was a letter that Ralph W. Ketner received from a recent Catawba College graduate that made him think that young adults need lessons in personal finance. Now, the 90-year-old Food Lion founder will be co-teaching a class at Catawba during the spring semester with Professor Al Carter, a classroom veteran of 42 years, to try to share those lessons. Ketner recalled his dismay upon receiving the letter from the Catawba ColKETNER lege alumnus. “He wrote that he was making $35,000 a year, but was about to file for bankruptcy,” Ketner said. “He was living in one city and commuting to another and that was when I realized that somehow he had missed the information about how to meet financial obligations, save, and even have a successful life. The choices he was making made it difficult for him to make ends meet.” The one-hour class in personal finance, Management 2000,

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meets on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. Registration for new students in the day program is scheduled Monday, Jan. 10, while registration for returning day students is slated Tuesday, Jan. 11. Spring semester classes in the day program begin Jan. 11. “We will not use a textbook as such,” Carter explained, “but we will use real-life documents such as insurance statements, lease agreements and 401K statements. Our goal is for students who take this course to be able to operate knowledgeably in today’s society and to handle adult, real-life decisions.” Carter said the class would also tap resources in the community such as local bank representatives, real estate agents and insurance agents. Students will find out their individual credit scores, put together a resume, and “even come to realize the potential liability of letting someone use their car.” Other topics for the class include how to balance a bank statement, knowing how to determine the true cost of late payments on credit cards, how to calculate the cost of points on car insurance, the benefits of term versus whole life insurance, and how to prepare a budget.

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EW LONDON — For says of all the work. 11 months out of the By December, the only year, the Rev. place to sit in the house is at Clarence “Bud” Walck and the kitchen table or on a sofa his wife, Dot, live on Ransom in the basement, where Dot Drive, not far from North likes to read a gingerbread Stanly High story to visiting kindergarten School. students. But someMaybe the luckiest kids in thing crazy the world have been their happens every daughter, Charlotte, who lives December. A across the street; son Buddy, magical who lives with his family in Christmas South Florida; and, of course, dust blows all the grandchildren. into Stanly “Christmas has always County — been a big deal,” Bud underMARK probably from states. WINEKA the north — Bud grew up the son of a and replaces coal-mining father in Pennthe Walcks with Santa and sylvania. The picket fence Mrs. Claus. around the North Pole village Lavishly dressed, the in the living room is all the Christmas couple follow a wooden sticks from Popsicles crammed schedule, visiting Bud and his brothers ate the hospital, nursing homes, while his father, injured at pre-schools, clubs, restauthe mine, was in a body cast rants and offices. for three years. Back on Ransom Drive, Bud spent four years in they also entertain school the Air Force, getting out in children who make field trips 1959. He and Dot, who lived to see every room of their in West Palm Beach, Fla., house. Each contains a difboth attended Lenoir-Rhyne ferent Christmas theme. College, with Dot graduating Two floors provide space in 1960; Bud, in 1962. for trains, lights, angels, Dot was the daughter of a bears, snowmen, kings, shepLutheran minister. herds, stockings, ornaments, Bud enrolled in the talking books, Department 56 Lutheran seminary in ColumCollectible villages, seven bia, S.C., and was ordained in Christmas trees, hundreds of 1965. His first church was lowinter and holiday scenes and cated, appropriately, in BethMARK WineKA/SALISBURY POST thousands of moving parts. lehem, Fla. (North Miami The youngsters leave wide- The kitchen of Santa and Mrs. Claus always seems to have cookies. Beach). eyed with gingerbread cookOver his ministerial career, The Norwegian story behind Santa Claus says ies, candy canes and a better understanding of the that he made his first stop and gave his first gift Bud received calls to churches in Somerset, Pa.; real Christmas story. Newberry, S.C.; Concordia Lutheran in China Grove; at the manger after Christ’s birth. A lot of people consider the Walcks — if that’s and St. Mark’s Lutheran in Albemarle. He also was A nativity scene in the Walcks’ master bedreally them — as the unofficial Mr. and Mrs. chaplain at the Lutheran Home in Albemarle and room — where they also have a huge town of Claus of North Carolina. The Santa Claus at the Bethlehem display taking visitors through the life has been involved in Scouting for 55 years. commercial North Pole in Alaska actually beMeanwhile, Dot had a long career in public of Christ — includes a ceramic Santa Claus kneelstowed that honor on the couple three years ago. schools, including service as the industry and eduing before baby Jesus. “I don’t want titles,” Bud Walck protests. “I’m It’s under a picture on the wall that says, “San- cation coordinator for West Rowan and East not a title person.” Rowan high schools and career coordinator counta’s First Stop.” All the kids need to know, the Walcks say, is selor for Albemarle High. Bud and Dot Walck have been filled with the that they’re Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, hanging out Christmas spirit their entire lives. And they’ve In retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Claus decline to at their vacation home in New London until reveal their ages. Santa is timeless, they explain. shared Christmas together for 50 years of marChristmas Eve. Years ago, the couple purchased their luxurious riage, starting out their decorations with a plastic When children ask about the reindeer, the Wal- village of six houses, a church and a Lionel train Santa and Mrs. Claus attire from a Land’s End catcks explain they’re resting at the Biltmore House (one of 16 today) that still works. alog. Dot relies on a white, curly wig to hide her in Asheville. red hair. Bud’s beard turned white on its own some Since 1960, they have bought, collected and The Walcks never charge for their Santa and time back, but he still has trouble hiding his dark been given holiday decorations that now fill 69 Mrs. Claus appearances or their “Christmas huge Rubbermaid containers. They look for things eyebrows when it comes to dressing up as Santa. House” home tours. To them, Christmas is the ulAround the house, they wear Santa “work to add to their displays year-round, believing that timate season of giving and sharing, and Santa clothes.” when they see something just right, it’s time to Claus represents the giving Christ. The front license plate on their red Chrysler buy it, because it may not be available next year. “We like to tell children the story of Christvan says, “Santa’s Sleigh.” Also, “so many things have been given to us,” mas,” says Walck, a retired minister who still They leave the Christmas displays in place at Dot says. serves as visitation pastor for First Lutheran Bud starts pulling things out in September. Church in Albemarle. See SANTA, 5A “I get in the spirit just by putting it up,” Bud

Davy Crockett-inspired youngsters strike out on memorable adventure Sept. 30, 1955 — a memorable date in the minds of many. The ultimate “rebel without a cause,” actor and now cultural icon, James Dean, perished when his Porsche 550 crashed on Highway 466 near Cholame, Calif. MIKE This hisCLINE toric occurrence didn’t have much of an impact at my house thousands of miles away in the hamlet of Statesville. The Cline household was still reeling over an occurrence that took place three weeks earlier, Sept. 8, 1955. The headline in the next day’s edition of the Statesville Record & Landmark read, “Young Davy

Crockett, Friend and Dog Miss Way in Woods.” In a way, maybe it was all Walt Disney’s fault. On Dec. 15, 1954, Uncle Walt broadcast the episode “Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter” on his weekly Disneyland TV show. Davy Crockett, in the guise of the late Fess Parker, was instantly the new American hero of millions of “baby boomer” lads, of which I was one. Walt, ever the sharp businessman and moneymaker, quickly broadcast two more Crockett stories and blanketed every toy store in the country with all kinds of Crockett merchandise. Dingler’s Drug Store, which happened to be next door to my family’s dry cleaning business, filled its shelves with the stuff. Being in there on an almost daily basis to get a 6-cent Coke (a slice of lemon was a penny extra), I spotted Fess staring

Above: The headline in the Statesville newspaper announced the misadventure young Mike Cline, left, and his friend and dog had in 1955.

at me from the display. I can’t remember the time frame, but I was soon seen everywhere I went toting my Davy Crockett rifle and wearing my coonskin cap. I pray no photograph exists of such a sight. Now we come to Sept. 8, the day before my 5th birthday. My friend from “up the street,” Jimmy Pickett, and I were playing Davy Crockett in my yard.

I was Davy, only because I had the rifle and cap, and Jimmy was my faithful Indian scout (Jimmy had an Indian outfit, probably left over from the previous Halloween). Joining us was the Pickett family dog, Blackie. I recall Blackie as being some sort of terrier mix, but he actually looked like a big rat and always had the mange. Many times while visiting Jimmy’s house, Mr. Pickett

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would be pouring kerosene all over Blackie’s back to rid him of this unsightly condition. The Statesville newspaper reported it this way: “Young Cline, armed with his Davy Crockett musket, and Jimmy Pickett, garbed in Indian regalia, took to the woods shortly after noon with their dog in search, perhaps, of a ‘b’ar.’ ” Actually, Blackie took off in the woods chasing a rabbit or squirrel, and we followed. Blackie, ignoring his master’s calls to come back, kept running and so did we. At some point, we stopped and decided to return to my house. But which way do we go? We had been running, paying no attention as to where our feet had taken us. I guess one of us decided we should go “this way.” I’ll claim it was Jimmy. After all, he was the Indian scout. We walked and walked and saw nothing but trees and brush, no sign of any form of civilization. At some point, I recall my brave Indian companion bursting into tears screaming, “We’re lost!” Jimmy was correct. We were. So we trudged onward

It was a very crisp morning when I arrived at the Old Historic National Cemetery on Government Road near the railroad tracks in Salisbury. The frost was heavy on the grass. The sun shone brightly on the white grave markers. And soon, the frost was gone. By 10 a.m., the ceremony participants and visitors began to arrive. They came from all across North Carolina. They came from South Carolina, Boone, Charlotte, Mathews, and Winston Salem, Davie County and Rowan County. They all came to pay homage and remember the fallen, the prisoners of war, the missing in action and honor those who have served and are serving in this great nation’s armed services. By 11:50 a.m., everything was ready, and the count down began in every state and all of the possessions of this great nation. At noon, the soft, distant pealing of the cemetery bells was heard and we began. Those in attendance were told they stood on hallowed ground and were asked to join in a minute of silence to remember fallen heroes and those protecting the nation and its freedom. Chaplin Gary Gulledge led a prayer. The color guard posted the colors. Eleven cadets from the Salisbury High School JROTC dressed in Air Force blue uniforms carried the flags of the U.S., North Carolina, Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and missing in action. They marched to a point, split, crossed and rejoined in proper order on both sides of the All Services Memorial. John Spruyt, the new director of the Salisbury National Cemetery, presented the proclamation and opening remarks. Soldiers and veterans from each armed service and cadets made a slow 50yard march to lay their wreaths, took one step back and saluted. Dona Wilson, a Blue Star Mother whose son’s final resting place is at the National Cemetery, helped lay a wreath for those missing in action. Wreaths Across America location leader Maj. James P. Williams announced he would be turning over command of the annual Salisbury effort to Maj. Queen Williams, who is retired from the U.S. Air Force and works with the Salisbury High JROTC. Maj. James Williams, an 80-year-old Air Force veteran and pilot who served in Korea, brought the program to the national cemeteries in Salisbury in 2006 when Worchester Wreath Co. expanded its Arlington Wreath Project nationwide. He later turned over the program at the National Cemetery

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Bicuspid finally relinquishes hold on life thanks to dentist’s exertions recently made a muchneeded trip to the dentist to get a tooth extracted which had been giving me more than a modest amount of trouble over the past several weeks. The tooth, whose continuing presence in my mouth was questionable, was an old, partially MACK decomposed WILLIAMS bicuspid (“decomposed” sounds better than the “r” word, also used in the description of apples extraordinarily past their prime). I remember my dental visits to Dr. Henson off West Innes when I was a child. I recall sitting in his lobby along with other patients, my stomach in knots while listening to the distant drilling from one of the rooms beyond. After Pastor Bost came to Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, I realized that he and Dr. Henson bore a resemblance to each other, even having similar speaking voices and smiles, but I never felt knots in my stomach in church, even when Pastor Bost mentioned Hell (although he didn’t mention it to excess because, after all, it is a Lutheran church). I remember a distinct smell being infused into the lobby from the patient rooms beyond. It seemed like a combination of mint and plaster of Paris, still wet. While in the dental chair, I would encounter this same smell from the wet “cement” on the end of a dental pick which Dr. Henson was using to daub a dab of it into a waiting cavity. One time, Dr. Henson made a “toy” for me the appearance and size of a large

marble. He took some extra dental filling material, rolled it into a ball, let it harden, and gave it to me to take home. Evidently, some dental materials must not have been as expensive back then. The mass of that ball’s contents could have filled several dozen cavities and perhaps even more since one’s own estimate of the hole in his tooth, judged by feeling with the tip of his tongue, always seems more magnified than what it is in reality. The “toylike” property of that dental material was a complete surprise to me. I would have never guessed that what Dr. Henson was filling my cavities with would also have the property of bouncing like a ball. I am reminded of the accidental discovery of the properties of Silly Putty, except that the images of the comics couldn’t be impressed onto this dental material since it set up as hard as a rock (which, after all, is a much-desired quality in a substance that is to be used as a dental filling). Life always resists death with every strength available to it. Such was the case the other day with my bicuspid not wanting to give up its comfortable existence in my mouth, although its presence there had become definitely uncomfortable to me. Inertia is defined as the tendency of an object at rest to remain as is, or “stay put,” unless acted upon by an outside force. The “outside force” in the case of my bicuspid happened to have his medical degree from the University of Virginia proudly displayed on a nearby wall. My tooth’s inertia (along with its physical attachment to my jaw) caused the man of letters to dig, cut and struggle greatly, using blue-collar strength to achieve the ex-

traction. The level of the physical hand and arm strength required led me to believe that he had a Bowflex machine somewhere in his office to develop the strength to which I was a witness. My bicuspid finally relinquished its hold on this life the 10th day of November 2010. Thinking about the number of extractions which I have had over the years, I thought to myself about the eventuality of all of us having the same visage as that of Hamlet’s court jester Yorick, but mine will be somewhat less “toothy.” That tooth’s presence within my mouth dated back to those early days when my father would take me out West Innes toward Dr. Henson’s office. It was present those many times when Dr. Henson had performed his art. My current dentist proudly proclaimed he had finally won out over the tooth, but he said it had put up a great fight. I replied, with the garbled response typically associated with a rolled-up piece of gauze in one’s mouth, “I guess that teeth are not really designed to come out easily anyway!” Later in the evening, I sipped diet Cheerwine through one side of my mouth, with fresh gauze rolled up on the other side, the Cheerwine providing camouflage and soothing my nerves by helping me to remind myself that not all of the red continuing to appear on the gauze could be solely attributed to blood. As far as I know, Dr. Henson and many of his contemporaries of life are gone now, added to them the most recent passing of a contemporary who was a privileged and intimate witness to his work back then, my lately departed bicuspid.

Venetia Owens Miller SALISBURY — Venetia Owens Miller, age 89, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Born Nov. 7, 1921, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Eunice Byers Poole and Edgar Philip Owens. Mrs. Miller received her education in Rowan County schools and graduated from Spencer High School. A homemaker, she loved cooking and going to the beach. She loved and adored her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Miller was a member of Milford Hills United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband of 56 years, Henry S. Miller, who died Oct. 30, 1998; and her sister, Dorothy Jagger. Survivors include her sons, Henry F. Miller (Karen) of Mooresville, Daniel S. Miller (Betsy) of Waxhaw and Carl S. Miller (Frieda) of Salisbury; daughters, Brenda Sue Safrit (Charles) of China Grove and Martha “Marty” Smith (Tim) of Salisbury; 15 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Visitation, Service and Burial: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Milford Hills United Methodist Church, 1630 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury. The service will begin at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary, with the Rev. Steve Combs and the Rev. Roger Mills officiating. Burial will follow at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorials: Ed and Linda Sloan, Missionaries to Honduras, Central America, c/o Central Baptist Church, 1810 Moose Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Lyerly Funeral Home is assisting the Miller family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.

Fourth-graders show lively interest in writing and newspaper publication process reanne Dietz teaches writing to fourthgraders at Rockwell Elementary School. About 80 students rotate through her class every day, and her job is to improve their writing skills. Realistically, she wants to get them excited and instill a lifelong interest that will facilitate better communication for the rest of their education and on into their careers. I was invited to speak to DAVID the students. FREEZE In preparation, the classes had been studying my column. I hope that none of them have been harmed in any way by doing this. At least it shouldn’t be permanent. There were more than a few laughs and quizzical grins when I had to recount ‘picking cotton in my underwear’ and dressing in female attire as ‘Tammy Whynot’ for a YMCA Womanless Beauty Pageant fundraiser. Each class had about 20 kids, and they rotated into the same classroom. Many had prepared questions. The kids had obviously put some real thought into my presentation and sought answers for some of the things that had been interesting to them. I started each group with an explanation of why I liked to write and how I came to write for the Salisbury Post. My point that a love of reading improves writing skills seemed to hit home. I told the kids that books and reading had always been important to me, and because of reading, I was constantly exposed to good writing. We talked about how college and graduate school paper writing had ignited my own interest in using words to put a picture on paper. There were so many good questions that I hate to pick out just a few. Some variations of the same question were asked several times, so more than just those mentioned here deserve recognition. Savannah Fisher asked about Joe Endres, who is battling leukemia. I told her Joe is still in treatment, and that his doctors are trying something new in the upcoming days. Bailee Hepler asked me

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Rex McCall KANNAPOLIS — Rex McCall, 91, of Kannapolis, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at his home. Born May 21, 1919, in Covington County, Ala., he was the son of the late John and Verbie McLaughlin McCall. He had retired from Star Furniture Company. He also had worked at Western Auto and Goodyear Tire Company. He was veteran of World War II United States Army 82nd Airborne Division from 1940-45. He was a very active member of First United Methodist Church in Landis. He had been the President of his Sunday school class and President of the Golden Agers. Everyone knew Rex McCall. How? He was one of those rare persons that stood out in a crowd. He loved people and in his life time he shared his talents of many by being there for others. A strong devoted husband, father and Christian, he just was a leader. Rex loved to sing and was very devoted using his singing in the church choir, community gatherings, YMCA group and where ever a group was performing. One of his favorite performances was every year on Valentine 's Day he sang with love “I love you truly”, to his devoted wife Doris. All the women enjoyed that lovely thought. He shared his car many times with ladies. Usually he was the only man in a car full of ladies. A lot of times he left home before his ball team the Atlanta Braves had completed their game so he could take the ladies out for dinner because it was their birthday. He still has that old green truck which he drove where ever he went. Heaven only knows how that green truck thanked him for taking such good care of it. All the male relatives want that truck. Rex took part each year in the senior games and always showed off his medals. He usually said they just gave him the medals because he “showed up”. The Golden Agers at 1st Methodist Church in Landis have depended on Rex to be their leader over many years. Usually he started the meeting with some type of joke to make us laugh. He always loved the concerts in the park in Kannapolis and always sat along the walkway so he could see everyone. Rex loved people and had a contagious personality because he was someone who cared. Well, Rex, we, the many friends care too. We will always love you. Goodbye dear friend. Sing for us. Rex is survived by his wife, Doris M. McCall; two daughters, Ann (Felix) Rollins of Kannapolis and Cathy (Byron) King of Hickory; his son, Gary (Beth) McCall of Lexington, Ky.; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Shirley (Frank) Schofield of Union Grove, Ala.; and a special nephew, Chuck McCall of Dothan, Ala. Service: A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Landis at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, officiated by Rev. Bev Coppley. Burial was private. Visitation: The family will receive friends after the service at church. Memorials: Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 11, Landis, NC 28088 or Hospice of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Whitley's Funeral Home is assisting the McCall Family.

Carolyn Gail Nichols SALISBURY — Carolyn Gail Nichols, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Duke University Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete with Lyerly Funeral Home in charge.

Ricky Farrell Cooper NEW LONDON — Ricky Farrell Cooper, 59, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2010, at his residence. He was born Dec. 7, 1951, in Stanly County. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, at Stanly Funeral Home. Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, at Sweet Home Baptist Church. Stanly Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

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Students in fourth-grade writing class are eager to ask questions of David Freeze. how long it takes to make the whole paper. The classes are going to see the Post operate in February, so she will get a better answer then. I did tell her that most of the real news has to be written and edited to be printed overnight and ready to go out for delivery in the predawn hours. Certain columns and less time-sensitive stories are collected for a few days before being published. Chloe Roperson wanted to know what inspired me to write. I told her that I realized in grad school that I would much rather do a 10-page paper for a grade than take a test. In fact, I cheered if the professor told us that most of our grade would come from various papers throughout the class. Writing comes easy, oftentimes easier than finding the right thing to say. Hill Fowler was curious as to why I wanted to go on so many long bike rides. I told him that it was an enjoyable way to see nature, have some time to myself for reflection and provide a good fitness workout all at the same time. Izabela Himes wanted to know if the Post tells me what to write about. I replied that most of the time they don’t tell me what to write about, though sometimes there are things the editors suggest as good subjects. Kevin Agner asked the probing question, “How did you come up with your vocabulary?” My answer included a combination of plenty of reading, taking advantage of education and a willingness to explore words that aren’t easily defined.

Kendall Galloway and a few others wanted to know more about my windmill and how it came to be. I told them about it being decorated for Christmas. Baleigh Hill startled me a little by asking about my own shattered West Point dreams. I have often wondered how my life would have been different. I’ll address more of their questions in my next column. Hunter Eagle brought up the process to be a better writer. Dietz, the kids and I talked about the proper writing process for a story. We wanted to hook the reader with a great title, an interesting introduction, and have a good plan to paint a verbal picture throughout. We wanted to make sure that we knew the subject well, didn’t use filler, and came to a clear and concise conclusion. The kids were great listeners, very polite and clearly interested. It was a fun morning, and from the start, I was impressed. An idea came to mind. She was planning to have the kids each write a story, so I thought that a writing contest for the kids would be fun. Dietz agreed that we should have a contest to see which student could tell a fun story while using the proper writing process. Then I will publish the winner’s story as part of my column next week. So this week, there won’t really be a conclusion. We’ll save that for next week. Watch out though. Dakota Kellough mentioned something about barbed wire and a trampoline. I can’t wait to see what he does with that.

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jelly sandwich had worn off long ago. As we turned onto our street, I can recall the image as if it were last Wednesday. Police cars and neighbors lined the street. It was parade time on Ridgeway Avenue, and the McLeod car was the only entry. People cheered and waved as we drove by. The car stopped at the Pickett house. Before I knew it, Jimmy had been whisked away into their house, much like a David Copperfield disappearing trick. Then four more houses and I was home. My parents did the same vanishing act with me. “During the big hunt, the bold frontiersmen tracked such remarkable critters as

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to create a joint marketing committee last year, no one knew if it would work. “Can we even work together and sing Kumbaya?” Meacham said. FROM 1a But with the new Courtyard Marriott set magazines like Good Housekeeping, Family for construction in 2011, which is expected Circle and National Geographic Traveler. to generate about $120,000 a year in occuPackages targeted certain tourist segments, pancy taxes, leaders wanted proven marketincluding a Civil War heritage package that ing efforts in place. appeared in five publications and an events After just four meetings, the joint compackage that ran in six publications. mittee has been a success, Lewis said. The committee also bought a presence on “I’m so proud of this group,” he said. the website www.visitnc.com, including a The city’s 3-cent hotel occupancy tax is list of 25 local events and a downloadable divided in thirds. One cent goes to capital brochure. projects, including public art and 28 large Since July, unique visitors to the renew signs throughout the city directing vamped website www.visitsalisburync.com tourists to attractions. have increased by 41 perCommittee members last cent to 54,167. week had a peek at the Attendance at the Visproposed signs, which itors Center at 204 E. will replace 80 current J AMES M EACHAM Innes Street has insigns. Tourism Authoriy executive Director creased by 3 percent to The remaining 2 cents 3,954, and ridership on go to marketing. the trolleys is up 32 perThe county’s 3-cent hotel tax must go to cent to 6,258, due to the new Haunted Trolmarketing, events and operating the Visiley offered in October. tors Center, which the authority rents from Hotel revenue is up 3.3 percent to $3.6 the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce. million, and the new Salisbury-Rowan FaceThe city’s tourism authority has no paid book page boasted 3,446 fans in five months. staff. The county’s authority has several The new sweepstakes offers have proven employees who do the legwork for both popular, with 7,288 people signing up to win groups. a package including tickets to Thomas the The groups share board members, includTank at N.C. Transportation Museum, an ing Michelle Patterson of Patterson Farm, overnight stay and other prizes. Total value who serves as chair of the county authority was $1,685. and a member of the city authority. Activity A second sweepstakes, which runs has picked up so much, Lewis said he somethrough the first weekend in January, has times attends five tourism-related commitattracted 8,763 people vying for a shopping tee meetings in a month. giveaway and overnight stay. This year, the city contributed $150,000 The sweepstakes showcase tourist attracto the joint marketing committee, and the tions throughout the county, including freecounty put in $50,000. Meacham serves as bies, gifts and vouchers from Salisbury the contact for the overall tourism effort. restaurants, Dan Nicholas Park and other Neither authority can, by law, own a destinations, Meacham said. building or finance a convention center, a Even people who don’t win will know common misconception, Meacham said. more about Salisbury-Rowan, he said. Tourism is a growing industry in Salis“By creating packages like this, we may bury and Rowan County, with 60 jobs added have started to plant something in their in 2009 for a total workforce of 1,210, mind,” he said. “They begin to think of us as Meacham said. a weekend destination.” The tourism economy in Rowan grew 2 Before the Rowan County Tourism Depercent in 2009, one of only six North Carvelopment Authority adopted its new slogan olina counties to see growth on the heels of in 2008, “Authentic North Carolina,” most the Great Recession. marketing efforts focused on Salisbury and “The future is very bright,” Meacham history. said. That continues, Meacham said, but the foBoth groups are preparing to launch a cus has broadened to include everything joint tourism marketing master plan, focusfrom picking strawberries at Patterson ing on how and when to spend money to best Farm to fishing at High Rock Lake. promote the area. A new project will put 20 “We are doing more to balance it out,” he kiosks at hotels and tourist attractions said. across the county, cross-promoting top desBoth groups are funded by hotel occupantinations. cy taxes — 3 percent levied by the county “We are now more competitive in recruitand 3 percent by the city — which generate ing groups and events,” said Meacham, who about $300,000 apiece. is pursuing fishing and gymnastics tournaWhen the two tourism authorities decided

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CAREGIVER FROM 1a an Center Health and Retirement in Mooresville. After she retired, she still worked about one day a week before being drawn back there full time. “She just loved working with the elderly,” Carringer said. “She loved her patients and took really good care of them.” Now Jones’ older daughter, Kannapolis resident Michelle Sides, has followed her example and also works as a nurse. Carringer said Jones was

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Top tourist events in Rowan County by attendance 1. Autumn Jubilee, two-day festival at Dan Nicholas Park, 60,000 visitors 2. Rowan County Fair, one-week event at the fairgrounds, 50,000 visitors 3. Thomas the Tank, two weekends at N.C. Transportation Museum, 30,000 visitors (This event likely generates the highest number of overnight stays.) — sOuRCe: ROWan COunty tOuRisM DevelOpMent authORity

ments for 2012 and 2013. The joint marketing committee will play a key role as Salisbury-Rowan vies for tourist dollars and events that could bring hundreds of people to town for overnight stays, people who will eat, shop and gas up

pensive — $13.50 for adults and $8.50 for children. Patterson Farm charges admission only during festivals, when it costs about $7 for an adult and $3 for a child to enter the grounds. A family fun pack on the trolley, including the ride and snacks, costs $18 for a family of four. A flexible ticket pricing structure is important, Meacham said, with different prices for adults, chilFile phOtO/Wayne hinshaW dren, seniors and groups. thomas the tank engine always draws a big crowd to the n.C. The Spencer museum transportation Museum. could consider a $1 day for local residents, similar to survive, surrounding retailthe loss of visitors with creGrandfather Mountain, he ers and service providers ative marketing strategies said. might not. and an economic analysis to “In my opinion, moving If attendance drops at the determine what ticket price forward, the museum will be museum, retail sales also the market could bear, going to some type of paid will fall, first at the museum Meacham said. admission,” he said. “Many gift shop, Meacham said. A university business museums are moving that Gas stations and restauschool could do a market way anyway as they look at rants will feel the impact analysis, including focus new ways to get revenue.” next, with additional groups for fresh opinions Meacham has proposed Spencer retailers in the third about the value of a visit to packaging museum tickets wave, he said. the museum, he said. Even a 10 percent deThe study would compare with admission to other atcrease in museum visitors the Spencer museum to simi- tractions and cross-promotcould mean tens of thoular attractions in the county. ing the county’s top tourist sands of dollars in lost revDan Nicholas Park offers destinations. For example, enue for businesses in the free admission, but a family material at Dan Nicholas Park would encourage visicommunity, Meacham said. of four pays on average $15 tors to stop at the trans“In this economic envito $20 for refreshments and portation museum, and vice ronment, any commerce rides, Meacham said. transaction is important,” he At Lazy 5 Ranch, families versa, he said. In addition to a long histosaid. pay $8.50 per adult and $5.50 ry and good support from The Rowan County per child to drive a car the community, as well as a Tourism Development Authrough the animal park. private foundation, the muthority could help mitigate Riding a wagon is more exseum has two things going wonderful with her grandchildren — Carringer’s 2-year-old son Mason and Sides’ 16-yearold son Tyler. She would often take Tyler to breakfast or to school even when she worked the late shift, Carringer said. She had begun helping out with Mason as well. Carringer said her mother will be remembered for her caring personality and her sense of humor. “Anywhere she called, she said, ‘This is Mrs. Brad Pitt,’ ” Carringer said. “She was totally hung up on Brad Pitt.” Jones painted as a hobby, Carringer said, and she en-

joyed painting beach scenes, mountains and flowers. Mostly, though, she preferred to spend her time with family. “She loved our family and being together with us,” Carringer said. “It’s going to be different now.” A memorial service for Jones will be held at Bethpage United Methodist Church, where she was a member, at 6 p.m. today. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Contact reporter Karissa Minn at 704-797-4222.

in Rowan County, Meacham said. “Marketing is a continual process,” he said “You have to stay in front of customers.” Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-7974264.

for it, Meacham said — time and a positive attitude. Charging admission would require legislative action, which could come no sooner than this summer. That leaves plenty of time for the museum to prepare, Meacham said. Museum leaders including Executive Director Elizabeth Smith, Marketing Director Mark Brown and Kelly Alexander of the N.C. Transportation Museum Foundation have met with the Tourism Development Authority to explore options. While the museum has been moving toward paid admission for some time, leaders likely will not make any decisions unless it becomes clear the state will cut funding, Brown said. “There are still a lot of maybes and possibilities that are involved,” he said.

“Nothing is in any way set in stone.” The museum is vital to tourism in Rowan because it serves as a strong northern presence, Meacham said. With the Kannapolis Intimidators stadium in the southern part of the county, the two attractions stand as bookends encompassing the other heavy-hitters — Dan Nicholas Park, Lazy 5 Ranch, Patterson Farm and downtown Salisbury. Karen Reid of Huntersville, who visited the transportation museum last week with her three children, said she would pay admission prices similar to Discovery Place or other top-tier museums, as much as $10 for an adult. “I think that would be fair,” she said. Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.

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“I think it would be fine,” Amy Keller said as Noah ran around. “As much as he loves it, we wouldn’t mind.” Joseph Keller said he would pay $5 for the whole family, while Amy Keller was willing to pay a little more — maybe $5 for an adult and $3 for a child. The train museum is one of the top attractions in Rowan County, with annual attendance of more than 100,000. James Meacham, executive director for the Rowan County Tourism Development Authority, said the museum is vital to attracting tourists. While the museum would survive charging an admission fee, attendance would suffer for a few years, he said. “There would be a small drop, but no long-term damage,” Meacham said. For between one and three years, attendance has fallen at other state parks like Sliding Rock when they switched from free to fee. After the third year, attendance levels returned to normal and then increased, Meacham said. While the N.C. Transportation Museum would

1. Dan Nicholas Park, 750,000 visitors 2. Lazy 5 Ranch, undisclosed 3. N.C. Transportation Museum, 108,000 visitors 4. Patterson Farm, undisclosed

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It’s never too late to do the right thing Do you remember reading about Robert Nuranen and his missing library book? It seems that as a ninth-grader, he borrowed of “Prince Egypt” from the library and forgot to return it. Over the years, the family reported multiple sightings, but it MARY wasn’t until HUNT December 2006 that Nuranen finally got around to returning the book to the library. Yes, there was a fine, but it was not nearly as much as you might think once you learn the book was 47 years overdue. (That’s no typo.) He delivered a check for $171.32 for the overdue charges. Ignoring the fact that most libraries charge a fine up to the amount of replacing a book, I believe we should honor the fact that Nuranen did all he could to right that wrong. Even at about a penny a day, I’m sure the library staff was impressed with his desire to make amends, to do the right thing. Radio host Dr. Laura Schlessinger used to sign off with the instruction to her listen-

ers to “Go take on the day!” Several years ago, she changed it to “Go do the right thing!” It’s not always easy to do the right thing. Take money, for example. There are ethics when it comes to money. For some reason, doing the right thing with money can be more challenging than behaving responsibly in other areas of life. You pay for the groceries with cash, and the clerk hands you an extra $20 in change. You notice it, but he doesn’t. No one is looking. Who’ll know if you just keep walking? In fact, you might even justify it by thinking that the store probably has shorted you a lot more than $20 in the past, so this just evens the score. But wait. All of that is wrong. Dead wrong! The right thing is to hand back the cash that is not rightfully yours. Many years ago, you borrowed a few hundred bucks from a college roommate. There was a season of anger as you kept putting off repayment. Then you lost touch. In fact, you’re not even sure where she is now. Besides, she probably has forgotten. But you shouldn’t. The right thing is to repay your debt. Adding interest would make it even more right.

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t began when my husband Tony’s father, Al Swaim, was dying of asbestosis. He was in intensive care and didn’t have much time left, and the family members were called in to say their goodbyes. My two children, Jordan and Clay, and I went down to the hospital shop and found a cloth angel and hung it above him and told him it was his guardian angel and that when he was ready, the angel CLOTH ANGEL would be there for him. We kissed him and told him we loved him. We all left to go to the hospital cafeteria, but before we got back to see him one last time, he had gone to be with the Lord. That was July 7, 2004. The

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REGULAR IMAGE guardian angel was given back to us to hang on our Christmas tree at the top ever since, as a memory of him. This is the first year my 17-year-old daughter Jordan wanted to decorate our family tree by herself the way she wanted to. When she was done, I took a picture of the tree, once as a regular photo and again as a cartoon/comic book look. When we looked back at the two pictures, the regular photo had an “orb” (a white circular glow) to the right of the guardian angel of their grandfather’s passing and the cartoon picture had a look of either wings of an angel or a big bow look.

CARTOON IMAGE Some would say it was just the flash from the camera, but no matter what someone else thinks, it’s what you believe that matters. We believe he is our “guardian angel” watching over us, just as the angel had watched over him. May this story bring happiness to those who have lost a loved one and help them find peace, knowing that loved ones are still with us in “spirit.” I would also like to think that this will bring comfort to a former co-worker of mine named Lacie, because she lost her mother several years ago to an auto accident on Christmas Day on her way to a family get-together.

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Dear Readers: This year has been challenging even for the luckiest of us. The economy has affected millions of Americans and countless others worldwide. The holiday season grants all of us the chance to reflect on our bounty — and offer others a hand. I hope you, my generous ASK readers, will AMY join me again in digging deep to donate to people who need help and to support causes you believe in. My list of charities is a quirky collection reflecting my own interests, concerns and passions. I urge you to research, reflect and come up with your own list. Then give generously — not just this season, but throughout the year. I use the helpful tools at Charity Navigator to learn more about the causes I’m interested in supporting. Charity Navigator rates charities’ financials and administration. The “search” function allows users to enter a key word or phrase (i.e. “band instruments”) to find an organization working in that area. Check charitynavigator.org. The organizations I feature below have received a threeor four-star (highest) rating from Charity Navigator. Helping children: Save the Children, savethechildren.org. This international charity’s website features a gift catalog where you can contribute by purchasing items to donate to children. These range from sponsoring a child’s education for a year ($65) to donating a soccer ball for a child ($30).

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There are no blank checks for Pentagon A couple of months ago, a letter writer called the federal government to task for giving the Pentagon “blank checks” for its spending. He pointed out the huge size of the Pentagon’s budget and the low amount provided other federal departments, e.g., Justice, Agriculture and Labor. Concerning budgets’ sizes he was right on, but on the issue of “blank checks” given to the Pentagon he was incorrect. Pentagon budgets are worked to excruciating detail; I know because I personally worked a large part of the Army budget for 14 years. Work on budgets is a year long process. Much of it is classified; depending on the degree of importance to our national defense various degrees of classification are assigned. Then, Congress scrutinizes submitted budgets in great detail. Since many parts of the Pentagon and CIA budgets are highly classified, it may appear “blank checks” are being passed out, but in reality some Congressional committee knows for what all funds are being appropriated. During WWII there was a catch phrase going around, “Millions for defense; not a dime for tribute.” (Today, of course, that would be “billions.”) I submit that for the most part, defense budgets protect those freedoms and privileges we enjoy to include services provided by other departments. Admittedly, a few less fighter jets, such as the F-35, might help other budgets (B-1 bomber no longer in production). We should also keep in mind the millions of active and reserve military jobs financed in the Pentagon budget, as well as the hundreds of thousands of jobs it funds for military goods and equipment. Let us not forget that the Pentagon is still fighting a war against terrorism and certainly we do not want to require our soldiers to fight “on the cheap.” — Ty Cobb Jr. Rockwell

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My husband has been unemployed for the past six months. He has been unable to find work, despite having applied for more than 200 jobs. For Christmas this year, our 7- year-old daughter wrote a letter to Santa asking for only four things: A new bike, since her old one is too small; a toy for her dollhouse; a certain gift for her dad; and for Santa to please ask the angels to get her daddy a job. Needless to say, like so many other families right now, money is extremely tight for us. We are having a very frugal Christmas, and “Santa” is bringing only one gift per person this year. We were able to buy a bike for our daughter online from Wal-Mart and have it shipped and assembled for free. Unfortunately, when we went to pick it up, we found out that it had disappeared. After a long search and review of the surveillance tapes, we were told that a “customer” had taken the bike and walked out with it. The shift manager and employees at our Salisbury Wal-Mart were absolutely wonderful in the way they handled this situation. We would like to thank all of those who took the time to help search for the bike and resolve this issue, specifically Michelle and Gary. They went above and beyond what we expected, without being rude or short, even though they were in the midst of one of the busiest shopping days of the year. We also would like to address the person who stole this bike. Hopefully that person will read this letter and realize that their act was not done without any effect on someone else. They did not just take an item from a store; they stole a part of a child’s wish, which we alone could not have replaced. Their child will have a new bike for Christmas, but I pray that child never has to know where it came from. — Rebecca Barlow

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In most of our human relationships, we spend much of our time reassuring one another that our costumes of identity are on straight. — Ram Dass

Behind the vote: ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ Both of North Carolina’s senators voted “yes” Saturday on repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy banning gays from serving openly in the military. The repeal measure was approved, 65-31. Here are statements from Sens. Richard Burr (R) and Kay Hagan (D) on their respectives votes. From Burr: “Given the generational transition that has taken place in our nation, I feel that this policy is outdated and repeal is inevitable. However, I remain convinced that the BURR timing of this change is wrong, and making such a shift in policy at a time when we have troops deployed in active combat areas does not take into consideration the seriousness of the situation on the

ground. “But, the vote this morning to invoke cloture on this bill indicated that the broader Senate was prepared to move forward with a change, and despite my concerns over timing, my conclusion is that repealing ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ is the right thing to do.” Hagan also called the policy “outdated” and said that “anyone willing and able to serve our country should be able to do so.” “The Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint HAGAN Chiefs of Staff both testified that they support repealing the … policy, and the military study’s findings provided us with a clear path forward,” Hagan said.

What Governor Perdue should have said From Democratic politic consultant Gary Pearce, who blogs on North Carolina politics at www.talkingaboutpolitics.com: This quote by Governor Perdue on WRAL captured her fundamental political problem: “I’m going to make a lot of people unhappy, and I’m sorry.” First, let’s recall what people look for in leaders. It’s not just what they say, it’s how they say it. The most successful — Roosevelt, Kennedy, Reagan, Clinton, Hunt — communicate optimism, even in the face PEARCE of tough challenges. Now, listen to what she said — and how she said it. She looked like the most unpleasant school teacher you ever had. Her message is about

making people “unhappy.” And it’s about her, not the state. Here’s the right quote: “This is going to be a tough year. But North Carolina has overcome tough times before, and we can do it again.” While I was writing this, I got an email from a reader who noticed another thing: “Was it wise for Bev to have her press meeting in the opulently-decorated-for-Christmas mansion and how wise it is for her to be wearing huge diamond earrings when she’s talking austerity? If they’re fake, then double-shame on her.”

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ew subjects are more controversial than racism in the criminal justice system and capital punishment. In light of the recent controversy surrounding the North Carolina SBI and the N.C. Racial Justice Act, now, more than ever, it is critical that we engage in informed discourse about the effectiveness of capital punishment as a mechanism of crime control. Reconciling the passionate opposing viewpoints that shape this debate is no easy task, so it might help to focus on common ground that most of us can agree upon. Regardless of which side of the debate we take, all of us are deeply concerned that our criminal justice officials act with honesty, fairness and professionalism. When evidence arises that shows that incompetence or outright corruption has undermined fundamental fairness, it is only natural for us to lose faith in the criminal justice system. Even if our faith is shaken, we must remain committed to asking what we can do to create a system of justice that can most effectively control crime without sacrificing innocent people in the process. To this end, the Fair Trial Initiative conducted a poll of North Carolina voters to determine their attitudes about capital punishment. When informed of allegations that the State Bureau of Investigation’s laboratory had withheld or misrepresented evidence in over 200 cases, 68 percent of respondents said executions should be temporarily halted until problems with blood tests at the SBI are fully investigated. And in a finding that has direct imDr. Cary Adkin- plications for supson is a professor port of North Carin the Department olina’s Racial Jusof Criminal Justice tice Act, 58 percent at Fayetteville of respondents reState University. ported that they believed that defendants should not be executed if it is found that racial bias played a role in their trials. This finding is especially relevant considering separate studies conducted by the Michigan State University School of Law Study and the University of Colorado found that defendants suspected of killing a white person were three times more likely to receive a death sentence than those who kill blacks or other minorities. The MSU study also found that qualified African American jurors are excluded from jury service in death penalty trials at more than twice the rate of white jurors. These survey results suggest that the public has grave concerns about how capital punishment is carried out in North Carolina. They also suggest that the public is becoming increasingly knowledgeable about the factors that shape capital punishment, including racial bias, forensic science and how laws are drafted and passed. In its current incarnation, the death penalty continues to raise disturbing questions about its fairness and effectiveness. Therefore, as the Fair Trial Initiative polls suggest, we should take great care in debating how capital punishment should be legislated and applied. Rarely do we find moral absolutes in criminal justice theory, policy and practice. Justice is often an agonizingly drawn-out process, but that is exactly why it is so critical that we do everything we can to remain informed and educated about criminal justice issues. Despite the failures of the criminal justice system, we should remember that its successes are due to the dedication of thousands of criminal justice professionals who do the right thing every day simply because it’s the right thing to do. Out of respect for their sacrifices and the sake of justice itself, can we as citizens afford to do any less?

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ASU hopes to sell craft beer BY MONTE MITCHELL The Winston-Salem Journal

BOONE (AP) — Appalachian State University trustees recently voted unanimously to pursue state and federal permits to establish a brewery that would allow the university to sell beer made by professors and students in brewery classes. Ivory Tower Brewery, in the basement of the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center, is a small nonprofit brewery operated by university professors who taught an honors class in beer brewing to 12 students last spring. The class covered the chemical, biological and production process of brewing malted beverages, including the science of how to combine hops, malt and yeast to produce styles and flavors of beer. Since that beer was used for research and educational purposes by a university, it was legal. But selling beer is another matter. “The university is authorized to sell products that are incidental to instructional and laboratory work already,” said Dayton Cole, ASU’s attorney. “But because alcoholic beverages are so heavily regulated,

we need to get permits.” Getting state and federal permits is part of a process that could mean that beer produced by ASU classes would be sold at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center as early as next summer, once the permits are in place. It’s also a step in a continuing effort by the university to offer more classes in wineand beer-making, and, eventually, start a four-year degree program in fermentation sciences. Brett Taubman, an assistant professor of chemistry, and Shea Tuberty, an associate professor of biology, operate Ivory Tower Brewery and taught last spring’s class, “The Science, History and Business of Beer and Brewing.” “With the production license, it’s sort of untrodden territory,” Taubman said. “By getting the permitting, we’ll be absolutely compliant under the eyes of the state and ABC. If we want to take it to the next level and sell the product, that’s great because it makes it a self-sustaining program.” Money from sales of the beer could be put back into buying supplies and equipment. Taubman is an analytical

chemist. His specialty is studying how aerosols affect the atmosphere, but he’s also a self-described “obsessive brewer” who saw beer brewing as a way to interest students in science. “There’s such great science in brewing,” he said. “I wanted to use it as an academic tool, and it’s kind of grown from there.” There’s also an economic vision to the enterprise: training workers for what is a growing business. North Carolina has about 50 craft breweries, more than any other state in the South. Asheville, with some 50 local varieties of brews offered by nine craft breweries, is considered one of the top craftbeer cities in the nation. “It’s really increased the tourism in that city,” Taubman said. “That’s what we see for the High Country as well.” The university is aware that students often abuse beer, Taubman said. He said they are trying to deal with those problems. “We’re trying to educate students about the entire process and to appreciate beer and the good beer so they won’t abuse the product,” he said.

Prosecutors get Zahra Baker file HICKORY (AP) — Hickory police say they have given prosecutors their investigation of the death of a 10-yearold disabled girl who was reported missing by her family in October. Multiple media outlets reported that prosecutors received the findings last week in the case of Zahra Baker who police say killed was and her body dismembered. BAKER No one has been charged in her death. Her stepmother has been jailed after police say she wrote a fake ransom note discovered the day Zahra was reported missing. Hickory Police Chief Tom Adkins says the district attorney will decide what if any charges to pursue in the death of the little girl who used a prosthetic leg and hearing aids as a result of cancer.

Perdue: Tax increase not way to fix budget RALEIGH (AP) — Gov. Beverly Perdue says there are many options she will consider to repair the $3.7 billion hole in the state’s 2011-12 budget, but a tax increase is not one of them. The News & Observer reported that Perdue spoke with reporters last PERDUE week on a variety of subjects. She says she wants the state to eliminate unnecessary spending before looking at ways to increase taxes. One area she says could help the budget is privatizing the state’s Alcohol Beverage

Control system. Perdue says a consultant’s report on the value of such a move should be ready next month. Another area she would like to see privatized is operating the forensic psychiatric unit at Dix Hospital. Perdue is preparing her budget recommendations for lawmakers’ return in January.

3 Wake County deputies involved in fatal shooting WAKE FOREST (AP) — State police are investigating a fatal shooting involving three Wake County deputies who were responding to a domestic dispute. Multiple media outlets reported that the three deputies were on administrative duty following Saturday’s shooting. Sheriff’s department spokeswoman Phyllis Stephens would not disclose details about the shooting or identify the man who was killed. Family members of Cody Knisley told WRAL-TV in Raleigh that Knisley did not respond to officers’ commands to drop the shotgun he was carrying. Danny Ray McCloud told the television station he saw his brother-in-law get shot. Knisley’s mother Pamela Hart told the television station that her son was to blame for the shooting — not the deputies. Knisley’s family says he suffered from mental problems and had been suicidal.

Greensboro reported that Judge William L. Stocks approved the plan for Project Homestead last week in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Unsecured creditors will get back less than 15 cents of every dollar in court-approved debt they were owed. That list includes Greensboro taxpayers, who got $93,228 on an approved claim of $640,000. The city of Greensboro spent nearly $18 million on housing projects over the years until an audit showed poor record-keeping on local and federal grants and questionable spending. Project Homestead was founded in 1991 and filed for bankruptcy in 2004.

VANDER (AP) — The Pier family will never forget Christmas 2010 or the deputy who helped save one of their dogs from a house fire. The Fayetteville Observer reported that Sgt. Tatum Buckley went into a burning house Thursday to retrieve the family’s blind rat terrier. The dog, “Chewie,” lived up to her name when she bit Buckley after he picked her up from a blanket in a smoky room. The family’s other dogs and Christmas presents were safe and firefighters were working on the blaze when Buckley and Allen Pier arrived. Pier and Buckley met just minutes before when the deputy pulled Pier over for Judge OK’s settlement speeding. Pier’s wife had to tell him about the for defunct NC project called fire. When Pier explained the GREENSBORO (AP) — A situation, Buckley let him go, federal judge has approved a told him to slow down and folbankruptcy trustee’s final dis- lowed him to the house. tribution plan for a defunct housing project that was once How To Get The the third-largest home builder Perfect Shoe Fit in Guilford County. The News & Record of

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North warns of ‘catastrophe’ if South carries out planned drills UNITED NATIONS (AP) — World powers trying to defuse tensions between North and South Korea met in an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council on Sunday, but disagreed over whether the North should be singled out for criticism over two deadly attacks this year that have helped send relations to their lowest point in decades. China and Russia, the countries with the closest North Korea ties, have expressed concern about the South Korean military’s plans to conduct one-day, live-fire drills by Tuesday on the same frontline island the North shelled last month as the South conducted a similar exercise. The United States supports South Korea, a staunch ally, and says any country has a right to train for self-defense. The North warned of a “catastrophe” if South Korea goes ahead with the drills. The reclusive communist government in Pyongyang said it would strike back harder than it did last month, when two South Korean marines and two civilians were killed on Yeonpyeong Island. South Korea says the drills are routine, defensive in nature and should not be considered threatening. Russia called for the Security Council meeting, and Moscow wants the U.N.’s most powerful body to adopt a statement calling on North Korea and South Korea “to exercise maximum restraint” and urging immediate diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.

Thousands try to storm government building in Belarus MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Thousands of opposition supporters in Belarus tried to storm the main government building to protest what they claim was large-scale vote-rigging in Sunday’s presidential election, but they were driven back and beaten by riot police. Dozens of protesters were injured in clashes with the police, left bruised and bloody after being beaten with clubs. An Associated Press reporter at the scene also was struck on the head, back and arm. Up to 40,000 opposition activists rallied in central Minsk to call for longtime authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko to step down. It was the largest opposition rally since mass street protests against Lukashenko in 1996, but it was over within hours. By late Sunday, police had cleared Independence Square of all demonstrators. Protesters broke windows and glass doors of the government building, which also houses the Central Election Commission, but they were repelled by riot police waiting inside. Hundreds more riot police and Interior Ministry troops then arrived in trucks and sent most of the demonstrators fleeing. Some tried to hide in the courtyards of nearby apartment buildings, but were bludgeoned by troops waiting inside the courtyards. Few had expected tens of thousands to join the electionnight protest, which Lukashenko had made clear would be dispersed by force. The question remained of whether the opposition had the momentum to maintain pressure on Lukashenko or whether Sunday’s violence would effectively put an end to the opposition’s hopes.

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south Korean Marines patrol along the coast on Yeonpyeong island, south Korea. A U.s. governor visiting North Korea called for it to show maximum restraint to planned south Korean military drills and hoped the U.N. security council would deliver the same message strongly as well, his office said. Hours earlier, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, RKy., dealt a blow to the administration’s hopes for strong bipartisan support, criticizing the treaty’s verification system and expressing concern that the pact would limit U.S. missile defense options even though Obama insisted Saturday that the treaty imposes no restrictions on missile defense. “Rushing it right before Christmas strikes me as trying to jam us,” McConnell said CNN’s on “State of the Union.” “I think that was not the best way to MCCONNELL get the support of people like me.” While McConnell’s opposition did not come as a surprise, it unnerved the treaty’s backers, who wondered how hard he would work to defeat the accord. Treaties require a two-thirds majority of those voting in the Senate, and Republican votes are critical to Obama’s success in getting the landmark agreement.

After repeal of gay ban, Pentagon faces questions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The debate over gays in the military has been settled with a historic decision to allow them to serve openly, but big questions lie ahead about how and when the change will take place, how troops will accept it and whether it will hamper the U.S. military effort in Afghanistan and Iraq. President Barack Obama is expected to sign into law this week the legislation that passed the Senate on Saturday, an act some believe will carry social implications as profound as President Harry S. Truman’s 1948 executive order on racial equality in the military. The new law probably won’t go into practice for months. Obama and his top advisers must first certify that repealing the 1993 ban on gays serving openly will not damage U.S. troops’ ability to fight. That ban, known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” has allowed gays to serve, but only if they kept quiet about their sexual orientation. In the meantime, the restrictions will remain on the books, although it’s unclear how fully they will be enforced. Some believe gay discharge cases will be dropped as soon as Obama signs the law. The issue of gays in the military has been a contentious one for decades. Until 1993, all recruits had to state on a questionnaire Senate GOP leader to whether they were homosexif they said “yes,” they oppose nuclear treaty ual; could not join. More than WASHINGTON (AP) — 13,500 service members were The Senate’s Republican dismissed under the law. leader said Sunday he would oppose a nuclear arms treaty 2010’s natural and with Russia, complicating President Barack Obama’s other disasters extra drive to secure a foreign pol- deadly, often weird icy victory in the final days of This was the year the Earth the postelection Congress. Senior Democrats still ex- struck back. Earthquakes, heat waves, pressed confidence the Senate would ratify the accord by floods, volcanoes, super typhoons, blizzards, landslides year’s end. The White House and De- and droughts killed at least a mocrats are determined to quarter million people in 2010 win approval of the landmark — the deadliest year in more treaty before January, when than a generation. More peoRepublicans increase their ple were killed worldwide by numbers in the Senate, dim- natural disasters this year ming its outlook. During a than have been killed in terrare Sunday debate in the Sen- rorism attacks in the past 40 ate, Democrats beat back a years combined. “It just seemed like it was GOP amendment to change the treaty, which would have back-to-back and it came in waves,” said Craig Fugate, effectively killed it.

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Coach K on brink of No. 879 Duke coach should catch North Carolina’s Smith tonight BY JOEDY MCCREARY Associated Press DURHAM — Mike Krzyzewski and Dean Smith are on the verge of sharing a spot in the record books — even if only for a few days. The next milestone for Duke’s Krzyzewski will tie him with Smith at No. 2 on the alltime men’s wins list. And in a neighborhood where college basketball rules, some of Krzyzewski’s former players and assistants fully appreciate what it means for him to catch his longtime North Carolina rival. “You talk about two obvious-

ly incredible coaches who have ever coached any sport,” said former Duke star Tommy Amaker, now the Harvard coach. “And to have that in that neck of the woods in (such close) proximity, it makes it incredibly unique.” Barring a colossal upset, Krzyzewski will tie Smith at 879 career wins tonight when the top-ranked Blue Devils (10-0) play Elon, then pass him Dec. 29 at UNC Greensboro. The only man ahead of both is Krzyzewski’s mentor and former coach — Bob Knight, who has 902. “It’s obviously a heck of thing, but ... I have never really dwelled on anything like that,

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number of national championships or number of wins,” Krzyzewski said after a recent victory over Bradley. “You have to play like you have something to prove every game, and I try to coach like it’s the first game that I’ve coached at Duke or at Army or whatever, and whatever happens after that, happens.” Krzyzewski, who went 14-24 against the North Carolina teams led by fellow Hall of Famer Smith, is 878-279 with four national titles and 11 Final Fours in his 36th season as a head coach. He has long downASSOcIATed PReSS

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BY MIKE CRANSTON BY AARON BEARD Associated Press — Arizona t u r n e d Arizona 72 away every N.C. State 62 second-half surge from North Carolina State before putting on a game-clinching run of its own. It was the kind of toughness Sean Miller wanted to see from his young club on the road. Derrick Williams scored 22 points and the Wildcats used a 10-0 spurt to beat the Wolfpack 72-62 on Sunday, handing N.C. State a frustrating loss for the second straight season. Last year, the Wildcats (10-2) beat the Wolfpack at home on a last-second layup. This time, Williams and the Wildcats had things in hand well before that point, holding N.C. State scoreless for 51⁄2 minutes to turn a one-possession game into a 12-point margin that held up against the cold-shooting Wolfpack (6-4). It could help Arizona’s NCAA tournament resume by the end of the regular season considering N.C. State was picked to finish fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference, though Miller wasn’t ready to talk about that. “I don’t want to put the cart too far ahead here because we really kind of made our mind up in the fall to really stay locked in on becoming better,” Miller said. “Anytime you take over a program, especially where we were two springs ago — kind of an awkward time at Arizona — you have to build. And it doesn’t happen all at once.” It was another big performance for Williams, the 6-foot8 sophomore who has led Arizona in scoring in every game but one this year. He went 6for-9 from the field and 10-for11 at the foul line. “I’m quicker than most people my size, so I was just trying to get my shoulders past that person’s shoulders and draw the contact,” Williams said. “Every time I do that, they end up fouling me.” Kevin Parrom added 11 points for the Wildcats, who led by four at halftime and maintained that margin the entire second half. Arizona shot 48 percent after halftime and held the Wolfpack to 32 percent for the game, including a miserable shooting day for heralded N.C. State freshmen C.J. Leslie and Ryan Harrow. Leslie, who came in averaging about 10 points per game, had two points on 1-for14 shooting. Harrow had six

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usually played ninegame seasons. Still, if we had access to all the numbers, there’s no doubt Red Devils such as Ernest McCray, Shakey Bush and Roy Keith would be on our all-time rushing leaderboard. SHERRILL Individual stats for the small, all-white schools that consolidated into East, West, North and South Rowan in the late 1950s and early 1960s are also mostly a mystery, with the exception of an occasional landmark game. We know, for instance, that Landis’ Bill Barnes rushed for six TDs and 303 yards against Rockwell in 1952, but Barnes’ season and career yards aren’t a known quantity. Every Landis game was covered, but individual rushing wasn’t always listed. The one standout from yesteryear for whom we have complete documentation is Boyden back Eddie Kesler, who played from 1956-59 and was a force for Boyden’s 1957 NCHSAA championship team that competed in the state’s largest division. Kesler was such an overwhelming talent in his era that the Post’s Horace Billings carefully compiled a

CHARLOTTE — Over nine seaPanthers 19 sons as Cardinals 12 coach of the Carolina Panthers, John Fox has made it a point to hide his emotions behind an avalanche of cliches, guarded answers and a tough guy persona. Sunday was different. Minutes after his leagueworst Panthers celebrated the end of a seven-game losing streak with a hard-towatch, but quite gratifying 19-12 win over the punchless Arizona Cardinals, Fox took a minute to soak in what was almost certainly his final home game on the job. Securing an overall winning regular-season record, Fox left the field with his arms raised and fists clenched. He then hustled to the locker room, where captain Jordan Gross was waiting to hand him the game ball. “We develop a lot of relationships here. There are a lot of high character guys in that locker room that I appreciate,” Fox said. “It means a lot to me.” Later, Fox quickly grabbed a water bottle as he appeared to be on the verge of choking up. “It was an emotional day,” he acknowledged. Denied a contract extension the past two years and seemingly at odds with the offseason roster-gutting that left the Panthers (2-12) short on talent and experience, Fox is coaching out the string in the last year of his deal. This time, his youngsters came through for him in a performance that was just good enough to beat a similarly dysfunctional unit. And it didn’t even hurt Carolina’s draft positioning, as Cincinnati also won to keep the Panthers a game up in the race for the No. 1 overall pick. Jimmy Clausen outplayed John Skelton in a matchup of rookie quarterbacks, throwing his first touchdown pass since Oct. 3. John Kasay kicked four field goals and Jonathan Stewart rushed for 137 yards. Arizona (4-10), which was finally eliminated from playoff contention in the weak NFC West, mustered 43 yards rushing in their eighth loss in nine games. In his second start, Skelton threw an interception and lost a fumble. “I think it’s just forcing the ball sometimes,” Skelton said. “I threw an interception on a ball that should have never gone to (Stephen) Spach. Those are plays that

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Record breakers The statistical landscape is changing in Rowan County BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com The 2010 football season will be remembered as the season Rowan teams won two state championships. It will be noted as the year West had its strongest defense and the year North’s Javon Hargave set a new standard for fumble recoveries, but it will be remembered mostly for absolutely amazing offense. The marquee guys as far as putting up yards and TDs were West’s B.J. Sherrill, Salis Teams, awards and bury’s John Knox and Romar Morris players of the year coming on Christ- and Carson’s Shaun Warren and Cody mas Day Clanton. Carson’s Zack Gragg, Salisbury’s Dominique Dismuke and West’s Dinkin Miller should be listed sixth, seventh and eighth, in some order, on your offensive player of the year ballot, but they all rank high in the county’s alltime record book. There have been seasons in which any of those three would’ve been player of the year. South’s Mark McDaniel, East’s Jamey Blalock and North’s T.J. Allen also cracked the county’s all-time list in at least one offensive category. It

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Salisbury quarterback John Knox shattered several records. was just an amazing season. Back in 1995, Ed Dupree and John Workman put together the Salisbury Post’s first comprehensive record book for high school football. They combed through the stats and used the late 1960s, when local schools were fully integrated, as the logical starting point for record-keeping. The individual stats for the J.C. Price and Dunbar teams before integration were unknown in 1995, still are, and probably always will be. Price was built on defense and

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Record breakers The statistical landscape is changing in Rowan County BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com The 2010 football season will be remembered as the season Rowan teams won two state championships. It will be noted as the year West had its strongest defense and the year North’s Javon Hargave set a new standard for fumble recoveries, but it will be remembered mostly for absolutely amazing offense. The marquee guys as far as putting up yards and TDs were West’s B.J. Sherrill, Salisbury’s John Knox  Teams, awards and players of the and Romar Morris and Carson’s Shaun year coming on Warren and Cody Christmas Day Clanton. Carson’s Zack Gragg, Salisbury’s Dominique Dismuke and West’s Dinkin Miller should be listed sixth, seventh and eighth, in some order, on your offensive player of the year ballot, but they all rank high in the county’s alltime record book. There have been seasons in which any of those three would’ve been player of the year. South’s Mark McDaniel, East’s Jamey Blalock and North’s T.J. Allen also cracked the county’s all-time list in at least one offensive category. It

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TV Sports Monday, Dec. 20 NFL FOOTBALL 8:30 p.m. ESPN — Chicago at Minnesota NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. VERSUS — Anaheim at Boston SOCCER 2:55 p.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Everton at Manchester City

Area schedule Monday, December 20 PREP BASKETBALL PREP BOYS BASKETBALL 6 p.m. Salisbury at NW Cabarrus (varsity boys only) TBA North Hills in Queens tournament 6:30 p.m. West Rowan at North Rowan Tuesday, December 21 PREP BASKETBALL 6 p.m. Davie at Thomasville 6:30 p.m. Carson at North Iredell West Rowan at Statesville West Iredell at South Rowan Cox Mill at A.L. Brown PREP BOYS BASKETBALL TBA North Hills in Queens tournament PREP WRESTLING 6:30 p.m. North Iredell at Carson South Rowan at West Iredell PREP SWIMMING 4:30 p.m. Davie at South Rowan Wednesday, December 22 6 p.m. Salisbury at East Rowan PREP BOYS BASKETBALL North Hills in Queens tournament PREP WRESTLING All day South, Salisbury in North Davidson King of the Mat Tournament 9 a.m. East, North in Ashbrook Invitational Carson at Southern Guilford

Football records County passing Career 1. Mario Sturdivant, North, 1997-99 ..6,556 2. B.J. Sherrill, West, 2007-10 ........6,188 3. Mitch Ellis, North, 1993-94 ............5,581 4. Tim Hogue, West, 1993-95 ...........4,967 5. Sakelo Lilly, North, 2002-04 ..........4,745 6. Carvie Kepley, North, 1989-92 ......4,582 7. C.M. Yates, East, 1968-70 ............3,910 8. Bryan Aycoth, West, 2002-04........3,769 9. Craig Powers, North, 1994-96.......3,645 10. Alfonzo Miller, North, 2000-01 .....3,475 11. Bobby Myers, North, 1977-79 .....3,474 12. Jeff Holshouser, North, 1981-83 .3,346 13. Zack Gragg, Carson, 2009-10...3,316 14. Keegan Linza, ER-NR, 2003-05 .3,241 15. John Knox, Salisbury, 2007-10 3,200 16. Josh Brady, East, 1995-98 ..........3,049 17. Blake Houston, South, 2007-09 ..2,973 18. Daniel Griffith, North, 2005-06 ....2,946 19. Jared Barnette, West, 1998-00 ...2,859 20. Kevin Sides, South, 1992-95.......2,737 21. Jonathan Partee, Sal., 1987-89 ..2,477 22. Jason Barger, East, 1996-97.......2,312 23. Johnny Stratton, Sal., 1971-72....2,180 24. Randy Hutchins, NR, 1971-73 ....2,126 25. Barry McCall, East, 1986-88 .......2,122 26. Cameron Wood, NR, 2006-07.....2,082 27. Tim Cook, South, 1998-00 ..........1,974 28. Donnie Roberson, NR, 1969-70..1,962 29. David Garwood, Boy., 1968-69 ...1,894 30. Graham Hosch, North, 1999-00..1,736 31. Ivan Corriher, South, 2004-06 .....1,718 32. Michael Blount, Sal., 1996-98 .....1,712 33. Ernie Peace, West, 1984-85 .......1,708 34. Hoke Shirley, South, 2001-03 .....1,707 35. Derry Steedley, East, 1975-76 ....1,691 36. Eddie Kesler, Boyden, 1956-59...1,631 37. Shawn Eagle, East, 2006-07.......1,603 38. Ray. Brady, WR-ER, 1998-00 .....1,597 39. Charles Sherrill, South, 1997 ......1,592 40. T.J. Allen, North, 2009-10 ..........1,545 Season 1. Mitch Ellis, North, 1994 .................2,945 2. Daniel Griffith, North, 2006............2,810 3. Mitch Ellis, North, 1993 .................2,636 4. Alfonzo Miller, North, 2001 ............2,604 5. B.J. Sherrill, West, 2010..............2,349 6. Mario Sturdivant, North, 1999 .......2,346 7. Mario Sturdivant, North, 1997 .......2,289 8. Keegan Linza, North, 2005 ...........2,264 9. B.J. Sherrill, West, 2009................2,192 10. Tim Hogue, West, 1994...............2,163 11. Craig Powers, North, 1996 ..........2,114 12. Cameron Wood, North, 2007 ......1,983 13. Sakelo Lilly, North, 2002..............1,955 14. Mario Sturdivant, North, 1998 .....1,921 15. Sakelo Lilly, North, 2003..............1,876 16. Zack Gragg, Carson, 2010 ........1,860 17. Tim Hogue, West, 1994...............1,804 18. Bryan Aycoth, West, 2004 ...........1,722 19. Carvie Kepley, North, 1992 .........1,713 20. B.J. Sherrill, West, 2008..............1,643 21. Jared Barnette, West, 2000 ........1,631 22. Charles Sherrill, South, 1997 ......1,592 23. C.M. Yates, East, 1970................1,588 24. Josh Brady, East, 1998 ...............1,575 25. Shawn Eagle, East, 2007............1,565 26. Graham Hosch, North, 2000 .......1,544 27. Jason Barger, East, 1996............1,536 28. T.J. Allen, North, 2010 ...............1,486 29. Jeff Holshouser, North, 1982.......1,485 30. Bobby Myers, North, 1978 ..........1,472 31. Craig Powers, North, 1995..........1,467 32. Josh Brady, East, 1997 ...............1,463 33. Zack Gragg, Carson, 2009..........1,456 34. Shane Weimer, West, 2005 ........1,358 35. Derry Steedley, East, 1976 .........1,353 36. Tony Propst, South, 1996............1,292 37. C.M. Yates, East, 1969................1,269 38. Kevin Sides, South, 1994............1,248 39. Bryan Aycoth, West, 2003 ...........1,222 40. Donnie Roberson, North, 1970 ...1,192 41. Carvie Kepley, North, 1991 .........1,188 42. Michael Blount, Salisbury, 1998 ..1,185 43. John Knox, Salisbury, 2010......1,184 44. John Stratton, Salisbury, 1971 ....1,155 45. David Garwood, Boyden, 1968 ...1,129 46. Blake Houston, South, 2009 .......1,125 47. Terry Johnson, Salisbury, 1999 ...1,100 Game 1. M. Sturdivant, NR, 1997 vs. ER ....414 2. Mitch Ellis, NR, 1993 vs. MP.........378 3. M. Sturdivant, NR, 1999 vs. ED ....362 4. Graham Hosch, NR, 2000 vs. SC .336 5. Graham Hosch, NR, 2000 vs. ALB .332 6. Zack Gragg, Car, 2010 vs. Hick..329 7. Sakelo Lilly, NR, 2002 vs. Lex.......325 8. M. Sturdivant, NR, 1998 vs. ED ..... 322 9.D. Griffith, NR, 2006 vs. SurryC......319 10. M. Sturdivant, NR, 1999 vs. Bre. .317 11. Mitch Ellis, NR, 1993 vs. Lex........312 12. Mitch Ellis, NR, 1993 vs. WM.......308 13. Mitch Ellis, NR, 1994 vs. WStan ..304 13. Alfonzo Miller, NR, 2001 vs. WI....304 15. S. Eagle, ER, 2007 vs. NWC .......301 16. S. Weimer, WR, 2005 vs. Stat. ....300 17. Tim Hogue, WR, 1994 vs. WI ......294 17. Keegan Linza, NR, 2004 vs. CD..294 19. Josh Brady, ER, 1997 vs. SV.......292 20. M. Ellis, NR, 1994 vs. Lex............291 21. K. Linza, NR, 2005 vs. ER ...........289 22. D. Griffith, NR, 2006 vs. Lex. .......287 23. K. Linza, NR, 2005 vs. Salis. .......286 24. M. Ellis, NR, 1993 vs. Thom. .......285 25. Sakelo Lilly, NR, 2003 vs. WSto ..284 25. Mitch Ellis, NR, 1994 vs. WM.......284 25. C. Wood, NR, 2007 vs. CD ..........284 28. J. Holshouser, NR, 1983 vs. Thom. 283 29. Derry Steedley, ER, 1976 vs. Sal. 282 30. Alfonzo Miller, NR, 2001 vs. CD...278 31. M. Sturdivant, NR, 1999 vs. NS...270 32. Tim Hogue, WR, 1994 vs. Alb......269 33. Tim Hogue, WR, 1994 vs. NR......267 33. Brian Pollard, Sal., 1991 vs. CC ..267

County receiving Career receptions 1. Lamont Savage, NR-WR, 02-05 ..158 2. Dre Byrd, North, 1997-00 .............142 3. John Yarbrough, East, 1968-70 ...136 4. Bryson Gaymon, NR, 2005-07 .....127 5. Ed Subert, North, 1992-94 ...........120 6. Jon Crucitti, West, 2008-09..........112 6. Cody Clanton, Carson, 09-10 ....112 8. Tony Walker, North, 2001-02........104 9. Alfonzo Miller, North, 1998-00 ......97 10. Adrian Parker, South, 1993-94 ....91 11. J.R. Neely, North, 1995-97 ..........90 12. Ben DeCelle, East, 2006-08........88 13. Chris Phillips, Sal.-NR, 98-00......86 14. B.J. Grant, South, 2007-09 .........84 15. Lathan Charleston, NR, 06-08 ....81 16. Nick Heard, East, 1996-97 ..........77 17. Brandon Ford, North, 2004-05 ....76 18. Nick White, North, 1992-93 .........74 19. Omar Robertson, North, 96-97....73 20. Jeremiah Cauthen, NR, 01-02 ....72 21. Kevin Corpening, East-Sal., 86-88....71 22. Horatio Everhart, West, 99-01...........70 23. Jamel Aldrich, North, 91-92................69 24. Cal Hayes Jr., East, 98-01 .................67 25. James Houpe, NR, 1988-89..............66 26. Donald Gray, West, 1982-83.............65 27. Brantley Horton, West, 2006-08........64 28. Patrick Hampton, West, 08-10..63 29. Chavis Cowan, West , 1994..............61 Receptions, season 1. Jon Crucitti, West, 2009 ...............79 2. Tony Walker, North, 2002 .............68 3. Cody Clanton, Carson, 2010 .....65 4. Chavis Cowan, West, 1994..........61 5. Johnny Yarbrough, East, 1969.....58 6. Adrian Parker, South, 1994 ..........57 7. Brandon Ford, North, 2005 ..........56 7. Bryson Gaymon, North, 2006.......56 9. Lamont Savage, West, 2005........55 10. Donald Gray, West, 1983 ............54 11. Dre Byrd, North, 2000..................53 11. Ed Suber, North, 1994 .................53 13. Omar Robertson, North, 1997.....52 14. Johnny Yarbrough, East, 1970....49 14. Shannon Myers, North, 1990 ......49 14. Marcus White, West, 1995 ..........49 14. Jeremiah Cauthen, North, 2001 ..49 14. Ben DeCelle, East, 2008.............49 19. Nick Heard, East, 1997 ...............48 19. Bryson Gaymon, North, 2007......48 21. Brantley Horton, West, 2008 .......47 21. Cody Clanton, Carson, 2009.......47 Receiving yardage, season 1. Cody Clanton, Carson, 2010 .....1,275 2. Jon Crucitti, West, 2009 ...............1,262 3. Johnny Yarbrough, East, 1969.....1,117 4. Nick Heard, East, 1997 ................1,110 5. Cody Clanton, Carson, 2009........1,096 6. Chavis Cowan, West, 1994 .........1,095 7. Johnny Yarbrough, East, 1970.....1,045 8. Bryson Gaymon, North, 2006.......1,020 9. Alfonzo Miller, North, 1999 ...........995 10. Donald Gray, West, 1983 ............960 11. Adrian Parker, South, 1994 .........949 12. Omar Robertson, North, 1997.....941 13. Ed Suber, North, 1994.................901 14. Marcus White, West, 1995 ..........888 15. Lamont Savage, West, 2004.......878 16. Brantley Horton, West, 2008 .......876 17. Nick White, North, 1993 ..............874 Receiving yardage, career 1. Johnny Yarbrough, East, 68-70.....2,862 2. Cody Clanton, Carson, 2009-10 .2,371 3. Lamont Savage, NR-WR, 02-05 ...2,236 4. Bryson Gaymon, North, 05-07 ......1,990 5. Ed Suber, North, 1992-94 .............1,976 6. Dre Byrd, North, 1997-2000 ..........1,899 7. Nick Heard, East, 1996-97 ............1,848 7. Jon Crucitti, West, 2008-09...........1,848 9. Alfonzo Miller, North, 1998-00 .......1,809 10. J.R. Neely, North, 1995-97..........1,593 11. Adrian Parker, South, 93-94 ........1,493 12. B.J. Grant, South, 2007-09 .........1,402 13. Horatio Evarhart, West, 99-01.....1,397 14. Kevin Corpening, ER-Sal, 86-88 .1,392 15. Nick White, North, 1992-93 .........1,370 16. Donald Gray, West, 1982-83.......1,291 17. Tony Walker, North, 2001-02.......1,247 18. Lathan Charleston, North, 06-08.1,238 19. Omar Robertson, North, 96-97....1,218 20. Brantley Horton, West, 06-08......1,197 21. Ben DeCelle, East, 2006-08........1,196 22. Patrick Hampton, West, 08-10..1,130 23. Chavis Cowan, West, 1994.........1,095 24. Brandon Ford, North, 04-05 ........1,063 25. Jeremiah Cauthen, NR, 01-02 ....1.059 26. Chris Phillips, North-Sal, 98-00 ...1,024 27. Travis Hayes, Carson, 2006-08...1,020 28. Cal Hayes Jr., East, 1998-01 ......1,017 29. Kendall Alley, North, 1977-78......1,006 Receptions, game 1. Ken Beck, North, 1966 vs. DC .....19

County rushing Career rushing yards 1. K.P. Parks, West, 06-09 .......... 10,895 2. Shaun Warren, Car., 07-10 .........6,136 3. Wade Moore, West, 03-05............4,256 4. Dario Hamilton, Sal., 05-08...........3,553 5. Joe Jackson, West, 00-03 ............3,491 6. Thomas Lowe, ER-SR, 06-09.......3,471 7. Romar Morris., Sal., 2007-10......3,348 8. Mark Sturgis, NR, 1974-76 ...........3,259 9. Darryl Jackson, NR, 84-86............3,128 10. Tyris Davidson, Sal., 2001-04.....3,107 11. Darius Beaty, Sal-SR, 2002-05 ...3,043 12. Bennie Geter, North, 1992-95.....2,892 13. Greg Poole, South, 1976-78.......2,772 14. Michael Ramseur, South, 79-81 .2,720 15. Cal Hayes Jr., East, 98-01 ..........2,698 16. Nathanial Hyde, North, 90-92 .....2,680 17. Leonard Atkins, Sal., 1974-75 ....2,578 18. Randy Fowler, East, 1973-75 .....2,485 19. D’Andre Harris, South, 06-09 .....2,424 20. Jimmy Heggins, North, 72-73 .....2,388 21. Joseph Patterson, East, 90-92 ...2,365 22. Ben Hampton, West, 1999-01 ....2,335 23. Rick Vanhoy, East, 1973-75........2,311 24. Lamont Smith, West, 93-94 ........2,302 25. John Knox, Sal., 07-10..............2,296 26. Eddie Kesler, Boyden, 56-59 ......2,178 27. Andre Turner, Sal., 1993-95........2,134 28. Dinkin Miller, West, 2008-10.....2,120 29. Jeff Park, East, 1986-88 .............2,003 (Ken Owen, Jerry Barger, Billy Ray full stats not available, nor are stats for Price players) Season rushing yards 1. K.P. Parks, West, 2009 ........... 3,794 2. Shaun Warren, Carson, 2010 ....2,967 3. K.P. Parks, West, 2008.................2,864 4. K.P. Parks, West, 2007.................2,536 5. Wade Moore, West, 2005.............2,225 6. Shaun Warren, Carson, 2009 ......1,977 7. Dinkin Miller, West, 2010 ...........1,805 8. Romar Morris, Salis., 2010 ........1,780 9. Thomas Lowe, East, 2007 ...........1,779 10. Michael Ramseur, South, 1981 ...1,773 11. Nathanial Hyde, North, 1992 .......1,768 12. K.P. Parks, West, 2006................1,721 13. Ben Hampton, West, 2001 ..........1,628 14. Mark Sturgis, North, 1975 ...........1,613 15. Jimmy Heggins, North, 1973.......1,606 16. Lamont Smith, West, 1994..........1,546 17. Wade Moore, West, 2004............1,491 18. Leonard Atkins, Salis., 1975........1,419 19. Antonio McDaniel, South, 2003...1,382 20. Darryl Jackson, North, 1985........1,371 21. Joe Jackson, West, 2003 ............1,360 22. Desmond Adams, Sal., 1995.......1,353 23. Darius Beaty, South, 2005 ..........1,338 24. Brent Hudson, West, 1995 ..........1,334 25. Darius Beaty, South, 2004 ..........1,332 26. Romar Morris, Salis., 2009..........1,330 27. Ernie Peace, West, 1982 ............1,329 28. Aubrey Childers, Boyden, 1970...1,300 29. Thomas Lowe, South, 2009 ........1,292 30. Bennie Geter, North, 1994 ..........1,291 31. Mark Sturgis Jr., North, 2003 ......1,275 32. Greg Poole, South, 1977.............1,269 33. Cal Hayes Jr., East, 2001............1,253 34. Jeff Park, East, 1988 ...................1,236 35. Mike McGorda, West, 2006.........1,234 36. Andre Turner, Salis., 1995...........1,193 37. Scooter Dalton, West, 1999 ........1,186 38. Alfonzo Miller, North, 2001 ..........1,169

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SCOREBOARD 39. Tyris Davidson, Salis., 2004........1,167 40. Leonard Atkins, Salis., 1974........1,159 Single game, rushing yards 1. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. Carson ..356 2. Cal Hayes Jr., East, 01 vs. Rob. ..344 3. K.P. Parks, West, 07 vs. NWC .....339 4. Brent Hudson, West, 95 vs. ER ...318 5. Shaun Warren, Car., 10 vs. Stat. 308 6. Bill Barnes, Land., 1952 vs. Roc. 303 7. Shaun Warren, Car., 10 vs. Sals. 300 8. Pete Burleyson, CG, 55 vs. Lan. 296 9. Darius Beaty, South, 05, vs. WF ..295 10. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. Tusco. ..292 11. Ernie Peace, West, 82 vs. ND.....288 12. Lamont Smith, West, 94 vs. NS ..285 13. Wade Moore, West, 05 vs. Sals. .284 13. Shaun Warren, Car., 10 vs. SR .284 15. Cal Hayes Jr., East, 00 vs. SVal. 275 16. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. NWC ....274 17. Shaun Warren, Car., 09 vs. ER...273 18. Thomas Lowe, East, 07 vs. SR...271 19. K.P. Parks, West, 07 vs. Davie....269 20. Ernie Peace, West, 82 vs. Trin....267 21. Shaun Warren, Car., 10 vs. Hic. 266 22. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. East......263 23. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. N. Ire. ...261 24. K.P. Parks, West, 07 vs. Moor.....260 25. James Forney, ER, 83 vs. NWC .259 25. Ben Hampton, West, 01 vs. ER ..259 27. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. States...257 28. Jimmy Heggins, NR, 73 vs. WD..254 29. Dario Hamilton, Sal., 06 vs. CD ..250 29. Shaun Warren, Car., 09 vs. Sta. 250 29. Romar Morris, Sal., 10 vs. FH...250 32. Mike Ramseur, SR, 81 vs. NR ....249 32. K.P. Parks, West, 08 vs. WI.........249 34. Thomas Lowe, ER, 07 vs. WI......248 35. Cal Hayes Jr., ER, 00 vs. MP......247 36. Wade Moore, West, 05 vs. WI.....246 37. K.P. Parks, West, 07 vs. State.....244 37. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. RSC .....244 39. Shaun Warren, Car., 10 vs. Rob. 242 40. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. CentC...239 41. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. WI.........238 42. Leonard Atkins, Sal., 75 vs. Tho. 237 42. K.P. Parks, West, 08 vs. N. Ire. ...237 44. Brent Hudson, West, 95 vs. WI ...234 44. K.P. Parks, West, 08 vs. S. Row. 234 46 Chris Torrence, SR, 95 vs. W. Ro..231 47. Tyris Davidson, Sal., 04 vs. CD...231 48. Mark Sturgis, NR, 76 vs. Moors. .230 48. Eric Barnes, South, 75 vs. DC ....230 50. Jimmy Heggins, NR, 73 vs. NS...229 50. Powell Adkins, Sal., 73 vs. Moor. 229 52. Mark Sturgis, NR, 75 vs. Davie ...228 53. K.P. Parks, West, 08 vs. Moor.....225 53. K.P. Parks, West. 09 vs. Moor.....225 55. Travis Trexler, SR, 92 vs. NWC...224 56. M. Ramseur, South, 81 vs. ER....223 57. Nathanial Hyde, NR, 92 vs. SV ...222 57. Mark Sturgis, NR, 75 vs. SR .......222 59. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. Salis. ....221 59. Shaun Warren, Car., 10 vs. WI..221 59. Shaun Warren, Car., 10 vs. ER .221 59. Shaun Warren, Car., 10 vs. HR.221 63. Shaun Warren, Car. 10 vs. NR..220 64. Shaun Warren, Car. 10 vs. WR .219 64. K.P. Parks, West, 09 vs. Freed. ..219 64. K.P. Parks, West, 08 vs. W. Crv. .219 64. K.P. Parks, West, 07 vs. ER ........219 64. David Dowd, East, 04 vs. SR ......219 69. Mark Sturgis, NR, 75 vs. W. Ro. .216 70. Leonard Atkins, Sal., 75 vs. Trin..215 70. Kenny Stoner, NR, 69 vs. CD......215 72. Jerry Sifford, East, 68 vs. NIre. ...214 73. Dinkin Miller, West, 10 vs. EAla.211 74. Ben Hampton, West, 01 vs. Mor. 210 75. K.P. Parks, West, 2007 vs. NR....207 75. John Knox, Sal., 2010 vs. CD ...207 77. Jimmy Heggins, NR, 73 vs. ND...206 77. Skeet Rankin, WR, 77 vs. Trin. ...206 77. Ben Hampton, WR, 01 vs. SR ....206 77. K.P. Parks, West, 2007 vs. SR....206 81. Kenny Holt, Boyd., 1970 vs. NR..205 82. Kenny Brown, NR, 77 vs. ND......204 82. Phillip Oglesby, Sal., 85 vs. Led..204 82. Andre Turner, Sal., 95 vs. Ran. ...204 85. Eric Perry, North, 80 vs. DC ........201 85. Nathanial Hyde, NR, 92 vs Pis....201 85. Cal Hayes, Jr., ER, 01 vs. ALB....201 88. Mark Baldwin, SR, 68 vs. Bel......200 88. Ben Hampton, WR, 01 vs. Stat. ..200 88. Shaun Warren, Car., 09 vs. NR...200 88. Mark McDaniel, SR, 10 vs. CC..200

County total offense Yardage, season 1. K.P. Parks, West, 2009 ..............3,794 2. Alfonzo Miller, North, 2001 .........3,773 3. Daniel Grifﬁth, North, 2006 ........3,275 4. Mitch Ellis, North, 1994 ..............3,138 5. B.J. Sherrill, West, 2010...........2,987 6. Shaun Warren, Carson, 2010 ..2,967 7. K.P. Parks, West, 2008 ..............2,864 8. Mario Sturdivant, North, 1999 ....2,779 9. Mitch Ellis, North, 1993 ..............2,684 10. Cameron Wood, North, 2007 ....2,627 11. Sakelo Lilly, North, 2003............2,624 12. K.P. Parks, West, 2007 .............2,536 13. Mario Sturdivant, North, 1997 ...2,510 14. B.J. Sherrill, West, 2009............2,452 15. Sakelo Lilly, North, 2002 ...........2,372 16. Keegan Linza, North, 2005 .......2,341 17. Tim Hogue, West, 1994 ............2,335 18. Wade Moore, West, 2005 .........2,225 18. John Knox, Salisbury, 2010 ...2,225 20. Mario Sturdivant, North, 1998 ...2,184 21. Craig Powers, North, 1996........2,150 22. Shawn Eagle, East, 2007..........2,046 23. Shaun Warren, Car., 2009 ........1,977 24. Tim Hogue, West, 1995 ............1,893 25. B.J. Sherrill, West, 2008............1,875 26. Jason Barger, East, 1996..........1,874 27. Bryan Aycoth, West, 2004.........1,869 28. Zack Gragg, Carson, 2010......1,866 29. Ben Hampton, West, 2001........1,861 30. Charles Sherrill, South, 1997 ....1,856 31. John Knox, Salisbury, 2009 ......1,827 32. Dinkin Miller, West, 2010 ........1,805 33. Graham Hosch, North, 2000 .....1,802 34. Josh Brady, East, 1998 .............1,788 35. Romar Morris, Salis, 2010 ......1,780 36. Thomas Lowe, East, 2007 ........1,779 37. Michael Ramseur, SR, 1981 .....1,773 38. Nathanial Hyde, NR, 1992 ........1,768 39. Blake Houston, South, 2009 .....1,764 40. Carvie Kepley, North, 1992 .......1,729 41. K.P. Parks, West, 2006 .............1,721 42. Hoke Shirley, South, 2003 ........1,685 43. Jamey Blalock, East, 2009........1,660 44. Jared Barnette, West, 2000 ......1,632 45. Tony Propst, South, 1996..........1,630 46. Derry Steedley, East, 1976 .......1,623 47. Mark Sturgis, North, 1975 .........1,613 48. Kevin Sides, South, 1994..........1,610 49. Jimmy Heggins, NR, 1973 ........1,606 50. C.M. Yates, East, 1970 .............1,584 Yardage, career 1. K.P. Parks, West, 2006-09 .........10,895 2. Mario Sturdivant, NR, 97-99 ......7,473 3. B.J. Sherrill, West, 2007-10 .....7,303 4. Sakelo Lilly, North, 2001-04 .......6,389 5. Shaun Warren, Car., 07-10.......6,136 6. Mitch Ellis, North, 1993-94.........5,822 7. John Knox, Salisbury, 07-10....5,486 8. Tim Hogue, West, 1993-95 ........5,366 9. Alfonzo Miller, NR, 2000-01 .......5,232 10. Carvie Kepley, NR, 89-92 .........4,809 11. Wade Moore, West, 2003-05 ....4,256 12. Eddie Kesler, Boy., 1956-59......4,199 13. Blake Houston, SR, 2007-09 ....4,188 14. C.M. Yates, East, 1968-70 ........4,110 15. Bryan Aycoth, West, 2002-04 ...3,877 16. Craig Powers, North, 1994-96 ..3,756 17. Bobby Myers, North, 1977-79 ...3,616 18. Dario Hamilton, Sal., 2005-08...3,592 19. Joe Jackson, WR, 2000-03.......3,491 20. Thomas Lowe, ER-SR, 06-09 ...3,471 21. Daniel Grifﬁth, North, 2005-06 ..3,406 22. Kevin Sides, South, 1992-95 ....3,376 23. Jeff Holshouser, North, 81-83 ...3,360 24. Romar Morris, Sal., 2007-10 ...3,348 25. Jonathan Partee, Sal., 87-89 ....3,338 26. Zack Gragg, Carson, 2009-10 3,272 27. Mark Sturgis, North, 1974-76....3,259 28. Josh Brady, East, 1995-98........3,184 29. Darryl Jackson, North, 84-86 ....3,128 30. Keegan Linza, ER-NR, 03-05 ...3,125 31. Tyris Davidson, Sal., 2001-04 ...3,107 32. Darius Beaty, Sal-SR, 02-05 .....3,043 33. Bennie Geter, North, 92-95 .......2,892 34. Cal Hayes Jr., East, 98-01 ........2,851 35. Jason Barger, East, 1996-97 ....2,826

36. Greg Poole, South, 1976-78 .....2,772 37. Cameron Wood, NR, 06-07 ......2,727 38. Michael Ramseur, SR, 79-81 ....2,720 39. Nathanial Hyde, North, 90-92 ...2,680 40. Hoke Shirley, South, 2001-03 ...2,648 41. Ben Hampton, West, 99-01.......2,635 42. Jared Barnette, West, 98-00 .....2,620 43. Jamey Blalock, East, 08-10 ....2,618 43. Shawn Eagle, SR-ER, 05-07 ....2,601 44. Leonard Atkins, Sal., 1974-75...2,571 45. Johnny Stratton, Sal., 71-72 .....2,495 46. Randy Fowler, East, 1973-75....2,485 47. D’Andre Harris, SR, 2006-09 ....2,462 48. Jimmy Heggins, North, 72-73 ...2,388 49. Joseph Patterson, ER, 90-92....2,365 50. Rick Vanhoy, East, 1973-75 ......2,311 Yardage, game 1. G. Hosch, NR, 2000 vs. ScotCo. ......443 2. M. Sturdivant, NR, 1997 vs. ER........434 3. M. Sturdivant, NR, 1999 vs. ED........431 4. Alfonzo Miller, NR, 2001 vs. CD .......414 5. Sakelo Lilly,NR, 2003 vs. A.L.B. .......412 6. Alfonzo Miller, NR, 2001 vs. WI ........388 7. Mitch Ellis, NR, 1993 vs. MP ............378 8. M. Sturdivant, NR, 1998 vs. ED........362 9. M. Sturdivant, NR, 1999 vs. NS........359 10. K.P. Parks, West, 2009 vs. Car........356 11. G. Hosch, North, 2000 vs. A.L.B......353 12. Alfonzo Miller, NR, 2001 vs. WR......351 13. Ernie Peace, WR, 1982 vs. Trin. .....349 14. Cal Hayes Jr., ER, 2001 vs. Rob. ....344 15. Mario Sturdivant, NR, 99 vs. Brev. ..343 16. Mitch Ellis, NR, 1993 vs. Lex...........342 17. M. Sturdivant, NR, 1997 vs. WR......339 17. K.P. Parks, West, 2007 vs. NWC.....339 17. Zack Gragg, Car., 2010 vs. Hick. ..339 20. Alfonzo Miller, NR, 01 vs. WWilk. ....335 21. Daniel Griffith, NR, 2006 vs. Led. ....332 21. Daniel Griffith, NR, 2006 vs. SurCn.332 23. Sakelo Lilly, NR, 2002 vs. Lex. ........324 24. Cameron Wood, NR, 2007 vs. Led..322 25. Daniel Grifith, NR, 2006 vs. Lex. .....320 26. Cameron Wood, NR, 2007 vs. CD ..319 27. Brent Hudson, WR, 1995 vs. ER .....318 28. Daniel Griffith, NR, 2006 vs. CD......316 29. Mitch Ellis, NR, 1994 vs. WR...........315 29. Sakelo Lilly, NR, 2002 vs. WStok ....315 29. Keegan Linza, NR, 2004 vs. CD......315 32. Alfonzo Miller, NR, 2001 vs. SR.......313 33. Keegan Linza, NR, 2004 vs. ER......312 33. Shawn Eagle, ER, 2007 vs. NWC ...312 35. Alfonzo Miller, NR, 2001 vs. ED.......311 36. Tim Hogue, WR, 1994 vs. WI ..........308 36. Daniel Griffith, NR, 2006 vs. ER ......308 36. Shaun Warren, Car., 10 vs. Sta.....308 39. Cameron Wood, NR, 07 vs. Thom. .307 40. Derrick Parker, Sal., 06 vs. ED ........304 41. Mitch Ellis, NR, 1994 vs. WMont. ....303 41. Bill Barnes, Land., 1952 vs. Roc. ....303 43. Mitch Ellis, NR, 1994 vs. Lex...........301 44. Shaun Warren, Car., 2010 vs. Sal. 300

Prep hoops Moir watch Boys Davie ......................8-0 North Rowan ..........5-1 Salisbury..................3-2 Carson ....................3-6 West Rowan ............2-5 South Rowan ..........2-6 East Rowan ............0-9 Girls Salisbury..................5-1 Carson ....................7-2 West Rowan ............5-2 North Rowan ..........3-3 South Rowan ..........3-5 East Rowan ............3-6 Davie ......................2-5

College hoops Standings SAC Lincoln Memorial Brevard Tusculum Anderson Wingate Catawba Mars Hill Lenoir-Rhyne Newberry Carson-Newman

SAC 2-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-2

Overall 9-0 3-2 4-7 7-5 5-4 5-4 4-5 2-6 5-5 3-7

CIAA Division Northern Virginia Union 1-0 Bowie State 0-0 0-0 Elizabeth City State St. Paul’s 0-0 Chowan 0-0 0-0 Lincoln Virginia State 0-1 Southern Division Winston-Salem State 0-0 Shaw 0-0 Livingstone 0-0 0-0 Fayetteville State Johnson C. Smith 0-0 St. Augustine’s 0-0

Overall 2-2 5-1 5-1 2-4 1-6 1-6 1-6 Overall 2-0 6-1 4-2 4-3 5-4 1-5

ACC ACC Overall Florida State 1-0 9-2 Boston College 1-0 9-2 1-0 7-3 Virginia Duke 0-0 10-0 Miami 0-0 7-3 0-0 7-4 North Carolina Georgia Tech 0-0 6-4 N.C. State 0-0 6-4 0-0 6-5 Wake Forest Maryland 0-1 7-4 Clemson 0-1 7-4 0-1 6-4 Virginia Tech Saturday’s games UCF 84, Miami 78 Texas 78, North Carolina 76 Georgia Tech 67, Richmond 54 Xavier 83, Wake Forest 75 Virginia Tech 88, Mississippi State 57 Florida State 74, Loy. Marymount 63 Sunday’s games Clemson 71, UNC Greensboro 61 Boston College 93, Bryant 77 Arizona 72, N.C. State 62 Monday’s games Elon at Duke, 7 p.m., FS South/NESN Norfolk State at Virginia, 7 p.m. Tuesday’s games Miami vs. Oral Roberts, 5:15 p.m. William & Mary at North Carolina, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Presbyterian at Wake Forest, 7 p.m.

Southeastern Eastern SEC Overall Florida 0-0 8-2 Vanderbilt 0-0 8-2 Kentucky 0-0 8-2 South Carolina 0-0 7-2 Tennessee 0-0 7-2 Georgia 0-0 7-2 Western SEC Overall Arkansas 0-0 7-2 Mississippi 0-0 7-2 Mississippi State 0-0 7-3 LSU 0-0 7-4 Alabama 0-0 5-6 Auburn 0-0 3-7 Monday’s game Jacksonville at Florida, 1 p.m. Tuesday’s games High Point at Georgia, 7 p.m. USC at Tennessee, 7 p.m., FSN USC Upstate at Auburn, 7 p.m. Vanderbilt at Middle Tennessee, 7 p.m. Lipscomb at Alabama, 8 p.m.

Other scores EAST Cent. Connecticut St. 74, Niagara 71 Holy Cross 75, Marist 57 Long Island U. 91, Army 85 Maine 78, Colgate 57 Sacred Heart 71, Yale 62 SOUTH Dist. of Columbia 84, Virginia St. 66 Florida Southern 96, Tuskegee 78 Marshall 98, VMI 70 Tennessee St. 70, Morehead St. 64, OT UAB 58, Alabama A&M 40 MIDWEST Indiana 102, S. Carolina St. 60 Iowa St. 71, Dartmouth 42

N. Iowa 68, SIU-Edwardsville 47 Notre Dame 88, Stony Brook 62 SOUTHWEST North Texas 85, Texas St. 62 WEST Colorado 104, Longwood 59 New Mexico 84, The Citadel 58 UC Riverside 78, Montana St. 67

Notable boxes Arizona 72, N.C. State 62 ARIZONA (10-2) Jones 2-6 0-0 4, Fogg 2-8 2-2 6, Williams 6-9 1011 22, Horne 0-0 2-2 2, Hill 2-5 3-6 7, Natyazhko 2-3 0-0 4, Parrom 2-4 5-6 11, Mayes 1-4 0-0 3, Lavender 1-3 0-0 3, Perry 4-7 2-3 10. Totals 22-49 24-30 72. N.C. STATE (6-4) Painter 0-3 2-4 2, Brown 6-11 1-1 14, Leslie 1-14 0-2 2, Gonzalez 1-6 2-2 4, Wood 5-11 2-3 16, Howell 4-6 4-5 12, Harrow 1-9 4-4 6, Vandenberg 1-1 00 2, Williams 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 21-66 15-21 62. Halftime—Arizona 36-32. 3-Point Goals—Arizona 4-16 (Parrom 2-4, Mayes 1-2, Lavender 1-3, Williams 0-1, Perry 0-1, Jones 0-1, Fogg 0-2, Hill 0-2), N.C. State 5-14 (Wood 4-7, Brown 1-1, Williams 0-1, Harrow 0-2, Gonzalez 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Arizona 31 (Perry 6), N.C. State 45 (Leslie 11). Assists—Arizona 13 (Jones 4), N.C. State 13 (Brown, Harrow 4). Total Fouls— Arizona 18, N.C. State 23. A—16,119.

Clemson 71, UNC-G 61 UNC-GREENSBORO (0-10) Henry 2-8 6-9 10, Brackett 0-2 0-0 0, VanDussen 7-10 3-3 20, Randall 2-10 0-0 6, Evans 1-4 0-0 2, Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Parker 0-2 0-0 0, Sellers 0-0 0-0 0, Simpson 7-17 1-1 16, Henegar 0-1 0-0 0, Cole 3-5 0-0 7. Totals 22-59 10-13 61. CLEMSON (7-4) Jennings 3-7 0-0 7, Booker 1-3 0-0 2, Anderson 2-4 1-2 5, Smith 3-7 1-3 8, Young 8-14 2-3 22, Baciu 0-0 0-0 0, Stanton 2-4 0-0 4, Narcisse 1-1 2-4 4, Grant 7-9 5-8 19. Totals 27-49 11-20 71. Halftime—Clemson 37-16. 3-Point Goals—UNCGreensboro 7-18 (VanDussen 3-4, Randall 2-5, Cole 1-2, Simpson 1-4, Henegar 0-1, Henry 0-1, Evans 0-1), Clemson 6-14 (Young 4-8, Jennings 1-2, Smith 1-4). Fouled Out—Jennings, Simpson. Rebounds— UNC-Greensboro 29 (Simpson 7), Clemson 36 (Grant 13). Assists—UNC-Greensboro 16 (VanDussen 6), Clemson 17 (Young 5). Total Fouls— UNC-Greensboro 22, Clemson 12. A—5,500.

College football

12 16 .429 12 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 19 9 .679 — 19 9 .679 — Utah Denver 16 10 .615 2 Portland 14 14 .500 5 6 22 .214 13 Minnesota Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 21 7 .750 — 13 13 .500 7 Phoenix Golden State 9 17 .346 11 L.A. Clippers 7 21 .250 14 5 20 .200 141⁄2 Sacramento Sunday’s Games Boston 99, Indiana 88 New Jersey 89, Atlanta 82 L.A. Lakers 120, Toronto 110 Houston 102, Sacramento 93 Detroit 111, New Orleans 108, OT Phoenix 113, Oklahoma City 110 Monday’s Games Orlando at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Utah at Cleveland, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Indiana, 7 p.m. CHARLOTTE at Washington, 7 p.m. Dallas at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Portland, 10 p.m. Houston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Memphis

Notable boxes Suns 113, Thunder 110 PHOENIX (113) Hill 9-17 12-14 30, Frye 5-11 1-2 12, Lopez 9-10 1-2 19, Nash 7-9 4-4 20, Dudley 0-2 2-2 2, Warrick 2-4 3-4 7, Childress 5-9 0-0 10, Dragic 4-7 22 11, Barron 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 42-73 25-30 113. OKLAHOMA CITY (110) Durant 8-19 11-14 28, Green 6-12 5-7 19, Ibaka 0-2 0-0 0, Westbrook 5-17 9-11 19, Sefolosha 4-9 0-0 11, Harden 1-3 9-9 11, Collison 8-10 3-3 19, White 1-4 0-0 2, Maynor 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 33-77 3846 110. Phoenix 25 29 28 31 — 113 Oklahoma City 23 22 40 25 — 110 3-Point Goals—Phoenix 4-12 (Nash 2-2, Dragic 1-1, Frye 1-5, Childress 0-1, Hill 0-1, Dudley 02), Oklahoma City 6-21 (Sefolosha 3-5, Green 26, Durant 1-6, Maynor 0-1, Westbrook 0-1, Harden 0-2). Fouled Out—Westbrook. Rebounds— Phoenix 49 (Hill 11), Oklahoma City 39 (Collison 8). Assists—Phoenix 23 (Nash 10), Oklahoma City 20 (Westbrook 9). Total Fouls—Phoenix 30, Oklahoma City 23. Technicals—. A—18,203 (18,203).

Lakers 120, Raptors 110

FCS playoffs Semifinals Championship, Friday, Jan. 7 Delaware (12-2) vs. Eastern Washington (122), 7 p.m., Frisco, Texas

Bowl games Saturday, Dec. 18 New Mexico Bowl BYU 52, UTEP 24 Humanitarian Bowl Northern Illinois 40, Fresno State 17 New Orleans Bowl Troy 48, Ohio 21 Tuesday, Dec. 21 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl Louisville (6-6) vs. Southern Mississippi (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl Utah (10-2) vs. Boise State (11-1), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 23 Poinsettia Bowl San Diego State (8-4) vs. Navy (8-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl Hawaii (10-3) vs. Tulsa (9-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Toledo (8-4) vs. Florida International (6-6), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 27 Independence Bowl Georgia Tech (6-6) vs. Air Force (8-4), 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Tuesday, Dec. 28 Champs Sports Bowl North Carolina State (8-4) vs. West Virginia (93), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Missouri (10-2) vs. Iowa (7-5), 10 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 29 Military Bowl East Carolina (6-6) vs. Maryland (8-4), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl Baylor (7-5) vs. Illinois (6-6), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl Arizona (7-5) vs. Oklahoma State (10-2), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl SMU (7-6) vs. Army (6-5), Noon (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl Syracuse (7-5) vs. Kansas State (7-5), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl North Carolina (7-5) vs. Tennessee (6-6), 6:40 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl Nebraska (10-3) vs. Washington (6-6), 10 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 31 Meineke Bowl Clemson (6-6) vs. South Florida (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl Notre Dame (7-5) vs. Miami (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl Georgia (6-6) vs. UCF (10-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl South Carolina (9-4) vs. Florida State (9-4), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 1 TicketCity Bowl Northwestern (7-5) vs. Texas Tech (7-5), Noon (ESPNU) Capital One Bowl Michigan State (11-1) vs. Alabama (9-3), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Outback Bowl Florida (7-5) vs. Penn State (7-5), 1 p.m. (ABC) Gator Bowl Michigan (7-5) vs. Mississippi State (8-4), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. TCU (12-0) vs. Wisconsin (11-1), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl Connecticut (8-4) vs. Oklahoma (11-2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 3 Orange Bowl Stanford (11-1) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Jan. 4 Sugar Bowl Ohio State (11-1) vs. Arkansas (10-2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 6 GoDaddy.com Bowl Miami (Ohio) (9-4) vs. Middle Tennessee (66), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 7 Cotton Bowl Texas A&M (9-3) vs. LSU (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 8 BBVA Compass Bowl Pittsburgh (7-5) vs. Kentucky (6-6), Noon (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 9 Fight Hunger Bowl Boston College (7-5) vs. Nevada (12-1), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 10 BCS National Championship Auburn (13-0) vs. Oregon (12-0), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 22 4 .846 — New York 16 12 .571 7 Philadelphia 11 16 .407 111⁄2 Toronto 10 18 .357 13 New Jersey 8 20 .286 15 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 21 8 .724 — Orlando 16 10 .615 31⁄2 Atlanta 17 12 .586 4 CHARLOTTE 9 17 .346 101⁄2 Washington 6 19 .240 13 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 16 9 .640 — Indiana 12 14 .462 41⁄2 Milwaukee 10 15 .400 6 Detroit 9 19 .321 81⁄2 Cleveland 8 19 .296 9 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 23 3 .885 — Dallas 21 5 .808 2 New Orleans 16 11 .593 71⁄2 1 Houston 12 15 .444 11 ⁄2

L.A. LAKERS (120) Artest 2-3 2-2 6, Odom 5-9 1-2 11, Gasol 9-15 1-2 19, Fisher 2-8 2-4 7, Bryant 6-12 8-9 20, Bynum 4-6 8-10 16, Blake 2-5 0-0 6, Barnes 4-10 2-2 12, Brown 5-7 2-2 14, Walton 2-4 5-6 9. Totals 41-79 31-39 120. TORONTO (110) Kleiza 11-21 0-0 26, Johnson 7-12 0-0 14, Davis 0-3 0-0 0, Calderon 8-14 2-2 20, DeRozan 6-12 11-11 23, Dorsey 2-3 2-5 6, Wright 3-3 0-0 6, Bayless 1-7 2-2 4, Barbosa 3-12 4-5 11, Alabi 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-87 21-25 110. L.A. Lakers 28 29 29 34 — 120 34 15 30 31 — 110 Toronto 3-Point Goals—L.A. Lakers 7-19 (Brown 2-3, Barnes 2-4, Blake 2-5, Fisher 1-4, Odom 0-1, Bryant 0-2), Toronto 7-22 (Kleiza 4-10, Calderon 2-5, Barbosa 1-5, Bayless 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—L.A. Lakers 57 (Barnes 9), Toronto 39 (Kleiza 10). Assists—L.A. Lakers 20 (Bryant, Gasol 4), Toronto 27 (Calderon 12). Total Fouls—L.A. Lakers 21, Toronto 28. Technicals—L.A. Lakers defensive three second. A—19,935 (19,800).

Pistons 111, Hornets 108 NEW ORLEANS (108) Ariza 2-11 5-6 9, West 12-21 8-9 32, Okafor 5-9 3-3 13, Paul 9-16 2-2 23, Belinelli 2-6 0-0 6, Green 4-7 2-4 11, Smith 2-6 2-2 6, Thornton 1-5 1-2 3, Jack 2-6 0-0 4, Mbenga 0-0 1-2 1, Pondexter 0-0 0-0 0, Andersen 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-87 24-30 108. DETROIT (111) Prince 12-16 3-5 28, Villanueva 6-17 4-6 17, Wallace 0-0 0-2 0, Gordon 9-21 3-4 25, McGrady 2-6 0-0 4, Monroe 2-3 0-0 4, Wilcox 1-5 0-0 2, Bynum 8-10 3-4 21, Maxiell 1-1 0-0 2, Summers 3-4 0-2 8. Totals 44-83 13-23 111. New Orleans 20 31 27 22 8 — 108 Detroit 20 21 31 28 11 — 111 3-Point Goals—New Orleans 6-15 (Paul 3-5, Belinelli 2-3, Green 1-1, Jack 0-1, Thornton 0-2, Ariza 0-3), Detroit 10-23 (Gordon 4-9, Summers 2-2, Bynum 2-3, Prince 1-2, Villanueva 1-5, McGrady 0-2). Fouled Out—Okafor. Rebounds—New Orleans 57 (Okafor 12), Detroit 46 (Prince 12). Assists—New Orleans 18 (Paul 10), Detroit 26 (Bynum 9). Total Fouls—New Orleans 23, Detroit 23. Technicals—. A—16,452 (22,076).

Rockets 102, Kings 93 HOUSTON (102) Battier 2-5 0-0 5, Scola 7-14 3-4 17, Hayes 3-7 00 6, Lowry 5-10 1-2 13, Martin 6-15 7-7 22, Hill 3-4 3-6 9, Brooks 3-10 0-0 9, Budinger 3-7 2-2 9, Miller 1-6 0-0 3, Lee 4-5 1-1 9. Totals 37-83 17-22 102. SACRAMENTO (93) Greene 3-13 0-0 8, Jackson 4-7 0-0 8, Cousins 8-15 3-5 19, Udrih 0-7 6-6 6, Evans 6-21 0-0 14, Dalembert 3-7 2-2 8, Landry 4-8 3-4 11, Garcia 58 2-2 14, Casspi 1-2 0-0 3, Jeter 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 35-91 16-19 93. Houston 26 26 27 23 — 102 31 26 24 12 — 93 Sacramento 3-Point Goals—Houston 11-25 (Brooks 3-6, Martin 3-6, Lowry 2-3, Budinger 1-3, Battier 1-3, Miller 1-3, Lee 0-1), Sacramento 7-14 (Garcia 2-3, Greene 2-3, Evans 2-5, Casspi 1-1, Udrih 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Houston 64 (Hayes 11), Sacramento 46 (Cousins 8). Assists— Houston 28 (Lowry 7), Sacramento 18 (Udrih 7). Total Fouls—Houston 17, Sacramento 19. A— 13,599 (17,317).

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 34 22 7 5 49 117 82 Pittsburgh 33 21 10 2 44 104 78 N.Y. Rangers 35 20 14 1 41 105 91 New Jersey 32 9 21 2 20 58 98 N.Y. Islanders 30 6 18 6 18 65 104 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 33 19 12 2 40 87 72 Boston 31 17 10 4 38 89 65 35 14 17 4 32 81 106 Ottawa Buffalo 33 13 16 4 30 84 95 Toronto 32 12 16 4 28 72 96 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 35 19 12 4 42 104 99 Atlanta 34 18 11 5 41 109 97 Tampa Bay 32 18 10 4 40 99 108 Carolina 31 15 12 4 34 89 94 Florida 30 14 16 0 28 80 78 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 32 20 8 4 44 105 88 Nashville 32 17 9 6 40 83 79 Chicago 35 18 14 3 39 111 103 St. Louis 31 15 11 5 35 81 88 Columbus 32 16 13 3 35 82 90 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Colorado 33 19 10 4 42 121 105 Vancouver 30 18 8 4 40 98 77 Minnesota 31 14 13 4 32 75 90 Calgary 33 14 16 3 31 90 96 Edmonton 31 12 14 5 29 84 108 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 33 20 10 3 43 95 90 San Jose 33 17 11 5 39 100 94 Anaheim 36 17 15 4 38 93 106 Los Angeles 31 18 12 1 37 90 75 Phoenix 31 15 9 7 37 88 87 Sunday’s Games Dallas 4, Detroit 3, OT Chicago 3, Los Angeles 2 Washington 3, Ottawa 2 Colorado 3, Montreal 2 Monday’s Games Atlanta at Toronto, 7 p.m. Florida at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Calgary at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Traded RHP Zack Greinke, SS Yuniesky Betancourt and cash considerations to Milwaukee for SS Alcides Escobar, OF Lorenzo Cain, RHP Jake Odorizzi and RHP Jeremy Jeffress. COLLEGE ELON—Announced the resignation of football coach Pete Lembo to become football coach at Ball State.

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N.C. STATE FroM 1B points on 1-for-9 shooting. The duo combined with starters Javi Gonzalez and DeShawn Painter to shoot 3-for-32, leaving the burden largely on Scott Wood and rookie Lorenzo Brown. Wood had 16 points, while Brown scored 14 first-half points but went scoreless after the break. N.C. State fell short in its last chance to grab a nonconference victory against a power-conference team after losses to Georgetown, Wisconsin and Syracuse. It certainly didn’t help that all-conference performer Tracy Smith missed his eighth straight game following knee surgery. “I just think it’s one of those things where Tracy’s going to have to decide he can play with a little bit of pain,” coach Sidney Lowe said. “I think his biggest thing is getting over the fear of the injury

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SPORTS DIGEST

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North carolina state guard ryan Harrow drives against Arizona on sunday. itself. Structurally, everything’s OK. ... We have to be patient with him. He’s trying. He’s definitely trying.” Still, the Wolfpack’s problems went deeper. The Wildcats were quicker and more athletic.

The college basketball roundup ... CLEMSON, S.C. — After watching his team pull out to a 21-point lead at halftime, Clemson coach Brad Brownell heaped praise upon his players in the locker room. He may not do that again anytime soon. Winless North-Carolina Greensboro stormed back to twice cut the lead to two points before the Tigers regained control for a 71-61 victory Sunday. “Obviously, killing them with kindness is not something they responded to,” Brownell said. “We had a chance to really step on them.” Andre Young scored 22 points, including a pair of 3-pointers down the stretch, and handed out five assists for the Tigers (7-4), who pulled away with a late 15-2 run. Jerai Grant added 19 points, 13 rebounds and five of the Tigers’ nine blocks. Korey Van Dussen hit 7 of 10 shots, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, to

lead the Spartans (0-10) with 20 points. Trevis Simpson added 16 as UNC Greensboro fell by double digits for the ninth time. The Spartans, outscored 24-4 at the end of the first half, began the second half on a 7-0 run with a dunk from Simpson and five points from Van Dussen. Simpson’s 3-pointer with 9:08 left pulled UNC Greensboro to within 49-47. But Clemson’s Tanner answered with a 3-pointer from the corner. After Kyle Randall’s 3-pointer cut the Tigers’ lead to 52-50 with 7:14 left, Grant answered with a 3-point play inside. BC 93, Bryant 77 BOSTON — Biko Paris hit six 3pointers and finished with 18 points to lead Boston College to its sixth straight victory on Sunday. Josh Southern scored 18 on 8-of-9 shooting, Reggie Jackson had 16 and nine assists, and Corey Raji added 15 points for the Eagles (9-2). BC shot 57.6 percent from the field (34 of 59) and was 13 of 23 on 3-pointers. Alex Francis and Matthew Lee led

Bryant (1-9) with 15 points apiece. The Bulldogs lost their seventh straight game and fell to 0-3 all-time against BC. No. 24 Notre Dame 88, Stony Brook 62 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Carleton Scott made all eight of his shots, including four 3-pointers, and scored 20 points to lead No. 24 Notre Dame. Ben Hansbrough had 14 points with eight assists and Tim Abromaitis scored 22 points for Notre Dame (10-1). “Ben has been unbelievable at finding shooters,” Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said. “I don’t know if we have had a better guy at doing that.” Marcus Rouse led Stony Brook (4-6) with 15 points while Anthony Jackson added 12 and Dave Coley had 11. Florida St. 74, Loyola Marymount 63 LOS ANGELES — Chris Singleton had 15 points late Saturday night and Florida State defeated Loyola Marymount. Bernard James had 11 points and nine rebounds in just 17 minutes, and Deividas Dulkys had 11 points and seven rebounds for the Seminoles (9-2). Michael Snaer added 10 points for FSU.

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The NBA roundup ... BOSTON — Paul Pierce had his seventh career triple-double and Boston extended its winning streak to 13 games by holding off the Indiana Pacers 99-88 on Sunday. Pierce finished with 18 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his first tripledouble since 2006, and the Celtics got a boost from the return of Shaquille O’Neal, who had 11 points after missing four straight games with a sore right calf. Ray Allen added 18 points, scoring 12 in the second half, and Kevin Garnett finished with nine points and nine rebounds for the Celtics, who improved to 12-1 at home. Danny Granger led Indiana with 18 points. Roy Hibbert added 17 points and

14 rebounds for the pesky Pacers, who hung with the Celtics until the final few minutes. Lakers 120, Raptors 110 TORONTO —Kobe Bryant scored 20 points, Pau Gasol had 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth straight game. Andrew Bynum had 16 points and Shannon Brown 14 for the Lakers, who finished a seven-game road trip at 6-1 and have won eight of nine overall. Nets 89, Hawks 82 NEWARK, N.J. ) — Devin Harris had 22 points and eight assists, and Brook Lopez added 16 points. It marked the second straight time that the Nets (8-20) beat Atlanta (17-12) in Newark this season, having earned a 107-101 overtime victory Nov. 23. Pistons 111, Hornets 108, OT AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Will

Bynum made a driving layup with 7.4 seconds left in overtime. Rockets 102, Kings 93 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kevin Martin scored 22 points and Houston won for the fourth time in five games. The Rockets won for only the fourth time this year on the road. Suns 113, Thunder 110 OKLAHOMA CITY — Grant Hill scored a season-high 30 points and had 11 rebounds, Steve Nash added 20 points and 10 assists and Phoenix snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak. Phoenix played while waiting for trade acquisitions Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat and Mickael Pietrus to join the team. The Suns let a 13-point lead slip away but were able to recover and take AssociAted Press the lead for good on Robin Lopez's right- Phoenix guard steve Nash battles oklahoma city thunder star handed dunk with 6:45 left.

Kevin durant (35) during action on sunday.

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West’s B.J. sherrill broke the county record for career touchdown passes with 66.

of 10, and it doesn’t require a great deal of success to qualify for the playoffs. FroM 1B Knox, Morris and Sherrill competed in 16 games this record of each passing yard season. Obviously, they are and every rushing yard tremendous, but playing a Kesler accumulated in Boylot of games is a huge help den’s single-wing offense. as far as accumulating stats. After integration, there In 1976, East quarterback was a name change. Boyden Derry Steedley broke the has been known as Salisbury documented county record since the fall of 1971. Some for total offense in a season of Kesler’s school records with 1,623 yards. When still stood until Knox broke Dupree and Workman put them this season. their records together in The offensive numbers 1995, Steedley still ranked Dupree and Workman eighth. Now his 1976 season recorded still provide the is 46th on the list. foundation for today’s counEast’s C.M. Yates’ great ty record book, although 1970 season (1,584 yards) stats have exploded to wild that earned him a Shrine new levels in the last decade. Bowl nod, now ranks No. 50 It’s basically apples and on the total offense chart. In oranges comparing today’s 1995, he was 12th. career stats with those of the When county records stars of the 1970s and 1980s. were compiled in 1995, Teams play 11 games per North’s Mark Sturgis had regular season now, instead reigned for 19 years as the

county rushing king with 3,259 yards. Sturgis now ranks eighth. As far as the best singleseason rushing totals in the county, the top nine have occurred in the last six years. While a 200-yard rushing game used to be ample reason to hold a parade, we’ve now documented 91 of them. There were 14 this season alone, 10 by Warren. Between them, Warren and West’s K.P. Parks rushed for 200-plus yards 35 times. Now that’s raising the bar. Picking an offensive player of the year is a challenge this time. School or county records were broken by Warren, Sherrill, Knox, Morris, Clanton and Gragg. While he wouldn’t have been your first guess, Gragg actually had the best totaloffense game all season with his 339 yards in the playoffs against Hickory.

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rent team is talented enough to join them, though that might hinge on star guard FroM 1B Kyrie Irving’s injured toe. “There’s a part of it that’s played his victory total as kind of surreal,” Bilas said. merely a product of longevi“I played for him and comty. mitted to play for him when “The only way you coach I’d never heard of him. His a long time is if you win. wins were in the double digThere are a lot of guys that its then. To see him apwant to coach a long time proaching 900 wins and have that don’t win enough,” said banked all this incredible ESPN analyst and former success, on one hand, makes Duke star Jay Bilas. “Duke you feel old and, on the othdidn’t keep him on there to er, makes you feel incredibe charitable. At the end of bly fortunate. I’m 25 years my freshman year, we out of school and my coach thought he was going to get is still where I played.” run out of there. But despite Krzyzewski’s AssociAted Press “Some of the people who success and his steady climb North carolina’s dean smith wanted to run him out are up the wins list — all the still sitting in that arena. ... I carried on quite a rivalry with way to the verge of catching his neighbor in durham. felt like things were on the the rival who looms so large upswing, but people were rein this region — the now-really impatient.” dation of a program that ritired athletic director who Smith was the undisputed valed Smith’s powerhouse hired him and stuck with king of Tobacco Road when eight miles down the road. him insists he has “never Krzyzewski arrived from Catching Smith is “truly a looked at it as vindication.” Army in 1980 and got off to a staggering milestone for “There were a number of slow start at Duke. Mike, and I think, really well issues, and a lot of conversaAfter going 17-13 in his deserved,” said Notre Dame tion about a lot of people, first season in 1980-81, the coach Mike Brey, a from a lot of people who didBlue Devils were a comKrzyzewski assistant from n’t agree with my decision,” bined 22-34 the following 1987-95. “I just think he’s so former Duke AD Tom Buttwo seasons. That came as consistent on what he does ters said. “I agreed with it his neighbors thrived: Smith well on a daily basis, with his then. I agree with it now. captured his first national team and his staff, and I “And it’s so easy for me championship in 1982 and think that’s why you see al30 years later to say, ‘Hey, I North Carolina State won it most a machine-like preswas right.’ I have no interest all in ‘83. ence of their program right in doing that. I made every Then came the influx of now.” single decision in my tenure star recruits that helped Duke reached five conat Duke to do what I thought Duke take off. Bilas, Mark secutive Final Fours from was right for Duke. And if it Alarie, David Henderson 1988-92 while winning naworks out, it isn’t a matter of and Johnny Dawkins arrived tional titles in 1991 and ‘92, vindication. It’s simply a in 1982. Amaker joined them then won the 2001 and 2010 matter of selecting good a year later to form the foun- NCAA tournaments. His cur- people.”

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duke’s Mike Krzyzewski celebrates his fourth national title against Butler last spring.

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Expanded Standings

Sunday’s sums Panthers 19, Cardinals 12 Arizona Carolina

0 3 0 9 — 12 6 7 6 0 — 19 First Quarter Car—FG Kasay 28, 10:22. Car—FG Kasay 29, :14. Second Quarter Car—King 16 pass from Clausen (Kasay kick), 8:42. ari—FG Feely 23, :36. Third Quarter Car—FG Kasay 24, 12:12. Car—FG Kasay 43, :27. Fourth Quarter ari—Breaston fumble recovery in end zone (run failed), 5:41. ari—FG Feely 30, :54. a—71,849. Ari Car First downs 11 16 218 303 total Net Yards Rushes-yards 17-43 45-177 passing 175 126 2-9 2-52 punt Returns Kickoff Returns 6-174 2-35 interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-34 17-33-1 13-19-0 Comp-att-int sacked-Yards Lost 3-21 2-15 punts 6-42.2 3-33.7 2-1 1-1 Fumbles-Lost penalties-Yards 4-39 6-58 time of possession 23:04 36:56 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—arizona, Hightower 6-16, Wells 8-11, skelton 2-10, stephens-Howling 1-6. Carolina, stewart 27-137, Goodson 10-21, Clausen 5-14, Fiammetta 3-5. passiNG—arizona, skelton 17-33-1-196. Carolina, Clausen 13-19-0-141. ReCeiViNG—arizona, Fitzgerald 9-125, Hightower 3-12, Breaston 2-42, Doucet 1-8, spach 1-7, stephens-Howling 1-2. Carolina, LaFell 3-33, Gettis 3-32, Goodson 2-27, smith 2-22, King 1-16, Rosario 1-9, stewart 1-2. MisseD FieLD GoaLs—None.

Bengals 19, Browns 17 Cleveland Cincinnati

7 0 0 10 — 17 0 10 6 3 — 19 First Quarter Cle—Royal 20 pass from McCoy (Dawson kick), 12:08. Second Quarter Cin—Benson 18 run (stitser kick), 12:52. Cin—FG stitser 25, 4:19. Third Quarter Cin—FG stitser 39, 11:11. Cin—FG stitser 34, 3:33. Fourth Quarter Cle—FG Dawson 23, 14:06. Cin—FG stitser 20, 9:58. Cle—Robiskie 46 pass from McCoy (Dawson kick), 2:13. a—56,342. Cle Cin First downs 14 22 278 397 total Net Yards Rushes-yards 14-59 45-188 passing 219 209 0-0 2-26 punt Returns Kickoff Returns 6-92 4-73 interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 19-25-0 14-23-0 Comp-att-int sacked-Yards Lost 4-24 0-0 punts 5-37.0 1-34.0 1-0 0-0 Fumbles-Lost penalties-Yards 3-25 6-55 time of possession 21:57 38:03 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—Cleveland, Hillis 14-59. Cincinnati, Benson 31-150, scott 8-40, C.palmer 5-(minus 1), Leonard 1-(minus 1). passiNG—Cleveland, McCoy 19-25-0243. Cincinnati, C.palmer 14-23-0-209. ReCeiViNG—Cleveland, Watson 7-92, Robiskie 5-82, Royal 2-29, Hillis 2-23, Massaquoi 1-11, Cribbs 1-4, stuckey 1-2. Cincinnati, Caldwell 4-89, ochocinco 2-36, simpson 2-30, shipley 2-14, Leonard 1-20, Cosby 1-11, Gresham 1-6, Kelly 1-3. MisseD FieLD GoaLs—None.

Bills 17, Dolphins 14 0 10 7 0 — 17 0 7 0 7 — 14 Second Quarter Buf—Nelson 18 pass from Fitzpatrick (Lindell kick), 10:37. Buf—FG Lindell 29, 6:34. Mia—Brown 6 run (Carpenter kick), 2:37. Third Quarter Buf—st.Johnson 15 pass from Fitzpatrick (Lindell kick), 6:14. Fourth Quarter Mia—Marshall 9 pass from Henne (Carpenter kick), 7:02. a—65,511. Buf Mia First downs 15 22 282 326 total Net Yards Rushes-yards 27-71 19-65 passing 211 261 1-34 1-0 punt Returns Kickoff Returns 1-14 3-67 interceptions Ret. 1-9 1-9 16-26-1 33-45-1 Comp-att-int sacked-Yards Lost 2-12 3-15 punts 6-36.2 3-46.0 0-0 2-1 Fumbles-Lost penalties-Yards 5-44 4-35 time of possession 28:37 31:23 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—Buffalo, Jackson 15-36, Fitzpatrick 3-19, spiller 9-16. Miami, Brown 1039, Williams 7-19, Curtis 1-6, polite 1-1. passiNG—Buffalo, Fitzpatrick 16-26-1223. Miami, Henne 33-45-1-276. ReCeiViNG—Buffalo, st.Johnson 6-69, Nelson 3-61, Roosevelt 2-35, spiller 2-21, Jones 1-29, Chandler 1-8, stupar 1-0. Miami, Marshall 11-106, Bess 9-78, Williams 534, Fasano 3-30, polite 2-6, Cobbs 1-13, Curtis 1-6, Brown 1-3. MisseD FieLD GoaLs—Miami, Carpenter 48 (WR), 61 (sH), 53 (WL), 48 (WR).

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Lions 23, Buccaneers 20 7 3 7 3 3 — 23 0 14 0 6 0 — 20 First Quarter Det—Burleson 10 pass from stanton (Rayner kick), 2:06. Second Quarter tB—M.Williams 24 pass from Freeman (Barth kick), 12:29. tB—Blount 39 run (Barth kick), 3:41. Det—FG Rayner 41, :55. Third Quarter Det—Morris 10 run (Rayner kick), 10:16. Fourth Quarter tB—FG Barth 30, 8:51. tB—FG Barth 26, 1:39. Det—FG Rayner 28, :00. Overtime Det—FG Rayner 34, 9:51. a—47,692. Det TB First downs 26 22 total Net Yards 433 403 Rushes-yards 28-181 28-176 passing 252 227 punt Returns 0-0 3-31 Kickoff Returns 6-91 4-76 interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-att-int 23-38-0 22-33-0 sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 3-25 punts 4-39.5 3-39.3 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 penalties-Yards 7-57 9-65 time of possession 33:05 32:04 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—Detroit, Morris 15-109, Burleson 1-25, stanton 2-24, Best 6-12, Logan 4-11. tampa Bay, Blount 15-110, C.Williams 7-38, Freeman 5-29. passiNG—Detroit, stanton 23-37-0-252, Logan 0-1-0-0. tampa Bay, Freeman 21-320-251, J.Johnson 1-1-0-1. ReCeiViNG—Detroit, C.Johnson 10-152, Burleson 4-28, scheffler 3-18, Morris 3-10, pettigrew 2-25, B.Johnson 1-19. tampa Bay, M.Williams 6-96, Winslow 4-46, Benn 3-34, Graham 3-21, C.Williams 2-26, spurlock 119, Gilmore 1-9, stroughter 1-1, purvis 1-0. Detroit Tampa Bay

Titans 31, Texans 17 Houston Tennessee

0 3 7 7 — 17 21 3 7 0 — 31 First Quarter ten—Washington 3 pass from Collins (Bironas kick), 10:20. ten—Gage 1 pass from Collins (Bironas kick), 6:38. ten—C.Johnson 11 run (Bironas kick), 2:32. Second Quarter Hou—FG Rackers 37, 5:45. ten—FG Bironas 30, :00. Third Quarter Hou—Johnson 12 pass from schaub (Rackers kick), 9:17. ten—Ringer 7 run (Bironas kick), :28. Fourth Quarter Hou—Walter 4 pass from schaub (Rackers kick), 6:28. a—69,143. Hou Ten First downs 26 19 total Net Yards 323 359

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AMERICAN CONFERENCE East Pct PF PA Home Away AFC .857 446 303 7-0-0 5-2-0 8-2-0 .714 295 259 4-3-0 6-1-0 8-3-0 .500 239 261 1-6-0 6-1-0 5-6-0 .286 273 353 2-5-0 2-5-0 3-7-0 South Pct PF PA Home Away AFC .571 381 342 5-2-0 3-4-0 6-4-0 .571 319 365 5-2-0 3-4-0 7-4-0 .429 322 282 3-5-0 3-3-0 3-7-0 .357 333 386 3-4-0 2-5-0 4-6-0 North Pct PF PA Home Away AFC .714 307 220 4-3-0 6-1-0 8-3-0 .714 324 253 6-1-0 4-3-0 7-3-0 .357 252 271 3-3-0 2-6-0 3-7-0 .214 281 362 2-5-0 1-6-0 2-8-0 West Pct PF PA Home Away AFC .643 322 281 6-0-0 3-5-0 5-5-0 .571 388 260 6-2-0 2-4-0 6-4-0 .500 353 330 5-2-0 2-5-0 5-5-0 .214 292 415 2-4-0 1-7-0 2-8-0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Pct PF PA Home Away NFC .714 412 339 4-2-0 6-2-0 7-3-0 .643 360 288 5-3-0 4-2-0 7-3-0 .357 268 343 2-5-0 3-4-0 4-7-0 .357 354 396 2-6-0 3-3-0 3-7-0 South Pct PF PA Home Away NFC .857 369 261 6-0-0 6-2-0 9-1-0 .714 354 270 5-2-0 5-2-0 8-2-0 .571 280 290 3-4-0 5-2-0 6-4-0 .143 183 350 2-6-0 0-6-0 2-9-0 North Pct PF PA Home Away NFC .692 253 228 4-3-0 5-1-0 7-3-0 .571 333 220 5-1-0 3-5-0 6-4-0 .385 230 274 4-3-0 1-5-0 4-5-0 .286 308 329 3-4-0 1-6-0 4-7-0 West Pct PF PA Home Away NFC .429 258 295 4-3-0 2-5-0 4-6-0 .429 279 363 4-3-0 2-5-0 5-5-0 .357 250 314 4-3-0 1-6-0 3-7-0 .286 255 370 3-4-0 1-6-0 2-8-0

Thursday’s Game san Diego 34, san Francisco 7 Sunday’s Games Kansas City 27, st. Louis 13 Dallas 33, Washington 30 tennessee 31, Houston 17 CAROLINA 19, arizona 12 philadelphia 38, N.Y. Giants 31 Detroit 23, tampa Bay 20, ot Cincinnati 19, Cleveland 17 Buffalo 17, Miami 14 indianapolis 34, Jacksonville 24 Baltimore 30, New orleans 24 atlanta 34, seattle 18 oakland 39, Denver 23 N.Y. Jets 22, pittsburgh 17 New england 31, Green Bay 27 Monday’s Game Chicago at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m.

Rushes-yards 17-30 30-147 293 212 passing punt Returns 1-12 1-2 Kickoff Returns 4-88 4-92 1-1 1-19 interceptions Ret. Comp-att-int 35-54-1 14-24-1 sacked-Yards Lost 4-32 3-25 4-36.0 4-37.5 punts Fumbles-Lost 2-0 0-0 penalties-Yards 9-66 12-76 27:31 time of possession 32:29 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—Houston, Foster 11-15, Ward 6-15. tennessee, C.Johnson 24-130, Ringer 4-19, Collins 2-(minus 2). passiNG—Houston, schaub 35-54-1325. tennessee, Collins 14-24-1-237. ReCeiViNG—Houston, Walter 7-79, Jones 7-50, Johnson 6-58, Foster 6-46, Daniels 4-45, Dreessen 4-36, Ward 1-11. tennessee, Britt 6-128, Cook 3-42, Washington 2-20, Williams 1-39, C.Johnson 1-7, Gage 1-1.

Chiefs 27, Rams 13 Kansas City St. Louis

0 14 3 10 — 27 6 0 0 7 — 13 First Quarter stL—FG Jo.Brown 37, 6:56. stL—FG Jo.Brown 52, 4:43. Second Quarter KC—pope 2 pass from Cassel (succop kick), 6:49. KC—Charles 2 run (succop kick), 1:47. Third Quarter KC—FG succop 53, 10:26. Fourth Quarter KC—FG succop 38, 12:20. stL—Jackson 5 run (Jo.Brown kick), 4:04. KC—Jones 2 run (succop kick), 3:26. a—55,669. StL KC First downs 21 14 total Net Yards 383 224 42-210 21-69 Rushes-yards passing 173 155 punt Returns 8-74 3-48 4-62 6-149 Kickoff Returns interceptions Ret. 2-24 1-8 Comp-att-int 15-29-1 21-43-2 3-11 3-26 sacked-Yards Lost punts 6-47.5 8-46.4 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 5-40 9-60 penalties-Yards time of possession 31:44 28:16 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—Kansas City, Charles 11-126, Jones 22-62, Cassel 6-17, Battle 2-9, McCluster 1-(minus 4). st. Louis, Jackson 1967, Bradford 2-2. passiNG—Kansas City, Cassel 15-29-1184. st. Louis, Bradford 21-43-2-181. ReCeiViNG—Kansas City, Chambers 342, Charles 3-27, Moeaki 3-25, Bowe 2-53, Jones 1-16, Castille 1-12, McCluster 1-7, pope 1-2. st. Louis, amendola 7-60, Jackson 5-37, Fells 4-47, B.Gibson 3-29, Robinson 2-8.

Colts 34, Jaguars 24 Jacksonville Indianapolis

0 10 7 7 — 24 7 7 10 10 — 34 First Quarter ind—Collie 7 pass from Manning (Vinatieri kick), 11:21. Second Quarter Jac—FG scobee 22, 14:13. ind—Collie 27 pass from Manning (Vinatieri kick), 9:51. Jac—thomas 78 punt return (scobee kick), 3:51. Third Quarter ind—D.Brown 43 run (Vinatieri kick), 12:19. ind—FG Vinatieri 34, 8:47. Jac—sims-Walker 6 pass from Garrard (scobee kick), 3:54. Fourth Quarter ind—FG Vinatieri 37, 9:57. Jac—sims-Walker 1 pass from Garrard (scobee kick), 1:54. ind—Hagler 41 kickoff return (Vinatieri kick), 1:47. a—67,147. Jac Ind First downs 20 19 total Net Yards 356 376 Rushes-yards 22-67 24-155 passing 289 221 punt Returns 4-99 1-3 Kickoff Returns 7-176 4-92 interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-31 Comp-att-int 24-38-1 29-39-0 sacked-Yards Lost 1-5 1-8 punts 4-48.0 6-39.2 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 0-0 penalties-Yards 6-55 6-68 time of possession 30:22 29:38 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—Jacksonville, Jones-Drew 1546, Jennings 3-13, Garrard 4-8. indianapolis, D.Brown 14-129, Rhodes 9-26. passiNG—Jacksonville, Garrard 24-381-294. indianapolis, Manning 29-39-0-229. ReCeiViNG—Jacksonville, Jennings 764, Lewis 6-63, sims-Walker 4-42, thomas 3-63, Hill 2-40, Jones-Drew 2-22. indianapolis, Collie 8-87, tamme 7-34, Garcon 5-44, Wayne 5-34, White 1-16, Robinson 1-6, D.Brown 1-4, Rhodes 1-4.

Cowboys 33, Redskins 30 Washington Dallas

0 7 7 16 — 30 10 10 10 3 — 33 First Quarter Dal—FG Buehler 42, 10:46. Dal—austin 3 pass from Kitna (Buehler kick), 4:09. Second Quarter Dal—FG Buehler 20, 12:50. Was—torain 19 pass from Grossman (Gano kick), 9:35. Dal—Witten 14 pass from Kitna (Buehler kick), 3:44. Third Quarter Dal—Choice 3 run (Buehler kick), 12:06.

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Thursday, Dec. 23 CAROLINA at pittsburgh, 8:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25 Dallas at arizona, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26 tennessee at Kansas City, 1 p.m. san Francisco at st. Louis, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Chicago, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, 1 p.m. New england at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Detroit at Miami, 1 p.m. Washington at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. indianapolis at oakland, 4:05 p.m. Houston at Denver, 4:05 p.m. san Diego at Cincinnati, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m. seattle at tampa Bay, 4:15 p.m. Minnesota at philadelphia, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27 New orleans at atlanta, 8:30 p.m. Was—Moss 10 pass from Grossman (Gano kick), 9:49. Dal—FG Buehler 20, 4:26. Fourth Quarter Was—Moss 5 pass from Grossman (Cooley pass from Grossman), 13:44. Was—Cooley 5 pass from Grossman (sellers pass from Grossman), 7:37. Dal—FG Buehler 39, :50. a—86,904. Dal Was First downs 23 25 total Net Yards 341 434 15-55 31-134 Rushes-yards passing 286 300 punt Returns 0-0 2-54 5-98 4-89 Kickoff Returns interceptions Ret. 0-0 2-(-9) Comp-att-int 25-43-2 25-37-0 5-36 2-5 sacked-Yards Lost punts 4-39.5 2-41.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0 3-25 9-70 penalties-Yards time of possession 24:39 35:21 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—Washington, torain 11-53, K.Williams 1-4, Moss 2-(minus 1), Grossman 1-(minus 1). Dallas, Jones 12-70, Choice 15-53, Kitna 4-11. passiNG—Washington, Grossman 2543-2-322. Dallas, Kitna 25-37-0-305. ReCeiViNG—Washington, Moss 8-72, armstrong 5-100, Cooley 5-62, torain 5-48, sellers 1-27, K.Williams 1-13. Dallas, Witten 10-140, Hurd 4-35, Choice 4-31, austin 3-38, Jones 2-47, Gronkowski 1-12, Bennett 1-2. MisseD FieLD GoaLs—Dallas, Buehler 35 (WL).

Eagles 38, Giants 31 0 3 7 28 — 38 7 17 0 7 — 31 First Quarter NYG—Manningham 35 pass from Manning (tynes kick), 3:36. Second Quarter phi—FG akers 34, 13:02. NYG—Manningham 33 pass from Manning (tynes kick), 8:17. NYG—FG tynes 25, :48. NYG—Nicks 8 pass from Manning (tynes kick), :05. Third Quarter phi—Maclin 8 pass from Vick (akers kick), 3:56. Fourth Quarter NYG—Boss 8 pass from Manning (tynes kick), 8:17. phi—Celek 65 pass from Vick (akers kick), 7:28. phi—Vick 4 run (akers kick), 5:28. phi—Maclin 13 pass from Vick (akers kick), 1:16. phi—D.Jackson 65 punt return (akers kick), :00. a—81,223. NYG Phi First downs 19 20 total Net Yards 418 364 21-197 31-100 Rushes-yards passing 221 264 punt Returns 3-75 5-35 6-102 5-113 Kickoff Returns interceptions Ret. 1-0 1-13 Comp-att-int 21-35-1 23-39-1 3-21 2-25 sacked-Yards Lost punts 6-41.2 7-36.9 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 2-1 5-30 4-35 penalties-Yards time of possession 26:31 33:29 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—philadelphia, Vick 10-130, McCoy 10-64, Harrison 1-3. N.Y. Giants, Bradshaw 19-66, Jacobs 12-34. passiNG—philadelphia, Vick 21-35-1242. N.Y. Giants, Manning 23-39-1-289. ReCeiViNG—philadelphia, Maclin 7-59, McCoy 4-13, D.Jackson 3-52, avant 3-35, Celek 2-72, Harrison 1-7, Harbor 1-4. N.Y. Giants, Manningham 8-113, Nicks 6-63, Boss 3-59, Hagan 3-36, Bradshaw 2-14, Beckum 1-4.

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Ravens 30, Saints 24 New Orleans Baltimore

7 7 3 7 — 24 7 14 3 6 — 30 First Quarter No—Graham 18 pass from Brees (Hartley kick), 9:03. Bal—Dickson 34 pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick), 4:43. Second Quarter Bal—Rice 10 run (Cundiff kick), 14:20. Bal—Rice 17 pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick), 10:05. No—Graham 1 pass from Brees (Hartley kick), :22. Third Quarter No—FG Hartley 47, 6:24. Bal—FG Cundiff 33, 2:15. Fourth Quarter No—Moore 15 pass from Brees (Hartley kick), 11:34. Bal—FG Cundiff 32, 10:03. Bal—FG Cundiff 27, :09. a—71,432. NO Bal First downs 21 17 total Net Yards 269 356 Rushes-yards 14-27 39-208 passing 242 148 punt Returns 1-9 2-35 Kickoff Returns 6-143 4-97 interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-0 Comp-att-int 29-46-1 10-20-0 sacked-Yards Lost 3-25 3-24 punts 6-42.2 5-38.6 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 0-0 penalties-Yards 6-68 10-68 time of possession 28:31 31:29 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—New orleans, p.thomas 620, Jones 4-11, Bush 4-(minus 4). Baltimore, Rice 31-153, McGahee 7-53, Flacco 1-2. passiNG—New orleans, Brees 29-46-

1-267. Baltimore, Flacco 10-20-0-172. ReCeiViNG—New orleans, Bush 7-36, Colston 6-80, Graham 5-29, Henderson 353, shockey 3-26, Moore 2-26, Meachem 2-17, p.thomas 1-0. Baltimore, Rice 5-80, Dickson 2-33, Mason 1-42, Houshmandzadeh 1-15, Boldin 1-2. MisseD FieLD GoaLs—None.

Falcons 34, Seahawks 18 Atlanta Seattle

0 17 17 0 — 34 7 3 0 8 — 18 First Quarter sea—Lynch 1 run (Mare kick), 7:28. Second Quarter atl—snelling 3 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 14:14. atl—FG Bryant 27, 4:51. sea—FG Mare 38, 2:05. atl—Jenkins 24 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), :19. Third Quarter atl—Babineaux fumble recovery in end zone (Bryant kick), 10:12. atl—FG Bryant 25, 4:20. atl—White 5 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), :52. Fourth Quarter sea—Whitehurst 1 run (obomanu pass from Whitehurst), 8:29. a—67,101. Sea Atl First downs 21 15 total Net Yards 266 234 37-98 21-91 Rushes-yards passing 168 143 punt Returns 1-12 2-3 1-46 4-76 Kickoff Returns interceptions Ret. 2-38 1-17 Comp-att-int 20-35-1 18-33-2 1-6 2-11 sacked-Yards Lost punts 4-45.0 4-41.3 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-1 4-35 10-76 penalties-Yards time of possession 35:25 24:35 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—atlanta, turner 25-82, Ryan 6-6, snelling 4-6, G.Johnson 1-4, Douglas 1-0. seattle, Lynch 12-60, Whitehurst 3-10, Forsett 2-9, Washington 1-6, Hasselbeck 24, M.Robinson 1-2. passiNG—atlanta, Ryan 20-35-1-174. seattle, Whitehurst 8-16-0-83, Hasselbeck 10-17-2-71. ReCeiViNG—atlanta, White 7-65, Gonzalez 4-26, snelling 4-15, Jenkins 3-48, Douglas 1-10, peelle 1-10. seattle, Williams 866, Morrah 2-14, Forsett 2-7, M.Robinson 2-7, Carlson 1-31, Lynch 1-17, obomanu 17, stokley 1-5. MisseD FieLD GoaLs—None.

Jets 22, Steelers 17 N.Y. Jets Pittsburgh

7 3 7 5 — 22 0 10 7 0 — 17 First Quarter NYJ—B.smith 97 kickoff return (Folk kick), 14:48. Second Quarter pit—spaeth 9 pass from Roethlisberger (suisham kick), 7:29. NYJ—FG Folk 25, 2:48. pit—FG suisham 42, :33. Third Quarter pit—Mendenhall 2 run (suisham kick), 9:03. NYJ—sanchez 7 run (Folk kick), 5:14. Fourth Quarter NYJ—FG Folk 34, 10:07. NYJ—taylor safety, 2:38. a—62,568. Pit NYJ First downs 17 25 total Net Yards 276 378 27-106 25-147 Rushes-yards passing 170 231 punt Returns 2-32 1-4 5-145 5-72 Kickoff Returns interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-att-int 19-29-0 23-44-0 1-0 3-33 sacked-Yards Lost punts 4-36.8 4-38.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-0 3-19 3-35 penalties-Yards time of possession 28:42 31:18 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—N.Y. Jets, tomlinson 11-49, Greene 12-40, sanchez 3-15, B.smith 1-2. pittsburgh, Mendenhall 17-100, Roethlisberger 2-25, Wallace 1-8, Moore 4-7, Redman 1-7. passiNG—N.Y. Jets, sanchez 19-29-0170. pittsburgh, Roethlisberger 23-44-0-264. ReCeiViNG—N.Y. Jets, edwards 8-100, Holmes 6-40, Keller 3-19, tomlinson 1-6, Greene 1-5. pittsburgh, Wallace 7-102, sanders 7-78, spaeth 3-27, Ward 2-34, Brown 2-15, Randle el 1-8, Moore 1-0.

Raiders 39, Broncos 23 Denver Oakland

14 3 3 3 — 23 14 3 6 16 — 39 First Quarter oak—Ford 71 run (Janikowski kick), 13:14. Den—tebow 40 run (Hauschka kick), 9:40. Den—Lloyd 33 pass from tebow (Hauschka kick), 7:38. oak—Bush 1 run (Janikowski kick), 3:20. Second Quarter Den—FG Hauschka 46, 14:09. oak—FG Janikowski 49, 1:02. Third Quarter oak—FG Janikowski 35, 7:27. Den—FG Hauschka 35, 5:03. oak—FG Janikowski 47, 1:29. Fourth Quarter oak—Reece 73 pass from J.Campbell (Janikowski kick), 14:32. Den—FG Hauschka 45, 10:04. oak—Groves safety, 7:37. oak—Bush 1 run (Janikowski kick), 3:37. a—44,246. Den Oak 9 20 First downs total Net Yards 235 502 Rushes-yards 33-106 41-264 129 238 passing punt Returns 2-8 5-47 Kickoff Returns 8-171 7-138 interceptions Ret. 2-40 0-0 8-16-0 15-26-2 Comp-att-int sacked-Yards Lost 2-9 0-0 punts 7-43.9 4-37.0 2-1 1-1 Fumbles-Lost penalties-Yards 10-93 9-84 time of possession 26:03 33:57 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—Denver, tebow 8-78, Ball 1520, Moreno 4-5, Buckhalter 6-3. oakland, D.McFadden 20-119, Ford 1-71, J.Campbell 5-41, Bush 12-24, Reece 3-9. passiNG—Denver, tebow 8-16-0-138. oakland, J.Campbell 15-26-2-238. ReCeiViNG—Denver, Lloyd 4-79, Gaffney 1-32, Buckhalter 1-17, R.Quinn 19, Moreno 1-1. oakland, D.McFadden 4-39, Z.Miller 4-39, Ford 3-47, Reece 2-79, Heyward-Bey 1-20, Murphy 1-14.

Patriots 31, Packers 27 3 14 7 3 — 27 7 7 7 10 — 31 First Quarter GB—FG Crosby 31, 8:45. Ne—Green-ellis 33 run (Graham kick), 6:19. Second Quarter GB—J.Jones 66 pass from Flynn (Crosby kick), 14:51. GB—Jennings 1 pass from Flynn (Crosby kick), 2:17. Ne—Hernandez 2 pass from Brady (Graham kick), 1:08. Third Quarter Ne—arrington 36 interception return (Graham kick), 12:04. GB—Kuhn 6 pass from Flynn (Crosby kick), 5:08. Fourth Quarter GB—FG Crosby 19, 13:49. Ne—FG Graham 38, 11:05. Ne—Hernandez 10 pass from Brady (Graham kick), 7:14. a—68,756. GB NE First downs 26 14 total Net Yards 369 249 Rushes-yards 38-143 16-113 passing 226 136 punt Returns 4-26 3-11 Kickoff Returns 6-128 4-97 interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-36 Comp-att-int 24-37-1 15-24-0 sacked-Yards Lost 5-25 3-27 punts 4-41.3 5-40.4 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0 penalties-Yards 2-15 7-52 time of possession 40:48 19:12 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUsHiNG—Green Bay, Jackson 22-99, Kuhn 6-21, Flynn 3-13, Nance 6-11, Jennings 1-(minus 1). New england, Woodhead 9-59, Green-ellis 6-38, Hernandez 1-16. passiNG—Green Bay, Flynn 24-37-1251. New england, Brady 15-24-0-163. ReCeiViNG—Green Bay, J.Jones 5-95, Jennings 4-30, Driver 3-31, Kuhn 3-27, Nance 2-16, Johnson 2-15, Quarless 2-12, Nelson 1-16, swain 1-6, Jackson 1-3. New england, Hernandez 4-31, Welker 3-42, Branch 2-33, Green-ellis 2-12, Gronkowski 1-25, Woodhead 1-12, tate 1-5, Crumpler 1-3.

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Washington’s Kareem Moore, left, and Carlos Rogers wrestle down Dallas tight end Jason Witten.

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ARLINGTON, Texas — David Buehler made a 39-yard field goal with 50 seconds left, giving Dallas a 33-30 win over Washington that was a lot tougher than it had to be. The Cowboys led 27-7 early in the third quarter and 30-14 at the start of the fourth. They could have broken the game open even wider but got only field goals out of drives that reached the 20, 2 and 3, and failed to score on drives that reached the 1 and 18. By pulling it out, Dallas improved to 4-2 under interim coach Jason Garrett, guaranteeing no worse than a break-even finish in his tenure. The Cowboys (5-9) and Redskins (5-9) are tied for third place in the NFC East. Washington lost its fourth straight and sixth in the last seven. New starting quarterback Rex Grossman — replacing Donovan McNabb — tied his career-high with four touchdown passes, but the game ended with him throwing an interception. Bills 17, Dolphins 14 MIAMI — Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes and the resurgent Bills eliminated the Dolphins from playoff contention. Buffalo looked woeful in a seasonopening loss at home against Miami, but that was before Fitzpatrick took over at quarterback. He went 16 for 26 for 223 yards in the rematch. The Dolphins, who have won only once in Miami this season, again sputtered on offense. Chad Henne threw a costly interception and kicker Dan Carpenter went 0 for 4, missing from 48, 61, 53 and 48 yards. Buffalo (4-10) won for the fourth time in six games after starting 0-8. Miami (7-7) is 1-6 at home and 6-1 on the road. No NFL team has ever had such a disparity. Bengals 19, Browns 17 CINCINNATI — Cedric Benson ran for a season-high 150 yards and a touchdown, and Cincinnati ended a 10game losing streak that matched the longest in franchise history. The Bengals (3-11) hadn’t won since Sept. 26, a streak longer then even “The T.Ocho Show” featuring their two attention-loving receivers. Terrell Owens was on the sideline with a knee injury for the long-awaited win. Cincinnati took a straight-ahead approach against the Browns (5-9), who clinched their 10th losing record in 12 years since returning as an expansion team. The Browns got a TD pass from rookie Colt McCoy on a trick play and another on a botched Bengals coverage with 2:13 to go. Only 56,542 fans showed up to see the so-called “Battle of Ohio,” the third straight Bengals home game blacked

out on local television. Lions 23, Buccaneers, 20 OT TAMPA, Fla. — Dave Rayner’s third field goal, a 34-yarder with 9:51 left in overtime allowed Detroit to end the longest road losing streak in NFL history at 26 games. Rayner kicked a 28-yarder as time expired in regulation to force the extra period. The Lions took the overtime kickoff and drove 63 yards — covering most of the distance on two big runs and a 12-yard reception by Calvin Johnson on third-and-8 — to set up the game-winner. The Lions (4-10) won on the road for the first time since Oct. 28, 2007, when they won 16-7 at Chicago. The Bucs (8-6) kicked two fourthquarter field goals to go ahead 20-17 with 1:39 remaining left in regulation. Titans 31, Texans 17 NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Kerry Collins threw for two touchdowns and 237 yards and Chris Johnson ran for a TD and 130 yards as Tennessee snapped a six-game losing streak. With the win and Indianapolis downing Jacksonville 34-24, the Titans (6-8) keep their slim playoff hopes alive. The Texans (5-9) have lost seven of their last eight and never really were in this one. Most of the attention was on Texans receiver Andre Johnson and Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan after they brawled three weeks ago in Houston’s 20-0 shutout win. The only scuffle Sunday came between a couple of linemen as Tennessee took control from the start, scoring on its first three possessions for a 21-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Chiefs 17, Rams 13 ST. LOUIS — Matt Cassel returned to the lineup 11 days after an emergency appendectomy and threw a touchdown pass in leading Kansas City. Jamaal Charles scored on a short run and helped clinch it with a late 80yard burst for the Chiefs (9-5), who retained a one-game lead over the Chargers in the AFC West. Kansas City managed 67 yards in a 31-0 loss at San Diego last week with backup Brodie Croyle starting, and ended a seven-quarter scoreless drought on Cassel’s 2-yard TD pass to Leonard Pope midway through the second quarter. Thomas Jones became the NFL’s 25th player to rush for 10,000 yards, and scored the final touchdown on a 2-yard run with 3:26 to go, one play after Ron Bartell ran down Charles just shy of the goal line. Charles had 126 yards on 11 carries and Jones had 62 yards on 22 carries. The Rams fell to 6-8.

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Brrrr: Bears, Vikings take it outside MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Leslie Frazier once played for Chicago, where winter weather was simply part of the late-season routine. He recently recalled, perhaps with slight exaggeration brought by the passage of time, a game against Green Bay during his career in the early 1980s that went on with the biting backdrop of an unfathomable low wind chill. “That was like, I think, minus-61 if I remember,” said Frazier, now Minnesota’s interim coach, smiling and shaking his head. Frazier won’t be able to keep his body moving to keep warm tonight, when the Bears visit the Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium on the University of Minnesota campus. He’ll be running the show from the home team sideline, bundled up as best he can. “If you guys can recognize me, you’re doing pretty good,” Frazier said. “I won’t be Bud Grant out there.” The Vikings take occasional lateDecember trips to play the Packers or the Bears, but the team from arguably the coldest city in the NFL is not accustomed to frosty conditions. They’ve played home games inside

since 1982, when the Metrodome opened. The roof caved in last weekend, though, forcing an emergency relocation to this open-air location a few miles away. Frazier was asked this week how much of a home-field advantage coldweather teams have when the temperature sinks and the snow starts to fall. “Look at these banners,” Frazier said, motioning to all the purple division and conference championship flags that hang in the Vikings’ practice facility, recognizing their dominance under Grant, their gruff-andtough coach, throughout the 1970s. Frazier’s Bears beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-0 in the NFC championship game after the 1985 season. “I can remember Jackie Slater coming up to me before the game and saying, ‘Man, you guys need to get a dome over this place,’” Frazier said. “Immediately I knew, in pregame, he ain’t thinking about winning no game. He’s thinking about the cold.” So who has the advantage this time? The Vikings will have their fans in place, but the Bears are certainly far more accustomed to the weather conditions.

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John Fox, left, chats with Arizona star Larry Fitzgerald.

PANTHERS FroM 1B at a lower level, you can get away with. But when you come here they are going to make plays on defense.” The Cardinals got within 19-9 when Steve Breaston recovered teammate Tim Hightower’s fumble in the end zone with 5:41 left. The 2-point conversion failed. Arizona got a late field goal with 54 seconds left. But the Cardinals, who failed to recover a surprise onside kick to start the second half, saw Carolina’s Jordan Senn recover their second try to seal Carolina’s victory. It was then that Gross told the equipment manager to save the game ball. “I gave it to Fox. It was neat because he’s given out a lot of game balls and he’s not a guy that really talks about his own accolades and things,” Gross said. “I think it meant a lot to him.” The game served as a painful reminder of how far and how quickly these franchises have sunk thanks to poor quarterback play. Less than two years ago the Car-

dinals forced six turnovers by Jake Delhomme in a 3313 rout of the Panthers in the NFC divisional playoffs on their way to a surprise Super Bowl appearance. Clausen was good enough get his first win in eight tries, completing 13 of 19 passes for 141 yards and no turnovers. Stewart took advantage of the league’s 30thranked rushing defense, and Carolina pounced on Arizona’s mistakes. Skelton, who got the job with Derek Anderson (concussion) sidelined, didn’t get the help he received a week earlier, when the ground game and special teams dominated in a 43-13 win over Denver. Skelton’s interception led to a TD and a 13-0 deficit. He finished with 196 yards. “It seems every time we had a chance to do something, we made mistakes,” coach Ken Whisenhunt said. Leading 6-0, the Panthers caught a break when Skelton inexplicably floated a pass into double coverage toward Spach that was easily intercepted by Sherrod Martin. On the next play, Clausen found an open Jeff King for a 16-yard touchdown.

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indianapolis QB Peyton Manning makes a play call in sunday’s 34-24 win. and squared the head-to-head tiebreaker, giving Indy the inside track to the division crown. For Jacksonville, it was more frustration against the team it has been chasing for nearly a decade. A victory would have clinched the Jags’ first AFC South crown, and now they’ll need help to win it. Manning wasn’t going to let the defending AFC champs go down without a fight, and the four-time league MVP delivered one of his most efficient perform-

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Just call it the great escape. Michael Eagles 38 Vick engiGiants 31 neered it. DeSean Jackson capped it. And the Philadelphia Eagles have control of the NFC East firmly in their hands because of it. Jackson scored on a 65yard punt return on the final play of the game and the Eagles scored 28 points in the final 7:28 to stun the New York Giants 38-31 and take over first place in the NFC East. Emphasizing his candidacy for the MVP award, Vick threw for two touchdowns

and ran for another in the incredible late rally that all but clinched the division for the Eagles (10-4) and left Giants coach Tom Coughlin so angry he threw his notes as Jackson backed into the end zone. Philadelphia has swept the season series with New York (9-5) and only needs to win one of its final two games or have New York lose one of its two. Atlanta clinched a playoff spot with the Giants’ loss. Jackson’s winning return came as the game seemed headed for overtime. Matt Dodge lined up to punt with 14 seconds to play and the rookie got off a line drive kick that Jackson bobbled at his 35. Once he regained control, Jackson broke threw the ini-

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BALTIMORE — Ray Rice won’t soon forget the outstanding Ravens 30 game he Saints 24 had against the defending Super Bowl champions. Neither will his mother. Rice ran for 153 yards, caught five passes for 80 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead the Baltimore Ravens over the New Orleans Saints 30-24 on Sunday. “I laid my shoes over there,” Rice said afterward. “I’m going to give them to my mom for Christmas. I’m going to sign them and give them to her on top of her other gifts.” In a game that had significant playoff ramifications for both teams, the Ravens (10-4) used a time-tested recipe to end the six-game winning streak of the Saints (10-4). On offense, Baltimore scrapped its high-powered passing game in favor of running the ball. And the defense, which had blown eight fourthquarter leads, banded together to make sure it didn’t happen again. “I saw the game plan. I knew we were going to run the ball today,” said Rice, who moved over 1,000 yards rushing for a second straight season. Coming in, Rice did not have a run of more than 30 yards and reached the 100yard mark only once. Against the Saints, he peeled off a 50yard run in the fourth quarter and finished with his most yards rushing since a 154-yard effort on Nov. 2, 2009, at Cleveland. “We knew coming in that they were going to try to protect the football, try to run the ball. We just couldn’t stop it,” New Orleans linebacker Malcolm Jenkins said. The Baltimore defense did its part, limiting the Saints to 27 yards rushing and stopping New Orleans on its final two possessions.

INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning and the Colts have Colts 34 started their playoff Jaguars 24 run a few weeks early. They really had no choice. Manning had two more touchdown passes Sunday, avoided throwing any interceptions for the second straight game, and led the Colts to a season-saving 34-24 victory over Jacksonville that puts them back on track to make the postseason. “Since that Cowboys game, we knew we really had four must-win games and we’ve won two of them,” Manning said. “It’s a good win, but it’s just one game and we’ve got to be able to do that again next week.” Make that next week at Oakland and the following week when Tennessee visits Lucas Oil Stadium. Win both and the Colts (8-6) take their seventh AFC South title in eight years and deal yet another frustrating blow to the ever-chasing Jaguars. For the Colts (8-6), Sunday was essentially win or forget about the playoffs. The victory moved them into a tie for the AFC South lead with the Jags (8-6)

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Baltimore back ray rice rolled against the saints. “I think everybody on our defense was thinking, ‘We can’t let this one go,’” Ravens tackle Haloti Ngata said. “Throughout this year, we’ve always let teams finish us off instead of us getting off the field and letting our offense finish the game. It just felt great to have our defense stop a great offense like that.” With the score 27-24 and the Saints facing a fourthand-8 on their own 17, Ngata batted a pass thrown by Drew Brees and Cory Redding got the interception to clinch the victory. A field goal by Billy Cundiff created the final cushion. Brees went 29 for 46 for 267 yards and brought the Saints back from a 21-7 deficit. He threw two touchdown passes to tight end Jimmy Graham and another to wide receiver Lance Moore, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Saints from losing for the first time since Oct. 24. It was the first time in six games that New Orleans failed to score at least 30 points. “I thought we did some good things today; we just didn’t do enough,” Brees said. “From a confidence standpoint, it’s unwavering for us. We’re as confident as any team out there and we know how good we can be and how great we can be.” Brees went over 4,000 yards passing for the fifth consecutive season, a feat performed previously by only Peyton Manning. The reigning Super Bowl MVP was good, but also lucky.

ances of the season. He was 29 of 39 for 229 yards, 71 yards short of breaking Dan Marino’s record for most 300-yard games in a career (63). The record, of course, didn’t matter to Manning. What did was getting more help from a suddenly resurgent ground game. Indy finished with 155 yards rushing, its third-highest total of the season. Donald Brown scored on a 43-yard run and ran 14 times for a career-high 129 yards, the first 100-yard game of his two-year career. “When you’re getting to the second level, and that’s the first time you’re getting touched, that makes my job a lot easier,” Brown said. “We just want to help complement the passing game any way we can.” The game went nothing like the Jags needed. Maurice Jones-Drew rushed 15 times for 46 yards, ending his streak of consecutive 100-yard games at six with his worst game ever against Indy. Jacksonville turned the ball over on downs at its 38 early in the second half, and when it had a chance to tie the score by recovering an onside kick with less than 2 minutes to go, linebacker Tyjuan Hagler sprinted 41 yards for a TD.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ string Patriots 31 of routs is Packers 27 o v e r . Their victory streak remains alive with help from a stunning kickoff return by 313-pound guard Dan Connolly. Connolly rumbled 71 yards with what is believed to be the longest kickoff return by an offensive lineman in NFL history and Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes as New England edged the Green Bay Packers 31-27 for their sixth straight win Sunday night. The Patriots, who outscored their previous two opponents 81-10, had their hands full even with Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers missing the game with a concussion. Matt Flynn threw his first three pro touchdown passes in his place. The game went down to the final play when Flynn, with the ball at the Patriots 15-yard line, lost it when he was sacked by Tully BantaCain and Vince Wilfork recovered for New England (12-2). Green Bay (8-6) trails Chicago (9-4) by 11/2 games in the NFC North. The return by Connolly, who later left with a head in-

jury, set up Brady’s 2-yard scoring pass to Aaron Hernandez, cutting Green Bay’s lead at halftime to 17-14. According to STATS LLC, the run by Connolly topped the 48-yard touchdown return by Atlanta’s Mal Snider in 1969. Official records have been kept since 1976. Trailing 27-21, the Patriots scored on Shayne Graham’s 38-yard field goal with 11:05 left in the game and went ahead 31-27 on Brady’s second touchdown pass to Hernandez, a 10-yarder with 7:14 to go. Brady broke Don Meredith’s record with his seventh straight game with at least two scoring passes and no interceptions. He has now gone nine games without an interception. Poor tackling by the Packers helped the Patriots score late in the second quarter and early in the third. On the kickoff after Green Bay took a 17-7 lead with Flynn’s second touchdown pass, a 1-yarder to Greg Jennings, Connolly fielded the ball at the Patriots 25 on a squib kick by Mason Crosby. Connolly cradled the ball in both arms before going down at the 4, setting up Hernandez’s catch. The Patriots then went ahead 21-17 just under 3 minutes into the third quarter.

tial line of coverage and sped down the right sideline. It was apparent he was about to score, but instead of simply going into the end zone, he danced along the goal line before going in with zeros showing on the clock. Coughlin fired his notes on the field and the Eagles jumped on each other in a celebration. They were victimized by Eli Manning’s four touchdown passes, including an 8-yarder to Kevin Boss with 8:17 to play for a 31-10 lead. For Giants fans it brought back memories of “The Fumble” by Joe Pisarcik, the giveaway that allowed another group of Eagles to steal a late win when all New York had to

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Philly hero desean Jackson leaves the field with swagger. do was take a knee. This loss could cripple the Giants’ playoff hopes. They need to win at Green Bay and Washington to clinch a postseason berth and the Packers game will be crucial.

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Lost & Found Found kitten. 5 month old Female, short gray hair with orange markings. Answers to Whiskers. Long Ferry Rd area. Need to find owner who placed this ad. 704-633-5601 Lost dog. Sheep dog. Male, black & white. Weighs 60-70lbs. Please call 704-213-3612 or 704-213-0945

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Experienced Med Tech needed. 3rd shift. Apply in person at: The Meadows of Rockwell, 612 Hwy 152 E, Rockwell. No phone calls please. Drivers

CDL-A DRIVERS: We've Never Looked Better! Our package of benefits is the best it's ever been. Pay, Bonuses, Miles, Equipment. $500 Sign-On for Flatbed. CDL-A, TWIC Card and Good Driving Record. Western Express. 1-866-863-4117

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Employment Earn extra holiday cash. $10 to start. 704-2329800 or 704-278-2399

Healthcare

2nd SHIFT RN SUPERVISOR Responsible, organized, energetic & patient oriented RN needed to oversee & monitor resident care & service for 100 bed facility. Competitive pay & excellent benefits. Excellent opportunity to join a leading and progressive facility in Rowan County.

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community seeks applications for: Drivers

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

Family Service Counselor Flexible hrs. Cemetery sales. Full benefit program. Nights & weekends req. Excellent commissions. Training program. Outside Sales Rep. FT/PT. Flexible hrs. Cemetery Sales. Great commissions. Sales exp. preferred. Background check req. Call Lynn Waddell at 704-857-9414

College

Dean, Dept. of Liberal Arts, Business Technology & General Education Required: Master's degree in one of the Arts & Sciences' disciplines with at least three years' experience as an academic dean or program head at the community college level. Experience working with a successful SACS Accreditation process with thorough understanding of SACS requirements. Demonstrated abilities in teaching modalities with an emphasis on using technology in the classroom and cooperative learning strategies. Demonstrated abilities in administrative and management principles relating to community college administration. For further information and to apply visit our employment web site at https://rcccjobs.com. EOE.

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Position Avail. for LPN or RN. Full Time, Apply in person. No phone calls please. Brightmoor Nursing Center, 610 W. Fisher St.

Building Equip. & Supplies

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE Split OR Logs. Delivery negotiable. Please call for info: 704-636-5541 Firewood for Sale: Pick-up/Dump Truck sized loads, delivered. 704-647-4772 Firewood. Oak, cherry & gum. $64/load. Free delivery. Call 704-4330651 or 704-636-4984

Sales

Growing Commercial Refrigeration/HVAC company is looking for several self motivated, energetic Sales Reps, Service Technicians & Installers. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE and/or Refrigeration/HVAC knowledge. Mail resume: Quality Refrigeration, 219 Cassell St., Winston Salem, NC 27127 or fax 336-7885405. Great Pay, Benefits & 401K. Seeking certified exercise instructor to lead cardio & strength training class for older adults Monday evenings 5-6:30 pm, & to substitute for various daytime & evening exercise classes in a growing senior adult exercise program. Hourly wage based on certification levels & experience. Contact Susan at 704-216-7714. Stilettos of Statesville is now hiring all positions at unbelievable earning potential. Call to set up an interview or apply in person. 704-871-9523 after 7pm Drivers

CDL-A DRIVERS: Start the New Year off Right! Great Pay, Benefits & Home Time! 1 year OTR experience. No felonies/drug charges. 1-800-374-8328. www.cargotransporter.com

2003 New Holland Skid Steer Loader with VTS track system $19,000 336-596-1298

Clothes Adult & Children Clothes. XL & 2X t-shirts, $2 ea. (50) Men's jeans 38x29, $5 ea. (25) Good condition. 704-638-8965 Harley Davidson steeltoed work boots - lace up and zipper - size 10 1/2 W - brand new in box. 704-209-3213 between 5-9pm. $100 firm

Computers & Software

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Computer. Complete P4 Dell. Internet ready, CD burner. Mouse, keyboard, 17” monitor included. $100. Please call 980-205-0947 Laptop, Windows 7 - WIFI enabled, Case included, Dual Core processor, $200 obo. Call Aaron at 336-300-5489 Monitor. Brand new 15 inch computer monitor. Never used. Paid $150. Sell for $75. Call Kip 704-433-2499

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

Farm Equipment & Supplies

Antiques & Collectibles Dogs

Dogs

Adorable Pups!

Free dogs & puppy to good homes. Three Red Heelers and one German Shepherd puppy. 704636-4602

Puppies

Cats Chia-Do's, 5 weeks old, 2 males & 2 females, first shots. $150. Will hold until Christmas. 704-6409149 of 704-640-9128 2 SWEET YOUNG MALE CATS Two 8 month old cats looking for a good home. Extend your love to these cuddly friends.They love each other and will need to be adopted together. All shots, neutered. 704-223-0510 Free kitten to good home. 6 months old gray and white, litter box trained. 704-636-4602

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Puppies

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Chihuahuas. Two are teacup, one male and one female $350 each. One female Chihuahua $300. Black & tan and black & white. Ready now for their new home. 704-6405463 Puppies

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Dog - FREE lab to a loving home. Has current rabies vaccination. Born 3/2010. FREE Igloo ($140 value) Call 980254-2607 Free Boston Terrier/ Chihuahua Mix. To Good Home Only. Very Active. Great Christmas Gift. Call David 704-210-4253

Puppies. Min. ShortHaired Dachshunds, 4 females and 1 male, born Nov. 26, dewormed, parents on site. $200-$250 each. Ready week of Christmas. 704-310-9607

Full blooded Rottweiler puppies for sale. Parents on site. Great price: $200.00 3-Males and 3Females. Call for appt. or more information. Ask for Ashley: 704-603-8442 or 704-310-0069 or leave a detailed message.

Rottweiler Puppies looking for their forever home! Ready Now! 1st shots. Parents on Site. Makes a great Christmas Present!! $400. Please Call 704-267-7565

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Miniature Schnauzer Puppies. Full-blooded. 6-7 wks old. Very playful. 1st shots, dewormed & tails docked. Black & Salt-n-pepper. Parents on site. $225. 704279-8506 or 704-232-0116

WWII ike badged, $65. Korea ike badged, $95. Kevlar helmet, $50. VN beret, $125. 704-633-0957

Baby Swing. Fisher Price "Rainforest" fullsized baby swing. Battery/power cord opt. Great condition. $50 Call 704-797-1824 Bouncy Seat - New, never used, Fisher Price Frogs use for boy or girl! Has all toys & vibrates $20 704-640-2944 CHANGING TABLE Excellent condition, beautiful cherry finish. 2 shelves for storage & safety straps. 704-6402944 call anytime Crib. Babies-R-Us white crib with drawer underneath. Good Condition. $100. 704-938-3452

Puppies

Puppies. Schnauzers. Ready. 1st shots, dewormed. Parents on site. Four females & two males. $300. 704-2989099 or 704-209-1190

Vietnam class A coat badged, $85. Box WWII magazines, $20. WWI German sword, $325. 704-633-0957

Baby Items

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Military footlockers (2). Both for $30. WWII iron cross, $100. 1950's combat boots, $75. Call 704633-0957 Oak whiskey barrel, $98. tabletop crank phono, $75. Wall mirrors, 2 at $50 ea. 704-633-0957

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Dogs

JUSTIN BIEBER 4x6" autographed photo w/coa & life-size cardboard standee. Both new. $250. Kannapolis. Call 980-428-0000

Yorkie AKC, CKC. www.yorki-shop.com Toy & tea cup size. Ready for Christmas. Call Rhonda 704-224-9692. Check the site for pricing and availability.

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

Flowers & Plants

42'' Leyland Cypress or Green Giant Trees. Makes a beautiful property line boundary or privacy screen. $10 per tree. Varieties of Gardenias, Nandina, Juniper, Holly, Ligustrum, Burning Bush, Hosta, Viburnum, Gold Mop, Camelias, Forsythia, Arborvitae, Azaleas AND MORE! $6. All of the above include delivery & installation! 704-274-0569

Other Pets

Food & Produce Pecans – Locally grown. $1.50 per pound, in shell Please Call 704-279-3625 Pecans for sale. Local this year's crop. $1.50/lb. In the shell. Call 704-8571822 for more information

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Pecans, large size – Fresh! Locally grown. $4/lb delivered, in shell. Please call 704-636-1803 for more information

Fuel & Wood

Firewood - Hickory and Oak. Long Bed Pickup Delivery - $80, Dump Truck Delivery - $240. 704-239-1955

Puppies, German Shepherd. 2 females, 4 males. Ready for Christmas. Fullblooded. Parents on-site. 1st shots & dewormed. $175. 704-279-0918

Adopt a Puppy or Kitten for Christmas. $80. (3) Coton de Tulear for Sale, small white, long hair exotic breed dogs. $400 ea. Salisbury Animal Hospital 1500 E. Innes St. 704-637-0227 salisburyanimalhospital.com

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Dog house. Large barn style. $30. Large heavy duty igloo dog house. Very nice. $60. Call 704279-6393

EZ Go Electric Workhorses, 48 volt with dump beds, tops, head & tail lights, chargers. Excellent condition. $3200. 704-245-3660

Tanning bed, Wolff. 24 bulb, 220 volt. Good condition. $450 obo. Call 704-633-2208 TV Tables (2) $35 ea. 2 floor lamps, $25 ea. 9X12 green rug, $35. Good condition. 704-638-8965 Water Heater, 40 gallon, propane. Never used. $200. Call 704-797-0193 6pm-9pm Wheel covers, 13”. In new. Fits all box, vehicles. $40. Please call 704-232-3339 Wood splitter. New motor, 1¼ horsepower. Split up or down. 704636-5220

Coffee table. Queen Anne mahogany/ glass top coffee table, 40"X40". Excellent condition. $125. 704-938-3452.

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Dining Set 1950's Cherry Wood. Includes table, 4 chairs, hutch, buffet & Needs china cabinet. some work. $500 or best offer. Call Kip 704-4332499 Dryer. Practically new white Frigidaire dryer. $200 Grove Salisbury/China area 704-855-2396

Heating system. Laser vented (kerosene), heats 1,670-2,000 sq. ft. Exc. operating condition. Comforts of central heating system in 1 compact, roomsized unit. Thermostatically controlled, digitally programmable, w/set-back. Includes other accessories that came w/heater. Buyer uninstalls & moves. $950 Cash only or cashier's check. 704-202-0774 Kitchen table & four chairs. Light wood, double drop leaf, extra leaf & 4 chairs in good condition. $100 704-431-4998 Twin Bed, Nice, red color, solid wood. $50. Day 704-633-4871 Evening 704-798-5774 Twin Bedroom Set, Sturdy, Headboard, tall dresser, long dresser w/mirror & nightstand. $250 or best offer. Call Kip 704-433-2499 Washer. Front load washer. Needs minor repair $125. Please call 704-267-1560

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Doll house, Little Tykes. With extra accessories. $100. Pilates chair w/ Windsor DVDs, $50. Call 704-279-6393 Handbags. Crossbody w/ zip top, tan/white, new, $20. Betty Boop, new, brown & black mini-tote, $25. Minitote, new, blue & green. $15. Call before 5pm, 704-232-3339 Kerosene Heater. Dynaglo 23,000 btu convection kerosene heater with extras and fuel $85. 704209-6460 Keyboard. Yamaha electric. With stand & carrying case. $50. 4 drawer size heavy duty metal file cabinet. $75. Please call 704-279-6393 Massage table, portable. 84”. Headrest, carrying case, green. $100. Teeter Hang Ups Inversion table with DVDs, $100. 704279-6393

Games and Toys Air hockey table. Automatic with scorekeeper & timer. Nice. $250. Call 704-857-5793

Newsbags. One-use, 4 in. + wider. 100's: 40¢ each 50-pack. Good. Please call 704-754-8837

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

Machine & Tools

Chainsaws. Stihl 1-440, $300. 1-041 (for parts) $50. 1-051, $150. Call 704-2795765 or 704-202-4281 Chainsaws. Stihl 3MS191T, $300. 1-MS250, $125. Please call 704-2795765 or 704-202-4281

Misc For Sale ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647

Piano in great condition. Spinet with walnut finish. Made in USA, tuned regularly. $500. Please call 704-855-8353 Playground. Jungle Adventure wooden playground. Swings, slide, monkey bars, climbing wall. $350. Good condition. Laura 704-637-1248

Rifle. M1922 Mauser design rifle, Brazil made, bolt action, dark walnut stock. Black leather sling. Bayonet ready. $650. Call 704-762-9197 *similar to photo

Sporting Goods Snowboard. Women's Burton snowboard. Complete w/bindings & boots (size 7 - 9). Never been used. Sale price - $225. Call (704) 855-3720 Tent - OZARK TRAIL XL TENT, 20ft. X 11ft floor 6ft. 6 in. center height. Sleeps 10. $100. 704857-2945 China Grove.

Want to Buy Merchandise AA Antiques. Buying anything old, scrap gold & silver. Will help with your estate or yard sale. 704-433-1951. All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper. Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123

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China Grove, 2 new homes under construction ... buy now and pick your own colors. Priced at only $114,900 and comes with a stove and dishwasher. B&R Realty 704-633-2394 BUYER BEWARE The Salisbury Post Classified Advertising staff monitors all ad submissions for honesty and integrity. However, some fraudulent ads are not detectable. Please protect yourself by checking the validity of any offer before you invest money in a business opportunity, job offer or purchase. China Grove

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Country Club Area

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3 BR, 2 BA, newer kitchen, large dining room, split bedrooms, nice porches, huge detached garage, concrete drives. R51548 $99,000. Monica Poole 704-245-4628 B&R Realty

East Area

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1409 South Martin Luther King Jr Ave., 2 BR, 1 BA, fixer upper. Owner financing or cash discount. $750 Down $411/month. 1-803-403-9555

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Wood. 3½ cords good quality seasoned hardwood. $250. Also half cord of wood for $45. Will deliver in Rowan & surrounding counties. Call Jerry at 704-6380099

BINGHAM-SMITH LUMBER CO. Save money on lumber. Treated and Untreated. Round Fence Post in all sizes. Save extra when buying full units. Call Patrick at 980-234-8093.

China Hutch, lighted. Great condition, $150. Call between 5pm-9pm 704-209-3213

Woodsplitter, factory. 3 pt hitch. 48” cylinder, $450. Please call 704-279-5765 or 704-202-4281

Supplies and Services

Got puppies or kittens for sale?

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

Misc For Sale Revolver. 6 shot, 44 calibre black powder revolver. 14” long. Never fired. All accessories included. $350 OBO. 704-633-7425

Beautiful ! TV cabinet. Looks like Bob Timberlake furniture. Excellent condition. $150. Salisbury 704-630-9595

Chainsaws. Husqvarna 338 XPT, $275. 40, $125. 41, $100. Call 704-2795765 or 704-202-4281

Firewood – Split, dried, Oak. $50 per pick-up truck load. Will deliver to China Grove, Salisbury area. 704-857-9254

HHHHHHHHH Check Out Our December Special! Boarding 20% discount. Rowan Animal Clinic. 704-6363408 for appt.

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

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Boocoo Auction Items *All Boocoo Auction Items are subject to prior sale, and can be seen at salisburypost.boocoo.com

Furniture & Appliances

Misc For Sale

Free Puppies. German Shepard/Lab Mix. 9-10 wks old. Very loving! Would make great Christmas presents. Call 704-239-4808 anytime!

East Rowan home $35,000 less than tax value. Over an acre, close to I-85 & Hwy 52, Rockwell. Needs TLC. 51185 $79,900. Call Varina Bunts, B&R Realty @ 704.640.5200

East Rowan

Instruction AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 877-300-9494.

Lost & Found

Rockwell, 3 BR, 2 BA. Cute brick home in quiet subdivision. Outbuilding, wooded lot, nice deck off back. Kitchen appliances stay. R51385 $129,900 B&R Realty Dale Yontz 704.202.3663 Fulton Heights

Reduced

$500 REWARD Lost dog. White & Brown, male, wire haired rat terrier, near Woodrow Wilson School. Please call 704-933-3319 Found keys. Evening of Dec. 15th. Outside of Washco dental office in Spencer. To identify, call 704-633-9368

3 BR, 2 BA, Attached carport, Rocking Chair front porch, nice yard. R50846 $119,900 Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty www.bostandrufty-realty.com

SALISBURY POST Homes for Sale

Homes for Sale

Manufactured Home Sales

Apartments

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

Salisbury houses for rent starting at $395/mo. Houses for sale starting at $29,900. 704-633-6035

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

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

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

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Salisbury

Homes for Sale

China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112

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East Salisbury. 4BR, 2½BA. Lease option purchase.1,800 sq. ft. +/-. Call 704-638-0108 Genesis Realty 704-933-5000 genesisrealtyco.com Foreclosure Experts

OWNER FINANCING! NO MONEY DOWN!

36.6 ACRES AND HOME Singlewide, 3BR/2BA, on ¾ acre, wooded lot, newly renovated, all appliances, well water 704-633-8533 after 5pm

Lot for sale, 50 by 150, with brick structure house present. Needs lots of work. $4800. Priced for quick sale. Call today (336)431-5092 or if no answer (336)803-2104.

Salisbury. 925 Agner Rd. Below tax and appraisal value at $399,000. 3 BR/2BA brick home w/sunroom and 2 car garage sits in the middle of this beautiful property. Open and wooded pasture areas w/barn. 704-603-8244 or 704-209-1405

Rockwell

Real Estate Services Allen Tate Realtors Daniel Almazan, Broker 704-202-0091 www.AllenTate.com Arey RealtyREAL Service in Real Estate 704-633-5334 www.AreyRealty.com

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3 BR, 2 BA in Hunters Pointe. Above ground pool, garage, huge area that easily finished could R51150A. upstairs. B&R Realty $179,900. 704-633-2394 Rockwell

REDUCED

West Rowan – Country Club living in the country. Builder's custom brick home has 4 BR, 3 ½ BA w/main floor master suite. 3300 sqft. + partially finished bonus room. Lots of ceramic and granite. 2 fireplaces with gas logs. 6.5 very private wooded acres. Priced at $399,000. Reduced to sell! $389,000. Call for appt. 704-431-3267

For Sale By Owner House and 6+ Acres with Stream

Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd. (704)637-7721 Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867 KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29. South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539 Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL www.rebeccajonesrealty.com

Rowan Realty www.rowanrealty.net, Professional, Accountable, Personable . 704-633-1071

2 BR, 1 BA, hardwood floors, detached carport, handicap ramp. $99,900 R47208 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 SALISBURY 3 BR, 2 baths, $105,000 www.122shaver.webs.com for details. 704-640-5921 Salisbury

Convenient Location

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.

Homes for Sale Salisbury

Over 2 Acres Very nice 2 BR 2.5 BA condo overlooking golf course and pool! Great views, freshly decorated, screened in porch at rear. T51378. $103,900 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628 Salisbury

Cul-de-sac

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

GREAT INVESTMENT

Land for Sale ********************** Front St. 3.37 acres, almost completed 50' x100' bldg. $44K. 704-636-1477

3 BR, 2.5 BA, wonderful home on over 2 acres, horses allowed, partially fenced back yard, storage building. $164,900 R51465 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

East Rowan. 10 acres. 160 ft. road frontage on Gold Knob Rd. Wooded. Paved road. Near East Rowan High School $94,500. 704-279-4629

Land for Sale

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

25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner 1 Hr to/from Charlotte, NC near Cleveland & Woodleaf & 3 Interstates: I-40, I-77, 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. GPS zip code 27013. Safe distance from cities. Need sale this year. No reasonable offer refused. Owner phone: 336-766-6779, or Email to: hjthabet@cs.com See photos and directions:

Homes for Sale Salisbury

Privacy

Lots for Sale N. Rowan-Nice, wooded subdivision lot. $15,300. 51225. Varina Bunts B&R Realty 704.640.5200 Southwestern Rowan Co.

Salisbury

Motivated Seller 3 BR, 2 BA. Well cared for, kitchen with granite, eat at bar, dining area, large living room, mature trees, garden spot, 2 car garage plus storage bldgs. $149,500. Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty

Salisbury

New Construction

Western Rowan County

Salisbury

New Home

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

New Listing

Salisbury

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

Rent With Option!

North of China Grove, 225 Lois Lane. 3BR/2BA, Double garage and deck on a quiet dead end street. Country setting. No water bills. No city tax. Possible owner financing. Will work with slow credit. $975/mo + dep. Please call 704-857-8406

Craftsman Style Timber Run Subdivision, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, granite countertops, wood floors, rec room, screened porch, deck. R51603 $349,900 Dale Yontz 704.202.3663

Get Bigger Type!

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

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

Spencer

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Downtown Salis, 2300 sf office space, remodeled, off street pking. 633-7300

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4 BR 2BA, like new Craftsman Style, huge front porch, renovated kitchen and bath, fresh paint. R51516 $127,000 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704-202-3663

3rd Creek Ch. Rd. 3BR, 2BA. DW. .71 acre. 1,700 sq. ft. FP, LR, den. $540 about. Fin. avail. 704-489-1158 American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997

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

1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-890-4587 1BR/1BA duplex fully furnished. TV, BR suite, LR furniture, refrig., washer / dryer, Sect. 8 approved. Heat, air, electricity & water incl'd. $750/mo + $500 dep. 704-636-1850 2 BR, 1 BA at Willow Oaks on Old Concord Rd. Has refrigerator & stove. All elect. Rent $399, Dep. $400. Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 2 BR, 1 BA, close to Salisbury High. Rent $425, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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

Open House 190 Price Rd

3BR/2BA, 2.75 acres, one mile from High Rock Lake, one year old Samsung appliances, tons of upgrades, Pergo floors, 1400+ sq feet, Oakwood manufactured. Asking $125,000. 704-202-2228 or 704-224-1286

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

Crosswinds Senior Apartments. Must be 55 years of age and older Beautiful one bedroom apartments available now. Call 704-639-9692 Our Gift to you--No rent due till January 1st with a $99 deposit. Eaman Park Apts. 2BR, 1BA. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896 EXTRA NICE! Spencer. 1BR, furnished, $400/mo. Water & garbage P/U incl'd. 336-596-6726 Faith. 1BR/1BA. Kitchen. Cable hook-up. Water incl'd Freshly painted. $375/mo. Dep. req'd. 704-213-9898 Franklin St. 2 BR, 1 BA. Newly refurbished inside. Rent $495, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588

Lovely Duplex Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $675. 704-633-3997 Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593 Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment? We manage rental homes & apartments. Call and let us help you. Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462 www.waggonerrealty.com

Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, water furnished, off Jake Alexander $395 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury city. 2BR, 1BA duplex. VA convenient. Remodeled. Cent. air/heat. $475 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury, city. 2BR, 1BA. Stove, refrigerator. New carpet. $500/mo., $500 dep. 704-633-4081 WELCOME HOME TO DEER PARK APTS. We have immediate openings for 1 & 2 BR apts. Call or come by and ask about our move-in specials. 704-278-4340 for info. For immediate info call 1-828-442-7116

Condos and Townhomes Hidden Creek, Large 2 BR, 2 BA end unit, all appl. pool + W/D, $825/mo + $400 dep. Ref. 1 yr. lease, no smoking, no pets. 704-640-8542

Quiet Setting

Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets. Call 704-637-0370

Salisbury. 2BR, 2BA spacious 1st floor condo. Appliances, fireplace, covered porch. Pool, tennis court. $750/mo. + deposit. 704-209-1805 Lv. msg.

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

Wiltshire Village Condo for Rent, $700. 2nd floor. Want a 2BR, 2BA in a quiet setting? Call Bryce, Wallace Realty 704-202-1319

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

West Side Manor Robert Cobb Rentals 2345 Statesville Blvd. Near Salisbury Mall

704-633-1234 China Grove. 1BR Apartment completely furnished. No pets. 704857-8503 Lv. Msg. 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. Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

Houses for Rent

Manufactured Home for Rent

Autos

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Salisbury/E. Spencer 2 BR, 1 BA. $425. 704-2482520. Sect. 8 OK. CarolinaPiedmont Properties

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

Financing Available!

3BR, 2BA homes at 108 John Michael Lane & Crescent Heights. Call 704-239-3690 for info. E. Spencer, 306 E. Torbush, 3BR/1½ BA, fully furnished: 2 large TVs, 3 BR suites, LR furniture, dish washer, refrig., washer / dryer, central heat/air. Sect. 8 approved. $875/mo + $500 dep. 704-636-1850 district. Faith/Carson 3BR / 2BA, no smoking, no pets. $650/mo + dep + refs. 704-279-8428 Fulton St. 3 BR, 1 ½ BA. Refrigerator, stove furnished. Rent $725, Dep., $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required. Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Inside city limits. 2BR & 3BR units. Central HVAC. $575-$700/mo. 704-239-4883 Broker Kannapolis–1704 Moose Rd. 3 BR, 1 BA, $675 monthly. China Grove–440 Sylvan Rd. 3 BR, 2 BA, $725 monthly. KREA 704-933-2231 Landis - 2 BR, 1 BA, central heat/air, 12x24 outside storage. $575/ mo. + $575 dep. Call 704-202-4691 Miller Chapel Rd. 2BR. Office, appl., Large yard. Limit 2. No pets. $650/mo + dep. 704-855-7720

RENTED I rented my property in less than 3 days! What great results! ~R.S., Salisbury

RENTED Rockwell, near Rockwell Park. 2BR, 1½BA. Brick home w/garage, deck. Very nice neighborhood. All appl. $700/mo. + dep. 704-6365992 or 704-245-8123 Salisbury 2BR. $525 and up. GOODMAN RENTALS 704-633-4802 Salisbury

Houses for Rent 2 to 5 BR. HUD Section 8. Nice homes, nice st areas. Call us 1 . 704-630-0695 3 Homes. 2-East district, 1Carson district. 3 BR, 2 BA. $800-$1050. Lease, dep. & ref. req. 704.798.7233 419 Torbush Dr. East Spencer. 3BR, 1BA. Cent heat/AC. $500/mo. $500 dep. 704-433-1973 or 704-433-2019 4BR, 3BA. 2,000 sq.ft. ± VERY NICE! Includes 2BR guest house on property. ONLY $5,000 dn! TAKE OVER PAYMENTS! 704-630-0695 Carolina Blvd. #BR, 2BA . All appliances incl., 4-car carport, big yard. $800/mo + deposit. 704-637-6618 CATAWBA COLLEGE Walk to class, 3 BR, 1 BA, excellent neighborhood, central heat & air. Old house but well-built & maintained, good 4-car parking, no carport, $750 deposit + $750/month 704-433-1936

Salisbury/Spencer 2, 4 & 5 BR $450-$850/mo. 704202-3644 or leave message. No calls after 7pm Spencer. 3BRs & 2BAs. Remodeled. Great area! Owner financing available. 704-202-2696 W Rowan/Woodleaf school dist. 2BR/1BA house. Taking applications. No pets. $425/mo. 704-754-7421 West Rowan area. Big home. 20 acres. $895/ month. Please call 704239-0691 Woodleaf & Kannapolis 3-4BR, 2BA. $650-$700/ mo. Deposit required. Please call 704-788-1603

Office and Commercial Rental

1st Month Free Rent! Salisbury, Kent Executive Park office suites, $100 & up. Utilities paid. Conference room, internet access, break room, ample parking. 704-202-5879 450 to 1,000 sq. ft. of Warehouse Space off Jake Alexander Blvd. Call 704279-8377 or 704-279-6882

5,000, 10,000 & 20,000 sqft. Buildings available with loading docks and offices. Call Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011 China Grove. 1200 sq ft. $800/mo + deposit. Call 704-855-2100 Furnished Key Man Office Suites - $250-350. Jake & 150. Util & internet incl. 704-721-6831 Granite Quarry Holiday Special! Only 3 Units left! Move in by 12/31/10 & pay no rent until 3/1/2011! Commercial Metal Buildings perfect for contractor, video surveillance & parking. Call 704-279-4422 or 704-2323333 for more info. Kannapolis

EAST ROWAN AREA Taking apps. 2 BR, max. occ. 3, no pets, garbage, & lawn service incl. 704-2793882/ 980-234-2469 Ellis Park. 3BR/2BA. Appls., water, sewer, incl'd. $525/mo. + $525 deposit. Pet OK. 704-279-7463

3 BR, 2 BA, West/Hurley Schools. Quiet, private in nice location subdivision. 3 miles to mall. Central heat/air, appliances, dishwasher, wired storage building, concrete drive. $800 plus deposit. 704-279-0476 Salisbury 4BR/2BA, brick ranch, basement, 2,000 SF, garage, nice area. $1,195/mo. 704-630-0695

Gold Hill, 2 bedroom, trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255 Hurley School Rd. 2 BR, 2 BA. Nice yard, subdivision. Central air/ heat. $460/mo. + dep. 704-640-5750 Hurley School Rd. area. 2BR, 1BA. Private lot. All $275/mo. + electric. deposit. 704-640-5750

Rockwell 2BR/1BA, W/D, stove & refrig, includes water & trash. No pet. $450/mo, $400 dep. 704279-8880 S. Salisbury 2BR/2BA, priv lot, $550/mo + dep. Also, garage apt for single $95/wk. 704-857-1854

Salisbury

We have office suites available in the Executive Center. First Month Free with No Deposit! With all utilities from $150 and up. Lots of amenities. Call Karen Rufty at B & R Realty 704-202-6041

Salisbury

Great Convenient Location!

303-B W. Council St. Impressive entry foyer w/mahoghany staircase. Downstairs: L/R, country kit. w/FP. Laundry room, ½BA. Upstairs: 2BR, jacuzzi BA. Uniquely historic, but modern. 704-691-4459

Office Space

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Salisbury. 12,000 sq ft corner building at Jake Alexander and Industrial Blvd. Ideal for retail office space, church, etc. Heat and air. Please call 704279-8377 with inquiries.

Salis 3990 Statesville Blvd., Lot 12, 3BR/2BA, $439/mo. + dep. FOR SALE OR RENT! 704-640-3222 Salisbury. Wildwood Rd. 3BR, 2BA doublewide on private lot. 2,000 sq. ft. Lrg. back deck. Storage bldg. $600/mo. 704-855-7661 West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951

Salisbury, 1314 Lincolnton Rd., 2 BR, 1 BA brick house. Hardwood floors throughout, close to Jake Alexander Blvd. Wallace Realty 704-636-2021 Salisbury, 3BR, 1BA Duplex. All electric, central air/heat, appliances, hookups. Near VA. $525. 704-636-3307

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

Salisbury, 928 S. Jackson St., 3BR/1BA, $600/mo + $600 dep., Section 8 OK, no pets. 704-507-3915

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

Salisbury, in country. 3BR, 2BA. With in-law apartment. $1000/mo. No pets. Deposit & ref. 704855-2100

Industrial/ Warehouse

Salisbury, S. Main St, 3BR/1½BA, cent. H/A, W/D hookup, big kitchen, stove & refrig, garage, $550/mo. Application is req'd and deposit req'd. M-F 9am5pm. 704-637-3889 Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263 Salisbury. 3BR, 1BA. All appliances, fenced in yard. Dep. and refs. required. 704-223-0351 Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA. Designer Home in City. Minutes to I-85/Lowe's Shopping Center. Garage, hardwood floors, central air, dishwasher, W/D, yard maintenance incl, $900 rent + deposit. 704-636-8188

Ford Mustang GT Convertible, 1986. Red exterior with gray interior. Stock # F10457B. $7,897. Call Now 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

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

Ford Taurus SE Sedan, 2007. 4-speed automatic, 3.0L, V6. Stock #P7596. $10,997. Payment $169/ mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan, 2009. Stock # white P7572. Nordic exterior with gray interior. $10,897, $159/month. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Acura TL, 2004 with NAV Charcoal Grey with Black leather interior 3.2 V6 with Auto stick trans, am,fm,cd, SUNROOF, all power ops, DUEL HEATED SEATS, NONSMOKER, READY FOR TEST DRIVE!!!704-603-4255

BMW, 2005 325i Midnight Black on tan leather 2.5 V6 auto trans, am, fm, cd, sunroof, dual seat warmers, all power, duel power seats, RUNS & DRIVES NICELY!! 704-603-4255

Salisbury. In town. Convenient location on S. Main Level access. Utilities paid. Parking lot. 704-638-0108 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

Salisbury N. Fulton St., 2BR/1BA Duplex, limit 3, no pets, $525/month + deposit. 704-855-2100

Ford Focus ZX3 Base Silver Metallic 2004. w/gray interior, est. 33 mpg, automatic transmission. 704-603-4255

Autos

Salisbury City, Near Hospital. 4BR/2½BA, 2,250 Sq. Ft., Two Car Garage, Fenced Backyard. $1500/month + $1500 deposit. Call Lauren 704-232-0823.

*3BR/1BA - $650/mo. *3BR/2/5 BA - $750/mo. *3BR/2BA + ofc., garage & storage bldg. - $1,100/mo Please call Shelly at 704202-7996

Ford Focus SE Sedan, 2009. Stock #P7597. Brilliant silver exterior with medium stone interior. $12,397. Payment $189/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Near Faith. SW on private, wooded lot. No pets. Max. occupancy 3. Credit check & deposit req. $400/mo. 704-279-4838

Kannapolis area. 2,500 s.f. church complete with pews, 10 yrs old, heat & AC on 3.5 acres, lots of parking. Can be used for office space, shop or $1,100/mo. warehouse 704-791-6750 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

For Rent by US Realty

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

Faith–2 BR, 1 BA. $350/mo. + dep. 2 BR, 1 BA, $425/mo. + dep. Near Carson High. 704239-2833

For Sale or Lease!

Salis. 521/523 E. Cemetary St. 1BR/$330; 2BR/$350. Sect 8 OK. No pets. Dep. req. 704-507-3915.

Airport Rd. area. 118-A Overbrook Rd. ½ rent for December. 2 story apt. $535/mo. Very nice. Daytime 704-637-0775

Salisbury

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

Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096

2BR brick duplex with carport, convenient to hospita. $450 per month. 704-637-1020 Barnhardt Meadows. Quality home sites in country setting, restricted, pool and pool House complete. Use your builder or let us build for you. Lots start at $24,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394

Brand new & ready for you, this home offers 3BR, 2BA, hardwoods, ceramic, stainless appliances, deck. R51547. $99,900. Call Monica today! 704.245.4628 B&R Realty

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3 BR, 2 BA, Well established neighborhood. All brick home with large deck. Large 2 car garage. R50188 $163,900 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

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Between Salis. & China Grove. 2BR. No pets. Appl. & trash pickup incl. $475/ mo + dep. 704-855-7720

Kia Spectra EX Sedan, 2009. Silver exterior with gray interior. Stock #P7580. $9,897, $169/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Mazda 3, 2006. 96,000 miles. 5-speed manual, CD player. Well taken care of. Silver. Only one owner. $6,850. Please call 980-234-2121 Cadillac Deville, 2001 Bronze with Tan leather interior 4.6 V8 auto trans, all power, front and rear air, am,fm,cd, alloy rims good tires, Extra Clean Nonsmoker!!! 704-603-4255

Chevrolet Aveo LT Sedan, 2009. Stock # P7600. Cosmic Silver exterior w/charcoal interior. $10,697. $159/mo. Call Now 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Salisbury - 2100 sq. ft. Warehouse, close to I-85. $600 per month. Please Call 704-213-0459

Manufactured Home for Rent

Jaguar XK8 Convertible, 1997. Stock # T11175A1. Black exterior with charcoal interior. $10,797. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Chevrolet Malibu LS Sedan, 2005. Stock # F11109A. White exterior with neutral interior. $9,997, $169/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Mercedes C320, 2003 Black on Black leather interior 3.2 V6 auto trans, am,fm,cd, all power ops, SUNROOF, alloy rims, like new tires, rear air vents, EXCELLENT TRANSPORTATION!!!! 704-603-4255

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

Camp Rd, 2BR, 1BA. Appls, water, sewer, trash incl. Pet OK. $475/mo. + $475 dep. 704-279-7463 Cleveland area. 3BR / 2BA, 2 units. One on Raven Court & one on Springway Rd. Also, 2BR/2BA coming soon. 704-500-4670 Cooleemee. 2BR $100 / wk, $400 dep on ½ ac lot. 336-998-8797, 704-9751579 or 704-489-8840

Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan, 2008. Imperial Blue Metallic exterior w/titanium interior. Stock #P7562B. $12,797, $199/ mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Mini Cooper Hatchback, 2005. Pepper white exterior with black interior. Stock #P7585. $13,297. Payment $199/ mo. Call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

8B • MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 Autos

Autos

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CLASSIFIED Autos

Autos

ELLIS AUTO AUCTION 10 miles N. of Salisbury, Hwy 601, Sale Every Wednesday night 6 pm.

Nissan 350, 2004 Conv Silver with Black leather interior, 3.5, V6, auto tiptronic trans, Bose am, fm, cd, tape sound system, FUN FOR THOSE NICE DAYS!!!!! 704-603-4255

Nissan Altima 2.5 S Coupe, 2010. Winter pearl exterior Frost w/charcoal interior. Stock #P7555. $18,397. $299/ month. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Call us and Get Results!

Weekly Special Only $14,995 We are in need of inventory and will pay top dollar for your vehicle. Cash on the spot with title in hand. We can also refinance your current auto loan and lower your payment. Please call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Saturn ION 2 Sedan, 2006. Stock # F10530A. Cypress Green exterior with tan interior. $8,598. $139/mo. Call Now 1-800542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

CASH FOR YOUR CAR! We want your vehicle! 1999 to 2011 under 150,000 miles. Please call 704-216-2663 for your cash offer.

Jaguar S-Type, 2005. Black with black leather interior, 6 speed auto trans, 4.2L V8 Engine, AM/FM/CD Changer, Premium Sound. Call Steve today! 704-603-4255

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010

Tell Someone HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Today is the 354th day of 2010 and the 90th day of autumn. TODAY'S HISTORY: In 1803, the territory covered by the Louisiana Purchase was formally transferred to the United States from France.

A 2”x3” greeting with photo is only $20, and includes 4 copies of the Post

In 1860, South Carolina seceded from the United States. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS: Harvey Firestone (1868-1938), business magnate; Branch Rickey (1881-1965), baseball executive; Irene Dunne (1898-1990), actress; John Hillerman (1932-), actor; Billy Bragg (1957-), singer/songwriter; David Cook (1982-), singer; David Wright (1982-), baseball player. TODAY'S SPORTS: In 1946, boxer Sugar Ray Robinson won the welterweight crown by a unanimous decision over Tommy Bell.

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TODAY'S FACT: The United States turned over all parts of the Panama Canal, including its supporting areas and military bases, to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999.

FOR FREE BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Please Fax, hand deliver or fill out form online 18 WORDS MAX. Number of free greetings per person may be limited, combined or excluded, contingent on space available.

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IT 76 Mon-Fri: 10-7 EX WEST OFF Sat 10-6 HWY 85!

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THE HONEYBAKED HAM CO. & CAFE of Salisbury

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Czuba Photography

MawMaws Kozy Kitchen

Every Night Kids Under 12 eat for 99¢ with 2 paying Adults

weddings | portraits | events

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Carolina's Auction Rod Poole, NCAL#2446 Salisbury (704)633-7369

Cleaning Services Christian mom for cleaning jobs & ironing. Great rates. 704-932-1069 or 704791-9185

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

15+ Yrs. Reliable Svc. Kelly Wright Holiday Discounts Residential, Real Estate Commercial 704-773-0828

www.heritageauctionco.com

Job Seeker meeting at 112 E. Main St., Rockwell. 6:30pm Mons. Rachel Corl, Auctioneer. 704-279-3596 KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392

NC AUTO INSPECTION $15 U U

plus tax $6.25

By appt. only Call 704-857-1854 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.

Automotive Services

We Build Garages, 24x24 = $12,500. All sizes built! ~ 704-633-5033 ~

We can provide you with an affordable customized home cleaning service. Have your home cleaned the way you like it! Insured, refs available. Call Kim Taft! 704-433-2502

Child Care and Nursery Schools

“Clean as a Whistle”

CHILDCARE OFFERED Lady in Cleveland will watch children on all shifts. CPR & 1st aid certified. Childhood credentials. Meals & snacks provided. Located 5 miles from Cleveland Elementary. Call 704-278-1630

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

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

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

Reliable Fence All Your Fencing Needs, Reasonable Rates, 21 years experience. (704)640-0223

Financial Services “We can remove bankruptcies, judgments, liens, and bad loans from your credit file forever!”

New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial

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3 Check for Cracks & Obstructions & Repair

704-279-2600 Since 1955

NC licensed, Insured

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Cleaning Services

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704-633-9295 FREE ESTIMATES www.WifeForHireInc.com Licensed, bonded and insured. Since 1985.

Grading & Hauling Beaver Grading Quality work, reasonable rates. Free Estimates 704-6364592

Genesis Auto Detailing & Headlight Restoration. Complete service. Pick up/ delivery avail. 704-279-2600

Carport and Garages

Free Estimates Bud Shuler & Sons Fence Co. 225 W Kerr St 704-633-6620 or 704-638-2000 Price Leader since 1963

OLYMPIC DRYWALL

Drywall Services

Chimney Sweep & Fireplace

Home Improvement

The Federal Trade Commission says companies that promise to scrub your credit report of accurate negative information for a fee are lying. Under federal law, accurate negative information can be reported for up to seven years, and some bankruptcies for up to ten years. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc.gov/credit.

WOW! Clean Again! November Special! Lowest Prices in Town, Senior Citizens Discount, Residential/Commercial References available upon request. For more info. call 704-762-1402

We want to be your flower shop!

Salisbury Flower Shop

704-274-0569

Fencing

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

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

Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Insured. 704-798-8199

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

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Junk Removal $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ We Buy Any Type of Scrap Metal At the Best Prices...

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We will come to you! F David, 704-314-7846

Anthony's Scrap Metal Service. Top prices paid for any type of metal or batteries. Free haul away. 704-433-1951

Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C. 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

The Floor Doctor Complete crawlspace work, Wood floor leveling, jacks installed, rotten wood replaced due to water or termites, brick/block/tile work, foundations, etc. 704-933-3494

HMC Handyman Services. Any job around the house. Please call 704-239-4883

Professional Services Unlimited Quality work at affordable prices NC G.C. #17608 NC Home Inspector #107. Complete contracting service, under home repairs, foundation and masonry repairs, light tractor work and property maintenence. 36 Years Exp. We accept Visa/MC. 704-633-3584 www.professionalservicesunltd.com Duke C. Brown Sr. Owner

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

CASH FOR JUNK CARS And batteries. Call 704-279-7480 or 704-798-2930

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

Moving and Storage TH Jones Mini-Max Storage 116 Balfour Street Granite Quarry Please 704-279-3808

Painting and Decorating

Home Improvement

Earl's Lawn Care Removal 3Gutter Cleaning 3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

FREE Estimates

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

Painting and Decorating

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

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Tree Service • 25 years exp. • Int./Ext. painting • Pressure washing • Staining • References • Insured 704-239-7553

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

Roofing and Guttering

A-1 Tree Service 3Established since 1978 3Reliable & Reasonable 3Insured Free Estimates!

~ 704-202-8881~ Recognized by the Salisbury Tree Board

Graham's Tree Service Free estimates, reasonable rates. Licensed, Insured, Bonded. 704-633-9304 John Sigmon Stump grinding, Prompt service for 30+ years, Free Estimates. John Sigmon, 704-279-5763. Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior citizens. 704-857-1731

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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Guttering, leaf guard, metal & shingle roofs. Ask about tax credits.

Stoner Painting Contractor

Bost Pools – Call me about your swimming pool. Installation, service, liner & replacement. (704) 637-1617

FIND IT SELL IT RENT IT in the Classifieds

Roofing and Guttering

Bowen Painting Interior and Exterior Painting 704-630-6976.

Pools and Supplies

Browning ConstructionStructural repair, flooring installations, additions, decks, garages. 704-637-1578 LGC

3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes 3Leaf

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

Baked Fresh To Order!

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Call now to book your reservation!

Maid 4 U Cleaning Service

www.perrysdoor.com

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

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

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

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HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 11AM-8PM Wednesday 11AM-3PM • Closed on Sundays

Carport and Garages

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

CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

413 E. Innes Street • 704-633-1110

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playing all your favorite Christmas tunes, love songs and background music for Christmas dinners, parties and gatherings.

5550 Hwy 601 • Salisbury, NC 28147 • 704-647-9807

hollyczuba.com | 919.923.6416

Auctions

Thurs-Fri

HAMBURGER STEAK PLATE $5.99

CarlaAnnes.com

704-754-6519

PIANIST ROD GRAHAM

SATURDAY 11-4 ....BUY 1 FOOTLONG GET 1 FREE

2 Hot Dogs, Fries & Drink ..............$4.49

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MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded SEAMLESS GUTTER Licensed Contractor C.M. Walton Construction, 704-202-8181

TREE WORKS by Jonathan Keener. Insured – Free estimates! Please call 704-636-0954.

SALISBURY POST Autos

MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010 • 9B

CLASSIFIED Transportation Dealerships

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

Toyota Avalon Limited Sedan, 2007. Titanium Metallic exterior with light gray interior. Stock $17,397, #T11111A. $279/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Transportation Financing

Troutman Motor Co. Highway 29 South, Concord, NC 704-782-3105

Chevrolet 2005 Silverado, extended cab, 212K miles, good mechanical condition. $3,800. 704-2451060 leave message

Transportation Financing Bad Credit? No Credit? No Problem! Tim Marburger Dodge 877-792-9700 Honda Element LX SUV, 2008. Tango Red Pearl exterior w/Titanium/Black interior. Stock #T10724A. $15,897. $249/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

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

Autos

Toyota Camry LE Sedan, 2002. Desert Sand Mica exterior with Taupe interior. Stock # T10705A. $9,497, $159/mo. 1-800-542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Camry LE Sedan, 2010. Desert Sand Mica exterior with Bisque interior. Stock #P7569. $14,797, $229/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Camry Solara SE Coupe, 2007. Cosmic blue metallic exterior with ivory interior. Stock #T10499A. $12,997, $199/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Volkswagon CC Luxury Sedan, 2009. White gold metallic exterior with cornsilk beige/black interior. Stock # F11017A. $24,597. Call Now 1-800542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

Volvo, 2006 S60 2.5T Onyx black with cream leather interior, sunroof, cd player, all power, alloy wheels, super nice! 704-603-4255

Motorcycles & ATVs

Harley 2004 FXST, 7,900 miles, excellent condition, well maintained. New Vance Hines exhaust, some chrome. Santa special @ $8,850 firm or best offer. 704855-1627. Call after 6 pm

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS Regular Cab, 2008. Stock #F10479A. $22,697. $389/mo. Call 1-800-542-9758 now! www.cloningerford.com

Jeep Liberty Renegade SUV, 2003. Light Khaki Metallic Clearcoat exterior w/taupe interior. Stock #F10511A1. $9,997. Call now! 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jeep Wrangler Sport SUV, 2011. Detonator Yellow exterior w/black interior. $22,397. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Chevrolet Trailblazer LS SUV, 2006. Silverstone metallic exterior w/light interior. Stock gray $12,797. #T10295A. Payment $209/mo. Call now 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford F-150 FX4 Extended Cab, 2004. Red exterior with black interior. Stock #T11123A2. $22,297. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Service & Parts

Ford Ranger Extended Cab XLT, 2004. Oxford White with gray cloth. 5 speed auto. trans. w/OD 704-603-4255

Nissan Frontier SE, 2007 crew cab 4.0 v6 auto trans, Black Opal with Grey cloth interior am, fm, cd, alloy rims, cargo net, EXTRA NICE!!!!! 704-603-4255

Suzuki XL7 Luxury SUV 2007. Stock #F10395A. Majestic silver exterior with gray interior. $16,697. $259/month Call now!1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Tacoma Base 2 Door Long Bed Truck, 2010. Black sand pearl exterior with graphite interior. Stock #T10736A. $16,897, $269/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Tundra Limited Extended Cab, 2003. Natural white ext. w/oak int. Stock #F10438B. $17,697. $329/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

BATTERY-R-US

Wholesale Not Retail 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

Ford Ranger Tremor Plus Extended Cab, 2003. Black clearcoat exterior with dark graphite interior. Stock #T10747C. $7,897, $159/ mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota, 2002 Sienna XLE LOADED! Grey leather seats, 3.0 V6 back with auto trans, tape, cd changer, all pwr. Duel heated seats, sunroof low price what more could you ask for! 704-603-4255

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

Honda CR-V LX SUV, 2008. Stock #T10761A. Glacier blue metallic interior and gray interior. $18,697. $299/month Call now!1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JENNIFER S. OWENS DATED MARCH 7, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1031 AT PAGE 672 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00 AM on December 29, 2010 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying in the Town of Granite Quarry, Providence Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, on the western side of Yadkin St., more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the edge of Yadkin Street, A.H. Peeler's corner, said stake being 100 ft. S 9 deg. 26 min. East from the intersection of Frick Street and Yadkin Street, and runs thence with Yadkin Street S. 9 deg. 2 min. East 100 ft. to a stake, C.B. Peeler's corner in the edge of Yadkin Street; thence with C.B. Peeler's line, N. 86 deg. W. 200 ft. to a stake, C.B. Peeler's corner in the A.H. Peeler line; thence two lines with A.H. Peeler as follows (1) N. 9 deg. 26 min. West 100 ft. to a stake, (2) S. 86 deg. E 200 ft. to the beginning, containing 46/100 of an acre more or less.

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jennifer S. Owens.

Recreational Vehicles Mustang, 1985. Drag car. Fuel cell, roll cage, subframe connectors, torque box reinforced kit, 2 fuel pumps and lines ran. Needs engine and drag race ready. $2200. Call Adam 704-431-5144

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 10sp888

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Dorothy H. Colbert, 429 Grace Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of March, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 16th day of December, 2010. Dorothy H. Colbert, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E1144, Deborah A. Colbert, 532 E. Cemetery Street, Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 60856 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY 10 SP 958 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY TODD O. LOCKHART AND TAMARA H. LOCKHART DATED JANUARY 16, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1084 AT PAGE 824 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00 AM on December 29, 2010 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a nail at the southeastern corner of the intersection of the right of way of Eleventh Street and Mabel Avenue, and running thence with the southern margin of the right of way of Eleventh Street 86 deg. 30 min. East 75 feet to a new iron pipe, corner of Lots Nos. 75 and 76; thence with the line of Lot 75 South 5 deg. 12 min. West 150 feet to an established iron pipe in the line of Lot No. 117; thence with the line of Lot No. 117 North 86 deg. 30 min. West 75 feet to a concrete marker located in the eastern margin of the right of way of Mabel Avenue North 5 deg. 12 min. East 150 feet to the point of beginning, and being Lots Nos. 76, 77, and 78 of Archer Park as recorded in Book of Maps at Page 285 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. And Being more commonly known as: 1100 East 11th St, Kannapolis, NC 28083

Chevy Suburban 2006 Dark Blue metallic w/tan leather interior, 4 speed auto trans, am, fm, cd premium sound. Third row seating, navigation, sunroof, DVD. 704-603-4255

Ford Explorer XLT SUV, 2004. $11,497, $199/ month. Black clearcoat exterior w/midnight gray interior. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

No. 60857

No. 60866

And Being more commonly known as: 415 Yadkin GQ St, Salisbury, NC 28146

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, 2005. Bright silver metallic with black cloth interior. 6 speed manual trans. AM, FM, CD Player, rollover protection system. 29K miles. 704-603-4255

Ford Edge SE SUV, Dune Pearl 2007. Metallix exterior with camel interior. Stock #P7577A. $21,988, $289/ mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

No. 60824 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Office of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Charlotte, NC, December 6, 2010. Notice is hereby given that the following property was seized in Davidson County, North Carolina on October 5, 2010, under the provisions of title 18, United States Code, section 981, for violation of title 18, United States Code, section 1956: $11,985.00 U.S. Currency Anyone asserting an interest and claim to the property must file, within twenty (20) days from the date of first publication of this notice, a claim with the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officers, Customs and Border Protection, 1901 Cross Beam Drive, Charlotte, N.C., 28217, in default of which the seized property will be forfeited as prescribed by law. Elizabeth Sebik, FP&F Offices.

Volvo V70, 2.4 T, 2001. Ash Gold Metallic exterior with tan interior. 5 speed auto trans. w/ winter mode. 704-603-4255

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is December 8, 2010. Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee, 08-109354 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Todd O. Lockhart. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is December 8, 2010. Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee, 10-008759 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF ROWAN 2010-SP-988

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF ROWAN 2010-SP-989

IN RE: INVERNESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC, Foreclosure of that Deed of Trust dated September 18, 2008 recorded in Book 1129 at Page 806, Rowan County Registry, Under Foreclosure By: K. Todd Phillips, Substitute Trustee.

IN RE: INVERNESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC, Foreclosure of that Deed of Trust dated September 18, 2008 recorded in Book 1129 at Page 804, Rowan County Registry, Under Foreclosure By: K. Todd Phillips, Substitute Trustee.

Pursuant to the order of the Clerk of Court of Rowan County and under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Inverness Development Group, LLC dated September 18, 2008 and recorded in Book 1129 at Page 806 in the Rowan County Registry, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein, and pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash at the door of the Rowan County Courthouse, 210 North Main Street, Salisbury, North Carolina, at 12:01 p.m. on January 4, 2011, the following property that is located in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Pursuant to the order of the Clerk of Court of Rowan County and under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Inverness Development Group, LLC dated September 18, 2008 and recorded in Book 1129 at Page 804 in the Rowan County Registry, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein, and pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash at the door of the Rowan County Courthouse, 210 North Main Street, Salisbury, North Carolina, at 12:01 p.m. on January 4, 2011, the following property that is located in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Being Lot No. 25 as shown on map of LAUREL CREST, Section One, a map of said property being on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County in Book of Maps 9995, page 3197.

Being Lot No. 23 as shown on map of LAUREL CREST, Section One, a map of said property being on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County in Book of Maps 9995, Page 3197.

Property Address:

206 Laurel Crest Drive, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081

320 Laurel Crest Drive, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081

Property Improvements: Unknown; the Trustee is informed and believes that a residence was recently constructed on the subject property.

Property Improvements: Unknown; the Trustee is informed and believes that the subject property is a vacant lot.

Present Record Owner(s):

Inverness Development Group, LLC

The property offered pursuant to this Notice is being offered for sale, transfer, and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the indebtedness secured by the deed of trust, security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor their officers, directors, attorneys, representatives, employees, or agents make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, health, environmental, or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to said property, and any liability or responsibility arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition is expressly disclaimed.

The Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for one hour as provided in North Carolina General Statutes ("Gen. Stat.") 45-21.23.

At the sale, any bid must be at least $100.00 more than the immediately preceding bid. If the highest bidder is anyone other than the holder of the indebtedness, such high bidder must pay, in addition to the bid price, the fees or taxes imposed by Gen. Stat. 7A-308(a)(1) and 105 228.30 and any other tax or fee based upon the sale of the subject property or the sale price thereof.

The Trustee reserves the right to require of the successful bidder at such sale a deposit of 5% of the amount bid in the form of certified funds, official bank check, or the equivalent (as provided in the Deed of Trust or by law), or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater. The sale is subject to unpaid taxes, special assessments, restrictions and easements of record, and prior liens, if any. The sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. Thereafter, all remaining amounts are immediately due and owing and time is of the essence.

Any announcement made at the sale takes precedence over these terms of sale to the extent allowed by law.

If the subject property is residential real property with less than 15 rental units, pursuant to Gen. Stat. 45-21.16A(b), the following notice is provided:

(1) An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Gen. Stat. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold; and

(2) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

This Is an Effort to Collect a Debt and Any Information Obtained Will Be Used for That Purpose.

This the 20th day of December 2010.

This the 20th day of December, 2010.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: K. Todd Phillips, N.C. Bar No. 13940 HARTSELL & WILLIAMS, P.A. 71 McCachern Boulevard, S.E., Post Office Box 368, Concord, North Carolina 28026-0368, Telephone: 704-786-5161

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE: K. Todd Phillips, N.C. Bar No. 13940 HARTSELL & WILLIAMS, P.A. 71 McCachern Boulevard, S.E., Post Office Box 368 Concord, North Carolina 28026-0368, Telephone: 704-786-5161

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risk losing three fast tricks. Similarly, there is no hurry to play on hearts. It is correct to start on spades, because if the finesse wins, the contract is safe. So, at trick two, South runs the spade queen. However, East wins with his king and returns a club to dummy’s king. What next? Strange as it might seem, declarer should return to his hand with a spade and play a heart to dummy’s queen. First, suppose the finesse loses, and East plays another club. South ruffs, leads a spade to dummy’s ace, discards a diamond on the heart ace, ruffs the heart two in his hand, and plays a diamond to dummy’s king. He gets home unless East has the ace. Here, though, the heart finesse wins. South pitches a diamond on the heart ace, ruffs a club or heart, and tries a diamond to dummy’ king for an overtrick.

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be helpful. Laser and light therapies may be recommended for people who can’t tolerate acne medications. When cystic forms do not respond well to other options, isotretinoin may be considered. It is highly effective but carries some potentially serious side effects, so users must be closely monitored. Women of reproductive age must participate in an FDA-approved monitoring program in order to receive the drug because of the high risk of birth defects should the woman become pregnant. These effects can last for several weeks after stopping treatment. Home remedies and prevention include using a mild cleanser and warm water to wash the affected areas no more than twice a day. Scrubbing or using strong cleansers may worsen the condition. Avoid touching the areas, using oily or greasy cosmetics or sunscreens, and picking or squeezing the lesions. Remove all makeup before bed, keep applicators clean, and don’t use outdated products. If the back, chest and/or shoulders are affected, avoid wearing tightfitting clothing.

pus-filled lesions. • Comedones occur when the hair follicle becomes plugged by oil and dead skin. When the pore is open, the plug becomes dark and is referred to as a blackhead. When the pore is closed, the lesion is referred to as a whitehead because it remains flesh-colored. • Cysts are pus-filled lumps beneath the skin that are often painful. They are boil-like and are the most likely form to cause scarring. Because of this, cystic acne is the most severe form of acne and the hardest to treat. In most cases, a physician doesn’t need to treat acne. If the lesions resist over-thecounter remedies, cover a large area, or are adversely affecting your social interactions or self-esteem, referral to a dermatologist may be beneficial. There are several over-thecounter remedies. Most are topical lotions or ointments. These may contain salicylic or lactic acid, sulfur, resorcinol or benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. Their primary purpose is to dry oil and aid the removal of dry skin. Some prescription topicals work similarly to OTC products but are more potent, while others include topical retinoids and antibiotics. Antibiotics (oral and topical) are used to treat infection that may be present and are most commonly used by those with moderate to severe forms. Topical ointments are often used simultaneously. Oral contraceptives can be considered, especially if menstrual-cycle irregularities are also present. Chemical peels and microdermabrasion may

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Dear Dr. Gott: My daughter is 18 years old. She has swelling in her left cheek that is now moving into her eye. Her dermatologist says it’s cystic acne. We tried tetracycline and erythromycin, to no avail. What can we do? Your help would be appreciated. Dear Reader: Let’s start with some basic facts about acne. First, despite popular belief, acne can occur to anyone at any age but is most common in teenagers. Because of this, it is thought that hormones may play a role. For some women, DR. PETER the week prior to menstruaGOTT tion, pregnancy or starting/stopping birth control may also cause outbreaks. When pores that contain hair follicles become plugged by an overproduction of oil, a buildup of bacteria and/or irregular shedding of dead skin cells, acne can occur. It primarily affects the face, shoulders, back, neck and chest because these areas have the greatest number of functional oil glands. There are five types of lesion associated with acne. • Papules are small, raised bumps that may be red and tender, and typically signal inflammation or infection of the opening of the hair follicle. • Nodules are large, solid lumps beneath the surface of the skin and may be painful, indicating infection deep within the hair follicles. • Pustules are red, tender,

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Brewers pull off swap for Greinke MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers are going all in for 2011, acquiring former Cy Young winner Zack Greinke in a trade Sunday with the Kansas City Royals. The Royals acquired shortstop Alcides Escobar, outfielder Lorenzo Cain and right-handed pitching prospects Jake Odorizzi and Jeremy Jeffress from the Brewers in exchange for Greinke, shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt and cash considerations. “Zack Greinke is one of the top young pitchers in the game today,” Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said in a statement. “We are very excited to add him to our new rotation. “Zack brings great physical skills and athleticism to the team and is an outstanding competitor. This trade is a credit to our scouting and player development staff as their hard work and judgment provided us the talented prospects that Kansas City will be receiving. I also appreciate the support of

Shipbuilders surprise Blue Bears Livingstone’s men’s basketball team fell to visiting Newport News Apprentice School 86-84 in overtime on Sunday at Trent Gym. Livingstone (4-2) dropped its final game COX going into the holidays and had a four-game winning streak snapped. The Blue Bears tied the game with 4:41 left at 61-61 and grabbed a 64-63 lead with 3:45 left to play. With 10 seconds left in regulation, Trone Jackson converted one of two free throws to put the Blue Bears up by two points, but the Apprentice School got a tying layup with four seconds left. With Livingstone trailing by two points with eight seconds left in the overtime period, Jackson ran into two Apprentice defenders as he passed the three-point arc and lost the ball as time expired. Nasir Austin recorded his first double-double as a Blue Bear, finishing with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

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Kansas City GM Dayton Moore explains why he traded Zach Greinke. “We’re still working to improve our baseball team.” Moore indicated it took direct talks between he and Greinke before the pitcher agreed to waive the notrade clause in his contract. “He was very much open to it at the end of the day,” Moore said. Greinke was 10-14 with a 4.17 ERA for the Royals last season. It was a step back from his standout 2009 season, when he went 16-8 with a 2.16 ERA and won the Cy Young award. There are two years left on the fouryear, $38 million contract he signed with the Royals in January 2009.

Colorado wins sixth straight contest twice, Eric Fehr had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals ended their losing streak at eight games on Sunday night. Washington scored three times in a 6:21 span early in the second to erase a 2-0 deficit. The Capitals, who also had two goals disallowed, had been held to 11 goals during their 0-6-2 skid. Ryan Shannon and Chris Kelly scored in the first for Ottawa, which hadn't lost through regulation in its previous four games (2-0-2). Blackhawks 3, Kings 2 CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Fernando Pisani scored, rookie Corey Crawford made 26 saves and the disciplined Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Sunday night. The Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks won their second straight game, allowing only one power play after a penalty-free game Friday night in a 4-1 victory over Detroit. Kyle Clifford and Wayne Simmonds scored for the Kings.

NHL roundup ... DENVER — T.J. Galiardi broke a secondperiod tie, Craig Anderson stopped 27 shots and the Colorado Avalanche won their sixth straight game, beating the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday night. Ryan Wilson and Kevin Porter also scored for the Avalanche, the highest-scoring team in the NHL. Michael Cammalleri and Alexandre Picard scored for Montreal. The Canadiens pulled goalie Carey Price for an extra skater with 1:08 left, but couldn't tie it. Anderson was solid in net as he matched a career high with his sixth straight win. He helped the Avalanche kill a late penalty and earlier thwarted a scoring attempt from Andrei Kostitsyn, lunging out of the net and knocking the puck off Kostitsyn's stick. Capitals 3, Senators 2 OTTAWA — Mathieu Perreault scored

Jackson had 17 points, while Darius Cox scored 14. Greg Henry and Aaron Wilson scored 10 apiece. The Blue Bears shot 39.4 percent from the floor but only 16 percent from 3-point range.

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ownership in making this deal.” Milwaukee outfielder Corey Hart said the move, along with a previous trade for starter Shaun Marcum, makes the Brewers a solid contender. “We were getting better with Marcum, now Greinke,” Hart said in a text message to The Associated Press. “Brewers are for real!” Brewers slugger Ryan Braun said the deal was “amazing” in a separate text message. “Don’t really know him much yet but really looking forward to getting to know him!” he said. Royals general manager Dayton Moore said the deal made sense for Kansas City because the young players they acquired from Milwaukee fit into what is expected to be a wave of promising young players coming up through their system. Third baseman Mike Moustakas and first baseman Eric Hosmer could join the big league club this year. “We expect to be competitive next year,” Moore said.

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 Jayvee girls hoops Salisbury’s jayvee girls basketball team takes a 4-0 record into the Christmas break. Their wins include victories over North Rowan 60-33; East Rowan 62-52; Concord 58-34, and West Rowan 49-28. Daterria Connor has averaged 13 points per game for the Hornets, with Monifa Angle (11.7) and Nyasia Harris (7.7) also scoring steadily.

 Prep basketball Salisbury’s varsity boys basketball team plays at Northwest Cabarrus tonight. The game is set for 6 p.m.  North Rowan plays host to West Rowan tonight for basketball action. All four games are expected to be played at North.

 North Hills hoops

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Girls NORTH HILLS (49) — Whicker 14, Lane 13, Lyerly 7, Foster 4, C. Boggs 4, E. Boggs 2, Cody 1. ADELPHI (56) — Nova 35, Kabakjian 6, Lawless 6, Nickel 5, Marbert 2, Bodlovic 2. N. Hills 9 8 12 20 — 43 Adelphi 14 11 17 14 — 56 Boys NORTH HILLS (43) — West 12, Joshua 8, Wright 7, Griffin 6, Nunn 4, Hillie 2, Tracey 2, Ward 2. ADELPHI (61) — Stevenson 16, Webb 12, Rebic 10, Raikovic 7, Williams 7, Imamie 6, Jones 3.

The North Hills boys basketball team lost to Adelphi Christian Academy 61-43 on Friday.

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Elon football coach moving on MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Ball State wanted a proven head coach to rebuild its struggling football program. On Sunday, athletic director Tom Collins hired longtime Football Championship Subdivision coach Pete Lembo as the Cardinals’ new coach. Lembo spent the last 10 seasons at Elon in North Carolina and Lehigh in Pennsylvania, turning both FCS schools into playoff contenders. The Cardinals hope Lembo can make the same kind of impact in Muncie. “The search for our next football coach included talking to a number of people in the football world. Coach Lembo’s name and credentials continued to surface as an outstand-

ing candidate,” Collins said in a statement posted on the athletic department’s website. “We are looking forward to his contribution to the program and looking forward to getting started.” Lembo replaces Stan Parrish, fired last month after the Cardinals finished 4-8 for their second straight losing season. Lembo went 35-22 in five seasons at Elon and was 24-14 in Southern Conference play, putting together offenses that averaged more than 400 yards per game each of the last four seasons. During Lembo’s tenure, Elon won seven games against ranked FCS schools, and in 2009, he took Elon to the playoffs for the first time in school history.

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Oshon West led the Eagles with 12 points. Mike Stevenson scored 16 to pace Adelphi.  The North Hills girls fell to Adelphi 56-49. Natalie Whicker led the Eagles with 14 points, while Abby Lane scored 13. Whicker had 13 boards, while BOGGS CandaceCraig Lyerly had 10. Lane had four assists. Caley Boggs had four steals. Taya Nova scored 35 for Adelphi.

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Frank Franklin n 45 4 45/29 9

Winston Win Wins Salem a 40/ 7 40/27

Boone 31/ 31/23

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Sp Spartanburg nb 47/2 47/29

Kit Kitty Haw H Hawk w wk 36 36/27 6//27 6 7

Danville D l 38/23 Greensboro o Durham D h m 40/27 40/25 25 5 Ral Raleigh al 4 41/25

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Co C Col Columbia bia 49/ 49/27

Darlin D Darli Darlington 47/23 /2 /23

Augusta Au A u ug 5 50 50/ 50/29 0/ 9 0/29

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More wet and windy weather is in store for the California Monday as a deep low pressure system spins off the Northwest coast in the eastern Pacific. Rich moisture will continue to stream across the state, fueling widely scattered precipitation through the day. Upslope snow showers across the Sierras are expected to taper down into scattered snow showers by late Monday afternoon. Snow totals from this past weekend\'s storm through Monday afternoon are expected to reach up to 9 feet at elevations above 7,000 feet. Across the lower elevations, persistent rain and periods of heavy rainfall will allow Flood Advisories and Watches to persist along the coast and across the inner valleys. Recent heavy rains may keep threats of rock slides and debris flow over the higher elevations and in recent burn areas. Meanwhile, copious moisture over the Intermountain West will trigger areas of rain and snow through the day. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet are expected in the Wasatch and western slopes of the Central Rockies by Monday night. In the Midwest, a storm system from the West will move across western and central North Dakota Monday. This system will blanket the region with swaths of 2 to possibly 8 inches of snow. Expect slick and snow packed roads with reduced visibilities, making travel hazardous. In the East, high pressure over the Ohio Valley will cause lake-effect showers to taper down across the Great Lakes. Further east, low pressure in the western Atlantic will produce snow showers along with minor accumulation along the southeast New England coast.

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