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Christmas Happiness total about $14,000 short BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

The community has given generously to the annual Christmas Happiness Fund, but the needs are great to ensure hundreds of children have a happy holiday. In order to serve the eligible families, an additional $14,000 needs to be collected, said Pat Spears, Social Services program adminstrator for economic services. The program is 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 chil-

dren. “We have served everyone through Dec. 3,” she said. Those applications that were accepted through Dec. 3 and some from Dec. 6 have been approved to receive funds. So far, with the funds that have been donated, the program is able to write vouchers for the children. It is unclear how many children have already been served. But there are many more who have not been served. “We had over 325 applications that came in on the last day. We had over 1,600 applications for all six days,” she said.

All applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are exhausted. Applications were accepted during a near twoweek window, Nov. 29-Dec. 6. If no additional money comes through, not all of the families will be helped. All vouchers will be mailed by today with notification. In 2007 the total contributed was $75,927.11 and in 2008, the community donated $74,201.68. Last year donations totaled $62,406.97. 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 Christ-

mas Happiness Fund, P.O. Box 4639 Salisbury, NC 28145-4639. M a k e c h e c k s payable to the Christmas Happiness Fund and indicate how you want your donation listed. Deadline for Christmas Happiness contributions is Dec. 23. The Post’s business office will be closed Christmas Eve. Saturday’s total $54,706.35 In recognition of the faithful tutors for my

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New school board members sworn in Board also broadens guidelines for differentiated diplomas BY SARAH CAMPBELL scampbell@salisburypost.com

The first decision made by two new Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education members followed suit with the current leadership Monday, re-electing Dr. Jim Emerson as chairman. After Rowan County Clerk of Court Jeff Barger swore in Mike Caskey and Richard Miller, the board unanimously elected Emerson as chair. Emerson, who has held the post since 2007, told the Post on Friday that he would “gladly serve” if re-elected. There were no other nominations for the spot. The board also unanimously re-elected Jean Kennedy as vice-chairperson. Next the board got down to business as usual, opting to stay consistant with the State Board of Education’s recent elimination of performance gateways that linked promotion and graduation to endof-grade and end-of-course tests. The gateways had required third-, fifth- and eighth-graders to pass reading and math end-ofgrade tests before being promoted to the next grades. High school students have been required to pass end-of-course tests in Algebra I, biology, civics and economics, English I and U.S. history before grad-

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Janice Willemsen, right, gives a love pat to her East Rowan Junior Civitan friend Nick Perry during the club’s recent holiday visit to Abundant Living Adult Day Care Services in Salisbury.

Lutheran Services for the Aging continues to show youthful mojo BY MARK WINEKA mwineka@salisburypost.com

Ruth Hall comes to her home away from home three times a week. One of her daughters drops Hall off at Abundant Living Adult Day Services in the morning. Another daughter picks her up in the early evening. Hall remembers being a bit scared at first — in a shell, perhaps. But the staff was patient and reassuring, and Hall felt safe here, gradually participating in the exercise classes, craftmaking, singing and devotions. On this day, Hall enjoys a visit from her East Rowan Junior Civitan friend Brittany Zalinsky, whose father knitted Hall a hooded

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Two men hospitalized after shooting in restaurant parking lot B Y S HELLEY S MITH ssmith@salisburypost.com

CLEVELAND — Two men were taken to the hospital after being shot in the parking lot of Halftime Bar and Grill, 8850 Statesville Blvd., early Sunday as a private party ended, the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday. The victims, Jakeith Gerard Terry, 21, of 653 Linn Lane, Salisbury, and Kelsey Dequan Robinson, 20, of 115 Stoneybrook Road, Salisbury, were taken to Rowan Regional Medical Center in separate cars. Robinson was later taken to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Terry and Robinson’s injuries were seri-

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ous, authorities said, but both have been released from the hospital. Billy Joe Cranford, owner of the restaurant and TERRY bar, told investigators he was in the back of the business as a private party was ending around 2 a.m. Sunday. Employees at the front of the restaurant told him there had been a shooting. Cranford told officers he locked the doors and called 911. Investigators met with Terry and Robinson in the emergency room, but neither would Today’s forecast 47º/36º Mostly cloudy

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pened. Robinson told investigators several women started to fight, and the shots were fired as he attempted to break it up. Terry told investigators the same story about the fight in the parking lot. He heard gunshots, he said, and felt a pain in his leg. Terry suffered a gunshot wound in his lower left leg,

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with the bullet exiting his leg. A bullet struck Robinson in the upper right arm, and authorities believe the bullet went through his arm and into his torso. The bullet was still in Robinson’s torso when he was taken to Baptist. The Sheriff’s Office said Terry is listed as a gang member in a database and has prior drug, assault and firearm charges. Investigators found shell casings in the parking lot and spoke with a woman whose car was shot. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office at 704-216-8687, or Crimestoppers at 1-866-639-5245.

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Christmas came early for the Rowan-Salisbury School System. Rowan Regional Medical Center told the Board of Education on Monday that it will be expanding its partnerships with the district to provide three certified athletic trainers to serve all six of the district’s high schools. “This is something we’ve wanted for a very long time, but haven’t had the money to do it,” Superintendent Dr. Judy Grissom said. Beginning in July, Rowan Regional will partner with RoMedical to make sure an athletic trainer is available to work with various athCALDWELL letic teams at each school. “We are willing to support the salaries of those athletic trainers because we think that it is the right thing to do for our community,” Dari Caldwell, president of Rowan Regional, said Monday. “We feel that it’s one thing to be a great

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Mobile home burns at 320 Warren Drive MOUNT ULLA — A mobile home at 320 Warren Drive was fully engulfed in flames about 11:15 p.m. Monday. A dispatcher with the Rowan County 911 Center said the West Rowan Volunteer Fire Department was working to extinguish the blaze. It was unclear how much damage the home sustained at press time.

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Authorities say a 2006 Honda Accord ran off Glover Road and struck a tree.

Car hits tree on Glover Road A single-vehicle wreck early Monday sent the driver of the car to the hospital with minor injuries but left him with several charges, including driving while impaired. According to N.C. State Highway Patrol Trooper D.R. Morgan, David Morgan, 24, of Salisbury, was driving on Glover Road around 3 a.m. when he lost control of his 2006 Honda Accord, crossed

Parks and Recreation wins MLK grant Salisbury Parks and Recreation has won a $2,500 grant from the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of the N.C. Human Relations Commission. Fourteen nonprofit groups across the state won grants. Salisbury will use the money for a scholarship program designed to help make recreation affordable. The grant will help provide all youth the opportunity to participate in Salisbury Parks and Recreation programs and services. The city will award scholarships to qualified youth, allowing them to participate in

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The Salisbury Police Department has charged a man in the Feb. 20 robbery of a cab driver. Jonathan Elijah Ijames, 20, is charged with felony robbery with firearms or other dangerous weapons. Ijames was placed in the Rowan County jail Friday morning under a $10,000 secured bond pending a court appearance today. Probation officers took Ijames into custody at Polk Youth Correctional Institute, where he has been incarcerated. Police said the victim, Lorenzo Troutman, identified Ijames as the person who held the IJAMES handgun.

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RALEIGH (AP) — The local government panels that operate North Carolina’s 400-plus liquor stores are trying to head off potential efforts by the Legislature or Gov. Beverly Perdue to privatize alcohol sales. The lobbyist for the North Carolina Association of Alcoholic Beverage Control Boards wrote lawmakers last week urging them to oppose any privatization efforts. The letter says the current system controls liquor consumption while generating lots of government revenue. The association released the letter Monday. The state ABC Commission is supposed to get estimates soon from a consultant about how much money the state could get if retail sales or distribution systems were handed to outsiders. Perdue said last week she wants that information before deciding whether to pursue it. The Legislature would have to agree to changes.

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Grandson accused in death of elderly couple ELIZABETH CITY (AP) — Authorities have arrested the grandson of an elderly Pasquotank County couple and charged him with first-degree murder in connection with their shooting deaths. The Daily Advance of Elizabeth City reports that the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Department arrested 28-yearold Christopher Aaron Wright and charged him in the deaths of 83-year-old Robert Alexander and 86-year-old Carolyn Alexander. Their bodies were found in a ditch last Wednesday along a secluded dirt road near Albemarle Sound. Sheriff Randy Cartwright said the couple was killed between late Tuesday night and mid-morning last Wednesday. Wright was arrested Friday afternoon. Wright is being held without bond in the county jail. No phone number could be found for public defender Andrew Womble, who is representing Wright.

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Christmas Happiness Donations Please Return This Form With Your Check or Cash Name of Donor _________________________________________________ Amount________________________________________________________ Contact Number ________________________________________________ Check if you prefer to remain anonymous  Name of persons to be memorialized ______________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Name of person or persons in whose honor gift is given ______________ ______________________________________________________________ Contributions may be brought to the Post’s Circulation Department, located at 131 West Innes Street, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, or mailed to “Christmas Happiness”, c/o Salisbury Post, P.O. Box 4639, Salisbury, NC 28145. Checks Should Be Made Payable To: Christmas Happiness Fund R121955

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EAST SPENCER — Police have charged one man and are seeking more suspects in a Dec. 11 shooting on East Henderson Street. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Michael Odell Mitchell Jr., 25, East Spencer Police Chief Floyd Baldo said Monday evening. Mitchell is charged with attempted first-degree murder; assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury; conspiracy to commit murder; attempted robbery; and shooting into an occupied dwelling. The shooting victim was 33-year-old Michael Figueroa, who was in stable condition after surgery following the attack. Baldo said Monday that robbery was the motive for the shooting, which happened at Figueroa’s house on East Henderson. He said Mitchell and Figueroa know one another and that Mitchell tried to rob Figueroa of his wallet. Police are also seeking three other suspects who were seen leaving the scene with Mitchell. Mitchell, whose nickname is B.A., is considered armed and dangerous.

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Holly Sexton poses in front of the Christmas tree at the White House. She designed some of the ornaments on the tree.

As North Carolina’s governor explores privatizing the state’s liquor system, the Rowan-Kannapolis ABC Board is working to gather opposition. Gov. Beverly Perdue said last week that she is open to privatizing the ABC system in an effort to deal with a projected $4 billion budget shortfall. She also said she isn’t ruling out legalizing and regulating video poker. “Some legislators are anticipating that come January, she will probably pursue privatization,” said manager Terry Osborne at OSBORNE the board’s Monday meeting. “I do know there will be a great deal of support for control, but there is a lot of opposition.” He said some incoming Republican candidates especially may want to do away with the control system and privatize liquor sales. He has asked the current legislative delegation to help set up a meeting with N.C. House SpeakLOWMAN er-elect Thom Tillis. The system’s lobbyist, Jon Carr, has sent out a letter to elected officials urging them to oppose privatization. “Did you write a letter to the county commis-

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Auditor: Cabarrus County in good financial health BY HUGH FISHER hfisher@salisburypost.com

CONCORD – As the 2010 calendar year draws to a close, Cabarrus County’s financial audit for the previous fiscal year shows the county to be in good financial health. At Monday’s meeting, the Cabarrus Board of Commissioners formally received the auditing report for the 2010 fiscal year. The audit report is a 160-plus page report which details how the county’s recordkeeping and accounting practices were reviewed. Erica Brown, of auditing firm Martin Starnes and Associates, said the audit resulted in an unqualified opinion, the best possible report. There were no costs or significant deficiencies in the county’s accounting. “The staff was fully prepared and cooperative with us,” Brown said. The county’s balance sheet shows a $12.8 million surplus in general fund revenues for the past fiscal year. “We had revenues that came in over budget, we had expenditures that came in under budget,” Brown said. There were more local sales tax proceeds than have been expected, and fewer taxpayers failed to pay. Also, Brown said, there was money left over from some past capital projects when those budget items were closed out. “We’re able to use some of that money to pay down debt service,” Brown said. In addition, the county collected more from feebased services than had been originally expected — items such as library fines, ambulance fees and usage fees from county parks. One item that came in below estimates was the county’s interest from investments. The county uses very safe investments, Brown said. Because of plummeting interest rates, instead of earning $1 million as had been estimated, the county actually made $211,318 on its investments.

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Salisbury native designs ornaments for White House tree B Y S ARAH C AMPBELL scampbell@salisburypost.com

During a recent tour of the White House, Holly Sexton didn’t tell the other visitors ornaments that adorn the official Christmas tree were designed by her. Instead, the 21-year-old Salisbury native blended into the crowd, watching as they marveled at each one. “I was really able to wait and see people reacting to the ornaments,” she said. “My favorite part of the entire experience was not only seeing it in such a grand atmosphere, but really being able to see each and every person’s ability to connect to individual ornaments.” Sexton, a senior at Savannah College of Art and Design, designed 56 ornaments, one to represent each state and territory, based on this year’s “Simple Gifts” theme. The theme calls for Americans to reflect and celebrate everyday gifts and blessing such as family, nature, food and music. After finding out students at the college had been invited to submit designs for a contest, Sexton went to work crocheting a rosette-style ribbon, placing a tie pin in the center. “My design originally was state fair prize ribbons,” she said. “I wanted to focus on the gift that American’s possess, and that is pride.” Sexton said she was ecstatic to find out her design had been selected, but knew the work was just beginning. “I saw some of the other entries and I never thought mine was going to be chosen, so it was very exciting,” she said. “I’ve entered many contests, but nothing of this caliber.” Next, Sexton had to figure out the best way to construct the ornaments, which took about an hour and a half to craft from hand. She modified the design from croqueted ribbons to satin ones, using a sewing machine to cut down on time. “I”m a crocheter by heart, that is my trade, that is what I do,” she said. “I had to learn an entirely new process to pleat the ribbons.” Sexton enlisted the help of friends and classmates to assemble the ornaments in about 10 days.

Sexton designed 56 ornaments on the tree.

• • • Sexton, a Salisbury High School graduate, describes her work as a fibers major as being “craft-based design.” “It’s embroidery, weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting, beading, embellishment, those kinds of things” she said. “These are all really traditional processes.” Sexton said internships with Martha Stewart’s wedding magazine this past summer and Design*Sponge in 2009 have provided relevant experience she can to utilize in the future. “I worked as a style intern at Martha Stewart, which means I worked with making the photos beautiful,” she said. “I also worked in market research.” Sexton got a taste of what it’s like to be a designer during her internship at Design Sponge. “I interviewed artists around the New York area about how they were dealing with the economy and what the design world is like,” she said. Sexton said the guidance blog creator Grace Bonney gave her continues to influence her. “She is an amazing woman who has helped me a lot,” she said. After graduating this spring, Sexton said she hopes to land a job at Bhldn, Urban Outfitters’ wedding store, which is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa, Sexton wants to bring a more casual outlook to the wedding industry, creating more natural designs. “I really love the wedding industry, so without a doubt I want to get into that,” she said. • • • Although Sexton has been drawing most of her life, she said it was an internship at Caniche her senior year of high school that propelled her into the art world. “It kind of honed in my perspective,” she said. “It did shape me because I was exposed to a lot of brands that were designed to make handbags and beddings. “It was interesting to see that kind of world; it really showed me a lot about what design can be.”

“I found out my design was chosen on Nov. 2 and the ornaments had to arrive at the White House on Nov. 15,” she said. “It was a whirlwind.” Sexton correlated her designs with fellow fibers major Ricki Dwyer, who used wool, felt and organic cotton to create decorations that represented indigenous foods from each state. Sexton placed illustrations of indigenous material, resources and foods in the center of each ribbon to coincide with Dwyer’s design and match the college’s theme “American Majesty: Celebrating Our Nation’s Prized Resources. The Blue Room Christmas tree, which stands 20 feet tall and 13 feet wide, was designed completely by Savannah College of Arts and Design students and alumni. “If the White House is a symbol of the American people, the Blue Room tree is a symbol of joy and peace for all, through the holiday season,” SCAD President Paula Wallace said in a press release. “I am delighted that SCAD artists and designers have had this opportunity to adorn that symbol with their creativity and vision. “Their work will burn bright long into Contact reporter Sarah Campbell at the New Year.” 704-797-7683.

Streets to close today for Angel Tree distribution B Y S HAVONNE P OTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

The Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree distribution will take place early this morning, which means roads in and around Long Street will be blocked and a detour in place. The agency will give away toys and food to nearly 600 families who have already been earmarked to receive items this holiday beginning at 9 a.m. There are 1,123 children who represent nearly 600 families that will be served by this giveaway. Several streets will be

closed, including parts of Long, East Franklin, North Shaver and East Cemetery streets. Lt. Melonie Thompson of the Salisbury Police Department said an entire block will be closed, beginning at 8 a.m. with a detour on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. The distribution site will be at the old Haleyville Drapery, 500 Long St. “The whole city block is marked off just for traffic ease,” Thompson said. Cars will enter from Bringle Ferry Road and Long Street and proceed down Long

and make a left onto Cemetery and Shaver and continue through to Franklin Street. The cars will cross over Long and go the back of the former drapery and exit near Long Street and Park Avenue. “The flow should be a lot easier,” she said. The streets will be closed from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thompson said officers should be able to fit at least 50 cars within those three blocks that will be cordoned off. The Salvation Army will have two people at the outer perimeter who will check people in to receive toys while po-

lice officers will man the inner traffic circle to help motorist exit the area. Since there will be so many people receiving items, Capt. Jason Smith with the Salvation Army asked that all families arrive at their appointed time. If all the families pick up items at their assigned time it would help traffic flow smoothly, he said. Chris Bradshaw donated the building so that staff and volunteers could have a site to distribute items. Contact reporter Shavonne Potts at 704-797-4253.

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sending inmates to other prisons which have capacity. Just before the meeting went into closed session, Commissioner Bob Carruth said that the jail is not yet certified for occupancy and that systems inside are still being tested. “It may be sitting there, but nobody can occupy it,” Carruth said. “I also understand that if we had to hire staff for the jail now, it would cost us $300,000 more (than sending the prisoners elsewhere), which would not be smart for the taxpayers,” Carruth said. Taxes and the financial health of Cabarrus County will be major topics of discussion at next month’s Board of Commissioners planning retreat.

Despite the good news in the near term, County Manager John Day said that the county must plan carefully for the future. “We’re facing a number of challenges in the years ahead,” Day said. Among them, projections of major state-level budget cuts — large gaps that local governments may have to make up. The news comes at a time when citizens are especially concerned about government spending. For instance, during the public comment portion of the evening, one local resident took the board to task for not staffing the newlyconstructed jail in downtown Contact Hugh Fisher via Concord. the editor’s desk at 704-797Instead, the county is 4244.

In other business The Cabarrus County Commissioners: • Tabled further discussion of a resolution setting policy for the county’s animal shelter until January. Commissioner Bob Carruth is the board’s liaison to the Animal Preservation and Protection Advisory Committee, which includes citizens and representatives from rescue agencies. The committee’s December 13 meeting was cancelled due to low turnout, Carruth said. “I talked to a couple of folks on the committee who would like to look at that resolution again,” Carruth said. The committee’s next meeting is set for January 10. The issue of how the county’s animal shelter is operated has been contentious in recent months. Many locals want to see the county move to a “nokill” shelter policy, with rescue groups more involved in trying to find homes for unwanted animals. • Unanimously approved the Harrisburg area land-use plan, and in a separate vote adopted an interlocal agreement related to the plan as part of the consent agenda. The plan, developed by the Town of Harrisburg in conjunction with the county, sets goals for the area’s future development. • Voted unanimously to approve a $50,000 budget amendment to fund the

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newly-formed Council on Sustainable Local Economy. The new commission was formed in September and is charged with helping support local businesses through encouraging agencies to spend locally, as well as identifying and removing obstacles to local business growth. County Manager John Day said that a donation from the Cannon Foundation had allowed the effort to proceed. The grant supplies half of the anticipated $100,000 for the 2011 calendar year. “We’re very thankful to them and that they recognized the merit in this effort,” Day said. Commissioner Liz Poole praised the decision. “I think that small business is an area that’s going to help our economy prosper,” she said. “I’m looking forward to seeing the fruit of these events and finding out what local businesses can do.” Carruth said he hoped to see the new group work in tandem with other business organizations in the community. White agreed, adding that the board would work cooperatively with the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation. • Voted unanimously to go into closed session to discuss “threatened or pending litigation.”

offer is made. In other news, total system sales in November were nearly $764,000. They increased 2 percent — or $14,000 — from $750,000 in November 2009. Bottled liquor sales increased by 2 percent from about $687,000 to $704,000. Liquor by the drink sales decreased by 4 percent compared to November 2009 from about $62,000 to $59,000. In other ABC board business: • Lowman requested that the system conduct an employee opinion survey offered by the employer’s association. She said she is concerned about the system’s low profit percentage, and the survey could help the board find cost saving measures, increase productivity, improve communication and build morale. Osborne and board member David McCoy said they don’t see a problem with conducting the survey — which would cost up to $2,000 — but board member Ken Argo requested more time to look it over. The issue was tabled until the next meeting. • The board unanimously named staff member Julie Eller as the system’s finance officer, who will be in charge of preparing the balanced budget now required by the state. • At the Nov. 18 meeting, Osborne reported that Everclear and Diesel will no longer be sold in stores once the bottles in inventory are sold. All products containing an alcohol proof of more than 151 have been delisted by the state and cannot be reordered.

sioners?” Lowman asked Osborne. He replied that he has a letter ready to send. He said he has sent the county, as well as the cities of Salisbury and Kannapolis, information about the current system and why the board is opposed to privatization. Osborne said liquor is a commodity that needs to be controlled. The system’s law enforcement officer often gets calls about people selling alcohol to underage buyers in grocery stores, he said. “You can only imagine when it comes to spirits the issues we’ll be confronted with,” Osborne said. After the meeting, Lowman said the control system works well like it is, and privatization would change it negatively. “They will sell liquor in grocery stores, and there will be twice or three times as many liquor stores,” Lowman said. “There won’t be as much control over the alcohol that’s sold. We feel like we’ve got a good system.” In other news, Osborne told the board that someone is “very interested” in buying the old Spencer ABC building. At its Nov. 18 meeting, the board reviewed an appraisal of the building and decided to pursue leasing it again instead of selling it. But Osborne said the potential buyer may offer them more than they thought they could get for the building, based on a separate estimate. Board members agreed Contact reporter Karissa to wait on pursuing rental options and see if a formal Minn at 704-797-4222.

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OBITUARIES/CONTINUED Harry A. Troutman

Mary Osborne Isenhour Fannie Davis Marshall

Carolyn Gail Nichols

ROCKWELL — Harry Alexander Troutman, 88, of Carter Loop Street, departed this life at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury on Dec. 18, 2010, when his Lord and Savior called him home after several years of declining health. Mr. Troutman was born Jan. 21, 1922, in Iredell County to the late Nathaniel Alexander Troutman and Martha Taylor Troutman. He was also preceded in death by siblings Hubert, Ralph, Woodrow, Rachel and Ruby; and in 2001, his wife of 56 years, Annie Rodgers Troutman. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of seven years, Beatrice Eagle Troutman of the home; his son, Gerald Troutman of Winston-Salem; one brother, Raney Troutman and wife Pauline of Landis; many nieces and nephews; a large extended family of step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and the congregation of his church, First Baptist Church of Gold Hill. Mr. Troutman was a combat veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry in World War II during the battles to liberate Italy, and retired from over 35 years of service with Cannon Mills Company in the weave room. For many years, he excelled at hunting and fishing, and when he mastered those, he eventually found a new challenge by turning his talents to gardening and landscaping his home, for which he was recognized by the local press. He enjoyed singing and reciting poetry, enthralling the congregation of his church and others well into his 80s. Service and Visitation: Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Gold Hill, 16141 Old Beatty Ford Road in Gold Hill, with Pastor Toney Parsons officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park, 1350 S. Main St., China Grove, NC. Military Graveside rites will be conducted by the Rowan County Veteran's Honor Guard. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service from noon to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

KANNAPOLIS — Mary “Marie” Osborne Isenhour, 84, of Clay Street, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at her home. Born April 7, 1926, in Stanly County to the late Spurgeon and Rettie Furr Osborne, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Eugene “Gene” Isenhour, on Dec. 2, 2002. Mrs. Isenhour graduated from Stanfield High School and attended Franklin Heights Baptist Church. She also served as the bookkeeper for her husband's business, Isenhour's Cabinet Shop. She was a loving mother and wife and a caregiver to her entire family. She is survived by sons David Eugene Isenhour and wife Kim of Enochville and Michael Lynn Isenhour and wife Tammy of Kannapolis; daughters Michelle Isenhour Vaughn and husband Steve of Kannapolis and Cathey Isenhour Kerr and husband Lang of Raleigh; grandchildren Megan and Jacob Vaughn, Brandon and Cody Whitaker, Erica Isenhour, Chevis and Anne Marie Kerr and Regan Love. The family meeting place will be at the home. Visitation and Service: A visitation will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 23 from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel, with Rev. Jim Grigg officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis. Memorials: May be made to Franklin Heights Christian Academy, 526 Wright Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28083; Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081; or Alzheimer's Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. Hartsell Funeral Home Concord is serving the Isenhour family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com

SALISBURY — Carolyn Gail Nichols, 71, of Salisbury, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Duke University Hospital in Durham. Born May 24, 1939, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Emma and Harry Langston of Salisbury. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by infant son Billy Jr. Mrs. Nichols was educated in Cabarrus and Rowan counties and graduated from China Grove High school in 1957. Carolyn was a homemaker and a member of Mount Hope United Church of Christ. She loved spending time with the grandchildren and will be remembered for all her hard work and dedication to her family. She was loved dearly and will be deeply missed. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Billy Nichols, whom she married Aug. 18, 1957; son Darrell Nichols (Christy) of Salisbury; daughter Cheryl Saunders (Rob) of California; four grandchildren, Kayla, Jacob, Lauren and Ryan; a brother, Buddy Langston (Sheila) of China Grove; sisters Linda Merrell (Duran) of Salisbury and Brenda White (James) of China Grove; three nieces, Lisa Lyerly, Gina Gardner and Tina Rodgers; and one nephew, Anthony Merrell. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22 at James C Lyerly Chapel. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24 at James C Lyerly Chapel with the Rev. Ray Johnson and Doug Irvin officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. Memorials: Rowan County Relay for Life, c/o Frances Morris, 1103 Burkesway Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Nichols family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Venetia Owens Miller Visitation: 1-2:00 PM Wednesday Service: 2:00 PM Milford Hills United Methodist Church ——

Mrs. Carolyn Gail Nichols Visitation: 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday Service: 11:00 AM Thursday James C. Lyerly Chapel

LEXINGTON — Mrs. Fannie Mae Davis Marshall, 73, of East Fifth Avenue Ext., passed Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at Hinkle Hospice House. Born July 12, 1937, in Davidson County, she was a daughter of the late Jacob Dewitt and Rosa Mae Hamilton Davis. Educated in Davidson County schools, she graduated from Dunbar High School and attended Winston-Salem Teachers College. Mrs. Marshall worked alongside her husband with City Oil Company. She was a faithful member of Ezekiel AME Zion Church and a member of American Legion Auxillary 255. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son Delos L. Marshall, Jr.; brothers Carlton Davis and Jackson Wayne Davis; granddaughter Little Miss Brandi Nicole Smith; and step-granddaughter Shiquan “Dodi” Hearst. Survivors include husband Delos L. Marshall, Sr. of the home; daughter Lillian Marshall Robinson of the home; brothers Thomas Dewitt Davis, Bruce Davis and Larry Eugene Davis (Gloria) of Lexington; sisters Margaret J. Mack (Joseph), New York, Jameshia Gilmore and Sabina Cade, both of Lexington; two aunts; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Public Viewing: Wednesday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Stephens United Methodist Church, Lexington, and Thursday, 11 a.m. until service time at church. Visitation: Thursday, 1 p.m., St. Stephens United Methodist Church. Funeral: Thursday, 2 p.m., at church. Flowers may be sent to church. Burial: Lexington City Cemetery. At other times, the family will be at the home. Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. in Salisbury is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.nobleandkelsey.com.

George E. Butler, Sr. SALISBURY — George Edward Butler, Sr., 82, of Milford Hills Road, passed Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, at the Laurel's of Salisbury. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc.

Edna Bazeley Brawley HARRISBURG — Edna Catherine Bazeley Brawley, 79, died Dec. 20, 2010, at CMC-NorthEast, Concord. Born Oct. 14, 1931, Hinsdale, Ill. Memorial Service: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis. Burial: At a later date. Visitation: Following service. Memorials: Jackson Park United Methodist Church, 715 Mable Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28083.

Mr. Melvin Ray Pruett 2:00 PM Tuesday Summersett Mem. Chapel Visitation: 7-9 PM Monday ——

Mr. Rolando Uy Ancheta 11:00 AM Wednesday Sacred Heart Catholic Ch. Visitation: 10-11:00 AM Wednesday at the Church

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uating. The board unanimously adopted the new high school guidebook that ditches the performance gateways. The board also decided to broaden the district’s guidelines regarding the differentiated diploma. Kathy McDuffie, the school system’s director of secondary educaEMERSON tion, said the differentiated diploma allows students to receive a high school diploma with 21 credits instead of 28, which is reKENNEDY quired by the district. “Students who are facing hardships only have to meet the state requirements of 21 credits,” she said. The differentiated diploma is currently offered to at-risk students who have completed 12 credits by their junior year, but McDuffie said presenting the option to students earlier in their high school careers might provide a “light at the end of the tunnel.” Although the differentiated diploma requires students to meet specific guidelines, the board’s decision to eliminate the 12-hour prerequisite means more students might seek to take advantage of the program. The board’s action also Contact reporter Sarah made it possible for students on the differentiated diploma Campbell at 704-797-7683.

FROM 1a hospital, but it’s more important to be a leader in the community, particularly in health care.” Caldwell said the athletic trainers will not only focus on treating athletes, but also work to provide conditioning for the prevention of sports injuries. Rowan Regional and RoMedical have provided medical support to the school district for 18 years including: • Annual physicals for all high school athletes to screen and identify for risk factors including cardiac concerns; • Varsity football sideline coverage for each high school with an on-site doctor and certified athletic trainer; • Free Saturday morning injury clinics for athletes;

In other business: The Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education also: • Received an update on the school improvement plans for 2010-12. The school system will begin implementing the plans next semester so that they will be in full swing by the start of next school year. The district’s administrators worked with each School Improvement Team to come up with three to five specific goals to focus on throughout the next two years. The plans follow the state’s template to create measurable goals that can be tweaked throughout the year. • Chief Financial Officer Tara Trexler told the board there is nothing new to present as far as the impending state budget goes and gave board members an idea of what the upcoming budget talks will include. She said since the state provides 60 percent of the school system’s funding, the district is bracing for deep cuts. The budget process will begin either at the end of January or the beginning of February, with meetings with the board’s budget subcommittee and school administrators. • Modified placement propounders for Henderson Independent High School to eliminate the principal or any school representative from the decision making. The Administrative Team Placement Committee will review all requests for students to attend the school or leave to return to their home school. The placement procedures will also include more specific student information and documentation of academics and behavior for referral to the school.

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FROM 1a sweater. Hall now looks forward to her days at Abundant Living, which provides care for frail seniors during the day and respite for caregivers, who often are family. “I would recommend to anyone who has a parent who needs a place to go — this would be the No. 1 place,” says Hall, who lives in Faith. Abundant Living in Salisbury actually is one of the smaller programs under the ever-expanding umbrella of Lutheran Services for the Aging (LSA). But it also represents part of LSA’s future, as the social ministry plans to grow in facilities and home- and community-based programs. Nothing seems old or even middle-aged about Salisburybased LSA, founded 50 years ago. It has grown to include five nursing homes, two retirement communities, an assisted-living facility, adult day programs, geriatric care management and information and referral services. The economic footprint of LSA in Rowan County and North Carolina is surprising — well beyond the old “Lutheran Home” impression many people still have. LSA has become the 58th largest not-for-profit provider of senior living services in the country. It operates on an annual budget of $75 million, serves more than 1,850 people, employs 1,050 and networks with 1,200 volunteers. In Rowan County, LSA affiliates employ 330 people and include the Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks, the Trinity Oaks Retirement Community, Abundant Living and the LSA home office. In 2009, those places provided 102,598 days of care to 395 Rowan County seniors, while generating a payroll of more than $9.2 million and operating expenses exceeding $21.7 million. Ted Goins, LSA’s president and chief executive officer, promises more is on the horizon — and has to be, given what Goins calls “the age wave” or “silver tsunami.” Over the next 20 years, the number of people over age 65 will double. “A lot of people are not getting ready for that,” says Goins, who also is chairman of the Lutheran Services in America trade association. LSA continues as a standalone ministry of the N.C. Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. (The N.C. Synod also is based in Salisbury.) It receives an appropriation from the Synod, which still ratifies LSA board members. Some individual Lutheran churches also put LSA allocations into their budgets. Goins recites the LSA mission by heart: “We strive to express God’s love in Christ to those we serve,” he says. Many other faith-based social ministries got out of the business of caring for the elderly decades ago, thanks in large part to regulations, new government programs and not generating the money to stay afloat. As designed, notfor-profit nursing homes were not great business models. But LSA made a conscious decision to stick with it. The

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needs to be replaced with a more modern home, Goins says, and it will be known as Trinity Ridge. “We do have a plateful,” Goins adds. In 2008, LSA purchased the 104-bed assisted living center in Clemmons known as the Elms at Tanglewood. In the future, 100 nursing home beds will be added there, and it will be known as Trinity Elms. For some 30 years, LSA has wanted a presence in eastern North Carolina, and that will come to fruition around April 1, 2011, with a new 100-bed nursing home in Wilmington, to be named Trinity Grove. “Lutheran Home” no longer reflects all the things these facilities encompass, Goins and Johnson say. The homes in Salisbury, Hickory and Clemmons include, for example, specialized units for residents with dementia. All the LSA nursing homes also provide rehabilitation services for post-acute and post-surgery patients. People might reserve a room at one of the facilities in advance, if they know they’re facing surgery with a recovery time. They rehabilitate and go home. “It really has changed our world,” Goins says. Visitors to the long-established Lutheran homes often are surprised at the changes. Pets, plants, visiting children, towel warmers, spa-like showers, murals, piped-in music, flexible meal plans — all represent a culture change that says you don’t have to do things the way they were done 40 years ago, Goins says. “People have it in their heads it’s an old folks home,” Goins says of the nursing homes. “But there’s a lot of life and fun.” As the population ages, too, the emphasis will be on keeping the elderly at home, giving them community-based services. LSA plans to be involved, starting in Hickory, with PACE (Program for Allinclusive Care for the Elderly), which Goins describes as “adult day care on steroids.” It’s designed for seniors with Medicaid and Medicare dual eligibility. Overall, as 50-year anniversaries go, LSA’s has been pretty low-key. “We’ve been preparing for the next 50 years — that’s how we’ve been celebrating,” Johnson says.

Goins named new president and CEO The Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas (LFS Carolinas) Board of Trustees named Ted Goins president and chief executive officer of the agency and its subsidiaries as of Dec. 9. Current president, Suzanne Gibson Wise, will serve as vice president until her retirement on Dec. 31. Goins will continue to serve as president and GOINS CEO of Lutheran Services for the Aging (LSA) and see both agencies through steps towards affiliation. The affiliation of LFS Carolinas and LSA presents a unique opportunity for both agencies to maintain their identities with the populations they serve, LFS with children and families and LSA with senior citizens, while sharing not only personnel but financial and intellectual resources. “The affiliation between LFS and LSA will strengthen and broaden our services to the most vulnerable in our society,” said Goins. “LFS provides such important services to children and families. I am humbled and honored to be a part of this ministry.” In addition, Annette Conrad will serve as chief financial officer for both agencies. In the coming months, LFS and LSA will work closely to define their joint identity and what effect it will have on the operations of their individual programs. The primary goal is to pull the expertise and resources of each agency to maximize the quality of care to clients while minimizing the overhead cost to reach that goal. Wise said, “LFS and LSA share common values; providing for the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of vulnerable people, continually being innovative in the services we provide and being good stewards of all our gifts and resources. “I am confident Ted will continue to uphold the values of LFS as he has done for LSA.”

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and • Free bracing and orthopedic appliances for any athlete in need. Caldwell said regardless of students’ insurance or lack of insurance coverage, the hospital wants to ensure students have the comprehensive health care. “We never want a child to be without health care because we couldn’t find a way to make that happen here in our community,” she said. “This is a way that we can contribute our little part to that.” Board Chairman Dr. Jim Emerson said he was pleased with the hospital’s willingness to reach out. “As a father of a young athlete in the school system it is a pleasure to know that there are people who are going to be there to take care of our students and look after them when they are injured.” Contact reporter Sarah Campbell at 704-797-7683.

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simple conclusion was, “If we don’t do it, who is?” Goins says. Significant changes occurred, however, especially with the acceptance of Medicaid and Medicare payments for residents. A person’s religious affiliation could no longer be used to determine the census makeup in a facility. No longer were Lutheran homes just for Lutherans, though Mary Ann Johnson, director of community and foundation relations for LSA, says the perception persists that you need to be a Lutheran to live in or work for one of LSA’s ministries. Today, LSA says it’s a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization serving older adults regardless of faith, race, disability or economic status. Goins notes the 100-plus-bed LSA home in Winston-Salem doesn’t have one Lutheran resident. In fact, new LSA nursing homes being built and planned will no longer have “Lutheran Home” in their names. Johnson says it was a difficult decision. “While proud of our faithbased roots and Lutheran heritage, we hope that the new names will convey a tradition of ecumenical care to all those seeking services,” she says. Even the long-established facilities such as the Lutheran homes in Salisbury, Hickory and Albemarle will see a name change eventually. “Trinity” will be the new buzzword. Under Goins’ leadership these past 10 years, LSA has maintained a strong balance sheet. He says LSA tries to break even on total operations. Some aspects of the ministry might lose money, but other areas help to make up that deficit. LSA uses any outside funding, such as donations, grants and planned gifts, to help with expanding facilities and services. LSA recently launched a $5 million capital campaign to help with the down payment on new nursing homes and expanding home and community-based services. In Rowan, part of the money will pay for more renovations to the Lutheran Home in Salisbury. A handful of pastors organized Lutheran Services for the Aging in 1960 when they tired of seeing many of their elderly church members being sent to the Broughton mental hospital or a Lutheran home in South Carolina. By 1962 the Lutheran Home in Hickory was operational. The Lutheran Home in Albemarle followed in 1972, and Salisbury’s Lutheran Home opened in 1976. “For many years, that was LSA,” says Goins, a Lutheran pastor’s son who as a youngster often played at Hickory’s Lutheran Home while his dad visited residents. In 1979, LSA set up headquarters in Salisbury. It began expanding by opening Trinity Oaks In Salisbury in 1993. Trinity Oaks is an independent living, continuingcare retirement center with 125 apartments, 42 cottages and 20 assisted living units. LSA followed quickly with Crescent View in Arden, which provides independent retirement living in 78 rental apartments and 20 assisted living units. LSA next purchased a rundown, for-profit nursing home in Winston-Salem. Goins says Summit Developers of Salisbury will build a 117-bed replacement facility in the heart of east WinstonSalem starting in 2011. It will be known as Trinity Glen. The company also added a 1973 facility — Hickory West — to its affiliates. It

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track to graduate at the end of their junior year of high school. “We have students who drop out and come back,” McDuffie said. “This would allow them the possibility to graduate and move on.” The program is also geared toward students who were retained in lower grades and entered high school at an older age than their peers. M c Duffie said the board decision to nix the 12credit reCASKEY quirement and allow students to graduate early does not mean they are on a fast track with fewer expectations. MILLER “They are taking the same courses that anybody else is taking,” she said. “They still have to complete the graduation project, which is a requirement of Rowan-Salisbury Schools.” McDuffie said expanding the parameters of the differentiated diploma could help lower the dropout rate and give students a chance to go on to pursue higher education. “They’ll have a high school diploma instead of getting a GED or dropping out,” she said. About 50 students are expected to graduate with a differentiated diploma in June.

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New spotted seatrout regulations in effect for coastal waters New regulations for spotted seatrout have gone into effect for recreational and commercial fishermen in North Carolina coastal waters. The recreational bag limit for spotted seatrout will decrease from 10 fish to six fish per person per day. No more than two of the six fish may be greater than 24 inches in length. The current 14-inch minimum size

limit will remain in effect. Commercial harvest of spotted seatrout (possession and sale) will be prohibited year-round from midnight on Friday to midnight on Sunday each week. The current 14-inch minimum size limit will remain in effect. The coastal regulations are required to meet harvest reductions needed for the recovery of an over-

fished spotted seatrout stock. In inland waters, under the jurisdiction of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the minimum size limit will remain at 12-inches and the bag limit at 10 fish per person per day for the 2010-2011 fishing season. The minimum size limit for spotted seatrout will increase to 14 inches in inland fishing waters for the 2011-2012 fishing season, which

begins Aug. 1, 2011. The daily creel limit will remain at 10 fish per day. The new recreational limits were adopted Nov. 4 in separate meetings of the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The weekend closure for commercial harvest of spotted seatrout was adopted by the Marine Fisheries

Commission. For more information, contact David Taylor, Fisheries Management Section chief with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries at 252808-8074 or David.L.Taylor@ ncdenr.gov. You can also view the regulations on the Division of Marine Fisheries website at http://www.ncfisheries. net.

A visit from Capt. Gus — in red Gore-tex “A Visit from Capt. Gus” has become a Lake Norman tradition and is being repeated this holiday — enjoy! “Twas the night before fishing, and all through the lake, Not a creature was stirring, not even a snake; The poles were stuck in the rod holders with care, In hopes that a big fish would soon be there; The kids were nestled all snug in the vessel, While dreaming of fishes they soon would wrestle; And mamma in her winter duds and I in my fishing cap, Had just settled down on our watery mat, When out on the lake there arose such a clatter, I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter. I flew to the stern where I saw a big splash, and Before I knew it, I heard a big crash. The moon on the breast of the water below Gave a luster of silver and made everything glow,

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hannah Agner, 13, of Salisbury killed her ﬁrst deer on dec. 1 while hunting with her father. the four-pointer weighed 150 pounds.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature boat pulled by eight tiny fish, or were they reindeer? With a tall old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be a trick. More rapid than bonefish his coursers they came, And he tooted and shouted, and called them by name; “Now, Bass! Now, Trout! Now, Bream and Flathead, too! On, Striper! On Perch! On Crappie and Blue! To the top of the dam! To the head of the falls! Now swim away! Swim away! Swim away all! As waves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to our vessel the coursers they flew, With a boat load of fish and Captain Gus, too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard with a swish The flipping and flopping of each little fish. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the mast came Captain Gus with a bound. He was dressed in Red Gore-Tex, from his head to his toe, And his clothes were all smelly from scales and minnows;

Capt. Gus Gustafson shows off one of his prize stripers. He had a narrow face and a flat little belly, It didn’t shake much like a bowl full of jelly. He wasn’t chubby and plump, just a tall old elf, That made me laugh when I saw him, in spite of myself; A fishing rod in hand and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stringers, then turned with a jerk, Submitted photo

And laying his finger aside of his nose, and giving a nod, up the mast he rose;

paiton File, 11, shot this huge 8-point buck on Nov. 6 with a muzzleloader.

A box full of tackle he carried on his back, And he looked like a fish peddler just opening his pack. His eyes — they looked fishy! His dimples how merry! His cheeks were like redfish, his nose like a cherry!

He jumped in his boat, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all swam with the speed of a missile.

His droll little mouth was bowed like a rod, And the beard on his chin was as white as a cod (fish).

But I heard him exclaim ere he drove out of sight, “Merry Fish-mas to all, and to all a good-night.”

The end of a fishing line he held tight in his teeth, Visit www.lakenormanstriperfishing.com or call Gus GustafAnd the smoke from the motor encircled his head like a wreath; son at 704-617-6812. E-mail him at Gus@LakeNorman.com.

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davis Spencer, 15, of Salisbury killed an eightpoint buck with a 15-inch spread at a hunt club in Richmond County earlier this hunting season. Chris Sellers of Rockwell killed this 8-pointer in Virginia on Nov. 8.

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matt derby of u.S. 601 North in Salisbury killed his ﬁrst buck with a bow in october. the 7-pointer weighed 190 pounds.

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Ask Amy: Mom wants a chance to ditch the in-laws Dear Amy: I am a happily married mother of two children, ages 12 and 16. My parents are no longer living. My problem is that we spend every summer and Christmas holiday with my husband’s parents, sister, brother and their children. ASK I love AMY them, but I would like to spend some vacation time with just my husband and kids. My son will be going to college soon, and I would like to take a trip or two with my immediate family before he leaves the nest. My in-laws are wonderful and offer to fly us out if we can’t manage to afford it,

but I would still like to have a small family holiday sometime. Am I being selfish or unreasonable? — Troubled Mom Dear Mom: Somehow along the way, your own desires must have been put on a shelf (along with last year’s wrapping paper, perhaps?). You aren’t being selfish or unreasonable. The real question is why you think you might be. Someone other than you seems to be in charge of your vacations. You should figure out why this is the case and come up with a strategy for what you should do to change the dynamic. The first step is to stop wondering if you deserve to have the immediate-family holiday you want to have. Then you can state your case with conviction to your

husband and children and make a plan. Dear Amy: I am 21, and my sister is 16. Our parents were alcohol and drug abusers and were violent with each other. I moved into my grandmother’s house at age 11 and have lived with her since. When my sister was 9, my mom also dumped her at my grandma’s house so my mom could live on the street. My dad is too irresponsible to take care of us. The people we live with constantly throw in our faces the fact that they have helped us. My sister rarely attends school and cares only about boys because she says it’s the only thing she’s good at. It breaks my heart to hear my sister say she doesn’t care about anything because she doesn’t have any

mom or dad to say, “I’m proud of you.” She doesn’t care about the consequences of her actions. She doesn’t care about her future. She went through a lot more than I did — my mother watched and laughed as my sister was being beaten by a man they lived with. I’m all she’s got, but I feel I’m not enough. I never finished high school and am in debt. I screwed up and regret it. She’s my life, and I’m scared she’ll end up in my shoes, if not worse. I read your column every day and would like your advice. — Hurting Sister Dear Hurting: Your sister is lucky to have you in her life. I appreciate your compassion and concern for her. You both need and deserve to have some profes-

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thorities say they’ve seized two paintings in New York that were stolen from the National Museum in Warsaw, Poland, by the Nazis during World War II. The paintings by 19th-century Polish artist Julian Falat were seized last Wednesday. Federal prosecutors also filed court papers aimed at recovering the paintings, “Off to the Hunt” and “The Hunt.” Prosecutors say the paintings remained missing after World War II. Polish authorities alerted U.S. authorities in 2006 that both were about to be sold at auction in New York. Deputies investigating In a lawsuit, the U.S. governtheft from Jermaine ment says the paintings can be 2 paintings seized in NY seized because they constituted Jackson stolen by Nazis in Poland stolen property imported into the LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sheriff’s NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. au- United States illegally.

However, Capcom has also made it easier to make a large purchase of Smurfberries in one go. Previously, the highest two-tap Smurfberries purchase option was a “wheelbarrow” for $59.99. Now it’s a “wagon” for $99.99. “Smurf’s Village” is the thirdhighest grossing game for the iPad. Other top-grossing “free” games for the iPhone and iPad, including “Tap Zoo” and “Bakery Story,” have $99.99 in-game purchase options and lack up-front pop-up warnings. Capcom has said that the bigticket purchase options are useful to adult “power players” who want to cultivate their Smurf villages. But parents have complained about a loophole in the in-app purchase process that children inadvertently exploit.

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BERLIN (AP) — A dog in Germany has given birth to 17 puppies, leaving their owner thrilled but fatigued after having to feed them with a bottle for several weeks because their mother couldn’t cope with the demand. Owner Ramona Wegemann said Monday she barely slept for more than a couple of minutes without interruption during about four weeks in an “exhausting” struggle to make sure all of the purebred Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies would survive. She said when she was “finished feeding the last puppy, the first was hungry again.” Wegemann’s dog Etana gave birth to eight female and nine male puppies on Sept. 28 in Ebereschenhof, which is near Berlin. At least five times a day, Wegemann gave the dogs a bottle with special milk because their mother’s nipples could have never coped with the demand, and when the puppies were not hungry, they wanted to be entertained, she said. Wegemann said when dogs give birth to so many puppies several of them die within the first week. “But all of our puppies survived. This is incredible and wonderful,” the 32year-old added. It was the second time that Etana gave birth. She gave birth to eight puppies in her first pregnancy, not uncommon for the dog’s breed, Wegemann said. “The birth of the puppies was very special. All puppies were born naturally, no cesarean was necessary,” she added. It took Etana a full 26 hours to give birth to all of the puppies — and Wegemann was as baffled as amazed. But caring for 17 puppies turned out to be a full-time job: Wegemann put her work as an independent animal psychiatrist on a hold and her husband took as much vaca-

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ruling earlier this year upholding the adoption. Jarrell attorney Leslie Fritscher said her client was pleased with the adoption being voided but was still reviewing the ruling granting joint custody. Lawyer Jim Lea, representing Boseman, said the senator is pleased that she will remain part of Jacob’s life but is unhappy with the adoption decision. “If you have two loving parents that want to adopt a child ... one should not be forced to comply with North Carolina statute by terminating parental rights,” he said. Boseman, a Democrat from Wilmington, was first elected to the Legislature in 2004. She didn’t seek re-election this year and leaves office at the end of this month.

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not just for tourism but for hurricane evacuations. Portions of the bridge are decaying, especially on the underside where concrete has chipped and steel structures are rusted and corroded. A state inspection in 2004 also found exposed reinforced steel and general deterioration. Sen. Marc Basnight has been pushing for a new bridge for nearly two decades. When the original span was built in 1963, it was supposed to last 30 years. The Dare County Democrat said he’s glad federal hurdles have fallen, but is tempering his enthusiasm. “What we’ve seen in the past is that dates that were projected were moved. I’ve seen that half a dozen times or more,” he said. The plan is to build the new bridge parallel with the current span, through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Environmental groups, though, have called for more study to see if a 17mile, $1 billion bridge that would bypass the refuge is a better alternative. Tourism pumps about $300 million annually into the local economy, especially during the summer, when roughly 11,000 cars a day cross the aging bridge. “It needs replacement, and it needs replacement now,” Judge said.

would not say how many people obtained the wristbands necessary for admission. But they began lining up outside the library at dawn. Many said they weren’t disappointed. John Ellison and his wife, Dana Ellison, of suburban Matthews, bought two copies each of the Bushes’ books. “I’m going to keep two but we bought one for my pastor,” he said. He’s giving the other to his mother-in-law. “He was a good president,” he said. Tim Arnold, 55, of Charlotte, said he was “thrilled” to shake the president’s hand. “It was very moving,” said Arnold, a mortgage broker. “The country needs a leader like Bush. I have no regrets about standing in line and waiting.’ His only regret was not meeting Billy Graham. “He’s meant so much to the world,” Arnold said. “He’s a spiritual man and we don’t have enough people like him anymore. He’s a real inspiration.”

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CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Rev. Billy Graham rarely appears in public these days, but a visit from former President George W. Bush on Monday was enough to bring the influential evangelist to the library named for him. Hundreds of people lined up at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte for a chance to get Bush and former first lady Laura Bush to sign copies of their books. Graham and his son, Franklin, had lunch with the Bushes before the book signing. The evangelist, who was in a wheelchair, hugged the former president before leaving them in the library book store for the signings. The former president has been on tour signing copies of his book “Decision Points.” Laura Bush was signing copies of her book, “Spoken From the Heart.” Franklin Graham says his 92-year-old father is as sharp as he’s been in the past few years. “His mind is sharper today than it was five years ago,” he said. “I don’t know what it is. He is getting better. He is getting stronger.” Bush credits Billy Graham with helping him follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. Franklin Graham said his father played a role in helping turn around Bush’s life — a decision recounted in the president’s new book. “Daddy doesn’t remember all of it because it was a long time ago but he does remem-

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OPINION

12A • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010

SALISBURY POST THANK A SOLDIER

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A SOLSTICE AND AN ECLIPSE

The turning of the season Wordplay in Washington he winter solstice, which we mark today, isn’t nearly as big a deal as it used to be. We doubt anybody was out in the pasture last night, engaging in rituals to help the god Marduk tame the monsters of chaos for another year, as the denizens of ancient Mesopotamia did each year at this time. Nor were there masses gathered at the Bell Tower — our version of Stonehenge? — waiting for the sun to miraculously arise along a particular axis. In fact, it’s a pretty safe bet that more folks are excited about this being the last day of school before the Christmas break than they are about it being the shortest day of the year, sunlight-wise, and the official beginning of winter. Just as ancient cultures had their causes for celebration, we have ours. Besides, having already endured a AssociAted Press few weeks worth of Lunar eclipses like this freezing temperaone photographed in tures, we know that 2001 aren’t all that rare. But it’s highly un- winter actually began some time ago, usual for a lunar regardless of what eclipse to coincide the calendar or some with the winter solgroup of ancient sunstice. worshippers may have thought. And in fact, the National Weather Service agrees. It defines winter as beginning on Dec. 1 and ending Feb. 28. (No wonder we have so much trouble deciding matters of public policy; we can’t even get a unanimous vote on when the seasons change.) Even so, this particular solstice is worthy of some extra attention. This year, the solstice coincided with a full eclipse of the moon — a confluence of events that last occurred in 1638, according to Geoff Chester of the U.S. Naval Observatory. For those bleary-eyed souls who ventured out in the wees hour this morning to watch the Earth's shadow creep across the moon’s face, congratulations on witnessing a mesmerizing spectacle, even if Marduk is no longer part of the proceedings. For those who slept in, figuring they’d catch it next time around, well, good luck with that. Although lunar eclipses happen fairly frequently, the next time a lunar eclipse coincides with the winter solstice will be 2094. Tell your greatgrandkids to mark their calendars. For those who’re already looking forward to the traditional start of spring, the vernal equinox will arrive this year on March 20. In the meantime, have a safe and happy holiday break.

Common sense

(Or uncommon wisdom, as the case may be)

When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost. — Billy Graham

Moderately confused

his past year will go down as one we cannot forget because of many disastrous events that changed America. Unemployment rose to near record high; personal fortunes were lost through Wall Street scandals; good, honest citizens lost their homes because of foreclosures; and then there was a political change in Washington and Raleigh. But the most precious luxury we have did not change; that was our freedom. What could be more precious? Once again, our military has stood above the rest of the world in keeping peace. Can you even comprehend what it would be like to live in a communist or dictator-ruled country? For the past several weeks, I have been watching with compassion the history of Hitler taking over countries and slaughtering the citizens who lived there. Before our military entered World War II, no country was safe. The world will forever be indebted to the brave soldiers who sent Hitler to his grave. The first Christmas truce was in 1914 during World War I at the request of Pope Benedict XV to celebrate the birth of Christ. British soldiers could see hundreds of candles in the German trenches and thought it was some kind of trick. A closer inspection revealed they were Christmas trees filled with lighted candles.

EW YORK — Words matter. Just ask Google, which now has arranged for anyone to search millions of books online and track how many times a particular word has been used through the ages, thus suggesting how much we think about (and, by inference, value) certain things. Or ask WikiLeaker Julian Assange, now free from prison and enjoying “mansion arrest,” who gained notoriety as well as accolades for exposing the private KATHLEEN words of diplomats and untold others. While some leaked caPARKER bles highlight both the good and the bad that humans do, others could reveal secrets told by people who may not enjoy the protections of free speech-minded democracies. Or ask the Republican Party, some of whose members sought to eliminate certain words from a report by the bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, including “deregulation,” “shadow banking,” “interconnection” and even “Wall Street.” When Democratic members declined to participate in such selective wordplay, the GOP members issued their own report without the words that might have caused sensitive readers to recoil, or that might have implicated parties Republicans wished not to be implicated. Between weaselly obfuscation and absolute transparency, we find ourselves troubled by our vast power to know and the tyranny of others whose demands for transparency infringe on our rights to not be known and to not know. Spare me your absolute truth and I’ll spare you mine. Privacy as we once knew it is dead, we’ve reluctantly come to accept. We will adapt accordingly and, perhaps, keep more of our thoughts to ourselves. This would not be a bad development, though I entertain no hope that Twitter will fall into disuse. Sharing is so ... special. More concerning than the limits of sharing or the boundaries of transparency are the intentional manipulations of language to obscure truth. Totalitarians throughout history have relied on writing and speaking badly — that is, without clarity — in order to keep the masses confused and captive. Clarity, the enemy of deceit, is anathema to authoritarians everywhere. Thus, when Republicans refuse to use certain words as potentially too “upsetting,” they

are choosing a dark path for citizens to follow. By any other name, it is dishonest. Most understand that Wall Street played a role in the financial crisis, as did unregulated “shadow banks,” non-banks that nonetheless had lending powers and abused them. Democrats are equally guilty of obfuscation through language distortion. How many times throughout the tax bill debate have you heard some variation of the following? Giving tax breaks to the rich will add to the deficit. Pardon? How does money in someone’s own pocket add to another’s debt? This sort of logic is possible, of course, only under confiscatory rules of wealth redistribution. Yet we have become quite accustomed through the repetition of this idea that the rich are somehow hurting the poor and disrupting the proper functioning of an engorged and profligate government. Permit me to reword the issue just a tad. Let’s say Joe is $100 in the hole and yet continues to spend money like a drunken fool. Mary has five bucks, which she declines to share because she has to buy food. Joe is insistent. His debt will get worse if Mary doesn’t help out. This may be true, but Mary isn’t convinced that helping Joe pay down his debt will do any good as long as he continues to spend. She’s betting that Joe will just dig a deeper hole, and she will have less security of her own. You see the problem. It isn’t the money. It’s the dishonesty of the argument. Allowing wealthier Americans to keep the amount of money they are now getting isn’t adding to the debt Yet, the effect of this oft-repeated trope has been to demonize “the wealthy,” as if they somehow have wronged their fellow citizens by working hard and achieving what everyone else wants. Words matter, and I suspect that if the good folks in Washington would speak with greater clarity, steering away from the sort of heated rhetoric that stokes class warfare and demonizes the doers who create jobs for others, most Americans gladly would do the necessary things, including willingly helping Joe dig out of debt. But first Joe has to be honest about his role in this predicament. Blaming the rich for Washington’s problems is a distortion by dishonest brokers. And they wonder why Americans don’t trust them enough to fork over more of their money? • • • Kathleen Parker’s e-mail address is kathleen-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR If you want to save money, start with the leftovers On Friday (dec. 17), Jerrell Fisher wrote the Post a little letter asking readers to share their ideas on saving money. I got to thinking on that and came up with a couple of good ones. On the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, I called my cousin in Landis to check in. We talked for a while, and then I asked him if he was ready for the big meal tomorrow. Well, I could almost see his chin drop over the phone, and his voice got real low. “No,” he said. “I’m not looking forward to it one bit.” He took the stomach trouble a couple of years ago and can’t eat much now. I wasn’t thinking about that when I asked him about that big Thanksgiving meal. So I said, “Look, buddy, I’m real sorry I brought that up. I wasn’t thinking about all your stomach trouble.” He said, “Ah, that’s all right. It’s not my stomach, it’s my wife’s cooking. She’s a terrible cook.” And then he said, “But I do have something to be thankful for.” “What’s that?” I asked. He said, “The leftovers.” I said, “My gosh. If you can’t eat her cookin’, how can you eat the leftovers?” “Oh, I don’t eat ’em,” he said. “She throws them out.” So, if you want to save some money, learn to eat leftovers. But I think Jerry Reed had the best idea in his famous song, “She Got the Gold Mine and I Got the Shaft.” That’s when he asked, “Why didn’t you just learn how to cook?” — Whitey Harwood Mocksville

A day unlike any other We are fast approaching a very important day. Countless stories have been written, movies produced and songs composed specifi-

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cally to honor this day. One song describes it as “the most wonderful time of the year". Because of this one day, our whole environment is temporarily changed. Our homes, businesses and streets are lit up, transformed into a twinkling wonderland. Swags of greenery and beautifully decorated trees appear around every corner. Windows glow with candlelight, and wreaths adorn our front doors. Store shelves become stocked with gifts, decorations and food, all geared toward the upcoming celebration. Mailboxes overflow with greeting cards. Often we catch up with people we haven't had correspondence with since last year at this time. Thousands criss-cross the country (the globe, for that matter), to be with loved ones on this very special day. Ovens work overtime, producing an amazing assortment of cookies and goodies to be shared with friends and neighbors. Endless hours are spent on shopping, wrapping, hiding and shipping gifts here, there and everywhere. The familiar ringing of the Salvation Army bells can be heard across parking lots, and we feel a deeper desire to reach out to strangers. Hearts and pocketbooks open up in numbers greater than at any other time of the year. And to think this happens each year all because of one man. We celebrate his birth in such fashion, because his was the single most important birth in all of history. Joy to the world, the Lord is come. Oh, come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Merry Christmas! — Elizabeth Landry Salisbury

Can you even comprehend what it would be like to live in a communist or dictator-ruled country? Weeks before the truce, each side would hear the other lying in their rainfilled and muddy trenches singing carols. Shouting at each other, they agreed not to shoot so each side could bury their dead. British and German soldiers stopped fighting long enough to meet in “No Man’s Land,” which was a section only a few hundred feet wide between the fighting forces. So they met, shook hands, exchanged tobacco and set up a small Christmas tree where they embraced each other. The truce lasted for several days and was never repeated again. Today, our military strength is 569,185. We have 134,920 soldiers deployed, with 102,115 of them serving in 80 countries such as Kosovo, Sinai, Honduras, Philippines, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Haiti, Horn of Africa, Cuba, Iraq and Kuwait. For these troops, being away from home at Christmas will be one of the loneliest times of their lives. Mess hall dinner has no comparison to mom’s country cooking with all the fixings or seeing the bright eyes and sleepy yawns of your children as they rush to see what Santa brought them under the tree. Freedom brings these pleasures to us and we all should be thanking each soldier we see for his or her service. Once again, America is defending the world against ruthless leaders and tyranny. Our military is the strongest and best trained, and they are all volunteers. So this Christmas, while you are spending time with your family, take a moment to remember those brave men and women who would love to be sitting in their homes but can’t because they are making it safe for you to sit in yours. • • • Rodney Cress is a veteran who lives in Salisbury.

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Snow and ice paralyze Christmas travel in Britain

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama tried to sway reluctant Republican senators on Monday to back a new arms control treaty with Russia as GOP aversion to giving a politically damaged president another victory intruded on his national security agenda. The White House and senior Democrats expressed confidence that they had the votes for the accord that was signed by Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in April. The two countries negotiated the New START pact to cap nuclear weapons and restart weapons inspections in the spirit of U.S. efforts to reset the relationship between the former Cold War foes. Obama, who delayed his holiday vacation, lobbied senators by phone as he pressed to complete the treaty before January when Republicans increase their numbers by five in the Senate, casting the accord’s fate in doubt. Bolstering his argument for quick action, Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sent a letter to congressional leaders reiterating support for the accord. “This treaty enhances our ability to do that which we in the military have been charged to do: Protect and defend the citizens of the United States. I am confident in its success as I am in its safeguards. The sooner it is ratified, the better,” Mullen wrote. Senior Democrats pushed toward a decisive vote on Tuesday to cut off debate and set the stage for a final vote later in the week. A top Democrat announced the backing of one key Republican — longtime Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran — but acknowledged that getting to the necessary two-thirds vote the Constitution requires for ratification would be far from easy.

Men arrested in suspected large-scale terrorism plot LONDON (AP) — In the biggest anti-terrorist sweep in Britain in nearly two years, police on Monday arrested a dozen men accused of plotting a large-scale terror attack on targets inside the United Kingdom. The suspects, who ranged in age from 17 to 28, had been under surveillance for weeks and were believed to have links to Pakistan and Bangladesh, security officials said. The arrests come amid growing concerns in Europe

North Korea backs down from threat to retaliate YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea (AP) — North Korea backed off threats to retaliate against South Korea for military drills Monday and reportedly offered concessions on its nuclear program — signs it was looking to lower the temperature on the Korean peninsula after weeks of soaring tensions. But Pyongyang has feinted toward conciliation before and failed to follow through. The North’s gestures came after South Korea launched fighter jets, evacuated hundreds of residents near its tense land border with the North and sent residents of islands near disputed waters into underground bunkers in case Pyongyang followed through on its vow to attack over the drills. “It appears that deterrence has been restored,” said Daniel Pinkston, Seoulbased analyst with the International Crisis Group think tank. “The North Koreans only understand force or show of force.” North Korea has previously been accused of using a mix of aggression and conciliatory gestures to force international negotiations that usually net it much-needed aid. Real progress on efforts to rid the North of its nuclear weapons programs has been rare.

Mexican politician returns home after kidnapping MEXICO CITY (AP) — A former Mexican presidential candidate was freed Monday more than seven months after his kidnapping, telling reporters outside his Mexico City home that he is well and forgives his captors. Diego Fernandez de Cevallos, a top Mexican political power broker who ran unsuccessfully for president in 1994, gave no details about his abductors in what was the highest-profile and most brazen kidnapping in Mexico’s recent history. “As far as the kidnappers are concerned, as a man of faith I have forgiven (them),” he said, looking fit as he stood in a gray sweat shirt and pants outside his luxurious Mexico City home. “As a citizen, I think that the authorities have some work to do.” In a statement, President Felipe Calderon said he talked by telephone with Fernandez de Cevallos, 69, a leading member of Calderon’s conservative National Action Party, expressing his joy at the release of his friend and promising to use the full force of the law to bring the kidnappers to justice. The national party, known as PAN, issued a statement calling the seven-month kidnapping “a period of anguish and worry,” and urging the government to investigate and punish those responsible “with the ultimate consequences.”

Church must reflect on what’s wrong that allowed sex abuse VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI told Vatican officials Monday that they must reflect on the church’s culpability in its child sex-abuse scandal, but he also blamed a secular society in which he said the mis-

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Lines of luggage are watched over by a security guard at Terminal 3 at Heathrow Airport in London on Monday. Snow and freezing temperatures continued to cause holiday travel chaos for road, rail and air passengers in Britain and much of Europe Monday, raising fears that many will not get home in time for Christmas. treatment of children was frighteningly common. In his traditional, end-ofthe-year speech to Vatican cardinals and bishops, Benedict said revelations of abuse in 2010 reached “an unimaginable dimension” that required the church to accept the “humiliation” as a call for renewal. “We must ask ourselves what was wrong in our proclamation, in our whole way of living the Christian life, to allow such a thing to happen,” the pope said. Benedict also said, however, that the scandal must be seen in a broader social context, in which child pornography is seemingly considered normal by society and drug use and sexual tourism are on the rise. “The psychological destruction of children, in which human persons are reduced to articles of merchandise, is a terrifying sign of the times,” Benedict said.

California storm flooding forces evacuation of 2,000 LOS ANGELES (AP) — A storm pounding California with record rain forced authorities in the San Joaquin Valley to order 2,000 residents to evacuate the farming community of McFarland due to major flooding. An estimated 400 to 500 homes were in danger, Kern County Fire Department spokesman Sean Collins said. A sheriff’s helicopter crew was trying to locate the source of the flooding, which possibly was coming from ditches and canals that supply water to farms, Collins said. Two evacuation centers were set up. “We cannot mandatorily evacuate anybody,” Collins said. “If a person wants to stay, we cannot arrest them.” Stormy weather has gripped California since late last week, triggering mostly minor flooding, mudslides, road closures and power outages. Forecasters warned of worsening conditions Tuesday and Wednesday, as more storms bore down on the state and threatened to dump another 5 to 10 inches of rain. Fresno TV station KFSN reported a 5-year-old boy was killed Sunday night when an SUV driven by his father went out of control during a downpour west of Temperance. The three surviving family members were taken to a hospital.

Woman who received first face transplant meets donor’s family LAKEWOOD, Ohio (AP) — The nation’s first face transplant patient has said a donor saved her from a life of eating and breathing through a tube, but until this weekend she knew her only as a woman who died in 2008. Two years after Anna Kasper’s face was merged with the remnants of Connie Culp’s, Kasper’s family decided to reveal she was the donor, so that others can know the generous woman they loved. “She’d give her time. She’d

give her money. She gave a lot of things she didn’t have to other people,” Kasper’s husband, Ron Kasper, told The Plain Dealer newspaper in Cleveland. “When they asked about the donation, we knew it was what she would want to do.” The Kaspers and Culp met for the first time this weekend. Culp, 47, has been thanking her donor since the surgery, but she had never been able to name her. She told The Plain Dealer that the get-together went well after some initially awkward moments.

A city aviation spokeswoman, Christina Reale, said a low oil pressure gauge lit up when the Detroit-to-Syracuse flight was about five miles from its destination. The pilot shut down the engine and declared an emergency landing. The regional jet, a Bombardier CRJ-200, landed without incident shortly after noon Monday at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

Fire forces passengers from Greyhound bus in Ind.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police detectives say they have tentatively identified 29 of the 160 women whose photos were found in the home of a mechanic suspected of being the “Grim Sleeper” serial killer. Detectives said Monday none of those 29 women had been victims in the case, and the majority were alive and well. A few had died from natural causes. The LAPD website where the photos were posted last week got thousands of hits. Police were inundated with phone calls, e-mails and other tips after asking the public for help in determining the fate of the women. The photos were found in the home and garage of suspect Lonnie Franklin Jr. during a search after his July arrest. He has pleaded not guilty to the murders of 10 women.

GREENFIELD, Ind. (AP) — A fire on a Greyhound bus traveling from Columbus, Ohio to Indianapolis forced some two dozen passengers to flee. Authorities say the bus stopped along Interstate 70 near Greenfield, Ind., after passengers spotted the flames about 3 a.m. Monday. The driver was able to pull the bus over and all passengers escaped safely. Some said they climbed out through the windows. Video from television station WRTV showed flames shooting from the wheel wells and smoke pouring from the sides of the bus. Buck Creek Fire Chief Dave Sutherlin says it appears a mechanical problem caused the bus to overheat, igniting the fire. Another bus was brought in to take the passengers to Indianapolis.

Utah Supreme Court rejects Jeffs appeal rehearing SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Supreme Court has denied a petition from the state attorney general seeking a rehearing of an appeal from polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs. Utah’s high court overturned Jeffs’ 2007 conviction on accomplice rape charges in July, citing improper jury instructions. The Utah attorney general’s office then asked for a rehearing, seeking a clarification from justices on how the jury instructions should have been drafted. It’s not clear what impact the high court’s denial of the rehearing will have on whether to retry the 55-yearold head of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Jeffs was extradited to Texas last month to face charges of felony bigamy, aggravated sexual assault and assault.

Delta jet has engine trouble, lands safely in NY SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A Delta Air Lines Inc. jet with 52 people aboard has made a safe landing in Syracuse after experiencing problems with one of its two engines.

LA police ID 29 women in Grim Sleeper case photos

US man sentenced in child sex tourism case LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who taught English in Cambodia was sentenced Monday to nearly nine years in federal prison for traveling abroad to have sex with a 14-year-old girl, in what a judge called one of the most disgusting cases that has

come before him. Michael Dodd, 61, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John Walter to 104 months, and was ordered to pay $9,500 in restitution. Dodd pleaded guilty under a plea agreement in September to traveling to Cambodia to engage in sex with a minor. Walter expressed concern about what Dodd would do when he’s released from prison. The judge said he would’ve rather seen Dodd convicted by a jury so he could sentence the defendant to life in prison. “There’s no doubt in my mind that when he gets out at 68 years old, he’s gonna do this again,” Walter said. Dodd has denied abusing the 14-year-old girl, claiming he had plans to marry her. Dodd had sexual relations on about 25 occasions with the girl and paid her family $50 every two weeks so he could visit her, prosecutors said. He was convicted in a Cambodian court of sexually abusing the teenage girl, and was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but served 16 months, authorities said. Dodd was extradited to the U.S. in February where he was prosecuted under a federal law that outlaws child sex tourism even if the crimes were committed in other nations. Dodd taught students between 13 and 45 years old, but he told agents he was prohibited from teaching school in most places because he had been convicted of sexual abuse in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. commonwealth. In Saipan in 2001, he was arrested on charges of inappropriately touching 13 underage female students and pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual abuse. He served time in prison and was required to register as a sex offender. Dodd also admitted to an FBI agent that he has paid to have sexual relations with other children, prosecutors said.

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Move over, Deano Krzyzewski ties North Carolina great with 879th victory BY AARON BEARD Associated Press

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— Mike Krzyzewski 98 gave Duke a 72 quick wave Elon to the Cameron Crazies and a few claps as he walked off the floor and headed to the locker room. The Hall of Fame coach treated it like any other Duke win at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The only notable differ-

ence? The message on the scoreboard above that read “Coach K On the Move” while noting his latest milestone victory. Kyle Singler scored 24 points to help No. 1 Duke beat Elon 98-72 on Monday night, moving Krzyzewski into a tie for second place with Dean Smith on the all-time wins list. Nolan Smith added 22 points as the Blue Devils (110), who didn’t quite have the easiest time with a team that is 0-3 in the Southern Confer-

ence. Still, Krzyzewski is now even with the man who led rival North Carolina for 36 seasons before retiring in 1997 as the winningest coach Division I history with 879 victories. “It’s an honor to have won that many games,” Krzyzewski said. “I’m sure Dean would say the same thing, that it was an honor for him to win that many games. I have the utmost respect for Dean — the fact that we’ve been really good coaches in this league ... he was at his school a long

time and I’ve been here a long time. “I know we’ve both realized we wouldn’t have won as many games without being at these schools. Again, I know it’s like a milestone, but I’m more interested in how we become a better team this year.” Krzyzewski, in his 36th season as a head coach, can pass Smith by beating North Carolina-Greensboro at the Greensboro Coliseum on Dec. ASSOCIATeD PReSS

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West wins in OT BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

SPENCER — West Rowan coach Mike Gurley’s 400th career W. Rowan 78 win came just the way he N. Rowan 75 wanted it — with his team prevailing 78-75 in overtime against huge rival North Rowan in front of a raucous crowd in Spencer. “It was a tough, hard, physical game,” an exhausted Gurley said. “It was fitting to get No. 400 against North because that’s a school I’ve coached against twice a year every year, and they’ve probably beaten my teams more than anyone else has.” Gurley coached 112 wins at Lexington. His last 298 victories have come in Mount Ulla, and this was one of the classics. North’s Sam Starks was awesome, scoring 27 points, 14 in a third-quarter takeover. Keshun Sherrill had 20 for the Falcons, but North really limited him with a 1-3-1 defense after he started hot. “Keshun had nine early and we knew he’d beat one man every time,” North coach Andrew Mitchell said. “But the 1-3-1 let us run two at him. We double-teamed him from lots of different places.” Freshman Devin Parks scored 18 points for West, including five straight late in regulation to wipe out a five-point North lead. The other key for West (3-5) was the unexpected appearance of quarterback B.J. Sherrill, whose return to hoops had been placed on hold by the concussion he sustained in West’s final football game. He took charges and scored 15 points. “I just got cleared today, and the plan was for me to try to play some against Statesville on Tuesday,” Sherrill explained. wayne hinshaw/SALISBURY POST

North Rowan’s Amani Bates (3) and Jordan Kimber (5) go after the basketball as several Falcons join the chase.

West girls roll BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

SPENCER — West Rowan sophomore W. Rowan 57 Shay Steele N. Rowan 41 is a tripledouble waiting to happen. The 6-foot-2 Steele recorded her first one in high school on Monday, leading the Falcons to a 57-41 win at North Rowan with 16 points, 16 rebounds and 11 blocked shots. “It’s something I’ve been wanting to do,” Steele said. “I was just one block away against Lake Norman.” Quick, fast and long, Steele even threw in six steals. “Yeah, and five fouls,” quipped coach Erich Epps,

managing a small smile. Steele dominated the first quarter against the Cavaliers with five blocks as the Falcons (6-2) rolled to a 20-7 lead. But Steele had to sit down after she picked up her second and third fouls in a matter of seconds in the second quarter. It was no coincidence that the Cavaliers (3-4) owned that quarter. With Steele out, they made a huge run, and when Teaunna Cuthbertson scored off an inbounds play, West led just 23-21. Freshman Nyceiko Dixon then made two huge buckets to stop North’s surge and give West a six-point halftime lead. “My two best girls, Shay

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Hornet boys lose BY PAUL HERSHEY phershey@salisburypost.com

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West Rowan's Nycieko Dixon (3) shoots over Teaunna See WEST GIRLS, 5B Cuthbertson (23) and Ronesha Bradley.

KANNAPOLIS — Salisbury spent NWC 79 the first Salisbury 63 three minutes of the fourth quarter erasing a sixpoint deficit to Northwest Cabarrus, with John Knox's 3-pointer tying the game at 60. Before the Hornets could get possession of the ball again, though, they actually trailed by more than six. A pair of technical fouls on Darien Rankin led to an eightpoint Northwest possession and Salisbury never recovered, falling to the Trojans 79-63 Monday night in a non-

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conference contest between two shorthanded teams. "Sometimes when you come out flat on a Monday and you're not ready to play, you can slip up and lose one that you hope you can win," Salisbury coach Justin Morgan said. "We fought back a little bit. We've just to learn that

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2B • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010 Tuesday’s games Davie at Thomasville North Forsyth at West Forsyth

TV Sports Tuesday, Dec. 21 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl, Southern Miss. vs. Louisville, at St. Petersburg, Fla. MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — William & Mary at North Carolina 9 p.m. ESPN2 — UNLV vs. Kansas St., at Kansas City, Mo. NHL 7:30 p.m. VERSUS — New Jersey at Washington TENNIS 2:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Exhibition, Match for Africa, Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer, at Zurich

Area schedule 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 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 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

Prep hoops Moir watch Boys Davie ......................8-0 North Rowan ..........5-2 Salisbury..................3-3 West Rowan ............3-5 Carson ....................3-6 South Rowan ..........2-6 East Rowan ............0-9 Girls Salisbury..................5-1 Carson ....................7-2 West Rowan ............6-2 North Rowan ..........3-4 South Rowan ..........3-5 East Rowan ............3-6 Davie ......................2-5

Standings 1A Yadkin Valley Boys YVC Overall 4-0 5-2 North Rowan Albemarle 1-0 1-0 West Montgomery 4-1 4-4 3-1 6-1 North Moore Chatham Central 3-2 4-4 South Davidson 1-3 2-5 1-4 2-7 Gray Stone East Montgomery 0-2 1-3 South Stanly 0-4 0-6 Monday’s games West Rowan 78, North Rowan 75 (OT) Albemarle at South Davidson Girls YVC Overall Chatham Central 4-0 4-1 3-1 5-2 North Moore South Stanly 3-1 3-3 North Rowan 3-1 3-4 Albemarle 1-0 1-0 1-3 3-4 South Davidson West Montgomery 1-4 1-7 East Montgomery 0-2 0-5 0-4 0-6 Gray Stone Monday’s games West Rowan 57, North Rowan 41 Albemarle at South Davidson

2A Central Carolina Boys CCC Overall Salisbury 0-0 3-3 0-0 5-4 East Davidson Central Davidson 0-0 3-3 West Davidson 0-0 3-3 0-0 2-4 Thomasville Lexington 0-0 1-6 Monday’s games NW Cabarrus 79, Salisbury 63 S. Guilford at East Davidson Thomasville at Greensboro Smith CCC Overall Girls Salisbury 0-0 5-1 0-0 5-1 Thomasville East Davidson 0-0 7-2 Central Davidson 0-0 4-2 0-0 3-3 Lexington West Davidson 0-0 1-5 Monday’s games S. Guilford at East Davidson Thomasville at Greensboro Smith

3A North Piedmont Boys NPC Overall 2-0 5-2 Statesville North Iredell 2-0 4-4 West Rowan 2-0 3-5 1-2 4-4 West Iredell Carson 1-2 3-6 South Rowan 0-1 2-6 0-3 0-9 East Rowan Monday’s game West Rowan 78, North Rowan 75 (OT) Overall Girls NPC Carson 3-0 7-2 North Iredell 2-0 7-1 1-1 6-2 West Rowan West Iredell 1-2 1-7 East Rowan 1-2 3-6 0-1 3-5 South Rowan Statesville 0-2 0-7 Monday’s game West Rowan 57, North Rowan 41 Tuesday’s games Carson at North Iredell West Rowan at Statesville West Iredell at South Rowan

3A South Piedmont Boys SPC Overall Concord 2-0 6-1 Hickory Ridge 2-0 6-2 A.L. Brown 2-0 6-2 NW Cabarrus 1-1 4-4 Cox Mill 1-1 3-6 Central Cabarrus 0-2 4-3 Robinson 0-2 4-5 Mount Pleasant 0-2 3-4 Monday’s games NW Cabarrus 79, Salisbury 63 A.L. Brown 62, Anson 55 Girls SPC Overall Hickory Ridge 2-0 4-4 Concord 2-0 3-4 Robinson 1-1 5-2 Mount Pleasant 1-1 4-3 A.L. Brown 1-1 4-4 NW Cabarrus 1-1 2-5 Cox Mill 0-2 1-7 Central Cabarrus 0-2 0-6 Monday’s game A.L. Brown 53, Anson 39 Tuesday’s games Concord at Central Cabarrus Cox Mill at A.L. Brown Hickory Ridge at Mount Pleasant Robinson at NW Cabarrus

4A Central Piedmont Boys Mount Tabor Davie County Reagan North Davidson West Forsyth R.J. Reynolds

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Overall 9-0 8-0 8-0 7-1 3-3 2-6

Girls R.J. Reynolds West Forsyth Mount Tabor North Davidson Reagan Davie County

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Overall 5-1 6-2 6-2 4-4 4-6 2-6

College hoops AP Top 25 Record Pts Pvs 1. Duke (64) 10-0 1,624 1 10-0 1,551 2 2. Ohio St. (1) 3. Kansas 10-0 1,479 3 4. Connecticut 8-0 1,408 4 11-0 1,395 5 5. Syracuse 6. Pittsburgh 11-1 1,270 8 7. San Diego St. 12-0 1,134 11 9-1 1,118 10 8. Villanova 9. Missouri 10-1 1,009 13 10. Georgetown 10-1 980 15 9-2 866 6 11. Kansas St. 12. Michigan St. 8-3 858 14 13. Kentucky 8-2 850 17 10-1 712 19 14. Purdue 15. Baylor 7-1 684 9 16. Memphis 8-1 577 18 10-1 504 21 17. Minnesota 18. Texas 9-2 429 22 19. Tennessee 7-2 411 7 8-2 382 — 20. Florida 21. Illinois 10-2 370 12 22. Notre Dame 10-1 327 24 10-1 302 16 23. BYU 24. UCF 10-0 258 — 25. Texas A&M 10-1 246 25 Others receiving votes: Louisville 124, Vanderbilt 49, Washington 49, Temple 39, West Virginia 24, Wisconsin 16, Northwestern 15, Cincinnati 14, North Carolina 10, UNLV 10, Arizona 8, Drexel 6, Gonzaga 3, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 3, Washington St. 3, Boston College 2, Oklahoma St. 2, Old Dominion 2, Cleveland St. 1, New Mexico 1.

USA Today/ESPN Record Pts Pvs 10-0 775 1 1. Duke (31) 2. Ohio State 10-0 743 2 3. Kansas 10-0 709 3 8-0 675 4 4. Connecticut 5. Syracuse 11-0 658 5 6. Pittsburgh 11-1 597 8 564 10 7. San Diego State 12-0 8. Villanova 9-1 546 11 9. Georgetown 10-1 492 13 10-1 484 12 10. Missouri 11. Kansas State 9-2 422 6 12. Michigan State 8-3 386 15 10-1 375 17 13. Purdue 14. Kentucky 8-2 371 16 15. Baylor 7-1 318 9 10-1 275 20 16. Minnesota 8-1 235 19 17. Memphis 18. Tennessee 7-2 214 7 19. Florida 8-2 183 24 10-1 171 23 20. Notre Dame 21. Illinois 10-2 161 14 22. Texas 9-2 152 25 10-1 150 18 23. BYU 24. Texas A&M 10-1 81 — 25. Louisville 9-1 73 21 Others receiving votes: UCF 47, Wisconsin 39, UNLV 32, West Virginia 32, Washington 27, Northwestern 21, Temple 20, Vanderbilt 15, New Mexico 13, Wichita State 5, Oklahoma State 4, Old Dominion 3, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 3, Washington State 2, Cincinnati 1, Richmond 1.

Standings ACC ACC Overall Florida State 1-0 9-2 Boston College 1-0 9-2 1-0 8-3 Virginia Duke 0-0 11-0 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 Monday’s games Duke 98, Elon 72 Virginia 50, Norfolk State 49 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. Wednesday’s games Miami vs. Rice, 3 p.m. Georgia Tech at Siena, 7 p.m. Clemson at College of Charleston, 7 p.m., FS South/NESN Delaware State at N.C. State, 7 p.m. Seattle at Virginia, 7 p.m. Bucknell at Boston College, 7 p.m. NJIT at Maryland, 8 p.m.

Southeastern SEC Overall Eastern Vanderbilt 0-0 8-2 Kentucky 0-0 8-2 0-0 7-2 South Carolina Tennessee 0-0 7-2 Georgia 0-0 7-2 0-0 8-3 Florida Western SEC Overall Arkansas 0-0 7-2 0-0 7-2 Mississippi Mississippi State 0-0 7-3 LSU 0-0 7-4 0-0 5-6 Alabama Auburn 0-0 3-7 Monday’s game Jacksonville 71, Florida 68 (OT) 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. Wednesday’s games Winthrop at Kentucky, 2 p.m. Mississippi State at Washington State, 2 p.m., ESPNU Mississippi at Texas State, 5 p.m. South Carolina at Furman, 7 p.m. Radford at Florida, 7 p.m. Texas Southern at Arkansas, 8 p.m. North Texas at LSU, 8 p.m.

Other scores EAST American U. 69, Mount St. Mary’s 64 Bucknell 75, Cornell 64 Connecticut 76, Coppin St. 64 Fairfield 67, Vermont 59 St. John’s 62, Davidson 57 Syracuse 97, Morgan St. 55 SOUTH Belmont 66, Alabama St. 53 Coastal Carolina 125, Thomas More 70 Hampton 78, Towson 67 Illinois St. 62, UNC Wilmington 60, OT Memphis 68, A&M-Corpus Christi 61 MIDWEST Bradley 64, Jackson St. 55 Creighton 60, W. Illinois 47 Dayton 73, Winthrop 58 S. Dakota St. 72, Cent. Michigan 69 Valparaiso 74, E. Michigan 67 SOUTHWEST Arkansas St. 68, Savannah St. 55 Samford 74, UTSA 73 WEST Colorado St. 75, N. Colorado 61 Wyoming 76, Centenary 49

Notable boxes Duke 98, Elon 72 ELON (4-7) Dugas 3-7 3-3 11, Grable 1-1 0-0 2, Spradlin 2-8 0-0 6, Birdette 2-6 0-0 4, Long 4-8 4-5 14, Isenbarger 6-12 8-8 21, Beaumont 1-4 0-0 2, Watts 0-0 0-0 0, Koch 1-2 0-0 2, Troutman 5-10 0-0 10, Ervin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-58 15-16 72. DUKE (11-0) Ma. Plumlee 1-3 0-0 2, Singler 6-16 9-11 24, Mi. Plumlee 3-7 0-1 6, Smith 9-11 2-3 22, Curry 3-8 2-2 10, Thornton 0-0 4-4 4, Hairston 0-1 0-0 0, Dawkins 5-9 4-5 17, Kelly 4-8 4-4 13, Peters 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 31-63 25-30 98. Halftime—Duke 49-31. 3-Point Goals— Elon 7-19 (Long 2-3, Spradlin 2-4, Dugas 25, Isenbarger 1-4, Koch 0-1, Birdette 0-2), Duke 11-23 (Singler 3-5, Dawkins 3-6, Smith 2-2, Curry 2-6, Kelly 1-3, Ma. Plumlee 0-1). Fouled Out—Birdette, Long. Rebounds— Elon 26 (Spradlin 5), Duke 41 (Mi. Plumlee 8). Assists—Elon 12 (Long 5), Duke 21 (Kelly 6). Total Fouls—Elon 25, Duke 20. A— 9,314.

Virginia 50, Norfolk St. 49 NORFOLK ST. (1-8) O’Quinn 4-15 1-1 9, Tamares 1-2 0-0 2,

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SCOREBOARD Hampton 5-14 7-10 17, Pauline 0-4 2-2 2, McCauley 3-6 0-1 6, Zephyr 0-1 0-0 0, Williams 0-1 0-0 0, Weathers 0-1 0-0 0, Wheeless 0-4 2-2 2, McEachin 4-8 1-2 11. Totals 17-56 13-18 49. VIRGINIA (8-3) Sene 1-5 0-1 2, Evans 1-4 0-0 3, Farrakhan 7-14 2-2 18, Harris 1-4 0-0 3, Harrell 3-10 3-6 9, Regan 1-2 0-0 2, Zeglinski 2-9 0-1 6, Baron 1-1 0-0 3, Mitchell 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 19-54 5-10 50. Halftime—Virginia 22-20. 3-Point Goals— Norfolk St. 2-16 (McEachin 2-4, Wheeless 0-1, Tamares 0-1, Williams 0-1, Pauline 02, Hampton 0-3, O’Quinn 0-4), Virginia 722 (Farrakhan 2-5, Zeglinski 2-9, Evans 11, Baron 1-1, Harris 1-3, Harrell 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Norfolk St. 42 (O’Quinn 11), Virginia 36 (Sene 12). Assists—Norfolk St. 7 (O’Quinn 3), Virginia 8 (Evans, Farrakhan, Zeglinski 2). Total Fouls—Norfolk St. 15, Virginia 16. A—7,856. AP-WF-12-21-10 0212GMT

College football FCS playoffs Semifinals Championship, Friday, Jan. 7 Delaware (12-2) vs. Eastern Washington (12-2), 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 (9-3), 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 (102), 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 (75), Noon (ESPNU) Capital One Bowl Michigan State (11-1) vs. Alabama (93), 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 (84), 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 (6-6), 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 9 .700 — Atlanta 18 12 .600 3 Orlando 16 11 .593 31⁄2 CHARLOTTE 9 18 .333 101⁄2 Washington 7 19 .269 12 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 16 9 .640 — Indiana 13 14 .481 4 Milwaukee 10 16 .385 61⁄2 Detroit 9 19 .321 81⁄2 Cleveland 8 20 .286 91⁄2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 24 3 .889 — Dallas 22 5 .815 2 New Orleans 16 12 .571 81⁄2 Houston 12 15 .444 12 Memphis 12 16 .429 121⁄2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Utah 20 9 .690 — 1 ⁄2 Oklahoma City 19 9 .679 Denver 16 10 .615 21⁄2 Portland 15 14 .517 5 Minnesota 6 22 .214 131⁄2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 21 7 .750 — Phoenix 13 14 .481 71⁄2 Golden State 9 17 .346 11 L.A. Clippers 7 21 .250 14 Sacramento 5 20 .200 141⁄2 Monday’s Games Atlanta 91, Orlando 81 Utah 101, Cleveland 90 Indiana 94, New Orleans 93 Washington 108, CHARLOTTE 75 Dallas 98, Miami 96 San Antonio 118, Phoenix 110 Portland 106, Milwaukee 80 Houston at Golden State, late Minnesota at L.A. Clippers, late Tuesday’s Games

Oklahoma City at CHARLOTTE, 7 p.m. Dallas at Orlando, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. New Jersey at Memphis, 8 p.m. Golden State at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Milwaukee at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Notable boxes Wizards 108, Bobcats 75 CHARLOTTE (75) McGuire 0-2 0-0 0, Diaw 4-11 1-2 9, Mohammed 2-4 0-0 4, Augustin 3-8 2-2 9, Jackson 5-12 2-3 13, Livingston 3-7 1-1 7, K.Brown 1-2 8-11 10, Thomas 5-7 0-0 10, Henderson 1-3 0-2 2, Diop 1-2 0-0 2, D.Brown 3-4 3-4 9. Totals 28-62 17-25 75. WASHINGTON (108) Thornton 6-8 1-1 13, Blatche 6-13 7-9 19, McGee 3-4 4-6 10, Hinrich 7-14 4-4 18, Young 8-13 2-2 21, Armstrong 0-2 2-2 2, Howard 2-7 1-2 6, Booker 1-2 4-4 6, Hudson 3-6 0-0 8, Martin 1-3 0-0 3, Seraphin 11 0-0 2. Totals 38-73 25-30 108. Charlotte 25 20 11 19 — 75 Washington 32 18 31 27 — 108 3-Point Goals—Charlotte 2-9 (Jackson 13, Augustin 1-3, Diaw 0-3), Washington 716 (Young 3-6, Hudson 2-3, Martin 1-1, Howard 1-2, Hinrich 0-2, Blatche 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Charlotte 42 (Diaw 7), Washington 40 (Hinrich 6). Assists—Charlotte 18 (Augustin, Diaw 4), Washington 22 (Hinrich 11). Total Fouls— Charlotte 25, Washington 26. Technicals— Mohammed 2, Washington delay of game. Ejected—Mohammed. A—13,825 (20,173).

Mavericks 98, Heat 96 DALLAS (98) Butler 4-9 4-5 13, Nowitzki 8-21 10-10 26, Chandler 3-3 2-2 8, Kidd 3-5 0-0 7, Stevenson 3-8 0-0 8, Marion 2-7 3-4 7, Terry 6-15 4-4 19, Haywood 2-2 0-1 4, Barea 2-4 1-2 6. Totals 33-74 24-28 98. MIAMI (96) James 6-17 5-7 19, Bosh 8-15 3-5 19, Ilgauskas 4-8 0-0 8, Arroyo 0-2 0-0 0, Wade 8-17 3-6 22, Howard 0-2 0-0 0, Chalmers 3-10 4-4 13, J.Jones 3-7 1-1 10, Anthony 22 1-2 5, Miller 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 34-84 17-25 96. Dallas 23 20 22 33 — 98 22 22 24 28 — 96 Miami 3-Point Goals—Dallas 8-21 (Terry 3-6, Stevenson 2-5, Barea 1-2, Butler 1-2, Kidd 1-2, Nowitzki 0-4), Miami 11-31 (J.Jones 37, Wade 3-7, Chalmers 3-7, James 2-4, Bosh 0-1, Arroyo 0-1, Miller 0-4). Fouled Out—Chalmers. Rebounds—Dallas 53 (Marion 13), Miami 50 (James 10). Assists— Dallas 19 (Kidd 7), Miami 18 (James, Wade 7). Total Fouls—Dallas 23, Miami 20. Technicals—Dallas defensive three second 2, Wade, Miami defensive three second. A— 20,178 (19,600).

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 35 22 8 5 49 117 87 Pittsburgh 34 22 10 2 46 110 79 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 32 17 11 4 38 89 68 Boston Ottawa 35 14 17 4 32 81 106 Buffalo 33 13 16 4 30 84 95 33 12 17 4 28 75 102 Toronto Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Atlanta 35 19 11 5 43 115 100 Tampa Bay 33 19 10 4 42 104 109 Washington 35 19 12 4 42 104 99 Carolina 32 15 13 4 34 90 99 31 15 16 0 30 85 78 Florida 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 35 18 14 3 39 111 103 Chicago Columbus 32 16 13 3 35 82 90 St. Louis 32 15 12 5 35 82 91 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 31 19 8 4 42 101 78 33 19 10 4 42 121 105 Colorado Minnesota 32 15 13 4 34 79 91 Calgary 34 14 17 3 31 91 100 31 12 14 5 29 84 108 Edmonton Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 33 20 10 3 43 95 90 Anaheim 37 18 15 4 40 96 106 33 17 11 5 39 100 94 San Jose Los Angeles 31 18 12 1 37 90 75 Phoenix 32 15 10 7 37 89 93 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Monday’s Games Atlanta 6, Toronto 3 Florida 5, Philadelphia 0 Pittsburgh 6, Phoenix 1 Anaheim 3, Boston 0 Tampa Bay 5, Carolina 1 Vancouver 3, St. Louis 1 Minnesota 4, Calgary 1 Tuesday’s Games Anaheim at Buffalo, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Calgary at Columbus, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Montreal at Dallas, 9 p.m. Los Angeles at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. Edmonton at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Agreed to terms with RHP Jesse Crain on a threeyear contract. Named Joe McEwing manager of Charlotte (IL), Bobby Magallenes manager of Birmingham (SL), Julio Vinas manager of Winston-Salem (Carolina), Tommy Thompson manager of Kannapolis (SAL), Ryan Newman manager of Great Falls (Pioneer), Pete Rose Jr. manager of Bristol (Appalachian) and Devon White baserunning instructor. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Agreed to terms with OF Austin Kearns on a one-year contract. National League HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with UT Bill Hall on a one-year contract. PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with INF Josh Fields on a minor league contract. SAN DIEGO PADRES—Agreed to terms with INF Orlando Hudson on a twoyear contract. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Agreed to terms with RHP Guillermo Mota on a minor league contract. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms with OF Rick Ankiel and RHP Ryan Mattheus on one-year contracts and RHP Joe Bisenius, RH Tim Wood, 1B Michael Aubrey, INF Brian Bixler, OF Jeff Frazier and OF Jonathan Van Every on minor league contracts. Carolina League WINSTON-SALEM DASH—Named Julio Vinas manager and Gary Ward hitting coach. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA—Approved the board of governors has approved the sale of the New Orleans Hornets to the league. FOOTBALL National Football League MINNESOTA VIKINGS—Placed G Steve Hutchinson on injured reserve. Signed QB R.J. Archer from the practice squad. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Waived C Donovan Raiola. Signed TE Nathan Overbay from the practice squad. COLLEGE BOSTON COLLEGE—Signed football coach Frank Spaziani to a two-year contract extension through the 2015 season. INDIANA—Named Doug Mallory and Mike Ekeler co-defensive coordinators. KENT STATE—Named Darrell Hazell football coach. MARYLAND—Fired football coach Ralph Friedgen. MINNESOTA—Named Bill Miller assistant head coach and linebackers coach, Jeff Phelps defensive line coach, Pat Poore wide receivers coach, Rob Reeves H-backs and tight ends coach and Jim Zebrowski quarterbacks coach. MOUNT OLIVE—Announced the resignation of men’s soccer coach Jerry Riggs. NEW MEXICO—Promoted assistant head coach George Barlow to defensive

Carson girls in NPC showdown tonight From staff reports

OK, Carson girls. Let’s see what you’ve got. Brooke Misenheimer’s upstart Cougars have an early first-place North Piedmont Conference showdown tonight at North Iredell. Carson (7-2, 3-0) lost its first two MISENHEIMER games of the season but has reeled off seven straight wins, including an exciting 73-58 triumph against West Rowan on Friday. North Iredell (7-1, 2-0) is the defending champion and was an overwhelming preseason favorite to repeat. But the Raiders are hurting. In a rout of South Rowan last week, center Brooke Redmond, the Raiders’ leading rebounder, went down with a high ankle sprain and is expected to be out for two to three weeks, according to coach Tami Ramsey. • The West Rowan boys also have a first-place battle tonight when the Falcons (3-5, 2-0) travel to Statesville 5-2, 2-0). Mike Gurley’s team has gotten one of his two top players back from football. B.J. Sherrill has recovered from a concussion suffered in the 3A state championship victory over Eastern Alamance. He played last night against North Rowan. Dominique Noble, a 6-foot-2 inside player, was a member of the North Carolina Shrine Bowl team and also will pla in the Offense-Defense AllAmerican game in a couple of weeks in Myrtle Beach. Gurley expects Noble to be available for hoops Jan. 4. • The third 2-0 boys team in the NPC is North Iredell (4-4 overall), and Carson (3-6, 1-2) hopes to derail the Raiders tonight in Olin. • South Rowan coach John Davis thought his team should’ve beaten North Iredell last week and South (26, 0-1) now tries to even its NPC mark at home against West Iredell (4-4, 1-2). • The West Rowan girls (6-2, 1-1) should have no trouble with hapless Statesville (0-7, 0-2) and South Rowan’s girls (3-5, 0-1) should be favored at home against West Iredell (1-7, 1-2). The Warriors’ only victory came last week when they stunned East Rowan. • In the South Piedmont Conference, A.L. Brown’s boys (6-2, 2-0) are playing well heading into a game against Cox Mill (3-6, 1-1). Teven Jones is one of the area’s best players. The A.L. Brown girls (4-4, 1-1) are favored against Cox Mill (1-7, 0-2). • In the Central Piedmont 4A, the talk has been about Mike Absher’s Davie County War Eagles. They are 8-0 overall headed into tonight’s game at Thomasville (2-4, 0-0). Last week, Davie exploded past the Bulldogs 9354 in Mocksville. • Wednesday’s game between East Rowan and Salisbury has been postponed.

The Bearcats accomplished that feat, holding Jones to just six points. He fouled out with six minutes left. But Anson didn’t stop the other Wonders. Brown won 62-55 . Derrick Copeland led Shelwyn Klutz’s team with 14 points, while sophomore Keeon Johnson had his second straight big game with 13 points and 16 rebounds. Parish Smith added 12 for A.L. Brown (6-2). “It was a great team win for us,” said Klutz. The A.L. Brown girls evened their overall record at 4-4 with a 53-39 win against Anson County on Monday. The Wonders were led by Zebresha Blakeney with 15 points. Raven Phifer had 12 and Aaliyah Spears added eight.

 North Hills boys win North Hills got 28 points from Oshon West and rolled past Hickory Grove 71-44 on Monday. The Eagles outscored their opponent 55-17 in the second half. “We had a lot of early foul trouble in the first half which kept us from getting out in transition,” coach Jason Causby said. “We made some defensive adjustments at the half which enabled us to get some stops and push the ball into the open court.” West may have had the points, but the point-guard play of Justin Wright was the difference. “I thought Justin played his best game at the point,” Causby said. “He was very deliberate in making us run our sets in the half court and passing the ball ahead on the break to the correct open man. West was helped by Wright, who scored 18, and Moussa Doucara, who pitched in with 11. Wright also dished out 10 assists. West had his best game of the season, going 5 for 6 from 3-point land. “However, I was more proud of when and where his shots came from and the effort he exerted on the defensive end,” Causby said. “O is beginning to exert some positive leadership as well.” North Hills plays today at 3:30 against Veritas Christian.

 Middle School hoops The Sacred Heart jayvee boys basketball team lost 24-22 to Our Lady of Mercy. Sacred Heart (7-3) was led by Michael Childress with 13 points, all in the second half. Adam Habeeb had five points and five rebounds. James Boyd had seven rebounds. Brian Reid had a game high 11 rebounds. Justin Boyd had five steals.

 Minor leagues

Julio Vinas has been named manager of the Winston-Salem Dash. Gary Ward, a longtime major leaguer, will be the hitting coach, while former All-Star closer Bobby Thigpen returns as pitching coach. Second baseman Daniel Wagner (South Rowan), who had a good year  Wonders sweep with the Kannapolis Intimidators in Anson County came in with a 2010, is expected to start the 2011 seagameplan to stop A.L. Brown’s lead- son in advanced A ball with Winstoning scorer Teven Jones on Monday. Salem.

Favre plays, is knocked out Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre was bundled up in Bears 40 a heavy gray coat Vikings 14 by the time Devin Hester sped through the snow with his record-setting return. Favre’s surprise start ended with another injury, perhaps putting him out for good, and the game ended with an NFC North title for the Chicago Bears. Hester set the NFL record with his 14th kick return touchdown, running back a punt 64 yards for a score shortly after halftime to help the Bears fly past the Minnesota Vikings 40-14 on a frosty, hard-hitting Monday night. Jay Cutler threw three touchdown passes for the Bears (10-4), who last won this division during their 2006 Super Bowl season. Hester caught one of those scoring tosses and also took back the second-half kickoff 79 yards to set up a field goal a few minutes before his game-breaking punt return made it 27-7. That was Hester’s 14th career return touchdown, kickoff or punt, breaking Brian Mitchell’s previous mark. Favre finished 5 for 7 for 63 yards, and the Vikings (5-9) fell apart in front of their proud alumni in town for the franchise’s 50th-anniversary celebration featuring all kinds of blasts from the past. With the Metrodome unusable because of a roof collapse, the game got moved to the University of Minnesota. TCF Bank Stadium was about 80 percent full, with snowballs flying from the seats — sometimes hitting

players — and plenty of frolicking in the flakes. Former Vikings coach Bud Grant jogged around the field at halftime in a short-sleeve purple shirt, getting carried off by some of his former players after an inspired ceremony. Favre wasn’t even supposed to play. His sprained throwing shoulder hurt too much for him to practice this week, and his NFL-record starts streak of 297 regular-season games was already over after sitting out the previous week. But after feeling better when he woke up on Monday, according to the Vikings, Favre wanted to try. He passed his pregame throwing test and trotted out in front of the Minnesota fans one last time, finding Percy Harvin for a 23-yard TD to give the Vikings a 7-0 lead after the opening drive. Favre managed one more joyful jump on a teammate’s back to celebrate a touchdown, piggybacking right guard Ryan Cook before embracing Harvin and raising his left arm in triumph as he jogged off. The vibe didn’t last very long. Henry Melton tipped Favre’s pass on the next Minnesota possession, Julius Peppers intercepted it at the 14 and Robbie Gould kicked a field goal. The next drive was a three-andout, and Favre had to hustle back and smother the ball after a high snap slipped through his hands. Cutler zipped a 67-yard pass up the sideline over safety Madieu Williams to a streaking Johnny Knox, and the Bears built a 10-7 lead they never lost. In the second quarter, the Vikings lost Favre.

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TUESDAY December 21, 2010

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THE PLAYER WITH THE BIGGEST HEART

BY SALISBURY BASEBALL COACH SCOTT MADDOX

“Hey, he’s running up the score!” Most of us have been to a game where the score got lopsided. If you are like most fans and your team is on the losing side of a blowout you get a little aggravated. If you are on the winning side you don’t really give it a lot of thought. But after every game like this someone makes a comment about how “it just wasn’t right.” Well I am no expert on the issue, but as a coach I have been on both sides of the debate. And to me there are times when it is bad sportsmanship and times where it isn’t. The trick is when that is. For instance, in a game like football when your team is up big after three quarters and you put the second and third team guys in, you can’t ask them to not try. These kids practice hard and deserve a chance to play the game. Now, you don’t come out and start passing it all over the field but if your guy breaks a long run then he has every right to try and score. It’s a different story when a team continues to be overly aggressive in trying to score, like passing deep. Of course, every sport has its unwritten code of sportsmanship that the majority of coaches try to adhere to. For instance it’s taboo to continue to press when up by twenty with only a few minutes to go in basketball, or stealing bases in baseball when you are way ahead. Rules like these are really in force when the other team is obviously overmatched. There are way too many scenarios to cover in this article, but hopefully you get the point. A good rule of thumb in my mind is this; if when you step back a second and think about it, if it doesn’t feel completely right then you probably shouldn’t run up the score. Now I know there are coaches out there who say it isn’t there job to stop themselves, that if you don’t want their team to score, stop them. If you can’t stop them, then get better so you can. I for one, don’t adhere to that theory. When you are talking about school sports you are talking about a case where you have to play with what you have. Because of this there will always be teams, no matter how much they practice, no matter how good the coach is, that will always be inferior to other schools in a particular sport. What there is to be gained by running up the score is lost on me. Embarrassing a group of kids who you more than likely don’t know can’t do that much for your enjoyment of the game, can it? Now, I do believe in the first half or part of the game there is no such thing as running up the score. In my mind, you have to be in the latter part of the game before it is considered running up the score. I have seen to many games where a team was way ahead and put the breaks on only to see the other team come back. When this happens it is really hard to get it cranked up again. Most coaches have very good sense of when enough is enough; they just don’t always pay it a lot of attention. You will have to decide for yourself what is running up the score, but this has given you a little clarity to the situation. So next time you are at a game, stop and think before reacting to any situation involving a lopsided score. You’ll be glad you did later.

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49ers youth football coach James Lovingood puts his arm around bryan Soloman. Lovinggood said Soloman isn’t the biggest player on the 7-8 year-old team, but he always gives 110 percent effort. “he’s the ideal kid that you want on your team,” Lovingood said.

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Michael McLain makes a run for it in a game against the Charlotte Saints photo by Angie Lovingood

Malcolm ingram makes a run down the field. ingram played quarterback for the 49ers during a tournament in Charlotte.

Salisbury Baseball Coach Scott Maddox writes “Game Time” a sports blog for the Salisbury Post. You can read all of Coach Maddox blogs by going to: www.salisburypost.com/blogs/gametime/

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The 49ers are a youth football league that is open to anyone who wants to play in Rowan County from the ages of 5 to 12. The team's coach, James Livengood, said the team was started to help kids in Salisbury and Rowan County get a younger start playing football, and to help keep younger kids out of trouble. The team travels and plays other teams all over the area. Registration for next year's team starts in January. The team’s equipment and traveling costs are paid for primarily by private donations. Contact Coach Lovingood for more information at 704-762-0022 or Salisbury49ers@yahoo.com .

Soccer 101 have heard parents screaming at their kids. A parents involvement in their child's sporting endeavours should be an enjoyable BY one for both parties. As I watch parents viewing their child playing I can’t help but ask, JASON OSBOURNE “why put yourself through this as a parent?” Some parents seem to be going through so many emotions on the sidelines, but none of them seem to be enjoyable ones. Youth sports should be a rewarding experience where a parent gets to see their child having fun. When a child is on the field playing a sport, the only Parents and sports sound coming from the parents sideline should be encouragement. "Work Harder!" Every negative situation has a comment "Get up, Get back, Go Faster!" which can be an immediate remedied. "What are you doing?" A players goes to hit the ball and falls over"I cant believe you missed that!" "Good Work Johnny way to be there" These are just some of the comments I A player takes a shot and misses the goal-

‘What sort of shot was that?!”

"Unlucky, put the next one away" The lack of parents knowing what to say in a negative situation is the problem , "verbal diarrhea" is what my old coach use to call it. All of our parents have told us in the past, "If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say it at all", this is the best advice I can give to parents on the sideline. As parents we all want the best for our children. Sports are so important in a child's development, both emotionally and physically. Kids nowadays, with all the other distractions, need sports now more than ever as an outlet. At your child's next game or match, watch the game as a spectator. Don't shout unless its positive, don't get nervous or anxious, don't get aggravated if your child makes a mistake and try not to put any pressure on your child before or after the competition.

Tough I'm sure, but that's what every parent should strive for if they are wanting to be supportive of their child's development as an athlete and young person. I hope parents understand that this subject is just as important for them as it is their children. Parents give up so much of their time (and money) for their kids to participate in youth sports. They should enjoy the experience too. Jason Osborne is the Boys Director of Coaching at FC Carolina Alliance, a youth soccer club with teams in Rowan County. Coach Osbourne writes a blog for the Salisbury Post called “Soccer 101”. You can read all of his blogs by going to: www.salisburypost.com/blogs/soccer101

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Panthers enjoy break from losing Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — For a day, the bowed heads, angry words and cheap shots on the Carolina sideline were replaced by smiles, hugs and warm gestures. Coach John Fox got to celebrate at home one final time, Jimmy Clausen finally earned a win and this year’s Panthers made sure they wouldn’t match the 2001 team’s standard for incompetence. And it didn’t even hurt them too much in the only important competition they’re still a part of — the race for the No. 1 draft pick. Sunday’s ugly but satisfying 19-12 victory over Arizona was a welcome respite from a miserable year and allowed Fox to enjoy what was almost certainly his final home game as he finishes out his contract. Sure, the Panthers (2-12) still have the NFL’s worst record. All they have to do now is visit an angry Pittsburgh (10-4) team coming off a loss on Thursday then close at the NFC’s best team, Atlanta (12-2). But as the players enjoyed Monday off before starting a short week, there were no apologies for ending a seven-game losing streak against a fellow downtrodden team. “As everybody knows, there’s been a lot said about what might happen this offseason,” left tackle Jordan Gross said. “It was really, really good to get the win for everybody in here on the team. For coach Fox especially, it was nice.”

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carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson celebrates a first down during the win against Arizona on sunday. Fox won his 78th game in his ninth season in Carolina, but producing only three winning seasons cost him a contract extension. Yet Fox’s ability to motivate and keep control of his team in tough times was on display at a half-empty Bank of America Stadium. After Jordan Senn recovered Arizona’s onside kick in the final minute to preserve the win, he raced to the sideline with the ball and handed

it to Fox. When the Panthers gathered in the locker room, Gross gave Fox another game ball. Hugs and tears were in abundance. “It’s a good way to send him out,” linebacker Jon Beason said. “You know he’s got a lot of memories in this place and he’s done a lot for this organization so you know to win the last one at home is big.” Even the normally guard-

ed Fox had to stop himself from choking up as he left the field and addressed reporters. “It means a lot to me,” he said. Fox didn’t speak to reporters Monday as the coaching staff tried to make up for lost time in a short week. The players resume practice Tuesday, their normal off day. “I couldn’t be more happy for the coaching staff and all those players,” Clausen said.

“It’s been a real tough season for everybody.” Clausen had lost his previous starts as he struggled to adjust to the speed of the NFL. Teammate Steve Smith lashed out at him a week earlier saying, “He ain’t at Notre Dame anymore, that’s for sure.” Clausen was far from spectacular and hardly quelled the talk of Stanford’s Andrew Luck replacing him next year if he leaves school early and

Carolina has the No. 1 draft pick. The Panthers hold a onegame “lead” over Cincinnati (3-11) and Denver (3-11) for the worst record. But after extending his streak to 202 passes since his lone touchdown, Clausen connected with tight end Jeff King for a 16-yard score to give Carolina a 13-0 secondquarter lead. He completed 13 of 19 passes for only 141 yards, but didn’t commit a turnover as the Panthers leaned on their running game and defense. Jonathan Stewart rushed for 137 yards and Arizona was held to 43 yards rushing. Tyler Brayton, fined $15,000 last week for leveling an Atlanta special teams player on the sideline a week earlier, knocked down a third-down pass at the goal line and recovered a fumble. It was, for a day, a signature Fox-coached performance that even included his textbook conservative play down the stretch to hold on. It was the style he immediately installed when he inherited a 1-15 team in 2002 and had the Panthers in the Super Bowl a year later. Now wherever Fox ends up next year, he’ll have a winning overall record as a head coach. “I don’t know what is down the road yet other than going to Pittsburgh on Thursday and finishing up in Atlanta,” Fox said. “It was fun to finish with a win here. It’s been a tough season for all of our fans, our organization, everyone in the locker room.”

New York is back to being ‘the Jets’ Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Turns out Jets coach Rex Ryan doesn’t save all of his best material for HBO’s cameras or his weekly, quote-filled news conferences. Sometimes he speaks from the heart, and it’s obvious his Jets players listen. Ryan’s team meeting speech the night before provided considerable motivation for New York’s neardesperation 22-17 victory in Pittsburgh on Sunday, one that put the Jets on the verge of clinching a playoff berth that appeared to be slipping away. The Steelers (10-4) secured one of the AFC’s six playoff spots despite losing, a year after missing out on the postseason For the Jets, this was exactly what they wanted to do

— and where they wanted to do it, in a city where they had never won before. Ryan’s message: Forget about the 45-3 loss to New England, the 10-6 loss to Miami and the dozens of mistakes that occurred in them. Get back to being the team that started 9-2. Get back to being the team that reached the AFC championship game last season after nearly missing the playoffs. Get back to being the Jets. “He just challenged us to come up and play the way we know how — to maximize our potential, and I think we did that,” quarterback Mark Sanchez said. Ryan’s speech came a few days after Sanchez delivered his own message: I’m done being the reason why we’re losing games. He kept his promise, too, playing a

turnover-free game after throwing four interceptions and fumbling five times in the previous two weeks. “It’s been a tough couple of weeks, but when he stood up in that huddle and he said, ‘I’m going to play better. I’m not going to continue to turn the ball over’ ... you had to believe the guy,” running back LaDainian Tomlinson said. Looks like the Jets (10-4) got the message, from coach and quarterback alike. They got off to the best possible start, Brad Smith’s 97-yard return of the opening kickoff. Sanchez also executed a perfect bootleg for a 7-yard touchdown run that tied it at 17, New York’s first TD on offense in three games. New York led 20-17 and linebacker Jason Taylor tackled Mewelde Moore in the end zone for a safety and

a 22-17 lead with 2:38 remaining. The Steelers fell to 4-3 at home, with losses there to the Ravens, Patriots and Jets, yet they own the division tiebreaker and will beat out Baltimore (10-4) for the AFC North title if they win their final two. Sanchez was mostly errorfree, he didn’t pile up a lot of yardage — he was 19 of 29 for 170 yards — with no completion longer than 38 yards. There was something more to the Jets winning in Pittsburgh. Until Sunday, no Jets team had done so in seven previous visits, one during the playoffs. Only two other NFL teams have longer unbeaten streaks on their home field against one opponent. “We needed it huge,” Ryan said. “There’s no question.”

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Tebow good in first start BY VITTORIO TAFUR San Francisco Chronicle

OAKLAND, Calif. — The NFL has a history of chewing up and spitting out Heisman Trophy winners, so the Oakland Raiders had a waitand-see approach with Denver Broncos rookie Tim Tebow on Sunday. Well, make it a wait-andget-hit approach as the physical quarterback ran for 78 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown bolt up the middle in Oakland’s 39-23 win. “There was one play he stiff-armed me to the ground and I was like, ‘Wow! That was a quarterback that just did that!’ “ Raiders safety Mike Mitchell said. “You know, he runs like a running back. He made some good plays. He’s going to be a good player in this league.” Tebow also had a 33-yard touchdown pass, as the Florida alum and 2007 Heisman winner became the third NFL player to throw a TD pass of at least 30 yards and run for a score of at least 40 yards in the same game. (The other two are Kordell

Stewart and Michael Vick). “You’re playing against the biggest, strongest, fastest, but at the end of the day, it’s still playing football and so it wasn’t extremely different,” said Tebow, who finished 8-for-16 for 138 yards passing. Tebow was making his first start, as regular starter Kyle Orton either had bruised ribs or the team is saying that to ease the transition. Tebow’s 40-yard score tied the game 7-7 — after he got the play wrong. “It was a draw and I was supposed to hand it to (Correll Buckhalter) and I thought it was the Q (quarterback) draw, and I just ran it and Buck made a good block,” Tebow said. That play came shortly after Denver had gone three-and-out on its first two possessions and the crowd started chanting “Tebow (stinks).” “That’s no problem,” he said. “That’s just them getting excited and rooting for their team. If anything, it just gets my blood pumping, too.”

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Mark sanchez (6) scambles up the middle.

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tim tebow (15) celebrates with correll Buckhalter (28) after scoring a touchdown on a 40-yard run. AND NEXT WEEK? ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Tebow has earned another start. Interim coach Eric Studesville said Monday he’s decided to start Tebow again when the Denver Broncos (3-10) host the Houston Texans (5-9) next weekend. Studesville said Kyle Orton is still bothered by bruised ribs and that Tebow did a good job managing the game plan in his first NFL

start Sunday at Oakland despite Denver’s 39-23 loss to the Raiders. Asked if team owner Pat Bowlen might have suggested the move to ensure there isn’t a sea of empty seats at Invesco Field on Sunday, Studesville said he indeed met with the owner and chief operating officer Joe Ellis in the morning but that it was his decision alone. He says Bowlen and Ellis agreed with his call.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — No one is ever going to confuse New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin with Jets coach Rex Ryan. First of all, there is about 100 or so pounds difference in weight and a 16year disparity in age. Ryan is a sports writer’s dream. He walks into a press conference, opens his mouth and there is a story on a silver platter. The 64-year-old Coughlin is much more reserved. He’s an old-school and quiet. His press conference generally serve as background. Coughlin, however, has his rare moments and Monday was one of them. Less than a day after watching his team give up 28 points in the final 71⁄2 minutes and lose on a 65yard punt return by DeSean Jackson on the final play of a 38-31 decision, Coughlin seemingly turned comedian. Asked what he did after the game, Coughlin was rhetorical. “What did I do? I sat in a room with the lights out for about two and a half hours,” he said. “It’s not funny. It’s not the way it’s supposed to be.” Really? “Yeah. Sure I did. What was I going to do? Join in

on what festivities? What time of the year?” After answering a few more football related questions, the topic returned to Coughlin and the dark room. How many losses have you had where you’ve gone and sat in the dark? “A few, unfortunately. Sometimes the Christmas lights weren’t on,” he said. Is this the worst one that you can remember? “I’d say it’s the worst one that I want to remember,” Coughlin added. Don’t forget this is the same man who fired his papers to the field as Jackson scored and seconds later got in the face of rookie punter Matt Dodge for failing to kick the ball out of bounds as he was told. After a few more football and team related questions, the questioning returned to the dark room and who Coughlin talks with to air things out. Do you talk to anyone after a tough loss? What do you do? “My wife ignores me and I don’t have a dog,” he said. What is your process for moving forward? “Phony facial expressions, lousy jokes, that kind of stuff.” Had there been a drummer at the press conference, a rimshot might have been heard.

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North Rowan’s Tinka Bush, left, dives on the floor for a loose ball with West Rowan's Nycieko Dixon.

WEST GIRLS FROM 1B and Ayana (Avery), weren’t in there, so that gave me the leeway to try to make some shots until they could come back,” Dixon said. Steele played the third quarter without fouling, and West regained control. Cuthbertson led North with 15 points, and Tinka Bush turned in a great defensive effort in a box-and-one defense. She limited Avery to 10. “Tinka’s one of the fastest girls in the state,” North coach Tony Hillian said. “She was able to frustrate Avery some and as a team we competed so much better than the first time we played West.” West won earlier 60-24. “I knew it would be tougher coming here,” Epps said. “We had one bad quarter, but all in all, I’m tickled to death.” WEST ROWAN (57) — Steele 16, Dixon 12, Avery 10, Ball 8, Barber 6, Dutton 2, Sobataka 2, Caldwell 1, Miller, Harrington, Watson. NORTH ROWAN (41) — Cuthbertson 15, Vann 6, Fortson 5, Bradley 5, Carby 5, Berry 3, Brown 2, Bush, Sells, Dickerson. wayne hinshaw/SALISBURY POST

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whenever things get tough to continue to play hard and overcome adversity." Knox scored 22 points to lead the Hornets (3-3), who played without senior Alex Weant (death in the family). Corey Murphy stepped up with 18 points off the bench, but it wasn't enough to overcome a poor third quarter for Salisbury. Despite playing without two starters due to illness — including Corey Seager — Northwest outscored the Hornets 25-13 in the third, and then pulled away after Rankin was ejected. Guards Arian Wallace and Ameer Jackson picked up the slack for the Trojans (4-4), scoring 25 and 18 points. Salisbury led 39-33 at the break, but Northwest scored the first 11 points of the second half with help from several Salisbury turnovers. An alley-oop dunk by Rankin off a pass by Knox midway through the quarter made it 46-44 Northwest, but the Trojans then ran off nine more points in a row, capped by Wallace's fourth 3-pointer of the game. He totaled 24 of his points in the first three periods. "They had a couple good shooters that we didn't get out on and that hurt us," Morgan said. "We got back in the game by playing good defense, but we didn't put a whole game together defensively." Indeed Salisbury did step up its defensive pressure at that point, forcing numerous turnovers late in the quarter that helped close the gap to 58-52 on a layup by Rankin. The Hornets started the fourth with the more of the same as Murphy converted a reverse layup off a steal. Forrest Wilkins then hit a 3-pointer and Knox made his third 3 of the game which evened the score with 5:20 left. Then came the critical possession. A rather harmless foul call on the Hornets underneath was compounded by Rankin drawing the back-toback technicals for complaining to the referee. Northwest's David Broome (17 points) hit the two free throws for the shooting foul and Jackson followed with four more for the technicals. The Trojans then took the ball out of bounds and Jackson scored on a driving layup and just like that it was 68-60. "That was big in a lot of ways," Northwest coach Daniel Jenkins said. "I know (Rankin) is their leader and he's their guy that they look to a lot and when you don't have that guy on the floor, it doesn't just hurt you by giving us points, but it hurts in a lot of other ways." Jackson hit a three-pointer on the next possession to make it 71-60 with 4:05 left and the Hornets didn't threaten again as they went ice-cold from the perimeter after making six 3-pointers in the first half. "We let those get to us," Knox said. "When we got the technicals, it was like the whole team just gave up and didn't want to play anymore. "That hurt us big-time. As the season goes on we've got to learn to play with adversity like that. We've got to stay with our game even with the bad calls or whatever the situation is." Morgan himself was hit with a technical in the third quarter. "It was tough," he said. "Whenever we let our emotions get out of control, myself included, sometimes its hard to get things regrouped." Rankin finished the game with 15 points, but Salisbury didn't make another basket after he left the game. "We played hard in spurts tonight," Morgan said. "We've just got to learn to compete and play hard the entire game and put a whole game together." "We've got to get back to practice and work on our improving our defense, and our offense will key off of that. • NOTES: Murphy scored 13 of his points in the second quarter, including nine in a row to end the period.... Morgan expects Weant to be back at practice today.... The Hornets don't play again until the Sam Moir Christmas Tournament on Tuesday. SALISBURY (63) — Knox 22, Murphy 18, Rankin 15, Wilkins 3, McCain 2, Rivens 2, Morris 1, Petty. NORTHWEST CABARRUS (79) — Wallace 25, Jackson 18, Broome 17, Rohan 8, Kingston 7, Pinion 2, Rhinehart 2, Miller. Salisbury NWC

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Ralph Friedgen was fired as Maryland’s football coach Monday, effective after the Military Bowl on Dec. 29. Friedgen received $2 million to cover the final year of his contract in 2011. Athletic director Kevin Anderson intended to immediately form a search committee to find Friedgen’s replacement, and acknowledged that former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach is on his preliminary list. There’s been speculation for days about Friedgen’s status, and the possibility that Leach could be his successor. “Right now there is no leading

candidate,” he said, adding that no one had been contacted by late Monday afternoon. But Anderson intends to have the position filled by Jan. 4. During his 10 years at his alma mater, Friedgen went 74-50. After the Terrapins slipped to 2-10 last year, Friedgen guided the team to an 8-4 record, was named ACC coach of the year for a second time and earned his seventh postseason appearance. But that was not enough for Anderson, who decided against negotiating an extension for the 63year-old coach. “This was a good football team, and I believe it can be great,” Anderson said. “And so we’re going

to bring the best person in here to get to that greatness and sustain it. That’s why the decision has been made at this time.” Anderson intended to bring back Friedgen for the final year of his contract until Terps offensive coordinator James Franklin accepted the head coaching job at Vanderbilt on Friday. After signing with the Commodores, Franklin offered jobs to several Maryland assistant coaches. At that point, Anderson decided against having Friedgen as a lame-duck coach in 2011. “It became clear that we needed to make a well thought-out business decision about the long-term direction and success of the foot-

ball program at the University of Maryland,” Anderson said. “Having a football coach entering the final year of his contract would have made it impossible to recruit high-level assistant coaches and student athletes.” Although Maryland enjoyed success under Friedgen, the team rarely played before sellout crowds and their fans were not perceived to be loyal enough to travel to see the Terrapins in bowl games. That’s the main reason why Maryland ended up in the Military Bowl in the nation’s capital, even though the team finished third in the ACC and was qualified to play in a more prestigious venue.

Goodell wants agreement before next Super Bowl

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The NBA notebook ... WASHINGTON — The Washington Wizards limited the Charlotte Bobcats to one field goal in the third quarter and cruised to a 108-75 victory on Monday night that snapped a seven-game losing streak. Nick Young scored 21 points for the Wizards, short-handed while No. 1 pick John Wall remained injured and Rashard Lewis was unavailable after coming in a trade with Orlando for Gilbert Arenas. Charlotte set a franchise low by getting only Boris Diaw's layup with 10:13 left in the third. Stephen Jackson scored 13 points for the Bobcats, who have lost three of their last five games by more than 25 points. The Bobcats were 1 of 14 from the floor and had nine turnovers while tying a season low with 11 points in the third period. Mavericks 98, Heat 96 MIAMI — Dirk Nowitzki scored 26 points, Jason Ter-

ry hit two big 3-pointers in the final two minutes, and the Dallas Mavericks ended Miami’s 12-game winning streak by beating the Heat 98-96 on Monday night. Dwyane Wade scored 22 points, while LeBron James and Chris Bosh each scored 19 for Miami. Spurs 118, Suns 110 SAN ANTONIO — Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and San Antonio beat undermanned Phoenix for its ninth win in a row. Jared Dudley had 27 points for the Suns, who were still waiting to unite with trade acquisitions Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat and Mickael Pietrus. They’re expected to be ready for Phoenix’s next game Thursday against Miami. Jazz 101, Cavaliers 90 CLEVELAND — CJ Miles scored 22 points, Paul Millsap and Raja Bell added 19 apiece and Utah beat Cleveland, moving coach Jerry Sloan into a tie with Pat Riley for the third-most wins in NBA history. Sloan, Utah’s coach since

1988, has matched Riley with 1,210 victories. Up next is Lenny Wilkens (1,332) and Don Nelson (1,335). During Sloan’s long run, which began before Jazz rookie Gordon Hayward was born, there have been 234 coaching changes across the league. Hawks 91, Magic 81 ATLANTA — Al Horford scored 24 points and Atlanta rolled over Dwight Howard and reconstructed Orlando. Orlando, which hasn’t had time to practice since acquiring Gilbert Arenas, Jason Richardson and Hedo Turkoglu on Saturday, struggled to find an offensive flow all night. Howard had 19 points and 20 rebounds, but too little help. Jameer Nelson scored 18 points but Arenas made only 2-of-11 shots for 10 points. Richardson had nine points and Turkoglu eight. Pacers 94, Hornets 93 INDIANAPOLIS — Mike Dunleavy’s tip-in at the buzzer gave Indiana a victory over New Orleans. The Hornets had taken

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stephen Jackson, right, goes to the basket against Nick Young.

the lead on a jumper by David West with 3.9 seconds left. Indiana’s Danny Granger’s long shot rattled around the rim, and Dunleavy was uncontested for the rebound under the hoop. The officials reviewed the play and the basket stood. Granger led the Pacers with 27 points. Darren Collison scored 18 points and James Posey added 15.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has “no idea” whether a new collective bargaining agreement will be reached before the Super Bowl, but he plans to work hard to make it happen. Goodell spoke four days after saying at the NFL owners meeting in Dallas that an agreement by that time was “realistic.” The Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 6 and the current labor agreement between players and owners expires March 4. Goodell spoke during a 45-minute question-and-answer session with seasonticket holders and later to reporters before the game between the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers. He said the longer the dispute continues the more damaging it is to the game.

HOCKEY

Stamkos scores 100th goal of career Associated Press

The NHL notebook ... TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos scored his 26th goal this season and the 100th of his career, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Monday night. The center’s milestone goal came in his 194th NHL game. Sergei Samsonov had the Carolina goal. Hurricanes backup goalie Justin Peters started in place of Cam Ward, who missed the game due to a mild infection on his forehead. Ward had started the last 10 games

DUKE FroM 1B 29. That would leave only Bobby Knight ahead of him, as Knight passed Smith with 902 wins before retiring almost three years ago. “Coach looks like he’s just starting,” Nolan Smith said. “He’s fresh. He’s eager for more wins. He’s in his prime right now. I feel like he had many more years to go and he loves winning. If you love winning as much as Coach K does, you’re never going to quit.” It’s the latest milestone in a historic few weeks for Krzyzewski, who tied and passed Kentucky’s Adolph Rupp — who held the wins record before Smith — with wins against Butler and Bradley earlier this month. “To be honest, we really haven’t talked about (the records) much,” Singler said. “He’s a fiery guy and he puts in our mind to just play for ourselves and play for the team. Whether Coach is breaking records or we’re breaking records, it really doesn’t matter as long as we’re winning each and every game that we play.” That proved to be a little tougher than expected, even if the Blue Devils were in no real danger of dropping this one. Coming off a nine-day exam break, Duke looked flat and a step slow against a program that had never played the nation’s top-ranked team

Penguins 6, Coyotes 1 PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin tied a career high with five points, Sidney Crosby extended his scoring streak to 21 games with a goal and two assists. Panthers 5, Flyers 0 PHILADELPHIA — Tomas Vokoun earned his fourth shutout of the season and rookie Evgeny Dadonov had a goal and an assist to lead Florida to an easy win over Philadelphia. Thrashers 6, Maple Leafs 3 TORONTO — Tobias Enstrom had two goals and two assists, Fredrik Modin scored twice against his former

since moving to Division I in the 1999-2000 season. In fact, outside of that 14-0 spurt that gave the Blue Devils a 21-8 lead on Singler’s 3-pointer with 12 minutes before halftime, Elon (4-7) played Duke even over the next 26 minutes and trailed just 75-62 on a pair of free throws from Chris Long with 6:34 to play. The Blue Devils finally closed it out with an 8-0 spurt led by Smith, who sat for about 9 minutes of the second half after picking up his fourth foul. First, he rebounded a missed jumper from Ryley Beaumont and led the break before finding Andre Dawkins for a 3 from the right wing while drawing a foul from Long. Dawkins made the free throw, then Seth Curry added a pair of free throws before Smith capped the spurt with a jumper that made it 83-62 with 5:32 left. Elon got no closer than 17 points the rest of the night, with Duke getting three straight 3s from Dawkins, Smith and Ryan Kelly to make the score look a lot more lopsided than the game actually was. Jack Isenbarger scored 21 points to lead Elon. “What we just said to our players in the locker room is: we are proud of you, but we want more and that’s where we are as a program,” Matheny said. “We want to be consistent with competitive toughness and we want to be able to be on the national stage more, and we have to earn that right.”

team and Atlanta beat Toronto. Ducks 3, Bruins 0 BOSTON — Jonas Hiller stopped 45 shots for his second shutout of the season and Brandon McMillan had his first career multipoint game. Canucks 3, Blues 1 ST. LOUIS — Aaron Volpatti scored his first career goal and Ryan Kesler had his fourth in three games as the surging Vancouver beat St. Louis. Wild 4, Flames 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Martin Havlat had a goal and an assist and Niklas Backstrom stopped 34 shots to help Minnesota defeat Calgary.

TORONTO — Don Fehr became the new executive director of the National Hockey League Players’ Association on Saturday after union members voted overwhelmingly to accept the executive board’s endorsement.

NO. 800 WALTHAM, Mass. — Barbara Stevens of Division II Bentley University became the fifth coach in NCAA women’s basketball to reach 800 victories, just a few hours before Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer was stopped again in her attempt to reach the milestone. The only other coaches

to reach 800 wins are Tennessee’s Pat Summitt, former Texas coach Jody Conradt, Rutgers’ C. Vivian Stringer and Sylvia Hatchell of North Carolina.

VOLLEYBALL KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Penn State won its fourth straight NCAA women’s volleyball title Saturday night, sweeping California in three sets.

SWIMMING DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Ryan Lochte won three more events at the short-course world championships Sunday and headed home with an impressive haul of six golds and one silver.

BOXING NEW YORK — Manny Pacquiao is mulling over options for his next fight, with three names still in the running for the lucrative shot at boxing's biggest box office attraction. Pacquiao's adviser, Michael Koncz, told The Associated Press on Friday that no decision has been made on the opponent, although the bout will likely be May 7. Former welterweight champion Shane Mosley, welterweight champ Andre Berto and lightweight champ Juan Manuel Marquez are the options and all have made financial proposals for the fight.

GOLF HOUSTON — Graeme McDowell has picked up another award. The U.S. Open champion has been voted player of the year by the Golf Writers Association of America.

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Kyle singler shoots. Duke has now won 21 straight games dating back to last season’s run to the Atlantic Coast Conference and NCAA tournament titles, and 29 of 30 overall. Duke played its third straight game without freshman point guard Kyrie Irving, who is out indefinitely with an injury to his right big toe and is wearing a cast. Krzyzewski said Irving recently met with a specialist and the team is getting updates on his condition roughly every 10 days, but he again said “it’ll be a long time” before Irving can return — if at all — this season.

The college basketball notebook ... CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Standing and waiting for a teammate to take a free throw that could either tie the score or put Virginia in a bad way, Assane Sene heard his Norfolk State counterpart on the low block telling him that KT Harrell wasn’t going to come through. “He was telling me that ‘He’s going to miss it. He’s a freshman,’” Sene said, speaking of the Spartans’ 6-foot-10 Kyle O’Quinn. “And I said, ‘If he misses, I’m going to get this offensive rebound or tip it.’ That’s 5 seconds left. You got to give everything you got.” Even if you’re a 7-footer who has made only 5 of 22 shots from the field all season. But Sene did what he promised, tipping in Harrell’s miss on his 12th rebound with 4.8 seconds to play Monday night. That rescued Virginia from a brutal effort in a 5049 victory against Norfolk State. “That’s what happens when you don’t stop playing,” Sene said. The Cavaliers (8-3) won their fifth straight, and their second in a row without injured scoring and rebounding leader Mike Scott. They badly missed him against the upset-minded Spartans. St. John’s 62, Davidson 57 NEW YORK — Dwight Hardy made three free throws in the final 16.8 seconds — the only points scored by either team in the final 5 minutes and St. John’s held off Davidson 62-57 in the opening round of the Holiday Festival. D.J. Kennedy had 17 points and nine rebounds and Hardy finished with 12 points for the Red Storm (6-3), who will face Northwestern for the title on Tuesday night. The Red Storm are looking for their 15th Festival title in 45 appearances at the

tournament played at Madison Square Garden. Their last title came in 2005. Brendan McKillop scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half — all on 3-pointers — for Davidson, which lost to Cornell in the first round of the Festival last year, and Jake Cohen had 14 points and eight rebounds. llinois State 62, uNC-Wilmington 60, OT. WILMINGTON — Jon Ekey scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Illinois State defeated North Carolina-Wilmington 62-60 in overtime. The Seahawks fell to 5-5.

TOP 25 HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut looked a bit rusty coming off a 12-day break for exams. But Kemba Walker scored 20 points, his teammates dominated the boards and the fourth-ranked Huskies beat Coppin State 76-64 to improve to 9-0. Freshman Jeremy Lamb added 16 points, and Alex Oriakhi had 12 points and seven rebounds for UConn. No. 5 Syracuse 97, Morgan St. 55 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — James Southerland has spent too much time on the Syracuse bench and his confidence has wavered. For one night, that all changed. With freshman C.J. Fair in street clothes nursing a left ankle injury, coach Jim Boeheim gave the 6-foot-8 sophomore a season-high 21 minutes and Southerland responded by scoring a career-high 18 points as the fifth-ranked Orange beat Morgan State 97-55. No. l6 Memphis 68, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 63 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Joe Jackson scored a career-high 23 points and the 16thranked Tigers pulled away just enough in the second half for a 68-63 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

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West Rowan’s Jarvis Morgan dunks as Javon Hargrave watches.

“I hadn’t planned to play against North but when I saw the crowd and saw the atmosphere, I asked Gurley to let me play. He told me I wouldn’t start, but I’d play. I sent my sister out to the car and she brought me my shoes.” West would not have won without him. West led 41-27 late in the second quarter when Keshun Sherrill got loose for a 3-pointer. But the Cavaliers (5-2) scored the last six points of the half, four on flying transition buckets by Starks. Then Starks got even hotter in the third quarter. He scored from all over, and if he missed, 270pound Javon Hargrave stuck it back in. When Jordan Kimber found Daniel Chambers for a layup with 5:40 left, North had outscored the Falcons 36-14 in an 11-minute stretch and led 63-55. “They popped us right in the jaw for a long stretch,” Gurley said. “It’s like we were playing two-on-four against that 1-3-1. We we were playing like we were in a phone booth.” North couldn’t finish the deal. “The ball just didn’t roll our way,” Hargrave said. “We missed too many free throws and layups.” When North’s T.J. Bates hit a clutch 3-pointer from the right wing with 1:12 left in regulation,

the Cavaliers led 68-67, but B.J. Sherrill made a free throw to tie it and passed to Jarvis Morgan for a driving baseliner that made it 7068 West with 39 seconds to go. Starks’s pair of tying free throws with 27 seconds left were the last points of regulation. Starks hit a left-wing 3 with 3:30 left in overtime for North’s last lead at 73-72. West scored the next four points, but Kimber hit two free throws with 26 seconds left to pull North within 76-75. North had at least four pointblank opportunities for the lead but didn’t cash in. B.J. Sherrill got a huge defensive rebound with 11.6 seconds and made one free throw for a 7775 lead. Kimber missed a driving layup, and Parks came away with the rebound. Parks hit a free throw with 3.8 seconds left for 78-75. Parks then defended a desperate, running 3-point try by Kimber that missed at the horn. “Our team is hurting, but if they weren’t hurting, they shouldn’t be here,” Mitchell said. “We played a great game, and we all can feel we’re building something special.” The Christmas tournament should be a little bit of fun. WEST ROWAN (78) — K. Sherrill 20, Parks 18, B. Sherrill 15, Warren 9, Morgan 9, Edwards 3, Martin 2, Laster 2, Gabriel, Avery, Turner. NORTH ROWAN (75) — Starks 27, Hargrave 14, Chambers 10, Kimber 10, Bowman 6, T. Bates 4, Connor 4, A. Bates, Ford. W. Rowan N. Rowan

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West Rowan coach Mike Gurley urges on his players during a timeout of the Falcons’ overtime victory against North Rowan.

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42'' Leyland Cypress or Giant Trees. Green 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

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

Bedroom suite, king size. Like new. With marble top nightstands. Paid $4200. Asking $2000 obo. Please call 704-202-5397

China Hutch, lighted. Great condition, $150. Call between 5pm-9pm 704-209-3213 Coffee Maker Keurig (red) like new. Has box and instructions. $50. 704-245-8843 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 Salisbury/China Grove area 704-855-2396

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

Keep Warm

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

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

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

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CKC puppies. Pomeranians. $200. 2 male Shih Tzus, 16 weeks. $150. Cash. 704-633-5344

Cats

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 Free Kittens. Born Oct.15 2 solid grey, 2 multie color, very loving. Granite Quarry area. 704-2795961 please leave message. Free Kittens. Loving kittens and one year old cats. Various colors. Leave message at 704857-3261.

Giving away kittens or puppies?

Dog - FREE lab to a loving home. Has current rabies vaccination. Born 3/2010. FREE Igloo ($140 value) Call 980254-2607

Dogs

Adorable Pups!

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

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Puppies

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

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

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. Puppies

Christmas Joy!

Have a Schnauzer Christmas!

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 Puppies

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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.

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

Look at Me Now! 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

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

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

Bingham Smith Lumber Co. !!!NOW AVAILABLE!!! Metal Roofing Many colors. Custom lengths, trim, accessories, & trusses. Call 980-234-8093 Patrick Smith

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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.

Massage table, portable. 84”. Headrest, carrying case, green. $100. Teeter Hang Ups Inversion table with DVDs, $100. 704279-6393

Sterling silver flatware sets, tea sets, gold wedding bands, class rings, wrist watches. 704-305-0315

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

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

Games and Toys

Snowboard. Women's Burton snowboard. Complete w/bindings & boots (size 7 - 9). Never been used. Sale price - $225. Call (704) 855-3720

All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper. Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123

Kitchen table & four chairs. Light wood, double drop leaf, extra leaf & 4 chairs in good condition. $100 704-431-4998

Washing machine, front load washing machine $75 firm. Minor repairs 704-267-1560

Homes for Sale

Keyboard. Yamaha electric. With stand & carrying case. $50. 4 drawer size heavy duty metal file cabinet. $75. Please call 704-279-6393

Nextel phones for sale, 2 560 $30 each, 1 265 $20. All good sharp. Call 704754-7435

Twin Bedroom Set, Sturdy, Headboard, tall dresser, long dresser w/mirror & nightstand. $250 or best offer. Call Kip 704-433-2499

Sporting Goods

Piano in great condition. Spinet with walnut finish. Made in USA, tuned regularly. $500. Please call 704-855-8353

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STEEL, Channel, Angle, Flat Bars, Pipe Orders Cut to Length. Mobile Home Truss- $6 ea.; Vinyl floor covering- $4.89 yd.; Carpet- $5.75 yd.; Masonite Siding 4x8- $14; 12”x16' lap siding at $6.95 ea. School Desks - $7.50 ea. RECYCLING, Top prices paid for Aluminum cans, Copper, Brass, Radiators, Aluminum. Davis Enterprises Inc. 7585 Sherrills Ford Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147 704-636-9821 Step stool, $10. Overnight bag, $5 Clothes hangers, $9 Hand vacuum, $9. Call 704-642-0512 Stop Smoking Cigarettes No Patches, No Gum, No Pills With Hypnosis It's Easy! Also Weight Control. 704-933-1982

Tanning bed, Wolff. 24 bulb, 220 volt. Good condition. $450 obo. Call 704-633-2208

Cash Paid

Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut. Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291.

China Grove

Huge Price Reduction!

3BR/2BA D/W on 1.07 acres, new roof and HVAC. New Price! $89,000. MLS 982148 Jane Urban Allen Tate Realty 704-650-6075 www.janeurban.com

Country Club Area

Watches – and scrap gold jewelry. 704-636-9277 or cell 704-239-9298

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

Free Stuff

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

Lost & Found

$500 REWARD Lost dog. White & Brown, male, wire haired rat terrier, near Woodrow Wilson School. Please call 704-933-3319 Found a step ladder. Call to describe, to return it to it's rightful owner. Please call 704-798-3700 Found glasses. In Salisbury Mall parking lot in front of Dollar Tree over the weekend. Call 704-633-0048 to identify. Found keys. Evening of Dec. 15th. Outside of Washco dental office in Spencer. To identify, call 704-633-9368 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 Boston Terrier in China Grove area, five years old, black and white female. 704-8568632 or 980-234-5176 Lost Silver Brighton Watch, about 3 weeks ago in Salisbury. Please call Kaye at 704-2782054.

Salisbury, Henderson Estates, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Basement, Double Attached Carport, R48766 $149,900 Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty www.bostandrufty-realty.com

E. Spencer

New Listing

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

3 BR, 1 BA Full Unfinished Basement. Sunroom with fireplace. Double garage. R50828 $89,900 B & R Realty 704.633.2394 East Rowan

Hurry, Hurry!

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

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

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Water Heater, 40 gallon, propane. Never used. $200. Call 704-797-0193 6pm-9pm

Chia-Do's, 5 weeks old, 2 males & 2 females, first shots. $150. Will hold until Christmas. 704-6409149 of 704-640-9128 Puppies

Kerosene Heater. Dynaglo 23,000 btu convection kerosene heater with extras and fuel $85. 704209-6460

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

Misc For Sale

Dogs

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

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

Original XBox with controller. Like new condition. $50. Please call 704-636-1803

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

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

Charla, Barbara and Kristin will help you with your classified ads. 2003 New Holland Skid Steer Loader with VTS track system $19,000 336-596-1298

Furniture & Appliances

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

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

Wheel covers, 13”. In box, new. Fits all vehicles. $40. Please call 704-232-3339 Wood splitter. New motor, 1¼ horsepower. Split up or down. 704636-5220

GOING ON VACATION? Send Us Photos Of You with your Salisbury Post to: famous@salisburypost.com ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647 Dog house. Large barn style. $30. Large heavy duty igloo dog house. Very nice. $60. Call 704279-6393 Doll house, Little Tykes. With extra accessories. $100. Pilates chair w/ Windsor DVDs, $50. Call 704-279-6393

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Homes for Sale

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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

Alexander Place

Sporting Goods Similar to Photo

Fox Model B, 410 GA. Excellent cond., older model, $1150. Also, Stevens 410 Single Barrel Model 94C, very nice. $170. 704-209-6460

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. Rockwell

Music Sales & Service Clarinet. may need pads. In Spencer. $39. Call 704-636-4424 between Noon and 11:00 PM.

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

A Must See China Grove, 2 new homes under construction ... buy now and pick your own colors. Priced at only $114,900 and comes with a stove and dishwasher. B&R Realty 704-633-2394 Bank Foreclosures & Distress Sales. These homes need work! For a FREE list: www.applehouserealty.com

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

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SALISBURY POST Homes for Sale

Getting first shot at qualified prospects is the fastest path to good results!

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

Homes for Sale

For Sale By Owner House and 6+ Acres with Stream

Real Estate Services

Apartments

B & R REALTY 704-633-2394 www.bostandrufty-realty.com

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

Rockwell

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

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

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 B&R Monica Poole Realty 704-245-4628

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

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

Salisbury

Cul-de-sac

Land for Sale

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

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

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

Wanted: Real Estate 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

Salisbury

GREAT INVESTMENT

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

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: http://NCHorseCountryFarmland.com

Homes for Sale Salisbury

Privacy 2BR, 1BA. Cute home in city on corner lot. Easy access to shopping, great investment or for first time home buyer. R50827 $49,900 704.633.2394 B&R Realty www.bostandrufty-realty.com

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

Motivated Seller

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

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

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Salisbury

New Construction

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! 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

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

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

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

North of China Grove, 225 Lane. 3BR/2BA, Lois 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 Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200 Spencer

Craftsman Style

New Listing

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 Harrison Rd. near Food Lion. 3BR, 2BA. 1 ac. 1,800 sq. ft., big BR, retreat, huge deck. $580/mo. Financing avail. 704-489-1158 Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850 Salisbury

Open House Sat., Dec. 19, 2-4pm

190 Price Rd 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

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

Homes for Sale

36.6 ACRES AND HOME

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 Salisbury

OWNER FINANCING! NO MONEY DOWN!

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

Apartments 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

Western Rowan County

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

Airport Rd. area. 118-A Overbrook Rd. ½ rent for December. 2 story apt. $535/mo. Very nice. Daytime 704-637-0775 Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets. Call 704-637-0370 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

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

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2BR brick duplex with carport, convenient to hospita. $450 per month. 704-637-1020

Apartments

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

BEST VALUE Land for Sale

25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010 • 9B

CLASSIFIED

704-633-1234

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

China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently in Salisbury. located 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

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

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

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

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Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 Salis. 521/523 E. Cemetary St. 1BR/$330; 2BR/$350. Sect 8 OK. No pets. Dep. req. 704-507-3915. Salis. Nice modern 1BR, efficient, water energy furnished, off Jake Alexander $395 + 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

Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd. (704)637-7721

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

3 Homes. 2-East district, 1Carson district. 3 BR, 2 BA. $800-$1050. Lease, dep. & ref. req. 704.798.7233

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

3BD 2BA 131 Cross Dr New carpet Fresh paint, $775/mo. + $750 deposit. Private setting, 20x20 deck 704209-2291 No Section 8

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

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Houses for Rent 2 to 5 BR. HUD Section 8. Nice homes, nice st areas. Call us 1 . 704-630-0695

419 Torbush Dr. East Spencer. 3BR, 1BA. Cent heat/AC. $500/mo. $500 dep. 704-433-1973 or 704-433-2019

No. 60825 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Larry Wayne Heglar, 380 Corriher Grange Road, Mooresville, NC 28115. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of 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 3rd day of December, 2010. Donna G. Hunter, as Executor for the estate of Larry Wayne Heglar, deceased, File 10E1068, 13506 Old Camden Road, Midland, NC 28107 No. 60827 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Fawn Lynn Anderson, 6820 Jones Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147. 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 8th 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 2nd day of December, 2010. Fawn Lynn Anderson, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E1135, Monte Keith Anderson, 6820 Jones Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147

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No. 60828 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Robert Lee Scoggins, 150 Yates Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146, 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 9th 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 30th day of November, 2010. Lynda S. McDaniel, Executor of the estate of Robert Lee Scoggins, File #10E1149, 3030 Phaniels Church Rd., Rockwell, NC 28138 Attorney at Law: Benjamin H. Bridges, III, PO Box 1007, Salisbury, NC 28145-1007 No. 60868 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Executor of the Estate of John Graham Miller, 5415 Wildwood Dr., 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 15th day of December, 2010. Tabatha Estes, Executor of the estate of John Graham Miller, File #10E1190, 8570 Hillcrest Dr., Rockwell, NC 28138 Attorney at Law: John L. Holshouser, Jr., PO Drawer 1617, Salisbury, NC 28145 No. 60869 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Richard Dale Tuchek, 3208 Winged Food Dr., 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 20th 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 14th day of December, 2010. Richard Dale Tuchek, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E1225, Gwendolyn T. Tuchek, 3208 Winged Foot Dr., Salisbury, NC 28144 Attorney: John T. Hudson, 122 N. Lee St., Salisbury, NC 28144 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Margie A. Hoffman. 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. Gwendolyn H. Crowe, Executor of the estate of Margie A. Hoffman, File #2010E1208, 455 Murray Dr., Salisbury, NC 28146 Robert N. Crosswhite, Attorney, 239 E. Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677 No. 60826 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executor of the Estate of Stanley Mark Chester, 1035 Holmes St., 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 9th 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 3rd day of December, 2010. Stanley Mark Chester, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E1123, Trina L. Chester, 421 Hudson St., Salisbury, NC 28144, Dana C. Marske, 1718 Valleybrook Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012, Alta C. Green, 347 Cauble Farm Road, Salisbury, NC 28147 Attorney: J. Andrew Porter, 120 N. Jackson St., Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 60859

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Executor of the estate of John W. Pinkston, 120 Lon Bow Rd., 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 23rd day of March, 2011, or this 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. John Steven Pinkston, Executor of the estate of John W. Pinkston, File #10E1171, 5 Beauregard Dr., Spencer, NC 28159 Attorney at Law: Sean B. Sandison, 417 N. Main St., Suite. F, Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 60870

Allen Tate Realtors

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

Quiet Setting

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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

Real Estate Services

Arey RealtyREAL Service in Real Estate 704-633-5334 www.AreyRealty.com

Houses for Rent

Franklin St. 2 BR, 1 BA. Newly refurbished inside. Rent $495, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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

Daniel Almazan, Broker 704-202-0091 www.AllenTate.com

Condos and Townhomes

Faith. 1BR/1BA. Kitchen. Cable hook-up. Water incl'd Freshly painted. $375/mo. Dep. req'd. 704-213-9898

China Grove. 1BR Apartment completely furnished. No pets. 704857-8503 Lv. Msg. China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605

Condos and Townhomes

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 10sp1082 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY VENESA CODY HEARST AND JAMES GREGORY HEARST DATED APRIL 3, 1998 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 818 AT PAGE 911 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 2:00 PM on January 3, 2011 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 an existing PK nail in the center of Heiligtown Road (SR 2118) and running thence with the line of Dennis E. Hipps (DB 741-580) S 86 deg 37 min 56 sec E 24.23 feet to an existing iron, corner of Hipps and Benny L. Smith (DB 706805) thence with Smith four lines as follows, (1) S 39 deg 52 min 34 sec E 50.16 feet to a new iron (2) S 42 deg. 56 min 26 sec. E 49.41 feet to an existing iron (3) S 46 deg 44 min 26 sec E 50.91 feet to an existing iron (4) N 45 deg 27 min 04 sec E 139.21 feet to an existing iron corner of Hipps; thence with Hipps S 86 deg 37 min 56 sec 154.99 feet to an existing iron in the line of Joseph A. Lira (DB 696-54); thence with Lira, S 03 deg 20 min 00 sec W 24.03 feet to an existing iron corner of Virginia H. Miller (DB 615-371); thence with the line of Miller S 03 deg 20 min 00 sec. W 160.05 feet to an existing iron in the southern margin of the right of way of Carson Road; thence S 03 deg 20 min 00 sec 25.17 feet to an existing iron in the line of Delilah C. Blackwell et al (DB 730-123); thence with Blackwell N 86 deg 40 min 12 sec W 109.93 feet to an existing railroad spike in the center of Heiligtown Road (SR 2118); thence with the line of Mildred D. Black (DB 762-126) N 86 deg 40 min 12 sec W 165.07 feet to an existing iron corner of Black and Jean Delois Adkins (DB 639-291 and 292); thence with Adkins N 23 deg 39 min 00 sec W 235.09 feet to the point of beginning and being 1.331 acres, part of Lot 10 of the Michael Kluttz Tract, part of the School House Lot and part of the Old RW of Drakeford Avenue (see DB 183-32), as shown on the survey and map prepared for Venesa Cody Hearst by Shulenburger Surveying Co., dated 3/21/96 and updated 3/31/96. And Being more commonly known as: 412 Heiligtown Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Venesa Cody Hearst aka Venesa Adele Reese and Robert Lee Reese. 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 14, 2010.

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Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee -10-010460 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/

10B • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010 Houses for Rent

Houses for Rent

4BR, 3BA. 2,000 sq.ft. ± VERY NICE! Includes 2BR guest house on property. ONLY $5,000 dn! TAKE OVER PAYMENTS! 704-630-0695

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

Kannapolis– 1007 Skyland St., 2 BR, 1 BA, $500/mo. 1422 West A St., 3 3 BR, 2 BA, $ 650 mo. KREA 704-933-2231

Miller Chapel Rd. 2BR. Office, appl., Large yard. Limit 2. No pets. $650/mo + dep. 704-855-7720

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

Don't Pay Rent! 3BR, 2BA homes at 108 John Michael Lane & Crescent Heights. Call 704-239-3690 for info.

Faith/Carson district. 3BR / 2BA, no smoking, no pets. $650/mo + dep + refs. 704-279-8428

Houses for Rent

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

Landis - 2 BR, 1 BA, central heat/air, 12x24 outside storage. $575/ mo. + $575 dep. Call 704-202-4691

Salisbury 4BR/2BA, brick ranch, basement, 2,000 SF, garage, nice area. $1,195/mo. 704-630-0695

Salisbury

For Rent by US Realty *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 Salisbury

Great Convenient Location!

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

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3 BR, 2 BA, West/Hurley Schools. Quiet, private location in nice subdivision. 3 miles to mall. Central heat/air, appliances, dishwasher, wired storage building, concrete drive. $800 plus deposit. 704-279-0476

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

Houses for Rent

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

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

Salisbury, 1314 Lincolnton Rd., 2 BR, 1 BA brick house. Hardwood floors throughout, close to Jake Alexander Blvd. Wallace Realty 704-636-2021

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

Salisbury, 3BR, 1BA Duplex. All electric, central air/heat, appliances, hookups. Near VA. $525. 704-636-3307

Spencer. 3BRs & 2BAs. Remodeled. Great area! Owner financing available. 704-202-2696

Salisbury. 3BR, 1BA. All appliances, fenced in yard. Dep. and refs. required. 704-223-0351

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

Salisbury/Spencer 2, 4 & 5 BR $450-$850/mo. 704202-3644 or leave message. No calls after 7pm

W Rowan/Woodleaf school dist. 2BR/1BA house. Taking applications. No pets. $425/mo. 704-754-7421

Salisbury. 3BR, 2BA. Designer Home in City. Minutes to I-85/Lowe's Shopping Center. Garage, hardwood floors, central air, dishwasher, W/D, yard maintenance incl, $900 rent + deposit. 704-636-8188

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

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010

Tell Someone Happy Birthday to our very, very wonderful son, Sammy B! You are a blessing to our family! Love, Mom & Dad Minnie B. & Jesse B.

Happy Belated Birthday Stephanie H. You are a beautiful daughter and a wonderful mother. I love you with all my heart, Your Mom

Happy Birthday Uncle Sammy B. You're still looking good to be 51 years old. Love, Wanda

704-797-4220 Happy Birthday to Great Uncle Sammy B. He bakes the best cakes in the world. We love you, Nesha, Quell, Delwyn

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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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Auction Thursday 12pm 429 N. Lee St. Salisbury Antiques, Collectibles, Used Furniture 704-213-4101 Carolina's Auction Rod Poole, NCAL#2446 Salisbury (704)633-7369 www.thecarolinasauction.com

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

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

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

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

CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

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

Cleaning Services

704-274-0569

Fencing

Maid 4 U Cleaning Service 15+ Yrs. Reliable Svc. Kelly Wright Holiday Discounts Residential, Real Estate Commercial 704-773-0828

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

Child Care and Nursery Schools

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

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

“Clean as a Whistle” 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

Chimney Sweep & Fireplace

Drywall Services

3 Check for Cracks & Obstructions & Repair NC licensed, Insured

New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial

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704-279-2600

Cleaning Services

Since 1955 olympicdrywall@aol.com olympicdrywallcompany.com

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

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

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

Financial Services “We can erase your bad credit — 100% guaranteed” The Federal Trade Commission says any credit repair company that claims to be able to legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report is lying. There's no easy fix for bad credit. It takes time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc.gov/credit. A message from The Salisbury Post and the FTC.

Grading & Hauling

OLYMPIC DRYWALL

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

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

We want to be your flower shop!

Salisbury Flower Shop S45020

Brisson - HandyMan Home Repair, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Insured. 704-798-8199 Browning ConstructionStructural repair, flooring installations, additions, decks, garages. 704-637-1578 LGC

Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C. HMC Handyman Services. Any job around the house. Please call 704-239-4883 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

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

Junk Removal

Manufactured Home Services

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

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

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

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

Painting and Decorating

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

Bowen Painting Interior and Exterior Painting 704-630-6976. BowenPainting@yahoo.com

Lawn Equipment Repair Services

Painting and Decorating

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

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

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

Pools and Supplies

Earl's Lawn Care

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

3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes 3Leaf

Removal 3Gutter Cleaning 3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

Stoner Painting Contractor

Roofing and Guttering

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

GAYLOR'S LAWNCARE For ALL your lawn care needs! *FREE ESTIMATES* 704-639-9925/ 704-640-0542

Don t take chances with your hard earned money. Run your ad where it will pay for itself. Daily exposure brings fast results.

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

SEAMLESS GUTTER Licensed Contractor C.M. Walton Construction, 704-202-8181

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

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Tree Service 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

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

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

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

704-636-3415 704-640-3842 www.earlslawncare.com

The Floor Doctor

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

Moving and Storage

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

FREE Estimates

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

Baked Fresh To Order!

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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.

Home Improvement

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

Cleaning Services

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

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Carport and Garages

413 E. Innes Street • 704-633-1110

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Auctions

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

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Happy Birthday to a special young girl, Don'drea L. Have a wonderful day. Your LCC Family & Auntie

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Happy Birthday to my brother, Sammy B. That keeps me laughing all the time. Enjoy your day! Love Nancy

Happy Birthday Gloria G. May God bless you with many more. Your Southern City Meal Site Friends

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1/2 Ham (8 lb or more) & turkey breast or whole turkey, 2 large sides and large dessert.

Happy Birthday to our very wonderful son, Sammy B. You are a blessing to our family. Love, Mom and Dad

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Happy Belated Birthday to our little girl, Lacee R. We love you and hope you have a great day. Love, Mommy, Daddy & Corey

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Hurley School Rd. 2 BR, 2 BA. Nice yard, subdivision. Central air/ heat. $460/mo. + dep. 704-640-5750 Near Faith. SW on private, wooded lot. No pets. Max. occupancy 3. Credit check & deposit req. $400/mo. 704-279-4838

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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

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

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

EAST ROWAN AREA Taking apps. 2 BR, max. occ. 3, no pets, garbage, & lawn service incl. 704-2793882/ 980-234-2469

West 13th St., in well established, nice neighborhood, totally furnished, internet, microwave, range, refrigerator, washer & dryer, all Single utitilies included. person only. No pets. $110/wk. + small deposit. 336-927-1738

Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Water, trash, lawn maint. incl. No pets. Ref. $425. 704-2794282 or 704-202-3876

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

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Autos

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Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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

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

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Jeep, 2003, Wrangler Sahara. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! 150+ Vehicles in Stock!

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

Financing Available!

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

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

Autos

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

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

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

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

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

Jeep, 2007, Compass Sport. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Chevrolet, 2005, Colorado 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Chevrolet, 2005, Tahoe. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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 Ford, 2003, Explorer. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

Ellis Park. 3BR/2BA. Appls., water, sewer, incl'd. $525/mo. + $525 deposit. Pet OK. 704-279-7463 Faith–2 BR, 1 BA. $350/mo. + dep. 2 BR, 1 BA, $425/mo. + dep. Near Carson High. 704239-2833

Hyundai, 2006, Sonata GLS/LX. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

Cooleemee. 2BR $100 / wk, $400 dep on ½ ac lot. 336-998-8797, 704-9751579 or 704-489-8840 East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991

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

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 Dodge, 2005, Magnum SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock!

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

Cleveland area. 3BR / 2BA, 2 units. One on Raven Court & one on Springway Rd. Also, 2BR/2BA coming soon. 704-500-4670

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Manufactured Home for Rent

Camp Rd, 2BR, 1BA. Appls, water, sewer, trash incl. Pet OK. $475/mo. + $475 dep. 704-279-7463

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

Salisbury

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

Industrial/ Warehouse

Ford, 2006 Fusion SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

Rooms for Rent

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Transportation Dealerships

S. Salisbury 2BR/2BA, priv lot, $550/mo + dep. Also, garage apt for single $95/wk. 704-857-1854

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 warehouse $1,100/mo. 704-791-6750

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

Autos

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

Rockwell 2BR/1BA, W/D, stove & refrig, includes water & trash. No pet. $450/mo, $400 dep. 704279-8880

West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951

Office Space

Autos

Gold Hill, 2 bedroom, trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255

Salis 3990 Statesville Blvd., Lot 12, 3BR/2BA, $439/mo. + dep. FOR SALE OR RENT! 704-640-3222

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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

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

Toyota 4 Runner, 1997 Limited Forest Green on Tan Leather interior V6 auto trans, am, fm, cd, tape, SUNROOF, alloy rims, good tires, CHEAP TRANSPORTATION!!!! 704-603-4255

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

Recreational Vehicles

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

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

Service & Parts

Chevrolet, 2006, Equinox LT. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Honda Pilot 2005. Red Pearl with tan leather interior, automatic transmission with overdrive. 704-603-4255

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

Toyota, 2005 Camry, LE/XLE/SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

If it's a battery, we sell it! We Buy Old Batteries! Faith Rd. to Hwy 152 Store across from Sifford's Marathon 704-213-1005 www.battery-r-us.com

Chevy 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

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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

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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Nissan, 2004, Maxima. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

TEAM CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC. www.teamautogroup.com 704-216-8000 Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107

Dodge, 2004 Dakota. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

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

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Chronic abdominal pain revisited Dear Dr. Gott: In your article about abdominal pain, I think you might have missed a likely possibility: gallbladder disease. I suffered from this for years, and no doctor took me seriously because I didn’t have gallstones. When I finally had my gallbladder removed, I didn’t have any more pain. Estrogen is known to irritate the gallbladder, and a 15-year-old has considerable estrogen in her body. Dear ReadDR. PETER er: Gallbladder disease is GOTT another cause of abdominal pain. The pain is typically on the upper right side of the abdomen and may worsen after eating, especially fatty foods. Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite may also be present. There are several types of gallbladder disease that include gallstones, inflammation, infection and blockage/obstruction. Two or more of these can be present at the same time. For example, inflammation can lead to blockage, which can lead to infection, or gallstones can lead to blockage, which can then lead to infection. Symptoms may be reduced by making dietary changes. These can include eliminating suspected food allergens; increasing intake of fiber, fruits and vegetables; and reducing the intake of refined and fatty foods, trans fats, red meat, alcohol and to-

bacco. Further treatment depends on which type of gallbladder disease is present. Gallstones can be treated with medication to dissolve the stone, but this can take up to two years and the stones often recur. Chronic issues with stones and inflammation more often necessitate surgery to remove the stones or the entire gallbladder. Dear Dr. Gott: Your article about the undiagnosed stomach problems sounded exactly like my niece. She suffered for several years until she saw an allergist, who found that she had many food allergies. As long as she avoids those foods, she is pain-free. Dear Reader: I received three other letters similar to yours. Two of those also mentioned H. Pylori, along with the food allergies and sensitivities. H. Pylori is a common type of bacteria thought to be present in about half of the world’s population. Most people do not exhibit symptoms, nor do they experience any complications; however, for others, it can lead to potentially serious problems. Symptoms include weight loss, bloating, nausea, vomiting, frequent burping and an ache or burning pain in the abdomen. Complications include ulcers of the stomach and small intestine, stomach cancer and inflammation of the stomach lining. Treatment consists of antibiotics and medications to reduce stomach acid. Further testing to determine whether the infection has been eradicated may be recommended.

Food sensitivities are food allergies. The different names come into play because allergies conjure up thoughts of hives, rashes, swollen throats and tongues, and classic allergic reactions. Sensitivities, on the other hand, are often associated with other symptoms, such as gas, bloating, pain, constipation, diarrhea and more. Again, these are just different symptoms caused by the same problem: the body overreacting to a certain substance. Avoidance of the offending food is the best treatment. Those who experience potentially life-threatening reactions when the offending food is accidentally ingested should use medication such as diphenhydramine or a prescription EpiPen. To provide related information, I am sending you copies of my Health Reports

“Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” “Allergies” and “Managing Chronic Pain.” Other readers who would like copies should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 (per report) check or money order to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title(s) or print an order form off my website at www.AskDrGottMD. com. Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. His website is www.AskDrGottMD.com. United FeatUre Syndicate

Ex-housekeeper admits to stealing from chef Deen SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The former housekeeper of celebrity chef Paula Deen has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing jewelry from the Food Network star’s Georgia home. The Savannah Morning News reports that Mary Alice White appeared in court last week to admit she repeatedly took jewelry from Deen’s Wilmington Island home

during her nine months of employment. She was also sentenced to six years’ probation. White was charged with theft on May 5 after she tried to pawn a pair of $18,000 earrings at a Savannah pawn shop. Authorities say Deen reported $100,000 worth of men’s and women’s jewelry was taken from her home over several months.

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Today’s celebrity birthdays Country singer Freddie Hart is 84. Actor Ed Nelson (“Peyton Place”) is 82. Former talkshow host Phil Donahue is 75. Actress Jane Fonda is 73. Singer Carla Thomas is 68. Guitarist Albert Lee is 67. Actor Samuel L. Jackson is 62. Singer Betty Wright is 57. Actress Jane Kaczmarek is 55. Country singer Lee Roy Parnell is 54. Entertainer Jim Rose of The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow is 54. Actor-comedian Ray Romano is 53. Country singer Christy Forester of the Forester Sisters is 48. Drummer Murph of Dinosaur Jr. is 46. Guitarist Gabrielle Glaser (Luscious Jackson) is 45. Actor-comedian Andy Dick is 45. Actor Kiefer Sutherland is 44. Actress Karri Turner (“JAG”) is 44. Actress Khrystyne Haje (“Head of the Class”) is 42.

Do not let him sneak by you BY PHILLIP ALDER United Feature Syndicate

Johnny Carson said, “I was so naive as a kid I used to sneak behind the barn and do nothing.” If declarer needs to sneak a trick to make his otherwise doomed contract, he should go for it as quickly as possible. As a defender, you really need to be on your toes to avoid a naive duck, which would permit the sneaky declarer to sneak successfully. This deal is an example. What is South’s sneak? Why should East not fall for it? North, with no singleton or void, should shut his eyes and go for the nine-trick game. It is very unlikely that five of a minor will make and three no-trump fail. South starts with eight top tricks: three spades and five clubs. He can establish a ninth winner in hearts, but the opponents might be able to shift effectively to diamonds. Declarer’s best play is to take the first trick in the dummy and immediately call for a heart. If East is quietly dozing, he will play second hand low and the contract will succeed. However, East should read his partner’s lead. A nine is always top of nothing. So South has the king and queen of spades. Also, if declarer is lacking the club king, East knows that the finesse is winning. He can see that South has eight top tricks. Things are desperate. East must dash in with his heart ace and shift to the diamond

four. Here, that works beautifully. If West takes this trick with his diamond 10, he cashes the ace, and plays a third round. Or, if South puts up his diamond queen, West wins with his ace and returns the diamond 10, which East overtakes. In both cases, the defenders take one heart and four diamonds.

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The West remains wet and snowy, snow showers move into the Midwest, and light snow persists in the extreme Northeast on Tuesday. A low pressure system spinning off the West Coast pushes another trough of low pressure onshore, which brings ample moisture to California. This system will also continue pushing a front northeastward, which will produce periods of heavy snow over the Central Rockies. Winter weather advisories have been issued across Utah and Colorado, due to anticipated snowfall totals ranging from 3 to 7 inches. Some high mountain passes may see up to a foot of new snow. Flood warnings have been issued across most of southern and central California as rainfall rates may reach up to 1 inch per hour in areas of thunderstorm development. High elevations of the Sierras will see more snow with snowfall totals ranging between 1 to 2 feet. Expect snow levels to remain around 5,500 feet. In the Pacific Northwest, cool and moist conditions will produce a sloppy combination of frozen rain and snow. Snowfall accumulation across the Cascades will be light, between 1 to 2 inches. In the Central US, a low pressure system continues making its way eastward, moving from the Northern Plains and into the Great Lakes. A front associated with this system will continue producing moderate to heavy snowfall with up to an inch of snow per hour, thus, winter weather advisories have been issued. Freezing rain and ice will follow the front, allowing for dangerous road and travel conditions. In the East, a low pressure system spinning offshore continues pushing cool and moist conditions into the extreme Northeast. Expect more snow showers to develop over Maine, with accumulation varying between 1 to 3 inches.

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