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EARLY VOTING’S LAST DAY

Cook raises most cash in DA race

Republicans may benefit most; total turnout could reach 40 percent

Outgoing district attorney shows his support for Biernacki

BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

BY SHELLEY SMITH

The 2010 midterm elections could see a good turnout, an election official says, and it may be Republican candidates who benefit. County Elections Director Nancy Evans said the early voting turnout has been larger than she expected — around 11,000 voters took advantage of the onestop polling locations. Election Day may be a different story, she said, if it rains Tuesday as some weather forecasts predict. “For total turnout, I’m still thinking it’s going to be close to 40 percent,” Evans said. “For an off-year, I think that’s a good turnout.” Turnout in the 2006 mid-term general election was just over 30 percent. During the last day of early voting Saturday, dozens of people were in line at the Rowan County Public Library headquarters for a good part of the morning. James Morgan, of Rockwell, said he decided to vote early “to avoid the lines, of course.” He laughed as he gestured to the crowd. “A young man who was behind me said, ‘Look at these lines. We might as well vote on Election Day,’ ” he said. Others came Saturday instead of Tuesday because it fit better into their schedules. “I’ve got to work Tuesday,” said Michael O’Brien of Kannapolis. “I didn’t expect this line, but we’ve only been waiting about 15 to 20 minutes.” Dr. J. Michael Bitzer, political science professor at Catawba College, said early voting turnout by party seems to indicate a Republican “wave” of voters. “Right now, if you look at both statewide and county level returns, Republicans are outperforming their averages,” Bitzer said. About 41 percent of Rowan County registered voters are Republicans, he said, but they make up 48 percent of those who cast their ballot early. “They’re overperforming by 7 points,” Bitzer said. “Democrats are underperforming by 2, and unaffiliated voters are underperforming by 5.” Of course, people don’t always vote with their party, but Bitzer said those who vote early are often the most strongly partisan. If the current trend holds through, it could affect a number of races, from the U.S. Senate and N.C. House to sheriff and county commissioners. U.S. Reps. Howard Coble (R) and Mel Watt (D) are probably safe, he said. But N.C. Sen. Richard Burr (R) and N.C. Reps. Larry Kissell (D) and Lorene Coates (D) are facing tougher races. (Even though Burr is a Republican, his

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Rowan County District Attorney candidate Brandy Cook has raised nearly $13,000 more than challenger Karen Biernacki, and most of Cook’s donations have come from local attorneys. Biernacki. however, has support from her boss, Rowan County District Attorney Bill Kenerly, who is retiring at the end of the year. Kenerly has given Biernacki $310 for her Candidates offer reasons campaign. She why they should be the is an assistant next district attorney, 1E DA in his office. It’s not a formal endorsement, Kenerly says. “A year-and-a-half ago when I decided and announced that I was not going to run, I told lawyers and potential candidates that I was not going to endorse anyone in the DA race,” he said. “I gave money to Karen because I think she would do a good job, and because she’s a good friend,” he said. Kenerly hired Biernacki 14 years ago. “I’m grateful to have his support,” said Biernacki, a Democrat. Cook, a Republican and assistant DA in Cabarrus County, has had thousands of dollars in contributions from the legal community. “Attorneys that are supporting me as the elected district attorney are the same

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Gary earnhardt, left, Kena Lane and Michael O’Brien were among those waiting in line saturday outside the library on the last day of early voting.

Will younger voters stay on sidelines? BY SARAH CAMPBELL scampbell@salisburypost.com

Voter turnout among 18- to 29-year-old residents in North Carolina rose 34 percentage points in 2008, to 55 percent, up from 21 percent in 2006, according to data from the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). That stark contrast isn’t uncommon between presidential and midterm elections. Youth voter turnout climbed 27 percentage points in 2004 to 45 percent, up from 18 percent in 2002. “We have now seen three consecutive presidential elections with substantial increase in youth turnout,” said CIRCLE Director Peter Levine in a press release. “In 2008, Obama rallied young people, especially minority youth, to go to the polls in great numbers. “However, midterm elections have always seen a significant drop-off among voter turnout, especially young people.”

• • • As Election Day approaches, some local college students are making a last-ditch effort to get to know local candidates before casting their votes, while others don’t even have voting on their radar. Lizzle Davis, a 19-year-old sophomore at Catawba College, said she’ll be browsing candidate websites throughout the weekend to get to know the candidates. She missed being eligible to vote in the last election by about a month, but says now that she’s of voting age, she plans to take

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advantage of her right. “I’m voting because I feel like not voting is a form of apathy that will hurt the system,” she said. “I feel like it DAVIS would only do harm not to vote.” Clarence Jackson, a 23-yearold junior at Livingstone College, said he is a “consistent voter.” “Participating in the political process is not only our civic duty, but it’s our right to JACKSON do so,” Jackson said. “I understand the importance.” He said he noticed an influx

Bingham fundraising tops those in race for Superior Court judge BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

In the money race, Salisbury attorney David Bingham has raised the most for his bid for Rowan County Superior Court judge, followed by Anna Mills Wagoner and Marshall Bickett. According to thirdquarter campaign finance reports filed recently, Bingham had raised $32,690 by Oct. 16, including a $24,000 Sheriff, judicial loan. He has spent races, 2A, 10A $29,780. Former U.S. Attorney Wagoner raised a total of $20,046 by Oct. 16, all of it from individuals. She spent $12,572. Bickett, a District Court judge, has raised a total of $1,110 and spent $5,035.

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Fire changes family’s living situation, not outlook on life; plans uncertain BY SHELLEY SMITH ssmith@salisburypost.com

Alma Salas printed out an application for Extreme Home Makeover the night before her house was destroyed by fire. “It wasn’t a perfect home, but I bought it with intentions of building it up,” she said. “Now it makes me feel like I wanted too much and I should have been happy for what I had. “Now that I don’t have it, I miss it. It’s a horrible feeling.” Alma Salas grew up in chicken coops and migrant camps across the country and had her first child when she was 16. When Marc was born, she

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said she knew she had to change her life in order to give her children a chance of survival in the world. “By the time I had Marc, I wanted to make sure he had everything I never had,” she said. She earned her GED, associate’s degree, and is now working full time and going to school full time to take care of her five children. She purchased her first home five years ago. “I didn’t do it for anybody but my children because I have to set an example for them,” she said. “I was proud of her when she bought her new home, proud of her for doing that on her own,” Alma’s mother, Petra Lozano, said. “And to

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see everything just go down in flames, it’s devastating.” Alma said she has watched news reports of families losing their homes to fires, and read articles in the newspaper, but never imagined she’d be a victim. “I never really knew what it felt like,” she said. “We didn’t have much, but whatever we did have, it’s no longer.” Alma said losing your home is hard to get used to. “There’s a phrase that no one ever thinks too much about and everybody has said it — I’m tired and I want to go home, or, I can’t wait to get home,”

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Francisco Rogue plays with his son, sebastian, who awakened the family during a house fire Wednesday morning. The family has nicknamed him ‘superman’ and ‘Hero.’

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Dixon, Smith used plenty of their own money in race BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

Beth Dixon and Doug Smith, judicial candidates for Rowan County District Court, have invested thousands of their own funds into their campaigns. Dixon is seeking her third term as judge. Smith, an attorney, is seeking his first. According to third-quarter finance reports filed recently, Dixon’s campaign committee raised a total of $19,014 as of Oct. 16, including $2,144 from the candidate and a $4,000 loan from husband Roy Glenn Dixon.

• James Hurley, $100. Her committee had spent • Bryan Overcash, $100. $15,943 as of Oct. 16. • Dewey Preslar, $100. Smith’s committee report• Clifford Sorel, $100. ed raising $25,781 as of that • Hugh Watts, $100. date, including $12,777 from • Mary Smith, $500. himself in signs, T-shirts, • Eva Bingham, $200. printing and advertising. • Cora Greene, nurse, His campaign expenses to$250. talled $26,111. • Luther Johnson, $200. Dixon contributors Expenses tallied on her The largest contributions third-quarter report include to Dixon’s campaign came $450 on a newsletter ad, from Roy G. Dixon Sr. of $274.60 on T-shirts, $3,510 for Roanoke Rapids and Anne signs and $280.80 on printing Spencer of Virginia, $1,000 from Graphic Signs, $250 for each. a Senior Savvy ad with Great Others who gave $100 or American Publishing, $150 for more: Bob Matthews photos, $3,172 • Michael Bauk, $100. for Salisbury Post ads, $128.40

• Eva Bingham, manager, for Faith 4th supplies, $1,288 for WSAT advertising and $100. • LoJean Oleen, reception$1,000 for WSTP advertising. ist, $1,000. Smith supporters • Barbara C. Andrews, reFrom July 1 to Oct. 16, con- tired, $100. tributors giving Smith’s cam• Gene Smith, retired, paign $100 or more include: $2,889, an in-kind contribution • Attorney James Hoff- of wire stands from Chanman, $150. dler’s. • Angela Hall, accountant, • Melissa Oleen, the candi$100. date’s wife and a paralegal in • Phil Barton, consultant, his firm, contributed $1,384 $573. in-kind, including advertising, • Will Harrell, insurance flyers and posters. agent, $195. Smith reported giving his • Charles Dabbs, publish- campaign committee these iner/editor, $600. kind contributions: Quick • John Larson, retired pro- Copy campaign cards, fessor, $100. $115.38; Faith 4th booth,

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FROM 1a she said. “I can’t say let’s go home. I don’t have a home to go to anymore.” • • • After the Wednesday morning fire, Alma and her fiance, Francisco Rogue, stayed three nights at the Travelodge with their five children and the homeless friends that lived in their basement, Ashley Cox and Juan Vargas. They found an apartment that is much smaller than their five-bedroom home, but “it’ll work,” she said. Her insurance gave them her options. The company will pay off the rest of the mortgage, but Alma would be left with the burned house and land. Or the insurer could build the family a new home, with Alma continuing to pay the mortgage. No belongings lost in the fire will be covered. She is choosing to build a new home. The insurance will provide $107,000 of the building costs, but that will not rebuild Alma’s five-bedroom home. Contractors have told her she needs at least $170,000 to get back to where she was. “I don’t know what I’m going to do,” she said, hoping friends who install sheet rock and paint will help work out a deal with the contractors. She’s also hoping for donations. So, for the next six months while her house is being built, she must quit school and find another job to pay for the mortgage and rent payments. “My kids are my first priority and I just want them to be safe,” she said. “I’m a very proud person; I don’t like people to feel sorry for me. “But I have to place my pride aside for the health of my children. I can understand the saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” I’m going to get my children out of this. • • • Alma Salas’ family is just one of many families that lose possessions to fires every day. There are plenty of places to go for help, though, and the Salas family’s help began with the Elizabeth Hanford Dole

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The families spent the night at Travelodge on Friday. From left are Juan Vargas, ashley Cox, Francisco Rogue, sebastian salas, Marc salas, Tomas salas and alma salas. sisters samantha and angel, front.

angel and samantha salas are ready to have a yard to play in again. Chapter of the American Red Cross. Deborah Lineberger, director of emergency services for the chapter, said not all families need assistance when there’s a fire, but the Red Cross is there on the scene if needed. The Red Cross put the Salas family in a hotel for two nights, gave the family a clothing and food allowance, and directed them to other organizations that can step in after two days. “We always are there if they have questions and help them find other organizations if we can,” she said. “We’re al-

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ways there to help even if we’re not the ones to help.” On top of financial help, the Red Cross also offers disaster mental health assistance. The Red Cross, which is funded by the United Way and other community donations, does what it can to help. “We are very conscious of every dollar that we spend,” Lineberger said. “Then there are other organizations in Rowan County that can assist (victims) a little bit more than we can.” Alma Salas said other organizations and businesses have reached out since the fire.

DA FROM 1a attorneys that have continuously supported Bill Kenerly as the elected DA for numerous years,” Cook said. On Cook’s major funding from local attorneys, Biernacki said the contributors, “have a right to support whoever they want to support.” Cook has raised a total of $30,648 over the past three quarters, and has spent $30,238, with $24,103 of her expenses being in the third quarter alone. Biernacki raised $17,717 by the end of the third quarter, and has spent $16,049.

Cook donors Salisbury attorney James Davis and members of his firm and family have donated a lot of time, money and supplies to Cook’s campaign. Andrea Davis has donated a total of $2,275 in in-kind contributions and checks. Mary Ann Davis, James Davis’ mother, donated $320 in-kind for furniture for Cook’s headquarters and supplies. Stacy Montgomery, Davis’ legal assistant, donated $500 for the rental of Cook’s headquarters, food and supplies. James Davis donated $200 for music entertainment for the headquarters. Other attorneys who contributed to Cook: • William Graham, $3,500

Gerry Wood donated a key to the family’s van, which melted in the fire. Hurley Elementary, West Rowan Middle and West Rowan High School have also been there for the family and the children. The Salas family also visited Rowan Helping Ministries Friday, and Alma said she was “overwhelmed” at the love and support the organization has given the family. organization, Another Helping the Less Fortunate Ministries, has been “God sent,” she said. The ministry is helping the family furnish their apartment, just one of many expenses the family now faces while starting over. “If it weren’t for the ministry, I don’t know where I’d be,” she said. “The man in charge told me not to worry, that he’d take care of me, and that I’m his new daughter.” • • • Even with all of the help the family has received, the real challenges for Alma, Francisco and the five children are just beginning. “Now I don’t know what to expect,” Alma said. “Everything’s on my shoulders. I have to make sure everyone’s taken care of and has a place to sleep.” “You can’t really imagine it happening to yourself until

• Cecil Whitley, $800 • Scott Robertson, $500 • Edward Seltzer, $500 • James Randolph, $100 • James Hoffman Jr., $250 • Sally Waters, $500 • Ron Bowers, $200 • Attorney Jay Dees and wife Meg hosted an in-home reception for Cook, including food and beverages. Meg Dees donated $450 in-kind, and Jay Dees, $150 in-kind. Business owners have also supported Cook, including: • Denise Schindelholz, owner of the Farmhouse Restaurant, $500 • Larry Cloninger, auto dealer, $500 • William Wood, Sharp Transit, $150 • Thomas Bryant, building inspector for Surry County, $2,100 • Richard Shoff, owner of Lincoln Log Homes, International, $500 • Eric Hammond, a student at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, $1,000. • Tina Godair, pastor at Cornerstone Church, $300. • Randy Cauthen, member of the Kannapolis City Council, $500. • Rodney Cress, $200. • Fred Steen’s campaign, $250.

Biernacki supporters Biernacki received a lot of support from bail bondsman Phillip Bradshaw and his daughter, Kimberly. Phillip Bradshaw has given a total of $2,669 in check

The Salas family needs clothing the most, especially with the cooler weather approaching: • Francisco Roque: 14/16 boy’s shirt, 29x30 men’s pant • Alma Salas: 3X shirt, 22 tall pant • Marc: 34x32 pant, large shirt • Tomas: 36x34 pant, XL shirt • Angel: 6X-7 girl’s shirt and pant • Samantha: 4-5 T shirt and pant • Sebastian: 24 months shirt and pant • Juan Vargas: 36 pant, large shirt • Ashley Cox: 12 pant, large shirt Underwear and socks are a huge need right now, and gift certificates to Food Lion or Walmart would also be appreciated, the Salas family said. Alma Salas, who was taking online classes for her bachelor’s degree in information technology, lost the laptop she used to take classes. The children enjoy Diego and Dora character toys, and Sebastian likes characters from the movie “Cars.” If you’d like to donate, contact the Red Cross, 704633-3854, or Alma Salas, 704-519-6944.

it actually happens to you,” Marc, 18, said. Alma hopes that with the love and support from her family and organizations around Rowan County, she and her family will not be changed by the fire, and that in six months, things will be back to normal. “I was a single mother for years, I have five children, and whatever I faced I came out on top,” she said. “I’ve been through a lot and I’ve come out of it.” If you’d like to help, contact the Red Cross, 704-6333854, or Alma Salas, 704-5196944.

contributions and in-kind donations, including advertising and lunches. Kimberly Bradshaw has contributed $2,000. Phillip Bradshaw also contributed $1,000 cash, but it had to be returned, and Biernacki had to pay a $1,000 fine to the N.C. Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund for accepting cash. Such donations are required to be in the form of a check. “I took it not even thinking about it,” Biernacki said. “It’s totally my fault not making him write a personal check.” Others who contributed to Biernacki’s campaign: • Former Salisbury Police Chief Mark Wilhelm, $100 • Rhod Lowe, DVM, Rowan Animal Clinic, $260 • James Pruitt, Electronic Tax, $1,100 • Cynthia Almon, Rowan Animal Clinic, $100 • Lorene Coates, N.C. House member, $250. • Richard McCain, an attorney in Lexington, $250. • Salisbury attorney Jeff Morris, $100. Both candidates contributed to their own campaigns: Biernacki $4,836, and Cook $1,012. Both also received $100 from Eva Bingham, wife of District Court judge candidate David Bingham. Biernacki gave the contribution back to Bingham, “so that there’s no apparence of impropriety for him or me,” she said. Cook did not return the contribution. “My committee has followed the rules and regula-

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VOTING FROM 1a approval rating is not high, Bitzer said.) “The 77th district could be a potential district that determines which political party controls the state (General Assembly),” he said. In that district, Coates is running against GOP challenger Harry Warren. As for local races, Rowan County leans Republican demographically, so that party’s candidates are in a strong position already, he said. Why is the turnout leaning the GOP’s way? Bitzer said the president’s party historically tends to lose seats in the first mid-term election. “Combine that with the aspect of still high unemployment, add in the factor that two-thirds of all Americans believe the country is on the wrong track and add in a president who has a 45 to 48 percent approval rating,” Bitzer said. “That does not add up to a good scenario (for Democrats).” Democratic and unaffiliated voters could turn out in larger numbers Tuesday and change the tide, though Bitzer isn’t predicting that. For their part, candidates and their supporters stood outside the library Saturday hoping to raise some lastminute support. Danny Moss, of Salisbury, handed out brochures and flyers supporting Democratic sheriff’s candidate John Noble. “This close to Election Day, most people know who they’re going to vote for,” he said. “But I’ll stay out here today and rest on Tuesday night.” Mark Shindelholz campaigned for Brandy Cook on Saturday, saying it is an important race for local citizens. He said he’s polite when he hands information. “As long as you approach them in a nice manner, they’re very receptive,” Shindelholz said. For polling place information or other voting questions, call the county elections office at 704-216-8140.

tions as established by the North Carolina State Board of Elections in receiving campaign contributions,” she wrote in an e-mail.

Expenses Expenses for Cook are nearly double the expenses Biernacki reported. Cook’s expenses include: • John W. Pope Civitas Institute in Raleigh, $10 for campaign training • The Farmhouse Restaurant, $1,161 for catering • Signs Now, $704, signs and stickers • The Thread Shed, $651, shirts • Victory Store, Davenport, Iowa, $4,000, signs and bumper stickers • Washington Political Group, LLC, Sugar Hill, Ga., $8,940, mailers and postage • SCS Services, $507, website • Art Craft Neon, $900, campaign signs Expenses for Biernacki include: • KS Lane Screen Graphics and Printing, $1,938, campaign materials • National Rifle Association, $75, NRA benefit tickets for a campaign event raffle • Office Depot, $313, advertising supplies • Cindy Lefler, $120, food for barbecue Both candidates spent thousands on radio and newspaper advertising. Contact Shelley Smith at 704-797-4246.

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Some quick facts about this year’s election On Election Day, polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. • • • As of Aug. 18, Rowan County had 90,280 registered voters, including: • Republicans: 37,146 or more than 41.1 percent. • Democrats: 32,601 or more than 36.1 percent • Libertarians: 68, or less than 1 percent. • Unaffiliated: 20,465, or 22.6 percent. Women outnumber men among registered voters, 48,119 to 41,728. Some 433 registered voters did not designate gender. • • • Turnout: Rowan County voter turnout in recent elections: • May 2010 primary: 15.41 percent. • November 2008 general election: 68.61 percent. • May 2008 primary: 31.1 percent. • November 2006 general election, 30.45 percent. • November 2004, 63.51 percent. • November 2002, 44.78 percent. • November 2000, 54.53 percent.

YOUNGER FROM 1a of new voters in 2008 due to excitement over the presidential election. People don’t seem as excited or well-informed about this year’s midterm election, he said, and that will keep them from making their voices heard. “It will be a detriment, not just to a particular political party but to the voters in general,” Jackson said. “Not exercising that political right is almost a catastrophe.” Antwon Ware, a 22-year-old Livingstone sophomore, said he also thinks voting is important. “You can’t sit around complaining about what’s going on if you’re not to trying make a WARE change,” said Ware, who is from South Carolina but is now a Salisbury resident. “Voting has always been strong for me — especially being a black man, because back in the day, they couldn’t vote.” He said he plans to exercise his right to vote and hopes others will, too. Salisbury native Rachel Barbee, a 20-year-old Catawba junior, admits she hasn’t been following this year’s candidates very closely, but said she won’t miss out on her chance to BARBEE vote. “I just think that every vote counts and voting is a way to be part of something,” she said. Barbee, who voted in the 2008 election, said she expects those young people who voted in 2008 to continue the trend this year. She said her professors at Catawba have explained how all facets of government affect everyday life. Corbin Bennett, an 18year-old freshman at Livingstone, said she is excited to vote for the first time this fall. “I wasn’t really that interested in politics before,” Bennett said, but as she entered college, she began to see how

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P. Corriher. • For Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education special district, Jean Kennedy. • For N.C. Court of Appeals, Sanford Steelman. • • • Straight-party voting: Voters have three choices for straight-ticket voting: Democratic, Republican and Libertarian, to vote for all candidates of that party. That still leaves several nonpartisan races to consider and mark — judges, soil and water conservation district and school board. And there are two referenda on the ballot — one concerning whether felons can run for sheriff, the other concerning a $12 million bond referendum for RowanCabarrus Community College. Straight-ticket voters can still vote for a candidate of a different party in any individual office. In any multi-seat race, a straight-party vote is a vote for all candidates of that party. If you individually vote for any candidate in a multi-seat race, you must also individually select all other candidates you wish to support in that race in order for your vote to count.

political issues affect her life. Now, the Salisbury resident is learning about local candidates and election issues. “I really do need to be interactive in politics and what goes on around me,” she said. “Since we the people choose who we want to run, it would be good to have a general idea of who you are choosing and who you want to run for you.” • • • This year’s election also would be the first for Titeanea Bostick, a 19-year-old Livingstone sophomore. But she said she isn’t planning on voting because she doesn’t know the candidates or the issues. “I haven’t r e a l l y thought much about it,” she BOSTICK said. “I might change my mind.” Bostick said she does think young people who voted in 2008 will vote again in 2010, because they already have gotten involved. Jeffrey Salerno, a 19-yearold Catawba sophomore, said as a Florida resident he can’t vote in Rowan County and hasn’t made plans to cast an absentee ballot. He said he’ll likely vote in the next presi- SALERNO dential election. “Obviously, there’s more exposure to the candidates during a presidential race,” he said. “I’ve hardly heard anything about the candidates, especially with my candidates being down in Florida, this year. “During a presidential year, you can’t not hear something.” Catawba sophomore S u z y Williams, 19, said she won’t WILLIAMS be voting Tuesday simply because she hasn’t had time to register. “I’ve just been too busy to register,” she said. Williams said she plans to register and vote in the next

election. “I feel like if you want change, you have to vote for it,” she said. Shaun Bridgewalter, a 22year-old Catawba senior, said he’s never voted in any type of election, whether it be student government or presidential, and never intends to. “I know I hate the thought that a politician’s job is to represent people because sometimes people don’t BRIDGEWALTER know what they want, he said. “And someone is going to be opposed to something no matter what you do, so I kind of feel like by voting you’re getting into a losing battle.”

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A family of Vikings entered the costume contest Saturday. Parents Randy and Kathy Rhodes dressed as warriors from the Capital One advertisements. Their children, Ethan and Sarah Rhodes, dressed as characters from the movie ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’

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Officials are investigating two suspicious fires that occurred in Rockwell Saturday morning. At about 4:50 a.m., firefighters first responded to an outbuilding behind a residence at 280 Crescent Road. “As firefighters arrived on the scene, they saw a fire under one of the double-wide mobile homes sitting at American Homes (nearby on U.S. Highway 52),” said Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Holshouser with

tic job,” Horne said. “They were able to save a mobile home for sale and part of the outbuilding.” Holshouser said the fire at the mobile home started underneath the house and burned into it, causing about $4,000 to $5,000 worth of damage to the mobile home. Most of the outbuilding was consumed. Holshouser said firefighters took about 30 to 45 minutes to extinguish the blaze. Rockwell Rural, Rockwell City and Faith Fire Departments responded. Contact Karissa Minn at 704-797-4222.

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Bingham funds Bingham reported issuing refunds to two contributors who exceeded the amount allowed by law. Bingham said he received two $2,000 checks, one from longtime friend Dr. James Johnson and one from his own mother-in-law, Naomi Bernhardt. Both received refunds on Oct. 21, after the finance reporting dates. He explained the error in a letter attached to his report, though it wasn’t required. “There’s a refund form which wouldn’t be due until the fourth quarter” he said. “When the public disclosure is required by the law, I believe the disclosure should be full and complete.” Bingham’s mother, Ann Bingham, has loaned his campaign a total of $24,000, according to the third-quarter report. “My biggest backer is my mother. She would like to see succeed,” he said. me “I would, too.” Bingham also received contributions from a number of local attorneys. • Jack M. Greene Jr., $250. • Bays Shoaf, $100. • Glenn E. Ketner Jr., $500. • Mary Beth Smith, $200. • Reid Acree Jr., $250. • Mona Lisa Wallace, $200. He has also received support from a few local doctors. • Dr. Hugh B. Watts, $500. • Dr. Cecil and Monica Farrington, $100. • Dr. Col. Samuel L. Fort, $200. • Wayne Wooten, retired, $200. Other donors include: • William and Nancy Stanback, retired, $100. • Vernon and Barbara Lane, retired, $200. • Kenny Lane, police officer, $200. • Belinda Showfety, retired nurse, $200. His in-kind contributions came from Ks Lane Screen Graphics and Printing for signs and T-shirts at $540. Expenses include photojournalist Ben Martin, $1,450; M.E. Turner Stationery, $578; Quick Copy and Print Shop, $679; Michael Sears Web Designs, $1,090; Ks Lane Screen Graphics and Printing, $1,665; Great American Publishing Co., $437; U.S. Postal Service, $2,881; Bernhardt Hardware, $777 for flags to hand out; Office Depot, $880; Diversified Graphics, $5,487; Rowan Museum, $400 to rent the Messinger Room for a luncheon; Rowan County Chamber of Commerce, $119; Buttercup Cafe and Catering, $1,535; Rowan Public Library Foundation, $500 Literary Feast table sponsorship; Salisbury Post, $4,863 for ads; Salisbury

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Auten’s supporters Auten, who raised $10,888 in the third quarter of his campaign, received $5,000 over his entire campaign from his mother, Becky Auten. He also received many contributions from current coworkers at the Sheriff’s Office and retirees: • Steve Beaver, RCSO, $310 • Tim Bost, retired law enforcement officer, $160 • Jerry Davis, RCSO, $770 • Roger Jernigan, retired immigration customs enforcement officer, $500 • Virginia King, retired from RCSO, $200 • James Rollings, RCSO, $420 • Randy St. Clair, RCSO, $100 • John Vandergast, retired F.B.I., $250 • Tim Wyrick, RCSO, $100 • Jeff Duffell, RCSO, $1,849 checks and in-kind for supplies for a fundraiser Business owners, teachers and community members have also contributed to Auten’s campaign including: • Vernon Bennett, Bennett Distributors, $100 • Sonny Carpenter, appraiser, $100 • Dinah Carpenter, teacher, $100 • Eugene Connell, sales, $100 • Robert Cook Jr., Cook Shoes, $500 • Bud Graeber, insurance, $100 • David Hurst, United Beverage, $250 • Ralph Ketner, Food

Rockwell man charged with assaulting handicapped person,

cruelty to animals As officers with the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office investigated an assault involving a golf club at 104 Orchard Road, Rockwell, they found a dog sitting in the suspect’s car. The car was running, and a vacuum cleaner hose atwas to tached the exhaust and run inside the car, authorities reported Friday. The dog was not injured. The susBURTON pect, Eric Goodrich Burton, 42, was sitting on a swing in his front yard when officers arrived, and claimed he put the dog in the running car to try and get rid of the fleas. Burton denied hitting his brother, Miles Rhodes, with the golf club, and claimed he hit himself, authorities said. brother, Burton’s Rhodes, of 420 N. Boundary St., who is physically disabled, told officers he and Burton got into an argument and Burton hit him with the golf club. Rhodes was sent to Rowan Regional Medical Center to be treated for a 2-inch gash on the top of his head and scratches to his arms. Officers found the golf club on the kitchen floor with dried blood on the end and entered it as evidence. Burton was taken to the and Office Sheriff’s charged with assault on a handicapped person and cruelty to animals. He was placed in the Rowan County jail under a $7,000 secured bond.

Smith, $300 • Rodney Cress, $170 • John Stout, $100 • Phillip Bradshaw, bail • Mr. D. Fortson, $500 bondsman, $70 • James and Deborah • Jeff Barger, clerk of Hoffman, $100 court, $140 • Brian Worthy, $100 • Floyd Burton, retired • Douglas Homes, $500 furniture, $150 • Dorris Wright, $10

The Salisbury Post received $4,798 for print advertisement, and Memories 1280 received $2,120. Auten spent $820 on chicken for a fundraising event, and $1,200 toward radio advertisements for WSTP.

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Noble raised $2,891 in the third quarter, receiving $100 from N.C. Representative Lorene Coates. Noble also received donations from Rowan County residents, including: • Dr. and Mrs. David

Auten spent $7,460 in the third quarter. Over his entire campaign period, he spent $12,440 at Chapman Signs for campaign signs, magnets and stickers, which made up the bulk of his entire campaign spending.

Auten contributed more than $1,000 to his campaign, including $288 for paper products and supplies for a chicken dinner fundraiser.

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Auten on campaigning, spending $3,542 in the third quarter. His overall campaign expense total was not available, but included: $2,291 to K S Lane Screen Graphics and Printing; $175 to WSAT Memories 1280; $20 to Fleming Candy Company; $193 to the Salisbury Post for print advertising; and $467 to Signs on the Cheap. Among several contributions to his own campaign, Noble also donated a 36-inch color television to his campaign for a raffle.

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Obama warns of progress reversal if GOP wins CHICAGO (AP) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President Barack Obama made a final-weekend plea to his hometown supporters to defy expectations and tamp down a Republican tide that many people expect to crest in Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elections. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicago, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to you to let them know that we have not forgotten, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have amnesia,â&#x20AC;? the president told a large outdoor crowd near his home, referring to the economic recession that hit during George W. Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presidency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This election is a choice between policies that got us into this mess and the policies that are starting to lead us out of this mess.â&#x20AC;? But going back to greater GOP control would be just fine, said Rep. John Boehner, in line to become the new speaker if Republicans take the House, as expected. He declared, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americans are demanding a new way forward in Washington.â&#x20AC;? Embarking on a four-state weekend campaign dash, Obama acknowledged the difficulties Democrats face â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the distinct chance of losing their comfortable majority in the House and possibly the Senate, as well as several governorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seats. All four weekend stops are in states Obama carried in 2008 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Illinois and Ohio. But Democratic candidates for the Senate, House and governorships are struggling in these places and elsewhere, and Obama is making a last-ditch plea for the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core supporters not to abandon them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is difficult here in Pennsylvania, it is dif-

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ficult all across the country,â&#x20AC;? Obama told several hundred campaign volunteers at Temple University in Philadelphia, a Democratic-leaning city he has visited often. The weekend tour marks the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last campaign swing of the election season. His sagging popularity has limited his ability to save Democratic candidates, and his legislative agenda may be deeply complicated if the GOP takes over the House and/or Senate. Unless Democratic voters turn out in big numbers, Obama said in a seven-minute talk at Temple, all the progress made in the past two years â&#x20AC;&#x153;can be rolled back.â&#x20AC;? Several of Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U.S. House Democrats are battling for survival, as is the Senate nominee, Joe Sestak. Republicans expect to win the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat, as two-term Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell is termlimited. Democratic prospects appear somewhat better in Connecticut, Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second stop. The party has high hopes for Senate nominee Richard Blumenthal and gubernatorial candidate Dan Malloy, although neither race is considered in the bag. But freshman Rep. Jim Himes faces a tough challenge from Republican Dan Debicella, and organizers allowed Himes to introduce Obama to loud applause from more than 9,000 people at the Bridgeport Arena.

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firm. The ubiquitous polls were maddeningly inconsistent on many points. But most agreed that voters preferred Republicans over Democrats in hypothetical matchups, one key indicator of voting behavior, and also that independents were swinging back to the GOP for the first time since President George W. Bushâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s re-election in 2004.

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After absorbing thrashings at the hands of voters in 2006 and 2008, Republicans guarded against public displays of overconfidence. In private, though, their debate was not whether they would win a House majority, but the size of the victory margin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ladies and gentlemen, your government hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been listening,â&#x20AC;? said Rep. John Boehner of Ohio, the Republican in line to become speaker of the House. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your government is disrespecting you, your family, your job, your children. Your government is out of control. Do you have to accept it? Do you have to take it? Hell no you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what elections are for!â&#x20AC;? he said at a late-campaign rally in Ohio. Publicly, Democrats betrayed no expectation that their House majority was at an end. Nancy Pelosi, DCalif., turned aside any and all questions about the possibility of a night that would end her four-year tenure as the first female speaker in history. But there was nothing bullish about the Democratsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; latecampaign pronouncements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While there is some evidence that the Democratsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts are starting to pay off, the party still has ground to cover,â&#x20AC;? said an Oct. 27 memo from Anzalone Lizst Research, a Democratic polling

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LANDIS — Robert “Smitty” Smith, age 46, of Landis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, from Bob and Carolyn Tucker Hospice House after a lengthy illness. Robert was born April 21, 1964, in Boynton Beach, Fla., he was the son of the late Bobby Ray Smith and Linda Brown Stewart of Wilmington. “Smitty” loved Nascar racing and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. He enjoyed vacationing at the beach and at Cherokee. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and he loved his dogs. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Leigh Ann Smith of Landis; his life-long best friend, Jo Ann Edwards of Rockwell; his sons, Dillon Smith of Landis and Chris Covington of Kannapolis; his daughter, Katti Edwards of Rockwell; four grandchildren, Angel, Chad, Alex and Christian. He is also survived by his sisters, Darma S. Kates of Wilmington, Tara Mayo of Lewisville, Reba King and Patricia Smith both of Concord; numerous nieces and nephews; and his “Special Mother” Ruby Smith of Concord. Service: Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Memorial Independent Baptist Church in Landis, with Rev. Jeff Simpson officiating. Visitation: The family will receive friends at the church after the memorial service, at other times they will be at 1025 Double Impact Dr. in Rockwell at the home of Jo Ann Edwards. Memorials: Friends may make memorial contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus Co. 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, N.C. Online condolences may be made at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.

KANNAPOLIS — Jessica Michelle Barfield, 30, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Concord. Jessica was born July 21, 1980, in Gaston County, the daughter of Lydia Lowder Barfield of Kannapolis and the late Jesse Ray Barfield. Jessica attended East Rowan High School and was a member of Safe Harbor Baptist Church. She had been a member of the Rowan Aquatic Club and was an avid swimmer. Jessica was a wonderful daughter, mother and sister. She was also preceded in death by her fiance, Jeremy Wayne Propst, on Dec. 17, 2005. Survivors, in addition to her mother, are son Joseph Zane Propst of the home; brothers Jay Leonard and wife Angie of Faith, Chris Mitchell and wife Kelley of Statesville; nieces Kaitlyne Nicole Leonard, Breanna Mackenzie Leonard, Darby Jeanette Mitchell; nephew Mason Drake Leonard; and several aunts and uncles. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at Powles Funeral Home, Rockwell. Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2 at Safe Harbor Baptist Church, Granite Quarry, conducted by Rev. Rick Perry, pastor. Memorials: May be made to Powles Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Rockwell, NC 28138 to help with funeral expenses. The family expresses sincere gratitude to Bayada Health Care of Salisbury, Gentiva Home Health of Kannapolis and Rowan Regional Cap Care of Salisbury. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Barfield family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com

SALISBURY — Johnsie Ellen Overcash Welch, age 96, of Salisbury, formerly of McCubbins St., passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at Autumn Care of Salisbury. Born July 29, 1914, in Coolemee, she was the daughter to the late Lena Swicegood Overcash and John Overcash. She was a graduate of Boyden High School and then received her Cosmetology License and opened Dixie Jo Beauty Shop. Mrs. Welch was a lifelong member of Stallings Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Welch; sisters, Thelma Overcash Bowers and Eva Overcash Beaver; and brothers, Wade Overcash and Claude Overcash. Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Marsha Evans and husband, Mickey of Salisbury; one sister, Ruth Overcash Furr of Salisbury; two grandchildren, Matt Evans and wife, Dana and Travis Evans; and two greatgrandchildren, Katherine Bonnie Evans and Abigail Ellen Evans. Service and Burial: Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, at Summersett Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charlie Bryan officiating. Burial will follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery Visitation: Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 1, from 6-8 p.m. at Summersett Funeral Home. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, 817 South Main Street Salisbury, NC 28144 or Rowan Regional Home Health and Hospice, 720 Grove Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

SALISBURY — Ruth Troutman Upright, 85, of Salisbury, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, at Salisbury Gardens. in Born Statesville on April 26, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Robert TroutLink man and Lucy Pratt Troutman. She attended Iredell County Schools. Ruth was a nursery worker at the YMCA for nine years and previously worked as a seamstress at Carolina Maid. She was a member of Community Baptist Church. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Fleming Upright, in 1982; and brothers, Robert M. Troutman, Donald H. Troutman and Kenneth E. Troutman. Surviving are daughters, Mary Upright Eagle (Jerry) of Summerfield and Libby Upright Hipps (Jimmy) of Connelly Springs; one brother, John R. Troutman of Spartanburg, S.C.; two sisters, Lucy Troutman Hale and Hazel Troutman Hess both of Salisbury; and three grandchildren, Shana Eagle Hurt (Adam), Brett K. Eagle and Anna E. Hipps. Visitation, Service and Burial: The family will see friends Monday from 1-2 p.m. at Community Baptist Church with funeral services following at 2 p.m. at the church. Ruth will lie in state for 1 hour in the church sanctuary. Rev. Keith Mason, pastor will officiate. Burial will follow services at Rowan Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials: Memorials may be made to Community Baptist Church, Building Fund 18 Carolina St., Salisbury, NC and Rowan Regional Medical Center Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Funeral Summersett Home is assisting the Upright Family. Online condolences can be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

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Driver faces misdemeanor charges in I-95 mower’s death FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — Authorities say they have charged a truck driver whose rig smashed into a tractor mowing the median of Interstate 95 with a misdemeanor. Troopers told The Fayetteville Observer on Friday that 65-year-old Luis Valdes, of Lehigh Acres, Fla., is charged misdemeanor death by motor vehicle. Investigators say the tractor-trailer scraped two parked vehicles warning about a lane closed to protect workers ahead, then smashed into the mower near exit 58 on Wednesday. Authorities say 47-year-old John McLean of Erwin was killed. He was one of several family members working for a company with a contract to cut grass for the state Department of Transportation. A phone listing for Valdes could not be found.

Duke student likely died after fall into stairwell DURHAM (AP) — Duke University officials say a student found dead last week likely fell into a recessed stairwell. Duke spokesman Michael Schoenfeld told The HeraldSun that investigators think 21-year-old Drew Everson may have been walking to his off-campus home after 3 a.m. Oct. 22 when he fell down the steps near an East Campus building. Authorities say Everson was still alive when a university worker found him several hours later, but died after two days in the hospital. Schoenfeld says investigators are waiting for toxicology test results from the medical examiner to try to answer why Everson might have stumbled into the stairwell. Everson was a political science major from Tampa, Fla., and served as a line monitor for Duke men’s basketball.

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Investigators take saw from home where body found in freezer RALEIGH (AP) — Investigators took hundreds of items including a knives, chainsaw and cleaning supplies from a Raleigh home where the body of a missing man was found inside a freezer. Multiple media outlets obtained the warrants and other documents that indicate 52year-old David Rueben Green may have been killed sometime in 2009. Green’s remains were found earlier this month covered in a sheet inside a freezer in the basement of his home. His live-in girlfriend and two juveniles have been charged in his killing. Investigators that searched Green’s home and his vehicles also took computers, financial records and report cards for two teens living in the home.

Robert Lewis Miller SALISBURY — Robert Lewis "Bobby" Miller, age 71, of 215 lash Dr., Salisbury, passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at the Laurels of Salisbury. Born Sept. 4, 1939, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Bessie Lyerly Miller. He attended the public schools of Rowan County and was last employed at Fieldcrest Cannon Plant 1. He is also preceded in death by brothers, Charley Miller, Merle Miller, Sr., Pete Miller, Marvin Miller and Harold Miller; and sisters, Edith Miller and Gladys Taylor. Survivors are brothers, Samuel Miller (Charlotte) of Salisbury and William Miller of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sisters, Catherine Miller of Bronx, N.Y. and Ruth Springs; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins. Service and Visitation: Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. with services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Outreach Christian Tabernacle with the Pastor, Apostle Ray Taylor, officiating. Services entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home, Inc.

Asheboro man finds grenade while raking ASHEBORO (AP) — A man raking leaves in Asheboro found quite a surprise. Police told multiple media outlets the man discovered a grenade as he did chores Friday morning. Authorities evacuated two nearby homes. A bomb squad removed the grenade and disposed of it.

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Joe Oscar Pittman CHESTER, VA. — Joe Oscar Pittman, age 62, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at Virginia Commonwealth University MediCenter, cal Richmond, N.C., one week after sustaining injuries from a motorcycle accident. Born Oct. 24, 1948, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Oscar Pittman and Emma Shinn Pittman. Joe helped his father on a farm in earlier years. Later, he worked for the former Cannon Mills Co. Plt. #1 in #1 Slasher Room and #1 Weave Room for over 30 years. Two years ago, he & his wife moved to Chester, Va., where she worked with Philip-Morris in Richmond, Va. His greatest loves in life was taking care of his granddaughter and riding his motorcycles, a Harley and a Chopper. His family will always cherish the love he had for his family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Brenda Henderson Pittman; two sons, Alan J. Pittman of Kannapolis and Steven O. Pittman of China Grove; one granddaughter, Kylei Ann Pierce; and two sisters, Pagie Motley of Rockwell and Junita Hill of Sampson, Ala. Service and Burial: The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, officiated by Rev. Chris Pethel. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Whitley's Funeral Home, Kannapolis. Whitley's Funeral Home is assisting the Pittman Family. Online condolences may be made at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.

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- Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth K. McAninch, 28, of Logansport, Ind., died Oct. 21 at Yahya Khel district, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. --------------

- Army Spc. Ronnie J. Pallares, 19, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., died Oct. 23 in Andar district, Ghazni, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. --------------

- Army Spc. Steven L. Dupont, 20, of Lafayette, La., died Oct. 24 at Rangrizan, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. --------------

- Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles M. Sadell, 34, of Columbia, Mo., died Oct. 24 at National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered Oct. 5 at Arif Kala, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. --------------

- Army Staff Sgt. Aracely Gonzalez O'Malley, 31, of Brawley, Calif., died Oct. 22 at Homburg, Germany, of injuries sustained in a non combat incident Oct. 12 at Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan. --------------

- Army Spc. Thomas A. Moffitt, 21, of Wichita, Kan., died Oct. 24 at Sarobi District, Paktika Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by insurgents with small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades. --------------

- Army Pfc. David R. Jones Jr., 21, of Saint Johnsville, N.Y., died Oct. 24 at Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident. --------------

- Army Sgt. 1st Class Phillip C. Tanner, 43, of Sheridan, Wyo., died Oct. 26 at Ali Al Salem, Kuwait, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident. --------------

- Marine Lance Cpl. Terry E. Honeycutt Jr., 19, of Waldorf, Md., died Oct. 27 from wounds received Oct. 21 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Larry Walkers Firms HARRISBURG — Larry Lenell Walkers Firms, age 63, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at W.G. “Bill” Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury. Visitation and Burial: Viewing will be Monday 12:30 p.m. at Hairston Funeral Home and burial will be at 2 p.m. at US National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home, Inc.

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Muslim, came on the stage. “Maybe I need to be more discerning,” Colbert mused. He told Stewart: “Your reasonableness is poisoning my fear.” As part of the comedic routine, Stewart and his associates asked some in the audience to identify themselves by category, eliciting answers such as “half-Mexican, half-white,” “American woman single” and “Asian-American from Taiwan.” “It’s a perfect demographic sampling of the American people,” Stewart cracked to a crowd filled with mostly younger whites. “As you know, if you have too many white people at a rally, your cause is racist. If you have too many people of color, then you must be asking for something — special rights, like eating at restaurants or piggy back

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Woman’s arrest in Yemen only one in mailed bomb plot so far

Repairs delay shuttle launch until at least Wednesday CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Lastminute leak repairs have again pushed back space shuttle Discovery’s final launch, this time until Wednesday. NASA delayed Discovery’s flight to the International Space Station yet another day because more work was needed than initially thought to replace a pair of leaking pipe hookups near the shuttle’s tail, NASA test director Jeff Spaulding said Saturday. The problem cropped up earlier in the week, forcing NASA to give up on the original Monday launch attempt and aim instead for Tuesday. That one-day slip to Election Day — which was announced Friday — had officials in neighboring communities worried about the massive traffic jams that might result from hordes of launch spectators and residents trying to vote. Spaulding said the latest delay gives shuttle team members “a little bit more breathing room” to get to the polls. Space agency managers had been urging workers to vote early to avoid interfering with work. “We always want to make it as uncomplicated as possible for our team, and be able to

BEIJING (AP) — The newest Miss World is from Kentucky. Alexandria Mills, a soft-spoken 18-year-old from Louisville, was named the winner in Saturday night’s contest in southern China. The tall blonde topped secondplace finisher Emma Wareus of Botswana. “It’s a cliche but this really is a dream come true,” Mills said in a news release from contest organizers. “I can’t believe it’s happening to me. My time has come. I’m loving it!” MILLS According to a brief biography on the Miss World website, Mills recently graduated from high school and would like to become a teacher. She is a vegetarian and enjoys traveling, photography and playing the French horn.

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A blaze touched off by a trash fire has been smoldering for two months — with occasional flareups — in the bed of a twisting, narrow lake drawn down as part of northwestern Louisiana’s fight against an invasive fern. It started during the Labor Day weekend and spread for miles along the edge of long, narrow Lake Bistineau. But it also burrowed under the lake bed, erupting in new spots days or weeks after crews put out what they could see. “There’s still hot spots where it’s burning the ground at the middle,” Deputy Chief Ryan Foster of the South Bossier Fire District said. And rains have been few and light.

The only way to put out the fire for good is to refill the lake, said Sandy Davis, head of the Caddo-Bossier Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness. Ron Stone, who lives on the lake, said he learned about the fire when a neighbor called. “He said, ‘You might want to get your dogs in. The lake is on fire.’ I ran out there and sure enough, it was burning,” Stone said. Lake Bistineau is about 14 miles long. It usually covers 17,500 acres, but about half the bed was exposed when drought followed a planned release of lake water. Conditions for the fire were created by the fight against a rootless fern imported from South America for aquariums.

authority also suspended air freight from Yemen, as did the world’s largest package delivery companies — FedEx and UPS. One particular vulnerability in the system: Trusted companies that regularly do business with freight shippers are allowed to ship parcels as “secure” cargo that is not automatically checked.

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dramatic example of the risks, but the dangers have been obvious for years, analysts said. Some Western countries, perhaps belatedly, are trying now to manage the risks. Britain’s Home Secretary Theresa May said the U.K. has now banned the movement of all unaccompanied air freight originating from Yemen. France’s civil aviation

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SANYA, China (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday made a rare visit by an American official to a Chinese island once a flash point in relations between the powers and pressed Beijing to settle territorial disputes with its smaller, wary neighbors. The Obama administration’s top diplomat also urged Chinese officials to use their influence with North Korea to keep the communist country from taking any provocative actions that might disrupt a summit of world leaders set for South Korea next month. Clinton’s main goal, though, was to seek Chinese help in lowering tensions across East Asia and she proposed hosting a three-way meeting between the U.S., China and Japan to ease the latest regional flare-up: competing claims by China and Japan over East China Sea islands, a dispute that has soured ties between Beijing and Tokyo. She conveyed the messages in a private meeting with Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo on Hainan Island just hours after similar talks in Vietnam with Chinese Foreign Minster Yang Jiechi on the sidelines of a summit of East Asian leaders.

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LONDON (AP) — The mail bombs discovered aboard cargo jets in England and Dubai could very easily have ended up on passenger planes, which carry more than half of the international air cargo coming into the U.S., experts say. And experts caution that cargo, even when loaded onto passenger planes, is sometimes lightly inspected or even completely unexamined, particularly when it comes from countries without well-developed aviation security systems. About 60 percent of all cargo flown into the U.S. is on passenger planes, according to Brandon Fried, a cargo security expert and executive director of the Airforwarders Association. New jumbo jets flying in from overseas — like the Boeing 777 — have “cavernous” bellies where freight is stored, he said. Most countries require parcels placed on passenger flights by international shipping companies to go through at least one security check. Methods include hand checks, sniffer dogs, X-ray machines and hightech devices that can find traces of explosives on paper or cloth swabs. But air shipping is governed by a patchwork of inconsistent controls that make packages a potential threat even to passenger jets, experts say. Security protocols vary widely around the world, whether they’re related to passenger aircraft or cargo planes. That at least two parcels containing explosives could be placed on cargo-only flights to England and Dubai, one in a FedEx shipment from Yemen, was a

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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — More than 1,700 people evacuated because of a wildfire west of Boulder are being allowed to return to their homes after firefighters worked through the night to stop the fire from spreading. Calm winds and higher humidity helped keep the 144-acre fire from spreading overnight Saturday. It is now 70 percent contained. Concerns about high winds spreading the flames prompted the evacuation of hundreds of people in the west part of Boulder and in the mountains west of the city when two fires started Friday. The fires then merged into one. No buildings have burned. The blaze is near an area where a wildfire burned almost 10 square miles and 169 homes last month.

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The packages were addressed to two synagogues in the Chicago area. But British Prime Minister David Cameron said Saturday that he believes the explosive device found at the East Midlands Airport in central England was intended to detonate aboard the plane. British Home Secretary Theresa May added that the bomb was powerful enough to take down the plane. A U.S. official said authorities believe a second device found in Dubai was similarly potent. Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh told reporters that the United States and United Arab Emirates had provided intelligence that helped identify the woman suspected of mailing the packages. A Yemeni security official said the young woman was a medical student and that her mother also was detained. The police action was part of a widening manhunt for suspects believed to have used forged documents and ID cards, Yemeni officials said. The suspected bombmaker behind a Christmas Day attack, Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri, is also the prime suspect in the mail bomb plot, several U.S. officials said.

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SAN’A, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni police arrested a woman on suspicion of mailing a pair of bombs powerful enough to take down airplanes, officials said Saturday as details emerged about a terrorist plot aimed at the U.S. that exploited security gaps in the worldwide shipping system. Investigators were hunting Yemen for more suspects tied to al-Qaida and several U.S. officials identified the terrorist group’s top explosives expert in Yemen as the most likely bombmaker. The explosives, addressed to Chicagoarea synagogues, were pulled off airplanes in England and the United Arab Emirates early Friday morning, touching off a tense search for other devices. It still wasn’t clear whether the bombs, which officials said were wired to cell phones, timers and power supplies, could have been detonated remotely while the planes were in the air, or when the packages were halfway around the world in the U.S. But the fact that they made it onto airplanes showed that nearly a decade since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, terrorists continue to probe and find security vulnerabilities.

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East Rowan’s boys cross country team was facing a daunting task going into the 3A regionals at McAlpine Park on Saturday. Five of the top nine teams in the state were competing and only the top four would advance to the state meet. Rick Roseman’s Mustangs met the challenge, finishing fourth as a team. East advances to the state meet next Saturday at Beeson Park in Kernersville. The top 16 teams from each classification will compete.

Roseman was asked if his team thought it could make the big show. “The kids had no doubt,” he exclaimed. “Their expectations at this point are so high.” Cole Honeycutt was the top Mustang finisher (16:12), nipping teammate Eli Walton (16:13) for eighth place. Both made all-region. Marvin Ridge won the event and its top runner, Chris Cole, won the individual title (15:25). J.M. Robinson was second, followed by Charlotte Catholic and East Rowan.

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Represented in both finals of the 2A state tournament, Salisbury came away with runner-up finishes against two favored opponents at the Cary Tennis Center on Saturday. In doubles, Cuthbertson’s McKenna Karas and Kalli Karas repeated as champions thanks to a 3-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory over Salisbury juniors Joy Loeblein and Erika Nelson. Shelby’s Hillary Lutz faced Salisbury sophomore Katelyn Storey for the singles title and won 6-4, 6-0. “It was a great weekend,”

Salisbury coach Chris Myers said. “Certainly we were the underdogs. Shelby’s girl all year long was kind of seen as the front-runner, and she proved why today. Katelyn played great, she just had a little bit too much game today. “The same can be said in doubles. We can’t hang our heads about taking the twotime state champions to a third set.” Loeblein-Nelson (21-3) reached the final with a 6-2, 63 victory over East Lincoln’s Claire Rinaldo-Anne Rinaldo. The Karas sisters, who won

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DIVISION II FOOTBALL

Indians tame Lions BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

MARS HILL — Catawba cornerback Catawba 38 B r y a n t Mars Hill 28 V e n n a b l e grabbed speeding Mars Hill running back Jonas Randolph by the shoulders, and Randolph flung him aside as if Vennable was a matador who had grabbed the horns of a raging bull. Vennable came back that from misfortune, diving on a fumble that helped the Indians beat the Lions 38-28. His teamVENNABLE mates came back as well, struggling out of an 11-point hole to stayed tied for first place in the SAC with Wingate and Carson-Newman. “I like the way this team reacts,” said running back Josh Wright, who scored three TDs. “No panic. We’re very collected under pressure.” Mars Hill scored 21 unanswered points in one stretch, but Catawba (6-2, 4-1) maintained its perfect road record. “Just another wild, crazy day in the SAC,,” Catawba coach Chip Hester said. Randolph barreled for 188 rushing yards (147 in the first half) and three touchdowns. Even though Wright wasn’t one of the guys trying to bring down Randolph, he was eager to answer him yard for yard, bruise for bruise and TD for TD, and he did that. “Sure, going against him was great motivation for me,” Wright said. “The coaches said we were going to run the ball, and we did.” Catawba rushed for 277

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The future has been on display all season at Livingstone — and it looked particSt. Aug’s 33 ularly promising in the first half L’Stone 0 Saturday. But a return-to-normal second half proved detrimental to the winless Blue Bears at Alumni Stadium, where St. Augustine’s scored all of its points in the third and fourth quarters and gained a 33-0 CIAA victory. “That first half, I couldn’t have asked for any-

thing better,” coach Elvin James said. “We executed to perfection. That was the best we’ve played all year. It showed what we could do — and what we could be.” A scoreless first half isn’t necessarily something to celebrate, except that Livingstone (0-10, 0-6) did it against first-place St. Aug’s — a team fighting to qualify for the conference championship game. The Falcons (8-1, 6-0), held to 97 total yards in the opening half, forced four turnovers and played with a renewed swagger in the one-sided second half. “We wanted to make a statement and let everyone know we’re not a joke,” junior defensive back

Improved Rams take on Panthers today Associated Press ST. LOUIS — The glass is half full for the St. Louis Rams — nearly, anyway — who have already tripled their 2009 win total. They’re one of the NFL’s surprise teams. If not for some empty second halves, they’d be a lot more highly regarded heading into today’s game against the 1-5 Carolina Panthers. The Rams (3-4) could easily be 5-2 and atop the NFC West, losing three games by a total of seven points. Only once, in a blowout at Detroit in Week 5, were they not in it until the finish. They’re well aware of the missed opportunities. Finishing as strong as they start was emphasized in practice last week. Then they squandered an 11-point halftime lead, managing only 96 yards and no points the rest of the way in an 18-17 loss

at Tampa Bay. “Believe me, there was a lot of focus and attention to detail as far as making sure that the second half was going to be successful,” center Jason Brown said. The Panthers were 12-4 and NFC South champions in 2008 and went 8-8 last year. The subsequent exodus has been tough for remaining veterans. “That’s the business side of it,” wide receiver Steve Smith said. “That happens, turnover in any corporation or business. You’re just fortunate that right now, this year, I wasn’t part of the turnover.” There are only five players 30 or older, half as many as the Rams have. So the Panthers are learning on the job. The offense hit its high water mark last week, getting big games from rookies Davis Gettis and Brandon LaFell in a 23-20 victory over the 49ers.

Shawntez Jones said. “They’re the No. 1 team in our conference, 23rd in the nation. For two quarters we proved we’re capable of playing with the best.” Even winning coach Michael Acosta tossed a post-game bouquet LC’s way. “I give them credit,” he said after St. Aug’s won its seventh straight. “They had nothing to lose. You’ve got to be careful with a team like that. They were hungry.” Livingstone’s appetite was unprecedented. The

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TV Sports Sunday, Oct. 31 AUTO RACING 1 p.m. ESPN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Amp Energy 500, at Talladega, Ala. GOLF 2 p.m. TGC — Nationwide Tour Championship, final round, at Charleston, S.C. 4:30 p.m. TGC — Champions Tour, AT&T Championship, final round, at San Antonio MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 8 p.m. FOX — World Series, game 4, San Francisco at Texas NFL FOOTBALL 1 p.m. CBS — Regional coverage FOX — Regional coverage, doubleheader 4 p.m. CBS — Regional coverage 4:15 p.m. FOX — Regional coverage, doubleheader game 8:15 p.m. NBC — Pittsburgh at New Orleans SOCCER 8 p.m. ESPN2 — MLS, playoffs, conference semifinals, first leg, Los Angeles at Seattle

Prep football Standings

Wofford 35, The Citadel 0 Elon 49, Chattanooga 35 Samford 20, Georgia Southern 13 Appalachian State 37, Furman 26 Nov. 6 Western Carolina at Furman, 12:30 p.m. Chattanooga at Auburn, 1 p.m. Elon at The Citadel, 2 p.m. Appalachian State at Georgia Southern, 2 p.m. Wofford at Samford, 3 p.m.

ACC Atlantic ACC Overall 4-1 6-2 Florida State N.C. State 3-1 6-2 Maryland 3-1 6-2 2-3 4-4 Clemson Boston College 1-4 3-5 Wake Forest 1-4 2-6 ACC Overall Coastal Virginia Tech 4-0 6-2 Miami 3-2 5-3 3-2 5-3 Georgia Tech North Carolina 2-2 5-3 Virginia 1-3 4-4 0-4 2-6 Duke Saturday’s games Boston College 16, Clemson 10 Virginia 24, Miami 19 Maryland 62, Wake Forest 14 Duke 34, Navy 31 North Carolina 21, William & Mary 17 Nov. 4 Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Virginia at Duke, Noon Boston College at Wake Forest, 3:30 p.m. Maryland at Miami, TBA N.C. State at Clemson, TBA North Carolina at Florida State, TBA

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1A Yadkin Valley YVC Overall North Rowan 5-1 5-5 4-2 7-3 East Montgomery Albemarle 4-2 6-4 West Montgomery 3-3 5-5 3-3 3-7 South Davidson South Stanly 3-3 3-7 Chatham Central 1-5 2-8 1-5 1-9 North Moore Friday’s games North Rowan 26, West Montgomery 22 Albemarle 68, North Moore 0 South Stanly 53, South Davidson 32 E. Montgomery 24, Chatham Central 7 Nov. 5 North Rowan at South Davidson Albemarle at South Stanly East Montgomery at West Montgomery Chatham Central at North Moore

2A Central Carolina Overall CCC Salisbury 4-0 7-3 3-1 9-1 Thomasville Lexington 3-1 6-4 Central Davidson 1-3 6-4 1-3 5-5 West Davidson East Davidson 0-4 2-8 Friday’s games Salisbury 10, Thomasville 7 Lexington 35, Central Davidson 14 West Davidson 20, East Davidson 7 Nov. 5 Salisbury at East Davidson Lexington at Thomasville West Davidson at Central Davidson

3A North Piedmont NPC Overall 5-0 10-0 4-1 6-4 4-2 9-2 3-2 6-4 1-4 2-8 1-4 2-8 0-5 1-9 Friday’s games Carson 35, West Iredell 28 Statesville 44, South Rowan 0 North Iredell 20, East Rowan 18 Nov. 5 East Rowan at South Rowan North Iredell at West Rowan West Iredell at Statesville Open: Carson

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3A South Piedmont Overall SPC A.L. Brown 6-0 9-1 Concord 5-1 7-3 4-2 7-3 Cox Mill NW Cabarrus 3-3 5-5 Hickory Ridge 3-3 4-6 2-4 4-6 Robinson Mount Pleasant 1-5 3-7 Central Cabarrus 0-6 0-10 Friday’s games A.L. Brown 20, NW Cabarrus 13 Concord 35, Hickory Ridge 7 Cox Mill 48, Central Cabarrus 23 Mt. Pleasant 34, Robinson 28 (OT) Nov. 5 A.L. Brown at Concord NW Cabarrus at Cox Mill Mt. Pleasant at Central Cabarrus Hickory Ridge at Robinson

4A Central Piedmont Overall CPC 4-0 9-1 3-1 8-2 3-1 5-5 2-2 8-2 0-4 4-6 0-4 0-10 Friday’s games Davie 27, Reagan 24 West Forsyth 42, R.J. Reynolds 13 Mount Tabor 40, N. Davidson 37 (3 OT) Nov. 5 North Davidson at Davie West Forsyth at Mount Tabor R.J. Reynolds at Reagan

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College football Standings SAC SAC Overall Catawba 4-1 6-2 Wingate 4-1 6-2 4-1 6-3 Carson-Newman Mars Hill 3-2 5-4 Lenoir-Rhyne 2-3 5-4 2-3 3-5 Newberry Tusculum 1-4 5-4 Brevard 0-5 3-6 Saturday’s games Tusculum 51, Brevard 35 Catawba 38, Mars Hill 28 Wingate 27, Lenoir-Rhyne 24 Carson-Newman 35, Newberry 13 Nov. 6 Mars Hill at Wingate, 1:30 p.m. Tusculum at Catawba, 1:30 p.m. Newberry at Brevard, 2 p.m. Lenoir-Rhyne at Carson-Newman, 2 p.m.

CIAA Northern CIAA Overall Virginia State 5-1 7-2 Bowie State 5-1 5-4 Elizabeth City State 4-2 5-4 Chowan 3-3 3-6 Virginia Union 3-4 3-6 St. Paul’s 2-4 2-7 Lincoln 0-6 1-8 Southern CIAA Overall St. Augustine’s 6-0 8-1 Shaw 6-0 7-2 Winston-Salem State 5-2 8-2 Fayetteville State 3-3 4-5 Johnson C. Smith 0-6 1-8 Livingstone 0-6 0-10 Saturday’s games Virginia State 35, Virginia Union 7 Shaw 31, Winston-Salem State 27 St. Augustine’s 33, Livingstone 0 Fayetteville State 64, J.C. Smith 0 St. Paul’s 16, Lincoln 13 Elizabeth City State 55, Chowan 14 Nov. 6 Bowie State at Chowan, Noon Virginia State at St. Paul’s, 1 p.m. Virginia Union at Fayetteville State, 1 p.m. Elizabeth City State at Lincoln, 1 p.m. Livingstone at J.C. Smith, 1 p.m. Shaw at St. Augustine’s, 4 p.m.

Southern SC Overall Appalachian State 6-0 8-0 Wofford 5-0 7-1 Chattanooga 4-2 4-3 Furman 2-3 4-4 Georgia Southern 2-3 4-4 Samford 2-3 4-4 Elon 2-3 3-5 Western Carolina 1-4 2-6 The Citadel 0-6 2-7 Saturday’s games

SEC Overall Eastern South Carolina 4-2 6-2 Florida 3-3 5-3 3-4 4-5 Georgia Vanderbilt 1-4 2-6 Kentucky 1-5 4-5 0-5 2-6 Tennessee Western SEC Overall Auburn 6-0 9-0 4-1 7-1 LSU Alabama 4-1 7-1 Mississippi State 3-2 7-2 3-2 6-2 Arkansas Mississippi 1-4 3-5 Saturday’s games South Carolina 38, Tennessee 24 Florida 34, Georgia 31 (OT) Auburn 51, Mississippi 31 Arkansas 49, Vanderbilt 14 Mississippi State 24, Kentucky 17 Nov. 6 Florida at Vanderbilt, Noon Idaho State at Georgia, 12:30 p.m. Charleston Southern at Kentucky, 12:30 p.m. Chattanooga at Auburn, 1 p.m. Arkansas at South Carolina, 7 p.m. Louisiana-Lafayette at Mississippi, 7 p.m. Alabama at LSU, 8 p.m. Tennessee at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Conference USA Eastern C-USA Overall 4-0 6-2 UCF East Carolina 4-1 5-3 Southern Miss 2-2 5-3 2-2 3-5 UAB Marshall 1-3 2-6 Memphis 0-5 1-7 C-USA Overall Western Houston 4-1 5-3 SMU 4-1 5-4 2-2 5-3 Tulsa UTEP 2-4 5-4 Tulane 1-3 3-5 1-3 2-6 Rice Saturday’s games UAB 50, Southern Miss 49 (2 OT) Marshall 16, UTEP 12 UCF 49, East Carolina 35 SMU 31, Tulane 17 Houston 56, Memphis 17 Tulsa 28, Notre Dame 27 Nov. 5 UCF at Houston, 8 p.m. Nov. 6 Rice at Tulsa, 2 p.m. Navy at East Carolina, 3:30 p.m. Southern Miss at Tulane, 3:30 p.m. Marshall at UAB, 4:15 p.m. Tennessee at Memphis, 8 p.m. SMU at UTEP, 9:05 p.m.

Scores EAST Army 29, VMI 7 Cornell 21, Princeton 19 Harvard 30, Dartmouth 14 Lafayette 33, Bucknell 22 Lehigh 44, Colgate 14 Miami (Ohio) 21, Buffalo 9 Penn 24, Brown 7 Pittsburgh 20, Louisville 3 Stony Brook 41, Charleston Southern 21 Temple 30, Akron 0 Villanova 28, Richmond 7 Yale 31, Columbia 28 SOUTH Alcorn St. 27, Southern U. 20 Coastal Carolina 30, Gardner-Webb 27, OT Dayton 37, Davidson 13 Florida A&M 31, Morgan St. 17 Fort Valley St. 31, Lane 8 Hampden-Sydney 49, Guilford 20 Jackson St. 30, Prairie View 13 Jacksonville 61, Morehead St. 17 Liberty 34, Presbyterian 24 Louisiana-Monroe 28, Troy 14 Marist 42, Campbell 14 Maryville, Tenn. 40, Greensboro 6 Massachusetts 21, James Madison 14 McNeese St. 24, Nicholls St. 14 N.C. Central 20, Edward Waters 7 Norfolk St. 10, Howard 9 North Texas 33, W. Kentucky 6 Old Dominion 28, Hampton 14 S. Carolina St. 38, Delaware St. 21 Shenandoah 24, Averett 14 South Alabama 39, Georgia St. 34 MIDWEST Bowling Green 17, Cent. Michigan 14 Butler 48, Valparaiso 0 Illinois 44, Purdue 10 Iowa 37, Michigan St. 6 Iowa St. 28, Kansas 16 Kent St. 33, Ball St. 14 N. Illinois 28, W. Michigan 21 N. Iowa 34, Youngstown St. 30 Nebraska 31, Missouri 17 Northwestern 20, Indiana 17 Ohio 38, Louisiana-Lafayette Oklahoma St. 24, Kansas St. 14 Syracuse 31, Cincinnati 7 Toledo 42, E. Michigan 7 Tulsa 28, Notre Dame 27 SOUTHWEST Grambling St. 35, Ark.-Pine Bluff 25 Texas A&M 45, Texas Tech 27 FAR WEST Arizona 29, UCLA 21 Colorado St. 38, New Mexico 14 Montana St. 23, Idaho St. 20, OT New Mexico St. 29, San Jose St. 27 Oregon St. 35, California 7 San Diego St. 48, Wyoming 38 Stanford 41, Washington 0 Weber St. 30, Montana 21

Summaries ASU 37, Furman 26 Furman Appalachian St.

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0 6 14 6 — 26 7 7 14 9 — 37 First Quarter App—Cadet 9 run (Vitaris kick), 6:34. Second Quarter Fur—FG Early 20, 10:21. Fur—FG Early 21, 6:35. App—Cadet 1 run (Vitaris kick), 3:28. Third Quarter App—Fletcher 40 run (Vitaris kick), 14:14. Fur—Uhaa 2 run (Early kick), 13:56. App—Jorden 5 pass from Presley (Vitaris kick), 8:44. Fur—J.Williams 6 pass from Worley (Early kick), 1:45. Fourth Quarter App—Cadet 1 run (Vitaris kick), 9:27. Fur—McFadden 5 pass from Worley (kick blocked), 2:38. App—2-point defensive conversion by Sanders, 2:38. A—29,093. Fur App First downs 13 23 Rushes-yards 30-132 56-261 Passing 129 137 Comp-Att-Int 11-25-0 13-28-1 Return Yards 26 9 Punts-Avg. 7-42.0 6-43.7 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 4-1 Penalties-Yards 5-20 10-106 Time of Possession 23:23 36:37 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Furman, J.Williams 7-59, Cunningham 2-41, Uhaa 9-16, Brown 4-9, Worley 8-7. Appalachian St., Cadet 25-114, Presley 16-80, Fletcher 0-40, D.Moore 7-26, Hillary 1-16, C.Baker 5-0, Team 1-(minus 4), Redskins 1-(minus 11).

PASSING—Furman, Worley 10-23-0-90, Cunningham 1-2-0-39. Appalachian St., Presley 1327-1-137, Hillary 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING—Furman, Maples 3-27, McFadden 3-20, Hendrix 1-39, C.Anderson 1-22, Mims 1-8, Cunningham 1-7, J.Williams 1-6. Appalachian St., Quick 4-46, Hillary 2-45, Cline 2-19, Cadet 2-17, Jorden 1-5, Elder 1-3, D.Moore 1-2.

UCF 49, E. Carolina 35 East Carolina UCF

7 7 7 14 — 35 14 14 7 14 — 49 First Quarter UCF—Guyton 8 pass from Godfrey (Cattoi kick), 10:57. UCF—Aiken 40 pass from Godfrey (Cattoi kick), 8:45. ECU—Bodenheimer 3 pass from D.Davis (Barbour kick), 5:00. Second Quarter UCF—Weaver 1 run (Cattoi kick), 12:52. ECU—D.Davis 10 run (Barbour kick), 6:17. UCF—Murray 1 run (Cattoi kick), 1:43. Third Quarter ECU—Harris 2 pass from D.Davis (Barbour kick), 10:54. UCF—Murray 2 run (Cattoi kick), 4:00. Fourth Quarter UCF—Weaver 9 run (Cattoi kick), 14:11. ECU—D.Davis 4 run (Barbour kick), 10:00. UCF—Murray 10 run (Cattoi kick), 6:20. ECU—J.Jones 3 pass from D.Davis (Barbour kick), 5:44. A—40,073. UCF ECU First downs 21 21 Rushes-yards 26-111 48-265 310 159 Passing Comp-Att-Int 39-54-1 8-12-0 Return Yards 0 40 3-38.7 0-0.0 Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 2-15 3-24 30:08 Time of Possession 29:52 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—East Carolina, Ruffin 11-63, Harris 2-44, J.Williams 5-10, D.Davis 8-(minus 6). UCF, Weaver 30-180, Murray 7-47, Godfrey 8-43. PASSING—East Carolina, D.Davis 39-54-1-310. UCF, Godfrey 8-12-0-159. RECEIVING—East Carolina, Lewis 11-64, Harris 9-146, Bodenheimer 6-32, Bowman 4-28, J.Jones 4-16, J.Williams 3-19, Ruffin 2-5. UCF, Guyton 3-27, Watters 2-55, Newsome 2-37, Aiken 1-40.

Duke 34, Navy 31 Duke Navy

3 21 7 3 — 34 0 0 7 24 — 31

First Quarter Duke—FG Snyderwine 30, 10:01. Second Quarter Duke—Renfree 1 run (Snyderwine kick), 13:19. Duke—Connette 6 run (Snyderwine kick), 6:00. Duke—Renfree 12 run (Snyderwine kick), :37. Third Quarter Navy—R.Dobbs 5 run (Teague kick), 6:01. Duke—Vernon 29 pass from Renfree (Snyderwine kick), 1:02. Fourth Quarter Navy—G.Jones 7 pass from R.Dobbs (Teich run), 14:49. Duke—FG Snyderwine 40, 8:34. Navy—Greene 1 run (R.Dobbs run), 6:16. Navy—Santiago 12 pass from R.Dobbs (Santiago pass from R.Dobbs), 2:34. A—34,117. Duke Navy 21 22 First downs Rushes-yards 45-142 37-148 Passing 314 227 28-30-0 13-28-0 Comp-Att-Int Return Yards 7 4 Punts-Avg. 2-35.0 3-35.3 0-0 3-1 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 8-75 2-15 Time of Possession 36:57 23:03 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Duke, D.Scott 13-42, Connette 1133, Renfree 9-28, Hollingsworth 7-21, Thompson 4-19, Team 1-(minus 1). Navy, R.Dobbs 22-83, Teich 7-43, Santiago 2-12, Greene 3-9, Byrd 2-2. PASSING—Duke, Renfree 28-30-0-314. Navy, R.Dobbs 13-27-0-227, Team 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING—Duke, Helfet 7-69, Vernon 5-90, Varner 5-57, D.Scott 5-49, Kelly 4-23, Braxton 226. Navy, G.Jones 9-134, Santiago 2-36, Greene 1-31, Teich 1-26.

Maryland 62, Wake 14 Wake Forest Maryland

7 0 0 7 — 14 10 17 28 7 — 62 First Quarter Md—FG Baltz 22, 10:04. Md—To.Smith 17 pass from O’Brien (Baltz kick), 2:25. Wake—J.Harris 6 run (Newman kick), :02. Second Quarter Md—McCree 28 pass from O’Brien (Baltz kick), 11:50. Md—H.Brown 3 pass from O’Brien (Baltz kick), 9:40. Md—FG Baltz 32, 1:11. Third Quarter Md—Tate 8 interception return (Baltz kick), 13:04. Md—Williams 24 pass from O’Brien (Baltz kick), 9:49. Md—Donohue 25 interception return (Baltz kick), 9:15. Md—Meggett 14 run (Baltz kick), 2:56. Fourth Quarter Wake—Davis 8 pass from Price (Newman kick), 14:49. Md—Adams 1 run (Baltz kick), 7:23. A—39,063. Wake Md First downs 9 28 21-(-3) 54-261 Rushes-yards Passing 158 185 Comp-Att-Int 17-34-2 16-24-0 9 70 Return Yards Punts-Avg. 10-27.5 3-45.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-0 2-30 6-47 Penalties-Yards Time of Possession 22:31 37:29 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Wake Forest, J.Harris 10-27, Adams 4-5, Price 7-(minus 35). Maryland, Meggett 16-94, Adams 16-84, Scott 11-50, Salvatico 6-13, To.Smith 1-9, J.Robinson 2-9, H.Brown 1-4. PASSING—Wake Forest, Price 16-31-1-156, S.Jones 1-3-1-2. Maryland, O’Brien 13-20-0-168, J.Robinson 3-3-0-17, Logan 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING—Wake Forest, Ma.Williams 5-62, Campanaro 3-38, Givens 3-6, J.Harris 2-20, C.Ford 2-15, Dembry 1-9, Davis 1-8. Maryland, To.Smith 5-66, McCree 2-30, Dorsey 2-21, Cannon 2-14.

BC 16, Clemson 10 Clemson Boston College

10 0 0 0 — 10 3 13 0 0 — 16

First Quarter Clem—Hall 52 interception return (Catanzaro kick), 11:59. BC—FG Freese 21, 6:49. Clem—FG Catanzaro 31, 3:04. Second Quarter BC—FG Freese 36, 8:32. BC—Harris 36 pass from Rettig (Freese kick), 8:15. BC—FG Freese 36, :00. A—37,137. Clem BC First downs 19 16 Rushes-yards 23-86 45-168 Passing 176 136 Comp-Att-Int 21-39-2 9-17-1 Return Yards 55 4 Punts-Avg. 2-54.0 6-39.8 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 3-35 7-71 Time of Possession 25:53 34:07 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Clemson, Ellington 14-42, K.Parker 2-22, Harper 6-21, J.Brown 1-1. Boston College, Harris 36-142, A.Williams 5-24, Rettig 4-2. PASSING—Clemson, K.Parker 21-39-2-176. Boston College, Rettig 9-16-1-136, Team 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING—Clemson, Allen 7-57, McNeal 443, J.Brown 3-15, Ford 2-14, Harper 2-5, Hopkins 1-21, M.Jones 1-12, Ellington 1-9. Boston College, Swigert 4-26, Pantale 2-13, Momah 1-40, Harris 136, McCluskey 1-21.

Florida 34, Georgia 31 Georgia Florida

0 7 3 21 0 — 31 0 21 0 10 3 — 34 Second Quarter Fla—Rainey 20 run (Henry kick), 14:41. Geo—T.King 63 pass from A.Murray (Walsh kick), 12:22. Fla—Demps 2 run (Henry kick), 6:06. Fla—Burton 1 run (Henry kick), 3:35. Third Quarter Geo—FG Walsh 28, 5:18. Fourth Quarter Geo—Ealey 4 run (pass failed), 14:57. Fla—FG Henry 34, 10:48. Geo—Charles 29 pass from A.Murray (A.Murray run), 9:01. Fla—Burton 51 run (Henry kick), 6:56. Geo—Green 15 pass from A.Murray (Walsh kick), 4:36. Overtime Fla—FG Henry 37. A—84,444. Geo Fla First downs 22 23 Rushes-yards 34-126 50-231 Passing 313 219 Comp-Att-Int 18-37-3 18-27-1 Return Yards 14 102

Punts-Avg. 5-45.4 6-46.8 2-1 1-0 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 2-25 9-54 Time of Possession 30:00 30:00 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Georgia, C.King 12-64, Ealey 1137, A.Murray 8-16, Thomas 1-13, Green 1-(minus 2), Team 1-(minus 2). Florida, Burton 17-110, Rainey 16-84, Demps 9-38, Reed 3-19, Hines 1(minus 2), Brantley 4-(minus 18). PASSING—Georgia, A.Murray 18-37-3-313. Florida, Brantley 16-25-1-193, Burton 2-2-0-26. RECEIVING—Georgia, Charles 6-108, Green 442, T.King 3-104, Durham 3-41, Ealey 1-13, A.White 1-5. Florida, Burton 5-35, Hines 4-50, Hammond 3-46, Demps 2-43, Thompson 2-36, Rainey 2-9.

UNC 21, William & Mary 17 William & Mary North Carolina

6 11 0 0 — 17 0 7 0 14 — 21 First Quarter WM—C.Hill 6 pass from Paulus (kick failed), 4:37. Second Quarter NC—Yates 1 run (Barth kick), 5:34. WM—C.Hill 9 pass from Paulus (Gottlieb pass from Paulus), :23. WM—FG Kuhn 28, :00. Fourth Quarter NC—Taylor 3 pass from Yates (Barth kick), 8:32. NC—White 67 run (Barth kick), 5:27. A—51,000. NC WM First downs 20 19 Rushes-yards 26-51 37-183 235 238 Passing Comp-Att-Int 26-40-1 23-33-1 Return Yards 18 18 5-42.2 3-38.0 Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 6-27 8-86 32:26 Time of Possession 27:34 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—William & Mary, Marriner 13-34, Grimes 6-23, Riggins 3-18, C.Hill 1-3, Paulus 3(minus 27). North Carolina, White 29-164, Yates 5-14, Draughn 3-5. PASSING—William & Mary, Paulus 24-35-0-209, Callahan 2-3-0-26, Caprio 0-1-1-0, Team 0-1-0-0. North Carolina, Yates 23-33-1-238. RECEIVING—William & Mary, Mangas 7-53, Moody 6-72, C.Hill 6-59, Gottlieb 5-44, Riggins 15, Conyers 1-2. North Carolina, D.Jones 9-107, Barham 3-38, Taylor 3-19, White 2-23, Byrd 2-14, Adams 1-23, Harrelson 1-13, Highsmith 1-2).

Virginia 24, Miami 19 Miami Virginia

0 0 0 19 — 19 0 14 3 7 — 24 Second Quarter UVa—Phillips 16 pass from Verica (Randolph kick), 6:28. UVa—Payne 30 run (Randolph kick), 1:14. Third Quarter UVa—FG Randolph 32, 7:21. Fourth Quarter UVa—Payne 5 run (Randolph kick), 11:56. Mia—Hankerson 29 pass from Morris (pass failed), 10:34. Mia—Morris 9 run (kick failed), 4:54. Mia—Benjamin 60 pass from Morris (Bosher kick), 4:39. A—39,528. Mia UVa 24 18 First downs Rushes-yards 29-179 46-185 Passing 269 176 18-42-5 19-27-1 Comp-Att-Int Return Yards 22 85 Punts-Avg. 4-57.8 6-40.8 0-0 1-1 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 12-95 11-105 Time of Possession 23:18 36:42 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Miami, Berry 11-42, Benjamin 1-36, Cooper 3-30, Miller 6-28, James 3-24, Morris 323, J.Harris 2-(minus 4). Virginia, Payne 17-81, Jones 22-69, Horne 2-29, Verica 3-7, Fells-Danzer 1-1, Team 1-(minus 2). PASSING—Miami, Morris 9-22-2-162, J.Harris 7-13-1-85, Whipple 2-6-2-22, Cooper 0-1-0-0. Virginia, Verica 19-27-1-176. RECEIVING—Miami, Hankerson 6-90, Byrd 678, Benjamin 4-78, Miller 2-23. Virginia, Burd 7104, Jones 4-17, Phillips 3-28, M.Snyder 2-18, Inman 2-11, Freedman 1-(minus 2).

S. Carolina 38, Tennessee 24 Tennessee South Carolina

3 7 7 7 — 24 0 10 14 14 — 38 First Quarter Tenn—FG Palardy 39, 2:50. Second Quarter SC—FG Lanning 40, 13:33. SC—Lattimore 1 run (Lanning kick), 6:40. Tenn—Stocker 12 pass from Simms (Palardy kick), 3:17. Third Quarter SC—Garcia 1 run (Lanning kick), 12:30. SC—Taylor 24 interception return (Lanning kick), 11:40. Tenn—Moore 30 pass from Bray (Palardy kick), 3:09. Fourth Quarter Tenn—Jones 17 pass from Bray (Palardy kick), 13:17. SC—A.Jeffery 70 pass from Garcia (Lanning kick), 12:17. SC—Garcia 1 run (Lanning kick), 3:28. A—79,336. SC Tenn First downs 21 20 Rushes-yards 37-92 43-212 312 223 Passing Comp-Att-Int 19-28-1 13-22-1 Return Yards 2 26 2-48.5 3-40.0 Punts-Avg. Fumbles-Lost 3-3 2-0 Penalties-Yards 7-57 6-49 28:28 Time of Possession 31:32 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Tennessee, D.Rogers 5-49, Poole 16-33, Cunningham 1-25, Neal 6-16, Z.Rogers 19, Team 1-(minus 1), Simms 4-(minus 15), Bray 3(minus 24). South Carolina, Lattimore 29-184, Garcia 10-18, Maddox 2-9, C.Shaw 1-2. PASSING—Tennessee, Bray 9-15-1-159, Simms 10-13-0-153. South Carolina, Garcia 13-22-1-223. RECEIVING—Tennessee, Moore 6-228, Jones 6-49, Poole 3-21, Stocker 2-16, Fugate 1-4, Neal 1-(minus 6). South Carolina, A.Jeffery 3-87, D..Moore 3-41, DiMarco 2-37, Gurley 2-33, Lattimore 2-26, A.Sanders 1-(minus 1).

Ark—Nelson 39 interception return (Hocker kick), 13:15. A—70,430. Van Ark 8 25 First downs Rushes-yards 31-117 36-138 Passing 36 417 6-17-2 28-48-0 Comp-Att-Int Return Yards 1 66 Punts-Avg. 7-47.9 4-38.3 4-0 0-0 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 7-54 13-130 Time of Possession 26:51 33:09 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Vanderbilt, Norman 11-64, Stacy 624, Krause 1-21, Smith 9-10, Tate 1-2, Team 1(minus 1), Funk 2-(minus 3). Arkansas, K.Davis 19-82, Wingo 6-52, B.Green 7-11. PASSING—Vanderbilt, Smith 4-12-0-25, Funk 25-2-11. Arkansas, Mallett 27-44-0-409, Wilson 14-0-8. RECEIVING—Vanderbilt, Barden 2-20, Herndon 1-6, Tate 1-6, Cole 1-5, Krause 1-(minus 1). Arkansas, J.Wright 6-87, Childs 5-87, Wingo 5-40, D.Williams 4-32, K.Davis 3-42, Horton 2-59, Gragg 2-54, Hamilton 1-16.

Ohio State 52, Minnesota 10 Ohio St. Minnesota

14 17 7 14 — 52 7 0 3 0 — 10 First Quarter OSU—Pryor 1 run (Barclay kick), 9:25. Minn—Eskridge 7 run (Ellestad kick), 7:44. OSU—Saine 3 pass from Pryor (Barclay kick), :22. Second Quarter OSU—FG Barclay 23, 8:24. OSU—Herron 10 run (Barclay kick), 1:43. OSU—Posey 38 pass from Pryor (Barclay kick), :24. Third Quarter Minn—FG Ellestad 33, 11:12. OSU—Domicone 0 blocked punt return (Barclay kick), 4:10. Fourth Quarter OSU—J.Hall 16 run (Barclay kick), 11:17. OSU—Simon 30 fumble return (Barclay kick), 10:16. A—48,717. OSU Minn 24 10 First downs Rushes-yards 43-263 31-70 Passing 244 162 20-24-1 9-20-1 Comp-Att-Int Return Yards 89 4 Punts-Avg. 1-29.0 5-27.6 0-0 3-2 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 5-52 3-20 Time of Possession 34:01 25:59 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Ohio St., Herron 17-114, Pryor 555, Hyde 3-32, J.Hall 7-30, Saine 5-23. Minnesota, Eskridge 23-79, Allen 1-0, Weber 7-(minus 9). PASSING—Ohio St., Pryor 18-22-1-222, Bauserman 2-2-0-22. Minnesota, Weber 9-20-1-162. RECEIVING—Ohio St., Posey 6-115, Sanzenbacher 5-67, J.Hall 2-13. Minnesota, Gray 3-81, Bennett 2-6, McKnight 1-36, Eure 1-32, Allen 1-4.

NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Jets 5 1 0 .833 159 101 New England 5 1 0 .833 177 136 Miami 3 3 0 .500 111 135 Buffalo 0 6 0 .000 121 198 South W L T Pct PF PA 5 2 0 .714 199 117 Tennessee Houston 4 2 0 .667 153 167 Indianapolis 4 2 0 .667 163 125 Jacksonville 3 4 0 .429 130 209 North W L T Pct PF PA Pittsburgh 5 1 0 .833 137 82 5 2 0 .714 149 129 Baltimore Cincinnati 2 4 0 .333 132 141 Cleveland 2 5 0 .286 118 142 West W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 4 2 0 .667 150 112 3 4 0 .429 179 165 Oakland San Diego 2 5 0 .286 177 149 Denver 2 5 0 .286 138 199 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA 5 2 0 .714 175 153 N.Y. Giants Washington 4 3 0 .571 130 133 Philadelphia 4 3 0 .571 172 157 Dallas 1 5 0 .167 137 152 South W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 5 2 0 .714 169 133 Tampa Bay 4 2 0 .667 98 128 New Orleans 4 3 0 .571 147 138 CAROLINA 1 5 0 .167 75 130 North W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 4 3 0 .571 126 114 Green Bay 4 3 0 .571 167 136 2 4 0 .333 111 116 Minnesota Detroit 1 5 0 .167 146 140 West W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 4 2 0 .667 120 107 3 3 0 .500 98 160 Arizona St. Louis 3 4 0 .429 120 131 San Francisco 1 6 0 .143 113 162 Sunday’s games Denver vs. S. Francisco at London, 1 p.m. Washington at Detroit, 1 p.m. Buffalo at Kansas City, 1 p.m. CAROLINA at St. Louis, 1 p.m., FOX Miami at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Jacksonville at Dallas, 1 p.m. Green Bay at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Tennessee at San Diego, 4:05 p.m., CBS Minnesota at New England, 4:15 p.m., FOX Seattle at Oakland, 4:15 p.m. Tampa Bay at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. Pittsburgh at New Orleans, 8:20 p.m. Open: N.Y. Giants, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland Monday’s game Houston at Indianapolis, 8:30 p.m.

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Auburn 51, Ole Miss 31 14 20 10 7 — 51 14 3 0 14 — 31 First Quarter Miss—J.Scott 83 run (Rose kick), 14:33. Aub—Newton 20 pass from Burns (Byrum kick), 12:04. Aub—McCalebb 68 run (Byrum kick), 8:06. Miss—Summers 29 pass from Masoli (Rose kick), 5:14. Second Quarter Aub—FG Byrum 25, 14:07. Aub—Adams 24 pass from Newton (Byrum kick), 6:51. Miss—FG Rose 32, 2:41. Aub—Redskins 95 kickoff return (Byrum kick), 2:26. Aub—FG Byrum 35, :06. Third Quarter Aub—FG Byrum 48, 11:29. Aub—Dyer 30 run (Byrum kick), 7:47. Fourth Quarter Miss—Bolden 20 run (Rose kick), 12:28. Aub—Zachery 10 pass from Newton (Byrum kick), 4:36. Miss—Bolden 5 run (Rose kick), 1:53. A—61,474. Aub Miss First downs 28 17 Rushes-yards 46-343 31-218 Passing 229 189 Comp-Att-Int 19-25-0 20-33-1 Return Yards (-2) 0 Punts-Avg. 1-36.0 5-40.2 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 4-36 1-5 Time of Possession 33:14 26:46 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Auburn, Dyer 21-180, McCalebb 999, Newton 11-45, Fannin 2-16, Zachery 1-14. Mississippi, J.Scott 9-134, Bolden 6-32, Masoli 14-29. PASSING—Auburn, Newton 18-24-0-209, Burns 1-1-0-20. Mississippi, Masoli 20-33-1-189. RECEIVING—Auburn, Adams 6-75, Blake 5-60, Zachery 5-54, Burns 2-20, Newton 1-20. Mississippi, Harris 5-45, Summers 4-66, Logan 4-46, Grandy 3-17, Neat 2-6, Bolden 1-9, Herman 1-0. Auburn Mississippi

Arkansas 49, Vanderbilt 14 Vanderbilt Arkansas

14 0 0 0 — 14 6 26 3 14 — 49 First Quarter Van—Krause 21 run (Fowler kick), 11:00. Ark—D.Williams 2 pass from Mallett (kick failed), 6:46. Van—Barden 8 pass from Smith (Fowler kick), 2:53. Second Quarter Ark—K.Davis 2 run (Hocker kick), 13:25. Ark—J.Wright 15 pass from Mallett (Hocker kick), 11:20. Ark—Safety, 7:59. Ark—J.Wright 15 pass from Mallett (Hocker kick), 6:26. Ark—FG Hocker 26, :26. Third Quarter Ark—FG Hocker 27, 6:08. Fourth Quarter Ark—K.Davis 2 run (Hocker kick), 14:32.

Trucks Mountain Dew 250 Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway 1. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 95 laps, 107 rating, 190 points, $66,650. 2. (5) Aric Almirola, Toyota, 95, 85.5, 175, $49,890. 3. (8) Johnny Sauter, Chevrolet, 95, 79.1, 165, $31,710. 4. (11) Matt Crafton, Chevrolet, 95, 81.1, 165, $21,425. 5. (7) Ricky Carmichael, Chevrolet, 95, 95.3, 155, $16,225. 6. (9) James Buescher, Chevrolet, 95, 97, 150, $15,125. 7. (15) Timothy Peters, Toyota, 95, 69.3, 146, $16,875. 8. (3) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 95, 100.9, 142, $15,075. 9. (2) Jason White, Ford, 95, 111.6, 143, $13,975. 10. (19) Craig Goess, Toyota, 95, 93.3, 134, $14,825.

Sprint Cup AMP Energy Juice 500 Lineup Saturday qualifying; race Sunday At Talladega Superspeedway 1. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 184.64. 2. (33) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 184.498. 3. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 184.388. 4. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 184.253. 5. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 184.161. 6. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 183.906. 7. (36) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 183.885. 8. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 183.762. 9. (13) Casey Mears, Toyota, 183.621. 10. (77) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 183.614. 11. (12) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 183.561. 12. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 183.543. 13. (97) Jeff Fuller, Toyota, 183.406. 14. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 183.375. 15. (46) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 183.273. 16. (83) Kasey Kahne, Toyota, 183.245. 17. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 183.052. 18. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 183.01. 19. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 183. 20. (55) Michael Waltrip, Toyota, 182.919. 21. (00) David Reutimann, Toyota, 182.863. 22. (71) Chad McCumbee, Chevrolet, 182.839. 23. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 182.821. 24. (09) Bobby Labonte, Chevrolet, 182.8. 25. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 182.79. 26. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 182.786. 27. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 182.786. 28. (6) David Ragan, Ford, 182.65. 29. (82) Scott Speed, Toyota, 182.598. 30. (5) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 182.522. 31. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 182.4. 32. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 182.365. 33. (19) Elliott Sadler, Ford, 182.306. 34. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 182.258. 35. (47) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 181.998. 36. (43) A J Allmendinger, Ford, 181.88. 37. (9) Aric Almirola, Ford, 181.673.

38. (98) Paul Menard, Ford, 181.653. 39. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 181.367. 40. (37) David Gilliland, Ford, Owner Points. 41. (34) Robert Richardson Jr., Ford, OP 42. (7) Robby Gordon, Toyota, Owner Points. 43. (26) Bill Elliott, Ford, Past Champion.

Baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 27 San Francisco 11, Texas 7 Thursday, Oct. 28 San Francisco 9, Texas 0 Saturday, Oct. 30 Texas 4, San Francisco 2 Sunday, Oct. 31 San Francisco (Bumgarner 7-6) at Texas (Hunter 13-4), 8:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 San Francisco at Texas, if needed, 7:57 Wednesday, Nov. 3 Texas at San Francisco, if needed, 7:57 Thursday, Nov. 4 Texas at San Francisco, if needed, 7:57

Saturday’s box Rangers 4, Giants 2 San Francisco Texas ab r h bi ab r h bi ATorrs cf 4 1 1 1 Andrus ss 4 0 2 0 Snchz 2b 4 0 1 0 MYong 3b 4 0 2 0 A.Huff 1b 3 0 1 0 JHmltn cf 4 1 1 1 Posey c 3 0 1 0 Guerrr dh 3 0 0 0 Burrell lf 4 0 0 0 N.Cruz lf 4 1 1 0 C.Ross rf 3 1 1 1 Kinsler 2b 4 0 1 0 Uribe 3b 4 0 0 0 Francr rf 2 0 0 0 Sndovl dh 3 0 0 0 BMolin c 1 1 0 0 Renteri ss 3 0 0 0 Morlnd 1b 3 1 1 3 29 4 8 4 Totals 31 2 5 2 Totals 000 000 110—2 San Fran Texas 030 010 00x—4 E—Renteria (1). Dp—San Francisco 3, Texas 1. Lob—San Francisco 5, Texas 5. 2b—A.huff (2), N.cruz (2). Hr—A.torres (1), C.ross (1), J.hamilton (1), Moreland (1). Sb—Kinsler (1). Cs—Guerrero (1). IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco 2 6 4 4 3 3 J.sanchez L,0-1 4 ⁄3 1 0 0 1 0 Mota 11⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Affeldt 11⁄3 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 R.Ramirez Texas 5 2 2 2 6 C.lewis W,1-0 72⁄3 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 O’day H,1 N.feliz S,1-1 1 0 0 0 0 2 T—2:51. A—52,419 (49,170).

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Philadelphia 11 6 4 1 13 34 Pittsburgh 12 6 5 1 13 35 N.Y. Rangers 10 5 4 1 11 31 N.Y. Islanders 11 4 5 2 10 31 New Jersey 11 3 7 1 7 19 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Montreal 11 7 3 1 15 29 Boston 8 6 2 0 12 24 10 5 4 1 11 23 Toronto Ottawa 11 4 6 1 9 26 Buffalo 12 3 7 2 8 30 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Tampa Bay 10 7 2 1 15 35 Washington 10 6 4 0 12 27 11 5 4 2 12 36 Atlanta Carolina 10 5 5 0 10 25 Florida 9 4 5 0 8 24 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF 13 7 5 1 15 39 Chicago St. Louis 9 6 1 2 14 26 Detroit 9 6 2 1 13 30 10 5 2 3 13 23 Nashville Columbus 10 6 4 0 12 24 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Colorado 11 6 4 1 13 39 Calgary 10 6 4 0 12 31 9 4 3 2 10 24 Vancouver Minnesota 10 4 4 2 10 26 Edmonton 9 3 4 2 8 28 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Los Angeles 10 7 3 0 14 31 Dallas 10 6 4 0 12 32 San Jose 8 4 3 1 9 24 10 3 4 3 9 23 Phoenix Anaheim 11 4 6 1 9 27 Saturday’s Games St. Louis 4, Atlanta 3, SO N.Y. Rangers 2, Toronto 0 Florida 3, Montreal 1 Boston 4, Ottawa 0 Philadelphia 6, N.Y. Islanders 1 Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 0 Detroit 5, Nashville 2 Chicago 3, Minnesota 1 Dallas 4, Buffalo 0 Colorado 5, Columbus 1 Tampa Bay 3, Phoenix 0 Washington at Calgary, late New Jersey at Los Angeles, late Anaheim at San Jose, late

GA 27 28 30 37 36 GA 25 11 23 35 38 GA 30 23 40 30 21 GA 37 17 24 25 29 GA 39 27 24 27 33 GA 24 27 23 29 37

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct 2 0 1.000 New Jersey 2 1 .667 Boston Toronto 1 1 .500 New York 1 2 .333 0 3 .000 Philadelphia Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta 3 0 1.000 2 1 .667 Miami Orlando 1 1 .500 Washington 0 2 .000 0 3 .000 CHARLOTTE Central Division W L Pct Indiana 2 1 .667 1 1 .500 Chicago Cleveland 1 2 .333 Milwaukee 1 2 .333 0 3 .000 Detroit WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct New Orleans 3 0 1.000 Memphis 2 1 .667 Dallas 1 1 .500 San Antonio 1 1 .500 Houston 0 3 .000 Northwest Division W L Pct Portland 3 0 1.000 Oklahoma City 2 0 1.000 Denver 2 1 .667 Minnesota 1 2 .333 Utah 0 2 .000 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 2 0 1.000 L.A. Lakers 2 0 1.000 Sacramento 2 1 .667 Phoenix 1 2 .333 L.A. Clippers 0 2 .000 Saturday’s Games Atlanta 99, Washington 95 Sacramento 107, Cleveland 104 Portland 100, New York 95 Memphis 109, Minnesota 89 Chicago 101, Detroit 91 Indiana 99, Philadelphia 86 Denver 107, Houston 94 Milwaukee 98, CHARLOTTE 88 New Orleans 99, San Antonio 90

GB — 1 ⁄2 1 1 1 ⁄2 21⁄2 GB — 1 11⁄2 1 2 ⁄2 3 GB — 1 ⁄2 1 1 2 GB — 1 11⁄2 11⁄2 3 GB — 1 ⁄2 1 2 21⁄2 GB — — 1 ⁄2 11⁄2 2

Notable box Bucks 98, Bobcats 88 CHARLOTTE (88) Wallace 3-9 5-6 11, Diaw 1-4 2-2 5, Mohammed 1-4 1-2 3, Augustin 9-13 3-3 26, Jackson 8-15 45 23, Thomas 3-10 2-3 8, Livingston 2-3 0-0 4, Diop 0-1 0-0 0, D.Brown 2-2 2-2 6, Henderson 13 0-0 2. Totals 30-64 19-23 88. MILWAUKEE (98) Delfino 8-17 2-2 23, Gooden 1-4 2-2 4, Bogut 613 2-2 14, Jennings 6-8 5-6 20, Salmons 4-11 4-4 14, Mbah a Moute 4-5 1-4 9, Maggette 2-10 5-5 9, Brockman 0-0 2-2 2, Dooling 0-2 0-0 0, Ilyasova 00 0-0 0, Boykins 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 32-71 23-27 98. Charlotte 18 22 22 26 — 88 Milwaukee 27 21 25 25 — 98 3-Point Goals—Charlotte 9-19 (Augustin 5-6, Jackson 3-7, Diaw 1-4, Wallace 0-1, Henderson 0-1), Milwaukee 11-22 (Delfino 5-11, Jennings 33, Salmons 2-3, Boykins 1-1, Dooling 0-1, Maggette 0-3). Rebounds—Charlotte 35 (Thomas 7), Milwaukee 46 (Jennings 10). Total Fouls—Charlotte 28, Milwaukee 23. Technicals—Milwaukee defensive three second. A—16,519 (18,717).

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TALLADEGA, Ala. — Juan Pablo Montoya grabbed a sliver of the spotlight focused on the three championship contending drivers by winning the pole at Talladega Superspeedway. Montoya, who is not in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, turned a lap at 184.640 mph to better Clint Bowyer, Kurt Busch and all the contenders in Saturday’s qualifying session. While the focus should be on Montoya’s bid to win his first race on an oval track, he knows it will instead be on the middle of the pack, where championship contenders Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick will start today’s race. “If you are in the Chase and you are not in the top three (in standings), nobody even cares,” Montoya said. It’s the downside of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, which pits the top-12 drivers against each other in a 10-race push to the title. Sunday’s race at Talladega is the beginning of the final four-race stretch, and the field has separated itself so that only three drivers have a realistic shot at winning the title. And none of them was as good as Montoya in qualifying. Harvick qualified 14th, Hamlin 17th and Johnson 19th for a race that could be pivotal in shaking up the standings. Because of the unpredictability at Talladega, the rankings could look dramatically different by the time the checkered flag falls Sunday. Johnson, the four-time defending series champion, has a six-point lead over Hamlin. Harvick, winner of the April race at Talladega and the July race at Daytona, is 61 points back. “I think it’s very possible for (Harvick) to leapfrog both of us this weekend,” Hamlin said. “I think it’s a complete wild card. We just don’t know what’s going to happen.”

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Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the Mountain dew 250 truck race.

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TALLADEGA, Ala. — Kyle Busch made a last-ditch slide past Aric Almirola at the finish line, then brushed aside Almirola’s suggestion that he should be stripped of the victory. With his truck on the verge of spinning out, Busch appeared to put two wheels below the yellow out-of-bounds line at the bottom of the track just as he made his wild move to win Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Trucks series race at Talladega Superspeedway by 0.002 seconds. He wasn’t penalized. “I don’t even know if I got near it, below it, next to it, on it, I have no idea,” Busch said. “All I knew was I was trying to save my truck and keep it straight and hopefully make it past the start/finish line before the rest of the guys.” Almirola went to NASCAR officials immediately after the race to plead his case, but he said they ruled that Busch was trying to keep his car from spinning out and wasn’t subject to a penalty. “My perspective is, I feel like I won the race,” Almirola said. “NASCAR’s perspective is, we ran second. I guess today, we lose. I’m disappointed in that.” It was the closest finish in series history when using electronic scoring,

Bucks get by Bobcats Associated Press

The NBA roundup ... MILWAUKEE — Brandon Jennings had his first career triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 98-88 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats in their home opener on Saturday night. D.J. Augustin scored 26 points and Stephen Jackson had 23 for the Bobcats, who only led once — on Augustin’s 3-pointer midway through the second quarter. Bulls 101, Pistons CHICAGO — Derrick Rose matched a career high with 39 points and the Chicago Bulls staged a big rally to beat the Detroit Pistons 101-91. Hornets 99, Spurs 90 SAN ANTONIO — Chris Paul scored 25 points and New Orleans emerged as the only unbeaten team in the Southwest Division. Hawks 99, Wizards 95 ATLANTA — Joe Johnson scored 14 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Hawks remained unbeaten, winning their home opener. Rookie John Wall led the Wizards with 28 points. Nuggets 107, Rockets 94 HOUSTON — Al Harrington scored 28 points and Carmelo Anthony had 24 to help Denver ruin Houston’s first home game.

NASCAR officials said. It was Busch’s series-high sixth victory in 13 Trucks series starts this season — and his second straight Trucks series win at Talladega after winning there last year. Busch was in third place on a restart with two laps to go, made his way to second and then ducked under Almirola and beat him by a nose as the checkered flag came out. With Johnny Sauter charging behind him, Busch said he didn’t have any other choice than to duck under Almirola. “I had to bring it back down, and I got underneath Aric,” Busch said. “At that point you’ve just got to stay in the throttle and keep digging. I don’t even know where the yellow line was, but for as loose as my stuff was there, I was trying to save it.” NASCAR vice president of competition Robin Pemberton said officials reviewed video of the finish and ruled that side-to-side contact between Almirola and Busch caused Busch’s truck to get loose. “He wasn’t forced down there, he got down there because of the door-todoor contact,” Pemberton said. “We looked at it 2-3 times, we had 3-4 good camera angles and there was absolutely no question whatsoever.”

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charlotte’s Gerald Wallace loses his balance. Blazers 100, Knicks 95 NEW YORK — Brandon Roy scored 29 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 20 and unbeaten Portland rallied to spoil the Knicks’ home opener. Amare Stoudemire scored 18 points but turned it over six times in his home debut. Raymond Felton, also making his Madison Square Garden debut with the Knicks, scored 16 points. Grizzlies 109, T’wolves 89 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — O.J. Mayo scored 29 points and the Grizzlies finished with a franchise-record 22 steals in the victory. Kings 107, Cavaliers 104 CLEVELAND — Tyreke Evans scored 21 points and the balanced Kings rallied to get the win. Pacers 99, 76ers 86 INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 22 points to lead Indiana to the win in its home opener. Mike Dunleavy scored 16, Darren Collison had 15 points and Roy Hibbert added 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Pacers (2-1). It was Collison’s first regular-season home game since Indiana acquire.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Brett Favre expects to start for the Minnesota Vikings against the New England Patriots on Sunday despite two fractures in his left ankle, according to a report by ESPN. The network reported Saturday that Favre said in a telephone interview his injuries have healed significantly and that he plans to start, which would extend his record streak of consecutive regular-season starts to 292 games. • NEW YORK — The manager for Jenn Sterger says it's likely she will meet with the NFL by the end of next week about the league's investigation into whether Brett Favre sent her inappropriate text messages and lewd photos.

BASEBALL Joe Girardi and the New York Yankees have agreed on the outline of a $9 million, three-year contract for the manager, according to a baseball official familiar with the negotiations. • NEW YORK — Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia will have arthroscopic surgery Friday to repair a small meniscus tear in his right knee. • MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have exercised Jason Kubel's $5.25 million club option for 2011 and declined the $5 million club option for infielder Nick Punto. • ARLINGTON, Texas — San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said

he decided to leave Jose Guillen off the postseason roster before learning of the outfielder's alleged link to a federal investigation into shipments of performance-enhancing drugs.

GOLF KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Ben Crane birdied three of the last four holes for a 5-under 66 and a two-stroke lead in the Asia Pacific Classic, the first PGA Tour-sanctioned event in Southeast Asia. • SAN ANTONIO — Larry Nelson made a 10foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 4-under 67 and a one-stroke lead over Jay Don Blake, Steve Lowery and Chien Soon Lu in the AT&T Championship, the Champions Tour’s final full-field event of the year.

NBA NEW YORK — A team spokesman says the Portland Trail Blazers won't offer a contract extension to former No. 1 pick Greg Oden before the Monday deadline. The Oregonian reported Friday that the Blazers and Oden's representatives agreed there would be no extension, making the oftinjured center the first top pick since Kwame Brown not to get one at the end of his rookie contract. But Portland hasn't seen enough of Oden, who has played in only 82 games since he was picked ahead of Kevin Durant. He has been sidelined since fracturing his left patella last Dec. 5.

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The NHL roundup ... RALEIGH — Brent Johnson made 33 saves, and Pascal Dupuis scored two goals to lead Pittsburgh over Carolina. Cam Ward made 28 saves for the Hurricanes, who have lost both home games this season 3-0. Bruins 4, Seantors 0 OTTAWA — Tim Thomas made 29 saves for his second straight shutout and third of the season in the Boston Bruins’ 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Thomas (6-0) has 20 career NHL shutouts, five against the Senators.

Rangers 2, Maple Leafs 0 TORONTO — Henrik Lundqvist stopped 36 shots for his 25th career NHL shutout and the New York Rangers beat Toronto. Flyers 6, Islanders 1 PHILADELPHIA — Jeff Carter and Chris Pronger both scored two goals, to back a strong goaltending performance by Sergei Bobrovsky, and Philadelphia topped the New York Islanders. Panthers 3, Canadiens 1 MONTREAL — David Booth scored on a penalty shot and Tomas Vokoun made 40 saves, leading Florida over Montreal.

Blackhawks 3, Wild 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Marty Turco bounced back from a benching with 25 saves, and Chicago beat Minnesota. Stars 4, Sabres 0 DALLAS — Andrew Raycroft made 34 saves for his eighth career shutout in his first start of the season. Blues 4, Thrashers 3, SO ST. LOUIS — Jay McClement recorded his first career hat trick and T.J. Oshie and Brad Boyes scored in the shootout. Red Wings 5, Predators 2 DETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk had two goals and an assist to lift Detroit past Nashville.

It was close. There was only a 16-point difference from teams 1 through 5 and only a nine-point difference between second and fourth. In fact, Roseman said his team was disappointed it didn’t place higher. “I think we ran great,” Roseman said. “We tightened up the spread between us and Marvin Ridge. “Our kids are in a zone right now. They are personally challenged.” • Rowan County will be represented by more than just Walton, Honeycutt and the Mustangs. The top five individ- WALTON uals not on the top four teams also advanced. That list includes South Rowan’s Michael York, who finished fourth overall (15:53). York led South to a sixthplace finish. A.L. Brown was ninth, West Rowan 12th and Carson 17th. • The highest area finisher in the girls meet was South Rowan, which was sixth. Camille Craddock was the Raiders’ top individual (21:21). East Rowan was 10th and Carson 11th. Making the state meet as individuals were Carson’s Sierra Zemanick and West’s Leslie Pence.

2A Salisbury boys cross country coach Mike Allen proved to be a very good prognosticator. Last week, he predicted a regional victory for Hornet Philip Tonseth. The Salisbury senior came through, winning the individual championship at Dan Nicholas Park on Saturday. He ran a 16:36, five seconds

TENNIS FroM 1B 6-2, 6-4 against Loeblein-Nelson in the Midwest Regional final, had to come from behind to beat the Salisbury again despite dropping only seven games in their first three state tournament matches. “We started out really well,” Loeblein said. “We made very few unforced errors. Toward the middle of the match, the other girls just played really well and cut down on their unforced errors.” Loeblein-Nelson fell behind 3-1 in the second set but had a small window to possibly break and even the score at 5-all. McKenna Karas, a tall and powerful player, connected on four straight first serves to erase a love30 deficit and close out the set. The sisters hit their stride in the third set. “That may be the most complete doubles set, guys or girls, that I’ve seen in all my years,” Myers said. Loeblein also reached the doubles final with Shea Comadoll as a freshman in 2008, when teammates Han-

SERIES FroM 1B bay at AT&T park, where the Rangers still have never won a game. They need to change that if they’re going to win this World Series. The AL champion Rangers showed their resiliency once again. If they hadn’t, the first World Series in the franchise’s 50 seasons would be nearly done. Hamilton, Michael Young and Nelson Cruz had gone a combined 3 for 25 over two nights in San Francisco, where the Rangers hit .227 and were outscored 20-9. Cruz had a leadoff double in the second inning and was at third before Bengie Molina drew a two-out walk. Moreland then fouled off four consecutive 2-2 pitches against left-hander Jonathan Sanchez before the No. 9 hitter in the lineup knocked a ball into the right-field seats. Hamilton, like Young 1 for 8 with no RBIs in the

better than runner-up Jacob Folk of Surry Central. Central Davidson won the event and will ad- TONSETH vance to the state meet, along with Cuthbertson, Surry Central and West Stokes. Two individual runners from the CCC — East Davidson’s Rodney Wright and West Davidson’s Gary Ferguson — also qualified. Allen and Tonseth had a different game plan from last week when Tonseth won the CCC championship. “Last week, I really think he went out too hard,” Allen said. “You can lose a race in the first mile. His first mile was under five minutes. Today, it was 5:15. Philip hit it perfect.” Tonseth will pushed a little more next week when he’s among the best in the stateat Beeson Park in Kernersville. “He’s a super good kid and a very good athlete,” Allen said. • The Salisbury girls tied for first place with Cuthbertson, so the tiebreaker came down to the sixth runner. Unfortunately, Meagan Robinson’s team didn’t have Katelyn Storey or Karen Presnell. The Hornets only brought five runners so they finished second and will advance as a team. “It’s awesome we tied for first and get to go to the states, but it’s bittersweet,” Robinson said. “Knowing that if we had Katelyn and Karen, our scores would have been completely different. I think we would’ve won.” Salisbury placed three in the top 10 in Emily Shields (second), Katherine Shields (fourth) and Doreen Richardson (eighth). Also advancing to the state meet were third-place Central Davidson and fourth-place West Stokes.

nah Lebowitz and Kirstin Meyerhoeffer captured the title. Nelson played doubles with Storey last year, and they advanced to the semifinals. The Hornets have put at least one doubles team in the 2A title match four of the last five seasons. “It was a great feeling but also disappointing at the same time,” Nelson said. “Every single match we had up to that point we played really well, so I was impressed with our outcome.” Flying solo this postseason, Storey (33-3) won the Midwest Regional singles championship and earned three straight-set victories at the state tournament. She qualified for Saturday’s final with a 6-2, 6-3 win against Cedar Ridge’s Hannah Marion and led 3-2 early in a tight first set with Lutz. “It’s always disappointing when you make it that far and you lose in the final, but I was still pretty happy making it that far,” Storey said. Loeblein, Nelson and Storey each achieved allstate status for the second time. They are part of a topranked team that resumes play Tuesday in a 2A quarterfinal at Brevard.

first two games, homered in the fifth to make it 4-0, sending the already-excited Rangers Ballpark record crowd of 52,419 into an absolute frenzy. Young, the longesttenured Rangers player in his 10th season and the team’s career hits leader, got back on track with two singles. By winning Game 3, the Rangers don’t even have to consider pitching Lee on three days’ rest because Sunday won’t be a potential elimination game. Tommy Hunter starts Game 4. Lee, who took his first postseason loss with his shortest outing (4 2-3 innings) in Game 1, gets the ball for Game 5 on Monday night. Moreland has hit in 11 of his last 12 playoff games. His biggest hit came in Game 3 off a left-hander when he did what Lee hasn’t been able to do yet: help the Rangers win a World Series game. Because of Moreland and the rest of the bats, Lee will definitely get another chance.

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oregon quarterback darron thomas, center, celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass.

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The Top 25 roundup ... LOS ANGELES — Southern California really thought it had figured out how to stop Oregon’s high-octane offense when the Trojans took a third-quarter lead on the nation’s topranked team. Turns out the Ducks were only pausing on the way to another convincing win. LaMichael James rushed for 239 yards and three touchdowns, Darron Thomas threw three of his four scoring passes to Jeff Maehl and No. 1 Oregon roared back from a second-half deficit with a 53-32 victory over the 24th-ranked Trojans on Saturday night. Thomas passed for 288 yards and Maehl had eight catches for a career-high 145 yards for the fleet-footed Ducks (8-0, 4-0 Pac-10), who racked up 599 total yards in yet another barn-burning offensive performance. Oregon still trailed in the third quarter for just the second time all season after USC scored two touchdowns in 21⁄2 minutes to take a 32-29 lead. Matt Barkley passed for 263 yards and Marc Tyler rushed for two scores for the Trojans (5-3, 2-3), who used trickery and big defensive plays to stay competitive until the third quarter. “We thought we had this game in the bag, but they played a hell of a game,” said USC defensive lineman Jurrell Casey, whose interception set up the Trojans’ first score in the third quarter. No. 3 Auburn 51, Mississippi 31 OXFORD, Miss. — Cam Newton caught a touchdown pass, to go along with the two TD passes he threw, and Mike Dyer ran for 180 yards for Auburn. The Tigers (9-0, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) are ranked atop the BCS standings for the first time. No. 10 Ohio State 52, Minnesota 10 MINNEAPOLIS — Terrelle Pryor threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns and Dan Herron rushed for 114 yards and another score in the first half to lead Ohio State. Pryor completed 18 of 22 passes and also rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown for the Buckeyes (8-1, 4-1 Big Ten), who are trying to ram their way back into the national championship picture. No. 8 Utah 28, Air Force 23 AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Utah’s defense forced five turnovers and stopped the Falcons twice on downs in the final quarter to win heading into its big game with TCU next weekend. Utah (5-0 Mountain West) will face its biggest challenge so far this season when it hosts TCU next Saturday. No. 13 Stanford 41, Washington 0 SEATTLE — Andrew Luck ran for one score and threw for another, and No. 13 Stanford scored touchdowns on its first four possessions. Facing Washington quarterback Jake Locker in a matchup of touted NFL draft prospects, Luck was easily more impressive. The Stanford sophomore completed 19 of 26 passes for 192 yards and added another 92 yards rushing. Stepfan Taylor ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns for Stanford (71, 4-1 Pac-10). No. 15 Arizona 29, UCLA 21 PASADENA, Calif. — Keola Antolin rushed for 111 yards on 23 carries for the Wildcats (7-1, 4-1 Pac-10), off to their best start since winning seven of their first eight games en route to a 12-1 finish in 1998. No. 19 Arkansas 49, Vanderbilt 14 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Ryan Mallett threw for a schoolrecord 409 yards and Arkansas beat Vanderbilt. Mallett topped his own record of 408 yards, set last year against Georgia, and finished 27 of 44 as the Razorbacks (6-2, 3-2 SEC) won their second straight game. No. 20 Oklahoma State 24, Kansas State 14 MANHATTAN, Kan., — Brandon Weeden threw two touchdown passes and No. 20 Oklahoma State’s high-powered offense overcame the absence of star wide receiver Justin Blackmon to beat Kansas State 24-14 Saturday afternoon. Blackmon, suspended for the game after being arrested on a misdemeanor DUI charge, left the Cowboys (7-1 overall, 3-1 Big 12) without the nation’s leader in receiving yards per game, total receiving yards, scoring and touchdown catches. No. 23 Mississippi State 24, Kentucky 17 STARKVILLE, Miss. — Vick Ballard rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown, and Mississippi State relied on its running game and defense. The Wildcats threatened to tie the game in the final minute, but Mike Hartline’s pass was intercepted by Johnthan Banks at the goal line to seal a sixth straight victory for Mississippi State (7-2, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) — its longest streak since 1999.

OTHERS SOUTH BEND, Ind. — G.J. Kinne raced to the end zone, grabbed a baton and began conducting the Tulsa band. The celebration was on at Notre Dame Stadium after the Golden Hurricane pulled off one the biggest wins in school history. Kinne completed two long late passes to set up a goahead field goal by Kevin Fitzpatrick and John Flanders’ end zone interception sealed the upset with 36 seconds left Saturday, giving Tulsa a stunning 28-27 win. The Irish played just three days after the death of Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old student videographer who was filming the team’s practice Wednesday when the lift he was in fell over on a windy day. Both teams wore shamrock decals with the letters DS on their helmets in Sullivan’s memory. After the game, Irish coach Brian Kelly said it was his call to hold practice that day and that “in terms of the tragedy that occurred, there’s never been a more difficult time in my life.” Back on the field, Notre Dame’s chances for a winning season are now slim at best and the Irish lost starting quarterback Dayne Crist to a severe knee injury in the first quarter. Penn State 41, Michigan 31 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State found the perfect foe to perk up its so-so offense. Evan Royster ran for 150 yards and two touchdowns, Matt McGloin threw for 250 yards and a score and the Nittany Lions staved off a second-half Michigan rally led by dualthreat quarterback Denard Robinson for a 41-31 win Saturday night. Royster had 99 yards and two scores in the first half alone against the Wolverines' porous defense.

ORLANDO, Fla. — That Conference 49 USA crown UCF 35 East CaroliECU na has held the past two seasons might be heading back south. Ronnie Weaver had a career-high 180 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and Central Florida took a huge step toward a Conference USA title with a 49-35 victory over East Carolina on Saturday. “This is tremendous for our team,” Weaver said. “This is definitely toward the top.” Atop the conference, to be exact. Latavius Murray ran for 47 yards and three touchdowns, freshman Jeff Godfrey threw for 159 yards and two scores and UCF found the end zone on its first four possessions. The Knights (6-2, 4-0) beat the Pirates for the first time in five years, are the only team still undefeated in league play and are already bowl eligible. “This is the biggest game of my career, and I’m pretty sure it’s probably the biggest win of everybody’s career on the team now,” Murray said. It was a dominant offensive performance by the Knights

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east carolina quarterback dominique davis, right, gets pressured by central Florida defensive end Bruce Miller. in every way. They didn’t punt the entire game and racked up 424 total yards. The usually high-scoring Pirates offense finally met a team it couldn’t keep up with. Dominique Davis threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns with one interception, leading a late East Carolina comeback that came up short. The two-time defending conference champion Pirates (53, 4-1) will need — at the very least — to win out and hope UCF loses twice to represent

the East Division in the conference title game. “It’s out of our hands, but we’re going to finish the season strong and see if somebody can help us,” Davis said. The stakes were as high as they get in Conference USA. The Pirates had won 10 straight against league opponents — including last season’s win against Houston in the title game — but now new ECU are in a big deficit. “If I read the schedule right, we’ve still got some

football to play,” McNeill said. “We’ve got to keep on playing. Our season is not over yet.” Down 14-0, Davis faked a throw with his right hand and handed the ball off with his left to Dwayne Harris, who sprinted through the middle for a 49-yard run that setup East Carolina’s first touchdown. The Knights took a 28-14 lead at the half after a 1-yard touchdown run by Weaver on fourth down. Even some of the home fans began pouring out of the stadium as if it was over. Well, just about. The Pirates recovered a late onside kick but were down two touchdowns. They moved the ball to the Knights’ 15-yard line before turning it over on downs. Now it’s the Knights who have won 10 straight regularseason conference games. They’re off to their best start since 1998 — Daunte Culpepper’s senior season — and are the front-runner to host the league title game. “Our goal is the conference championship,” UCF coach George O’Leary said. “That’s the goal that we set early and that’s the only goal that we talk about.”

Two more unbeatens go down Iowa stomps Michigan State Associated Press

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Say ‘Helu’ to Nebraska Associated Press

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Nebraska 31 f a n s Missouri 17 butchered the pronunciation of Roy Helu Jr.’s last name. No matter. They’ll be talking about him for a long time to come. Chants of “HAY-loo, HAY-loo” poured from the Memorial Stadium stands after the senior running back set a Nebraska record with 307 yards rushing Saturday to lead the 14th-ranked Cornhuskers to a 31-17 victory that knocked No. 7 Missouri from the ranks of the unbeatens. “They called me ‘HAYloo’?” he said. “It’s Roy ‘HEL-lou’ Jr.” The low-key Helu had water dumped on him by teammates on the sideline after the public-address announcer said he’d broken the record of 294 yards by Calvin Jones against Kansas in 1991. “They were acting like we won the Super Bowl,” he said. However you say it, Helu’s name now ranks

among a long line of running back greats at Nebraska, guys like Mike Rozier, Ahman Green, Keith Jones. The Huskers (7-1, 3-1 Big 12) held off Missouri after building a 24-0 lead and moved into a first-place tie with the Tigers in the Big 12 North. Nebraska, which ended a 13-game losing streak against Top 10 teams, earned the inside track to the division title by winning the head-to-head meeting. Missouri (7-1, 3-1) was off to its best start since 1960. The Tigers have lost 17 straight road games against Top 25 opponents since 1997. “No one likes to lose,” Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said. “We’ve got to coach better. We lost all of our timeouts in the third quarter. Shoot, are you kidding me? That starts with me. “It’s our first loss of the year. It’s very difficult for all of us. We’re battlers and competitors. We’ll get up tomorrow, lessons learned, and move on.” Helu ran for touchdowns of 66, 73 and 53 yards and had 228 yards on his first 10 carries.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa t o s s e d Iowa 37 M i c h i g a n Mich. St. 6 State off the pile of unbeaten teams and turned the Big Ten race into a scramble for the Rose Bowl. Ricky Stanzi threw three touchdown passes, and defensive backs Tyler Sash and Micah Hyde combined for a spectacular interception return score, as the 18th-ranked Hawkeyes stomped the fifthranked Spartans 37-6 on Saturday. Adam Robinson added a pair of touchdowns for charged-up Iowa, which rolled out to a 30-0 halftime lead and dealt a crushing blow to the Spartans’ national title hopes. “Did we come unprepared? I don’t think so,” Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said. “Did things snowball on us? I guess they did.” Iowa (6-2, 3-1 Big Ten) needed just 15 minutes to jump ahead 17-0, as Hyde dashed 66 yards after taking a pitch from Sash, who had picked off a pass. Stanzi then found Robinson for a 32-yard TD pass, and Robinson’s 2-yard touchdown run put the Hawkeyes ahead by 30 with 1:01 left in the first half. Kirk Cousins threw three interceptions for the Spartans (8-1, 4-1), who were trying to move to 9-0 for the first time since winning a share of the national title in 1966. Michigan State can likely forget about that this year. But the Big Ten title is still up for grabs and Iowa is in the middle of the race, too. “I thought the guys came out ready at kickoff, certainly, and for the first time we really put it together in all three phases,” coach Kirk Ferentz said.

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Michigan state quarterback Kirk cousins agonizes. It was the second time in three years the Hawkeyes ended a rival’s unbeaten season at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa stunned then-No. 3 Penn State 24-23 in 2008 to boot the Nittany Lions out of the national title picture. The win over Penn State was an upset that went down to the final seconds. This one was a blowout from the beginning — the biggest over a ranked team in Ferentz’s 12 seasons at Iowa. Iowa opened with an impressive 80-yard drive capped by a 3-yard TD pass from Stanzi to Colin Sandeman. Mike Meyer added a 37-yard field goal that put the Hawkeyes ahead 10-0 before the Spartans had a first down. Sash and Hyde then teamed up for the play of the season for Iowa. Sash jumped a route and picked off Cousins’ pass at the Iowa 28. Sash immediately chucked the ball back to Hyde, who cut across the length of the field and stretched for the pylon at the end. “I knew the route. I’ve seen it 100 times on film,” Sash said. “I kind of just jumped up and tossed it to (Hyde) and he did the rest of the work.” That put Michigan State behind 17-0 for the second week in a row.

Jeffrey shows his breakaway speed Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Alshon Jeffery calls it “game speed,” S. Carolina 38 the ability to break Tennessee 24 away from defenders even if you’re not that quick. Jeffery showed off some of that speed just in time Saturday with a 70-yard touchdown catch to help No. 17 South Carolina escape a Tennessee comeback and remain in control of the SEC East. Jeffery caught a routine pass over the middle with the game tied at 24-all, moved toward the right sideline and outran several Vols defenders to for a critical TD in the Gamecocks 38-24 victory. “I try to work on that all the time,” said Jeffery, smiling. The lanky, 6-foot-

4 sophomore leads the Southeastern Conference in catches and receiving yards per game. And while his specialty is the jump ball catch surrounded by defensive backs, Jeffery showed he’s got some leg speed to go with his hands. “He doesn’t look like he’s fast, but no one seems to catch him from behind,” South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said. The way the Gamecocks are going, they may be hard to catch in the SEC East race. South Carolina is the division’s only two-loss team and can wrap up its firstever spot in the SEC championship game with victories over Arkansas and Florida. But the Gamecocks first must shore up a secondary that gave up 312 yards, including a career-high 228 to receiver

Denarius Moore, the second-best mark in Tennessee history. “If we’re going to beat (Arkansas), we got to figure out how to play some pass defense,” Spurrier said. That might have helped Tennessee, too, in the fourth quarter. The Vols (2-6, 0-5 Southeastern Conference) had rallied back from a 14-point deficit on a pair of touchdown passes from backup quarterback Tyler Bray to tie the game. But that’s when Stephen Garcia found Jeffery for the go-ahead score. Jeffery also had a 12-yard third-down catch to keep South Carolina’s next series alive. That sequence ended with Garcia’s second 1-yard touchdown run, which sealed things for the Gamecocks (6-2, 4-2). Jeffery “makes it easy,” Garcia said.

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BOONE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Travaris Cadet ran for 132 yards and three touchdowns to help Appalachian State stay unbeaten in a 37-26 win over Furman on Saturday. The Mountaineers (8-0, 6-0 Southern Conference) never trailed against Furman (4-4, 2-3), pulling out to a 21-6 lead when Jabari Fletcher returned a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. The Paladins cut the margin to eight points on Tersoo Uhaaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-yard touchdown run in the third. But Furman would pull no closer as Appalachian State pushed its lead to 35-20 in the fourth on a 1-yard rushing score by Cadet, who finished with 24 carries. Cadet also had rushing scores of 9 and 1 yards in the first half for the Mountaineers. DeAndre Presley was 13-for-27 for 137 yards passing, had one touchdown pass and an interception. Cody Worley threw for 90 yards and two touchdowns for Furman. Elon 49, Chattanooga 35 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joshua Jones' 25-yard interception return broke a fourth-quarter tie and A.J. Harris carried 31 times for 163 yards and four touchdowns as Elon (3-5, 2-3 Southern Conference) beat Chattanooga 49-35. Elon's Scott Riddle was 21-for-29 passing for 260 yards and two touchdowns. Wofford 35, The Citadel 0 SPARTANBURG, S.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Eric Breitenstein scored two touchdowns to lead Wofford to a 35-0 Southern Conference victory over The Citadel. The Bulldogs (2-7, 0-6) suffered their second consecutive shutout defeat while the Terriers (7-1, 5-0) won their seventh straight by holding The Citadel to 143 total yards. Florida 34, Georgia 31, OT JACKSONVILLE, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chas Henry, a punter thrust into kicking duties, drilled a 37-yard field goal in overtime to lift Florida to a 34-31 victory over rival Georgia.

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Florida quarterback trey Burton (8) dives for a touchdown over shawn Williams. Florida (5-3, 3-3 SEC) snapped a threegame losing streak and extended their dominance in the series. Georgia (4-5, 3-4) has lost 18 of the last 21 meetings. Coastal Carolina 30, Gardner-Webb 27, OT BOILING SPRINGS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Zach MacDowall scored on an 8-yard run in overtime and Coastal Carolina continued its mastery of Gardner-Webb with a 30-27 victory in a Big South Conference game. The Chanticleers (3-5, 2-1) needed a little extra to beat Gardner-Webb for the seventh consecutive time. The Runnin' Bulldogs (3-5, 1-2) forced overtime when John Rock threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jamal Patmon with 28 seconds left in regulation. Wingate 27, Lenoir-Rhyne 24 WINGATE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wingateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terrence Stephens blocked the potential game-tying field goal with 29 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to preserve Wingate's 27-24 victory. The Bulldogs remain tied for first place in the SAC, improving to 6-2 overall and 4-1 in the league. LRU falls to 5-4 overall and 2-3 in the conference. Quarterback Cody Haffly was 20-of-29 for 300 yards for Wingate (6-2, 4-1). Carson-Newman 35, Newberry 13 Tyron Douglas scored four touchdowns and ran for 186 yards for the Eagles (6-3, 4-1). NCCU 20, Edward Waters 7 DURHAMâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Geovonie Irvine caught a touchdown pass and had 153 yards receiving to help North Carolina Central defeat Edward Waters 20-7.

yards behind stellar offensiveline play. Wright had 152 yards. His backup, Rashaun Gaither, enjoyed a breakout with 97 yards on nine carries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We challenged our guys to be physical today and they really responded,â&#x20AC;? Hester said. Mars Hill (5-4, 3-2) turned it over five times, two more than Catawba. Damien Lee sacked quarterback Jon Richt on the Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first snap, forced a fumble and recovered it. But Catawba couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cash in. When a Mars Hill backwards pass fell incomplete on the Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; second possession, it was the equivalent of a fumble. Catawba safety L.J. McCray alertly scooped the ball and returned it to the MH 5. Wright banged over from the 3 for a 7-0 lead. On Mars Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third possession, Randolph, a power back with a dancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feet, broke a 45-yard run. He was thinking six points, but McCray hawked him down from behind and wrestled him to the ground at the Catawba 11. McCrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy saved a TD. Two snaps later, Lee pounced on another fumble. A 23-yard burst by Wright, who got a springing block from receiver Gerron Bryant, set up a Thomas Trexler 31yard field goal for a 10-0 lead early in the second quarter. But Randolph scored on a 47-yard run, the one on which he left Vennable his wake, to make it 10-7. Then Catawba turned it over when Nate Charest made a nice catch but had the ball ripped from his grasp at the Catawba 32. Randolph scored five plays later, scooting through four Catawba defend-

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ers who had surrounded him in the backfield. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good back, and we knew his history, but we had a gameplan,â&#x20AC;? Vennable said. The history was that Randolph rushed 44 times for 232 yards when the Lions beat the Indians 14-12 last season. It got worse before it got better. Dennis threw an under-pressure pick late in the first half and the Lions took a 14-10 lead to the locker room. Richt hit an 81-yard bomb to P.J. Gore off play-action to open the second half. That led to Randolphâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third TD, and Catawba trailed 21-10. A big kickoff return by Charest provided field position and was the first step in the comeback. Gaither broke a 21-yard run to make it 21-17. Then Vennable made his

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Livingstoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michael Haygood (93) rushes st. Augustineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s punter Joneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Harris (18). returned 35 yards down the right side for a touchdown and a 14-0 St. Augâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On my pre-snap look, I thought I could go that way. But the guy (DB Dedrick Early) came out of nowhere. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see him until it was too late.â&#x20AC;? James said the play â&#x20AC;&#x153;should have gone to the other side,â&#x20AC;? and added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You could just see the wind coming out of our sails. We were just going through the motions after that.â&#x20AC;? Two touchdowns within 45 seconds can do that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those plays,â&#x20AC;? Acosta said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;gave us the momentum we needed. They carried us.â&#x20AC;? It carried them to two more

touchdowns in the fourth quarter â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one following an LC fumble on its 11-yard line and another when Brian Richards returned a punt 52 yards into the end zone. In between kicker Alexander Tucker converted field goals from 32 and 40 yards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The second half was a nightmare,â&#x20AC;? James said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were an entirely different team. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to become more consistent and keep making progress.â&#x20AC;? By the end, Livingstone realized both the tricks and the treats had come a day early. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working for next year,â&#x20AC;? said Aycoth,

critical fumble recovery when Randolph was hit from behind at the Catawba 45. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My teammates told me I took it away from one of my own guys,â&#x20AC;? Vennable said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I saw a glimpse of the ball, and I was going to get it.â&#x20AC;? Then Bryant beat one-onone coverage to the post. Dennis, who got flawless protection, hit him in stride for a 60yard TD with 4:42 left in the third quarter. That gave Catawba the lead for good. Trailing 24-21 with 7:30 remaining and facing fourthand-4 at the Catawba 46, Mars Hill coach Tim Clifton had a tough decision. He elected to punt, and a bad snap was the most disastrous play of the day for the Lions. Catawba recovered at the Mars Hill 25. Gaither ran it to the 3, Wright took it in, and it was 31-21. With 4:42 left, Mars Hill had no choice but to gamble on fourth-and-1 from its 23. Corner Jumal Rolle, who already had a pick, charged hard to spill Randolph short of the sticks. Catawba got the ball, Gaither scored a TD, and it was time to celebrate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve faced adversity in every game,â&#x20AC;? Rolle said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just keep making plays.â&#x20AC;? It was a devastating loss for Mars Hill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was very disappointed that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t close the deal when we had Catawba down 21-10,â&#x20AC;? Clifton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t protect the ball today and we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t answer them on either side of the ball.â&#x20AC;?

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the junior from West Rowan who made a team-best 11 tackles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We only lose three guys. Eventually all this bad has to turn into something good.â&#x20AC;? Jones found another positive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At halftime (assistant) Coach (Rodney) Hughey told us never to take the game for granted,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You never know when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gonna get this chance again. We took that and ran with it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ NOTES: St. Augâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recorded seven sacks. Sanders finished with 93 yards and scored his 15th TD. ... LC wideout Omar McFadden underwent surgery for a fractured left fibula on Thursday. ... Defensive end Aaron â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tankâ&#x20AC;? Williams was recognized as LC celebrated Senior Day. .... The Blue Bears try to break a 24-game losing streak next Saturday afternoon when they face Johnson C. Smith at Memorial Stadium.

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Renfree, Duke sink Navy Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Sean Renfree and Duke ran out to a Duke 34 big lead against Navy, Navy 31 then had to hold to as Ricky Dobbs rallied the Midshipmen. Renfree passed for 314 yards, threw for a touchdown and ran for two more scores, and Duke nearly blew a 24-point lead before beating Navy 34-31 on Saturday. The Blue Devils (2-6) snapped a sixgame losing streak, but led 34-15 with 8:48 left after a 40-yard field goal by Will Snyderwine. Navy closed to 34-31 with 2:34 to play when Dobbs hit Aaron Santiago with a 12-yard touchdown pass, then found Santiago again for the 2-point conversion. The Midshipmen (5-3) scored three touchdowns and converted three 2-point conversions in a 12-minute stretch of the

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fourth quarter. Navy’s hope for a complete comeback, however, ended when the Mids turned the ball over on downs with 6 seconds to play. Renfree tied a Duke record when he completed his first 16 passes and completed 17 for 18 passes in the first half for 180 yards. He finished with 28 completions in 30 attempts, setting a Duke record with a 93.3 completion percentage. His backup, Brandon Connette, picked up some big first downs rushing and ran for a score. During the Devils’ six-game skid, Renfree had thrown 15 interceptions, including five in a 28-13 loss to Miani on Oct. 16. “That’s the real quarterback we saw out there today in Sean. He drove us up and down the field,” said Duke wide receiver Conner Vernon, who caught a 29yard touchdown pass from Renfree that put the Devils ahead 31-7 with 1:02 left

in the third quarter. “It feels good to get any win, especially after the last few weeks when I have struggled,” Renfree said. “It feels great to get in a groove offensively and score some points again.” Dobbs completed 13 of 27 passes for a career-high 227 yards and two TD passes. He also rushed for 83 yards in 22 carries and added a 2-point conversion. Dobbs is now Navy’s career scoring leader with 266 points and all-time touchdowns rushing leader with 44. Navy was coming off a big win over Notre Dame last week and came into the Duke game looking for a win that would assure the Midshipmen of their eighth straight bowl appearance. “We have to be ready to play each week and clearly we did not today,” Navy defensive back Wyatt Middleton said. AssociAted press “No matter the opponent or the stadium, duke quarterback sean renfree, left, and running back you are playing and you have to approach desmond scott celebrate a touchdown. each game the same way.”

Virginia upsets Miami

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland Maryland 62 c o a c h W. Forest 14 R a l p h Friedgen challenged his players to make a statement, and this was their proclamation: The Terrapins are worthy of playing in a bowl game, and any resemblance between this team and the one that finished 2-10 last year is purely coincidental. Danny O’Brien threw a career-high four touchdown passes, Kenny Tate and Ryan Donohue each scored on interception returns and Maryland rolled past Wake Forest 62-14 Saturday to become bowl eligible. The Terrapins (6-2, 3-1 ACC) scored on their first four possessions and blocked two punts in taking a 27-7 halftime lead. During a 28point third quarter, Tate and Donohue sandwiched their scores around a touchdown pass by O’Brien to assure Wake Forest (2-5, 1-4) its sixth straight defeat. “I thought we played a complete game tonight,” Friedgen said. “I asked our kids to make a statement, and I think they did.” It was Maryland’s most lopsided ACC win since a 597 rout of North Carolina in 2002, and the 62 points tied the school record for a conference game, set in 1975 in a 62-24 win over Virginia. O’Brien, a redshirt freshman, went 13 for 20 for 168 yards before being lifted in the third quarter. He has seven touchdown passes in his last two games and 12 overall. Davin Meggett ran for 94 yards and a touchdown for the Terrapins, whose sixth win made them bowl eligible for the seventh time in 10 years under Friedgen. Last season, of course, was an exception. But this is a different year, a far superior team. “It’s a great bunch of kids we work with,” Friedgen said. “Just thinking of where we were last year, to me, it’s a lesson in perseverance. Now we’re bowl eligible, and these next four weeks will probably be the most important in our players’ lives.” Maryland has no intention of coasting to the finish, especially since it now stands a half-game behind Florida State in the Atlantic Division. “Obviously our goal is not to win six games, but it’s a good accomplishment for this part of the season,” linebacker Alex Wujciak said. “We’ve got to keep building on it. The ACC is wide open right now.” Wake Forest freshman quarterback Tanner Price completed 16 of 31 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown.

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North carolina's Johnny White runs away from William & Mary’s Bryan stinnie for a 67 yard touchdown.

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CHAPEL HILL — For much of the day, it seemed like UNC 21 Mike Paulus finally W&M 17 would walk out of North Carolina’s stadium after earning a victory of his own. Then the Tar Heels finally started clicking, and Johnny White struck again from long distance. White’s 67-yard touchdown run with 5:27 to play capped North Carolina’s rally from 10 points down in the fourth quarter and lifted the Tar Heels past William & Mary 21-17 on Saturday. White finished with a career-high 164 yards for North Carolina (5-3), which snapped the Tribe’s six-game winning streak. “He always tells me he’s going to go for 180 yards, said White’s roommate, safety Deunta Williams. “This is the first time he’s gotten close to it.” T.J. Yates was 23 of 33 for 238 yards with a 1-yard touchdown run and a 3yard TD pass to Ryan Taylor. After a lethargic first three quarters against a Football Championship Subdivision opponent, the Tar Heels finally got rolling in time to avoid being upset by a former teammate. Paulus — Yates’ former backup at North Carolina — nearly led William & Mary to another win against one of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s big boys. He finished 24 of 35 for 209 yards and touchdowns of 6 and 9 yards to Chase Hill for the Tribe (6-2). “I’m sure he wanted to come back and beat his former team,” Hill said of Paulus, who injured his throwing shoulder on the next-to-last play of the game and was not made available to reporters after the game. The Tar Heels trailed 17-7 after three quarters before finally putting together their most impressive drive of the day. They converted two fourth downs during an 18-play, 90-yard

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North carolina's defense stops William & Mary's courtland Marriner. march that Yates capped with his short touchdown pass to Taylor to pull them to 17-14 with 8:32 left. Then, after forcing a three-and-out, North Carolina put the ball in the hands of its most reliable running back. White — who had a 76-yard scoring run in last week’s loss at Miami — struck from long distance again. He took a third-down handoff through the left side, stiff-armed safety Terrell Wells and cut back to the right on his way to the end zone. Dwight Jones had nine catches for 107 yards for the Tar Heels, who made just enough plays down the stretch to avoid joining Virginia Tech as ACC schools this season to be knocked off by members of the Colonial Athletic Association. William & Mary also opened 2009 by upsetting Virginia. “We had a chance to win that thing going into the fourth quarter,” Tribe coach Jimmye Laycock said. “That does-

n’t diminish on the effort they gave.” Though these schools were playing for just the second time in roughly two decades, there was plenty of familiarity on the sidelines. North Carolina offensive coordinator John Shoop is the younger brother of Tribe defensive coordinator Bob Shoop. Paulus was one of the key members of North Carolina coach Butch Davis’ first recruiting class in 2007. He wound up playing in only four games in 2008, didn’t attempt a pass in ‘09 and transferred to William & Mary following last season in search of more playing time. He certainly helped William & Mary control this one for three quarters. The Tribe led by 10 at the break thanks largely to two North Carolina turnovers and to Paulus, who came on in relief of injured starter Mike Callahan on the Tribe’s sixth offensive play and led two touchdown drives. “Give all the credit to Mike Paulus,” North Carolina cornerback Kendric Burney said. “A lot of critics were on him about how bad he was at Chapel Hill, but the thing is, he came out and he competed. He showed that he was a Division I quarterback. ... It wasn’t a fluke. They came in and competed, and that’s all you can ask for in college football.” Three plays after linebacker Wes Steinman returned an interception to the 18, Paulus found Hill in the corner of the end zone for a score. Paulus later led an 83-yard scoring drive and found Hill on a sliding slant pattern in the end zone with 23 seconds before the break. Shaun Draughn fumbled the kickoff, Jabrel Mines recovered at the 32 and Drake Kuhn kicked a 28-yard field goal on the final play of the half. It could have been worse: Kuhn missed a 23-yarder on the Tribe’s opening possession. North Carolina’s only points of the first three quarters came on Yates’ sneak with 5:34 left in the half.

The ACC roundup ... CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — First Virginia knocked Jacory Harris from a scoreless game, then it dashed No. 22 Miami's hopes for the ACC Coastal Division title in one afternoon. Keith Payne ran for two touchdowns and the Cavaliers tied a school record with five interceptions — four against Harris' backups — in a 24-19 upset Saturday. "When you chop the head off a giant, the rest of the body goes with it," said defensive tackle John-Kevin Dolce, who squared up Harris' chest just as he released a pass, sending him airborne. Harris' head appeared to hit the turf first, and he remained down for 4 minutes. "Jacory was their leader and what changed the game was taking him out," Dolce said. Chase Minnifield intercepted the pass, and there was no flag on the play. Virginia (4-4, 1-3 ACC), which had lost nine straight conference games, went ahead 24-0 early in the fourth quarter before the Hurricanes mounted a comeback behind true freshman Stephen Morris. Making his first appearance, Morris hit Leonard Hankerson with a 29-yard scoring pass with 10:34 to play, then ran 9 yards for a touchdown with 4:54 remaining. BC 16, CLEMSON 10 BOSTON — Boston College coach Frank Spaziani wasn't worried even though Clemson seemed to be threatening the entire second half. Chase Rettig threw a 36yard touchdown pass to Montel Harris, Nate Freese made a pair of field goals and Boston College stopped a five-game losing streak by holding off Clemson for a 16-10 victory. It was the Eagles' longest losing streak since 1998. Harris ran 36 times for 142 yards for the Eagles (3-5, 1-4 ACC). Rettig completed 9 of 16 passes for 136 yards after throwing an interception for a score on the third play of the game. The Tigers (4-4, 2-3) had won their last two games. The Eagles had a pair of close losses the previous two weeks, losing by three to Maryland and 24-19 at No. 16 Florida State. The Tigers had a pair of very good scoring chances they wasted in the second half.

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Event planning management firm opens office in Salisbury Bonfire Productions, an event planning management company, has opened at 124 N. Main St. Owned by Bonnie Holder, Bonfire Productions can facilitate all aspects of a wedding, social or networking event, workshop or conference. The company handles every detail of an event, including the planning, development, marketing, logistics, feedback and follow-up. Holder is a Rowan County native. “Knowing this community’s unique personality enables Bonfire Productions to recognize specific prefer-

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TAB Construction at Green Builder TAB Construction, located at 2320 Providence Church Road, has completed certifications in Green Building for Building Professionals and Energy Star Business Management for Building Profes-

sionals. The National Association of Home Builders recognizes TAB Construction as a Green & Energy Star Builder. TAB Construction is owned and operated by Tony Basinger Jr. and wife Shelley. The firm specializes in custom built homes and remodeling projects in North Carolina.

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Community health fair Nov. 16 in Concord

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MORTGAGE TRENDS Rates likely to remain low through end of year

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ortgage rates will remain low, getting a home loan will continue to take a long time and refinancers will be tempted by zero-closing cost mortgages. Those are some of the trends mortgage industry insiders may see as the year closes out. Mortgage rates have dipped to modern record lows this fall. Back in the spring, economists warned that rates would be rising by now. At the end of March, the Federal Reserve wrapped up an initiative intended to drive down mortgage rates by buyassoCiated press ing $1.25 trillion worth of Houses like this one that sit empty in Homestead, Fla., are helping to keep interest rates low but also making it hardmortgage-backed securities. The consensus view througher to get a home loan quickly. out the mortgage industry was that rates would rise steadily sure overhang.” through the end of this year. With rates at record lows, borInstead, mortgage rates fell rower frustration is at record steadily through the summer highs. It seemingly takes forever and into the fall. Now, econoto get a home loan, especially a MICHAEL MOSKOWITZ mists speculate the Fed might refinance. president of Equity Now start buying Treasury securi“Underwriting turn times are ties to drive long-term interest absolutely awful across the board rates even lower. The specularight now,” says Dan Green, loan tion seems to have put a cap on closures. The reason: Flawed docthose people to sign that,” says officer for Waterstone Mortgage mortgage rates. uments were filed in court. Matt Hackett, underwriting manin Cincinnati. “Many lenders are “I see rates low and I see them Bank of America, Ally Finanager for Equity Now, a direct recommending 60-day (rate) locks continuing low for a pretty long cial, PNC Financial Services mortgage lender in New York right now, just because of volperiod,” says Paul Anastos, presiGroup and JPMorgan Chase have City. He says the issue would nev- ume.” dent of Mortgage Master, a halted foreclosure cases while er have come to light if people The process is particularly lender based in Walpole, Mass. they check the truthfulness of hadn’t signed foreclosure papers brutal for homeowners who have A.W. Pickel, CEO of LeaderOne court documents filed on the serwhere “the numbers are wrong.” home equity loans or home equity Financial, a mortgage bank based vicers’ behalf. Now some of those As the scandal unfolded, oblines of credit. Before they can in Overland Park, Kan., says he cases have resumed. servers wondered about the longrefinance, these borrowers have doesn’t see how rates could go The problem has been legal term effects. Will it result in an to persuade their equity lenders much lower. documents that were signed by enormous overhang of unsellable to resubordinate, or agree to keep “The mortgage interest rate people who swore that they had houses? Will legal paralysis allow the loan in second-banana status. should be inflation plus cost of personal knowledge that the foreborrowers to remain in their fore“People need to realize, if they funds. That should put us in the closures were justified. Some closed homes indefinitely? have home equity lines of credit, 4s, which is where it is,” he says. signers have testified that they “People are sitting there,” says that the subordination can take up Some of the country’s biggest affixed their signatures assembly Michael Moskowitz, president of to 30 days,” says Dick Lepre, senmortgage servicers have susline-style, without reading the unEquity Now. “People are not payior loan consultant for Residential pended foreclosure actions in derlying legal documents. ing and sitting and paying and sitSee MORTGAGE, 2C states where courts oversee fore“I don’t know how they got ting. We’re going to have foreclo-

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Joseph Moose, owner of Moose Pharmacy and manager of Moose Professional Pharmacy in Concord, was named the 2010 NCPA National Preceptor of the Year by the National Community Pharmacists Association at the association’s 112th Annual Convention and Trade Exposition held earlier this month. The National Preceptor of the Year Award honors a pharmacist who has made significant contributions to the education of pharmacy students by devoting time, talent and effort as a preceptor. “Joseph Moose exemplifies the type of invaluable guidance that helps pharmacy students thrive during their journey to becoming outstanding practicing pharmacists,” said Joseph H. Harmison, NCPA President and pharmacy owner in Arlington, Texas. “All the students who have passed through his doors have been enlightened by the experience and gained a greater appreciation for the difference that can be made in the lives of patients through a variety of services that can’t be found in your typical chain pharmacy. We are proud to call him the 2010 NCPA National Preceptor of the Year winner.” After graduating from Campbell University with a doctor of pharmacy degree, Moose’s post graduate education and training has seen him become certified in asthma care, hypertension, immunization, diabetes and medication therapy management. The National Community Pharmacists Association represents the interests of community pharmacists, including the owners of more than 23,000 independent community pharmacies, pharmacy franchises and chains.

When to buy a house — a decision that needs a solid foundation BY BRUCE WILLIAMS

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DEAR MARY: You are asking about the timing of buying a house. First of all, why are you looking at a house? It is a major mistake to be looking at home buying as strictly as a monetary investment. True, money is involved; you have to have the ability to retire a mortgage and that sort of stuff. That having been observed, you’re talking about buying a lifestyle. Owning a home is not for everyone. There are a lot of responsibilities. For some people the place they sleep is no more than a pit stop. There is nothing wrong with that, but why in the world would they want to buy a house? On the other hand, there are those of us out

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AdvantaClean franchise open AdvantaClean, a national company specializing in emergency water removal, air duct cleaning and mold remediation, has opened a new office in Cabarrus and Rowan counties. The franchise is owned by Josh Nixon, who lived in the area for more than 30 years, and will serve home and business owners in identifying, investigating and eliminating problems.

to-date period in 2009 includes a $67.9 million gain related to the June 2009 acquisition of Cooperative Bank. First Bancorp’s total assets were $3.4 billion, a 4.7 percent decrease from a year earlier. Total loans were $2.5 billion, a 7.9 percent decrease from a year earlier, and total deposits amounted to $2.8 billion, a 5.8 percent decrease from a year earlier. “I am pleased that our company’s strength and high performance allows us to continue Massage therapist in health fair to report profits and pay cash dividends durCONCORD — Tracy Smith, a licensed mas- ing this prolonged period of economic weaksage and bodywork therapist at The Body Clin- ness,” said Jerry L. Ocheltree, president and ic of Concord, participated in a health fair at CEO of First Bancorp. the Sport Center Oct 22-24. She will be a guest speaker at the next Bank of the Carolinas earnings health fair in April. MOCKSVILLE — Bank of the Carolinas The Body Clinic of Concord is located at Corp reported three-month net income end992 Copperfield Blvd. ed Sept. 30 of $82,000, compared to net income

Presbyterian, Novant honored

Food drive in Stanly

The national HealthLeaders Media organization has recognized Novant Health, which includes Presbyterian Healthcare, with the 2010 Top Leadership Teams in Healthcare Award for large hospitals and health systems. Presbyterian and Novant representatives received the award during a national presentation on Oct. 21 in Dallas. HealthLeaders Media provides information and guidance on trends in the health-care industry and for its senior executives. The Top Leadership Teams in Healthcare award program, sponsored by GE Healthcare, is now in its seventh year. The program is designed to celebrate the outstanding teamwork that occurs in health-care organizations.

ALBEMARLE — Maurices at the Albemarle Plaza, 814 U.S. 24/27 Bypass, is holding a food drive to benefit Stanly Community Christian Ministry. The drive goes through Nov. 30. Customers dropping off nonperishable food items during store hours Mon-Sat.10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m.-6 p.m. will receive a coupon good for 20 percent off any one regular-priced maurices item for each donation. Coupons are limited to 10 per person.

Southern States annual meeting Southern States Cooperative will review its operations at a series of local annual meetings, including the upcoming meeting Monday, Nov. 15, for members of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. – Salisbury. “The challenges of 2009 and 2010 have made for tough but positive years,” says Thomas R. Scribner, president and CEO. Southern States Cooperative, Inc. – Salisbury, NC Service will hold its annual membership meeting at Rowan County Extension Office, 2727-A Old Concord Road. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Board nominees include Scott Davis and Jason Starnes.

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of $782,000 in the third quarter of 2009. Excluding the effect of one-time gains on sale of the securitiess, the current year quarter would have been an improvement over the previous year. Net income of $82,000 in the third quarter of 2010 compares to net losses of $188,000 and $235,000 in the second and first quarters. After payment of dividends on preferred stock, the net loss available to common shareholders for the three months was $147,000, or 4 cents per common share, compared to a net income of $470,000, or 12 cents per common share, for the third quarter of 2009. For the nine-month period, the company reported a net loss of $341,000, as compared to a net loss of $1.35 million for the nine-month period of 2009. Submit information about new businesses, honors and management promotions to bizbriefs@salisburypost.com.

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First Bancorp results TROY — First Bancorp, the parent company of First Bank, announced net income available to common shareholders of $2.8 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, or 17 cents per diluted common share. Net income was $9.1 million for the ninemonth period, or 54 cents per share. Earnings were $5.4 million, or 32 cents per diluted common share, for three months and $52 million, or $3.12 per diluted common share for nine months. Net interest income for the third quarter was $31.1 million, a 1.8 percent increase over the third quarter of 2009. Net interest income for the nine months was $93.8 million, a 23.3 percent increase over the comparable period of 2009. First Bancorp’s provision for loan losses was $8.4 million in the third quarter compared to $8 million in the second quarter and $5.2 million in the third quarter of 2009. Total non-interest income for the nine months was $14.2 million, compared to $83.3 million for the nine months in 2009. The year-

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MGM said the secured lenders voting in the process had “overwhelmingly approved its proposed plan of reorganization.” The plan had included a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy. MGM said it would move “expeditiously” to implement the plan. Spyglass co-CEOs Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum are now set to head the storied studio behind the James Bond franchise which also owns half the rights to the upcoming movies based on “The Hobbit.” Icahn, who also holds more than a third of Lions Gate’s shares, had been buying up MGM debt in order to better control the outcome of the vote. Lions Gate, upset at Icahn’s strategizing, sued him for first opposing its deal, then backing it after he had bought stakes in both sides of the deal. Lions Gate had pressed its case in the past week, detailing its proposal in a securities filing and touting its management’s expertise.

In the last few months, rates on jumbo mortgages (home loans for more than $729,750) have been falling FROM 1C faster than rates on other mortgages. Now, rates on Pacific Mortgage in San jumbos are downright atFrancisco. tractive. Because of paperwork That’s quite a turnaround. backups and subordinations, A year ago, the benchmark Mortgage Master’s Anastos jumbo was 1.2 percentage says his company recompoints higher than the conmends locking for 75 days, forming 30-year fixed. Late“which means we’re trying ly, it’s been less than threeto close those loans in 65 quarters of a percentage days.” point higher. Mortgage rates have fallRates are low, but relaen so much since last year tively few people are refithat it makes sense for a lot nancing their jumbo loans of homeowners to apply for because underwriting is zero-cost refinances. strict, Anastos says. The term “zero-cost refi” Jumbos are not guaranisn’t completely accurate, teed by Fannie Mae or Fredbecause a refinance always die Mac. Consequently, jumcarries fees. But with a zero- bo rates are higher because cost refi, the borrower acthey pose more risk to the cepts a higher rate in exlender. change for not having to pay Mortgage rates jumped fees out of pocket. after five consecutive weeks The final rate might be a of record-low readings. quarter of a percentage The average 30-year point (or more) than the rate fixed-rate mortgage rose 9 given to a borrower who basis points, to 4.51 percent. pays the fees out of pocket. A basis point is one-hunHow do you know you got dredth of a percentage point. a good deal on a zero-cost This week’s average 15refi? Comparison shop, year fixed-rate — a popular Green says. option for refinancing — Yield spread premiums rose 8 basis points, to 3.9 are restricted under the percent. The average jumbo Dodd-Frank financial re30-year fixed edged up 2 baform law, but no-cost mortsis points, to 5.1 percent. Adgages are likely to remain le- justable-rate mortgages also gal. increased this week.

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Rufty-Holmes Senior Center 1120 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144-5658 Phone 704-216-7714 • Fax 704-633-8517 North Carolina’s first “Senior Center of Excellence.” email: office@ruftyholmes.org

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Rufty-Holmes Senior Center is a non-profit organization that provides a focal point for aging resources as well as opportunities to extend independent living and enrich the quality of life for Rowan County older adults. The Center is supported by the N.C. Division of Aging; City of Salisbury; County of Rowan; United Way; Towns of China Grove, Cleveland, Landis, Rockwell & Spencer; local foundations; business partners; program fees; and private contributions.

SPECIAL EVENTS IN NOVEMBER ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 2 for federal, state and local races, as well as the RCCC Bond issue. Be informed and go vote! Sample ballots and voter education materials available at the Center.

HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP: Wednesday, November 17 at 1:00pm. Complete six handmade Christmas cards in one two-hour workshop session. All supplies will be provided. Cost is $12 per person payable upon arrival. Instructor is Daphne Houghton. Advance registration is required by calling the Center at 704-2167714.

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ASSISTANCE WITH CHANGES TO MEDICARE PART D PLANS: Local older adults needing assistance with evaluating and/or making changes to their Medicare Part D plans can call the Rowan County Senior Services SOFTBALL OFF-SEASON CONDITIONING WORKSHOP: Department at 704-216-7704 to set up an appointment with MOVIE OF THE MONTH: Wednesday, November 17 at Tuesday, November 2 at 2:00pm in the Fitness Annex. staff or trained SHIIP volunteers. The window for making 2:00pm. Sponsored by Mary Moose, Registered Financial Learn how to train off-season to prevent injury next season. Consultant & Planner, for interested older adults. Come out changes to these plans for 2011 is November 15 Susan Musselman, M.E. Exercise Science, will demonstrate December 31, 2010. and enjoy the comedy, “Familiar Strangers,” as Brian a variety of exercises designed to maintain your fitness Worthington returns to his childhood home for level over the winter months. Exercises can be performed Thanksgiving. Rating PG-13, the film stars Shawn Hatosy & Enjoy BINGO every Tuesday from 1-3pm for $1.25, at home or at the Center through various classes. There is sponsored by Beltone Hearing Aid of Salisbury & China Nikki Reed. Seen on our big screen, the movie includes no charge for Senior Games Softball Players. Register by Grove. popcorn and drinks. Free. (Motion picture license # calling the Front Desk at 704.216.7714. 12137390). Enjoy CARD & GAME DAY Thursdays from 1-4pm on COPING WITH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Each Tuesday at ASSISTANCE WITH HEARING NEEDS: Tuesday, November November 4 & 18. Free with refreshments. 3:00pm. Sponsored by RRMC Hospice for those 23 by appointment. For individuals who are hard of experiencing a recent loss. Pre-registration is not required. hearing and need assistance with hearing devices or telephone communication. Sponsored by the NC Division LINE DANCING CLASSES: New classes for November of Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Call 1-800Absolute Beginners: (no experience necessary): 835-5302 to seek an appointment time. Tuesdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm November 2,9,16, & 30. $12.00 for four, or $4 per lesson. HOLIDAY CARAVAN PARADE: Wednesday, November 24. Hi Beginners: (one or more years of experience) Enjoy the Christmas parade which starts in Spencer at Thursday, November 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm $4 2:00pm, and Salisbury at 3:00pm. The Center will close at Intermediate: (two or more years of experience) 1:00pm this day. Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm November 4 & 18. $6 for two, or $4 for one THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY & FRIDAY, Instructor is Cheryl Kluttz. NOVEMBER 25 & 26 FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS. Members need to pre-register by calling 704-216-7714. SENIOR PEN PAL letters can be picked up on November 3. Return letters to students are due by November 15. HOLIDAY DECORATING PARTY: Monday, November 29 BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: Wednesday, November beginning at 1:30pm. Join members of the Ambassadors 3 from 9:30-10:30am. Free blood pressure readings and Walkers: Remember to turn in your walking logs the first Club in decorating the Senior Center for the holidays. consultation for interested older adults. Provided by retired Decorations provided although donations are welcome. of each month at the Front Desk. Geriatric & Adult Nurse Practitioner Gail Kimball. Pre-registration is not necessary. OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS: RuftyHANDMADE CARD WORKSHOP: Wednesday, November 3 EXERCISE CLASSES: Members may join one of our onHolmes Senior Center offers a series of programs and at 1:00pm. Complete six handmade all occasion cards in going senior exercise classes after screening and activities at various locations throughout Rowan County as one two-hour workshop session. All supplies will be consultation with the Fitness Staff. A variety of offerings part of its outreach program. For more information, provided. Cost is $12 per person payable upon arrival. are available at different levels, and include Senior-Lite contact Thomasina Paige, Outreach Coordinator, at 704Instructor is Daphne Houghton. Advance registration is Jazzercise, Coed Fitness, SilverSneakers Muscular Strength 216-7720. required by calling the Center at 704-216-7714. & Range of Movement, Strength-ercise, Circuit Strength Training, Chair Yoga, and Tai Chi, as well as arthritis water BROADCAST BINGO: Available through the Center’s REVERSE MORTGAGE WORKSHOP - FACTS & FICTION: exercise and cardiovascular water exercise classes. Outreach Program for Rowan County older adults age 60 Wednesday, November 10 at 10:00am. Larry Cordts, Strength and aerobic fitness equipment is also available for and older. Win prizes by listening daily to Memories 1280 Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Wells Fargo, will present use, with trained staff accessible to provide an orientation Radio. Contact Thomasina Paige at 704-216-7720 to enroll information on reverse mortgages. Free and open to any and instruction. Inquire at the Front Desk for more and for more information. Free. interested older adult or family members. Pre-registration information or call 704-216-7714. is requested by calling 704-216-7714. LISTEN TO “SENIOR MOMENTS” DAILY MONDAY-FRIDAY CHAIR MASSAGES: Twenty-minute sessions are available AT 6:25am & 10:25am ON MEMORIES 1280 WSAT RADIO. THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center by appointment with Travis NOVEMBER 11 FOR THE VETERANS’ DAY HOLIDAY. Alligood, LMBT. Cost is $12 per session. To schedule an Scholarship Assistance Is Available For Any Local Older appointment call 980-234-3016. Adult Who Needs Help With Program Fees For Classes Or HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Saturday, November 13 from 9:00am 2:00pm. Come shop for your Christmas gift items, homeActivities. No One Is Refused Participation Based On An CLUB MEETINGS THIS MONTH: made baked goods, and specialty crafts at our holiday Inability To Pay Program Fees. Support For Program TOPS Chapter - Each Monday at 9:00am bazaar. Free admission. Breakfast pastries, coffee and a Scholarships Is Provided By The Blanche & Julian Salisbury Singing Seniors - Each Monday at 3:00pm light lunch will be available. Persons wishing to have Robertson Family Foundation. Contact Any Staff Member Men’s Breakfast Club - Each Tuesday at 8:30am exhibit space should inquire at the Front Desk for more For Information. Rufty Holmes Lady Liners - Each Tuesday at 10:00am information. Creative Needles Group - Each Wednesday at 9:30am R-H Computer Club - Each Thursday at 10:00am (except VETERAN SERVICES: The Rowan County Veterans Service MEMORY SCREENING: Tuesday morning, November 16 Nov 11 & 25) Office is located at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center as part of by appointment. Held in association with the Alzheimer’s Woodcarvers Group - Each Thursday at 1:30pm (except the Senior Services Department. Service Officer Elaine Foundation National Memory Screening Day. Come out Nov 11 & 25) Howle is available to meet with Rowan County veterans to and receive a free confidential memory screening which Evergreen Bridge Club - Each Friday at 1:00pm (except Nov assist them in applying and receiving all VA benefits to can help determine any need for a follow-up examination 26) which they are legally entitled. For an appointment, call by a physician. Allay your fears, or confirm your need for Golf Association of Rowan Seniors - Monday, November 1 professional intervention. Screenings conducted by local 704-216-8138. at 8:30am RNs. Free and open to any interested older adult. Ambassadors Club - Monday, November 1 at noon NEED A RIDE TO THE SENIOR CENTER? CALL SHARE-ABusy Bees Crafts Club - Thursday, November 4 at 9:30am DAY TRIP TO FORSYTH COUNTY: Wednesday, November RIDE AT 704-216-7700 FOR INFORMATION. Seniors Morning Out - Thursday, November 4 at 10:00am 17. Motorcoach transportation leaves Senior Center parking AARP Chapter - Thursday, November 4 at 1:00pm lot at 9:00am enroute to our first stop at Mrs. Hanes’ Military Officers Association of America Chapter - Monday, Need Information Or Assistance With Caregiving, InCookie Factory in Clemmons. We’ll tour the factory that November 8 at noon Home Aide Services, Respite Care, Adult Day Care, makes those delicious Moravian cookies where you’ll have Rufty-Holmes Garden Club - Monday, November 8 at Nutrition, Transportation, Home Safety, Or Employment? the opportunity to taste, smell and buy these wonderful 2:00pm Call 704-216-7700 And Talk To A Staff Member With The confections. We’ll enjoy a dutch-treat lunch at the K & W Rowan Amateur Radio Society - Monday, November 8 at Rowan County Senior Services Department Located In The Cafeteria in Winston-Salem, and then head over to Old 7:00pm Senior Center Building. Salem where we will explore the Museum of Early Seniors Without Partners - Wednesday, November 10 at Decorative Arts. Our last stop will be to attend a special 9:00am organ concert of holiday music at the Visitors Center Want To Provide A Special Birthday, Anniversary Or Better Breathing Club – Wednesday, November 10 at featuring Old Salem’s 1800 Tannenberg Organ. We should Thank You Gift For That Older Adult Who Already Has 1:00pm be back in Salisbury by 6:30pm. Cost is $40 per person Southside Extension Homemakers - Monday, November 15 Everything? Stop By The Senior Center Office To Purchase and includes transportation, admission fees, taxes and tips. A Discount Coupon For A Class Or Activity Offered At at 10:00am Rufty-Holmes. National Active & Retired Federal Employees - Monday, Interested older adults need to pre-pay at the Senior Center November 15 at 1:00pm in order to reserve a seat on the bus. Reservations are DAV Chapter 96 Meeting – Monday, November 15 at View daily senior center offerings on first-come, first-served. You must be a member of the 6:30pm Center to purchase a ticket. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, www.ruftyholmes.org Rowan Doll Society - Tuesday, November 16 at noon November 3 at 2:00pm. Salisbury-Rowan Retired School Personnel - Wednesday, November 17 at 10:00am

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Rowan County has had a trial lawyer as District Attorney for the last 20 years. You need to elect another one. Karen Biernacki is that person. Jury Trials - Superior Court Karen Biernacki 1999 (1st Year of Jury Trials) 1) Indecent Exposure – Guilty 2) Felonious Possession of Cocaine – Guilty 3) Felonious Driving While Impaired - Guilty 4) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Guilty 5) Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury – Guilty (Assault with a Deadly Weapon) 6) Felonious Possession of a Firearm by a Felon - Guilty Habitual Felon - Guilty 2000 1) * Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon – Guilty *tried 2 defendants together Felonious First Degree Burglary - Guilty Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury – Guilty * Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon – Guilty Felonious First Degree Burglary – Guilty Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury – Guilty 2) Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Law Enforcement Officer (2 counts) – Guilty 3) Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child (3 counts) – Guilty 4) Felonious Second Degree Kidnapping (3 counts) – Guilty Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child (6 counts) - Guilty Misdemeanor Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (6 counts) - Guilty 5) Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child – Mistrial (Hung Jury) 6) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Not Guilty 7) Felonious Child Abuse – Guilty (Misdemeanor Child Abuse) 2001 1) Felonious Child Abuse – Sexual Act (2 counts) – Guilty 2) Felonious Possession of Cocaine – Not Guilty 3) Felonious First Degree Sexual Offense with a Child – Guilty 4) Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon (5 counts) – Guilty 5) Felonious Second Degree Sexual Offense (3 counts) – Guilty 6) Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury - Guilty 7) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 8) Felonious Second Degree Rape – Mistrial (Hung Jury) 9) Felonious Breaking and Entering/Larceny (4 counts) – Guilty 3 counts, Habitual Felon – Guilty (Not Guilty – 1 count)

Fiscal year 2004-2005 Rowan Cases Tried – Total - 83 Felonies - 72 Misdemeanors - 11

Cabarrus Cases Tried – Total - 53 Felonies - 41 Misdemeanors - 12

Dismissal Rate - 5%

Dismissal Rate - 24%

Fiscal year 2006-2007 Rowan Cases Tried – Total - 32 Felonies - 23 Misdemeanors - 9

Cabarrus Cases Tried – Total - 30 Felonies - 19 Misdemeanors - 11

Dismissal Rate - 7%

Dismissal Rate - 35%

Fiscal year 2007-2008 Rowan Cases Tried – Total - 67 Felonies - 57 Misdemeanors - 10

Cabarrus Cases Tried – Total - 47 Felonies - 25 Misdemeanors - 22

Dismissal Rate - 7%

Dismissal Rate - 34%

Fiscal year 2008-2009 Rowan Cases Tried – Total - 48 Felonies - 37 Misdemeanors - 11

Cabarrus Cases Tried – Total - 33 Felonies - 22 Misdemeanors - 11

Dismissal Rate - 11.85%

Dismissal Rate - 34%

2002 1) Felonious Breaking and Entering/Larceny (2 counts) – Mistrial (Hung Jury) 2) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 3)*Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon *Tried 2 defendants together - Guilty Felonious Attempted Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon – Guilty *Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon (2 counts) – Guilty Felonious Attempted Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon - Guilty 4) Felonious First Degree Sexual Offense with a Child (5 counts) – Guilty Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child (5 counts) – Guilty 5) Felonious First Degree Statutory Rape of a Child – Not Guilty Felonious First Degree Statutory Sexual Offense with a Child (3 counts) – Not Guilty Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child (5 counts) – Not Guilty 6) Felonious Discharge a Weapon into Occupied Property – Guilty 2003 1) Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon (3 counts) – Mistrial (Hung Jury) Felonious Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon – Guilty 2) Felonious First Degree Sexual Offense with a Child (3 counts) – Guilty Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child (3 counts) – Guilty 3) Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell and/or Deliver Cocaine – Guilty Driving While License Revoked – Guilty 4) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Guilty 5) First Degree Sexual Offense with a Child (18 counts) – Guilty Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child (27 counts) – Guilty 6) Fail to Stop School Bus – Not Guilty 7) Malicious Conduct by a Prisoner - Guilty 8) Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Law Enforcement Officer (2 counts) – Guilty (Assault with a Deadly Weapon – 2 counts 9) Felonious Breaking and Entering/Larceny (2 counts) – Guilty Felonious Breaking and Entering (3 counts) – Guilty Habitual Felon - Guilty 2004 1) Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury – Guilty Guilty (Assault with a Deadly Weapon) 2) Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child – Guilty 3) Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury – Guilty ( Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury) 4) Felonious Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer - Guilty Habitual Felon – Pled Guilty at Trial 5) Felonious First Degree Statutory Rape of a Person 13, 14, or 15 – Guilty Felonious First Degree Statutory Sexual Offense of a Person 13, 14 or 15 – Guilty Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child – Guilty 6) Felonious First Degree Sexual Offense with a Child (18 counts) – Guilty Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child (27 counts) – Guilty 7) Simple Assault – Guilty 8) Felonious Breaking and Entering/Larceny/Possess Stolen Goods (2 counts) – Guilty Felonious Possession of Stolen Goods (2 counts) - Guilty Habitual Felon - Guilty 2005 1) Felonious Malicious Conduct by a Prisoner (2 counts) – Guilty Felonious Malicious Conduct by a Prisoner – Guilty (Assault) 2) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Guilty 3) Felonious Malicious Conduct by a Prisoner – Not Guilty

2006 1) Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury - Guilty 2) Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon – Guilty 3) Felonious Habitual Misdemeanor Assault – Guilty 4) Felonious Fail to Register as a Sex Offender – Guilty 5) Felonious Common Law Robbery – Guilty Habitual Felon – Guilty 6) Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child – Guilty 7) Misdemeanor Assault on a Government Official – Guilty 8) Felonious Assault with a Firearm on a Law Enforcement Officer (2 counts) – Mistrial (Hung Jury) Misdemeanor Resist, Obstruct, Delay a Public Office (2 counts)–Mistrial (Hung Jury) Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property – Guilty 2007 1) Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child - Guilty 2) Misdemeanor Larceny – Guilty 3) Felonious Larceny of a Motor Vehicle – Guilty (Misdemeanor Larceny) 4) Felonious First Degree Burglary – Guilty (Felonious Breaking and Entering) Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon – Guilty Felonious First Degree Kidnapping – Not Guilty 5) Felonious Trafficking in Cocaine – Guilty Felonious Conspiracy to Traffic in Cocaine - Guilty Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Cocaine – Guilty Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana – Guilty (Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana) 6) Felonious Possession of Cocaine – Guilty Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Not Guilty 7) **Felonious Assault with a Firearm on a Law Enforcement Officer (2 counts) - Guilty **Retrial Misdemeanor Resist, Obstruct, Delay a Public Officer (2 counts) - Guilty 8) Misdemeanor Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Guilty 2008 1) Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon (2 counts) - Guilty Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon – Dismissed by Court Felonious First Degree Burglary – Dismissed by Court Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury (2 counts) – Guilty 2) Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana – Guilty (Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana) 3) Felonious Malicious Conduct by a Prisoner - Guilty Misdemeanor Communicating Threats – Guilty 4) Felonious Assault Inflicting Serious Injury – Not Guilty 5) Felonious Exploitation of an Elderly Person – Not Guilty 2009 1) Felonious Attempted First Degree Murder – Mistrial (Hung Jury) 2) Felonious Trafficking in Opium – Guilty Felonious Trafficking in Cocaine – Guilty Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Opium – Dismissed by Court Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/deliver Cocaine – Guilty Felonious Maintain a Dwelling for Controlled Substances – Guilty 3) Felonious First Degree Statutory Rape (5 counts)–Guilty (3 counts), Not Guilty(2 counts) Felonious First Degree Statutory Sexual Offense(5 counts)–Guilty (3 counts), Not Guilty 4) Felonious Possession of Cocaine – Guilty (2 counts) 5) Felonious First Degree Sexual Offense – Guilty Felonious First Degree Statutory Rape – Mistrial (Hung Jury) Felonious Incest (3 counts) – Mistrial (1 count), dismissed by Court (2 counts) 6) Felonious Trafficking in Opium – Guilty Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Opium – Guilty Habitual Felon – Guilty 7) Felonious Possession of Burglary Tools – Guilty Felonious Break/Enter Coin Machine – Guilty Felonious Flee to Elude Arrest – Guilty Habitual Felon - Guilty 8) Felonious Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana – Guilty Felonious Malicious Conduct by a Prisoner – Guilty 9) Felonious Driving While Impaired – Guilty 10)*Felonious Attempted First Degree Murder (2 counts) – Guilty *Tried 2 defendants together Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury (2 counts) – Guilty *Felonious Attempted First Degree Murder (2 counts) – Guilty Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury (2 counts) – Guilty Felonious Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (2 counts) – dismissed by Court 2010 1) Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct – Dismissed by court 2) Misdemeanor Simple Assault – Mistrial (Hung Jury) 3) Felonious Fail to Register as a Sex Offender – Guilty Habitual Felon – Guilty 4) **Felonious Attempted First Degree Murder – Guilty ** Retrial

Fiscal year 2009-2010 Rowan Cases Tried – Total - 55 Felonies - 46 Misdemeanors - 9

Cabarrus Cases Tried – Total - 40 Felonies - 29 Misdemeanors - 11

Dismissal Rate – 16%

Dismissal Rate – 17%

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Felonies are considered Serious Crimes under the Law in terms of punishment. Misdemeanors are the less serious crimes in terms of punishment. Misdemeanors are also cases that originate in District Court and which are appealed to Superior Court after having been adjudged Guilty in the lower Court, whether by trial or guilty plea. The term Dismissal Rate refers to the number of cases that are dismissed in Superior Court by the District Attorney’s Office as compared to the number of new cases that are filed in Superior Court each year. This information was obtained from the official website of the Administrative Office of the Courts, the official record repository for the North Carolina Judicial System.

Brandy Cook 2002 (1st Year of Jury Trials) 1) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Guilty 2) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 3) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 4) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Mistrial 5) Speeding - Guilty

2003 1) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 2) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 3) Felonious Obtain Property by False Pretenses – Dismissed by Court 4) Felonious Possess Stolen Goods (2 counts) - Guilty Misdemeanor Possess Stolen Goods - Guilty 5) Felonious Trafficking Opium - Guilty Misdemeanor Possession Sch IV CS – Not Guilty Misdemeanor Possession Sch III CS – Not Guilty Felonious Maintain a Dwelling for Controlled Substances - Guilty Felonious Possess Stolen Goods – Dismissed by Court Felonious Possess with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana - Not Guilty 6) Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child - Not Guilty 7) **First Degree Murder **Retrial – Non-Capital – Tried By Lead Prosecutor Roxanne Vaneekhoven and Brandy Cook - Guilty

2004 1) Misdemeanor Assault on a Female - Guilty 2) Felonious Attempt to Sell Schedule II Controlled Substance - Dismissed by Court 3) Felonious Larceny from the Person - Mistrial 4) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 5) Felonious Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon - Not Guilty 6) Felonious First Degree Sexual Offense with a (6 counts) - Guilty Felonious First Degree Sexual Offense with a Child (2 counts) - Dismissed by court 7) Felonious Driving While Impaired - Guilty 8) Felonious Obtain Property by False Pretenses - Guilty Habitual Felon – Pled Guilty at Trial 9) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 10) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 11) First Degree Murder – Non-capital - Tried by Lead Prosecutor Ashlie Shanley and Brandy Cook - Guilty

2005 1) Felonious Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon – Guilty 2) First Degree Murder – Non-Capital – Tried by Lead Prosecutor Barrett Poplar and Brandy Cook - Guilty 3) Felonious First Degree Sexual Offense with a Child (3 counts) – Mistrial Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child (3 counts) – Mistrial 4) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Guilty

5) Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Student - Guilty 6) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Guilty Misdemeanor Driving While License Revoked – Guilty Misdemeanor Resist a Public Officer – Not Guilty 7) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Guilty 8) Misdemeanor Assault on a Female – Guilty 9) Misdemeanor Assault on a Female – Not Guilty

2006 1) Misdemeanor Fail to Stop for School Bus - Guilty 2) Felonious First Degree Sexual Offense with a Child – Mistrial Felonious Taking Indecent Liberties with a Child – Mistrial 3) Felonious Possess with Intent to Sell/Deliver Cocaine – Guilty Felonious Sell Cocaine - Guilty Felonious Deliver Cocaine - Guilty Habitual Felon - Guilty 4) **First Degree Murder – Non-Capital – **Retrial by Lead Prosecutor Roxanne Vaneekhoven and Brandy Cook – Guilty

2007 1) Felonious Trafficking in Cocaine - Guilty Felonious Possess with Intent to Sell/Deliver Cocaine - Guilty Felonious Possess with Intent to Sell/Deliver MDA/MDMA- Guilty Misdemeanor Possess Drug Paraphernalia - Guilty Misdemeanor Resist a Public Officer - Guilty 2) Misdemeanor Aid/Abet Driving While Impaired– Guilty 3) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty Drive Left of Center - Guilty 4) Misdemeanor Assault on a Female – Not Guilty 5) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Guilty Fail to Stop for Light - Guilty

2008 1) Felonious Possess with Intent to Sell/Deliver Cocaine - Guilty Felonious Sell Cocaine – Guilty 2) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 3) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired, No Horn or Warning Device Guilty 4) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Guilty Speeding - Guilty 5) Felonious Possess with Intent to Sell/Deliver Cocaine - Guilty Felonious Sell Cocaine - Guilty

Felonious Deliver Cocaine - Guilty Misdemeanor Fictitious Information to an Officer – Guilty Misdemeanor Driving While License Revoked - Guilty Habitual Felon - Guilty 6) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty Speeding – Guilty Misdemeanor Careless & Reckless Driving - Guilty No Operator’s License, Expired Registration –Not Guilty

2009 1) Felonious Child Abuse - Guilty 2) Felonious Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon - Guilty 3) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired – Not Guilty 4) Misdemeanor Driving While Impaired - Guilty 5) Felonious Possess with Intent to Deliver Marijuana - Guilty Felonious Possession of Marijuana – Guilty Felonious Flee to Elude Arrest - Guilty Misdemeanor Hit and Run – Dismissed by Court 6) Attempt to Obtain Property by False Pretenses – Not Guilty Felonious Forgery – Not Guilty Felonious Attempt to Obtain Property by False Pretenses - Guilty Felonious Uttering – Guilty Felonious Possession of Counterfeit Instrument - Guilty Habitual Felon - Guilty

2010 1) Felonious Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon - Guilty

To view a complete listing of trials by Court file number, charge, verdict and sentence, go to electkarenbiernackida.com. Information was obtained from the official court minutes of the Rowan Countt Clerk of Superior Court for Karen Biernacki and Cabarrus County Clerk of Superior Court for Brandy Cook.

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT Local CPA Firm has immediate opening for the following position: STAFF ACCOUNTANT. BA or BS degree in accounting required with at least 5 years public accounting experience. Salary commensurate with experience & training. Send resume in confidence to: NORRIS, STEWART & RALSTON, P.A. PO Drawer 1068 Statesville, NC 28687 Automotive

Truck Mechanic Rapidly growing mobile truck repair co. is looking for qualified technicians in the Salisbury area. We offer competitive salary + benefits. Fax resume to 803-735-9821 or call 888-735-8052 Drivers

Drivers Wanted Full or part time. Req: Class A CDL, clean MVR, min. 25 yrs old w/3 yrs exp. Benefits: Pd health & dental ins., 401(k) w/match, pd holidays, vac., & qtrly. bonus. New equip. Call 704630-1160

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Earn extra holiday cash. $10 to start. 336-2846011 or 704-278-2399

Employment

Healthcare

NOW HIRING! THR & Associates is a multi-national company with hundreds of well paying jobs. All positions offer guaranteed salaries and many positions offer attractive bonuses. Local and national positions available. We are looking for professional, friendly, self motivated individuals, who are customer service oriented and have sales experience. Many salaries starting at $45,000 and up. To learn more about positions available and to apply, visit us at

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CNA's NEEDED Primary Health Concepts, Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-637-9461 Needed Tow truck driver with CDL. Also basic mechanic skills needed. Must have transportation to get to work! We are a tire repair, mechanic shop that does light duty, and heavy duty towing, so the more experience the better! Call Jeff at (704)637-1804 Tax preparers needed, exp. or will train. 25 full & part time positions to fill. Please call 704-267-4689

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To Sell.. Buy..Call Classifieds 704-797-POST Automotive

Heavy Duty Tractor Trailer Mechanic needed. Must have license, tools and two plus years experience. CDL and Tank Experience a plus. Full Benefits. Email resume to info@southeastfleetservices.com

Maintenance Worker II #21 Closing Date: 11/10/2010

Please visit www.salisburync.gov/hr for more details.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing company has open position for full time warper operator. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Pay dependent on experience. Ability & knowledge of other preparatory functions a plus. Fax resume to 336-837-0464, or call 336631-3000 to arrange interview. Experienced only need apply. Drivers

Go West With the Best! Leading fresh/frozen company is looking for qualified operators to lease with a lease purchase plan, 100% fuel surcharge, NO NEW ENGLAND STATES, health and life insurance available. Spouse rider program, O/O and students WELCOME!! Call us TODAY to learn how to join a winning TEAM!

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YOUR JOB IS AVAILABLE NOW! Circuit Board Wirers Automatic Switch Testers Window/Door Mfg Material Handlers Metal Fabricators QC w/ CMM & Compartor exp

CAT 992 Loader Operator Carolina Quarries is looking for a CAT 992 Loader Operator. A valid Driver's license is required. Full Time position. We offer an excellent benefits pkg which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K, vacation and holiday pay. For application, please visit: www.rockofages.com/careers

You may fax or e-mail your resume to: Fax: 919-852-4002 E-mail: hr.manager@carillonassistedliving.com

1st, 2nd, 3rd & 12 hr shifts Welcome, Lexington MUST HAVE HSD/GED

Education

Healthcare

Home Instead Senior Care is hiring for a full time Community Service Representative. This person will be responsible for educating the community about in home non-medical care. The desired candidate will be professionally driven, creative, organized & well spoken. Please send resumes to homeinstead@ctc.net.

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

Apply online at

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Accounting Technician

(336) 243-5249

Required: Associate's degree in Business or related field; 2 or more years of experience in business related field; must have taken intermediate accounting or auditing course.

Healthcare

Lexington Health Care is seeking an experienced and professional candidate for the following open position:

Customer Service

RUSHCO MARKETS IS

NOW HIRING ! Openings in: Mocksville, Salisbury & Kannapolis Locations *Excellent Starting Pay *Insurance Benefits *Paid Vacation Requirements: Valid driver's license A Nationwide Criminal Record Background check

To apply, fax resume to: 704-636-7772 or call: 704-633-3211 or 704-633-8233 ext. 20 to schedule an interview Mechanics

MOBILE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Outstanding opportunity to join one of the fastest growing trucking companies in the southeast as a Mobile Service Technician. Position requires driving our mobile service truck to several dedicated customer worksites in the Statesville, NC area to service our trailer fleet and make needed trailer repairs. Requires the ability to weld, repair roll doors, and prepare documentation in conformance with DOT regulations/FMCSR requirements. Requires a minimum of 2 years tractor trailer related experience with excellent work history. Must have a valid driver's license (CDL-A preferred), clean driving record, & have own tools. Come join our team & receive competitive pay along with excellent benefits. Fax resume to 336668-2315 or email: hr_rep@epestransport.com

Payroll Supervisor Required: Associate's Degree in Business or related field; 2 or more years of business related experience.

Rehab Manager

CUSTOMER SERVICE CASHIERS WE OFFER:

Bennett Distributing 320 Circle M Driver, Salisbury

Carillon Assisted Living, a leader in senior living services in North Carolina, is currently seeking to hire a motivated sales professional for our facility in Salisbury. Must have 2+ years of sales experience and be willing to learn the long term care business for the following position: Marketing Director

Skilled Labor

Industrial

Part-time Delivery Driver/Warehouse Person needed for a local wine and beer distributor. Clean MVR, No CDL required. Apply in person M-F 9am-5pm at

Marketing

Candidates considered for this position should have experience in a fast-paced Rehab environment as well as management. Lexington Health Care Center hosts a therapy atmosphere with an average stay of 22 days for our rehab patients. Our facility houses 2 therapy gyms with state-of-the-art equipment & techniques in place to serve Occupational, Physical, & Speech therapy needs. We are a cutting-edge skilled facility looking for top-performing candidates who want to be a part of our successful team in making a difference for our community. Lexington Health Care Center is passionate about providing unsurpassed care. We offer very competitive wages & benefit packages. If interested in becoming a part of our team, please send your resume to Human Resources at 17 Cornelia St., Lexington, NC 27292, email to: ddollar@mfa.net, or 336-242-1380 (fax). EOE.

Administrative Assistant to Academic Dean Associate's Degree in Business or Office Administration; at least 6 months of clerical/administrative experience. Knowledge of computer and office applications (MS Office).

Special Assistant, Part-time Coordinator/Advising Counselor, Minority Male Mentoring Program Required: Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Business, Recreation; at least 6 months experience in activity planning and/or mentoring. For more information and to apply, visit our employment web site at https://rcccjobs.com. EOE.

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Spode Christmas Tree china, glasses, for sale. Total 113 pieces, 13 place settings + soup tureen, pitcher, platter, glasses, etc. Unused, some in original boxes. $450. phone 919-6218621, located in Rowan Co. NC.

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

Dresser – 3 Drawers with changing table $30; 2 walkers $10 & $15. Jumper, $10. Please Call 704-431-4241

Farm Equipment & Supplies

Inventory Closeout! Save Thousands on Steel Buildings! Only a few left: 24x30, 35x34, 30x60. Ask about our Display Program for additional Savings! Call Now! 1-866-352-0469

Clothes Adult & Children

Looking for a New Pet or a Cleaner House?

Harley Davidson coat. Size 2T child size. $20. New. Mocksville area. Call 336-751-5171

You’re likely to find them and much more in the Classifieds.

Computer - Complete P4 Dell Computer. Internet ready, burner $100. Call 980-205-0947

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Consignment

Breast Pump – Lansinoh Double Electric. $50. Medela Single Manual Hand Pump $10. 704506-6192

Building Equip. & Supplies

Computers & Software

Gamer PC with 21.9 LCD 64x2 2 GRM 250 GHD 512 MBVC Vista OS and more. 704-232-2705

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

Fuel & Wood Central Boiler Outdoor Wood Furnaces starting at $4,990. Limited time offer. Instant rebates up to $1,000. 704-202-3363 Firewood for Sale: Pick-up/Dump Truck sized loads, delivered. 704-647-4772 Free Wood, 7 Pecan Trees. You cut & cleanup. Must have bucket truck & be insured. Will make nice loads for sawmilling. 704-8570093 Free wood. Hardwood trees down. You cut and move. $150 for all or best offer. 704-223-2784

Fuel & Wood

Heat Things Up!

Firewood $45/Load. Free Delivery/Pick Up. Salisbury & surround. areas. Jerry @ 704-638-0099.

Furniture & Appliances Desk. Solid Cherry Office Desk w/Hutch & 5 small side drawers, lighted over-head, two side storage doors. $250. Call (704)633-3618

Wii Console and games, plus Wii fit and balance board. Selling for $250. 704-640-9634

Futon, slides to a bed folds to a couch, silver frame, thick cushion. $85. (704)633-3618.

Lawn and Garden

Furniture & Appliances

Kenmore washer/dryer excellent condition with XL capacity. Delivery available. Call for pictures or details. $350. 336-6247449

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

Oval glass top coffee table w/ chrome retro frame, $60. Glass top desk w/silver frame, $50. (704)633-3618

Bedroom set, antique, 3 piece, maple ~ twin bed, mirror, dresser, closet hutch. $500 obo. Call 980-234-2579

Queen Bedroom Suite $175. Call (704) 6337604

Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97. Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777 Bookshelves. Solid Pine two-sided custom built bookcase w/10 adjustable shelves: 80"H x 20"D x 50.5"W. $100. Please call 704-630-0192 for appointment. Couch, off white with a little blue. Excellent condition. $150. 336-766-4233

Games and Toys

Sleep well

Sofa & loveseat set. Blue/green plaid, recliner on both ends of each piece. Great Cond. $500. Call 704-639-9745

Stay warm Gas Furnace $200 Call (704) 633-7604 Table with 6 chairs (2 are captain chairs) $200. Harley Davidson Luggage Rack, $75. Call 704-639-9745

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

Machine & Tools Craftsman Pro 10" table saw 1.5hp model 351221140 like new will send pics and more info $500.00 704-680-3270 Delta 1" belt/8" disc sander $100.00 Delta 12 1/2" portable planer tp305 $200.00 both like new 704-680-3270 Dave

Machine & Tools

Misc For Sale

Table Saw, Craftsman 10”. 27x45”, Cast Iron top, belt drive. $225. Call 704-857-6210

302 Hooker headers for 1985 GT Mustang, $135. Steel table with tile top, $25. Call 704-433-0651

Air operated bumper jack for trucks, $200. Hydraulic press, $150. Call 704-633-3419

Welder. 400 amp 3ph Lincoln stick welder complete w/ leads. Good condition. $500 firm. Call Paul 704-938-4948

5 piece place setting of Tea House Rose china (40 pieces total). Excellent condition. $100 336-712-4694

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

Medical Equipment

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Bar stool, padded back (2). Light brown. $75 for both. Call 704-857-0093 for more information.

Scooter Chair for Sale. NEW!! ShopRider Streamer 888WA Power Chair. Purchased from the Scooter Store and used very little. $500 Clemmons. 336 766 4942

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Misc For Sale

Delta 6" variable speed bench jointer jt160 150.00 delta 9" bench band saw sm400 100.00 704-680-3270 dave Dove tail jig dt12 jointer 50.00 All my listed tools have owners manuals and are like new 704680-3270 Daved

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12x16 Bldg. Wired & finished inside. 1 window, dbl. Doors, full shelf & wall racks. Cost New $2800. Sell for $2000 firm. Must be moved by 12/31/10. 704-857-0093

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Misc For Sale Business Opportunities AVON - Buy or Sell Call Lisa 1-800-258-1815 or Tony 1-877-289-4437 BINGHAM-SMITH LUMBER CO. Save money on lumber. Treated and Untreated. Round Fence Post in all sizes. Save extra when Call buying full units. Patrick at 980-234-8093. Bird Houses, 40, $6 each Call for more information 704-636-2147 Books, Danielle Steele. $10 for 10 books. Soft & hard cover. Mocksville area. 336-751-5171 Brass fittings in cabinet, $50. 2 ton engine crane, $200. Please call 704633-3419 for more info. Carpet. 17'x16' used Berber. Light color, $60. 12'x22' & 9'x10'. Used. Light color, $50. Good condition. 704-637-3251 Carpet. Approx. 115 yds carpet. 2 years old. Beige color. Nice. $200. Call 704-637-3251 Dishwasher, portable, $75. 3 bar stools, $5. Box of yard sale stuff, $200 for all. 704-857-8018

Get in shape! A lot of left over Nutri System food in date. Only $50. Great to try out the program. 704-2133921 Golf balls, 60 dozen $4 per dozen Call for more information 704-636-2147 Guitar – Chet Atkins Guitar, Tennessen with locking case. plush, $5000. 704-960-2735 Heater, Glo-Warm Natural Gas Heater, blue flame. New 6-1000 BTU, $125. 704-279-1903 LM Kerosene heaters. One a Perfection & one a Monogram. $60 each or $100 for both. Please call 704-278-2695

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

Found 2 Male Siberian Huskies on Long Ferry Road. Please call 704636-3430 to identify. Found Boxer To identify and claim Please Call 704-213-0980

FOUND CABOOSE to train set (battery pack) at 202 W. Miller St. on Sat. 10/23. Fell out of a box. 704-239-3752 Found dog Weds., Oct. 27 at White Rock Garden Apts., three legs, black with white spot on nose. 704-209-0924 Found dog. Hound male, October 26, Needmore Road, area. Call to identify. 704-798-0831 Found dog. Jack Russell Terrier, male. Not neutered. Found in East Rowan area. Call 704279-7695 to identify. Found dog. Small breed, female. Very friendly. Mostly black w/brown paws. Behind Hardee's in Rockwell. Call 704-4312523 to identify.

METAL: Angle, Channel, Pipe, Sheet & Plate Shear Fabrication & Welding FAB DESIGNS 2231 Old Wilkesboro Rd Open Mon-Fri 7-3:30 704-636-2349 Oil tank. 275 gallon oil tank. $100. Mocksville area. Please call 336998-1102 for more info.

Found Male Jack Russell Terrier, young adult. All white with a brown face. Mocksville. 336-8173792

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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

Found nice calculator. In Granite Quarry area. Please call 704-279-0611 to identify. Found puppy. Black Lab, male. In Rockwell since 10/24. Please call to identify 704-279-3954 or 704-267-2058

Trampoline, 13' dia-meter, $125. Dog lot 6'x10'x10' $150. Dog carrier, $25. 704-798-1926

Woodstove with blower. 35” wide, 25” tall. Englander screen front. $499. Call 704-633-8805

Sporting Goods Pool Table - slate pool table, newer felt and bumpers, bar room table, all accessories. $500. 704-202-3929

For Sale or Rent, near High Rock Lake. 520 sq. ft., needs cosmetic TLC but is structurally sound. Lake access. Assoc. fee $65/year. Ttreated wood deck, well & septic. stove & Electric refrigerator. Not suited for large family. Located at 785 Playground Ln., Salisbury. Priced to sell at $42,500 OBO. Email: funstar528@yahoo.com 704-209-1748

Fulton Heights

109 Division Ave. East Spencer 3 BR, 1.5 BA, 1189 SF Home. AGENT: Brenda Gibbons, Gold Key Realty, 336-249-8100 700 Park Ave., Salisbury 4 BR, 1 BA, 1475 SF Home. AGENT: Brenda Gibbons, Gold Key Realty, 336-249-8100

Lost dog. Irish Setter / Siberian Huskey mix, female, no collar, 15 years old. Monday, Oct. 25 in Shady Brook area. If found, please call 704639-4877 LOST: Yellow, orange, buff tabby cat. Declawed. East Rowan High School area. Call 704-279-4650.

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

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All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper. Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123 Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut. Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291. Want to Buy Old Biltmore Milk Jug Please Call 704-636-0111 Watches – and scrap gold jewelry. 704-636-9277 or cell 704-239-9298

Homes for Sale

512 Gold Hill Dr. 1BA. $74,000. 2BR, Please Call 704-855-5353

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

Want to sell quickly? Try a border around your ad for $5!

East Salisbury. 4BR, 2½BA. Lease option purchase.1,800 sq. ft. +/-. Call 704-638-0108

Why rent when you can OWN a home for less in one of Salisbury's most desirable condominium communities? 2BR, 2BA. $90's MLS # 50942 704-213-2464

Woodleaf

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Homes for Sale

Convenient Location

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

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Cul-De-Sac

Genesis Realty 704-933-5000 genesisrealtyco.com Foreclosure Experts Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200

Land for Sale East Rowan. 10 acres. 160 ft. road frontage on Gold Knob Rd. $94,500. Call 704-279-4629

380 Granny's Pl. 1,700 sq. ft. ranch on 10 acs in quiet community off Needmore Rd. Entire tract fenced w/16' cedar gated driveway. 3BR, 1½BA. Maintenance free floors. 40 year metal roof, vinyl siding, roomy garage w/ automatic door, energy efficient heat pump, central air. Recently added 14 x 21 storage utility bldg. Concrete slab. Newly dug well. $175,000 $160,000 but we are open to offers. Motivated seller. 336-998-3510 or 336-407-3510

Homes for Sale

1 Hr to/from Charlotte, NC nr Cleveland & Woodleaf and 3 Interstates: I-40, I77, I-85. Restricted, no mobile or mod. Very rural, mostly wooded. Good hunting, deer, small game. Frontage on Hobson Rd., 2nd gravel driveway beside 2075 Hobson Rd mailbox. 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

Privacy

Salisbury, 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. $154,900. Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty

Salisbury, 2 BR, 1 BA, Almost all new windows, some new carpet, nice home on dead end street, detached garage with dirt floor, beautiful large trees, nice sized lot. $79,900 B&R 51047 Realty. Dale Yontz 704.202.3663

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Homes for Sale

Salisbury-2,495 SF, 3BR, 2½ BA. Fully renovated! New roof, garage doors, BA vanities & fixtures; master suite w/walk-in closet on main level, large kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, breakfast area, dining room, living room/office, spacious family room, deck and sunroom, fenced-in back yard, extra work space in garage. $219,900, $215,900, $205,000. Call 704-6451093 or email smills51@carolina.rr.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER Salisbury Heilig Ave., 3BR/1BA, stove, W/D hookup. Owner finance $1500 down, price $83,000. 704-202-5879

Homes for Sale

Manufactured Home Sales $250 and a deed, is all you need. Please call now! 704-528-0848 $500 Down moves you in. Call and ask me how? Please call (704) 225-8850

A Country Paradise

Homes for Sale

HEATED POOL

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

Southeast Rowan

Faith. 1145 Long Creek. 3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2 Bonus Rooms. Master on main, Hardwood and ceramic tile floors. Storage everywhere. $199,900. Kerry, Key Real Estate 704-857-0539 or 704-433-7372. Directions: Faith Rd to L on Rainey. R into Shady Creek. GREAT HOME! GREAT LOCATION!

Salisbury. 125 Greenbrier Creek Place, 3BR/2BA, ranch for sale, 1400+ SF, 2 car garage, fireplace. $152,000. 704-637-0717

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Landis. 2BR/1BA Brick home near school. Completely remodeled. Hardwood floors, new kitchen, claw foot tub, fireplace, new roof, energy efficient windows. $69,900. Call 980-521-3743.

Rockwell, 3BR, 2.5 BA Beautiful home with wood floors, open and airy floor plan, formal dining room. Large pantry. Nice sized deck. R50566. $219,900 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704.202.3663

Kannapolis. 3BR/2BA. Ofc., all new A/C, heating & siding, granite in bathrooms & kitchen, new stainless steel appliances, new washer & dryer, all new tile & carpet. Easy access to shopping & Dale Earnhardt Blvd. $74,900 + $2,000 in closing costs with full price offer. 980-621-9197

For Sale By Owner Will also consider leasing with option to buy

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

TRUE MODULAR ~ NO STEEL FRAMES New Modular Floor Plan – Great Kitchen, 3BR, 2BA over 1,600 sq. ft. Save over $15,000. Set up with foundation on your land, only.... $105,900 Call 704-463-1516 for Dan or Bobbie Fine to view at: Select Homes, Inc. Modular Outlet in Richfield, NC

21 homes to choose from. Selling at cost. Save thousands. Call 336-767-9756

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.

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

MOBILE HOME China Grove. 14x80 2BR, 2BA. Completely remodeled. $10,000 firm. Call 919273-0306 for more info.

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A Great Home * * * A Fair Price

In the Reserve, next to Salisbury Country Club. A lovely 3BR, 2BA, 2,163 sq. ft. home awaits your inspection. Custom upgrades throughout. Gas log fireplace. MBR walk-in closet. Large sunroom. All kitchen appliances incl. Butler pantry. 3 patio areas. Water feature. Landscaped. Garage cabinet system incl. Whole house surge protected. 1yr home warranty. Many extras incl. with sale. MLS #51168 www.thepoeteam.com 704-905-6651

New Listing NOTHING OVER 2 YEARS OLD!

Spencer, 4 BR 2BA, like new Craftsman Style, huge front porch, renovated kitchen and bath, fresh paint. R51516 $127,000 Dale Yontz B&R Realty 704202-3663

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15 minutes N. of Salisbury. 2001 model singlewide 3 BR/2 bath on large treed lot in quiet area. $850 start-up, $475/mo includes lot rent, home payment, taxes, insurance. RENT or 704RENT-TO-OWN. 210-8176. Call after 1pm

Custom built. 3BR, 2BA home. Never lived in. Only $109,972. Call 336767-9756.

Granite Quarry. 3BR, 2½BA. Completely remodeled home. Open floor plan, surround system, home office, hardwood flooring, 2 rock fireplaces, granite countertops, vessel sinks, finished basement, 2,450 sq, ft. $195,000. $5k closing. FSBO. 704-239-5936

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Plantation Ridge–Price Below Tax Value

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Salisbury, Henderson Estates, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Basement, Double Attached Carport, R48766 $149,900 Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty

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

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OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM 417 Elm St. Old World style w/new house features in this stunning renovation on dlb. lot. 10' ceilings, hdwd, 2FP. Open floorplan, 1800 sqft., 3 BR, 2 new BA, all new kitchen w/breakfast bar. New elec., doors, plumb., windows, AC, insulation & drywall. $127,900. 321-230-1380

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Truck tire rims. 5-lug 15 inch rims with L78-15 tires. $30 each or 2 for $50. 704-855-4930 Wood heater, Englander. Brick lined. 2speed fan. $300. For home or shop. Bought new $700. 704-699-5592

Salisbury, 3BR, 2 BA Wonderful neighborhood, no thru traffic, great for kids and pets. Open floor plan. Fresh paint and new carpet. brand R51361 $149,900 Monica Poole, B&R Realty 704.245.4628

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Thermo Pride oil furnace 85,000 BTU $150; Heil central air condition, 3 ton, $125 OBO. 704-857-5445

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

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ESTATE AUCTION 1014 Stardust Dr., Woodleaf, NC - No Buyers Premium

Directions: From Salisbury, Take 601 To Woodleaf, Right Before Woodleaf Rd. Ends, Turn Left Onto Park Rd., Continue on Park Rd., Turn Left On Stardust Dr. At Sale Site. Sale Site Is Beside Western Tack Store. Please click To Map At Top Of Page For More Directions.

Selling The Real And Personal Property Of

Virginia And Lee Franklin Livengood (deceased) And Other Partial Estates. Real Property Will Be Sold Under Seller Confirmation. Real Property To Be Sold At 11:00 AM

Beautiful 3 Bedroom, One Bath Brick Ranch With Basement. New Heat And Air Installed September Of This Year. Warranty On Heat And Air Will Transfer To New Owner. Land Will Include 1.330 Acres. Plenty Of Shade Trees And More. Rowan County Tax Book 9995, Page 3758

Antique Furniture, Including Bedroom Suites, Victorian Couch, Lots Of Coins Sets (new and old), North Carolina Pottery, Greenhouse, Several Ft. Of Aluminum Irrigation Pipe, Ford Produce Truck, Chain Binders, Log Chains, Cross Cut Saw, Wood Burning Insert, Weight Equipment, Drag Hare, 3 Point Post Hole Digger, 032 Stihl Chain Saw, McCoy Pottery, TV's, Living Room Suit, Books, 9 MM Ruger Pistol, Double Barrel Shotguns, Other Assorted Guns, Knives, Glassware, Decorative Items, Bedding And Towels, Quilting Material, Sewing Machines, Costume Jewelry, Milk Glass, New Kerosun Heater, Like New Vacuum, Glass Baskets, Early Split Oak Baskets, Makita Chop Saw, Commercial Drain Snake, Early Childs Baby Crib, Early Framed Prints, Hull Pig Bank, More Furniture To Be Listed. We Will Be Adding To Listing, So Keep Looking. Antiques, Collectibles, Pottery, And More

Announcements Made Day Of Sale Shall Supercede Any And All Printed Material. Auction Company Makes No Guarantees. Buying As Is Where Is. $1,000 Deposit On Real Estate Day Of Sale.

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Apartments $$ $ $ $ $ $ Free Rent, Free Water $450 - $525/mo. 704-239-0691 1 & 2BR. Nice, well maint'd, responsible landlord. $415-$435. Salisbury, in town. 704-642-1955

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

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

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

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3BR rentals available. East schools. Refrigerator & stove, W/D hook-up. $550 & up. 704-638-0108

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Looking for a New Pet or a Cleaner House?

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

704-633-1234

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

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

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

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

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

519/521 E. Cemetary St. 1 BR, $330; 2 BR $350. No pets. Deposit req. Call Jamie at 704-507-3915.

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

Apartments

1BR/1BA duplex fully furnished. TV, BR suite, furniture, refrig., LR washer/dryer, Section 8 Heat, air, approved. electricity & water incl'd. $750/mo + $500 dep.

1BR or 2BR units. Close to VA. Central HVAC. $450 - $600/mo. Call 704-239-4883. Broker

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C.R. General Cleaning Service. Comm. & residential. Insured, Bonded. Spring Cleaning Specials! 704-433-1858 www.crgeneral.com Christian mom for cleaning jobs & ironing. Great rates. 704-932-1069 or 704791-9185 Mr. Moms Cleaning Service. “Work your mom would be proud of.” Commercial, residential. Insured. 704-738-4006 Save $$ ! RESTRETCH & CLEAN your CARPET before you buy new. Your friends will just THINK you bought new carpet! Kent 704-960-0187

Real Estate Auction Executive Office Building Monday, November 8, 2010 – 11 a.m. Salisbury, NC – Rowan County Selling Regardless of Price in Excess of $350,000.00 6,200+/-Sq. Ft. Executive Office Building with 1 Bath Located at 530 East Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 2,800+/-Sq. Ft Currently Rented Zoned - CMX See Website for More Details – Broker Participation Invited

Iron Horse Auction Company, Inc. 800-997-2248 – NCAL 3936 www.ironhorseauction.com

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

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Quality work at affordable prices NC Licensed General Contractor # 17608. NC Licensed Home Inspector #107. Complete contracting services, Under home repairs, light tractor work & Home maintenance. 36 years experience We accept Visa/MC 704-633-3584. Visit our website: www.professionalservicesunltd.com

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Complete plumbing and AC service. Rotten Floors. $45 service calls. Sr. Citizen's discounts.

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

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

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

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

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Custom Built Computer Systems with Windows 7 Used Computer Systems Starting at $150 Printer Repair & Maintenance FREE COMPUTER TRAINING CLASSES! www.CarolinaComputerConnection.com 909 S. Main Street • Suite 102 • Salisbury 704-210-8028 M-F 12:00-6:00pm

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

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Tree Service 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.

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

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

Garages, new homes, remodeling, roofing, siding, back hoe, loader 704-6369569 Maddry Const Lic G.C. HMC Handyman Services No Job too Large or Small. Please call 704-239-4883

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Hometown Lawn Care & Handyman Service. Mowing, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, odd jobs ~inside & out. Comm, res. Insured. Free estimates. “No job too small” 704-433-7514 Larry Sheets, owner

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BOAT/RV STORAGE Put your boat/RV up for the winter at Discount Boat and RV in Rockwell. Monthly rates: $2.00 per lineal foot covered, $1.00 per lineal foot uncovered in fenced, locked area. Accessible 24/7. 704647-8753 for information.

Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior citizens. 704-857-1731 MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded TREE WORKS by Jonathan Keener. Insured – Free estimates! Please call 704-636-0954.

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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 China Grove 2BR Apt. Includes $550/month. water and garbage pickup. Call 704-857-2415. China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605 China Grove. Nice 2BR, 1BA. $525/month + deposit & references. No pets. 704-279-8428 China Grove. One room eff. w/ private bathroom & kitchenette. All utilities incl'd. $379/mo. + $100 deposit. 704-857-8112 CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury. Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F TDD Relay 9:00-12:00. Equal 1-800-735-2962 Housing Opportunity. Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

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Granite Quarry. 2BR, 2BA. 3 person limit. No pets. $450/month + deposit. 704-279-5905

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

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

5BR, 2 ½ BA. RENT TO OWN. 3000 sq. ft. +/garage, basement, fenced. $8,000 down. $998/mo. 704-630-0695

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

Attn. Landlords

Salisbury- Hidden Creek. 2 bedrooms/2 baths. Ground level across from Clubhouse. No pets or smokers. $750.00 Call Waggoner Realty Co. at 704-633-0462

Apple House Realty has a 10 year / 95+% occupancy rate on prop's we've managed. 704-633-5067 Cauble Rd. - 3 or 4 BR, 2 attached double BA, garage. Private wooded lot. $980/mo. + dep. + credit check. 704-633-8670 China Grove. 2BR/1BA, appls furnished, storage bldg. Section 8 okay. No pets. 704-279-3990

Clean/Quiet Near Catawba. 3BR Jack & Jill baths, brick house. New windows, flooring, carpet. Freshly painted. Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher. $800/mo. + dep. No pets. 704-636-0827 or 704-640-3555. E. Rowan, 3BR/2BA, deck, all electric., no pets. $750/mo + $750 dep. Sect. 8 OK. Credit check. 704-293-0168. 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

Eastwind Apartments Low Rent Available For Elderly & Disabled. Rent Based on Social Security Income *Spacious 1 BR *Located on bus line *Washer/Dryer Hookups Call Fisher Realty at: 704-636-7485 for more information. Heights Fleming Apartments 55 & older 704-636-5655 Mon.-Fri. 2pm-5pm. Call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD Sect. 8 vouchers accepted. 800-735-2962

Lovely Duplex Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $695. 704-633-3997 Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appls furnished. $495-$595/mo. Deposit negotiable. Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593 Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment? We manage rental homes & apartments. Call and let us help you. Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462 www.waggonerrealty.com

Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 Rolling Hills Townhomes 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Salisbury's Finest! 315 Ashbrook Rd 704-637-6207 Call for Specials! S. Fulton St. Very nice 1500 sq ft 3 BR 2.5BA town house apartment. All elec., central heat/AC. Water incl., stove, refrig., dishwasher furnished. Outside storage. No pets. 1 yr lease. $625/mo. & $500 dep. 704-279-3808 Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, water furnished, off Jake Alexander $395 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury. 1BR efficiency, refrig. & stove, move in for $325 & up. $100 dep, water incl., refs. 704-239-0145 Salisbury. 2BR duplex. Excellent condition with appls. $550/mo. Ryburn Rentals 704-637-0601 Salisbury. 2BR, 1BA duplex. Appliances included. Heat/air, laundry room. $500/mo. + $500 dep. 704-239-9259

Faith 3BR/2BA Nice ranch style home, energy efficient, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, single garage. $775/mo + deposit. Flowe Realty & Development, Inc. 704640-6869 or 704-279-7848

Salisbury/E. Spencer 2 BR, 1 BA. $425. 704-2482520. Sect. 8 OK. CarolinaPiedmont Properties Salisbury/Spencer 2, 4 & 5 BR $450-$850/mo. 704202-3644 or leave message. No calls after 7pm Spencer. 3BR/1BA, new carpet/paint, excellent condition. No pets. $600/mo / dep. 704-633-5067 W Rowan/Woodleaf school dist. 2BR/1BA house. Taking applications. No pets. $425/mo. 704-754-7421

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

5,000, 10,000 & 20,000 sqft. Buildings available with loading docks and offices. Call Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011 China Grove. 1200 sq ft. $800/mo + deposit. Call 704-855-2100

Faith. 2023 Church St. Carson & Southeast & Faith School dist. 2BR, 1BA. No pets. $575/mo. + $575 dep. 704-279-5724

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

Fulton Hts - Wiley 3BR. Lg rooms, all appls. Great condition/location. Fence. $775 per mo. 704-798-2603 Gold Hill – 2 BR, 1 BA nice brick home for 2 No pets. people. + $500 $500/month deposit. 704-279-8526 Granite Quarry- 2 BR, 1 ½ BA, H/W Floors, Garage, Full Basement, Deck, Central heat/air Appliances. Limit 3 people, no pets. $575 mo+dep. 704-202-5747 Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BRs, 1BA Deposit req'd. Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Kannapolis. 1422 West “A” St. 3 BR, 2 BA, $650 monthly. China Grove - 906 Grove St. 2 BR, 1.5 BA $795 monthly. KREA 704933-2231

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

Numerous Commercial and office rentals to suit your needs. Ranging from 500 to 5,000 sq. ft. Call Victor Wallace at Wallace Realty, 704-636-2021

Landis 2BR / 1BA. Good school district. Lease option or owner financing. 704-202-2696

Restaurant fully equipped. 85 feet In China Grove. $1700 per month. 704-855-2100

Quiet street, clean house

Salisbury, Kent Executive Park office suites, $100 & up. Utilities paid. Conference room, internet access, break room, ample parking. 704-202-5879

RENTED I rented my house in just a few days... What great results! ~N.G., Salisbury

RENTED Rockwell 3BR, 2BA Central HVAC, appls. Storage bldg. $700/mo. All electric, 704279-6850/704-798-3035 Rockwell. 2BR, 1BA. Appl., gas heat. Storage bldg. $500/mo. No pets. 704-2796850 or 704-798-3035 Rowan Hosp. area. 3BR / 2BA. Appl., CHA. No Sect. 8. No pets. $700/mo. 1St & last mo's rent & dep. Call before 5pm 704-636-4251

I rented my home in less than three days. My ad worked! ~ B.M. Salisbury

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

CHINA GROVE/SOUTH 3 BR, 2 BA on private lot, $450 month + dep. NO PETS 704-309-5017 Habla Espanol East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991 Faith 2BR/1BA, $375/mo + dep. 2BR/2BA Kannapolis $475/mo. + dep. No pets. 704-239-2833

Salisbury, 314 American Dr. Very Nice 3BR, 2BA with garage. All electric. All appliances. Nice back yard. $800/mo. + deposit Call 704-754-5700, Spear Investments Section 8 Not accepted

Ford, 2009, Fusion SE. F10170A. Vapor Silver exterior, Charcoal Black interior. $16,397. Call now 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Water, trash, lawn maint. incl. No pets. Ref. $425. 704-2794282 or 704-202-3876 Faith. Very nice double wide 3B, 2BA w/ garage. $700 + deposit. No pets. 704-279-8428

Autos

Rentals & Leasing

Autos

Lexus, 2002, LS 430. 76,000 miles. Excellent condition. Blue 4 door sedan. One owner. $15,900. 704-639-4453

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Volvo, 2007 S40 Brilliant Red on ash leather interior 2.4 5 cylinder auto trans, am, fm, cd, sunroof, duel heated seats, all power ops, extra clean. 704-603-4255 Toyota, 2007,Yaris. T10707A. Silver Streak Mica exterior, Dark Charcoal interior. $8,897. Call now 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Rockwell. Nice 2BR under $460/mo + dep, incls water, sewer, & trash pick up. No pets. 704-640-6347 Salisbury 3BR/1BA, large yard, Knollwood School District, $475/mo. No pets. 864-706-3007

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Hyundai, 2009, Accent GLS. P7570. Platinum Silver & Pearl exterior, Gray interior. $11,897. Call now!1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Harley Davidson Sportster, 2003, XL 1200 Custom. 12,000 miles, many chrome extras. $6500 OBO. Please Call 704-433-8173

West Rowan, nice 3 BR, 2 BA double-wide mobile home located on private land. $675/month $675/deposit. Rent w/option to purchase 704-855-2300 Woodleaf DW. 3BR, 2BA. Large private lot. Storage building. $650/month + dep. 704-754-2108

Motorcycles & ATVs Infinity G35, 2006 Obsidian Black on Black leather interior 3.5 V6 6 speed trans, LOADED all power ops, SUNROOF, steering wheel controls, Bose stereo system, alloy rims, SUPER NICE! 704603-4255

Jaguar, 2004, XJ8. Black exterior, tan leather interior. Heated seats, V8. Loaded. Low mileage. $15,000. 704-202-5747

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

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Cadillac Catera, 2000. Satin Black on Tan leather interior, 3.0, V6, auto trans., BOSE am,fm,cd, steering wheel controls, SUNROOF , all power, alloy rims, LOADED !!! 704-603-4255

Chevrolet HHR LS, 2009 ONE OWNER, CLEAN, FUEL ECONOMY, very nice car, well maintained. Stock # 10D129A $12,987. 704-637-9090

Chevrolet, 2008, HHR LS. P7529C. Silverstone Metallic exterior, Gray interior. $11,797. Call now 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Transportation Financing

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

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

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PT Cruiser, 2009, Clean, Almost new, Car fax, 10b254CA $11,775

Volvo, 2001 V70 Wagon. Black w/ gray leather interior 2.4 five cylinder turbo backed with auto trans, duel pwr seats, sunroof, all pwr options, extra clean needs nothing!! 704-603-4255

P.O. Box 1621 Concord, North Carolina 28026 Ph: 704-239-2074 jlbarch@ctc.net

Toyota, 2006, Prius. P7550A. Super white exterior, gray interior. $14,197. 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

Complete Piano Restoration

We buy, sell, and move pianos We offer Steinway, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin, & more Showroom located at 2143 C&E Statesville Blvd. S45590

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PRICE~QUALITY~LOCATION 2BR ~ 1.5 BA ~ Starting at $555

Senior Discount

704-637-5588

Styles at Payton Place

Fall Specials with Stylist Shaine Long Highlights and Haircut ..................$50 All Over Color and Haircut ............$45 Mens Haircut ................................$11 Perms (excluding spirals).............$45 Walk-ins Welcome or Call for an Appointment

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704-636-7652 or 704-640-5316

2205 Woodleaf Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147 Located at Woodleaf Road & Holly Avenue www.Apartments.com/hollyleaf

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704.637.3367 • 704.754.2287

Water, Sewage & Garbage included

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

Transportation Dealerships

Autos

PRIOR TO RENTING VISIT or CALL Chevy Cobalt, 2007, ONE OWNER, CLEAN CAR FAX, great on gas, low miles, ready to go. 10K182A $9,295

Wholesale Not Retail

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Mercedes S320, 1999 Black on Grey leather interior, 3.2, V6, auto trans, LOADED, all power ops, low miles, SUNROOF, chrome rims tires BULLET good WINDOWS, PROOF extra clean MUST SEE! 704-603-4255

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

BATTERY-R-US

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Boats & Watercraft

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

EZGO Authorized Dealer. 30 years selling, servicing GOLF CARS Golf Car Batteries 6 volt, 8 volt. Golf car utility sales. US 52, 5 miles south of Salisbury. Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery. Look for EZGO sign. All batteries brand new, not reconditioned or refurbished (definition: weak or old batteries washed out). Buy 6 batteries & receive $10 gift receipt for purchase of a bottle of OLD STONE Wine. Coupon good until 9/30/10. 704-245-3660

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

100% Guaranteed Credit Approval ********* OVER 100 VEHICLES IN STOCK ********* Mazda, 1997, Miata. WARRANTY INCLUDED! Only 73k Miles. Very Clean. Drives like new. This is the best value on the market today. Stk.# 10B271KB. $6,995. 704-637-9090

There is a NEW group of people EVERY day, looking for a DEAL in the classifieds. 1330 W. JAKE ALEXANDER BLVD. ********* 100% GUARANTEED CREDIT APPROVAL

VOLKSWAGON BEETLE TURBO S, 2004, WELL MAINTAINED, Hard to find in this GREAT shape! You will not be disappointed. Stock # 11K126A $10495. 704637-9090

Rooms for Rent

Service & Parts

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

Motorcycles & ATVs

Salisbury. For Sale or Rent. 3990 Statesville Boulevard. Lot 17, 3BR. $419/mo. 704-640-3222 Statesville Blvd. 2BR, 1BA. Appls, water, sewer incl. Pets OK. $450/mo. + $450 dep. 704-279-7463

Rentals & Leasing

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NW Rowan County. 2BR, private lot. Limit 3. No pets. Central air & heat. Call 704-639-1242

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

Ford Escort LX, 1995. Automatic, air, clean. 118k. $2000. 704-6364905. Dealer 17302

275 sq.ft. to 1475 sq.ft. offices located just off Jake Alexander on S. Main St. Perfect for small or large business, utilities included. Rent $500$1000/mo. 704-855-2300

Kannapolis. 3BR, 2BA. Nice house on large lot. Lots of privacy $695/mo. plus deposit. Please call 704-855-1201 Mon.-Fri.

East Spencer. 2BR, 1BA. New stove and refrigerator. Central heat and AC. W/D hook-ups. $600/mo. + dep. Section 8 OK. 704-223-0387

Hurley School Rd area, 2BR/1BA, nice subdiv, large yard, water incl'd, $410/mo 704-640-5750

Granite Quarry Special Commercial Metal Bldgs for Small Trade Business, hobby shop space or storage. Units avail up to 1800 sq ft w/ office area. Video surveillance and ample parking. 704279-4422

GREAT LOCATION OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

Autos

Hurley School Rd area 2BR/1BA, nice subdivision, large lot. $460/mo + dep. 704-640-5750

West Salisbury. Country setting. 3BR/2BA. $750 per month. Basement, well water. Central H/AC. No pets. 704-202-0605

Faith area. 2BR, 1BA. Oil heat. Family neighborhood. $550/mo. + $500 deposit. 704-279-8948

Spencer 2BR/1½BA townhouse, appls., W/D connection, $400/mo w/dep. Refs req'd. 704-754-6248 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

Salisbury. Elizabeth Ave. 3BR, 1½BA. Energy efficient. Free water and sewer. 704-633-6035 $645/mo.

Office and Commercial Rental

Eaman Park Apts. 2BR, 1BA. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896

East Rowan. 2BR, 1BA duplex on ½ acre lot. All including appliances W/D, dishwasher, stove, and refrigerator. Cathedral ceilings in LR and kitchen. Lawn maintenance, water, & sewer incl. Front porch/rear patio. Quiet, private setting. 704-202-5876 or 704279-7001

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

Manufactured Home for Rent

C47481

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

Condos and Townhomes

C46365

Apartments

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Trucks, SUVs & Vans

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Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Hub caps, 75 in all, from the 50's and 60's, $2 each or $50 for all. Please call 704-636-0517

Transportation Dealerships CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.” 511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321

Acura, 2008, RDX. AWD, one owner. Carfax Certified. The paint on this vehicle looks like it just rolled out of the showroom. Like new condition. Stk.# 10B292HA. $26,541. 704-637-9090

Ford Expedition XLT, 2004, Blue with Grey cloth interior 4.6 back with auto trans, all power ops, 4X4 with towing pkg, rear air and audio, 3rd seat, lighted running boards PERFECT FOR THE FAMILY!!!! 704603-4255

GMC Envoy, 2007, lowmileage cream puff, great bang for your buck, nicely equipped. 10B206CA $15,974

Mercedes ML320, 1998 Onyx Black, Dk Grey interior, 3.2 V6 auto trans, all power, DUAL HEATED LEATHER SEATS, alloy rims wrapped in good tires, SUNROOF, runs & drives awesome!! 704603-4255

Toyota Sienna LE, 2007. Natural White exterior and Taupe interior. Stock # P7544. $17,697. 1-800-542-9758 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 Troutman Motor Co. Highway 29 South, Concord, NC 704-782-3105

Chevrolet Equinox LT, 2006, clean Carfax, locally owned, well maintained!! 10H566A $14,691

Transportation Financing Bad Credit? No Credit? No Problem! Tim Marburger Dodge 877-792-9700

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Acura MDX, 2002 Touring Red with Tan leather interior, 3.5, V6, auto trans., am, fm, cd changer, tape, NAVIGATION, all power ops, alloy rims, SUNROOF, chrome step bars, FULLY LOADED MUST SEE!!!! 704-603-4255

Acura, 2002, MDX Touring. You have to come and test drive this sweet looking and driving SUV! Stk. # 10H200A. $12,587. 704-637-9090

Ford F-150 XL, 2008. Stock #F7562A. Black Clearcoat exterior & medium flint interior. $14,797. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Honda Element, 2004, ONE OWNER, LOCAL TRADE, SAVE THOUSANDS, HARD TO FIND, FUEL-EFFICENT SUV. Stock # 10H310A $10,995. 704-637-9090

Nissan, 2002, Xtterra SE. T10725A. Shock Blue exterior, Charcoal interior. $8,897. Call now 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Toyota Tundra Sr5, 2007, crew cab 2WD. Silver sky metallic w/grey cloth int., 4.7, V8, auto trans. AM/FM/CD, all power, towing pkg, non smoker, low mile, Extra Clean! 704603-4255

Dogs

CKC puppies. Chihuahuas & Pomeranians. $200 cash. Call 704-633-5344

Puppies, mixed breed. Males & 1 female. 5 weeks. Please call 336284-5040 or 336-9098277 for more info.

Free kittens, 8 weeks old. Beautiful bold stripes. Call 704-2678758 or 704-495-7041

Fiest/Chiweenie Girl, Molly needs a home. Must agree to Spay. I saved her & siblings from pound. 704-855-7468

Free kittens. 8-10 weeks old. Mostly female, black and white tux- 1 striped. Currently outside cats. Call 704-940-2121

Free dog to a good home, 1 year old lab/chow mix dog. Female, sweet and playful. Reddish brown in color. Call 704-637-1310

Free kittens. Male & female. Some long hair. All kinds. 6 weeks & up. Please call 704-933-1835

Free dog. Chocolate Lab (male). To a good home. Very friendly, 10+ years old, would be great on a farm. Good with kids/ families. 704-940-2121

Giving away kittens or puppies? Chevrolet S-10 LS, 2002. Stock #T10509C. Dark Cherry Red Metallic exterior & graphite interior. $7,197. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford Freestyle SEL, 2006. Stock #F11051A. Oxford White Clearcoat exterior, Shale Interior. $14,797. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Honda Pilot EXL, 2005 Burgandy Red on Tan leather interior, 3.5, V6, auto trans, 4X4, LOADED, all power, SUNROOF, am,fm,cd,tape, DUAL HEATED SEATS, steering wheel controls, MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!!!!! 704-603-4255

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

Toyota, 2002 Sienna LOADED! Grey XLE 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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Dodge Dakota SLT Truck Quad Cab, 2005, Low miles, Stock # 10D136A $15987. 704637-9090 Ford Windstar, 2003, LOCAL TRADE, A dependable ALL-AROUND vehicle priced within anyone's budget. Road ready TO GOOOOO!!! Stock # 10C26A $8495. 704-637-9090 Dodge, 2005, Magnum SE. LIKE NEW SUV wagon! Don't miss out on this vehicle! Stk.# 10B293CA. $14,587. 704-637-9090

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Jeep Commander Limited, 2006. Bright Silver metallic exterior and dark slate gray/light graystone interior. Stock # F10214A. $19,897. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Trust. It’s the reason 74% of area residents read the Salisbury Post on a daily basis. Classifieds give you affordable access to those loyal readers.

Cats FREE KITTENS!! Beautiful black - white, gray white kittens. Long hair and short hair. Male and female. 704-857-1579

Ford Escape Hybrid, 2008. Stock #F10516A. Black Pearl slate clearcoat metallic exterior & stone interior. $17,497. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Ford, 2007 Escape Brown on Grey cloth interior 3.0 V6 auto trans, am, fm, cd, SUNROOF, all power ops, luggage rack READY FOR TEST DRIVE!!! 704-603-4255

Jeep, 2002, Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4. Road & trail ready! Can't go wrong here with an outstanding price for AN outstanding SUV! Stk. # 10B247KD. $7,995. Call 704-637-9090

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COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) COWAN, GEORGE ABRAHAM

COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) SALAZAR, MARGARITA M & ALEJANDRO C SALAS

By virtue of certain executions directed to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Rowan County in the actions entitled Rowan County Tax Collector vs. the judgment debtor hereinafter set out, this office will hold an execution sale(s) pursuant to Article 29B of Chapter 1 of the NC General Statutes. Said sale(s) will take place on NOVEMBER 5, 2010, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rowan County Courthouse door, in the city of Salisbury, State of North Carolina. Said sale shall be to the highest bidder for CASH/CERTIFIED FUNDS (20% of bid amount at time of sale) to satisfy the execution(s) on the parcel of real property separately described following the name of each judgment debtor hereinafter set out. The executions were issued pursuant to judgment duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the executions are in the amounts specified in each case following the name of the judgment debtor and the description of the real estate, plus costs of sale, as follows: The following described property is located in the Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina: BEING Tax Map 263 Parcel 015, 2.49 acres Glen Faust Rd. BEGINNING at a nail in the centerline of S.R. #1974, common corner of William &Gladys Coble and the Hodge Estate; thence N 21-57-53 E 12.78 ft. to an iron pin; thence with the Hodge Estate line S 86-6-56 E 628.54 ft. to an existing stone, corner of Guy Haddix; thence with Haddix's line S 0-45 W 330.89 ft. to a nail in the centerline of S.R. #1974; thence with the centerline N 60-11-22 W 723.73 ft. to the Beginning, containing 2.49 acres, more or less as recorded in Deed Book 848 at Page 293 in the Register of Deeds for Rowan County. The sale will be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, special assessments and all local improvement assessments against the above-described property not included in the judgment in the above-entitled cause. Tax Amount due: $ 3,331.79 Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. Salisbury Post Publication Dates: October 24, 2010, October 31, 2010 CHIEF KEVIN L AUTEN, Rowan County Sheriff's Office

By virtue of certain executions directed to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Rowan County in the actions entitled Rowan County Tax Collector vs. the judgment debtor hereinafter set out, this office will hold an execution sale(s) pursuant to Article 29B of Chapter 1 of the NC General Statutes. Said sale(s) will take place on NOVEMBER 5, 2010, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rowan County Courthouse door, in the city of Salisbury, State of North Carolina. Said sale shall be to the highest bidder for CASH/CERTIFIED FUNDS (20% of bid amount at time of sale) to satisfy the execution(s) on the parcel of real property separately described following the name of each judgment debtor hereinafter set out. The executions were issued pursuant to judgment duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the executions are in the amounts specified in each case following the name of the judgment debtor and the description of the real estate, plus costs of sale, as follows: The following described property is located in the Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina: Lying and being in the Locke Township, Rowan County, North Carolina and being all of Lot Number One Hundred-Forty-Four (144) of the WEATHERSTONE SUBDIVISION as shown on that certain map or plat thereof, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina in Map Book 9995, at page 4150, to which plat reference is hereby made for a full and complete description. The sale will be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, special assessments and all local improvement assessments against the above-described property not included in the judgment in the above-entitled cause. Tax Amount Due $ 3,029.98 Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. Salisbury Post Publication Dates: October 24, 2010, October 31 , 2010 CHIEF KEVIN L AUTEN, Rowan County Sheriff's Office

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER EXECUTION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR 402 NORTH MAIN ST FILE NO 09 M 941 SALISBURY NC 28144 COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) DRYE, ORLANDO & IDA By virtue of certain executions directed to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Rowan County in the actions entitled Rowan County Tax Collector vs. the judgment debtor hereinafter set out, this office will hold an execution sale(s) pursuant to Article 29B of Chapter 1 of the NC General Statutes. Said sale(s) will take place on NOVEMBER 5, 2010, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rowan County Courthouse door, in the city of Salisbury, State of North Carolina. Said sale shall be to the highest bidder for CASH/CERTIFIED FUNDS (20% of bid amount at time of sale) to satisfy the execution(s) on the parcel of real property separately described following the name of each judgment debtor hereinafter set out. The executions were issued pursuant to judgment duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the executions are in the amounts specified in each case following the name of the judgment debtor and the description of the real estate, plus costs of sale, as follows: The following described property is located in the Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina: LYING in SALISBURY Township, BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the edge of Liberty Street, corner of Mrs. Addie C. Rufty; thence with Rufty's line and continuing with the line of H. H. Bennett Heirs in a Northeasterly direction 50 feet to the edge of an alley; thence with the edge of said alley in a Southwesterly direction 90 feet to an iron pipe in the edge of Liberty Street; thence with the edge of Liberty Street in a Southeasterly direction 50 feet to the BEGINNING, and being a part of Lot # 10, Block 61 as shown on Map of Central Land Company, Book of Maps at page 17 in the Rowan County Registry. The sale will be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, special assessments and all local improvement assessments against the above-described property not included in the judgment in the above-entitled cause. Tax Amount Due $ 1,307.45 Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. Salisbury Post Publication Dates: October 24, 2010, October 31 , 2010 CHIEF KEVIN L AUTEN, Rowan County Sheriff's Office

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No. 60663 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER EXECUTION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR 402 NORTH MAIN ST FILE NO 10 M 411 SALISBURY NC 28144 COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) SUNTRUST BANK By virtue of certain executions directed to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Rowan County in the actions entitled Rowan County Tax Collector vs. the judgment debtor hereinafter set out, this office will hold an execution sale(s) pursuant to Article 29B of Chapter 1 of the NC General Statutes. Said sale(s) will take place on NOVEMBER 5, 2010, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rowan County Courthouse door, in the city of Salisbury, State of North Carolina. Said sale shall be to the highest bidder for CASH/CERTIFIED FUNDS (20% of bid amount at time of sale) to satisfy the execution(s) on the parcel of real property separately described following the name of each judgment debtor hereinafter set out. The executions were issued pursuant to judgment duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the executions are in the amounts specified in each case following the name of the judgment debtor and the description of the real estate, plus costs of sale, as follows: The following described property is located in the Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina: BEGINNING at a stake on the Southern margin of Grove Street, corner to Lots 6 and 7, said stake being 250 feet North 88 degrees 30 minutes West from the Southwestern corner of the intersection of Grove Street and Holmes Street, thence along the Southern margin of Grove Street, South 88 degrees 30 minutes East 20 feet to a stake; thence South 0 degrees 25 minutes East 144 feet to a stake; thence North 88 degrees 30 minutes West 20 feet to a stake on the line of Lot 6; thence along the line of Lot 6, North 0 degrees 25 minutes West 144 feet to the point of Beginning, and being the Western 20 feet off Lot No. 7 as shown on the map of Cloverly, recorded in Book of Maps, page 162, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County NC. The sale will be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, special assessments and all local improvement assessments against the above-described property not included in the judgment in the above-entitled cause. Tax Amount Due $ 4,359.64 Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. Salisbury Post Publication Dates: October 24, 2010, October 31 , 2010 CHIEF KEVIN L AUTEN, Rowan County Sheriff's Office

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No. 60688 The Rowan-Salisbury School System is accepting bids from companies interested in providing the Electrical Infrastructure required to support a new wireless access point system to be installed at Henderson Independent HS. Bid proposals accepted until Friday, Nov. 12th at 5:00 p. For further details contact Chris Vecchione, Project Coordinator @ 704-639-7088 or vecchionecj@rss.k12.nc.us No. 60689 The Rowan-Salisbury School System is accepting bid proposals from companies interested in providing the Hardware Components for a new wireless access point system for Henderson Independent HS. Bid proposals accepted until Friday, November 12th at 5:00 p. For further details contact Chris Vecchione, Project Coordinator @ 704-639-7088 or vecchionecj@rss.k12.nc.us No. 60687 The Rowan-Salisbury School System is accepting bids from companies interested in providing the Wiring Infrastructure (data ports, network, etc.) to support a new wireless access point system to be installed at Henderson Independent HS. Bid proposals accepted until Friday, Nov. 12th at 5:00 p. For further details contact Chris Vecchione, Project Coordinator @ 704-639-7088 or vecchionecj@rss.k12.nc.us No. 60660 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER EXECUTION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION ROWAN COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR 402 NORTH MAIN ST FILE NO 09 M 939 SALISBURY NC 28144 COUNTY OF ROWAN, Plaintiff, v. Defendant(s) DANIEL, JANE HUMPHREY By virtue of certain executions directed to the undersigned from the Superior Court of Rowan County in the actions entitled Rowan County Tax Collector vs. the judgment debtor hereinafter set out, this office will hold an execution sale(s) pursuant to Article 29B of Chapter 1 of the NC General Statutes. Said sale(s) will take place on November 5, 2010, at 11:00 A.M., at the Rowan County Courthouse door, in the city of Salisbury, State of North Carolina. Said sale shall be to the highest bidder for CASH/CERTIFIED FUNDS (20% of bid amount at time of sale) to satisfy the execution(s) on the parcel of real property separately described following the name of each judgment debtor hereinafter set out. The executions were issued pursuant to judgment duly recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Rowan County, and the executions are in the amounts specified in each case following the name of the judgment debtor and the description of the real estate, plus costs of sale, as follows: The following described property is located in the Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina: BEGINNING at an existing stone in the northwestern margin of the right of way of North Main Street, common front corner of Lots 1 and 2, Block N of Elizabeth Heights, Book of Maps, at page 85; thence a line with North Main Street South 67 deg. 05 min. 14 sec. West 50.00 feet to a new iron in the right of way of West Fifteenth Street; thence a line with West Fifteenth Street North 23 deg. 15 min. 00 sec. West 194.00 feet to a new iron in the southeastern margin of a 12-foot alley; thence a line with the southeastern margin of said alley North 66 deg. 30 min. 45 sec. East 50.20 feet to a new iron in the common rear corner of Lots 1 and 2; thence a line with Lot 2 South 23 deg. 11 min. 32 sec. East 194.50 feet to a stone, the point of Beginning, and being Lot No 9 of Block N of Elizabeth Heights, recorded in Book of Maps Page 85 in Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina, and containing 0.223 acres. AMOUNT DUE - $ 5,362.09 The sale will be made subject to all liens, mortgages, easements, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, special assessments and all local improvement assessments against the above-described property not included in the judgment in the above-entitled cause. TOTAL DUE $ 7,595.04 Bidders are responsible for doing their own research. Property sold as is with no warranties or certifications being issued. Salisbury Post Publication Dates: October 24, 2010, October 31, 2010 CHIEF KEVIN L AUTEN, Rowan County Sheriff's Office

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Sunday, Oct.31 There are strong indications that you could fare exceptionally well in the year ahead regarding involvements with a large organization. It might be a club or a business group, but in either case there are likely to be hidden benefits in it for you. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Although you might be able to profit from the use of shrewd tactics, you might not like yourself too well later if you feel you’ve taken advantage of someone who wasn’t on his/her toes. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — An endeavor you’re promoting does have the ability to stand on its own merits, yet as insurance for yourself, you might try to embellish it beyond its capabilities and attributes. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Don’t seek or expect more than your fair share from a material arrangement you have with an associate. What is right for you is also true for the person with whom you’re involved. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — There is a strong possibility that you could irritate some friends when you renege for self-serving reasons on a commitment you made with them. Stand by your word and don’t let them down. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Your ambitious inclinations could be rather strong, but that doesn’t mean you’ll go after something that could truly be worthwhile. In fact, there’s good chance you’ll waste it. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Heed your inner voice that tells you not to get involved in something that doesn’t include everybody in your group. Those who are left out will blame you for going on without them. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Don’t give up on yourself just because you couldn’t pull off something that you thought you could handle. None of us can do everything, so look for another objective you know you can tackle. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — You are likely to have some good ideas, but if they require a bit of effort to accomplish, you might simply ignore them. It’s one of those days when you may just want to do nothing. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — The handling of funds is usually something you do well, but that’s not true at present. Your thoughts will be more on what you want immediately, and not on what it costs or what a shortage of funds might mean to you down the line. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Even though you’re usually a friendly, gregarious person, you may have a tendency to be a bit hypersensitive to the way others treat you. Don’t let your emotions ruin a perfectly good time. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — It’s best not to accept something, no matter how badly you want it, if the price requires you to take sides with one friend against another, especially if doing so would be totally unfair. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You’re a free spirit who has a tendency to be a bit impulsive, and you might be reckless about putting a dent in your wallet. Remember, you’re the one who’ll have to live with it. United FeAtUre syndicAte

Today’s celebrity birthdays Folk singer Tom Paxton is 73. Actor Ron Rifkin is 71. Actress Sally Kirkland is 69. Actor David Ogden Stiers is 68. Actress Deidre Hall is 62. Director Peter Jackson is 49. Drummer Larry Mullen of U2 is 49. Guitarist Johnny Marr of Modest Mouse (and The Smiths) is 47. Actor Dermot Mulroney is 47. Drummer Mikkey Dee of Motorhead is 47. Country singer Darryl Worley is 46. Actor Rob Schneider is 46. Guitarist Adrock of the Beastie Boys is 44. Musician Adam Schelsinger of Fountains of Wayne is 43. Musician Rob Van Winkle (Vanilla Ice) is 42.

Scorsese foundation helps restore ‘La Dolce Vita’

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director Martin scorsese attends a photo call to present the restored version of italian director Federico Fellini’s movie ‘La dolce Vita’ during the rome Film Festival at rome’s Auditorium saturday. The movie broke narrative rules in that “there’s no story, there’s no plot, and the film is an epic length — three hours,” Scorsese said. It said

it had “a moral intensity, an intelligence and a maturity” that was unprecedented at that point in commercial movies.

Randy Travis and wife-manager, Elizabeth, divorce NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Randy Travis and his wife-manager Elizabeth Travis have divorced. Family spokeswoman Maureen O’Connor confirmed to the Associated Press on Friday that the divorce was final. No further details were given, but an earlier statement that the couple had “parted ways” said Elizabeth Travis would continue to be Travis’ personal manager. The statement said

the couple would have no further comment and asked for “respect for their privacy during this time.” Neither could be reached for comment. A petition for dissolution of marriage was filed by Randy Travis in Albuquerque, N.M., on Thursday. They have a home in Santa Fe. The petition calls for an equal split of assets, but offers no clues about why the

Travises split, other than saying a “state of incompatibility exists between the parties.” The couple has had a 34-year business and personal relationship that began when a teenage Travis won a talent contest at the Charlotte, N.C., nightclub his future wife owned in the mid-1970s with her first husband. They married in 1991. They moved to Nashville in the early 1980s. Travis was

turned down by most of the record labels in town because he was considered too country. Under her guidance, he eventually landed a record deal and put out his first album, “Storms of Life,” in 1985. Soon the singer with the smooth baritone and straight-up style revolutionized the genre, spurring the so-called neotraditionalist movement that produced some of country’s biggest stars.

mirer of Italian cinema. His 1999 documentary “My Voyage to Italy” pays tribute to the Italian films that have influenced him, including those by neo-realist masters such as Roberto Rossellini or Vittorio De Sica, or Michelangelo Antonioni. Influence is an elusive idea, one that can’t be defined, Scorsese said Saturday. Still, he said, Fellini inspired him to be creatively free, both with “La Dolce Vita” and with later films such as “81⁄2.” “He wiped away all his concerns as a filmmaker with story on this picture and changed the world that way,” Scorsese said of Fellini. Since “La Dolce Vita,” Fellini never told straight stories again and started constructing his movies like “giant murals.” “La Dolce Vita,” Scorsese said, “gave us the freedom to go ahead and break open cinematic narratives” while at the same time creating “a

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spectacle of life, a spectacle of a society, a culture — and a satire.” Scorsese said his favorite “Dolce Vita” character is Mastroianni’s, “because of the downward trajectory that he so charmingly makes” and because of the look “of acceptance” on Mastroianni’s face at the end of the movie. “This is something that is very beautiful,” he said.

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“This leveled the playing field for commercial cinema all throughout the world,” the American filmmaker said. “This changed everything.” The movie follows Marcello Mastroianni’s character — a journalist — as he covers jet society, movie stars and Rome’s nightlife in the late 1950s. Through Mastroianni’s eyes and quest for happiness, Fellini depicts a self-indulgent, ultimately decaying society. The Rome festival marked the 50th anniversary of the movie’s release with a world premiere of its restored version, an exhibit and other side events. Also shown at the festival were some scenes that did not make the final cut, including one bit from the iconic scene where Anita Ekberg seductively splashes in the Trevi Fountain. The Swedish actress came to Rome for the screening. Scorsese, a New Yorker of Italian origin, is a great ad-

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ROME (AP) — Martin Scorsese hailed “La Dolce Vita” as changing world cinema forever as he presented the restored version Saturday of Federico Fellini’s backand-white classic. Scorsese, who was 18 when “La Dolce Vita” first came out in 1960, spoke of the impact the movie had on him and of the importance of preserving films for future generations. His institute for the preservation of film treasures, the Film Foundation, helped restore it. “We have an obligation to the future, we have an obligation to our children to at least let them know this is here, this is what it was like,” Scorsese told a press conference at the Rome Film Festival. “This is grand opera from Italy in the late 19th century.” Scorsese described “La Dolce Vita” as a landmark work both in world cinema and in Fellini’s own production.

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Tomas becomes hurricane, threatens east Caribbean CASTRIES, St. Lucia (AP) — Newly born Hurricane Tomas barreled through a cluster of eastern Caribbean islands Saturday, tearing off roofs, damaging houses and downing power lines in its path. Authorities in St. Vincent were trying to confirm reports that three people died, including two men who might have been blown off a roof, said Jimmy Prince, emergency management spokesman. Fierce winds tore roofs from nearly 100 homes and more than 400 people sought emergency shelter as the island plunged into darkness, he said. “Many of them are workers who were unable to get off Mustique,” he said, referring to a tiny island just south of St. Vincent. In St. Lucia, winds also ripped off the roof of a hospital, a school,

a stadium and toppled a large concrete cross from the roof of a century-old church, government officials said. Heavy rains also unleashed a landslide that blocked a main highway linking the capital to the island’s southern region. Prime Minister Stephenson King said he was still stranded in Barbados on an official trip and apologized to people on an island that reported a complete blackout. “It hurts me to know that I am not around to give courage, strength and guidance at a time when we all must bond together and give support to each other,” he said in a statement. The government ordered two airports and all businesses closed and people called radio stations to admonish parents who were letting

children play in the streets, where trees and power lines were falling. “This is no joke,” said calypso singer Nintus, one of the callers. Organizers of the island’s biggest Creole festival called off the event due to the storm, disappointing both would-be revelers and dozens of vendors who traveled to the capital to sell vegetables, fruits and other provisions. “All my preparations have gone down the drain,” said vendor Theckla Darius, from the rural community of Fond Assau. “It’s been a lot of effort for nothing.” Also under hurricane warning were St. Vincent and Martinique, where at least 20,000 people were without power, streets flooded and tree branches were down. A cruise ship carrying nearly 2,000 tourists docked instead in Dominica.

Tomas had already knocked down power lines and damaged houses in Barbados as a tropical storm. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Tomas strengthened Saturday night with 90 mph winds and was centered about 45 miles west-southwest of St. Lucia. It was moving west-northwest at 10 mph. Tomas, the Atlantic season’s 12th hurricane, is expected to drop up to 6 inches of rain in the region. Forecasters said it could become a Category 2 storm Monday evening and possibly reach Category 3 by midweek, with winds around 115 mph. It was forecast to head toward Jamaica and could unleash heavy rains in southern portions of the Dominican Republic and Haiti, which

is struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake and cope with a recent cholera outbreak. Haiti issued an orange storm alert, the second highest level. Authorities warned southern and western regions — including the quakeravaged capital of Port-au-Prince, where an estimated 1.3 million people are living in tent camps — to be on guard for high winds, thunderstorms and possible flooding. But with few usable storm shelters and no feasible evacuation plan, residents will largely be on their own. Tropical storm warnings were issued for Dominica, Tobago and Grenada, where the airport closed and gas stations sold out of fuel. Another tropical storm, Shary, headed into the open Atlantic after missing Bermuda.

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Why I want to be your next DA From Karen Biernacki: want to be the next district attorney because I care about the safety of the citizens in Rowan County. I was born and raised here and much of my family lives here, so I have a genuine concern for what happens in this county. I have always wanted to be a prosecutor. After I served in the U.S. Army and graduated from law school at North Carolina Central University, Bill Kenerly gave me that opportunity. For the past 14 years, I have prosecuted cases in Rowan County as an assistant district attorney. I am proud of the fact that we try cases in this county — serious cases. I am proud of the fact that we hold people accountable for their criminal conduct, instead of plea bargaining cases down to nothing, all for the sake of “moving” cases. All too often I see this happen in surround-

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ing counties, and as a result, many of those criminals migrate to Rowan County where the safety of our citizens BIERNACKI is violated and we are left to deal with the consequences. In these days of choosing whether to process cases quickly, as opposed to the right way, I believe that victims would rather it takes longer to get the right result, than to move a case quickly without justice. I am proud of the fact that we have maintained one of the

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The district attorney is an attorney who is elected for a fouryear term by the voters within the district he or she serves. District attorneys are not allowed to engage in the private practice of law. The primary duty of the district attorney is to prosecute all criminal cases filed in the district. The district attorney represents the state in all criminal and some juvenile matters. In addition, the district attorney is responsible for preparing the criminal trial docket and advising law enforcement officers in the district. In Rowan County, the District Attorney’s Office currently has seven assistant district attorneys. — SOuRCe: ROwAn COunTy D.A.’S OffICe

have committed my career to public service and have worked diligently to help victims receive justice. This election, however, is not about me. It is about you, your family, and our community and who you believe is the best candidate to serve as your district attorney. I believe I am the best candidate for this position and submit the following. First, I love this community in which my husband and I have lived for many years. I chose to attend Catawba College, became a co-captain on the volleyball team, and excelled academically because of the wonderful professors and faculty. While at Catawba, I worked at the Salisbury YMCA as a soccer coach and as an afterschool and summer counselor. I have volunteered as a mentor for numerous years with Communities in Schools, a pro-

A who’s who of Salisbury ghosts A quick look at some haunting local history harleston, S.C., Williamsburg, Va., New Orleans, La., and many other Southern cities as well as London and Salisbury, England, proudly boast about their fine family ghosts. It is time for our own Salisbury to stand up and be counted. Halloween is near, and the Salisbury ghosts deKAREN serve to be LILLY-BOWYER recognized. If you are walking down a dark Salisbury street and suddenly have a creepy feeling, look over your shoulder, if you dare. You may be sharing the street with one of Salisbury’s finest. Here’s a quick rundown of who’s who — or should it be who’s boo? — among our local ghosts: • Lee S. Overman: We all know Lee. He was our senator for so many years. If by chance you are walking through the County AdOVERMAN ministrative offices, you just might see him on the first floor. Many county workers claim they have seen him along with another gentleman and a postal clerk. • The Little School Girl: A charming little girl about 8 or 9 years old loves to play upstairs at the Wrenn House Grill and Pub. She really seems to enjoy playing tricks on the kitchen and wait staff, but she has also been known to pose for pictures when patrons come upstairs to say hello. • The Cigar Smoker: This fellow or lady seems a little shy. Possibly, he or she has noticed that fewer and fewer folks smoke in public. However, the smell of cigar smoke has been noticed in the north yard of the Hall House for years and years. • Mrs. Laura B Crouch: Mrs. Crouch was the matron of the Empire Hotel and a part owner of the hotel when Colonel Spencer managed it. I have it on

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gram designed to help our youth. My husband is also a Catawba graduate, and my extended family owns COOK and operates The Farmhouse Restaurant in Salisbury. I have a vested interest in our community and the leaders who help protect us from criminals. Second, I believe I am the most qualified candidate. In law school, I received awards for outstanding service and courtroom advocacy. I

very election cycle, it’s disheartening to report on campaign financing, especially when you see all the money automatically flowing to incumbents. Take U.S. Reps. Howard Coble and Mel Watt, whose congressional districts combine to cover Rowan County (and parts of many others). Coble and Watt are definitely on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Coble is a hard-line conservative, while Watt is one of the more liberal Democrats in the U.S. House. Their districts were drawn so that the 6th District is as much a Republican lock each election year, as the 12th is a sure win for Democrats. MARK Coble has been in Congress WINEKA since 1984; Watt, since 1992. It would be an upset of huge proportions should either not be re-elected Nov. 2. The money advantages of incumbency are nothing to stop the presses over. We all know it. See it every election, in fact. But it’s still sort of sickening to see money going to incumbents from all corners of the country, just because they hold the seats. I took some time the other day to compare contributions Coble and Watt have received this year from PACs — political action committees. For the record, as of Oct. 13, PACs had contributed $333,915 to Coble and $402,750 to Watt. Their general election opponents reported no contributions from PACs. In comparing Coble and Watt, I wanted to see whether the same PACS were writing checks to both congressmen. You would think, when a PAC is dishing out thousands of dollars, that a House member’s political philosophy would influence who received money and who didn’t. I discovered that 33 PACS gave money to both Coble and Watt. The National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC has given $7,500 to both Coble and Watt; Realtors PAC, $5,000 each; Gridiron PAC, $5,000 each; Union Pacific Corp, $5,000 to Watt and $4,000 to Coble; and CSX Transportation’s Good Government Fund, $5,000 each. Those were some of bigger contributions. Watt also received $7,000 from the American Association for Justice PAC, $5,000 from American Express, $4,500 from Microsoft, $5,000 from the National Cable and Telecommunications Association and $5,000 from Norfolk Southern. Coble received money from these PACs, too, but not quite as much. Coble’s big PAC contributors include the Womble law firm in Winston-Salem, $5,000; Deloitte & Touche, $4,000; and AT&T, $5,000. Again, Watt received money from these PACs, but not as much as Coble. I can only guess that the 33 PACs which sent money to both Coble and Watt automatically send checks to virtually every incumbent in the House and Senate. It’s called covering your bases. When it comes to bases, I’d rather watch the World Series.

good authority that she still walks the halls of the building on South Main Street, checking on the chambermaids. Mrs. Crouch was very particular about cleanliness and order. She ran a first-class hotel in the early 1900s, and apparently, she still keeps her eye on the place. • Clayton Glenn: Clayton visits most of the establishments on East Fisher Street. He managed a livery stable in the area, circa the late 1800s. He visits his friend wearing his short top hat and coat with tails. • The gentleman at the Brick Street Tavern: A fine looking man in 1890s business attire enjoys standing at the top of the stairs. Children who are joining their parents for dinner often see him. He seems to disappear when parents look his way. • Guard at the Garrison House: Rumor has it that one of the Confederate Prison guards is still a resident of the Garrison House. Either this soldier is very dedicated or he is still hiding from Stoneman’s troops. Given recent artistic disputes, possibly he is looking for his missing underwear. • Female Voice at the National Cemetery: For years, folks have believed that the caretaker’s house at the cemetery is haunted. Legend has it that the daughter of the first caretaker had a tragic fall from a second story window. Recently, a paranormal investigator recorded a female voice while standing on the porch. The investigator said, “Hello.” The response was, “Well, hello, hand-

some.” I think a different type of house was at this location long before the caretaker’s house was built. • The Man at Salisbury Square: Salisbury Square has one of Salisbury’s most unusual apparitions. He wants to be seen but apparently does not want to be recognized. You just might see what I mean if you are near the elevator or in the wine cellar. You hear footsteps, you look up, and you see shoes, socks, trousers walking by, but there is no upper body or head. This ghost is apparently shy, or he is so busy that he “just can’t keep it all together.” • The Worker at 315 E Council St.: The 315 Pub is located in the old warehouse district. An apparition who enjoys good music and has as an eye for the ladies calls this pub home. He can be seen hanging around the bar watching the girls go by. He is very polite and never fails to nod his head when the owner of the bar notices him. He has become a regular at 315 and has been seen by customers and wait staff. • Family Ghosts in Historic Salisbury: Many homes in the historic district have been passed down from family member to family member. Many of the current owners are sharing their house with departed relatives. Many of these haunters are very private and do not wish to have their names published. However, they have given permission to share their stories. Ellis Street has a lovely lady who was quite a good painter.

She is still seen near a window with good light, standing at her easel. Ellis near Bank Street has an interior decorator. The current resident says her grandmother regularly rearranges the family pictures and the crystal knickknacks. This grandmother also likes to stand on the second floor balcony. Bank Street has an apparition who is looking for lost paperwork. She is very noisy when she opens drawers and cabinets. Fulton Street has a gentleman who enjoys turning off all the lights in the house. Fulton at Bank Street is home to a Confederate soldier. He seems to be walking to the Hall House. He doesn’t seem to notice that he is cutting through the neighbors’ backyards. • Boo: Boo is last but certainly not least. Boo can been seen floating around the Old Post Office at 130 W. Innes. He is the founder of the Salisbury Ghost Walk and is very pleased that so many of Salisbury’s residents and business owners have decided to share their ghostly stories. Boo understands that communicating with the ghosts in your life is not always easy. Boo is available for ghost counseling. He will work with groups if your home or business is overly crowded with ghosts and goblins. Ask your apparition to give him a call … they all have his number. Happy Halloween!

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One gift can help many owan County’s United Way agencies need your help. Heading into the final week of the campaign, this fall’s United Way campaign is at 53 percent of its goal. So far $871,594 has been pledged; the goal is $1.65 million. That is an accomplishment. But the agencies and the people they serve need to see United Way reach the full amount. The recession and slow recovery are like a long drought. Even after rain falls again — or employment improves — damage continues to be felt at the roots. Agencies were strong enough to survive one year of lower contributions without cutting services, and then another. But year after year after year, the dip in donations takes its toll. The YMCA has laid off employees. The American Red Cross is reorganizing and having employees re-apply for their jobs. Furloughs, cutbacks and reduced hours are common. “Tell me about it,” you’re saying. The same thing has happened in your workplace. True enough. But tight funds and cuts in staffing at some of these human service agencies can hamper their ability to fully serve the people who turn to them for help — often in their hour of greatest need. Like battered women who go to the Crisis Council for shelter. Families taking care of an elderly parent who needs to be in Abundant Living daycare part of the day. Youth who need the YMCA’s activities to keep them on the right track. The list could go on. If you want to help others, the United Way is a good place to start. Unless you designate otherwise, your money stays in Rowan County. And one gift helps cover many needs — for example, the Salvation Army, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Arc, Abundant Living, Red Cross. The other United Way agencies are the Adolescent and Family Enrichment Council, Communities in Schools, Meals on Wheels, the Literacy Council, Rowan County Rescue Squad, Rowan Vocational Opportunities, Youth Services Bureau, 211 information service and RuftyHolmes Senior Center — vital agencies that touch many areas of our lives. Please do what you can to help these agencies survive and thrive as they come out of this dry season. Give to United Way. You can make a difference.

Common sense

(Or uncommon wisdom, as the case may be)

“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.” — George Washington Carver

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Notes on a passing, politics, progress “Remember your own childhood. For your good and theirs, never forget what it feels like to be a kid.” — Lib Kesler omewhere in heaven, little children are grabbing Lib Kesler around the knees and giving her a hug. She died Oct. 18 after several years of having Alzheimer’s disease. You can’t think of Lib without thinking of all the children’s lives ELIZABETH she touched through Jack & COOK Jill Nursery. From 1957 to 1992, Lib ran the nursery in her home on Holmes Street, keeping about 20 children on her roll most of the time. The experience of going to “Mrs. Kesler’s” has been shared by hundreds of Salisburians, maybe thousands. Children were drawn to Lib, and vice versa. Jack & Jill was part of a dying breed of day-care centers, the kind that felt like Grandma’s house, Post reporter Jan Boone wrote 18 years ago as Lib approached retirement. “Some parents may cringe at the idea of pimento cheese sandwiches, barefoot races in the yard and a German shep-

herd named Koco who loves to escape from his pen into the children’s playground,” Jan wrote. “But anyone who’s ever been to Mrs. Kesler’s knows better than to worry. The handwritten words of a note on her door last week came from her heart: ‘Thank you for trusting me with your children. I loved every minute of it.’ ” That legacy still stands. • • • On a completely different topic, voting in this election ends at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. You’re probably looking forward to that. Political rhetoric wears on people. Someone’s always trying to get the upper hand, and some will stoop low to do it. Early last week, I posted this notice online, in my blog: “For the rest of this campaign season, new political stories and letters to the editor on SalisburyPost.com will be comment-free. “We’re taking this step in the interest of civil discourse. Post readers have had ample opportunities to comment through letters to the editor and previous online posts. “We plan to allow comments on political stories again after the polls close on Nov. 2.” A few people complained, but life went on. The decision

affected everyone the same — Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians and unaffiliated voters. It was the fair thing to do, and I’m glad we did it. • • • The Rowan chapter of National Advocates for the Mentally Ill had a successful campaign earlier this month. Instead of raising funds or garnering votes, the group raised awareness. Mental illness is treatable. Could it also be preventable? That’s a possibility many scientists are researching, including Dr. John Gilmore,director of the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health. He spoke at the NAMI luncheon here. By studying brain scans, Gilmore is trying to determine if it would be possible to detect signs of schizophrenia in the very young and use treatments to prevent the development of a full psychotic illness. “We need to intervene very early, before the first episode occurs,” he said. He compared a schizophrenic episode to a heart attack; the disease has been present for years. “By the time you have a heart attack, the damage is done.” Gilmore and a team of researchers are following the development of 26 children of

mothers with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The average incidence of schizophrenia in the general population is 1 in 100, he said. Among people with a schizophrenic parent, the rate is 9 or 10 in 100. It’s a small sample. But the study raises the hope of better understanding the role of brain development in schizophrenia — and giving the earliest possible treatment. “The longer you have untreated symptoms, the worse the illness will be,” Gilmore said. Usually, by the time people with mental illnesses are brought to the attention of a doctor, “they’ve had psychotic symptoms for a year or more.” Gilmore said there is a lot of room for improvement in community treatments for mental illness, and cited Massachusetts and New York as states that appear to do it well. NAMI’s 2009 report card on mental health services gave North Carolina a D. New York and Massachusetts each earned a B. Across the nation, state budget cuts are leaving some of the most vulnerable people behind. “We know how to take care of patients,” Gilmore said. “It’s really not rocket science.” • • • Elizabeth Cook is editor of the Salisbury Post.

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Whose school is the best? No one may care if budget cuts into programs y school is the best.” “No, my school is the best.” These words can be heard every week at ball games or other events where there’s a rivalry between schools. However, even though my school closed long ago, it still is the best. I went to a rural elementary school during the ’60s. When it closed, there were only 80 students in attendance. I loved that little school. Dukeville Elementary School seemed to be more like a private school than a public one because of the individual DICY attention students reMCCULLOUGH ceived. The classes were small, so the teachers had time to get to know the students and their families. The classroom teachers taught core subjects along with art, music and physical education. All through school, I can remember teachers pulling out music books so we could sing. There were other times when we were given construction paper to work on a project or to enjoy the experience of drawing. Teachers not only played games with us, but they also allowed us to have free play. We actually had two recesses a day. Testing was not a major priority, so teachers could often stop and elaborate on a topic that was important at the time. Don’t get me wrong. We studied and worked hard. That was not a choice. However, the atmosphere was conducive not only for learning but also creative expression. We were given many opportunities to perform in chapel programs and school

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plays. My love of music and the arts began at Dukeville School. This love, eventually, turned into a career in music. We all know, in a season of budget cuts, the arts will be one of the first to feel the axe. This means cuts in funding, not only for positions, but materials as well. It’s sad budget cuts have eroded progress made in these programs. Being a part of a musical performance, or an art exhibit, can for some children be the reason they stay in school. With the stress and pressure placed on children to perform on end-ofgrade tests, they need a time during the day to explore their individual gifts and talents. Not only that, but when stress goes up, performance goes down. What reveals the humanity of a culture is not only its treatment of the weakest, but also the position it holds in regards to free expression and the arts. The effect of the shrinking economy is now at our doorsteps. We as a community must find a way to fill in the gaps. Our children are worth it. I’ve heard stories this year of children bringing art supplies to school for the art teacher because of cuts that have already taken place. Instead of buying something for a personal want or desire, these children bought materials for school. They saw a need and responded. What legacy are we leaving for our children? Will your child be able to say his school was the best? I ask you, “Who is teaching whom?” We all know a little child shall lead them, so maybe it’s time to turn around and follow. • • • Dicy McCullough is a freelance writer and poet who lives in Rowan County. She can be reached at 704-278-4377.

Let juveniles be juveniles From an essay by Matthew M. House, founder of a blog devoted to juvenile justice, www.wwjd.me. s I read about the effort to raise the age of juvenile jurisdiction in North Carolina, I was reminded that juvenile delinquency is unavoidably relevant to all of us. It is possible — indeed, necessary — to work toward a productive solution to juvenile crime even while detesting the fact that it happens. Branding all delinquents adult criminals after reaching age 16 does not make the community safer. Harsh adult sentences in adult prisons, with little opportunity for rehabilitation does not help adolescents to become productive citizens. As long as young offenders are punished instead of reformed, communities will be no better off when those teens are released than when they were incarcerated. Juvenile justice applies to more than merely one family, one city, or even one state. Just as Chinese factories’ pollution contaminates air in this country, the courts’ treatment of young offenders in North Carolina ripples out to every corner of the nation. Now, more than ever, young people and their problems deserve to be taken seriously. ... Nelson Mandela’s words ring true: “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” Despising crime is fine, provided that a solution accompanies that passion. Automatically trying kids as adults at the youngest age of any state in the nation has not served the public.

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Arkansas school official is the new face of hatred n June of 1963, after a tumultuous spring of demonstrations in Birmingham, Ala., John F. Kennedy said an odd thing. In a meeting at the White House, the president told civil rights leaders they ought not be too hard on Bull Connor. Connor, he said with a grin, “Has done as much for civil rights as LEONARD Abraham LinPITTS coln.” Theophilus Eugene Connor, of course, was commissioner of public safety in Birmingham. When you see archival footage of children being menaced by police dogs or bowled over by water from fire hoses, you are seeing his handiwork.

It had previously been possible for segregationists to wrap their cause in dry euphemism. They framed themselves as defenders of constitutional principle — “states’ rights.” They argued that requiring businesses to serve African Americans violated private property rights. But that footage outraged the world, awakened the nation and hastened civil rights legislation. The president’s point was that none of it would have happened but for Birmingham’s top cop, who punctured dry euphemism with the rawness of his hatred and forced people to finally see. Every once in a while, the battle for human rights needs a Bull Connor. The battle against the bullying of gay kids may have just found one. Meet Clint McCance. He’s vice president of the

Life is funny sometimes. That which means to harm you can ultimately work to your benefit. That was the lesson of Bull Connor. Midland School District in Arkansas, and he apparently felt put out by a call for people to wear purple as a means of highlighting the bullying problem in the wake of five recent suicides by gay teenagers. So he went on Facebook to vent. “Seriously they want me to wear purple because five queers committed suicide. The only way im wearin it for them is if they all commit suicide. I cant believe the people of this world have gotten this stupid. We are honoring the fact that they sinned and killed thereselves because of their sin. REALLY PEOPLE.”

As first reported by the Advocate, a magazine on gay issues, he went on to say: “It pisses me off ... that we make special purple fag day for them. I like that fags can’t procreate. I also enjoy the fact that they often give each other AIDS and die. I would disown my kids if they were gay. They will not be welcome at my home or in my vicinity. I will absolutely run them off. Of course my kids will know better. My kids will have solid christian beliefs.” We will pass lightly over the fact that people this rabidly homophobic are frequently revealed to be gay as all get out.

We will pass with equal lightness over the irony that an education official who derides other people for being stupid has no command of the basic rules of capitalization and punctuation and believes “thereselves” to be a word. But can you imagine if you were a kid, lonely, alienated, struggling with your nascent sexual identity, daily tormented by classmates who think it's funny to call you a fag or dunk your face in the toilet, and you go to a school administrator for help and this guy is who you get? Perhaps you are familiar with the It Gets Better Project (www.itgetsbetterproject.com). It's a website of videos posted by everyday folk and by luminaries such as President Obama to remind gay and lesbian kids that high school is not forever, that somebody does

LETTERS Dems use attack ads, too, but do they really matter?

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Let the voters decide I read with interest the Oct. 28 editorial concerning felons being unfit for sheriff. The example of Gerald Hege from Davidson county is a good example. However, I do not believe it paints a true picture of the ballot question. I still believe the “election process” should decide who is to be sheriff, not a person’s past digressions. Voting against this ballot initiative does not allow for rehabilitation. I would rather vote for each person on a case by case basis. I personally know of individuals who, because of youthful indiscretions, are now considered to be unfit to run for sheriff. They are fine members in their communities. They coach sports, participate in church functions and are recognized as outstanding members of the community. In short, they would be much better candidates than many who now run for this office across our state. Each person has a past. Some of them are on public record. I would rather be aware of a person’s past and then cast my vote than to vote for a person who has their offenses hidden. Would you be willing to vote for a person who has a criminal record hidden because their crimes were committed prior to being recognized as an adult? — Rick Johnson Salisbury

Letters policy The Salisbury Post welcomes letters to the editor. Each letter should be limited to 300 words and include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for clarity and length. Limit one letter each 14 days. Write Letters to the Editor, Salisbury Post, P.O. Box 4639, Salisbury, NC 281454639. Or fax your letter to 639-0003. Email: letters@salisburypost.com

• • • Leonard Pitts is a columnist for the Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Fla., 33132. Readers may contact him via e-mail at lpitts@miamiherald.com.

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The Post editorial of Oct. 29 is reason No. 1 why political races have gotten so expensive. It starts with a good premise of “grain of truth” ads. Curiously, there is no mention of anything that the Democrats are up to. As far as Representatives Coates on drunken driving, how can you “maintain a clean record” if you have no driver’s license? I would think that the Post would oppose ever giving a license back to someone who is a convicted drunken driver. It’s bad strategy to dredge up the late Jesse Helms’ negative ads. Despite the best efforts of most, if not all, the media in North Carolina, Jesse never lost a statewide election. Because you knew where he stood. When I was at Pope Air Force Base in the late 1960s, I would occasionally hear his editorials on the Tobacca (sic) News Network. Thirty years later, his stances had varied little. And that’s the main reason he won. In 1984, with Jim Hunt as his challenger, Jesse went to what he had to figure would be a hostile environment, Livingstone College. The Post published a photo of a young black man who refused to shake his hand, labeling it as “possibly historic.” The Post should have asked where Gov. Jim Hunt was. Not there, since he was so sure he had the black vote in his pocket. Helms’ courage resonated with a lot of voters, perhaps even blacks. He got just enough of their vote to keep his seat in the Senate. On the afternoon of Oct. 28, NPR had a forum of voters from both parties in Philadelphia. Upshot? ... Negative ads either didn’t influence them, or had the opposite effect. So maybe negative ads from both parties won’t matter. We’ll know come Nov. 3. Of course, if Republicans do win, sure as the sun comes up, the Post and the mainstream media will blame negative ads, ignoring that voters have learned what the Democrats mean by “change.” And they don’t like it. — Jeff Vail

care, that the future comes quicker than you think. That it gets better. Let that be the take-away for kids who bear the excruciating pain of being different and alone. And this, too: Life is funny sometimes. That which means to harm you can ultimately work to your benefit. That was the lesson of Bull Connor. Maybe it will also be the lesson of Clint McCance. Maybe the raw hatred evinced by this educator against five dead kids will force fair-minded people to finally see. And spur them to make “sure” it gets better — soon.

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Voters stand in line to cast their ballots during the early voting period at the Sun City Aliante retirement community in Las Vegas. In a recent poll, 80 percent of voters older than 65 said they were certain to vote this year.

Fired-up seniors Older voters are energized and angry uring his barnstorming around the country in the final frantic lead-up to Election Day, President Obama landed on several college campuses to try and get young voters fired up once again and ready to go to the polls. He would have done better to spend his time in senior centers. That is where the voters are (especially in off-year elections) and they’re the ones who are fired up this year. But it’s not clear where they want to go. Energized and angry — senior voters are ready to throw out Democratic candidates, but not ready to embrace Republican programs. STEVE & In a recent ABC COKIE ROBERTS News poll, 80 percent of voters over the age of 65 said they are certain to vote this year — compared to just over 50 percent of the 18- to 29-year-old voters — and that’s not good news for Democrats. In one poll, older voters favored a Republican congress by 18 points. More than any other age group, those over age 65 say they are more likely to vote for someone who has never held elective office. So much for experience, something you might expect seniors to value. This is a “throw the bums out, bring in the new guys” crowd. Listen to Chris Bollenbacher, who owns Fred’s Breakfast in New Hope, Pa., talking to NPR’s Scott Simon: “We should go to Nebraska and get 70 guys that have a lot of calluses on their hands and have been working their whole lives for everything they have and draft them — put them in the White House and tell them, ‘You’re now in charge of the country.’ ” Bollenbacher and millions like him hope new blood in Washington will fix things. And seniors, who are much more pessimistic about the direction of the country than the young, definitely think things need fixing. While less than half of voters under age 30 told the Pew Research Center that they were dissatisfied with national conditions, almost three-quarters of those over 65 expressed dismay. Their age is the source of their frustration. People who expected to be able to retire with a nice little nest egg in their retirement accounts or in the value of their homes are now finding that they have to keep working. And they are terrified that if they lose their jobs they will never get

another one. They worry that the economy won’t turn around in time to help them, and they’re not at all sure that times will ever be as good as they once were. An AARP survey of its membership revealed that two-thirds don’t believe their children will be better off than they are. One big reason for this sour mood among seniors? The size of the federal deficit, which seniors say they don’t want to pass on to their children and grandchildren. Listening to these voters, Republicans would have reason to believe they have a mandate to tackle that deficit. Good luck. Seniors still balk at any changes to Social Security and Medicare, the enormous entitlement programs they benefit from. That’s the reason older voters oppose the new health-care law — they’re convinced it will cause cutbacks in Medicare, and the over 65ers are joined by that huge cohort of baby boomers now about to cash in on the program they’ve paid into all these years. Obama voter Ron Fraatz, who’s 61, told USA Today that the health-care law is the reason he’s voting Republican for congress: “I’m getting up to where in another couple of years I’ll be in Medicare. So why are they messing around with it and how much is it going to cost?” Of course it’s the cost of Medicare right now that’s one of the big drivers of the federal deficit but any attempts to get a handle on that cost, including Republican proposals to provide vouchers for health care in place of Medicare, meet with hostility from older voters. In fact none of the trial balloon policies Republicans have floated this election year garnered a majority from the over 65 set in a Pew survey. So what’s a Congress to do? If Republicans win, how are they supposed to interpret that victory in terms of policy? To get anything done, they would have to compromise with the White House — a dangerous tactic in an election year during which aisle crossers lost their primaries. What do seniors think about that? Unlike voters in every other age group, they say they are less likely to support candidates who are willing to compromise. They might be about to get what they wish for. • • • Steve Roberts’ new book, “From Every End of This Earth” (HarperCollins), was published this fall. Steve and Cokie Roberts can be contacted by e-mail at stevecokie@gmail.com.

f we had the $4 billion this election has cost, we could each have a T-shirt the Wednesday after Nov. 2 declaring: “I survived the 2010 midterm elections, sort of.” Aside from the record amount of money spent on and by the candidates, what has been surprising about this election cycle is the passion it has aroused. Candidates travel with storm troopers. A female protestor is stomped. A Democrat tells the president to take his endorsement and shove it. Family members shout at each other, sparring over candidates they’ve never personally met. ANN MCFEATTERS People are told not to vote. The other surprising aspect is that with everyone agreeing that the bad economy is paramount, few candidates have expressed actual thoughts about how to restore lost jobs. There has been a lot of heat but very little light. So, who is the ideal candidate this year? One who does not tweet nonsensically every hour on the hour. One who does not air 24/7 ads calling his/her opponent a deficit-expanding, evil witch, a job-killing, spendthrift devil or a satanic Washington insider. One who does not spew simplistic bromides. Sadly, this is not a year of ideal candidates. When the new Congress convenes, most expect unparalleled bickering and grandstanding, legislative gridlock and non-stop partisan attacks. That will make us even angrier and more frustrated, disillusioned and fearful about the future. Here is what should happen: Republicans and Democrats should agree to work together; the 2012 presidential campaign should not begin until 2012; lawmakers should commit themselves to being civil and well-mannered and lead the country away from personal nastiness. And austerity must continue to be the new watchword. There have to be more tax incentives for job creation and unemployment compensation must be expanded, with the understanding that people don’t want handouts — they want to work. But there have to be tradeoffs, with higher retirement ages and tax adjustments and fewer subsidies. Immigration reform must be soberly and calmly addressed (without fear mongering). Infrastructure must be improved, along with more research and development spending, countered with higher revenues. The problem of underwater mortgages has to be fixed — almost one out of four homeowners with a mortgage owes more than the house is worth. There have to be mortgage modifications so homeowners can make payments and the wave of foreclosures ends. Those who can’t make payments will have to leave their homes and rent. A vote for the stimulus should not be an issue in this election. Without it, there would have been a full-scale depression; former President Bush and President Obama are in full agreement on that. A vote for health care reform should be an issue in this election. There are legitimate arguments for it — millions more will have insurance and without fixing health care, the economy would take a big hit. The Congressional Budget Office says it will save money. On the other hand, there have been unexpected consequences, and some of those who oppose it do so on philosophical grounds. Whether Washington is broken should be an issue. But voters want to hear specific ways it can be fixed, and they deserve to know what candidates think. The plight of the middle class should be an issue. If we are to prevent a culture of permanent high unemployment, where even the underemployed and their children are homeless, we have to figure out how to help all families gain stability. The ideal candidate would be realistic about our problems and give us a renewed sense of optimism that life will improve, that there are workable solutions, that our worry and anxiety can be dispelled, that our children will have new opportunities and that we can and will help each other. • • • Scripps Howard columnist Ann McFeatters has covered national politics since 1986.

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You just need to loosen up more, dude N

EW YORK — It’s always risky to appear onstage with a comedian. Not only are funny guys funny but they’re aggressive. Indeed, humor is nothing but aggression harnessed and saddled — and nobody today rides that horse as well as Jon Stewart. So what was President Obama thinking when he submitted to a nearly 30-minute interview with the Comedy Central star? He was thinking, of course, that he could rekindle some of the love with his KATHLEEN base. Seventy-four percent of Stewart’s audiPARKER ence falls into the 18-49 demographic otherwise known as — money. Dude. As others have noted, Stewart is a superb interviewer. No surprise there. The funniest people are also often the smartest people in the room. Stewart asked all the right questions and managed to get the president to answer most of them. Should he have called the president “dude”? As a matter of decorum, the short answer is no. But in the context of the moment, who could resist? Stewart had just asked Obama how he could square his campaign mantra of “change” with hiring economic advisers such as Larry Summers, who looks the same as those who had served in previous administrations. In response, Obama said that Summers had done a “heck of a job.” Whereupon, Stewart said, “You don’t want to use that phrase, dude.” Everyone got the joke. George W. Bush used the same words to commend Michael “Brownie” Brown after his disastrous performance as head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency following Hurricane Katrina. Translation: You’re fired. Everyone got the joke, that is, except for Obama. He got it eventually, after seeing the “oops” expression on

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President Barack Obama talks with host Jon Stewart during taping of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. Stewart’s face, but he couldn’t take the joke. There’s a world of difference. Instead of laughing at himself, he turned to the audience — a beat too late — and said, “Pun intended.” No, it wasn’t. Anyone watching could see that. He slipped. Obama is a nice guy and he was trying to say something nice about Summers, and “heck of a job” just tumbled out. No big deal. We get it. Stuff happens. But Obama couldn’t roll with the gut punch. In that, among other moments, Obama revealed his fatal flaw. He has no sense of humor. He might be able to laugh at a joke. He can even tell one, as he demonstrated at the last White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Whoever wrote that script should send his resume to Comedy Central. Oh, wait, some of the writers do work at Comedy Central. No, what Obama revealed was that he has no sense of humor about himself. This is utterly huge. It is entirely appropriate that the president take his job seriously. And no one would urge Obama (or anyone else) to try to be funny with Jon Stewart. He’s the funny guy and producers doubtless remind guests of that fact. A good guest on “The Daily Show” is expected to be the straight man so that the comedian has some place to go with the material. I’m sure there’s a Rolodex of “bad guests” who tried to out-funny the comedian.

But it is imperative that leaders not take themselves too seriously. What should Obama have done instead? How about saying: “I can’t believe I just said that”? Or, “Oy!”? Whatever. Anything to signal to the audience that, “Oh, well, I’m human.” But Obama isn’t very good at human. His smile is a beam of light, but too often it seems to turn on and off with a switch. Missing is the spontaneous response that says, dare I say it, “I’m you.” (Pun intended.) More often, Obama comes across as a body snatcher. Good choice of pods, but we might need to add a little juice to the “emotion” grid. Like a majority of Americans, I like Obama. He seems to be a thoroughly decent guy, but he’s more suited to chess than schmooze. You can almost see him calculating his answers, even hinting at admiration when Stewart made a good comeback. He all but says, “Nice move.” Cutting the president some slack, we might acknowledge that these are tough times. Agree or not with his policies, Obama has had a very tough two years. The media are relentless. So are the Republicans. But in the human game we call life, victory and failure are respectively sweeter and less bitter if one is able to laugh at one’s very own self. Heck of a job, Mr. President. • • • Kathleen Parker’s e-mail address is kathleenparker@washpost.com.

Five appellate court contests on N.C. ballot legislator and county attorney. Three other Court of Appeals judges are attempting to keep their seats on the court. Judge Ann Marie Calabria, who has been on the court since 2003, faces Wake County District Court Judge Jane Gray. Calabria previously served as a District Court judge. Gray worked for 18 years in the state Attorney General’s office and was general counsel for former House Speaker Jim Black for two years. Rick Elmore has also been on the Court of Appeals since 2003. He faces a challenge from Steven Walker, the law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Ed Brady. Elmore was a practicing attorney for 20 years

sioner Harry Payne; Superior Court Judge Mark Klass, who lost in the May primary for another Court of Appeals seat; state Assistant Attorney General Anne Middleton; Greensboro lawyer Jewel Ann Farlow, who lost to Wynn in 2008; Greensboro lawyer John Bloss; Greensboro lawyer Stanley Hammer; Wake Forest lawyer Daniel Garner, who lost a race for a Superior Court judgeship in 2006; Wilmington lawyer and CPA Wesley Casteen; Raleigh lawyer Chris Dillon, a vice president at CapStone Bank; Raleigh lawyer John Sullivan; and Raleigh lawyer Pamela Vesper.

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lowest dismissal rates in the State, instead of giving into the pressure to get rid of a case backlog. In these days of budget deficits and heavy case loads, I am proud that in this office, we have continued to do more with less. I am proud of the fact that at the end of the day, victims go away from the Criminal Justice System feeling as though they have had a voice that has been heard. That is the way I have always approached cases and the way my office will approach cases if I am elected district attorney. My personal record in this office should make that apparent. I want to be your next district attorney because I have the experience, the skill, the integrity and the will to help protect and keep the citizens of Rowan County safe. I have tried some of the most serious and most complex cases, year after year. Eight times, at the Court of Appeals, my cases have established new law, enabling prosecutors all over the State to use it to make their cases stronger and their prosecutions more successful. I want to be your next district attorney because I have prosecuted in this office for the past 14 years and have worked with the eleven law enforcement agencies in this county and have earned their trust and respect. I have the experience and insight to make improvements and continue to help keep the citizens of Rowan County safe. I know that the Administrative Office of the Courts has recognized that our office is only staffed at 71 percent of the personnel level needed for the workload we face. If elected your district attorney, one of my goals will be to advocate and secure our fair share of staffing needed to handle the workload. I want to be your next district attorney because I believe that there are some things on which you do not compromise. I want to be your next district attorney because I believe that our citizens, and particularly our most vulnerable citizens, deserve a strong voice in the criminal justice system. I want to be your next district attorney because I believe that I am the candidate best suited for the job. — Karen Biernacki

teach law enforcement courtroom procedure and testimony and serve as the district attorney liaison for the Kannapolis Police Department. I am a leader in Project Safe Neighborhood, a federal program designed to reduce illegal gun, gang and violent crimes in our community. I have a decade of trial experience, including cases involving driving while impaired, drug trafficking, armed robbery, sexual offenses against children and habitual felons. Since 2003, I have successfully prosecuted first-degree murder cases, and by working alongside law enforcement, have been able to achieve a 100 percent conviction rate. I am the only candidate who possesses this level of qualification, for which there is no substitute. Third, in these tough economic times, we all have to do more with fewer resources. Some criminal cases have been pending in Rowan County for over six years. Cases become weaker over time: witnesses move, memories fade and evidence may be lost. The status quo is not the answer. Serious backlogs hurt victims by denying them closure. Justice should be swift and sure. I am cognizant of the cost incurred to taxpayers when cases have to be retried. I will make certain that my administration is well prepared for each case. I will ensure efficient and effective use of our resources. Last year, I tried a felony child abuse case involving a young girl whose hands were severely burned by her mother’s boyfriend. After two months of trial preparation, including expert witnesses from across the state, the assailant was held accountable and convicted of his heinous acts against this defenseless child. This is one example of many cases that I have prosecuted that reinforces my passion for this job. My actions and work ethic demonstrate what I believe. As proof, I am the only candidate endorsed by a representative group of law enforcement officers with whom I have worked, Lodge #64 of the Fraternal Order of Police. I believe that every case that is prosecuted is important and impacts our community. I pledge to give you my very best, honoring the values instilled in me by my parents from a very early age. I will maintain a close, trusting, and productive partnership with law enforcement. I will prosecute cases honestly and vigorously, with integrity and passion, applying the law fairly and equally to all. Thank you for your consideration, and I would appreciate your vote on November 2nd. — Brandy Cook

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RALEIGH — In 2008, just 72 percent of North Carolina voters who voted in the presidential race decided to continue down the ballot to make a decision in the state’s appellate court contests. The drop off wasn’t unusual. Voters typically don’t know much about the judges whom they elect. Ethics SCOTT rules that MOONEYHAM limit what judges can say during a campaign are good for the dispensation of justice, but not so great for informing voters. Non-partisan races also mean that voters don’t have political party tags to go by. The state does mail voter guides. The N.C. Center for Voter Education, www.ncvotered.com, also provides audio interviews for each candidate. Still, no candidates are a bigger mystery to voters, explaining why some people choose not to vote in the races. In 2010, North Carolina voters will decide five appellate court contests. A single seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court will be decided, with two Court of Appeals judges vying for the seat being vacated by Justice Ed Brady. Barbara Jackson, who has been on the Court of Appeals since 2005, faces Bob Hunter, who has served on the same court since 1998. Jackson is a former state Supreme Court law clerk and was general counsel to Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry. Hunter is a former state

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Local children’s book author reads and signs at Literary Bookpost Local author Cathy Cress Eller will be reading her newly released children’s book, “Madelyn Butterfly and Emma Cricket — Wing It” in the children’s section of Literary Bookpost at 110 S. Main St., downtown Salisbury, on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 1:30 p.m., followed by a book signing. “Madelyn Butterfly and Emma Cricket” is a story of friends who find themselves trapped by an unforeseen obstacle. Madelyn Butterfly and Emma Cricket must encourage each other to discover their hidden talents in order to overcome their dilemma. This touching book shows young readers and listeners that everyone has special talents and that sometimes you have to trust your friends to find yours. This is Eller’s third book in a series of five. Her first book, “Carnella Caterpillar — Jeepers Creepers,” was released in 2008. “Ladybug Grace — Have No Fear” debuted in 2009. Eller and her husband, Freddie, live in Granite Quarry. She is the mother of two grown children and has three granddaughters. For additional information about this event, call 704-630-9788 or visit www.literarybookpost.com.

Events at Kannapolis library Join the Cabarrus County Public Library at Kannapolis for a special showing of a movie based on a popular children’s book based on the diary of a school age boy. The library will be showing this movie on Thursday, from 4:30-6 p.m. This event will be open to first- through fifth- graders. Registration is required (space is limited). Call or stop by the children’s room at the library to sign up. Go to the library Nov. 9 at 4:30 p.m. for a “Stuffed Animal Pet Show.” This event is open to children age 3-8 and a stuffed animal of any age. This program will include stories, music, craft and a stuffed animal pet show. Registration is required (space is limited). Call or stop by the children’s room at the library to sign up. Cabarrus County Public Library at Kannapolis, 850 Mountain St., Kannapolis, NC 28081. Telephone: 704-920-1180, ext.2302.

Radium plant left horrible legacy n 1922, the Radium Dial Company opened a plant for painting the luminescent dial numbers on clocks and watches in Ottawa, Ill. Located in an old school building, the plant would eventually employ about 1,000 girls and young women a day, painting thousands of watch and clock faces per shift. A product called Luna, a mixture of phosphorous and radium, was painted on the numerals of the faces, using camel hair brushes which DEAL were kept SAFRIT sharply pointed for the fine work by kissing or licking the tips. Over the years, as many as 4,000 women, some as young as 14, may have worked at the Radium Dial Co. as painters. Within a few years, radiation poisoning, specifically a condition called radium jaw, began affecting many of the workers. Unknown numbers of cases of cancer and death from the radium followed the workers for years or decades, depending on how long the “walking dead” lived. “Radium Halos” is the fictionalized story of a few of these women, two of whom came from Belmont and only worked for one summer. Stout has crafted a fine novel of a horrifying episode in American occupational history. “Radium Halos” is the story of Helen and Violet Waterman, 16 and 18 years old, who leave Belmont for a summer to work at the Radium Dial Co. While in Illinois, they make new friends, become implicated in an accidental death, find romance, and, for one of the sisters, pick up radium poisoning. Later in life, the surviving sister is put in a state mental hospital, although eventually she is released to outpatient status. “Radium Halos” traverses back and forth between the 1920s and the 1960s-’70s as the surviving sister tells her story from both ends of the period. The sister recounts the story from the gaity of an adventure in far off Illinois, making big “industrial” money, to the lonely life of a mental patient who has seen so many of her family and friends die. Opposing the horrors of the factory and of life in general, there are the joys of closeness and developing bonds, though sometimes even the best bonds are broken. Throughout, a secret must be maintained, a secret that surfaces not once, but twice, in surprising ways. The book is not perfect, but

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IndieBound bestsellers Fiction 1. Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk, by David Sedaris, Ian Falconer (Illus). 2. Freedom, by Jonathan Franzen. 3. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, by Stieg Larsson. 4. Worth Dying For, by Lee Child. 5. Our Kind of Traitor, by John le Carré. 6. Fall of Giants, by Ken Follett. 7. In the Company of Others, by Jan Karon. 8. Great House, by Nicole Krauss. 9. The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. 10. The Reversal, by Michael Connelly.

Nonfiction 1. At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson. 2. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Book), by Jon Stewart. 3. Autobiography of Mark Twain: The Complete and Authoritative Edition, Volume 1, by Mark Twain. 4. The Last Boy: Mickey Mantle and the End of America's Childhood, by Jane Leavy. 5. The Grand Design, by Stephen Hawking. 6. The Wave, by Susan Casey. 7. Washington: A Life, by Ron Chernow. 8. Obama’s Wars, by Bob Woodward. 9. Sh*t My Dad Says, by Justin Halpern. 10. Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family, by Condoleezza Rice.

Signing and film On Saturday, Nov. 6, beginning at 2:30 p.m., Literary Bookpost at 110 S. Main St., in downtown Salisbury will host a book signing and a documentary film viewing on the Radium Dial Company of Ottawa, Ill. Author Shelley Stout will sign copies of her novel, “Radium Halos: A Novel about the Radium Dial Painters.” Originally from Annandale, Va., Stout lives in Charlotte, where she enjoys spending time with her two grown sons. She also enjoys volunteering at a local homeless shelter. She is a contributing writer for Parent Teacher Magazine, and her award-winning fiction has appeared in anthologies, The Storyteller Magazine and online at WordRiot. Stout will talk with her audience and sign copies of her book at the beginning of the event. About 3:30, the 1987 documentary film produced by Carole Langer, “Radium City,” will be shown. At the conclusion of the film, Stout will continue with discussion and book signing. For additional information about this event, call 704-630-9788 or visit www.literarybookpost.com.

books never are. The editors at HarperCollins, who once considered publishing the title, thought more of the court trials that followed the radium girls in the 1930s should have come out, but, civil courtroom procedings can be very boring. I felt that perhaps the accidental death and some of the relationships could have been subtracted, and more of the girls and their fates focused on. In the end, “Radium Halos” is an excellent novel about a little known part of America that deserves to be read, that should be read, and that gives the reader, at its completion, a satisfying ending. Stout does a fantastic job placing the novel into Southern context with masterful use of the syntax and colloquial language of the small town, rural South of Belmont. References to the times and locations beyond the immediate environs, such as the big city of Charlotte, are accurate. And Stout is spot-on when she relates the setting and the activities in Ottawa and the horrors that follow the summer of work and frivolity.

After reading the book, I became somewhat obsessed with this bleak period in America’s environmental and public health history, forcing me to do some research. I was startled by the lack of information, though when one considers the time period when most of the horror evolved, immediately prior to and during the Great Depression, and the time that has since elapsed, perhaps I shouldn’t have been. What I did find, however, is that in 1987, a woman named Carole Langer had produced a documentary about the Radium Dial Co. and Ottawa, called “Radium City.” With some work I was able to find an e-mail address for Langer and was able to contact her. Langer agreed to rent Literary Bookpost a DVD (not publicly available) of the documentary which had won critical acclaim when it was released. As part of our book signing event, we will show the documentary, which played at film festivals and select theaters two decades ago. Aside from the accurate potrayal of the Radium Dial Co.,

“Radium City” stalks the city of Ottawa, seeking the relatives of victims, the remnants of the company and the hazards left behind. After the two buildings once used by the Radium Dial Co. were torn down, debris was scattered in various landfills and other areas around the city. Eventually, there were 13 Superfund sites left for cleanup due to the debris; several of these sites have yet to be touched. The Ottawa cemetery drives Geiger counters wild due to the number of former workers of the Radium Dial Co. buried there. Stories of survivors and friends of survivors, as well as surviving workers from the plant, paint a bleak picture of collaboration between government, science, the medical profession and industry in Depression-era America, a picture that only began to come to light when the extent of the damage grew too large to cover up. What transpired in Ottawa, of course, was repeated in other locations, under other circumstance, across America. But what happened in Ottawa did foster the beginnings of what would one day become OSHA. How many lives were sacrificed for these beginnings will probably never be known, but it may be the only good and lasting thing that ever came out of the Radium Dial Co.

Library has cookbooks to satisfy taste for soups and stews Rowan Public Library

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The falling leaves and crisp air we’ve been experiencing in the evening makes me want to get out my largest soup pot and start throwing in ingredients until I have a steaming bowl of soup, fit for a meal all on its own. Add a crunchy slice of toasted bread with a dollop of butter or a fresh-tossed salad of leafy greens and you have a perfect fall meal. Rowan Public Library has a wonderful collection of cookbooks, and among them you’ll find several focused on soups, stews and one-pot meals. “Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special” is brought to you by the famous vegetarian restaurant of the same name in Ithaca, N.Y. For 25 years, the Moosewood Collective has been serving an everchanging menu of natural, whole food selections. In fact, the only thing on the menu that is constant is the daily selection of a cup or bowl of soup, a salad, and a thick slice of bread. Pulled together in this book you’ll find traditional soup recipes such as potato, tomato and minestrone. You’ll also find Butternut Squash with Sizzled Sage Soup, Cauliflower, Cheese and Tomato Soup and Tomato Flowers Salad. For a heartier meal, turn to “Real Stew” by Clifford A. Wright. More about stews than soup, the recipes in this cookbook will stick to your ribs. They are divided into the type of meat they feature and include a wide variety and ethnicity in their selection. Fish and lobster dishes from New England, Hungarian Smoked Sausage, West African Beef and Peanut Stew, and good old fashioned Beef Stroganoff are represented along with hundreds more. “Love Soup,” by Anna Thomas, is a collection of vegetarian soup

recipes. Many of the soups are showcased in a menu, paired with complimentary recipes. For example, Great Pumpkin Soup is paired with Simple Chipotle Sauce, Fresh Corn and Cheddar Cheese Cornbread and Baked Apples. You can find the recipes for all these within the pages of Thomas’ cookbook. Thomas didn’t start cooking until she was on her own and in college, but discovered that her friends liked what she made and that soon developed into a cookbook. If you’d like to try your hand at bread baking (to go along with your soup), Peter Reinhart teaches at Johnson and Wales in Providence, R.I., the largest culinary school in the world so he’s a good reference. His book, “The Bread Baker’s Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread,” can seem intimidating at first, but that’s because Reinhart is the real thing. He walks you step-by-step through the bread making process, which he learned in France. He explains his theories about the best way to let the dough rise, how to get the most flavor and a beautiful loaf of bread. His book contains recipes for classic white bread as well as cheesy bread, fruit breads, pizza and more. For more inspiration try “Twelve Months of Monastery Soups” by Brother Victor-Antoine d’Avila-Latourrette, “The Wooden Spoon Book of Home-Style Soups, Stews, Chowders, Chilis & Gumbos” by Marilyn M. Moore, or “The Bread Bible” by Rose Levy Beranbaum. Stop by Rowan Public Library and browse 641.5 for many more cookbooks. There are simply too many for me to list them all here and chances are, you will find some new favorite recipes to keep you warm and toasty throughout

fall and winter. Computer classes: Classes are free. Sessions are approximately 90 minutes. Class size is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dates and times at all locations are subject to change without notice. Headquarters — Monday, 7 p.m., Pixlr Part 1, photo editing, basic computer skills required; Nov. 8, 7 p.m., e-mail basics; Nov. 15, Pixlr Part 2, photo editing, basic computer skills and attendance at Pixlr Part 1 required. South — Thursday, 11 a.m., Build a Free Website Part 1 (must have e-mail account); Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Internet for Beginners. East — Nov. 18, 1 p.m., PowerPoint 2003. Children’s Storytime: Through Nov. 24, weekly story time. For more information, call 704-2168234. Headquarters — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Time, (18-35month-olds); Wednesdays, 11 a.m., Baby Time (6- to 23- montholds); Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Preschool Time (3- to 5-year-olds); 4 p.m., Noodlehead (4- to 8-yearolds). South — Mondays, 4 p.m., Noodlehead (4- to 8-year-olds); Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Baby Time (6- to 23- month-olds); 1:30 p.m., Preschool Time, (3- to 5-yearolds); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Time, (18-35-month-olds). East — Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Time, (3- to 5-yearolds); Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., Toddler Time, (18-35-month-olds); Thursdays, 11 a.m., Baby Time (6to 23- month-olds). Book Chats for Children: South only, Thursday, 4:15 p.m., “Knights of the Kitchen Table” by Jon Scieszka, grades 3-4. Children in grades 2-5 (different grade each month) are invited to participate in Book Chats, a new program at RPL’s South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove.

Registration is required and space is limited. Please call 704216-7728 for more information. American Girl Club: Headquarters, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. A book discussion group about the life and times of the American Girls characters. JR’s Adventure Club: Headquarters, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. Every second Saturday of each month JR’s Adventure Club will choose a project to build and have books from the library and recommended websites that go along with the project. The club is open to all school age children. Light refreshments will be served. Call 704-216-8234 to learn more. Teen program: East, Nov. 22, 5:30-7 p.m.; South, Nov. 23, 5:30-7 p.m.; headquarters, Nov. 30, 5:307 p.m. Game day @ your library provides an evening of various types of games, from board games to video games. Book discussion: Join in RPL’s celebration of “To Kill a Mockingbird” and its 50th anniversary three Tuesdays in November. For more information, call Betty at 704-216-8243. Headquarters, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., book discussion; Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m., film, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” South, Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m., book discussion Library closings: Nov. 11, all RPL locations closed for Veterans Day; Nov. 25-26, all RPL locations closed for Thanksgiving; Nov. 27, all locations resume regular hours Displays: Headquarters — Art Gang; Red Cross; South — Rowan Doll Club by Jem Beaudoin; East — seasonal art collection by Mary Earnhardt. Literacy: Call the Rowan County Literacy Council at 704-2168266 for more information on teaching or receiving literacy tutoring for English speakers or for those for whom English is a second language.

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Women in vibrantly colored saris are a common sight in india.

‘What I love about India’ A seasoned world traveler shares her thoughts about her complicated love affair with one of the most amazing countries in the world Editor’s note: Liz Wurster, the daughter of Jean Wurster and the late Stephen Wurster, grew up in Salisbury, graduating from Salisbury High School. At 32, she’s done the kind of world traveling most people only dream of. After 18 months of trekking through South America with her boyfriend, she returned with him to the United States last year and they completed a coast-tocoast bicycle trip to raise money for an orphanage in Peru where they had volunteered. When we learned that Liz was traveling in India, we knew we had to share her story with our readers. Fortunately, Liz agreed.

attention from the moment we embarked upon the quintessential boat trip up and down the Ganges, where we witnessed the incredible public cremation ceremonies, as Varanasi is the BY LIZ WURSTER spiritual epiFor The Salisbury Post center of Hinduism and the place where many fulfill About six months ago, while studying their lifelong dream of being cremated on and living in Tel Aviv, Israel, and trying the banks of the Ganges. The devout to wrap my head around the indecipher(which, we have come to realize, most able conundrum that is the Israeli/PalesHindus are) ritualistically lower themtinian conflict, I decided that I was ready selves into the holy water via the stairfor my trip to India. stepped ghats that lead them to their For reasons beyond me, I always bathing spots, where they brush their sensed India was the Final Frontier, noteeth and chat with their neighbor, while madically speaking, and, as cliché as it immersing themselves in the water in a sounds, I thought I might find something most decadent manner, or at least so it there —though what I would find I did not seems to outsiders. know — that would make me hang up It was disturbingly (to our western-orithese walking shoes once and for all. So as ented perspective, anyway) revealed to us soon as I graduated, with a couple of that for water to be considered “bathing” faithful friends in tow, I packed up my water, there should be no more than 500 bags and set off to experience India. fecal units of bacteria per litre. In this I’ll tell you what I love about India. I stretch of the Ganges, there are roughly love that within 12 hours of arriving in 1.5 million units per litre. the mesmerizing seaside metropolis of However, our boatman, an avid Ganges Mumbai, I found myself acting on the set bather and tooth-brusher, shed light on of a Bollywood movie, brushing elbows their rationale: “If you believe that somewith a mega-star that 1.4 billion people go thing is holy, it is. The water does what gaga over. your mind believes it to do.” I love hanging out the open doors of the I liked that. And I also liked that when speeding trains, taking in every square I asked whether if I believed it would be inch (and stench) of India, without any clean, would I be purified if I bathed in concern that I will be rebuked for my the water, he replied, “Westerner belief “dangerous” behavior. not the same as Hindu belief. You would I love the Indian Bobble, their tradestill get dirty.” And alas, I must say, mark head jiggle, usually accompanied by touché. a mona lisa-esque smile, that says much I also love Rajasthan, in all of its mamore than merely “maybe” or “yes,” and jestic, arid (albeit dusty and hot) that somehow magically sums up the cagrandeur, the palaces that dot the hillsual reassurance of the Indian spirit. sides and lakes, the splendor of the night I love how the Himalayas kiss the sky, sky after a camel ride into the empty how cows dot every corner of this country desert, the unique architecture and beauwith their wise, calm presence, how the tiful colors of the welcoming archways, beaches of Goa stretch endlessly along and the magnificent forts that change colthe coast, and how $5 a day can buy you ors with the movement of the sun. And I sumptuous meals and classy accommoda- love McLeod Ganj, the mist-shrouded tions. town at the foothills of the Himalayas I love the untempered excitement of where the Tibetan refugee population — every Indian when a white-skinned forand the Dalai Lama — reside. eigner takes the time to learn a few words And the home of the holiest site in of their language, and I love how they Sikhism, Amritsar, where, amidst the make the mundane charming, in so many backdrop of the awe-inspiring Golden ways, like when they ask: “What is your temple, you try to decide whether to conbeautiful name?” rather than the simpler, verse with the curious people that wander less inspiring version. along beside you, stare at the colorful turI love how the children reach out genbans and saris, shake hands with the little tly to touch us foreigners as though we kids that shyly approach you, watch the are a genie’s lamp with the secrets of birds as they swirl around you, listen to prosperity hidden deep within. I love that the beautiful, eerie music of the chanting amidst my frenzied attempt to gather my Sikh guru, or just stare at this massive thoughts and my senses around an orgolden structure shimmering out in the dered analysis, it has pushed me rather to middle of the water. delve deeper into a world of sensual overBut perhaps what I love most about Instimulation that threatens extreme, souldia is that she can be hard to love. She wrenching boredom upon return to the bends to no one, and your feeble protests bland, quiet world of yesteryear. See INDIA, 6e I love the places. Varanasi, in all its ethereal splendor certainly captured our

“For reasons beyond me, I always sensed India was the Final Frontier, nomadically speaking, and, as cliché as it sounds, I thought I might find something there —though what I would find I did not know — that would make me hang up these walking shoes once and for all. ” LIZ WURSTER On her reasons for going to India

these indian men sit on stair-stepped ghats as they ritualistically bathe in the Ganges.

the majestic Himalayas separate the indian subcontinent from the tibetan Plateau.

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Please don’t point your Cookies are gone, but pesky peccadilloes at me! the cash has crumbled ence guarantee common sense. The internet has enabled us to extend our biases even further. How often are we bombarded with mean-spirited drivel and asked to become a party to someone else’s snits? If the times are driving you crazy, I’ll empathize, but don’t ask me to join you in the asylum! I used to exchange periodic emails with a very old friend who knew my political leanings, but felt obligated to forward material which, frankly, teed me off. I would respond in kind by pointing out the obvious truths he was missing. This was all done in the spirit of setting the other one straight. Our exchanges kept getting snarkier until we eventually dropped contact altogether. I got a Christmas card from him, which seemed to imply that he might like to re-connect. The most recent elections were over and the ship of state still sailed – albeit with tattered and threadbare sails in this economic downturn. I hope that he has reached the same conclusion I have – that we are too old to wallow around in this nonsense. Why can’t we just exchange news and stories of friends, families, and activities? The important stuff! I intend to find out. Chuck Thurston lives in Kannapolis. His email address is cthurston@ctc.net

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A daughter, Loretta “Lola” Grey, was born to Robert and Tara Van Geons of Salisbury on Sept. 24, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Grandparents are Michael Van Geons of Waterbury, Conn., Mae and Michael Brunetti of Oakboro, and Robert and Ann Varner of Seven Springs.

A daughter, Elle Laughlin, was born to Staci Nakaji Blankenship and Malcolm Brittain Blankenship III of Salisbury on Oct. 17, 2010, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds. She has a brother, Mac, 2. Grandparents are Mac and Ann Blankenship of Woodleaf, Norman Nakaji of Cornelius and Jeanette Nakaji of Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Edith Kenerly A daughter, Edith Maye, was born to Jay and Rosemary Kenerly of Greensboro on Oct. 8, 2010, at Greensboro Women’s Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces. She has twin brothers, Hal and Bert, 2. Grandparents are Bill and Toni Kenerly of Salisbury and Bob and Mary Plybon of Greensboro. Greatgrandparent is Edith Kenerly Holshouser of Salisbury. .

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Isaiah Grandy Ava Grandy A son and a daughter, Isaiah Dean and Ava Nicole, were born to Jenna Mosley and Samuel Grandy of Salisbury on Oct. 15, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center NorthEast. Isaiah weighed 3 pounds, 7 ounces, Ava weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces. Grandparents are Vivian Mosley of Salisbury, Frank Mosley of Concord and Shelia Dawley of Salisbury. Greatgrandparents are Junior and Barbara Davis of Harrisburg and Leona Mosley and the late Willy Coy of Concord. Greatgreat-grandparents are Susan and James Grandy of Illinois.

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The end of the line for teen trick or treating? RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Teenagers who trick-or-treat in some cities could face something more threatening than any costumed zombie or ghost — like the long arm of the law. Some cities across the country have adopted age limits — usually around 12 — for those who can travel door-to-door for candy and other Halloween fare. But while teen violators could face jail or fines up to $100, such laws are rarely strictly enforced. Take Mayor Mark Eckert of Belleville, Ill., near St. Louis. He led a push in 2008 to ban trick or treating by high school-aged teens in that community of about 35,000 people. His reasoning? He said he heard from too many single mothers and senior citizens complaining they were frightened by “6-foot-tall kids” showing up at their homes in search of candy. “When I was a kid my father said to me, ‘You’re too damn big to be going trick-ortreating. You’re done,” Eckert said. “When that doesn’t happen, then that’s reason for the city governments to intervene.” Some Belleville residents have complained about the ordinance, he said. But he added that he hears more often from those thankful for the age limit. The ordinance also prohibits those over 12 years old from wearing masks in public any other day of the year.

In Virginia, several cities have had trick-or-treating age limits on the books since the 1970s. City officials from Meridian, Miss., to Bishopville, S.C., and Boonsboro, Md., have cut off the trick-ortreat age at 12. Still, officials cannot recall anyone ever being arrested or fined for being too old to trickor-treat. If anything, officers will let teens off with a warning or a call to their parents, said Lou Thurston, spokesman for the Newport News Police Department in Virginia. “It’s not like we have officers that are patrolling the neighborhoods saying ‘How old are you?’ That’s not the point,” Thurston said. “The point is making the place safe.” Even if they wanted to, officials acknowledge the laws are difficult to enforce. Still, they say putting the word out about the laws every year keeps too many teens from violating the bans. There’s no way to know exactly how many cities have such ordinances. The National League of Cities doesn’t keep track of ordinances, and states have left such matters up to the localities. Trick-or-treating evolved out of the late medieval custom of children asking for treats in exchange for praying for the dead of the house-

hold, said Hans Broedel, a University of North Dakota history professor and expert on early traditions. Tricks — usually vandalism and other debauchery by teens and young adults — were a big part of Halloween for a time until a conscious effort in the 19th and early 20th centuries to shift the celebration toward children, Broedel said. Excluding teens from trick-or-treating could make it more appealing to do other, less desirable, things, he said. “Trick-or-treating in a large part is embraced in this country because it serves to cut down on teenage vandalism,” Broedel said. “Certainly telling teenagers they can’t go trick-or-treating isn’t going to stop them from going out on Halloween and doing whatever.”

Dear Amy: What is the appropriate thing to do with money when a nonprofit group disbands? Recently, my niece’s Girl Scout troop broke up, they and used the profits from cookie sales on a girls’ ASK day at the mall, buying AMY clothes, food, etc. I know this disbanding wasn’t premeditated, but when I buy Girl Scout cookies, I feel good knowing that the money will go to pay for badges, supplies and educational experiences, not food court pizza. I feel that the money should have been given to a charity, possibly another Girl Scout troop. What do you think? — Disappointed Dear Disappointed: I shared your query with a representative of Girl Scouts of the USA in New York. According to the organization, when a Girl Scout troop disbands, it is up to the local troop to decide what to do with the money. The national organization suggests that they donate this money to charity or return it to the Girl Scout council. They suggest that the girls take an active role in deciding what to do with the money. The Girl Scout organization is designed to help girls build self-esteem and make healthy choices. I agree with you that this money could have been more thoughtfully spent, but it seems this troop hasn’t violated official policy.

• • • Dear Amy: When we are visiting and staying with out-oftown friends, then who pays at a restaurant? We recently traveled across the country to visit longtime friends. When we go out, should they pay because we are their guests and we traveled across the country to visit them? Or should we pay because they are hosting and putting us up for a few nights at their house? — Perplexed and Uncomfortable Dear Perplexed: He who stays, pays. When you are staying at someone else’s house and enjoying your hosts’ hospitality, you should treat them to at least one meal out. In addition, an ideal houseguest genuinely works hard to be both helpful and charming company. Years ago I had friends staying with me, and when I came down for breakfast I found my friend making coffee and sweeping the kitchen. In my mind, making yourself at home while maintaining your “best guest” status guarantees a return invitation. • • • Dear Amy: I loved your reply to “Lost on Location,” who was wondering where all the “nice guys” are. I am married, and have been for 20 years, but I did not get married until I was 32. Up to that time I was having a ball, doing what I loved — volunteering, going to church, enjoying art, classes, etc., and along came my husband-to-be. I meet great guys all the time. They are everywhere! These men tell me they are looking for the same thing: a nice girl.

You are right on when you say if you are nice, love yourself. And when you are happy doing what you love, you will attract the same. I think more women need to stop looking for the “right guy” and focus on finding themselves first! — Blooming Where I’m Planted Dear Blooming: I agree with you, but I also understand the frustration people feel when trying to meet Mr. or Ms. Right. The perfect person rarely arrives on schedule. • • • Dear Amy: A letter from “Frustrated Mother” hit a nerve. She was concerned because her daughter wore clothing that was too tight for her. As the mother of two teenagers, I can sympathize with watching your daughter (or son, for that matter) continually go out the door in clothing that is too tight, too baggy, too short, too long, too sexy, too frumpy, or just plain ... ghastly. On the other hand, think of the outfits that we used to wear! (I was a teenager in the ‘70s.) When it comes to teens, you want to pick your battles. The next time she appears in yet another ill-fitting ensemble this mom should remind herself that if this is the worst problem she has, she’s luckier than many. — Experienced Mom Dear Mom: Speaking as someone who in the ‘70s genuinely thought a tube top was the way to go, I completely agree. Send questions via e-mail to askamy@tribune.com or by mail to Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611.

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High Point tournament set High Point’s Fall Sectional Tournament will be held Nov. 57 at the Roy B. Culler Jr. Senior Center, 600 N. Hamilton St. Gloria Bryant and Judy Hurder took BILLY first place BURKE in the weekly duplicate game at the Salisbury Woman’s Club. Other winners were: Phoebe Beard and Marie Pugh, second; Margaret and Charles Rimer, third. This was the deal on

Board 13 from Tuesday’s Dick Brisbin and Steve game: Moore played a two No North dealer, both sides Trumps contract, making vulnerable four, for the best E/W score on this deal. NORTH Myrnie and John McLaugh986 lin fulfilled a two Hearts con J 10 9 6 tract for the top N/S score.  Q 10 9 5 4 In the Evergreen Club’s  10 Oct. 22 duplicate game Carol and Harold Winecoff took WEST EAST first place. 754 AJ32 Other winners were: KQ2 4 Myrnie and John McLaughlin, 8632 A7 second; Judy Hurder and Pat AKJ  9 8 6 5 4 2 Featherston, third. SOUTH  K Q 10 A8753 KJ Q73

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sold. From plastic pumpkin carry-alls to china decorated with plump turkeys (as if to say, “This is how it would look if it didn’t get slaughtered, gutted, de-feathered and roasted for your dining pleasure.”). If you enter a small store, they might offer vampire teeth, a set of leaf-shaped salt and pepper shakers, a snow globe, a turkey baster, a screaming witch doormat and a tree skirt - all on the same shelf. I would feel sorry for the retail community’s challenging lack of space except that… I don’t. They should reserve October for Halloween, November for Thanksgiving, and December for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and… who did I miss? Then they wouldn’t have this seasonal traffic jam on their shelves. Obviously, the person responsible for this annual chaos is not a mom. I have two boxes full of Halloween costumes and my younger kids are starting to “age out” of costumes any-

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way. So I really didn’t need to buy costumes this year. What I needed was a bag of Halloween candy and some glow sticks. Glow sticks have become a Halloween staple for my kids; like having sparklers on the 4th of July. This year, I made the mistake of going into the store by way of the garden department. The forest of Christmas trees in full holiday regalia was daunting, but I plunged in, determined to find the candy and glow sticks. I passed a display of beautifully decorated stockings. I paused to watch a tiny skier swoosh down a plastic snow mountain. I admired the hand-painted ornaments. Should I get one for our tree? What tree? What am I thinking! I have a witch on my door and graveyards have sprung up in people’s front yards! It’s Halloween! Pushing past Christmas and Hanukkah, I came to matching towels, napkin holders and tablecloths in various autumn colors.

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Legion Pilgrimage Day Boyden Class of 1960 Roy R. Jr. and Mary Leazer of the J.C. Price American Legion Post 107 and Auxiliary of Salisbury attended the annual Pilgrimage Day ceremony Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Central Children’s Home in Oxford. Post 107 donated $1,590 and the Auxiliary donated $250. The total amount raised was $18,800 from all the posts and auxiliaries that participated in this fundraising effort. Welcome remarks were given by Angela J. Williams, executive director of the Central Children’s Home. Greetings were extended by Patricia Harris, Department Vice Commander for the 3rd Division of the American Legion; Hurbert L. Gooch Jr., Granville County commissioner and Calvin Harris, Oxford city commissioner. The speaker for the occasion was Army Sgt. Major Howard Herring Sr., ret., Mayor Pro-tem City of Oxford. The Post Everlasting ceremony was conducted by Post 166 of Oxford. The First Baptist Church Male Chorus from Oxford provided the music and the JROTC color guard of J.F. Webb High School presented and retired the Colors. Grace and benediction were given by Helen Faison.

The Boyden High School Class of 1960 celebrated its 50th year anniversary with a reunion during the weekend of Oct. 22-23. On Friday night, class members gathered at the Forest Glen clubhouse for barbecue and Cheerwine; on Saturday morning some members of the class played golf at the Crescent. On Saturday night, a dinner was held at the Country Club of Salisbury. Tommy Yarbrough of Salisbury gave the blessing and Gary Edens of Paradise Valley, Ariz., was master of ceremonies. Others on the program were Vick Bost and Ott Pinkston, Salisbury; Norman Church, Ormand Beach, Fla.; Ed Kesler, Raleigh; John Angell, Winston-Salem; Brock Smith, Gastonia, Kent Goodman, Johnson City, Tenn.; Wayne Page and Fred Pinkston, Charlotte; Brenda Styers Geist, Southern Pines; and Bonnie Myers Benz, Pensacola, Fla. Music was provided by Charles Rivers of Charlie’s Music Sounds. Class members and guests attending from out of town were Michael Montgomery and Marian, McLeansville, Tenn.; Ron Poston and Elaine, Sunset Beach; Harold and Gloria Crook Newman, Madison; Alice Adcox Finch, Eleanor Jarrell Ray and Don, Linda Kelly Cline and Ned, Sally Riddle Marsh and Howdy, Greensboro; Nancy Alexander

been criticized for hastily converting “Clash of the Titans” into 3-D after shooting it using regular cameras. The Time Warner Inc. subsidiary even canceled plans to bring “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” to the screen in 3-D on Nov. 19 because it wasn't able to complete the conversion process in time. The final “Harry Potter”install-

Mathis, Becky Earnhardt Efird and Woody, Wayne Page and Glenda, Fred Pinkston and Carolyn, Reid Tull and Barbara, Charlotte; John Angell and Judy, Winston-Salem; Karen Butler Saito and Roy, Don Kesler and Roberta, Matthews; Cynthia Rivers Shoaf and Tony, Lexington; Linda Sloop Nunalee and Thomas, Wilmington; Tom Rusher, Boone; Brock Smith, Gastonia; Bill Moser and Joy, Laurinburg; Linda Miller Price and Larry, Hillsborough; Ralph and Jerrie Chambers Dearborn, Liz Donnelly Ziglar and Dick, Ed Kesler, Brenda Williams McLean and Jerry, Raleigh; Sue Carter Walser, Statesville; Linda Thomas Shuler and Jim, Durham; Linn Waller and Jeanette, Peachland; Brenda Styers Geist and Gary, Southern Pines; Rusty Holshouser and Joan, Efland; Bob Mangum and Ann, Huntersville; Joan Gavron Price, Indan Land, SC; Nancy Lee Owen Martin, N. Charleston, SC; Ron Bassinger and Betty, Birmingham, Ala.; Norman Church, Ormand Beach, Fla.; Gary Edens and Suellen, Paradise Valley, Ariz.; Ron Evans and Connie, Crystal Springs, Miss.; Kay Fink Rabon and Tommy, Shreveport, La.; Kent Goodman and Gloria, Johnson City, Tenn.; Beverly Goodnight O’Hara and Hugh, Falls Church, Va.; Joel Hilliard and Pamela, Corpus Christi, Texas; Bonnie Myers Benz, Pensacola Fla.; John Newell and Bobbie, Kingsport, Tenn. Attending from Rowan County were Rolland Bassinger and Diane, Gloria Bearden Schenk

ment will hit theaters in 3D next July. In the statement, Jackson hinted at the importance of shooting the “Hobbit” movies in 3-D from the start. "It's an all-immersive journey into a very special place of imagination, beauty and drama,” he said. No release dates for the movies was given.

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have written repeatedly about the two terrible years that I suffered during 2007 and 2008 fighting MRSA, Pseudomonas, enduring eleven surgeries and finally undergoing a left leg amputation. Without question, I have to give my husband, Don, a JENNIFER good part DOERING of the credit for helping me through those years. No family should have to go through what we did, and even though it was me who suffered the pain, frustration and disappointment, Don suffered right along with me. When we married in 1971, our marriage vows did say, “for better or for worse,” and there are many times I say that Don really did get a raw deal on that aspect of our marriage. Don was there to administer three hours’ worth of IV’s twice a day for me for almost seven months. Don was there to walk the dogs, take care of the laundry, clean the house, cook the meals, do the grocery shopping, not to mention his outside lawn care. Don was there to get me out of the house so I would not suffer “cabin fever” and we practically lived in restaurants and movie theatres, Don steering me in the wheelchair the entire way. Many marriages would have crumbled under the stress that the both of us had to endure. I’m not saying that our marriage has not had bad spells where we almost split up, but we both persevered. Look-

ing back at those two long years, I know that I would not be here today to write this story if it were not for Don’s encouragement and support. I consider myself one of the luckiest women alive today that I have Don in my corner to give me a constant “Atta Girl” for not giving up and getting on with my life. Don still does all of the cooking (Hallelujah for that!), helps me with the housework and any other chore that is more difficult for me because of having to wear a prosthesis. Don still opens car doors for me, even when I tell him it’s not necessary. Every morning when I wake up when Don is home, he asks me if he can get me anything. Every evening he turns down the bed for me, because he knows it is difficult for me to do with only one leg. Don praises me almost daily, even for my smallest accomplishments and grants me my independence when I leave him at home to pursue other aspects of my life. I thank God every day that my husband has stuck by my side during the good times and the worse times of our marriage. I proudly brag to women I meet about all of the things that Don does for me, and invariably, they ask me “Can you clone him for me?” I wish I had the power to do so, because I see so many unhappy marriages out there. Our marriage has always been based on “treat each other the way we would want to be treated.” If all married couples thought that way, perhaps I would not have to say, “Sorry I can’t clone Don,” even though I know the world with be a much better place with more men like him. Jennifer Doering lives in Salisbury.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says adults can address the problem of bullying if they lead by example. “Kids will follow our lead. They will follow our example, but we’ve got to set it,” she said in a television interview broadcast Thursday. Her comments came days after President Barack Obama addressed the topic in a video posted on the White House website. In the message posted last week, Obama said he was shocked and saddened by the recent suicides of several young people who were bullied because they were gay. He also said it’s time for society to dispel the myth that bullying is “a normal rite of passage.” Mrs. Obama said young people need to know that they shouldn’t let the challenges they face in high school or college “eat them up.” “All of these young people regardless of their race, their sexual orientation, they are gifts to us,” she said. “They have so much to offer and it’s just terrible to find out that kids are letting this part of their life define everything about who they are going to be.”

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Lonzo Howard Arey and Martha Surratt Arey of Salisbury celebrated their 60th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at a luncheon with their family at Lazy 5 Ranch, followed by sightseeing in a horse-drawn wagon. The Areys were married Oct. 21, 1950, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury by the Rev. David Johnson. Lonzo retired from Southern Bell with 35 years of service. Martha has served her family as a homemaker. Their children are Debbie (Jim) Dyer, Salisbury, Sandy (Dan) Lesley, Mount Olive, Kim (Laura) Arey, Salisbury, and Lisa (Lonnie) Barrier, Salisbury. Their grandchildren are Shelly, Jodie, Jennifer, Drew, Justin, Hunter, Haley, Taylor, Preston and Logan. Their greatgrandchildren are Ella, Brinley, Corbin, Callen, August and Mia.

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received his Eagle Scout Award Oct. 30, 2010, at St. John’s retreat property. Scoutmaster Henry Trexler made the presentation at the 85th anniversary celebration of Troop 443. Benton has earned 24 merit badges and his Arrow of Light. He received the Scout Spirit Award in 2006 and has served as Patrol Leader, Historian and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. His Eagle Scout project was planting flowers, shrubs and trees in six planting beds at First United Methodist Church in Salisbury after weeding and preparing the beds. Over $1,000 was raised for the project, which took over 82.5 service hours with the help of other Scouts, friends and family. Benton is the son of Dr. Jack and Kerry Kribbs of Salisbury. His siblings are Scott, Ross, Carolyn and Jenny. A sophomore at Salisbury High School, he participates in JV soccer, Key Club, Spanish Club and volunteers at Rowan Helping Ministries. Benton is an active member of First United Methodist Church and is a member of the Senior High Youth Group. R125919

Paul Christopher McNeely, 16, received his Eagle Scout Award Oct. 30, 2010, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Scoutmaster Henry Trexler made the presentation at the 85th anniversary celebration of Troop 443. Paul has earned 25 m e r i t badges and his Arrow of Light award. In 2006, he received the Spirit Award and in 2007 and 2008 was named Scout of the Year. He currently serves as Venture Crew president. Paul’s Eagle Scout project was documenting the Revolutionary War trail of General Cornwallis through Rowan and Davie counties to Shallow Ford, where he crossed the Yadkin River. The son of Chris and Carol McNeely of Salisbury and the grandson of Paul and Lois Carter and the late Rowe and Frances McNeely, Paul is a sophomore at Salisbury High R125917 School.

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Stephen and Cathy Garmon of China Grove are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacy Michele Garmon, to Thomas Brett “Bubba” Rosenbaum of Lexington. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Deemy and the late A.M. Garmon, Mr. Ken Harkey and Mrs. Shirley Harkey, all of China Grove. A 1999 graduate of South Rowan High School, Stacy graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2003. She is a teacher with Rowan-Salisbury Schools. The future groom is the son of Gary and Fonda Rosenbaum of Lexington and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George and Burlein Fortner of Southern Pines and Mrs. Evelyn and the late Tom Rosenbaum of Rural Hall. A 2000 graduate of North Davidson High School, Bubba graduated from Averett University in 2005. He is also employed by Rowan-Salisbury Schools. The couple will marry Dec. 4 at First Wesleyan Church in Kannapolis. R125918

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INDIA FROM 1E or self-righteous requests will fall on deaf ears. India behaves according to her own code, lives according to her own whims, and functions with one slightly crossed eye towards the future, and the other firmly planted in her tumultuous and heart-wrenching past. And if you choose not to play by her rules, you will most likely fail to perceive her beauty. To love India for who she really is requires a complete juxtaposition of what is good and bad, right and wrong. She makes you realize that sometimes things seem a certain way only because you just aren’t looking hard enough. I seem to have suddenly and seamlessly become a vegetarian, for instance, with little forethought. I can hardly believe it myself that I have had no craving for meat in the past six weeks. Normally my deprived mouth is watering for a juicy bacon cheeseburger or my mother’s delicious fried chicken (I am, after all, a Southerner at heart). I love that I have had to abandon the most basic of assumptions I have grown to accept as truths: that littering is “bad” (that one I’m still having trouble with), that personal space is a very real and necessary concept, or that eating with your hands is uncouth. Perhaps those Indians who have had the luxury of leaving India can sum up its charm best: A silk shop owner who has lived in London for the past five years, put it well when he said, “India does not function. If it ever started to function, that is when I would no longer want to come back.” And, as terrible as that sounds, it is very true. The place is a mess, the people are heartbreakingly poor in general, and often times they seem so discombobulated that you wonder if even they know where they’re headed to next. But it’s alive. It is real. It is filled with the most indescribable and awe-inspiring energy. A child— or an adult — may pop a squat and poop without a second thought five feet from where you stand, you could go deaf from the honking and gonging of vocal drivers and cacophonous religious ceremonies, people may throw trash over every square inch of the land, but you’re in it, at the heart of it

The place is a mess, the people are heartbreakingly poor in general, and often times they seem so discombobulated that you wonder if even they know where they’re headed to next. But it’s alive. It is real. It is filled with the most indescribable and awe-inspiring energy. all, experiencing a life where there is no etiquette, no “clean” (except in spirit), no excuses, no “appropriate.” Nothing is hidden, it is all strewn before you in its disgusting/terrifying/beautiful veracity. The vibrant colors, endearing smiles, friendly handshakes, and curious souls of these beautiful people have made me realize what many of us have lost throughout the years: the ability to truly connect to ourselves and our unpretentious human nature. It is not for everyone, that’s for sure. But suffice to say it IS for me. And yes, because of all this, India is also a challenge. There are stenches, the worst you will ever smell. There are sounds, the loudest and most incessant you will ever hear. There are sights, which may accost your eyes and bring pain to your heart. The hands that prepare your food may have just recently been used to wash one’s bum. But for once, you are taking on the challenge of seeing what is really there. It is oily, ear-splitting, grimy, blinding, stinky; it is an infection waiting to happen. But if you look a little harder, it is also vibrant and dazzling. If you listen closely, there is harmony in the noise. If you think enough about the dirt and feces, it is simply us in our most basic forms. The touch of a beggar’s hand is not frightening or unsanitary but rather a desperate attempt to engage. So, if you are ready, I say, embrace it: Open your eyes, clean the wax out of your ears, breathe deeply, eat up, and truly let this mad and unrestrained land TOUCH you: you may just clear your way through the clutter of what “should be” and finally connect with what “is”. But as for hanging up my walking shoes, don’t count me out just yet...

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I love the untempered excitement of every Indian when a white-skinned foreigner takes the time to learn a few words of their language, and I love how they make the mundane charming, in so many ways, like when they ask: “What is your beautiful name?” rather than the simpler, less inspiring version.

... amidst the backdrop of the awe-inspiring Golden temple, you try to decide whether to converse with the curious people that wander along beside you, stare at the colorful turbans and saris, shake hands with the little kids that shyly approach you, watch the birds as they swirl around you, listen to the beautiful, eerie music of the chanting Sikh guru, or just stare at this massive golden structure shimmering out in the middle of the water.

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Dancing with a star: Penny Roemer BY MYRA TANNEHILL For The Salisbury Post

Let me tell you about Penny Roemer. She was the first woman I ever met who had a foreign accent. She was larger than life with her big voice, red hair, and tall slenderness. Just walking, she got your attention. Penny and her twin sister had been performers in England. She conjured up images of costumes, show times, and exotic dances. I felt an immediate kinship with her, having almost been named Penny due to my copper hair at birth. At 7 years old, I was going to be in the talent show at Henderson School along with two or three other girls. Painstakingly, Mrs. Roemer taught us “The Charleston.” Day after day, it seemed, we rehearsed in the auditorium after school I don’t know what a chore it was to teach me dance steps — I was terrible in ballet and often made mistakes, although I was mortified by them and sincere in my attempts. If I grimaced, worried about my lack of ability, Penny Roemer descended on me with her huge laugh and a big hug and told me how wonderful I was and how great I was doing. I learned to twist my foot

on the up and back steps and how to pan my hands in a circle, palms out. My mother worked on my costume, a yellow straight shift with bright green fringe sewn in five rows all around my torso. When I did my bouncy moves, the fringe flew straight out! I had a great time in the talent show and felt like I did well. Years later, Penny and her husband Hans had a restaurant in Spencer. My sister and I were at a nearby skating rink; we wanted to go home, but the rink owner wouldn’t let us use his phone or didn’t have one. In a daring move, we walked through the cold night to Penny’s restaurant because we knew she’d welcome us — and she did, with open arms and her clipped British accent. We sat in a booth and drank hot chocolate until our parents came. It was at this time, I believe, that Penny became pregnant with her autumn baby. I remember my mother and her talking frankly about the “surprise.” I sat quietly and still, hoping they would think I wasn’t listening. She and Hans had had a son years before and didn’t expect another child to come along. Penny thought it was menopause, but no: a daughter in their later years!

I had never heard a woman speak frankly and without embarrassment about such a topic. I was enthralled. Sadly, I have not had much interaction with Penny Roemer in my adult years. I see her from afar sometimes at a symphony performance or some such event. Striding across a room, her auburn

when they were using it.” Recounting a struggle that will sound familiar to many parents, Rowlson said that at first, she and her husband imposed limits on tech use. “There were battles and even groundings,” along with the confiscation of iPods, she said. “We were constantly policing and the kids were constantly getting in trouble. We were trying to fight for the old ways, and it was causing a lot of stress and tension in the family. It was ridiculous. So we loosened up. And it’s made everybody happier. We were fighting something that you can’t hold back. It’s how they communicate with their peers.” What’s been the result? Two good kids, she said. “In the end I’m not sure if having boundaries early on helped them or made no difference at all.” Ron Neal, who lives in West L.A., has a teenage daughter who is “tech-driven and passionate about it. ... I don’t know how it’s going to play out, but I don’t have this fear and dread about it.” Neal, who admits to watching a lot of “Gilligan’s Island” growing up, added: “We had our minds numbed by TV, and maybe they’re looking at useless things on the Internet or YouTube, but I also think they’re developing a lot of skills through this technology that we could never comprehend. For my daughter, when she is home, she does have everything going — the TV, the computer, communicating with friends, and doing the homework at the same time.” He admits, though, that there are some frightening aspects to the dependence today’s teenagers have on technology. “They are so emotionally connected to being tied in with their friends 24 hours a day, if they get a text, they feel obligated to respond in seconds,” he said. He recalled a group of girls showing up for a birthday party at a restaurant, and “everyone of them had their head down, texting.” The explosion in teen screen time is well-documented. A recent poll found that one-third of college students use computers, cell phones or gaming consoles for six or more hours daily. A Kaiser Family Foundation study published in January found that total media use among 8- to 18-year-olds, including TV, music, computers, video games, print and movies has increased from six hours, 21 minutes daily in 2004 to seven hours, 38 minutes in 2009. “Try waking a teenager in the morning and the odds are good that you’ll find a cell phone tucked under their pillow,” the Kaiser report said. The Kaiser study also found that the more time kids spend with media, the lower their grades and levels of personal contentment are.

Myra Tannehill grew up in Rowan County and teaches in the English Department at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

Anita Watson, left, and twin sister Penny Roemer, right, are seen at left and above. They loved to perform together. Their stage name was “The Dobie Twins.”

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Texting worse than TV? NEW YORK (AP) — Let’s face it: Teenagers spend hours texting, socializing on Facebook and playing video games. And it’s driving their parents nuts. Sure, there are real dangers associated with all this screen time — everything from cyberbullying to couch-potato obesity. Not to mention driving while texting, shortened attention spans and Internet porn. But many of today’s parents spent hours as kids sitting in front of screens too — only they were TV screens. Which raises an interesting question: Is Facebook really worse for teenagers’ brains than the mindless reruns of “Gilligan’s Island” and “The Brady Bunch” that their parents consumed growing up? Douglas Gentile, a child psychologist and associate professor at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, who studies the effects of media on children, says texting, Facebook and video games are not inherently bad. Nor are they inherently better or worse than watching TV, although they do pose different risks, such as cyberbullying. But research has shown that the more time kids spend in front of screens — whether it’s TV or instant-messaging — the worse their school performance. “That doesn’t mean it’s true for every kid, but it makes sense, that for every hour a kid is playing video games, it’s an hour that they’re not doing homework or reading or exploring or creating,” he said. Gentile calls this the “displacement hypothesis. If screen time is displacing doing their homework, that’s bad. But if their homework is done, well, so what?” Gentile, who admits that his own teenager crossed the “9,000 texts in one month barrier” last summer, acknowledged that parents are struggling to adjust to a world in which kids would rather look at words on a cell phone screen than have a conversation. “The older generation, it’s not their culture,” he said. “There is a resistance to it.” Watching TV as a family, as mindless as that experience can be, is now regarded with nostalgia by parents. If your kid is sitting in the living room watching “American Idol,” you can plop on the sofa with them, and “it’s a shared experience,” Gentile said. But if they’re texting or video-chatting with a friend from school, “it’s a private experience. It’s like they’re whispering secrets. And we find it rude.” Patti Rowlson, a mother of two in Everson, Wash., says this “has been a topic of discussion in our house for years now.” She and her husband started out limiting TV time when their kids were little, but “then technology crept in. Cell phones, laptop computers, iPods with Wi-Fi. We, as parents, were no longer in control of screen time because we could not even tell

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264.99

INCLUDES EVERYDAY

Seasonal Packaged Ornament Kits & Craft Kits

Christmas Crafts Categories Shown %

40 Off

CricutTM Cartridges

Photo Frames INCLUDES OUR ENTIRE SELECTION OF TABLE TOP AND NOVELTY PHOTO FRAMES AS WELL AS ALL WOODEN PHOTO STORAGE

Floral Stems

Floral Containers

INCLUDES FALL, CHRISTMAS, FEATHERS AND ALL STYLES & VARIETIES IN OUR STEM DEPARTMENT.

INCLUDES CERAMICS, POLY RESIN, GLASS, METAL & WOOD.

Christmas Scrapbook Kits, Albums, Stickers & Accessories

FEATURING DIE CUT MACHINE, DIES AND ACCESSORIES.

2/79.99

FEATURING C-THRU, STAEDTLER, HELIX, U.S. STAMP & MORE!

Floral Categories Shown

Grapevine, Straw Wreaths & Lacquered Vine Wall Shapes

Flowering & Greenery Bushes Including Plants & Ferns INCLUDES FALL & CHRISTMAS. EXCLUDES POTTED TREES.

Entire Stock of

Calico Prints & Solids • 45" WIDE • 100% COTTON • INCLUDES APPAREL COTTON PRINTS

Corduroy

4.99

P/YD.

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 6.99 P/YD.

30 Off

INCLUDES SETS & INDIVIDUALS. FEATURING GRAPHITE, WATERCOLOR, COLORED, MUNGYO, PRISMACOLOR, DERWENT, PENTEL, GENERAL’S & MORE!

Garlands, Swags, Decorated Wreaths & Arrangements

HALLOWEEN NOW MARKED

Entire Stock of

Fleece PRINTS, SOLIDS & MICROFIBER

66% Off 30% Off OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 6.99 - 14.99 P/YD.

Acrylic Tube Paint & Mediums HEAVY BODY - 2 OZ. BASICS - 4 OZ.

All Artist Canvas

Bernat Coordinates

3.88

Clock Shoppe Clock Making Products FEATURING X-LARGE WALL CLOCK & 1⁄4” MOVEMENT 4-PACK

FEATURING MEGA BRANDS, NSI, AMAV & CREATIVE KIDS

Chiffon

Christmas Fabric

100% POLYESTER CHIFFON 57/58" WIDE

Ribbon & Trim Spools (excludes ribbon/trim sold by the yard)

30% Off 50% Off 30% Off 50% Off OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 4.99 P/YD.

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 1.99 - 4.99

3 & 3.5 OZ.

& Book Lights

2.44

30% Off

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 3.29

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 2.99-99.99

INCLUDES JEWELRY SHOPPE COLORS.

Hair Accessories

5.66

All Needleart I Love This Cotton! Readers, Magnifiers

Jewelry Shoppe Base Metal Jewelry Findings

ALSO INCLUDES “PLASTIC BEADS” & “ACRYLIC BEADS” BY CRAFTS, ETC!

Riot Eyelash

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 99.99

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 5.99

“In Bloom” & “Bead Design Co.” 3 & 3.5 OZ.

69.99

2/10.00

OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

6 OZ.

Fireworks® Glass Beadmaking Kit

Children’s Medium Boxed Activity Kits

Jewelry Making Most Categories Shown

Needleart Categories Shown

54" Home Dec Fabric

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 2.99-44.99 P/YD.

All Master’s Touch® Brushes OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 4.39

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 99¢

Crafting

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 7.99

Fashion Fabric Categories Shown Prints, Solids & Sheers

77¢ Categories Shown

SINGLES & SETS

Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky OUR EVERYDAY LOW 4.49

2 OZ.

OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

50 % Off 30% Off

INCLUDING PANELS, ROLLS AND STRETCHER BARS. FEATURING MASTER’S TOUCH, FREDRIX & MORE!

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 2.99 - 9.99 P/YD.

PREVIOUSLY REDUCED ITEMS NOT INCLUDED

30% Off OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

30% Off

30 Off

3.5 OZ.

OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

DecoArtTM Americana Acrylic

Make-a-Bear Kits

FEATURING FLOWERING & GREENERY. INCLUDES FALL & CHRISTMAS.

Seasonal Fabric

All Science Kits, Telescopes & Mechanical Construction

30% Off

OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

INCLUDING COBI

Art Supplies Most Categories Shown

50% Off

Tim Holtz Brand Products

HUNDREDS TO CHOOSE FROM, INCLUDING LA PETITES, JOLEE’S & SEASONAL.

30% Off

OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

Entire Stock of

3-D Embellishment Stickers

Artist Pencils & Pastels

30% Off

Scrapbooking Categories Shown

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 49.99, 69.99 & 79.99

INCLUDES EVERYDAY

All Art Lamps, Light Boxes & Projectors

Cuttlebug Products

EXCLUDES CRICUT™ IMAGINE CARTRIDGES

Seasonal EVA Foam Shapes, Sheets, Kits & Buckets

All Drafting Supplies

Entire Stock of

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 149.99

OUR EVERYDAY LOW 399.99

Entire Stock of

Poster Frames & Wall Frames with Glass

150 Count Net Style Lights

IS OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE

INCLUDES EVERYDAY

Categories Shown

IS OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE

100 Pcs.

DECORATED & UNDECORATED

Collage Frames

3.99

IS OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICE

All-in-One Clips

50 Off

100 Count GE Mini Light Set

8.99

INCLUDES MINIATURE & TABLETOP STYLES

Christmas Categories Shown

BOXED SETS & ROBERT STANLEY GLASS ORNAMENTS

25 Count C-7 or C-9 GE Light Sets

6” - 12’ Christmas Trees 50% Off Pre-lighted & Unlighted

Portrait Frames & Document Frames with Glass

Christmas Ornaments INCLUDES MINIATURES,

50% Off Bootique Boot Kits

9.66 OUR EVERYDAY LOW 14.99

Jewelry Charms

Metal Gallery & Base Metal Jewelry Beads

INCLUDES CHARM ME, A BEAD STORY & DELIGHT. EXCLUDES STERLING SILVER.

EXCLUDES STERLING SILVER.

Jewelry Tools & Adhesives ALSO INCLUDES JEWELRY ACCESSORIES, GIFT PACKAGING & MAGICGLOS

30 % Off OUR EVERYDAY LOW PRICES

PRICES GOOD NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 6, 2010 • SALES SUBJECT TO SUPPLY IN STOCK • SELECTION MAY VARY BY STORE • THIS AD DOES NOT APPLY TO PRE-REDUCED ITEMS • SALE OFFERS NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE

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STORE HOURS: 9-8 MONDAY-SATURDAY • CLOSED SUNDAY

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