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FIRING UP HISTORY Transportation museum offers visitors chance to drive engine PENCER — The Flagg 75 steam engine spits, coughs, breathes heavily and blows off a lot of steam before it finally moves.

In other words, I can relate.

I hopped into the cab of the 1930 workhorse locomotive Saturday morning as Engineer John Barnett of Raleigh backed it onto the roundtable at the N.C. Transportation Museum.

We took about a quarter turn before MARK locking in and WINEKA heading south on our warm-up run. The white steam we released made us a moving cloud at first.

On the right side of the cab, Barnett manned the throttle. Also within reach were the reverse gear, the locomotive and train brakes, injectors for water and even levers to release sand for more traction on the tracks.

“It’s easy to operate, but they can be temperamental,” Barnett said of these coal-fired beasts.

Going forward, Barnett can watch the tracks ahead through a small window. Or in forward or reverse, he can poke his head out the side opening, much like a happy dog hanging out the window of his master’s car.

Also on board was Fireman Gil Williams of Lexington, S.C., and Mike Stovall of Greensboro, a fireman in training. All three men are regular transportation museum volunteers who love anything to do with trains and their operation.

Williams was the first to notice Saturday morning’s snowflakes.

The season’s first signs of snow always are worth comment, though the forecast did not seem to threaten the day’s agenda.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, the museum offered railroad buffs the chance to operate the Flagg 75 on the south-end tracks for 30minute intervals at $100 a pop.

During the day, there were 13 different engineers (under the watchful eye of Barnett). “They’re at the throttle under supervision,” Barnett said.

“That’s a big point,” Williams stressed.

The “At the Throttle” experience also was held Nov. 20, and will be offered again this coming Saturday and Dec. 18. Slots for

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BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

PGT Industries will offer severance packages to employees who lose their jobs when the company moves operations to Florida, according to a letter from the company.

In a four-page letter distributed Friday to the nearly 500 employees at the Heilig Road plant, the windows manufacturer encouraged workers to apply for 300 new jobs in Sarasota County, Florida.

“We strongly encourage our experienced NC team members to consider these opportunities,” the letter said.

The company will offer “relocation assistance” to local workers selected for transfer, in lieu of severance pay.

Severance pay is four weeks’ pay for the first year of service and a week of pay for every additional year of service, according to the letter.

S a r a s o t a MARIO FERRUCCI III PGT vice president County lured PGT with incentives that could top $1 million. The announcement shocked local officials, who thought PGT was set to expand in Rowan County.

PGT was in the third year of a five-year incentive agreement with Rowan County. The departure could cause local officials to toughen up Rowan’s incentive policy.

“We hope to accomplish this closing with minimal disruption to the lives of our employees and the community,” wrote Mario Ferrucci III, PGT vice president and general counsel.

Layoffs will begin Jan. 15 and continue until between May 14 and June 30, when the 393,000-square-foot facility will permanently close.

After an in-depth analysis of target markets, product offering and customer base, as well as “all aspects of our NC operations,” PGT decided to “refocus our efforts in markets that value customer intimacy and in which we are the established leader,” the letter said.

The company also looked at longterm growth opportunities and considered the economy and housing market, the letter said.

PGT is the leading manufacturer of hurricane-resistant windows and doors. The company is moving Rowan County operations to corporate headquarters in Venice, Fla., where PGT has 739 employees.

The plant closed Friday after ex-

“We hope to accomplish this closing with minimal disruption to the lives of our employees and the community.”

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Engineer Mike Stovall, top photo, steps off the 1930 Flagg Coal Steam engine before a day of rides at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer.

John Barnett, right, backs up the engine to its starting location.

Mike Stovall, above left, waits at a switch as the steam-powered locomotive backs up.

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Company asks city for cash incentive Christmas Happiness

BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

In the wake of news that PGT Industries will pull out of Rowan County three years into a five-year incentive agreement, Salisbury City Council will consider awarding another type of incentive Tuesday.

Council meets at 4 p.m. in City Hall.

Council will consider a $25,000 cash grant for TurnKey Technologies, a Concord company proposing

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to buy the former Power Curber’s building at 402 Bringle Ferry Road, just off North Long Street.

The company pledges to employ at least 12 people within a year and would use the property for sales, design and fabrication of custom automation equipment.

TurnKey would spend $215,000 renovating the building. The city’s $25,000 grant would reimburse the company for some expenses.

TurnKey is the first applicant in the city’s new Indus-

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trial Building Revitalization Grant Program, designed to encourage companies to rehabilitate vacant buildings in the Long Street corridor.

TurnKey would expand its Concord business into Salisbury.

“The city’s expressed commitment to economic development, the benefits of Fibrant and this new program have tipped the scales in our favor,” Robert Van Geons, executive director for RowanWorks Economic Development, wrote to City Council.

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Fibrant is the city’s new telecommunications utility.

Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed incentive, which is different from the 75-percent tax break that PGT has been receiving in exchange for creating 300 jobs.

Long Street appears in another agenda item.

In another effort to rehabilitate the area, city staff will recommend establishing an Urban Progress Zone.

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TOWN CRIER Community events TODAY • Rowan County Board of Commissioners, 4 p.m., 130 W. Innes St. (Shown on Access16 Thursday, Saturday and Monday following the meeting at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m.)

• Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners work session, 3:30 p.m., Cabarrus County Governmental Center, 65 Church Street, SE, Concord.

• Landis Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 312 S. Main St., Landis.

• Cleveland Town Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 302 E. Main St. • Jingle Bell Magic celebration, 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. at Village Park, Kannapolis. $3 per child includes ticket for ride on Wonderland Express. 704-920-4343.

• Rockwell Festival of Trees continues through Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4-8 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Rockwell Museum, 105 E. Main St. Free.

TUESDAY • Rowan County Holiday Blood Drive, 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., Salisbury Civic Center, 315 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. For an appointment, call 704633-3854.

• Salisbury City Council, 4 p.m., City Hall, 217 S. Main St. (Shown on Access16 Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 9 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m.)

• China Grove Board of Aldermen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 205 Swink St., China Grove.

• Arctic Express, Dec. 7-8, 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily, Village Park, Kannapolis. $3 per child includes a ticket for a ride on the Express.

704-920-4343.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6:30 p.m., East Rowan YMCA, 790 Crescent Road, Rockwell. For an appointment, call Sarah Zander at 704-279-1742.

• Spencer Candlelight Tour of Homes, 6-9 p.m.

Tickets $8 in advance and $10 night of tour. spencerhometownholidays.com

FRIDAY • Red Cross Blood Drive, 3:30-8 p.m., sponsored by the National Honor Society, West Rowan Middle School, 5925 Statesville Blvd. 704-6334775.

• Salisbury Ghost Walk Winter Tours, 7:30 p.m.

Adults $10; students $5. For reservations, e-mail boo@salisburyghostwalk.com or call 704-213-4232.

• “The Nutcracker,” featuring Piedmont Dance Theatre and Salisbury Symphony Orchestra, Kannapolis Performing Arts Center, 415 E. First St., Kannapolis,7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday. www.piedmontdancetheatre.com.

• Prevent Child Abuse Rowan Open House, 47 p.m., 130 Woodson St. www.preventchildabuserowan.org

SATURDAY • Rowan Big Band All-Stars, fundraiser for Communities in Schools of Rowan County, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Norvell Theater. Donations welcome and appreciated. 704-797-0210.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Canaan Baptist Church, 785 Barringer St. 704-6421159.

• Wreaths Across America, placement of holiday memorial wreaths, noon, National Cemetery, Military Avenue.

• Ride antique fire trucks in downtown Salisbury with Santa and the Grinch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., compliments of W.A. Brown & Son. Boarding at 126 E. Innes St. Free event.

• Cookies & Cocoa with Santa, Santa Train, NC Transportation Museum, Spencer. www.nctrans.org, 704-636-2889 • Victorian Christmas, Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St. 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Docents in period costume. Sponsored by Historic Salisbury Foundation. www.historicsalisbury.org/ events.htm, 704-636-0103 • Kannapolis Parade of Lights, 6 p.m. www.cabarrusevents.org.

SUNDAY • Christmas Concert featuring St. John’s Men’s Chorus and Handbell Ensemble, 4 p.m., 200 W. Innes St. • Red Cross blood drive, 1-5:30 p.m., Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, 817 S. Main St. 704-6362052.

• Community Blood Center of the Carolinas blood drive, St. John's Lutheran Church, North Concord, 12:30-3 p.m. 704-972-4700

MONDAY, Dec. 13 • Two Red Cross blood drives: 12:30- 5 p.m., N.C. Highway Patrol, 5780 S. Main St., 704-8551047; and 1-5:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 1930 Jake Alexander Blvd. W., 704-633-3854.

Last week, a ‘Yesterday’ photograph of a group of people assembled to the side of the ‘Holshouser House and Church on South Main Street’ led historian Betty Dan Spencer to locate this front-on view of the Holshouser House. She reports that the house was located at 715 S. Main St., next to the Chestnut Hill Baptist Church (later known as Stallings Memorial Baptist Church). Around 1890, the Holshousers moved into Salisbury from their home in the county, Spencer says. They first lived on Shive Street in dwelling No. 4, which belonged to Salisbury Cotton Mills. On June 28, 1896, Susan and Monroe Holshouser organized in their home the Faith Reformed Church (today known as First United Church of Christ).

Their immediate family contributed five of the church’s eight charter members. In 1913 Fredrick Monroe Holshouser and his wife, Susanna Virginia Fisher, purchased two lots on South Main Street and built this home, where they lived the rest of their lives. In 1917, Fredrick Monroe Holshouser was a mattress maker at Taylor Mattress Co. Monroe and Susan were the parents of seven sons and two daughters. For many years after the Holshousers’ deaths, Abdallah Saleeby lived in the house. Then it became vacant, fell into disrepair and was torn down, with a commercial building taking its place. The photo of the house was shared with Spencer by the late Katharyn Earnhardt Weaver, a granddaughter of the Holshousers.

Body type can help guide fitness regimen Q. Does muscle weigh more than fat? And how fast can I build muscles?

A. The difference between fat and muscle is in size and texture. One pound of muscle is a lot smaller and smoother than one pound of fat. Fat is lumpy and soft and takes up a lot more space at one pound than one pound of muscle does.

Another huge ESTER difference is fat MARSH can be used as energy, but it does not burn energy. It literally “sits” there (or jiggles at many times). Muscles, on the other hand, use energy while you are sitting on a chair resting. Muscles can be used as energy, too, but you don’t want that. You want to keep that “big engine” versus a 4 cylinder!

While idling a car, a V-8 (big engine) uses a lot more gas than a 4 cylinder (small engine). That is kind of how your body works. The more muscles you have, the more energy you burn. The less muscles you have the lower energy you burn.

Quick weight loss plans burn a lot of muscles (not good). One to two pounds a week is a good weight loss plan where most of the weight comes from fat and excess water weight.

Part of how fast you can build muscle depends initially on what your body type is, and

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how hard you are working to gain muscle.

There are three body types that are typically used to describe someone’s genetics: • Ectomorph: light build with small joints and lean muscle. Usually, ectomorphs have long limbs with stringy muscles. Their shoulders tend to be thin with little width.

• Mesomorph: has a large bone structure with large muscles and a naturally athletic body. Mesomorphs gain muscle quite easily, and they are naturally strong.

• Endomorph: generally soft and shorter build with thick arms and legs. Endomorphs gain fat very easily. Endomorphs are naturally strong in leg exercises.

Typical traits for the ectomorph are • Small and delicate frame and bone structure • Classic “hard gainer” • Flat chest • Small shoulders • Thin • Lean muscle mass • Finds it hard to gain weight.

For the mesomorph: • Athletic • Hard body with well defined muscles • Rectangular shaped body • Strong • Gains muscle easy • Gains fat more easily than ectomorphs Typical traits for the endomorph: • Soft and round body • Gains muscle AND fat

easily • Is generally short and stocky • Round physique • Finds it hard to lose weight • Has a slow metabolism With this information you should be able to find your body type with not too much trouble. I am definitely the mesomorph “type” (especially if they would include flat chest!)

To get to your question, how fast you build muscle depends, first, on your body type. Second, on how hard you are working, and whether you are on a muscle building program?

If I were setting up a program for an ectomorph who wanted to gain some weight, I would focus more on heavy weightlifting with low reps and long rest periods between the lifts.

For the mesomorph who wants to get in shape, I would focus on full body medium to heavy weightlifting three times a week (with one day in between each weightlifting workout), with a similar focus on cardio, three to five days a week with high intensity using interval training.

For the endomorph who keeps trying to lose weight, I would keep the weightlifting at two times a week, with high reps and full body workouts, and really focus on cardio workouts four to five days a week, a minimum of 50 minutes and preferably 60-90 minutes a day. Running, jogging, swimming, cycling and cardio

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kick boxing classes would be the preferred workout for the endomorph. When it comes to training, an endomorph find it easy to gain weight and lots of times think it is muscle weight.

Of course, not all body types can be exactly put into these three body type categories! A lot of people can have a combination body type.

It is not uncommon to find an mesomorph who can gain body fat as easily as an endomorph, for example.

To keep an eye on what you are gaining, I recommend weighing on the same scale once a week. Have a body fat caliper test (“fat” pincher), circumference measurements (measure waist, chest, hips etc.) done by a certified trainer no more than once a month to every three months.

If you gain weight and lose inches and fat, you gained muscle weight. If you lose weight, lose inches and your body fat stays the same or even increases, get off that weird(or crash diet) diet you are on!

If you gain inches and weight and no fat, you are gaining muscles.

Keeping it all in check, any body type can get the results they want. It might take longer and the workouts look very different from others but it is doable.

Good luck!

• • • Ester Marsh is associate executive and health and fitness director of the J.F. Hurley Family YMCA.

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Tanya Restar helps Isabella, 2, decorate a pine cone while brother Tristan, 4, watches Saturday at the LandTrust for Central North Carolina’s edible ornament party, hosted by the Green Goat Gallery in Spencer. The youngsters are making treats to hang in the yard for wildlife.

Holiday treats for critters LandTrust event lets kids make edible ornaments for wildlife

BY EMILY FORD eford@salisburypost.com

SPENCER — Using peanut butter for glue and popcorn for decoration, children making ornaments for birds and squirrels found it hard to resist tasting the creations themselves.

The Green Goat Gallery in Spencer hosted the eighth annual edible ornament party Saturday for the LandTrust for Central North Carolina.

“I like being able to teach my children ways to take care of the environment and have fun at the same time,” said Tanya Restar, mother of Isabella, 2, and Tristan, 4.

Parents and children walked around a large table, rolling peanut-butter-covered pine cones in birdseed, cranberries and popcorn or decorating bagels with a selection of munchies for wildlife.

Raffia ribbons will allow the kids to hang their ornaments outside.

“This is about starting off the holidays in a natural way,” said Jason Walser, executive director for the LandTrust.

Rather than hosting an event the next day to hang the ornaments at a park, the LandTrust this year asked children to take home their creations and place them in a tree or bush near their window, so they could watch birds

Twins Mary-Grace and Ellie Cardelle roll their peanut-butter-covered pine cones in birdseed. and squirrels feast.

The ornament event helps emphasize the LandTrust’s work to preserve wildlife habitat, said Andrew Waters, operations director.

With everything else the

LandTrust does, “sometimes that can get lost in the message, but it’s something children really respond to,” Waters said.

When they finished their wildlife ornaments, children deco-

rated and gobbled up gingerbread cookies made by Anne Water, owner of the Green Goat Gallery and Blue Ewe Yoga Studio.

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“I like being able to teach my children ways to take care of the environment and have fun at the same time.”

TANYA RESTAR Mother of Isabella and Tristan

Shemiah Price, 4, decorates a gingerbread cookie.

Tristan Restar, 4, takes a taste while rolling a pine cone in peanut butter.

very Christmas, I love to decorate the outside in unusual ways.

My farm has plenty of room around the house. Some of the more normal things are better for other people. I have tried some of that. Candy canes lighting the drive way just don’t do it for me. One of my wives was great at decorating, and I’ll give her credit for getting this all started. She could give Martha Stewart a good run for her money. We had red velvet bows on everything. The DAVID fence posts down FREEZE the road all had one. The barn had a big wreath hung above the hayloft on the road side. The front porch had lights and bows. Bigger and better every year. This woman could tie a bow, talk on the phone, hang stockings on the mantel all at the same time.

Speaking of stockings, we got a bigger mantel that would hold more stockings. Bigger and better every year. That is going to be my Christmas decorating theme!

Now the tree was a big deal. I grew up on the family farm, and we looked forward to taking a walk to find the perfect red cedar.

Those cedars, which weren’t red (the wood was), made great Christmas trees. The trick was to find one that stood alone at the edge of the woods. If it stood too close to other cedars, one side of the tree would be bare or not shaped right.

And even if the tree did stand alone, it might look good from a distance but still have two or three tops. These of course would not do.

The perfect red cedar had one top and was shaped well all the way around. I remember that the cedar wouldn’t hold a heavy star, so usually they were made of paper.

At my own house, I didn’t have to worry too much about the trees.

The women made sure we had the right kind. A red cedar wouldn’t do. I just had to put it in a stand, one stout enough to hold a heavy Frasier fir. Every year, the tree was, you guessed it, bigger and better. So were the decorations.

Bigger and better.

My expertise, what there is of it, is on the outside. I love to decorate for Christmas. It started out with decorating the front porch.

Wrapping the columns with artificial garland and lights. Then I did a decent job of putting lights on the fences. I kept trying to make it special by using those running lights. Seems like they wear out, or quit working, quicker than the constant lights.

There had to be something new.

This was about six years ago. One of my daughters found a 12-foot inflatable Santa Claus, almost large enough to be a refugee from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. That was good for a year. My other daughter found three lighted reindeer. The reindeer moved up and down, so I liked them a lot. I brought out a hay wagon, put the 12-foot Santa and a bunch of lighted presents on it. Next the reindeers were mounted on steel posts in front of the wagon. The reindeer nearest the wagon was lowest, the middle one was little higher, and the front one was higher yet in the air. All three were harnessed to the wagon by colored lights. It looked as if Santa was asking the reindeer to fly the wagon into the air. The last piece was a set of running lights, wrapped around hula hoops and tied to the wagon tires. These lights made it look like the wheels were turning, just before take off.

That had been the standard until last year. We put the 51-foot tall windmill up, and immediately planned to wrap it in lights to simulate a Christmas tree. Bigger and better. We got the big LED lights, and they do look great. Last year the star on top gave some trouble, so this year it is improved. Bigger and better. Santa on the wagon is wearing out, and some of the lights don’t work on the reindeer any more. One of them won’t move up and down. But it is all still a pretty picture, and lots of fun.

Next year, there has to be something even better yet. Has anybody thought of lighted horse halters, maybe with reindeer antlers?

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ut in the rural county areas ( the word “country” easily interchangeable with the word “county”), little country stores can be found, selling staples, a lot of junk food and sometimes, gas. There was one old store building which I remember changing hands sevMACK eral times.

WILLIAMS This was down Old Concord Road, not far from the “county home,” after passing the Heilig Road turnoff.

When I was in high school at East Rowan, the last person whom I remember operating that store was a gentleman with the last name of “Julian.” I don’t know whether or not he was related to Mrs. Bessie Julian, an elderly lady who lived down the road from us. He seemed to be a somewhat cultured man, who I think had to take early retirement from his life’s work due to his health. I remember a feeling of wishing the best for him and hoping that his health would not worsen, taking him from his store or from life.

There was another little store, much farther down and somewhere on a side road, I think. About this store’s location, I’m not quite sure. I only went there a couple of times with my first girlfriend, since its location was much closer to her neighborhood than mine, such places of business being community-connected phenomena, their clientele consisting mostly of those who live within a certain radius, with the addition of the chance stranger passing through.

The name of this second little store reappeared in my mind a short while ago, aided by the memory of the owner’s homemade sign out front saying: “Kathy’s Place” (I’m not quite sure if she spelled it with a “c” or a “k,” but I think it was a “k”). I seem to remember the store not being right next to the road, but wasreached by a short drive, with several trees close by.

I remember Kathy as being a somewhat large lady, but perhaps the diminutivenss of her store seemed to add to her size. She was very personable and I remember her mixing a little neighborhood gossip with her friendliness, just as others do in country stores, including men.

Kathy seemed unique in those days, being a woman and running the little country store by herself. One of the events which characterized the 1960s was “women’s lib” protests. I don’t think she ever participated in a women’s lib march or carried a women’s lib protest sign. Her short, simple protestation on the sign outside of her business was enough : “Kathy’s Place.”

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Livingstone College seniors Le’sondra Brown and LeCounte nedab ii sing for homeless veterans Friday at the Hefner vA Medical Center in salisbury.

Harmonizing at the VA hospital Livingstone students perform for homeless vets

BY LAURIE D. WILLIS Livingstone College News Service

They didn’t get much notice, but two Livingstone College students made the most of an opportunity Friday afternoon to sing for some homeless veterans at the W. G. “Bill” Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury.

And despite being asked only a few hours before “curtain time” — literally — the students were a hit.

“We loved the students. They sang like angels,” said Hattie Johnson, homeless coordinator at the VA hospital. “They harmonized so beautifully. They are very talented. My staff was talking after the performance about how talented they were. We really appreciate them for coming on such short notice.”

Seniors Le’Sondra Brown and LeCounte Nedab II sang “The Christmas Song,” made famous by crooner Nat King Cole, and “Merry Christmas to You” Friday in the hospital’s social room. Brown also sang “The Battle is Not Yours,” a gospel song recorded by Grammy Award winning artist Yolanda Adams.

The two are members of Livingstone College’s Concert Choir, which under the direction of Conductor DaVaughn L. Miller gave its debut performance at renowned Carnegie Hall in April.

“I just wanted to give back to the community a gift that I have to share,” said Brown, a music major from Kannapolis who hopes to sing with an opera company in Italy next summer. “I greatly appreciate the experience and would love to sing for them again at some time.”

Brown was called around 9 a.m. Friday and

asked if she could perform. Nedab, a religious studies major from Ocean City, Md., got even less notice.

“I didn’t mind doing it because I recognize the importance of being a good representative for Livingstone College,” Nedab said. “Likewise, I know how music can help lift people’s spirits — particularly this time of the year.

I’m glad we were asked to perform at the VA hospital and hope we can do it again.”

The students were part of the entertainment for the hospital’s annual veteran’s holiday luncheon, which also doubled as an appreciation ceremony for community partners who work with and support the homeless population, Johnson said. About 160 people attended the event, which began at 11 a.m. and lasted until about 2 p.m.

Homeless veterans also sang and recited poetry during the program, and one of them, Dennis Mial, had artwork on display just outside the social room.

Johnson said the hospital’s Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Office has seen almost 700 people this year, a number that’s up from last year in large part because of the economy.

She said it warmed the veterans’ hearts to have young people take time out to sing for them, especially given Livingstone students are busy studying for final exams which begin next week.

“We are so appreciative of Livingstone College for allowing some students to be part of our annual program,” Johnson said. “And we look forward to working with the college in the future on some collaborative efforts involving students.”

Best decorations ever?

Cooperatives power Electric Elf wants to know new hunger initiative If you think you’ve got the biggest, best and brightest holiday decorations ever, it’s time to call the Electric Elf. The Salisbury Post has brought in an expert in all things festive to pick the most ostentatious, tacky or c l e v e r Christmas decorations of the season in R o w a n County.

Inflatable Santas. A gazillion lights. An overstated display of the yuletide spirit.

They’re all up for consideration by the Elf. His discerning eye will review the submissions and bestow bragging rights and a prize or two for the best design.

It’s time to channel Clark Griswold (the guy from the “Vacation” movies) and go wild with your decorating. If nothing else, y o u ’ l l amuse, or possibly annoy, your neighbors.

And Duke E n e r g y could use the extra business by powering your display.

Photos can be posted through the Salisbury Post’s website, which is www.salisburypost.com. Click on “Your Photos” near the top of the page; look for the “Electric Elf”; and then click on “upload your photos.”

The Whole Wide World can then marvel at your handiwork.

Electric cooperatives in North Carolina recently donated supplies and a more than $2,500 to a new hunger awareness initiative, “Hungry to Help,” which was created by the N.C. 4-H Youth Development program and food banks in North Carolina affiliated with Feeding America.

“We are pleased to demonstrate our commitment to community and continued support of NC 4-H through this valuable new initiative to fight hunger in our state,” said Nelle Hotchkiss, with the North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives. “During our 2010 annual conference for our cooperative boards of directors, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives were able to raise an impressive amount of money and supplies for the Food Bank that will be used to help feed thousands of hungry children and families throughout North Carolina.”

Hunger affects one in five children in North Carolina. Its effects can be devastating, especially among children and elderly adults. North Carolina ranks as the second worst state in the nation when it comes to children under five lacking regular access to nutritious food and is 10th worst for children of all ages. Hungry to Help’s mission is to promote awareness of hunger in the state and combat the problem.

N.C. Historian of Year will speak to Rowan SCV If you have ever met Michael C. Hardy, one thing becomes apparent quickly: he is passionate about history.

He participated in his first reenactment in 1982; he has written 13 (mostly North Carolina related) books; he has penned numerous articles; won numerous awards; served on various historical society committees; and has worked as a consultant to museums and other writers.

This past October, Hardy was honored for his work of preserving history for future generations by the North Carolina Society of Historians who named him the North Carolina Historian of the

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On Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m., Hardy will be speaking to the Rowan Rifles Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans at the Rowan Public Library in Salisbury. The program is free, and everyone is invited to attend and bring a friend.

Recently, his 13th book was released, a book that focuses on one of the few North Carolina regiments to serve in the Army of Tennessee during the Civil War. The 58th Regiment was raised in western North Carolina after the passage of the Confederate Conscription Act. Instead of heading to Virginia to join the legions of Tar

Heel regiments in the vaunted Army of Northern Virginia, the 58th Regiment found itself in Tennessee. The regiment fought at places like Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Resaca, Kolb’s Farm, Jonesboro and the battles for Atlanta.

Toward the end of the war, the regiment was heavily involved in the battle of Bentonville in eastern North Carolina and then surrendered near Greensboro in May 1865.

The 58th Regiment was the largest to come from the state, and probably had more deserters than any other Tar Heel Regiment.

Michael spent more than a decade researching the regi-

ment, the places from whence its members came, the battles they fought and their post-war lives.

The 253-page book has more than 100 photographs of members of the regiment and of locations where they fought, along with a wealth of maps detailing the places where they served.

This is Hardy’s second regimental history. The first was on the 37th North Carolina Troops, the Tar Heel Regiment that lost the most men during the war.

You can learn more about Michael Hardy by visiting his website, www.michaelchardy .com.

Rev. John G. Miller

B. Victor Shive

SALISBURY — Rev. John “Johnny” Graham Miller, age 83, of Salisbury, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.

Born Nov. 9, 1927, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late John Lewis Miller and Emma Gullet Miller.

Educated in Rowan County schools, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge #543 in Spencer and a graduate of Fruitland Bible Institute.

He was employed by Spencer Shops, Newport News Shipyard and retired from Cannon Mills. He attended High Rock Community Church, Salisbury.

Rev. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred M. Miller on May 18, 2009, whom he married Dec. 17, 1949.

Survivors include daughters, Phyllis Long, Cynthia Miller, Jane Quinteros and Sarah Trexler, all of Salisbury; brothers, Jack Miller and Walter Miller, both of Salisbury; seven grandchildren, Michael Miller, Jr., Tabatha Estes, April Reyes, John Hodgson, Donald Isley, Candice Middlebrook and Tristan Scott; and six great-grandchildren, Dakota Estes, Christian Reyes, Bryson Presler, Braylon Preslar, Dylan Scott and Isabella Estes.

Service: A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Miller Family Cemetery. The Rev. Gary “Buddy” Miller will officiate.

Memorials: American Red Cross, Hanford-Dole Chapter, 1930 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Rev. Miller's wish was for everyone to accept the saving grace of The Lord Jesus Christ.

Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Miller family.

Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.

SALISBURY — B. Victor Shive, age 62c of Salisbury, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte.

Born Feb. 11, 1948, in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Vivian Mandrell Shive and Leonard C. Shive.

Mr. Shive was a graduate of NC State in Textile Chemistry. He worked as General Manager of Perma-Flex Roller Technology Inc. Mr. Shive was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and the Salisbury Rotary Club.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Starr Riddle Shive; sons, Victor Shive and wife, Jacqui of Statesville and Daniel Shive and wife, Liz of Lexington; brother, Steve Mandrell Shive and wife, Melissa Eller of Salisbury; sister, Cassandra Shive Beaver of Salisbury; and three grandchildren, Jack, Mac and Charlie Shive.

Service: Memorial Service for Mr. Shive will be at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 8, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Whayne M. Hougland, Jr. Rector officiating.

Inurnment will take place at the church columbarium after the service.

Visitation: The family will see friends following the service in the Parrish Hall of the church.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 131 W. Council St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Funeral Summersett Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

George Rice Gillooly SALISBURY — George Rice Gillooly, age 80, of Salisbury, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, following complications from a fall. Mr. Gillooly will remain at the Summersett Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.

Mr. B. Victor Shive 2:00 PM - Wednesday St. Luke's Episcopal Church Visitation: Following Service in Church Parrish Hall Mr. George R. Gillooly Incomplete Mr. James Denny Incomplete

Maurice E. LaBonte SALISBURY — Maurice Edward LaBonte, passed away Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010.

Mr. LaBonte will remain at Lyerly Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.

Ruth Yost McKinney SALISBURY — Ruth Yost McKinney, passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, 2010, at the Rowan Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McKinney will remain at Lyerly Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.

Thomas Wilson, Jr. SALISBURY — Thomas Wilson, Jr., passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. Mr. Wilson will remain at Lyerly Funeral Home pending completion of funeral arrangements.

Mr. John Graham Miller Graveside Service 2:00 PM - Tuesday Miller Family Cemetery Mr. Maurice Edward LaBonte Arrangements Pending Mr. Thomas Theodore Wilson, Jr. Arrangements Pending Mrs. Ruth Yost McKinney Arrangements Pending

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Air quality, foods impact health, Catawa speaker says Growing up in New York, Dr. Christopher Magryta said his family never talked about whether to go outside or not.

“My mom rang a cow bell for us to come home for lunch, breakfast and dinner,” he told the more than 100 people gathered recently at the Center for the Environment facility for his talk on asthma, allergies and the environment. “Other than that, we were outside rain, snow, sleet, midnight.

“Nowadays we have to worry if kids can even go outside.

How sad is that? Purple (ozone alert) days. Red days. Orange days. This is a direct effect of what’s happening in our environment.”

The bottom line, Magryta said, is that it’s time to do something about it. “It should have been done 20 years ago.”

Hands went up across the room when he asked how many at the event suffered from asthma and allergies.

Magryta, who joined Salisbury Pediatrics Associates in 1999, treats children with asthma in the practice’s Asth-

ma Clinic and offers an annual summer asthma camp for children.

In introducing him, Dr. John Wear, executive director of the Center for the Environment, said a 2003 report by the American Lung Association ranking Rowan County as having the 16th worst air quality of counties monitored, led to the creation of the Center’s Campaign for Clean Air. Today, the American Lung Association lists Rowan as the 13th worst county in the nation for ozone pollution based on three-year averages.

Magryta said asthma affects 150 million people worldwide. The disease — which obstructs and restricts airways of patients — is more prevalent in children. It’s also more common in African Americans and slightly more common in females.

Asthma causes wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and coughing, especially in the mornings and at night. “The hallmark I teach all of my kids,” he said, “is if you’re coughing in the morning or you’re coughing at night, you need to worry.

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“Nowadays we have to worry if kids can even go outside.

How sad is that?”

DR. CHRISTOPHER MAGRYTA Speaking at Center for the Environment

You’ve got asthma or your asthma is out of control.’ ” Salisbury Pediatrics’ Asthma Clinic treats between 600 and 800 children, and the numbers are continuing to grow.

Magryta said the key to reducing the number of cases is to educate mothers on the importance of healthy pregnancies.

Asthma is a disease that starts at the beginning, he said, “and then it waits for the right trigger to turn it on.”

Studies show lower incidences of asthma in children who are delivered naturally and breast-fed.

Magryta said he has heard mothers say they are looked down on for breast-feeding in public. “We should be applauding them for breastfeeding in public,” he said.

“We’re not teaching stuff

that’s just based on willy-nilly tree hugger beliefs. ... This is science.”

One thing parents are doing to protect their children is actually putting them more at risk. Babies tend to lick everything, he said. They put their fingers in their mouths and their toes in their mouths.

“That’s God’s way of teaching them immune tolerance,” he said. “He’s teaching their systems right from wrong. We stop that. We Purell everything.”

Magryta spoke passionately about the role of food in maintaining good health. Referring to a study in Normandy comparing famine years with non-famine years, he said people who lived

through the famine years had a six-year longer life expectancy.

Excess food is actually bad, he said.

Magryta said returning to nature can restore the health we were meant to enjoy. “Go back to what God intended,” he said. “Start doing this, and everything changes back to normal.”

Meat, for example, didn’t become unhealthy until cattle farmers began feeding them grain, he said. Food dyes and other additives also pose a risk.

Magryta said other countries use natural substances such as paprika instead of the red dye used by American food companies. “What a novel idea.”

Going outside in the sunshine is the best way to get Vitamin D, he said. “I tell my staff everyday at lunch time, ‘Go for a walk,’ ” he said.

Magryta said the government could help more than it does. Why not subsidize farmers to grow healthy vegetables to make them more afford-

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Usually performing three to four nights a week, Lowder says, “I am having a great time, and enjoying life.” He says that often he has to drive three to four hours to perform.

There are just too few outlets in the beach area for the many local bands, but demand is good away from the beach.

Throughout the years, Lowder has performed in shows with Tom Jones, Wilson Pickett, the Four Tops, the Drifters, Blood, Chicago and the Righteous Brothers, among others.

Lowder is working on a CD that includes some Christmas music and his first love, gospel music. He remembers those early days when churches called wanting to hear him sing, and he still doesn’t turn down an invitation to sing for a church if possible.

“As important as beach music is to me, what I really love doing is singing gospel,” Lowder said. Occasionally he sings within a reasonable drive of the China Grove area and is able to visit his family, though often arriving very early in the morning after a late night show.

Plans are in the works for Lowder, the local legend, to return home, get up early, and go sing once again at the church where it all began.

More information about Lowder and his bands can be found at www.carolinabreakers.com and www.legendsofbeach.com.

David Freeze is a freelance writer.

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One day while battling a snowstorm on the way to work in Minneapolis, Gary Lowder decided that he had enough of the endless winter weather.

The more reasonable weather of the Carolinas was calling him home. After 18 years in Minnesota, he was ready for a change.

That change came in 2005, when Lowder moved to Ocean Isle. Since then, his life and music have been a whirlwind of change. Upon moving back to the Carolinas, Lowder was contacted by some of the biggest names in beach music, and he has been busy ever since.

Longtime groups like the Entertainers and the Breeze Band called. Mr. Beach Music Jackie Gore, formerly with the Embers, called, too. Soon Lowder was singing with several groups, most notably the Carolina Breakers and the Legends of the Beach.

Lowder is a versatile singer with a sound described as contemporary funky R&B. It all started years ago in China Grove at First Baptist Church.

As a young teen, he sang solos in church and joined the choir, then others came calling wanting to hear his voice.

Soon, Lowder joined the Twilights, a high energy band composed of Rowan County friends. The Twilights regrouped as the Hot Smokin’ Brass and for two years performed across the Southeast and eventually spent some time as Jackie Wilson’s backup band. When Wilson died unexpectedly, the band took a different direction and Lowder headed north.

His years in Minnesota started with an audition for the popular show band Trademark, which toured the U.S. and Canada. Eventually, the group decided to base in Minneapolis because they were performing there quite often.

He was surrounded by top quality musicians, though eventually, two of his band members were lost to Prince and the New Power Generation. The TNN network picked Lowder as a winner on “You Can Be A Star.”

Lowder married and had two kids. His son Chaz is now a DJ and his daughter Carla married a music minister.

Lowder now has three grandchildren, all with their families in Minneapolis.

Lowder’s sister, Janet, is a fine vocalist in her own right, and still sings at First Baptist in the choir. His mom, Jewel, is a church fixture, though his father, Robert, passed away many years ago.

The future looks bright for Lowder and his music. He says, “I have accomplished more in music in the five years that I have been back in the Carolinas than I did in 18 years in Minnesota.” One of his bands, the Carolina Breakers, was nominated for the

able, he asked.

By teaching children under his care and their parents about the healing benefits of proper nutrition, Magryta said he is helping them get off prescription drugs for asthma.

“Food will not cure your asthma, true,” he said. “It will not change your book of life, but it will change how you read it.”

Magryta said proper nutrition and healthier living can transform people’s lives. “You want to live, live, live and drop dead,” he said, “instead of live, live, live, cancer, diabetes and all these other problems.”

One way that Magryta hopes to help people live healthier lives is by writing a blog on the Salisbury Pediatrics website. Log onto www.salisburypediatrics.com to receive his blogs.

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GRANTS FROM 1a Part of the state tax credit program, Urban Progress Zones provide economic incentives to stimulate new investment and job creation in economically distressed areas.This year, the city had five progress zones.

When reapplying to the N.C. Department of Commerce, City Planning Director Joe Morris recommends City Council remove the current Park Avenue progress zone

PGT FROM 1a ecutives broke the news to employees and was scheduled to reopen today with increased security measures.

“Additional precautions will be taken to ensure everyone’s safety and building security during this transition,” the letter said.

Employees told the Post law enforcement officers were stationed in the parking lot after Friday’s announcement.

Follow-up meetings with individual departments are scheduled to begin today.

Just a week before learning that PGT will pull out of Rowan County, employee Mike Cotilla accepted a new job with the city of Salisbury.

He said he feels fortunate to have work lined up but will miss working for Jimmy Goss, group leader, and Brian Craig, area leader.

“I owe a lot of both of them,” Cotilla said. “It saddens me the most that I can’t work for them anymore.”

Cotilla said he doesn’t know any employees who will apply for new jobs in Florida.

Jorge Allende said he would rather file for unemployment and look for a job in

his Smart Start early childhood initiative.

Gary Pearce, a longtime adviser to Hunt and author of a new book on the four-term governor, said Perdue faces tougher challenges because both chambers now are controlled

by Republicans and the state faces a potential $3.2 billion budget gap, compared to a surplus 16 years ago.

She’s also not as popular as Hunt, possibly one of state’s most influential governors ever, and Perdue could face a challenging re-election bid in 2012.

“You’ve got to pick your spots,” said Pearce, who began working with Hunt during his first gubernatorial campaign in 1976. “You’ve got to pick where you can work with them for things that you can agree on, and you’ve got pick where you’ve got to fight.”

Pearce’s book chronicles the rise and fall — and rise again — of his former boss, who left office 10 years ago next month. Hunt, now 73, was

and replace it with Long Street.

Also on Tuesday’s agenda: • A presentation on 10year re-accreditation for the Parks and Recreation Department.

• Report on the ribbon cutting event at the Salisbury Customer Service Center.

• Presentation on the 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

• Consider clarifying conditions for the special use permit for Nashville Nights, a new nightclub at 127 E. Innes St. Contact Emily Ford at 704797-4264.

Salisbury than move to Florida. His family is here, he said.

With a 1-year-old daughter and Christmas just around the corner, Allende said he’s trying not to stress over losing his job.

“They could have told us when we come back after the holidays,” he said. “They ruined Christmas for people.”

Both Allende and Cotilla said they were surprised by the announcement because they have been working 10- or 12-hour days for months, as well as Saturdays.

Plant Manager Monte Burns recently told the Post he hoped to increase his workforce to 1,000 employees.

Burns could not be reached for comment on the plant closure, but local officials who have talked to him said they believe he was surprised by the company’s decision.

PGT, hit hard by the recession, has started to recover. In August, the company posted its first quarter of rising sales since 2006.

In November, the company reported sales of $47.2 million, a 13.4 percent increase from a year ago.

The company made no profit, however.

Contact Emily Ford at 704797-4264.

elected lieutenant governor at age 35 in 1972. He became governor four years later, serving two terms.

Hunt lost an epic U.S. Senate campaign in 1984 to Republican Jesse Helms, but returned to the Executive Mansion in 1993 for unprecedented third and fourth terms. He was more confident in himself and less worried about the next step in his political future, Pearce wrote in “Jim Hunt: A Biography.”

“He was like a baseball pitcher who in his early years had depended on a blazing fastball,” Pearce wrote. “Now he was a veteran with a variety of pitches — sometimes the heat, sometimes the slider, and when the hitter least expected it, the change-up.”

Hunt showed his entire repertoire after the 1994 elections, when Republicans were swept into power by the same type of national wave that helped the GOP wrest control of both chambers this year.

House Republicans led by Speak-

er Harold Brubaker, R-Randolph, had run on a platform to reduce income taxes by at least $200 million.

Within weeks of the 1994 election, Hunt offered his own $483 million tax-cut plan. The next year, when House Republicans delayed passage of the budget, Hunt traveled the state criticizing them for failing to carry out their duties. Hunt cruised to re-election that fall by defeating state Rep. Robin Hayes, who had opposed Hunt on Smart Start.

Hunt and the Legislature ultimately agreed to repeal the state’s sales tax on food and the intangibles tax on investments and expand individual income tax credits and exemptions. But Hunt later regretted such deep cuts, saying they put the state in a bind when Hurricane Floyd caused billions of dollars in damage in 1999 and the state found itself in a shortfall in the early 2000s.

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But he complimented Hunt for his political acumen in dealing with the GOP. Hunt “was sharp enough of a politico to know that was the direction that the House was going to go,” Brubaker said.

“He tried to ‘out-Republican’ the Republicans.”

Today, Perdue could be headed down the same path as Hunt. She’s been finalizing a government reorganization plan to make state government more efficient. Although she has been discussing the idea publicly as far back as April, releasing the plan and other possible budget cuts before the Republican-led Legislature convenes next month could portray her as the one taking the lead.

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John Barnett, left, Gil Williams and Mike Stovall work to bring the 1930 Flagg Coal Steam engine up to steam. fectly toasty.

He had started firing up the locomotive at 6 a.m. by creating a bed of coal and igFROM 1a niting a pile of wood on top the guest engineers filled up of that. For the rest of the quickly for all the dates — day, it was coal upon coal. none are left — but the The fireman must keep a steam locomotive will be re- constant watch on the water turning next March and level as seen through glass April. tubes just above the firebox.

The crew allowed me to The water level has to stay ride along while they posiabove the firebox. Othertioned the locomotive and wise, there would be a loaded in the coal and water tremendous explosion. they needed before the runs “There would be pieces began. (of people and locomotive) “Do you want us to throw for a long way,” Williams him off somewhere along said. the way?” Barnett asked one After closing the firebox, of the museum employees Williams assumed a position before we started. on the left side of the cab, They all agreed it would acting as Barnett’s checkmake good video. off, alerting him to what was As we pushed down the going on at switches and track, Williams opened the crossings. silver door to the boiler, “I’m kind of like the eyes scraped some coal off the on this side of the engine,” floor with his shovel and Williams said. threw the fuel into the roarHe yelled to Barnett that ing fire. Though outside tem- the switches ahead were corperatures were around rect. Barnett soon yanked on freezing, the cab was perthe locomotive’s rope for the

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The outside of the cab bears that name and some fake bullet holes.

Barnett explained that the bullet holes come from a Civil War re-enactment in Indiana.

Barnett, a car inspector for Norfolk Southern in Raleigh, carries a lot of respect for the ingenuity behind the little locomotive. As it took on water, he explained how the heavybreathing sound came from an air compressor and how steam powers a small generator, which feeds the headlight and all the lighting in the cab.

At times when it’s resting, steam seems to escape from every orifice of the locomotive, making it that more intriguing.

“They didn’t have computers when they designed these things,” Barnett said.

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steam, you have to watch the water level,” Williams said.

A dual relationship exists between steam pressure and temperature. “If I have to measure temperature, I can just watch the steam pressure,” Williams explained.

A mechanical engineer by training and railroad buff since childhood, Williams loves the intricacies of working with the old engine.

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Understanding how a steam locomotive works is not that complicated, Williams added, but the people operating it have to pay attention to details. There can be no slips.

When the Flagg 75 engine first left the roundtable, it bumped along like it needed shock absorbers. Williams told me to look at the spots on the tracks behind us.

Those used to be rocks, he Mark Wineka, left, Salisbury Post columnist, rides with fireman said.

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whistle and played a tune that surely woke up most of Spencer.

It sounded great.

Earlier, when the locomotive was warming up at the roundhouse, Williams turned a safety valve to release built-up pressure. He wore ear plugs, because it’s an ear-piercing release of steam.

“Well, we have to test it,” said Williams, who is an engineering supervisor at a nuclear plant in Columbia, S.C. He reported to Barnett the readings of the pressure gauge inside the cab — what it popped at and what it closed at.

The steam engine’s water tank fits like a saddle over the large boiler.

Williams opened the door to the firebox to show me the wall at the far end from where tubes extend to heat the water, to create the steam. In the cab, there are two injectors to supply the water needed.

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comfort,” one of the men said.

Down the track, Stovall easily hopped off and went back to flip the switches, so the engine could back up to the loading spot for coal and a fire hydrant for water.

Later, up the track, volunteers delivered five-gallon buckets filled with coal that Williams dumped into the two bunkers at the back of the cab.

The doors at the bottom of the bunkers open so that the coal falls onto the floor as needed.

At the hydrant, the men let the water flow into the tank until it overflowed from the top.

“This is pretty much the way we would have done it in the old days,” Barnett explained of the whole process.

He expected a bunkerand-a-half of coal to be enough for the whole day, though the locomotive would have to top off its water tank again in the afternoon.

Vulcan Iron Works built this Flagg 75 engine. It initially was used in a coal mine near Scranton, Pa., but after the Depression, it spent the rest of its working days moving cars around in Pennsylvania and New York rock quarries.

In 1954, the engine was purchased by Dr. Stanley Groman, who opened the first operating rail museum in the country — Rail City in Sandy Pond, N.Y. The museum closed in 1974, and the Flagg 75 engine fell into disrepair until its rescue in

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Grandpa worries about how to give wisely Dear Amy: My best friend is going out with a man she met a few weeks ago. I think he’s old enough to be her father!

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Stress not only is hazardous to your health but also can make otherwise tolerable events of life unbearable. Stress skews your judgment and makes you more prone to make hasty, stupid financial decisions. Releasing the stress in your life will help to clear your mind so you can manage your finances calmly and intelligently. For every one thing that goes wrong, there are a hundred blessings. Count them.

6) Layoff-proof yourself. If your employer downsizes, some will lose their jobs. And many will not. Make sure you’re one of the latter. Keep your expense account significantly below your authorized amount. Don’t complain. Instead, develop authentic gratitude for your job. Don’t whine, demand or play workplace politics. Keep a low profile. Do more than what is required without demanding recognition.

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ing. Am I wrong for feeling that way? — Wondering in NY Dear Wondering: The real issue is why this woman’s mother-in-law is telling people about her pregnancy. Pregnant women often wait to notify people (especially if they have had miscarriages in the past).

This is not a referendum on your friendship.

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Figure out exactly what you earn, what you own and what you owe. What insurance do you have? How long would it take for your unemployment benefits to kick in? Do you have enough cash to bridge the gap?

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It’s a simple strategy: Spend less than you earn. Stop living paycheck to paycheck. Start swimming against the tide of the consumer credit culture that says you can have it and makes it possible for you to spend more than you earn. A good rule of thumb: Adjust your lifestyle so that it fits within 80 percent of your income.

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Duplicate these reminders of his life. Compile them into a small album, wrap it and give it to him along with a letter from you.

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Remind him of some of the positive events of his life and tell him that you believe in his potential. Tell him that as he moves toward adulthood his choices matter, and that you will always want the best for him.

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Dear Amy: I’ve been wondering what to get our 17year-old grandson for Christmas. He says he smokes pot, will not go to school and does not care about living at home — so he hangs out with a friend and the friend’s dad about 50 miles away from home.

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Economy is making steady gains despite weak hiring September for the first quarterly increase in two years, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

• Businesses are reporting solid profits and stockpiling cash. Corporate earnings rose nearly 28 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, the government says. And companies amassed a record $1.84 trillion in cash as of June 30, according to the Federal Reserve. That was 18 percent more than a year earlier.

Eventually, companies will use some of that money to hire and expand, which should help stimulate the economy.

That would help the economy maintain its recent momentum. The economy had begun flashing signs of strength late last year, only to falter in the spring and summer this year. The latest evidence could signal a resurgent economy that’s gaining traction.

Even as unemployment remains at a crisis level, some encouraging signs about hiring have emerged: The private sector has added jobs for 11 straight months. The overall number each month hasn’t looked so good because of job cuts by financially ailing state and local governments.

Small businesses appear to be a particular bright spot. A report by the staffing firm Automatic Data Processing found that businesses with fewer than 500 employees have added 390,000 jobs this year, including 91,000 in November.

“The virtuous cycle of more jobs creating more income creating more spending creating more jobs is still turning,” says Jerry Webman, chief economist for Oppenheimer Funds.

Not quite fast enough, though. Unemployment could soon rise above November’s 9.8 percent rate, especially if an improving economy causes more out-of-work people who aren’t looking for jobs to start. People out of work aren’t counted as unemployed unless they’re looking for a job. Typically during a recession, some of the unemployed become discouraged and stop

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ingstar.com and news site Newsmax.com, used an ad-targeting company, Interclick, which says its code was responsible for the tracking.

Interclick said the tracking was part of an eight-month experiment that the sites weren’t aware of. The New York company said it stopped using the technique in October because it wasn’t successful in helping match advertisers to groups of Internet users. Interclick emphasized that it didn’t store the browser histories.

Morningstar said it ended its relationship with Interclick when it found out about the program, and NewsMax said it didn’t know that history sniffing had been used on its users until the Associated Press called. NewsMax said it is investigating.

The researchers studied far more sites — a total of the world’s 50,000 most popular sites — and said many more behaved suspiciously, but couldn’t be proven to use history sniffing. Nearly 500 of the sites studied had characteristics that suggested they could infer browsers’ histories, and more than 60 transferred browser histories to the network. But the researchers said they could only prove that 46 had done actual “history hijacking.”

The latest versions of Google Inc.’s Chrome and Apple Inc.’s Safari have automatic protections for this kind of snooping, researchers said.

Mozilla Corp. said the next version of Firefox will have the same feature, adding that a workaround exists for some older versions as well.

Microsoft Corp. noted that Internet Explorer users can enable a private browsing mode that prevents the browser from logging the user’s history, which prevents this kind of spying. But private browsing also strips away important benefits of the browser knowing its own history, such as displaying Google links you’ve visited in different colors.

pear headed for an agreement on legislation that would combine an extension of tax cuts with a renewal of benefits for the long-term unemployed.

But no new stimulus spending is likely.

Benefits for the long-term unemployed expired Nov. 30.

Two million unemployed people will lose their benefits by year’s end unless Congress acts to extend them. The benefits can last for up to a record 99 weeks: 26 weeks of regular benefits from the states, plus up to 73 weeks of federal aid.

Some economists also favor a one-year suspension of

Employment gains

Shop Websites secretly tracking JERRY’S users’ online browsing SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dozens of websites have been secretly harvesting lists of places that their users previously visited online, everything from news articles to bank sites to pornography, a team of computer scientists found.

The information is valuable for con artists to learn more about their targets and send them personalized attacks. It also allows e-commerce companies to adjust ads or prices — for instance, if the site knows you’ve just come from a competitor that is offering a lower price.

Although passwords aren’t at risk, in harvesting a detailed list of where you’ve been online, sites can create thorough profiles on its users.

The technique the University of California, San Diego researchers investigated is called “history sniffing” and is a result of the way browsers interact with websites and record where they’ve been. A few lines of programming code are all a site needs to pull it off.

Although security experts have known for nearly a decade that such snooping is possible, the latest findings offer some of the first public evidence of sites exploiting the problem. Current versions of the Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers still allow this, as do older versions of Chrome and Safari, the researchers said.

The report adds to growing worry about surreptitious surveillance by Internet companies and comes as federal regulators in the U.S. are proposing a “Do Not Track” tool that would prevent advertisers from following consumers around online to sell them more products.

The researchers found 46 sites, ranging from smutty to staid, that tried to pry loose their visitors’ browsing histories using this technique, sometimes with homegrown tracking code. Nearly half of the 46 sites, including financial research site Morn-

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One industry where they may not find a job for a while is real estate. Since the industry bubble burst three years ago, about 2.8 million real estate-related jobs have vanished. Until those people — ranging from builders, architects and appraisers to lenders and furniture sellers — find new work, the unemployment rate isn’t likely to dip much below 8 percent, economists say.

The economy isn’t likely to get any new help from Washington. Lawmakers in a lameduck session of Congress ap-

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had hoped or expected, they say.

“The fits and starts are not surprising,” says Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist at the National Retail Federation.

“We’ve had a unique recession and therefore a unique recovery.”

In the view of most economists, the direction of the overall economy remains positive — even if its pace feels agonizingly slow. The latest unemployment report was a setback, but likely a temporary one, they say.

“Which are you going to believe,” O’Sullivan asks, “one month of payrolls or all the other data?”

Among the encouraging signs: • Consumers, whose spending fuels about 70 percent of the economy, are regaining confidence. The Conference Board’s index of consumer confidence rose in November to the highest level since June as consumers expressed more optimism about business conditions and jobs.

Consumers are suffering “austerity fatigue,” says Scott Minerd of Guggenheim Partners. They’re ready to replace old clothes, old appliances, old cars.

• Family finances have improved. Personal income rose 0.5 percent in October. That put cash in shoppers’ wallets for the holiday shopping season. Households cut their debts to 122 percent of annual disposable income in the April-June quarter, according to Haver Analytics. That was the lowest debt level since the end of 2004.

• The holiday shopping season got off to a buoyant start. The National Retail Federation expects holiday retail sales to rise 2.3 percent this year, the best performance since 2006. One reason: Stock prices have surged. A 14 percent rally in the Dow Jones industrial average since late August has made households feel wealthier, Kleinhenz says.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy is starting to fire on almost every cylinder these days but the one that matters most: Job creation.

Factories are busier. Incomes are rising. Autos are selling. The holiday shopping season is shaping up as the best in four years. Stock prices are surging.

And many analysts are raising their forecasts for the economy’s growth. Goldman Sachs, for instance, just revised its gloomy prediction of a 2 percent increase in gross domestic product in 2011 to 2.7 percent and forecast 3.6 percent growth for 2012.

“The upward momentum has more traction this time,” says James O’Sullivan, chief economist at MF Global.

If only every major pillar of the economy were faring so well.

Despite weeks of brighter economic news, employers still aren’t hiring freely. The economy added a net total of just 39,000 jobs in November, the government said Friday.

That’s far too few even to stabilize the unemployment rate, which rose from 9.6 percent in October to 9.8 percent last month. Unemployment is widely expected to stay above 9 percent through next year, in part because of the still-depressed real estate industry.

Job creation ultimately drives the economy, and it remains the most significant weak link.

The meager job gains for November confounded economists. They’d expected net job growth to reach 145,000 and for the unemployment rate to stay at 9.6 percent.

Some economists dismissed the November data as a technical fluke, a result of the government’s difficulty in adjusting the figures for seasonal factors. They think the number will be revised up later.

Others saw the jobs report as a reminder that the economy is still struggling to emerge from an epic financial crisis that choked off credit, stifled spending and escalated a “normal” recession into the worst in 70 years. The depth of the financial crisis means the recovery will proceed more slowly than many

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The investigation was prompted by a complaint filed by the advocacy group Disability Rights North Carolina. The head of the group, Vicki Smith, says the investigation could force the state to fix its mistakes.

She may be right.

But a lot of well-meaning people — including state Secretary of Health and Human Resources Lanier Cansler, and two legislators who have been focused on the problems, state Sen. Martin Nesbitt of Buncombe County and state Rep. Verla Insko of Orange County — have been trying to find fixes. On issues of governance and the availability of local resources, the state is probably in a little bit better place than it was three or four years ago.

But a big problem is that the state has limited resources in these tough economic times.

Another problem is that some people want to paint the system, as it existed prior to 2000, as all roses and lilacs. It wasn’t.

They need to go back and read the scathing Campbell audit documenting poor patient supervision at the state’s psychiatric hospitals, including Dorothea Dix Hospital in Raleigh, that led to the 1999 comprehensive study.

That study, by the way, called for closing the 144-year-old Dix Hospital.

Dix is finally scheduled to be closed next year, with most of the remaining 150 or so patients transferred to the state’s new psychiatric hospital in Butner.

Some people remain opposed to the closing.

And so, it’s reasonable to wonder how much of this investigation is about fixing the mistakes, and how much is about keeping Dix open.

Maybe closing Dix is one of the mistakes. Or, maybe the fuss about Dix isn’t about patients, but about jobs.

I know this much: If I had a loved one in a psychiatric hospital, I’d rather they be in a facility that looks and feels like a hospital than one that looks and feels like a prison.

• • • Scott Mooneyham writes about state government issues for Capitol Press Association.

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Give Obama a chance He’s made bad calls, but what about the ‘loyal opposition’?

ALEIGH — No one would argue that North Carolina’s decade-long effort to reform and rebuild its mental health services delivery system has gone well.

That reform effort came about after a U.S. Supreme Court decision called for states to treat more of the mentally ill and mentally disabled in their home communities. A 1999 study of the state’s mental health sysSCOTT tem, overseen by MOONEYHAM then-State Auditor Ralph Campbell, reached the same conclusion.

Since then, ill-conceived state programs have wasted hundreds of millions of dollars. Legislative initiatives to create communitybased treatment programs have led to uneven results. Local governing entities have pushed back against consolidation, even as some were involved in well-documented mismanagement. State and local bureaucracies have fought over control.

The result hasn’t been so good for patients. Some have ended up in rest homes meant for the elderly. Published reports this summer showed that over the last two years at least four people in North Carolina rest homes were killed by fellow patients with a history of mental illness.

Against that backdrop, the U.S. Justice Department recently opened an investigation into the troubled system.

A big problem is that the state has limited resources in these tough economic times.

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n the rush to elect our first black president, Americans share the blame for our present foreign and domestic problems. We chose an excellent speaker with no more experience than one term in the Illinois state Senate. His limited political career did not allow for the development of the judgment necessary to fulfill presidential functions.

His inability to deal with party politics — Republican and Democratic — is not due to a lack of comprehension of the system; the political infighting is a lodestone contributing to our national demise. Obama’s lack of judgment makes matters worse: consider the following and ask who is culpable for these disasters.

Obama bears the burden of distrust; he will not settle issues about his citizenship, a simple matter that would deprive his opposition of ammunition.

He intentionally uses his political capital to create a hostile atmosphere and reduce his influence with voters, including many who elected him.

Judgment? Or does he use this refusal in order to cast his opposition as racist?

Another inexcusable action is his steadfast refusal to deny Reverend White, his pastor for many years, and his racist statements. His relationship with Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam is problematic.

Could Obama have used better judgment to explain and disavow himself from their racist policies?

Obama’s TARP disaster could have been alleviated if funds had been assigned to state agencies for infrastructure and other social needs, Arthur Steinsuch as education. Faulty draftberg lives in ing of the legislation allowed Salisbury. banks to give “golden umbrella” to corporate executives and deny mortgages so homeowners could suffer foreclosure. Lack of judgment or experience?

His religion should not be a matter of concern.

Despite some malcontents, we strive to be a pluralistic society, accepting all creeds. These are exceptional times, when an olive branch would aid the body politic and assure Americans of his loyalty to western civilization. Some Americans, unfortunately, do not understand his conduct of bowing when he travels to Moslem countries. He is saddled with honoring their traditions. Could he not explain?

The most pernicious of his judgments is Obama’s instruction to Attorney General Holder not to prosecute the New Black Panthers for voter intimidation. Even with the photographic evidence and the Justice Department’s decision to move forward, criminal proceedings were canceled by presidential order. The Civil Rights Commission, apparently beyond the scope of the president, has vowed to continue the investigation and prosecution. Where is the president’s judgment in rejecting the application of the law in defense of the Constitution?

Fairness is required. If he were a more seasoned politician, he may have had the knowledge on how to deal with 525 members of the royalty (Congress) who aspire to maintain their self-interest at all costs. These “leaders,” cognizant of the economic problems facing us, froze our Social Security and Medicare benefits. Should we thank them because they gave themselves a $5,000$6,000 pay raise? Should we thank them for excluding themselves from the health insurance plan that many congressmen resisted? Just think, if there had been cooperation, a universal and well-conceived health bill mighty have materialized. Obama’s lack of judgment and experience hinder his ability to deal with intransigence.

The shibboleth of republicanism is the Constitution’s alleged original intent. Members of the Continental Congress did not take notes of its proceedings; North Carolina and other states demanded amendments: hence the Bill of Rights — the first ten amendments to the constitution.

Those desiring change accept modifying and changing the document prepared by James Madison in recognition of the changing times. Would women vote to repeal an amendment granting them the right to vote?

Obama is not culpable for Republican efforts to limit the damage payments by BP to victims of the disaster it caused. No matter how he tries, the petroleum lobby is powerful and until the American people oppose the oil monopoly Obama or his successor will not be able to protect the nation.

What would be the state of our national debt if BP’s political contributions to the last campaign had been used in more profitable ways?

The GOP’s bankruptcy may be described by its aspirations to see Obama as a one-term president. This means two more years of negative politics. In this way, the “loyal” opposition” can be assured no meaningful legislation becomes law. The malcontents of our political system can promise to have done the “people’s business.”

Give him a chance for the good of the nation.

He is the president of the United States.

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Airport security check was humiliating experience I recently experienced the new security policy at both Charlotte Douglas and San Antonio, Texas, airports and feel the public deserves a clearer picture of what is involved.

Based on the fact I’ve had a joint replacement, the alarm always sounds during routine walk-throughs, which has been the case for many years. This time, I was directed to step into an enclosed (locked) glassed-in booth for their socalled “pat down” check.

Never was I given the option for the full body scan, which I was agreeable to. It was after the fact of the body pat down in full view of my daughter and all people within sight I was asked if I objected to the body scan. I was never given the option to choose, for I would have chosen the scan.

Prior to boarding my return flight, I even asked for directions to the body scanner and was sternly directed toward the glassed-in area for physical search prior to my return flight.

This experience was humiliating enough on departure from Charlotte Douglas in anticipation of a long-awaited trip to visit grandchildren in San Antonio. However, the return flight repeat of same, with no offered option of scan or pat down, was even more emotionally painful.

What a sad turn of events that because of a few individuals, the rest of us have to pay the price to protect our country from terrorists. This was a humiliating, violating and embarassing event that could have been prevented by the small action called communication for choice.

If this letter helps one person avoid the public humiliation and tearful breakdown I had, this letter will be well worth the effort.

— Rachel Boger Salisbury

Jefferson and original intent I was pleasantly surprised that my Dec. 22 “My Turn” article generated a “vigorous online debate” and appreciated the subsequent online comments published last Monday. For example: “Mr. Pender, while you are correct that the words ‘separation of church and state’ don’t appear in the Constitution, you neglect to mention that these words were first penned by Thomas Jefferson in explanation of the ‘establishment clause,’ and having participated in the writing of the Constitu-

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tion, his opinion carries more weight than yours and mine.”

Well intentioned and thoughtfully written, this helps confirm a widely-held contention that American history (including God’s relevance) is being erased from our schools.

Thomas Jefferson was in France from 1784-1790. Since the Constitution was ratified in 1787 (the Bill of Rights, 1789), Jefferson had little involvement in the Constitution's authorship. True, correspondence occurred between Madison and Jefferson; but due to the long sea (and land) voyage, it took six to 24 months to receive a reply.

In 1802, (newly elected) President Jefferson replied to a letter from a group of Baptists, who worried that their state’s “official” religion’s congregations might infringe on the rights of a minority religion (Baptists, in this case). Jefferson stated “legislature should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, thus building a wall of separation between Church & State,” reiterating that government shouldn’t intrude into religious liberties. Jefferson wrote hundreds of letters, never imagining someone would, generations later, find this letter, take one sentence, alter it slightly, and use it to fundamentally change America. “The great object of my fear is the federal judiciary. That body, like gravity, ever acting, with noiseless foot, and unalarming advance,” Jefferson prophetically wrote in 1821.

Incidentally, President Jefferson authored legislation (again, 1802) placing Bibles and hymnals in classrooms.

To the commenter lamenting that socialism has become an “emotional catchword,” I pray it remains such. National socialism (Nazism) should forever elicit fear and sadness.

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Deal shaping up on tax, unemployment extensions

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran delivered a resolute message Sunday on the eve of talks with six world powers: We’re mining our own uranium now, so there is no stopping our nuclear ambitions.

The Islamic Republic said it has produced its first batch of locally mined uranium ore for enrichment, making it independent of foreign countries for a process the West fears is geared toward producing nuclear arms.

No matter the U.N. sanctions over the program, “our nuclear activities will proceed and they will witness greater achievements in the future,” Iranian nuclear chief Ali Salehi told state-run Press TV. Western officials downplayed the announcement, saying it had been expected and that Iran did not have enough ore to maintain the large-scale enrichment program that Tehran says it is building as a source of fuel for an envisaged network of nuclear reactors.

“Given that Iran’s own supply of uranium is not enough for a peaceful nuclear energy program, this calls into further question Iran’s intentions and raises additional concerns at a time when Iran needs to address the concerns of the international community,” said Mike Hammer, spokesman of the U.S. National Security Council.

Iraqi intelligence shows rise in foreign fighters BAGHDAD (AP) — Intelligence officials say foreign fighters have been slipping back into Iraq in larger numbers recently and may have been behind some of the most devastating attacks this year, reviving a threat the U.S. military believed had been almost entirely eradicated.

It is impossible to verify the actual numbers of foreign insurgents entering the country. But Middle Eastern intelligence official estimated recently that 250 came in October alone. American officials say the figure is far lower, but have acknowledged an increase since August.

At the same time, Iraqi officials say there has been a surge in financial aid to al-Qaida’s front group in Iraq as the U.S. military prepares to leave by the end of 2011. They said it reflects fears by Arab states over the growing influence of Iran’s Shiite-led government over Iraq and its Shiite-dominated government.

On Sunday, security official Maj. Gen. Qassim alMoussawi said Iraqi forces are searching for six foreign fighters who are among Iraq’s most wanted terrorists.

The six are suspected of involvement in the Oct. 31 siege of a Christian church that left 68 people dead and drew international outrage, al-Moussawi said. They are also sus-

Leaked document says Chinese officials ordered Google hack BEIJING (AP) — Contacts told American diplomats that hacking attacks against Google were ordered by China’s top ruling body and a senior leader demanded action after finding search results that were critical of him, leaked U.S. government memos show.

One memo sent by the U.S. Embassy in Beijing to Washington said a “well-placed contact” told diplomats the Chinese government coordinated the attacks late last year on Google Inc. under the direction of the Politburo Standing Committee, the apex of Communist Party power.

The details of the memos, known in diplomatic parlance as cables, could not be verified. Chinese government departments either refused to comment or could not be reached. If true, the cables show the political pressures that were facing Google when it decided to close its Chinabased search engine in March.

The cable about the hacking attacks against Google, which was classified as secret

by Deputy Chief of Mission Robert Goldberg, was released by WikiLeaks.

The New York Times said the cable, dated early this year, quoted the contact as saying that propaganda chief Li Changchun, the fifthranked official in the country, and top security official Zhou Yongkang oversaw the hacking of Google. Both men are members of the Politburo Standing Committee.

Doctors transplant warm, beating hearts LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrea Ybarra’s donated heart was beating rhythmically by the time she awoke from the grogginess of her surgery.

In fact, it was warm and pumping even before doctors transplanted it.

Ybarra belongs to a small group of people who have had a “beating heart” transplant, an experimental operation that’s mostly been done in Europe. The donor heart is placed into a special box that feeds it blood and keeps it warm and ticking outside the body.

“I felt peaceful when I woke up. I wasn’t scared,” recalled the 40-year-old from a Los Angeles suburb who suffers from lupus. “It felt like the heart was a part of me all the time.”

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Mandy Moore’s animated musical “Tangled,” a new take on long-haired fairy-tale princess Rapunzel, sewed up the No. 1 spot with $21.5 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

That raised the Disney release’s domestic total to $96.5 million.

“Tangled” had debuted in second-place over Thanksgiving behind “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” which had been at the top of the box office the two previous weekends.

“Harry Potter” slipped to No. 2 this weekend with $16.7 million. The next-to-last chapter in the Warner Bros. franchise about the teen wizard lifted its domestic haul to $244.2 million.

Playing largely to family crowds, “Tangled” should hold on well through the holidays, said Chuck Viane, head of distribution for Disney.

tioning System.

The state news agency RIA Novosti cited an unidentified aerospace industry source as saying the rocket and satellites went into the sea Sunday about 900 miles northwest of Honolulu, Hawaii.

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GENEVA (AP) — WikiLeaks’ elusive founder, his options dwindling, has turned to Switzerland’s credit, postal and Internet infrastructure to keep his online trove of U.S. State Department cables afloat.

Supporters say Julian Assange is considering seeking asylum in Switzerland. He told a Spanish newspaper that he faced “hundreds of death threats,” including some targeting his lawyers and children, aside from the pressure he is getting from prosecutors in the U.S. and other countries.

After a number of Web companies dropped WikiLeaks, much of the site’s traffic was coming through the wikileaks.ch Web address Sunday. The address is controlled by the Swiss Pirate Party, a group that formed two years ago to campaign for freedom of information. The site’s main server in France went offline but it remained reachable through a Swedish server.

The site showed Assange had begun seeking donations to an account under his name through the Swiss postal system in Bern, the Swiss capitol, while also using a Swiss-Icelandic credit card processing center and other accounts in Iceland and Germany. He lost a major source of revenue when the online payment service provider PayPal cut off the WikiLeaks account over the weekend.

Assange has been widely praised and criticized. Supporters view him as a savior of the media and free speech; critics vilify him for brazenly unleashing diplomatic secrets, as well as for earlier leaks involving the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian news reports say a rocket and its payload of three communications satellites fell into the Pacific Ocean after failing to reach orbit, the latest setback to that country’s attempts to develop a system to rival the U.S. Global Posi-

front-line island that killed four South Koreans.

Kim took office Saturday, replacing a predecessor who resigned amid criticism that South Korea’s response to the Nov. 23 shelling was too slow and weak.

The North’s official Korean Central News Agency issued a statement Sunday accusing the South of staging a series of “frantic provocations” including the defense minister’s remarks.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Their political options limited, Democrats and Republicans appeared to unite Sunday behind the outlines of an economic package that would temporarily extend expiring tax rates to all taxpayers as well as jobless benefits for millions of Americans.

Differences remained over details, and some Democrats continued to object to any plan that would continue Bush-era tax rates at the highest income levels.

Without action, however, Congress faced the prospect of letting the tax rates revert to higher pre-2001 and 2003 levels, and delivering a tax hike to all taxpayers. Negotiations between the Obama administration and a bipartisan group of lawmakers centered on a two-year extension of current rates.

At the same time, Friday’s jump in the unemployment rate to 9.8 percent added pressure on Republicans to accede to President Barack Obama’s demand that Congress extend unemployment insurance for a year. A deal could be reached this week.

“I think most folks believe the recipe would include at least an extension of unemployment benefits for those who are unemployed and an extension of all of the tax rates for all Americans for some period of time,” said Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona, the Senate’s Republican negotiator in tax talks between lawmakers and the Obama administration.

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PASADENA, Calif. — A fight among dozens of fans in a parking lot before the Southern California-UCLA football game on Saturday left two men with stab wounds and two police officers with minor injuries, authorities said.

Three men were arrested after about 40 fans of both schools fought in a grassy part of Brookside Golf Course that the stadium uses for event parking, Pasadena police Cmdr. Darryl Qualls said.

One person was stabbed in the cheek and the other was stabbed in the back during the melee some three hours before Saturday’s crosstown-rivalry game between the Bruins and Trojans was set to start, Qualls said. Both were taken by ambulance to Huntington Memorial Hospital. He described their condition as stable.

One officer was treated for a sprained hand, the other for a sprained ankle, and both were released, Qualls said.

USC later beat the Bruins Mexico says no secret for the 11th time in 12 games, talks will be held 28-14.

Police said the school rivalat climate conference ry and tailgate party drinking CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — were major factors.

Mexico’s foreign secretary is telling the global climate con- NKorea lambastes ference in Cancun there will be no secret negotiations in SKorea’s defense chief SEOUL, South Korea (AP) the meeting’s final days, assuring delegates they will not — North Korea lambasted see a repeat of the last hours South Korea’s new defense of 2009’s Copenhagen climate chief Sunday for threatening to launch air strikes against summit.

Foreign Secretary Patricia the North and accused the Espinosa says the Mexican South of causing “uncontrolhosts will work with full trans- lable, extreme” tension on the parency in the coming days in peninsula.

The South’s Defense Minthe difficult, slow-moving annual talks to find ways to com- ister Kim Kwan-jin told a confirmation hearing last week bat climate change.

In closed-door midnight that jets would bomb the talks at last December’s sum- North if it stages another atmit in Copenhagen, Denmark, tack like the shelling on a

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The Rowan Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is once again sponsoring the Tree of Hope during this holiday season.

Lights may be donated in someone’s honor or memory. Each light is $10 and is tax-deductible. All proceeds from the Tree of Hope are given to charitable projects in the medical center and to other concerns that enhance patient morale and comfort.

The tree, located on Henderson Street at the main entrance of the Medical Center, will be lit every night until January 1.

Send contributions to:  RRMC Auxiliary c/o Mrs. Georgia McCorkle 35 Hidden Hut Road Salisbury, NC 28147 Please make checks payable to the RRMC Auxiliary. Include the name and address of the person to whom you would like a card sent announcing your Tree of Hope gift.

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SEATTLE — Trying to describe this Seahawks 31 c o m e b a c k Panthers 14 befuddled even Pete Carroll.

Football coaches don’t use “mystical” to explain success very often.

“We haven’t been feeling right about what we’re capable of doing,” Carroll said. “All week, last night, pregame and then halftime it finally just jumped. I don’t know. It’s a little bit mystical there. I don’t know what it was. It just happened.”

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MONDAY December 6, 2010

Perfect pair

time for Seattle to avoid an embarrassing and costly loss to the worst team in the NFL. Marshawn Lynch scored on a pair of 1-yard runs in the third quarter, sandwiched around Lofa Tatupu’s 26-yard interception return for a score, and the Seahawks rallied from a 14-0 deficit for a critical 31-14 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Lynch added a 22-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for the first three-touchdown day of his career as Seattle overcame injuries to their top two receivers and an awful first-half performance to stay even with St. Louis on

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rookie quarterback Jimmy clausen looks frustrated after See PANTHERS, 4B the Panthers coughed up a two-td lead against seattle.

EUGENE, Ore. — A season spent talking about BCS busters will end with another clash of the big boys — just not the ones we’ve gotten used to seeing in the title game.

Alabama and Texas? Florida and Oklahoma? Ohio State? Southern California?

Not this year.

BCS title game firsttimers Auburn and Oregon will bring perfect records and potent offenses to Glendale, Ariz., for their Jan. 10 matchup in Glendale, Ariz.

The Bowl Championship Series were made official

Sunday night, a formality after the top-ranked Tigers and No. 2 Ducks completed unbeaten seasons Saturday.

Oregon players gathered with friends and family in a lounge at the athletic complex on campus to watch as the BCS lineup was revealed on television. There wasn’t a peep in the room when Oregon popped up on the screen at No. 2 in the final BCS standings behind first-place Auburn. It was typical Ducks: all business.

“There was no surprise to anybody that we were going to be one or two,” defensive tackle Brandon Bair said. “I

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STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

BY TIM DAHLBERG Associated Press Want to fight hunger?

There’s a bowl for that.

Just hungry? There’s lots of bowls for that.

But what if, say, you really like trucks? Big trucks that rumble down the highway, headed to who knows where.

There’s a bowl for that, too.

“We thought there was an opportunity to use this bowl game to highlight some of the positive aspects of the trucking industry,” said Joel McGinley, president of uDrove LLC, sponsor of the uDrove Humanitarian Bowl. “People don’t think about it but it’s so vital everything on your desk came to you via truck.”

To get that point across, McGinley’s company is sponsoring the bowl in Boise and will run 10 commercials during the ESPN telecast highlighting both the products it makes for the trucking industry and the industry itself. Tune in, and you may find out just how uDrove eliminates incab paperwork by managing truck operations on mobile phones.

Tune in a few days later, and football fans will find out the answer to something else that’s probably been gnawing at them since first looking at this season’s bowl schedule. Namely, what’s a Beef ‘O’ Brady’s?

Yes, the bowl season is way too long and involves way too many teams. But it can be educational, if given a chance.

Want to know more about military helicopters? Watch the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. Thinking about finding a sunny place to park your money? Don’t miss the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl.

So many bowls. So many strange names.

It used to be easier.

Laugh if you must at the Salad Bowl, but at least you knew what they were eating in the stands. And the Raisin Bowl may have shriveled up, but there are still people in Fresno who remember it fondly.

Even the Poulan Weedeater Independence Bowl was recognizable until they whacked it and made it the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl.

Let others get headaches figuring out the BCS games and which conferences are tied to which bowls. Here’s a rundown of the best in bowl sponsors, brought to you by your friends at The Associated Press:

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Roaming the county, getting ready for some state championship games ... oe Pinyan laughed last week about the North Carolina state championship press conference, scheduled for Raleigh today. He said he wouldn’t mind one bit sharing the stage with West Rowan coach Scott Young.

This will be Young’s third straight trip to the event at Carter-Finley Stadium where all 16 head coaches converge to meet the media and schmooze with each other. His trip became a reality with a tense 20-14 win against RONNIE Hibriten.

GALLAGHER Pinyan was oh-soclose last year but John Knox was a foot short of the end zone against Newton-Conover. This year, after beating Shelby, he joins his cross-county neighbor.

Two Rowan County teams made the state final. It is the only county among the state’s 100 that has more than one participating next weekend in the eight championship games.

Seasons never seem to end here.

Last year, the county won six state titles. It already has a tennis championship in the books this year, courtesy of the Salisbury girls team.

Rowan County athletes always take us to the very last game.

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West rowan’s postgame hoopla included fireworks.

of company today.

Davie coach Doug Illing will be at the podium talking up his 4A team.

Tom Eanes, a former Davie quarterback and East Rowan coach, will be there as his Pender County team is in the 1AA championship game.

• Here’s a neat stat. Three of the state championship contenders — West, Salisbury and Davie — are within a 16-mile radius.

• Salisbury principal Windsor Eagle may be a loud P.A. man, but he is a caring, loud P.A. man.

At civic meetings last week, he urged everyone to attend the Salisbury-Shelby game. He then told the crowd that if anyone couldn’t come, buy some tickets and give them to people who perhaps can’t afford it.

Rowan County fans proved how special it is by donating money.

• When Pinyan was located on Saturday, he was in his car on the way back from Zebulon, which is quite a ride, to exchange film. That’s the halfway point between Salisbury and Elizabeth City, where his opponent, Northeastern, is located.

Young was surely doing the same thing, but he probably knows about his opponent already. West is meeting Eastern Alamance in a rematch of last year’s title game.

Get ready, fans. With three area teams vying for titles, this is going to be a week to remember.

2B • MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010 North Davidson 0-0 3-0 West Forsyth 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-5 R.J. Reynolds Saturday’s game North Forsyth 60, R.J. Reynolds 48

TV Sports Monday, Dec. 6 GOLF 12:30 p.m.

TGC — PGA Tour, Qualifying Tournament, final day, at Winter Garden, Fla. NFL FOOTBALL 8:30 p.m.

ESPN — N.Y. Jets at New England NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m.

VERSUS — San Jose at Detroit RODEO 10 p.m.

ESPN2 — PRCA, National Finals, fifth round, at Las Vegas WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m.

ESPN2 — Texas A&M at Duke

Overall Girls CPC North Davidson 0-0 3-0 West Forsyth 0-0 2-0 0-0 4-1 Mount Tabor R.J. Reynolds 0-0 2-1 Davie County 0-0 2-2 0-0 2-3 Reagan Tuesday’s games Reagan at North Forsyth West Forsyth at Atkins Wednesday’s games Mount Tabor at HP Central Ragsdale at Reagan Surry Central at West Forsyth Thursday’s game North Davidson at Glenn

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College hoops Standings

Monday, December 6 PREP BASKETBALL 6 p.m.

Salisbury at North Rowan 6:30 p.m.

Carson at Central Cabarrus East Rowan at NW Cabarrus PREP WRESTLING 7 p.m.

North Rowan at Carson

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Prep football Championships 1A — Murphy (13-2) vs. Wallace-Rose Hill (15-0), Noon, Saturday, Dec.11, UNC 1AA — Albemarle (11-4) vs. Pender (12-2), 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10, UNC 2A — Winston-Salem Carver (13-2) vs.

Tarboro (14-0), 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, Wake Forest 2AA — Salisbury (12-3) vs. Elizabeth City Northeastern (13-2), 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, Wake Forest 3A — West Rowan (15-0) vs. Eastern Alamance (13-2), 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, N.C. State 3AA — Shelby Crest (11-3) vs. Northern Guilford (13-2), 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, N.C. State 4A — Davie County (9-6) vs. Durham Hillside (15-0), 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, Wake Forest 4AA — Matthews Butler (15-0) vs. Wake Forest-Rolesville (14-1), 1 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, N.C. State

Prep hoops Standings 1A Yadkin Valley Boys North Rowan West Montgomery Gray Stone East Montgomery Albemarle Chatham Central North Moore South Stanly South Davidson

YVC 2-0 2-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-2

Overall 2-0 2-1 2-3 1-0 0-0 0-1 2-1 0-3 0-3

Girls YVC Overall 1-0 1-0 South Stanly North Moore 1-0 1-1 North Rowan 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 South Davidson Chatham Central 0-0 2-0 Gray Stone 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 Albemarle East Montgomery 0-0 0-1 West Montgomery 0-2 0-3 Monday’s game Salisbury at North Rowan Tuesday’s games Gray Stone at West Montgomery Albemarle at South Stanly South Davidson at Chatham Central North Moore at East Montgomery North Rowan at West Rowan Wednesday’s game West Montgomery at Jordan-Matthews

2A Central Carolina Boys Thomasville West Davidson Lexington Salisbury Central Davidson East Davidson

CCC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Overall 1-0 1-1 1-2 0-0 0-2 0-3

Girls CCC Overall Lexington 0-0 2-0 0-0 2-2 East Davidson Salisbury 0-0 1-1 Central Davidson 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 Thomasville West Davidson 0-0 0-2 Monday’s games Central Davidson at Randleman Trinity at Thomasville Salisbury at North Rowan Lexington at Parkland Tuesday’s games East Davidson at Wheatmore West Davidson at Ledford Wednesday’s game Randleman at East Davidson Ledford at Central Davidson HP Andrews at Thomasville South Davidson at West Davidson East Rowan at Salisbury Lexington at Word of God

3A North Piedmont Boys West Iredell Statesville West Rowan North Iredell South Rowan Carson East Rowan

NPC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Overall 2-1 1-2 0-2 1-2 1-3 1-3 0-4

Girls NPC Overall 0-0 2-0 West Rowan South Rowan 0-0 3-1 North Iredell 0-0 2-1 0-0 2-2 Carson East Rowan 0-0 1-3 West Iredell 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-4 Statesville Monday’s games Carson at Central Cabarrus East Rowan at NW Cabarrus Tuesday’s games North Rowan at West Rowan Hickory Ridge at Carson Mooresville at Statesville North Iredell at Lake Norman West Iredell at South Iredell A.L. Brown at South Rowan Wednesday’s games West Rowan at Davie South Rowan at Robinson East Rowan at Salisbury

3A South Piedmont Boys Central Cabarrus Robinson Hickory Ridge Concord Mount Pleasant A.L. Brown NW Cabarrus Cox Mill

SPC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Overall 3-0 3-1 3-1 2-1 2-1 1-1 1-1 0-4

Girls SPC Overall Robinson 0-0 3-0 Hickory Ridge 0-0 2-2 Mount Pleasant 0-0 1-2 Concord 0-0 1-2 A.L. Brown 0-0 1-2 Cox Mill 0-0 1-4 NW Cabarrus 0-0 0-2 Central Cabarrus 0-0 0-3 Monday’s games Carson at Central Cabarrus Robinson at Butler East Rowan at NW Cabarrus Tuesday’s games Cox Mill at Lake Norman Charter Hickory Ridge at Carson A.L. Brown at South Rowan Wednesday’s games Central Cabarrus at West Stanly Hopewell at Concord Thursday’s games A.L. Brown at Lexington Sun Valley at NW Cabarrus Mount Pleasant at South Stanly

4A Central Piedmont Boys Mount Tabor Davie County Reagan

CPC 0-0 0-0 0-0

Overall 6-0 4-0 4-0

SAC Overall Lincoln Memorial 1-0 6-0 1-0 4-2 Mars Hill Catawba 1-0 4-3 Brevard 1-0 2-2 1-0 3-5 Tusculum Anderson 0-1 5-4 Newberry 0-1 3-3 0-1 3-4 Wingate Carson-Newman 0-1 2-5 Lenoir-Rhyne 0-1 1-5 Monday’s game Wingate at Carson-Newman Tuesday’s game Shaw at Mars Hill Wednesday’s game Tennessee Wesleyan at Tusculum Friday’s game Newberry vs. California, Pa.

CIAA Northern Division Overall 0-0 5-0 Bowie State Virginia Union 1-0 2-0 Elizabeth City State 0-0 5-1 0-0 2-3 St. Paul’s Chowan 0-0 1-3 Lincoln 0-0 0-5 0-1 1-4 Virginia State Southern Division Overall Winston-Salem State 0-0 2-0 0-0 3-1 Shaw Livingstone 0-0 3-1 Fayetteville State 0-0 3-3 Johnson C. Smith 0-0 2-4 0-0 1-2 St. Augustine’s Tuesday’s games Shaw at Mars Hill Chowan at St. Andrews Wednesday’s game Bowie State at California (Pa.) Thursday’s game Washington Adventist at Elizabeth City State

Conference Carolinas CC Overall Limestone 2-0 4-1 Pfeiffer 2-0 4-3 1-0 3-4 Queens Barton 2-1 5-3 Mount Olive 1-1 4-1 1-1 2-5 St. Andrews Coker 1-1 2-5 Belmont Abbey 0-2 4-3 0-2 3-4 Lees-McRae Erskine 0-2 0-6 Saturday’s games Limestone 65, Mount Olive 60 Belmont Abbey 62, J.C. Smith 56 St. Andrews 76, Erskine 58 Queens 65, Coker 50 Barton 93, Lees-McRae 76 Tuesday’s games Chowan at St. Andrews North Georgia at Limestone Wednesday’s game North Georgia at Limestone

ACC ACC Overall 1-0 5-3 Virginia 0-0 8-0 Duke Boston College 0-0 6-2 Florida State 0-0 6-2 0-0 6-3 Maryland Miami 0-0 5-2 North Carolina 0-0 5-3 0-0 5-3 Wake Forest Clemson 0-0 5-3 Georgia Tech 0-0 4-3 0-0 4-3 N.C. State Virginia Tech 0-1 4-4 Sunday’s games South Carolina 64, Clemson 60 Virginia 57, Virginia Tech 54 Florida State 60, Hartford 38 Temple 64, Maryland 61 Tuesday’s games Georgia at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m., ESPN2 Radford vs. Virginia, 7 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Providence at Boston College, 7 p.m.

UNC at Evansville, 7 p.m., ESPNU UNC Greensboro at Maryland, 7:30 p.m.

Bradley at Duke, 9 p.m., ESPN2 Saturday’s games Saint Louis at Duke, Noon, CBS USC Upstate at N.C. State, 2 p.m.

Savannah State at Georgia Tech, 4 p.m.

Long Beach State at North Carolina, 7 p.m., FS South

Other scores EAST Fairfield 65, Loyola, Md. 55 Florida 67, American U. 48 Iona 82, Niagara 58 Marist 74, Canisius 64 Navy 64, George Washington 57 Princeton 74, Saint Joseph's 65 SOUTH Auburn 76, Ark.-Pine Bluff 72 Greensboro 90, LaGrange 56 S.C.-Upstate 60, ETSU 59 UAB 75, Kent St. 59 MIDWEST DePaul 71, Cent. Michigan 62 Nebraska 59, Creighton 54 SOUTHWEST Ark.-Little Rock 69, Tulsa 67 FAR WEST Air Force 57, Evansville 56 Arizona 83, Oklahoma 60 Idaho 75, E. Michigan 60 Long Beach St. 69, Boise St. 66 Oregon 68, Portland St. 49 Richmond 67, Arizona St. 61

Notable boxes SC 64, Clemson 60 CLEMSON (5-3) Booker 0-3 2-2 2, Grant 3-8 4-5 10, Stitt 5-15 2-4 13, Smith 2-6 2-2 6, Young 5-11 34 15, Baciu 1-1 0-0 2, Stanton 1-3 0-0 2, Narcisse 2-3 0-0 4, Jennings 3-7 0-1 6. Totals 22-57 13-18 60.

SOUTH CAROLINA (6-1) Cooke 5-7 0-4 10, Jackson 3-7 0-0 6, Muldrow 4-6 4-4 13, Richardson 5-9 0-0 12, Ellington 5-11 1-3 14, Spinella 0-1 0-0 0, Galloway 1-8 3-4 5, Harris 0-0 0-0 0, Jefferson 2-5 0-0 4. Totals 25-54 8-15 64.

Halftime—South Carolina 34-31. 3-Point Goals—Clemson 3-16 (Young 2-6, Stitt 14, Narcisse 0-1, Stanton 0-1, Booker 0-1, Jennings 0-1, Smith 0-2), South Carolina 613 (Ellington 3-3, Richardson 2-5, Muldrow 1-2, Galloway 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Clemson 36 (Grant 8), South Carolina 31 (Jackson 6). Assists—Clemson 7 (Young 2), South Carolina 10 (Jackson 4).

Total Fouls—Clemson 19, South Carolina 17. Technical—Galloway. A—10,177.

Virginia 57, Va. Tech 54 VIRGINIA (5-3) Evans 2-6 0-0 4, Farrakhan 3-4 3-5 9, Harris 3-7 2-3 10, Scott 9-14 2-3 21, Sene 2-3 0-0 4, Regan 0-2 0-0 0, Zeglinski 0-3 0-0 0, Baron 0-1 0-0 0, Harrell 3-8 0-0 7, Mitchell 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 23-49 7-11 57.

VIRGINIA TECH (4-4) Hudson 2-7 0-0 5, Delaney 10-15 2-2 26, Allen 6-14 0-0 12, Bell 2-2 0-0 5, Davila 28 0-0 4, Green 0-2 2-2 2, Atkins 0-2 0-0 0, Eddie 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 22-51 4-4 54.

Halftime—Virginia 36-24. 3-Point Goals— Virginia 4-12 (Harris 2-3, Scott 1-1, Harrell 1-3, Farrakhan 0-1, Regan 0-1, Baron 0-1, Zeglinski 0-2), Virginia Tech 6-15 (Delaney 4-7, Bell 1-1, Hudson 1-3, Green 0-1, Allen 0-3). Fouled Out—Allen. Rebounds—Virginia 30 (Scott 13), Virginia Tech 28 (Allen 9). Assists—Virginia 16 (Farrakhan 5), Virginia Tech 8 (Allen, Bell 2). Total Fouls— Virginia 12, Virginia Tech 16. A—9,847.

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SCOREBOARD Temple 64, Maryland 61 TEMPLE (5-2) Allen 6-10 1-2 13, Randall 4-7 1-2 10, Eric 3-5 0-2 6, Fernandez 7-16 0-0 14, Moore 4-16 8-10 16, Wyatt 2-4 0-0 5, DiLeo 0-1 00 0, Brown 0-0 0-0 0, Jefferson 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals 26-60 10-16 64.

MARYLAND (6-3) Tucker 1-4 0-0 2, Gregory 0-4 1-2 1, Williams 7-14 3-7 17, Bowie 0-1 2-2 2, Mosley 2-6 0-0 4, Weijs 0-0 0-0 0, Stoglin 5-12 4-4 16, Palsson 2-4 0-0 5, Howard 3-5 0-2 6, Padgett 4-6 0-0 8. Totals 24-56 10-17 61.

Halftime—Temple 32-21. 3-Point Goals— Temple 2-13 (Wyatt 1-3, Randall 1-4, Allen 0-1, Moore 0-1, Fernandez 0-4), Maryland 3-10 (Stoglin 2-6, Palsson 1-2, Bowie 0-1, Mosley 0-1). Fouled Out—Allen. Rebounds—Temple 42 (Allen 10), Maryland 32 (Williams 11). Assists—Temple 9 (Fernandez 3), Maryland 12 (Howard 6). Total Fouls—Temple 21, Maryland 16. A—10,227.

FSU 60, Hartford 38 HARTFORD (2-6) Sabia 3-13 0-0 8, Minor 3-5 0-0 6, Burton 3-18 0-0 8, Zeglinski 3-13 0-0 9, Brothers 12 0-2 2, White 0-2 0-0 0, Erickson 0-1 0-0 0, Jones 1-5 0-0 3, Nardi 0-1 0-0 0, Maciel 0-4 2-2 2, Faulk 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 14-65 2-4 38.

FLORIDA ST. (6-2) Gibson 2-5 2-3 6, James 3-4 5-8 11, Singleton 2-6 3-7 7, Snaer 2-6 0-0 6, Kitchen 5-12 0-0 10, Jordan 0-1 0-0 0, Loucks 2-6 2-2 7, White 1-5 0-0 2, Shannon 2-5 1-2 5, Miller 2-6 0-0 6. Totals 21-56 13-22 60.

Halftime—Florida St. 30-29. 3-Point Goals—Hartford 8-40 (Zeglinski 3-11, Sabia 2-10, Burton 2-11, Jones 1-3, Nardi 0-1, Brothers 0-1, Maciel 0-3), Florida St. 5-23 (Snaer 2-5, Miller 2-6, Loucks 1-5, White 01, Gibson 0-1, Singleton 0-2, Kitchen 0-3).

Fouled Out—Minor. Rebounds—Hartford 31 (Burton 9), Florida St. 59 (Kitchen 13).

Assists—Hartford 9 (Burton, Sabia 3), Florida St. 15 (Loucks 6). Total Fouls—Hartford 20, Florida St. 13. A—5,252.

Women’s hoops Standings SAC SAC Overall Mars Hill 1-0 5-1 1-0 4-2 Wingate Anderson 1-0 3-2 Catawba 1-0 5-4 1-1 5-2 Newberry Lenoir-Rhyne 1-1 4-3 Lincoln Memorial 0-1 4-2 0-1 3-4 Carson-Newman Tusculum 0-1 3-4 Brevard 0-1 4-6 Wednesday’s games King at Tusculum Lander at Carson-Newman

CIAA Division Overall Northern Virginia State 0-0 6-0 Bowie State 0-0 2-0 0-0 5-2 Elizabeth City State Lincoln 0-0 1-2 St. Paul’s 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-4 Virginia Union Chowan 0-0 0-4 Southern Division Overall 0-0 6-0 Johnson C. Smith St. Augustine’s 0-0 5-2 Livingstone 0-0 5-2 4-2 Winston-Salem State 0-0 Shaw 0-0 3-1 Fayetteville State 0-0 0-4 Tuesday’s game Queens at Shaw

College football D-II playoffs Semifinals Sunday, Dec. 12 Delta State (10-3) vs. Shepherd (12-1), 2 or 6 p.m.

Northwest Missouri State (12-1) vs. Minnesota-Duluth (13-0), 2 or 6 p.m.

Quarterfinals Friday, Dec. 10 New Hampshire at Delaware, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11 Villanova at Appalachian State, Noon Georgia Southern at Wofford, 2 p.m.

North Dakota State at Eastern Washington, 3:30 p.m.

Polls AP Top 25 Pts Pv Record 1. Auburn (36) 13-0 1,473 2 2. Oregon (23) 12-0 1,462 1 12-0 1,379 3 3. TCU (1) 4. Wisconsin 11-1 1,289 4 5. Stanford 11-1 1,283 5 11-1 1,179 6 6. Ohio St. 7. Michigan St. 11-1 1,101 7 8. Arkansas 10-2 1,085 8 11-2 976 10 9. Oklahoma 10. Boise St. 11-1 932 9 11. LSU 10-2 863 11 11-2 817 12 12. Virginia Tech 13. Nevada 12-1 759 14 14. Missouri 10-2 705 15 15. Alabama 9-3 628 17 16. Oklahoma St. 10-2 622 16 10-3 608 13 17. Nebraska 18. Texas A&M 9-3 601 19 19. South Carolina 9-4 332 18 10-2 312 21 20. Utah 21. Mississippi St. 8-4 288 22 22. West Virginia 9-3 283 23 9-4 188 20 23. Florida St. 24. Hawaii 10-3 111 25 25. Connecticut 8-4 74 — Others receiving votes: UCF 63, Maryland 30, Tulsa 18, Navy 11, Miami (Ohio) 8, N. Illinois 7, San Diego St. 6, Fresno St. 2, Pittsburgh 2, Air Force 1, Iowa 1, N.C. State 1.

USA Top 25 Record Pts Pvs 1. Oregon (34) 12-0 1,450 1 2. Auburn (24) 13-0 1,437 2 3. TCU (1) 12-0 1,348 3 4. Wisconsin 11-1 1,276 4 5. Stanford 11-1 1,239 5 6. Ohio State 11-1 1,200 6 7. Michigan State 11-1 1,104 7 8. Arkansas 10-2 1,008 8 8. Oklahoma 11-2 1,008 9 10. Boise State 11-1 914 10 11. Virginia Tech 11-2 900 11 12. LSU 10-2 826 12 13. Oklahoma State 10-2 718 15 14. Missouri 10-2 712 14 15. Nevada 12-1 640 17 16. Nebraska 10-3 607 13 17. Texas A&M 9-3 542 18 18. Alabama 9-3 521 19 19. Utah 10-2 375 21 20. South Carolina 9-4 345 16 21. West Virginia 9-3 261 24 22. Mississippi State 8-4 255 22 23. Florida State 9-4 156 20 24. Central Florida 10-3 143 25 25. Hawaii 10-3 98 NR Others receiving votes: Connecticut 40; Maryland 19; Northern Illinois 13; Miami (Ohio) 8; North Carolina State 5; San Diego State 3; Navy 2; Arizona 1; Tulsa 1.

Harris Top 25 Pts 2,809 2,773 2,613 2,443 2,421 2,293 2,104 1,992 1,926 1,800 1,625 1,623 1,368 1,302 1,232 1,155 1,136 1,077 685 631 519 500 274

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB 16 4 .800 — Boston New York 12 9 .571 41⁄2 Toronto 8 12 .400 8 6 14 .300 10 Philadelphia New Jersey 6 15 .286 101⁄2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB 15 5 .750 — Orlando Atlanta 13 8 .619 21⁄2 Miami 13 8 .619 21⁄2 7 13 .350 8 CHARLOTTE Washington 6 13 .316 81⁄2 Central Division W L Pct GB 10 8 .556 — Chicago Indiana 9 9 .500 1 Milwaukee 7 12 .368 31⁄2 7 13 .350 4 Cleveland Detroit 7 14 .333 41⁄2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division L Pct GB W San Antonio 17 3 .850 — Dallas 16 4 .800 1 13 7 .650 4 New Orleans 1 Memphis 8 13 .381 9 ⁄2 Houston 7 13 .350 10 Northwest Division W L Pct GB 15 6 .714 — Utah Denver 13 6 .684 1 Oklahoma City 14 7 .667 1 1 9 11 .450 5 ⁄2 Portland Minnesota 5 15 .250 91⁄2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB 14 6 .700 — L.A. Lakers Phoenix 11 9 .550 3 Golden State 8 12 .400 6 4 14 .222 9 Sacramento L.A. Clippers 4 17 .190 101⁄2 Sunday’s Games Boston 100, New Jersey 75 New York 116, Toronto 99 Detroit 102, Cleveland 92 Oklahoma City 114, Golden State 109 San Antonio 109, New Orleans 84 Denver 108, Memphis 107 Phoenix 125, Washington 108 Portland 100, L.A. Clippers 91 Monday’s Games Toronto at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Atlanta at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at New York, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Miami at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Memphis at Utah, 9 p.m.

Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

Notable boxes Spurs 109, Hornets 84 NEW ORLEANS (84) Ariza 6-12 0-0 13, West 6-11 1-2 13, Okafor 1⁄3 3-4 5, Paul 5-13 4-5 16, Belinelli 0-6 2⁄3 2, Green 5-5 0-0 10, Smith 1-5 00 2, Pondexter 4-7 2-2 10, Andersen 0-2 00 0, Jack 1⁄3 2-2 4, Thornton 0-3 0-0 0, Gray 4-5 1-1 9. Totals 33-75 15-19 84.

SAN ANTONIO (109) Jefferson 5-12 0-0 13, Duncan 4-7 3-4 11, Blair 5-7 0-0 10, Parker 7-10 5-7 19, Ginobili 2-5 2-2 8, Hill 4-4 3-3 11, Neal 4-9 1-1 11, Bonner 5-6 0-0 14, McDyess 0-0 0-0 0, Splitter 2-4 1-4 5, Quinn 2-5 0-0 4, Udoka 11 1-2 3. Totals 41-70 16-23 109.

New Orleans 23 18 18 25 — 84 San Antonio 34 34 22 19 — 109 3-Point Goals—New Orleans 3-8 (Paul 24, Ariza 1⁄3, Thornton 0-1), San Antonio 11-22 (Bonner 4-5, Jefferson 3-7, Neal 2-4, Ginobili 2-4, Quinn 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New Orleans 37 (West, Paul, Smith 5), San Antonio 45 (Duncan 9). Assists—New Orleans 22 (Paul 8), San Antonio 29 (Parker 6). Total Fouls—New Orleans 23, San Antonio 17. Technicals—, San Antonio defensive three second 2. A—17,571 (18,797).

Pv 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 18 13 19 21 17 23 22 20

NEW YORK (116) Chandler 8-14 2-2 21, Gallinari 2-7 0-0 6, Stoudemire 12-24 7-7 31, Felton 8-18 1-1 18, Fields 5-10 3-4 15, Douglas 2-7 1-2 5, Mozgov 1-2 4-5 6, Williams 5-6 0-0 14. Totals 43-88 18-21 116.

TORONTO (99) Weems 2-8 0-0 4, Johnson 10-14 2-4 22, Bargnani 8-19 0-0 16, Calderon 5-8 1-2 13, DeRozan 4-8 4-6 12, Davis 2-3 2-6 6, Barbosa 1-9 0-0 3, Kleiza 0-2 0-0 0, Bayless 816 2-4 23, Wright 0-0 0-0 0, Dorsey 0-0 00 0. Totals 40-87 11-22 99.

New York 33 27 22 34 — 116 18 32 25 24 — 99 Toronto 3-Point Goals—New York 12-27 (Williams 4-4, Chandler 3-7, Fields 2-2, Gallinari 2-6, Felton 1-6, Douglas 0-2), Toronto 8-19 (Bayless 5-7, Calderon 2-3, Barbosa 1-5, Bargnani 0-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New York 51 (Stoudemire 16), Toronto 55 (Johnson 16). Assists—New York 22 (Felton 8), Toronto 22 (Calderon, Bayless 6). Total Fouls—New York 13, Toronto 19. Technicals—Stoudemire, Toronto defensive three second. A—16,891 (19,800).

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 28 18 8 2 38 89 Philadelphia 28 17 7 4 38 95 N.Y. Rangers 29 16 12 1 33 83 New Jersey 26 8 16 2 18 49 N.Y. Islanders25 5 15 5 15 53 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Montreal 27 17 8 2 36 71 Boston 25 14 8 3 31 72 28 12 14 2 26 61 Ottawa Buffalo 27 11 13 3 25 68 Toronto 25 9 12 4 22 54 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Washington 28 18 8 2 38 92 Tampa Bay 27 15 9 3 33 84 Atlanta 27 14 10 3 31 85 Carolina 26 11 12 3 25 75 Florida 25 11 14 0 22 64 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Detroit 24 17 4 3 37 84 Chicago 29 15 12 2 32 90 St. Louis 26 13 9 4 30 67 Columbus 25 14 10 1 29 67 Nashville 25 12 8 5 29 63 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Vancouver 25 14 8 3 31 80 Colorado 26 13 10 3 29 91 Minnesota 26 11 11 4 26 63 Edmonton 26 10 12 4 24 70 Calgary 27 11 14 2 24 74 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Dallas 25 16 8 1 33 74 Phoenix 26 13 7 6 32 74 Los Angeles 25 15 10 0 30 69 Anaheim 29 13 13 3 29 71 San Jose 25 12 9 4 28 73 Sunday’s Games Philadelphia 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Ottawa 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 Chicago 4, Calgary 2 Phoenix 3, Anaheim 0 St. Louis 3, Vancouver 2 Monday’s Games New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Washington, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Atlanta, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Columbus, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Shaw’s Brown debuts

BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

Knicks 116, Raptors 99

FCS playoffs

Record 1. Auburn (75) 13-0 2. Oregon (38) 12-0 3. TCU (1) 12-0 4. Wisconsin 11-1 5. Stanford 11-1 6. Ohio State 11-1 7. Michigan State 11-1 8. Arkansas 10-2 9. Oklahoma 11-2 10. Boise State 11-1 11. LSU 10-2 12. Virginia Tech 11-2 13. Missouri 10-2 14. Nevada 12-1 15. Oklahoma State 10-2 16. Alabama 9-3 17. Nebraska 10-3 18. Texas A&M 9-3 19. Utah 10-2 20. South Carolina 9-4 21. West Virginia 9-3 22. Mississippi State 8-4 23. Florida State 9-4

24. Hawaii 10-3 191 NR 25. Central Florida 10-3 190 NR Other teams receiving votes: Connecticut 128; Maryland 70; Navy 50; Tulsa 26; Northern Illinois 24; Arizona 16; Iowa 16; Notre Dame 11; North Carolina State 8; San Diego State 7; Miami (OH) 6; Air Force 4; South Florida 2.

GA 66 69 77 79 83 GA 53 50 81 73 72 GA 74 94 78 84 66 GA 62 84 72 69 65 GA 64 82 76 93 82 GA 66 72 61 87 71

Transactions BASEBAL National League WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms with OF Jayson Werth on a seven-year contract.

FOOTBALL National Football League NEW YORK JETS—Signed WR Laveranues Coles.

COLLEGE MINNESOTA—Named Jerry Kill football coach.

Area athletes update ...

Shemieka Brown (North Rowan) made her debut with Shaw and scored 10 points in a recent 65-48 win against Belmont Abbey.

Brown played two years at Wilkes Community College before transferring to Shaw.  Rashonda Mayfield (West Rowan) is averaging 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds for Voorhees.

Mayfield was 5-for-7 on 3-pointers and scored 24 points on Friday against Warner.  Elizabeth City State’s De’Rya Wylie (Salisbury) had four points and seven rebounds in the Vikings’ two wins in Ohio over the weekend.  Bubbles Phifer (Salisbury) has seven steals in six games for Tallahassee Community College. Phifer hasn’t played a lot so far for a team ranked 13th nationally.  Mars Hill’s Brittini Young, who started her prep career at East Rowan, scored 23 points on Saturday in an OT win against LenoirRhyne and now ranks 10th in Mars Hill history with 1,410 points.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Jamel Carpenter (West) led the CIAA in scoring and was all-conference in 2009-10, but he’s not playing this season.

Carpenter hasn’t lost his eligibility, but West coach Mike Gurley explained that Carpenter was spending this school year focusing on working toward his degree.

Carpenter is still practicing with the Broncos and plans to return to the CARPENTER court for the 201112 season, when he should be a handful in the CIAA. Fayetteville State coach Alphonza Kee told the Fayetteville Observ-

er, “Next year he’ll be a tremendous player, but more important, he’ll be walking across that stage at graduation.”  Doug Campbell (Salisbury) is averaging 10.7 points per game for Rio Grande, while Kaleb Kimber (West) is averaging 4.0 points a CAMPBELL game.

Campbell has made 18 3-pointers in nine games.

Kimber’s gotten most of his points from the 3-point line. He’s made seven.  Brevard’s Darius Moose (Carson) had six points and four rebounds in an 85-84 win against Anderson on Saturday.  VMI’s Drew Absher (Davie) didn’t expect to be on the floor in league games as a walk-on freshman, but he played two minutes on Saturday in a loss to Presbyterian.

Absher scored 18 points in a recent victory, and injuries have moved him up the depth chart.

WRESTLING UNC Pembroke’s Joseph Figueroa (Salisbury) was 2-2 at 141 pounds in the Davidson Open on Saturday.

Gardner-Webb’s FIGUEROA Morgan McDaniel (A.L. Brown) was 22 in the Davidson Open at 149 pounds.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Gordy Witte (Salisbury) and Jamill Lott (A.L. Brown) played in Appalachian State’s snowy playoff win against Western Illinois on Saturday.

OVERSEAS BASKETBALL Junior Hairston (West) had a 23point game for his team in Holland last week, but he was held to nine points on Saturday.

Gealy makes charge From staff reports

Elliot Gealy (Salisbury) shot a sizzling 7-under 65 on Sunday and made a major move up the leaderboard in the final stage of the PGA’s marathon Q-School Tournament.

Gealy had nine birdies and two bogeys on the Crooked Cat layout in Winter Garden, Fla. Golfers have completed five rounds, with the sixth and final round set for today in Winter Garden, Fla. Gealy has shot 69-74-75-72-65.

He began Sunday’s round tied for 121st but ended it tied for 61st.

The top 25 finishers (and ties) receive PGA cards for 2011, while the next 50 receive exempt status on the Nationwide Tour.

 Middle school wrestling China Grove Middle won wrestling matches against Erwin (63-27) and Knox (54-35) in the past week.

 Prep football Salisbury will be pre-selling state championship football tickets all week for $9 in the main office. Tickets at the gate will be $10.

Salisbury will play Elizabeth City Northeastern at 7 p.m. on Saturday at

Wake Forest’s BB&T Field.

 College football Top-seeded Appalachian State (10-2) will be home at noon on Saturday in the FCS quarterfinals against 10th-ranked Villanova, the defending national champion.  UNC Pembroke’s football program honored DB Jordan Lilly (West Rowan) as its top defensive performer on the scout team this season.

 Prep wrestling North Rowan won the Chair City Classic Wrestling Tournament held in Thomasville on Saturday.

High Point Central placed second.

First-place finishers for the Cavaliers included Giancarlo Solorzano (125 pounds), Brandon Lemmon (130), and A.J. Chambers (171).

Simon Connolly (103), Damon Ellis (112), Thomas Fowler (160) and Will Robertson (heavyweight) were all runner-ups.

Lemmon was voted the tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler.

Patrick Imes, Delondon Krider, Cecil McCauley and Tyler Ramsue recorded their first varsity wins in the event.

North travels to Carson tonight.

Pirates tackle Terps in Military Bowl WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland will be able to take the subway to its bowl game.

The Terrapins accepted a bid Sunday to the Military Bowl. They will face East Carolina at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 29.

Maryland had to settle for the short trip despite an 8-4 record and a 5-3 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference. And the Terrapins were not happy about it.

Athletic director Kevin Anderson said he’s “disappointed with the process.”

Maryland had to settle for the

short trip despite an 8-4 record and a 5-3 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The Military Bowl was slated to get the No. 8 selection from the ACC, and Anderson said he’ll speak to conference representatives to get “a better understanding” of what happened.

The Military Bowl is in its third season and was formerly known as the EagleBank Bowl.

East Carolina finished 6-6. The Conference USA team accepted its invitation last week.

This will be the first meeting between the schools.

Kelly’s hat trick too much for Rangers Associated Press NHL roundup ...

NEW YORK — Chris Kelly scored all three goals for Ottawa, including the go-ahead tally with 2:24 remaining in the Senators’ 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday night.

Kelly scored a short-handed goal in the second period and completed his hat trick into an empty net in the game’s final second. Kelly doubled his season goal total to six.

Flyers 3, Islanders 2 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Daniel Briere scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:44 left and Philadelphia held on to beat the New York Islanders yet

again.

Blackhawks 4, Flames 2 CHICAGO — Dave Bolland scored two power-play goals, and Chicago overcame the loss of star forward Patrick Kane in the opening minute and beat Calgary.

Coyotes 3, Ducks 0 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ilya Bryzgalov shut out his former team for the third time since leaving Anaheim, Taylor Pyatt scored on a deflection and Shane Doan connected during a power play to lead Phoenix.

Blues 3, Canucks 2 VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Alexander Steen scored his second goal 6:11 into the third period and added an assist.

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Expanded Standings

Sunday’s sums Seahawks 31, Panthers 14 Carolina Seattle

7 7 0 0 — 14 0 3 21 7 — 31 First Quarter car—Goodson 6 run (Kasay kick), 10:51.

Second Quarter car—Stewart 3 run (Kasay kick), 8:05.

Sea—FG Mare 24, :38.

Third Quarter Sea—Lynch 1 run (Mare kick), 10:46.

Sea—Tatupu 26 interception return (Mare kick), 9:18.

Sea—Lynch 1 run (Mare kick), 6:09.

Fourth Quarter Sea—Lynch 22 run (Mare kick), 4:24.

A—66,577.

Car Sea 18 25 First downs Total Net Yards 283 371 rushes-yards 30-131 31-161 152 210 Passing Punt returns 3-10 4-92 Kickoff returns 6-130 3-47 2-16 1-26 interceptions ret. comp-Att-int 18-34-1 17-30-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-17 3-19 7-45.6 3-51.0 Punts Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 8-53 4-20 29:30 Time of Possession 30:30 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—carolina, Stewart 21-92, Goodson 3-19, Sutton 4-17, Fiammetta 1-3, clausen 1-0. Seattle, Lynch 21-83, Forsett 6-60, M.robinson 1-14, Washington 2-5, Hasselbeck 1-(minus 1).

PASSiNG—carolina, clausen 18-34-1169. Seattle, Hasselbeck 17-30-2-229. receiViNG—carolina, Smith 3-54, LaFell 3-33, rosario 3-26, Sutton 3-14, Fiammetta 2-17, Gettis 2-16, Stewart 1-7, King 1-2. Seattle, Stokley 4-47, Butler 4-43, Morrah 3-69, obomanu 2-40, Tate 2-13, Lynch 1-17, M.robinson 1-0.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—Seattle, Mare 47 (Wr).

Jaguars 17, Titans 6 Jacksonville Tennessee

7 10 0 0 — 17 0 0 3 3— 6 First Quarter Jac—Jennings 11 run (Scobee kick), 5:51.

Second Quarter Jac—Garrard 4 run (Scobee kick), 5:38.

Jac—FG Scobee 26, :00.

Third Quarter Ten—FG Bironas 37, 5:58.

Fourth Quarter Ten—FG Bironas 30, 12:05.

A—69,143.

Jac Ten 23 11 First downs Total Net Yards 377 220 rushes-yards 53-258 14-57 119 163 Passing Punt returns 0-0 1-4 Kickoff returns 3-74 2-37 2-2 0-0 interceptions ret. comp-Att-int 14-19-0 14-32-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-7 1-6 2-43.0 2-36.0 Punts Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 4-31 4-30 20:06 Time of Possession 39:54 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—Jacksonville, Jones-drew 31186, Jennings 10-44, Garrard 10-19, Miller 2-9. Tennessee, c.Johnson 13-53, collins 1-4.

PASSiNG—Jacksonville, Garrard 14-190-126. Tennessee, collins 14-32-2-169. receiViNG—Jacksonville, Thomas 431, Lewis 3-36, Miller 3-34, Jennings 2-10, G.Jones 1-11, Jones-drew 1-4. Tennessee, cook 4-47, Washington 3-40, c.Johnson 214, Gage 1-25, Stevens 1-19, Moss 1-13, Scaife 1-7, ringer 1-4.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—Jacksonville, Scobee 49 (BK), 48 (Wr).

Bears 24, Lions 20 7 7 3 7 — 24 7 10 3 0 — 20 First Quarter det—Stanton 3 run (rayner kick), 6:36. chi—Taylor 1 run (Gould kick), :03.

Second Quarter det—FG rayner 50, 9:31. chi—Forte 14 run (Gould kick), 4:40. det—c.Johnson 46 pass from Stanton (rayner kick), :34.

Third Quarter det—FG rayner 25, 12:38. chi—FG Gould 54, 2:40.

Fourth Quarter chi—Manumaleuna 7 pass from cutler (Gould kick), 8:39.

A—58,119.

Chi Det First downs 23 14 311 302 Total Net Yards rushes-yards 28-114 27-134 Passing 197 168 2-37 1-19 Punt returns Kickoff returns 5-101 3-116 interceptions ret.

0-0 0-0 21-26-0 16-24-0 comp-Att-int Sacked-Yards Lost 4-37 2-10 Punts 3-45.0 4-43.3 1-1 1-0 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 4-25 6-42 Time of Possession 33:19 26:41 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—chicago, Forte 13-64, Taylor 9-33, cutler 5-12, Hester 1-5. detroit, Best 9-65, Morris 10-37, Logan 2-18, Stanton 512, Felton 1-2.

PASSiNG—chicago, cutler 21-26-0-234. detroit, Stanton 16-24-0-178. receiViNG—chicago, Bennett 7-104, Taylor 5-31, Knox 3-34, Forte 2-36, Manumaleuna 2-23, olsen 1-5, Hester 1-1. detroit, Pettigrew 5-36, c.Johnson 3-66, Burleson 3-27, Scheffler 2-9, Best 1-32, Heller 1-5, Morris 1-3.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—None.

Chicago Detroit

Chiefs 10, Broncos 6 Denver Kansas City

0 3 0 3— 6 7 3 0 0 — 10 First Quarter Kc—Pope 2 pass from cassel (Succop kick), 1:15.

Second Quarter den—FG Prater 25, 1:19.

Kc—FG Succop 47, :03.

Fourth Quarter den—FG Prater 41, 13:42.

A—67,267.

Den KC First downs 13 21 247 359 Total Net Yards rushes-yards 23-161 39-185 Passing 86 174 Punt returns 3-37 4-14 Kickoff returns 3-49 3-60 interceptions ret.

0-0 0-0 comp-Att-int 9-28-0 17-31-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-31 2-22 Punts 7-41.1 7-41.9 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 4-35 8-60 Time of Possession 22:46 37:14 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—denver, Moreno 23-161.

Kansas city, charles 21-116, Jones 11-53, Mccluster 5-11, cassel 2-5.

PASSiNG—denver, orton 9-28-0-117.

Kansas city, cassel 17-31-0-196. receiViNG—denver, Lloyd 2-31, Gaffney 2-28, royal 2-7, decker 1-28, Moreno 1-14, Gronkowski 1-9. Kansas city, Jones 4-54, Moeaki 4-54, Tucker 2-28, Mccluster 2-25, charles 2-20, copper 2-13, Pope 1-2.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—None.

Giants 31, Redskins 7 Washington N.Y. Giants

0 0 7 0— 7 14 7 7 3 — 31 First Quarter NYG—Jacobs 8 run (Tynes kick), 11:26.

NYG—Bradshaw 4 run (Tynes kick), 5:22.

Second Quarter NYG—Bradshaw 10 run (Tynes kick), 1:55.

Third Quarter NYG—Jacobs 28 run (Tynes kick), 6:36.

Was—Armstrong 33 pass from McNabb (Gano kick), 4:35.

Fourth Quarter NYG—FG Tynes 28, 9:00.

A—78,861.

Was NYG First downs 19 22 Total Net Yards 338 358 rushes-yards 16-74 36-197 Passing 264 161 Punt returns 5-56 2-2 Kickoff returns 6-92 2-52 interceptions ret.

1-0 2-18 comp-Att-int 26-44-2 15-25-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-32 0-0 Punts 6-33.3 7-44.1 Fumbles-Lost 6-4 1-0 Penalties-Yards 5-35 5-35 Time of Possession 25:32 34:28 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—Washington, J.davis 9-40, K.Williams 5-29, McNabb 2-5. N.Y. Giants,

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010 • 3B

N AT I O N A L F O O T B A L L L E A G U E

New england N.Y. Jets Miami Buffalo

W L 9 2 9 2 6 6 2 10

T 0 0 0 0

Jacksonville indianapolis Houston Tennessee

W 7 6 5 5

L 5 6 7 7

T 0 0 0 0

Pittsburgh Baltimore cleveland cincinnati

W L 9 3 8 4 5 7 2 10

T 0 0 0 0

Kansas city oakland San diego denver

W 8 6 6 3

L 4 6 6 9

T 0 0 0 0

N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Washington dallas

W 8 8 5 4

L 4 4 7 8

T 0 0 0 0

W L Atlanta 10 2 New orleans 9 3 Tampa Bay 7 5 CAROLINA 1 11

T 0 0 0 0

chicago Green Bay Minnesota detroit

W L 9 3 8 4 5 7 2 10

T 0 0 0 0

Seattle St. Louis San Francisco Arizona

W 6 6 4 3

T 0 0 0 0

L 6 6 8 9

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East Pct PF PA Home Away .818 334 266 5-0-0 4-2-0 .818 264 187 4-2-0 5-0-0 .500 215 238 1-5-0 5-1-0 .167 243 333 1-5-0 1-5-0 South Pct PF PA Home Away .583 257 300 4-2-0 3-3-0 .500 317 290 4-2-0 2-4-0 .417 288 321 3-3-0 2-4-0 .417 263 235 2-4-0 3-3-0 North Pct PF PA Home Away .750 267 191 3-2-0 6-1-0 .667 260 201 5-1-0 3-3-0 .417 229 239 3-3-0 2-4-0 .167 255 322 1-5-0 1-5-0 West Pct PF PA Home Away .667 295 237 6-0-0 2-4-0 .500 283 269 4-2-0 2-4-0 .500 323 253 4-2-0 2-4-0 .250 256 333 2-4-0 1-5-0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East Pct PF PA Home Away .667 308 247 5-2-0 3-2-0 .667 344 281 4-2-0 4-2-0 .417 222 293 2-4-0 3-3-0 .333 294 336 1-5-0 3-3-0 South Pct PF PA Home Away .833 304 233 6-0-0 4-2-0 .750 299 227 4-2-0 5-1-0 .583 243 251 3-3-0 4-2-0 .083 154 307 1-5-0 0-6-0 North Pct PF PA Home Away .750 246 192 4-2-0 5-1-0 .667 303 182 5-1-0 3-3-0 .417 227 253 4-2-0 1-5-0 .167 278 306 2-4-0 0-6-0 West Pct PF PA Home Away .500 240 289 4-2-0 2-4-0 .500 232 237 4-2-0 2-4-0 .333 203 259 3-3-0 1-5-0 .250 200 338 2-4-0 1-5-0

Thursday’s Game Philadelphia 34, Houston 24 Sunday’s Games Green Bay 34, San Francisco 16 Kansas city 10, denver 6 Minnesota 38, Buffalo 14 Jacksonville 17, Tennessee 6 cleveland 13, Miami 10 chicago 24, detroit 20 N.Y. Giants 31, Washington 7 New orleans 34, cincinnati 30 oakland 28, San diego 13 Seattle 31, CAROLINA 14 St. Louis 19, Arizona 6 Atlanta 28, Tampa Bay 24 dallas 38, indianapolis 35, oT Pittsburgh 13, Baltimore 10 Monday’s Game N.Y. Jets at New england, 8:30 p.m.

Jacobs 8-103, Bradshaw 25-97, Manning 1(minus 1), Ware 2-(minus 2).

PASSiNG—Washington, McNabb 26-442-296. N.Y. Giants, Manning 15-25-1-161. receiViNG—Washington, Armstrong 697, cooley 6-61, J.davis 3-41, r.Williams 3-27, Moss 2-24, Sellers 2-17, K.Williams 22, F.davis 1-18, Paulsen 1-9. N.Y. Giants, Hagan 7-65, Manningham 2-36, Boss 2-28, Pascoe 2-21, Bradshaw 1-8, Ware 1-3.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—Washington, Gano 43 (WL).

Packers 34, 49ers 16 San Francisco 3 10 3 0 — 16 Green Bay 0 14 14 6 — 34 First Quarter SF—FG reed 44, 11:49.

Second Quarter SF—FG reed 26, 12:34.

GB—Jennings 57 pass from rodgers (crosby kick), 7:02.

GB—Kuhn 1 run (crosby kick), 1:34.

SF—V.davis 66 pass from T.Smith (reed kick), 1:26.

Third Quarter GB—driver 61 pass from rodgers (crosby kick), 11:52.

SF—FG reed 23, 6:39.

GB—Jennings 1 pass from rodgers (crosby kick), 3:37.

Fourth Quarter GB—FG crosby 43, 13:50.

GB—FG crosby 24, 3:10.

A—70,575.

SF GB First downs 11 21 269 410 Total Net Yards rushes-yards 22-97 34-136 Passing 172 274 2-31 3-34 Punt returns Kickoff returns 7-100 5-84 interceptions ret.

0-0 1-7 10-25-1 21-30-0 comp-Att-int Sacked-Yards Lost 4-22 4-24 Punts 5-47.2 3-43.3 0-0 0-0 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 6-32 5-40 Time of Possession 22:49 37:11 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—San Francisco, dixon 9-33, Westbrook 9-31, T.Smith 3-28, Walker 1-5.

Green Bay, Starks 18-73, rodgers 4-39, Kuhn 6-13, Jackson 4-13, Flynn 2-(minus 2).

PASSiNG—San Francisco, T.Smith 1025-1-194. Green Bay, rodgers 21-30-0-298. receiViNG—San Francisco, V.davis 4126, crabtree 3-45, Walker 2-19, dixon 14. Green Bay, Jennings 6-122, driver 4-73, Jackson 4-63, Nelson 2-15, J.Jones 2-8, Hall 1-9, Kuhn 1-4, Quarless 1-4.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—Green Bay, crosby 29 (WL).

Vikings 38, Bills 14 Buffalo Minnesota

7 0 0 7 — 14 7 24 0 7 — 38 First Quarter Buf—Florence 40 interception return (Lindell kick), 4:34.

Min—rice 31 pass from Jackson (Longwell kick), 1:45.

Second Quarter Min—Peterson 2 run (Longwell kick), 14:56.

Min—Peterson 3 run (Longwell kick), 11:00.

Min—rice 6 pass from Jackson (Longwell kick), 8:00.

Min—FG Longwell 38, :00.

Fourth Quarter Min—Peterson 43 run (Longwell kick), 14:46.

Buf—d.Nelson 12 pass from Fitzpatrick (Lindell kick), 4:43.

A—64,012.

Buf Min First downs 10 22 Total Net Yards 239 387 rushes-yards 23-84 40-210 Passing 155 177 Punt returns 2-12 3-25 Kickoff returns 6-75 2-55 interceptions ret.

4-77 1-41 comp-Att-int 15-25-1 15-23-4 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-3 1-10 Punts 6-44.2 4-43.8 Fumbles-Lost 5-4 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-54 4-20 Time of Possession 26:03 33:57 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—Buffalo, Jackson 11-42, Spiller 7-35, Fitzpatrick 4-5, Jones 1-2. Minnesota, Peterson 16-107, Gerhart 12-54, Young 10-27, Jackson 2-22.

PASSiNG—Buffalo, Fitzpatrick 15-25-1158. Minnesota, Jackson 15-22-3-187, Favre 0-1-1-0. receiViNG—Buffalo, d.Nelson 4-34, evans 3-72, St.Johnson 2-36, Spiller 2-1, Mcintyre 1-8, Jackson 1-6, Jones 1-1, Martin 1-0. Minnesota, rice 5-105, Kleinsasser 3-25, camarillo 2-27, Shiancoe 2-17, Berrian 1-14, Peterson 1-1, Gerhart 1-(minus 2).

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—None.

Browns 13, Dolphins 10 Cleveland Miami

0 3 7 3 — 13 0 3 0 7 — 10 Second Quarter cle—FG dawson 32, 1:43.

Mia—FG carpenter 60, :02.

Third Quarter cle—Watson 3 pass from delhomme (dawson kick), 1:16.

Fourth Quarter Mia—Fasano 11 pass from Henne (carpenter kick), 10:27. cle—FG dawson 23, :00.

A—65,942.

Cle Mia First downs 12 17 Total Net Yards 252 281 rushes-yards 22-52 32-114 Passing 200 167

AFC 7-2-0 7-1-0 4-5-0 1-7-0

NFC 2-0-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-3-0

Div 2-1-0 3-0-0 1-2-0 0-3-0

AFC 6-3-0 4-4-0 4-4-0 2-6-0

NFC 1-2-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 3-1-0

Div 3-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 1-2-0

AFC 7-2-0 6-3-0 3-5-0 1-7-0

NFC 2-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 1-3-0

Div 3-1-0 2-2-0 1-2-0 1-2-0

AFC 5-4-0 4-4-0 5-4-0 2-7-0

NFC 3-0-0 2-2-0 1-2-0 1-2-0

Div 2-2-0 4-0-0 1-3-0 1-3-0

NFC 6-2-0 5-3-0 4-5-0 2-6-0

AFC 2-2-0 3-1-0 1-2-0 2-2-0

Div 2-2-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 1-2-0

NFC 7-1-0 7-2-0 5-3-0 1-8-0

AFC 3-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 0-3-0

Div 3-0-0 3-1-0 2-3-0 0-4-0

NFC 7-3-0 6-3-0 4-4-0 2-7-0

AFC 2-0-0 2-1-0 1-3-0 0-3-0

Div 4-0-0 3-1-0 1-3-0 0-4-0

NFC 5-3-0 4-5-0 2-7-0 2-7-0

AFC 1-3-0 2-1-0 2-1-0 1-2-0

Div 3-1-0 2-2-0 2-1-0 1-4-0

Thursday, Dec. 9 indianapolis at Tennessee, 8:20 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 12 N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Washington, 1 p.m. cleveland at Buffalo, 1 p.m.

Green Bay at detroit, 1 p.m. oakland at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m.

Atlanta at CAROLINA, 1 p.m.

Seattle at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m.

St. Louis at New orleans, 4:05 p.m.

Kansas city at San diego, 4:15 p.m. denver at Arizona, 4:15 p.m.

New england at chicago, 4:15 p.m.

Miami at N.Y. Jets, 4:15 p.m.

Philadelphia at dallas, 8:20 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 13 Baltimore at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

2-13 6-48 Punt returns Kickoff returns 3-47 2-48 interceptions ret.

3-43 0-0 24-34-0 16-32-3 comp-Att-int Sacked-Yards Lost 2-17 1-7 Punts 9-48.7 7-49.7 1-0 1-0 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 4-45 4-37 Time of Possession 29:24 30:36 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—cleveland, Hillis 18-57, delhomme 4-(minus 5). Miami, Brown 16-50, Williams 10-48, Henne 5-17, Polite 1-(minus 1).

PASSiNG—cleveland, delhomme 24-340-217. Miami, Henne 16-32-3-174. receiViNG—cleveland, Watson 10-100, Hillis 7-22, Massaquoi 4-81, robiskie 2-10, Stuckey 1-4. Miami, Bess 6-67, Fasano 441, Brown 2-27, Williams 2-19, cobbs 1-11, Wallace 1-9.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—cleveland, dawson 47 (WL). Miami, carpenter 41 (BK).

Saints 34, Bengals 30 New Orleans Cincinnati

3 10 7 14 — 34 0 6 6 18 — 30 First Quarter No—FG Hartley 48, 8:44.

Second Quarter cin—FG Stitser 29, 13:03.

No—ivory 55 run (Hartley kick), 12:02. cin—FG Stitser 23, 9:41.

No—FG Hartley 24, :13.

Third Quarter No—ivory 1 run (Hartley kick), 9:06. cin—owens 5 pass from c.Palmer (kick failed), 3:54.

Fourth Quarter cin—Benson 1 run (Stitser kick), 13:38.

No—Meachem 52 pass from Brees (Hartley kick), 12:13. cin—Benson 4 run (Gresham pass from c.Palmer), 8:08. cin—FG Stitser 47, 4:25.

No—colston 3 pass from Brees (Hartley kick), :31.

A—59,963.

NO Cin 19 21 First downs Total Net Yards 436 311 rushes-yards 22-146 26-96 290 215 Passing Punt returns 1-2 2-30 Kickoff returns 7-116 6-179 0-0 1-7 interceptions ret. comp-Att-int 24-29-1 23-33-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-23 3-34 3-45.3 2-56.5 Punts Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 11-100 7-43 32:33 Time of Possession 27:27 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—New orleans, ivory 15-117, Bush 5-26, Jones 2-3. cincinnati, Benson 19-49, Scott 6-43, Leonard 1-4.

PASSiNG—New orleans, Brees 24-291-313. cincinnati, c.Palmer 23-33-0-249. receiViNG—New orleans, Moore 6-36, Meachem 3-106, Graham 3-72, colston 365, Jones 3-6, Bush 3-0, Shockey 2-28, Henderson 1-0. cincinnati, owens 6-47, ochocinco 5-96, Shipley 4-25, Gresham 343, Leonard 3-24, Benson 2-14.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—None.

Rams 19, Cardinals 6 St. Louis Arizona

3 6 7 3 — 19 6 0 0 0— 6 First Quarter Ari—FG Feely 45, 11:14.

Ari—FG Feely 41, 5:26.

StL—FG Jo.Brown 28, :24.

Second Quarter StL—FG Jo.Brown 52, 10:23.

StL—FG Jo.Brown 20, :04.

Third Quarter StL—Jackson 27 run (Jo.Brown kick), 7:40.

Fourth Quarter StL—FG Jo.Brown 43, 14:55.

A—61,874.

StL Ari First downs 18 14 Total Net Yards 288 224 rushes-yards 36-119 19-105 Passing 169 119 Punt returns 3-82 3-18 Kickoff returns 3-78 6-146 interceptions ret.

2-24 1-10 comp-Att-int 18-29-1 11-29-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-18 4-29 Punts 4-50.0 6-43.8 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 2-15 6-54 Time of Possession 33:46 26:14 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—St. Louis, Jackson 28-102, darby 4-10, Bradford 3-7, Amendola 1-0. Arizona, Hightower 15-81, Wells 3-24, Stephens-Howling 1-0.

PASSiNG—St. Louis, Bradford 18-29-1187. Arizona, Anderson 7-20-1-93, Skelton 3-6-0-45, Hall 1-3-1-10. receiViNG—St. Louis, B.Gibson 6-54, Fells 3-18, Bajema 2-39, robinson 2-24, Alexander 2-20, Amendola 1-17, Jackson 113, darby 1-2. Arizona, Fitzgerald 4-61, Breaston 3-62, Maui’a 1-10, dray 1-6, Hightower 1-5, doucet 1-4.

Raiders 28, Chargers 13 Oakland San Diego

14 7 0 7 — 28 0 3 3 7 — 13 First Quarter oak—J.campbell 9 run (Janikowski kick), 8:35. oak—Ford 4 pass from J.campbell (Janikowski kick), :30.

Second Quarter Sd—FG Kaeding 39, 11:05. oak—Bush 7 run (Janikowski kick), 4:07.

Third Quarter Sd—FG Kaeding 33, :44.

Fourth Quarter Sd—Gates 4 pass from rivers (Kaeding kick), 9:59.

oak—d.McFadden 7 run (Janikowski kick), 4:35.

A—68,183.

SD Oak First downs 22 18 Total Net Yards 368 286 52-251 8-21 rushes-yards Passing 117 265 Punt returns 2-17 1-0 4-80 3-61 Kickoff returns interceptions ret.

1-15 0-0 comp-Att-int 10-16-0 23-39-1 1-0 4-15 Sacked-Yards Lost Punts 4-40.0 2-50.5 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1 13-105 3-19 Penalties-Yards Time of Possession 38:39 21:21 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—oakland, d.McFadden 1997, Bush 23-95, J.campbell 7-37, HeywardBey 1-14, reece 1-5, Ford 1-3. San diego, Tolbert 7-16, rivers 1-5.

PASSiNG—oakland, J.campbell 10-160-117. San diego, rivers 23-39-1-280. receiViNG—oakland, reece 3-42, d.McFadden 3-30, Murphy 2-36, Z.Miller 15, Ford 1-4. San diego, Gates 6-73, Tolbert 6-47, Floyd 5-72, Ajirotutu 2-44, Naanee 114, Washington 1-14, McMichael 1-9, Sproles 1-7.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—San diego, Kaeding 50 (SH).

Cowboys 38, Colts 35 10 7 10 8 3 — 38 0 7 7 21 0 — 35 First Quarter dal—choice 20 run (Buehler kick), 10:15. dal—FG Buehler 30, 1:38.

Second Quarter dal—Scandrick 40 interception return (Buehler kick), 14:12. ind—Garcon 13 pass from Manning (Vinatieri kick), 5:57.

Third Quarter ind—Wayne 34 pass from Manning (Vinatieri kick), 13:53. dal—FG Buehler 46, 5:47. dal—Lee 31 interception return (Buehler kick), 4:53.

Fourth Quarter ind—James 1 run (Vinatieri kick), 14:56. ind—Smith 2 blocked punt return (Vinatieri kick), 12:56. dal—Witten 2 pass from Kitna (r.Williams pass from Kitna), 2:38. ind—James 2 run (Vinatieri kick), :29.

Overtime dal—FG Buehler 38, 7:55.

A—67,471.

Dal Ind 24 24 First downs Total Net Yards 368 405 rushes-yards 46-217 17-40 151 365 Passing Punt returns 1-2 2-22 Kickoff returns 5-144 4-79 interceptions ret.

4-84 0-0 18-26-0 36-48-4 comp-Att-int Sacked-Yards Lost 2-16 0-0 Punts 4-36.5 3-41.7 2-0 0-0 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 5-35 3-28 Time of Possession 40:00 27:05 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—dallas, choice 19-100, Jones 22-83, Kitna 4-28, Austin 1-6. indianapolis, James 6-18, Garcon 1-11, Hart 5-8, d.Brown 4-4, Manning 1-(minus 1).

PASSiNG—dallas, Kitna 18-26-0-167. indianapolis, Manning 36-48-4-365. receiViNG—dallas, Witten 5-42, Austin 4-47, Bennett 3-24, Jones 3-8, r.Williams 2-32, Bryant 1-14. indianapolis, Wayne 14200, Garcon 8-56, Tamme 4-47, White 4-32, James 2-17, Hart 2-1, eldridge 1-8, d.Brown 1-4.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—dallas, Buehler 48 (Wr).

Dallas Indianapolis

Falcons 28, Bucs 24 Atlanta Tampa Bay

7 7 0 14 — 28 7 7 3 7 — 24 First Quarter Atl—Turner 5 run (Bryant kick), 6:23.

TB—Blount 6 run (Barth kick), :25.

Second Quarter Atl—Mughelli 17 pass from ryan (Bryant kick), 4:37.

TB—M.Williams 1 pass from Freeman (Barth kick), :15.

Third Quarter TB—FG Barth 33, 11:34.

Fourth Quarter TB—Gilmore 2 pass from Graham (Barth kick), 10:24.

Atl—Weems 102 kickoff return (Bryant kick), 10:03.

Atl—Jenkins 9 pass from ryan (Bryant kick), 4:31.

A—53,955.

Atl TB First downs 20 19 290 325 Total Net Yards rushes-yards 27-85 29-151 Passing 205 174 1-10 3-13 Punt returns Kickoff returns 5-181 5-119 interceptions ret.

1-33 2-31 18-36-2 20-39-1 comp-Att-int Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 1-9 Punts 5-40.8 7-43.6 0-0 0-0 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 6-55 9-102 Time of Possession 28:00 32:00 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—Atlanta, Turner 24-88, ryan 3-(minus 3). Tampa Bay, Blount 20-103, Freeman 4-28, Benn 2-10, c.Williams 2-8, Stroughter 1-2.

PASSiNG—Atlanta, ryan 18-36-2-205.

Tampa Bay, Freeman 19-38-1-181, Graham 1-1-0-2. receiViNG—Atlanta, White 7-74, Gonzalez 3-38, Mughelli 3-32, Jenkins 3-30, douglas 1-21, G.Johnson 1-10. Tampa Bay, Stroughter 6-48, M.Williams 5-59, Winslow 3-26, Gilmore 2-6, c.Williams 2-6, Benn 128, Purvis 1-10.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—None.

Steelers 13, Ravens 10 Pittsburgh Baltimore

0 0 3 10 — 13 7 0 3 0 — 10 First Quarter Bal—Boldin 14 pass from Flacco (cundiff kick), 1:59.

Third Quarter Pit—FG Suisham 45, 10:54.

Bal—FG cundiff 24, 7:13.

Fourth Quarter Pit—FG Suisham 19, 12:46.

Pit—redman 9 pass from roethlisberger (Suisham kick), 2:51.

A—71,418.

Pit Bal 17 14 First downs Total Net Yards 288 269 rushes-yards 24-54 20-43 234 226 Passing Punt returns 2-11 3-47 Kickoff returns 0-0 4-72 interceptions ret.

0-0 1-0 comp-Att-int 22-38-1 17-33-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-19 4-40 Punts 6-41.3 6-39.8 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 9-61 9-53 Time of Possession 34:08 25:52 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS rUSHiNG—Pittsburgh, Mendenhall 1945, redman 4-10, roethlisberger 1-(minus 1). Baltimore, rice 9-32, Flacco 3-15, McGahee 7-7, Stallworth 1-(minus 11).

PASSiNG—Pittsburgh, roethlisberger 2238-1-253. Baltimore, Flacco 17-33-0-266. receiViNG—Pittsburgh, Wallace 5-76, Sanders 3-49, Johnson 3-37, Brown 3-26, Mendenhall 3-18, redman 2-23, Ward 1-13, Miller 1-9, Moore 1-2. Baltimore, Boldin 5118, Houshmandzadeh 4-20, dickson 3-21, Mason 2-22, rice 2-18, Stallworth 1-67.

MiSSed FieLd GoALS—None.

NFL Today Tonight’s matchup New York Jets (9-2) at New england (9-2), 8:30 p.m. edT. A matchup between bitter division rivals that Jets coach rex ryan called “the marquee game of the year.” The winner takes over first place in the AFc east and will be tied for the top record in the NFL. The Patriots have won 25 straight at home with Tom Brady as the starting quarterback, while the Jets have won eight straight on the road.

STARS Passing Aaron rodgers, Packers, was 21 of 30 for 298 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions as Green Bay cruised past San Francisco 34-16. drew Brees, Saints, finished 24 of 29 for 313 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, and passed Archie Manning to become New orleans’ all-time leading passer in a 34-30 win at cincinnati.

Matt ryan, Falcons, threw a 9-yard touchdown pass with 4:31 remaining to lead his sixth fourth-quarter game-winning drive this season in Atlanta’s 28-24 win at Tampa Bay.

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Adrian Peterson celebrates with fans after scoring for the Vikings in their victory against Buffalo on Sunday behind backup QB Tavaris Jackson.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Tarvaris Jackson came off the bench for an injured Brett Favre and threw for 187 yards and two touchdowns, and the Minnesota Vikings defense dominated Buffalo in a 38-14 victory on Sunday.

Adrian Peterson rushed for 107 yards and three touchdowns on a gimpy right ankle for the Vikings (5-7), who are 2-0 under interim head coach Leslie Frazier.

Favre said he sprained his throwing shoulder, which occurred on the first series of the game after a big hit

by Bills linebacker Arthur Moats.

Jackson came in and led the Vikings to 31 first-half points. But he also threw three interceptions, including one that Drayton Florence returned 40 yards for a touchdown.

Florence had two interceptions for the Bills (2-10). Buffalo committed five turnovers and had just 9 yards passing in the first half.

Cowboys 38, Colts 35 OT INDIANAPOLIS — Peyton Manning had two interceptions returned for touchdowns and fourth of the day set up David Buehler for a 38-yard field goal that gave Dallas the win in overtime.

Manning finished 36 of 48 for 365 yards with two touchdowns and his second straight four-interception game. He’s thrown a career-high 11 picks in the past three weeks with four of those going back for TDs. Dallas (4-8) rushed for a seasonhigh 217 yards and led most of the way thanks to Manning’s miscues. The Colts (6-6) fell one game behind firstplace Jacksonville in the AFC South.

When Manning’s third-down pass to Jacob Tamme was deflected by Mike Jenkins, linebacker Sean Lee picked off his second pass of the day and ran it back 13 yards to the Colts 36. Six plays later, Buehler won it.

Jaguars 17, Titans 6 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Maurice Jones-Drew ran for a career-best 186 yards and Rashad Jennings and David Garrard each ran for a touchdown for Jacksonville.

The win allowed the Jaguars (7-5) to take over first-place in the AFC South, a half-game ahead of the Indianapolis Colts, who played later Sunday.

The Jaguars took control on the ground from the start on a windy, cold day. They scored on their opening drive by running through and over the Titans to split the season series.

Falcons 28, Bucs 24 TAMPA, Fla. — Eric Weems scored on a 102-yard kickoff return and Matt Ryan threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Michael Jenkins as Atlanta rallied from a 10-point deficit for its sixth straight victory.

Ryan led his sixth fourth-quarter comeback of the season for the NFC South leaders, keeping a 10-play, 67-yard march alive with a 25-yard completion to Roddy White on third-and-20.

Chiefs 10, Broncos 6 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jamaal Charles rushed for 116 yards and Matt Cassel threw a 3-yard pass to Leonard Pope for the only touchdown as Kansas City avenged a 20-point loss to Denver three weeks ago.

Knowshon Moreno rushed for 161 yards for the Broncos (3-9), who are enduring one of their worst stretches in decades, losing 17 of their past 22 games under coach Josh McDaniels.

Rams 19, Cardinals 6 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Steven Jackson ran for 102 yards, including 27 on the game’s lone touchdown, and Josh Brown kicked four field goals as St. Louis (6-6) won consecutive road games for the first time in more than three years.

The Rams (6-6) also ended an eightgame losing streak against Arizona, which dropped its seventh in a row.

St. Louis remained in a first-place tie with Seattle in the weak NFC West.

Raiders 28, Chargers 13 SAN DIEGO — Jason Campbell ran for one touchdown and threw for another, Darren McFadden ran for 97 yards and a TD for Oakland.

The loss puts a serious crimp in

the playoff hopes for the four-time defending AFC West champion Chargers (6-6), who trail the Chiefs by two games with four to play. Oakland (6-6) revived a running game that had been stopped cold in two straight losses, ripping through the Chargers for 251 yards.

The Raiders swept the season series for the first time since 2001.

The Chargers’ streak of 18 straight December victories — which tied an NFL record for most victories in any month — came to a thudding end.

Saints 34, Bengals 30 CINCINNATI — Drew Brees threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Marques Colston with 31 seconds left, rallying New Orleans to its fifth straight victory.

The Saints (9-3) trailed for the first time after newcomer Clint Stitser made a 47-yard field goal with 4:25 to go, putting the Bengals (2-10) up 30-27.

Plenty of time for Brees to pull it out, with the help of yet another Bengals blunder.

Brees passed Archie Manning as the Saints’ career passing leader earlier in the game. His 42-yarder to Robert Meacham got New Orleans into field-goal range. On fourth-and-2 from the Cincinnati 7, the Saints lined up and tried to draw the Bengals offsides.

It worked. Lineman Pat Sims jumped, giving the Saints a first down.

Brees threw his second touchdown pass on the next play, sending the Bengals to their ninth straight loss.

Packers 34, 49ers 16 GREEN BAY, Wis. — Donald Driver’s catch-and-run for a 61-yard touchdown broke open a tight game in the third quarter.

Greg Jennings caught six passes from Aaron Rodgers for 122 yards and a pair of touchdowns for the Packers (8-4), who picked up a critical win as they try to make a push for the playoffs in the final month of the season.

Vernon Davis had 126 yards receiving and a touchdown for the 49ers (4-8).

It was a wintry day at Lambeau Field, with temperatures in the 20s and a stiff, steady 16-mph wind.

Giants 31, Redskins 7 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw ran for two touchdowns apiece and New York won easily.

Jacobs ran eight times for 103 yards and scored on jaunts of 8 and 28 yards, while Bradshaw had 97 yards and TD runs of 4 and 10 yards as the Giants (8-4) moved back into firstplace tie with Philadelphia.

Bears 24, Lions 20 DETROIT — Jay Cutler threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Brandon Manumaleuna one play after a questionable call midway through the fourth quarter to lift Chicago.

The NFC North-leading Bears (93) took advantage of referee Ed Hochuli flagging Ndamukong Suh for unnecessary roughness. Suh hit Cutler’s shoulder pads hard from behind when the quarterback was running downfield. Cutler then connected with Manumaleuna on a 7-yard pass with 8:39 left.

Browns 13, Dolphins 10 MIAMI — Mike Adams’ interception set up a short field goal on the final play, and Cleveland overcame a comedy of errors.

When Browns lineman David Bowens deflected Chad Henne’s thirddown pass, Adams snatched the ball and ran 25 yards to the 2. On fourth down, Phil Dawson kicked a 23-yard field goal for the win.

Steelers 13, Ravens 10 BALTIMORE — Ben Roethlisberger threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Redman with 2:51 left after Troy Polamalu forced a fumble with a sack of Joe Flacco, and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night to gain sole possession of first place in the AFC North.

A fierce defensive battle turned when Polamalu hit Flacco’s arm on a safety blitz. The loose ball was taken 19 yards by Lamarr Woodley to the Baltimore 9, setting up Pittsburgh’s lone touchdown.

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SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the sliding New Orleans Hornets for the second time in a week, 109-84 on Sunday night.

Matt Bonner added 14 points, hitting four of five 3point attempts, and the Spurs improved their NBA-best record to 17-3 and matched their best start through 20 games since the 2007-08 season.

Chris Paul had 16 points for the Hornets, who have lost four of five and were blown out from the start.

Knicks 116, Raptors 99 TORONTO — Amare Stoudemire had 31 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, Wilson Chandler added 21 points and New York extended its road winning streak to seven.

Raymond Felton had 18 points for the Knicks, who matched their longest road winning streak since a seven-

Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C.— South Carolina fans snapped pictures in front of large-screen TVs and watched the Southeastern Conference championship game on outdoor terraces in the rain Saturday.

And when pursuit of a first-ever SEC title finally died amid Cam Newton’s stellar performance in Auburn’s AssOciAted PRess 56-17 victory, Gamecocks supporters spurrier’s Gamecocks qualified for their first sec championship game. steve picked up their heads and applauded a season like few others in school history.

“This is so so exciting,” said Ryan Prater, a Columbia banker, said bemaining to watch at the school’s basKull of Columbia, a 27-year-old South fore kickoff. ketball arena, the Colonial Life Arena, Carolina graduate. “It’s so fun to be a Daniel Freeman of Greenville was after halftime. However, they began Gamecock fan.” in town to watch the Byrnes High filing out when Garcia was interceptIt looked like it might be a lot of Rebels win a state championship at ed for a touchdown that put the Gamefun early on. People in garnet South South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadi- cocks behind 42-14.

Carolina sweatshirts and ballcaps um and settled in for the SEC title “Hey, y’all comeback,” someone filled downtown restaurants and bars. game. Freeman said despite pulling shouted to the exiting fans.

They were feisty and ready to finally for rival Clemson, he was backing the Come back, they will. South Carolicash in on SEC success.

Gamecocks to beat Auburn. “It’s good na put together one of its most remarkFans shouted at TV screens when for football in this state,” he said. able years in 117 years of football. The Newton, the Auburn quarterback the South Carolina backers pounded Gamecocks topped No. 1 ranked AlaNCAA ruled eligible despite a scandal, the bar and tables when Auburn took a bama, won for the first time ever at popped up. They cheered each time 7-0 lead, then high-fived and hugged Florida to win the SEC Eastern Divicoach Steve Spurrier or offensive heas the Gamecocks quickly answered sion and beat rival Clemson in back to roes such as receiver Alshon Jeffery back with Patrick DiMarco’s tying TD back seasons for the first time in 40 and tailback Marcus Lattimore were catch. years. Their record is 9-4. shown.

Things were still fever pitch in the A win in a bowl game would give People posed in front of the large second half when Jeffery caught a the Gamecocks 10 wins for the just TVs at Carolina Ale House to get their touchdown from Stephen Garcia to the second time in school history. pictures taken in front of images from cut Auburn’s lead to 21-14. The mood Spurrier had talked about winning South Carolina’s first SEC game aptook a dark turn moments later when SEC titles since arriving six years pearance. When a chilly rain started the Tigers got an unlikely gift in a ago. Former Gamecocks quarterback falling, a few umbrellas opened up at Hail Mary touchdown, boosting Corey Jenkins believes the program is Carolina Ale House but no one gave Auburn’s lead to two TDs. closer to that than ever. up their viewing position.

South Carolina never recovered.

“I’m actually very proud of them,” “We’re going to do it,” said Ray There were about 2,500 people reJenkins said.

FROM 1B think you’d have had a great response if you’d seen us down there four or five.”

Across the country, Auburn linebacker Craig Stevens had trouble putting his emotions into words. “It’s just an amazing feeling,” he said. “We’ve put in all that hard work (to) see our dreams unfold.”

Those outsiders from TCU and Boise State were closer than ever before to playing for college football’s biggest prize.

But the third-ranked Horned Frogs, the nation’s only other undefeated team, couldn’t overcome playing in the lightly regarded Mountain West Conference

BOWLS FROM 1B • FOOD BOWLS: Tostitos is the Grandaddy of Them All in this category, scoring both the Fiesta Bowl and the BCS title game. Seven bowls are sponsored by various food products, but the oddest may be the Fight Hunger Bowl in San Francisco, which Kraft seems to be sponsoring as a way to both sell Velveeta Cheese and give hungry people meals. Fighting hunger in another way is Beef ‘O’ Brady’s which, it turns out, is a chain known for big hamburgers as well as the sponsor of a Dec. 21 bowl game in St. Petersburg, Fla. • MILITARY BOWLS: A growing segment with the addition of “The Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman,” which will be played Dec.

and will have to settle for a trip to the Rose Bowl. As for Boise State, one loss was one too many, and the Broncos ended up out of the BCS altogether this season.

The other BCS matchups announced Sunday were: TCU against Big Ten cochamp Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl; Arkansas and Ohio State, which also won a share of the Big Ten title, in the Sugar Bowl; Big 12 champion Oklahoma taking on Big East co-champ Connecticut in the Fiesta Bowl; and, No. 5 Stanford playing ACC title-winner Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl.

While teams from the power conferences will play for the biggest prize of all, the Tigers and Ducks still represent a changing of the guard in their own way.

Since the BCS was born in 1998, its title game has almost always been stocked with college football’s blue bloods and programs with championship pedigrees.

Auburn has one national title to its credit — and it came in 1957. That’s one more than Oregon has. In fact, the Ducks are just the second team in the 13-year history of the BCS to reach the championship game looking for the program’s first national title. Virginia Tech was the first in 1999.

Also, this title game will be just the second, not including the inaugural BCS championship in 1998, with two teams that have never been there before.

The other was in 2001, when Nebraska and Miami — not exactly a couple of upstarts — played for the crystal ball.

29 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. The actual military will be in Texas the next day when Army plays in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl for the first time.

• LIQUOR BOWLS: Actually, there are no liquor bowls anymore, much to the chagrin of a lot of students who would be first in line for samples. But it is worth noting that Auburn played its first bowl game in Havana, Cuba, in 1937, tying Villanova 7-7 in what became known as the Bacardi Bowl.

• AUTO BOWLS: There is no Cadillac of bowl games, but Hyundai signed on this year to sponsor the Sun Bowl. If you drive a clunker, the AutoZone Liberty or the Meineke Car Care Bowl might interest you more.

• CLUELESS BOWLS: Correctly identify these bowl sponsors and what they do, and you may win some new uDrove products for your big rig: Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl,

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, BBVA Compass Bowl.

• BOWLS OF ANY OTHER NAME: Forgive the good people of Las Vegas if they get confused around the holiday season.

The Las Vegas Bowl was easy enough to figure when it began 18 years ago, but has changed identities more than mobsters in the witness protection program. Strangely enough, none of the games have been called the Sin City Bowl.

Not all bowls can be the Rose Bowl presented by Vizio, of course. And when all 35 games on the bloated postseason schedule need sponsors, they can’t all be named after tortilla chips.

Yes, the Oil Bowl had a nice ring to it back in the day. And who could forget the Refrigerator Bowl before they put it on ice?

For bowl games today, though, the names simply aren’t the same.

No happy ending for Woods turned into a two-shot deficit. He rallied to tie McThe golf roundup ...

Dowell, then watched the THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. U.S. Open champion deliver — Tiger Woods delivered a the winning shots. vintage moment, dropping It was the first time an 8-iron from the sky on the Woods has lost a tournament final hole Sunday inside 3 when leading by at least feet for what looked to be a three shots going into the fisure victory. nal round.

Just not this year.

LPGA Tour Championship The clutch shots and hapORLANDO, Fla. — Swepy endings belonged to U.S. den’s Maria Hjorth won the Open champion Graeme Mc- season-ending LPGA Tour Dowell.

Championship, finishing McDowell capped off his with an even-par 72 for a greatest season with the one-stroke victory over biggest comeback ever South Korea’s Amy Yang. against Woods. He rallied Hjorth had a 5-under 283 from a four-shot deficit in total on the Grand Cypress the Chevron World ChalGolf Club course, the highlenge, then upstaged Woods est-winning score in relation at his own tournament. to par all year except for McDowell holed a 20-foot Paula Creamer’s 3-under birdie putt to force a playoff, victory in the U.S. Open at then beat Woods on the first Oakmont. Hjorth earned extra hole with another $225,000 for her fourth cabirdie from a little bit reer LPGA Tour victory. longer.

Yang closed with a 74.

“They’re the kind of putts Yani Tseng became the that you make them, and you first player from Taiwan to can’t really believe it afterwin the LPGA player of the wards,” McDowell said. year award.

“They were the stuff of Nedbank Golf Challenge dreams — 2010 has been the SUN CITY, South Africa stuff of dreams. It’s been — Top-ranked Lee Westthat kind of year.” wood won the Nedbank Golf Woods might have known Challenge, closing with a 4what to expect, considering under 68 for an eight-stroke how his year has gone. victory in the 12-man event.

Without a trophy for the Australian Open first time since he can reSYDNEY — Geoff Ogilvy member, Woods appeared won the Australian Open for ready to embark on a new his second professional vicchapter after a year of pertory in his home country, sonal turmoil and shocking closing with a 3-under 69 for scores. A four-shot lead a four-stroke victory.

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Seattle (6-6) broke a twogame losing streak.

While Carroll was vague describing his halftime chat and the shift between firsthalf ineptitude and secondhalf success, Tatupu had a different description: Carroll let his team have it.

“He came out and said, ‘Look, you guys don’t want to hear it, but you’re getting outmuscled,’” Tatupu said. “He goes, ‘I don’t know if you want to hit or not, but do something about it. If you’re a man, do something about it.’ I just liked the way everybody fought.”

Offensively, the spark was Seattle’s mostly punchless run game. Lynch ran 21 times for 83 yards, his most since posting a season-high 89 yards against Arizona, and Seattle’s 161 yards rushing were a season-best. Shaun Alexander in 2005 was the last Seattle back with three TD runs in a game.

Matt Hasselbeck was intercepted twice, but threw for 229 yards despite losing re-

the air at the 40, only to get tripped up just shy of the goal line by hustling punter Jason Baker.

As Washington sat on the sideline with his head down, Lynch plowed in for his second touchdown in less than 5 minutes and a 10-point Seattle lead.

“Next time, I’m just gonna pull a Forrest Gump and run clean through the stadium,” Washington said.

Seattle’s third-quarter blitz was a stunning turnaround from a lackluster first half when Seattle’s offense failed to make a first down in the first quarter for a second straight week and the Panthers appeared just as threatening as they did a week ago nearly winning at Cleveland.

Instead, it was just another Panthers’ flub.

Jonathan Stewart gladly exposed Seattle’s biggest weakness during its recent skid, the inability to stop the run. Stewart broke tackles and busted through open holes for 73 yards in the first half.

Clausen hit on nine of his first 13 throws, including a perfect 39-yard streak to Steve Smith.

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NON-PROFIT/ VOLUNTEER Executive Director Position Available. Small non-profit located in Rowan County. 15 hrs per week. Send resumes to 131 W. Council St., Salisbury, NC, 28144. Attn: Food for Thought. Resumes accepted through Dec.

Flowers & Plants

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

Sign Language Interpreter Associate's Degree in Interpreter Education; 6 months experience with limited language individuals. Interested applicants may apply online at https://rcccjobs.com. EOE.

Toddlers size 2T shirts.

Diaper box full [30] good condition. $25. Salisbury.

704-637-0058

Computer desk with chair. $40. Call for more information or leave message 704-856-1653

WANTED: LIFE AGENTS. Potential to Earn $500 a Day. Great Agent Benefits.

Commissions Paid Daily. Liberal Underwriting. Leads, Leads, Leads. Life Insurance, License Required. Call 1-888-713-6020.

Skilled Labor

Wheel Alignment Technician Immediate opening for experienced technician with knowledge of four wheel alignment and tools, Hunter Lazer Equip.

Very good benefits & pay package.

Jerry's Shell 600 Jake Alexander Blvd.

Salisbury, NC

Collector's watch.

Brand name is Invicta. $400. Please call 704633-7425 for more info.

Electronics Camera, Nikon Coolpix S6WiFi. Like new. $125.

Emerson piano. # 76804. $350. 704-636-6833

Exercise Equipment

Dolls – Antique 16 inch Shirley Temple Doll in fair cond.; Rare 17 ½ inch Marilyn Monroe doll still in box! $150 each obo.

704-939-1964 - Sarah

Exercise bike for sale. $10. Please call me at 704-212-7976 for more information

Baby Items

Treadmills, Proform.

With upper body ski motion incline pulse, etc. $250 obo. 704-762-9197

3 in 1 convertible bed.

White, unisex. Have no space for it! Must go!

Great deal! $50. Call 980-253-3762 Crib - Convertible Crib & matching changing table $135; Step 2 desk $25; Play kitchen w/food $25; plastic toy box $25. Call 704-856-1224.

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

Chest of drawers, $50; coffee table metal file cabinet rond table $10; vacuum cleaner 704-636-3610

new, $25; $20; Kirby $20.

Pecans – new crop.

Locally grown. $5/lb unshelled. 704-636-1803 for more information

Day bed, white, good condition, no mattress $50. Salisbury. 704-6370058

Pecans for Sale -Shelled - $5/lb., Unshelled - $3/lb.

Karen. 704-640-8274 or 704-855-4868

Med brown lift top table w/storage $150. 336752-4076 or glitteritup@yahoo.com

Washer and Dryer.

Super Large capacity.

Excellent Condition.

Maytag made. $350. Call (704)791-2205 for more information.

Hunting and Fishing Rifle - Model 70, Winchester .7mm Remington, like new with 6-24X50 Simmons scope. $400.

Call Ed 607-857-6136

Medical Equipment

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

OneTouch Blood Glucose Test Strips. 100 ct. New in Box $45. Call 704-245-8843

Saws. 2 Craftsman chain saws. One like new $100, one runs good $50. 16” 704-640-9877

“Heaven's Gate” Salisbury's Steeples art print by Patrick Sullivan $50. 704-762-9197

Machine & Tools Wench. 1100Lb elec.

Wench. Like new. Used 2 times. $275 new. Will sell for $150 firm. Please call 704-857-0093

Misc For Sale

Misc For Sale

26 Light Sunbed, new bulbs. $800 Firm.

Please Call 704-939-6915 ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647

Lawn and Garden Disc on wheels, 3ft.

Good for small garden or food plots. $125 firm. Call 704-857-0093

GOING ON VACATION?

Edger. 3.5 hp Craftsman drive edger like new $125 OBO. Call 904-6409877

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Recliner, tan. Large.

Good condition. $50.

Please call 704-636-5271 for more information.

Sofa and loveseat still in plastic. Must sell. $299. Please call Leon at 336-392-3349

Antiques & Collectibles Barbie 1961 My favorite career-nurse $20; Barbie 1965 My favorite careerrocket scientist $20 704642-0497

Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97.

Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777

Couch. Beautiful nearly new floral couch $200.

336-752-4076 or contact me at glitteritup@yahoo.com.

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

Other

Washer (Kitchen Aid) Excellent condition. $125.

Call (704)298-4445 for more information

Food & Produce

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

Air Conditioners, Washers, Dryers, Ranges, Frig. $65 & up. Used TV & Appliance Center Service after the sale. 704-279-6500 Bed, toddlers, white, without mattress, good condition. $30. Salisbury 704-637-0058.

Clothes Adult & Children Large box of toddler girls and ladies shoes. Not sure of sizes. $25.

Salisbury 7046370058

Furniture & Appliances

36'' Leyland Cypress or Green Giant Trees.

Makes a beautiful property line boundary or privacy screen. $10 per tree.

Varieties of Gardenias, Nandina, Juniper, Holly, Ligustrum, Burning Bush, Hosta, Viburnum, Gold Mop, Camelias, Forsythia, Arborvitae, Azaleas AND MORE! $6. All of the above include delivery & installation! 704-274-0569

Clinical Nursing Instructor Required: Non-restrictive RN license in NC. Two calendar years of full-time experience as a registered nurse; preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education.

Furniture & Appliances

Pecans ~ NEW crop $1.50/lb. Approx. 200 lbs available. Call 704-857-9595

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Table - Oak Solid Wood w/6 chairs & leaf $150.

Upright Freezer $100.

704-762-0345

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Washer & dryer, white.

Very good condition. Plus 5 jugs of detergent. $255.

Call 704-647-0594

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Washer & dryer. Maytag Neptune. Good condition. $400 obo. Call 704-8552108 for more info.

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Mixed greens, collards, creasey & turnip. You pick! Freshly dug sweet potatoes. 704-938-9863 Leave message.

Merry Christmas

Fuel & Wood Firewood for Sale: Pick-up/Dump Truck sized loads, delivered.

704-647-4772

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Dogs

Dogs

Dogs

Dogs

CKC puppies. Chihuahuas & Poms, Shih Tzu. 10 weeks & up. Shot. $200 cash. 704-633-5344

Free dog. Female Shih Tzu. Bella is Sweet, but very shy and needs to go to a quiet home. Call Jane at 704-637-8919.

Goldendoddle Puppies, CKC Registered, solid black, 5 male, 2 female.

Ready Dec. 7th . Call Vicky 336-853-5090

Puppies. Yorkie 4 mo. fem.

AKC $500 & Schnauzer / Chihuahua 3 mo. fem. $250. Tiny. 704-202-9307

Free cat. Pure white w/patch of gray on head, needs a loving & caring home. 14 months old.

Has been spayed and is up-to-date on shots. 704895-0469

Giving away kittens or puppies?

Kittens – 8 week old Russian blue, litter box trained, precious. Call 704-633-4773

Got puppies or kittens for sale?

Sweet Pug O' Mine!

Free color!

Puppies. Shih Tzu/ Maltese mix. Parents on site. 4 male. 4 female.

Shots & 1st worming. $350. Call 704-209-1190.

Leave message.

Lots of Love Pug Puppies. 3 fawn males $400 ea. and 1 fawn female $450. CKC. Shots. Cash. 7 weeks old. 704-603-8257.

Puppies, American Blue Pitbulls. 7 weeks old.

With papers. $350 or Make an Offer. Please call 704-738-5118

Wrap me Up! Take me Home!

Christmas Beagle puppies.

Good stock.

Wormed & first shots. No holding please $80 each.

704-639-6299

Puppies. AKC Chow pups. Ready now.

2 males, 3 females. Beautiful markings! Parents on site.

980-234-0440 or 704-8552520. Leave message.

Adorable Pups!

Christmas Beagles Chia-Do's, Toys, 5 weeks old, 2 males & 2 females, first shots. $300. Will hold until Christmas. 704-6409149 of 704-640-9128

Puppies, Yorkies. 6 wks.

AKC/CKC registered. $650. Ready now! 2 left male & female. Parents on site. 704-224-9903

Puppies

Puppies

Dogs

Sweet & Cuddly

Puppies

HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR

Chihuahuas. 5 females.

Cinnamon & white & Blue (Tri-Color), $300 ea. CKC. Cash. 8 wks. Tiny toy size (4-5 lbs) full grown. Little apple head. 704-603-8257.

Puppies.

Bassett Hound mix, 7 weeks old, male and female, dewormed and 1st shots, very loving. To home with fence. 704-279-8602

Other Pets

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Monument & Cemetery Lots

Baby bed. $30. 4 tires.

Good tread. 16” $12 each. Please call 704857-9716 for more info.

Trampoline 14' $125 Basketball Goal $80 Yard Tools w/stand $50 White Storage Cabinet $75. Call 704-762-0345

Westlawn Memorial Pk. Two plots, Section Myrtle 2, Lot 271, $3,000 + $250 deed transfer for both.

704-857-7594

Homes for Sale East Rowan

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Homes for Sale

Call the Salisbury Post Classified Department at 704-797-4220 or email classads@salisburypost.com X Basketball Hoop, good condition, full size. $50 Please call Shelley 704210-2944 Bathroom Sink Vanity $20; large bathroom sink - $40; hand truck - $10.

704-642-0512 Bench seat, reupholstered (blue). Fits small pick-up truck. $150 value. Sell for $75. Call 704-857-0093 Bird Stand. Wooden. One of a kind. For exotic indoor birds. Must see.

Moving. $125. 704-6034005 Boots. New size 8 ladies authentic Ugg brown boots still in box $150 704-245-8843 Christmas decorations.

7' tree, lights, greenery, bulbs, lights in boxes. $25. Call 704-639-1164 Computer desk, $45.

Entertainment center, $20. Sofa end cabinet, $15 ea. (2 avail.) Call 704-279-8346 Cracker Barrel Magnolia design cannisters, coffee cups, tea pitcher, wind chimes, candle holders, clocks. Over 20 pieces. $45 obo. 704-633-2349 Diamond Ring. 1/2 ct Brilliant shine, 3 stone flower design. $475. Call Shelley 704-210-2944

Restaurant Equipment Restaurant trays, cookware, dishes, misc. supplies. $200. For more info call 704-857-1854

Kerosene heaters, 4. each.

Good $20-40 condition. Please call 704-699-5592.

Lawn mower, Craftsman. 7 hp. $55. RCA TV, 19 inch. $40. Call 704433-0651 for more info.

METAL: Angle, Channel, Pipe, Sheet & Plate Shear Fabrication & Welding FAB DESIGNS 2231 Old Wilkesboro Rd Open Mon-Fri 7-3:30 704-636-2349 Mulcher- Simplicity $150 cash only.

Please call 704-279-1493 NEW Norwood SawmillsLumberMate-Pro handles logs 34" diameter, mills boards 28" wide.

Automated quick-cyclesawing increases efficiency up to 40%! www.NorwoodSawmills.c om/300N. 1-800-6617746, ext. 300N. Piano, spinet, great condition, walnut finish, made in USA, well-cared for. $500. 704-855-8353.

Professional mechanic's tool box (MATCO) paid $4600, $3500 or best offer. 704-721-0498 or 704-232-4921

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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 Stereo system, complete, w/ record turntable, dual cassette deck w/recorder, AM/ FM radio, CD player, 2 large speakers. Good cond-ition. $50. Karaoke mach-ine. Like new. Used twice. Great for parties! $50. 704-210-8863 Stop Smoking Cigarettes No Patches, No Gum, No Pills With Hypnosis It's Easy! Also Weight Control. 704-933-1982

Tanning bed for sale.

110 volt. $500. Please call 704-212-7976 for more information Tanning bed. 110 Volt 16 bulb tanning bed for sale for $500.

Please call 704-212-7976

PART-TIME JOB with FULL-TIME BENEFITS. You can receive cash bonus, monthly pay check, job training, money for technical training or college, travel, health benefits, retirement, and much, much more! Call now and learn how the National Guard can benefit you and your family! 1-800GO-GUARD.

Tis the Season to be Jolly! East Rowan home $35,000 less than tax value. Over an acre, close to I-85 & Hwy 52, Rockwell. Needs TLC. 51185 $79,900. Call Varina @ 704.640.5200

Reduced

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

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

Lovely Home

East Rowan

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

Scooter - E100 Razor kids standing scooter (RED). $75. Please Call 704-642-7155

Homes for Sale

Reduced Price

Davis Farm - One of the last exterior lots available - 613 Fly Fisher Drive .95 acres cleared, ready to build. Trees on the rear of the property offer great privacy. Perk is on file. MLS # 50324 Teresa Rufty, TMR Realty, Inc. (704) 433-2582 Rockwell

Great home priced 33k below tax value! Builder says bring all offers! Make lower interest rates work for you!

Walk into your brand new home w/ equity! 3,112 sf 4BR, 4BA on .918 ac. Quality built w/lots of custom features. Central to Salis., Mooresville, Concord. MLS #50008 Teresa Rufty TMR Realty (704) 433-2582 www.tmrdevelop.com

West Rowan - 401 Primrose - Perfect for that growing family!! 3,700+sf, .8 acres, 6 BR, 4½ BA, large rooms, lots of stortile throughout. age, Priced in the $200's. Motivated Seller! Bring Offer!

USDA 100% Financing still available - MLS #49584 Teresa Rufty, tmrdevelop.com TMR Realty, Inc. (704) 433-2582

Sporting Goods

Homes for Sale Rockwell

ACREAGE

PRICE REDUCED $27K – 365 D. Earnhardt Rd. East Rowan. 3BR, 2BA. Located on 3.11 acres, Large rooms with great closet/storage space, oversized garage. A definite must see!! Priced in the $200's!! MLS #50302 Teresa Rufty, TMR Realty, Inc. www.tmrdevelop.com (704) 433-2582 Rockwell

A Must See

3 BR, 2 BA in Hunters Pointe. Above ground pool, garage, huge area that could easily finished upstairs.

R51150A. $179,900.

B&R Realty 704-633-2394

Homes for Sale Salisbury

Convenient Location

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

REDUCED

Cul-de-sac

2 BR, 1 BA, hardwood floors, detached carport, handicap ramp. $99,900 R47208 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

3BR, 2BA. Wonderful location, new hardwoods in master BR and living room. Lovely kitchen with new stainless appliances.

Deck, private back yard.

R51492 $124,900 Monica Poole B&R Realty 704-245-4628

Homes for Sale

Want to Buy Merchandise AA Antiques. Buying anything old, scrap gold & silver. Will help with your estate or yard sale.

704-433-1951.

All Coin Collections Silver, gold & copper.

Will buy foreign & scrap gold. 704-636-8123 Railroad Pocket Watches, Double Barrel Shotguns, Antique Jewelry, Silver Flatware, For Cash 704-633-5177

1409 South Martin Luther King Jr Ave., 2 BR, 1 BA, upper.

Owner fixer financing or cash discount. $750 Down $411/month.

1-803-403-9555

Alexander Place

Timber wanted - Pine or hardwood. 5 acres or more select or clear cut.

Shaver Wood Products, Inc. Call 704-278-9291.

Watches – and scrap gold jewelry.

704-636-9277 or cell 704-239-9298

Edmann 4 wheel self propelled 8 HP, not running, 60's model. $125. 704-640-9877 Estate leftovers ~ Lot of items including chairs, dishes, frames, etc. $500 value. Sell all for $250.

Call 704-857-0093

DONATE YOUR VEHICLEReceive $1000 Grocery Coupon.

United Breast Cancer Foundation.

Free Mammograms, Breast Cancer info: www.ubcf.info.

Free Towing, Tax Deductible, Non-Runners Accepted, 1-888-468-5964.

Homes for Sale

Fulton Heights

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BAR/DANCE HALL Sale or lease 3,000 sq. ft. building on 4-lane hwy. 704-636-1477 J.Y. Monk Real Estate School-Get licensed fast, Charlotte/Concord courses. $399 tuition fee. Free Brochure. 800-849-0932

China Grove, 2 new homes under construction ... buy now and pick your own colors. Priced at only $114,900 and comes with a stove and dishwasher. B&R Realty 704-633-2394 BUYER BEWARE The Salisbury Post Classified Advertising staff monitors all ad submissions for honesty and integrity.

However, some fraudulent ads are not detectable. Please protect yourself by checking the validity of any offer before you invest money in a business opportunity, job offer or purchase.

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Free Christmas tree, 7 ft.

Artificial.

Good condition. Call 704-2790934 for more info.

Carson Area - Lease Option available Very nice 3 BR, 2 BA home with 2 car garage. Call Mi Casa Real Estate (704) 202-8195 China Grove

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Business, Medical, Paralegal, Accounting, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance.

Computer available.

Financial aid if qualified.

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Lost & Found

3BR/2BA D/W on 1.07 acres, new roof and New Price!

HVAC. $89,000. MLS 982148 Jane Urban Allen Tate Realty 704-650-6075 www.janeurban.com

Found dog, small white.

North Hills Christian School on Hwy 601.

Please call 704-682-2468 to identify.

Found dog. Chihuahua mix. Male. Old Beatty Ford Rd. area in Rockwell. Call 704-2790646 to identify.

Country Club Area

Found Dog. Male, young, yellow and friendly, Dec. 2, Calahaln Rd. Call 336492-5542 Lost 1 year old female cat. Tortoise shell (black with orange spots) Hwy 601 & Gheen Rd area.

Please call if seen or found 704-202-7874 Lost cell phone. Red Nokia. Possibly near mall or Tractor Supply.

Around 11/18. Please call 704-642-1205 Lost dog. Black & brown miniature dachshund.

If found, please call 704213-0017 Lost dog. Rat terrier, male. White w/black markings. Had tags. Long Ferry Rd. at Trading Ford Baptist Church. Please call 704-754-3446 Lost male wire Rat Terrier on 7th Street, Kannapolis. White with brown spots. 704-9333319 - REWARD

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

E. Spencer

New Listing

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

East Area

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED

BY JOHN E. LOGAN AND CAROLYN A. LOGAN DATED DECEMBER 27, 2000 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 898 AT PAGE 647 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED

BY SEDRICK J. KERR AND BEVERLY A. KERR DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2006 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1057 AT PAGE 524 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:30 PM on December 8, 2010 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:30 PM on December 8, 2010 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT AN EXISTING IRON POST IN MARGIN OF HALL STREET AND CORNER ON LOT 3 AND RUNS THENCE WITH THE LINE OF LOT 3 NORTH 69 DEGREES 41 MINUTES, EAST 172.71 FEET TO A NEW IRON POST, CORNER OF B. GIBSON; THENCE WITH GIBSON'S LINE SOUTH 25 DEGREES 7 MINUTES EAST 83.88 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON POST, CORNER ON LOT 5; THENCE WITH THE LINE OF LOT 5 SOUTH 70 DEGREES 47 MINUTES WEST 174.58 FEET TO AN EXISTING IRON POST IN THE MARGIN OF HALL STREET; AND RUNS THENCE WITH THE MARGIN OF HALL STREET NORTH 24 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 80.50 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND BEING LOT 4 AS SHOWN ON THE PROPERTY SURVEY FOR MARVIN WOOD, PREPARED BY W. HOWARD DORRIS, RLS.

BEGINNING at a new iron located at the edge of the right of way of Cross Drive, said iron being located at the common front corner of Lot Nos. 49 and 50, said iron being S 43-31-00 E 75.00 feet from an existing iron in the line of Fowler Agency (DB 644/209), and runs thence with the edge of Cross Dr S 43-31-00 E 75 feet to a new iron, corner of Lot Nos. 46 and 47, thence with the common line of Lots 46 and 47 S 43-27-52 W 258.51 feet to a new iron located at the common rear corner of Lots Nos. 46 and 47 in the line of L.B. Beaver Const. Co. Inc. (DB 810/590); thence N 45-07-03 W 74.92 feet (passing an existing iron on line at 49.84 feet) to a new iron located at the common corner of Lots Nos. 49 and 50; thence with the common line of Lots Nos. 49 and 50 N 43-27-52 E 260.90 feet to a new iron in the edge of Cross Dr., point of BEGINNING, containing 0.446 acres and being all of Lots Nos. 47, 48 and 49 of Block A of Cross Heights (Book of Maps 9995 at Page 924) all of Tract No. Two as shown on Survey For Piedmont Investment Properties of Alabama, LLC by Shulenburger Surveying Co. dated 12/17/99 and revised 1/11/00, 2/8/00, 5/3/00 and 6/7/00.

And Being more commonly known as: 227 East Hall Street, East Spencer, NC 28039 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are John E. Logan and Carolyn A. Logan.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is November 8, 2010.

Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee, 07-93063 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Gail W. King, dated July 26, 2004 and recorded on August 2, 2004, in Book No. 1154, at Page 644 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rowan County Courthouse, Salisbury, North Carolina on December 8, 2010 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Salisbury, County of Rowan, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

Address of property: 1239 River Trace Lane, Salisbury, NC 28144 Tax Parcel ID: 307C279 Present Record Owners: Gail W. King The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Dated: November 12, 2010 3 BR, 1 BA Full Unfinished Basement.

Sunroom with fireplace.

Double garage. R50828 $89,900 B & R Realty 704.633.2394

And Being more commonly known as: 301 Cross Dr, Salisbury, NC 28146 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Sedrick J. Kerr and Beverly A. Kerr.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is November 8, 2010.

Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells, Substitute Trustee, 06-87528 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ No. 60783 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Ralph Gordon Diggs Sr., 1007 Ruth Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28083. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of February, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment.

This the 19th day of November, 2010.

Ralph Gordon Diggs, Jr., Executor of the estate of Ralph Gordon Diggs, Sr., File #10E1146, 166 Mackwood Rd., Mooresville, NC 28115

No. 60829 NOTICE TO MWBE BIDDERS LaFave's Const. accepting subcontractor bids for all associated divisions related to English Building Renovations at James Benson Dudley Senior High School. Bid date December 14, 2010, 2:00 pm. Bid documents can be reviewed at the office of LaFave's Const, 100 Cold Water St, Landis, NC; AGC, HCAC & iSqFt Planroom Partnership, Large & Small Graphics, McGraw Hill Const/Dodge, NCIMED (The Institute), Metrolina Minority Contractors, Greensboro MWBE, Reed Const Data & Valley Const News. For more information contact Ken Cooley, LaFave's Construction Co., Inc., P.O. Drawer 8146, 100 Cold Water St, Landis NC 28088 Ph: 704857-1171 Fax: 704-857-1172 kcooley@lafavesconst.com No. 60824 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Office of Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Charlotte, NC, December 6, 2010. Notice is hereby given that the following property was seized in Davidson County, North Carolina on October 5, 2010, under the provisions of title 18, United States Code, section 981, for violation of title 18, United States Code, section 1956: $11,985.00 U.S. Currency Anyone asserting an interest and claim to the property must file, within twenty (20) days from the date of first publication of this notice, a claim with the Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures Officers, Customs and Border Protection, 1901 Cross Beam Drive, Charlotte, N.C., 28217, in default of which the seized property will be forfeited as prescribed by law. Elizabeth Sebik, FP&F Offices.

Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009.

Monument & Cemetery Lots Cemetery plots, 4 avail.

In Brookhill Gardens. $1,800 ea. 704-637-2276 Leave message.

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 08 SP 526

AMENDED NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY- 10-SP-9 - 6530

China Grove. 289 Forest Abbey. (off Hwy 152).Great 2-story with basement.

Lots of room, mountain-like views. Come for a warm cup of cider! $248,900.

Carolina Central Homes 980-521-7816

No. 60799

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 07 SP 974

No. 60801

$500 Reward dog. Miniature Lost Dachshund, dapple (black, white & brown), female.

Lost near Highway Patrol Station. 3 kids are missing me.

704-232-1494 or 704633-2581 Ask for Brandy

No. 60800

David A Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee, By: Attorney at Law Rogers, Townsend & Thomas, PC Attorneys for David A Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520, Charlotte, NC 28217 (704)697-5809

TO ADVERTISE CALL

(704) 797-4220

SALISBURY POST Homes for Sale Salisbury

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More Details = Faster Sales!

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

Salisbury

Motivated Seller

3 BR, 2 BA, Well established neighborhood.

All brick home with large deck. Large 2 car garage.

R50188 $163,900 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 Salisbury

New Construction

3BR, 2BA. New stainless appliances, open floor plan, wonderful location close to hospital, still time to choose colors. R51547 $99,900.

Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty Salisbury

New Home

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010 • 9B

CLASSIFIED

Land for Sale

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

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

25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner 1 Hr to/from Charlotte, NC Cleveland & near Woodleaf & 3 Interstates: I-40, I-77, I-85. Restricted, no mobile or mod. Very rural, mostly wooded. Good hunting, deer, small game.

Frontage on Hobson Rd., 2nd gravel driveway beside 2075 Hobson Rd mailbox.

GPS zip code 27013. Safe distance from cities. Need sale this year. No reasonable offer refused. Owner phone: 336-766-6779, or Email to: hjthabet@cs.com See photos and directions: http://NCHorseCountryFarmland.com

Homes for Sale Salisbury

REDUCED

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

Lots for Sale All Lots Reduced

Apartments

Apartments

Apartments

2BR brick duplex with carport, convenient to hospita. $450 per month.

704-637-1020

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

521/523 E. Cemetary St. 1 BR, $330; 2 BR $350.

No pets. Deposit req. Call Jamie at 704-507-3915.

Need customers?

We’ve got them. The Salisbury Post ads are read daily in over 74% of the area’s homes!

AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo.

Chambers Realty 704-637-1020

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

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

BEST VALUE 1BR/1BA duplex fully furnished. TV, BR suite, LR furniture, refrig., washer / dryer, Sect. 8 approved.

Heat, air, electricity & water incl'd. $750/mo + $500 dep. 704-636-1850

2 BR, 1 BA at Willow Oaks on Old Concord Rd. Has refrigerator & stove. All elect. Rent $425, Dep. $400. Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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

Includes water & basic cable.

West Side Manor Robert Cobb Rentals 2345 Statesville Blvd.

Near Salisbury Mall

704-633-1234

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

Call 704-637-0370 Airport Rd., 1BR with stove, refrig., garbage pickup & water incl.

Month-month lease. No pets. $400/mo+$300 deposit. Furnished $425/mo.

704-279-3808

Apartments

Apartments

Colonial Village Apts.

China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe.

No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605

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

Duplex for Rent

China Grove 2BR, 1½ BA $450/month, deposit req. Approx. 1000 sqft.

Call 704-798-9495.

CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury.

Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F 9:00-12:00.

TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity.

Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

Clean, well maintained, 2 BR Duplex.

Central heat/air, all electric. Section 8 welcome. 704-202-5790

407 S. Carolina Ave. 1 BR, 1 BA, very spacious, washer & dryer hookup, gas heat, water included. 704-340-8032

Eaman Park Apts. 2BR, 1BA. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated.

No pets. 704-798-3896 East Rowan. Large 2BR, 1½BA duplex, in the country. Completely remodeled, ceramic tile / hardwood, large yard, dishwasher, ice maker, garbage, lawn care, & water furnished. Pets negotiable. Seniors welcome. Handicap ramp available on request. $600/month + $600 dep.

843-992-8845 or 704-279-5555

Fabulous Loft!

East Rowan. 2 bedrooms, 1bath townhouse with partial basement. Stove and refrigerator furnished, Washer / Dryer connections. Located across from Granite Quarry Elem. School, close to I-85 and shopping. $450 per month. Flowe Realty & Development. Call 704-2797848 or 704-640-6869

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

Downtown Salisbury 2nd floor loft. All appliances. $970 plus. Free parking 704-637-0855 days 704636-6240 evenings

Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588 Kannapolis - 1 BR. $430 per month + $400 deposit.

References required. 704-933-3330 or 704-939-6915 Kannapolis. Cute little duplex completely furnished $500 dep, $500/mo, no pets and 2 max. 704-782-1881 Moreland Pk area.

2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. negotiable.

Deposit 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

PRICED TO SELL!! BRING OFFERS!! Take advantage of lower land costs and interest rates! Six lots from .94 to 3.6 acres. Near Salis., Mooresville, Concord. Wooded & basement lots are available-builders are welcome.

Teresa Rufty TMR Development.

704-433-2582. www.tmrdevelop.com Southwestern Rowan Co.

Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200 Forest Creek. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath.

New home priced at only $98,900. R48764 B&R Realty 704.633.2394

No. 60823

Spencer

Craftsman Style

Salisbury

New Listing

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

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

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Barnhardt Meadows.

Quality home sites in setting, country restricted, pool and pool House complete. Use your builder or let us build for you. Lots start at $24,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394 Western Rowan County

Knox Farm Subdivision.

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

Salisbury

Over 2 Acres

Manufactured Home Dealers

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

Homes for Sale

West Schools. 3BR, 2BA. Kitchen with appliances, laundry room, living & dining room, fireplace with gas logs. 2 car detached garage. Central heat & air.

House built in 2003. Large lot. $134,000 Reduced $126,500 or make offer.

Please call 704-633-0229

Homes for Sale

36.6 ACRES AND HOME

MUST Sell! Beautiful True Modular Display. 3 BR, 2 BA, Marsh Oak Cabinets™. Many features, porch included. Save over $10,000. Only $115,900.

Includes setup and foundation, 50 mile radius of Richfield, NC. Call 704463-1516

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ROWAN

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE - SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK - File Number 10 SP 1001

In the matter of the proposed Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust executed by Andre J. Boucher and wife, Alice M. Boucher to James Theron Lloyd, Jr., Trustee Dated the 21st day of January, 2008 and recorded the 22nd day of January, 2008 in Book 1113, Page 151 in the Rowan County, North Carolina, Public Registry.

TO: Andre J. Boucher and wife, Alice M. Boucher, 78 Warner Hill Road, Derry, NH 03038 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1- Lot located at 516 East Henderson Street, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 026, Parcel 287 2- Lot with dwelling house possibly rented to third party located at 301 East Henderson Street, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 026, Parcel 314 3- Lot located at 306 East Henderson Street, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 026, Parcel 093 4- Two (2) Lots with house possibly rented to third party on Weant Street, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 026, Parcel 119 5- Lot with house possibly rented to third party located at 108 Grant Street, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 026, Parcel 097B 6- Lot on North Railroad Avenue, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 026, Parcel 02501 7- Lot located at 64 North Railroad Avenue, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 026, Parcel 05003 8- Lot with house possibly rented to third party located at 111 Pinetree Drive, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 028, Parcel 139 9- Lot with house possibly rented to third party located at 403 Weant Street, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 026, Parcel 097 10- Lot with house possibly rented to third party on Shaver Street, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 028, Parcel 219 11- Lot with house possibly rented to third party on Wildwood Drive, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 055, Parcel 031 12- Lot with house possibly rented to third party on Wildwood Drive, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 055, Parcel 032 13- Lot with Two (2) Dwelling houses possibly rented to third parties on Wildwood Drive, Salisbury, NC - Tax Map 055, Parcel 030 14- Lot with dwelling house possibly rented to third party located at 906 South Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC - Tax Map 030, Parcel 120A UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Purchase Money Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Andre J. Boucher and wife, Alice M. Boucher, dated the 21st day of January, 2008 and recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Rowan County, North Carolina, in Book 1113, Page 151, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to an Order entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court and pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the Courthouse of Rowan County, in the City of Salisbury, North Carolina, at 11:00 o'clock, the 20th day of December, 2010, all that certain lot, or parcel, of real estate, lying and being in Rowan County, North Carolina, and more particularly described in the Deed of Trust identified above, which description is incorporated by reference herein as amended, modified, or supplemented, by other instruments, if any, recorded subsequent to the Deed of Trust in the Rowan County, North Carolina, Public Registry and more particularly described as follows: See attached Exhibit "A" for a complete legal description.

1. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require of the successful bidder at such sale a deposit of 5% of the amount of the bid, or $750, whichever is greater.

2. This sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record, and assessments, if any. This sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required.

3. That an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of Rowan County, North Carolina, the county in which the property is sold.

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

This the 20th day of October, 2010.

Manufactured Home Sales Salisbury. 925 Agner Rd. Below tax and appraisal value at $399,000. 3 BR/2BA brick home w/sunroom and 2 car garage sits in the middle of this beautiful property. Open and wooded pasture areas w/barn.

704-603-8244 or 704-209-1405 Salisbury

Grace Ridge Gem!

$500 Down moves you in. Call and ask me how? Please call (704) 225-8850 Homes of American Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997 Salisbury Area 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 baths, $500 down under $700 per month. 704-225-8850

Real Estate Services Allen Tate Realtors Daniel Almazan, Broker 704-202-0091 www.AllenTate.com 1224 Gracebrook Dr. Very nice, well maintained home, large master suite with walk in closet. Great lot with 12x14 deck with Sun Setter Retractable awning.

This one is special--Only $164,500 Key Real Estate Inc. Jim: 704-223-0459

For Sale By Owner House and 6+ Acres with Stream

Arey RealtyREAL Service in Real Estate 704-633-5334 www.AreyRealty.com B & R REALTY 704-633-2394 www.bostandrufty-realty.com

Century 21 Towne & Country 474 Jake Alexander Blvd.

(704)637-7721 Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867

3-BR, 2-BA house at end of long, winding drive on 6plus acres on U.S. Highway 64 W in Davie County.

1,281 sq. ft. Two-car garage, 21-by-42 heated basement (outside entrance only), cottage-type outbuilding, and 10-by-42 covered back porch offers place to entertain, relax and enjoy a beautiful mountain view. Fence and row of Leyland cypresses provide privacy. Stream at back of property makes great picnic area. Call 336-407-3981, $175,000 - price negotiable.

Homes for Sale

Land for Sale

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

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

Privacy

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

Beautiful 16.17 acre tract bordering the South Yadkin River.

Great hunting land. Property is located off Foxwood Ln. off Potneck Rd. $79,900.

704-213-1201

East Rowan. 10 acres.

160 ft. road frontage on Gold Knob Rd. Wooded.

Paved road. Near East Rowan High School $94,500. 704-279-4629

KEY REAL ESTATE, INC. 1755 U.S. HWY 29.

South China Grove, NC 28023 704-857-0539 Rebecca Jones Realty 610 E. Liberty St, China Grove 704-857-SELL www.rebeccajonesrealty.com

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

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

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

Benjamin H. Bridges, III, Substitute Trustee, P.O. Box 1007, Salisbury, NC 28145-1007, Telephone Number: (704) 633-6693 Exhibit A Tract One (Map 026, Parcel 287, 516 East Henderson Street, East Spencer): Beginning at a stake in the southwestern margin of Henderson Street, 186 feet North 37 deg. 30 min. West from the western corner of the intersection of Brown and Henderson Streets, Clyde C. Crooke's corner; thence with the margin of Henderson Street North 37 deg. 30 min. West 75 feet to an iron pipe, R. R. Ray's corner; thence with Ray's line south 52 deg. 30 min. west 195 feet to a stake, Ray's corner in the northeastern margin of an alley; thence with the margin of said alley south 37 deg. 30 min.

East 75 feet to a stake, Crooke's corner; thence with Crooke's line North 52 deg. 30 min. East 195 feet to the point of beginning.

Tract Two (Map 026, Parcel 314, 310 East Henderson Street, East Spencer): Being Lots Nos. 6 and 7, in Block 51, as shown on Map of the D. L. Arey property, which map is recorded in Map Book, page 100, Rowan County Registry, and more fully described as follows: Lot No. 6 fronting on Henderson Street 50 ft. and extending back on the northwest side, a distance of 170 ft., width across the bank or northeast side being 80 ft. to the point where it intersects the corner of Lot No. 7; and thence southwesterly 153 ft. to Henderson Street; and with Henderson Street, 50 ft. to the beginning corner.

Lot No. 7 fronts on Henderson Street on the northeast side for a distance of 50 ft. and extends back on the northwest side and with the line of Lot No. 6 153 ft., it runs thence in a southeasterly direction 106 ft.; thence in an almost westerly direction 123 ft. to the line of Henderson Street; thence with the line of Henderson Street, 50 ft. to the beginning corner.

The above lots are, and shall remain, one tax parcel.

Tract Three (Map 026, Parcel 093, 306 East Henderson Street, East Spencer): Beginning at a stake on the west side of Henderson Street, John Nesbitt's corner; and runs thence with John Nesbitt's line, South 57 deg. 45 min. west 190 feet to a stake in the edge of an alley; thence with the edge of said alley, south 32 deg. 15 min. east 62 feet to a stake, Chalmer Whitman's corner; thence with Chalmer Whitman's line, north 57 deg. 45 min. East 190 feet to a stake in the edge of Henderson Street; thence with the edge of Henderson Street, north 32 deg. 15 min. West 62 feet to the beginning, being the same property as assigned to Laura Grace Kluttz by C. E. Fesperman and others, book of deeds 154, page 422.

Tract Four (Map 026, Parcel 119, Weant Street, East Spencer): Beginning at a stake on the southwest side of Weant Street, said stake being at the corner of Lot 35; thence with the margin of Weant Street, South 30 deg. 54 min. East 49.18 feet to a stake; thence continuing with the margin of Weant Street South 33 deg. 53 min. East 81 feet to a point, a new corner; thence a new line parallel with and 20 feet from the line of Lot 39, south 57 deg. 45 min. West 193.63 feet, more or less, to a point in the edge of a ten-foot alley; thence with the edge of said alley, North 32 deg. 15 min. West 130 feet to a stake in the edge of said alley and corner to Lot 35; thence with the line of Lot 35 North 57 deg. 45 min. East 193.63 feet to the point of beginning, and being Lots 36, 37, and a portion of Lot 38 as shown on Map of James Miller recorded in Plat Book 1, page 60, office of Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina, in accordance with survey of property of Betty Lane by Piedmont Surveying & Planning dated November 28, 1979.

Tract Five (Map 026, Parcel 97B, 108 Grant Street, East Spencer): Beginning at an iron pipe in the north margin of Verble Street, said iron pipe being 81 ft. North 47 deg. East from the north corner of the intersection of Weant Street and Verble Street, and runs thence with the north margin of Verble Street, North 47 deg. East 171.2 ft. to an iron pipe in the northwest corner of a ten ft. alley; thence with the west margin of said alley, North 32 deg. 35 min. West 157.4 ft. to an iron pipe in line of Lot No. 46; thence with line of Lot No. 46, south 56 deg. 43 min. West 67.9 ft. to an iron pipe; thence south 32 deg. 34 min. East 100 ft. to an iron pipe; thence south 56 deg. 43 min. west 100 ft. to an iron pipe; thence south 37 deg. 44 min. East 87.0 ft. to the beginning and being part of Lots Nos. 47, 48, 49 and 50 as shown in Map Book, page 60, Rowan County Registry.

Tract Six (Map 026, Parcel 025-01, Railroad Avenue, East Spencer): One lot in East Spencer, N.C. Beginning at the east corner of the intersection of Railroad and Henderson Streets, and runs thence with Railroad Street North 56 deg.

East 47 feet to a stake, R.L. Wright's corner; thence with Wright's line, South 32 deg. 15 min. East 170 feet to a stake, Wright's corner; thence with an alley South 56 deg.

45 min. West 47 feet to a stake in the northeast side of Henderson Street; thence with Henderson Street North 32 deg. 15 min. West 170 feet to the beginning.

Tract Seven (Map 026, Parcel 50-03, Railroad Avenue, East Spencer): Beginning at an old iron rod in the southerly margin of Railroad Avenue, said iron rod being 48.3 feet north 61 deg. East from a granite stone at the southeastern corner of the intersection of Henderson Street and Railroad Avenue, Cleve Vanhoy's corner, and runs thence with the southerly margin of Railroad Avenue, north 61 deg. East 47.75 feet to an iron rod, M. C. Ponds' corner; thence with Ponds' line, south 39 deg. 42 min. East 170 feet to an iron, Ponds' corner in the northerly margin of an alley; thence with the northerly margin of said alley, South 61 deg. West 47.75 feet to an iron, Vanhoy's corner; thence with Vanhoy's line, North 39 deg. 42 min. West 170 feet to the point of beginning, and being known and designated as No. 900 Railroad Avenue, East Spencer, North Carolina.

Tract Eight (Map 028, Parcel 139000001, 111 Pine Street, East Spencer): Beginning at a stake on northeast side of Depot Street, 67 feet north 40 west from the north corner of Depot and Shaver Street, corner to Lot No. 15; thence North 55 east 200 feet to a stake, corner to lots nos. 15 and 18; thence north 40 west 67 feet to a stake, corner to Lots Nos. 13 and 16; thence with Lot No. 13, South 55 deg west 200 feet to a stake on Depot Street; thence with Depot Street, south 40 deg. East 67 feet to the beginning, same being Lot No. 14 by map of I. N. Earnhardt property, in East Spencer, N.C., and being the same property described in Deed Book 212, page 68, office of Register of Deeds for Rowan County, N.C. Tract Nine (Map 026, Parcel 097, 403 Weant Street, East Spencer): Beginning at a point in the northeastern corner of the intersections of East Weant Street and Grant Street (formerly Verble Street); and runs thence with the eastern margin of East Weant Street in a northerly direction 100 feet (more or less) to a stake in the line of Lot 48; thence with the line of Lot 48, 80 feet (more or less) to a corner; thence south 37 deg. 44 min. east 87.0 feet to a corner on the northern margin of Verble Street; thence with the margin of Verble Street South 47 deg. West 81 feet (more or less) to the point of beginning.

Tract Ten (Map 028, Parcel 219, Shaver Street at North Street, East Spencer): Beginning at the southern margin of Shaver Street at its intersection with the eastern margin of North Street; thence with the margin of Shaver Street, in an easterly direction; 90 feet, more or less, to the corner of the Maggie Gladden property (Parcel 219-1); thence in a southernly direction with Gladden's line 170 feet, more or less, to a corner with First Baptist Church; thence in a westerly direction with the Church's line 125.2 feet, more or less, to the eastern margin of North Street; thence with the margin of North Street 160 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

Tract Eleven (Map 055, Parcel 031, Wildwood Drive, Salisbury Township): Beginning at an iron pipe at Raymond A. Everhardt's corner, said pipe being located north 85 deg. 37 min. west 700 feet from the center line of the public road, and runs thence with R. A. Everhardt's line south 4 deg. 12 min. east 83.33 feet to an iron pipe; thence a new line south 85 deg. 37 min. east 700 feet to a point in the center line of the public road; thence with the center line of the public road north 4 deg. 12 min. west 83.33 feet to Raymond A. Everhardt's corner; thence with Raymond A. Everhardt's line north 8 deg. 37 min. West 700 feet to the beginning.

Tract Twelve (Map 055, Parcel 032, Wildwood Drive, Salisbury Township): Beginning at a point in the center line of the public road, said point being located north 4 deg. 12 min. West 83.33 feet from J. L. Thompson's corner (now Wells' corner), and runs thence with the center line of the public road north 4 deg. 12 min. west 83.33 feet to a point in the center line of said road; thence a new line north 85 deg. 37 min. west 700 feet to an iron pipe in R. A. Everhardt's line; thence with Everhardt's line south 4 deg. 12 min. east 83.33 feet to an iron pipe; thence south 85 deg. 37 min.

East 700 feet to the point of beginning.

Tract Thirteen (Map 055, Parcel 030, Wildwood Drive, Salisbury Township): Beginning at an iron pipe in J. L. Thompson's line (now Wells' line) North 85 deg. 37 min. West 700 feet from the center line of the public road 40, known as Wildwood Road, and runs thence with R. A. Everhardt's line north 4 deg. 12 min. West 83.33 feet to an iron pipe at Hedrick's corner; thence a new line with Hedrick South 83 deg.

37 min. East 700 feet to the center line of the public road; thence with the center line of the public road south 4 deg. 12 min. East 83.33 feet to J. L. Thompson's corner (now Wells' corner); thence with J. L. Thompson's line (now Wells' line) North 83 deg. 37 min. west 700 feet to the beginning.

Tract Fourteen (Map 030, Parcel 120A, 906 S. Salisbury Avenue, Spencer): Beginning at an iron stake in the margin of the public right of way on Salisbury Avenue in the Town of Spencer at the corner of Henderson's lot, said corner being North 36 deg. 50 min. East 123 feet from the corner of Tenth Street and Salisbury Avenue and runs thence with the margin of Salisbury Avenue north 36 deg. 50 min. east 37 feet to a stake at the corner of Kennedy's lot; thence with Kennedy's line north 50 deg. 10 min. west 124 ½ feet to a nail about a foot from the edge of the cement drive; thence a new line across the western corner of Kennedy's lot about North 20 deg. East 45.4 feet to an iron stake at Almond's south corner on the Kennedy lot; thence with Almond's line North 63 deg. 10 min. west 50 feet to a stake in the alley; thence with the alley S. 36 deg. 10 min. West 50 feet to a stake in the alley; thence with the alley S. 36 deg. 50 min. west 77 feet to another iron stake in the margin of the alley, corner on Henderson's lot south 50 deg. 10 min. east 194 feet to the point of beginning.

10B • MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010

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Tax Seizure AuctionWednesday, December 15 at 10 a.m. 201 S. Central Ave., Locust, NC. Selling Golf Carts, 2006 Dodge 3500, 2004 Volkswagen Convertible, Vans, Trailers, Other Vehicles, Hundreds of Tools & Equipment. www.ClassicAuctions.com 704-791-8825. ncaf5479

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Rowan Auction Co. Professional Auction Services: Salis., NC 704-633-0809 Kip Jennings NCAL 6340.

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

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Graham's Tree Service Free estimates, reasonable rates. Licensed, Insured, Bonded. 704-633-9304

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

704-933-3494

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Call 704-279-7480 or 704-798-2930

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

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

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

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

John Sigmon Stump grinding, Prompt service for 30+ years, Free Estimates. John Sigmon, 704-279-5763.

Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior 704-857-1731 citizens.

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Lovely Duplex Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $675. 704-633-3997 North Rowan. 1-2BR apt with washer/dryer. Central heat & air. $450/mo. + dep.

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Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 S. Fulton St. Very nice 1500 sq ft 3 BR 2.5BA town house apartment. All elec., central heat/AC. Water incl., stove, refrig., furnished. dishwasher Outside storage. No pets.

1 yr lease. $625/mo. & $500 dep. 704-279-3808 Salisbury city. 2BR, 1BA duplex. VA convenient.

Remodeled. Cent. air/heat. $475 + dep. 704-640-5750 WELCOME HOME TO DEER PARK APTS. We have immediate openings for 1 & 2 BR apts.

Call or come by and ask about our move-in specials. 704-278-4340 for info. For immediate info call 1-828-442-7116

Condos and Townhomes

Quiet Setting

Salisbury. 2BR, 2BA spacious 1st floor condo.

Appliances, fireplace, covered porch. Pool, tennis court. $750/mo. + deposit.

704-209-1805 Lv. msg.

SALISBURY

2 BEDROOOM CONDO FOR RENT

Houses for Rent Rockwell. 2BR, 1½BA. Brick home with garage, deck. All appliances + dishwasher. $725/mo. + deposit. References. Call 704-636-5992.

Rockwell. 2BR, 1BA. Appl., gas heat. Storage bldg. $450/mo. 704-279-6850 or 704-798-3035 Salisbury 2BR. $525 and up. GOODMAN RENTALS 704-633-4802 Salisbury

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

Salisbury 3/4BR/2BA, attached double garage, open floor plan, all electric with new heat pump, private wooded 2 acre lot on Cauble Rd. Available December with one year lease required.

No Section 8. $990/mo + $990 security deposit + credit check. Conditional pet policy with fee. 704633-8670 Salisbury 4BR/2BA, brick ranch, basement, 2,000 SF, garage, nice area. $1,195/mo. 704-630-0695 Salisbury

City Privacy

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

Wiltshire Village Condo for Rent, $700. 2nd floor. Looking for 2BR, 2BA in a quiet community setting? Call Bryce, Wallace Realty 704-2021319

Brick 3BR, 1.5BA. including Appliances, dishwasher and microwave, carport, storage building, back porch.

New carpet. Lease, decredit check. posit, $800/mo. 704-782-5037

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

704-630-0695 3 Homes. 2-East district, 1Carson district. 3 BR, 2 BA. $800-$1050. Lease, dep. & ref. req. 704.798.7233 4 BR, 1 BA on Jackson St. Refrigerator & stove furnished. Gas heat. Ren $675, Dep. $600. Rowan Properties, 704-633-0446

China Grove.

1200 sq ft. $800/mo + deposit.

Call 704-855-2100

S. Salisbury 2BR/2BA, priv lot, $650/mo + dep.

Also, garage apt for single $95/wk. 704-857-1854

Furnished Key Man Office Suites - $250-350.

Jake & 150. Util & internet incl. 704-721-6831

Statesville Blvd. 2BR, 1BA. Appls, water, sewer incl. Pets OK. $450/mo. + $450 dep. 704-279-7463

Granite Quarry Holiday Special! Only 3 Units left!

Move in by 12/31/10 & pay no rent until 3/1/2011!

Commercial Metal Buildings perfect for contractor, video surveillance & parking. Call 704-279-4422 or 704-2323333 for more info.

West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included.

Please call 704-857-6951

For Sale or Lease!

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

Salisbury

Great Convenient Location!

Attn. Landlords Apple House Realty has a 10 year / 95+% occupancy rate on prop's we've managed. 704-633-5067 Carson District, 3 BR, 1 BA, all elec., nice neighborhood, no smoking, no pets. $750/mo.+ dep. ref. req.

Limit 3. 704-754-6363 China Grove 312 Vance Ave. Large 3BR/2BA, $700/mo + $700 dep., 1 yr lease. 704-857-7949

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3BR, 2BA homes at 108 John Michael Lane & Crescent Heights. Call 704-239-3690 for info.

E. Spencer, 306 E. Torbush, 3BR/1½ BA, fully furnished: 2 large TVs, 3 BR suites, LR furniture, dish washer, refrig., washer / dryer, central heat/air. Sect.

8 approved. $875/mo + $500 dep. 704-636-1850 East Rowan, across from ERHS. 3BR, 2BA. All electric. Energy efficient. $750/mo.

704-633-6035 Faith/Carson district.

3BR / 2BA, no smoking, no pets. $650/mo + dep + refs. 704-279-8428 Fulton St. 3 BR, 1 ½ BA. Refrigerator, stove furnished. Rent $725, Dep., $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Heilig Ave. 2BR, 1BA. ALL ELECTRIC Home. Nicely updated, avail Dec. 1. $600.

TeriJon Props. 704-490-1121 Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required.

Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Inside city limits. 2BR & 3BR units. Central HVAC. $575-$700/mo.

704-239-4883 Broker Kannapolis, 315 Tara Elizabeth Pl. 3 BR, 2 BA, $825 monthly; 1902 Mission Oaks 3 BR, 2.5 BA, $925 monthly. KREA 704-933-2231 Long Ferry Rd. 2BR, 1½BA. All electric. $650/mo + dep. 1yr lease. No smoking, no pets. 704-202-1913 Miller Chapel Rd. 2BR. Office, appl., Large yard.

Limit 2. No pets. $650/mo + dep. 704-855-7720 Rockwell 3BR, 2BA Central HVAC, appls. Storage bldg. $700/mo. All electric, 704279-6850/704-798-3035

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

Salisbury N. Fulton St., 2BR/1BA Duplex, limit 3, no pets, $525/month + deposit. 704-855-2100 Salisbury, 1314 Lincolnton Rd., 2 BR, 1 BA brick house. Hardwood floors throughout, close to Jake Alexander Blvd. Wallace Realty 704-636-2021 Salisbury, 3BR, 1BA Duplex.

All electric, central air/heat, appliances, hookups. Near VA. $525. 704-636-3307 Salisbury, 928 S. Jackson St., 3BR/1BA, $600/mo + $600 dep., no pets. Call Jamie 704-507-3915 Salisbury, in country.

3BR, 2BA. With in-law apartment. $1000/mo. No pets. Deposit & ref. 704855-2100 Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263 Salisbury. Elizabeth Ave. 3BR, 1½BA. All electric. Free water and sewer. $645/mo.

Section 8 OK. 704-633-6035

Roommate Wanted Large home, full kitchen access, OTR truck driver usually not home. Owner pays power, water, sewer, trash & gas. $400/mo. No Pets. 704-754-2108

Honda, 1992 Civic White w/ black interior, LS driver and passenger seat. Bronze Circuit 8'' wheels, JDM fog lights, front and rear EBC brake rotors and pads. KGB 4 way adjustable suspension. Car has 170,000 miles; motor has 50,000 miles. Clean title. $4,500.

John, 279-8346

Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan, 2009. 4-speed automatic, Platinum Silver Metallic exterior with gray interior. Stock # P7570. $11,345. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

309 North Main St. Ground level, newly redecorated. 765 sq. ft.

Utilities, janitorial & Parking included. Call 704-798-8488

Office Space

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

Salisbury. 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

Manufactured Home for Rent

CHINA GROVE 3 bedroom 2 bath, private lot, NO indoor pets $450 mth + dep 704-309-5017 China Grove. 2BR,1BA. Refs. $425/mo. + $300 dep. Incls. garbage, water. No pets. 704-8573473 or 704-202-4344

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

East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req.

No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991

Spencer. 3BRs & 2BAs. Remodeled. Great area!

Owner financing available. 704-202-2696

Faith–2 BR, 1 BA. $350/mo. + dep. 2 BR, 1 BA, $425/mo. + dep.

Near Carson High. 704239-2833

Woodleaf & Kannapolis 3-4BR, 2BA. $650-$700/ mo. Deposit required.

Please call 704-788-1603

Office and Commercial Rental

1st Month Free Rent!

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

Dodge, 2006, Magnum R/T. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 100 Vehicles in Stock!

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

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

Hyundai, 2006, Sonata GLS/LX. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 100 Vehicles in Stock!

Kia Spectra EX, 2009.

Sedan. Stock # P7591.

White Exterior with beige interior. $9,945. Call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Suzuki Reno S Hatchback, 2005. Titanium Silver metallic exterior with gray interior. Stock #T10680A. $7,445 Call now 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Financing Available!

Toyota Camry Solara SE Coupe, LE, 2007.

Cosmic Blue Metallic exterior with ivory interior. #T10499A. Stock $13,445. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Authorized EZGO Dealer. 30 years selling, servicing GOLF CARS Golf Car Batteries 6 volt, 8 volt. Golf car utility sales. US 52, 5 miles of Salisbury. south 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 12/31/10. 704-245-3660

Mercury 1995 Sable, very good condition, looks good, runs good, 160K miles, $1,500. 704633-9044

Toyota, 2005 Camry, LE/XLE/SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 100 Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Ford Taurus SE Sedan, 2007. 4-speed automatic, 3.0L, V6. Stock #P7596. $11,345. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Mazda, 2006, MPV Wagon.

100% Guaranteed Credit Over 100 Approval!

Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Wholesale Not Retail If it's a battery, we sell it!

We Buy Old Batteries!

Faith Rd. to Hwy 152 Store across from Sifford's Marathon 704-213-1005 $5 off with ad

Transportation Dealerships

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

CLONINGER FORD, INC. “Try us before you buy.”

511 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-633-9321

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

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

Ford, 2001, Ranger.

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Nissan Xterra SE SUV, 2002.

Shock blue clearcoat exterior with charcoal interior. $8,845.

Stock #T10725A Call now!1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Transportation Financing Bad Credit? No Credit?

No Problem!

Tim Marburger Dodge 877-792-9700

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

704-603-4255

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

Mini Cooper Hatchback, 2005.

Pepper white exterior with black interior. Stock #P7585. $13,745. Call now 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

Trucks, SUVs & Vans Ford, 2004, F150. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 100 Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Toyota, 2006, Camry.

T10705A. Desert sand mica exterior with taupe interior. $9,845. 1-800542-9758. www.cloningerford.com

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

Volkswagen Jetta Ecodiesel turbo, 1992, 5 speed, 48+ mpg, 192K miles, $2700 or best offer. 704-223-0603 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT LT SUV, 2004.

Sandstone Metallic exterior with light cashmere.

Stock # F11086A. $14,745.

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Morgan School Area – 2 & 3 BR, water & trash included.

Deposit required Max occupancy 4. 704-637-9218 Ford, 2006 Fusion SE. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

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Ford, 2003, Explorer.

100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

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Autos

Ford Mustang, 2002.

Stock #F10468B. 2 Door convertible, silver exterior with gray interior. $9,945.

1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

BATTERY-R-US

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

Transportation Financing

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

Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab, 2001.

4x4. Summit White with Gray Leather Interior, 5.3L, V8 (Vortec) Engine.

4 speed electronic auto trans. 704-603-4255

TEAM CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK, GMC. www.teamautogroup.com 704-216-8000

Looking Good!

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

Ford Mustang Convertible, 2000. Laser red tinted clearcoat exterior with medium parchment interior. Stock #P7508A. $9,345. 1-800542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jeep, 2006, Grand Cherokee LAR/COL/FR. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 100 Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Service & Parts

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Hurley School Rd. 2 BR, 2 BA. Nice yard, subdivision.

Central air/ heat. $460/mo. + dep. 704-640-5750

Near Faith. SW on private, wooded lot. No pets.

Max. occupancy 3. Credit check & deposit req. $400/mo. 704-279-4838

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

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

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Faith. 2BR, 1BA. Water, trash, lawn maint. incl. No pets. Ref. $425. 704-2794282 or 704-202-3876 Faith. 3BR/2BA. Appls., water, sewer, trash service incl'd. $500/mo. + dep.

Pets OK. 704-279-7463

Chevrolet, 2005, Colorado 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

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

Pontiac, 2006, G6 GTP. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 100 Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Lexus, 2004, ES330.

Loaded. 79,000.

Lexus maintained.

Perfect condition. $14,200.

704-633-4771

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

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

West Rowan area. Big home. 20 acres. $895/ month. Please call 704239-0691

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

Industrial/ Warehouse Salisbury - 2100 sq. ft.

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

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Weekly Special Only $14,995

www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

We have office suites available in the Executive Center. First Month Free with No Deposit! With all utilities from $150 and up. Lots of amenities.

Call Karen Rufty at B & R Realty 704-202-6041 Salisbury. In town. Convenient location on S. Main Level access. Utilities paid.

Parking lot. 704-638-0108

Trucks, SUVs & Vans

Call the Post to Sell the Most!

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

Autos

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

Honda Accord EX, 2006 . Graphite Pearl with gray cloth interior. 5 speed automatic transmission with overdrive, sunroof.

Dual front airbags. 704-603-4255

Prime Location

Dunns Mt. Rd. 3BR, 2BA. North schools. No pets. Water, sewer, trash & lawn care provided. $500/mo. + $500 deposit.

704-640-0129

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

Autos

CASH FOR YOUR CAR!

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

704-791-6750

Autos

Near I-85. 3BR/2BA D/W , F/P, covered back porch.

1,800 sq. ft. 1 ac lot, nice n'hood. Lg rooms. $700/mo. + $700 dep. 704-245-0172 Rockwell 2BR/1BA, W/D, stove & refrig, includes water & trash. No pets or smoking. $450/mo, $400 dep. 704-279-8880

Kannapolis

Autos

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Salisbury City, Near Hospital.

4BR/2½BA, 2,250 Sq. Ft., Two Car Garage, Fenced Backyard. $1500/month + $1500 deposit.

Call Lauren 704-232-0823.

407 Crestwood. 3BR/2BA. Ranch/Basement. $800/mo Broker Mgd #192185. Dbl. Garage. 704-490-1121 4BR, 3BA. 2,000 sq.ft. ± VERY NICE! Includes 2BR guest house on property. ONLY $5,000 dn! TAKE OVER PAYMENTS! 704-630-0695

Manufactured Home for Rent

5,000, 10,000 & 20,000 sqft. Buildings available with loading docks and offices. Call Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011

Salisbury

Great Location! 2BR/2BA spacious condo, 2nd floor. Must see!!! Call 704-436-8159 for details and showings

MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010 • 11B

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Oldsmobile, 1998, Intrigue GL. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 100 Vehicles in Stock! www.autohouseofsalisbury.com

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

704-603-4255

Chevrolet, 1997, S10.

3 door. V-6 auto. $3,395.

62K miles. Call 704-6377327 for more info.

Toyota 4Runner, 2002.

SR5, V6 SUV. 4 speed automatic.

Stock #T10747B. $11,245.

Call now 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

GMC, 2000. Yukon/Denali 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval!

Over 100 Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

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

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

12B • MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010

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Monday, Dec. 6 Continue to be patient during the next year, because rewards could result from a course you’re presently steering that hasn’t yet paid off. Sometimes what we want, like fine American ketchup, can take a while to arrive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Prospects that want to purchase what you’re selling might slip away if you do’t stay on top of things and close the deal. Start writing up the order with the first nod of approval.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — See things for what they are and not for what you fear they might be. Thinking in negative terms is unconstructive and will lead you down the road to Chumpville.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — You love things that are different, but it behooves you to steer clear of shops that offer novel merchandise. You're likely to purchase something that is totally impractical.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Take care that you don’t snatch defeat from the jaws of victory by making totally unnecessary changes with something that is presently running smoothly. Leave well enough alone.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — If you refuse to listen to the truth, believing only what you want to hear, chances are you will make the wrong call on something that is important to you. Don’t ask for trouble.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — The worst thing you could do is rush an important assignment and risk messing up an entire project. Do things one step at a time, making sure each one is correct before moving on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — In order for a team effort to work successfully, each person must do his/her part correctly and at the right time. Even a nominal change of plans could upset the applecart, leaving you with a lot of road apples.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Be tolerant of those in your group who simply aren’t as quick as you to grasp some of the ideas or facts you’re dealing with. It won’t kill you to have to repeat a few bits of information.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Live within your means or, better yet, within what’s in your wallet. Don’t borrow money from friends to gratify a momentary, pleasurable folly. You might end up being in agony trying to pay them back.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — If you can’t make up your mind as to whether or not you should buy a certain item, walk away from it for the time being. Reconsider only if you find yourself continually thinking about it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You’re apt to try to get by through giving your job a lick and a promise if you’re simply not in the mood to do your best. However, consider the consequences of slacking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — An excellent opportunity for profitable developments could slip through your fingers if you take on an “easy come, easy go” attitude. Don’t treat important matters indifferently, United FeatUre Syndicate inc.

Today’s celebrity birthdays

Dec. 6: Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck is 90.

Country singer Helen Cornelius is 69.

TVL 56 Singer Frank Beverly of Maze is 64. Actress USA 28 JoBeth Williams is 62. Actor Tom Hulce is 57. Actor Kin Shriner is 57. Talk-show host WAXN 2 Wil Shriner is 57. Drummer Rick Buckler of WGN 13 The Jam is 55. Country singer Bill Lloyd of PREMIUM CHANNELS Foster and Lloyd is 55. Comedian Steven Movie: ››‡ “The Invention of Lying” (2009) Ricky Preview to 24/7 In Treatment In Treatment Movie: ››‡ “Sherlock Holmes” (2009) Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Wright is 55. Guitarist Peter Buck of R.E.M. Movie: HBO 15 (5:15) (N) Å “17 Again” Gervais. (In Stereo) Å Penguins (N) Å Rachel McAdams. (In Stereo) Å is 54. Drummer David Lovering of The PixBoardwalk Empire “A Return to Movie: ››‡ “It’s Complicated” (2009) Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Movie: ››› “Whip It” (2009) Movie: ››› “Gran Torino” (2008) Clint ies is 49. Guitarist Ben Watt of Everything HBO2 302 (:00) Eastwood. (In Stereo) Å Normalcy” (In Stereo) Å Alec Baldwin. (In Stereo) Å Ellen Page. Å But the Girl is 48. Actress Janine Turner is Movie: ›› “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” (2007) Cate Blanchett, Movie: ››‡ “The Lovely Bones” (2009) Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Movie: “My Life HBO3 304 (4:45) 48. Director Judd Apatow is 43. Keyboardist “Mississippi Geoffrey Rush, Clive Owen. (In Stereo) Å Sarandon. (In Stereo) Å in Ruins” (5:05) “Love Movie: ›››‡ “Braveheart” (1995) Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan. (In Stereo) Å Movie: ››‡ “The Wolfman” (2010) Benicio Del “Erotic Traveler” Ulf “Buddha” Ekberg of Ace of Base is 40.

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Medical complication of the tropics Dear Dr. Gott: When my husband was stationed in the Philippines, he contracted filariasis, which was diagnosed after seeing dozens and dozens of doctors over 18 years. Can the disease affect his kidneys and other organs of the body?

He knows it has already damaged his lymph nodes. Any information you can give on this subject will be appreciated.

Dear Reader: It appears your husband was diagnosed with lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic infection from filarial worms that are threadlike in appearance and common in the tropics. Only the adult worms live in the human lymphatic system. There are three species of filarparasites that inhabDR. PETER ial it the human lymphatic GOTT system. Each has distinct differences in appearance and calls for different treatment. All three can cause significant dermal damage, with the major symptom affecting the lymphatic system.

Filariasis is spread from person to person through mosquito bites. Tiny worms circulate through the person’s bloodstream. When the mosquito bites, it ingests these worms and ultimately

becomes infected. That insect can then pass the disease on to other people. The worms pass from the mosquito through the skin and into the lymph vessels, where they grow into adults. The adult worm has a life expectancy of up to seven years (rarely longer). During this time, the adult worms mate and release millions more microscopic worms into the blood. People with the worms in their bloodstream can pass the infection to others through mosquito bites.

According to the World Health Organization, about 120 million people are affected in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. They go on to say, “The vast majority of infected people are asymptomatic, but virtually all of them have subclinical lymphatic damage, and as many as 40 percent have kidney damage, with proteinuria and haematuria.”

Proteinuria is the presence of protein in the urine; haematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. So, to answer to your question, a person’s kidneys can be damaged. Both conditions are treatable.

Travelers should keep in mind that it takes repeated bites over months or even years to get lymphatic filariasis.

Those visiting the tropics short term are at extremely low risk.

A compromised lymphatic system can lead to lymphedema, which might

be reversible in its initial stages; however, acute stages can become irreversible, leading to chronic elephantiasis of the arms and legs, genitalia and breasts. Patients may have abscesses, ulcers, pleural effusions, pericarditis and more.

Annual treatment can be coordinated with DEC (diethylcarbamazine) and ivermectin, either drug alone or through the daily use of DEC-fortified salt.

Treating chronic lymphedema and elephantiasis aggressively can reverse symptoms dramatically. Patients with heavily damaged extremities might benefit from surgical decompression of the lymphatic system through surgery.

If you finally found a physician that put the pieces of your husband’s time in the Philippines and his symptoms together and came up with the correct diagnosis, I strongly urge you to follow his or her recommendations. Your doctor sounds like a winner.

Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. His website is www.AskDrGottMD.com.

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Failed stunt halts live television show BERLIN (AP) — A live broadcast of a popular German game show was halted after a contestant was severely injured while trying to jump over a moving car driven by his father.

The accident occurred Saturday night just before Canadian teen idol Justin Bieber was to appear on the show, prompting him to say on his Twitter account: “Please pray

for Samuel Koch & his family as we wait and hope for his health and safety.”

Koch’s stunt may have gone terribly wrong because the special shoes he was wearing for the jump, featuring a suspension system, malfunctioned.

Broadcaster ZDF said the accident by the 23-year-old prompted it to cancel the live broadcast of the “Wetten

Dass” (“Bet It”), which had an audience of about 10 million people, according to German media.

Koch suffered multiple back injuries and fractures, underwent surgery Sunday, and his condition was initially life threatening, the German news agency DPAD quoted Duesseldorf hospital Dr. Wolfgang Raab as saying.

But it remained unclear if or when Koch would fully recover since “he is in an extremely critical stage,” Raab told journalists.

Bieber, a 16-year-old singer, added on Twitter that he felt sorry for not being able to perform in Germany, but “some things are more important than putting on a show. We will be back I promise.”

Bridge Hand: Guide the leader from Down Under

BY PHILLIP ALDER United Feature Syndicate

Ron Klinger, an Australian, is one of the most prolific bridge authors. (He also teaches many classes and has represented his country innumerable times.)

Among his latest books is “Improve Your Opening Leads” (Weidenfeld & Nicolson).

There is a 12-page introduction to the topic, aided by the acronym REAL, standing for Review the bidding; Examine your cards; Analyze the situation; and Lead after considering those factors.

Then there are 56 leading questions for the reader to try.

In this example from Klinger’s book, what would you lead from the West hand against five diamonds?

The bidding was weird.

North decided he was too strong to rebid three diamonds, so “invented” a forcing call.

It is surprising they did not end in three no-trump, although that could have been defeated if the defenders were on their toes.

Basically, unless one lead stands out (for example, you have a strong suit or partner

bid), work through the four suits, considering the pluses and minuses of each.

The spade five might talk declarer out of finessing, but it is unnecessarily dangerous.

Do not lead an unsupported ace unless you have a very good reason. A low heart is also risky. A trump is unlikely to help.

That leaves the club nine, top of nothing, which works perfectly, giving your side one spade, one heart and one club. After any other start, declarer can get home.

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BCS-busting TCU tabbed for Rose Bowl Associated Press

PASADENA, Calif. — For the second straight year, TCU is unbeaten, untied — and unable to play for the national championship.

At least the Horned Frogs are getting the granddaddy of all consolation prizes.

No. 3 TCU (12-0) is headed to its first Rose Bowl for a showdown with fourth-ranked Wisconsin (11-1), both schools learned Sunday night while celebrating remarkable seasons.

TCU is busting the BCS for the second straight season, following last year’s loss to Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. The Frogs held out hope of a title shot until Saturday, but higher-profile unbeatens Auburn and Oregon won their final regularseason games to stay in front.

Yet nobody at Daniel Meyer Coliseum in Fort Worth seemed even slightly bummed while the Frogs’ band, cheerleaders and about 2,500 fans heralded the first team from outside the power conferences to reach back-to-back BCS bowls.

“It would have been fun to see what would have happened if one of the teams went down, but that’s not how it happened,” said TCU quarterback Andy Dalton, a 41-game winner as a starter. “There’s two great teams playing in the national championship game. ... We’ll go out and prove how we play, and hopefully people will see that.”

Big Ten co-champion Wisconsin is headed back to Pasadena for the first time since the 1999 season, when Heisman Trophy-winning tailback Ron Dayne led the Badgers past Stanford on Jan. 1, 2000. Wisconsin held off fellow one-loss cochampions Ohio State and Michigan State in the BCS standings, and its powerful offense is sure to be the stiffest challenge faced by TCU’s

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NCAA-leading defense.

“I haven’t seen much film (of TCU) at this point, because I didn’t want to jinx ourselves,” Badgers coach Bret Bielema said. “I didn’t want to believe in anything until it was real. ... We’ve put ourselves in a good opportunity to play in this game, and I know we’ll represent the conference well.”

The Frogs have embraced their destiny since wrapping up a perfect regular season in Albuquerque with a 66-17 thrashing of New Mexico last week. The school handed out red long-stemmed roses on the sideline while formalizing the Frogs’ second straight Mountain West Conference title.

“Knowing I’m going to get a chance to stand on that field is truly an honor,” TCU coach Gary Patterson said.

TCU is in the midst of an incredible renaissance under Patterson, with 25 consecutive regular-season wins and 38 of 41 overall. The only losses in that span were to Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, at Oklahoma and at Utah.

Yet TCU is well aware of the heartbreak faced by teams outside the six BCS conferences. That’s just one reason the Frogs have decided

to join the system instead of fighting it by accepting admission in 2012 to the Big East, which is sending 84 Connecticut to the Fiesta Bowl.

TCU even faced the possibility of missing out on the BCS games entirely, but Boise State’s overtime loss late last month to Nevada cleared the Frogs’ path to Pasadena.

For the fifth time in 10 years, the Rose Bowl won’t feature a Big Ten team against a Pac-10 team. That hallowed intersectional tradition was tossed with the advent of the BCS, although the Rose Bowl still strives to match up teams from its favored conferences.

Many fans from Madison to California hoped Stanford could slide in to keep alive that intersectional vibe, but TCU got the bid under a new rule requiring the Rose Bowl to pick an eligible team from a league without an automatic BCS spot once every four years if a Pac-10 or Big Ten team is in the national title game.

Capital One Bowl ORLANDO, Fla. — Michigan State and Alabama had their sights set higher this year. Instead, they got a pretty nice consolation prize against each other.

The two powerhouse programs accepted invitations Sunday night to play in the Capital One Bowl on New Year’s Day, setting up a matchup of teams that were hoping for higherprofile destinations this year.

“I think we’re a BCS-caliber football team,” Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said. “But the way it all shakes out, we’re where we’re at in terms of the polls. Maybe it’s because we weren’t a Top 25 team coming into the season. I think you receive points for just being that.

“But we’ve come a long way.

We’ve had a storybook-type season.

We’ve fought through adversity, we’ve won close games, so we’ve

done a lot of different things. But we’re an 11-1 football team. So, hey, where that takes us we’ll go.”

That would be Orlando.

The bowl matches the top nonBCS programs from the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference in what has become perhaps the next best thing to the BCS jackpot. Just don’t tell that to either of these schools.

Not after this season.

Michigan State shared the Big Ten title with Wisconsin and Ohio State. But there were only two spots for the conference in the BCS bowls, and the BCS standings were used to break the deadlock.

MAACO Bowl BOISE, Idaho — The MAACO Bowl in Las Vegas will offer a glimpse of at what might have been.

No. 10 Boise State accepted an invitation Sunday to play No. 20 Utah on Dec. 22., the first meeting between the schools from neighboring states since 2006.

At one point this year, the Broncos and the Utes were slated to play each other over the next three years, starting next fall. Utah backed out of those dates in preparation for its move from the Mountain West Conference to the Pac-10, an exit that spoiled a more long-term rivalry that could have developed with Boise State’s move to the Mountain West next year.

Still, Boise State coach Chris Petersen said the matchup with Utah is everything his team wanted.

“We’re really, really excited about it,” Petersen said. “It fits very much with what we were hoping for.

To cap it off we have a very, very good opponent. That may be the most important thing.”

Sugar Bowl NEW ORLEANS — Three seasons after Bobby Petrino took over as Arkansas’ coach, the Razorbacks are

going to their first BCS bowl.

The Sugar Bowl announced on Sunday that it’s Jan. 4 matchup would feature the Razorbacks and Ohio State in what also will be the first meeting of the teams.

Arkansas (10-2) has been to five previous Sugar Bowls, all before the BCS era, going 1-4 in those games.

Fiesta Bowl STORRS, Conn. — Nine years after making the jump to Division I, the Huskies (8-4, 5-2) were invited play in the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Ariz., on Jan 1. They earned the Big East’s BCS bid by winning a share of the conference championship with a 19-16 victory over South Florida on Saturday night.

“It’s remarkable,” coach Randy Edsall said. “It’s something that I dreamed about when I got here and wanted to make reality, but you never know if it’s going to happen.”

Chick-fil-A Bowl ATLANTA — This used to be a matchup that got Steve Spurrier’s blood boiling. Not anymore.

One day after being routed by topranked Auburn in the Southeastern Conference championship game, Spurrier’s South Carolina Gamecocks accepted a consolation prize Sunday: a New Year’s Eve matchup against Florida State in the Chickfil-A Bowl.

During Spurrier’s 12 years at Florida, he always circled Florida State as the team to beat. It was one of college football’s most bitter rivalries, and often played a big role in the national championship race.

But those days are over. Spurrier left his alma mater after the 2001 season, and he said any hard feelings have faded away. Heck, he even called up former Florida State coach Bobby Bowden a few years ago to say he was rooting FOR the Seminoles in a game.

Title cements Hendrick dynasty

Tar Heels face Vols in Nashville

BY JENNA FRYER Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Even as Jimmie Johnson chased his record fifth consecutive championship, a feat that would have cemented Hendrick Motorsports as the best team in NASCAR history, the owner knew he needed to make some dramatic changes to his organization.

The overall performance wasn’t up to Rick Hendrick’s standards, only one of his four drivers made it to Victory Lane this season, and nothing has snapped Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s slump.

So he called a lengthy meeting one day after a sub-par showing at Texas Motor Speedway, and borrowed from Winston Churchill to explain his feelings to his key personnel.

“It’s not enough that we do our best,” Hendrick told the group assembled before him, “sometimes we have to do what’s required.”

It’s a motto Hendrick lives by.

Hendrick masterfully smoothed over a controversial mid-race pit crew swap between Johnson and Jeff Gordon in that Nov. 8 meeting, and challenged the No. 48 team not to back down in their pursuit of points leader Denny Hamlin, who had taken control of the championship race. The end result was a marvelous comeback for the most dominant team of the decade, with Johnson outperforming Hamlin in the season finale to win his fifth straight title.

Now, Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus will again be honored at the season-ending awards ceremony, sharing the stage Friday night at the Wynn Las Vegas with Hendrick, their boss and the most successful car owner in NASCAR history.

The championship was a record 10th for the organization, which broke a tie with Petty Enterprise for most in NASCAR history — a feat Hendrick never believed possible.

“Honest to goodness, I got into this thing and hoped I could win a race, hoped I could just survive the first year and get enough money to do it again,” Hendrick said in an interview with The Associated Press. “To be able to win a championship? I never that I’d be able to do that. And I’m serious. I watched Richard Childress and Dale Earnhardt, and thought, ‘How in the world am I going to beat them?’”

Hendrick has always had a knack for working his way up. He grew up on a farm in Palmer Springs, Va., building cars with his father. It led him into the automobile industry, and in 1976 he bought a struggling Chevrolet dealership in Bennetsville, S.C. Hendrick’s ability to turn that franchise around earned him another one from General Motors, this one in Charlotte, N.C., which moved him into the hub of NASCAR. By 1984, he was putting together a deal to race the Daytona 500 with Richard Petty — a deal that ultimately fell apart, leaving Hendrick without a driver or a sponsor.

He forged ahead, though, taking Geoff Bodine to Daytona for an eighth-place finish. Funds were limited, and Hendrick figured he only had enough cash to make it to the fifth race of the season. Bodine won at Martinsville and that brought a Victory Lane sponsorship agreement with Northwestern Security Life, the single moment that can be credited for saving what’s grown into the best team in NASCAR. Hendrick doesn’t like to take credit for what he’s built, instead shifting the focus to his incredibly loyal group of employees.

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clemson quarterback Kyle parker, left, will lead the tigers against south Florida in charlotte.

Meineke Bowl gets Clemson matchup.”

The game, which will mark the first meeting between with the schools, will start at noon and be telCHARLOTTE — Clemson won’t have to travel far evised by ESPN. to play in the postseason this year, while South Florida coach Skip Holtz gets to return to North CaroliWolfpack: Champ Sports Bowl na.

ORLANDO, Fla. — North Carolina State coach The Meineke Bowl selected the Tigers (6-6) and Tom O’Brien was concerned about his team on the Bulls (7-5) to play in the Dec. 31 game at Bank of flight home last weekend after a loss at Maryland America Stadium. that knocked the Wolfpack of the Atlantic Coast ConDespite three losses in its final five games, in- ference title game. Then he received a text message. cluding a 29-7 defeat to South Carolina to close the “Do we have an opportunity to go to the Champs regular season, bowl officials chose Clemson over Bowl?” quarterback Russell Wilson sent to his phone Maryland (8-4) as the Atlantic Coast Conference rep- from the back of the plane. resentative. The Tigers’ strong fan base and its loThe answer came Sunday night: Yes. cation 21⁄2 hours from Charlotte made them an attracN.C. State (8-4) will face No. 22 West Virginia (9tive choice.

3) in the Champs Sports Bowl, a matchup of two “It’s a great situation for our fans,” Clemson coach teams who missed chances for outright conference Dabo Swinney said. “One of the main reasons we championships. The game will be held Dec. 28 at the were selected for this bowl is because of our great Florida Citrus Bowl stadium in Orlando. fan support and the passion of our fans.”

“The goal is to get to the ACC championship and The Bulls will play in this bowl for the second then to win the ACC championship, then go to the time, getting the bid a day after falling to Big East Orange Bowl and win the Orange Bowl. That didn’t champion Connecticut 19-16. They were picked over happen, so it’s the next best thing that’s on the list,” Pittsburgh, which played in the game last year, set- O’Brien said. “After Plan A falls apart, you’ve got to ting up Holtz’s return to the state after he guided go to Plan B. I think the Champs Sports Bowl is a East Carolina for five seasons. great situation for us.”

“This group has worked extremely hard throughThe selections also shook up some of the bowl out the year, so a trip to Charlotte is the perfect way schedule. Florida Citrus Sports, which runs the to finish off the season,” Holtz said.

Champs Sports Bowl, had the option to take a 7-5 In his first season at South Florida, Holtz’s team Notre Dame team instead of a Big East school. But came on strong late in the season after a slow start, after the Mountaineers missed out on a BCS bowl, winning four of its last six games. with Connecticut representing the conference in the “Coach Holtz has done a magnificent job with this Fiesta Bowl, the large pack of fans they usually bring football team and program in just a short time,” USF were enough to sway Orlando officials. athletic director Doug Woolard said. “He has proThe Fighting Irish will play Miami in the Sun vided outstanding leadership from day one and built Bowl. a very competitive product on the field. I am so proud “We just felt like a Top 25 team in West Virginia of our football team.” that’s 9-3 deserved to be here,” Florida Citrus Sports South Florida lost to N.C. State 14-0 in 2005 in CEO Steve Hogan said. “We’re very proud, and I told Charlotte in the school’s first bowl, the start of a six- everybody involved at Notre Dame that we’re very year streak of bowl appearances. proud of the season they had ... but at 7-5 versus a 9Clemson, which has never played in the nine-year- 3 team, West Virginia deserved to be here.” old bowl, ranks ninth in the nation in scoring defense The Wolfpack and Mountaineers have some post(17.8 points) while South Florida is 19th (19.5). season precedent. N.C. State routed West Virginia “South Florida presents us with an outstanding 49-13 in the 1972 Peach Bowl behind freshman quarmatchup,” Swinney said. “Skip Holtz has done a great terback Dave Buckey, and the Mountaineers turned job in his first year as head coach of the Bulls. They it around on the Wolfpack in the 1975 Peach Bowl by beat Miami, who beat us, so it will be a great winning 13-10 and shutting Buckey down.

BY MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press

A North Carolina team whose season was overshadowed by an NCAA investigation will meet a Tennessee squad in the midst of a rebuilding effort under a new coach in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., on Dec. 30 at LP Field.

It’s also game between two teams that were scheduled to meet at North Carolina during the 2011 season and at Tennessee in 2012, until Volunteers officials decided to pay a $750,000 buyout of the series contract with the Tar Heels — a decision that drew complaints from Vols fans.

Tennessee athletics director Mike Hamilton has said he was looking to make the Vols 2011 schedule a bit easier in light of the team’s rebuilding efforts, and North Carolina officials declined his initial request to delay the series.

“When we talked about potential matchups, we actually let (Music City Bowl) know that Carolina would be our first choice to play,” Hamilton said. “We knew our fans wanted to play North Carolina.”

North Carolina (7-5) finished third in the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Coastal Division amid an ongoing NCAA investigation which initially focused on agent-related benefits for players but was later expanded to include possible academic misconduct involving a tutor.

Drawing scrutiny by the NCAA was assistant coach John Blake’s longtime friendship with California-based agent Gary Wichard.

Blake resigned the day after the season opener, while the NFL Players Associate has suspended Wichard for nine months.

The Tar Heels have had 14 players miss at least one game and seven who missed the entire season. Three of those players were declared permanently ineligible by the NCAA, a fourth was declared permanently ineligible by the NCAA after he had played the first four games. One of the 14 who missed a game was cleared to return after five games but opted to redshirt instead.

“I congratulate our team, especially the 17 seniors, for the extraordinary job they’ve done in leading our program to a third consecutive bowl appearance,” UNC coach Butch Davis said. “Regardless of the situation, this team fought week after week.”