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FAITHFUL FRIENDS UPDATE

School cuts could be deep

Van Poole’s gift honors 911 staff

BY SARAH CAMPBELL scampbell@salisburypost.com

While other children her age count the birthday cards and gifts after their parties, Breanna Griffin, counts the bags of dog and cat food. The 11-year-old asked her party guests to bring food for the Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary last year for her birthday in lieu of gifts. Next weekend, she’ll ask her friends to do it again. Breanna is not alone in this idea. Her younger sister, Andrea, 10, will do the same on her birthday in July. The idea of seeking donations instead of gifts started with Breanna. The girls’ mother, Trisha DeFeo, was researching Faithful Friends online as Breanna

Rowan-Salisbury school officials are bracing for potential state budget cuts by giving schools a glimpse of how they could be affected. Tara Trexler, the district’s chief financial officer, met with principals Thursday to discuss how the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s proposed 5 and 10 percent funding cuts would affect schools if applied to current student enrollment figures. “I plugged in the allotment formula changes with school numbers so that principals could see the depth of the cuts at the level the governor had requested from DPI,” she wrote in an e-mail to the Post. “This information in no way represents how RSS would handle cuts at these levels.” Gov. Bev Perdue asked each government agency to provide budget forecasts that calculate cuts, in an effort to find ways to close an estimated $3.5 billion budget hole next year. “The state scenarios show the drastic drop in financial support public education will experience,” Trexler said. • • • The school system’s impact from a 5 percent state budget cut could include the elimination of 60 teachers, 100 teacher assistants, 10 instructional support and 16 non-instructional support positions. The central office, along with the Academically and Intellectually (AIG) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs could face 5 percent cuts. The limited English program, as well as budgets for classroom materials and textbooks, could be slashed by 10 percent. The exceptional children’s department could see a decrease of 3.4 percent. Erwin Middle School could see the greatest number of teacher layoffs at five and seven layoffs, applying the 5 percent and 10 percent funding formulas. Henderson Independent High School, North Rowan High School and the Rowan County Early College would not lose any teachers in either scenario.

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BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

For the past 30 or more years, Gladys Van Poole has given to Christmas Happiness and each year she designates a different person to pay tribute. This year, the Salisbury native chose to honor all the staff in the emergency 911 communications. Although she doesn’t know anyone who works in that department, she just thought it would be nice to recognize their hard work. “I’m giving because the children of Rowan County need some support,” she said. She has given in years past in honor of her neighbors, sister and brother-in-law’s anniversary. She’s also honored other family, including nieces and nephews. “I feel like it’s a good cause. Our children in Rowan need some help particularly at this time of the year,” said the retired registered nurse. Contributions to the Christmas Happiness Fund may be brought to the Salisbury Post, 131 W. Innes St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays or mailed to The Salisbury Post Christmas Happiness Fund, P.O. Box 4639 Salisbury, NC 28144. Make checks payable to the Christmas Happiness Fund and indicate how you want your donation listed. Yesterday’s total

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Anne Ingram takes ‘Bear Bernhardt’ on a walk at the construction site of the Faithful Friends no-kill animal shelter.

Progress shows as facility approaches a planned spring completion date BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

The road to the Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary is narrow, but the space in the woods that will house the county’s first no-kill shelter is expansive. Driving up to the shelter, which is nearly five years in the making, red dirt can be seen for yards. But the dirt will soon be replaced by a memorial garden, gazebo and dog park. The steel beams are up, outlining the office space, retail area, dog and cat quarters and in the coming months so will the interior walls. In 2008, David Clark donated the 10-acre site, which sits on Grace Church Road, in honor of his late wife, Connie. The shelter has been named the David and Connie Mitchell Clark Building and will house between nearly 30 dogs and 50 cats. Construction crews are about 35 percent to 40 percent complete with work on the 5,400square-foot building, said Project Manager Thomas Simmerson. This week, the workers continued to do plumbing and electrical work. “The first thing you see when you come in the door, there is a room with cats in the window,” said Faithful Friends Founder

Anne Ingram. The front area of the building will house the cats, include a food preparation area, lobby and an adoption room. There is also space for a grooming room. On the side of the building there is a space solely used to isolate animals that come into the shelter who may be sick. The sanctuary will feature walking trails, a memorial garden and pet cemetery, and a dog park. In addition to the 5,400-squarefoot building there is also 1,100 square feet outdoors for the dog runs and cat porch. The organizers hope to be able to include an off-leash dog park that will be fenced in, but possibly membership required. Ingram said to her knowledge there are no other off-leash dog parks in the Rowan County area. The nearest off-leash parks are in Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, the Lake Norman area and Raleigh. Since its inception in 2007, the community has held numerous fundraisers, collected food and supplies along the way, and have fostered many animals in the process. There have been yard sales, calendars, aluminum can collections, bake sales, pedicure parties, puppy portraits and poker runs, all to raise money for the

ANDREA GRIFFIN

Sisters ask for pet food instead of birthday gifts BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

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Family remains distressed in aftermath of fatal police shooting BY SHELLEY SMITH ssmith@salisburypost.com

When Robert Faulkner’s family drew names in Charlotte on Saturday for their annual “Secret Santa” gift game, they didn’t know he had been killed the night before. Shamekia Houston, Faulkner’s niece, said Faulkner was supposed to come home Friday night to stay with the family for the holidays, and they were waiting on a call from him Friday to hear when his bus would be arriving. Houston called him several times Friday to find out when she’d need to pick him Today’s forecast 47º/25º Partly cloudy

up from the bus stop in Charlotte, but he never called back. He also didn’t answer when his sister, Loretta Polk, called to let him know whose name he’d gotten for Secret Santa. “I was wondering why he didn’t return any of my calls, and I didn’t know,” Houston said. “I thought maybe he decided to come (home) later. We didn’t know he was dead already. “It’s hurtful. It’s real hurtful.” Faulkner, 37, of 711 S. Church St., died last Friday night at Carolinas Medical Center after being shot three times by Salisbury Police Officer K.H. Boehm, a three-year vet-

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School raising money for student’s funeral BY SHELLEY SMITH ssmith@salisburypost.com

eran. Police had responded to 319 Vance Ave. after someone reported a man was banging on the back door. Police found Faulkner behind the house, and said he threatened Boehm with a beer bottle in his hand. Faulkner refused arrest, and began hitting Boehm, eventually wrestling him to the ground. Houston said it was Tuesday night around 6:30 when the family was first notified of Faulkner’s death by Salisbury Police Chief Rory Collins. Collins had called Polk, saying he wanted to talk with her about Faulkner.

In less than 48 hours after the life of 10-year-old Cooper Wood was taken by a freak accident, the community, friends and classmates have raised $1,600 to go toward funeral expenses. On Wednesday, Cooper’s parents, didn’t know how they would bury their son. Jason and Erin Nicolas say they appreciate all the support, especially that from complete strangers. “I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has donated, because now I can give my son a proper, deWOOD cent burial,” Erin Nicolas said. Mt. Ulla Elementary started “Cooper’s Fund,” Wednesday, and funds raised will go directly to the funeral home. “I feel like tomorrow will be just as good as to-

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Rodney Phillips, a plumber with Blackwood Plumbing, works around heating and air conditioning duct work at the Faithful Friends shelter, which is to be complete by March.

Luncheon benefit planned for Saturday Outback Steakhouse will ing their work and time. host a Saturday luncheon to This three-course meal inbenefit Faithful Friends. cludes choice of steak or The restaurant is donating chicken. the meals, the staff is donatTickets are $20 and are

New Hope Baptist Church and the Dummy Disciples, a creative arts puppet ministry, is presenting a free puppet presentation tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m. It is described as Charlie Brown’s Christian Christmas. The Dummy Disciples creatively present the gospel message through puppetry, and other performance techniques. The puppeteers re-enact Bible stories, sing songs, and produce dramas that highlight the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and various other Bible stories.

The puppet team is a mix of 50 adults and youth, ages 8 to 16. The volunteers of the Dummy Disciples have developed skill sets including creative arts, scripts writing, set design, prop creation, lighting effects, sound engineering, audio and video recording, and most importantly, teamwork. New Hope Baptist Church is located at 830 Choate Road in Salisbury. For more information, please contact the church office at 704-633-2107.

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Posters Deadline for posters is 5 p.m. • Turkey shoot, rain or shine, under cover, fully automated. Concessions available. Every Saturday through Dec. 19, 1-4 p.m., Kennedy Hall American Legion Post, 106 Hwy. 801 N, Cleveland. 704-278-2493 after 4 p.m. • Steppin’ Out Social Club Holiday Dance, Saturday, Dec. 11, 9pm2am. J.C. Price Post. $7 donation. • Southern City AME Zion Church Gospel Choir annual holiday dinner and concert, 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19, Northside Community Economic Development Center, East Spencer. Tickets $10, contact Sharron Foxx: 704-245-0855, Deloris Foxx: 704-630-0922, Jennifer Kennedy: 704-639-1681. • United House of Prayer for All People, kitchen open Friday and Saturday, 11am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. • J.C. Price Post 107 “Sunday Night Party,” Oldies but Goodies, R&B and Blues. Sunday, Dec. 12, 9pm-2am. Donation $5 all night. Music by DJ Danny “D.” Dress code in affect. Kick off to the holidays.

day,” Mt. Ulla Secretary Daphne Atwood said, estimating today’s donations will match Thursday’s. Atwood said she answered phones “all day long.” “People have been reading the Post and reading things online,” she said. “They read the story and just want to

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help. One man that I’ve never even met before stopped by and donated $100.” Atwood said a large chunk of the money raised Thursday was from the students at Mt. Ulla. “They’ve been bringing in envelopes filled with change,” she said. “It’s been a tremendous outpouring, and we can use it.” Erin said Thursday was no better than the day before, and had several meltdowns.

“Everywhere I look I see him,” she said. “They say it gets better with time, but I don’t think it’ll ever get better. I will never, ever be whole again. A huge piece of me was ripped out and it cannot be replaced.” To contribute to the fund, make checks payable to Mt. Ulla Elementary, and fill out the “memo” section as “Cooper’s Fund.” You can mail checks to the school at 13155 N.C. 801, Mt. Ulla, NC, 28125, or drop off do-

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ROCKWELL — The Salisbury-based Blanche & Hubert Ritchie Foundation has given the Nazareth Children’s Home a $6,00- grant in support of the home’s 104-year-old mission to change the lives of disadvantaged children. The gift will buy Christmas presents for every child living at Nazareth. The nonprofit is home to 55 children between the ages of 4 and 21, according to Josh Regan, Nazareth’s director of development. “Our staff is extremely grateful for the generosity of the Blanche & Hubert Ritchie Foundation, who share in our passion to make a positive difference in the lives of our children,” Regan said. The mission of Nazareth Children's Home is to provide love, stability and guidance to the children there until their permanent placement elsewhere. For more information visit www.nazch.com.

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Looking Glass offers a look Artist Collective holds annual sale BY CYNTHIA HOOPER For the Salisbury Post

athy Matthews says when she mentions the Looking Glass Artist Collective to people around town, few seem to have heard of it. “We want people to know we are here and what we offer,” said Matthews, president of the collective. Managed solely by members, the collective started out in April 2008 in Sarah Hall’s living room and now encompasses several thousand square feet of rehabilitated warehouse space in the Rail Walk Arts District. Its 37 current members, who pay monthly dues, cover nearly every facet of art. Among them are actors, musicians, poets, writers, visual artists, jewelry makers, potters, basket makers, dancers, sculptors, wood carvers and fabric artists. “We are like a big family, feeding off of each other’s creativity,” Matthews said. New members are always welcome, she said. The public is welcome as well, and an event Saturday and more offerings after the first of the year will give prospective members and others opportunities to check out the arts organization at the corner of Kerr and Lee streets. The collective will host its third annual holiday sale and festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Sixteen vendors — from a massage therapist to an award-winning photographer — will showcase their talents and wares. Jewelry, paintings, sculptures and more will be available for purchase. Free gift wrapping will be available on site for items purchased at the event. The collective also ships items purchased from its artists if needed and will, for a nominal fee, wrap gifts bought elsewhere. Santa will be in attendance all day and there will be no shortage of entertainment, including dancing, drumming and poetry readings. Artists will demonstrate their talents and refreshments will be available.

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Carrol Fisher hauls some rope and a strap to remove a dead goat and the body of the dog that killed it. Fisher killed one of two dogs that attacked his livestock.

Landowner fears wild dogs are growing threat BY JEREMY JUDD jjudd@salisburypost.com

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Cathy Matthews is the president of the Looking Glass Artist Collective. The Collective allows local artists to sell and display their artwork in rehabilitated warehouse space in the Rail Walk Arts District.

DSS workers team up for charity BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

In order to restock their food pantry, the employees at the Rowan County Department of Social Services really cleaned up. Actually, they cleaned a local store out. The staff recently held a food drive in which they formed teams and each team then collected items. The food helps DSS families who are in crisis and also helps supply food to families awaiting help through Foods and Nutrition Services. “It’s used to carry them for a couple of days for crisis and those in true desperate need,” said DSS staff member Jessica Schenk. It also helps families who social workers visit that may have no food. This is not the first food drive the agency has held, but it is undoubtedly the biggest. Within a week, the staff had

collected 4,130 food items. “We restock several times a year usually three to four times a year,” said another DSS worker, Sue Pfannes. Pfannes and Schenk organized the food drive. “Monday through Friday they could bring whatever they wanted to bring,” Schenk said. An anonymous donor gave a $100 cash prize to the winning team and $150 to restock the pantry in the future. The competition started out a little slow, but as the week progressed, so did the competitiveness of the staff. “It was quite a competition and it got ugly,” Pfannes joked. “It exploded near the end. We are totally thrilled. It was a lot of fun,” Schenk said. The teams began bringing in boxes and bags of groceries. shavonne potts/SALISBURY POST

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Carrol Fisher walked to the pasture behind his home at 215 Sells Road to feed his animals Wednesday afternoon and immediately noticed something strange. His goats, usually the first to show up at feeding time, weren’t around. Making his way out to the barn, Fisher came across one of his goats dead on the ground. Fisher walked back to the house, grabbed a shotgun and jumped on his ATV Gator. He headed down to the creek searching for his other four goats. In the creek bed, he found a large white dog eating another dead goat. Fisher said he unloaded both barrels of his 12-gauge shotgun on the dog, then noticed another dog farther up the creek. He reloaded as quickly as he could and took two more shots at the fleeing dog, but didn’t bring it down. Fisher said he has never before had a problem with

dogs attacking his animals, and he said he’ll be more alert. Rowan County Animal Control Officer Ann Frye went to Fisher's home Thursday morning to try and find the other dog and help remove the dead animals. Frye said dogs have attacked other animals in the county, but she didn’t recall anything similar in the area recently. Fisher said he initially bought the goats to help control unruly vegetation on his property. He’s grateful he has three goats left, but he is concerned other wild dogs might come on his property. “People need to know there are some vicious dogs around,” he said. “Now there’s just one less.” Contact Jeremy Judd at 704-797-4280.

Volunteers weather the elements for Toys for Tots Salisbury police officers and firefighters will spend this weekend perched on the roof of the Krispy Kreme on West Innes Street to help out Toys for Tots. Volunteers will cope with frigid weather to solicit donations for the Toys for Tots Program, which is nationally sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. This the third year for the “Up on the Rooftop” fundraiser. Anyone who wants to make a donation can drop off new, unwrapped toys or money to the Krispy Kreme at 1428 W. Innes St.

The vigil will begin about 6 a.m. today. Police officers and firefighters will stay on the roof until about 3 p.m. Sunday. “For more than 60 years, the Toys for Tots Foundation has offered a message of hope to less fortunate children through the gift of a new toy at Christmas. As families struggle with unemployment and our nation’s economy, I sincerely applaud our dedicated police and fire departments for their continued commitment

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Perdue wants to combine agencies, freeze hiring PINEHURST (AP) — Consolidating Cabinet-level agencies and privatizing purchasing and computer services are part of a reorganization plan that Gov. Beverly Perdue said Thursday could ultimately save hundreds of millions of dollars if carried out or approved by the Legislature. Taking the first crack at offering a more austere government as Republicans take over the General Assembly next month, the Democratic governor also announced a hiring freeze for non-critical jobs in state offices her administration manages directly. She also wants the Legislature to consider whether to eliminate up to 150 boards and commissions, often a key avenue of political patronage by the governor and legislative leaders. Perdue, speaking to Sandhills business leaders in Republicanfriendly Moore County, said the changes would be difficult and will inevitably lead to state employee layoffs, particularly among middle

management whose jobs will become redundant or unnecessary. She didn’t have many details on how many jobs could be lost or the total savings, adding they would be released with her two-year budget proposal in February or March. “I believe that we’ve just got to be leaner and nimble and more responsible to citizens,” Perdue told about 200 people at the Pinehurst golf resort, adding that the government would be “much less bureaucratic as we focus our limited resources on our core missions.” Perdue said the third consecutive year of state fiscal problems makes it an opportune time for changes her office calls the most significant to state government in 30 years. Analysts have set next year’s expected budget gap at $3.7 billion. There’s neither additional federal stimulus dollars nor the appetite for additional taxes to narrow the gap. She said her plan would help the state save tens of millions of dollars initially

and focus more intensely upon job creation and educate young people for the globally competitive market. While education cuts also are coming, she told reporters after her speech that her “line in the sand is we will not cripple education.” Perdue said 14 departments and offices would be narrowed into eight Cabinet-level departments in her proposal. She said a new Department of PERDUE Public Safety would merge the current departments of Correction, Juvenile Justice and Crime Control and Public Safety — bringing in state troopers, probation officers and juvenile justice counselors under one leader. She also wants to move the standalone Employment Security Commission into the Commerce Department and rework the Department of

Administration into a Department of Management and Administration that would bring in the State Controller’s Office and Office of State Personnel. It would turn the agency secretary more into the state’s chief operating officer. “I believe state government needs to be more businesslike,” Perdue said. Sen. Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, the expected leader of the Senate for the next two years, said Republicans support government consolidation, too, although having more details will be key to decide whether they’d go along with Perdue’s plan. The GOP also would also be interested in ways the state could save money immediately, Berger said. Perdue said she would need legislation passed to generate savings more quickly. “I applaud her institution of a hiring freeze and we stand ready and willing to provide additional authority” to find more savings, Berger said in a phone interview.

While most department changes would require approval by lawmakers because they hold the state’s purse strings, the Perdue administration already is working toward eliminating 100 computer service units spread throughout state government and contracting with a private company to consolidate their work. Purchasing functions also scattered through agencies would be consolidated and privatized, saving at least $30 million. She told the story of one food service agency buying a case of tuna fish at $42, while across the street another agency bought it for $29. A state employees’ union questioned whether Perdue’s proposal would truly find the savings needed to close a shortfall next year that could equal 20 percent of the current year’s budget. Cuts to education and Medicaid, which comprise about 70

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Anna Lois Knox CLEVELAND — Miss Anna Lois Knox, 87, of Knox Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born Dec. 9, 1922, in Rowan County, Miss Knox, daughter of the late Robert Howard Knox and Mary Emma Sloop Knox, graduated from Mount Ulla High School and Catawba College. A lifelong member of Third Creek Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, Miss Knox taught children's Sunday School classes, sang in the choir and served on various committees. Miss Knox was secretary for the Agriculture Stabilization Association and a case worker for the Rowan County Welfare Department. Miss Knox retired in 1986 from the Rowan-Salisbury Schools as an attendance counselor. As a John Knox DAR charter member, she served the chapter as regent, vice-regent, secretary and district director. Miss Knox also held memberships in Altrusa Club of Salisbury and the Epsilon Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Miss Knox was preceded in death by three brothers, James A. Knox, David C. Knox and J. Allen Knox; two sisters, Wylie K. Smith and Mary Emma Knox; a nephew, J. Howard Knox; niece Anna Beam Hendrick; sisters-in-law Josie Lee Hall Knox, Ruby Bame Knox and Jean Craven Knox; and brotherin-law Dr. Hugh D. Smith. She is survived by brother Robert (Bob) H. Knox Jr., of Cleveland; sister Mrs. Max (Catherine) Beam of Rutherfordton; and sister-in-law Sue Haskins Knox of Cleveland. Also surviving are very devoted nieces and nephews, Joyce K. McLaughlin, David W. Knox, Mary Hall K. Koontz, Martha (Pat) K. Weaver, Robert H. Knox, III, John A. Knox, Amanda K. Bunton, Michael (Mike) G. Beam, Lucretia B. Ellis, D. Clark Knox and J. Benjamin (Ben) Knox, who will serve as honorary pallbearers. Twenty-six great-nieces and great-nephews, along with many friends also survive. Service: Graveside service will be held Saturday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. at Third Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery followed by a memorial service in the church sanctuary conducted by the Rev. Donald McCann in Cleveland. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to Third Creek Presbyterian Church, Cemetery Fund, or the charity of the donor's choice. The family wishes to express a very special “Thank you” to Dr. Yuthapong Sukkasem; the staff at Genesis Eldercare, Salisbury Center; to Doctors Li and Patel; the staff of Rowan Regional Medical Center coronary unit; and Palliative Hospice Care for their support, care, compassion and kindness shown to Anna Lois Knox. Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com

Samuel Turner Hart SALISBURY — Samuel Turner Hart, a resident of Trinity Oaks Retirement Community in Salisbury, NC died December 7, 2010. Born on August 23, 1920, Sam was the son of Henry Howard and Fannie Turner Hart. He grew up in Mooresville, NC in a large happy family with 7 brothers and sisters. He was a graduate of Mooresville Central High School, Lees-McRae College and Emory University Dental School. In 1943, Dr. Hart reported to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for Officers Basic Training. He was sent to England and France via Omaha Beach. He served in the 395th Regiment Dental Office 99th Infantry Division and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was cited in 1944 for bravery with a Certificate of Merit. After WWII, Dr. Hart moved to High Point, NC where he practiced dentistry for 38 years. He was instrumental in organizing the High Point Dental Society and served as its first president. During this time he was a leader in promoting the fluoridation of the High Point water supply. He was also active in the Guilford County society, serving as its president during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the American Dental Association. He was very active as an Elder and Deacon of the Presbyterian Church. He served his community as a member of the Rotary Club, Jaycees and the Masons. Sam led a life that embodied acts of selflessness, integrity, and honesty. He loved and respected others deeply and never failed to reach out to those around him. He extended his heart to his family and friends with acts that exemplified his strong faith and character. He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Mary Johnston Hart; his first wife Genevieve Hart and their daughters Elizabeth Hart Harris and Patricia Hart Carstensen; son-inlaw Laurence William Carstensen; grandchildren: Tyler Harris, Sarah Harris, Emily Carstensen, Betsy Carstensen, and Evan Carstensen; brothers, Harry and Donald Hart; and sisters, Helen Barber and Virginia Edmiston. Service: A service honoring Sam's life will be held on December 10th at 2:00 Friday afternoon in the assembly room at the Trinity Oaks Retirement Community, 728 Klumac Road, Salisbury, NC. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hart Scholarship Fund at Prospect Presbyterian Church, 425 W. NC 152 Highway, Mooresville, NC 28115, or the Trinity Oaks Scholarship Fund at Trinity Oaks, 728 Klumac Road, Salisbury, NC 28144-5714.

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Bunch, noted Livingstone graduate, dies BY LAURIE D. WILLIS Livingstone College News Service

DURHAM — Livingstone College lost a devoted supporter and favorite son this week when Dr. William A. Bunch died on Dec. 5 following a short illness. Bunch is a former member of the Livingstone College Board of Trustees. He is also a member of the class of 1969 and had a loyalty to Livingstone College that not too many can equal, classmates and other say. “I’ve known William Bunch since 1965. I met him on campus when he came as a freshman and I was a sophomore,” said Augustus L. Jones Sr., president of the Livingstone College National Alumni Association. “He was always a person who had good people skills. He was one who could communicate and get people to do things that you normally wouldn’t expect them to do. He had that ability.” Last year, when the class of 1969 organized the alumni convocation during homecoming, it was Bunch who asked classmate Donald Bernard Sr., chairman of the AfricanAmerican Heritage Parade Committee to deliver the keynote address. The two have been very close friends for decades. “After God, himself and his family, Livingstone College was Bunch’s next love,” Bernard said in a telephone interview from New Jersey. “He was not only a phenomenal leader but also the best friend of the entire class of 1969. His commitment to Livingstone and his classmates will serve as an ongoing legacy of selfless service. He will indeed be missed, but never forgotten.” Bunch wasn’t president of the class of 1969, but that didn’t stop him from organizing his classmates, said member

Delores Johnson. “He was not our class president during our senior year, but because our class leader wasn’t pulling us together Mr. Bunch stepped in after the five-year reand union started arr a n g i n g things,” Johnson said. “He corrected addresses and phone numbers and reBUNCH layed information to us every year.” Johnson said Bunch was the first person she met when she arrived at Livingstone in 1965. “We became instant friends because he was so down to Earth and easy to be around,” Johnson said. “He didn’t come with a bunch of drama. My maiden name is McDowell, and within seconds of our meeting he had decided to call me Mac, rather than Delores, and he told me to call him Bunch. For this entire time that’s who we have been to each other.” Johnson said she spoke to Bunch, who she described as the “glue that held the class of 1969 together,” at least once a month for the past 45 years. Of all the things Bunch did for Livingstone, helping spearhead fund-raising efforts on behalf of the class of 1969 was among the most significant. In fact, in 1999 Bunch was chairman of a campaign orchestrated by the class of 1969 to raise $100,000. But Bunch’s love for Livingstone College spread beyond the higher education institution’s coffers. For starters, he didn’t miss a single football game in 35 years, Johnson said. “The first time he missed a game it was his son’s wedding day, and that’s why he didn’t

DRIVE FROM 3a “We totally cleaned Aldi out. They had to get an early shipment,” Schenk said. “They let us use their carts to bring the groceries here,” said Social Services Director Sandra Wilkes. Most of the people began bringing items from home. The team members would sneak a peek at how many items other teams brought. “It was all in fun,” said DeVon Haywood, a member of the winning brown team. In a race against the clock, the brown team bested all others. The team brought in 1,623 items. “We said we are fortunate to have a job. It was a good cause and that was a lot of motivation,” Haywood said. They didn’t get a trophy, but what their reward was the satisfaction of knowing they helped someone. “This was a good way to get it good and stocked,” Pfannes said of the pantry.

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go to the game,” she said. Jones, of the national alumni association, said Bunch was also good about ensuring Livingstone’s players, coaches and cheerleaders were well fed whenever they played in the Durham area, where he lived. “Bunch was one of the diehard Livingstone College fans in sports and otherwise,” Jones said. “He worked with the kids on campus. When Livingstone played in the Durham area he’d have people over his house to feed them and take care of the team.” And once, when his wife was ill and inviting the team to his home wasn’t feasible, Bunch took them all out to eat, Johnson added. Although he was an ardent supporter of Livingstone College, Johnson said Bunch didn’t seek the limelight. “He was very humble,” she said. “He didn’t go around talking about all that he did for the college. He just did it.” Bunch is survived by his wife, Tina, their children William Christopher (Monika) Bunch and Tina Leslie Bunch, and two grandchildren. His memorial service will be held at noon today at St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church, 531 S. Roxboro St. in Durham. Visitation with the family will be held from 11:30 a.m. to noon at the church. Livingstone College President Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins Sr. said the college will miss Bunch’s constant support. “Mr. Bunch worked diligently on behalf of the college, and the real beauty of it is he didn’t wait until asked to step in and help out,” Jenkins said. “His leadership and commitment to Livingstone is to be admired, and it was certainly always appreciated.” A resolution honoring Bunch will be presented by Livingstone College officials at his memorial service.

The competition was a way for people to work together. There are almost 200 DSS employees who were divided into 10 teams. The teams consisted of a mix of people from different departments within the DSS agency. “We purposely mixed the teams,” Pfannes said. Many of the departments within the agency were separated among different buildings and mixing the teams was also a way to let the employees get to know someone they may have never worked with before. “There were a lot of people who had worked in the other building who didn’t know about the food pantry. It was a way to inform them about the pantry,” Pfannes said. “This pantry is for very short-term needs,” Wilkes said. Before families receive food from the pantry, they must submit to a screening to assess their need. The agency will have another food drive. Contact Shavonne Potts at 704-797-4253.

SALISBURY — Mr. Erico Shonta McCullough, age 29, of Nicholas Run, passed Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 18, 1981, in Rowan County to Betty “Toot” McCullough and Richard Odell Chambers. Erico graduated from North Rowan High School and attended A&T State University, Greensboro. He was employed at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro. A member of Outreach Christian Tabernacle, he was a member of the Usher Ministry, a Greeter, Armour Bearer, Altar Assistant, and member of the Remnant Praise Team and African Group. Survivors are his mother, Betty “Toot” McCullough of the home; father Richard Odell Chambers (Susan), Daytona, Fla.; brother Keion Miller, Cincinnati, Ohio; sister Alisha Chambers (fiance Jay Baldwin), Salisbury; foster brother Mark Oglesby, Pottstown, Pa.; foster sisters Lavette Dawkins, Kannapolis, and Kimba Dawkins, Salisbury; maternal grandmother Loretta McCullough of the home; niece Janiya Baldwin, Salisbury; nephew Jakobe Baldwin, Salisbury; god parents Henry and Beverly Allen, Cleveland, and Mary Byrd Sturdivant, Spencer; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation and Service: Visitation is 2 p.m. and the funeral at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at Jerusalem Baptist Church with Apostle Ray Taylor, pastor of Outreach Christian Tabernacle, officiating. Burial is at 11 a.m. Monday in the Martin Luther King, Jr., Section of Rowan Memorial Park. Services are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.Hairstonfh.com

George F. Eidson SALISBURY — Mr. George F. Eidson, 80, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center, NorthEast in Concord. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Eidson family. Arrangements are incomplete.

Violet Condrey Lowrance SALISBURY — Violet Condrey Lowrance, 88, of Salisbury, who was a loving mother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters by her side. She entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. Born May 18, 1922, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Nettie E. Condrey and George Condrey. After growing up in Salisbury, she spent a few years at the Nazareth Children's Home, then attended Rowan County schools. She graduated from Rockwell High School in 1939 and attended Catawba College for one year. Earlier in her career, she operated a dry cleaning business and a barbecue restaurant. She also worked as a waitress, which is when she met her husband. Mrs. Lowrance was also a teacher's aid at Mount Ulla School. She was later employed by Carolina Rubber Hose, from where she retired. A member of Centenary United Methodist Church, she taught Kindergarten and Sunday School classes and was active in all phases of the church. She was a member of the Joy Club and Circle of Faith. Mrs. Lowrance enjoyed relationships of her close friends, cooking, square dancing, watching wrestling on TV, her travels with tour groups and the companionship of her pets. Preceding her in death were her husband, William Mason Lowrance, who died March 15, 1968; brothers Raymond and Gilbert; and sisters Grace, MaeBelle, Evelyn and Sis. Survivors include her daughters, Tara Jan Lowrance of the home and Sharon Lowrance Minderlein (Steve) of Concord; and one step-grandchild, Scott Minderlein (Dana) of Concord. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 at Lyerly Funeral Home, 515 S. Main St., Salisbury. Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at Centenary United Methodist Church, 620 Centenary Church Road, Mount Ulla, NC 28125. The Rev. Eric Reece and the Rev. Millie Orbison will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials: Nazareth Children's Home, P.O. Box 1438, Rockwell, NC 28138; or Centenary United Methodist Church, 620 Centenary Church Road, Mount Ulla, NC 28125. The family extends a “special thank you” to all the wonderful caregivers over the past five years, along with Dr. Sean Malone and Rowan Regional Hospice. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Lowrance family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

Lawrence Erwin Wilson Jackie B. Yates, Sr. KANNAPOLIS — Lawrence Erwin Wilson, 75, died Dec. 8, 2010, at Carolinas Center-Northeast, Medical Concord. He had been in declining health and seriously ill for one week. was He born April 20, 1935, in Rowan County, son of the late John and Erwin Lula Mary Coone Wilson. He was educated in Rowan County schools. Mr. Wilson was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church, Kannapolis. A U.S. Army veteran, he was employed as a sergeant for the Police Department at Livingstone College prior to his retirement in 2007. He loved to garden. He is survived by wife Bonnie Cleary Wilson of the home; sons Charles Wilson, Harold (Lisa) Wilson, and daughter Ann Wilson Bass (the late Terry Bass), all of Kannapolis; grandchildren Tiffany, David and Clinton Christy and Leah and Brandon Wilson; and great-grandchildren Riley and Devon Wilson. Service and Visitation: Funeral services are 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel conducted by Rev. Darrell Coble, Rev. James Melton and Rev. Josh Hughes. Internment will be 12 Noon, Monday, Dec. 13 at Salisbury National Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Rowan County Veteran's Council. Family is receiving friends at funeral home Saturday from 1:30-3 p.m. prior to the service. At other times, they will be at the residence of son Harold Wilson, 818 Carolyn Ave., Kannapolis. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Whitley's Funeral Home, 1748 Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083, to be applied to funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

CONCORD — Jackie Bynum Yates, Sr., 74, of Concord, took his last breath on earth and went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at his residence. Born Feb. 4, 1936, in Rowan County, he was the son of Janet McCall Yates and Adam Yates. Educated in Rowan County schools, he was a veteran of the United States Air Force. For 18 years, Mr. Yates owned and operated a lawn care service, later retiring from Southern Concrete. Recently, he worked at Red Wing Shoes in Concord. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Louise Burris Yates; son Jackie B. Yates, Jr. (Tina) of Decatur, Ga.; stepsons Frank Crook of Kernersville and John Crook of Salisbury; daughter Jamie Everette of Albemarle; stepdaughter Misty Crook of Salisbury; sisters Ethel Lee Manuel of Seguine, Texas, and Betty Martin of Kannapolis; grandchildren Cody, Rachel and Chase; and nine step-grandchildren, Katie, Bradie, Gracie, Amber, Scott, Caryn, Courtney, Eve and Althea. Service: A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at Friendship Baptist Church, 100 Porter Road, Salisbury, with the Rev. Jason Pierce officiating. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144; or Friendship Baptist Church, 100 Porter Road, Salisbury, NC 28146. Cremation Concepts of Salisbury is serving the Yates family.

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tus for foreign-born youngsters brought to this country illegally, putting off but probably not preventing the measure’s demise. Facing GOP objections, Democrats put aside the socalled Dream Act and said they’d try again to advance it before year’s end. They’re short of the 60 votes needed to do so, however, and critics in both parties quickly said they won’t change their minds in the waning days of the Democratic-controlled Congress. The bill grants hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children a chance to gain legal status if they enroll in college or join the military.

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percent of the budget, were hardly discussed Thursday, said Dana Cope with the State Employees Association of North Carolina. The three public safety agencies Perdue proposed for consolidation, in contrast, comprise less than 10 percent. “She didn’t really tackle the real issue of our budget deficit,” Cope said. “What she proposed today is not real bleeding.”

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and a leather change purse, valued at $480. â&#x20AC;˘ Dale Rigsby of Shue Road reported someone took a pair of 8-inch aluminum center-line wheels and two aluminum â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uâ&#x20AC;? channels, building materials, with a total value of $600. â&#x20AC;˘ Jennifer Etheridge of Settlers Grove Lane, Salisbury, reported some took a Garmin GPS unit from her car, damaging her car in the process. The GPS is valued at $300 while the damages totaled $5,000. If anyone has information about these crimes, please contact the Rowan County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 704-2168700.

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she would like to see the collective offer art classes to underprivileged children FROM 3a who may not be otherwise exposed to art. She urges the Beyond the holidays, community to sponsor a child Matthews said her goal as an to take art lessons, even if it artist and president of the is only a monthly class. collective is â&#x20AC;&#x153;to inspire Even the idea of hosting artists and to contribute to kids birthday parties has Salisburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art community. I everyone excited. A magihope to expose kids to art cian is available for parties and show people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t and a small craft the chilthink they are artistic that dren can take home with they probably can be.â&#x20AC;? them makes the party more Plans for the future inmemorable. Matthews reclude monthly art classes to calls a time when children begin early next year. painted pictures, which she Previously, the collective turned into iron-on transfers has hosted classes on paintshe applied to t-shirts. The ing with watercolors, glass children were thrilled, she fusing and others. Class said. costs start around $25 and The collective already ofdepend on the type and fers plenty. length of the class as well as The Great Minds Poetry materials, which are supgroup has been meeting plied. there monthly. They like to One of the members, Karen write and explore different Brehob, is certified in beginideas and points of view of ner and advanced Pilates and poetry. The group finds it inplans to conduct classes. teresting to talk about the diMember Ann Cooper said versity of peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impres-

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even discussed the possibility of having a regular â&#x20AC;&#x153;open air marketâ&#x20AC;? in the spring when the weather improves. Dues are $10 per month for those who commit to working eight hours a month at the collective store or staff events or $30 monthly for those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the commitment. New member also pay a one-time fee of $10 to buy one share of stock in the corporation, Looking Glass Artist Collective of Salisbury Inc. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Cynthia Hooper is a freelance writer who lives in Salisbury.

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Matthews said rental rates havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t increased since the collective opened. The facility includes a gift shop featuring local artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work and more than 1,100 square feet of classroom space. Gift shop hours are Tuesday-Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as well as during public events. The gift shop is also staffed during private events. Matthews hopes in the future to offer limited art supplies at the collective such as small frames and other small-scale items. It may possibly offer additional supplies for the classes they hold. The members have

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peal “don’t ask, don’t tell.” Its prospects are uncertain, though Reid indicated he was open to bringing it up before adjournment. If passed, it still would require House approval with time growing short. Gay rights advocates were furious about Thursday’s events. “Instead of doing what is right, the world’s greatest deliberative body devolved into shameful schoolyard spats that put petty partisan politics above the needs of our women and men in uniform,” said Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign. Democrats had said Thursday morning they remained hopeful a last-minute deal could be struck with Collins, believing her support would persuade other GOP senators — namely Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski — to advance the legislation. In the end, however, Reid said time was running out and called for a vote before a deal could be struck. Collins said she didn’t understand why Reid wasn’t doing more to accommodate GOP concerns. “There was such a clear path for us to be able to get this done,” she said on the Senate floor. “I’m perplexed and frustrated that this important bill will become victim of politics.” Last week, the Pentagon unveiled a study that found two-thirds of troops thought repealing the ban would have

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Gloves and pruners are on the list of gifts gardeners would like to see under the tree. ast-minute shopping for the gardener can be quite a challenge, especially for the ones who seem to have everything. In an effort to relieve holiday stress, Master Gardener Volunteers have provided a list of their favorite gift ideas that are sure to please the avid gardener. Below is a list of gifts to consider for the home gardener or for those who have an interest in gardening: Good pruners: A standard gift, but avid gardeners always need a spare set of hand pruners. This is a welcome gift as a stocking stuffer, especially among those who grow fruit trees, grapes, roses or other plants requiring high maintenance. Most garden centers carry replacement parts and DARRELL BLACKWELDER blades for betterquality pruning shears. Small loppers and a Felco folding saw should also be considered. Garden gloves: This was also a favorite gift. Some preferred garden gloves that have the rubber palms and fingers that grip well and protect your hands from thorns. Floral nitrile gloves fit like a second skin. Magazine subscriptions: Although garden books are always a safe bet for gardeners, garden magazine subscriptions are more interesting. “Fine Gardening,” “Carolina Gardening” and “Horticulture” are perfect gifts for the “armchair” gardener.

Specimen plants: Master Gardeners love unusual plants. Hardto-find or specimen plants such as Japanese maples, unusual roses and heirloom apples are just a few examples. Back and knee savers: Save their backs and knees with padded knee pads or garden pads and gardening stools. Ergonomically correct garden tools are also a favorite for physically challenged gardeners. Small garden tiller: Master Gardener favorites are the Mantis tiller or the Stihl MM55. Both available locally, these tillers are very small and lightweight. But pound for pound, these are a must for the avid or beginning gardener. They’re a bit pricey, more than $300, but worth the cost for those who are constantly working in flower beds. Irrigation tools: Water timers save time and prevent water that’s wasted through overwatering. Professional drip systems are almost foolproof, designed for the average home gardener, but local irrigation specialists can design and install them for both floral and vegetable gardens. Other gifts Master Gardeners prefer: Rust-proof wheel barrow, gift certificate for gardening classes, Amazon gift card for gardening books, interesting pots or containers, birdhouses, a year’s admission to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, concrete statuary.

Pots, above, and pruning saws, left, are also good gifts for gardeners, along with magazine subscriptions, gardening stools and tillers.

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Plants wilt in cold weather to conserve water BY DARRELL BLACKWELDER For the Salisbury Post

The unseasonably arctic blast Rowan County got over the past week set record lows with more cold weather predicted next week. Unfortunately, extremely low temperatures may cause serious damage to landscape plant materials and to some cole crops still in the ground. Not only is cold an issue, but it’s also very dry, compounding problems with evergreen materials and cold tender shrubs. Transpiration, or water loss, is greatest during periods of strong winds and on bright, sunny days. Landscape plants such as rhododendron and camellia appear to be wilted in early morning in an effort to conserve water. Pansies, violas, flowering cabbage and kale are also damaged with this sudden drop in temperature. Survival of these annuals including vegetable crops depends on how well established they are and the amount of protection they get from the cold. Many will not survive the recent blast of cold weather. Leaf desiccation occurs when water leaves the plant foliage faster than the roots can replenish lost moisture. Absorption from

roots is reduced or often prevented when the soil is very cold or frozen. Obviously, plants and flowers cannot be irrigated in temperatures below 20 degrees. However, as daytime temperatures warm, it is important to keep shrubs hydrated, especially in new planting or those that remain in pots. Evergreen landscape materials such as camellia and boxwood often turn yellow or orange due to mild desiccation or excessive sunlight. Cold injury is manifested as discolored, burned evergreen needles or leaves. Entire branches can also become dehydrated and die. Cold damage is normally worst on the side of the plant facing the wind or sun or near a reflective surface such as a white house or concrete paving. Extreme drops in night temperatures can also freeze water within branches or even the trunk of a tree, causing the bark to split open. Often, these cracks will close when warm weather arrives; however, the wood fibers within may not grow back together, exposing wood or cracks. This type of cold damage is commonly found on the southwest side of young shade trees where warm afternoon sun creates further extremes in the day and night temperatures.

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Silver bells. Mistletoe. A miniature sleigh with eight tiny reindeer. Familiar cliches surround us at the holidays, and many have found their way into our seasonal decorating. When December arrives, even the most elegant homes can easily get infiltrated by tacky tree ornaments and plastic snowmen. “Everybody has a lot more Christmas stuff than they want,” says interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn, founder of decordemon.com. We tend to keep all the items we’ve gotten as gifts or inherited as hand-me-downs, because only Scrooge would toss a tree-topper in the trash. Besides, we tend to unpack all those decorations tucked away in closets and attics quickly, and set them out with little time to rethink the way we decorate for the holidays. Don’t have time to brainstorm a new look this year? We’ve asked Flynn and two other designers how to create holiday glamour at home without the cliches. Be a tough editor “Less is more,” says Betsy Burnham of Burnham Design, in Los Angeles. Use just some of your decorations each year, just as an art curator might display only part of a collection at one time. If you put out fewer items, she says, “each thing you use to decorate will mean more.” And don’t feel obligated to decorate every room. “One of my rules is there really should only be one ‘holiday room’ in the house,” Flynn says. Put a few decorations in your entryway, where they are visible from the street and to arriving guests. Then concentrate on the room where you spend the most time. “We get caught up in who’s coming over for Christmas, but that one day everybody comes over is a small fraction of the time these decorations will be up,” Flynn says. So decorate where you will most enjoy it. Play with your palette Your holiday decorating stash is probably heavy on traditional red and green. For a different look, try altering the palette by using only your red and cream pieces, or only the green and gold. Or try “doing it all ivory and white, with some plaid,” says Burnham. You also can inject fresh style by bringing in new shades. Ornaments can be inexpensive, so try using all the silver and white pieces you have, then adding new ones in violet or hot pink. Those shades look sophisticated and festive, Flynn says. He also suggests adding shades of brown with purple or deep red to balance “the femininity of garlands and bows.” HGTV.com blogger Erinn Valencich loves using retro-inspired ornaments in “lime green, burnt oranges, turquoise and even a bit of fuchsia.” These colors look great against a white artificial Christmas tree. Another option is “using spray-on snow” to create a whiter background on a green tree, Valencich says. If the holidays without lots of red and green seems like heresy, try using those colors in unexpected shades — say, a holiday table in lime green and deep cranberry. Burnham likes using “a really dark, British racing green, with a brick red or a warm brown-red.” “With all the glitter that comes with holiday decorating,” Valencich promises, “it’s going to feel like Christmas” even if you don’t use the standard red and green. Focus on winter Holiday decor takes on a fresh look when it’s focused on celebrating the season, so think snowflakes rather than San-

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ferent,” Burnham says, such as skipping the wreath in favor of a cluster of pine branches on the front door. Rather than using a lot of round ornaments on your tree, try hanging small wooden animals or other trinkets found around your home. “Fill in with the shiny balls,” she says, “rather than starting with them.” And “with the tree toppers, I usually don’t put a star or angel,” Valencich says. Last year, when decorating a tree for actress Jaime Pressly, she used “huge feathers, tied to the top of the tree,” to create a dramatic topping. It’s simple, she says: You can “wire them up there or use some ribbon to tie them.” Of course, one person’s cliche is another’s beloved tradition. There is no need to jettison your favorite items. You can include “the classic stuff people love,” Burnham says, but you may want to keep it subtle. “Maybe the answer is using candy canes on your table, but just candy canes,” Unexpected shapes she says. “Not candy canes “Think about the classic and Santa and stars and the shapes and do something dif- rest of it.”

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A perfectly orchestrated backyard party took an ugly turn as the b o u n c e house emptied of all 15 little friends, who were joined by as twice many adults gathered around to MARY watch the 5HUNT year-old open a mountain of gifts. At that moment, the birthday girl melted into a puddle of tears. Little Emily’s embarrassed parents threatened

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Dear Amy: For those people who are in abusive relationships, I’d like to share what a counselor told me back in 1968 that made me brave a divorce from a verbal abuser. My children were 2 and 5 at the time. He said, “You’ve tried everything and therefore have just two choices: Leave him or live with him just as he is. There is no third option. “Your children will learn their roles as husbands and wives from watching how the two of you relate to one another. They will emulate what they see.” That was enough for me! I hope that you feel that this might help someone else who is struggling to make a decision. — Carole in Colorado Dear Carole: This is so wise. Thank you.

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Shortly after we returned home, my sister-in-law sent an emotionless e-mail suggesting that we no longer should exchange holiday gifts or cards. We were OK with that if this was what she wanted, and told her we wished her well. A few weeks later was our teenage son’s birthday. He didn’t receive so much as a card from his only aunt and uncle. If we had known earlier that she doesn’t want to send even a card to our son, we could have skipped her son’s wedding. I am so angry and hurt I can’t find it in my heart to forgive her. Amy, my two nephews are grown. I want to continue to send birthday and Christmas gifts. Is this the right thing to do? — West Coast vs. East Coast Dear West: You and your nephews are all adults, and their mommy doesn’t get to tell them — or you — who to have relationships with and how to conduct those relationships. Before you make any sudden moves, though, you need to sort out your feelings and reactions. You regretted attending your nephew’s wedding because of his mother’s behavior. You received your sister-inlaw’s “no gifts, no cards” pronouncement, and then you were shocked when she didn’t send one.

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their children’s lives? — Hurt Grandparent Dear Hurt: Do the math: If these kids have three sets of grandparents and a greatgrandparent, and if each set wants to schedule one or two long weekends during the summer, then every summer weekend will be scheduled. You don’t say how old these grandchildren are, but they also have interests, priorities and their own agendas. Your daughter is trying to navigate through all of this. Grandparents are not an intrusion, but at some point as these kids get older, you may have to find ways to insinuate yourself into their lives — not by pulling them out of their orbit but by entering theirs (if at all possible). Your daughter is being honest with you. She is the parent and she gets to set the schedule. Even if you don’t agree with her choices, they are hers to make. I suggest that you swallow your hurt feelings and work with her to figure out how to maximize your time with the children.

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Dear Amy: For the last few years I have taken my grandchildren camping on two separate long weekends during the summer. I have to arrange for my vacation time several months in advance, so I asked my daughter for these two weekends and I asked if I could also take the kids to an amusement park for a couple of days, extending one weekend by two extra ASK days. AMY I was stunned by her response. She said, “It’s too much this year. I have to accommodate three sets of grandparents, a great-grandmother, and the kids’ camps and their friends — and then there’s the stuff I want to do with them! “The summer is only so long and they have a lot on their plate. I didn’t even get to take them where I wanted to go with them until the tail end of the summer last year.” She told me it would be best to only plan one weekend for next summer. Is this how parents think? Are grandparents and greatgrandparents an intrusion in

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89 percent Questions for Democrats can’t be wrong Why do they hate those who generate wealth? hen our local Salvation Army sent out a recent call seeking volunteer bell ringers, those who responded might have thought they were simply helping coax a little more kettle cash for those in need. Or, when social service workers decided to help replenish a local food pantry, they probably saw it as simply responding to one agency’s immediate needs. Actually, in both those cases — and many others like them — citizens are helping to build a stronger community. Citizen involvement can take many forms, from showing up for a public hearing on historic preservation or municipal annexation to serving on a local board. In many instances, citizens are compelled to get involved because of specific hot-button issues where they perceive an injustice or misguided governmental policy. Those kinds of initiatives are important, but so is the activism that draws people to serve in soup kitchens, mentor school children or ring Salvation Army bells. In the buzz word parlance of the day, it’s called “social capital.” In simple terms, it’s the totality of involvement, rather than passion for any one particular cause, that’s important. “Broad-based local involvement is key to having a thriving sustainable community,” according to Jonathan Weiss, a Virginiabased consultant who was quoted in a recent USA Today article on communities and citizen activism. The article noted citizens’ growing interest in community involvement, with 89 percent of Americans saying it’s important to be involved. While there’s never any shortage of volunteer opportunities, the Christmas season often brings a surge of need as well as engendering the communal spirit. The Post’s annual “Sharing the Season” feature lists many local nonprofits that could use some help helping others. (The list was published on Nov. 28, with an addition Wednesday, and is available on our website.) People also find avenues of outreach through churches, civic groups, fraternal organizations and other networks. Speaking of networks, don’t believe the carping claims that our obsession with digital media is short-circuiting traditional human connections. A recent Pew survey found that social networking is facilitating more interaction between more community residents, with technology’s social benefits far outweighing the negatives. Need yet another incentive to get involved? It’s good for your wallet. A Knight Foundation and Gallup “Soul of the Community” study found that places with a greater percentage of residents who feel attached to their communities do better economically. “Attachment is a leading indicator of prosperity,” says Knight Foundation VP Paula Ellis. In other words, the more bell ringers that hit the streets, the more the community as a whole will profit.

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enjoy going to the beauty shop and over the years have spent quite a lot of money getting beautiful. Well, I guess you could say trying to get beautiful. If you think about it, the beauty shop is pretty much like a doctor’s office. You have to make an appointment and often you sit and read magazines. You may think this is the extent of the similarities, but that is where you are wrong. Think about how you feel when you go in the shop and how you feel when you come out. Just like at a doctor’s office DICY MCCULLOUGH you generally feel better. My hairdresser has the magic touch and getting my hair shampooed can lift my spirits. I must admit she has to work extra hard because my hair is not only curly, but frizzy. Fortunately, she doesn’t seem to mind and always has a professional, upbeat attitude. For women, the beauty shop has stayed pretty much the same over the last few decades. It seems that cannot be said for a barber shop. A couple of weeks ago, I was talking to the owner of the Cleveland Barber Shop, Leo White. He said men don’t stop in and visit like they used to. Everyone seems to be in a hurry. Leo told me men will call and ask how many are waiting ahead of them. If there are more than two, the caller often will say he’ll come another day. When I think of a barber shop, I always think of Floyd’s on “ The Andy Griffith Show,” but I guess that’s not the way it is anymore. Perhaps it’s the difference between men and women. Women don’t seem to mind spending several hours in a beauty shop. But then again, this may be because of the procedures. Color, perm and blow drying take a lot longer than getting a haircut in a barber shop. Rena Basinger, who works at Hair USA, said what she enjoys most about her job is getting to know the customers and having fun with them. Rena added, even though she may never have met their families, she felt like she knew them personally. She hears about births, graduations, weddings and deaths. When a customer dies, it makes her feel like she has lost an entire family. What person, except your hairdresser or barber, do you spend time and energy with on a regular basis? The only other person might be a friend or family member. I always look forward to the day I get my hair done. It’s like the best medicine in the world without any side effects. The slow, simple days of Andy Griffith and Floyd’s Barber Shop may be gone, but even in this fast-paced world, there’s still a place we can go to be pampered. I, for one, appreciate the pampering and attention. To all my hairdressers throughout the years, I send out a big thank you.

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he “grand bargain” agreed to by the White House to preserve the Bush-era tax rates, extend unemployment insurance and reduce the payroll tax for 2011 doesn’t get to the heart of the country’s main financial problem: overspending. The Irish were told this week they are going to have to bite the bullet and sharply reduce their expectations of what government can do for them, as it CAL cuts spending THOMAS and broadens the tax base. But liberal Democrats in the United States remain on a different track: increasing debt and waging nonstop class warfare. Did they miss the message of last month’s election? This is where the self-indulgence of the ’60s and the excesses of the modern Gilded Age have led us. A little background courtesy of Digital History, www.digitalhistory.uh.edu, a website developed by the University of Houston’s College of Education: It was Mark Twain who referred to the late 19th century as the “Gilded Age” — glitter-

ing on the surface, but corrupt underneath. Still, the era witnessed the birth of modern America. The Western frontier closed, Americans settled 430 million acres in the Far West, and the economy transitioned from a largely agrarian society to an industrial one. Incomes grew rapidly. More people prospered. “These years also saw the rise of the Populist crusade. Burdened by heavy debts and falling farm prices, many farmers joined the Populist Party, which called for an increase in the amount of money in circulation, government assistance to help farmers repay loans, tariff reductions and a graduated income tax.” Short-term government assistance, taxation and regulation became a monster that has brought dependence on government and an unsustainable debt. It is one thing for government to create a safety net. It is quite another for it to build a hammock. Penalizing success and those willing to take risks with their capital will mean fewer successful people and less capital. Why do Democrats, especially, seem to hate the successful, when so many of their party leaders are wealthy? Why do only Republicans want to talk about success? Last week, the Democratic

congressional leadership transported dozens of people they said were long-term unemployed to plead for more unemployment benefits. Where did the money come from to bring them to Washington? Wouldn’t Speaker Nancy Pelosi have done better sending these people the money it cost for their travel? Why didn’t Democrats offer the businesses that had fired or laid them off a tax break if they re-hired them? How many anti-poverty programs have emancipated the poor from an addiction to government? Why should government be trusted with more of our money? At what time have higher taxes on businesses and individuals created prosperity and more jobs (other than government jobs)? Please don’t say, “during Bill Clinton’s administration,” because Clinton arrived at a surplus by cutting defense spending and without two wars and before the first wave of baby boomer retirees. Most people would like to be rich, or at least better off. Increased debt and acting as the welfare equivalent of a drug pusher, addicting people to more government, will not help them achieve that goal. • • • Cal Thomas writes for Tribune Media Services.

Deficit, smeshicit; GOP aids the rich Excerpted from a column by take a leaf out of the GentleReg Henry, who writes for folk concern book, how disScripps Howard News Service: tressing it is for a very rich person to put off a vacation at resident Barack Obama, St. Barts because an alleged a milquetoast absurdly socialist is in the White called a Marxist, met his House. How stressful it is to Waterloo over tax cuts for the learn that the Veuve Clicquot rich? Apparently, Republiis down to just a couple of cans thought it was more imcases in the cellar. portant to keep 2 percent of Of course, the unemployed the population on the gravy are used to this sort of thing train, which they have been (well, not the running short of riding first class for the last champagne part). Still, they decade, than to extend benehave a grand old time, sleepfits to unemployed people ing in and dreaming of turkey over Christmas. franks for lunch and dinner. Indeed, the Republicans No wonder they can't get were prepared to see no tax up and look for jobs. Yes, jobs cuts for the rest of us in the are scarce, but no excuses, middle class unless the rich please. You can't depend on got breaks too. The Indians the government — unless, of have their sacred cows; we course, you are rich, in which have our beloved multi-milcase you can depend on the lionaires and billionaires. Republican Party, also known And why not? After all, to as the Undistressed Pam-

pered Folk’s Aid Association. I have to say that while I am against this latest assault on reason, it is quite liberating. Remember when we were all worried about the deficit? It was the most important thing in the universe. Tea partiers raged about it, politicians fell over themselves to express their concern. What giddy fools we all were. Deficit, smeshicit. Red ink worries are so yesterday. Even before adding the bonus of cutting the payroll tax, the cost of extending the tax cuts to the rich was put at $700 billion over 10 years. As for the idea that cutting taxes always brings jobs and prosperity, we tried that during the Bush years, so best just wave the money goodbye unless you believe in the Tooth Fairy.

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LETTERS ‘God in school’ could go awry This is in response to Steve Pender’s recent letters to the Post. Ever stop to think putting “God in school” might not work out the way you want? In Texas, Christians compelled school officials to permit circulation of Christian literature in their children’s school. It wasn’t long until pagans and atheists started circulating their literature in the school, which did not sit well with the Christians. Welcome to the land of the free. Thomas Jefferson, a deist, was no friend of religious fundamentalists. He said “it does me no injury if my neighbor believes in 20 gods or no god; it neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.” Indoctrination in schools? What goes on in governmentsubsidized churches? Oh, have you heard the news? The communists are poisoning our water supply.

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That was told to me and 150-200 young people at a Church of God around 1967. — R. Howard Andrews Kannapolis

Lights are lacking I am very disappointed in the city of Salisbury’s Christmas decorations downtown. It is an embarrassment for out-of-town visitors to visit our historic city and see the star at the town square not burning and the beautiful angels and stars on the street lights half lit because of bulbs being burned out. I understand lights burn out, but I anticipate the decorations going up every year and am saddened that for the past several years, this is the condition they are put up in. Whoever is installing these

decorations needs to be more diligent in checking bulbs. Would they have their own Christmas tree half burning, for their guest to see? — Sandra Poole Salisbury

Editor’s note: Downtown Salisbury Inc. maintains and installs the Christmas decorations, bought in 1998 with donations from people and businesses. Randy Hemann, executive director, says non-burning bulbs are replaced each year before installation. Those not burning now went out after the decorations were installed. “Unfortunately, our budget does not allow us to do further bulb replacement after installation,” Hemann says. “We have been informed by our contractor that the star was a victim of high winds and will be on again soon.”

If in need of new color shampoo or a kind touch, there’s a place you can go to be pampered so much. Clients come week after week and are willing to pay. They hear, “How can I help you? What do you need today?” There’s constant ebb and flow of chatter everywhere. Smells of perm and hair color leave a scent in the air. Sometimes country music can be heard in the sound. Hair dryers keep the rhythm styling looks so profound. It’s like water for the thirsty people love the kindness shown. There’s more to this production than hairdos if truth be known. This haven’s a beauty shop which is there for one and all. If you want an appointment, give the hairdresser a call. • • • Dicy McCullough is a freelance writer and poet who lives in Rowan County. She can be reached at 704-278-4377.

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the family began to get angry, asking why the officer didn’t utilize other options. Collins said he didn’t second-guess the decision of the officer. “They seemed angry,” he said. “(They) appeared to be argumentative. I explained to them I didn’t want the meeting turning into a confrontation.” Collins said the family decided to leave, but recorded the entire meeting. Houston said that if the family had known Faulkner was being treated at Carolinas Medical Center, they could have at least been there for him, and could have some closure. “We could have been there for him, and they took that away from him,” she said. •••

was killed. “I was saddened by it,” he said. He said he found it “odd” that Faulkner would be able to overpower a police officer, and wished the situation could have been averted. Faulkner, known by his family as a “giggle box,” was “free-hearted and free spirited,” Houston said. He loved to tell jokes, and he laughed nonstop, she said. “He got up happy, he went to sleep happy,” she said. “It’s rare that I saw him angry. That’s why it’s so hard for me to understand. “The picture (police) are painting in the newspapers and the news, it’s not my uncle. They’re talking about someone else there. “I’m having a hard time be-

Deuane Wilson, a neighbor and friend of Faulkner’s, said when his children needed help with their bicycles while he was at work, he would step in. Faulkner, who had only seven fingers, often needed help carrying his groceries, and Wilson helped him by putting the bags in the crook of Faulkner’s arm because he could not carry them in his hands. “The way he was, he really couldn’t do a lot,” Wilson said. “He wasn’t helpless, though.” He was surprised to hear Faulkner had been in a physical altercation with police, and was surprised to hear he

Teacher assistant positions lost Two: Faith Elementary Four: Overton, Millbridge elementary schools Five: Bostian, Shive, Enochville, Granite Quarry, Hanford Dole, Morgan, Mt. Ulla, Rockwell, Woodleaf elementary schools Six: Cleveland, Isenburg, Hurley, Landis, North Rowan elementary schools Seven: China Grove, Koontz, Knollwood elementary schools Although current projections are bleak, Trexler said there are still options. “We did reserve all of our federal Education Jobs Bill funding to use next year to offset the impact that will be felt as we go over the funding cliff,” she said. The more than $4.2 million in federal funds, which Trexler notes are a “temporary solution, will be applied to limit the impact on classrooms. Trexler said there is also a list of reductions that officials came up with during previous

recessionary spending years that could be implemented. That list includes $750,000 in athletic supplements, $1.3 million in instructional supplies, $1.3 million by reducing art and music programs by half, $1.7 million in salaries for curriculum coaches and a $600,000 reduction in AIG staff. • • • Trexler said although figures are still “very preliminary,” there are some things the community can do to lessen the impact of potential cuts.

lieving this even happened.” Cynthia Russell, who owns the Church Street property where Faulkner lived, said the little time she was around him, he was “always nice and courteous,” she said. “He always wanted to know if he could help me do anything,” she said. Russell said Faulkner had a caretaker who sometimes stayed with him. “I never felt threatened by him. ... I’m shocked and surprised by it all,” she said.

community provider of mental health and substance abuse services. Wilson also said Faulkner was often picked up by Salisbury police officers, and taken to Daymark. Faulkner has had a few run-ins with the law in the past year. In 2010, the Salisbury Police Department was called to Faulkner’s address 19 times for various reasons, such as reports of larceny, burglary, domestic violence, fraud and welfare checks, Collins said. ••• On Oct. 11, Faulkner was arrested for communicating Wilson said Faulkner also threats, which was a private frequently was taken to Day- warrant taken out by an emmark Recovery Services, a ployee of Daymark. Details of

• Sen. Andrew Brock can be reached at Andrew. Brock@ncleg.net or 919-7150690 or NC Senate, 16 W. Jones Street, Room 1119, Raleigh, NC 27601-2808 • Rep. Fred Steen can be reached at Fred.Steen@ncleg.net, 919-733-5881 or N.C. House of Representatives, 300 N. Salisbury Street, Room 514, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925. • Newly elected Rep. Harry Warren can be reached at 704-603-8898. Send him an email from his website harrywarrennc77.com. “The single most effective action is for schools and parents to communicate the impact that such drastic additional cuts will have on the students,” she said. “North Carolina is already ranked 45th for public school funding among the 50 states.” Trexler said she encourages local residents to contact their legislators. “With over 12 million cuts implemented over the last two years without an increase in class size, it will be extremely difficult to add another $14 million in additional cuts without directly impacting the classroom.” Contact reporter Sarah Campbell at 704-797-7683.

the charge are unknown. Two domestic calls to Faulkner’s apartment included one report of Faulkner shoving a woman and another that was not a violent act, Collins reported. Houston said Faulkner didn’t have a mean streak. “I’m not understanding ... why an officer felt his life was in danger that he had to kill someone with seven fingers and disabled,” Houston said. “It doesn’t make sense.” Collins said Boehm remains on administrative leave “pending review of the incident.” Contact reporter Shelley Smith at 704-797-4246.

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which is the current standards. • • • Trexler said the school district will decide how to deal with state budget shortfall once firmer figures are available. “We will have work ses-

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NOTE: These numbers do not represent how Rowan-Salisbury Schools would handle cuts at these levels. This is a glimpse at how cuts of 5 percent and 10 percent to the state’s education fund could affect area schools. The school system applied current year student enrollment numbers into the recommended allotment formulas by the state.

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“My mom asked, ‘Well, is he OK?’ ” Houston said. “We were hurt, especially knowing that he died Friday. We were very angry and upset about it, and confused.” Collins said he was shocked to learn that Carolinas Medical Center, where Faulkner was flown for his injuries, never called the family to tell them Faulkner had died. “I was very surprised to learn that they had no idea,” Collins said. “As a general rule, when someone goes to a hospital, the hospital contacts the family. I was very surprised CMC had not contacted the family.” Collins said he waited until Tuesday to contact Polk because he wanted to allow the family time to grieve. “I intentionally waited a few days to reach out to the family in order to be respectful of the family, and to allow them some time to grieve before I attempted to make contact in order to express our sympathies for what had occurred,” he said. He said Polk became emotional during the Tuesday call, and after speaking with Polk’s husband, they all agreed to come to Salisbury to talk about the incident. Deputy Chief Steve Whitley, Lt. Shelia Lingle, Collins and a volunteer chaplain all attended the meeting with six to seven members of Faulkner’s family, Collins said. “We were eager to know what happened,” Houston said. “The whole mood of the meeting, it was a slap in our faces, and we ended up leaving early because he showed no sympathy. None.” Collins said Houston’s recollection of the meeting was not the same as his. He said they all introduced themselves, and first he said he expressed “our deep sympathy for their loss,” and he told them that what had happened to Faulkner was “certainly the last thing we would ever have wanted to occur.” Collins said he began giving details into what happened, and the family asked specific questions. Some of the questions, he said, could not be answered because of the investigation, and he said

Six: Faith Elementary Seven: Bostian Elementary Eight: Cleveland and Mt. Ulla elementary schools Nine: Overton, Enochville, Millbridge, Morgan, Rockwell, Woodleaf elementary schools 10: Shive, Granite Quarry, Hanford Dole elementary schools 11: Isenberg, Landis elementary schools 12: North Rowan Elementary 13: China Grove, Koontz, Hurley elementary schools 14: Knollwood Elementary

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One: Elementary schools: Bostian, Overton, Cleveland, Enochville, Faith, Isenberg, Morgan, Mt. Ulla, Woodleaf. High schools: East Rowan, Carson, Salisbury, South Rowan, West Rowan Two: Elementary schools: China Grove, Koontz, Shive, Granite Quarry, Hanford Doley, Hurley, Knollwood, Landis, Millbridge, North Rowan, Rockwell Three: Middle schools: China Grove, Corriher-Lipe, Knox, North Rowan Four: Middle schools: Southeast, West Rowan Five: Erwin Middle

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Teaching positions lost

One: Elementary schools: Bostian, Cleveland, Morgan, Mt. Ulla. High schools: East Rowan, Carson, Salisbury, South Rowan and West Rowan Two: Elementary schools: Overton, China Grove, Koontz, Shive, Enochville, Faith, Granite Quarry, Isenberg, Hanford Dole, Hurley, Knollwood, Landis, Millbridge, North Rowan, Rockwell, Woodleaf Four: Middle schools: China Grove, Corriher-Lipe, Knox, North Five: Southeast and West middle schools Seven: Erwin Middle

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• • • The impact of slashing the state’s education fund by 10 percent would have an even more drastic impact on the school system’s operations. Seventy-three teachers and 204 teacher assistants along with 12 instructional support and 24 non-instructional support positions. The central office could be cut by 7.5 percent.The AIG and limited English programs could be slashed 10 percent, along with the budget for classroom materials. The exceptional children’s department could face cuts of 4.2 percent. The textbook and transportation budgets could drop by 25 percent and 5 percent, respectively. The state’s allocations for mentor pay, school technology and staff development will be nixed completely under both 5 percent and 10 percent scenarios. Teacher assistants would take the biggest hit under the 10 percent funding formula. Knollwood could lose up to 14 positions, with 10 of the district’s elementary schools laying off 10 assistants each. Funding at this level does not provide for one assistant for every kindergarten class,

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What will Duke do without star Irving? BY AARON BEARD Associated Press DURHAM — With Kyrie Irving pushing the ball in transition, top-ranked Duke left little doubt about whether it was the nation’s best team. Now, with Irving sitting on the bench wearing a boot on his right foot, the Blue Devils are sorting out how much they’ll change their style of play while they await word on the star freshman’s status. Andre Dawkins scored a career-high 28 points in his first start with Irving sidelined with a big toe injury, helping Duke beat Bradley

83-48 on Wednesday night to move coach Mike Krzyzewski into sole possession of third place on the all-time wins list. But afterward, most of the talk was focused on how long Irving would be out with an injury that seemed minor just a few days ago. “I can’t say anything more because we’re learning information,” Krzyzewski said. “It is serious and whatever final decision is made, it’s going to be based on what’s in his best interests in his career, not to save him for any period of time or whatever. But he could be out for a long time.” Krzyzewski offered few

Panthers coach Fox unaware owner sent apology letter to Carolina fans BY MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press

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Kyrie irving watches duke’s game against Bradley. details other than to say Irving is being evaluated by doctors both at Duke and nationally. He said the team hopes to learn more about his status in the next week to 10 days. Irving was hurt during last weekend’s win against

Favre’s mark in jeopardy

Butler in a rematch of last season’s national championship game. Krzyzewski said the team didn’t learn the seriousness of the injury until it returned to campus and the toe swelled.

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CHARLOTTE — As Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson ended his silence by apologizing for their ugly season, perhaps the best example of the disconnect with his coach came as John Fox was asked Wednesday about that letter sent to permanent seat license holders. “I have no idea what you’re talking about,” Fox said. After being denied a contract extension the past two offseasons, Fox is in the last

year of his deal and not expected to return in 2011. Richardson didn’t directly address Fox’s status in a letter sent out this week to PSL owners, who account for about 60,000 seats at Bank of America Stadium. Many of those fans have stopped showing up as the Panthers (1-11) have sunk from NFC South champions in 2008 to the league’s worst team amid a youth movement that dramatically slashed payroll. “I know how difficult the season has been for you,”

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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Brett Favre’s sprained throwing shoulder is making it difficult for him to put on a shirt or pull on his socks, so the 41year-old is going to wait a few days before he decides about playing against the New York Giants on Sunday. Favre said he is unsure if he will be able to extend his NFL record for consecutive games started against the Giants. The FAVRE Vikings quart e r b a c k hopes a few more days of rest will provide some clarity for him to make a decision by Friday, but interim coach Leslie Frazier said he wouldn’t be surprised if it goes right up until game time. He has started 297 straight regular season games, a record he cherishes more than any other he has achieved over the past 20 seasons. But if that mark ends on Sunday, Favre insisted he is fine with that. “It really hasn’t crossed my mind this week that I’ve got to get out there to keep the streak going,” Favre said. “I think the most important streak right now is we’ve won two in a row.” Favre did not practice Wednesday and said it was unlikely that he would get much work in this week. He’s played through numerous injuries throughout his career to keep the remarkable streak going, a reputation for toughness that has Frazier thinking that he’ll be ready to go again this week. “Brett Favre is so unique when it comes to recovering from injuries,” Frazier said. “I’m optimistic that he will be out there playing on Sunday.” In what he says is his final season, Favre has only reinforced his iron man reputation. He is playing on a left foot that has two broken bones and has also played through tendinitis in his throwing elbow and injuries to his calf, neck, back and chin. Still, he’s thrown a leaguehigh 18 interceptions and his 69.6 quarterback rating ranks 29th in the league, ahead of only Derek Anderson and Jimmy Clausen. Favre said this injury, a sprained SC joint, is different. He’s never had one like it before and isn’t sure how he will recover. It happened when he was crunched by Bills linebacker Arthur Moats in the third play of the game on Sunday and is even more significant because it is in his throwing shoulder.

FRIDAY December 10, 2010

War Eagles face Hillside at 11 a.m. on Saturday BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

RALEIGH — West Rowan’s mission to become a rare three-peater is a huge story, and Salisbury’s first opportunity to play in a NCHSAA championship game since 1957 is equally dramatic. Still, it’s Davie County that is the state’s most compelling football fable. Davie’s fairytale run to the 4A championship game has inspired underdogs everywhere. Frogs have turned into princes. “Hoosiers” in shoulder pads? Absolutely — and then some. “We’ve got a lot of  West Rowan has a good seniors,” said derematch at 3 p.m. in fensive coordinator Raleigh Devore Holman. “We  Salisbury plays knew if they played, we Northeastern at 7 p.m. had a chance, and in the playoffs, our kids in Winston-Salem have really shown up.” The War Eagles, once 0-3 and now a modest 9-6, have attracted thousands of new fans statewide. People from Murphy to Elizabeth City will be thinking orange when Davie faces long odds one more time. Saturday’s 11 a.m. game is in Winston-Salem, the city where Davie head coach Doug Illing kicked footballs for Wake Forest. The opponent is perfect for Davie’s Rockylike quest. Durham Hillside provides an ideal Apollo Creed — 15-0, intimidating, NFLsized, extra athletic and nationally ranked. It will be Davie against Goliath. On paper, Davie, outscored 340-301, does-

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West rowan quarterback B.J. sherrill is pulled down by davie’s Anthony ressa (41) in an early matchup.

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Eanes has Hambone working here was a day a few years ago, when Tom Eanes sat in an East Rowan office, wondering where his future would lead him. The Mustang football coach had just been unloaded by East Rowan, a move that left him stunned. The future is now for Eanes. After seven seasons at the helm RONNIE of Pender County, GALLAGHER he is in his first state championship game. Tonight, the Patriots (12-2) will face off with, ironically, the Albemarle Bulldogs, a

team Eanes used to coach, in North Carolina’s Kenan Stadium. A 1AA crown is at stake. The Hambone offense, which worked at East whenever the ball was put in Cal Hayes’ hands, is working even better at Pender, a 1AA power. Eanes has led the Patriots to the third round five straight seasons and the Eastern N.C. final twice. “It’s been great,” Eanes said. “The kids love it. They see Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern, Army, Navy and everybody else who runs it, and they’ve got something to hang their hat on.” • At Monday’s press conference in Raleigh, Eanes saw plenty of familiar faces from Salisbury, West Rowan and his alma

mater, Davie County. He coached against Scott Young and West. He rattled off names of friends like Jeff Chapman. He coached with Ed Bowles. “I have a lot of ties there,” Eanes said. “West Rowan was always so close (to the championship game). I knew they were destined to do something great.” As far as Salisbury’s Joe Pinyan making his first trip, Eanes said, “I’m glad for Joe. I thought a lot of him when I was (at East). Right as I left there, you could see Salisbury making the change. Joe’s a good football coach.” There’s a lot of good coaches

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Former east rowan coach tom eanes has a lot to smile about.

2B • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2010

TV Sports Friday, Dec. 10 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA, FCS, playoffs, quarterfinals, New Hampshire at Delaware GOLF 3 p.m. TGC — Shark Shootout, first round, at Naples, Fla. (same-day tape) NBA BASKETBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — L.A. Lakers at Chicago 10:30 p.m. ESPN — Miami at Golden State RODEO 10 p.m. ESPN CLASSIC — PRCA, National Finals, ninth round, at Las Vegas SOCCER 11 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA, Division I, Men’s College Cup, semifinal, Akron vs. Michigan, at Santa Barbara, Calif.

Area schedule Friday, December 10 PREP BASKETBALL 6 p.m. North Rowan at Gray Stone 6:30 p.m. East Rowan at West Iredell Davie at Alexander Central Concord at Salisbury Carson at Statesville PREP BOYS BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. North Hills at First Assembly PREP WRESTLING East Rowan, Carson in Mt. Pleasant tournament South Rowan in Raider Duals (North Iredell) PREP SWIMMING 4 p.m. East Rowan in Pfeiffer Invitational

Thursday’s game North Iredell 55, Alexander Central 36 Friday’s games Carson at Statesville North Iredell at South Iredell East Rowan at West Iredell

3A South Piedmont Overall Boys SPC Central Cabarrus 0-0 4-1 Concord 0-0 3-1 0-0 2-1 Mount Pleasant Robinson 0-0 3-2 Hickory Ridge 0-0 3-2 0-0 2-2 A.L. Brown NW Cabarrus 0-0 2-2 Cox Mill 0-0 1-4 Wednesday’s games West Stanly 63, Central Cabarrus 61 Concord 100, Hopewell 79 Central Academy at Mount Pleasant Thursday’s games Sun Valley 63, NW Cabarrus 59 Mount Pleasant at South Stanly Overall Girls SPC Robinson 0-0 3-1 A.L. Brown 0-0 2-2 0-0 2-2 Mount Pleasant Hickory Ridge 0-0 2-3 Concord 0-0 1-3 0-0 1-5 Cox Mill NW Cabarrus 0-0 0-4 Central Cabarrus 0-0 0-4 Wednesday’s games Central Cabarrus at West Stanly Hopewell 58, Concord 49 Mt. Pleasant 45, Central Academy 44 Thursday’s games Sun Valley 51, NW Cabarrus 25 Mount Pleasant at South Stanly Friday’s games Concord at Salisbury Porter Ridge at Hickory Ridge Robinson at Marvin Ridge Weddington at NW Cabarrus Monday’s game (postponed from Thurday) A.L. Brown at Lexington

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Prep wrestling Middle schools Corriher-Lipe 57, North 33 83 — Fields (CL) p. Thompson, 2nd 93 — Ozona (CL) p. Freeze, 1st 103 — M. Gonzalez (NR) d. Durham 10-9 112 — Ruiz (CL) p. Pegram, 2nd 119 — Dollarhide (NR) p. Milem, 2nd 125 — Littleton (NR) p. Cruse, 2nd 130 — C. York (CL) p. Pritchard, 1st 135 — N. York (CL) forfeit 140 — Saunders (NR) p. Honeycutt, 1st 145 — Turner (CL) won by forfeit 152 — Wood (CL) won by forfeit 160 — Urey (CL) d. Wynruit 7-0 171 — Cope (CL) p. Miles, 2nd 189 — Auten (NR) p. Parham, 2nd 215 — Dyson (NR) p. Milem, 1st Hwt — Stancil (CL) won by forfeit

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 — Boiling Springs 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 Overall Boys YVC West Montgomery 3-0 3-2 North Rowan 2-0 3-1 1-0 2-1 Chatham Central North Moore 1-1 3-1 Gray Stone 1-1 2-4 0-0 0-0 Albemarle East Montgomery 0-2 1-2 South Davidson 0-2 1-3 0-2 0-3 South Stanly Wednesday’s games South Davidson 56, West Davidson 54 Jordan-Matthews 71, W. Montgomery 44 Thursday’s game Mount Pleasant at South Stanly Girls YVC Overall Chatham Central 2-0 4-0 2-0 2-1 South Stanly North Moore 1-0 1-1 North Rowan 1-1 1-3 0-0 0-0 Albemarle South Davidson 1-2 1-3 East Montgomery 0-1 0-2 0-1 0-3 Gray Stone West Montgomery 0-2 0-4 Wednesday’s games West Davidson 55, South Davidson 51 Jordan-Matthews 67, W. Montgomery 29 Thursday’s game Mount Pleasant at South Stanly Friday’s games North Rowan at Gray Stone West Montgomery at South Stanly Chatham Central at North Moore

2A Central Carolina Boys CCC Overall Salisbury 0-0 2-0 0-0 2-1 Thomasville Central Davidson 0-0 2-2 East Davidson 0-0 2-3 0-0 1-3 West Davidson Lexington 0-0 1-4 Wednesday’s games Salisbury 75, East Rowan 50 Word of God 94, Lexington 39 HP Andrews 70, Thomasville 58 Central Davidson 56, Ledford 48 East Davidson 78, Randleman 45 South Davidson 56, West Davidson 54 CCC Overall Girls Salisbury 0-0 3-1 Thomasville 0-0 2-1 East Davidson 0-0 3-2 Central Davidson 0-0 2-2 Lexington 0-0 2-2 West Davidson 0-0 1-3 Wednesday’s games West Davidson 55, South Davidson 51 East Davidson 71, Randleman 34 Ledford 48, Central Davidson 47 (OT) Thomasville 67, HP Andrews 23 Salisbury 68, East Rowan 28 Word of God 66, Lexington 45 Friday’s games Trinity at East Davidson Reagan at Thomasville Southern Guilford at Central Davidson Concord at Salisbury

3A North Piedmont Boys NPC Overall West Iredell 0-0 3-2 Carson 0-0 2-4 South Rowan 0-0 2-4 North Iredell 0-0 1-3 Statesville 0-0 1-3 West Rowan 0-0 0-4 East Rowan 0-0 0-6 Wednesday’s games Davie 83, West Rowan 78 (OT) South Rowan 74, Robinson 69 (OT) Salisbury 75, East Rowan 50 Thursday’s game Alexander Central at North Iredell Girls NPC Overall West Rowan 0-0 4-0 North Iredell 0-0 4-1 Carson 0-0 4-2 South Rowan 0-0 3-3 East Rowan 0-0 2-4 West Iredell 0-0 0-4 Statesville 0-0 0-4 Wednesday’s games West Rowan 56, Davie 47 Robinson 70, South Rowan 28 Salisbury 68, East Rowan 28

Boys CPC Overall Mount Tabor 0-0 7-0 0-0 6-0 Reagan Davie County 0-0 5-0 North Davidson 0-0 3-1 0-0 3-1 West Forsyth R.J. Reynolds 0-0 1-5 Wednesday’s games Davie 83, West Rowan 78 (OT) Mount Tabor 68, HP Central 51 Reagan 74, Ragsdale 64 West Forsyth 55, Surry Central 47 Thursday’s game Glenn 55, North Davidson 45 CPC Overall Girls 0-0 4-0 West Forsyth North Davidson 0-0 4-0 R.J. Reynolds 0-0 3-1 0-0 4-2 Mount Tabor Davie County 0-0 2-3 Reagan 0-0 2-5 Wednesday’s games HP Central 52, Mount Tabor 43 West Rowan 56, Davie 47 West Forsyth 72, Surry Central 46 Ragsdale 48, Reagan 42 Thursday’s game North Davidson 44, Glenn 23 Friday’s games Davie at Alexander Central Mount Tabor at Parkland Reagan at Thomasville North Davidson at Ledford Carver at West Forsyth Atkins at R.J. Reynolds

College hoops Standings SAC SAC Overall 1-0 7-0 Lincoln Memorial Mars Hill 1-0 4-3 Catawba 1-0 3-3 1-0 2-2 Brevard Tusculum 1-0 4-5 Wingate 1-1 4-4 0-1 5-4 Anderson 0-1 3-3 Newberry Lenoir-Rhyne 0-1 1-5 Carson-Newman 0-2 2-6 Friday’s game Newberry vs. California, Pa. Saturday’s games Hiwassee vs. Newberry Carson-Newman at Lees-McRae Limestone vs. Catawba (Charlotte, 2 p.m.) Tusculum at Wright State Anderson at Mars Hill Lincoln Memorial at Glenville State

CIAA Division Overall Northern Bowie State 0-0 5-1 Virginia Union 1-0 2-0 0-0 5-1 Elizabeth City State St. Paul’s 0-0 2-3 Chowan 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-5 Lincoln Virginia State 0-1 1-4 Southern Division Overall 2-0 Winston-Salem State 0-0 Shaw 0-0 4-1 Livingstone 0-0 3-1 0-0 3-3 Fayetteville State Johnson C. Smith 0-0 2-4 St. Augustine’s 0-0 1-2 Saturday’s games Mount Olive at St. Augustine’s Kutztown at Lincoln

Conference Carolinas CC Overall Limestone 2-0 5-1 2-0 4-3 Pfeiffer Queens 1-0 3-4 Barton 2-1 5-3 1-1 4-1 Mount Olive St. Andrews 1-1 3-5 Coker 1-1 2-5 0-2 4-3 Belmont Abbey Lees-McRae 0-2 3-4 Erskine 0-2 0-6 Saturday’s games Limestone vs. Catawba (Charlotte) Mount Olive at St. Augustine’s Carson-Newman at Lees-McRae

ACC ACC Overall Virginia 1-0 6-3 Duke 0-0 9-0 Boston College 0-0 7-2 Florida State 0-0 6-2 Miami 0-0 6-2 Maryland 0-0 7-3 North Carolina 0-0 6-3 Wake Forest 0-0 5-3 Clemson 0-0 5-3 N.C. State 0-0 4-3 Georgia Tech 0-0 4-4 Virginia Tech 0-1 4-4 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 Sunday’s games Penn State at Virginia Tech, 1 p.m. Wake Forest at UNC Wilmington (Greensboro, 2 p.m., MASN) Stetson at Miami, 4 p.m. Boston College at Maryland, 4 p.m., FSN Clemson at Florida State, 6:15 p.m., FSN

Southeastern Eastern SEC Overall Tennessee 0-0 6-0 South Carolina 0-0 6-1 Vanderbilt 0-0 7-2 Florida 0-0 7-2 Kentucky 0-0 6-2 Georgia 0-0 6-2 Western SEC Overall Arkansas 0-0 6-1 Mississippi State 0-0 4-1 LSU 0-0 5-2 Mississippi 0-0 4-2 Alabama 0-0 4-4 Auburn 0-0 3-4 Thursday’s game Florida 65, Kent State 52 Saturday’s games Auburn at Rutgers Alabama at Providence Mississippi at Arkansas-Little Rock Tennessee at Pittsburgh Indiana at Kentucky, 5:15 p.m, ESPN Wofford at South Carolina Tennessee at Mississippi State Central Michigan at LSU Sunday’s game

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Scores EAST Army 71, New Hampshire 63 La Salle 84, Boston U. 81 Temple 68, Georgetown 65 SOUTH Old Dominion 81, Md. Eastern Shore 39 MIDWEST Ohio St. 75, IUPUI 64 Xavier 51, Butler 49 SOUTHWEST Oklahoma 71, Gardner-Webb 58 WEST Montana 85, Great Falls 50 Pepperdine 89, Redlands 71

Notable boxes Temple 68, Georgetown 65 GEORGETOWN (8-1) Thompson 1-3 0-0 2, Vaughn 3-9 8-8 14, Wright 2-7 6-6 10, Freeman 6-15 1-2 14, Clark 5-7 1-1 15, Sanford 1-2 0-0 2, Sims 11 1-2 3, Benimon 2-4 1-1 5, Lubick 0-0 0-0 0, Starks 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-48 18-20 65. TEMPLE (6-2) Allen 2-9 2-2 6, Randall 4-6 0-0 10, Eric 2-3 1-1 5, Fernandez 2-8 3-4 7, Moore 1218 4-4 30, Wyatt 0-3 0-0 0, DiLeo 0-1 0-0 0, Jefferson 2-5 6-7 10. Totals 24-53 16-18 68. Halftime—Temple 39-32. 3-Point Goals— Georgetown 5-16 (Clark 4-5, Freeman 1-5, Vaughn 0-1, Thompson 0-1, Benimon 0-1, Wright 0-3), Temple 4-11 (Moore 2-2, Randall 2-3, Allen 0-1, DiLeo 0-1, Wyatt 0-2, Fernandez 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Georgetown 32 (Vaughn 8), Temple 25 (Allen 6). Assists—Georgetown 10 (Wright 5), Temple 11 (Allen 4). Total Fouls— Georgetown 15, Temple 16. A—9,509.

Ohio St. 75, IUPUI 64 IUPUI (4-6) Young 8-18 0-1 20, Siakam 4-5 0-0 8, Nobles 6-11 2-2 16, Thomas 2-6 0-0 5, Ashworth 1-5 0-0 3, Gibbs 5-6 2-2 12, Williams 0-0 0-0 0, Patton 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 26-51 45 64. OHIO ST. (7-0) Sullinger 12-17 16-23 40, Lauderdale 01 0-0 0, Lighty 3-7 0-1 6, Diebler 4-6 2-2 13, Buford 6-15 0-0 14, Thomas 1-4 0-0 2, Craft 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 26-51 18-26 75. Halftime—Tied 35-35. 3-Point Goals— IUPUI 8-17 (Young 4-8, Nobles 2-4, Thomas 1-1, Ashworth 1-4), Ohio St. 5-11 (Diebler 35, Buford 2-3, Thomas 0-1, Craft 0-1, Lighty 0-1). Fouled Out—Siakam. Rebounds— IUPUI 24 (Nobles 5), Ohio St. 33 (Sullinger 13). Assists—IUPUI 15 (Young 6), Ohio St. 16 (Craft 8). Total Fouls—IUPUI 20, Ohio St. 14. A—11,410.

Women’s hoops AP Top 25 Record Pts Pvs 8-0 1,000 1 1. Connecticut (40) 2. Baylor 9-1 943 2 3. Stanford 5-0 929 3 8-0 851 4 4. Xavier 5. Duke 8-0 841 5 6. Ohio St. 7-0 805 6 6-0 738 7 7. Texas A&M 8. Tennessee 8-1 700 9 9. West Virginia 8-0 698 10 7-0 595 13 10. UCLA 11. Georgetown 7-1 591 12 12. North Carolina 8-0 570 14 7-1 548 11 13. Oklahoma 14. Kentucky 5-1 467 8 15. Michigan St. 7-1 386 25 6-1 337 19 16. Iowa St. 17. Florida St. 7-1 333 15 18. Notre Dame 6-3 313 16 8-1 289 18 19. Iowa 20. St. John’s 7-1 254 20 21. Texas 4-2 216 17 7-1 206 22 22. Maryland 23. Wis.-Green Bay 7-0 146 — 24. DePaul 8-1 70 — 6-2 53 21 25. Georgia Others receiving votes: Nebraska 31, Kansas St. 23, Boston College 16, Kansas 11, Georgia Tech 8, Arkansas 7, Oklahoma St. 7, Bowling Green 5, Northwestern 4, Southern Cal 3, Alabama 2, Louisville 2, Florida 1, Purdue 1.

College football FCS playoffs 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.

NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA New England 10 2 0 .833 379 269 9 3 0 .750 267 232 N.Y. Jets Miami 6 6 0 .500 215 238 Buffalo 2 10 0 .167 243 333 South W L T Pct PF PA Jacksonville 7 5 0 .583 257 300 Indianapolis 7 6 0 .538 347 317 5 7 0 .417 288 321 Houston Tennessee 5 8 0 .385 290 265 North W L T Pct PF PA 9 3 0 .750 267 191 Pittsburgh Baltimore 8 4 0 .667 260 201 Cleveland 5 7 0 .417 229 239 2 10 0 .167 255 322 Cincinnati West W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 8 4 0 .667 295 237 6 6 0 .500 283 269 Oakland San Diego 6 6 0 .500 323 253 Denver 3 9 0 .250 256 333 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA N.Y. Giants 8 4 0 .667 308 247 Philadelphia 8 4 0 .667 344 281 Washington 5 7 0 .417 222 293 Dallas 4 8 0 .333 294 336 South W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 10 2 0 .833 304 233 New Orleans 9 3 0 .750 299 227 Tampa Bay 7 5 0 .583 243 251 CAROLINA 1 11 0 .083 154 307 North W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 9 3 0 .750 246 192 Green Bay 8 4 0 .667 303 182 Minnesota 5 7 0 .417 227 253 Detroit 2 10 0 .167 278 306 West W L T Pct PF PA Seattle 6 6 0 .500 240 289 St. Louis 6 6 0 .500 232 237 San Francisco 4 8 0 .333 203 259 Arizona 3 9 0 .250 200 338 Thursday’s Game Indianapolis 30, Tennessee 27 Sunday’s Games 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’s Game Baltimore at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday’s sum Colts 30, Titans 28 Indianapolis Tennessee

7 14 3 6 — 30 0 7 7 14 — 28 First Quarter Ind—James 1 run (Vinatieri kick), 2:04. Second Quarter Ind—Garcon 1 pass from Manning (Vinatieri kick), 10:17. Ind—Garcon 19 pass from Manning (Vinatieri kick), 2:25. Ten—C.Johnson 1 run (Bironas kick), :49. Third Quarter Ten—Stevens 7 pass from Collins (Bironas kick), 11:09. Ind—FG Vinatieri 21, 7:22.

Fourth Quarter Ind—FG Vinatieri 28, 12:55. Ten—Scaife 4 pass from Collins (Bironas kick), 7:59. Ind—FG Vinatieri 47, 2:55. Ten—Scaife 2 pass from Collins (Bironas kick), :00. A—69,143. Ten Ind First downs 21 22 Total Net Yards 399 365 32-87 25-121 Rushes-yards Passing 312 244 Punt Returns 1-0 1-0 2-29 7-173 Kickoff Returns Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 25-35-0 28-39-0 1-7 0-0 Sacked-Yards Lost Punts 3-42.0 4-41.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-2 7-60 5-29 Penalties-Yards Time of Possession 32:31 27:29 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Indianapolis, James 17-49, D.Brown 15-38. Tennessee, C.Johnson 22111, Ringer 2-10, Kern 1-0. PASSING—Indianapolis, Manning 25-350-319. Tennessee, Collins 28-39-0-244. RECEIVING—Indianapolis, White 7-52, Garcon 6-93, Wayne 4-106, Tamme 4-36, D.Brown 3-24, Eldridge 1-8. Tennessee, C.Johnson 8-68, Britt 4-39, Scaife 4-20, Redskins 3-48, Hall 3-26, Stevens 3-20, Cook 1-9, Ringer 1-8, Gage 1-6.

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 18 4 .818 — 14 9 .609 41⁄2 New York Toronto 8 14 .364 10 Philadelphia 7 15 .318 11 6 17 .261 121⁄2 New Jersey Southeast Division W L Pct GB 15 6 .714 — Orlando Atlanta 15 8 .652 1 Miami 15 8 .652 1 8 13 .381 7 CHARLOTTE Washington 6 15 .286 9 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 12 8 .600 — 10 10 .500 2 Indiana Milwaukee 8 13 .381 41⁄2 Cleveland 7 15 .318 6 7 16 .304 61⁄2 Detroit WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 18 3 .857 — 1 Dallas 18 4 .818 ⁄2 14 7 .667 4 New Orleans Memphis 9 14 .391 10 Houston 8 13 .381 10 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Utah 16 7 .696 — 8 .652 1 Oklahoma City 15 Denver 13 8 .619 2 Portland 10 11 .476 5 1 5 17 .227 10 ⁄2 Minnesota Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 16 6 .727 — 11 11 .500 5 Phoenix Golden State 8 14 .364 8 Sacramento 5 15 .250 10 5 18 .217 111⁄2 L.A. Clippers Thursday’s Games Boston 102, Philadelphia 101 Dallas 102, New Jersey 89 Orlando at Portland, late Friday’s Games CHARLOTTE at Indiana, 7 p.m. Denver at Toronto, 7 p.m. New York at Washington, 7 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Chicago, 8 p.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Houston at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. Atlanta at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Portland at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Orlando at Utah, 9 p.m. Miami at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

Notable box Celtics 102, 76ers 101 BOSTON (102) Pierce 3-8 4-4 10, Garnett 6-12 2-2 14, Erden 2-2 4-6 8, Rondo 9-14 0-0 19, Allen 7-10 7-7 23, Davis 7-14 2-2 16, Daniels 00 0-0 0, Robinson 3-7 0-0 9, Wafer 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 38-68 19-21 102. PHILADELPHIA (101) Iguodala 5-14 4-4 14, Brand 5-10 3-4 13, Hawes 5-11 1-2 11, Holiday 4-13 3-5 12, Meeks 6-9 3-3 19, Young 7-11 2-2 16, Turner 0-1 0-0 0, Williams 5-10 2-3 16, Nocioni 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 37-81 18-23 101. Boston 29 27 25 21 — 102 Philadelphia 32 23 25 21 — 101 3-Point Goals—Boston 7-12 (Robinson 36, Allen 2-3, Wafer 1-1, Rondo 1-2), Philadelphia 9-19 (Meeks 4-4, Williams 4-5, Holiday 1-5, Nocioni 0-2, Iguodala 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Boston 35 (Pierce 8), Philadelphia 46 (Brand 14). Assists— Boston 23 (Rondo 14), Philadelphia 22 (Iguodala 11). Total Fouls—Boston 21, Philadelphia 17. Technicals—Boston defensive three second. A—17,948 (20,318).

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 30 20 8 2 42 96 69 Philadelphia 30 18 7 5 41 103 75 N.Y. Rangers 30 17 12 1 35 88 80 New Jersey 27 8 17 2 18 50 81 N.Y. Islanders26 5 16 5 15 55 88 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 28 18 8 2 38 75 54 Boston 27 16 8 3 35 80 54 29 12 13 4 28 76 79 Buffalo Ottawa 30 12 16 2 26 65 90 Toronto 28 10 14 4 24 62 85 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 30 18 9 3 39 96 82 Atlanta 28 15 10 3 33 88 80 Tampa Bay 28 15 10 3 33 86 98 Florida 27 13 14 0 26 71 69 Carolina 26 11 12 3 25 75 84 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit 26 17 6 3 37 88 70 Chicago 30 16 12 2 34 95 87 St. Louis 27 14 9 4 32 71 73 Nashville 27 13 8 6 32 68 70 Columbus 27 15 11 1 31 71 75 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 26 15 8 3 33 85 68 Colorado 27 13 10 4 30 94 86 Minnesota 27 12 11 4 28 66 78 Calgary 28 12 14 2 26 78 84 Edmonton 27 10 12 5 25 72 96 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 27 16 9 2 34 79 74 Phoenix 27 13 8 6 32 76 75 San Jose 28 14 10 4 32 86 83 Anaheim 31 14 13 4 32 78 94 Los Angeles 25 15 10 0 30 69 61 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Thursday’s Games Boston 5, N.Y. Islanders 2 Buffalo 6, San Jose 3 Philadelphia 4, Toronto 1 Florida 3, Washington 0 N.Y. Rangers 5, Ottawa 3 St. Louis 4, Columbus 1 Minnesota 3, Phoenix 2 Calgary at Los Angeles, late Friday’s Games Montreal at Detroit, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Calgary at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Acquired SS J.J. Hardy and INF Brendan Harris from Minnesota for RHP Jim Hoey, RHP Brett Jacobson and cash considerations. National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Signed RHP Vicente Padilla to a one-year contract. BASKETBALL CHARLOTTE BOBCATS—Assigned G Sherron Collins to Maine (NBADL).

Eagles beat SC From staff reports

The North Hills boys basketball team outscored Statesville Christian 81-77 on Thursday. Rashawn Joshua scored 28 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead the Eagles (6-5). Oshon West had 14 points, seven boards and four assists, while Tony Nunn had eight points and nine rebounds. Justin Wright had five assists and scored all five of his points in the last three minutes. Buster Hillie had four assists. “We had a strong first half but gave up nine 3-pointers in the second half,” North Hills coach Jason Causby said. “We played well the last three minutes to solidify a win.” A.J. Smith poured in 29 points for Statesville Christian (2-3), while Dantae Carson netted 27. Laura Butner scored six points and Candace-Craig Lyerly had seven rebounds, but the North Hills girls lost to Statesville Christian 50-28. Abby Lane had four assists. Boys STATESVILLE CHRISTIAN (77) — Smith 29, Carson 27, Burden 7, Gentry 7, McCarty 6, Bivens 1. NORTH HILLS (81) — Joshua 28, West 14, Nunn 8, Doucara 7,Tracey 6, Krimminger 5, Wright 5, Griffin 4, Gobble 2, Hillie 2. Statesville 11 North Hills 20

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Girls STATESVILLE CHRISTIAN (50) — Watts 13, Baity 13, Burgiss 8, Godsell 8, Ferguson 8, NORTH HILLS (28) — Butner 6, Lane 5, Daniel 5, Whicker 4, Lyerly 2, Link 2, Bowman 2, Cody 2, C. Boggs, E. Boggs. Statesville 17 North Hills 7

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 All-YVC teams North Rowan’s Neegbeah Reeves made the All-YVC cross country team, along with Gray Stone’s Harrison Latimer, Eldon Zacek III and Quentin Parsons. Latimer was runner-up to West Montgomery’s Christian Bradley for YVC Runner of the Year honors. West Montgomery’s Mike Furr and Gray Stone’s Rick Perry shared coach of the year honors.  Gray Stone’s Hunter Latimer, Janna Featherstone, Caroline McLeod, Illa Jones, Jennie Wagner and Katherine Barrows made the AllYVC team. Latimer was the YVC Runner of the Year, with Featherstone runner-up. Perry was honored as YVC Coach of the Year.  North Rowan’s Christian Ortiz made the All-YVC soccer team, along with Gray Stone’s Hans Honer, Logan Hill, Andrew Parks and Joe Streble. North’s Damon Ellis was Honorable Mention. Honer was runner-up for YVC Player of the Year. Gray Stone’s Jeff Morris was runner-up for coaching honors.  Gray Stone’s Caby Styers and Abby Grathwohl made the All-YVC

PANTHERS FROM 1B Richardson wrote. “As the person ultimately responsible for putting a team on the field, I take full responsibility for our shortfalls. It is agonizing that we have not performed at the level we had planned for and expected.” Richardson defended the decision to shed numerous veterans in the offseason and replace them with inexperienced, cheaper players. The Panthers have lost six straight and are the league’s lowest-scoring team. “When the season began, we believed there was every opportunity for success,” Richardson wrote. “Many of the players were returning from a team that had finished last year very strong. The motivation for this approach was both performancebased and a commitment to the future. Obviously we have fallen short, but our faith and commitment are still the same.” The terrible record and Fox’s seemingly lame-duck status have made for an odd situation as the Panthers inch closer to acquiring the No. 1 pick in April’s draft. But Fox has insisted his players are still playing hard. “I don’t think our team’s results have been related to effort at all,” Fox said. The talent level appears to be far short of making this team competitive thanks to decisions not to go after a veteran quarterback, receiver, right guard and defensive tackles following the offseason purge that left Carolina with a league-low $77 million payroll. That’s not counting about $30 million in so-called “dead money” for players no longer on the team that would have counted toward the salary cap this season, if there was one. “Going forward, our plan of attack is to build through the draft while retaining our core players,” Richardson wrote. “We have one of the youngest teams in the league, and a number of those younger players have shown genuine promise in this otherwise disappointing season. We won’t give up

soccer team, and Jordan DeJaco was Honorable Mention. East Montgomery’s Delana Hinson was named YVC Player of the Year. Chatham Central’s Lynda Burke-was named coach of the year. North’s Sallie Hundley was runner-up.  Gray Stone’s Victoria Sandy and Karlen Lambert were named to the All-YVC volleyball team. Albemarle’s Paige McConlogue was named YVC Player of the Year, and Albemarle’s Joanne McConlogue was named coach of the year.

 College softball Pfeiffer coach Amy Yates announced the addition of six softball players in the early signing period, including First Assembly second baseman Brittney Timberlake.

 Middle school hoops Knox’s girls stayed unbeaten in eighth-grade basketball with a 54-48 home win over Erwin on Thursday. Knox (7-0) built up a 15-point halftime lead, then held off Erwin's fourth-quarter rally. Demeria Robinson led the Trojans with 22 points. Bryanna Caldwell scored 17, and Ashley Blaire added 11 for the Trojans. Third-place Erwin (5-2) was paced by Kelli Fisher’s career-high 30 points. She scored 18 in the second half. Fisher also had 17 rebounds. Kaleigh Troutman had six points and eight rebounds, while Amani Ajayi had six points and four steals. Kennedy Lambert had six rebounds.  Erwin’s unbeaten boys (7-0) took a 73-52 victory over winless Knox and placed four in double figures. Samuel Wyrick had 15 points, seven assists and six steals. Conor Honeycutt had 14 points, four assists and four steals. Seth Wyrick added 13 points and seven boards. Harrison Bell had 12 points and eight rebounds. Jack Weisensel finished with seven points and nine boards. Knox (0-7) was paced by Isaiah Little with 16 points. Malik White scored 11. A.J. Hill and Riley Myers added eight and six points, respectively.

 College women’s hoops Livingstone’s Cassaundra Rhodes is a finalist for the CIAA’s prestigious senior student-athlete award.  Shaw’s Shemieka Brown (North Rowan) had seven points and two assists in an easy win against Queens.

 Jayvee girls hoops South Rowan’s girls dedicated their game at Robinson on Wednesday to the memory of Cooper Wood, the Mt. Ulla Elementary student whose tragic death has saddened the community and school system. South lost 38-17. Courtney Sweeney led South (5-1) with nine points. Stacie Robinson scored five. “It was our first loss, but the girls played very hard for Cooper,” coach Laurie Corriher said.

on them. We also have a solid nucleus of veterans that we will seek to keep intact.” Richardson, who has not answered questions from reporters since January 2008, also addressed his role as head of the owners’ negotiating committee for a new collective bargaining agreement. Many have questioned if Richardson’s payroll-slashing was to cut costs in anticipation of a lockout. “Let me be clear: A successful CBA is critical in sustaining the competitive balance of the NFL,” Richardson wrote. “We’re all in this together, and what is good for football is good for the success of every team. “It’s important for us to reach an agreement that benefits the fans, players, and teams. I want the players paid fairly, and I want us to play winning and exciting football.” There has been only one win and little excitement this season, but Richardson has been virtually assured of continued sellouts thanks to the large number of PSL owners who are required to buy season tickets. “I understand that in a season like this, words can sound hollow, but, as PSL owners, you have my commitment to provide you a team that will make you proud,” Richardson wrote. Several players came to Richardson’s defense on Wednesday, expressing confidence he’ll successfully rebuild the team. “I think it’s just the character here that Mr. Richardson has and it just goes down from there,” defensive end Everette Brown said. “Everybody he brings in, from the staff working in the building to the coaching staff to the players to the equipment room, nobody’s letting down, nobody’s quitting.” • NOTES: CB Chris Gamble (hamstring) remained sidelined from practice Wednesday. LB Jon Beason (knee), G Travelle Wharton (toe), DT Ed Johnson (knee) and LB Nic Harris (head) also sat out. ... RB Tyrell Sutton (ankle), S Marcus Hudson (ankle) and LB Jason Williams (knee) were limited. ... The Panthers were forced to practice on their artificial turf field because the grass fields were frozen amid a cold snap.

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ed the ball like it hasn’t all season — 309 clock-chewing rushing yards. Jacob Barber, Jared’s twin brother, and Stephon Smoot toted the load. “We took it one play at a time,” Illing said. “We executed better than our opponent and we limited turnovers. ILLING That’s been the formula.” Davie has a 9-4 turnover edge in the playoffs and will need to force turnovers to hang in against Hillside’s offense. Hillside quarterback Vad Lee is committed to Georgia Tech. He’s 6-foot-3, 210, and has thrown for 2,959 yards and rushed for 1,275. He’s accounted for 49 touchdowns. “I wish I had about 60 more just like him,” Hillside coach Antonio King said with a laugh. Jamaal Williams has added 1,250 rushing yards behind an experienced offensive line. “They average 290 pounds upfront and look like N.C. State,” Illing said. “When they throw, they put a brick wall around the quarterback.” King said awfully nice things about Davie at Monday’s press conference. “They may have started slow, but they’re 4-0 in the playoffs, and they were 1-0 last week when they had to win to get here,” he said. “We haven’t even talked to the guys about them being 9-6 because that team we’re seeing on film isn’t a 9-6 team. That’s a very good team.” Senior Carson Herndon (2,293 passing yards) quarterbacks that very good team. When Davie’s regular season ended with a brutal 51-28 loss to North Davidson on Nov. 5, Herndon sustained a concussion. His football career appeared over. Now his father, Mike, Davie’s baseball coach and a football assistant, will get to watch his son play his last football game in a state-title setting. It’s one heck of a story whatever happens. “Hillside’s very good, but we’ve seen big, we’ve seen fast, and we’ve seen good,” Coach Herndon said quietly. “We’ll show up.” Common Sense pick: Hillside 22, Davie 14

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Kenyatta Brand (2) and Davie take on Hillside at 11 a.m. Saturday in Winston-Salem.

Pinyan does with his wishbone, Eanes spreads the wealth. Four different backs have rushed for over 900 yards, led by Josh Johnson with 1,621 and 13 scores. Shaquille Hooper has 1,381 yards and 23 touchdowns. Don’t expect the Patriots to pass much, either. Hooper has thrown a grand total of 24 passes in 14 games, completing 10. The amazing stat is, he’s averaging 41.7 yards per completion. • Speaking of passing, Eanes had success when he was Davie’s quarterback. During his senior season in 1973, he became the War Eagles’ most prolific passer. He was the first in school history to throw for more than 1,000 yards as Davie

GALLAGHER FROM 1B when they have talent and kids buy into the system. That’s what Eanes has at Pender. When he arrived at the small school in Burgaw, he found he had no full-time assistant coaches. He rolled up his sleeves, built a double-figure staff of volunteers, and had the blessing of his principal. Pender heads into tonight ranked seventh in the final state poll. Is the Hambone working? Yes. The Patriots have excellent speed in the backfield and are averaging a whopping 8 yards per carry. As

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T.O. at 37 Owens has no plans to stop playing any time soon Associated Press

CINCINNATI— Terrell Owens didn’t have a big celebration for his 37th birthday. Some family, a few friends, a quiet day. “Didn’t really do much,” he said Wednesday. “Didn’t leave the house, really.” The way he’s playing, another year older doesn’t really matter. The Bengals receiver turned 37 on Tuesday, entering uncharted territory for most receivers. It might be the leastimportant number in Owens’ career full of mighty big ones. He’s having a throwback season in Cincinnati, reviving a career that seemed to be approaching an end last summer. The Bengals were one of the few teams interested in giving him another chance to show he can still be a disruptive receiver. With four games to go, he’s one of the best around. Owens leads the Bengals (2-10) in receiving and scoring. He’s tied for fourth in the NFL with 71 catches and he’s fifth with 961 yards. He leads the Bengals with AssociAted Press nine touchdowns. Every week, he moves cincinnati wideout chad ochocinco, bottom, and terrell owens a little higher on the career lists, approaching numbers that only Jerry Rice look on in a game against the New York Jets.

has attained. And, it looks like he’s got a lot left. “At least two or three more years,” he said. “Just depends on if the body holds up. “Earlier in the year, that was being mentioned, that I was trying to prove critics wrong,” he said. “It’s just that they were inaccurate of my assessment of my abilities and my play, considering the situation that I was in last year.” Owens was a free agent after a so-so year in Buffalo, where the offense was in flux and Owens got a lot of attention from opposing defensive backs. Needing a receiver, the Bengals gave him a one-year deal on the opening day of training camp. He teamed up with close friend Chad Ochocinco, and has outperformed him all season. Ochocinco ranks second on the team with 59 catches for 724 yards and four touchdowns. He’s even been careful in his comments as the Bengals fell into one of the longest slumps in franchise history. They’ve lost nine straight — one shy of the club record for a season — heading into their game Sunday in Pittsburgh (9-3). All the talk about being over the hill has vanished. He’s approaching more big numbers

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Irving was second on the team in scoring at 17.4 points per game, while his ability to push the ball in transition had sparked a faster pace for the defending national champions. He had a season-high 31 points in a practically flawless performance here against Michigan State last week, then had 21 points against Butler and even returned to the game after suffering the injury. “Everybody’s game changes, including mine,” Krzyzewski said. “It doesn’t mean a wholesale change in what you’re doing, but it changes everything including the habits of having played with that great player for the entire preseason and eight games.” Dawkins replaced some of the scoring lost with Irving’s injury, hitting eight 3pointers as Duke (9-0) shook off a cold-shooting first half before blowing the game open with a flurry of 3s after halftime against the Braves (4-5). Krzyzewski earned his 877th victory, moving him out of a tie with Kentucky’s Adolph Rupp and putting him just two behind North Carolina’s Dean Smith for second place behind Bobby Knight’s 902 wins. The Hall of Famer could tie his former longtime rival at home against Elon on Dec. 20, then pass Smith when the Blue Devils face UNC Greensboro on Dec. 29 in the Greensboro Coliseum. Normally, the Blue Devils play Irving alongside leading scorer Nolan Smith in what Krzyzewski considers a two-point guard lineup that makes the Blue Devils tougher to defend. With Irving out, Smith became the primary ballhandler with Seth Curry backing him up. Smith’s offense suffered with Irving out; he came in averaging 17.8

on Sunday. With 39 yards against the Steelers, he’ll become the third player in league history to have 10 seasons with 1,000 yards receiving, joining Rice and Randy Moss. His next touchdown will make him the fifth player to score 10 or more in nine seasons. There’s a whole lot more: • Owens’ touchdown catch during a 34-30 loss to the Saints on Sunday was his 153rd, matching Moss for the lead among active players. He has 156 touchdowns overall, fourth on the career list. Rice, his former teammate and mentor in San Francisco, is first with 208. • He ranks second all-time in yards receiving with 15,912, trailing only Rice’s 22,895. Owens has played 15 seasons; Rice went for 20 years. Owens ranks fifth all-time in receptions with 1,077. The numbers, like those birthdays, don’t get much fanfare as they pile up. “It’s funny for me because it seems like every week we play, I am reaching some kind of milestone and I am not really even aware of it until after the game,” he said. “I will get some tweets or a text message or email congratulating me and I am like, ‘For what?’ They will be quick to point out what I have done.”

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Tim Tebow is applauding Urban Meyer’s decision to step down from his job at the University of Florida to focus on his family. Tebow released a statement through the team praising his college coach, whom he called a father figure. Tebow, who won a Heisman Trophy and two national titles with the Gators, said he respects Meyer’s announcement that he’s putting his family ahead of football, adding “We will both be Gators for the rest of our lives.” Josh McDaniels, the man who stunningly selected Tebow in the first round of the NFL draft, was fired by the Broncos on Monday. Meyer’s resignation certainly leads to speculation about Meyer surfacing in Denver to coach Tebow, but neither Meyer nor the Broncos addressed that notion.

BOBCATS CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Bobcats have sent little-used rookie point guard Sherron Collins to Maine of the NBA Development League. The undrafted former Kansas star has appeared in only 12 of Charlotte's 21 games. He's averaging 0.3 points and 0.4 assists as he sits behind starter D.J. Augustin and backup Shaun Livingston in coach Larry Brown's rotation.

The Bobcats are hoping the 5-foot-11 Collins sheds more weight after injuries left him unable to work out for much of the summer. Collin is expected to make his debut with the Red Claws on Friday at Erie. Collins is fifth on Kansas' all-time scoring list with 1,888 points and ranks seventh with 552 assists.

RODDICK WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Andy Roddick is returning to the U.S. Davis Cup team in 2011 after skipping the event this year. Roddick calls winning the Davis Cup a "top priority" and says he thinks it's something players "should commit to for the entire season and not when it is convenient." The United States and new coach Jim Courier will play at Chile March 4-6.

BASEBALL LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Carl Crawford reached a preliminary agreement with the Boston Red Sox on a $142 million, seven-year contract. The deal, subject to Crawford passing a physical, should be finalized within a few days. • LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Trying to add more pop up the middle, the Baltimore Orioles acquired former All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Minnesota Twins. The Orioles also got infielder Brendan Harris and $500,000 in the trade that sent minor league right-handers Jim Hoey and Brett Jacobson to the Twins.

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A toe injury has sidelined duke freshman Kyrie irving. points but finished with two points on 0-for-8 shooting, though he did have a careerbest 10 assists. With Bradley playing a zone much of the night, the Blue Devils settled for outside shots and didn’t attack the interior the way Krzyzewski wanted. They corrected that in the second half and the 3s started falling to make everything look fine at first glance, though it was clear Duke will need time to adjust if

Irving is out for an extended period. “There was just no continuity,” Singler said. “We weren’t hitting our posts (inside). It was different without Kyrie out on the court. So just throughout the game, I think we got more comfortable with the lineup we had out on the court. That’s a good thing because we are a different team without Kyrie out on the court. The stuff that we’re doing is different.”

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NHL roundup ... TORONTO — Danny Briere scored twice and Philadelphia cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs after building a three-goal lead on Thursday night. Briere scored Philadelphia’s final two goals to give him a team-leading 16 this season. Ville Leino and Chris Pronger also scored for Philadelphia (18-7-5). Ville Leino and Chris Pronger put the Flyers (18-7-5) ahead 2-0 in the first period. Wild 3, Coyotes 2 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Andrew Brunette scored his second goal on rare power-play conversion and the Minnesota Wild ended a five-game losing streak. Bruins 5, Islanders 2 BOSTON — Milan Lucic scored two goals

and Tuukka Rask made 33 saves to lift the Boston Bruins. Boston extended the Islanders' futility to 1-15-3 in their past 19 games. New York, which has lost 11 straight road games, hasn’t won since Nov. 26. Rangers 5, Senators 3 OTTAWA — Michael Sauer scored his first NHL goal on a power play with 5:19 left to break a tie, and the New York Rangers went on to beat the Ottawa Senators. Panthers 3, Capitals 0 WASHINGTON — Tomas Vokoun stopped 36 shots in his third shutout of the season, and the Florida Panthers ended a sixgame losing streak against Washington. Blues 4, Blue Jackets 1 ST. LOUIS — Jaroslav Halak made 27 saves, and the St. Louis Blues broke out of a deep power-play slump with a season-high three man-advantage goals.

Colts hang on vs. Titans; Yankees chase Lee Associated Press

Sports roundup ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Peyton Manning threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns, and the Indianapolis Colts snapped their three-game skid by beating the Tennessee Titans 30-28 on Thursday night to stay just a half-game back in the AFC South. Manning broke out of the worst slump of his career with a crisp performance against a defense that now hasn’t intercepted a pass in 14 straight quarters. The Colts (7-6) haven’t lost four straight since 2001 when their five-game slide prompted Jim Mora’s famous rant about the playoffs Tennessee (5-8) now has lost six straight and dropped 21⁄2 games behind Jacksonville (7-5) in the AFC South with three to play. The Titans can blame themselves for mistakes that led to each of the Colts’ first three touchdowns. Cliff Lee sweepstakes LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Immediately after the Red Sox landed Carl

Crawford, the Yankees boosted their already whopping offer to Cliff Lee. Their high-stakes rivalry is escalating, hundreds of millions of dollars by the hour. Crawford got $142 million from Boston. New York has dangled $140 million in front of Lee, for starters. Freshman scores 40 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jared Sullinger set an Ohio State freshman record with 40 points, leading the unbeaten, secondranked Buckeyes back from a nine-point second-half deficit to beat IUPUI 75-64 on Thursday night. The 6-foot-9 Sullinger hit 12 of 17 shots from the field and 16 of 23 free throws — both of which were also records — and had 13 rebounds. Hoyas fall PHILADELPHIA — Ramone Moore scored 30 points and Temple held on to upset No. 9 Georgetown 68-65. Hollis Thompson missed a shot underneath that would have put Georgetown ahead with a few seconds left. Kahlir Jefferson iced it with two free throws and the fans stormed the court after Austin

Freeman’s desperation halfcourt shot was off. The Owls (6-2) handed the Hoyas (8-1) their first loss of the season thanks to a spectacular effort by Moore, who was 12 for 18 from the field. The victory was No. 400 for coach Fran Dunphy. No. 5 Duke women romp DURHAM — Freshmen Chelsea Gray and Tricia Liston both scored 15 points to lead Duke to an 83-48 win over Albany on Thursday night. Mavericks stay hot DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Shawn Marion added 18 points, and Dallas stretched its winning streak to 11 games with a 10289 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Thursday night in coach Avery Johnson’s return to Dallas. Johnson, fired by the Mavericks after the 2007-08 season, is in his first season with the Nets. Jason Terry and Caron Butler added AssociAted Press 15 points each, and J.J. Barea had a ca- indy kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates a clinching field goal. reer-high 13 assists for the Mavs.

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Suzuki XL7 Luxury SUV 2007. Stock #F10395A. Majestic silver exterior with grey interior. $16,697. $289/month Call now!1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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

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

Mazda 3, 2006. 96,000 miles. 5-speed manual, CD player. Well taken care of. Silver. Only one owner. $6,850. Please call 980-234-2121

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

Chevrolet, 1990, 1500 pickup truck. 4WD. $3,000. Runs good. Call 704-8568451 for more information.

Honda Element LX SUV, 2008. Tango Red Pearl exterior w/Titanium/Black interior. Stock #T10724A. $15,897. $269/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

BATTERY-R-US

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

Looking Good!

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

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

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Oldsmobile, 1998, Intrigue GL. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 100 Vehicles in Stock! Honda Accord EX, 2006 . Graphite Pearl with gray cloth interior. 5 speed automatic transmission with overdrive, Dual front sunroof. airbags. 704-603-4255

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

Authorized EZGO Dealer. 30 years selling, servicing GOLF CARS Golf Car Batteries 6 volt, 8 volt. Golf car utility sales. US 52, 5 miles south of Salisbury. Beside East Rowan HS & Old Stone Winery. Look for EZGO sign. 704-245-3660

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Lexus, 2004, ES330. Loaded. 79,000. Lexus maintained. Perfect condition. $14,200. 704-633-4771

Chevrolet, 2006, Impala. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 100 Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Classifieds!

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

Mercury 1995 Sable, very good condition, looks good, runs good, 160K miles, $1,500. 704633-9044

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

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Suzuki Reno S Hatchback, 2005. Titanium Silver metallic exterior with gray interior. Stock #T10680A. $7,196. $129/ mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

CASH FOR YOUR CAR!

Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan, 2008. Imperial Blue Metallic exterior w/titanium interior. Stock #P7562B. $12,797. Payment $199/mo. 1800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Dodge, 2006, Magnum R/T. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 100 Vehicles in Stock!

Mini Cooper Hatchback, Pepper white 2005. with black exterior interior. Stock #P7585. $13,297. Payment $219/ mo. Call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Financing Available!

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

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

Ford Taurus SE Sedan, 2007. 4-speed automatic, 3.0L, V6. Stock #P7596. $10,997. Payment $179/ mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Chevrolet, 1997, S10. 3 door. V-6 auto. $3,395. 62K miles. Call 704-6377327 for more info.

Service & Parts

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

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

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Mitchell Community College is hiring a Counselor/Coordianator of Special Populations and Disability Services and a Financial Aid Specialist. See our ad on the Jobs page of the Sunday & Wednesday editions & online at: salisburypost.com 500 West Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677

Healthcare

Experienced barber to work P/T in long term care facility. Fax resume to 704-6367270 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.

Yard Sale Area 4 Rockwell Christmas & Bake Sale, 112 E. Main Street, Rockwell at Rachel's Auction, Friday & Saturday, December 10 & 11, 10am-5pm. Lots of Christmas items. Rockwell. 5520 Hwy 152 East. Indoor Children's Clothing Sale. Sat. 12/11, 8am-2pm & Sun. 12/12, 1pm-4pm. Prices comparable to consignment stores! Boys' Infant – 8 & Girls' Infant – 6. Boutique & name brand items. Rain or shine.

Davie-Clemmons Yard Sales YARD SALE AREAS Area 1 - Salisbury, East Spencer, & Spencer Area 2 – W. Rowan incl Woodleaf, Mt. Ulla & Cleveland Area 3 - S. Rowan incl Landis, China Grove, Kannapolis & Mooresville Area 4 - E. Rowan incl. Granite Quarry, Faith, Rockwell & Gold Hill Area 5 - Davidson Co. Area 6 – Davie Co. and parts of Davidson Co. This is a rough guide to help plan your stops, actual areas are determined by zip code. Please see map in your Salisbury Post or online at salisburypost.com under Marketplace click on 'Yard Sale Map' to see details.

Restaurant/Food Service

Experience needed. at Apply in person Brick Street Tavern, 122 E. Fisher St. Tues. - Fri. - at after 5 p.m. No phone calls please.

Antiques & Collectibles watch. Collector's Brand name is Invicta. $400. Please call 704633-7425 for more info. Dishes - Blue Ridge Poinsettia Pattern, 6 place setting plus serving pieces. 52 pieces $495 Rockwell 704-202-5022

Yard Sale Area 1 Great Christmas Gifts!

New & Used Christian Book Sale 50%-90% off

Computers & Software Laptop, Windows 7 Home Premium, WIFI Carry Case Ready, Included. $300 obo, Call 336-770-6717 and leave a message for Aaron. MONITOR-e-machine computer monitor (NOT flat screen) $50. If interested please call 704-857-2945.

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

Electronics Camera, Nikon Coolpix S6WiFi. Like new. $125. Emerson piano. # 76804. $350. 704-636-6833

Great Gift!

Raggedy Ann & Andy Collectibles and Racing Collectibles. Call 336853-6553 LM

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

Treasures Hidden 901 S. Main St. Salisbury

Furniture & Appliances Bed – Queen, brass bed. Good condition. $90. 704-212-7807 or cell 704-213-8703 Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97. Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777 Corner cabinet, mahogany. Old. Great condition. $500. Please call 704798-8811 for more info. six drawer Dresser, dresser with mirror $100. If interested Call 704857-2945

Lexington TV cabinet. Excellent condition. Like new. 41" wide, 81" tall. $425 704-630-9595 Sink - Double Kitchen Acrylic Sink. Brand new in box. Very deep on one side. Light bone color. $75. 704-630-9595 Television. Like New 27" JVC w/remote. (Not flat screen). Great Condition. $125 obo. 704-245-8843

iPod Nano 5th Gen 8GB Purple. Like new. With case. $85. Please Call 704-279-3901

Washer (Kitchen Aid) Excellent condition. $125. Call (704)298-4445 for more information

Exercise Equipment

Washer and Dryer, GE. Works fine and looks good. $325. Please Call 704-638-9500

Treadmill with calorie count, distance, heart & pulse sensor, compact $60. Leroy 828-640-1366 Treadmill, Weslo space saver. Has incline & measures time, distance, calories & speed. Folds up for storage. $200. 704-2791711 no calls after 8pm.

Washer and Dryer. Super Large capacity. Excellent Condition. Maytag made. $350. Call (704)791-2205 for more information. WASHER Roper, extra large capacity, 4 cycle. $150 firm. If interested call 704-857-2945. China Grove

Games and Toys

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

Hockey Table, Air Halex, oval table. Up to 6 people can play, have accessories for 4 players. $75 obo. 704-279-1711. No calls after 8pm.

Flowers & Plants

Hasbro FurReal Friends Smores Pony. 3.5' tall Mechanical. $100. 704603-7294 L/M Original Xbox with controller, game and game manual. Mint condition. $50. Call 704-636-1803

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

Food & Produce

Yum!!

Now thru Dec. 22 10am-6pm

Jewelry Black Diamond – 1CTW, Stone. Make Round someone very happy this X-mas $200. Call 704232-1249 L/M Ring. Diamond solitaire. ¾ ct. Size 6. 14k white gold. Appraised $4,000. Asking $2,300. See at Debbie Barnhardt Jewelry in Spencer. Stock # 10087.

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

(Closed Thurs. & Sun.)

Misc For Sale Pecans – Fresh! Locally grown. $4/lb in shell. Please call 704-636-1803 for more information

Bring in this ad for an additional 10% off Jabez Family Outreach Fundraiser

Salisbury Inside Yard Sale, Sat. Dec. 11th, 7am-Noon. 1012 Holmes Ave. off Grove St. near Rowan Regional. Dorm refrigerator, lawn mower, china, LP Albums, etc.

Salisbury Southside Christian Academy. 500 Morlan Park Rd. Holiday Bazaar. Saturday, Dec. 11th, 10am-2pm. Serving Homemade Chicken n' Dumplings $8/plate, baked goods, jewelry, crafts, etc. Salisbury, 6025 Sherrills Ford Rd. Giant Inside Sale. Sat. 12/11, 8a-4p. Collectibles, Coke Collectibles, Dolls, Beer Mugs, Glassware, Neon Signs, and All Kinds of Clocks. Western Tack and UNC Inflatable Ram Mascot. Salisbury. 325 W. Marsh St. Inside HUGE Downsizing/Moving Sale. Sat., Dec. 11th, 8:30am-until. Sofa, storage/organization items, toys, kitchenwares, Christmas items, tools. '91 Cadillac~$950. '83 Ford F100~$650. Craftique corner cabinet, $2,000. More!!

Yard Sale Area 2 Woodleaf Yard Sale - Sat. Dec. 11, 8am-Until. 4770 NC Hwy 801, 2.2 miles off Hwy 70 on the left. All Christmas Crafts on sale, a large toy barn with corral, drum set, dollhouse, winter clothes, copier/fax machine, furniture, Nascar items, misc. items

Yard Sale Area 3 ESTATE SALE Sat. Dec. 11, 2010, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 720 West Ketchie St., China Grove. Everything must go. Rain or shine. Household and kitchen items, clothing, TV's, furniture, Christmas Items, chest freezer. Cash Only.

Building Equip. & Supplies

Yum-m-m! Fresh Winter Veggies!

2003 NEW HOLLAND SKID STEER Mixed greens, collards, creasey & turnip. You pick! Freshly dug sweet potatoes. 704-938-9863 Leave message.

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

Clothes Adult & Children Coat - Blue Fox coat, size 12, chevron pattern good condition. Original price $2400. 704-9384342 $500 firm Coat- faux mink coat size 12, good cond. Originally $200. You can wear it for $70. 704-938-4342 Coat. Black simulated Harley Davidson. Size 2T (child). New. $25. Great Christmas present. Call 336-751-5171 Suits, suede. Size 16. 2 available. $30 ea. Suede coat, size 16. $30. Designer shoes, sizes 8½. $25. 704-279-2858

Computers & Software

Christmas Special!

Computer. Complete P4 Dell. Internet ready, CD burner. Mouse, keyboard, 17” monitor included. $100. Please call 980-205-0947

Fuel & Wood

Alice Packs. 2 Vietnam era Alice packs with frames. $25 each. Call 704-797-0076 ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647 Area Rug, round. 8 ft., nice condition. Cream base with green and red. Will email pictures. $100. 704-637-2277 Baby Swing - 6 speed w/music; $35; 2 - Men's leather coats $50 each; Black Dorm refrigerator $80. Call 704 633 4304 Bed cover, fiberglass. Blue. Fits '04 Ram short bed truck. $425. Call 704-637-0077 Bed frames. Metal, two piece. 1 queen & 1 full. $10 each. Call 704-6407343 after 5pm. Bedliner. 6' truck bedliner. Unknown truck type. $35. Call 704-6404373 after 5pm.

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

Bedroom suite, king size. Thomasville. 6 piece. Walnut. Excellent condition. $500. Call 704798-1013 for information

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Truck load $75 delivered or $60 you pick up. Call Mike at 704-785-1061 Firewood for Sale: Pick-up/Dump Truck sized loads, delivered. 704-647-4772 Firewood. Oak, cherry & gum. $64/load. Free delivery. Call 704-4330651 or 704-636-4984

Misc For Sale

Lost & Found

Cracker Barrel Magnolia design cannisters, coffee cups, tea pitcher, wind chimes, candle holders, clocks. Over 20 pieces. $45 obo. 704-633-2349

Water Heater - New American ProLine Natural Gas 40 gallon water heater. Paid $530. Sacrifice $400 obo Rockwell 704-202-5022

Found dog, small white. North Hills Christian School on Hwy 601. Please call 704-682-2468 to identify.

GOING ON VACATION? Send Us Photos Of You with your Salisbury Post to: famous@salisburypost.com

JVC Home theatre receiver, 5 JBL speakers, infinity subwoofer $175 Rockwell 704-202-5022 cost $600+

GT-5. pecial limited edition. NEVER opened. $120. Please call 704636-1803 for more info.

Farm Equipment & Supplies

Part-Time Waitstaff & Line Cooks

SALISBURY POST

CLASSIFIED

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

Let us know! We will run your ad with a photo for 15 days in print and 30 days online. Cost is just $30. Call the Salisbury Post Classified Department at 704-797-4220 or email classads@salisburypost.com X

Computer desk, $15. Cold steel walking cane, $40. Call 704-640-4373 after 5pm. Dale Earnhardt Walkie Talkies, $50; Nano Headset $50. 704-637-5416 Gas Heater, Glo Warm, natural gas, ductless (no electric needed). Easily convert to propane, 510,000 BTU. Never used $80. 845-337-6900. Salisbury Guitar - Yamaha small guitar. Excellent condition, $75. Please Call 704-633-4109 Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments. Extensive collection. Concentrated in early 1990s. Some completed series, others complete to date. 704-213-9342 trailer. 2001 Horse Double D 3 horse slant load gooseneck, open stock, a/c, sink, awning, table, lights, outlets and sleeping quarters. Asking $6500 obo. 704-2024539 or 704-636-6693 METAL: Angle, Channel, Pipe, Sheet & Plate Shear Fabrication & Welding FAB DESIGNS 2231 Old Wilkesboro Rd Open Mon-Fri 7-3:30 704-636-2349 Motor. 350 motor. 132,000 miles. GMC complete motor. $300. Call 704-314-7846

Music Sales & Service Camper top shell /red fits a shortbed exel cond. 500. Leave message 704-2794106 or 704-798-7306 Drum Set-Beginners Pearl White Drum set $40. Call 704-232-1249 L/M. Great X-MAS present Guitar, Harmony. Like new, comes w/cover, stand, tuner & many other accessories to teach yourself how to play. $100 obo. 704-637-2277 Piano Kimball Consolette Piano. Great condition. Cherry finish. $500. 704-637-2277

Sporting Goods

Found puppies. Dachshund mix, identical, Dec 8, Braunville area (East Rowan). Call to identify. 704-603-8257

Television, DVD & Video

Want to Buy Merchandise

21 piece, Nativity Southwestern, children's. Very good condition $25 704-938-4342

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

Oil drum. 500 gallon. About 70 gallon oil. You haul. $400 value. $150. Call 704-857-2360 Pool Table, 8 ft. solid wood base, 1 inch slate, new felt, with accessories. $500. 704-645-1122 Professional mechanic's tool box (MATCO) paid $4600, $3500 or best offer. 704-721-0498 or 704-232-4921

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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 Will buy: Railroad Pocket Watches, Double Barrel Shotguns, Antique Jewelry, Silver Flatware 704-633-5177

Business Opportunities

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

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Call today about our Private Party Special!

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Monument & Cemetery Lots Cemetery Complete package for 2. Cost over $9K. Rowan Memorial Park. 2 vaults, 2 graves. Headstones for 2. Near road. Garden of Prayer. Will sacrifice for $7,250. 704-636-9696

Rowan Memorial Gardens, Fountain of Garden Section, one plot, $1,250. 336-752-2748

New Listing

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

East Area

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

Hurry, Hurry!

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

Book - World of Bob Timberlake Art book signed. $300. Please Call 336-751-2600

Stop Smoking Cigarettes No Patches, No Gum, No Pills With Hypnosis It's Easy! Also Weight Control. 704-933-1982

Books. Harlequin, Silhouette, and Inspirational Romance. NEW! $10 for 15. Call 336-751-5171

Tanning bed. 110 Volt 16 bulb tanning bed for sale for $500. Please call 704-212-7976

Furniture & Appliances

Cabinet Bathroom cabinet, new, white, put together yourself. $15. Call 336-751-2600.

Transmissions. 2 700 R4 Chevrolet transmissions. $200 each. Please call 704-314-7846 for info.

Child's Chair - $25; Double Stroller, like new $100; High Chair $20. 704-213-6275

Truck tire rims. 5-lug 15 inch rims with tires. $30 each or 2 for $50. 704855-4930

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

2 BR, 1 BA, hardwood floors, detached carport, handicap ramp. $99,900 R47208 B&R Realty 704.633.2394 Salisbury

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

East Rowan

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

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

Cul-de-sac

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

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

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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

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.

Carson Area - Lease Option available Very nice 3 BR, 2 BA home with 2 car garage. Call Mi Casa Real Estate (704) 202-8195

Huge Price Reduction!

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

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.

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

Lovely Home

West Rowan - 401 Primrose - Perfect for that growing family!! 3,700+sf, .8 acres, 6 BR, 4½ BA, large rooms, lots of storage, tile throughout. 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

Reduced Price

SKILSAW - w/7 1/4 blade $15. If interested please call 704-8572945. China Grove. 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

Rockwell

REDUCED

Homes for Sale

China Grove

Free Stuff

Homes for Sale

Rockwell

Reduced

BAR/DANCE HALL Sale or lease 3,000 sq. ft. building on 4-lane hwy. 704-636-1477

*some restrictions apply

Lost Puppy. Boxer / Beagle mix, black, brown & tan (marked like Beagle), teal green collar with jewels on it, tail bent on very end, lost Barringer Rd, Dec. 2 answers to Jasper. 704-213-4696

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

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Send us a photo and description we'll advertise it in the paper for 15 days, and online for 30 days

Lost Kitten, 5 month old female. Short gray hair w/orange markings. Answers to Whiskers. Long Ferry Road area 704-603-7522

TV - Gently used Sanyo 32" CRT TV with remote. Brushed silver/gray look. Asking $50 obo. Call Wendy at 704-433-8700.

AA Antiques. Buying anything old, scrap gold & silver. Will help with your estate or yard sale. 704-433-1951.

Nissan, 1997 twin cam motor is complete. 132,000 miles. $300. Call 704-314-7846

Lost dog. Rat terrier, w/black male. White markings. Had tags. Long Ferry Rd. at Trading Ford Baptist Church. Please call 704-754-3446

E. Spencer

Bikes-2 new bikes, Mens mongoose & ladies Schwin $125 each negotiable 704640-7758 l/m

Mulcher- Simplicity $150 cash only. Please call 704-279-1493

Bob Timberlake print. Signed & numbered. Framed “Midday.” Valued at $1,200. Selling for $500. Call 704-938-3137

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

Found Male Yellow Lab around Lane St, Jackson Park area Kannapolis. Call to identify. 704-855-7468

Found Yellow Lab, High Rock Lake area. Has Collar. Please call to identify, 704 267 4336

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

Keep Warm

Found dog. China Grove middle school area Thursday, Dec. 8. Call to identify. 704-267-1705

Homes for Sale

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

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

New Listing Ab lounger. seldom used. $50. Salisbury area. 704-797-0078 leave message Free television. Large older model, 25” color TV w/rabbit ears & converter box. Will need truck to move. 336-284-4912

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

Free: Standard size pool table; structurally sound, looks good - needs felt replaced & netting for ball pockets 704-239-5126 Tanning Bed - Sunquest canopy tanning bed in good working condition. $350 obo. Salisbury area 704-797-0078 Treadmill electric treadmill, used very little. store under bed or upright. Salisbury area. $75. obo 704-797-0078 leave message.

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

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

Rockwell

A Must See 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

Country Club Area

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

Salisbury

Over 2 Acres

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

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Lost & Found

$500 REWARD Lost dog. Wire hair Rat Terrier. White & brown male. Please call 704933-3319 Found Black, tiger striped, really furry, female adult cat in Bostian Heights area. Took to Animal Shelter on Julian Rd.

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

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 POST Homes for Sale

Homes for Sale

Manufactured Home Dealers

House and 6+ Acres with Stream

3-BR, 2-BA house at end of long, winding drive on 6plus acres on U.S. Highway 64 W in Davie County. 1,281 sq. ft. Two-car garage, 21-by-42 heated basement (outside entrance only), cottage-type outbuilding, and 10-by-42 covered back porch offers place to entertain, relax and enjoy a beautiful mountain view. Fence and row of Leyland cypresses provide privacy. Stream at back of property makes great picnic area. Call 336-407-3981, $175,000 - price negotiable.

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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 704.245.4628 Poole B&R Realty

Salisbury houses for rent starting at $395/mo. Houses for sale starting at $29,900. 704-633-6035 Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200

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

REDUCED

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

25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner 1 Hr to/from Charlotte, NC near Cleveland & Woodleaf & 3 Interstates: I-40, I-77, I-85. Restricted, no mobile or mod. Very rural, mostly wooded. Good hunting, deer, small game. Frontage on Hobson Rd., 2nd gravel driveway beside 2075 Hobson Rd mailbox. GPS zip code 27013. Safe distance from cities. Need sale this year. No reasonable offer refused. Owner phone: 336-766-6779, or Email to: hjthabet@cs.com See photos and directions:

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

Craftsman Style

Lots for Sale All Lots Reduced

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

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

Kitten, male, free for Christmas! Orange/White DSH Tabby @ 12wks old rescued stray john1011cole@gmail 704-640-1852 Kittens-Free, sweet, white w/blue eyes, long haired Calico, gray tabbies, 704278-3754 or 980-234-0932 8 wks -10 wks old.

2BR brick duplex with carport, convenient to hospita. $450 per month. 704-637-1020 AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo. Chambers Realty 704-637-1020 Airport Rd. area. 118-A Overbrook Rd. ½ rent for December. 2 story apt. $535/mo. Very nice. Daytime 704-637-0775 Airport Rd. Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. $575/mo. 2BR, 1BA $550/mo., lease + dep., water furnished. No pets. Call 704-637-0370

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

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

Real Estate Services

BEST VALUE

Arey RealtyREAL Service in Real Estate 704-633-5334 www.AreyRealty.com B & R REALTY 704-633-2394

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

Quiet Setting 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

EXTRA NICE! Spencer. 1BR, furnished, $400/mo. Water & garbage P/U incl'd. 336-596-6726

Fabulous Loft!

Downtown Salisbury 2nd floor loft. All appliances. $970 plus. Free parking 704-637-0855 days 704636-6240 evenings Franklin St. 2 BR, 1 BA. Newly refurbished inside. Rent $495, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

Lovely Duplex Don't Pay Rent!

Rowan Hospital area. 2BR, 1BA. Heat, air, water, appl. incl. $675. 704-633-3997

Forest Glen Realty Darlene Blount, Broker 704-633-8867

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

Moreland Pk area. 2BR all appliances furnished. $495-$595/mo. negotiable. Deposit Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593

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

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

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Apartments

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

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

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

North Rowan. 1-2BR apt with washer/dryer. Central heat & air. $450/mo. + dep. 704-603-4199 Lv. msg. 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 Salis. 1BR & 2BR. Wood floors, appls, great location. $395-$450/mo. + dep. 704630-0785 or 704-433-3510 Salis. 521/523 E. Cemetary St. 1BR/$330; 2BR/$350. Sect 8 OK. No pets. Dep. req. 704-507-3915.

Crosswinds Senior Apartments. Must be 55 years of age and older Beautiful one bedroom apartments available now. Call 704-639-9692 Our Gift to you--No rent due till January 1st with a $99 deposit. Eaman Park Apts. 2BR, 1BA. Near Salisbury High. $375/mo. Newly renovated. No pets. 704-798-3896

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

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

China Grove 312 Vance Ave. Large 3BR/2BA, $700/mo + $700 dep., 1 yr lease. 704-857-7949

Mitchell Ave., 2BR, hardwood floors, marble in kitchen, carport, $500/mo + dep. 704-636-1633

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

Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588

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 TDD Relay 9:00-12:00. 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity.

Houses for Rent

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

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

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

Wiltshire Village Condo for Rent, $700. 2nd floor. Looking for 2BR, 2BA in a quiet community setting? Call Bryce, Wallace Realty 704-2021319

Gold Hill 1BR/1BA, avail. Jan. 1, $500/mo. + deposit. No indoor pets. 704-209-1887

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

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

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

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Condos and Townhomes

Salisbury city. 2BR, 1BA duplex. VA convenient. Remodeled. Cent. air/heat. $475 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury, city. 2BR, 1BA. Stove, refrigerator. New carpet. $500/mo., $500 dep. 704-633-4081 Salisbury. 1BR efficiency, refrig. & stove, move in for $325 & up. $100 dep, water incl., refs. 704-239-0145 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

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 Faith/Carson district. 3BR / 2BA, no smoking, no pets. $650/mo + dep + refs. 704-279-8428 Fulton St. 3 BR, 1 ½ BA. stove Refrigerator, furnished. Rent $725, Dep., $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required. Faith Realty 704-630-9650 Inside city limits. 2BR & 3BR units. Central HVAC. $575-$700/mo. 704-239-4883 Broker Kannapolis–1704 Moose Rd. 3 BR, 1 BA, $675 monthly. China Grove–440 Sylvan Rd. 3 BR, 2 BA, $725 monthly. KREA 704-933-2231

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

Dogs

Lots of Love

Got puppies or kittens for sale?

Free dog to Good Home Only. Boston Terrier / Chihuahua mix. Very energetic. Loves kids. Great Christmas Present. Please Call Tina @ 704212-7963

Free dog. Large, young male, Australian Sheep dog mix. Great with kids, house trained, obedience trained. After 3pm. 704633-8769

Free puppy born Oct 1 gray w/greenish eyes part Lab and Chow very sweet and playful to good home only 704-210-9895 Goldendoddle Puppies, CKC Registered, solid black, 5 male, 2 female. Ready Dec. 7th . Call Vicky 336-853-5090

PEKINGESE PUPS 7 week Pekingese pups for sale. Parents on site. 2 male & 1 female. Had first shots. Call 704-6379159 or 704-223-4646. Leave message. Puppies

Sweet Pug O' Mine!

Wrap Me Up! Take Me Home!

Adorable Pups!

Pug Puppies. 2 fawn males $400 ea. CKC. Shots. Cash. 7 weeks old. 704-603-8257.

Industrial/ Warehouse

W.Rowan, 120 Redman Dr., 3BR/2BA, $600/mo + $600 dep. 704-433-1973 or 704-433-2019

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

West Rowan area. Big home. 20 acres. $895/ month. Please call 704239-0691

Manufactured Home Lot Rentals

Woodleaf & Kannapolis 3-4BR, 2BA. $650-$700/ mo. Deposit required. Please call 704-788-1603

Cleveland 3BR/2BA, 1,000 SF, priv lot, 3 mins from Freightliner Plt. $600/mo + $600 dep. Rent free until January. 704-326-5016

Office and Commercial Rental

Manufactured Home for Rent

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

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

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

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

Granite Quarry Holiday Special! Only 3 Units left! Move in by 12/31/10 & pay no rent until 3/1/2011! Commercial Metal Buildings perfect for contractor, video surveillance & parking. Call 704-279-4422 or 704-2323333 for more info. Kannapolis

For Sale or Lease!

Salisbury

Great Convenient Location!

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

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

Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263 Salisbury/E. Spencer 2 BR, 1 BA. $425. 704-2482520. Sect. 8 OK. CarolinaPiedmont Properties

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

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 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

Prime Location 309 North Main St. Ground level, newly redecorated. 765 sq. ft. janitorial & Utilities, Parking included. Call 704-798-8488 Salisbury

Office Space

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 www.bostandrufty-realty.com

Salisbury. In town. Convenient location on S. Main Level access. Utilities paid. Parking lot. 704-638-0108 Salisbury. Six individual offices, new central heat/air, heavily insulated for energy efficiency, fully carpeted (to be installed) except stone at entrance. Conference room, employee break room, tile bathroom, and nice, large reception area. Perfect location near the Court House and County Building. Want to lease but will sell. Perfect for dual occupancy. By appointment only. 704-636-1850

Statesville Blvd. 2 BR, 1½ BA, large house. Large fenced in yard. Rent $695, dep. $600. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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

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

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

Dogs LOST DOG Chihuahua, fawn color, weighs 5 pounds. She needs medication. 1600 block Highway 601 South, Mocksville. Cell 336-813-6984

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.

China Grove. 2BR,1BA. Refs. $425/mo. + $300 dep. Incls. garbage, water. No pets. 704-8573473 or 704-202-4344 Cooleemee. 2BR $100 / wk, $400 dep on ½ ac lot. 336-998-8797, 704-9751579 or 704-489-8840 Dunns Mt. Rd. 3BR, 2BA. North schools. No pets. Water, sewer, trash & lawn care provided. $500/mo. + $500 deposit. 704-640-0129 East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991 EAST ROWAN AREA Taking apps. 2 BR, max. occ. 3, no pets, garbage, & lawn service incl. 704-2793882/ 980-234-2469 Faith, 2BR/1BA, small Mobile Home for one or two people, $300/mo + $300 dep. Leave message at 704-239-0872 Faith–2 BR, 1 BA. $350/mo. + dep. 2 BR, 1 BA, $425/mo. + dep. Near Carson High. 704239-2833 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 Gold Hill, 2 bedroom, trash and lawn service included. No pets. $450 month. 704-433-1255 Hurley School Rd. 2 BR, 2 BA. Nice yard, subdivision. Central air/ heat. $460/mo. + dep. 704-640-5750 Linwood 2BR/1BA, S/W private lot, $425/mo + deposit required, no pets. Call 704-633-9712 Morgan School Area – 2 & 3 BR, water & trash Deposit included. required Max occupancy 4. 704-637-9218 Near Faith. SW on private, wooded lot. No pets. Max. occupancy 3. Credit check & deposit req. $400/mo. 704-279-4838 Rockwell 2BR/1BA, W/D, stove & refrig, includes water & trash. No pet. $450/mo, $400 dep. 704279-8880 S. Salisbury 2BR/2BA, priv lot, $550/mo + dep. Also, garage apt for single $95/wk. 704-857-1854 Salis 3990 Statesville Blvd., Lot 12, 3BR/2BA, $439/mo. + dep. FOR SALE OR RENT! 704-640-3222 Statesville Blvd. 2BR, 1BA. Appls, water, sewer incl. Pets OK. $450/mo. + $450 dep. 704-279-7463 West & South Rowan. 2 & 3 BR. No pets. Perfect for 3. Water included. Please call 704-857-6951

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

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

Dogs

Very Cute!

YORKIE CKC registered, female, 5 months. Blue/Gold $450. Call 704-202-9307

Free puppies. Boxer mix. 6 weeks. 1st shots & worming. Males & females. 2 are brindle, 1 tan, 2 white markings. 704-785-0697

Puppies. Bassett Hound mix, 7 weeks old, male and female, dewormed and 1st shots, very loving. To home with fence. 704-279-8602

Puppies. Shih Tzu/ Maltese mix. Parents on site. 4 male. 4 female. Shots & 1st worming. $300. Call 704-209-1190. Leave message.

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

Dogs

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

Sweet & Cuddly

Puppies

Chia-Do's, Toys, 5 weeks old, 2 males & 2 females, first shots. $300. Will hold until Christmas. 704-6409149 of 704-640-9128

Houses for Rent

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

Spencer. 3BR. Appliances. Well water. $550/ mo. + $500 dep. 704630-0785 / 704-433-3510

Dogs

Puppies

Brick 3BR, 1.5BA. including Appliances, dishwasher and microwave, carport, storage building, back porch. New carpet. Lease, deposit, credit check. $800/mo. 704-782-5037

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

Dogs

Free puppies. Mixed, 12 + mother needs home (mother is Shepherd / Chow mix), very sweet, very humble. 704-8561109

City Privacy

Rockwell, near Rockwell Park. 2BR, 1½BA. Brick home w/garage, deck. Very nice neighborhood. All appl. $700/mo. + dep. 704-6365992 or 704-771-5497

Dogs

Puppies, American Blue Pitbulls. 7 weeks old. With papers. $350 or Make an Offer. Please call 704-738-5118

Salisbury

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

Free puppies. Boxer mix. Males & females. Ready to go! Please call 336-998-5510 Free puppies. Golden retriever & Yellow Lab mix. 8 available. Free to good home. 704-3265035. Leave message

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

N. Salisbury – 2BR, 2BA. Very nice. Sect. 8 OK. $500/mo. + $400/ dep. Call 704-239-9579

Dogs

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Salisbury 315 Club House Dr. 3BR/1BA, gas logs, H/W flrs & fenced bk yd. $800/mo. Call 704-7983108 for more info.

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

CKC puppies. Chihuahuas & Poms, Shih Tzu. 10 weeks & up. Shot. $200 cash. 704-633-5344

Free dog to home. Lab, Shepherd mix old. If interested 657-7356.

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

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

Hidden Creek, 1200 sq.ft. 2 BR end unit, all appl. pool + W/D, $825/mo + $400 dep. Ref. 1 yr. lease, no smoking, no pets. 704-640-8542

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

Condos and Townhomes

Salisbury

Long Ferry Rd. 2BR, 1½BA. Newly renovated w/privacy fence. $650/mo + deposit. 704-202-1913

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

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

Houses for Rent

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

Salisbury 3/4BR/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

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2 BR, 1 BA, close to Salisbury High. Rent $425, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

Apartments

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

Western Rowan County

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

American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997

Wanted: Real Estate

Southwestern Rowan Co.

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

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

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Homes for Sale

Manufactured Home Sales

Allen Tate Realtors

Salisbury

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

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

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2010 • 9B

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No. 60821 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 10 SP 1000 ROWAN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF DANA C. WILLIAMS and ERIC A. WILLIAMS, Grantor(s), To: TRSTE, INC., TRUSTEE, AND WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, BENEFICIARY, As recorded in Deed of Trust Book 1094, Page 702, Rowan County Registry. See Substitution of Trustee as recorded in Deed Book 1168, Page 214, Rowan County Registry, appointing Richard J. Kania as Substitute Trustee. TO: Dana C. Williams Occupant Eric A. Williams P.O. Box 68 423 Royal Street P.O. Box 68 Dunn, NC 28335-0068 East Spencer, NC 28039 Dunn, NC 28335-0068 Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain deed of trust executed and delivered by the above-named Grantors to Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated May 21, 2007, filed for record on May 21, 2007, securing indebtedness in the original principal amount of $80,905.90 as recorded in Deed of Trust Book 1094 at Page 702, Rowan County Registry (hereinafter, the "Deed of Trust"), and because of the default of in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and the failure of to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Rowan County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on December 15, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the usual place of sale as designated by the Clerk of Court for foreclosure sales at the Rowan County Courthouse, Salisbury, North Carolina, the real property in East Spencer Township, Rowan County, North Carolina (including any improvements thereon), with the address of 423 Royal Street, East Spencer, NC 28039, and as described in the attached Exhibit A hereto.

No. 60770 NOTICE The schedules, standards and rules to be used in the 2011 countywide reappraisal of real property in Rowan County have been adopted and are open to examination in the office of the Tax Administrator located at 402 North Main Street, Suite 201, Salisbury, North Carolina. Any property owner who asserts that the schedules, standards, and rules are invalid may except to the order and appeal therefrom to the Property Tax Commission within thirty (30) days from the date when the notice of the order adopting the schedules, standards and rules was first published. Dated this 17th day of November, 2010. OFFICE OF TAX ADMINISTRATOR No. 60771 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Ruth Canup Bernhardt, 1822 Old Concord Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd 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 16th day of November, 2010. Ruth Canup Bernhardt, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E1132, John Cecil Bernhardt, Jr., 101 Palmer Place, Washington, NC 27889 No. 60772 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Luther Paul Canup, 3114 Old Concord Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd 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 16th day of November, 2010. John L. Canup, Executor of the estate of Luther Paul Canup, File #10E1133, 1409 St. James Pl., Kinston, NC 28504 No. 60802

The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any. The record owner of the above-described real property as reflected on the records of the County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is: Eric A. Williams, Dana C. Williams 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 County Clerk of Superior Court. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007 may, after receiving this notice of the 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. Pursuant to N.C.Gen.Stat. 45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit of the greater of five per cent (5%) percent of the amount bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at the time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.Gen.Stat. 45-21.30 (d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator for the Estate of Cecil Doyle Milam, 5450 Cavin Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. 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 2nd day of March, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 23rd day of November, 2010. Kay Denise Griffiths, Administrators of the estate of Cecil Doyle Milam, File #10E1108, 385 Roberta Rd., Concord, NC 28027 No. 60838 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Carl L. Lemly, having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Jennie Pauline Gallimore Lemly, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of March, 2011. 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 7th day of December, 2010. Carl L. Lemly, Executor for the estate of Jennie Pauline Gallimore Lemly, deceased, file 10E687, 2034 Michael Road, Lexington, NC 27295 Attorney at Law, Glenn E. Ketner, Jr., Ketner & Dees, P.A., P.O. Box 1308, Salisbury, NC 28145-1308 No. 60837 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Jerry W. Garrett, Sr. , deceased, all persons, firms and corporations owing said estate are hereby notified that they must make prompt payment or suit will be brought. And all persons having claims against said estate must present them to the undersigned, duly authenticated, on or before the 11th day of March 2011 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Karen D. Garrett, Executor December 7, 2010

This the 5 day of October, 2010.

RUTLEDGE, FRIDAY, SAFRIT & SMITH, ATTORNEYS AT LAW PO BOX 24 , KANNAPOLIS, NC 28082

Richard J. Kania, Substitute Trustee 600-A Centrepark Drive, Asheville, North Carolina 28805 (828) 252-8010

No. 60820 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

EXHIBIT A BEING all of Lot 12, Block No.2 in Hamilton Heights, East Spencer, NC, as shown upon the map made in C.E. Miller dated 1906, recorded in Book of Maps at Page 2065, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. And being all of that property described in a deed to Eric A. Williams and wife Dana C. Williams recorded in Book 1094, Page 701. Address: 423 Royal Street Publish: December 3, 2010, December 10, 2010 No. 60819 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA - FILE #10-SP-1039 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Martha Carter (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Martha Carter) to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of December, 1999, and recorded in Book 872, Page 11, Rowan County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned Russell J. Hollers having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale in the City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina at 11:00 a.m. on December 17, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: A certain lot or parcel of land lying and being in Salisbury Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake at the Southeast corner of intersection of Butler Street and Bost Street; thence with the margin of Bost Street S. 4 deg. 30' West 175 ft. to a stake, corner of Lot No. 207; thence with the line of Lot No. 207 S. 83 deg. 15' East 135 ft. to a stake, corner of Lots No. 207, 149, and 148; thence North 4 deg. 5' East 175 ft. to a stake in the margin of Bost Street, North 83 deg. 15' West 134 ft. to the point of BEGINNING, being Lots No. 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205 and 206, map of DUNBAR HEIGHTS. Together with any improvements located thereon, said property has an address of 1800 Bost Street, Salisbury, NC. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). 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/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of sale.

NORTH CAROLINA ROWAN COUNTY

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 10-SP-944

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF DAVID O'NEAL PLOTT and JO ANN PLOTT, Grantor, To MARK T. ADERHOLD, ESQUIRE, Substitute Trustee, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 803 AT PAGE 394 OF THE ROWAN PUBLIC REGISTRY. Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by David O'Neal Plott and Jo Ann Plott, dated August 29, 1997, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina, in Book 803 at Page 394, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for Rowan County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, the undersigned, MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 13th day of December, 2010 at 3:30 PM at the door of the Rowan County Courthouse, Salisbury, North Carolina, the real property described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (including permanent structures, if any, and any other improvements attached to the real property including any mobile home or manufactured home, whether single wide or double wide, located thereon). The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any. The record owner of the above described real property as reflected on the records of the Rowan County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is JUAN RODRIGUEZ. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.10, and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308(a)(1). Please be advised that the Clerk of Superior Court may issue an order for possession of the property pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving this notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of such rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. 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 Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the promissory note secured by the deed of trust being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Substitute Trustee or the holder of the promissory note make any representation of 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 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. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Any further announcements may be made by the Substitute Trustee at the time of sale. This the 22nd day of November, 2010. Russell J. Hollers, Substitute Trustee, Hollers & Atkinson, Attorneys At Law P.O. Box 567, 110 N. Main Street, Troy, NC 27371

This the 8th day of November, 2010. MARK T. ADERHOLD, Substitute Trustee 2596 Reynolda Road, Suite C, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 (336) 723-3530 Exhibit A Beginning at an e.i.p. In the line of Jacob E. Fisher, Jr., Michael T. Geisert's corner, and runs thence with Fisher's line three calls as follows: (1) N 7 deg. 57 min. 42 sec. E. 54.08 ft. to an e.i.p.; (2) N. 7 deg. 54 min. 51 sec. E. 165.71 ft. to an e.i.p.; (3) N. 8 deg. 01 min. 43 sec. E. 111.08 ft. to an e.i.p., common corner of Tract 3 and Tract 4; thence N. 89 deg. 33 min. 08 sec. E. 219.67 ft. to an e.i.p., David R. Diggs' Southeast corner; thence with Diggs' line, S. 81 deg. 13 min. 57 sec. E. 409.06 ft. to an n.i.p., common corner of Tracts 4 and 5; thence S. 7 deg. 47 min. 28 sec. W. 341.01 ft. (t) to an n.i.p. In the line of Michael T. Geisert; thence with Geisert's line, N. 83 deg. 31 min. 12 sec. W. 627.54 ft. to the beginning containing 5.000 acres. Together with the right of ingress, egress and regress upon the following 30 ft. easement: Beginning at a point in the centerline of Johnson Dairy Farm Road (SR2345), Mark B. Templeton's corner, and runs thence with Templeton's line, three calls as follows: (1) N. 59 deg. 02 min. 32 sec. Passing an e.i.p. At 29.39 ft., a total distance of 283.90 ft. to an e.i.p.; (2) N. 87 deg. 30 min. 13 sec. W. 457.47 ft. to an e.i.p.; (3) thence N. 87 deg. 30 min. 13 sec. W. 59.16 ft. to a point in the eastern edge of the above-described property; thence N. 7 deg. 47 min. 28 sec. E. 30.13 ft. to a point; thence S. 87 deg. 30 min. 13 sec. E. 521.46 ft. to a point; thence N. 59 deg. 02 min. 32 sec. E. 303.88 ft. to a point in the centerline of Johnson Dairy Farm Road; thence S. 53 deg. 21 min. 58 sec. W. 32.45 ft. to the beginning as shown on survey and plat dated July 16, 1997, by Richard L. Shulenburgers, RLS. For back title see Book 592, page 972, Rowan County Registry. Dates of publication: December 3, 2010 and December 10, 2010.

No. 60839 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Mark Harvey Robertson, having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Lloyd Harvey Robertson, Jr., 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 6th day of March, 2011. 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 6th day of December, 2010. Mark Harvey Robertson, Executor for the estate of Lloyd Harvey Robertson, Jr., deceased, File 10E1177, 1 North Road, Salisbury, NC 28144 Attorney at Law, Glenn E. Ketner, Jr., Ketner & Dees, P.A., P.O. Box 1308, Salisbury, NC 28145-1308

No. 60836 NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with North Carolina General Statue Chapter 44A and in order to satisfy lien assertion for unpaid rent, the following units will be sold at public auction on December 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to the highest bidder. The sale will be conducted by P.S. Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc. at the Public Storage Location facilities identified below. Public Storage, 1730 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28147 D003 McKeithan, Catherine Tools E011 Gaston, Barbara Bedding / Clothing; Boxes / Bags / Totes E031 Smith, Christopher Bedding / Clothing; Boxes / Bags / Totes / Furniture H054 Smith, Jonathan Boxes / Bags / Totes Sifford, Angela Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture I002 Davis, Tylar Boxes / Bags / Totes; Electronics / Computers I038 Harrison, Barbara Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture J003 K068 Mims, Herbert Appliances; Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture M010 Delgado, Jr., Nelson Boxes / Bags / Totes; Electronics / Computers; Furniture N005 Dunlap, Angela Books / Files / Cabinets; Furniture Q037 Harrison, Barbara Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture R003 Martin, Jr., Jesse R. Boxes / Bags / Totes Smith, Henrietta J. Boxes / Bags / Totes R018 R037 Skelton, Will Boxes / Bags / Totes; Furniture, Toys No. 60818 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ROWAN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA - FILE #10-SP-1041 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Fredrick J. Dodd and wife, Caren M. Dodd (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Fredrick J. Dodd and wife, Caren M. Dodd) to Benjamin H. Bridges, III, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of October, 2010, and recorded in Book 1107 Page 500, Rowan County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned Russell J. Hollers having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale in the City of Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina at 11:00 a.m. on December 17, 2010 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in Gold Hill Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Gold Hill Township, Rowan County, North Carolina and beginning at a point in the right of way of Rockwell Road, said beginning point being 1.8 feet east of the center line of Rockwell Road at the Southeastern corner of Keith B. Haynes as recorded in Deed Book 625, Page 805 in the Rowan County, North Carolina, Public Registry; thence in the right of way of Rockwell Road South 08 deg. 08 min. 11 sec. East 50.21 feet to a point at the Northeast corner of Jon T. Speaks and wife, Tracy K. Speaks as recorded in Deed Book 623, Page 558, Deed Book 634, Page 892 and Deed Book 1070, Page 337 in the Rowan County, North Carolina, Public Registry; thence with the Northwestern line of Speaks South 76 deg. 34 min. 18 sec. West passing over an iron at 31.88 feet for a total distance of 764.72 feet to an iron in the Northwestern corner of Speaks; thence with the Southwestern line of Speaks South 13 deg. 30 min. 22 sec. East 198.71 feet to an iron, a new Northeastern corner of David J. Goforth; thence 16 lines with Goforth as follows: (1) North 70 deg. l 0 min. 49 sec. West 221.97 feet to an iron, (2) North 44 deg. 11 min. 13 sec. West 215.36 feet to an iron, (3) North 49 deg. 01 min. 19 sec. West 106.71 feet to an iron, (4) North 46 deg. 42 min. 07 sec. West 143.99 feet to an iron, (5) North 66 deg. 08 min. 47 sec. West 182.29 feet to an iron, (6) South 47 deg. 19 min. 19 sec. West 50.23 feet to an iron, (7) North 72 deg. 47 min. 35 sec. West 115.67 feet to an iron, (8) North 69 deg. 21 min. 10 sec. West 145.85 feet to a point in the centerline of Dutch Creek, (9) South 18 deg. 08 min. 43 sec. East 41.76 feet to a point, (10) South 12 deg. 19 min. 58 sec. West 60.79 feet to a point, (11) South 35 deg. 42 min. 37 sec. West 34.43 feet to a point, (12) South 10 deg. 02 min. 20 sec. West 52.41 feet to a point, (13) South 30 deg. 20 min. 23 sec. West 55.72 feet to a point, (14) South 21 deg. 40 min. 28 sec. East 130.35 feet to a point, (15) South 52 deg. 32 min. 46 sec. East 29.35 feet to a point and (16) South 68 deg. 10 min. 25 sec. West passing over an iron at 17.95 feet for a total distance of 543.68 feet to an iron in the Eastern line of Faw Miller, Jr. as recorded in Deed Book 946, Page 698 in the Rowan County, North Carolina, Public Registry; thence with the Eastern line of Miller North 05 deg. 23 min. 00 sec. East passing over an iron at 735.92 feet for a total distance of 1,469.06 feet to an iron at the Southwestern corner of The Mary Lee Safrit Revocable Living Trust recorded in Deed Book 964, Page 355 in the Rowan County, North Carolina, Public Registry; thence with the Southern line of The Mary Lee Safrit Revocable Living Trust South 86 deg. 36 min. 15 sec. East 1,118.11 feet to an iron, a Southwestern corner of Darren Todd Kluttz recorded in Deed Book 641, Page 428 in the Rowan County, North Carolina, Public Registry; thence with the Southwestern line of Kluttz South 17 deg. 37 min. 01 sec. East 181.63 feet to an iron at the Northwestern corner of Ronald W. Ashburn as recorded in Deed Book 623, Page 1 in the Rowan County, North Carolina, Public Registry; thence three lines with Ashburn as follows: (1) South 17 deg. 37 min. 02 sec. East 154.78 feet to a stone, (2) South 13 deg. 30 min. 16 sec. East 56.60 feet to an iron and (3) South 13 deg. 30 min.16 sec. East 185.05 feet to an iron at the northwestern corner of Keith B. Haynes as recorded in Deed Book 625, Page 805 in the Rowan County, North Carolina, Public Registry; thence two lines with Haynes as follows: (1) South 13 deg. 30 min. 22 see. East 195.68 feet to an iron and (2) North 76 deg. 34 min. 18 sec. East passing over an iron at 739.09 feet for a total distance of 769.42 feet to the place and point of beginning and containing 23.87 acres, more or less, as shown upon the map and survey entitled "Survey for David J. Goforth" by Marty S. Cline, Professional Land Surveyor and dated April 10, 2006. Together with any improvements located thereon. Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). 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/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. A cash deposit or cashier's check (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of sale. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 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. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, that tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Any further announcements may be made by the Substitute Trustee at the time of sale. This the 22nd day of November, 2010. Russell J. Hollers, Substitute Trustee, Hollers & Atkinson, Attorneys At Law P.O. Box 567, 110 N. Main Street, Troy, NC 27371

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the trumps also holds at least three spades, you can discard both of dummy’s hearts. Here, though, this line fails. East ruffs the third spade and the defense takes two clubs and one heart. A 1-1 break is mathematically more likely than 2-0 (52 percent to 48). Also, because East and West never bid despite having eight hearts and 10 diamonds between them, 11 is even more likely. Play a trump at trick two. You will fail only if East wins the trick and shifts to a heart and West has either one honor and you misguess, or both the ace and queen. United FeatUre Syndicate

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A unique opportunity of major proportions is likely to develop for you in next year, through a series of strange and wonderful events. However, it will be best to not discuss this with others, especially in the early stages. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — There is an excellent chance that a big change in your affairs could take place that will make it possible for you to realize a huge improvement in your financial prospects. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — By focusing your thoughts on optimistic events, you'll be able to create opportunities or conditions that will be the envy of everybody, especially your competitors. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — A major change for the better could occur in an area that has been producing sparse returns. This is likely to come about through some changes that you didn't inaugurate or anticipate. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -It could be rather easy for you to find someone who will operate on your wavelength to join a new endeavor. It'll be a collective success. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — You're more capable of outstanding achievements than you realize. You have a choice of spending your time on accomplishing many small objectives, or running with the big dogs instead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Involvements you have with a positive-minded individual, who isn't afraid to take a chance, could bring you more success than you've had in a long time. Hang out with someone of this ilk. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — It isn't all that often that you can cash in with a family member, but it might be one of those times, especially if it involves a special arrangement with a relative in which you have a vested interest. CANCER (June 21-July 22) -You might be required to make a meaningful decision that will have far-reaching effects. Do what you think is best as you envision it, and all should go smoothly for you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — You won't be denied the fruits of your assertiveness if you go after something that's meaningful with all the gusto that you've got. Have faith in your abilities to do what you believe to be right. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Friends with whom you come in contact could prove to be fortunate in several ways. Relax and just be yourself, and they will offer a bevy of good things. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Lady Luck might be a bit tardy initially, but she will make up for lost time in a hurry when something meaningful is at stake. Be hopeful regarding the outcome of events. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — It’s important not to lower your hopes and expectations just because of a few minor setbacks, should there be any. Your chart is a winning one, and its very likely that you’ll finish strong.

Today’s celebrity birthdays Actor Tommy Kirk is 69. Singer Chad Stuart of Chad and Jeremy is 69. Actress-singer Gloria Loring is 64. Drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange of The Commodores is 64. Singer Ralph Tavares of Tavares is 62. Singer Jessica Cleaves of Friends of Distinction is 62. Country singer Johnny Rodriguez is 59. Actress Susan Dey is 58. Actor Michael Clarke Duncan is 53. Musician Paul Hardcastle is 53. Actor-director Kenneth Branagh is 50. Actress Nia Peeples is 49. TV chef Bobby Flay is 46. Singer-guitarist J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. is 45. Country singer Kevin Sharp is 40. Bassist Scot Alexander of Dishwalla is 39. Drummer Meg White of The White Stripes is 36. Actress Raven-Symone is 25.

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Today’s deal brings to mind the Sherlock Holmes comment about the dog that did not bark. Can you see why? You end in five clubs, and West leads a low diamond. How would you plan the play? Over your one-spade opening, North wanted to bid clubs, but was not strong enough. He had to settle for one no-trump. However, when you rebid two clubs, he showed as much enthusiasm as a seven-count would permit by jump-raising to four clubs. You tried to sign off in four spades (a contract that would have made), but North understandably retreated to five clubs. First, taking a winning diamond finesse cannot help, because you have no dummy entry to obtain a discard on the diamond ace. And if the finesse loses, you will be down for sure. So, win with dummy’s ace. Next, are the clubs breaking 1-1 or 2-0? If they are 2-0 and you lead a trump, you should lose two clubs and at least one heart. Instead, you must immediately play on spades. If the opponent with

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in Los Angeles. Publicist Ruth Bernstein says it’s the first child for the couple, who wed in 2005. Us magazine first reported the birth Thursday. Newton is 32.

DEAR DR. GOTT: In one of your columns a few years ago, you commented on hairballs in humans (trichobezoars, I believe). Could you please provide that information again or perhaps more indepth, upDR. PETER dated information? We GOTT have indoor cats, and it just makes sense that we would acquire at least some sort of “hairballs,” too. Thank you so very much. I absolutely love your columns. DEAR READER: Unless you don’t clean your home and are regularly licking your cats or are otherwise ingesting their fur, I don’t believe you have any cause for concern. Hairballs, also known as trichobezoars, are most commonly associated with cats. In humans, they are often the result of a disorder known as trichophagia (hair eating or chewing), which can occur with a mental disorder known as trichotillomania (hair pulling). Trichotillomania is rare. Current estimates claim that about 1 percent to 4 percent of the U.S. population (between 3 million and 12 million people) is affected. It is characterized by an irresistible urge to pull the hair of the scalp, eyebrows or other areas of the body. Signs/and symptoms of the conditions can include

playing with the pulled-out hair, sparse or missing eyelashes or eyebrows, rubbing the pulled-out hair across the face or lips, patchy bald areas on the scalp or other areas of the body, and chewing or eating the pulled-out hair (trichophagia). It is this last symptom that can result in physical problems such as hairballs, which often take years to form and can obstruct the bowel and/or stomach, leading to vomiting, weight loss and even death. Other symptoms can result in embarrassment and emotional pain. Sufferers often go to great lengths to disguise bald areas, especially those of the scalp. Treatment is available and typically involves a psychiatrist. A form of psychotherapy known as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is considered to be an effective treatment. This can also be used with other types of therapy, such as acceptance and commitment therapy, which aids people in learning to accept their condition while also learning to avoid acting on the impulse to pull hair. Some physicians use antidepressants; however, they work best when combined with CBT. Side effects can be troublesome, and some users cannot tolerate them, so they are not typically prescribed. Relapses are common in sufferers, even for those who have undergone successful prior treatment, so it is important they stick with the therapies. People who chew or eat their hair are at risk of developing hairballs. These are

most common in children and adolescents, and can present with a wide array of symptoms, such as obstructive jaundice, vitamin B12 deficiency, weight loss, acute pancreatic necrosis, gut perforation, hypochromic anemia, vomiting, nausea, abdominal mass and more. To the best of my knowledge, the only treatment is surgery to remove the mass of tangled, knotted hair. In summary, I don’t believe

you have anything to worry about from your cats as long as you keep your home moderately clean and refrain from licking them; they do a pretty fine job themselves. 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.” United FeatUre Syndicate

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The Pacific Northwest remains wet, snow persists over the Great Lakes, and the Southeast remains cold on Friday. A low pressure system west of British Columbia pushes a trough of low pressure into the Pacific Northwest. This system will have ample moisture associated with it as counter-clockwise flow pushes Pacific moisture onshore. A frontal boundary associated with this system will take a more northern track, and sweep through Oregon and Washington, with only the tail end of the front reaching into the extreme northern region of California. Thus, heaviest precipitation is anticipated across the Pacific Northwest. Rainfall totals will range from 0.50 to 1.0 inches at lower levels, while snowfall in the Cascades will reach near a foot of snow as low as the 3,500 foot level. The Sierras may see a few snow showers down to the 6,500 foot level with very little accumulation. However, strong winds are anticipated across the Sierras, with winds gusting up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Please take caution when traveling across these high mountain passes. In the Central US, a low pressure system continues moving eastward over the Great Lakes, kicking up widespread scattered snowfall as high temperatures remain near freezing. This system has a history of producing 1-3 inches of snow and will obtain additional moisture from the Great Lakes. Thus, snowfall totals will range between 2-4 inches of snow in most areas. Further east, cloudy skies will increase over the Northeast as the low approaches from the Great Lakes. Significant precipitation is not expected on Friday. The Southeast will see another cold day due to a dominant high pressure system pushing cold and dry air in from the north. Another freeze warning is in effect for Friday night as overnight low temperatures will dip below freezing for a few hours again. This will cause a major threat to the crops across the region region.

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