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LIGHTS ON WHEELS

New chief for Historic Salisbury Foundation

Donation brings big ending to 2010 fund

BY SCOTT JENKINS sjenkins@salisburypost.com

BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

This year’s contributions to the Christmas Happiness Fund brought in the largest amount and served the largest number of children since it began nearly 60 years ago. Members of the community truly reached into their pockets and as of Thursday gave a total of $78,255.97, which helped 3,049 children representing 1,306 families. One of the largest single contributions — $7,000 — came Thursday from a local businessman,who asked to remain anonymous. He called Thursday morning and asked how far Christmas Happiness was from meeting its goal to serve all the children who qualified for gifts this year. “About $7,000,” was the answer. The caller promptly pledged to give $7,000 to the fund, and a check for that amount arrived at the Post before noon. The donor wishes to remain anonymous, but he has a public message: He believes everyone should try to give more to help others if they can. Last year the community gave $62,201.97, which helped 2,857 children receive Christmas gifts. The fund reached its previous highest contribution at $75,927 in 2008. “We were able to serve every child whose parent applied and who met the eligibility criteria,” said Rowan Social Services Director Sandra Wilkes. In honor of Rosalie Adams for all her help with the attic sale by Christopher Derrick ..........$10 In honor of City of Salisbury Employees by City of Salisbury Human Resources .............$100 In memory of our parents Floyd and Rachel Misenheimer and Mildred Harrington Rand and in honor of our Dad Cecil Rand by Ted and Sara Misenheimer .....$50 In honor of our sons John and Will and our extended families by Ted and Sara Misenheimer .....$50 In honor of my Friday Breakfast Bunch and Granite Group Friends by Sara Misenhiemer .......$50 In memory of Gary Basinger by Conan and Georgette .....$100 Anonymous ...................$100 In memory of Dighton and Trilby Fiddner and Peggy Freedle by Becky Brown ....................$25 In loving memory of Buck Hurley by Joe and Judy ...............$25 Anonymous .....................$50 In memory of Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Fisher Sr. by Rev. and Mrs. C.P. Fisher, Jr. ........................$25 Anonymous .....................$25 In memory of George Brown by Naomi C. Brown .............$100 In memory of my parents Claude and Martha Trexler by Don and Gayle Weddington ............$25 In memory of Ed and Lillian Gen-

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Timothy Parker has covered his 1968 Lincoln Continental with 1,350 LED Christmas lights.

Christmas car a traffic-stopper HINA GROVE — Clark Griswold would be proud. On a normal day, Timothy Parker’s 1968 Lincoln Continental with suicide doors deserves a second look. But during the holidays, the car receives double and triple takes, much like the Griswold house did in “Christmas Vacation.” Parker has outlined the outside of his Lincoln ConMARK tinental with 1,350 WINEKA LED (light-emitting diode) lights, running off the power of his car battery, thanks to a 12-volt inverter. As Parker drives down the street, other drivers tap the horns on their cars to salute the holiday oddity. “A lot of people give me thumbs up and big smiles,” reports Parker, a China Grove resident. “I get a lot of waving and people saying, ‘Hey, your car looks good.’” Driving on the interstate, Parker also sees people going by with their cellphones, taking pictures or filming his moving Christmas light show.

Parker drives his light-covered Continental through downtown China Grove. He has been covering his car like this for ﬁve years, but the low current of the new LEDs let him put on even more lights. He likes to drive through shopping center parking lots, so people can get a better look. Often, people at stoplights ask whether they can take a picture. The folks at the China Grove resident goes Carolina Christmas all out with his light show at Charsetup, 5A lotte Motor Speedway also have asked him to visit a couple of times. (Parker claims to have reached 85 mph on turns 1 and 2.)

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This is the first year — Parker has been lighting up his car like this for five years — that he has used the LED lights, which use less power. By using LEDs, he added 500 lights this year. He relies on masking tape and painter’s tape to attach each light, and he says it’s a time-consuming job, making sure everything is secure, especially around corners and curves.

The former head of the Preservation Society of Charleston will take over in February as executive director of Historic Salisbury Foundation, the organization announced Thursday. Cynthia Cole Jenkins was executive director of the Charleston, S.C. society — which describes itself as the nation’s oldest nonprofit community and membership preservation organization — from 1996 to 2009. Before that, she served eight years as the first director of the Historic Beaufort Foundation in Beaufort, S.C. She worked with the between city Charleston and Savannah, founded in 1711, to develop a preservation man- JENKINS ual. Jenkins is currently an adjunct professor in the historic preservation master’s program at Clemson University and the College of Charleston. She is also in her second term on the board of directors of Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, South Carolina’s statewide nonprofit preservation organization. She succeeds Jack Thomson, who resigned from Historic Salisbury Foundation in September to take a job as executive director of the Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County. Jenkins knows Thomson, former director Mark McDonald and Ed Clement, who was instrumental in organizing the Historic Salisbury Foundation nearly 40 years ago and served as its president for years. She likens Salisbury to Beaufort and said that while she has enjoyed teaching and will “miss it terribly,” she has missed actively advocating for preservation. “I was just interested in doing that kind of smaller town,” she said. “I think preservation is going to change in the next 20 to 50 years and really needs to be integrated more into general planning, and Salisbury’s already doing a lot of that.” Jenkins said she also loves “the compendium of architecture” in

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Second person charged Forecasters backing off in East Spencer shooting predictions of big snow 15-year-old being held without bond on charges that include attempted murder BY SHELLEY SMITH ssmith@salisburypost.com

EAST SPENCER — A second person has been arrested in connection with the Dec. 11 shooting of Michael Figueroa. A 15-year-old male juvenile, whose address has been withheld, was arrested Thursday afternoon around 12:30, and charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, conspiracy to commit murder, attempted robbery and shooting into an occupied dwelling. He is being held without bond pending an appearToday’s forecast 45º/29º Clouds increasing

ance in court. East Spencer Police Chief Floyd Baldo said Figueroa saw the teen walking down the street Tuesday, and recognized him as one of the men on his porch Dec. 11 at his East Henderson Street residence. Figueroa called Baldo immediately, and Baldo said he asked him if he was sure the teen was one of the men on his porch. “He said, ‘I’m positive this is one of people who was on my porch when I got shot,’ ” Baldo said. Baldo said he contacted the Rowan County District Attorney’s Office and took out juvenile petitions for the arrest. Michael Odell Mitchell, 25, of East Spencer, turned himself in Tuesday and faces the same charges as the juvenile. He is in the Rowan County jail under a $1 million secured bond. Mitchell, the juvenile and at least one other man tried to Rob Figueroa of his wallet in the threshold of Figueroa’s home, Baldo said. Figueroa resisted and was shot. Baldo said the investigation is pending, and more arrests are expected.

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Maybe a white Christmas was just a dream. Forecasters still say the area could get snow on Christmas Day, but they’ve backed off predictions it could be a snowfall of historic proportions. The latest National Weather Service forecast says snow is likely to start falling in our area Saturday afternoon and taper off early Sunday. It could produce about an inch of accumulation. “The current thinking is that event totals will likely be limited to an inch of snow in most areas outside of the mountains,” the National Weather Service said in a forecast discussion on its website. Areas southeast of Charlotte could see a little more. Meteorologists, who are watching three computer models’ projections of what will happen with a storm system moving in our direction from the west, had said it could produce a snowfall to rival the last big

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Christmas storm — 1947, when 5.8 inches fell. Even if only 1 inch of snow accumulates, the National Weather Service considers it a white Christmas. “That would still make it a historic event for this area because it has been more than 50 to 60 years or so since the last white Christmas over the Piedmont,” the service said. “Even one inch of snow would make it a memorable event because of the day.” Now, though, it appears rain might mix in with snow Saturday afternoon and light snow could fall through early Sunday. Local N.C. Department of Transportation and municipal street crews are still preparing in case snow covers roads Saturday. Transportation Department crews began spraying brine on Interstate 85 and other primary roads early Thursday morning.

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advanced to the second round of voting because they received the most first-place votes. Election officials then separated the ballots of voters whose first-choice candidate was eliminated and counted how many of them made Thigpen and McCullough their next-highest choice. Those choices were added to the original counts of the two. The candidate with the most combined votes was the winner. Thigpen conceded defeat after the complete recount had McCullough leading by 6,655 votes.

Correction â&#x20AC;˘ Spencerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garbage collection schedule will be the following next week: There will be no garbage collection Monday; Monday and Tuesday routes will be collected on Tuesday; Wednesday and Thursday routes will be on the regular schedule; no pickup on Friday. An article in Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Post incorrectly listed the changes.

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Assistant China Grove fire chief dies at YMCA CHINA GROVE — The assistant chief of the China Grove Fire Department died while working out Wednesday evening at the South Rowan YMCA. David Randolph Carpenter, 58, went into cardiac arrest at the YMCA. Carpenter was also an engineer with the Kannapolis Fire Department, where he had worked since 2005, a city press release said. Maria Bostian, public information CARPENTER officer for the Kannapolis Fire Department, declined to provide additional information about Carpenter. China Grove Fire Chief David Gledhill and government officials in China Grove and Kannapolis could not be reached by telephone Thursday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

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Jeffrey Stanton, 13, decorates a present he will give through his program Jeffrey’s Toy Closet, which provides toys to children in need. Since he began four years ago, he’s given away more than 10,000 toys.

Teen provides presents to children in need BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

When Jeffrey Stanton heard about a Hertford family losing everything in a November house fire, he did not hesitate to answer one of their prayers — provide Christmas for their three children. Jeffrey, 13, founded his own charity, Jeffrey’s Toy Closet, to provide toys to children in need. He began collecting toys and asking others to pitch in to help the family. The family, from just outside Elizabeth City, went online to search for help with the holidays and stumbled upon Jeffrey’s Website. Jeffrey has used some of his own money to buy toys for the family with children 4, 9 and 10 years old. “I do it because I like helping out people,” Jeffrey said. Jeffrey, along with his mother, Debbie, and father, Mark, typically pay shipping or deliver the toys themselves if it’s local. But this delivery will be a little tougher. The Stantons just don’t have the funds to send this family their toys, Debbie said. They’ve made phone calls searching for someone to make the trek to Hertford or help with shipping, but have come up empty so far. Once Jeffrey receives a donation, it goes to buy more toys. He has little if anything left for shipping the toys, and the family usually takes care of that, but they can’t do it this time. Debbie has some health issues and Mark was injured at work when Jeffrey was 2, which has left Mark with continuous troubles. Debbie said they’ve contacted other charities and programs in the Hertford and

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Elizabeth City area to see if the family can be helped. They were successful in finding the family some help, but Jeffrey is on a mission to send the toys he’s collected, even if it’s after Christmas, his mother said. Jeffrey began his charity at 8, when he discovered some children in his autism class weren’t getting toys for Christmas. Since he began, Jeffrey has given away an estimated 10,000 to 11,000 toys. This holiday, once he’s complete, Jeffrey will have provided more than 3,000 items to children. “If we hear somebody needs a toy, a toy gets sent,” Debbie said. Jeffrey was inspired in part, his mother believes, by taking part a few years ago in Stocks for Tots, a NASCARsponsored charity.

He also races a Bandolero, which is like a kart and is built like a miniature stock car. When he races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Jeffrey often holds toy drives and conducts radio interviews to tell more people about Jeffrey’s Toy Closet. He hopes to move to racing Legends, which essentially is an automobile with a body style of a 1930s car with a motorcycle engine. Even being able to race was a feat because when he first went to a racetrack he wouldn’t get close to the car because of the noise, his father said. “I got used to racing,” Jeffrey said. The NASCAR community is very supportive of Jeffrey his mother said. Many of the drivers send him toys to add to his charity.

Jeffrey has also added a Facebook page that chronicles his toy drives and racing events. He has thousands of Facebook friends. “I add like 10 people a day,” he said. The family is in the process of obtaining nonprofit status for Jeffrey’s Toy Closet. Earlier this month, Jeffrey won first place in the Service Above Self awards for the middle school level. The award is one in which the Rowan Rotary Club and the Rowan County United Way recognize young people for their service to the community. “I was pretty excited,” Jeffrey said. He was only told to show up for the ceremony, not knowing he’d won. Jeffrey’s Toy Closet will not only help the family that lives in Hertford, but others locally, throughout the state and beyond. One that they would like to help is Jimmy Murphey, who for more than two decades has fed people on Christmas and held a toy drive for children in need. “We will try to get some toys to Mr. Murphey in Cabarrus County,” Debbie said. “We are still getting calls and we will give to local hospitals this week and another charity we are helping out,” she said. Jeffrey said he is thankful to so many people who have helped him so that he can help others. For more information about Jeffrey’s Toy Closet, go to www.jeffreystoycloset. com or e-mail jeffreystoycloset@ roadrunner.com Contact reporter Shavonne Potts at 704-797-4253.

Chick-fil-A coffee cards to honor Milton Barber When Betty and Don Bills were thinking of a way to honor friend Milton Bryant Barber at Christmas, they hit on an idea to warm the bellies of people like Barber with something he liked — and to raise money at the same time for an agency that helped him. They approached Chick-fil-A on East Innes Street and proposed an idea: a card that would let the bearer get seven free BARBER cups of coffee. Bo Hawkins, who operates the restaurant, agreed. “Milton loved coffee, and he always bought it at Chick-fil-A because he said it

was less expensive there,” Betty Bills said. “They all knew him down there and liked him too.” Barber’s body was discovered Oct. 14 in a wooded area near off East Innes near the restaurant. His body had been burned, but police say he had a heart condition that probably led to his death and that he might have accidentally burned himself. Whoever initially discovered Barber left an anonymous note about on a newspaper box outside Chick-fil-A. A restaurant employee found the note and called police. Barber, who was homeless, did odd jobs for Betty and Don Bills and they got to know him over a period of months before his death. And as Christmas drew closer, they didn’t want to let the season

pass without remembering him. So after getting the OK from Hawkins, they printed up 100 cards. Fifty of them are available for purchase at the 902 E. Innes St. restaurant. They cost a minimum $10, but more is appreciated because all the proceeds go to Rowan Helping Ministries, Betty said. Barber often ate breakfast at the nonprofit, Betty said, and “just was friends with people there. He was very well liked by people there.” The couple took the rest of the cards to Rowan Helping Ministries where they’ll be distributed to other homeless men who, like Barber, might enjoy a good hot cup of coffee. “A cup of coffee may feel good on these cold mornings to come,” Betty said.

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Travis Baker of Salisbury holds what is left of a tattered envelope he received back from the US Postal Service saying their equipment tore through his Christmas card.

Mail doesn’t go through Cards damaged at sorting facility BY SHAVONNE POTTS spotts@salisburypost.com

Travis Baker mailed several cards to his family, most of his relatives did not receive them and as for the others, he’s not sure where the cards are located. What Baker got was part of a tattered envelope inside a clear bag from the U.S. Postal Service explaining his envelope and its contents were damaged by the Postal Services’ machine. The letter says occasionally damage will occur “because of the great volume handled and the rapid processing methods.” The letter apologizes for the “inconvenience,” but it doesn’t make Baker feel any better. He’d sent Christmas cards and pictures of his son to his grandmother, mother, uncle and brother. Baker’s grandmother and brother have both received their cards, sort of. Both received tattered envelopes and his brother got a card, but it wasn’t the BAKER one Baker sent. He believes what’s left of the shredded envelopes is the result of a thief. U.S. Postal Services spokeswoman Enola Rice disagrees. Rice said what happened is that Baker possibly did not seal his envelopes completely and they snagged on the machine. She said none of the mail is sorted by hand, but by a rapidly moving piece of machinery. “We do retrieve that mail when there is an address that can be determined who sent it,” Rice said. When letters and other mail goes through the machine and something prevents it from being able to pass through, the machine kicks that item out. Postal employees recover the contents, if they can find them, and mail what’s left to the sender. She said it is rare, but does occur sometimes. All of the mail goes through this high speed equipment. “We haven’t processed mail by hand in years,” Rice said. Mail can become stuck in the machine for several reasons, including bulky mailed items that should be placed in a padded envelope or other packaging, Rice said. Baker said his envelope wasn’t bulky and holds to the belief that someone thought his card contained money or that his wallet-sized photo of his son was a gift card. He said if the Postal Service was aware the machine rips mail, he’d prefer more employees be hired to handle the mail by hand. Baker said his wife went to the local post office on East Innes Street and was essentially told by an

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CRIME ROUNDUP Two brothers charged in robbery, assault The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged two Spencer brothers for robbery and assault Thursday. Kori Blake Camps, 19, and Keri Brandun Camps, 20, 705 N. Salisbury Ave., have each been charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury for an accident that occurred on Nov. 30. Sheriff’s Capt. John Sifford said officers KORI CAMPS were called to the home of Jamie and Billy Wall, 655 East Ridge Road, after the couple reported three men in ski masks broke through their front door with shot guns and baseball bats. During the incident, Sifford said Billy Wall was pulled out of bed KERI CAMPS and assaulted, but it does not appear he sought medical attention from the hospital. The brothers took 238 Roxicodone tablets, 119 Xanax and $200 in cash in the incident. They are each being held in the Rowan County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.

Two men face drug charges Two men are facing drug charges after the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit found cocaine and marijuana in their homes. Terry Alfonzo Sherrill Jr., 33, 2812 N. Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis, has been charged with felony possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine, felony possession with intent to sell or deliver marijuana, felony maintaining a dwelling to keep, store and sell a controlled substance, felony possession of firearm by a felon, felony possession of a weapon

of mass destruction, a sawed-off shotgun. Sherrill has been placed in the Rowan County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond. Sheriff’s detectives also found crack cocaine and marijuana at 46 SHERRILL Cedar St., Salisbury, but the occupant left prior to their arrival. Arrest warrants have been obtained for Tyrone Rufus Davis, 33, for the related drug charges. Anyone with information about Davis’ location is asked to call Lt. DAVIS Chad Moose at 704- 2168687 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245. Sheriff’s detectives were assisted by officers from the Kannapolis or Salisbury police departments.

Daughter takes dad’s car, cash and debit card After a Salisbury man finished wrapping presents with his daughter about 10 p.m. Tuesday, he went to bed, only to awake to find his car, cash and debit card gone. Ronnie Frank Biggers, 60, of 206 Brookfield Circle, told the Rowan County Sherriff’s Office he awoke about 4 a.m. to find his daughter had made off with his 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, valued at $10,000, $40 in cash and his debit card. Rowan Sheriff’s Capt. John Sifford said the case is still under investigation and the car, with licence plate number XXA-2258, has been entered into the National Crime Information Center database.

$800 worth of goods stolen from China Grove home Thieves made away with nearly $800 worth of goods from a China Grove home Wednesday.

Margaret Virginia Dunn Schumaker The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office incident report says Dustin Blake Parson, 23, of 517 W. Ninth St., Kannapolis, reported the following items stolen: a PlayStation valued at $300, $200 in cash, a cell phone valued at $80, tennis shoes worth $90 and a variety of other miscellaneous item. The incident occurred on Baucom Acres Drive in China Grove. The Sheriff’s Office also reports: • Scrap metal stolen from a washing machine owned by Jeffrey Vernon Vail, 63, of 5574 U.S. 52. The incident occurred on Crowder Dixon Road. • A pocketbook, wallet and cell phone stolen from Chi Marie Baker’s vehicle at 2104 W. C St., Kannapolis. Baker, 35, of 618 N. Chapel St., Landis reported the incident Tuesday. • About $400 in damage to two wooden doors at Elium Exterminator Co., 200 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. Tyler Ross Weant, 30, of 2735 Old Mocksville Road, reported the incident.

West Rowan student charged with drug possession A 15-year-old student at West Rowan High School has been charged with a juvenile referral of six counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver a controlled substance after the school seized about 360 prescription pills from him Monday. Rowan County Sheriff’s Capt. John Sifford said Assistant Principal Greg Ball searched the lockers and bookbags of two females students and one male student Monday, with the assistance of school resource officer L.Sterling. Sifford said Ball received a call from a parent who said she saw on Facebook that a student had taken medication from a family member. Sifford said during the search, Ball found several individually wrapped pills in the male student’s right front jean pocket and a bottle containing an assortment of pills. The pills have been sent to a poison control center to be identified. Sifford said the student was suspended from school for an unknown period of time.

Furr column: Let’s just have a snowball fight hh! A white Christmas perhaps?! Well, let’s just have a snowball fight! Your chance of winning against moi? About as good as the snowball's chance in....well... I remember one snowball fight where I used to work, years (uh, decades ago)...At the dreaded mobile home plant in GORDON Rockwell FURR where Kent Bernhardt once lamented that his career perhaps had ended when he had to host Billy Carter at one of our tacky promotions. Tidwell. Safe to say now. Been out of business long enough to mention the name without concern of any lawsuits. I laid in wait outside the front office with about 50 snowballs in a tidy stack ready to go... hiding stealthily behind a front porch column knowing the production supervisors were coming out shortly through one of two gates. We always had a running battle...I was the facility preppie-technogeek-guy amidst an unholy sea of good-ole-boy red necked redheaded straw bosses (no animosity...seriously, it was more akin to the rivalry between a “tuner” Honda coupe against an old school big iron Chevy Chevelle at the strip. We both loved the

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same thing, just had vastly different ways of going about it). Sure enough, here they came. Pop Pop Pop! Nailed 'em good, laughing maniacally. After scattering, they reassembled their ranks, and made an endaround flanking maneuver...pouring through another gate. I took off for my car with 5 mad maniacs in hot pursuit. Now, my getaway car (which in true geekness form should have been idling warmed and ready just behind me, was not...(my bad planning). This particular getaway car was a gorgeous, classic shiny black 1961 Chrysler New Yorker...yep, the last one with the big tail fins. If you think “Batmobile” and turn the dial one notch more towards “mainstream”, you'd get the idea. Gorgeous car...best $400 I ever spent. Push button dashboard transmission, big V-8...a dashboard that looked like an arcade game, the neatest thing being a cruise control where you dialed the desired speed on a big chrome knob on the dash to the right of your right knee, then you would pull out the knob and the car would squat and accelerate at full throttle until it reached the set speed! It showed a maximum of 120mph on the knob, and though I am not admitting anything illegal, it would do it in short order. Every time...and perhaps just a tad more. Anyway, this band of mad ruffians was coming up

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fast behind me. I jumped into the car, simultaneously smashing the throttle to the floor, hitting the starter, then hitting the reverse button on the dashboard. When I had slammed the door, I must have been just a tad exuberant, the window lift mechanism broke (bad time for that) and the window slammed down to the bottom of the door frame. At the same time, the engine lit up, roared, and putting all its mighty 350 foot pounds of Hemi torque against the 4000 pound mass inertia of the hulking car, simply raised up with its back arched like a mad cat, broke the rubber motor mounts, then slammed back down in the front subframe, grinding the radiator fan into the radiator at full max rpm, chunking hunks of radiator and surround all around the car like a spoiled toddler throwing used toys the day after Christmas. Not only did the radiator get chunked, but the transmission took the same opportunity to strip out the reverse gear...so the lovely car would henceforth only go forward. forward! No good here since there was a curb in front...(did you ever drive a 4000# car with no reverse? You quickly learn to plan a path that allows a forward escape route at all times). At that moment, snowballs started flying in through the window that was now permanently down, smacking and stinging the cold side of my head. I had

no choice but to bail out the right passenger's door and abandon the car, running for my life to the nearby woods. I managed to outrun the dastardly scoundrels on foot, but later, when it was safe to return to my poor car, I was a saddened to see that they had kindly packed the interior..the whole interior...on ice...all the way from the floor to the top of the metal dashboard..solid..solid..with packed snow...front seat and back. Packed. I had to shovel out what I could to just get into my once classic ride, then remembered that I had broken out reverse gear, so I had to get back out and lever as best I could the barge backward out of my parking space, hop in, and drive until it started to overheat...cut it off, let it cool, crank it back up again and drive until it started to overheat..etc..until I made it home finally in a cloud of vapid steam. Yes, the battle cost me dearly, but I won the war...at least that’s what I'll stand by. I shall not lose a snowball war. No chance. So! With the idea tingling in my head that we may have a White Christmas to enjoy, Bing or no Bing, perhaps we'll also have a magnificent snowball fight to go along with it. May as well! It'll just add to the memories, and just don't strip out your reverse gear, if you can help it.

tion official to lead North Carolina’s largest school district. In a 4-2 vote Thursday, the board picked Anthony J. Tata as superintendent of Wake schools, which have more than 143,000 students and a $1.2 billion budget.

The 51-year-old retired brigadier general is currently chief operating officer of the Washington, D.C. public schools. The Raleigh News & Observer reports that Tata will make $250,000 a year, and that

velopes were discovered, Rice said by employees. She added no customers have complained. Baker believes no complaints have come in because no one knows their mail isn’t arriving intact or at all. “It’s very seldom not something the customer calls to our attention. The vast majority of mail is delivered safe and secure,” she said. Rice could not provide a number or percentage of mail that has been damaged or reported damaged in the Rowan County area since that num-

ber is not tracked. million. She said less than .01 percent of mail is damaged in Contact Shavonne Potts at this region. 704-797-4253. Baker said he just wants others to know this is happening and to be cautious. Rice said the Postal Service does not condone any employee being rude to a customer. “That’s not the way the Postal Service does business,” she said. On Monday, nationwide, the Postal Service handled 800 million pieces of mail and onany given day handles 559

his contract runs through June 2014. Tata succeeds Del Burns, who resigned in February rather than implement the school board’s plan to end Wake County’s socioeconomic diversity program.

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SALISBURY — Mrs. Margaret Virginia Dunn Schumaker, age 92, went to be with her lord when he called her home Monday, Dec. 20, 2010. Mrs. Schumaker was a resident of Genesis Elder Care for eight years. She was born Sept. 10, 1918, in Laurenburg. Mrs. Schumacher, formerly of Salisbury, resided in Winston-Salem for the past 30 years where she and her husband were a constant blessing to their neighbors by displaying a happy, joyful attitude toward life. Among Margaret's many interests was her love of painting, especially floral art, which she delighted in sharing with her friends. Margaret was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Salisbury, where she taught the 7-year-old Sunday School class for 35 years. She was a member of the Lottie Moon adult Sunday school class. She was also a member of the WMU and served in various leadership positions. She and other ladies enjoyed preparing meals for the sick members of the church. Margaret loved Jesus and accepted him as her personal lord and savior at the age of 7. Mrs. Schumacher was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Jack and Florence Virginia Robinson Dunn; and husbands Forrest L. Rushing, Edgar W. Stone, E.H. Harwood, George B. Booth and Carl Schumaker. Those left to cherish her memory include daughter Barbara Rushing Stone Hoffman (Sam) of Salisbury; son Edgar W. Stone, Jr. (Theresa) of Greensboro; grandchildren Sherri Stone Cabrera of Washington D.C., Anne Hinson, Sandy Hoffman (Julia) of Santa Fe, N.M., Marc Hoffman (Anne Cote) of Salisbury, B. Diane Hoffman of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; greatgrandchildren Lauren Virginia Pilger, Nicholas Hoffman, Nathan Hoffman, Crystal Friece and Jeremy Johnson; and great-great-grandson Isaiah James Hoffman. Service and Visitation: Funeral services for Mrs. Schumacher will be held Monday, Dec. 27 in the chapel of the First Baptist Church of Salisbury conducted by Rev. Dr. Kenneth Lance. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. followed by funeral service at 2 p.m. Memorials: May be made to First Baptist Church of Salisbury, 223 N. Fulton St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

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SALISBURY — Ramona Farrington Wilson, 79, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 4, 1931, in Rowan County, she the was daughter of the late Mary Cornelison Farrington and Raymond D. Farrington. Mrs. Wilson was a graduate of Spencer High School and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She taught high school for 37 years, including Bennett High School in Chatham County, Poplar Branch High School in County, West Currituck Davidson High School in Davidson County and North Rowan High School in Rowan County. She was a beautiful, intelligent, loving and caring person, who was simply adored by everyone who knew her. There will be a great void without her. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where she played the piano for many years. She was currently a member of Mount Zion Methodist Church in Bennett. Preceding her in death was her husband of 54 years and the love of her life, Joe L. Wilson, who died Oct. 11, 2008. Survivors include her son, David W. Wilson (Kathy), their children, David Kyle and Benjamin Austin, all of Pendleton, S.C.; daughter Sarah W. Shepherd (Lee, Jr.), their children, Bryson Chandler, Hunter Elliott, Miranda Holly and Jackson Cole, all of Salisbury. Service: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26 in Lyerly Funeral Home's James C. Lyerly Chapel. The Rev. Chuck Rowland will officiate. Burial will be at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will be at the residence at other times. Memorials: Miller Ferry Fire Department, 2650 Long Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146; or Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 8616 Curtis Powers Road, Bennett, NC 27208. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Wilson family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

BURLINGTON — Mrs. Annie Laurie Taylor Young, 86, of Brookwood Avenue, died peacefully after several years of failing health at the Village at Brookwood on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010. A native of Wilkes County, she was the wife of Hugh Douglas Young, Jr., who survives, and the daughter of Walter Clyde Taylor and V Church Taylor, both deceased. She was a homemaker and formerly taught in the Salisbury and Statesville school systems. Annie was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church, where she was a former choir member. In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include two daughters, Susan Y. Boswell and husband Robert of Raleigh and Linda Y. Hauze and husband Gary of Salisbury; one brother, Walter Clyde Taylor, Jr. and wife Mary Catherine of Hickory; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Service: The funeral service will be conducted at Oakdale Baptist Church, Spencer, Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. by Rev. Richard Gross. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will remain at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington for viewing until time to be taken to the church for the service. Memorials: May be made to American Diabetes Association, c/o N.C. Diabetes Association, 2418 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 276076480. Condolences may be offered to www.richandthompson.com.

Shana T. Mogyoros ROCKWELL — Shana Tolbert Mogyoros, 24, of Rockwell, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the family.

Mr. Francis E. Johnston 1:00 PM Friday Graveside Service Hollywood Cemetery Gastonia, NC ——

Mr. Bobby Lee Holshouser Friday Visitation: 11:30-12:30 PM Service: 1:00 PM James C. Lyerly Chapel ——

Mrs. Ramona Farrington Wilson Service: 3:00 PM Sunday James C. Lyerly Chapel

Mrs. Margaret D. Schumaker 2:00 PM Monday First Baptist Church of Salisbury Visitation: 1-2:00 PM Monday Church Parlor

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Jay Little’s house on Haney Street in China Grove is a massive display of Christmas lights. He has been selected as the winner in the Electric Elf lighting contest.

BY ANDY MORRISSEY amorrissey@salisburypost.com

CHINA GROVE — Holy nuclear, Santa! Jay Little’s home at 312 Haney St. deserves its own special section of the electric grid for the amount of wattage being pushed out this Christmas. You can see his display blocks away, its giant, inflatable snowman lighting up the sky. Swaying in the breeze, the snowman looms over the street like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in “Ghostbusters.” Beneath the snowman glows Little’s house and yard, covered stem to stern by some 30,000 col- Animatronic Christmas characters sit in a display case. orful, blinking lights — plus Santas, reindeer, elves, you name it. Almost everywhere there’s some man who admitted several years out amid the festive glow. It would seem that just about kind of animation going on. The ago that his power bill shoots up display has more moving parts to $1,000 a month when he lights every nook, cranny and bare patch than Willie Wonka’s Chocolate up the neighborhood. (A donation of grass on the property is decked box is affixed to the fence in front out with lights and festive fare. Factory. Steve and Hillary Davis, a Yes, once again, Jay Little has of the house.) A Santa stop has been set up young couple who moved to Kanreceived top honors in the Salisbury Post’s Electric Elf contest, a under a car port beside Little’s napolis from San Antonio, Texas, repeat of his 2006 win and his house, but I daresay Santa would were in awe Wednesday night as longstanding tradition of pulling be blinded upon approach by the they took in the display for the sheer brilliance of Christmas first time. out all the stops for Christmas. An aunt and uncle in Concord Henceforth, Little shall be lights. It’s truly a sight to behold. But Santa apparently made it told them to take a trip down known as the Post’s Honorary Electric Elf. Other people should- through, as there are a number of Haney Street. “They said, ‘You have to come n’t be expected to compete with a Santas and Mrs. Santas peeking

see this. You will not believe it,” Hillary said. And they were right, the couple said. As cars crept by and people walked around the property, neighbors Carl and Carolyn Mecimore came home from going out for a fish dinner. They didn’t know about Little’s display when they moved from Landis three years ago, they said. But they soon learned. “We love it,” Carolyn Mecimore said. They enjoy seeing

p Caden Renken and his grandmother Judy Bailey have made several trips over to Jay Little’s house on Haney Street in China Grove to see the massive Christmas light display. t Visitors admire the display. u Jay Little’s house on Haney Street in China Grove is a massive display of Christmas lights.

children’s faces as they marvel at the display, she said. For its sheer celebration of all things Christmas, Little’s home has earned the prestigious title of Electric Elf 2010. (To get to Little’s house from Salisbury, drive south on U.S. 29. take a right on Thom Street, a right on Bostian and a left on Haney. You can’t miss it.) Photos submitted to SalisburyPost.com for this year’s Electric Elf contest showed some other strong contenders. China Grove seems to be a regional powerhouse. Carl B. Zachary’s display at 810 Power St. is also notable for its size. It shows nice attention to detail, with a clean array of displays and lights. Another strong entry is from “animallover99,” whose display at 1112 Choate Road in Salisbury is nicely designed. A Christmas train chases Santa’s sleigh and reindeer across the lawn of a home silhouetted in lights. This may be the classiest looking entry, but it lacks the sheer electric horsepower of the top contenders. Nonetheless, it’s a nice bit of work. And the user going by the name “the positive majority” put out an extra effort by getting a lovely wintry picture of the home at 424 Park Ave. where it cast a festive blue across a snow-covered scene. All the entries deserve a tip of the elfish cap for making Christmas a special time. Elizabeth Cook and Mark Wineka contributed to this story.

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significant white Christmas many of them have ever seen, according to the National Weather Service. Light snow should begin Christmas morning in the mountains and head east through the Piedmont later in the day, with potential accumulation in many populated areas, including Charlotte. Measurable snow hasn’t been reported on Christmas Day at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport since 1947, and hasn’t been seen at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro since 1962, the weather service said. Meteorologist Jonathan Blaes said another system approaching the state from the southeast should move up the coast Saturday evening, affecting the area east of Interstate 95. “Down at the beach, it’s once in a lifetime” for Christmas snow, Blaes said, although coastal counties will likely see rain first. Snow is also likely for upstate South Carolina, according to the National Weather Service. The Greenville-Spartanburg area will likely see rain change to snow on the afternoon of Christmas day, with one to two inches of accumulation possible. “The cold air’s here now, and it’s not going to warm up, so once this precipitation hits the ground as snow, it’s going to stick,” meteorologist Scott Krentz said.

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“I wouldn’t mind if it went back down to 55 cents a gallon,” said Lonnie Goode, 60, heading from his home in Enoree, S.C. to pick up his brother-in-law in Marion, S.C. “But I don’t think that’s happening any time soon.” Airports in both states also reported slightly higher numbers of air travelers, with Raleigh Durham International Airport expecting about 180,000 passengers during the holidays, according to spokesman Andrew Sawyer. “Yesterday and today are the two busiest days,” said Sam Ratliff, general manager of the Taste! A Southern Season shop there. “It’s somewhere around 13,000 people a day going through the airport.” Despite the busy pace, the scene at Charleston International Airport in South Carolina was calm with holiday cheer. There were no lines at security checkpoints or ticket counters, but travelers listened to Christmas music around a piano in the atrium before heading to their gates. “We’re trying to keep things a little festive,” spokeswoman Becky Beaman said. “It’s almost like everyone’s relaxed and taking things slowly.” The cheerful mood was helped partly by nice weather across both states Thursday, but that won’t last. A pair of weather systems reaching North Carolina this weekend could give residents in the Piedmont and eastern portion of the state the first

a hospital in Afghanistan. “He’s going to be fine, but its tough,” Carpenter said. Christmas deployed, he said, actually gets easier after a couple of times. You know what to expect, and you just get patient. The dining halls put up decorations, the USO sends a few more celebrities around, and the soldiers look out for each other. Each has a formal battle buddy to watch for problems like depression. And with that, one of America’s longest-serving reservists had to end the interview. It was 8 p.m. and time to trudge back to his CHU, watch a DVD, maybe thumb through a book, and then call it another long day. “Then tomorrow,” he said, “I’ll get back up and do it again.” But in a couple of days, at least there will be turkey and ham and dressing. At DFAC 1 and DFAC 2. Carpenter knows that for a fact: His unit trucked in the food.

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RALEIGH (AP) — Higher gas prices and the prospect of nasty winter weather weren’t keeping holiday travelers in North and South Carolina from hitting the road Thursday. The number of travelers in both states was expected to increase by 3 or 4 percent from last year, when about 1.2 million South Carolinians and nearly 3 million North Carolinians traveled for the holidays, according to AAA Carolinas. “There’s been a little bit of pent-up demand,” spokesman Tom Crosby said. “People really want to get out and enjoy the holidays.” Mike Matthai, 65, was stopped at a rest area along Interstate 20 near Camden, S.C., on his way to Maryland to spend the holidays with his two children. It’s a trip he makes every year. “You definitely have plans long before Christmas and you definitely are going to travel no matter what, because it involves your family,” he said. The number of revelers on the road is something of a surprise, given the spike in gas prices since last December, when the number of travelers was down 4 to 5 percent from 2008. The average price per gallon in North Carolina was $2.95 on Thursday, with the Asheville area already over $3. While South Carolina had the third-lowest average price in the country at $2.84, that’s still more than 40 cents higher than this week in 2009.

When that job was done, he had orders for this current assignment before he could go back to civilian life. It’s not sexy work. There will be no movies made about sustainment, as its called. But without supplies, the military can’t function. Still, Carpenter said, he’s happy to be doing it and happy that his bosses back in Raleigh strongly support what he’s doing so he doesn’t have to worry about his civilian job waiting for him when he gets home this spring. Despite his absence, Carpenter and his family have much to be thankful for. He married another soldier, a JAG officer, just two months ago while on R&R. He just completed 30 years of reserve service. And, he almost doesn’t mention it, but his son is a Marine in Afghanistan and, five days ago, an improvised bomb hit his light armored vehicle. Cpl. Wesley Carpenter escaped with a bad concussion, and is recovering at

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the two that are closest. He tries to mix it up by eating at DFAC 2 for some meals and DFAC 1 for others. “It’s the same food, but at least prepared by different people,” he said. The food is good, he said, but with a menu that repeats itself every seven days, it wears on you. Carpenter is an upbeat type, and even sees the good side of so little media attention on Iraq. It’s one more sign, he said, of how much things have improved there. As the chief of staff of the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, he’s a member of the senior leadership of the unit responsible for moving all supplies around Iraq. There are more than 5,000 soldiers in the unit, and it oversees about 6,000 civilian contractors. Before deploying, he served at a Florida base as the acting commander of a unit doing the same work in Afghanistan. The Army must have liked what he was doing.

the same food whether you are in Baghdad or Kandahar. There’s always at least one exercise building and a PX that sells toiletries and things like TVs and DVDs to pass the time and a surprising variety of beef jerky, caffeinelaced soft drinks and other “lickies and chewies.” It’s a life of extraordinary tedium, particularly for the support troops who seldom or never leave the base. Many, including Carpenter, work 12to 14-hour days, seven days a week, their days relieved only slightly by workouts and meals. “I have work friends, I have workout friends and then I’ve got DFAC (dining facility) friends,” Carpenter said. “Every body is kind of regimented and they get on their routines and get stuck, so you eat at the same time and see the same people and end up sitting by them. So, I have friends I only see at the DFAC, or when I’m working out.” Balad is large enough that it has several dining halls, and Carpenter usually goes to

ian life but has served multiple deployments. He is part way through one of the longest active-duty stints of any American reservist: He has been away from his job since August 2008, because the Army needs his expertise in moving vast amounts of supplies. Carpenter, 51, agreed to talk about what the holiday season is like in a forgotten war zone. He spoke in a telephone interview Wednesday from Joint Base Balad, about 75 miles north of Baghdad. It’s one of many large U.S. bases in both war zones and could have been stamped out by the same giant cookie cutter. Life scarcely differs from one to the other, from Afghanistan to Iraq. The bases are collections of tiny, prefabricated “CHUs” - containerized housing units - in dense rows, lined up along roads of dirt and gravel or, if the troops are lucky, dusty pavement. There are always a few warehousesize dining halls, often with the same two-serving lines design, that dish up almost

RALEIGH (AP) — Col. Scottie D. Carpenter of Raleigh and the other 48,000 U.S. troops who will be in Iraq for Christmas are all but invisible back home. According to the Pew Research Center, just 4 percent of stories in the U.S. media now are about Afghanistan. And Iraq? Not even 1 percent. “War fatigue,” say the experts, citing a public that’s just tired of hearing about the conflicts. Also to blame is the money crunch at media companies, which have sharply cut staff in those expensive war-zone bureaus. Carpenter, though, is there. So are hundreds of other reserve troops from North Carolina, including more than 200 members of the N.C. National Guard. Which means a hard holiday for them and for thousands of wives, husbands, sons, daughters, mothers, fathers and civilian employers here. Christmas away is almost routine for Carpenter, who has missed four now while deployed overseas. He is an SBI agent in civil-

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Fouled water left in wake as storm heads east LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many California residents who endured flooding, mudslides and evacuations during a weeklong onslaught of rain must now clean up or even rebuild — and could face the prospect of not being able to spend Christmas at home. The storm’s push across the West left a muddy mess across Southern California and the threat of avalanches in Nevada, where Clark County officials urged residents of Mount Charleston, near Las Vegas, to leave after snow slides near two mountain hamlets. The inland region of Southern California east of Los Angeles was emerging as among the hardest-hit areas, especially San Bernardino County, where a sea of mud damaged 70 homes in the community of Highland. Ibeth Garcia and her family returned Thursday to a home surrounded by mud 4 feet deep to retrieve Christmas presents and clothes left behind when they fled a dirty torrent. “We left with just our shoes, cell phones and car keys,” said Garcia, 26. “We didn’t have time for anything else.” They found just a light coating of mud inside the house and considered themselves lucky, as some of their neighbors’ homes were uninhabitable. Damage in the region largely occurred in counties south and east of Los Angeles County. San Bernardino County authorities said the preliminary damage estimate there was at least $10 million and would likely increase. Numerous motorists were

Heal the Bay, a Santa Monicabased group that monitors and grades beach water quality, said rain causes more pollution to get flushed into the region’s system of storm drains, channels and rivers that carry runoff to the sea. “Literally every beach gets an ‘F’ when we get a rain storm like this,” he said. “It’s big enough to pollute each and every beach in LA County. It’s a pretty extraordinary event when we have rain like this.” Curtis Duran, 45 and his two children Max and Ava strolled the trash-strewn beach in Long Beach on Thursday and surveyed debris carried down to the shoreline by the Los Angeles River. Cans, baseballs, plastic bottles and even baby’s high chair sat on the sand mixed in with piles of discarded wood and shards of plastic. Ava, 5, associated press picked up a deflated red ball inmates help dig out a car caught in a mud ﬂow thursday after the storm swept through and showed it to her dad. Highland, calif., about 65 miles east of Los angeles. “We come down here all the time and I’ve never seen rescued from swamped cars ordered evacuated for more limits because of sewer over- so much,” said Curtis Duran. during the days of rain, but than 24 hours in La Canada flows. one driver was killed. The Flintridge and La Crescenta, “It can be very nice the body of Angela Wright, 39, of suburbs of Los Angeles below next day and everyone says Menifee was recovered from steep hillsides that burned in ‘This is great! This is a beach a car that was swept off a 2009 and where mudslides in- day,’” said Jonathan E. Fieldflooded road Wednesday near undated homes and backyards ing, director of the Los AngeCanyon Lake in Riverside in February. Evacuations end- les county public health deCounty, the coroner’s office ed Wednesday night. partment. “It could well be but said. Despite the return of sun- we will be monitoring and While the rain had given shine Thursday, officials said testing water and we won’t way to only partly cloudy Californians may want to re- recommend people go back skies Thursday, the danger sist the urge to head to the there until we’re sure it’s was not over for foothill resi- ocean. safe.” dents living below wildfireThe rain washed trash, pesExperts normally recomscarred hillsides. ticides and bacteria into wa- mend waiting 72 hours after a “The ground is so saturat- terways and prompted health storm before getting in the ed it could move at any time” warnings. Four beaches were water, though in this case and the threat will remain for closed in Northern Califor- some are saying five days several weeks, said Bob nia’s San Mateo County, and might be wiser. The contamiSpencer, spokesman for the another 12 miles of beach nation in some areas could last Los Angeles County Depart- from Laguna Beach to San for weeks because of the esment of Public Works. Clemente in Southern Califor- pecially heavy rains. More than 200 homes were nia’s Orange County were offMark Gold, president of

Sixty people were rescued and more than 30 homes evacuated Wednesday when water surged through Dove Canyon, a gated Orange County community. In San Diego, the first floor of the Premier Inn in the city’s Mission Valley flooded, forcing guests to the second floor where lifeguards were sent to rescue them, police said. SeaWorld San Diego closed as waters rose in the nearby San Diego River, but it was expected to reopen later. Heavy rain severely eroded soil under train tracks in northern San Diego, canceling Amtrak and commuter rail service through the weekend. The storm weakened as it moved eastward, but floods still washed away six vacant homes and damaged nearly two dozen others in the Beaver Dam area of northwest Arizona, and inundated parts of Nevada and Utah. The low-pressure system could reach the Gulf Coast by Saturday with more rain.

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Instructor pilots lose flying status after taking helicopters for a dip SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — A Navy crew has been disciplined for dipping two helicopters into Lake Tahoe to take photos for the squadron’s Facebook page. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that two Navy instructor pilots from San Diego were permanently stripped of flying status and two student pilots will have to repeat training because of the Sept. 13 incident. Both helicopters were damaged, and repairs totaled

$505,000. A Navy report, released Wednesday, says the crew attempted to hover the MH-60R Seahawk helicopters just above the water in Emerald Bay. Both aircraft went into the water but were able to regain altitude and land. There were no injuries. The incident was captured on a YouTube video filmed by tourists. Names of the crew members were not released.

and the millions spent on incarceration “when there are better approaches available.” Robertson regularly stirs controversy on the “700 Club,” which began broadcasting in 1966 and now claims 1 million

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he Christmas holidays are finally here and many have questions concerning their poinsettia. One of the biggest questions is if poinsettias are poisonous. It’s a myth that’s been around since the early 1900s. When a small child in Hawaii ate a few leaves of a poinsettia and mysteriously died later, the plant was deemed a poisonous plant. DocuDARRELL mented inforBLACKWELDER mation during this period was sketchy at best, but the myth still exists. Poinsettia bracts and foliage are not toxic, but these plants are intended for ornamental purposes only. Another question about poinsettias is keeping poinsettias for the next season.

These plants can be overwintered to use next year, but it can be a challenge. The colorful bracts generally fade in the spring. As they fade, prune them back to about 8 inches in height. The plant will look naked after pruning but eventually, new growth will emerge from the nodes along the stem. It’s important to place the plant in a sunny location and continue to water it regularly while it’s growing. It would be best to take the plant outdoors once the night temperature remains above 50 degrees. Fertilize the plant every two to three weeks during the spring, summer and fall with a wellbalanced, water soluble fertilizer. In early June, transplant the poinsettia into a container two to four inches bigger than the original pot. Use a soil mix containing a considerable amount of organic matter, such as compost,

placed into an environment similar to the outdoors. Move house plants to an Houseplants often have a area indoors that has high difficult time adapting to an natural or indirect light. indoor environment. Most of It is important to the our houseplants were bred plant’s survival to avoid and developed from tropical placement near drafty doors understory plants. Limited or forced air heating vents. light and dry indoor humidi- Both foliage and soil media ty takes its toll on housedry out quickly. plants. The average lifespan Occasionally mist house of a house plant is about plants or place groups of three months. plants on pans of rock filled Moving plants indoors with water. Evaporating wafrom bright sunlight of ter increases the level of hunearly 10,000 foot candles to midity around the plant. Of 5 to 15 foot candles often course, adding an electroinitiates premature leaf static humidifier to the drop. For example, ficus room is an excellent method trees, or weeping fig trees, of keeping the air moist. are extremely sensitive to It’s important to keep deviations in light intensity. plants properly hydrated on These trees are so sensitive a regular basis. Water damthat they will drop their age on furniture and floors leaves with the slightest from overwatering is a comchange in light. New leaves mon complaint for homequickly appear, replacing owners. the fallen leaves, adjusting Try placing ice cubes on to low light levels in the the soil media around the home or office. plant as a method to slowly Houseplants should be irrigate house plants. Ice

leaf mold or peat moss. Pinch back the shoot tips or prune back the branches to keep the plant compact. Do not pinch back after Sept. 1. When night temperatures become cool, 55 to 60 degrees in September, bring the plant indoors to a sunny location. Poinsettia plants will flower next year if you follow a few procedures. The poinsettia is a short-day plant, meaning it needs a continuous long, dark period each night to form its colorful bracts. Starting the first week of October for the next 10 weeks, the plant must be kept in total darkness for 14 continuous hours each night. Keep the plant in darkness by moving it to a closet or covering it with a large box. It’s a much easier process to locate the plant in a room that never gets

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will not damage most plants with the exception of African violets. These plants require tepid water to prevent damage to their foliage. Brown leaf tips and margins is a direct manifestation of low humidity. Leaf burn is also caused by fluorides in drinking water. Treated water should remain in a container for a day or two so the fluorides can dissipate, reducing leaf burn. Houseplants on outdoor vacation during the summer are normally subjected to a number of insect pests. Check houseplant foliage and stems for aphids, scales or other insect pests carefully. Houseplant sprays of insecticidal soaps and pyrethrin control many insect pests. Eggs and immature stages of spiders, ants and other insects sometimes

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A succulent arrangement can be as simple as a single tiny sedum draped over a fired pot or a whole miniature landscape complete with form, texture and color contrasts.

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if you’re entertaining this holiday season, try to make your dining table display memorable.

Make holiday table a feast for the eyes BY MARY CAROL GARRITY Scripps Howard News Service

If you’re entertaining this holiday season, make your dining table display as memorable as the delicious cuisine you’ll serve. Need some ideas? Check out the fun and festive tables we created this year at Nell Hill’s flagship store in Atchison, Kan. Indulge your inner child. Remember all those winters, zooming down steep snow covered hills on your Radio Flyer? This fanciful sled table captures some of my favorite winter memories. Judy, who designed our dining table tableaus, had fun pulling together this nostalgic table. She started the setting with an unusual base: a wooden sled

decoration meant to be used in displays, not as dinnerware. While we love traditional red and green at the holidays, it’s sometimes fun to bring in other colors. Judy mixed two very different dish patterns, neither of which has a classic Christmas look. One set is green earthenware and features a sunflower pattern. The other is a romantic blue-andwhite floral pattern. Either set could be used year-round. I like how the mix of plates plays up the bright and colorful tablecloth. This is a great example of how to make your year-round dishes look merry and bright. These adorable gingerbread ornaments are so lifelike you almost want to take a bite out of one. I like to work a

small gift for guests into my tablescape. Ornaments like these would make ideal gifts for the loved ones around your table. Notice how Judy paired two very different napkins, one mimicking the design in the tablecloth and the other a festive polka dot pattern. To make this napkin treatment even more fun, she slid in a painted wooden candy cane ornament that matches the style of the wooden sled base. Judy picked white polka dots as her inspiration for this perky table because they reminded her of the raucous snowball fights she had as a kid. Instead of using one red-and-white polka

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Serious tips for a seriously scintillating party Home and Garden Television

What’s the secret to pulling off a savory and scintillating soiree? Here are some tasty tips: Rule 1: Be Prepared Don’t leave the details to the last minute. Create your to-do list at least a week in advance, including the menu, drinks and quantities, decorations, and party events. Menu tip: Don’t choose foods that need to be heated right before serving, or else you’ll be in the kitchen all night.

Tidy up. The day of the party, get the public areas of the house fresh and clean, and don’t forget that the bathroom will need to be well stocked with fresh hand towels and the like. If you’re using a bedroom as a coat closet, make sure it’s presentable. Make a party-night cheat sheet. Keep a game-time checklist on an index card in your pocket. That way you can know at a glance when it’s time to bring out the warm appetizers or special favors. Rule 2: Keep It Simple

Forgo the formal dinner and go for appetizers. Shop for delicious pre-made appetizers at fancy grocery stores or even warehouse stores like Costco and Sam’s Club. Let guests help themselves. A dinner party is more fun to throw and attend when it’s buffet-style. People can cater to their own tastes and eat on their own time. Plus you can mingle and mix it up. Rule 3: Get Guests Talking Pick a theme. For a party that mixes different groups of friends, use nametags, but

make them fun. Give guests an assignment. One surefire way to get people mingling is to give them assignments, like having one person check on everybody’s drink or having someone hand-pass hors d’oeuvres. People may be shy, and your task will give them an excuse to talk to strangers. Another way to keep the party going is to get the guests involved in the dinner preparations. Courtesy Jennifer and Kitty O’Neil on hgtv.com

Succulents provide year-round interest BY JOE LAMP’L Scripps Howard News Service

Bringing tender plants indoors when the temperature drops is standard procedure around my home. I’m keeping them safe from the cold, of course. But having vital, growing things close by while the outside plants are sleeping just makes me happy. I have garden chores to do even when the rest of the garden is dormant. Some of my favorite indoor plants are succulents. Because they’re grown for their showy foliage as much as their flowers, they can be displayed year-round in dishes on windowsills or under lights. A succulent arrangement can be as simple as a single tiny sedum draping over a colorful fired pot or a whole miniature landscape complete with form, texture and color contrasts and even hardscapes. Sempervivums, sedums, aloes and kalanchoes, echeverias, crassulas and aeoniums are some of the better-known species, although “succulent” doesn’t refer to a single plant family. It’s more the structural quality of a plant that’s adapted to arid conditions by developing thick, swollen, waxy tissues that hold water. These tissues can be roots, stems or leaves, depending on the plant. Many succulents have

more than one. The diversity of succulents is dazzling. Colors, textures and sizes cover the spectrum from the sculptural white puffballs of web-covered Sempervivum arachnoideum to the more open-faced rainbow of echeverias. Many euphorbias, such as the ruby red elephant milk tree or the thorny tree spurge make tall focal points and contrast well with spreading, multicolored elephant bush and speckled, spiny-toothed spider aloe. Best of all, once you understand their special needs, these irresistible succulents are easy to grow. Start with the container. Any well-drained vessel will work, but it should complement your plants and arrangement. Contrast smooth surfaces and solid colors with heavily textured, multicolored plants, or rustic hand-painted designs with plants of simple shapes and limited colors. Dark containers can emphasize light foliage, while speckled glazes could echo the speckles of patterned plants. The plant’s shape can also determine the container. There are all kinds of soil mixtures for succulents, but ordinary potting soil is too rich. Most plants prefer a slightly alkaline soil, about pH 7.5. Drainage is much more important. Never let succulent roots stand in water; they’ll rot. If anything, let

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POINSETTIA FROM 8a light at night. During this period, the plant must also receive six to eight hours of bright sunlight daily. Depending on the response time of the particular cultivar, the plant should be in full bloom during November or December. Keeping a poinsettia for next year’s Christmas season can be done, but it will take a dedicated gardener. Many enjoy the challenge while others stimulate the economy. Darrell Blackwelder, county extension director, Rowan County Cooperative Extension; 704-216-8970. www.rowanmastergardener.com rowan.ces.ncsu.edu www.rowanextension.com

ATTENTION FROM 8a lie dormant in the soil of the house plant. Always read and follow pesticide labels before applying any pesticide. Houseplants grow very slowly during the winter months, therefore, regular fertilization is generally not recommended. High soluble salt build-up from winter fertilization burns sensitive roots, reducing vigor, eventually killing the plant. Some plants are disposable and should be tossed during their decline. Poinsettias and some fern cultivars are too much of a challenge to overwinter. www.rowanmastergardener.com rowan.ces.ncsu.edu www.rowanextension.com

INTEREST FROM 8a them get too dry rather than too wet. Combine ordinary potting soil with one-third coarse builder’s sand and one third Perlite or vermiculite, or use commercially prepared “cactus mix”. Remember that excess water drains from the roots better in taller pots. Shallow, wide containers keep soil moisture more even but are easy to overwater. Good air circulation also helps the soil dry out between waterings. Without enough light, succulents will grow tall and spindly. In the winter, put them in the sunniest window you have, usually on the south side. Or place them under fluorescent grow lights with a mixed daylight spectrum. Give them at least six hours a day. You want dish garden succulents to grow more slowly to preserve the display, so keep feedings to a minimum. I use a 10-10-10 fertilizer diluted by 75 percent and alternate feeding with a clear water flush to remove mineral salts that build up in the soil. It doesn’t sound like much but a little goes a long way. When you’ve collected the plants and container, decide how they’ll be viewed. If you’re displaying from the side, like on a windowsill, arrange the plants from tallest to smallest, back to front. A table display needs tall plants in the center with smaller species at the edge and trailers spilling over the rim. Arrange the plants and gently spread their roots, covering with soil to about three quarters of an inch from the container’s rim. Add a top dressing of coarse material like chicken grit, available at farm supply stores, or decorative florists gravel. The loose stone will support shallow-rooted plants and allow good air circulation. Water gently to settle the soil and sit back to enjoy your winter garden.

FEAST FROM 8a dot placemat, she overlapped three to make a chain. Next, she grounded each place setting with a black tray. For each place setting, Judy alternated red and white plates, starting with a white oval platter used as a charger. I love the addition

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Mother’s constant calls smother daughter Dear Amy: I am a busy stay-at-home mom to two young children. My mother seems to think that I have nothing to do because she calls me many times throughout the day to tell me unimportant things and basically narrate her day. It is not uncommon ASK for her to AMY call my home phone, and when I don’t answer, she’ll call my cell phone — and then my house phone again. She will usually wait about five minutes and then repeat the process. Sometimes I just can’t pick up the phone, and then when the calls become stalker-ish, I don’t pick up out of spite. Amy, I know I am blessed to have a mother in my life, but I don’t want a “smother,” I want a mother!

I know she means well, but calling me eight times in a row to tell me something completely inconsequential is a little crazy! How do I tell her to quit calling me so often without hurting her feelings? — Busy Mom Dear Mom: You may have to risk hurting your mother’s feelings, just a little bit, to convey your frustration at her behavior. You know from your encounters with your young children that they respond best to limits, clarity and consequences. Give your mother the same understanding, firm and loving treatment you’d give the kids, and explain how her behavior affects you. You should also teach your mother to text. Receiving text messages may be slightly less annoying than calls; they are also easier (and less time-consuming) to respond to. Know, however, that you run the risk of unleashing the texting beast within. Your mother sounds lone-

ly. If you can fold her into your life more often — actually, versus telephonically — she might settle down. Dear Amy: An expectant mother sent me an invitation to attend a baby shower she is giving for herself in her house. I find this to be crude begging for gifts (gimme, gimme), but I am told that this is a new fashion when relatives or friends cannot or will not give showers for an occasion (engagement, wedding, arrival of a baby, etc.) Am I behind the times when I find this demeaning? — Disgusted Guest Dear Disgusted: I fail to see how this invitation is demeaning — to you, anyway. There was a time in relatively recent memory when people wouldn’t host showers to celebrate their own milestones (nor could immediate family members host), but times have changed, circumstances have changed, values have changed — and marriage and families have definitely changed. I agree that this self-show-

ering practice is hardly ideal, but you need to remember that this event is intended to be a celebration of the child — not the mother. If you are so disgusted by this idea that you won’t be able to be a good and courteous guest (and you don’t sound able to be), then you should send your regrets. Politely. Without comment. Dear Amy: “Not A Bridesmaid” didn’t want to be in her friend’s wedding because she was so much older than the other bridesmaids. Many years ago, I was in the same situation. I made my “gracious” refusal to the bride-to-be and lost a friend. There is no way, I realized, to refuse the honor of being asked to be part of a wedding party without offending. In addition, you suggest making a negative remark about the dress — “I’ll look like an overcooked sausage,” which could easily be taken by the bride as a criticism of her taste in clothes. My advice would be for her to resign herself to looking

less than lovely for a few hours of her life to keep her friendship and the bride’s feelings intact. — Lost a Friend Dear Lost: You make an excellent point. Most of us would be happy to look like an overcooked sausage if we knew a friendship was at stake. Dear Readers: This Christmas Eve, I hope you’re spending the day not by racing around trying to stuff that last stocking, but by taking stock — and being grateful for faith, family and friends. Celebrate the holiday by being kind to one another, casting a bright light in the winter gloom. Send questions via e-mail to askamy@tribune.com or by mail to Ask Amy, Chicago Tribune, TT500, 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Amy Dickinson’s memoir, “The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter and the Town that Raised Them” (Hyperion), is available in bookstores. TRIBUNE MEDIa SERVICES

Small, stylish parties are the trend for this New Year BY KIM COOK For the Associated Press

Maybe it’s because of cost, space or just overall effort, but many people prefer hosting a smaller New Year’s Eve get-together rather than a grand affair. Still, they want to send off the old year in memorable style. E-vites are a free, convenient way to get the word out. Web invitation sites let you track RSVPs, and provide a map with directions for your guests. A traditional paper invite, however, is a nice touch. Make sure you’re clear about details, including what will be served — is it dinner or just appetizers? Dress up or just show up? Matching your invitation to your party’s style scheme — elegant, freewheeling or nostalgic cozy — will set the

tone. The invitation’s a talisman that helps guests prepare for the evening. Style at Home magazine’s editor Christine O’Hanlon suggests picking a color scheme for the party and sticking to it. Ikea’s blue and white star dish and paper goods collection would suit a dressy or casual affair. Ballard Designs has some fun safari-print serveware. Pier 1’s colorful, striped glassware and candlesticks have a festive vibe. Candice Olson, who is working on a new HGTV behind-the-design series, “Candice Tells All,” shares some easy, creative party ideas: Switch it up: Turn the Christmas tree into a “New Year’s Eve Tree” by removing the Santa and reindeer ornaments and replacing them with party favors — hats, streamers and colorful beads. Time to party: “Utilize a countdown theme, and play

One suggestion is setting out a group of vintage alarm clocks on a small table, all set to ring at midnight. with numbers as decorating ideas,” says Olson. “Apply stick-on numbers to glasses (it’s a good way to know whose glass is whose), serve numbercut cookies, and put adhesive numbers on pillar candles. Use an inexpensive roll of white art paper, cut to fit the length of your table. Stencil or paint oversize numbers down the center for an eye-catching table display.” She suggests setting out a group of vintage alarm clocks on a small table, all set to ring at midnight. Keep things rolling: Small gatherings are more susceptible to lulls, so have fun

things to do. A great icebreaking idea, says Olson, is to create your own low-tech photo booth with a digital camera and nearby printer, or instant cam. Set out a selection of fun props and accessories. Snap two of everything, so guests have a souvenir and you can create a post-party album. O’Hanlon suggests icebreakers like trivia, word and board games. Add a little social competitiveness by offering a small prize — perhaps a DVD, or a gourmet gift card. Use a side table, console or desk as a bar cart, unless you already have one. Keep libations simple, with a signature cocktail and a couple of drink pitchers, including alcoholfree. Set up food buffet-style, with appetizer-size nibblers. A round table or two offers a great spot for noshers to gather if you prefer sitting to standing around.

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Don’t wait till 2011, mark Dec. 26 as the day to get organized BY SARAH WELCH AND ALICIA ROCKMORE getbuttonedup.com

Dec. 26 is a reckoning of sorts. If there was ever a day that should be named a national organizing holiday, it’s the day after Christmas. You don’t need to be anywhere and your living room is bursting with new items, bits of wrapping paper and a few stray bows that made their way under the couch. Don’t have room for those new toys that Grandma bought for the boys? Santa went overboard and it looks like a bomb went off in your living room? Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to end the year on a good (and organized) note. Here are five ways for post-holiday tidying up: 1. Returns. Whether it’s the Santa sweater that your mother-in-law gave you (again) or the bubble bath gift set from your neighbor, we all get gifts that we don’t like or can’t use. Gather up all of the gifts that you can return and place them in a pile. Make a plan of attack for hitting the stores (today or another day). Simply having all of your returns in one place, like the trunk of the car, means you are 10 times more likely to actually get around to exchanging them for something more useful. 2. Thank you notes. What better way to spend the day than surrounded by gifts

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‘A Savior has been born’ Editor’s note: Some 69 percent of North Carolinians say religion is very important to their lives, according to polling data from the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life. And for the majority who are Christians, this is a very important moment in the liturgical year. Thousands will gather amid candlelight and music tonight to anticipate again the birth of Christ — an event that continues to shape our culture 2,000 years later and many thousands of miles away. Here is one version of the story, from the Gospel of Luke:

n those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.”

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his is a very special story about Christmas and how regardless of where we are in life we share the same dreams and hopes and find happiness in similar things. Our shelter guests who participate in the New Tomorrows program meet every weekday morning to learn life skills, explore their hopes and dreams and learn about community. This is the same group that planted trees with the city of Salisbury along Park Avenue a few weeks ago. Well, last Thursday they talked about Christmas, why we celebrate this holiday and what it means to each of them individually. After their conversation they each wrote about their perfect Christmas. All wrote about family and friends. Some talked about having a job and giving back to others in needs. Others spoke of their faith and celebration of Jesus’ birth. Below is a poem written by Joseph Beason. He is currently homeless and staying at Rowan Helping Ministries. He gave us permission to share his poem. It paints a vivid picture and reminds me that things I take for granted are really a gift and I should appreciate the details of every day.

What if this story is true? uppose what some call the “Christmas story” is true — all of it, from the angels, to the shepherds, to the virgin birth, to God taking on human flesh. By this, I don’t mean to suggest it is true only for those who believe it to be true, but what if it is objectively true, no matter what the deniers say? What difference would it make? Should it make any difference? CAL The narraTHOMAS tive and the quotations written by the physician named Luke and by John, the closest disciple of Jesus of Nazareth, are unique and exclusive. The genealogical line of Jesus compiled by Matthew the tax collector is impressive and compelling. The words spoken by Jesus and recorded by these men are phenomenal. They expose the inner darkness of Man, offering a roadmap out, while also revealing the light of God, offering directions into His presence. The information provided by witnesses to these events are either true, or not. The claims leave no room for middle ground, despite what some “theologians” claim. If they are not true, one must conclude “the greatest story ever told” was the result of the greatest conspiracy in history from which not a single “conspirator” later recanted. The

one who spoke such heartwarming words, as C.S. Lewis has noted, was either a liar, a fool, or he told the truth. There are no other options. The “conspiracy” would have to have stretched over thousands of years, from the time of the prophets to the modern era when millions continue to claim their lives have been transformed by this carpenter with no formal training, no college degree and no influence with the reigning religious and secular authorities of His day. Among other things skeptics have to contend with is why would so many people claim the story is true, including what would occur at the end of Jesus’ life on Earth, when they had nothing to gain in this life by promoting a lie? In fact, they invited persecution from the religious authorities, along with imprisonment and death from the Roman rulers, who treated any perceived or actual challenge to Caesar as a capital offense. Of course the story is fantastic. But who would want to follow a God that can be defined and understood by human logic? Such a God would not be worth knowing because He would be created in our image. I suspect even those who don’t believe the story secretly wish it were true. Who, or what else, offers the hope, cleansing and purpose for this life — as well as eternal life — like that presented by this child-man-God? In an age

LETTERS This Santa’s family grateful to receive This year our Santa Claus is broken! My husband, Kenneth Karriker, is one of the most kind and generous men I know, a loving husband, wonderful father and grandfather. He will do just about anything for anybody and it has been said that he has even saved people’s lives. He has been an outstanding volunteer for sporting leagues in Rowan County is very loved and respected. Two days before Thanksgiving, he was cleaning gutters for a friend when the ladder slid and he fell 8-10 feet onto the concrete below. He shattered both heels and broke his wrist, leaving him practically helpless! Our wonderful friends and family came together with their money and their time to build a ramp at our house. They also put up a Christmas tree, brought us food and drink, paid for the oil change in our van, bought medicine and even had pizzas delivered to the house. He has since had surgery to reconstruct his feet and in the meantime, the generosity continues! When I go to work I don’t have to worry about leaving him alone. We have friends and family will-

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when love means lust and is too often conditional, this story offers a love that is personal, redemptive and unconditional. Christmas is the great story of God becoming human in order that humans might dwell with Him. It is about the helper helping those who cannot help themselves no matter how hard they try. It is a gift better than anything the fictional Santa Claus could give. And it is a gift that keeps on giving into eternity, never losing its value, unlike stock portfolios. Come on, what have you got to lose — only everything — by considering this greatest of all stories? Maybe you believed the story as a child, but with maturity came skepticism and later unbelief. Try reading it again as an adult. It truly is the ultimate gift and it has your (and my) name on it. It fits all who try it on and has the additional benefit of having been paid for by someone else. This gift never wears out. Once accepted, it so satisfies that people rarely return it. For what could it be exchanged? Can anyone name a better gift that has produced more positive and welcome results around the world for more than 2,000 years? • • • Cal Thomas writes for Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, N.Y. 14207. E-mail him at tmseditors@tribune.com.

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ing to stay with him. One morning I started to work and both vehicles had mechanical problems. Chad from Wil Mar Service Center came from Concord and fixed them at no charge. Thank you, Chad! We’re getting a new sidewalk so it will be easier to push my husband to the driveway, compliments of Dr. Doug Shellhorn and his lovely wife, Amy! We have really been blessed this Christmas, even with all that has been going on! We tragically lost my dad two years ago, and it has seemed to be a downhill slide ever since. But with all the love and kindness we have been shown, it has lifted our spirits and we have learned the true meaning of Christmas. Thank you all! — Lori Karriker Salisbury

Take it outside Oh, snap!! I don’t want to touch your germs. People blow their nose all around me and then go on to

touch everything in sight without washing their hands. I so agree w/Jamie Parker’s letter “Excuse yourself” (parts of which are below): “With the decline in temperatures, many people are coming down with colds and the flu. If it is expected that you cover your mouth when coughing, then to me what I am about to say only makes more sense. Why would anyone think it is OK to blow their nose in front of everyone? This is not something anyone wants to see or hear! “I have seen shoppers do this, health professionals and even people sitting at tables in restaurants. This is something that needs/should be done in private. “Next time you feel the urge, please excuse yourself to the restroom. Also, try and remember this when allergy season comes around." If in doubt, Google nose blowing etiquette ... — Sandra Jackson China Grove

My perfect Christmas By Joseph Beason My perfect Christmas would be snow on the ground With kids outside — throwing snowballs Snow angels being made, igloos being built Sleds going down hills, and snowmen in all the front yards The faces on all the snowmen being silly The kids laughing at each other’s weird and funny snowmen Oh, the creations we come up with — all of them — so original Inside the house a warm and cozy feeling comes all over you as you walk-in A warm fireplace where everybody warms their hands. Family all around you Stockings with mom, dad and kids wrote on the front of them The stockings stuffed full of all kinds of treats — Bursting out the top of all the stockings Oh the smells that fill the air. I smell a newly cut Christmas tree. All decorated and lighted up. Presents under the tree with big red bows. • • • Kyna Foster is executive director of Rowan Helping Ministries.

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good conscience is a continual Christmas.

— Benjamin Franklin • • •

hat is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.

— Agnes M. Pharo • • •

hristmas, in its final essence, is for grown people who have forgotten what children know. Christmas is for whoever is old enough to have denied the unquenchable spirit of man.

— Margaret Cousins

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War rhetoric high on Korean peninsula

WWII pilot who repaid rescuers dies at age 94

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — One month after a deadly exchange of artillery fire, the two Koreas ramped up their rhetoric Thursday, with South Korea’s president pledging unsparing retaliation if attacked again and a top North Korean official threatening a “sacred” nuclear war if provoked. South Korean troops, tanks and fighter jets put on a thundering display of force as President Lee Myung-bak visited with soldiers at a base near the border, while North Korea’s elite marked a key military anniversary by lashing out at the South for encouraging war. For both countries, the rallying cries and military maneuvers mainly seemed designed to build support at home. But they raised fears anew of all-out war on a peninsula that New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson called a “tinderbox” after returning from a visit to the North Korean capital this week. The two Koreas and their allies called a truce in 1953 to end three years of devastating war, but violence has flared up from time to time, most recently in the disputed waters off their west coast. North Korea does not recognize the maritime line drawn by U.N. forces, and the territorial dispute in the Yellow Sea has erupted into deadly naval skirmishes. In March, a South Korean warship went down in the western waters, killing 46 sailors. And a month ago, South Korean live-fire drills in nearby waters triggered a North Korean artillery shower on Yeonpyeong Island that killed four South Koreans, the first attack on a civilian area since the Korean War.

LINCOLN, Nebraska (AP) — Fred Hargesheimer, a World War II Army pilot whose rescue by Pacific islanders led to a life of giving back as a builder of schools and teacher of children, died Thursday. He was 94. On June 5, 1943, Hargesheimer, a P-38 pilot with the 8th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, was shot down by a Japanese fighter while on a mission over the Japanese-held island of New Britain in the southwest Pacific. He parachuted into the trackless jungle, where he barely survived for 31 days until found by l o c a l hunters. They took him HARGESHEIMER to their coastal village and for seven months hid him from Japanese patrols, fed him and nursed him back to health from two illnesses. In February 1944, with the help of Australian commandos working behind Japanese lines, he was picked up by a U.S. submarine off a New Britain beach. After returning to the U.S. following the war, Hargesheimer got married and began a sales career with a Minnesota forerunner of computer maker Sperry Rand, his lifelong employer. But he said he couldn’t forget the Nakanai people, who he considered his saviors. After revisiting the village of Ea Ea in 1960, he came home, raised $15,000 over three years, “most of it $5 and $10 gifts,” and then returned his 17-year-old son in 1963 to help build the villagers’ first school. In the decades to come, his fundraising and determination built a clinic, another school and libraries in surrounding villages.

Ex-White House chief of staff cleared to run CHICAGO (AP) — Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel can run for Chicago mayor although he spent much of the last two years living in Washington while working for President Barack Obama, the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners ruled Thursday. The board’s unanimous decision to put Emanuel’s name on the Feb. 22 ballot allowed the former White House chief of staff to clear a major hurdle to his ambitions to replace retiring Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. But the commission ruling that Emanuel met the residency requirement didn’t resolve the matter completely, with one of the objectors’ lawyers saying he would appeal the ruling and fight Emanuel’s candidacy all the way to EMANUEL the Illinois Supreme Court, if necessary. More than two dozen people had challenged Emanuel’s candidacy, contending he didn’t meet a one-year residency requirement. But an election board hearing officer recommended Emanuel’s name be placed on the ballot, based on evidence showing that Emanuel had no intention of terminating his residency in Chicago, left the city only to work for Obama and often told friends he intended to live in Washington for no more than two years. “Chicago voters should ultimately have the right to decide the election —— and to vote for me or against me,” Emanuel said in a statement before the ruling.

Romanian man jumps from balcony in protest BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Romanian television engineer apparently distraught that budget cuts had reduced benefits for his autistic teenage son dived more than 20 feet from a balcony onto the floor of Romania’s parliament, then shouted “Freedom!” as rescue workers carried him out. The man’s cry echoed those heard during the 1989 revolution that toppled communism — a revolt in which 1,300 people died. Romanians are commemorating the 21st anniversary of an uprising in which authorities shot unarmed protesters. Shortly after Prime Minister Emil Boc greeted lawmakers, Adrian Sobaru hit the floor with a thud that reverberated through the chamber. Sobaru’s injuries were reportedly not life-threatening.

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NEW YORK (AP) — It’s Black Friday, The Sequel. Stores are rolling out deals and expect to be swimming in shoppers on Christmas Eve as stragglers take advantage of a day off work. For retailers, the last-minute rush caps the best year since 2007, and possibly ever. With Christmas falling on a Saturday this year, Friday is a holiday for most U.S. workers. That lets shoppers hit the stores first thing in the morning. “I’m calling it Fantastic Friday, because I really do think it’s going to be one of the busiest days of the year,” said Marshal Cohen, chief fashion industry analyst with researcher NPD Group. A strong Christmas Eve would round out a surprisingly successful holiday season for retailers. The National Retail Federation predicts that holiday spending will reach $451.5 billion this year, up 3.3 percent over last year. That would be the biggest year-over-year increase since 2006, and the largest total since spending hit a record $452.8 billion in 2007. A strong finish could even give 2010 the crown. While both are heavy shopping days, Christmas Eve draws a different breed of buyer than Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season. “Those who get up and brave the cold on Black Friday are usually looking for hot items, not only to buy

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Shoppers who come out on Christmas Eve are waiting for bigger discounts, didn’t have money earlier — or just tend to dilly-dally. gifts but to score something for themselves,” said Kathy Grannis, a spokeswoman for the National Retail Federation. “They’re planners, and they map out what they want to buy.” Shoppers who come out on Christmas Eve, on the other hand, were either waiting for the biggest discounts or they didn’t have the money to spend earlier, she said. Or they just tend to dilly-dally. While many Black Friday shoppers relish the hunt, lastminute buyers are harried and focused on getting things done. And true to stereotype, they are mostly men, said Dan Jasper, spokesman for Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. Accordingly, stores push men’s and women’s sweaters in their circulars, while shoes and children’s apparel take a back seat. Jewelry also tends to be a top last-minute gift item, though that category has been strong throughout the season. E-commerce has driven

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. agreed to pay $10 million to the family of four people killed in a runaway Lexus crash that led to recalls of millions of the automaker’s vehicles, an attorney said Thursday. The amount was released Thursday by Orange County lawyer Larry Willis, who represents the dealership that lent the Lexus to the family, attorney Jean-Paul Jassy said. Jassy spoke with Willis and represented several media organizations, including the Associated Press, that filed a motion opposing efforts to keep the details sealed. The dealership was privy to the confidential September settlement agreement but has not yet reached its own agreement with those who sued. The settlement amount was first reported by the Los Angeles Times. Toyota, which did not admit or deny liability in the settlement, said in a statement it was disappointed the amount had been made public. “As is common in these cases, these parties agreed to keep the amount confidential, in part to protect the families from unwanted solicitations and to allow them to move on from this difficult period,” the automaker said. The August 2009 crash killed off-duty California Highway Patrol Officer Mark Saylor, 45, his wife, their daughter and Saylor’s brother-in-law.

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ROME (AP) — Mail bombs exploded in the hands of employees at the Swiss and Chilean embassies in Rome on Thursday, seriously wounding two people and triggering heightened security checks at diplomatic missions just as holiday deliveries deluge their mailrooms. Italian investigators suspected the attacks were the work of anarchists, similar to the two-day wave of mail bombs that targeted several embassies in Athens last month — including those of Chile and Switzerland. One of last month’s booby-trapped packages, addressed to Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, was intercepted in Italy. Late Thursday night, the Italian news agency ANSA reported that a claim by anarchists was found in a small box near one of the wounded employees, and was being examined by anti-terrorism police squad. Anti-terrorism police at Rome police headquarters refused to comment on the claim.

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FROM 1a Salisbury, which spans the 18th to the 20th centuries. Neither Beaufort nor Charleston has the “quantities of high style” 20th century architecture that Salisbury has, she said. Susan Sides, chairwoman of the Historic Salisbury Foundation search committee, said in a press release that Jenkins’ 20-plus years of experience leading “two of South Carolina’s most respected preservation membership groups” gives her “a keen knowledge and clear understanding of the challenges facing the board and staff of advocacy based local preservation nonprofit organizations.” Jenkins said Thursday her initial challenges include “learning what the issues are, learning what the board’s concerns are, what the citizens’ and the city’s are. City officials are really pivotal in preservation. “Of course, I think the Shober Bridge is something we’ve got to work on pretty soon, address fairly quickly,” she said, jumping into an ongoing debate between Salisbury and Norfolk Southern Railroad over the Ellis Street bridge the railroad wants replaced and preservationists want to save. She’ll also get right to work planning OctoberTour, the foundation’s annual tour of historic Salisbury homes. “I’m going to love doing Salisbury tours because in Charleston, we had 18 tours in five weeks and it was draining, it was grueling,” she said. “It’s exciting, but it gets harder, and I think it’s going to be fun to have a smaller tour that we can do a really good job with.” Jenkins holds a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and is recognized as the first person in the nation to receive an undergraduate degree in historic preservation, the Historic Salisbury Foundation press release said. Southern Accents Magazine selected her in 1993 to be the first preservationist featured. She is married to Robert W.

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Jenkins, a native of Rock Hill, S.C. He will continue working as creative director for Environments Inc., which provides products and supplies early childhood education facilities but will spend most of his time in Salisbury, Jenkins said. The couple plan to buy a home in Salisbury after selling their home in Charleston. Until then, they will rent. In addition to handing over her classroom full of future preservationists, Jenkins will have to leave her seat on the Palmetto Trust board and other activities in South Carolina. This lover of history, however, is looking ahead. “North Carolina has got a lot going for it,” she said. “Salisbury is just an amazing community with a lot of people that care about preservation, and that’s always, I think, half the battle.”

RALEIGH (AP) — Now that the federal government has signed off on a replacement for the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge, the state is ready to get started. The state Department of Transportation has scheduled its first permit meeting on the project for Jan. 4. The agency hopes to have the permitting process wrapped up by the summer. A tentative timeline would see construction start in the spring of 2012 and wrap up in 2015. The Bonner Bridge is the only way to get to Hatteras Island by land. The bridge built in 1963 was designed to last for 30 years.

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Feds want companies behind blowout preventer from Gulf oil spill out of tests NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal board allowed to monitor the testing of a key piece of Gulf oil spill evidence — the blowout preventer — demanded Thursday that the analysis stop until representatives of the companies that made and maintained the device are removed from the process. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board said in a letter to the head of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement that having the companies involved hands-on in the forensic analysis that began more than a month ago undermines the investigation’s credibility. However, while Cameron and Transocean officials are among a small army of representatives from companies and federal agencies allowed to watch and consult, they are not involved in the actual testing. That’s being done by a Norwegian firm. The board said it also wants that firm terminated or at least supervised by a neutral third-party. Transocean said in an email to the Associated Press that the board’s “accusations are totally unfounded.” The safety board investigates serious chemical accidents and makes recommendations. It had previously agreed to the current test protocols and has complained that it hasn’t been allowed to be more involved. “Given the well-publicized history of improper relationships between the former Minerals Management Serv-

ice and members of the oil industry, one would have expected that extraordinary care would be taken to conduct the BOP testing above reproach,” the letter said. “One would have expected an independent, second set of eyes like the CSB to be welcomed. Regrettably this has not been the case.”

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my back. Now I have a monkey in the back.” At car shows in warmer weather, Curious George sometimes receives as much attention as the vintage Continental itself, Parker says. Three nights ago, a Salisbury Police officer stopped the Christmas car, and he asked for Parker’s license and registration. Parker asked what the problem was, and the offi-

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CHARLOTTE — Paul Silas’ first practice as the new interim coach of the Charlotte Bobcats Thursday had one noteworthy twist. Instead of practicing with a 24-second shot clock, the Bobcats worked with a 14-second shot clock. It’s all part of Silas’ plan to play up-tempo basketball — a stark contrast to the style of his predecessor, Larry Brown, who was fired on Wednesday. “I want to bring some energy to this ball club,” Silas said after being introduced as the fourth head coach in franchise history. “I want us to get up and down and let it all hang out. If they don’t want to get up and down, they can come

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sit down by me.” The Bobcats currently rank 29th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 91.7 points a game. Only Milwaukee is averaging fewer points. The Bobcats have averaged just 80.2 points during their current four-game losing streak and have not scored 100 since beating Denver 100-98 on Dec. 7. “We’ve got shooters,” Silas said. “We’ve got defenders. We’ve got shot blockers. We’ve got all the ingredients that you need. The guys just have to get out and play and believe in themselves and believe that I believe in them. I’ve found that if you have a confident player, it’s unbelievable what he can do.”

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It’s cold, windy, maybe snowy outside, and your football team stinks. Hardly a way to enjoy the end of the NFL season. That’s how folks feel in Minneapolis and Cincinnati and Denver. Take away the bad weather and the feelings aren’t any brighter in Dallas, Charlotte and Phoenix. Disappointment abounds in those cities — and throw in Nashville, Houston, Miami and San Francisco, where there were big hopes for 2010 when everybody kicked off in sunshine and balmy breezes 31⁄2 months ago. For every flop, there’s an ascension, though, and the

smiles fans expected to wear in the cities above now are being sported by people who root for the Bears, Bucs, Jaguars, Chiefs and even the Rams at 6-8. The NFL’s biggest failures and success stories, and why their seasons went that way:

THE GOOD No team has risen toward the NFL’s elite in more stunning fashion than the Bears. Chicago was considered a .500 or worse squad heading into 2010, a likely third-place finisher in the NFC North — if the Bears could hold off the Lions. Then Lovie Smith turned his personal hot seat into a

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This has to be my favorite time of the year — and not because of the holidays or the bowl games. We are officially in the middle of college football coaching speculation season. Soak it in, toast to it, revel in it. It’s all about this guy going to that school, or this school being better off with that guy. I have to admit, speculation is actually better than reality. Take Vanderbilt for example. Rumors spread like wildfire last week that Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn was headed to take over the Commodores. It was a neat, although bizarre, thought. Malzahn is one of the best offensive minds in the country and it was quite intriguing to wonder if this guy could win six or seven games a year at Vandy, which would make the SEC’s cellar-dweller at least relevant. However, reports turned out to be false, and the Commodores made a ho-hum hire in Maryland offensive coordinator James Franklin. No offense to Franklin, but he looks like another Bobby Johnson/Woody Widenhofer/Gerry DiNardo. It’s a school were you take over for a few seasons, accumulate just a few wins, take a decent paycheck and don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Big-name coaches just don’t reside in Nashville. Now we have another interesting situation at Maryland. Coach Ralph Friedgen is no longer the head coach. There’s already been a link between the Terps and former Texas Tech crazy headman Mike Leach, who left the Red Raider program because of a player— treatment controversy. Leach apparently was interested in the job last year. He ran a ridiculously high-scoring, big-yardage offense at Texas Tech, and it would be kind of cool to see it attempted in the ACC. Despite it not being the best BCS conference in the country, there are still some pretty good ACC defenses and defenders that would create some entertaining matchups. Plus, Maryland is one of those schools that tries to be on the verge of a major breakthrough in foot-

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West rowan coach scott Young, here giving instructions to fullback clifford Long (6), is the architect of three straight 3A state titles.

Forever, Young West Rowan coach wins award for second time in three years BY AARON BEARD Associated Press

RALEIGH — A few years ago, Scott Young couldn’t help but wonder if his West Rowan would ever break through and win a state championship. Young and the Falcons have been winning ever since. Young has been named The Associated Press prep football coach of the year for  All-county football team named North Carolina in 2010 after leading the Falcons to a second straight unbeaten season and a third consecutive state title. It marked the second time in three seasons that Young was voted the AP’s top coach, which coincided with the beginning of a remarkable run that has seen West Rowan JOn C. LakEy/sALisBUrY Post take possession of the nation’s longest acWest rowan coach scott Young is interviewed by former tive winning streak. salisbury Post sportswriter Bret strelow. “It’s a credit to our kids, community and

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our entire school,” Young said. “We’re enjoying this.” In a year with several worthy candidates, Young earned four of 15 votes from sports writers across the state in results released Thursday. Matthews Butler’s Mike Newsome — who ILLING led his team to a second straight unbeaten season and Class 4-AA state title — and Davie County’s Doug Illing, who led a battered team to a surprise run to the 4-A final, each had three votes to tie for second place. “It’s an honor to win with company like that, it really is,” Young said. “They could’ve deserved it just as much.” Young is 135-37 in his 13 seasons with West Rowan, which has won 46 straight games. This year’s group had to replace AP player of the year K.P. Parks and three oth-

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2B • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2010

TV Sports Friday, Dec. 24 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 8 p.m. ESPN — Hawaii Bowl, Tulsa at Hawaii MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Cancun Governor's Cup, third place game, teams TBD, at Cancun, Mexico 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Cancun Governor's Cup, championship game, teams TBD, at Cancun, Mexico

Prep football Coach of the Year 2010—Scott Young, West Rowan 2009—Joey Price, Wallace-Rose Hill 2008—Scott Young, West Rowan 2007—Ken Avent Jr., Warsaw Kenan 2006—Chris Norman, Shelby 2005—Danny Wilkins, Asheville 2004—Greg Thomas, Greenville Rose 2003—Roy Kirby, Shelby Crest 2002—DeWayne Kellum, Chocowinity Southside 2001—Bob Lewis, Clinton 2000—(tie) Rick Brown, Durham Jordan; Tom Knotts, Charlotte Independence 1999—Harold Robinson, Williamston 1998—Daryl Barnes, Richmond County 1997—Daryl Barnes, Richmond County 1996—David Elder, Hickory 1995—Allen Brown, Thomasville 1994—Anthony Price, Durham 1993—Ken Browning, Northern Durham 1992—Ken Browning, Northern Durham 1991—(tie) David Gutshall, Burlington Cummings; Walter Barnhill, Hoke County 1990—Ray Davis, Southern Nash 1989—Bobby Poss, Hope Mills South View 1988—Jim Taylor, Shelby 1987—(tie) Clyde Parrish, Red Springs; Jim Biggerstaff, Belmont South Point 1986—Mickey Bridgers, Northern Nash 1985—Denny Hicks, Kings Mountain 1984—Marion Kirby, Greensboro Page 1983—Glenn Sasser, Myers Park

Teven Jones, Brown, Sr..............586 Cody Clanton, Carson, Sr...........577 John Knox, Salisbury, Sr.............503 Alex Weant, Salisbury, Sr. ..........481 B.J. Sherrill, West, Sr..................473 Nate Jones, Davie, Jr. ................425 Mark McDaniel, South, Sr...........376 Romar Morris, Salisbury, Sr........338 Jordan Kimber, North, Jr.............311 Domonique Noble, West, Sr. ......299 Sam Starks, North, Sr.................293 Devon Heggins, Carson, Sr. .......289 Johnathan Gaddy, South, Sr.......260 Daniel Chambers, North, Jr. .......237

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

YVC 4-0 2-0 4-1 3-1 3-2 1-2 1-4 1-4 0-5

Overall 5-2 2-0 4-4 6-1 4-4 2-3 2-6 2-7 0-8

Girls Chatham Central Albemarle North Moore North Rowan South Stanly East Montgomery South Davidson West Montgomery Gray Stone

YVC 4-0 2-0 3-1 3-1 3-2 1-2 1-4 1-4 0-4

Overall 4-1 2-0 5-2 3-4 3-5 1-4 3-5 1-7 0-6

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

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

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

Girls Thomasville Salisbury East Davidson Central Davidson Lexington West Davidson

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

Overall 7-1 5-1 8-2 5-2 3-3 1-5

3A North Piedmont

Prep hoops Moir pairings Tuesday, Dec. 28 Girls — (5) North Rowan vs. (4) South Rowan, Noon Boys — (5) West Rowan vs. (4) Carson, 1:30 p.m. Girls — (3) Carson vs. (6) East Rowan, 3 p.m. Boys — (3) Salisbury vs. (6) South Rowan, 4:30 p.m. Girls — (2) West Rowan vs. (7) Davie, 6 p.m. Boys — (2) North Rowan vs. (7) East Rowan, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 Girls — Carson-East loser vs. WestDavie loser, Noon Boys — Salisbury-South loser vs. NorthEast loser, 1:30 p.m. Girls semifinal — Carson-East winner vs. West-Davie winner, 3 p.m. Boys semifinal — Salisbury-South winner vs. North-East winner, 4:30 p.m. Girls semifinal — North-South winner vs. (1) Salisbury, 6 p.m. Boys semifinal — West-Carson winner vs. (1) Davie, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 Girls —5th place, Noon Boys — 5th place, 1:30 p.m. Girls — 3rd place, 3 p.m. Boys — 3rd place, 4:30 p.m. Girls — Championship, 6:30 p.m. Boys — Championship, 8 p.m.

Boys Statesville North Iredell West Rowan West Iredell Carson South Rowan East Rowan

NPC 3-0 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 0-2 0-3

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

Girls North Iredell Carson West Rowan South Rowan East Rowan West Iredell Statesville

NPC 3-0 3-1 2-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 0-3

Overall 8-1 7-3 7-2 4-5 3-6 1-8 0-8

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

SPC 3-0 3-0 3-0 2-1 1-2 0-3 0-3 0-3

Overall 7-1 7-2 7-2 5-4 3-7 4-4 4-6 3-5

Girls Hickory Ridge Concord Robinson A.L. Brown Mount Pleasant NW Cabarrus Cox Mill Central Cabarrus

SPC 3-0 3-0 2-1 1-1 1-2 1-2 0-2 0-3

Overall 5-4 4-4 6-2 4-4 4-4 2-6 1-7 0-7

4A Central Piedmont

Moir lifetime Records in the Christmas tournament Girls, titles, wins-losses East Rowan (7) .......................65-29 Davie (6) .................................45-35 West Rowan (3) ......................42-42 Salisbury (8)............................34-44 South Rowan (4).....................33-45 North Rowan (3) .....................32-49 Carson ....................................1-8 Boys, titles, overall records Salisbury (13)..........................58-34 West Rowan (10) ....................51-37 North Rowan (6) .....................45-45 Davie (4) .................................34-41 South Rowan (1).....................41-52 East Rowan (2) .......................36-54 Carson ....................................4-6

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

CPC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Overall 10-0 9-0 8-0 7-1 4-4 2-6

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

CPC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Overall 5-1 6-2 6-2 4-4 4-6 3-7

College hoops Standings

Name, school Avery, West Dulkoski, Carson Steele, West Blaire, Salisbury Rankin, Salisbury Blackwell, Carson Cuthbertson, North Heilig, Salisbury Monroe, Carson Dixon, West Sabo, East Ay. Holmes, Salisbury Gaddy, South Richardson, Salisbury As. Holmes, Salisbury A.Goins, East Phillips, Carson S.Goins, South Holman, Carson Barringer, South Wike, East Drew, East Brown, North Berry, North

G 9 10 9 6 5 10 7 6 10 9 9 6 9 6 6 8 10 9 10 9 9 9 7 6

Pts. 172 140 126 79 65 118 80 63 102 90 89 52 77 49 49 63 75 67 70 60 59 58 43 36

Avg. 19.1 14.0 14.0 13.2 13.0 11.8 11.4 10.5 10.2 10.0 9.9 8.7 8.6 8.2 8.2 7.9 7.5 7.4 7.0 6.7 6.6 6.4 6.1 6.0

Area boys Name, school T. Jones, Brown K. Sherrill, West Gaddy, South N. Jones, Davie Dillard, Davie Murphy, Salisbury Rankin, Salisbury Houston, Carson Knox, Salisbury Medlin, South Weant, Salisbury B. Sherrill, West Starks, North Clanton, Carson McDaniel, South Ca. Martin, Davie A.Rogers, East Hargrave, North Morgan, West Petty, Salisbury Wilkins, Salisbury Parks, West Smith, Brown Kimber, North D. Heggins, Carson Wagner, Carson Copeland, Brown Shepherd, East Bowman, North Connor, North R. Heggins, Carson Johnson, Brown Gittens, East R. Martin, Davie Co. Martin, Davie Morris, Salisbury Hough, East Waddell, Brown T. Bates, North

G 9 9 9 10 10 6 3 10 3 9 5 2 7 9 9 10 9 7 5 6 5 9 9 7 9 10 9 9 7 6 10 9 9 10 10 2 9 9 7

Pts. 212 205 178 177 167 94 45 148 44 116 63 25 87 109 101 109 97 74 50 59 48 81 80 62 78 86 77 74 57 47 70 62 60 66 65 13 55 55 42

Avg. 23.6 22.8 19.8 17.7 16.7 15.7 15.0 14.8 14.3 12.9 12.6 12.5 12.4 12.1 11.2 10.9 10.8 10.6 10.0 9.8 9.6 9.0 8.9 8.9 8.7 8.6 8.6 8.2 8.1 7.8 7.0 6.9 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.5 6.1 6.1 6.0

Rowan girls career Ayana Avery, West, Sr. ...............1,648 Olivia Rankin, Salisbury, Sr. .......709 Asia Holmes, Salisbury, Sr. ........616 Ayanna Holmes, Salisbury, Sr. ...571 Teaunna Cuthbertson, NR, Jr. ....511 Jessica Heilig, Salisbury, Sr........441 Chloe Monroe, Carson, Jr...........368 Shay Steele, West, So................349 Allison Blackwell, Carson, So. ....345 Olivia Sabo, East, Sr...................309 Sam Goins, South, Sr. ................297 Kelly Dulkoski, Carson, So. ........261 Tiffany Brown, North, Sr..............242 Area boys career Darien Rankin, Salisbury, Sr.......1,055 Keshun Sherrill, West, Jr. ...........935 Nick Houston, Carson, Sr. ..........741 Javon Hargrave, North, Sr. .........641 Shannon Dillard, Davie, Jr. .........641

Fordham at Georgia Tech, Noon Delaware State at Clemson, 7 p.m. Tuesday’s games Alabama A&M at N.C. State, 4 p.m. North Carolina at Rutgers, 9 p.m., ESPN2

Southeastern SEC Overall Eastern Vanderbilt 0-0 9-2 Kentucky 0-0 9-2 0-0 9-2 Georgia Florida 0-0 9-3 South Carolina 0-0 7-3 0-0 7-3 Tennessee Western SEC Overall Mississippi 0-0 8-2 0-0 8-2 Arkansas Mississippi State 0-0 8-4 LSU 0-0 7-5 0-0 6-6 Alabama Auburn 0-0 4-7 Thursday’s games Mississippi St. 69, San Diego 52 Georgia 56, Mercer 53 Belmont at Tennessee, late Colorado St. vs. Mississippi, late

Other scores SOUTH Old Dominion 63, Presbyterian 54 Tulane 68, Southern U. 65 MIDWEST Cincinnati 94, St. Francis, Pa. 58 Drake 102, Chicago St. 51 Michigan 87, Bryant 71 Northwestern 70, Mt. St. Mary's, Md. 47 SOUTHWEST Oral Roberts 80, Rice 78 FAR WEST Arizona St. 56, N. Carolina A&T 50 Longwood 90, S. Carolina St. 73 SIU-Edwardsville 59, The Citadel 55 TOURNAMENT Cancun Governor's Cup Semifinals Southern Miss. 74, Saint Louis 67< Semifinals Northeastern 77, ETSU 67 Diamond Head Classic Semifinal Washington St. 77, Baylor 71

Notable boxes Miami 69, Akron 61 AKRON (7-5) Cvetinovic 2-5 6-8 10, Marshall 3-8 0-0 6, McNees 2-6 2-3 8, McClanahan 3-7 4-4 11, Abreu 0-9 0-0 0, Roberts 1-10 0-0 2, Diggs 2-3 0-0 4, McKnight 8-12 1-4 20, Egner 0-1 0-1 0, Bardo 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 21-62 13-20 61. MIAMI (10-3) Swoope 1-1 1-4 3, Johnson 9-14 3-3 21, Scott 3-8 6-7 12, Grant 3-8 11-12 17, Adams 1-4 2-5 4, Brown 0-2 0-0 0, Kirk 0-1 0-0 0, Thomas 1-5 2-2 5, Jones 2-5 0-0 4, Gamble 1-2 1-3 3. Totals 21-50 26-36 69. Halftime—Miami 38-22. 3-Point Goals— Akron 6-27 (McKnight 3-5, McNees 2-6, McClanahan 1-5, Diggs 0-1, Abreu 0-3, Roberts 0-7), Miami 1-11 (Thomas 1-5, Brown 0-1, Adams 0-2, Grant 0-3). Fouled Out— Cvetinovic, Marshall. Rebounds—Akron 41 (Cvetinovic 7), Miami 40 (Johnson 12). Assists—Akron 9 (Abreu 4), Miami 9 (Grant, Scott 3). Total Fouls—Akron 27, Miami 18. Technical—Akron Bench. A—NA.

Va. Tech 76, St. Bona. 68 VIRGINIA TECH (7-4) Allen 8-13 1-2 18, Bell 1-3 2-4 5, Davila 4-7 1-2 9, Green 5-11 4-4 15, Delaney 5-15 7-8 19, Garland 0-0 0-0 0, Atkins 2-2 0-0 5, Eddie 2-4 0-0 5. Totals 27-55 15-20 76. ST. BONAVENTURE (6-4) Conger 3-6 3-4 10, Cook 3-7 0-2 6, Nicholson 9-19 3-4 21, Adegboye 6-12 1-1 17, Davenport 6-18 0-0 14, Wright 0-2 0-0 0, Simmons 0-0 0-0 0, Roseboro 0-0 0-0 0, Houseknecht 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 27-65 7-11 68. Halftime—Virginia Tech 41-28. End Of Regulation—Tied 65. 3-Point Goals—Virginia Tech 7-20 (Delaney 2-6, Atkins 1-1, Bell 1-3, Eddie 1-3, Allen 1-3, Green 1-4), St. Bonaventure 7-18 (Adegboye 4-9, Davenport 2-4, Conger 1-3, Nicholson 0-1, Wright 0-1). Fouled Out—Allen. Rebounds—Virginia Tech 33 (Allen, Bell 9), St. Bonaventure 39 (Davenport 11). Assists—Virginia Tech 15 (Delaney 5), St. Bonaventure 14 (Adegboye 4). Total Fouls—Virginia Tech 15, St. Bonaventure 16. A—5,285.

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

SAC

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

Duke North Carolina Boston College Miami Maryland Florida State Georgia Tech Virginia Virginia Tech N.C. State Wake Forest Clemson

ACC 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Northern Division Overall Virginia Union 1-0 2-2 0-0 5-2 Bowie State Elizabeth City State 0-0 5-2 St. Paul’s 0-0 2-4 0-0 1-6 Chowan Lincoln 0-0 1-6 Virginia State 0-1 1-7 Southern Division Overall Winston-Salem State 0-0 4-0 Shaw 0-0 6-1 Livingstone 0-0 4-2 Fayetteville State 0-0 4-3 Johnson C. Smith 0-0 5-4 St. Augustine’s 0-0 1-5 Dec. 29 Flagler vs. Winston-Salem State Goldey-Beacom vs. Virginia Union Shaw vs. Columbus State West Va. Wesleyan vs. Virginia State

Conference Carolinas Overall 6-2 4-4 4-4 6-3 6-3 4-5 2-6 4-4 3-5 0-6

Dec. 30 Catawba at Limestone Fayetteville State at Queens Wingate at Belmont Abbey Barton vs. Georgia College Augusta State at Mount Olive

ACC ACC Overall Boston College 1-0 10-2 Florida State 1-0 10-2 Virginia 1-0 8-4 Duke 0-0 11-0 Miami 0-0 10-3 North Carolina 0-0 8-4 N.C. State 0-0 7-4 Georgia Tech 0-0 6-5 Wake Forest 0-0 6-6 Clemson 0-1 8-4 Maryland 0-1 8-4 Virginia Tech 0-1 7-4 Thursday’s games Miami 69, Akron 61 Va. Tech 76, St. Bonaventure 68 (OT) Friday’s game Florida State vs. Butler,12:30 a.m. Saturday’s game Florida State vs. TBD Monday’s games

Buffalo

4 10 0 .286 273 353 South L T Pct PF PA 6 0 .571 381 342 6 0 .571 319 365 8 0 .429 322 282 9 0 .357 333 386 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Pittsburgh 10 4 0 .714 307 220 10 4 0 .714 324 253 Baltimore Cleveland 5 9 0 .357 252 271 Cincinnati 3 11 0 .214 281 362 West W L T Pct PF PA Kansas City 9 5 0 .643 322 281 San Diego 8 6 0 .571 388 260 7 7 0 .500 353 330 Oakland Denver 3 11 0 .214 292 415 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Philadelphia 10 4 0 .714 412 339 N.Y. Giants 9 5 0 .643 360 288 Washington 5 9 0 .357 268 343 5 9 0 .357 354 396 Dallas South W L T Pct PF PA x-Atlanta 12 2 0 .857 369 261 New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 354 270 Tampa Bay 8 6 0 .571 280 290 CAROLINA 2 12 0 .143 183 350 North W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 10 4 0 .714 293 242 Green Bay 8 6 0 .571 333 220 5 9 0 .357 244 314 Minnesota Detroit 4 10 0 .286 308 329 West W L T Pct PF PA 6 8 0 .429 258 295 St. Louis Seattle 6 8 0 .429 279 363 San Francisco 5 9 0 .357 250 314 4 10 0 .286 255 370 Arizona x-clinched playoff spot Thursday, Dec. 23 CAROLINA at Pittsburgh, late Saturday, Dec. 25 Dallas at Arizona, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26 Tennessee at Kansas City, 1 p.m. San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Chicago, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, 1 p.m. New England at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Detroit at Miami, 1 p.m. Washington at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Houston at Denver, 4:05 p.m. San Diego at Cincinnati, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m. Seattle at Tampa Bay, 4:15 p.m. Minnesota at Philadelphia, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27 New Orleans at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m. W Indianapolis 8 Jacksonville 8 Tennessee 6 5 Houston

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 23 4 .852 — 17 12 .586 7 New York Philadelphia 11 18 .379 13 Toronto 10 19 .345 14 9 21 .300 151⁄2 New Jersey Southeast Division L Pct GB W Miami 21 9 .700 — Atlanta 19 12 .613 21⁄2 16 12 .571 4 Orlando CHARLOTTE 9 19 .321 11 1 Washington 7 20 .259 12 ⁄2 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 18 9 .667 — 13 14 .481 5 Indiana Milwaukee 11 16 .407 7 Detroit 10 19 .345 9 8 21 .276 11 Cleveland WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 25 3 .893 — 23 5 .821 2 Dallas New Orleans 17 12 .586 81⁄2 Houston 14 15 .483 111⁄2 12 17 .414 131⁄2 Memphis Northwest Division L Pct GB W Utah 21 9 .700 — Oklahoma City 20 10 .667 1 Denver 16 11 .593 31⁄2 15 14 .517 51⁄2 Portland Minnesota 6 24 .200 15 Pacific Division L Pct GB W L.A. Lakers 21 8 .724 — Phoenix 13 14 .481 7 10 18 .357 101⁄2 Golden State L.A. Clippers 8 22 .267 131⁄2 Sacramento 5 21 .192 141⁄2 Thursday’s Games San Antonio at Orlando, late Milwaukee at Sacramento, late Miami at Phoenix, late Friday’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games Chicago at New York, 12 p.m. Boston at Orlando, 2:30 p.m. Miami at L.A. Lakers, 5 p.m. Denver at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Portland at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

NHL Overall 12-0 11-0 11-1 11-1 10-1 9-3 8-3 7-4 7-4 8-5 7-5 6-7

College football FCS playoffs

CIAA

Limestone Pfeiffer Queens Barton Mount Olive St. Andrews Coker Belmont Abbey Lees-McRae Erskine

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

ACC

SAC Overall Lincoln Memorial 2-0 9-0 1-0 3-2 Brevard Tusculum 1-0 4-7 Anderson 1-1 7-5 1-1 5-4 Wingate Catawba 1-1 5-4 Mars Hill 1-1 4-5 1-1 2-6 Lenoir-Rhyne Newberry 0-2 5-5 0-2 3-7 Carson-Newman Dec. 29 Lenoir-Rhyne vs. Georgia Southwestern Dec. 30 Wingate at Belmont Abbey Lenoir-Rhyne at Lander Brevard at Tusculum Catawba at Limestone, 7:30 Mars Hill at USC Aiken

CC 2-0 2-0 1-0 2-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-2 0-2 0-2

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SCOREBOARD

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

Bowl games Saturday, Dec. 18 New Mexico Bowl BYU 52, UTEP 24 Humanitarian Bowl Northern Illinois 40, Fresno State 17 New Orleans Bowl Troy 48, Ohio 21 Tuesday, Dec. 21 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl Louisville 31, Southern Mississippi 28 Wednesday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl Boise State 26, Utah 3 Thursday, Dec. 23 Poinsettia Bowl San Diego State (8-4) vs. Navy (8-3), late Friday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl Hawaii (10-3) vs. Tulsa (9-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Toledo (8-4) vs. Florida International (6-6), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 27 Independence Bowl Georgia Tech (6-6) vs. Air Force (8-4), 5 p.m. (ESPN2) Tuesday, Dec. 28 Champs Sports Bowl North Carolina State (8-4) vs. West Virginia (9-3), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Missouri (10-2) vs. Iowa (7-5), 10 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 29 Military Bowl East Carolina (6-6) vs. Maryland (8-4), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl Baylor (7-5) vs. Illinois (6-6), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl Arizona (7-5) vs. Oklahoma State (102), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN)

NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF x-New England12 2 0 .857 446 N.Y. Jets 10 4 0 .714 295 Miami 7 7 0 .500 239

PA 303 259 261

Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia 35 22 8 5 49 117 87 Pittsburgh 35 23 10 2 48 115 81 N.Y. Rangers 35 20 14 1 41 105 91 N.Y. Islanders32 8 18 6 22 72 106 New Jersey 34 9 23 2 20 60 108 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 35 20 13 2 42 92 79 Montreal Boston 33 18 11 4 40 93 69 Buffalo 34 14 16 4 32 89 97 35 14 17 4 32 81 106 Ottawa Toronto 33 12 17 4 28 75 102 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 36 20 12 4 44 109 100 Tampa Bay 34 19 10 5 43 105 111 Atlanta 37 19 13 5 43 118 108 33 15 14 4 34 92 102 Carolina Florida 32 15 17 0 30 87 83 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 33 21 8 4 46 110 92 Detroit Chicago 36 19 14 3 41 115 104 Nashville 33 17 10 6 40 84 83 St. Louis 33 16 12 5 37 86 93 Columbus 34 17 14 3 37 88 98 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 33 20 8 5 45 112 86 Colorado 34 19 11 4 42 121 110 Minnesota 32 15 13 4 34 79 91 Calgary 35 14 18 3 31 92 103 Edmonton 32 12 15 5 29 85 110 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas 34 21 10 3 45 100 92 San Jose 34 18 11 5 41 102 95 Anaheim 38 18 16 4 40 98 111 Los Angeles 32 19 12 1 39 95 75 Phoenix 32 15 10 7 37 89 93 Thursday’s Games Boston 4, Atlanta 1 N.Y. Islanders 5, New Jersey 1 Montreal 3, Carolina 2 Vancouver 7, Columbus 3 Florida at Buffalo, late Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, late Pittsburgh at Washington, late Detroit at St. Louis, late Ottawa at Nashville, late Calgary at Dallas, late Minnesota at Colorado, late Edmonton at Los Angeles, late Phoenix at San Jose, late Friday’s Games No games scheduled

Transactions BASEBALL National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Sold 1BOF Rusty Ryal to Yomiuri (Japan-Central). PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with INF Garrett Atkins on a minor league contract. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Agreed to terms with LHP Sean Burnett on a twoyear contract. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL—Fined Minnesota CB Antoine Winfield $7,500 for a hit on Chicago QB Jay Cutler in a Dec. 20 game. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Placed DL Junior Siavii on injured reserve. Signed LB Joe Pawelek from the practice squad.

Fields hot in Iceland From staff reports

Shayla Fields (Salisbury) is fifth in scoring in Iceland’s women’s pro league, averaging 23.3 points a game.  Shaw’s Shemieka Brown (North Rowan) scored six points in a 92-42 win against New Haven before the holidays.  Rashonda Mayfield (West Rowan) is averaging 13.7 points for Voorhees and has scored 20-plus points three times.  Taylor May (South Rowan) has played in all 11 of Catawba’s games and is averaging 2.9 points per game.  DaQuondra Cuthbertson (North) is averaging 5.2 points per game for WYLIE Guilford Tech.  De’Rya Wylie (Salisbury) has started three games for Elizabeth City State and has played in eight of the Vikings’ nine contests. She’s averaging 3.3 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.  Brevard sophomore Katelynne Poole (East Rowan) is in a five-year academic program at Brevard and has chosen to redshirt this season.  Kia Rice (Salisbury) has played in five games for Pfeiffer and has scored 30 points. She got 19 of them against Erskine.  Freshman Jazzmin Brown (Carson) has played in three games for Brevard.  Former East Rowan player Brittini Young has been sensational in Mars Hill’s first eight games. She’s averaging 20.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists. Young is shooting 54.3 percent on 3-pointers and 89 percent from the foul line.

the all-county football team to commemorate a very special season. Coaches and players of the year and the team photo will be included. Five of those all-county players were voted to the prestigious Associated Press All-State team, selected by statewide media, on Tuesday. All-State picks were West guard Charles Holloway, West DBs Domonique Noble and Eric Cowan, Salisbury DB Darien Rankin and Carson running back Shaun Warren. The AP Player of the Year announcement is scheduled for today.

 Catawba swimming Catawba’s men’s and women’s swim teams finished fifth at the Nova Southeastern Shark Invitational meet. Christoffer Stolt set a school record in the 100 free during the meet and also had a NCAA ‘B’ cut time in the 100 breast. Stolt swam his school record of 46.96 in the preliminaries of the 100 free and came back with a time of 46.99 in the final to finish fourth. Stolt was second in the 100 breast with his ‘B’ cut time of 57.87. In the 50 free, Stolt swam the school’s second fastest time as he clocked in at 21.67 to win the final.

 Junior Bobcats

Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department’s Hall Gym is accepting registrations through Jan. 8 or until all spaces are filled for a Junior Bobcats coed basketball for ages 5-6 and girls basketball leagues for ages 7-15. The program stresses fundamental skills, character and teamwork. Players receive NBA material and a Bobcats jersey. Registration fees are $35 per player for city residents and $70 per player for non-residents. Most games are played on Satur Prep basketball days. Contact Larry Jones (ljone@salThe Sam Moir Christmas Classic isburync.gov) or C.M. Yates starts at Catawba on Tuesday at noon. (cyate@salisburync.gov) at (704) 638Salisbury’s girls (5-1) and Davie’s 5289. boys (10-0) are the top seeds. Admission is $6 per day for adults and $3  Basketball clinic for ages 5-12. See Scoreboard for Well-known coach Andy Poplin is pairings and times. A preview on all 14 teams in the running a basketball clinic Dec. 27tournament will be in Tuesday’s Post. 29 for boys and girls at the SportsCenter in Concord. The clinic for ages 5-11 is from 9 until noon each day. The  Prep football clinic for grades 6-8 is from 2-4 p.m. The Post is devoting six pages of The cost is $55. Call 704-425-7896 the Christmas Day sports section to for more information.

Southern rivalry simmers ATLANTA (AP) — Finally, one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries has two teams that are worthy of all that passion. For much of the past four decades, the fans of Atlanta and New Orleans got fired up when their teams met — but hardly anyone else paid attention. That’s all changed now. The Saints (10-4) are the defending Super Bowl champions and closing in on a return trip to the playoffs. The Falcons (122) have the best record in the NFC and their sights on home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs. Heading into a crucial game Monday night, the teams already have combined for their most wins ever in the same season. “It’s a really good time to be a Falcons fan. It’s a really good time to be a Saints fan,” said retired NFL kicker Morten Andersen, who played for both teams and now lives in Atlanta. “All you can say is, ‘Merry Christmas!’ It should be a great game.” These teams are linked by more than just proximity (about a sevenhour drive). They entered the NFL one year apart, the Falcons in 1966, the Saints following in ‘67. They have been in the same division since the

AFL-NFL merger of 1970, giving them a home-and-home matchup each year. When the Saints head north to face the Falcons, thousands of fans from the Big Easy usually descend on the A-T-L. The situation is reversed when the teams play in New Orleans, giving Atlantans an excuse to party on Bourbon Street. “Certainly in the fans’ minds, this was the game you put an ‘x’ beside and said, ‘That’s the game I’m definitely going to,’” Andersen said. “You could take a long weekend, have a good time and forget about everything else because you had the Saints and the Falcons.” The already strong bond between the two cities was strengthened further by Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans in 2005 and resulted in thousands of people evacuating to Atlanta in search of shelter. Many decided to stay rather than return to their battered hometown. The teams have been linked by their misery on the field. New Orleans went 20 years before its first winning season, those early years defined by the misery of bagwearing fans too embarrassed to be seen cheering on their “Aints.”

Johnson’s double-double sparks Miami Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — Reggie Johnson scored 21 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to lead Miami past Akron 69-61 on Thursday in the final round of the Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic. The Hurricanes (10-3) went 4-0 in the Classic. “Coach (Frank Haith) kept us focused on things,” said Johnson, who had his seventh double-double this season. “It’s hard being in Vegas. So many things going on.” Malcolm Grant added 17 points for Miami, highlighted by an 11-of-12 effort from the free throw line. Durand Scott added 12 points and nine rebounds. Brett McKnight led the Zips (7-5) with 20 points. Brett McClanahan had 11 points and Nikola Cvetinovic 10 points and seven rebounds for Akron, which finished 6 of 27 from 3-point range and is 2-1 at the Classic. Haith called Akron’s poor 3-point shooting “the key to the game.” He added: “It was a business trip. They can have fun now. We came in with a tremendous effort.”

Miami, which was 1 of 11 from 3point range, extended its 38-22 halftime lead to 57-35 with 10:08 left on two Grant free throws after a technical was called on Zips coach Keith Dambrot. Akron responded with a 16-0 run. But the spurt ended after Johnson’s dunk with 4:51 left caused the clock above the basket to shut down. It never was fixed. “I don’t know what happened to the clock,” said Johnson, who was 9 of 14 from the field. “Coach will be afraid of me dunking in practice.” Va. Tech 76, St. Bonaventure 68 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Senior guard Malcolm Delaney scored 19 points and Virginia Tech won its third straight game, edging St. Bonaventure in overtime on Thursday night. Jeff Allen added 18 points and nine rebounds and Erick Green scored 15 for the Hokies (7-4), who outscored the Bonnies 11-3 in OT. Andrew Nicholson scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead St. Bonaventure (6-4), which rallied from an 18-point deficit to tie the game with 20 seconds left on a 3pointer by Ogo Adegboye.

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COLLEGE/PREP FOOTBALL

Tattoo investigation Pryor, four other Buckeyes suspended next season Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor and four other Buckeyes were suspended by the NCAA for the first five games of next season for selling championship rings, jerseys and awards, and receiving improper benefits from a tattoo parlor. All can still play in the Sugar Bowl against Arkansas. Along with Pryor, running back Daniel Herron, wide receiver DeVier Posey, offensive lineman Mike Adams and defensive end Solomon Thomas must sit out and repay between $1,000 to $2,500 to charity. Pryor must repay $2,500 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring, Fiesta Bowl sportsmanship award and his 2008 gold pants, a trinket given to players who are

a part of a team which beats rival Michigan. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said the school will appeal the suspensions. “While we believe sanctions should be rendered, we do believe they are severe,” he said Thursday at a news conference. “We do believe we can give mitigating circumstances for the NCAA to consider.” The NCAA did not suspend the players for Jan. 4 Sugar Bowl against the eighthranked Razorbacks because the “student-athletes did not receive adequate rules education during the time period the violations occurred.” “These are significant penalties based on findings and information provided by university,” Kevin the Lennon, NCAA vice president of academic and membership affairs, said in the release.

Lennon said a game was added on to the usual fourgame penalty “because these student-athletes did not immediately disclose the violations when presented with the appropriate rules education.” Ohio State’s first five games next season are: Akron, Toledo, at Miami, Colorado, and Michigan State. Pryor is the team’s star, while Herron is the leading rusher and Posey is the second-leading receiver. Adams is a starter at left tackle and Thomas a top sub on the defensive line. All are juniors, skilled enough to at least consider skipping their abbreviated senior seasons and trying to play professionally. Coach Jim Tressel said at least one of the players had filed paperwork to have his NFL draft status assessed, but didn’t not specify which.

A sixth player, freshman linebacker Jordan Whiting must sit out the first game of the 2011 season and pay $150 to a charity for the value of services that were discounted by the tattoo artist because he was a Buckeyes player. “We as coaches feel the buck stops here,” Tressel said. “We’re the ones who need to make things even more crystal clear.” Smith said Ohio State was not “explicit” in instructing players about the sale of apparel, awards and gifts. Adams must repay $1,000 for selling his 2008 Big Ten championship ring. Herron must repay $1,150 for selling his football jersey, pants and shoes for $1,000 and receiving discount services worth $150. AssOciAted PRess Posey sold his 2008 Big Ten ring for $1,200 and also re- Ohio state's terrelle Pryor, left, celebrates with quarterbacks coach Nick siciliano. ceived discount services.

Arkansas defense prepares for Pryor Associated Press

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas has faced more than its share of mobile quarterbacks this season — with varying degrees of success. Ohio State’s Terrelle Pryor is next on that list for the eighth-ranked Razorbacks (10-2), who conclude their on-campus preparations Thursday for the Jan. 4 Sugar Bowl. Arkansas’ defensive improvement this season was one of the keys to reaching its first BCS bowl game. The Razorbacks were 33rd in the country in total defense, allowing an average of 340 yards per game. That’s up from last season when they were 89th in the country, allowing 401 yards per game. The improvement came despite facing some of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country, including Auburn’s Cam Newton. While Newton ran wild on the Arkansas defense, accounting for 328 total yards in a 65-43 Tigers’ win, the Razorbacks

fared well against the rest in winning six straight games to finish the regular season. Among the other mobile quarterbacks Arkansas faced this season were Mississippi’s Jeremiah Masoli, Texas A&M’s Jerrod Johnson, Mississippi State’s Chris Relf and LSU’s Jordan Jefferson. The Razorbacks won each of those games, and they plan to use a similar approach in readying themselves for Pryor. “We’ve faced a lot of mobile quarterbacks this year, so it’s basically the same preparation,” senior linebacker Anthony Leon said. “He’s a real good athlete, he’s fast. So, we’re preparing like we’ve prepared for the other mobile quarterbacks like Cam Newton and players like that.” Ohio State was 14th nationally in rushing this season, averaging 219.7 yards per game on the ground. Junior Dan Herron led the Buckeyes (11-1) with an 1,068 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns, but Arkansas defensive

coordinator Willy Robinson said stopping Pryor is the key to stopping the Ohio State running attack. “The guy you still have to defend is the quarterback, and that’s the guy you usually don’t account for,” Robinson said. “You’re taking care of their tailback and playing to their power game, and the next thing you know, he’s the guy that’s got the ball in his hand. “He’s not unlike the other quarterbacks we’ve faced. He’s very dynamic and they do a lot of different things with him He’s the guy you have to take away first.” Pryor was fourth in the Big Ten in total offense this season with an average of 265.8 yards per game, 212.6 passing and 53.2 rushing. Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said it’s that balance that makes Pryor so difficult to defend, and he complimented the quarterback’s growth since taking over as a freshman. The Sugar Bowl is the Buckeyes’ sixth straight BCS bowl game, their

Luck needs rest

Paterno wants bowl to jump-start 2011 Associated Press

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STANFORD, Calif.— Andrew Luck has been traveling around enough the past few weeks. He’s going to spend Christmas in a hotel room near the Stanford campus instead of flying home to Houston. Stanford’s record-setting sophomore quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up has crisscrossed the country since helping the Cardinal (11-1) set a school record for regularseason wins. He needs time to relax for a couple of days before making final preparations for Stanford’s first appearance in the Orange Bowl. Most Cardinal players, who were given Dec. 25 and Dec. 26 off, depart from campus Monday. Those who live in the Eastern time zone will be allowed to join the team in South Florida. Luck remains focused on the Jan. 3 game against Virginia Tech and hasn’t thought about much else, including his future NFL prospects. “It (stinks) not being at home with family but there will be other Christmases,” Luck said Wednesday. “I decided to stay here. I’d rather relax.” A little more than a week ago, Luck was in New York for the Heisman ceremonies. He’s also handled the Walter Camp Award ceremonies and is a finalist for the Manning Award, to be presented on Jan. 19. The Monday night game coincides with the first day of school, though plenty of Stanford students plan to skip the start of the semester for the trip to Miami.

third straight with Pryor under center. “We always mark the progress of a quarterback by how the team does, and he’s done a great job leading the team,” Tressel said. “(In) his three years, we’ve won one outright championship and shared two others. He’s given us a chance to compete in now our third BCS bowl game.” Arkansas was second in the Southeastern Conference this season with 37 quarterback sacks, but Pryor’s scrambling ability could slow down its pass rush. The Razorbacks also struggled at times against the run, allowing 157.4 yards per game on the ground and finishing 10th in the SEC. In order for the Razorbacks to get pressure on Pryor, they’ll first have to keep him in the pocket. “That’s going to be the key, make sure we take care of their running game first and then pressure the quarterback,” Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said. “It would be good if we got a lead. That would help us.”

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Ralph Friedgen talks about departing Maryland

Military Bowl might not be last game for Friedgen Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Two days after his ouster at Maryland that is effective after next week’s Military Bowl, Ralph Friedgen says he still is eager to coach somewhere next season. Friedgen, whose remaining year on his contract was bought out by athletic director Kevin Anderson, will coach his final game for the Terrapins on Dec. 29 against East Carolina in Washington. Friedgen, 63, began his press conference Wednesday saying that he wouldn’t talk about his future until after next week’s game, but relented when questioned about his feelings. “It’s been a stressful week — emotionally more than anything else,” Friedgen said. His voice began to crack when he described favorable articles written about him since his dismissal. “For the most part, I’ve been holding in my emotions pretty good. You all know I’m emotional. It’ll be tough.” It’s an unusual setup for a bowl game. Maryland will practice at its nearby home field, Byrd Stadium and stay in a Washington hotel. During Friedgen’s 10 years at his alma mater, he went 74-

50. After the Terrapins slipped to 2-10 last year, Friedgen guided the team to an 8-4 record, was named Atlantic Coast Conference coach of the year for a second time and earned his seventh postseason appearance. Friedgen admitted he’d like to coach next season. “Yeah, yeah, yeah, maybe back at Byrd Stadium, who knows?” Anderson intended to bring back Friedgen for the final year of his contract until Terps offensive coordinator James Franklin accepted the head coaching job at Vanderbilt on Friday. After signing with the Commodores, Franklin offered jobs to several Maryland assistant coaches, but Friedgen said that all of them would coach in next week’s game against the Pirates. He said he wasn’t sure who would call the plays. “The kids have been great,” Friedgen said. “To be with them last year and to see them grow and then we’re right to a point now where I think we’re really ready to take off, and that’s the toughest thing about this whole thing is I really think this team has a chance to be champions. But the powers that be don’t probably think that I’m good enough to do that.”

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Penn State coach Joe Paterno is looking at the Outback Bowl as a combination of this season’s final game and the opener of the 2011 campaign. The Nittany Lions continued their preparation on Wednesday for the New Year’s Day game against Florida with a practice session at the Philadelphia Phillies’ spring training complex. “We’ve got a very young team,” a spry-looking Paterno said the day after his 84th birthday. “We’ve got about 60 kids here that are freshmen and sophomores. Some of them are pretty good athletes that need some work. So I think in that sense, you’re hoping that you can get some things developed that are going to carry over to next year. But no matter what, you’ve got to play a team like Florida, you ought to try and win.” Florida’s Urban Meyer will be coaching his last game with the Gators on Jan. 1. He announced his resignation earlier this month to spend more time with his

HIRINGS FROM 1B ball. It lies in a nice area for recruiting but has focused primarily on hoops. A guy like Leach, with his zany methods and love of pirates, might actually spark the fan base and boosters, helping the program reach relevancy. However, like I said earlier, this is all talk right now. For all we know, Friedgen will be replaced by an unknown name seem-

family and because of health concerns. “It ought to be an interesting game because of that,” Paterno said. “I hate to see Urban get out of it because he’s been a good coach and he’s been a good person. You hate to see college (football) lose guys like that. I feel fortunate that we’re here and particularly playing against a team with the tradition of Florida.” Paterno, major college football’s winningest coach is wrapping up his record 45th season on the sideline and shows no signs of stepping down anytime soon. He’s also the all-time leader in bowl wins with 24. Paterno is under contract through the 2011 season. Both teams have 7-5 records. “Florida’s got a team with a lot of ability,” Paterno said. “A little bit inconsistent, and that’s about the same as we are. We’ve been a little bit inconsistent. At times we’ve looked like a decent football team. We’ve got to play our game and we’ve got to be ready for anything. I think it matches up as a really good football game.”

ingly drawn out of a hat. Maybe Leach doesn’t even want to coach in the ACC and is holding out for something bigger. It’s all pure, unadulterated speculation. I, for one, love it. Just like NBA free agency in the summer is better than the actual season and the NFL draft in April can draws millions of viewers, college football can also entertain off the field. And until the last coaching vacancy is filled — usually by next month — let the guesswork continue.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The Big House may soon become a banquet center available to brides and grooms eager to exchange midfield vows on Michigan’s fabled block “M.” Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon tells The Detroit News he plans to hire someone to market Michigan Stadium weddings and parties. He says fans and alums “would love to get married on the block “M” in Ann Arbor. Brandon envisions wedding procession coming out of the Michigan tunnel and under the “M Go Blue” banner, with folding chairs set up on the field.

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CONCORD, Calif. — CC Sabathia hoped to be pitching alongside close pal Cliff Lee again next year, reunited in Yankees pinstripes. Instead, Lee turned down an extra $30 million to return to the Philadelphia Phillies with a fiveyear deal that guarantees him $120 million. Sabathia, having gone through the free agency process himself just two years ago before landing a $161 million, seven-year contract from New York, wasn’t about to beg or bug baseball’s biggest offseason prize. As a father of four children ages 7 and under, Sabathia fully understands making a decision based on family, what feels right for the future and loyalty. In fact, the left-handed ace — fully recovered from recent right knee surgery — is back home in his native Bay Area for a whirlwind week of goodwill events to help his downtrodden hometown of Vallejo as part of his “CC’s Christmas Caravan.” “I’m excited for him,” Sabathia said Wednesday, while entertaining some 20 needy and troubled teens as they purchased clothes,

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cc sabathia talks about cliff Lee’s decision. shoes and athletic gear through his PitCCh In Foundation and later went to lunch. “As part of the Yankee family and organization I’m disappointed. As a family friend, I’m happy he’s in the place he wanted to be. You have to do what makes you happy and what’s best for your family. It’s a long time. Five years is a long time, seven years is a long time.” For years now, Sabathia has been giving back in the very place he grew up, including refurbishing his former Little League field and his projects this week. On Thursday, he and wife, Amber, and his mother, Margie, will visit a Victorian home in Vallejo they have helped make over. It serves as a clean and sober living environment for women recovering from alcohol or drug addiction.

MADRID — Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer 7-6 (3), 46, 6-1 to square a two-match exhibition series for charity between the world's topranked tennis players. Nadal sealed the win with a powerfully angled forehand crosscourt shot in front of a capacity crowd at Caja Magica sports arena that included many of Spain's leading dignitaries. Nadal says Federer's "gesture to play a game here to raise funds for needy people is incredibly generous." Federer responded by saying it is wonderful that Nadal supports charities "at such a young age." Federer beat Nadal 4-6, 63, 6-3 Tuesday in the opening match in Zurich, Switzerland.

ADENHART ANTA ANA, Calif. — A construction worker who killed Angels rookie Nick Adenhart and two other people in a drunk driving wreck was sentenced to 51 years to life in prison. Andrew Gallo, 24, was convicted in September of three counts of second-degree murder and single counts of drunken driving, hit-and-run driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol and causing great bodily injury. Gallo, who was on parole for a felony DUI conviction,

had a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit when he blew through a red light at 65 mph on April 9, 2009, and T-boned the car carrying Adenhart and three friends.

BOXING ORLANDO, Fla. — The husband of former women’s boxing champion Christy Martin was denied bail after a judge concluded he had started a bedroom fight that prosecutors say left his wife with stab wounds in her chest, a knife gash in her leg and bullet shrapnel lodged in her back. Circuit Judge Thomas Mihok ordered James Martin to remain in jail until his trial on attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery charges in May. He has pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defense. The altercation stemmed from Christy Martin allegedly telling her husband that she wanted to end their marriage and leave him for another woman.

RACING LAUREL, Md. — The Maryland Racing Commission approved an agreement that will keep the Preakness Stakes, a state tradition and the second leg of racing’s Triple Crown, in Baltimore. The deal would redirect $3.5 million to $4 million in

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roger Federer, left, and rafael Nadal enjoy a laugh. state slot machine revenue, using money now set aside for capital improvements at the tracks to defray operating costs. Horsemen also would contribute $1.7 million.

HOCKEY TORONTO — A frustrated Toronto Maple Leafs fan who threw waffles on the ice at the Air Canada Centre will have to admire his team from afar. Joseph Robb was charged with criminal mischief and barred from the arena for throwing waffles on the ice at a Maple Leafs game to protest the team’s performance this season. The 12-17-4 Leafs are 28th in points (28) out of the

NHL’s 30 teams.

SOCCER ZURICH — FIFA president Sepp Blatter reiterated his view that countries upset at being overlooked for the right to host the World Cup in 2018 and ‘22 should accept defeat gracefully. Repeating FIFA’s stance that the tournaments were awarded to Russia and Qatar to spread the sport into new territories, Blatter said that the response of some losing bidders had not been sportsmanlike. England was among the nations unhappy that FIFA did not declare before bidding began that the World Cup would go to countries that had never previously hosted the event.

Playoff spots up for grabs this week in NFL Associated Press

There it is, within grasp, for a halfdozen teams: that coveted playoff berth. The chore is simple for five of them. If the Saints, Eagles, Giants, Jets or Ravens win, they are in. Doesn’t matter what anybody else does; no help required. Kansas City needs a victory and a loss by San Diego to capture the AFC West. The Chiefs host Tennessee, while the Chargers are at Cincinnati, and many expect that race to come down to the season finales. San Diego has made its usual charge in the second half of the schedule, winning six of seven. Star quarterback Philip Rivers figures it will take eight of nine to stay alive. New England, Pittsburgh and Atlanta already own postseason spots. The Saints get one if they win at Atlanta. The winner of that division figures to get a first-round bye. The Eagles win the NFC East by beating Minnesota in the Sunday night game. Also Sunday, the Giants are at Green Bay and the Jets visit Chicago. With wins at their NFC North opponents, both New York teams can secure wild cards. Baltimore travels to Cleveland with a chance to secure a postseason berth; New England is at Buffalo with a shot at grabbing the AFC East crown and a first-round bye; Indianapolis tries to hold onto the top spot in the AFC South when it visits Oakland while division runner-up Jacksonville hosts Washington; San Francisco is at St. Louis and Seattle visits Tampa Bay in the not-sowild NFC West race. A few games have no meaning whatsoever in the playoff races: a rare Saturday night affair that has Dallas at Arizona, plus Houston at Denver and Detroit at Miami on Sunday.

NFL FroM 1B torrid team whose defense and special teams have been so formidable that mistakes by the offense generally have not been critical. Having a healthy Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs at linebacker has been critical, and the secondary has developed nicely. Doubters will be vocal when the playoffs begin and the Bears could be an underdog at home even if they earn a bye, because the Eagles, Saints, Falcons and Giants seem to have more supporters. That shouldn’t taint what has been a terrific turnaround season. Two other coaches supposedly needing to prove themselves this year were Raheem Morris in Tampa and Jack Del Rio in Jacksonville. Must be something about the sunshine, but both have done admirable jobs with so-so rosters. The Bucs have the league’s youngest team, one filled with playmakers such as WR Mike Williams, DT Gerald McCoy, CB

The games ... Not only can the Chiefs clinch the AFC West with a victory, they actually have a shot at a bye if they can finish 11-5 and the Steelers and Ravens slip to 10-6. San Diego (8-6) at Cincinnati (3-11) You sort of expect the Chargers to be a factor in the division and behind the superb work of Rivers, despite a slew of injuries around him, they are. A stumble in their longest trip east all season doesn’t seem likely, and they don’t have to worry about covering Terrell Owens: T.O. is MIA, on injured reserve after need surgery. New Orleans (10-4) at Atlanta (12-2), Monday night Ah, the marquee matchup of the weekend. Atlanta won on an overtime field goal at New Orleans in Week 3, a victory that provided tremendous impetus toward the league’s best record. Minnesota (5-9) at Philadelphia (10-4) Don’t expect a 7-minute, 28-point explosion from the Eagles again. Then again, why not with the way Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson, Brent Celek, Jeremy Maclin and LeSean McCoy are performing behind an inconsistent line that they make look better than it actually is. N.Y. Giants (9-5) at Green Bay (8-6) One day after that stunning collapse against Philly, Giants QB Eli Manning got vocal with his teammates. Is that a sign of leadership or are the Giants on the verge of panic? N.Y. Jets (10-4) at Chicago (10-4) No coach deserves more credit for his team’s success this year than Lovie Smith. The Bears were projected as a .500 or below squad when the season began, yet if they win this one and the Eagles and Giants both lose, Chicago adds a bye to its NFC North crown. Baltimore (10-4) at Cleveland (5-9) Coming off a sturdy win against the Saints, Baltimore is in the same position as the New York teams: win and

Aqib Talib, RB LeGarrette Blount and QB Josh Freeman. That certainly bodes well, even if Tampa hasn’t defeated an opponent with a winning record this year. Not only have the Jaguars been in contention in the AFC South — albeit a weakened division in 2010 — but they haven’t been blacked out all season. Maybe that’s their biggest achievement. Maurice Jones-Drew has emerged as a superior running back, the unheralded trio of TE Marcedes Lewis and WRs Mike Thomas and Mike Sims-Walker have combined for 19 touchdowns receiving, and the defensive has some rising stars in Terrance Knighton, Jeremy Mincey and Tyson Alualu. St. Louis, meanwhile, could become the first sub-.500 division winner in league history. The Rams have become competitive in Steve Spagnuolo’s second year as coach with a vastly improved defense led by youngsters DE Chris Long, LB James Laurinaitis and CB Bradley Fletcher. Helped by superb RB Steven Jackson, top overall draft pick Sam Bradford has been better than anyone could

get a wild card. Baltimore also can win the AFC North — the Steelers hold the tiebreaker — and can make the postseason with a combination of losses by other teams Sunday. New England (12-2) at Buffalo (4-10) It only seems like the last time the Bills won in this series was in the old AFL. Indianapolis (8-6) at Oakland (7-7) Washington (5-9) at Jacksonville (8-6) The Jaguars kicked away a chance to win the AFC South when they fell at Indy last Sunday. Now, they must take care of their last two weak opponents (Houston is next up) and hope the Colts trip up, or the Ravens and Jets both drop their final two games. San Francisco (5-9) at St. Louis (6-8) Seattle (6-8) at Tampa Bay (8-6) Consider this, and if you’re a true football fan, it’s not something you want to think about: losses by the Rams and Seahawks will guarantee a losing record will win the NFC West because those teams meet next week. It also would keep the 49ers in the chase. Oh, for relegation in the NFL. Detroit (4-10) at Miami (7-7) Houston (5-9) at Denver (3-11) Dallas (5-9) at Arizona (4-10) Shield your eyes for this trio of games, the exact type of matchups the NFL hopes to avoid in late December. And to the league’s dismay, one of them is in prime time: the Christmas night, uh, showcase between the disappointing Cowboys and the wretched Cardinals. Dallas placed Tony Romo on injured reserve this week, and it still probably has the two best quarterbacks on either roster in Jon Kitna and Stephen McGee. You could argue the Cardinals are as big a flop as anybody in the NFC — unless it’s the Cowboys. Houston doesn’t even have a .500 record to play for, and that could cost coach Gary Kubiak his job. Denver has already fired coach Josh McDaniels.

expect from a rookie quarterback throwing to an obscure group of receivers. How many people know Danny Amendola? Well, he leads the Rams with 75 receptions, more catches than Calvin Johnson, Greg Jennings or Brandon Marshall. More names to get accustomed to among the winners reside in Kansas City: Dwayne Bowe, Matt Cassel, Jamaal Charles, Branden Albert, Tamba Hali and Eric Berry. Todd Haley will get strong consideration for coach of the year.

THE BAD Cincinnati won the AFC North and swept its six divisional matchups in 2009. This year? The Bengals blew a great chance for the top overall draft pick last Sunday by doing something strange: winning. They are 3-11 after tying a team record by dropping 10 in a row. Coach Marvin Lewis is a goner. Jeff Fisher, with by far the longest tenure of any coach with the same franchise, also might want out of Tennessee after the Titans fell from 5-2 to 6-8 and QB

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SILAS FroM 1B Guard Stephen Jackson welcomed the commitment to playing up tempo. “It’s rejuvenating,” Jackson said. “The styles are like night and day. Hopefully this will bring some life to us and give us some confidence and get us playing well again. Up-tempo, we’ve got a great group of young guys and this fits their style. Hopefully we can do a good job at it and enjoy it because it’s definitely fun.” Jackson was quick to say that the players had to shoulder the responsibility for the team’s 9-19 record and current slide. The Bobcats have lost three games by margins of 30 points or more this month alone. “We have to take just as much blame as anybody for not playing well and causing Coach Brown to leave,” Jackson said. “We have a job

Vince Young became disruptive. Former Titan Albert Haynesworth was disruptive all season in Washington, where Mike Shanahan’s first year has been filled with disappointment and turmoil. Now, Shanahan has created a quarterback controversy. Shanahan protege Gary Kubiak could be out of a job in Houston, where expectations were the Texans would get their first playoff berth. Instead, they have one of the league’s leakiest defenses and a penchant for making horrendous plays at the worst time. San Francisco had designs on its first playoff since 2002, then began the season 0-5 amid communication problems and underachievement. Even with two of the NFC’s best players, LB Patrick Willis and RB Frank Gore, the Niners are a nonentity. Tony Sparano should survive in Miami, but explain how a team can be as good as anyone on the road — the Dolphins are 6-1 — and go 1-6 at home. And can they possibly lose this week to the Lions, whose last road victory before their win this past Sunday at Tampa seem-

to do now. We know that it’s not going to happen just because we have a new coach. We still have to go out there and play.” Silas, 67, said that he would not have come out of retirement for any other job. A former coach of the Charlotte Hornets, he has maintained a permanent residence in Charlotte. “It’s like a dream come true for me,” Silas said. “It’s very special being in this city I love and came back to. I just think this is a golden opportunity for me. I really believe that we can do something special. And that’s the whole key, that the guys believe and I believe.” Silas was still assembling a coaching staff as of Thursday afternoon, but had made one hire — former New York Knicks and Bulls forward Charles Oakley. Silas said he expected to name other assistants by Friday. The Bobcats don’t play again until Monday, at home against Detroit.

ingly came with Bobby Layne at quarterback?

THE UGLY We are talking hideous here. Arizona, a Super Bowl loser after the 2008 season and NFC West winner in 2009, couldn’t replace retired quarterback Kurt Warner or defensive defectors Karlos Dansby and Antrell Rolle, and traded receiver Anquan Boldin. The Cardinals’ QB follies were among the biggest jokes in the NFL. Carolina showed no interest in re-signing coach John Fox — watch him show up quickly in another job in 2011 if he wants — and then the team showed no interest in the season. Jerry Jones trumpeted his Cowboys’ chances for playing in a Super Bowl they are hosting. He was blowing the wrong horn. All of Josh McDaniels’ bad decisions and poor rapport with just about everyone cost him his coaching spot in Denver, and saw the Broncos sink to the depths of the league. But for all-time ugly, need we say more than the Minnesota Vikings and Brett Favre?

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

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

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

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

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

Honda Element LX SUV, 2008. Tango Red Pearl exterior w/Titanium/Black interior. Stock #T10724A. $15,897. $249/mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Volvo, 2006 S60 2.5T Onyx black with cream leather interior, sunroof, cd player, all power, alloy wheels, super nice! 704-603-4255 Honda, 2000, S2000. miles. Blue 112,000 w/black interior. 6 speed, convertible. 4 cylinder. $6,000. 704-798-5128

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

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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, 2005. Bright Silver Metallic exterior with black cloth interior. 6-speed, hard top, 29K miles. Won't Last! Call Steve today! 704-603-4255

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

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

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Tim Marburger Honda 1309 N First St. (Hwy 52) Albemarle NC 704-983-4107 Troutman Motor Co. Highway 29 South, Concord, NC 704-782-3105

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

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

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

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

Ford Club Wagon, 1993. White exterior with gray cloth interior. 15 passenger van with only 61K miles. Great for church functions! 704-603-4255

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

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

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

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

Owner operators/company drivers needed! Over-the-Road / Regional Flat Bed, Step Deck, Oversized experience a must. 3 years of continuous experience a must. 1-866-683-6688. www.buchananhauling.com

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Furniture & Appliances

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Sofa, tan, very nice $160; chest of drawers & matching nightstand, $230, desk chair, $30. All like new. 704-636-2738 Washer & dryer, GE. Works fine and looks good. $325 for both 704-638-9500 Washing machine, front load washing machine $75 firm. Minor repairs 704-267-1560

Healthcare Drivers

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

Position Avail. for LPN or RN. Full Time, Apply in person. No phone calls please. Brightmoor Nursing Center, 610 W. Fisher St. Stilettos of Statesville is now hiring all positions at unbelievable earning potential. Call to set up an interview or apply in person. 704-871-9523 after 7pm

Clerical/Administrative

Administrative Assistant First Baptist Church of Salisbury has an immediate opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant to our Minister of Education. Must have computer skills including graphics, publishing, & data entry. Must be able to multi-task & have strong communication skills. Please send resume to First Baptist Church, 223 N. Fulton Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 - Attn: HRC Committee. Healthcare

WEEKEND SUPERVISOR Responsible, organized, energetic & patientoriented RN needed to oversee & monitor resident care & service for 100 bed facility on weekends. Competitive pay & excellent benefits. Excellent opportunity to join a leading and progressive facility in Rowan County. Apply at: Autumn Care of Salisbury 1505 Bringle Ferry Road EOE

Games and Toys Video games. 3 Nintendo DS games for sale $25. (Drawn to Life, Scribblenauts, Geo Wars Galaxies) 336-751-5279

Computers & Software Computer – HP Pavilion Desktop, 2.6 GHZ Intel Processor, 80 GB of HD, CD-Rom, DVD w/ keyboard, monitor & mouse incl. $200. Call David 704-856-0239

Hunting and Fishing Large gun collection. Hand guns, rifles and shotguns. 863-673-0422 (Lexington area).

Lawn and Garden

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

Farm Equipment & Supplies Farm Equipment, new & used. McDaniel Auction Co. 704-278-0726 or 704798-9259. NCAL 48, NCFL 8620. Your authorized farm equipment dealer. Scrape Blade, 6 foot Lienbach, 3pt. Hitch. $225. Please Call 704-209-1265

Flowers & Plants

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

Machine & Tools Table saw. Shop Master by Delta with 10in. blade (4700rpm)ready to work. $80. 704-857-2945 China Grove

Misc For Sale ANDERSON'S SEW & SO, Husqvarna, Viking Sewing Machines. Patterns, Notions, Fabrics. 10104 Old Beatty Ford Rd., Rockwell. 704-279-3647 Aquarium. 55 gallon with hood/lights/magstand num 350 filter. Too many xtras to list! $300. Call 704-213-1215

Misc For Sale

Lost & Found

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Lost dog. Dachshund, male. Answers to “Leroy” Needs his medications. Rockwell area. Pleas call 704-640-8023

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

Apply at: Autumn Care of Salisbury 1505 Bringle Ferry Road EOE Put your picture in your business or service ad for instant recognition.

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

Water Heater, 40 gallon, propane. Never used. $200. Call 704-797-0193 6pm-9pm Youth Sparring Gear Includes 2 headgear, 1 with mask and hand and foot pads with velcro straps. Good condition, size-youth, $50. Please call 704-642-1827

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

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

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704-797-4220 Davie-Clemmons Yard Sales YARD SALE AREAS Area 1 - Salisbury, East Spencer, & Spencer

Firewood - Hickory and Oak. Long Bed Pickup Delivery - $80, Dump Truck Delivery - $240. 704-239-1955 FIREWOOD FOR SALE Split OR Logs. Delivery negotiable. Please call for info: 704-636-5541 Firewood for Sale: Pick-up/Dump Truck sized loads, delivered. 704-647-4772

Area 2 – W. Rowan incl Woodleaf, Mt. Ulla & Cleveland

Furniture & Appliances

Area 3 - S. Rowan incl Landis, China Grove, Kannapolis & Mooresville

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

Area 4 - E. Rowan incl. Granite Quarry, Faith, Rockwell & Gold Hill Area 5 - Davidson Co.

Is Your House To SMALL For Your Family? Is Your House Too BIG For Just You? MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE! Houses for Sale & Rent or Apartments It’s All HERE in the

Bedroom suite, king size. Like new. With marble top nightstands. Paid $4200. Asking $2000 obo. Please call 704-202-5397 Bedroom suite, new 5 piece. All for $297.97. Hometown Furniture, 322 S. Main St. 704-633-7777 Coffee Maker Keurig (red) like new. Has box and instructions. $50. 704-245-8843

Antiques & Collectibles

Dryer. Practically new white Frigidaire dryer. $200 Salisbury/China Grove area 704-855-2396

Collectible dolls, (5 avail). Twenty some inches tall. $100 each obo. Call 704-633-7425

Baby Items Bouncy Seat - New, never used, Fisher Price Frogs use for boy or girl! Has all toys & vibrates $20 704-640-2944 CHANGING TABLE Excellent condition, beautiful cherry finish. 2 shelves for storage & safety straps. 704-6402944 call anytime

Edelbrock 600 CFM Electric Choke. $200 Please Call 704-212-7807 Go Electric EZ Workhorses, 48 volt with dump beds, tops, head & tail lights, chargers. Excellent condition. $3200. 704-245-3660 Leather Jacket. Men's Leather Jacket, size-Reg. 40. Used, in great shape. $35. 336-751-2600.

Lumber All New!

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

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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.

Heating system. Laser vented (kerosene), heats 1,670-2,000 sq. ft. Exc. operating condition. Comforts of central heating system in 1 compact, roomsized unit. Thermostatically controlled, digitally programmable, w/set-back. Includes other accessories that came w/heater. Buyer uninstalls & moves. $950 Cash only or cashier's check. 704-202-0774

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Nextel phones for sale, 2 560 $30 each, 1 265 $20. All good sharp. Call 704754-7435 Paper Cutter $75 Please Call 704-638-9500 Piano in great condition. Spinet with walnut finish. Made in USA, tuned regularly. $500. Please call 704-855-8353

Rifle. M1922 Mauser design rifle, Brazil made, bolt action, dark walnut stock. Black leather sling. Bayonet ready. $650. Call 704-762-9197 *similar to photo Shell/Kevin Harvick shirts. Size large. 1-Polo style, 1-Button up. $15.00 each or 2 for $25. 336751-2600

Rockwell

Salisbury

Great Location

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

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

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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

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

Convenient Location

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

Privacy

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

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

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

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

GREAT INVESTMENT

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

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

36.6 ACRES AND HOME

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

Country Club Area

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

2BR, 1BA. Cute home in city on corner lot. Easy to shopping, access great investment or for first time home buyer. R50827 $49,900 704.633.2394 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, Henderson Estates, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Basement, Double Attached Carport, R48766 $149,900 Monica Poole 704.245.4628 B&R Realty www.bostandrufty-realty.com

E. Spencer

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

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

Need lots of Room?

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

East Area

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

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

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

Homes for Sale

East Rowan

2x6x16 $7 2x3x studs $1.25 2x6x8 studs $3.25 2x4x14 $3.50 2x4x7 $1.50 Floor trusses $5 each 704-202-0326

Over 2 Acres

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.

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

Bed – Queen Brass Bed $90 Please Call 704-212-7807

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.

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.

Sporting Goods

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

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Spinning Wheel - $225 Pump Organ - $225 Please Call 704-638-9500

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

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Silver Brighton Lost Watch, about 3 weeks ago in Salisbury. Please call Kaye at 704-2782054.

China Grove

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Healthcare

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

Homes for Sale

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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Lost & Found

$500 REWARD Lost dog. White & Brown, male, wire haired rat terrier, near Woodrow Wilson School. Please call 704-933-3319 Found a step ladder. Call to describe, to return it to it's rightful owner. Please call 704-798-3700

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

East Rowan

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

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Found glasses. In Salisbury Mall parking lot in front of Dollar Tree over the weekend. Call 704-633-0048 to identify. Lost Boston Terrier in China Grove area, five years old, black and white female. 704-8568632 or 980-234-5176

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

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CLASSIFIED Homes for Sale

Homes for Sale

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

Land for Sale

Dogs

Free Puppies. Part Collie and part pure American pit bull. Born on 11-1810, dewormed, tails docked, declawed. Call 704-212-7008

Found kitten Providence Church area, Dec. 15, Tuxedo, black saddle, rust and black mix, white on nose. 704-645-9119 FREE cat. Beautiful Russian Blue, female. Rabies shots UTD. Spayed. Inside only. Very sweet. Call 704-213-2011 Free kitten to good home. 6 months old gray and white, litter box trained. 704-636-4602 Free Kittens. Born Oct.15 2 solid grey, 2 multie color, very loving. Granite Quarry area. 704-2795961 please leave message.

CKC puppies. Pomeranians. $200. 2 male Shih Tzus, 16 weeks. $150. Cash. 704-633-5344 Dog - FREE lab to a loving home. Has current rabies vaccination. Born 3/2010. FREE Igloo ($140 value) Call 980254-2607 Dog-Free To Good Home. Medium sized, mixed breed, male, shots up to date, house trained, 8 mo. old. 336-933-9475 Free dogs & puppy to good homes. Three Red Heelers and one German Shepherd puppy. 704636-4602 Free Puppies to good home. Boxer/Lab mix, two females, 7 weeks old. 704-239-2291

I Need a Home Free Dog to good home. 8 year old female Beagle, abandoned at clinic. All vaccines current. Please call 704-636-3408

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

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

Job Seeker meeting at 112 E. Main St., Rockwell. 6:30pm Mons. Rachel Corl, Auctioneer. 704-279-3596 KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392 R. Giles Moss Auction & Real Estate-NCAL #2036. Full Service Auction Company. Estates ** Real Estate Had your home listed a long time? Try selling at auction. 704-782-5625 www.gilesmossauction.com

Rowan Auction Co. Professional Auction Services: Salis., NC 704-633-0809 Kip Jennings NCAL 6340.

Automotive Services

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

plus tax $6.25

By appt. only Call 704-857-1854

Carport and Garages

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

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

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

Look at Me Now!

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

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

Other Pets HHHHHHHHH

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

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

Lots for Sale

SALISBURY 3 BR, 2 baths, $105,000 www.122shaver.webs.com for details. 704-640-5921

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

Manufactured Home Sales

Southwestern Rowan Co.

$500 Down moves you in. Call and ask me how? Please call (704) 225-8850 3rd Creek Ch. Rd. 3BR, 2BA. DW. .71 acre. 1,700 sq. ft. FP, LR, den. $540 about. 704-489-1158 Fin. avail. American Homes of Rockwell Oldest Dealer in Rowan County. Best prices anywhere. 704-279-7997 Harrison Rd. near Food Lion. 3BR, 2BA. 1 ac. 1,800 sq. ft., big BR, retreat, huge deck. $580/mo. Financing avail. 704-489-1158 Salisbury

OWNER FINANCING! NO MONEY DOWN!

Salisbury houses for rent starting at $395/mo. Houses for sale starting at $29,900. 704-633-6035 Barnhardt Meadows. Quality home sites in country setting, restricted, pool and pool House complete. Use your builder or let us build for you. Lots start at $24,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394

For Sale By Owner

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

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

25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner

Homes for Sale

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

Wrap Me Up! Take Me Home!

House and 6+ Acres with Stream

Christmas Joy!

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

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

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

Chihuahua. 1 female. Cinnamon & Blue CKC. $300 cash. 9 wks. Has had 2nd set of shots. Tiny toy size(4-5 lbs) full grown. Little apple head. 704-603-8257.

Carport and Garages

Cleaning Services

Fencing

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

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

Child Care and Nursery Schools

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

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

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

Chimney Sweep & Fireplace

“Clean as a Whistle”

3 Check for Cracks & Obstructions & Repair

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

NC licensed, Insured

~ 704-425-8870 ~

Cleaning Services

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

FREE ESTIMATES www.WifeForHireInc.com Licensed, bonded and insured. Since 1985.

Someonecould bereading yourad rightnow. TO ADVERTISE CALL

(704) 797-4220

Drywall Services OLYMPIC DRYWALL New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial

704-279-2600 Since 1955 olympicdrywall@aol.com olympicdrywallcompany.com

TO ADVERTISE CALL

(704) 797-4220

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

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

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

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

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

Heating and Air Conditioning

Junk Removal

Painting and Decorating

Pools and Supplies

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

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

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

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

John Sigmon Stump grinding, Prompt service for 30+ years, Free Estimates. John Sigmon, 704-279-5763.

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

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping Earl's Lawn Care 3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes 3Leaf

Removal 3Gutter Cleaning

Recognized by the Salisbury Tree Board

Graham's Tree Service Free estimates, reasonable rates. Licensed, Insured, Bonded. 704-633-9304

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

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

~ 704-202-8881~

Roofing and Guttering

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

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

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

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

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

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

~ 704-633-5033 ~

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

3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

FREE Estimates

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

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

To advertise in this directory call

704-797-4220

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

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

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

Phillip’s Bridal Cottage “Personal Shopper for Brides”

Designer Wedding Gowns, Tiaras, Veils & Shoes

704-982-0440

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

Tree Service

Guaranteed!

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

FIND IT SELL IT RENT IT in the Classifieds

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

Home Improvement

Financial Services

Grading & Hauling

704-633-9295

salisburyanimalhospital.com

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

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

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.

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

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

www.perrysdoor.com

Don’t take chances with your hard earned money. Run your ad where it will pay for itself. Daily exposure brings fast results.

Homes for Sale

Puppies

Adorable Pups!

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

NC AUTO INSPECTION $15 U

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

Puppies

Free Kittens. Loving kittens and one year old cats. Various colors. Leave message at 704857-3261.

Giving away kittens or puppies?

Have a Schnauzer Christmas!

Got puppies or kittens for sale? Cane Corso Italian Mastiff Pups. ICCF Reg. $700 to $850. 336-467-1353

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

Western Rowan County

C47531

2 SWEET YOUNG MALE CATS Two 8 month old cats looking for a good home. Extend your love to these cuddly friends.They love each other and will need to be adopted together. All shots, neutered. 704-223-0510

Dogs

Puppies

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

1716 Hwy 52 North - Albemarle (Beside the Waffle House)

• Home Improvement

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

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

Tuesday – Thursday – Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday and Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

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

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

S47989

Quality Haircut

4.99 DEBBIE’S HAIR DESIGNS for new customers only

men • women • children 1008 S. Main Street • Salisbury, N.C. Call for an appointment

S47812

Cats

Lots for Sale

704/630-9970 or 704/433-0595

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

Great House!

Apartments CLANCY HILLS APARTMENTS 1, 2 & 3 BR, conveniently located in Salisbury. Handicap accessible units available. Section 8 assistance available. 704-6366408. Office Hours: M–F 9:00-12:00. TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Equal Housing Opportunity. Clancy-hills@cmc-nc.com

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

Real Estate Services Allen Tate Realtors Daniel Almazan, Broker 704-202-0091 www.AllenTate.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wanted: Real Estate

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 Franklin St. 2 BR, 1 BA. Newly refurbished inside. Rent $495, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 Holly Leaf Apts. 2BR, 1½BA. $555. Kitchen appliances, W/D connection, cable ready. 704-637-5588

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

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

EXECUTIVE STYLE HOME FOR RENT

Rockwell, 8565 Hwy 52, 2BR/1½BA Beautiful fireplace, wood floors & pine cabinets with built-ins, includes appliances & washer & dryer. East Rowan schools. No pets. $665/mo. Lease & Deposit. 704-209-0131 for Application 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

*Cash in 7 days or less *Facing or In Foreclosure *Properties in any condition *No property too small/large

Near Va. 2BR, 1BA. $550/mo. Includes water. Security, application. 704-239-4883 Broker

Call 24 hours, 7 days ** 704-239-2033 ** $$$$$$

Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096 Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, water furnished, off Jake Alexander $395 + dep. 704-640-5750

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

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

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

Quiet Setting

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

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

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

704-633-1234 China Grove. 1BR Apartment completely furnished. No pets. 704857-8503 Lv. Msg. China Grove. 2BR, 2BA. All electric. Clean & safe. No pets. $575/month + deposit. 704-202-0605 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. Wiltshire Village Condo for Rent, $700. 2nd floor. Want a 2BR, 2BA in a quiet setting? Call Bryce, Wallace Realty 704-202-1319

Houses for Rent 2 to 5 BR. HUD Section 8. Nice homes, nice st areas. Call us 1 . 704-630-0695 3BD 2BA 131 Cross Dr New carpet Fresh paint, $775/mo. + $750 deposit. Private setting, 20x20 deck 704209-2291 No Section 8 419 Torbush Dr. East Spencer. 3BR, 1BA. Cent heat/AC. $500/mo. $500 dep. 704-433-1973 or 704-433-2019 4BR, 3BA. 2,000 sq.ft. ± VERY NICE! Includes 2BR guest house on property. ONLY $5,000 dn! TAKE OVER PAYMENTS! 704-630-0695 Carolina Blvd. 3BR, 2BA. All appliances incl., 4-car carport, big yard. $800/mo + deposit. 704-637-6618 CATAWBA COLLEGE Walk to class, 3 BR, 1 BA, excellent neighborhood, central heat & air. Old house but well-built & maintained, good 4-car parking, no carport, $750 deposit + $750/month 704-433-1936

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

Office and Commercial Rental

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

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

Office Building with 3 office suites; small office in office complex avail.; 5,000 sq.ft. warehouse w/loading docks & small office. Call Bradshaw Real Estate 704-633-9011

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

China Grove. 1200 sq ft. $800/mo + deposit. Call 704-855-2100 Kannapolis

For Sale or Lease!

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

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

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

Salisbury. 12,000 sq ft corner building at Jake Alexander and Industrial Blvd. Ideal for retail office space, church, etc. Heat and air. Please call 704279-8377 with inquiries. Salisbury. In town. Convenient location on S. Main Level access. Utilities paid. Parking lot. 704-638-0108

Salisbury

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. 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

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

Manufactured Home for Rent Between Salis. & China Grove. 2BR. No pets. Appl. & trash pickup incl. $475/ mo + dep. 704-855-7720 Camp Rd, 2BR, 1BA. Appls, water, sewer, trash incl. Pet OK. $475/mo. + $475 dep. 704-279-7463 Cleveland area. 3BR / 2BA, 2 units. One on Raven Court & one on Springway Rd. Also, 2BR/2BA coming soon. 704-500-4670

Manufactured Home for Rent

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

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

Ellis Park. 3BR/2BA. Appls., water, sewer, incl'd. $525/mo. + $525 deposit. Pet OK. 704-279-7463

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

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

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

Hurley School Rd. 2 BR, 2 BA. Nice yard, subdivision. Central air/ heat. $460/mo. + dep. 704-640-5750

Cooleemee. 2BR $100 / wk, $400 dep on ½ ac lot. 336-998-8797, 704-9751579 or 704-489-8840

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

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

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

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

Kannapolis– 1007 Skyland St., 2 BR, 1 BA, $500/mo. 1422 West A St., 3 BR, 2 BA, $ 650 mo. KREA 704-933-2231 Landis - 2 BR, 1 BA, central heat/air, 12x24 outside storage. $575/ mo. + $575 dep. Call 704-202-4691 Miller Chapel Rd. 2BR. Office, appl., Large yard. Limit 2. No pets. $650/mo + dep. 704-855-7720 Salis., 2 BR, 1 BA $550; 3 BR, 1.5 BA $800, E. Spen. 2 BR, 1 BA $425 Carolina-Piedmont Properties 704-248-2520 Salisbury 2BR. $525 and up. GOODMAN RENTALS 704-633-4802 Salisbury 4BR/2BA, brick ranch, basement, 2,000 SF, garage, nice area. $1,195/mo. 704-630-0695

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. 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. 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.

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

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

Salisbury N. Fulton St., 2BR/1BA Duplex, limit 3, no pets, $525/month + deposit. 704-855-2100 Salisbury, 1314 Lincolnton Rd., 2 BR, 1 BA brick house. Hardwood floors throughout, close to Jake Alexander Blvd. Wallace Realty 704-636-2021 Salisbury, 3BR, 1BA Duplex. All electric, central air/heat, appliances, hookups. Near VA. $525. 704-636-3307 Salisbury, 928 S. Jackson St., 3BR/1BA, $600/mo + $600 dep., Section 8 OK, no pets. 704-507-3915 Salisbury, in country. 3BR, 2BA. With in-law apartment. $1000/mo. No pets. Deposit & ref. 704855-2100 Salisbury, S. Main St, 3BR/1½BA, cent. H/A, W/D hookup, big kitchen, stove & refrig, garage, $550/mo. Application is req'd and deposit req'd. M-F 9am5pm. 704-637-3889 Salisbury. 3 & 2 Bedroom Houses. $500-$1,000. Also, Duplex Apartments. 704636-6100 or 704-633-8263 Salisbury/Spencer 2, 4 & 5 BR $450-$850/mo. 704202-3644 or leave message. No calls after 7pm Spencer. 3BRs & 2BAs. Remodeled. Great area! Owner financing available. 704-202-2696 W Rowan/Woodleaf school dist. 2BR/1BA house. Taking applications. No pets. $425/mo. 704-754-7421 West Rowan area. Big home. 20 acres. $895/ month. Please call 704239-0691 Woodleaf & Kannapolis 3-4BR, 2BA. $650-$700/ mo. Deposit required. Please call 704-788-1603

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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

Karen D. Garrett, Executor December 7, 2010

No. 60875 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Z 04-10 MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011 BEGINNING @ 3:00 P.M. J. NEWTON COHEN, SR. MEETING ROOM at the J. NEWTON COHEN, SR. ROWAN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 130 W. Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144 At the date, time and place indicated herein, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners will conduct a hearing to consider the following: Z 04-10 Webb Road Market LLC and the State of North Carolina are requesting a rezoning of 36.24 acres located at the 900 block of Webb Rd. referenced as Rowan County Tax Parcel Numbers 409-016, 028, 030, 032, 037, 076, 035, 053 and 070, from 85ED-4 to Commercial, Business, Industrial (CBI). Please contact the Rowan County Planning Department, located at 402 North Main Street, Salisbury, NC (704) 216-8588, to request a copy of the above referenced applications. This is the 20th day of December 2010 Carolyn Athey, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners This notice to run December 24, 2010 and December 31, 2010 No. 60873 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Juan R. Baez and Belkis G. Baez, Tenants by the Entirety, dated the 29th day of August, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina, in Book 1103 at Page 270 and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the County Courthouse of Rowan County, in the city of Salisbury, North Carolina, at 11:00 AM on the 7th day of January, 2011, all that certain parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: IMPROVEMENTS: House and lot/Condominium/or Lot LEGAL DESCRIPTION: BEGINNING at a NIP in the northeastern edge of the 40 foot right of way of Raymond Drive (formerly Crosby Street) common corner of Lot Nos. 6 and 5; and runs thence with the line of Lot 6, North 46 deg. 33 min. 42 sec. West 155.0 feet to an EIP common corner of Lots Nos. 6, 13, 15 and 5, and runs thence with the line of Lots 14 and continuing with the line of Lot 15, North 43 deg. 00 min. 00 sec. East 110.05 feet to an EIP common corner of Lot Nos. 16 and 15 and runs thence with the line of Lot 3, South 45 deg. 33 min. 57 sec. East 20.00 feet to an EIP; thence South 46 deg. 39 min. 02 sec. East 134.64 feet to an EIP in the edge of Raymond Drive, South 42 deg. 48 min. 36 sec. West 109.91 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.390 acres, being a part of Lot No. 3 and all of Lot Nos. 4 and 5 of Block 2 of CORLISS RED ACRES, Map Book page 96, Rowan County Registry, as shown on survey dated July 10, 1989, revised February 27, 1997 by Richard L. Shulenburger, RLS. ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE STREET ADDRESS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY: 3110 Raymond Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28147-7952 Notice & Disclaimer: The listed street address may be incorrect and is stated hereby for informational and reference purposes only. The Substitute Trustee makes no certifications or warranties that said street address is accurate or correct. It is each potential bidder's duty to determine with his/her own title examination that said street address is correct and matches the above legal description. The above legal description describes the property being sold and shall be controlling. PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice are Juan R. Baez and Belkis G. Baez Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. In the event that this sale is one of residential real property with less than 15 rental units, an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS 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. That upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of forty-five (45) cents per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308 (a)(1). This sale is also subject to any applicable county and/or state land transfer and/or revenue tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for such tax. 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 Instrument, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, encumbrances of record, including prior Deeds of Trust. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or certified check made payable to the Substitute Trustee (no personal checks) for five percent (5%) of the purchase price or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all remaining amounts are due immediately. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. 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 PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND 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.

UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Clifton Kyle Winecoff, Unmarried, dated the 25th day of September, 2003, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina, in Book 988 at Page 405 and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale in the County Courthouse of Rowan County, in the city of Salisbury, North Carolina, at 11:00 AM on the 7th day of January, 2011, all that certain parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: IMPROVEMENTS: House and lot/Condominium/or Lot LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lying and being in China Grove Township, Rowan County, North Carolina, on the south side of West 21st Street, bounded on the west by Ralph L. Deal and Herman C. Eagle, and on the east by Jerry L. Little, Sr. and Z. V. King, Jr., and on the south by West 20th Street (not open), and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron in the southern edge of West 21st Street, said iron being the northeast front corner of Ralph L. Deal (Deed Book 870, Page 599) and runs thence with West 21st Street S. 84-29-35 E. 97.00 feet to an iron, a front corner of Jerry L. Little, Sr.; thence with the line of Little S. 1-20-00 W. 150.15 feet to an iron, a corner of Z. V. King, Jr.; thence with the line of King S. 1-11-45 W. 149.76 feet to an iron in the northern edge of West 20th Street (not open); thence with the edge of said street N. 84-28-37 W. 99.34 feet to an iron, a corner of Herman C. Eagle (now or formerly); thence with the line of Eagle N. 0-53-42 E. 150.04 feet to an iron in the rear line of Ralph L. Deal; thence with the line of Deal S. 84-20-52 E. 3.00 feet to an iron, a rear corner of Deal; thence with the line of Deal N. 1-22-55 E. 149.90 feet to the point of beginning, as surveyed and platted by Billy B. Long, Jr., P.L.S., dated October 29, 2001, and being the same property conveyed by a Deed recorded in Deed Book 750, Page 794, less the 3 foot strip of land conveyed in Deed Book 870, Page 599, Rowan County Registry. ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE STREET ADDRESS FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY: 205 W. 21st Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081-2403 Notice & Disclaimer: The listed street address may be incorrect and is stated hereby for informational and reference purposes only. The Substitute Trustee makes no certifications or warranties that said street address is accurate or correct. It is each potential bidder's duty to determine with his/her own title examination that said street address is correct and matches the above legal description. The above legal description describes the property being sold and shall be controlling. PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than 10 days prior to posting the notice are Clifton Kyle Winecoff and Spouse, if any Trustee may, in the Trustee's sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. In the event that this sale is one of residential real property with less than 15 rental units, an order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to NCGS 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. That upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of forty-five (45) cents per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308 (a)(1). This sale is also subject to any applicable county and/or state land transfer and/or revenue tax, and the successful third party bidder shall be required to make payment for such tax. 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 Instrument, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee of 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. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, encumbrances of record, including prior Deeds of Trust. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or certified check made payable to the Substitute Trustee (no personal checks) for five percent (5%) of the purchase price or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all remaining amounts are due immediately. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. 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 PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND 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.

This the 1st day of December, 2010.

The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., Substitute Trustee By: David R. Caudle, President & Attorney at Law, State Bar Number 6075 2101 Rexford Road, Suite 165W, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 http://www.caudlelawfirm.com 10-SP-1022

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To insure or not to insure? Dear Dr. Gott: I have a 6year-old daughter. In the past, I decided not to have health insurance for her or myself. This is because we eat healthy and exercise. When we get sick, we eat even healthier and drink lots of tea and get lots of rest instead of going to the doctor. However, she is at the age where I worry about her breaking an arm or injuring her teeth or something. I don’t want to pay $350 a month and up for full coverage when I will use only DR. PETER the accident GOTT portion of the coverage. I know they offer accidentonly coverage. Do you think this is a good idea and do you know which ones are good? Or am I better off putting $200 a month into a savings account in case she has an accident? Dear Reader: I personally know a number of people who “self-insure,” meaning that they put a specific dollar amount away each week or month in case of an accident. They have been doing it successfully for many years. However, coupled with this practice is the knowledge that they are reasonably well off and can cover a minor catastrophe should it strike. If you are in that category, this is worth considering. Some schools have acci-

dent-insurance programs available for a minimal amount of money. The cost is in the vicinity of $50 each school year. They can offer the bargain price because they work on the odds of most children remaining accident-free, owing to close supervision; however, should a child fall from a play gym and break an arm or loosen an adult tooth, he or she would have the coverage. This, too, is an option. While $200 a month is a lot to put aside, it adds up to only $2,400 a year at a time when she can be playing kickball with other children, chasing someone across a piece of equipment at the local park or dashing into the street for a ball when a car is coming. Accidents do happen, and they’re expensive. One catastrophe (and they never come at a good time) can wipe out several years worth of savings. But, that said, the money in the bank is far better than no fallback at all. If you can handle the lesser issues, there is catastrophic insurance coverage offered with relatively low premiums. For example, you might have a policy that picks up 100 percent of her expenses after you are out of pocket $2,500 or $5,000. Maybe a combination of the $200 monthly savings and a catastrophic plan is appropriate. Keep in mind that we don’t know what will happen tomorrow, next week or beyond that. Even if you read your horoscope, get up on the right side of the bed, eat

well, exercise, and think your crystal ball has all the answers, accidents and sickness can strike. It’s difficult to be prepared and more difficult not to be. So my answer is to comparison shop for rates. Begin with your computer or local phone directory. Jot down the names of three or four well-known insurance companies. Call them, and explain your situation. Ask for rates. There is no commitment, so don’t feel any pressure from anyone on the other end of the line. Some companies may have better ideas and new affordable packages. Ask about deductibles, noncovered illness, pre-existing conditions, immunization, dental coverage and anything else that comes to mind. Had you begun when your daughter was born, you would have about $14,400 in that savings account. Good luck. Dr. Peter H. Gott is a retired physician and the author of several books, including “Live Longer, Live Better,” “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Diet” and “Dr. Gott’s No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook,” which are available at most bookstores or online. His website is www.AskDrGottMD.com. United FeatUre Syndicate

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Dummy stirred when declarer spoke BY PHILLIP ALDER United Feature Syndicate

‘Twas the night before Christmas. Neither a dummy nor a mouse was stirring, waiting for declarer to play to the first trick. There are more mistakes made at trick one than at any other single trick. That is why, before playing from the dummy, declarer should map out his campaign. This type of deal catches out the inexperienced every time. How should South plan the play in four spades after West leads the heart queen? North made a game-invitational limit raise, showing four-plus spades and 10-12 support points. South, adding three points for his singleton, had sufficient to bid game. (In the Losing Trick Count, North’s re-

sponse shows eight losers, and South raises with only six losers, not the seven that partner was assuming.) Start by counting losers. Here, declarer is faced with

one in each suit: three aces and the third round of hearts. He cannot dodge those aces, so must do something about the heart problem. If South takes the first trick and plays a trump, East will win and return a heart, setting up that trick and killing the contract. Declarer must immediately play on clubs. Then he can discard dummy’s last heart on his third club and, later, ruff his third heart in the dummy. But West might duck the first club trick and take the second before leading another heart. If so, South must win that trick in his hand so that he can cash the long club. This means he must take trick one with dummy’s ace. When you are establishing a winner in one hand, try to keep a side-suit entry to that hand.

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