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Ask Amy: What is the best guest room behavior? — Reluctant Dear Reluctant: Good houseguests bring a little housewarming gift, offer to treat their hosts to dinner and practice “no trace camping.� Otherwise, whatever happens in the guest room, stays in the guest room. Would you mind if happily married houseguests did this in your house? And if so, why? But really — the question of “rules� is a red herring. The real question is why your wife is so eager to be sexual when she knows you are uncomfortable. This is the dynamic you should explore. Then you should ask yourself if you can manage to enjoy this experience without feeling guilty. You and she should talk about it and arrive at a compromise.

Dear Amy: I am middleaged, and you would think by now I would learn to just accept my mother for who she is, but I still struggle with her selfishness. Recently my husband’s brother died, and when I called her to tell her she didn’t even express any sympathies for this loss but changed the subject to talk about taxes! I was stunned and hurt by her response. She cannot express any empathy for anyone not in her immediate family. As long as it does not directly impact her she doesn’t care. She has stated numerous times that a person “must think about themselves first.� I am not like her and I am happy about that. I know I cannot change her, but how do I keep from letting her actions hurt me

and make me angry? I feel sorry for her. She has no friends because she puts them all down. Even her children (there are four of us) are not free from her tyranny. She had a hard life as a child and a tough marriage with dad. She is filled with bitterness and it is getting harder to be around her. How can I help her to see how being kind to someone is so much more fulfilling than all the material things she worships so much? The older she gets the worse it is getting. — Wishing for a Miracle Dear Wishing: Your miracle won’t come. Your mother will not change. The only person you know can behave differently is you. You have some insight about why your mother is the

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Natalie Portman to wed ‘Black Swan’ choreographer NEW YORK (AP) — Natalie Portman is pregnant with her first child and is engaged to Benjamin Millepied, the choreographer of “Black

Swan.� A publicist for Portman confirmed Monday that the couple are engaged and expecting, but declined to give any further details. People magazine first reported the news. The 29-year-old actress and Millepied, a well-regarded ballet dancer and choreographer, met during the making of “Black Swan,� Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller that stars Portman as a ballet dancer. She’s been nominated for best actress by the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild. Millepied played a small onscreen role in the film as a dancer. Portman also stars in Ivan Reitman’s upcoming romantic comedy, “No Strings Attached.�

Alanis Morissette gives birth to baby NEW YORK(AP) — It’s a boy for Alanis Morissette and Mario “Souleye� Treadway. A representative for the 36year-old singer said in an email Monday that Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway was born Dec. 25. The e-mail says “all

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man who sold his Southern California home to “Octomom� Nadya Suleman said Sunday that he’s going ahead with eviction proceedings because she hasn’t made a long overdue $450,000 payment. Amer Haddadin said he’ll evict Suleman if she and her lawyer Jeff Czech don’t pay the balance on the house by Friday. A balloon payment was due Oct. 9. “I think they have money, but they are hiding the money,� Haddadin said. Suleman and Czech were served notice on Dec. 2 by mail and by hand, Haddadin said. He expects the eviction to be speedy. Suleman and her 14 children have lived in the 4-bedroom house for nearly two years, ever since she brought her octuplets home to the quiet cul-de-sac in La Habra, about 25 miles east of Los Angeles. Her father purchased the home for $565,000, including a $130,000 down payment. Suleman’s father, Ed Doud, cut a deal with Haddadin for the house because a traditional bank loan wasn’t available to Suleman, who is unmarried and unemployed. She previously lived with her mother in a small Whittier home before that house was foreclosed on. In April, Haddadin granted a 6-month extension on the remaining balance, and says that as a Jordanian, he took pity on a fellow Arab in a tough spot, and pledged to help Doud, who is Palestinian. Haddadin said Czech and Suleman became joint owners of the house in August, after her father transferred the deed from his name. Reached by phone Sunday, Czech said he had no immediate comment except that Suleman has been making $4,000 payments every month. Suleman already had six small children before giving birth to the octuplets. All 14 children were conceived through in vitro fertilization.

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way she is. That insight will help you to understand her — but it won’t change her. You should work on your own ability to be in your mother’s life while detaching from her choices. It would help for you to develop an exit strategy when you feel she is being especially challenging — and to tell her, “Well, Mom, I’m starting to get upset so I’m going to hop off. I’ll get in touch later.� A book you might find helpful is, “Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life,� by Susan Forward and Craig Buck (2002, Bantam).

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Nichole Corl-efird (with fiance Nathan hardister) got her first deer, a 12-point buck, on thanksgiving morning. she shot it with a .30-30 in eastern Rowan County. she’s been hunting since she was 13, but this is her first deer.

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Gabe Nussman, 6, of Waynesville bagged his first deer in eastern Rowan during a thanksgiving day visit with his grandparents bonnie and Jake Cauble and tony and Jenny Nussman. Gabe and his dad, scott, were hunting from a friend’s blind. it was the first hunt Gabe was allowed to take his own gun.

Lawmaker didn’t have permit to shoot piebald deer MCALESTER, Okla. (AP) — A state legislator who helped write some of Oklahoma’s hunting laws was so proud when he bagged a piebald, white-tailed deer that he called the media and gushed about the hunt. But his pride turned to embarrassment when state Rep. Terry Harrison was told what he did might have been illegal because he didn’t have a permit to shoot the animal. The McAlester News-Capital reports

that Harrison’s friend, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation game warden Shane Fields, called him after seeing the story in the newspaper and suggested he research hunting regulations. Harrison says his heart “just sunk” when he realized his mistake. He called the agency and a game warden wrote him a $296 ticket. Harrison says he wrote some of the state’s hunting laws and should’ve known better.

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emily messisco, 16, got her first buck, a 7-pointer weighing 181 pounds, on Nov. 23 on family land in Rowan County. she dropped him on a first shot at about 100 yards while hunting with the .30-30 of her great-grandfather, Ledford simmerson. her dad, brian messisco, and her grandfather, barry Gupton, had just been helping her sight the old gun a couple days before, but couldn’t quite get it zeroed in. emily commented that she knew it was hitting high, so she dropped her shot about 6 inches and put it right where she wanted. using the rifle that had been passed down through generations in the family made the hunt even more special.

There is an old saying used by fishermen that goes something like this, “I spent most of my money on fishing tackle, the rest I wasted.” Maybe you have heard it before, maybe you haven’t. But, regardless fishermen do spend a lot of money on tackle, particularly on fishing lures. If you don’t believe it, the next time you are talking to a fisherman, ask how many tackle boxes he has accumulated over the years. Two, three, four or more doesn’t sound like many, but each has the capacity to hold dozens and dozens of lures. Every time a lure was added to the collection the angler believed it would catch fish. Why does everyone need so many lures, when it is a known fact that most fish primarily eat smallish fish, insects and worms? Well to some, fishing with natural baits isn’t as challenging as trying to entice them into swallowing an artificial lure. That’s why tackle shops carry thousands in variety of colors, sizes and shapes. So with so many to choose from, how does one know which lure is the best? Again, there is no simple answer; so here are a few of the many unscientific reasons (excuses) anglers use when purchasing fishing lures. • This lure looks more lifelike then a real minnow. • It was so shiny. I had to buy it. • Any lure with a name like a “Blue Eyed, Yellow Belly, Boy Howdy” has to catch fish. • I saw it advertised on television. • They had lots of them at the tackle shop. • It looks just like a frog swimming in the water. • Someone told me; “It’s the only lure they will bite.” • It has a built-in rattle. • I can cast this one a mile. • This one is a favorite on the tournament trail and responsible for millions in prize money. • Pink is the only color they hit this time of year. • This lure was handcrafted by an old Indian Fishing Guide. • It’s a new soft plastic version of an old wooden lure I used when I was a kid. • Someone said: “It is the best lure ever for fishing off boat docks.” • It only catches big ones. • They were on sale and everyone was buying one or two • When I saw it, I had to buy it, because it looks just like a baby trout. • My friend catches fish on this one every time he goes fishing, so I bought three. Tips From Capt. Gus: When asked which is better, live or artificial baits? A bait shop owner replied; “It’s easier to feed ’em than it is to trick ’em, so use minnows.” Recent hot spots: Spotted bass along rip-rap shorelines and around deep brush. White perch are suspending along the edges of creek channels in water to thirty feet deep. Catfishing is good in sloughs and backcoves, while striped bass fishing is slow. Crappie fishing is good too very good in Mountain Creek around bridges and sunken brush. You can visit www.lakenormanstriperfishing.com or call Gus Gustafson at 704-617-6812.

Five NC anglers make field for FLW tournament

Millions of acres of undeveloped land going back up for federal wilderness protection

MINNEAPOLIS — North Carolina has five fishermen qualified for the 2011 Walmart FLW Tour Majors that will include 160 professional anglers. With the field set at 160, paybacks will be paid through 70th place. N.C. anglers are Matt Arey of Shelby, Chris Baumgardner of Gastonia, Brent Long of Cornelius, Bryan Thrift of Shelby and Brian Travis of Conover. “The enthusiasm from anglers

DENVER (AP) — The Obama administration plans to reverse a Bush-era policy and make millions of undeveloped acres of land once again eligible for federal wilderness protection, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said last week. The agency will replace the 2003 policy adopted under former Interior Secretary Gale Norton. That policy — derided by some as the “No More Wilderness” policy — stated that new areas could not

has never been higher,” said Kathy Fennel, president, FLW Outdoors Operations Division. “This is shaping up to be a truly remarkable season, and it starts with the incredibly talented field of pros announced today.” Pro anglers will compete for up to $125,000 and co-anglers will be vying for up to $25,000 in each tournament including Ranger Cup bonuses. With the full field, the paybacks will be $4,000 now through

70th place on the pro side and $700 on the co-angler side. The Tour will have anglers representing 27 states and Canada. Headlining the group from Texas, which has the most anglers in the field with 17, is three-time Angler of the Year Clark Wendlant. Kentucky adds 14 anglers to the field with California and Georgia next in line with 13. The complete breakdown is on FLWOutdoors.com.

be recommended for wilderness protection by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and it opened millions of acres to potential commercial development. That policy “frankly never should have happened and was wrong in the first place,” Salazar said. Environmental activists have been pushing to have protections for potential wilderness areas restored. Some 220 million acres of BLM land will be up for review.

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Sofa, tan, very nice $160; chest of drawers & matching nightstand, $230, desk chair, $30. All like new. 704-636-2738

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE Split OR Logs. Delivery negotiable. Please call for info: 704-636-5541 Computer. Complete P4 Dell. Internet ready, CD burner. Mouse, keyboard, 17” monitor included. $125. Please call 980-205-0947

China cabinet, oak. Front is 38” wide, 25” deep, 74” high. Great condition. $500 obo. 704857-9687 or 704-2020831

Grading & Hauling

704-279-2600

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Furniture & Appliances

Cleaning Services

New Homes Additions & Repairs Small Commercial

Maid 4 U Cleaning Service

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

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

Requirements: Valid driver's license A Nationwide Criminal Record Background check

plus tax $6.25

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

pets for everyone!

RUSHCO MARKETS IS

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

Baby Einstein Jumparoo Never Been Used Perfect Cond. $50 pd.$160 at BRUs. Call anytime 704640-2944

Computers & Software

Chimney Sweep & Fireplace

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

Job Seeker meeting at 112 E. Main St., Rockwell. 6:30pm Mons. Rachel Corl, Auctioneer. 704-279-3596

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

Apply at: Autumn Care of Salisbury 1505 Bringle Ferry Road EOE

Baby Items

Furniture & Appliances

Consignment

Scrape Blade, 6 foot Lienbach, 3pt. Hitch. $225. Please Call 704-209-1265

WEEKEND SUPERVISOR

Drivers: OWNER OPERATORS *Industry Leading Revenue per Mile + 100% FSC *No Money Down Tractor Purchase Program *No Lease On Costs *Class-A CDL, Hazmat and Tanker Required. 888-240-4808. www.millerdriving.com

Carport and Garages

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

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.

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.

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KEN WEDDINGTON Total Auctioneering Services 140 Eastside Dr., China Grove 704-8577458 License 392

Clerical/Administrative

Drivers- Regional Van Drivers. 35 - 37 cpm based on experience. BCBS Benefits Package. Home EVERY Week. CDL-A with 1 year experience required. Call 888-3628608, or apply at www.averittcareers.com. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Employment

Healthcare

Automotive Services Auctions

Employment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

~ 704-202-8881~ Recognized by the Salisbury Tree Board

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

3Mowing 3Yard Cleanup 3Trimming Bushes 3Leaf

Removal 3Gutter Cleaning

Professional Services Unlimited

3Core Aeration 3Fertilizing

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

FREE Estimates

Stoner Painting Contractor

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

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

Johnny Yarborough, Tree Expert trimming, topping, & removal of stumps by machine. Wood splitting, lots cleared. 10% off to senior citizens. 704-857-1731

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

Pools and Supplies

MOORE'S Tree TrimmingTopping & Removing. Use Bucket Truck, 704-209-6254 Licensed, Insured & Bonded

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

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

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

704-636-3415 704-640-3842 www.earlslawncare.com GAYLOR'S LAWNCARE For ALL your lawn care needs! *FREE ESTIMATES* 704-639-9925/ 704-640-0542

Lawn Maint. & Landscaping

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TREE WORKS by Jonathan Keener. Insured – Free estimates! Please call 704-636-0954.

6B • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010 Games and Toys Video games. 3 Nintendo DS games for sale $25. (Drawn to Life, Scribblenauts, Geo Wars Galaxies) 336-751-5279

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

Jewelry

Great Valentine's Gift Rubies. Loose stones. New. 3.25ct & 5ct. $50 & $80. New diamond ring, size 7. $125. Please call 704-431-4837

Lawn and Garden 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

Misc For Sale Leather Jacket. Men's Leather Jacket, size-Reg. 40. Used, in great shape. $35. 336-751-2600.

Homes for Sale

Alexander Place

Paper Cutter $75 Please Call 704-638-9500 Shell/Kevin Harvick shirts. Size large. 1-Polo style, 1-Button up. $15.00 each or 2 for $25. 336751-2600 Spinning Wheel - $225 Pump Organ - $225 Please Call 704-638-9500 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 Stop Smoking Cigarettes No Patches, No Gum, No Pills With Hypnosis It's Easy! Also Weight Control. 704-933-1982

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

Homes for Sale Genesis Realty 704-933-5000 genesisrealtyco.com Foreclosure Experts

Homes for Sale Salisbury

New Listing

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

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Country Club Area

Awesome Location

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

Convenient Location

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 Salisbury

Over 2 Acres

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

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

GREAT INVESTMENT

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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 stand hood/lights/magnum 350 filter. Too many xtras to list! $300. Call 704-213-1215 Baby bed. $25. 3 tires. Good tread. 16” $10 each. Walker, $5. Please call 704-857-9716 for more info.

Music Sales & Service Piano for sale. In good condition. With bench. tuning. $500. Needs Please call 704-636-1364

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

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E. Spencer

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Salisbury

Great Location 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, 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

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

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

Motivated Seller

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

East Rowan

Hurry, Hurry!

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

Salisbury

North of China Grove, 225 Lane. 3BR/2BA, Lois Double garage and deck on a quiet dead end street. Country setting. No water bills. No city tax. Possible owner financing. Will work with slow credit. $975/mo + dep. Please call 704-857-8406 Salisbury. 2 or 3 bedroom Townhomes. For information, call Summit Developers, Inc. 704-797-0200 Spencer

Craftsman Style

New Home

Apartments

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

1, 2, & 3 BR Huge Apartments, very nice. $375 & up. 704-890-4587 1BR/1BA duplex fully furnished. TV, BR suite, LR furniture, refrig., washer / dryer, Sect. 8 approved. Heat, air, electricity & water incl'd. $750/mo + $500 dep. 704-636-1850 2 BR, 1 BA at Willow Oaks on Old Concord Rd. Has refrigerator & stove. All elect. Rent $399, Dep. $400. Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 2 BR, 1 BA, close to Salisbury High. Rent $425, dep. $400. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446 2BR brick duplex with carport, convenient to hospita. $450 per month. 704-637-1020 AAA+ Apartments $425-$950/mo. Chambers Realty 704-637-1020

3rd Creek Ch. Rd. 3BR, 2BA. DW. .71 acre. 1,700 sq. ft. FP, LR, den. $540 about. Fin. avail. 704-489-1158

Airport Rd. area. 118-A Overbrook Rd. ½ rent for December. 2 story apt. $535/mo. Very nice. Daytime 704-637-0775

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

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

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

OWNER FINANCING! NO MONEY DOWN!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manufactured Home Sales

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

Barnhardt Meadows. Quality home sites in setting, country restricted, pool and pool House complete. Use your builder or let us build for you. Lots start at $24,900. B&R Realty 704-633-2394 Western Rowan County

Salisbury

Salisbury

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

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

Salisbury

Salisbury

GOING ON VACATION?

SALISBURY POST

CLASSIFIED

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

Great House!

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

Apartments

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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. negotiable. Deposit Section 8 welcome. 336-247-2593 Moving to Town? Need a home or Apartment? We manage rental homes & apartments. Call and let us help you. Waggoner Realty Co. 704-633-0462 www.waggonerrealty.com

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.

Near Va. 2BR, 1BA. $550/mo. Includes water. Security, application. 704-239-4883 Broker Rockwell Area. Apt. & Duplexes. $500-$600. 2BR Quiet Community. Marie Leonard-Hartsell at Wallace Realty 704-239-3096

Condos and Townhomes

Condos and Townhomes

Salisbury

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.

Prince Charles Renovated Condos, Large Floor Plans, 1250-4300 sq.ft. Safe inside entrances. Walking distance to Downtown Salisbury. Special Financing Terms. Call: 704-202-6676

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

Colony Garden Apartments 2BR and 1-1/2 BA Town Homes $575/mo. College Students Welcome! Near Salisbury VA Hospital 704-762-0795

Real Estate Services Allen Tate Realtors

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. Edelbrock 600 CFM Electric Choke. $200 Please Call 704-212-7807 EZ Go Electric Workhorses, 48 volt with dump beds, tops, head & tail lights, chargers. Excellent condition. $3200. 704-245-3660

Lumber All New!

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

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 Bunts, B&R Varina Realty @ 704.640.5200

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

Rifle. M1922 Mauser design rifle, Brazil made, bolt action, dark walnut stock. Black leather sling. Bayonet ready. $650. Call 704-762-9197 *similar to photo

Show off your stuff!

Instruction AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 877-300-9494.

Lost & Found

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

Found dog. Chihuahua. Brown w/collar. Barringer St. area. On 12/26. Nice dog, extremely energetic. 704-239-6685 Found keys. Evening of Dec. 15th. Outside of Dr. Washco dental office in Spencer. To identify, call 704-633-9368 Found Small dog on 12/23 in the Corbin Hills area. Please Call 704-310-8541

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704-797-4220 *some restrictions apply

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

For Sale By Owner House and 6+ Acres with Stream

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 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

Rockwell

A Must See

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

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

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 Rockwell

REDUCED

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

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

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

Reduced

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

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

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

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

Found a set of keys on Happy Lake Road in Rockwell. Please Call 704-857-8055

Homes for Sale

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Fulton Heights

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

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

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

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

Land for Sale

Land for Sale ********************** Front St. 3.37 acres, almost completed 50' x100' bldg. $44K. 704-636-1477 W. Rowan 1.19 acs. Old Stony Knob Rd. Possible owner financing. Reduced $19,900. 704-640-3222

25 Acres Beautiful Land for Sale by Owner 1 Hr to/from Charlotte, NC 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

Convenience store business for sale with large game room/mini bar. Includes all stock, security system, ice maker, coolers, etc. $20,000. Will consider trade for mobile home & land. 704-857-0625 Downtown Salis, 2300 sf office space, remodeled, off street pking. 633-7300

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Business Opportunities

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

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SALISBURY POST Apartments Salis. Nice modern 1BR, energy efficient, water furnished, off Jake Alexander $395 + dep. 704-640-5750 Salisbury, city. 2BR, 1BA. Stove, refrigerator. New carpet. $500/mo., $500 dep. 704-633-4081

Condos and Townhomes

Houses for Rent

Houses for Rent

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

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

Hurley School area. 3BR, 2BA. Carport, fenced yard. Storage building. Newly remodeled. $800/mo. + deposit. Call 704-636-8058

Houses for Rent

WELCOME HOME TO DEER PARK APTS. We have immediate openings for 1 & 2 BR apts. Call or come by and ask about our move-in specials. 704-278-4340 for info. For immediate info call 1-828-442-7116

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

Condos and Townhomes

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

Hidden Creek, Large 2 BR, 2 BA end unit, all appl. pool + W/D, $795/mo + $400 dep. Ref. 1 yr. lease, no smoking, no pets. 704-640-8542

Quiet Setting

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

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

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010 • 7B

CLASSIFIED

EXECUTIVE STYLE HOME FOR RENT

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

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. Refrigerator, stove furnished. Rent $725, Dep., $700. Call Rowan Properties 704-633-0446

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

Houses: 3BRs, 1BA. Apartments: 2 & 3 BR's, 1BA Deposit required. Faith Realty 704-630-9650

No. 60891 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY - 10-SP-1071 - 6210 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Charles Sanders and Janet Sanders and Harvey D White and Sonya Sanders, dated October 8, 2008 and recorded on October 9, 2008, in Book No. 1130, at Page 969 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Rowan County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at Rowan County Courthouse, Salisbury, North Carolina on January 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Salisbury, County of Rowan, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Address of property: 611 Sides Lane, Salisbury, NC 28144 Tax Parcel ID: 029 111 Present Record Owners: Charles Sanders and Sonya Sanders The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. In the event that the Owner and Holder or its intended assignee is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee's Deed, and any Land Transfer Tax. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS" and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective on May 20, 2009. Dated: December 6, 2010 David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee, By: Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C., Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520, Charlotte, NC 28217 704-442-9500 No. 60890 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, ROWAN COUNTY - 10 SP 265 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by JOAN LESLIE PALMER, UNMARRIED WOMAN to NEAL G. HELMS, Trustee(s), which was dated May 9, 2008 and recorded on May 14, 2008 in Book 1121 at Page 729, Rowan County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 6, 2011 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Rowan County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING Lot 23 as shown on Map One of Windmill Ridge, Phase Two, said plat being recorded in Book of Maps at Page 2041 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Rowan County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 305 Meadow Green Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of Forty-Five Cents (45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS WHERE IS." There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Joan Leslie Palmer. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days' written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. 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 confirmation of 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 request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee By: Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988, FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-06155-FC01

Salisbury

Great Convenient Location!

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

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

Rowan County. 2 & 3 BR homes. All electric. Free water & sewer. $450$675/mo. 704-633-6035

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

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

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

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

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

Salisbury-2 BR, 1 BA, brick, off Jake Alex., Remodeled, central heat/ air, $550/mo. 704-640-5750

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

Houses for Rent

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

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

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

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

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

Concord area, across from hospital. Body shop/detail shop. Great location. Frame rack, paint booth, turn key ready. 704-622-0889

West Rowan area. Big home. 20 acres. $895/ month. Please call 704239-0691 Woodleaf & Kannapolis 3-4BR, 2BA. $650-$700/ mo. Deposit required. Please call 704-788-1603

Office and Commercial Rental

1st Month Free Rent! Salisbury, Kent Executive Park office suites, $100 & up. Utilities paid. Conference room, internet access, break room, ample parking. 704-202-5879

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

Office and Commercial Rental 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. 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. 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

Office and Commercial Rental Salisbury. In town. Convenient location on S. Main Level access. Utilities paid. Parking lot. 704-638-0108 Spencer Shops Lease great retail space for as little as $750/mo for 2,000 sq ft at. 704-431-8636 Warehouse space / manufacturing as low as $1.25/sq. ft./yr. Deposit. Call 704-431-8636

Manufactured Home for Rent 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 Cooleemee. 2BR $100 / wk, $400 dep on ½ ac lot. 336-998-8797, 704-9751579 or 704-489-8840 East Area. 2BR, water, trash. Limit 2. Dep. req. No pets. Call 704-6367531 or 704-202-4991 EAST ROWAN AREA Taking apps. 2 BR, max. occ. 3, no pets, garbage, & lawn service incl. 704-2793882/ 980-234-2469

No. 60825

No. 60870

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Larry Wayne Heglar, 380 Corriher Grange Road, Mooresville, NC 28115. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 10th day of March, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 3rd day of December, 2010. Donna G. Hunter, as Executor for the estate of Larry Wayne Heglar, deceased, File 10E1068, 13506 Old Camden Road, Midland, NC 28107

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Margie A. Hoffman. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of March, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 16th day of December, 2010. Gwendolyn H. Crowe, Executor of the estate of Margie A. Hoffman, File #2010E1208, 455 Murray Dr., Salisbury, NC 28146 Robert N. Crosswhite, Attorney, 239 E. Broad St., Statesville, NC 28677

No. 60827 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Fawn Lynn Anderson, 6820 Jones Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of March, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 2nd day of December, 2010. Fawn Lynn Anderson, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E1135, Monte Keith Anderson, 6820 Jones Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147 No. 60867 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as the Executor of the estate of John W. Pinkston, 120 Lon Bow Rd., Salisbury, NC 28144. This is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 23rd day of March, 2011, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 16th day of December, 2010. John Steven Pinkston, Executor of the estate of John W. Pinkston, File #10E1171, 5 Beauregard Dr., Spencer, NC 28159 Attorney at Law: Sean B. Sandison, 417 N. Main St., Suite. F, Salisbury, NC 28144 No. 60828 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor for the Estate of Robert Lee Scoggins, 150 Yates Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of March, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 30th day of November, 2010. Lynda S. McDaniel, Executor of the estate of Robert Lee Scoggins, File #10E1149, 3030 Phaniels Church Rd., Rockwell, NC 28138 Attorney at Law: Benjamin H. Bridges, III, PO Box 1007, Salisbury, NC 28145-1007 No. 60868 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having Qualified as Executor of the Estate of John Graham Miller, 5415 Wildwood Dr., Salisbury, NC 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 22nd day of March, 2011, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 15th day of December, 2010. Tabatha Estes, Executor of the estate of John Graham Miller, File #10E1190, 8570 Hillcrest Dr., Rockwell, NC 28138 Attorney at Law: John L. Holshouser, Jr., PO Drawer 1617, Salisbury, NC 28145 No. 60869 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Richard Dale Tuchek, 3208 Winged Food Dr., Salisbury, NC 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of March, 2011, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 14th day of December, 2010. Richard Dale Tuchek, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E1225, Gwendolyn T. Tuchek, 3208 Winged Foot Dr., Salisbury, NC 28144 Attorney: John T. Hudson, 122 N. Lee St., Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 60889 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 10 sp 856 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ALLISON MILLER AND D. ERIC MILLER DATED DECEMBER 28, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1055 AT PAGE 460 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:00 PM on January 6, 2011 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a nail in the center line of Goodman Lake Road (S. R. No. 2168), corner to W. W. Mahaley, and runs thence with Mahaley's line North 4 degrees 3 minutes 2 seconds West 493 feet to an iron pipe, W. W. Mahaley's corner in the line of Gilbert Spencer Thomason; thence with Thomason's line North 29 degrees 21 minutes 59 seconds East 412.64 feet to an iron pipe in the line of James Albert Young, Sr., thence with Young's line South 87 degrees 47 minutes 58 seconds East 180 feet to a new iron pipe, a new corner in the line of James Albert Young, Sr.; thence two (2) new lines as follows: (1) South 23 degrees 13 minutes 29 seconds West 493.57 feet to a new iron pipe; (2) South 4 degrees 3 minutes 12 seconds East 332.68 feet to a new iron in the center line of Goodman Lake Road (S. R. No. 2168), a new corner; thence with the center line of Goodman Lake Road (S. R. 2168) South 71 degrees 28 minutes 46 seconds West 185.91 feet to the point of Beginning, and being 3.666 acres more or less according to a map of the survey for D. Eric Miller and Wife Allison Y. Miller dated May 8, 2004, and recorded in Map Book 9995, page 5042 of the Rowan County Registry. And Being more commonly known as: 4330 Goodman Lake Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146

No. 60826 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Co-Executor of the Estate of Stanley Mark Chester, 1035 Holmes St., Salisbury, NC 28144, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 9th day of March, 2011, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate are notified to make immediate payment. This the 3rd day of December, 2010. Stanley Mark Chester, deceased, Rowan County File #2010E1123, Trina L. Chester, 421 Hudson St., Salisbury, NC 28144, Dana C. Marske, 1718 Valleybrook Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012, Alta C. Green, 347 Cauble Farm Road, Salisbury, NC 28147 Attorney: J. Andrew Porter, 120 N. Jackson St., Salisbury, NC 28144

No. 60886 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Town Council of Town of China Grove, North Carolina will conduct a QuasiJudicial Public Hearing on the 4th day of January 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall, 205 Swink Street, China Grove, North Carolina. L&M Motors has requested a Conditional Use Permit to change the use of a property to an automobile sale lot. The property is located at 1120 S 29 Hwy and is more specifically identified a Rowan County Parcel number 128 007. The property is zoned HB (Highway Business). The application and other documentation are available at China Grove Town Hall, 205 Swink Street, China Grove, NC. All persons owning property or residing in the Town of China Grove or the Town's ETJ will be given an opportunity to be heard on this matter. Please contact Emily Jackson at 704-87-2466 or epjackson@benchmarkplanning.com if you have any questions about the case or the quasi-judicial process. Hearing impaired persons desiring additional information or having questions regarding this subject should call the North Carolina Relay Number for the Deaf (1800-735-8262). Town Clerk

No. 60859 NOTICE OF SALE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION - ROWAN COUNTY - 10sp1082 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY VENESA CODY HEARST AND JAMES GREGORY HEARST DATED APRIL 3, 1998 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 818 AT PAGE 911 IN THE ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:00 PM on January 3, 2011 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Rowan County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an existing PK nail in the center of Heiligtown Road (SR 2118) and running thence with the line of Dennis E. Hipps (DB 741-580) S 86 deg 37 min 56 sec E 24.23 feet to an existing iron, corner of Hipps and Benny L. Smith (DB 706805) thence with Smith four lines as follows, (1) S 39 deg 52 min 34 sec E 50.16 feet to a new iron (2) S 42 deg. 56 min 26 sec. E 49.41 feet to an existing iron (3) S 46 deg 44 min 26 sec E 50.91 feet to an existing iron (4) N 45 deg 27 min 04 sec E 139.21 feet to an existing iron corner of Hipps; thence with Hipps S 86 deg 37 min 56 sec 154.99 feet to an existing iron in the line of Joseph A. Lira (DB 696-54); thence with Lira, S 03 deg 20 min 00 sec W 24.03 feet to an existing iron corner of Virginia H. Miller (DB 615-371); thence with the line of Miller S 03 deg 20 min 00 sec. W 160.05 feet to an existing iron in the southern margin of the right of way of Carson Road; thence S 03 deg 20 min 00 sec 25.17 feet to an existing iron in the line of Delilah C. Blackwell et al (DB 730-123); thence with Blackwell N 86 deg 40 min 12 sec W 109.93 feet to an existing railroad spike in the center of Heiligtown Road (SR 2118); thence with the line of Mildred D. Black (DB 762-126) N 86 deg 40 min 12 sec W 165.07 feet to an existing iron corner of Black and Jean Delois Adkins (DB 639-291 and 292); thence with Adkins N 23 deg 39 min 00 sec W 235.09 feet to the point of beginning and being 1.331 acres, part of Lot 10 of the Michael Kluttz Tract, part of the School House Lot and part of the Old RW of Drakeford Avenue (see DB 183-32), as shown on the survey and map prepared for Venesa Cody Hearst by Shulenburger Surveying Co., dated 3/21/96 and updated 3/31/96. And Being more commonly known as: 412 Heiligtown Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Allison Y. Miller.

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Venesa Cody Hearst aka Venesa Adele Reese and Robert Lee Reese.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance "AS IS, WHERE IS." Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days written notice to the landlord. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is October 19, 2010.

The date of this Notice is December 14, 2010.

Grady I. Ingle Or Elizabeth B. Ells , Substitute Trustee, 06-85307 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/

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

8B • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010 Manufactured Home for Rent Ellis Park. 3BR/2BA. Appls., water, sewer, incl'd. $525/mo. + $525 deposit. Pet OK. 704-279-7463

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

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

Autos

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

Dodge, 2007, Caliber. 100% Guaranteed Credit Approval! Over 150+ Vehicles in Stock! 1330 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Ford Taurus SE Sedan, 2007. 4-speed automatic, 3.0L, V6. Stock #P7596. $10,997. Payment $169/ mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

Jaguar S-Type, 2005. Black w/black leather interior, 6 sp. auto trans, 4.2L V8 engine, AM/FM/CD Changer, Premium Sound. Call Steve today! 704-6034255

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

Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan, 2008. Imperial Blue Metallic exterior w/titanium interior. Stock #P7562B. $12,797, $199/ mo. 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Cats Found kitten Providence Church area, Dec. 15, Tuxedo, black saddle, rust and black mix, white on nose. 704-645-9119

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

Cane Corso Italian Mastiff Pups. ICCF Reg. $700 to $850. 336-467-1353

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

Puppies. German Shepherd - Belgian Malions. 2 males. $250 each. Call 704-239-6018

Mini Cooper Hatchback, 2005. Pepper white exterior with black interior. Stock #P7585. $13,297. Payment $199/ mo. Call 1-800-542-9758 www.cloningerford.com

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Chrysler, 1977, New Yorker. Blue. Clean. Restorable. Driveable. $300. Call 336-766-8459

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CKC puppies. Pomeranians. $200. 2 male Shih Tzus, 16 weeks. $150. Cash. 704-633-5344 Dog-Free To Good Home. Medium sized, mixed breed, male, shots up to date, house trained, 8 mo. old. 336-933-9475

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Mercedes S320, 1999 Black on Grey leather interior, 3.2, V6, auto trans, LOADED, all power ops, low miles, SUNROOF, chrome rims good tires, extra clean MUST SEE! 704-6034255

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

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

Supplies and Services 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.

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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

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hen longtime friends Nathan Eagle, Andy Smith and Rachael Hinshaw layered up and headed outside Sunday, they wouldn’t settle for building just any old snowman. “The last big snow we had we built a giant snowman, so our goal this time was to make it a little bit bigger,” Eagle, 25, said Monday. “Giant” meaning 12 feet. This time, their creation topped 14 feet thanks to a few helping hands from Eagle’s aunt, Jill Cranford, cousin, Haley Cranford, neighbor, Justice Schenck, and father, Bradley Eagle. Eagle’s father used a crane from his construction company, Eagle Construction, to put the snowman together. “We rolled the snowballs up and he lifted them so we could set them on top of each other,” Nathan Eagle said. The group used red spray paint for the snowman’s eyes, nose, mouth and buttons. “We actually had to get a ladder to get up to the top of it,” Nathan Eagle said. The next time a heavy snowfall hits Rowan County, Nathan Eagle said he plans to make an even larger snowman. “We definitely have to do that,” he said. Nathan Eagle said he enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with friends he’s known since elementary school. “Me, Andy and Rachael have always been good friends but all of us have full-time jobs now so it’s pretty difficult to get together for anything other than dinner,” he said. “It was nice to be out in the snow being active with people you don’t get to see every day.” Spending time with family was an added bonus. “It’s always nice to be with family over Christmas and do things you do every year, but this year with the snow it was nice to be able to get outside and play in the snow,” Nathan Eagle said. For Amber Denney, 22, playing in the snow was a solitary activity. She spent about four hours constructing a nearly 5-foot tall snow castle Sunday. “I lived in Florida all summer and I made a few really good submitted photo sand castles so I decided to make one out of snow this time,” she A group of longtime friends used a crane and a lot of muscle to build a 14-foot tall snowman at the home of said. Nathan eagle, 2900 mount hope Church Road. the group included Justice schenck, left, Nathan eagle, Jill The China Grove native used Cranford, Rachael hinshaw, Andy smith and haley Cranford, in front. watercolor paint to add a splash of color to the snow castle at her She said art has always been a The winter storm hasn’t been night and 7 p.m. Sunday, four home on Mt. Hope Church Road. hobby and the snow gave her am- all fun and games. times the normal call volume. “I put it in a spray bottle and ple opportunity to get out and The N.C. Highway Patrol reFour vehicle-related deaths were just sprayed it on there,” Denney create something. sponded to nearly 2,000 calls See SNOW, 2A said. • • • across the state between mid-

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The Hanford Dole Chapter of the American Red Cross has begun streamlining costs and focusing community resources, but the chapter says the reorganization will not affect services. Rowan County is part of a 14county region affected by the changes, as are 650 Red Cross chapters nationwide. The restructuring has been in the works for nearly two years. All of the employees at the Rowan chapter, including Executive Director Steve Simpson, had to submit an application for a job within the region. Simpson was not re-hired, said Nancy Litton, who now heads the Hanford Dole Chapter. Litton, who lives in Kannapolis, will lead the Rowan chapter, as well as serving as the community chapter executive in Cabarrus and Stanly counties. Each of those counties will no longer have its own executive director. She has been with Cabarrus the Chapter of the Red Cross organization since 1998. Attempts to reach Simpson by phone were unsuccessful. At least six staff and pro- NANCY LITTON gram directors Red Cross work with volunexecutive teers at the Rowan chapter. Some of those who work in the Rowan office were not hired back to perform their current duties. “All changes were necessary. A lot of changes are because of the cost and the ability to manage resources. We want to be good stewards of those dollars,” Litton said. She said the changes mainly affect personnel and nothing has changed in how the local chapter provides services for blood donations, disaster relief, health-andsafety training, and service to the armed forces. “We still have a number of volunteers who help with drives,” she said. “We are still responding to disasters and preparing the community for disasters.” Emergency Services Director Deborah Lineberger and volunteer Dick Smith kept their positions and continue to offer help to those who may need the Red Cross following a home fire or other disaster. Litton said CPR and AED training is paramount and critically essential in the community. The organization is looking to get more people trained and deliver more certifications in CPR and AED. There is an emphasis on personnel getting involved in the community. “We’ve recognized we really meet

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Feathered friends: Teen enjoys raising rare breed BY KARISSA MINN kminn@salisburypost.com

At first glance, the creatures at Cheyenne Plummer’s home look like walking powder puffs. As they move around, a dark beak and five-toed feet peek out of the fuzz on each odd-looking animal. The final clue to their identity is their soft but persistent clucking. Plummer, 14, raises Silkie Bantam chickens with the help of her parents, Tonya and Kevin Plummer, at Feather Leg Farms south of Salisbury. Silkies are ornamental fowl, used primarily as show birds or pets.

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Cheyenne said she fell in love with the “prissy chickens,” as she calls them, when she saw photos of them on the Internet. “I like how fluffy they are,” she said. “They don’t look like a chicken. They look more like a fuzzball.” Silkie feathers lack the barbicels that hold normal feathers together. As a result, their feathers look more like fur and can feel soft like silk. Tonya said when her daughter showed her photos of the birds, she asked her, “What in the world is that? A furry chicken?” Cheyenne and Tonya finally saw one in person at a bird Today’s forecast 40º/20º Sunny, and a bit milder

show at the Rowan County fair two years ago. A bluish gray bird was sitting calmly on top of a cage. “We walked off, but Cheyenne kept saying, ‘I really like it,’ ” Tonya said. “I told her, ‘That’s a lot of money for a chicken.’ ” They eventually went back, and the man who owned the bird convinced them to buy Fluffy, Cheyenne’s first blue silkie. She now raises about 40 of the chickens, including several that recently hatched. Some were bought or given to her as gifts, while others were bred by her family. Cheyenne has shown

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silkies in Smithfield, WinstonSalem, Greensboro and Morganton, winning awards like Reserve Show and Best in Breed. “It’s actually really hard for silkies to win champion of show,” Cheyenne said. “The judges like large fowl and Old English.” Cheyenne helps to feed and water the birds, but when it’s time to wash them before a show, Tonya takes over. “We use kitten or puppy shampoo,” Tonya said. “She’s afraid she’ll get it in their eyes.” karissa minn/sALisbuRY post It would take nearly an Cheyenne plummer, 14, raises, keeps and shows silkie

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RALEIGH (AP) — The former CEO of Raleigh-based software firm Red Hat Inc. is suing his family’s financial advisers, saying they misused $60 million. Matthew Szulik and his family filed the federal lawsuit in North Carolina against TAG Virgin Islands Inc. The Szuliks say they wanted their money invested in a conservative portfolio of blue chip stocks and bonds. But they say about $60 million was improperly placed in questionable investments that are now worthless. The family claims in court documents filed last week the firm received millions in kickbacks for the investments. TAG did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Szulik stepped down as Red Hat’s CEO at the end of 2007 to deal with family health issues. He left his post as chairman this year.

Dozens of birds moved after aviary collapse INDIAN TRAIL (AP) — Dozens of birds at a North Carolina rescue center are now safe after the netting covering their enclosure collapsed under the weight of several inches of snow. WSOC-TV reports that volunteers at the Carolina Water Fowl Rescue in Indian Trail on Sunday moved about 150 birds inside to a barn at the facility while they worked to fix the netting. Volunteer Jennifer Gordon says all of the cage needs to be intact for the birds to stay in the aviary enclosure overnight. The Water Fowl Rescue center treats birds including ducks, geese, swans, cranes and doves.

Man dies after shootout with police MOUNT AIRY (AP) — North Carolina police have identified two men who died in Mount Airy, one of them killed after a shootout with officers. Michael Edinger, 45, was killed Friday after he fired at Mount Airy police responding to reports of a domestic dispute. Police say Officer Carlos Garcia shot Edinger, who was pronounced dead at Wake Forest University Baptist hospital. Officers checking inside the home found John Edinger, 70, dead. Police are investigating his death, while State Bureau of Investigation agents probe the shooting death of Michael Edinger. The police officer has been placed on administrative leave until the investigation is completed. Garcia is an eight-year police veteran.

Michael Jordan buys condo in Charlotte CHARLOTTE (AP) — Wilmington native and Bobcats owner Michael Jordan is officially a Charlotte homeowner. The Charlotte Observer reports that the former University of North Carolina star and six-time NBA champion has purchased and combined the two top-floor penthouses at a luxury condominium building in Charlotte. The agency that brokered the deal says Jordan closed on the $3.15 million property last week. Jordan’s new, 7,000-square-foot residence is about two blocks from Time Warner Cable Arena, where the Bobcats play. Jordan became the Bobcats’ majority owner earlier this year.

Printer seeks old Confederate flags for book DURHAM (AP) — A Durham printer wants to collect old Confederate flags to use for a collection of poems about race and growing up in the South. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that printer Dave Wofford is scouring Internet listings, junk shops and thrift stores for flags for the book by North Carolina’s former poet laureate Kathryn Stripling Byer. Byer grew up in Georgia in the 1950s and ’60s and wrote poetry about the racial conflict of those times. Jacar Press is planning to make about 100 copies of the flag-covered books for sale at $100 a piece. The proceeds will benefit youth writing workshops that focus on ethnic identity.

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reported statewide. The Salisbury Police Department responded to two vehicle wrecks Sunday. No one was injured. “I think people tend to drive with a lot more caution when the weather is bad,” said Cindy Botts, Salisbury Police administrative assistant for records. • • • Duke Energy restored power to all of its Rowan County customers Monday. Duke spokesman Jason Walls said at the peak, which occurred about 6 a.m. Sunday, more than 500 of the county’s 61,000 customers experienced outages. Walls said customers are urged to contact Duke Energy immediately after a power outage occurs by calling 800-7693766. • • • Though temperatures are expected to reach the 40s today, the National Weather Service warns that black ice will be a road hazard. The weather service issued a winter weather advisory, which is in effect until noon today, warning travelers of slippery roadways that may “appear clear” but be covered in a “thin layer of black ice.” “We’ll have melting during the day and freezing at night, which could produce patches of black ice,” said Weather Service Meteorologist John Tomko. Tomko said Monday’s and today’s lows of 16 and 21 degrees are lower than normal — 30 degrees — but not record breaking. Temperatures are expected to reach the high 50s on Saturday and Sunday, with a slight chance of precipitation Saturday. Tomko said skies will be clear New Year’s Eve with a low of about 38. Contact reporter Sarah Campbell at 704-7977683.

hour to blow-dry each silkie, she said, but they now use a heated fan to dry them all at once in four hours. The chickens gather around the fan, fluffing their feathers on their own. Feeding and caring for the birds can get expensive, Tonya said, but the hobby pays for itself. “We sold a bunch this past summer,” she said, adding that they sell both show-quality and pet-quality chickens. “A lot of people get them just to have as pets for kids.” Silkies are gentle, friendly chickens that do well with children and often don’t mind being stroked or held. They come in bearded and nonbearded varieties. The bearded kind has more feathers around the neck and face. They also are bred in several different colors, including buff, gray, blue, black, splash, white, partridge and lavender. The breed is thought to have originated in either China or Japan, where silkie is considered a delicacy. These chickens are typically not eaten in the United States, because their meat, skin and bones are an unappetizing bluish-black. They do provide some food for their owners, though. “They lay tasty eggs,” Kevin said. When Cheyenne began raising silkies, the family bought a carport and added siding to create an outdoor shelter for the chickens. “Her dad spends so much time making cages,” Tonya said. “Every time we turn around, she wants another color.” This time, it’s lavender — a pale, silvery gray just recognized as a show color. But Cheyenne’s parents aren’t complaining about her enthusiasm for her hobby, or the cost and effort it takes to maintain it. “I like it,” Tonya said. “It keeps her out of trouble.” It’s also an outlet for her love of animals — the family also has a few parrots, a lizard, miniature horses and more. Cheyenne used to show

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The feathers of silkies look and feel like fur. Regardless of feather color, they have blue-black skin and bones. horses and rabbits before moving on to chicken breeds. Cheyenne, who is homeschooled and used to attend Southeast Middle School, says she is thinking about becoming a veterinarian or a vet technician. Her parents also have grown to love raising and showing the chickens. Tonya now helps keep track of show points for the American Silkie Bantam Club. Through the club and the

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This single story home at 928 S. Jackson St. was completely gutted by a Sunday night fire.

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Fire investigators are still investigating a Sunday night fire at 928 S. Jackson St., and have ruled-out an accidental cause. A Salisbury Police report indicated the fire was being investigated as possible arson. Investigators and firefighters were at the house Monday morning, making sure no additional fires popped up, and going through the debris in and around the home. The fire was reported about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, and firefighters worked for hours to extinguish the flames and hot spots, even staying overnight to make sure nothing was burning in the ashes. The three-alarm fire threatened a next door duplex, causing minor damage. The first and second alarms were for the fire and the third was for all offduty firefighters to cover the Salisbury stations while they were responding. Residents in the duplex were offered assistance from the Red Cross, however, the families stayed

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The Smithsonian Museum of American History has an exhibit of the gowns the first ladies wore to the inaugural ball with their husbands. Michelle Obama’s 2009 inaugural ball gown is a shouldered white silk chiffon with matching shoes.

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Sharon Ritchie has passed along a new address for her son, Cody, who has been on the Post’s Letters from Home list. Cody is in an area accessible only by helicopter, since no roads reach there, she says. “They also do not have showers so he goes for long periods without a shower and only gets one when they leave this post to go to another one for baths and to wash clothes.” The Ritchies did not hear from Cody on Christmas; everyone at his location has to share one computer. The waits are long and the time for each person to use the computer is short. “So, for us, no news is good news,” Sharon says. “Cody really appreciates the cards and packages, as well as the thoughts and prayers.” One day he received 10 packages, which he shared with his buddies, she said. His new address is: PFC Ritchie, Cody N. I Co. 3D Squadron 2D Stryker Cavalry Regiment FOB Azi Azullah APO AE 09313 “I hope that people do not forget our service men and women now that Christmas is over. They are still over there and still fighting for our freedom here in the good old USA.”

Christmas Happiness a success The community supported the Christmas Happiness Fund at a time when more people affected by the economy needed the most help. The Post sponsors the program and the Rowan Department of Social Services distributes vouchers to low-income families so they can buy gifts for their children’s Christmas. This year’s giving helped the most children in the nearly 60 years of the program and collected the most funds. As of Thursday the community 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. Donations received at this point will be applied to start up the fund for next year’s program. The Post will provide updates to Christmas Happiness as they become available.

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don’t know a thing about dresses other than the colors and if they are long or short. I don’t know silk chiffon from embroidered gold or a mousseline overskirt. I went to the Smithsonian Museum of American History exhibit called “First Ladies at the Smithsonian” and absolutely enjoyed seeing the fine gowns in the exhibit of the modern era first ladies from Mamie Eisenhower (1953) to Michelle Obama (2009). It was really neat seeing the older dresses of Mary Lincoln, Martha Washington, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the wacky green Chinese robe of Helen Taft. Taft’s Chinese robe from the 1909-1913 period looks like a guru’s attire from the ’60s. There were 11 WAYNE dresses of the modern era and about a dozen HINSHAW additional older dresses and accessories. Memory recalls many of the inaugural gowns. In recent years there had been so much news coverage of the clothes of the first ladies. The gowns have been well documented and the images locked in our minds. It is fun to recall and remember and say, “Oh, yes,” there is the dress the president’s wife wore in the news photos. The current exhibit opened in March, 2009 with the museum director, Brent D. Glass, saying, “The new gallery allows us to consider the public speculation and media scrutiny that surrounds first ladies during inaugurations.” Michelle Obama’s 2009 gown was displayed in the center of the room where it could draw all the attention of the viewers. Naturally it was the dress that had the visitors buzzing. It is a striking one-shouldered, white silk chiffon gown. She must be so, so tall.

Hillary Clinton’s 1993 inaugural gown was a violet beaded lace sheath gown with a blue velvet silk overskirt. Laura Bush’s 2001 inaugural gown was a ruby red color with crystal embroidered Chantilly lace. Surely she must be the tallest first lady ever. Not to be misunderstood, but to the point, her shoes indicate that she has big feet. A tall lady has to have a good foundation to stand on. The dresses reflect the personalities of the ladies who wore them. Barbara Bush’s 1989 royal blue and black gown reflected a bold, strong woman. In the dress, she was called the “most glamorous grandmother in the USA.” Nancy Reagan’s 1981 white beaded one-shouldered sheath gown of lace and silk was elegant. You would know she was in the room, but she would never take center stage in that dress. Hillary Clinton’s 1993 violet beaded lace sheath gown with a iridescent blue velvet silk mousseline overskirt was bold, and strong. The dress announced that she was talking center stage saying “I will be noticed in this dress.” Mary Lincoln’s silk dress was worn in 1861. The Strangely, Laura Bush’s 2001

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Leroy 'Pop' Jones

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SALISBURY — Mr. Leroy “Pop” Jones, age 57, of Ryan Street, passed on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at The Laurels of Salisbury. Born Aug. 7, 1953, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Roy and Jessie Larkins Jones. Educated in the public schools of Brooklyn, N.Y., he was self-employed as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Migdalia Gonzalez Jones of the home; daughters C. Jones, Shona Mosley (James) and Lea Jones, all of Salisbury; brothers Jerome Jones (Georgette) and Kenneth Jones, both of New York; sisters Diane Grant (Harrison) and Randa Jones (Reginald Coleman), both of New York; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Public Viewing and Visitation: Thursday, 3-6 p.m., A.R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel at Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home. Funeral: Thursday, 6 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Pastor Beatrice Vaughters of Ambassadors for Jesus Christ Church will officiate. Burial: Friday, 11 a.m. at Rowan Memorial Park. Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. is assisting the Jones family. Online condolences may be made at www.nobleandkelsey.com

KANNAPOLIS — Helen Frances Morrison Triplett, 82, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at Carolinas Medical CenterNorthEast in Concord. Her death follows a period of declining health. She was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Robert Morrison and the late Minnie Overcash Morrison. She was formerly employed by China Grove Cotton Mill and was an avid bowler. She was a member of Jackson Park Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. Triplett, in 2003. She is survived by her son, Keith Triplett of the home; a grandson, Justin Triplett of Fresno, Calif.; a sister, Kathleen Baity of Charlotte; and several nieces and nephews. Service and Visitation: Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Barnhill officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services from 1 to 2 p.m. at Whitley's Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials be made to Jackson Park Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1008 Moose Road, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

Jessie Avant KANNAPOLIS — Mrs. Jessie Koon Avant, 91, a resident of Genesis Eldercare of Salisbury and formerly of Glenwood Street, passed away Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Mrs. Avant was born May 28, 1919, in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Lewis Henderson Koon and Myrtle Misenheimer Koon. She owned and operated The Flower Shop in Landis and later worked at Mills Florist in Kannapolis. She was a member of Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Marvin Avant; two sisters, Helen Owens and Willie Morgan; and brother Frank Koon. Mrs. Avant is survived by two brothers, Lewis “Bill” Koon of Faith and Robert “Bob” Koon of Oak Island; two sisters, Edna K. Coogler of Irmo, S.C., and Frances K. Livengood of Salisbury; and a number of nieces and nephews. Service: A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove officiated by the Rev. Richard Rhoades. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home. Memorials: May be made to Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, 101 Vance St., Kannapolis, NC 28081. Remembrances may be made to the family at www.ladysfuneralhome.com. Lady's Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family of Mrs. Avant.

Myrtle 'Mert' Sifford SALISBURY — Mrs. Myrtle Gulledge “Mert” Sifford, 75, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Mert, as she was known to her friends, was born in Mount Croghans, S.C., on Jan. 7, 1935, a daughter of the late Perkins Gulledge and Nora Tucker Scruggs. She was a 1955 graduate of A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis and attended Mount Vernon Bible College in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Mrs. Sifford retired from Cannon Mills in 1970 due to her health and was a member of Rowan Christian Assembly. Survivors include her husband, Frank L. Sifford, whom she married Oct. 13, 1962; and son Franklin L. “Linn” Sifford, II of Salisbury. Visitation: The family will be at Powles Funeral Home from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and at the residence the remainder of the time. Services: Graveside Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brookhill Memorial Gardens by Dr. Glynn Dickens, pastor. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowan Christian Assembly, Building Fund, 923 N. Salisbury Ave., GQ, Salisbury, NC 28146. Powles Funeral Home is assisting the Sifford family. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.powlesfuneralhome.com

Alice Virginia Dayvault McCombs KANNAPOLIS — Alice Virginia Dayvault McCombs, age 96, formerly of 501 Pearl Ave., died Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, at Transitional Health Services, Kannapolis. She was born Oct. 6, 1914, in Rowan County, the daughter of the late David Henderson Dayvault and Mertie Patterson Dayvault. Alice was employed with the former Cannon Mills Company, Plant 1 in the sewing and set departments until her retirement in 1977. She was a lifetime resident of the Kannapolis area. Alice was also an active member of St. John's United Church of Christ, where she participated with Sunday School, Women's Guild, Jennie Peeler Circle and Monday Hot Dog Lunches. She was loved and respected by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all who were fortunate to have known her. She was a special lady and we will miss her greatly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Wallace McCombs, who died May 4, 1983; three brothers, Bob Dayvault, Harry Dayvault and R.D. Dayvault; three sisters, Deamie Dayvault Overcash, Mary Dayvault Peeler and Helen Dayvault Richardson; two half-brothers, Carl Dayvault and James Dayvault; and a son-in-law, William Daniel Fink. Survivors include her daughter, Diane McCombs Fink of Kannapolis; two sons, James David McCombs and wife Jan of Winston-Salem and William Keith McCombs and wife Jann of Kannapolis; a brother, Kenneth (Babe) Dayvault and wife Betty of Wilmington; grandchildren Keith Fink and wife Leslie, Jennifer Fink Blake and husband Dwayne, Betsy McCombs Bracken, Lori McCombs Wade and husband Bobby, Amy McCombs, Aaron McCombs and wife Sheri, Ashlyn McCombs Edwards and husband Lynn and Andrew McCombs and wife Cheryl; great-great-grandchildren Weston and Ayden Edwards, Berkeley and Hayes McCombs, Emma and Morgan Wade, Katy and Zachary Bracken, Jordan Fink, Cole and Makayla Blake, Brandon and Hunter Crews; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Transitional Health Services, Kannapolis, N.C., for their dedication and support to Alice throughout the time that she was there. Service and Visitation: The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at St. John's United Church of Christ, Kannapolis, officiated by Dr. H. Warren Casidy. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service. Memorials: May be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, 901 N. Main St., Kannapolis, NC 28081. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com who is serving the family.

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Nellie Ruth Smith

SALISBURY — Teresa McClenney “Trish” Russell, 33, of Charlotte and formerly of Salisbury, went home to be with God in heaven Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. Trish was born Jan. 25, 1977, in Rowan County, the loved daughter of Mary Ann and Philip Shook of Salisbury and Cecil McClenney of Kannapolis. We will never forget Trish's large smile and outgoing personality. Trish attended China Grove schools, South Rowan High School and RowanCabarrus Community College. She had worked at Pillowtex and Ryan's Steakhouse. In addition to her parents, survivors include two sons, Michael Shook and Jonathon Shook of Salisbury; sisters Brandy Smith of Salisbury, Tracey Douglas and Spring McClenney of Kannapolis; brothers Phillip Shook, Jr. of Salisbury, C.J. McClenney and Jeff McClenney of Kannapolis. Services: Memorial Services will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 at Main Street Baptist Church in China Grove. Memorials: May be made to Hope Haven, 3815 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206 in memory of Teresa Russell. The family extends a special thank you to The Hope Haven staff and residents. Evergreen Cremation Services is assisting the family.

BELMONT — Nellie Ruth Tucker Smith, 86, of Belmont, died Dec. 26, 2010, at home. She was born in Gaston County on June 18, 1924. Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home Chapel, Bessemer City. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment: Gaston Memorial Park. Condolences may be left: www.siskbutler.com

James L. 'J.L.' Stowe SALISBURY — The Rev. James L. “J.L.” Stowe, of Post Oak Place, passed Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete. Services are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home, Inc.

SALISBURY — Joyce Jimmerson, 66, of South Shaver Street, left this earthly home on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are incomplete at Rowan Funeral Services.

Thelma Sanders Smith SALISBURY — Thelma L. Sanders Smith, of Old Concord-Salisbury Road, passed Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by Kelsey Funeral Home in Concord.

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CHARLOTTE — Gordon Edwin Wade, age 80, of Charlotte, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, at Carolinas Medical Center-Main, Charlotte. He was born Feb. 5, 1930, in Draper to the late Frank Richard Wade and Lelia (Turner) Wade. Mr. Wade served his country in the U.S. Navy from April 30, 1948, until his honorable discharge on Feb. 3, 1950. He married Joann Nowell on Jan. 12, 1957, in Franklinton. Mrs. Wade died in 2003. He worked for Little Construction Company in Charlotte for 40 years. Mr. Wade was a building superintendent. Survivors include his daughter, Tonya Wade Smith and husband Brian, Indian Land, S.C.; his daughter-inlaw, Wanda Wilson Wade, Franklinton; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Wade Bridges and husband Steven, Garner, and Robin Faye Wade, Franklinton; his great-grandson, Stephen Brant Wade, Franklinton; four brothers, Richard (Betty) Wade, Beaufort, Alvis Wade, Durham, Learo (Marie) Wade, Salisbury, and Learon (Ann) Wade, Durham; three sisters, Dorothy W. Crowder, Danville, Va., Marcie W. Young, Santa Marie, Calif., and Connie W. McSwain, Kings Mountain; his dog, Roxy; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joann, two sons, Gary Allen Wade and Stephen Edwin Wade; one sister, Helen Wade Hall; and one brother, Melvin Daniel Wade. Visitation and Service: His family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 29 from 1-2 p.m. at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, followed by his memorial service at 2 p.m. Pastor Michael Mustian of the Forest Pointe Church in Belmont will officiate. Memorials: May be made to Humane Society-Charlotte, 2799 Toomey Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203-5556. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com. Arrangements by McEwen-Mint Hill Chapel.

SALISBURY — Landreth “Lanny” Coleman Pruitt, 67, of Hendricks Road, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. Born Feb. 8, 1943, in Mooresville, he was a son of the late Landreth and Mildred Wallace Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt attended Mooresville Schools. He was a former volunteer at Mount Mourne Fire Department. Mr. Pruitt was a retired truck driver and member of Landmark Church in Salisbury. Mr. Pruitt was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Schlick Pruitt; son Landreth Pruitt, Jr.; brother Jimmy Pruitt; sister Judy Moore; and mother-in-law Jewell Beck. Mr. Pruitt is survived by his wife, Holly Beck Pruitt; children Theresa Pruitt Helms and husband of Mount Holly, Marc Pruitt and wife Christina of Troutman; sister Sandra P. Chase, of Mooresville; grandchildren Stacy, Lanna and Laura Miller, Robbie Helms, Elijah and McKenna Pruitt; and great-granddaughter Sadie Colyn Waugh. Service: A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 at the Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel, Mooresville, with Rev. Charles Williams officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Iredell County Veterans Council immediately following the service. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, and at other times, at the home of his son, Marc, at 104 Aileen Lane, Statesville, NC. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Pruitt family. Condolences may be made to the Pruitt family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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ruby red gown of crystal embroidered Chantilly lace over silk makes the same powerful statement. She was a strong and forceful first lady, but never wanted to take the center stage and out shine George W. Betty Ford’s 1975 state dinner gown was elegant and sharp looking but not too bold. She is represented by a state dinner dress since President Gerald Ford had no formal inaugural celebration. Rosalynn Carter’s 1977 gold embroidered sleeveless coat over a her gown speaks of royalty or high fashion or maybe just a southern belle. She was criticized for wearing the same gown to President Jimmy Carter’s inaugural ball that she had worn to his inaugural ball for governor of Georgia in 1971. Maybe she only wanted to be frugal and watch the spending, but critics said she set the fashion industry back by not promoting a new fashionable gown. Lady Bird Johnson wore a yellow satin gown and coat with fur trimmings on the sleeves in 1965. That look was just ugly however you look at it. Certainly compared to Jacqueline Kennedy’s 1961 off-white sleeveless gown of silk chiffon, Lady Bird flew in from another planet. Lady Bird showed the coarseness and arrogance of the big state of Texas. With the display was a statement attributed to Lady Bird saying “since the dress was going to the Smithsonian, she wanted to choose a dress design that was simple and one that would age well.” Well, it has aged! Mary Lincoln’s gown of silk taffeta from 1861 is a two piece dress with black stripes and purple flowers woven into the silk. Mrs. Lincoln’s waist must have been 20 inches or less. She had a very tiny waist or a very tight corset or both of the above. The number of dresses on display are limited. There are not 44 dresses on display to match the number of presidents. Some visitors have complained about the missing gowns. The museum has to limit the amount of time each of the dresses is on display to preserve the dresses. Exposure to light and hanging can be stressful to the older fabrics. Up until 1987 all the gowns to that date were on display. Some had been on display since 1914. Some interesting questions, that are often asked, include are all the gowns the first ladies? If a president chose a family member to act as the hostess for the White House due a first lady’s death or illness, then a dress from that person could be allowed. The oldest inaugural gown in the collection, but not currently on display belonged to Emily Donelson, President Andrew Jackson’s niece. She wore the dress to the 1829 inaugural ball. The oldest gown in the collection belonged to Martha Washington and it is on display. The dress is original but the trim around the neck and arms has been reproduced The Smithsonian asks each first lady to donate something that represents her to the collection. It has become a tradition for the first ladies to donate their inaugural ball dress, but it is not required of the first lady. If a first lady had the opportunity to be first lady more than one term, the Smithsonian collects the gown from the first inaugural ball. Usually, the second inaugural ball gown is displayed at the presidential library. Ida McKinley’s second inaugural ball gown and all three gowns worn by Eleanor Roosevelt are part of the collection.

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Parnell said walking was “treacherous,” and road crews with the city of Salisbury came out to the scene to spread sand. Firefighters stayed throughout the night on “fire watch,” because it was so cold and so late when the fire happened, Parnell said. Responding to the fire were all four Salisbury stations, Spencer, Granite Quarry, Locke, Ellis, South Salisbury and Faith fire departments, as well as the Rowan County Rescue Squad and Rowan EMS. No injuries were reported. The home, about 1,500 square feet and built in 1903, was a total loss.

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A brief respite at the railroad tracks to catch our breaths and lower our blood pressures and soon we’re casually walking back across the trestle. I can’t recall the specific conversations going on (probably the shotgun), but we were walking two in front (that was Larry and I). Keep in mind that it is still pitch black that night, except for a small white light way off in the distance in front of us. At some point, I stared at this light for a few seconds, turned and said, “Larry, does that light look like it’s getting any bigger?” He looked at it for a second or two and said something like, “No, it’s probably some kind of train signal up the track.” Good enough for me. We walked on. A few seconds later, the night’s silence was broken again with the incredibly loud blast of a train whistle!

We looked up, and guess what? That white light was a lot bigger than it had been a few moments earlier. We couldn’t see the train, only the white light. In unison, five terrified voices yelled, “Run!” So we did — toward the train. No thinking was involved, even if the group’s collective SAT scores (less mine) were probably close to 6,000. The train was barreling towards us, and we were barreling towards the train. Today, I equate this situation to the line George Clooney repeats in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” — “Damn! We’re in a tight spot!” Nothing to do except literally run for our lives. So we did until the very last second before the train was on top of us. Unable to see where exactly the ground was beneath us, we all yelled “Jump!” and took running leaps off the side of the trestle. We could have been jumping 30 to 100 feet. We didn’t know. At this point, it didn’t matter. It had to be better than eating the manufacturer’s name plate off the front of the train engine. Thinking back, I’d say our leap for life was about a 10-to-12 foot drop, onto the side of the hill leading up to the trestle. I recall it wasn’t very soft, rocks and gravel everywhere. I remember nothing else after this point, except taking a head count and gratefully realizing all of us were still in one piece. Getting to the car and our respective homes, no memory of that at all. Coach Cook passed away Oct. 16. I suppose he took with him how he knew we would be there. Someone tipped him off, but who? I’ll probably never know. What I do know is that the six offspring of the five of us came very close to not existing because of the incident on Bostian Bridge that night. I’ve often heard the expression that “baseball is a matter of inches.” So is being in the bull’s-eye sights of an oncoming train.

Man to appear in court on assault charges A Salisbury man will appear in court today on a charge of felony assault inflicting serious injury, a Salisbury Police Department arrest report said. Police charged Terrell Dem o n t Brown, 28, of 309 Woodson St., Apt. 48, with assault inflicting serious BROWN bodily injury, assault by strangulation and interfering with emergency communications. Brown received a $5,000 secured bond. According to the arrest re-

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KEY LARGO, Fla. — Dorothy Cain Halas, 90, passed away Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2010, at 4:20 p.m. at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville. Dorothy was hospitalized and recovering after a heart attack. Born in Lake Wales, Fla., Oct. 26, 1920, she was the 12th child of the late Samuel Franklin and Daisy Jane Callahan Cain, and was the last surviving member of her family which had North Carolina roots. She became a military wife upon marrying Elmer John Halas in 1943, who retired from the Air Force in Panama City, Fla., in 1954. Mrs. Halas was on an extended visit to North Carolina when she became ill. A lifelong dedicated Christian, Dorothy was most recently a member of First Baptist Church of Key Largo. She is survived by her five children and their families, sons John Halas and wife Judy and George Halas and wife Maria; daughters Fay Morton, Beth Houck and husband Bob and Elizabeth Archer and husband Foster; 12 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; as well as a widespread extended family and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Elmer in 1995; and a grandson, Lance Corporal David Houck USMC, who was killed in action in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2004. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, where Dorothy will be laid to rest with her husband. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Key Largo, 99001 Overseas Hwy., Key Largo, FL 33037; or Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20006-3517. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home in China Grove is serving the family and in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com

SALISBURY — Rene Thompson Pratt, 67, of Salisbury, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec 25, 2010, surrounded by her family. Born Feb 27, 1943, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of Edith Booth Thompson and the late Rene Conan Thompson of Spencer. She graduated from North Rowan High School in 1961 and attended Wingate University. Norma moved to Hawaii in 1968 and worked for the VA at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu for several years. She married Bob Pratt and moved to Kailua-Kona on the big island of Hawaii. They owned and operated several furniture stores, where she also did interior design. Norma was also a Realtor for Century21 in Hawaii. She was one of the founding and devoted members of Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in Kailua-Kona. She was preceded in death by her father, Rene Thompson, and father Robert Pratt. Survivors include her mother, Edith Thompson of Spencer; stepdaughter Cindy Holtz and stepson Bobby; four grandchildren of Kona, Hawaii; sister Debbie Barnhardt Basinger of Salisbury; brothers Conan Thompson and wife Georgette of Salisbury; and Ronald Thompson and wife Dee Ann of Faith. Service and Visitation: The funeral service will be held Wednesday Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. at Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum in Salisbury with the Rev. Dr. Rick Cockerham presiding. Following the service, the family will receive friends and family at the home of her mother, 711 Fifth St., Spencer. Memorials: Can be made to the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, 77-165 Lako St., Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2266. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Pratt family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

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Then there was total silence. Each second seemed like an hour. Finally, we heard the same squeaking door sound we had heard earlier. Assuming, the coach had gone back inside his house, no doubt grinning from ear to ear, we all jumped up and ran like the devil. Unofficially, Roger Bannister’s fourminute mile track record was probably broken in our haste to escape alive. We reached the railroad tracks, safely away from the watermelon patch, and stopped to rest, all of us talking a mile-a-minute. I won’t repeat what we were probably saying, but I recall no one saying anything close to “Coach Cook is a wonderful human being!” More adrenaline was probably flowing in those few minutes than in an entire Super Bowl. After we had all regained our composures, we decided it was time to get home, so we started our safe trek back to the car, via Bostian Bridge.

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itations has expired during the last 43 years (no capital crime was involved), so I shall squeal and state that my friends Robert, Tom, Larry and Mark were in on this mission. All of us went in one car. Having scouted the area in daylight that afternoon after school, it was determined that due to the lay of the land and the fact Coach Cook’s house sat on a hill just past a curve, it would be necessary to park before the curve a good ways off the road, so the car couldn’t be seen from the road. The easiest way from our parking area to get to the watermelon patch (to avoid having to pass Cook’s house) would be to cross Bostian Bridge and enter the patch from the rear. A foolproof plan. It turned out, there were several things for which plans were not made. All went well getting to the garden area, filled with bounty for our picking and eating. The moon was burned out that Friday night, thus, visibility was very poor. I also remember the ground being extremely wet due to heavy dew or perhaps some rain earlier. A field goal-worthy kick split the melon I had chosen to consume. Several mouthfuls of melon later (and I was not the only one of the group snacking), in the dark and stillness of the night, we all heard the sound of a squeaking back porch screen door. “Who’s there?” came the male voice we all recognized as Mr. Cook’s. Naturally, no one replied. Several seconds later, as we all stood as if sculpted by Rodin, there erupted the cannon-like sound and barrel flare of a shotgun. I’m sure we all hit the ground. I know I did and so did Tom, as he was right beside me. never in my young life had I ever experienced fear of such magnitude. There we were — sprawled out in the soaking field (and by this time, I’m sure all the dampness we felt wasn’t from rain or dew).

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OPINION

10A • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010

Haley Barbour’s nostalgia problem

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A way station for history lthough local residents have long recognized that Salisbury’s restored Depot is a gem, a much broader audience is gaining appreciation for it through an ongoing transportation exhibition at the Smithsonian Museum of American History. “America on the Move” includes a largescale replica of a portion of the Depot as part of a segment on the importance of railroads in early 20th century America. As Wayne Hinshaw related in a Monday feature in the Post, the curators not only erected a model of the picturesque Depot but also included displays describing Southern Railways’ Spencer Shops and the work that once went on at the bustling locomotive maintenance complex. While Washington was once a major terminus for transcontinental railroad travel, it’s now a huge drawing point for tourism. An estimated 4 million people visit the Museum of American History in the nation’s capital each year. To better accommodate the throngs, the museum recently underwent a two-year, $85 million renovation to enhance the presentation of its collections and provide more amenable surroundings. Amid those stately surroundings, the display highlighting the railroading history of Salisbury and Spencer Shops shares space with such artifacts as George Washington’s military uniform, the flag that inspired the “Star Spangled Banner” and one of Thomas Edison’s first light bulbs. As a nation, we’re fortunate someone had the foresight to recognize the value of those pieces of history — just as in Salisbury, we’re fortunate preservationists recognized the importance of rescuing the train station from neglect more than two decades ago. Salisbury and the surrounding region have undergone seismic changes since the 1920s, the era depicted in the display. The community’s heyday as a rail hub has faded into history. Spencer Shops has been reincarnated as the N.C. Transportation Museum. The railroads are part of our past, although high-speed rail may be an important part of the state’s and Rowan County’s future. These days, tourism is often touted as an increasingly important engine for the local economy. In that regard, things have come full circle. The Depot that once served as a gateway to the world is now a gateway to a fascinating segment of the nation’s transportation history.

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The replica of Salisbury’s Depot, as it appears at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.

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ASHINGTON — Most of us like to recall things about our hometown that were a bit better than they actually were, to put the best spin possible on the place where we grew up, sugar coating its faults, including its inequities. It's like the house we remember being much larger than it actually was. DAN There is THOMASSON nothing wrong with that except if you are considering running for the presidency of the United States, come from the South, are white and what you are glossing over is an atmosphere of repression that pervaded most hometowns in America, North and South, where segregation may not have been overt but existed just the same and was no less shameful. Putting a sheen of respectability on his childhood home of Yazoo City, Miss, was what Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour was doing when he said he didn’t remember racial tensions there “as being that bad.” The town’s elders, under the auspices of the White Citizens Council, he said, would

have nothing to do with the Ku But we did have a “colored” Klux Klan and threatened to grade school and other signs of ostracize anyone who did, insegregation that we just cluding kicking “their asses” seemed to take for granted like out of town. In his interview forcing the small African with the Weekly Standard, he American population to sit in remembered that Martin the balcony of the number one Luther King spoke at the city’s movie theater. I also don’t reold fairgrounds and that it was call seeing many black chilfull of people, dren in the other black and white. two theaters in To a very large town, nor black number of critics patrons in the around the counwhite barber try it was like sayshops or restauing “some of my rants. I just asbest friends are ...” sumed they had And it may have their own places cost the charisfor these things if matic former I thought about it chairman of the at all. Republican Party On the plus some badly needed side, however, allies in a bid for blacks joined us the GOP presiden- GOV. HALEY BARBOUR in middle and tial nomination. high school and He quickly clarified his rewere our mates on the school’s marks to assure everyone he athletic teams, not all that usuhad no illusions about the al among our peer schools in severity of oppression that led what once had been an area of to the civil rights revolution. copperhead sentiment during The stumbling block of racial the Civil War and later a history is one nearly every hotbed of KKK activity just a white Southern political aspifew miles up the road. In fact, rant who grew up in that era our high school started three must face. African Americans on a team I certainly like to think of that ended the season by winmy own hometown as enlightning the storied Indiana High ened about race and religion School Basketball Tournament. and in some instances it was One of those young men, better than other neighboring William Leon Garrett, was southern Indiana small towns. named Indiana’s Mr. Basket-

ball, an honor that any kid in Indiana would have killed for. That was 1947, an extraordinarily early year for such a sign of tolerance. Years later the distinguished African American lawyer and friend of presidents, Vernon Jordan, told me that when he was in law school at the University of Michigan, the only time he and his black friends went to a basketball game was when Michigan played Indiana University. He explained that IU had this great black player named Bill Garrett, the only member of his race on a Big Ten team and, for that matter, one of only a very few on any white college squad, big or small. How proud I was to say I had known him and played with his younger brother and that we considered Bill an early icon in the struggle for human rights. These are the things that we all like to remember about our hometowns, not the slights and disrespects and injustices of a system that we just accepted and that perpetuated the nation's unofficial apartheid far too long. But we must not veneer over those wrongs. Barbour has to know that. • • • Dan K. Thomasson is a former editor of the Scripps Howard News Service. E-mail: thomassondan@aol.com.

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Political milestones for N.C. in 2010 BY BOB HALL Democracy North Carolina

he past year has been filled with new achievements, for better or worse, that will help shape politics in North Carolina for the next decade and beyond. Here’s a list of 10: • Slap-on-the-wrist Felony: Mike Easley became the state’s first governor convicted of a felony when he accepted a plea deal and a puny $1,000 fine related to a false campaign finance report filed by his campaign committee. Easley told the judge, “The buck has to stop somewhere. It stops with me.” But he still hasn’t paid all of the $100,000 fine levied against his campaign committee in an earlier hearing by the State Board of Elections. It will be interesting to see what happens when he asks the State Bar to reactivate his law license, which he forfeited after the felony conviction. • Money Laundering: Two prominent political donors and business leaders — Rusty Carter of Wilmington and Fred Hobbs of Pinehurst — were each caught funneling large amounts of money through their employees to multiple candidates. Hobbs paid $150,000 to the State Board of Elections — the largest civil fine it has ever levied; he awaits possible criminal prosecution. Carter was convicted in court of a misdemeanor, and he also paid a $100,000 fine. His case spurred the adoption of a new state law that makes an intentional violation of the campaign contribution limits involving over $10,000 a felony offense. • Outside Money: Republican candidates got a giant boost from a record amount of spending in General Assembly contests by outside electioneering groups, spearheaded by Rose’s department store owner Art Pope. The U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision in January 2010 gave corporations and unions new authorization to invest in political advertising. • Republican Reconstruction: By blasting Democrats for bad ethics, high taxes, job losses and big government, a well-financed Republican Party rallied core supporters, swing voters, and energized tea partiers to win majority control of both chambers of the General Assembly for the first time in over 100 years. In the 2006 mid-term, Democrats and Republicans posted identical turnout rates — 39 percent of their registered voters — but in 2010, the GOP led 50 percent to the Dems’ 44 percent (33 percent for unaffiliated voters). • Count All the People: In addition to shaping the redistricting process, the numbers from the 2010 Census will influence where businesses expand and where about $1,500 per person of public funds will be spent yearly by the federal and state government. Communities and states had a big incentive to count everybody, and North Carolina stepped up to the challenge. It tied with South Carolina to rank as the

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state with the biggest increase in the rate of its residents returning Census forms over the previous Census — a 76 percent rate of return compared to 69 percent in 2000. • Early Voters, New Voters: The overall 44 percent participation rate of registered voters in the 2010 election was not a record for midterm elections in North Carolina, but the 905,000 voters who used in-person Early Voting set a record for mid-terms. In addition, 2010 was the first mid-term election where citizens could register and vote on the same day at an Early Voting center; 60,000 voters participated thanks to Same-Day Registration. • Early Registration for Teenagers: For the first time this year, North Carolina is allowing 16 and 17 year olds to pre-register to vote; they can’t cast ballots at an earlier age but they can sign up early and be automatically registered when they reach voting age. As of Dec. 24, the first year of implementation of this new law has allowed 38,000 16- and 17-year-olds from all 100 counties to register early. • Public Courts: Despite talk that public campaign financing would collapse after the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling, the state’s voluntary program for statewide judicial candidates flourished in 2010. Now eight years old, the program has finally achieved the record of being available in election cycles involving all 22 seats on the N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. During these years, 77 percent of the general election candidates across the ideological spectrum have enrolled in the program; its popularity has increased the diversity of judges on the two courts and reduced special-interest money. • Instant Runoff Voting: For the first time in US history, IRV was used in a statewide general election — but, unfortunately, it was a lowprofile, nonpartisan contest to fill a late vacancy on the Court of Appeals. Once the State Board of Elections settled on a method for processing ballots, the system worked pretty smoothly, after a four-week break that allowed local officials to settle other election matters. • Radiant Sunshine: The 2010 legislature adopted a 25-page law requiring a host of new public records disclosure and ethics provisions, including: the first restrictions on an executive branch official becoming a lobbyist within six months of leaving office; mandates to create the first searchable databases of state-level campaign donations and of all state contracts over $10,000; the first requirement that all appointees to policymaking boards must list campaign donations over $1,000 made for the appointing official’s campaign; and broad new authority given to the governor to adopt additional ethics standards for gubernatorial appointees and state employees. • • • Bob Hall is executive director of Democracy North Carolina.

I have coffee issues. I am addicted to coffee. I cannot function in the morning until it is pumping through my system. I have often thought about moving the coffee maker to the bedroom. It would be so much easier than stumbling down the steps and fumbling with the machine through a blurry haze. I stumbled across a website, don’t remember how I came upon it, perhaps it was on Facebook. It’s an organization that provides cups of coffee for troops stationed abroad. On the website you can purchase a cup of Joe for a “Joe.” The site gives you the opportunity to send a personalized message to the recipient. The troops sign up for coffee, and as donations come in, their number comes up, so to speak. The website tells you “most” of the Joes respond back. My thought was, yeah, OK — they are going to take time to send me an e-mail back. I have been doing this for about a year. I cannot begin to tell you how I felt when that first thank you came across my e-mail. Here is what a few of them had to say: “When they told me my turn was up, I looked forward to this cup of coffee all day long. We don’t have much to look forward to over here.” “Sometimes, it feels like the people back home have forgotten about us. I know someone is remembering me, I have a cup of coffee to prove it.”· “WOW, thank you so much for this iced coffee, it unbelievably hot over here! God bless you!”· “We build, we fight! Just another CAN-DO day! Thank you so much for the coffee. Got to run, a Seabee’s work is never done.” My Christmas spirit was hitting around the level of bah, humbug, this morning when I got up. This will be the third Christmas we have spent without our SAILOR. I was indeed a little whiney! Some days being a Navy mom is tough. Today started as one of those days. As I opened my e-mail this morning, I found another thank you from a “Joe,” far away from home on Christmas Eve, wishing me a Merry Christmas, and thanking me for the coffee. I must say this is the best holiday greeting I have had today. I am most thankful for all those “Joes” out there! You can find information about the “Cup of Joe” project at www.greenbeanscoffee.com/ coj/

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Pack faces WVU in Champs Bowl BY ANTONIO GONZALEZ Associated Press

Former Catawba player, coach replaces Singletary for last game Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco team president and CEO Jed York is turning to his uncle, former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr., for advice on how to fix the underachieving franchise. DeBartolo will serve as a consultant in the process of finding a general manager, and York also plans to talk to

Patriots president Jonathan Kraft about what works so well for New England. Only after a GM is in place will a new coach be hired, and there’s no timetable. Jim Tomsula will coach the 49ers for all of a week, and his bosses have said they expect him to win. “We’re going to win. Let me make that clear,” Tomsula said. “That was something we talked about this morning.

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Tomsula will coach 49ers BY JANIE MCCAULEY

TUESDAY December 28, 2010

AssociAted Press

49ers' ceo and team president Jed York, right, introduced their new interim head coach Jim tomsula. Jed’s made that very clear. Trent Baalke (who has led the team’s football operations as vice president of player personnel), made it very clear — very, very crystal clear.” Tomsula graduated from Catawba in 1989 after playing on the defensive line. A trans-

fer from Middle Tennessee State, he finished his career with 109 tackles, five sacks and 11 tackles for loss. David Bennett hired him as an assistant at Catawba in 1995 and he spent 10 success-

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ORLANDO, Fla. — All the emotions Bill Stewart has reserved the last few weeks will be tough to control when he takes the field again as West Virginia’s coach. While he still has one more season at the helm, part of his staff is being dismantled to make room for coach-in-waiting Dana Holgorsen. That makes the Champs Sports Bowl on Tuesday night against North Carolina State the last time Stewart will be together with some assistants. “That’s a personal mat-

ter,” he said, taking a deep breath. “That is in my heart.” The bowl game is the first test of how the slow coaching swap might effect the No. 22 Mountaineers (9-3). Stewart is being forced out — just not until 2012 — with Holgorsen, Oklahoma State’s offensive coordinator, taking over at the same position next year at West Virginia. As if that wasn’t enough, three players — including starting center Joe Madsen — won’t participate in the game because they failed to meet NCAA eligibility re-

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Ready for the Moir? Popular Christmas tournament begins today at Catawba Moir tournament 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. West-davie 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.

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salisbury twins Ayanna Holmes (13) and Ashia Holmes (4) are expected to enjoy another christmas title.

Undefeated Davie boys top seed

Salisbury girls go for eighth straight crown BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com

BY MIKE LONDON mlondon@salisburypost.com Davie County coach Mike Absher isn’t a screamer or a foot-stomper, but he knows how to get his point across. When talented junior Nate Jones reached into his bag of tricks for a look-atme, showboat move during Davie’s struggle with shorthanded West Rowan on Dec. 8, Absher sat Jones the rest of the evening, including the tense overtime period. Absher’s message wasn’t screamed, but it was clear: “Staying undefeated isn’t as big a deal as doing things the right way.” Davie survived a 36-point onslaught by Keshun Sherrill, took advantage of a technical foul in OT and edged West to improve to 50. Two days later, when Davie traveled to Taylorsville to play Alexander Central, Jones was cemented to the bench when the game began. Absher’s message was he’d tossed away his starting spot, and it was up to him to earn it back while also earning back the trust of his teammates. Jones climbed out of the doghouse that night, and in Davie’s next three games he was unstoppable, pouring in

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davie’s shannon dillard (24) should be the dominant big man in the Moir classic. 75 points. A glider who can drill 3s or scoot to the rim for acrobatic finishes, Jones is quite a talent. So is his high-flying classmate Shannon Dillard. They’ll lead a 10-0 team, that also counts on quick point guard Denzel Redmon and three skilled Martin brothers, into the latest Sam Moir Christmas Classic. Davie earned a first-day bye and only has to win two games. That makes the War Eagles a slight favorite to hoist hardware, but even with an unbeaten 4A team in the field, it’s a wide-open tournament. There’s a ton of talent in the boys bracket. It won’t be much of a

shock if Salisbury becomes the first program to win four in a row. North Rowan and West Rowan have a shot. It will be a shock if Carson or South Rowan wins the whole event, but they are capable of upsetting anyone on a given night. Davie is 3-0 against the Rowan teams in the field, but it hasn’t seen North Rowan or Salisbury, teams that have the athletes to hang with Davie and are also deeper. Davie also hasn’t really seen West. The Falcons are far different in terms of muscle, rebounding and

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sam starks (10) and the cavSee BOYS, 3B aliers are the No. 2 seed.

Salisbury’s girls basketball program has succeeded in turning the Sam Moir Christmas Classic into an entertaining exercise to see who finishes second. Back in the 1970s, the Hornets once stood 0-12 in Christmas tournament games, but the’ve now taken seven straight Moir titles. Crazy foul trouble and unfortunate injuries are always possibilities, but it’s hard to imagine a scenario in which the Hornets don’t roll to their eighth straight. The girls bracket in this event was once a wideopen affair. From 1994-98, five different schools took a turn on top, but those days are long gone. Salisbury (5-1) did lose at home to 4A power Butler, but it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t believe the Hornets are destined for their third straight 2A state championship. If you want numbers, the Hornets have won 34 of their last 35 and 93 of 100. Operating under four different coaches, they are 197-15 the last eight seasons . Six of those 15 losses were to East Davidson,

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olivia rankin is averaging 13.0 points per game. which explains why East Davidson already has retired Appalachian State sophomore Anna Freeman’s No. 33 jersey. In that dominating eightseason stretch, just two of the 15 setbacks were to schools Salisbury sees in the Moir. The Hornets fell to North Rowan in 2005-06 and to West Rowan in over-

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2B • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010 Standings

TV Sports

SAC

Monday, Dec. 27 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 5 p.m. ESPN2 — Independence Bowl, Air Force vs. Georgia Tech, at Shreveport, La. MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 8:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Connecticut at Pittsburgh NFL FOOTBALL 8:30 p.m. ESPN — New Orleans at Atlanta NHL HOCKEY 7:30 p.m. VERSUS — Minnesota at Columbus SOCCER 2:55 p.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Arsenal vs. Chelsea, at London

Area schedule

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

CIAA Tuesday, December 28 PREP BASKETBALL Moir tournament PREP WRESTLING East Rowan, Thomasville at North Rowan Atkins at Salisbury

Prep hoops Moir tournament Leading sponsors include Cheerwine, F&M Bank and Rushco Markets 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, South-North loser vs. TBD, Noon Boys — 5th place, West-Carson loser vs. TBD, 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.

Frank Spencer Boys Pepsi bracket Monday’s games (1) Mount Tabor vs. (8) West Stokes (2) Reagan vs. (7) Glenn (3) Parkland vs. (6) North Forsyth (4) FCD vs. (5) W-S Prep Journal bracket Monday’s games (1) Ashe vs. (8) Lexington (2) East Forsyth vs. (7) Atkins (3) West Forsyth vs. (6) North Wilkes (4) R,J, Reynolds vs. (5) Carver

NewBridge at Ledford Boys Wednesday’s games Southeast Guilford vs South Davidson Ledford vs West Davidson North Davidson vs Central Davidson Girls Wednesday’s games Lexington vs East Davidson SE Guilford vs South Davidson Ledford vs West Davidson North Davidson vs Central Davidson

Winter Jam at East Lincoln Tuesday’s games Girls (3) East Gaston vs. (6) Hickory Ridge, (2) Mooresville vs. (7) NW Cabarrus, (4) North Meck vs. (5) Myers Park (1) Robinson vs. (8) East Lincoln Boys (4) Myers Park vs. (5) NW Cabarrus (1) Forestview vs. (8) Garinger (3) Rocky River vs. (6) East Gaston (2) East Lincoln vs. (7) Independence

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

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

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 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

4A Central Piedmont 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 7-2 4-4 2-6

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

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

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

College hoops

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 Division Overall Southern Winston-Salem State 0-0 4-0 Shaw 0-0 6-1 0-0 4-2 Livingstone Fayetteville State 0-0 4-3 Johnson C. Smith 0-0 5-4 0-0 1-5 St. Augustine’s Wednesday’s games Flagler vs. Winston-Salem State Goldey-Beacom vs. Virginia Union Shaw vs. Columbus State West Va. Wesleyan vs. Virginia State Thursday’s games Fayetteville State at Queens Virginia State vs. Goldey-Beacom St. Augustine’s vs. Armstrong Atlantic Shaw at Clayton State West Virginia Wesleyan at Virginia Union

ACC ACC Overall Boston College 1-0 10-2 1-0 11-3 Florida State Virginia 1-0 8-4 Duke 0-0 11-0 0-0 10-3 Miami North Carolina 0-0 8-4 N.C. State 0-0 7-4 0-0 6-5 Georgia Tech Wake Forest 0-0 6-6 Clemson 0-1 9-4 0-1 8-4 Maryland 0-1 7-4 Virginia Tech Monday’s games Fordham at Georgia Tech, ccd. Clemson 76, Delaware State 41 Tuesday’s games Alabama A&M at N.C. State, 4 p.m. North Carolina at Rutgers, 9 p.m., ESPN2 Wednesday’s games Wake Forest at Richmond, 7 p.m. East Carolina at Clemson, 7 p.m. Duke at UNC Greensboro, 7 p.m., ESPNU Boston College at Rhode Island, 7 p.m. North Florida at Maryland, 8 p.m. Thursday’s games USC Upstate at Virginia Tech, 2 p.m. Pepperdine at Miami, 6 p.m. Iowa State at Virginia, 8 p.m.

Southeastern Eastern SEC Overall 0-0 9-2 Vanderbilt Kentucky 0-0 9-2 Georgia 0-0 9-2 0-0 9-3 Florida Tennessee 0-0 8-3 South Carolina 0-0 7-3 SEC Overall Western Arkansas 0-0 8-2 Mississippi 0-0 8-3 0-0 8-5 Mississippi State LSU 0-0 8-5 Alabama 0-0 6-6 0-0 4-7 Auburn Monday’s game LSU 62, Southern 41 Tuesday’s games Charleston Southern at Georgia Fairfield at Florida, 7 p.m., ESPNU Coppin State at Kentucky, 7 p.m., FSN Pepperdine at Alabama, 8 p.m. Wednesday’s games UT Martin at Tennessee, 7 p.m. Jacksonville State at South Carolina, 7 p.m., SportSouth Georgia Southern at Auburn LSU at Rice N.C. A&T at Arkansas Marquette at Vanderbilt, 9 p.m., ESPN2 Mississippi State at St. Mary’s, 11 p.m., ESPNU Thursday’s games Alcorn State at Ole Miss, 8 p.m., FSN

Other scores EAST Pittsburgh 78, Connecticut 63 SOUTH Louisville 104, Morgan St. 74 South Alabama 90, Mobile 48 UAB 79, George Washington 44 MIDWEST Missouri 97, N. Illinois 61 Ohio St. 100, Tenn.-Martin 40 Penn St. 69, Indiana 60

AP Top 25 Pts Pvs Record 1. Duke (65) 11-0 1,625 1 2. Ohio St. 12-0 1,550 2 11-0 1,480 3 3. Kansas 4. Connecticut 10-0 1,406 4 5. Syracuse 13-0 1,397 5 12-1 1,273 6 6. Pittsburgh 7. San Diego St. 14-0 1,157 7 8. Villanova 10-1 1,135 8 11-1 1,106 10 9. Georgetown 10. Missouri 11-1 1,085 9 11. Kentucky 9-2 969 13 11-1 857 14 12. Purdue 13. Texas 10-2 829 18 14. Minnesota 11-1 717 17 11-1 559 22 15. Notre Dame 16. BYU 12-1 541 23 17. Kansas St. 10-3 493 11 11-1 432 25 18. Texas A&M 19. UCF 11-0 420 24 20. Michigan St. 8-4 404 12 21. Memphis 9-2 319 16 22. Louisville 10-1 263 — 23. Illinois 10-3 180 21 24. Vanderbilt 9-2 127 — 25. Temple 9-2 122 — Others receiving votes: UNLV 106, Baylor 95, Wisconsin 84, Cincinnati 80, Washington 73, West Virginia 52, Florida 35, Arizona 27, Tennessee 27, Butler 23, Boston College 17, Wichita St. 17, Florida St. 6, North Carolina 6, Oklahoma St. 6, Old Dominion 6, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 5, Gonzaga 4, Northwestern 4, Washington St. 4, Cleveland St. 1, Southern Cal 1.

College football Bowl games Saturday, Dec. 18 New Mexico Bowl BYU 52, UTEP 24 Humanitarian Bowl N. Illinois 40, Fresno State 17 New Orleans Bowl Troy 48, Ohio 21 Tuesday, Dec. 21 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl Louisville 31, S. Mississippi 28 Wednesday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl Boise State 26, Utah 3 Thursday, Dec. 23 Poinsettia Bowl San Diego State 35, Navy 14 Friday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl Tulsa 62, Hawaii 35 Sunday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Florida International 34, Toledo 32 Monday, Dec. 27 Independence Bowl Air Force 14, Georgia Tech 7 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)

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SCOREBOARD Texas Bowl Baylor (7-5) vs. Illinois (6-6), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl Arizona (7-5) vs. Oklahoma State (102), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl SMU (7-6) vs. Army (6-5), Noon (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl Syracuse (7-5) vs. Kansas State (7-5), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl North Carolina (7-5) vs. Tennessee (6-6), 6:40 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl Nebraska (10-3) vs. Washington (6-6), 10 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 31 Meineke Bowl Clemson (6-6) vs. South Florida (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl Notre Dame (7-5) vs. Miami (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl Georgia (6-6) vs. UCF (10-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl South Carolina (9-4) vs. Florida State (9-4), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Bowl sum Air Force 14, Ga. Tech 7 Air Force 3 3 0 8 — 14 Georgia Tech 7 0 0 0— 7 First Quarter AFA—FG Bell 42, 6:32. GaT—Allen 5 run (Blair kick), :41. Second Quarter AFA—FG Bell 41, :00. Fourth Quarter AFA—Tew 3 run (Warzeka run), 13:24. A—39,362. AFA GaT 17 18 First downs Rushes-yards 49-170 57-279 Passing 117 41 11-23-0 5-14-1 Comp-Att-Int Return Yards 46 (-8) Punts-Avg. 4-36.8 5-36.2 0-0 4-3 Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards 1-5 3-22 Time of Possession 30:40 29:20 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Air Force, Tew 18-59, Hunter 2-34, Clark 8-30, Jefferson 12-25, Walker 5-17, Halderman 2-8, Team 1-0, Warzeka 1-(minus 3). Georgia Tech, Redskins 28-131, Allen 23-91, O.Smith 4-40, Jones 2-17. PASSING—Air Force, Jefferson 11-23-0117. Georgia Tech, Redskins 5-13-1-41, Team 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING—Air Force, Demerath 4-48, Halderman 4-36, Kauth 2-21, Warzeka 112. Georgia Tech, McKayhan 1-16, Cone 19, Earls 1-7, O.Smith 1-6, Melton 1-3.

NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 37 24 11 2 50 119 86 Philadelphia 35 22 8 5 49 117 87 N.Y. Rangers 37 21 14 2 44 115 97 N.Y. Islanders34 9 19 6 24 78 114 New Jersey 35 9 24 2 20 61 112 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston 34 19 11 4 42 96 71 Montreal 36 20 14 2 42 93 83 37 16 17 4 36 86 108 Ottawa Buffalo 36 14 18 4 32 94 106 Toronto 34 13 17 4 30 79 103 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Tampa Bay 36 21 10 5 47 112 116 Washington 38 21 12 5 47 114 105 38 19 13 6 44 120 111 Atlanta Carolina 34 15 15 4 34 94 105 Florida 34 16 17 1 33 93 89 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 36 23 9 4 50 121 100 Detroit Chicago 37 20 14 3 43 119 105 St. Louis 35 18 12 5 41 92 96 35 17 12 6 40 85 87 Nashville Columbus 36 18 15 3 39 93 105 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver 34 21 8 5 47 115 88 Colorado 36 19 12 5 43 125 117 Minnesota 35 16 14 5 37 86 100 37 16 18 3 35 100 107 Calgary Edmonton 34 12 16 6 30 89 116 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA 36 21 11 4 46 102 96 Dallas Los Angeles 34 21 12 1 43 102 78 San Jose 35 19 11 5 43 106 96 39 18 17 4 40 99 115 Anaheim Phoenix 34 16 11 7 39 91 97 Monday’s Games Columbus 4, Minnesota 3, SO Boston 3, Florida 2, SO N.Y. Rangers 7, N.Y. Islanders 2 Detroit 4, Colorado 3, OT Calgary 5, Buffalo 2 Los Angeles at San Jose, late Tuesday’s Games Carolina at Toronto, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Montreal at Washington, 7 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Dallas at Nashville, 8 p.m. Buffalo at Edmonton, 9 p.m. Anaheim at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 23 5 .821 — 18 12 .600 6 New York Philadelphia 12 18 .400 12 Toronto 10 20 .333 14 9 22 .290 151⁄2 New Jersey Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 23 9 .719 — 19 12 .613 31⁄2 Orlando Atlanta 20 13 .606 31⁄2 CHARLOTTE 10 19 .345 111⁄2 7 22 .241 141⁄2 Washington Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago 19 10 .655 — Indiana 13 15 .464 51⁄2 Milwaukee 12 17 .414 7 Detroit 10 21 .323 10 Cleveland 8 22 .267 111⁄2 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 26 4 .867 — Dallas 24 5 .828 11⁄2 New Orleans 18 13 .581 81⁄2 Houston 15 15 .500 11 Memphis 14 17 .452 121⁄2 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Utah 21 10 .677 — 1 ⁄2 Oklahoma City 21 11 .656 Denver 16 13 .552 4 Portland 16 15 .516 5 Minnesota 8 24 .250 131⁄2 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers 21 9 .700 — Phoenix 13 16 .448 71⁄2 Golden State 11 18 .379 91⁄2 L.A. Clippers 9 22 .290 121⁄2 Sacramento 5 22 .185 141⁄2 Monday’s Games CHARLOTTE 105, Detroit 100 Orlando 104, New Jersey 88 Memphis 96, Toronto 85 Atlanta 95, Milwaukee 80 Minnesota 113, New Orleans 98 Dallas 103, Oklahoma City 93 Houston 100, Washington 93 Portland 96, Utah 91 L.A. Clippers at Sacramento, late Philadelphia at Golden State, late Tuesday’s Games Orlando at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Boston at Indiana, 7 p.m. New York at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago, 8 p.m. Toronto at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Portland at Denver, 9 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Golden State at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Cleveland at CHARLOTTE, 7 p.m. Indiana at Washington, 7 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Denver at Minnesota, 8 p.m. L.A. Lakers at New Orleans, 8 p.m. New Jersey at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Miami at Houston, 8:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Memphis at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

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

Notable box Bobcats 105, Pistons 100 DETROIT (100) Prince 7-12 2-2 17, Villanueva 10-14 0-0 25, B.Wallace 0-3 0-0 0, Stuckey 1-6 4-5 6, Gordon 6-16 1-1 17, Monroe 1-4 1-2 3, McGrady 1-3 0-0 2, Hamilton 4-10 0-0 9, Maxiell 0-1 0-0 0, Wilcox 5-7 5-6 15, Daye 0-0 0-0 0, Bynum 3-11 0-0 6. Totals 38-87 1316 100. CHARLOTTE (105) Jackson 9-17 1-2 23, Diaw 3-5 2-2 9, Mohammed 4-7 2-2 10, Augustin 10-15 3-3 27, Henderson 1-6 1-2 3, Carroll 2-6 2-2 7, Diop 2-3 0-0 4, Thomas 5-9 4-6 14, Livingston 24 0-0 4, D.Brown 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 40-76 1519 105. 26 14 29 31 — 100 Detroit Charlotte 26 30 29 20 — 105 3-Point Goals—Detroit 11-19 (Villanueva 5-5, Gordon 4-8, Prince 1-1, Hamilton 1-4, Bynum 0-1), Charlotte 10-17 (Augustin 4-6, Jackson 4-7, Diaw 1-2, Carroll 1-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Detroit 40 (Wilcox 8), Charlotte 52 (Jackson 9). Assists—Detroit 22 (Bynum 7), Charlotte 24 (Diaw 6). Total Fouls—Detroit 16, Charlotte 15. Technicals—Detroit Coach Kuester, Charlotte defensive three second. A—14,418 (19,077).

Transactions BASEBALL@ National League MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Takashi Saito on a oneyear contract. NEW YORK METS—Traded LHP Michael Antonini to the L.A. Dodgers for SS Chin-lung Hu. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA—Fined Boston C Shaquille O’Neal $35,000 for public comments about officiating after Saturday’s game against Orlando. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS—Waived F Jawad Williams. Assigned F Samardo Samuels to Erie (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS—Agreed to terms with LS Patrick Mannelly on a two-year contract extension and DT Matt Toeaina on a three-year contract extension. DALLAS COWBOYS—Signed QB Chris Greisen to the practice squad. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS—Waived RB DeShawn Wynn. COLLEGE MARQUETTE—Announced freshman G Reggie Smith is leaving the men’s basketball program. NORTH CAROLINA—Announced RB Anthony Elzy will not play in the Music City Bowl after failing to meet his obligations as a student-athlete.

NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-New England13 2 0 .867 480 306 x-N.Y. Jets 10 5 0 .667 329 297 7 8 0 .467 266 295 Miami Buffalo 4 11 0 .267 276 387 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 9 6 0 .600 412 368 Jacksonville 8 7 0 .533 336 385 Tennessee 6 9 0 .400 336 316 5 10 0 .333 356 410 Houston North W L T Pct PF PA x-Pittsburgh 11 4 0 .733 334 223 x-Baltimore 11 4 0 .733 344 263 5 10 0 .333 262 291 Cleveland Cincinnati 4 11 0 .267 315 382 West W L T Pct PF PA y-Kansas City10 5 0 .667 356 295 San Diego 8 7 0 .533 408 294 7 8 0 .467 379 361 Oakland 4 11 0 .267 316 438 Denver NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-Philadelphia10 4 0 .714 412 339 9 6 0 .600 377 333 N.Y. Giants Washington 6 9 0 .400 288 360 Dallas 5 10 0 .333 380 423 South W L T Pct PF PA 12 3 0 .800 383 278 x-Atlanta New Orleans 11 4 0 .733 371 284 Tampa Bay 9 6 0 .600 318 305 2 13 0 .133 186 377 CAROLINA North W L T Pct PF PA 11 4 0 .733 331 276 y-Chicago Green Bay 9 6 0 .600 378 237 Minnesota 5 9 0 .357 244 314 5 10 0 .333 342 356 Detroit West W L T Pct PF PA St. Louis 7 8 0 .467 283 312 6 9 0 .400 294 401 Seattle San Francisco 5 10 0 .333 267 339 Arizona 5 10 0 .333 282 396 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Thursday’s Game Pittsburgh 27, CAROLINA 3 Saturday’s Game Arizona 27, Dallas 26 Sunday’s Games Kansas City 34, Tennessee 14 St. Louis 25, San Francisco 17 Chicago 38, N.Y. Jets 34 Baltimore 20, Cleveland 10 New England 34, Buffalo 3 Detroit 34, Miami 27 Washington 20, Jacksonville 17, OT Indianapolis 31, Oakland 26 Denver 24, Houston 23 Cincinnati 34, San Diego 20 Green Bay 45, N.Y. Giants 17 Tampa Bay 38, Seattle 15 Minnesota at Philadelphia, ppd., snow Monday’s Game New Orleans 17, Atlanta 14 Tuesday’s Game Minnesota at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2 Oakland at Kansas City, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Miami at New England, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m. CAROLINA at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 4:15 p.m. San Diego at Denver, 4:15 p.m. Chicago at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m. Jacksonville at Houston, 4:15 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Washington, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Philadelphia, 4:15 p.m. Tennessee at Indianapolis, 4:15 p.m. St. Louis at Seattle, 8:20 p.m.

Monday’s sum Saints 17, Falcons 14 New Orleans Atlanta

3 7 0 7 — 17 0 7 0 7 — 14 First Quarter NO—FG Hartley 52, 1:02. Second Quarter NO—P.Thomas 2 run (Hartley kick), 11:18. Atl—White 7 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 7:28. Fourth Quarter Atl—Davis 26 interception return (Bryant kick), 14:14. NO—Graham 6 pass from Brees (Hartley kick), 3:24. A—70,144. NO Atl First downs 23 14 Total Net Yards 368 215 Rushes-yards 24-72 22-75 Passing 296 140 Punt Returns 3-10 2-6 Kickoff Returns 2-43 2-26 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 2-32 Comp-Att-Int 35-49-2 15-29-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-6 1-8 Punts 7-45.3 8-43.6 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-2 Penalties-Yards 8-92 1-10 Time of Possession 36:35 23:25 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—New Orleans, P.Thomas 1963, Henderson 1-9, Jones 1-2, Bush 1-0, Brees 2-(minus 2). Atlanta, Turner 17-48, Ryan 4-26, Snelling 1-1. PASSING—New Orleans, Brees 35-492-302. Atlanta, Ryan 15-29-0-148. RECEIVING—New Orleans, Meachem 10-101, P.Thomas 7-39, Moore 4-48, Graham 4-26, Bush 4-20, Henderson 3-35, Colston 2-21, Shockey 1-12. Atlanta, Jenkins 5-40, White 3-43, Snelling 2-23, Mughelli 2-20, Gonzalez 2-12, Peelle 1-10.

Saints come back ATLANTA (AP) — After tossing up two throws in 17 the fourth quarter Saints 14 that he wishes nevFalcons er left his hand, Drew Brees connected on the one that really counted for the New Orleans Saints. Brees shook off a pair of interceptions in the final period, hooking up with rookie Jimmy Graham on a 6yard touchdown with 3:24 remaining to give New Orleans a 17-14 victory over the Atlanta on Monday night. Brees and the Saints denied the Falcons from clinching the NFC South title and home-field advantage in the playoffs. And Who Dat going back to the playoffs? That would be the Saints, who showed they aren’t ready to give up their Super Bowl title with a win that should give them a huge boost of confidence heading into the postseason. The Falcons (12-3), meanwhile,

might be having some doubts after their eight-game winning streak was snapped at the Georgia Dome, where they have been virtually unbeatable in Mike Smith’s three years as coach. Still, the loss doesn’t ruin Atlanta’s two main goals. The Falcons can still wrap up their first division crown since 2004 and home field through the NFC playoffs by knocking off twowin Carolina at home in the final week of the season. But this one stung, especially since there’s a real possibility these teams will meet again in the playoffs. Brees completed six straight passes on a 13-play, 90-yard drive, the last of them to the rookie tight end for the winning score. That made up for Brees’ ill-advised attempt to slip away a backhanded pass while under heavy pressure, which was picked off by Chauncey Davis and returned 26 yards for a touchdown in the opening minute of the fourth, giving the Falcons their first lead all night.

Duke unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25 Associated Press Duke is again a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25. The Blue Devils, who have been on top of the poll all season, received all the first-place votes from the 65member nationwide media panel Monday. Duke’s three-week run as a unanimous choice fell one vote short last week, when Ohio State received a first-place vote. Ohio State, Kansas, Connecticut, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, San Diego State and Villanova held second through eighth. Georgetown and Missouri flipped ninth and 10th. No. 22 Louisville, No. 24 Vanderbilt and No. 25 Temple move into the rankings, replacing Baylor, which was 15th, Tennessee, which was 19th,

and Florida, which was No. 20. Louisville and Temple were both ranked earlier this season while Vanderbilt moves in for the first time since last season. Shaq fined NEW YORK — Shaquille O’Neal has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for his public comments about the officiating. O’Neal criticized the referees following the Boston Celtics’ 86-78 loss at Orlando on Christmas. He was angry after picking up his sixth foul when Magic center Dwight Howard fell to the ground as they were wrestling for position. O’Neal said: “I just wonder why I’ve never gotten that call in 20 years. Don’t pick and choose when you’re going to make the call.”

Pitt always a tough place to play PITTSBURGH (AP) — Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun warned his players what they 78 would experience Pitt 63 at Pitt. The neverUConn let-up defensive pressure. A very loud crowd that’s only a few feet off the court and tries to intimidate unsuspecting teams. No, this isn’t Hartford or Storrs or even Maui, and now the Huskies know what their coach was talking about. Ashton Gibbs scored 21 points as Pittsburgh’s balance overcame Kemba Walker’s one-man offense for No. 4 Connecticut, and the No. 6 Panthers easily won the Big East’s first matchup of Top 10 teams by 78-63 on Monday night. Walker scored 31 points, but missed 17 of 27 shots as Pittsburgh

repeatedly limited the Huskies to a single shot in a possession — often a bad one. They shot 31.7 percent, 19 of 60, and had only two scorers with more than 5 points until the closing minutes in the conference opener. “They came to play, they wanted it and they got it,” a worn-out Walker said. “They made me work for every basket. It was a tough night for me. ... Their game plan was great and they stayed with it.” Or just how the Panthers planned it. “Our transition defense was good and we really emphasized it,” coach Jamie Dixon said. “We wanted to force them to take tough shots and we did that for the most part.” Brad Wanamaker added 14 points as Pittsburgh (13-1) beat Connecticut (10-1) for the fourth straight time.

400 victories for Red Wings’ Osgood Associated Press

NHL roundup ... DENVER — Niklas Kronwall scored the game-winner with 1:18 remaining in overtime and Chris Osgood stopped a season-high 46 shots in the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night to become the 10th goalie in NHL history to reach 400 wins. Nicklas Lidstrom, Jiri Hudler and Johan Franzen also scored for the Red Wings, who have won three of their past four games. Osgood was swarmed by teammates after reaching the milestone win. The 17-year veteran has 316 of his wins with the Red Wings. Matt Duchene scored twice for Colorado and T.J. Galiardi added another. The Avs have dropped three straight games. Kronwall scored the winner on a power play following a tripping call on Avs goalie Peter Budaj. Flames 5, Sabres 2 CALGARY, Alberta — Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen scored secondperiod goals to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Calgary got going in the second period after falling behind 1-0 in a lackluster opening 20 minutes in which the teams combined for just 13 shots. The Flames emerged from the first intermission skating much better and generating significantly more scoring chances, getting 14 shots on Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller and taking a 2-1 lead. Iginla put the Flames into the lead at 16:13 on a pretty set up by Alex Tanguay, who spotted Iginla in the open behind Jochen Hecht and sent a perfect breakaway pass to the Flames captain, who snapped a shot between Miller's pads. Calgary tied the game at 2:26 of the second period on Jokinen's eighth goal of the season.

Bruins 3, Panthers 2 SUNRISE, Fla. — Blake Wheeler scored the only goal in the shootout to lead the Boston Bruins to a victory over the Panthers. Tim Thomas, who came in leading the NHL in goals-against average and save percentage, made 32 saves. He then stopped Mike Santorelli, Stephen Weiss and Evgeny Dadonov in the shootout. David Krejci had both regulation goals for Boston. Michael Ryder had two assists. David Booth and Mike Santorelli scored for the Panthers and Michael Frolik had two assists. Scott Clemmensen, making his seventh start of the season, stopped 40 shots for Florida. Blue Jackets 4, Wild 3 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rick Nash scored in the shootout and had two assists to become Columbus’ franchise leader. Steve Mason, who hadn’t started since Dec. 16 after getting pulled in three of four outings, returned to the net and stopped 37 shots. Rangers 7, Islanders 2 NEW YORK— Defenseman Matt Gilroy broke a long scoring drought with his first two-goal game in the NHL, and the New York Rangers recorded a season-high 52 shots to cool off the surging Islanders. As the area dug out of a major blizzard that struck New York on Sunday and into the early hours of Monday, the Rangers handed the Islanders their first loss in four games and snapped their rivals' five-game point streak (4-0-1). Gilroy gave the Rangers a 1-0 lead just 44 seconds in and then broke a 22 tie in the third against Islanders goalie Dwayne Roloson, who was chosen as Monday as the NHL's top star for last week. Gilroy, taking the place of scratched defenseman Michael Del Zotto, had gone 64 games without a goal — dating to Nov. 28, 2009.

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MOIR CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

Boys capsules No. 1 Davie Record: 10-0 Season record vs. Moir teams: 3-0 All-time record in Moir: 34-41 Coach: Mike Absher (9th season, 2 Moir championships) Top players: Junior Nate Jones (17.7 ppg) is a smooth scorer with a sweet 3-point stroke. Junior Shannon Dillard (16.7) is a skywalker who can dunk from NBA-ish elevations. Who are these guys? The three Martin brothers — that’s senior Raheem (6.6) and freshman twins Cody (6.5) JONES and Caleb (10.9) — don’t score a ton, but they are basketball players. They pass unselfishly and defend passionately. Best game: Smoked Thomasville 91-54. Closest call: Fortunate to beat a short-handed West Rowan squad at home in OT. Chance to win: The first-day bye means they’ll be the freshest team on Thursday. Defense will be the key for the War Eagles, who have locked down a lot of teams after halftime. Moir titles: 4 Last title: 2004 (MVP Josh Aiken) Last championship game: Lost to Salisbury in 2007 No. 2 North Rowan Record: 5-2 Record against Moir teams: 1-2 All-time record in Moir: 45-45 Coach: Andrew Mitchell (1st year, won the tournament twice as Salisbury girls coach and also won it as North’s MVP in 1983) Top player: North’s had eight different players score in double figures, so the Cavs’ thing is balance. Javon Hargave (10.6) is a load in the post. Sam Starks (12.4) is explosive. Chance to win: It wouldn’t be a shock. North is 1A, but this isn’t a 1A team. Moir titles: 6 Last title: 2000 (MVP Marcus LawHARGRAVE ing) Last championship game appearance: Lost to Salisbury in 2009 No. 3 Salisbury Record: 3-3 Record against Moir teams: 3-0 All-time record in Moir: 58-34 Coach: Justin Morgan (1st year) Top player: Senior Darien Rankin (15.0), a UNC football commitment, has been tournament MVP two straight years. Chance to win: Seed means little to the Hornets, who won the hardware as a No. 5 seed in 2009. They’re still putting pieces together after the football run, but they are tall and talented. RANKIN Moir titles: 13 Last title: Three-time defending champs. Four straight trips to title game.

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Girls capsules No. 1 Salisbury Record: 5-1 Season record vs. Moir teams: 3-0 All-time record in Moir: 34-44 Coach: Chris McNeil (1st year) Top player: Pick one. Salisbury’s sixth-best player would be the star on some other teams. Underrated player: Junior Doreen Richardson (8.2 ppg) has exciting athletic ability. Best game: The Hornets beat a good West team by RICHARDSON 42. Chance of winning: The overwhelming favorite. Moir titles: 8 (7 in a row); Last MVP: Bubbles Phifer Jon c. lakey/SALISBURY POST

Corey Murphy is scoring 15.7 points per game for No. 3 seed Salisbury.

BOYS FROM 1B depth now that they’ve added football players B.J. Sherrill, Jarvis Morgan and Maurice Warren to the mix. West played one heck of a game to win in OT at North Rowan on Dec. 20. North may have played its best game of 2010 — and still lost. What West, North and threetime defending champ Salisbury don’t have is anyone quite like Dillard. He should be the dominant big man in the tournament. He’s about 6-foot-6, and he can soar. He probably has out-dunked all six Rowan teams by himself. While it hasn’t had many practices with its full squad, Salisbury also possesses a unique commodity. It’s the only team that brings a former Moir MVP into the tournament. Salisbury senior Darien Rankin has won two straight awards.

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No. 7 East Rowan Record: 0-9 Record against Moir teams: 0-3 All-time record in Moir: 36-54 Coach: Trey Ledbetter (1st season) Top player: Avery Rogers (10.8) is shooting the ball well. Jordan Shepherd is next at 8.2. Best game: Recent 69-62 loss to Statesville was a strong effort. Coming out of the Moir Classic with a win would be huge. Moir titles: 2 Last title: 2006 (MVP Spenser Davis).

No. 2 West Rowan Record: 7-2 Season record vs. Moir teams: 3-2 All-time record in Moir: 42-42 Coach: Erich Epps (4th year, 53-34) Top players: Senior Ayana Avery (Radford), is the county scoring leader at 19.1 ppg, while 6-foot-2 soph Shay Steele (14.0) owns a triple-double. Nycieko Dixon (10.0) is an explosive freshman. STEELE Best game: Ran Lake Norman out of the West gym Moir titles: 3 Last title: 1996 (MVP Ebony Pharr) Last title game appearance: Lost to Salisbury in 2009 No. 3 Carson Record: 7-3 Season record vs. Moir teams: 3-0 All-time record in Moir: 1-8 Coach: Brooke Misenheimer (5th year, 22-86) Top players: Sophomore point guard Kelly Dulkoski (14.0) has emerged as a force, and the Cougars already had two returning all-county players in soph Allison Blackwell (11.8) and junior Chloe Monroe DULKOSKI (10.2). Best game: The Cougars beat West at home. Moir titles: 0, no title-game appearances No. 4 South Rowan Record: 4-5 Record vs. Moir teams: 0-0 All-time record in Moir: 33-45 Coach: Jarrod Smith (2nd year, 10-22) Top players: Senior Sam Goins (7.4) and soph Maria Gaddy (8.6). Titles: 4 (two at Christmas, two at Thanksgiving) Last title: 1991 (MVP Tracy Connor) Last title game appearGOINS ance: Lost to East in 2001 No. 5 North Rowan Record: 3-4 Season record vs. Moir teams: 0-3 All-time record in Moir: 32-49 Coach: Tony Hillian 3rd year, 13-40) Top player: Junior Teaunna Cuthbertson (11.4) has been favoring a bad knee, but she’s looking healthier lately. Moir titles: 3 Last title: 2002 (MVP Sophilia Hipps) Last title game appearance: Lost to Salisbury in CUTHBERTSON 2006

No. 5 West Rowan Record: 3-6 Record against Moir teams: 2-3 All-time record in Moir: 51-37 Coach: Mike Gurley (14th season, 400 career wins, 298-80 at West, 4 Moir titles) Top player: Junior guard Keshun Sherrill (22.8) has 935 career points and will be one of the school’s all-time best before he’s finished. Chance to win: West still doesn’t have its full squad (Domonique Noble is playing in an All-American football game on Jan. 2), but the Falcons went to OT at Davie and won a heated game at North, so they can’t be counted out. K. SHERRILL Moir titles: 10 Last title: 2005 (MVP Jamel Carpenter) Last championship game: Lost to SHS in 2008

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Rankin didn’t play much in the 2007 championship game as a freshman when Brandon Abel led the Hornets to a victory against Davie. As a sophomore, he scored a combined 54 points against North, South and West. As a junior, he had 47 points against West, Carson and North. As a senior — well, we’ll have to see what happens. But keep in mind that Rankin, a UNC football commitment, has ruled this tournament. It’s also worth noting that even when it was Rankin-less, Salisbury beat North. The Hornets also beat West after both teams received football reinforcements. While Carson is searching for consistency and East is looking for its first win, South coach John Davis is looking for his team to play tougher, smarter defense. While it’s only won twice, South has been in eight of its nine games. South hasn’t played anyone in the county yet, so the improved version of Johnathan Gaddy is going to surprise some people.

No. 4 Carson Record: 4-6 Record against Moir teams: 1-2 All-time record in Moir: 4-6 Coach: Brian Perry (5th season, 46-66) Top player: Nick Houston (14.8) has always been able to shoot, and he’s expanded his all-round game noticeably. Chance to win: The Cougars’ chances to compete improve dramatically if Cody Clanton (12.1) feels improvement in his balky back. Moir titles: 0, no trips to championship game

No. 6 South Rowan Record: 2-7 Season record vs. Moir teams: 0-0 All-time record in Moir: 41-52 Coach: John Davis (12th season, 102-181) Top players: Senior Johnathan Gaddy (19.8) and sophomore Josh Medlin (12.9) are scoring like crazy — Medlin had 29 in his last outing — but South hasn’t been able to close the deal often. Five losses by five points or less. Moir titles: 1 (1995, MVP Jason Crook) Last championship game: Lost to West in 2002

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West Rowan’s Ayana Avery (5), here driving past Carson’s Chloe Monroe, is the top girls scorer entering the Moir at 19.1 points per game.

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time in 2004-05. South Rowan was actually the last team to beat Salisbury in a Moir contest, downing the Hornets in a consolation matchup in the 2002 tournament. Davie blew out Salisbury in that same tournament but hasn’t beaten the Hornets since. East Rowan’s most recent victory against Salisbury came a few weeks before the 2002 Moir. Carson is only in its fifth season and has yet to record a win against Salisbury. While the Hornets would be picked to win the Moir by 99 out of 100 prognosticators, it’s not like there aren’t other good girls teams playing. No. 2 seed West Rowan and No. 3 Carson established themselves as two of the top three teams in the NPC before Christmas.

Carson (7-3) shoots as well as any girls team in the county has shot since East’s glory days, while West (7-2) has a very nice collection of scorers and athletes. The Carson-West matchup on Dec. 17 that Carson won 73-58 was about as good as it gets. Foul trouble for the Falcons’ amazing Shay Steele was the deciding factor. While West and Carson are good, Salisbury is better than good. It has four Division I signees who are used to winning Moirs, plus freshman Brielle Blaire who will be a big-time signee down the road. Salisbury has already shredded West 75-33, and while Salisbury hasn’t played Carson, the Hornets clobbered NPC leader North Iredell by 18, and North Iredell beat the Cougars by 18. The best girls game in the tournament? Assuming they win their openers, it should be the FalconsCougars rematch at 3 p.m. in a Wednesday semifinal.

No. 6 East Rowan Record: 3-6 All-time record in Moir: 65-29 Coach: Danielle Porter (1st year) Top players: East has some size with 6-3 freshman Karleigh Wike (6.6) and 6-0 senior Olivia Sabo (9.9). Best game: Mustangs have turned in a wide range of efforts, beating SPC co-leader Hickory Ridge and losing to NPC foe West Iredell (1-8). SABO Moir titles: 7 (19 championship game appearances) Last title: 2001 (MVP Maggie Rich) Last title game: Lost to Salisbury in 2008 No. 7 Davie County Record: 3-7 Season record vs. Moir teams: 1-2 (Beat East, lost to West and Carson) All-time record in Moir vs. Rowan teams: 45-35 Coach: Denny Key (1st year), coached Davie boys to successful seasons back in the 1980s Top player: Amy Steller STELLER is a very good athlete, drives fearlessly and makes her free throws. Moir titles: 6 Last title: 2000 (MVP Brittany Walker) Last trip to title game: Lost to North in 2002

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quirements. “I don’t have any problem focusing,” Stewart said. “My job as the CEO of this program is to make sure the staff and the players are focused. I do not talk about distractions.” N.C. State coach Tom O’Brien is no stranger to coaching changes. While at Boston College, he faced Arizona State in the Aloha Bowl in Bruce Snyder’s finale in 2000. He also went against Dan Hawkins in his last game at Boise State in 2005. Nobody benefited more than O’Brien with all the emotions — his teams won both. “I hope I’m never in that situation. That’s a tough one to have to be in. I really don’t have an answer on how you keep a team focused that way,” O’Brien said. “It’s not a good situation to be in when you’re playing somebody in their last game either. Now, hopefully, this is different because Bill’s going to be there for another year.” The only lingering issue for the Wolfpack (8-4) is whether this will be the final game for quarterback Russell Wilson, who spent much of the summer playing second base in the Colorado Rockies’

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trigued. “Heck, I’m excited to see what the West Virginia defense does against the N.C. State offense,” Mountaineers linebacker J.T. Thomas said. “I’m sure there are a lot of people who want to see that matchup. It will be a great chance for us to prove that we are the real deal.” The great unknown is what will transpire with West Virginia’s coaching reconstruction. Holgorsen will take over for current West Virginia offensive coordinator Jeff Mullen on Jan. 1. Holgorsen won’t be the head coach until after the 2011 season. How it will all work has been the talk of West Virginia for weeks. The transition-in-waiting also has made preparations for the bowl game difficult, although the Mountaineers have said all the right things to stay focused. “We have some great players who I know will step up and put the distractions behind them and play hard,” West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith said. Not that it has made preparations for N.C. State any easier. The Mountaineers’ outgoing assistants, notably Mullen, have nothing to lose. So O’Brien is expecting Mullen to take a ton of chances and put his entire playbook on display. “If I was him, I would,” O’Brien said. “Why not?”

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PLAYER SHOT NEW YORK — Seton Hall guard Jeremy Hazell was shot and wounded Christmas night by someone who tried to rob him, a school spokesman confirmed Sunday. Hazell has been away from the basketball court since undergoing wrist surgery Dec. 2.

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Bryan Narcisse added 10 apiece. The Tigers shredded the Hornet defense with a combination of dunks, stick-ins and open 3-point shots. No. 2 Ohio St. 100, Tenn.-Martin 40 COLUMBUS, Ohio — William Buford scored the first seven points of the game and came out of an offensive funk to finish with 23. Deshaun Thomas added 20 points, Jared Sullinger had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and David Lighty and Dallas Lauderdale scored 10 points apiece for the Buckeyes (13-0), one of eight remaining D-I unbeatens. Ga. Tech game canceled Georgia Tech’s game against Fordham was canceled because of a severe winter storm.

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The NBA roundup ... CHARLOTTE— D.J. Augustin scored 27 points, Stephen Jackson added 23 and the new-look, uptempo Charlotte Bobcats held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 105-100 on Monday night to give interim coach Paul Silas a victory in his debut. With Silas using new combinations and forcing the pace after replacing the fired Larry Brown last week, the Bobcats built a 23-point lead and then nearly wasted it all. Ben Gordon missed two tying 3point attempts in the closing seconds before Tyrus Thomas' two free throws with 1 second left finally put it away for the Bobcats, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Charlie Villanueva scored 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting for the Pistons, who lost their second straight.

Rockets 100, Wizards 93 Kevin Martin scored 20 points, Shane Battier and Aaron Brooks each added 15, and the Houston Rockets won their fifth straight. T-wolves 113, Hornets 98 MINNEAPOLIS — Michael Beasley had 30 points, nine rebounds and a career-high seven assists to lead the Timberwolves. Chris Paul had 22 points and 13 assists for the Hornets, who lost their seventh straight road game. Grizzlies 96, Raptors 85 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Zach Randolph scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half and the Memphis Grizzlies woke up from a slow start to beat the Raptors. Hawks 95, Bucks 80 MILWAUKEE— Al Horford had 18 points and 12 rebounds, Joe Johnson added 15 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Bucks to snap a fivegame road losing skid.

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Another ear-infection remedy Dear Dr. Gott: Have you ever heard of treating an ear infection with Burow’s solution? Are you supposed to mix it with vinegar and, if so, what is the proper mixture? Thanks for your help. I love your column. Dear Reader: Burow’s is DR. PETER solution aluminum acGOTT etate or acetic acid (vinegar) in water that is used to reduce or relieve inflammatory conditions such as swelling, bruises, insect bites and rash caused by poison ivy or sumac. It is often applied as an eardrop remedy in a 13 percent solution because of antibacterial properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria. Some suppliers offer prepacked gauze compresses that are used in medical settings for stasis ulcers prior to the application of a dry, sterile dressing; however, because the solution is an acid (albeit weak), the time a compress is left on the wound must be adhered to. Solutions for ulcers can be a mixture of one to 20, meaning 50 milliters in a liter of tap water as directed by a skin specialist. The remedy is also available in tablet form. Directions for the tablet-to-water ratio vary. The strength depends on the reason for using the product. One can make Burow’s solution with a one-

to-10 ratio of vinegar to water. This is an accepted remedy for otitis externa (swimmer’s ear). Be sure to consult your physician before trying this home remedy to be sure that you do not have a more serious condition for which it will not work. There is another aspect to this product, as well. It should not be administered to pets except under the supervision and guidance of a veterinarian. Yes, you read this correctly. This dualpurpose product is used for pets as well as humans. I guess it is similar to using Bag Balm for cracked fingers and heels, or glucosamine for painful joints. Maybe Rover should really be considered a family member if he isn’t already. To provide related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Ear Infections and Disorders.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a $2 check or money order made payable to Newsletter and mailed to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Be sure to mention the title or print an order form off my website at www.AskDrGottMD.com. Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 54year-old female in fairly good health. The only medications I take are Buspar and Dexilant. I would like to know if you could tell me why I smell metal all the time. My

husband and son don’t, but I do. Do I need to have blood work done to find the cause? Thank you for your response. Dear Reader: One of your medications may cause this smell. The Dexilant is commonly used for erosive esophagitis caused by acid reflux. Reflux can cause bad breath and a metallic taste (and possibly scent). The medication itself can also cause breath odor. Other possibilities include your brain registering a scent that isn’t present or becoming more sensitive to odors others don’t detect. Further causes include pregnancy, bad breath, migraine, a history of head trauma, exposure to certain chemicals, a side effect of anesthesia or a cold or sinus infection. Depression, anxiety or other psychological disturbances can also cause an altered sense of smell. I suggest you speak to your physician about this. Perhaps a referral to an ear-nose-and-throat specialist is in order. 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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