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Alonzo BellDonald Mack Byrum

Norman FeldmanPat Littleton Hall

WHO’S NEWSGoogle executive runs for governor

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (AP) — Internet search giant Google is based in Silicon Valley, yet it runs its community affairs operation out of a former bread factory in an old New England rail-road town.

Matt Dunne, 40, the man in charge of Google’s efforts to burnish its image in the plac-es where it has offices, keeps up with corporate headquar-ters through a broadband link from two video screens in the bakery’s former walk-in cool-er.

Dunne’s use of that tech-nology — and the broadband Internet connection support-ing it — is an example of what he touts as the key to Vermont’s economic future as he campaigns for the 2010 Democratic nomination for governor.

BIRTHDAYSBest wishes are extended

to everyone who is celebrating a birthday today, especially Cameron Chambers, Carlton Chambers, Geraldine Hamilton, Russell Johnson, Victoria Hope Brigham, Ron Croft, Fran Crooke, Cameron Chambers, Carlton Chambers, Jimmy Brantley, Sharon McGill, and Jody McManus.

Call (704) 261-2278 or e-mail [email protected] to add your names to the list.

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BY TIFFANY LANEStaff Writer

MONROENews of Union Coun-

ty’s first baby has tra-ditionally come from Carolinas Medical Cen-ter-Union, but on Friday, the word came from a proud grandmother who had delivered her newest grandchild — at home.

Christa Rushing had Union County’s first baby of the year at 6:05 a.m. Friday; her mother delivered it at Rushing’s home in Monroe.

“I actually don’t feel like I had a baby today,” she said Friday morning. “I feel really good.”

Corinne Brooklyn Rushing was born just hours after her scheduled due date on New Year’s Eve at 5 pounds 14 ounces and 19.5 inches long.

Christa Rushing, 23, and her husband, Chase, planned for another home-birth mother to de-liver their daughter, but “it happened too quick-ly” and the plan flopped, Christa Rushing said. Her mother, Darlinda Morris, arrived just half an hour before the baby was born.

Morris, a retired nurse, worked at Carolinas Medical Center-Union for more than 10 years. As a licensed practical nurse, she was not al-

lowed to work as a nurse in the labor and delivery suites, but persuaded hospital supervisors to spend weekends working as a nurse’s aide during deliveries so she could gain experience. Dur-ing that time, she helped with two deliveries that happened so quickly that a doctor never made it to the room.

Still, she said, it hard-ly prepared her for her latest granddaughter’s

Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series about consumer concerns, best business practices and scams.


MONROE“If it’s too good to be

true, it usually is.”Investigations Lt. Cody

Luke with the Union Coun-ty Sheriff ’s Office said there’s a marked increase in scams sent through the mail and e-mail. Most tar-get older residents, prom-ising thousands of dollars one way or another.

Luke said older adults are used to the times “when people were more trustworthy.” Many are on Medicare or Medicaid, liv-ing paycheck to paycheck, and “want to go ahead and get out of their financial crisis.”

Monroe senior J.B. Mullis got a letter in No-vember promising $47,500 from “a rich anonymous donor” if he sent the com-pany — dubbed The Soci-ety for the Organisation of Fund Transfers — a check or credit card number. The four-page letter came from overseas and was littered with grammar errors and requests to act immedi-ately.

“Anytime you get some-thing that’s too good to be true, don’t fall for it,” warned Sgt. Craig Brad-shaw with the Monroe Po-lice Department. Although

A home birth first in ’10

Staff photo by Rick Crider

Caroline, Christa, baby Corinne, Chase and Cordelia Rushing gather on a couch at the family’s home in Monroe. Corinne Rushing was born at her family’s home at 6:05 a.m. Friday, making her the first baby born in Union County in the new year.

After twins, Monroe mother opted out of hospital visit

Police: Mail scams rising

Inside• The decade’s first birth at Carolinas Medical Center-Union

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Singing in the new year


Vocal soloist, Alyse Player, 12, of Rockingham, made her debut performance at the 23rd Union

County Gospel Sing Thursday night. Earleen Hicks, of Concord, has spent her New Year’s Eves in Wingate, working as misterss of ceremonies since the first event.

She also performs with the group Vocal Ease, which was joined by the Eastern Sonrise Quartet, The Cockman Family, from Sherrill’s

Ford, and Unionville’s Deeper Shade of Blue.

Can pat-downs stop terrorists?

CHICAGO (AP) — With all the screening technol-ogy at U.S. airports, the last line of defense is still the human hand: the pat-down search.

But aviation experts say the pat-down is often inef-fective, in part because of government rules cover-ing where screeners can put their hands and how frequently they can frisk passengers. As a result, even if the man accused of trying to blow up a De-troit-bound U.S. jetliner on Christmas Day got an airport pat-down, it prob-ably wouldn’t have found the explosives authorities say were hidden in his crotch.

“To have people hold up their arms and just pat them — like I’m re-ally going to carry a bomb there,” said industry ana-lyst Michael Boyd, argu-ing that pat-downs are

often of little value. “You know where you’re going to put it, and no one’s go-ing to go there.”

One woman who filed a formal complaint after she was patted down be-fore a flight in 2004 said such searches don’t make anyone safer.

“The pat-down searches represent a needle-in-a-haystack approach and I still believe they wouldn’t stop anything from hap-pening,” said Lisa Lynch, 49, of Edmonds, Wash.

And, she said, “to see elderly women in wheel-chairs patted down ... it is heartbreaking. It is just so invasive.”

Lynch, who flies regu-larly and just returned home from a trip on Fri-day, said she has not been patted down since the day it happened as she was

Critics say rules, modesty prevent searches that would find contraband

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DEATHS

Donald Mack Byrum

MONROEDonald Mack By-

rum, 74, died Thurs-day, December 31, 2009. Don was born in Union County, NC, July 25, 1935, son of the late Torrence Wil-liam and Bleeka Eliza-beth Helms Byrum.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 3, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. in Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday, Jan-uary 2, 2010, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Gor-don Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112.

Don is survived by his wife Becky Medlin Byrum; sons Ray Byrum and wife Judy of Peachland, NC and Michael By-rum and wife Sharon of Monroe; daugh-ter Debbie Hamilton and husband James of Monroe; brother Kenneth Byrum and wife Carol of Indian Trail, NC; grandchil-dren Tammy Sellars, Tonya Helms, Colby Hamilton, Christo-pher Byrum, Joseph Byrum, Tiffany Price, David Howard and El-len Howard; 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Bap-tist Church, Building Fund, 2613 Concord Hwy., Monroe, NC 28110. Online condo-lences may be made at www.gordonfuner-alservice.com.

Gordon Funeral Service is caring for the Byrum family.

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Alonzo BellMONROE

Alonzo Bell, 63, of Mon-roe, died Friday (Jan. 1, 2010) at Hospice House in Monroe.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Har-ris Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monroe.

Patricia “Pat” Littleton Hall

MONROEPatricia “Pat” Littleton

Hall, 69, died Wednes-day (Dec. 30, 2009) at her home.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Mc-Ewan Funeral and Crema-tion Service in Monroe.

Norman FeldmanMONROE

Norman Feldman, 69, died Thursday (Dec. 31, 2009) at his home.

Graveside service will be Jan. 3, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Hebrew Cemetery in Charlotte.

Heritage Funeral Home-Weddington Chapel is serving the family.

Almetter AlexanderMONROE

Almetter Alexander died Friday (Jan. 1, 2010) at Carolinas Medical Cen-ter-Union.

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Black golf pioneer Powell dies

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Bill Powell, the first Af-rican American to build, own and operate a golf course, died Thursday. He was 93.

The PGA of America said Powell died at Ault-man Hospital in Canton following complications from a stroke.

“Bill Powell will for-ever be one of golf ’s most unforgettable American heroes,” PGA of America president Jim Remy said. “Bill made us appreciate the game and each other that much more by his gentle, yet firm example.

“My father made a mark,” said daughter Re-nee Powell, the second black player to compete on the LPGA Tour. “And, I believe that God wanted people to know the mark that he made on this na-tion.”

The grandson of Ala-bama slaves, Powell cre-ated Clearview Golf Club after returning home from World War II, when he earned the rank of Tech-nical Sergeant.

In August, Powell re-ceived the PGA Distin-guished Service Award, the PGA’s highest annual honor.

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Monday• EXERCISE CLASS,

9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center. Open to ages 55 and up. For details, call 704-282-4657.

• SENIOR FITNESS CLASS, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Bazemore Cen-ter, Winchester Avenue, Monroe. Free to all se-nior citizens. Details, 704-282-4654.

• BABY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Union West Library. Details, 704-821-7475.

• TODDLER TIME, 11:15 a.m., Union West Regional Library, for children ages 12 months to 36 months.

• BABY TIME, 11:30 a.m., Waxhaw Library. Details, 704-843-3131.

• MONROE-UNION COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZA-TION, 3 p.m., Winchester Center. For details, call Christine R. Belton, 704-283-1615.

• TURNING POINT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GROUP, 4 p.m. at the shelter. Details, 704-283-7233.

• CAREGIVER SUP-PORT GROUP, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Outpatient Treatment Pavilion audi-torium, CMC-Union. De-tails, Kara Finch, 704-283-3381, 704-320-6570, [email protected].

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Low Bottom group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., old Belk building, 200 Stewart St., Monroe. Details, 704-332-4387; 704-377-0244.

• INDIAN TRAIL TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), private weigh-in, 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m; meeting 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Indian Trail United Methodist Church, 113 Indian Trail Road. First visit free. Details, 704-843-9365.

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Sunset group, 6 p.m., 1010 Mc-Manus St., Monroe. De-tails, 704-219-6245.

• TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY), 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7 p.m. meeting, Bonds Grove United Methodist Church, Waxhaw. Details,

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BOOSTER CLUB, board members 6:30 p.m., gen-eral public 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria..

• TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY), 6:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7 p.m. meeting, First Baptist Church, 109 Morrow Ave. Details, 704-233-1610.

• COMMUNITY CA-REER CONNECTIONS, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lee Park Baptist Church. Call 704-289-4674.

• WOODMEN OF THE WORLD LODGE 1339, 7 p.m., Indian Trail Civic Building. Call 704-225-1245 for details.

• UNION COUNTY AREA BRAIN INJU-RY SUPPORT NET-WORK, 7 p.m., Cancer Center conference room #7. Parking available in front. For details, 704-843-2033 or 355-4354.

• UNION CHORALE, 7 p.m., Stallings United Methodist Church, 1115 Stallings Road. Details, Sandy McReynolds, 704-238-1555.

• PROVIDENCE VFD, 7:30 p.m., Station 5025, Hemby Road, Wedding-ton. For details, call the station, 704-846-1111.

• BINGO, 7:45 p.m. regular program, Am-Vet Post No. 851, U.S. 601 South.

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 8 p.m. at The Friendship Home, 2111 Stafford Street Ex-tension., call 704-289-4144.

• NARCOTICS ANON-YMOUS, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church admin-istrative building, 501 Burke St. Details, 704-821-4256, 704-763-0784.

Tuesday• MONROE INVES-

TORS, 8:30 a.m., Brown Derby, Skyway Drive, Monroe. Details, Elsie Smoluk, 704-363-8815.

• TODDLER TIME, 10 a.m., Union West Re-gional Library, for chil-dren ages 12 months to 36 months.

• TODDLER TIME, 10 a.m., Monroe Library, 316 E. Windsor St., for chil-dren ages 12 months to 36 months. For details, call 704-283-8184.

• TODDLER TIME, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Waxhaw

Library, for children ages 12 months to 36 months.

• BASIC SPANISH, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., must be member of Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center and age 55 or over. Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center, 327 S. Hayne St. Details, 704-282-4657.

• STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m., Monroe Library, 316 E. Windsor St., for children ages 3 to 5. For details, call 704-283-8184.

• MARSHVILLE RO-TARY CLUB, noon, Pier Restaurant, Marshville. For details, call Johnny Pigg, 704-624-2602.

• MONROE ROTARY CLUB, noon to 1 p.m., Rolling Hills Country Club. Details, 704-283-4645.

• HOMEWORK HELP NIGHT, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monroe Library. For grades one through eight. Details, Kim, 704-283-8184, ext. 238.


• TOPS NO. 373 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 p.m. meeting, 805 South Bragg Street, Monroe. For de-tails, call 704-282-0073.

• UNION COUNTY INTERDENOMINA -TIONAL MINISTERI-AL ALLIANCE, 6 p.m. Call 704-283-6342.


• BENTON HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB OF MON-ROE, 7 p.m., Brown Der-by Restaurant on Skyway Drive. For details, call 704-283-6502 or 704-225-1026.

• BOY SCOUT TROOP 1, 7 p.m., First Presby-terian, 302 E. Windsor St. For details, call Gale Brown at 704-764-7589.

• PARKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BAND-AID, 7 p.m., PHS band room. For details, call 704-764-2910.

• NEWCOMERS AND FRIENDS CLUB OF UNION COUNTY, 7 p.m. For location and more de-tails, call 704-764-7610.

• OVERCOMERS OUTREACH, 7 p.m., Waxhaw Bible Church. For details, call 704-764-3960.

• ELVIS PRESLEY FAN CLUB OF THE CAROLINAS, 7 p.m., Indian Trail VFW. New members welcome.

• BINGO, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., American Legion Post 208, Highway 75 East, Waxhaw. Jackpot, $500. Smoke free.

Wednesday• RETIRED LAW EN-FORCEMENT OFFI-

CERS ASSOCIATION, 7:30 a.m. Palace Restau-rant.

• MONROE-UNION BREAKFAST ROTARY, 7:30 a.m., Golden Corral. For details, call 704-507-3956.

• EXERCISE CLASS, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center. Open to ages 55 and up. For details, call 704-282-4657.

• TODDLER TIME, 9:30 a.m., Marshville Li-brary, for children ages 12 months to 36 months.

• STORY TIME, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Waxhaw Li-brary, for ages 3 to 5. For details, call 704-843-3131.

• COA UNION SE-NIORS PROGRAM, 10 a.m., Walkersville Pres-byterian Church. Bring a covered dish.

• STORY TIME, 10 a.m., Marshville Library, for ages 3 to 5. For details, call 704-624-2828.

• SENIOR FITNESS CLASS, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Bazemore Cen-ter, Winchester Avenue, Monroe. Free to all se-nior citizens. Details, 704-282-4654.

• TODDLER TIME, 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., Union West Regional Library. For ages 18 to 36 months.

• BABY TIME, 11 a.m., Monroe Library. Details, 704-283-8184.

• STORY TIME, 11:30 a.m., Union West Region-al Library, for children ages 3 to 5.

• MONROE BUSI-NESS ADVISORY COUNCIL, 1 p.m., Roll-ing Hills Country Club. For details, call 704-289-2543.

• TURNING POINT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GROUP, 4 p.m. at the shelter. Details, 704-283-7233.



• CLASSIC CRUIS-ERS, 7 p.m., Poplin Place shopping center, West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe. For informa-tion, contact Jim Collura at 704-289-6208 or [email protected].

• BINGO, 7:30 p.m., Vietnam Veterans Asso-ciation Post No. 14, 620 Roosevelt Blvd., $2,500 program. Doors open at 5 p.m. For details, call 704-283-6165.

• NARCOTICS ANON-YMOUS, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friendship Missionary Baptist Church admin-istrative building, 501 Burke St. Details, 704-821-4256, 704-763-0784.

COMING EVENTS


MONROELess than five hours

after one Monroe fam-ily rang in the New Year with a baby girl, Caro-linas Medical Center-Union welcomed its first baby of the year: William Jaton Watson Jr.

He is the first child for his dad, William Jaton Watson Sr., and the fourth for his mom, Brandy Carlton.

Grandmothers, an aunt and a couple of Carlton’s best friends crowded the hospital room shortly af-ter Carlton’s Caesarean section, snapping pic-tures and waiting for a turn to hold the newborn before he woke up.

“I want to hold him before he starts crying,” one visitor said.

A nurse changed the baby’s white hat, fea-turing a silky blue bow, for an all-blue one that pleased his dad.

“I don’t know what was up with the bow,” he said, laughing. A nurse noted drily that not many dads like their sons in bows.

Most New Year’s ba-bies are born a couple of hours past midnight, hospital staff said, but this year’s infant wasn’t delivered until 10:33 a.m.

Carlton said she was

shopping for slippers at Walmart at 2 a.m. Friday, knowing she would have to be at the hospital early for the Caesarean sec-tion.

Her friend Syndi Jones of Charlotte was at the hospital at 7:30 a.m., half an hour before it was scheduled.

There was a brief delay, but Carlton still ended up holding her new baby ahead of other

expectant mothers in the maternity ward.

Natasha Adams-Den-ny delivered Watson Jr., nicknamed “Dub Dub,” weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces. He was 21 inches long.

Carlton said it was Wat-son’s idea to share his name with his son, first, middle and last. Watson helps restore historic buildings around Gasto-nia and helped decorate

the baby’s room in plaid.Watching his son

stretch out in his moth-er’s arms, Watson said he’ll probably be a re-laxed baby.

Carlton said her other children — Richard Carl-ton, 14, Amanda Carlton, 12, and Caroline Carl-ton, 10, are excited about the addition, especially Caroline, who constant-ly rubbed her mother’s belly.

Hearing that the first New Year’s baby was born at home, Carlton said that mom — Christa Rushing, of Monroe — has a lot of courage.

“There’s a lot of things I wanna do at home, but having my baby’s not one of them,” she said.

As is CMC-Union tra-dition, the New Year’s mom received a car seat and large gift basket con-taining a blanket, hat, toys and other goodies for her and her son. She was also given an em-broidered spa robe to kick off the hospital’s Pampered Moms Club.

Expectant moms who sign up for the club get monthly e-newsletters, free prenatal classes, ac-cess to a personal preg-nancy coach and other perks before and after delivery, regardless of where they deliver.

It’s a boy at CMC- Union


Brandy Carlton and William Watson Sr. welcomed their son, William Watson Jr., at Carolinas Medical Center-Union on Friday morning.

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BirthContinued from 1A

birth. “It’s not that I felt competent at all, because two deliveries do not a doctor make,” she said.

Was she nervous?“It was her decision,

so I supported her,” Mor-ris said. “It’s not the type of medicine I have practiced, but she’s my daughter.”

The couple also has twin daughters, age 2 and a half. Chase Rushing said he is “a little over-whelmed” to have three daughters, but proud nonetheless. He thought the third child might be a Christmas baby since the other two were born two months premature.

Cordelia and Caroline Rushing were born at Carolinas Medical Cen-ter in Charlotte, Christa Rushing said, and “I didn’t like the experience I had.”

Her mother said that experience was radically different than Friday’s.

“Christa’s twins were born and they were two pounds when they were born,” Morris said. “They were at CMC-Main and then transferred to Presbyterian. She wasn’t allowed to see them ini-tially, it was scary.”

The twins stayed in the hospital for 42 days be-fore they got home. “This

was about 42 seconds,” Morris said with a laugh. “... I think people are see-ing more that they have choices. And a hospital is for some people. People need epidurals and medi-cations, or feel that they do, and there’s a choice for everyone, and this just opens those choices up for them.”

Determined to have a better experience, Rush-ing saw a South Carolina midwife for care before her home birth.

“It was a whole lot

more calm, ... more re-laxed,” Chase Rushing said, adding that his wife was brave to deny pain-killers.

“It was a different ex-perience,” Morris said. “... We were able to have all the lights off. It wasn’t a ‘sterile’ environment. it was a very, very clean en-vironment, but it wasn’t hospital sterile. We had some music. ... That was the biggest difference: It was extremely homey. The bonding was very dif-ferent. The baby wasn’t

rushed away. The biggest things were taking it a little more slowly.”

Christa Rushing said her daughters couldn’t wait for a new playmate. Cordelia Rushing was “grinning with pride” when she held the baby, and Caroline Rushing “was like, ‘Wait a minute, who are you?’”

The baby will visit the doctor Monday when of-fices reopen after the holiday.

All five Rushings have the same initials.

“We’re all CBR,” Chris-ta Rushing said. “It just happened when we got married that our initials were the same,” and the pattern continued when the couple picked out “C” names for the twins.

The Rushings are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and chose Corinne’s middle name for its religious signifi-cance.

Brooklyn was the name of the ship that perse-cuted church pioneers sailed on from New York, through the Gulf of Mex-ico to California before settling in Utah.

The newest Rushing also shares her birthday with her great-great-grandfather, Brack Strawn, of Marshville. Strawn is slightly ahead at 90 years old.

Relying on GPS, travelers strandedPORTLAND, Ore. (AP)

— In a holiday hurry, Jeramie Griffin piled his family into the car and asked his new GPS for the quickest way from his home in the Willamette Valley across the Cascade Range.

It said he could shave 40 minutes off the time of the roundabout route he usually takes to his future in-laws’ place.

Following the direc-tions, he and his fiancee headed east on Christmas Eve and into the moun-tains, turning off a state highway onto local roads and finally getting stuck in the snow.

They had no cell phone service and ran short on formula for their 11-month-old daughter. After taking exploratory hikes, trying to dig out

and spending the night in their car, the distraught couple filmed a goodbye video.

Like two other parties of holiday travelers who followed GPS directions smack into Oregon snow-banks, Griffin and family were eventually rescued. But their peril left law enforcement officers and travel advisers perplexed about drivers who occa-

sionally set aside common sense when their GPS sys-tems suggest a shortcut.

“Did everybody just get these for Christmas?” asked Klamath County Sheriff Tim Evinger, lead-er of one rescue effort.

In Griffin’s case, in fact, the GPS device was a Christmas gift, from his parents. He used it for the first time to plan the trip to Central Oregon.

It’s one he’d made many times before, following a route travelers have found reliable since at least the days of the Oregon Trail. But, he said, a shortcut the GPS device suggested was attractive.

In hindsight, he said, he should have double checked the route against a paper map — and packed extra formula for the baby. “We would be

better prepared for the unknown,” he said.

The AAA and the Na-tional Association for Search and Rescue say they don’t sense a surge in trips that go amiss be-cause of blind reliance on GPS directions.

“It’s usually about ev-ery other month,” said Christie Hyde of the na-tional travel association AAA.

Twins, Caroline, left and Cordelia, center, study the new addition, a little sister who appeared on the scene early Friday morning. Their mom, Christa, looks on in the background as their dad, Chase, holds holds Corinne.

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fewer people are falling for these scams, Bradshaw said, anyone can be a vic-tim — some convinced by letters or Internet sites that seem legit.

Scammers often steal identities along the way.

The U.S. Postal Inspec-tion Service reports that identity fraud is the fastest-growing crime in America.

Thousands of identities have been stolen through various communication outlets: telemarketers advertising phony invest-ment opportunities, illicit work-at-home ads, foreign lottery scams, fraudulent Internet sites and fake checks.

Bradshaw estimates around 30 credit card frauds — about one per day — in the past month just in Monroe. Credit and debit cards are often sto-len from unlocked cars, he said.

Another way to steal identities is to inform peo-ple that they won a sweep-stakes, then ask them to pay money to claim it, Luke said.

Stay-at-home moms, college students and re-tirees are popular targets for work-at-home scams, sometimes in the form of data entry, craft assembly or recruiting others to sell a product.

Several scams ask par-ticipants to send money for start-up kits.

Luke said to also be-ware of ones that ask par-ticipants to ship packages elsewhere.

Some work-at-home scams give people pack-ages and package labels, then tell them that they will get their money when the packages are received. Payment rarely comes.

Luke encourages those interested in a work-at-home offer to check busi-ness names with the Bet-ter Business Bureau to see if they are legitimate.

The Sheriff ’s Office can sometimes find out where mail scams or other scams originated, but if it was outside of Union County, the office must forward it to federal authorities.

Report mail fraud to the Sheriff ’s Office at 704-283-3789.

To fill out a mail fraud complaint form online, visit postalinspectors.us-pis.gov.

I think people are seeing more choices. And a hospital is for some people. People need epidurals and medica-tions, or feel that they do, and there’s a choice for everyone.

— Darlinda Morris

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Resolution: Be a savvy consumer

• Get all contracts in writ-ing and be sure you read the fine print. Remember, the big print giveth and the small print taketh away.

• Never wire money to someone you don’t know.

• Never give personal information to anyone who calls or e-mails you, even if they say they are from your bank, the police, the FBI or IRS.

• Be skeptical of hot deals, free offers, prizes and sweepstakes. Unless you have the winning Powerball ticket in your hand, you have not won a lottery.

• Before you jump for joy when you receive an e-mail about inheriting millions, call the Better Business Bureau to check it out.

• If you get a check in the mail that you are not expecting, be suspicious. Scammers send millions of fake checks out each year. Check with your bank or the BBB before you deposit it.

For more information, please visit www.bbb.org or call the BBB at 1-877-317-7236.

— Better Business Bureau

Time Warner, Fox reach TV deal

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Fox television network and Time Warner Cable on Friday announced an agreement in principle on a television programming deal that allows signals to continue for millions of cable subscribers.

Fox had threatened to force Time Warner Cable and Bright House Net-works to drop the Fox broadcast signal from 14 of its TV stations and half a dozen of its cable chan-nels as a contract expired at midnight Thursday.

But signals were ex-tended into Friday as talks continued, allowing more than 6 million cable subscribers in New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Fla., and other markets to watch college football bowl games and other pro-gramming.

The negotiations left football fans wondering whether they would have access to the Sugar Bowl matchup between Florida and Cincinnati.

Well, it is that time of year when most of us have un-wrapped all of our gifts, eaten too much ham and pumpkin pie, and started to think about making a New Year’s Resolu-tion. We’ve been spending time reflecting and pondering on what aspects of our lives, personal or professional, we would most like to improve.

But today I have a recom-mended New Year’s Resolu-tion for all of my fellow Con-servatives across the country -- one that has nothing to do with losing weight, quitting smoking or reading more. In-stead, it has everything to do with saving our country.

I am resolving to work with party activists, candidates, elected officials, organiza-tions, donors, and conserva-tive voters across the country to find those issues and ties that bind us as Republicans rather than revert to the in-ternal attacks that will set back our party, and our na-tion, for decades to come. I am resolving to move forward, and I hope I can count on each of you to join me!

Next year is critical to our political efforts. The 2010 mid-term election will give Re-publicans an opportunity to reconnect with voters across the nation and set the stage for an even stronger 2012 cycle. But before we get dis-tracted by our future hopes for the White House, we have much work to do. With 36 gov-ernorships up for election

and the ever-important state legislative battles that will help shape the future political landscape through redistrict-ing, our efforts are only just getting underway.

That is why I am resolute in my conviction that we can no longer afford to wage the type of attacking and bitter intra-party battles that have weak-ened our ability to coalesce as a party in opposition to the wasteful and damaging poli-cies coming out of Washing-ton. That is not to say that we should not engage in spirited primaries in an attempt to put forth the best candidates for the general election. What it does mean is that once a Re-publican candidate is victori-ous in the primary, all Repub-licans should give them their full support. Moreover, this support must not stop after the ballot has been cast.

The days of “not conserva-tive enough” or “too conserva-tive for me” should be erased from our political vocabulary once the primary process is complete. At that stage, we

must join together to help our candidates win elections and begin the critical job of stopping the flow of liberal policies coming out of Wash-ington and numerous state capitals across the land.

The challenges ahead are too great for us not to make this resolution together. For if we fail, I fear our nation will pay a hefty price -- hope-fully not an irreversible one.

So as we approach this new year and reflect upon 2009 and think of ways to improve our situations in 2010, I ask that my fellow Republicans join together to have a respectful debate during our upcoming primary process and then give their full support to our se-lected nominees even if there remain some philosophical differences. I know this is the approach my father personal-ly took and I cannot think of a better beacon of light than his legacy to help us once again find our way.

Have a safe and prosperous 2010!

***

Mike Reagan, the elder son of the late President Ronald Reagan, is chairman and pres-ident of The Reagan Legacy Foundation (www.reaganle-gacyfoundation.org). Look for Mike’s books and other infor-mation at www.Reagan.com. E-mail comments to [email protected].

The biggest single issue in to-day’s economy is jobs – or spe-cifically – the lack of jobs. And it’s easy to understand why. Nationally, 7 million jobs have been lost since the recession began, and here in North Caro-lina the count is 250,000. Unem-ployment rates are in double digits for both the nation and our state.

Yet there is some good news. Although job losses are still oc-curring, the number has been getting smaller. Most econo-mists now think the job market will turn around early in 2010, and job gains will become the norm.

But once new jobs begin to appear, other important ques-tions arise. What industries and occupations will create the new jobs, and what kind of training will be required?

Fortunately we have some fresh answers to these ques-tions. Every couple of years, the U.S. Department of Labor does a detailed analysis of job trends and gives projections for the next decade. Their latest re-port is hot off the press.

The forecasts show the na-tional economy adding 15 mil-lion jobs over the next decade, roughly an 11 percent increase. North Carolina’s share would be 400,000, although if North Carolina grows faster than the nation – as I expect it will – the number of new jobs in the state would be somewhat higher.

Labor Department econo-mists think the leading in-dustries in job growth will be construction, professional and business services, education and health care. Also adding jobs but at a slower than aver-age rate will be wholesale and retail trade, transportation, in-formation, financial services,

entertainment and leisure ac-tivities and government. Manu-facturing and utilities will cut jobs.

Of course, manufacturing is still an important industry in North Carolina. So what does the report say about leading North Carolina manufactur-ers? For three of our tradition-al manufacturing industries – tobacco, textiles and apparel – the outlook isn’t good. Jobs will decline by 25 percent in to-bacco, 40 percent in textiles and 50 percent in apparel. However, for the other North Carolina mainstay – furniture – employ-ment is expected to increase modestly by 6 percent. This is in part because furniture pro-duction is forecast to jump by 50 percent over the course of the next decade.

The job outlook is mixed for North Carolina’s newer manu-facturing industries. Jobs are projected to increase in phar-maceuticals and technology, hold steady in food processing but drop in motor vehicle parts. This despite the fact that pro-duction is expected to rise in all

four industries. The way a firm can increase production while reducing or keeping steady the number of jobs is to increase the /productivity/ (output per hour) of the workforce. Com-panies are able to do this by matching workers with modern machinery and technology – something that has been a long-term trend in manufacturing.

Now, what about the outlook for jobs in terms of occupa-tions; that is, what will workers actually be doing? The Labor Department expects a continu-ing shift away from occupations requiring brawn and muscles to occupations utilizing brains and reasoning. The fastest job growth will be in managerial, professional, service and con-struction occupations. Slower growth is expected for sales, ad-ministrative support, installa-tion, maintenance, repair and transportation occupations. Job losses are forecast in farm-ing and production occupa-tions.

This means more jobs will require some kind of formal schooling beyond high school.

Indeed, the future job market will roughly be divided into thirds. One-third of the new jobs will require a community college or university degree. Another third won’t need a for-mal college diploma but will necessitate the worker under-taking extensive on-the-job training. The final third will use inexperienced workers and provide them only short-term on-the-job training. Of course, these jobs will pay the least.

Let me end with some spe-cifics. The top 10 job positions generating the most openings in the next 10 years are ex-pected to be registered nurses, home health aides, customer service reps, restaurant work-ers, retail salespersons, office clerks, accountants, nursing aides, college professors and construction workers. The full list can be found at http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2009/11/art-5full.pdf.

Good news or bad news – I’ll let you decide! But knowing what to expect in the job market will give job seekers an advan-tage in securing employment.

You Decide: Where will the jobs be?

A CAROLINA VIEW

Viewpoint 4A Saturday, January 2, 2010 www.enquirerjournal.com Editor: Stan Hojnacki / [email protected]

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MichaelWalden

Columnist

Airline passengers for decades have been about as in control of their destiny as Oliver Twist in an or-phanage. Rather than pleading hopelessly for more gruel, a plane full of people gridlocked on a runway could only raise their eyes to a flight attendant.

“Please, ma’am, may we go back to the terminal?”The resounding “no” could mean a tortuous wait

of five, six, seven or more hours with overflowing toilets, no food, no water and no air conditioning. Air travel on those occasions was like visiting a third world country without ever leaving the tarmac.

So, a new stranded passenger policy announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation is cause for celebration everywhere. Airlines will be forced to set free passengers who have been on planes delayed for three hours. They’ll also have to provide food and water for passengers within two hours after a plane has been delayed. And they’ll have to keep the toilets working.

Airline officials, predictably, have raised all kinds of warnings about more flight delays and inconve-niences caused by the new regulations. But it’s hard to imagine a delay in a terminal being more arduous than one on an overstuffed plane.

And tarmac strandings aren’t exactly rare. Be-tween January and June of this year, more than 600 planes were stuck on landing fields for more than three hours. There are worse ways to spend an af-ternoon or evening, we suppose, but we don’t really want to explore that either.

So merry Christmas from Uncle Sam. The new reg-ulations won’t go into effect until April. But it’s nice to see someone looking out for the guy in the next seat for once — not to mention, ourselves.

Rocky Mount Telegram

New rulesfor the tarmac

Resolution for RepublicansMichaelReagan

Making

Sense


Blondie by Dean Young & Mike Gersher B.C. by Johnny

Dilbert by Scott Adams Peanuts by Charles M. Schultz

Garfield by Jim Davis The Born Loser by Art Sansom

Frank and Ernest by Bob Thaves Andy Capp by Reggie Smythe

Hagar the Horrible by Chris Browne The Wizard of Id by Bryant Parker & Johnny Hart

Dennis the Menace Family Circus

Encourage your children to read the newspaper.

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Dave,” likes to tickle our two boys, ages 7 and 8. He goes too far sometimes and they beg him to stop, but he won’t. I have talked about it with my sons and even came up with a phrase -- “No more!” -- when they want him to quit. I have also tried to make it clear to Dave that he needs to stop when they say it. The problem is, he continues even after they say it.

When I try to stop him, he says he’s just “playing with my boys” and that I’m inter-fering. Or, if they say stop, he gets irritated and calls them “sissies.”

I know his tickling is hurt-ful because he has done it to me and left bruises. What can I do to make him stop this behavior? -- NOT TICKLED, NOBLESVILLE, IND.

DEAR NOT TICKLED: I’m not tickled, either, be-

cause tickling can be a form of abuse when it’s taken too far. And when someone says, “Stop!” regardless of the rea-son, the person should lay off. Your husband’s behavior is sadistic. If he bruised you, one look at the mark he left should have been a clue to him that he went too far.

I hope you realize that the man you’re describing is a bul-ly. The boys are not “sissies.” They are simply outweighed. Your husband should find a contact sport, channel his ag-gression elsewhere, and pick

on someone his own size. ***DEAR ABBY: I am in a

touchy situation. I am recent-ly divorced and my 7-year-old daughter idolizes and deeply misses her father. My ex is in prison serving time for molesting my older daughter, who was his stepchild.

Obviously, my younger girl, “Karen,” has no clue why her father is in prison. She still thinks that when he gets out, he’ll be part of her life. She’s too young to hear the truth, but how else can I explain why Daddy will never be part of her life again? I don’t want her to resent me for keeping her from her father, but I’m afraid that’s exactly what will happen.

Abby, please help me. I’m torn about keeping Karen happy, but also keeping her safe. -- TORN IN TEXAS

DEAR TORN: I know you

want to protect Karen, but that may not be realistic. If your older daughter is living at home, there’s a possibility that she has told her little sis-ter what happened. Karen IS old enough to understand the difference between accept-able touching and what is not. If she doesn’t already know, then for her safety you should have that talk with her.

Your ex-husband will, I hope, be away for a very long time. When Karen brings him up, repeat that to her. She’ll be older and fully able to under-stand by the time her father is ready for release. And by then you will have told her all the facts.

***DEAR ABBY: When I see

someone with a label sticking out of his or her shirt, blouse or whatever, is it proper to just walk up and stick the la-bel back inside the person’s

clothing? Should I just tell the person that the label is show-ing? Or should I ignore it?

I have always appreci-ated knowing when this has happened to me. What’s the correct way of handling this? -- OBSERVANT IN LAS CRU-CES, N.M.

DEAR OBSERVANT: To walk up to someone you don’t know well and touch him (or her) is extremely presumptu-ous. If you see that someone needs a clothing adjustment, take the person aside, quietly explain what you have noticed and let the person fix it him- or herself.

P.S. It is OK to OFFER assis-tance -- which may or may not be gratefully accepted.

***Dear Abby is written by Ab-

igail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pau-line Phillips.

Dear AbbyColumnist

Dad takes tickling too far by refusing to call it quits

Jan. 2, 2010

ASTRO-GRAPHBy Bernice Bede Osol

In the year ahead, the type of people to whom you’re likely to be attracted are those who are quite progressive and in tune with the times. You won’t be in-terested in doing the same old things over and over again. You need to grow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you sense changes can be made to alter a situa-tion that has been producing negative influences, go for it. Success awaits -- so don’t pro-crastinate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- This is one of those days where moderation is the key to success, so play everything down the middle as much as possible. Hold back from being too aggressive, but don’t be too passive, either.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Lounging around the television might have its appeal, but if you are totally unproductive, you’ll

also feel guilty about wasting precious time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Although you might not delib-erately try to make a statement, you’ll still be a standout among peers. Your dramatic flair will impel others to focus their at-tention on you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Extreme satisfaction is guaranteed when you are mo-tivated to do a good job for those who mean the most to you. Don’t doubt whether they want the help or not -- they’ll love it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Owing to your persuasive appeal, others won’t be able to resist agreeing with your views and opinions. Now is the time to get a promise for the help you need from someone in par-ticular.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Remember the pump must always be primed to flow prop-erly. If you want your financial affairs to do well in the times ahead, be prepared to give a little up front at first.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- No

job is too big or too tough. Actually, you’ll welcome the chance to show off your abili-ties when another comes to you to manage something that has been too much for him or her to handle.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Greater gratification will be derived from being helpful to someone who needs aid, rather than only working on ways to advance your ambitions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Associates could have a great-er-than-usual influence on your attitude. Make sure that you’re involved only with positive thinkers who are going places.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- You won’t deliberately seek out competitive situations, but you won’t avoid them, either. How-ever, should one develop, you’ll handle it admirably.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- By viewing the outcome of events positively, it strength-ens your beliefs and the faith in your abilities to handle issues well. The clarity of your creative vision makes things happen.

Horoscopes


Altan Presbyterian108 W. Sandy Ridge Road, Monroe; www.altanpc.orgPastor: William WileyRegular Sunday: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship

Amazing Grace Evangelical Lutheran416 W. North Main St., WaxhawPastor: Richard CarterRegular Sunday: 9 a.m., Sunday school; 10 a.m., worship; 7 p.m. Antioch Baptist6223 Love Mill Road, Monroe; 704-753-4977; www.antiochbaptistchurch.usPastor: Mike RileyDec. 13: 3 p.m., Christmas caroling.Dec. 20: 6 p.m., “Christmas — Times to Remember” program; refreshments. Regular schedule: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m., Bible study, King-dom Kids.

Antioch Missionary Baptist5909 Wolf Pond Road, Monroe; 704-841-7046Pastor: Robert M. ParkerRegular Sundays: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship

Antioch United Methodist3205 Antioch Church Road, Pastor: Betty Jeanne DayRegular Sunday: 9:30 a.m., worship, 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m., Sunday school.

Austin Grove Baptist5919 Austin Grove Church Road, MarshvillePastor: Leon WhitleyRegular Sunday: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m., worship.Wednesdays: 6 p.m., Awanas; 6:45 p.m., worship.

Benton’s Cross Roads Baptist109 Lawyers Road East, Monroe; 704-753-1291Regular Sundays: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m.Wednesdays: 6:45 p.m., AWANA, Broth-ers & Sisters in Christ; 7 p.m., Kids Music & Creative Movement for ages 3 through eighth grade; adult prayer meeting.

Benton Heights Baptist1411 Helms St., Monroe; 704-283-2606Pastor: M.A. “Sandy” RogersRegular Sunday schedule: 10 a.m., Sun-day school; 11 a.m., worship; 6 p.m., worshipWednesday: 6:30 p.m., Bible study.

Benton Heights Presbyterian2701 Concord Highway, Monroe; 704-283-4912; www.bhpres.org; www.bhp-cyouth.blogspot.comPastor: Paul SaleebySundays: 8:45 a.m., contemporary ser-vice; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., traditional worship.Wednesdays: Youth activities, men and women’s fellowship and Needler’s Group.Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 a.m. to noon, mother’s morning out; ages 6 months to 4 years.Thursdays: 7 p.m., RESET service; live music, coffee bar; nursery provided

Bethany Presbyterian6713 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe; 704-764-3357Pastor: Janet R. TysonRegular Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship.

Bethel Baptist2317 Landsford Road, MarshvillePastor: Randy DavisRegular Sunday: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship

Bethel United Methodist3207 Wesley-Stouts Road, MonroePastor: Betty Jeanne DaySundays: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; tradi-tional worship, 11 a.m.

Bethlehem United Methodist5300 Nesbit Road, WaxhawPastor: Howard FlemingDec 20: 11 a.m. Christmas CantataRegular Sundays: 8:30 a.m., contempo-rary service; 11 a.m., traditional service.

Bethlehem Presbyterian7608 Concord Hwy., Monroe; 704-753-4223; www.bethlehemchurch.netPastor: Ken ThomasSunday: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Con-temporary Service, 8:45 a.m.; Traditional Worship, 11 a.m. Preschool: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs-days, ages 3 to 5.

Bonds Grove Methodist8215 Bonds Grove Church Road, Wax-haw; 704-843-5231; www.gbgm-umc.org/bondsgrove/Pastor: Randy BlantonSundays: 9:15 a.m., Sunday school; 10:30 a.m., worship.Mondays: 6:30 p.m., TOPSTuesdays: 6:30 p.m., disciple class.

Calvary Baptist2518 Lancaster Highway, MonroePastor: Eddie PriceRegular Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:30 a.m., worship and chil-dren’s worship for 3-5-year-olds.Wednesdays: 7 p.m., adult Bible study, infant/toddler nursery, children’s ministry and HisSpace for youth grades 6-8, and for grades 9-12.

Central Baptist4821 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road; 704-821-6509Pastor: Tim HelmsRegular Sundays: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worhship; 6 p.m., eve-ning worship.Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m., Bible study, youth group.

Central United Methodist801 S. Hayne St., Monroe; www.Cen-tralUMCMonroe.orgPastor: J. Matthew Burton Jr.Sunday: 5 p.m., “Ceremony of Carols,” “Christmas Oratorio” Christmas concert, free, offerings acceptedSunday schedule: 8:45 a.m., chapel ser-vice; 8:50 a.m., contemporary; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., traditional wor-ship

Christ Bible Discipleship Center1019 Unarco Road, MarshvillePastor: David Allen; 704-624-3453Regular Sundays: Sunday school, 9 a.m., leadership class; 10 a.m., discipleship training; 11 a.m., prophetic deliverance service.

Community Baptist212 Garmon Road, Indian TrailPastor: Henry FunderburkSundays: 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., worship.Wednesday worship and children’s pro-grams, 7 p.m.

Corinth Baptist3805 Corinth Church Road, MonroeChurch phone: 704-289-2102Pastor: Roy HelmsRegular schedule: Sunday school 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Cornerstone Community Church of the Nazarene2707 Secrest Short Cut Road, Monroe; 704-289-6790Pastor: Bob Humphrey Regular Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; worship, 10:45 a.m.

Cornerstone Worship Center206 W. Main St., MarshvillePastor: Michael J. OneyRegular Sunday: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Covenant Baptist 2706 Secrest Short Cut Road, MonroePastor: Rile BaucomRegular Sunday schedule: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.Wednesday: 7 p.m., worship.

Covenant Community13003 E. Independence Blvd., Stallings; 704-257-4519; www.changeatc3.orgPastor: John LoftonSundays: 10 a.m., worship; Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Bible study

East Campus,First Baptist of Indian Trail6140 W. Marshville Blvd., Marshville; 704-624-1998

Ebenezer Baptist1417 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian TrailPastor: Timothy RogersRegular Sundays: 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:30 a.m., worship; 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., AWANA, discipleship classes.Wednesdays: 7 p.m., midweek prayer service; youth, children’s study.

Emmanuel Baptist3816 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe; 704-289-5654; www.emmanuel-baptistchurch.orgPastor: Jack HildrethDec. 20: 6 p.m., “A Miracle on Main Street” Christmas program.Jan. 2: 6 p.m. Upward Mommy GameJan. 8: Upward basketball beginsSecond and fourth Tuesdays: 7 p.m., GriefShare Ministry.Tuesday: 7 p.m., GriefShare meetsWednesdays: 6:45 p.m., Awana Club, ages 3 to eighth grade.Youth: Sunday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. www.n2jesusebc.org.

Emmanuel Baptist15601 Idlewild Road, Indian TrailPastor: Leland StephensSundays: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., worship. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m., worship.

Essence of the Cross Ministries2310 Appian Lane, Monroe; 704-291-9898, 704-698-0110Pastor: W. Kaye McDonaldSundays: 11 a.m., worship

Euto Baptist6019 N.C. 205, New Salem; 704-385-8117Pastor: Dale BrooksSundays: 8:30 a.m., coffee fellowship; 8:45 a.m., small groups; 10 a.m., wor-ship.Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Children’s and youth ministries; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Adult Bible study.

Evangelistic Temple of Deliverance6016 Waxhaw Hwy., Mineral Springs; 704-598-8203Pastor: William McLainToday: 2 p.m., special service to honor pastor.Sundays: Sunday School 10 a.m.; wor-ship 11 a.m.

Fairfield BaptistN.C. 205, Olive Branch Road, Marshville; 704-624-5503Pastor: Tommy ThreattRegular Sunday: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Bible time.Second and fourth Wednesday: 7 p.m. Children and youth.

Faith Community Independence701 Howie Mine Road, Waxhaw; 704-843-2085Pastor: Rickey TruesdaleRegular Sunday: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.

Faith United Methodist3708 Faith Church Road, Indian TrailPastor: David LawrencePhone: 704-882-6623Regular Sundays: 8:30 a.m., praise and worship; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., praise and worship.Mondays: 6:30 p.m., Cub ScoutsTuesdays: 6 p.m., Girl Scouts; 6:30 p.m., Boy Scouts.

Faulks Baptist2234 Faulks Church Road, MarshvillePastor: David RichardsonDec. 13: 6 p.m., Christmas cantata “Em-manuel,” refreshments followingRegular Sunday: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Bible study, 6 p.m.Wednesday: 9:30 a.m., morning Bible study; children’s mission groups, 5:45 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Indian Trail732 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail; website, www.fbcit.org; 704-882-1005Pastor: Mike WhitsonSunday: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., worship and Life groups. 6 p.m., evening worship.Tuesdays: 7 p.m. Singles meeting.Wednesdays: 7 p.m., Power Hour.Thursdays: 10 a.m., adult prayer meet-ing.

First Baptist Church of Marshville404 N. Elm St., Marshville; 704-624-2710Pastor: Alex MartinRegular Sundays: 10 a.m., Bible study; 11 a.m., worship.Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m., youth ministry activities.

First Baptist Church of Monroe109 Morrow Ave., Monroe; 704-283-8534Pastor: John HewettSundays: 9:30 a.m., Bible fellowship; 10:45 a.m., worship; college group Bible fellowship follows worship; 5 p.m., youth group; 6:30 p.m., supper.Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., fel-lowship meal followed by prayer meet-ing, age-group activities.

First Church of God301 Morgan Mill Road, MonroePastor: Floyd BowenRegular Sundays: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship.

First Presbyterian

Church of Waxhaw7700 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw; 704-843-4774Pastor: James C. SheltonSunday: 10 a.m. worship, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School

First Presbyterian Church of Monroe302 E. Windsor St., Monroe; 704-289-2574; www.fpcmonroenc.orgPastor: John WilkersonSundays: 9 a.m., Sunday school, 10 a.m., worship; 4:30 p.m., youth club (grades 6 through 12).Mondays: 6 p.m., Cub Scouts.Tuesdays: 7 p.m., Boy Scouts.Wednesdays: 4:30 p.m., youth club (grades one through five).

Flint Ridge East Baptist Church5720 Flint Ridge Church Road, Marsh-ville; 704-624-5008Pastor: Richard A. GrahamDec. 12: 6 p.m., “A Heralded Christmas Concert”

Forest Hills BaptistWillis Long Road, MonroePastor: Neal WorkmanSunday: Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Youth meeting.

Freedom Biker Church of MonroeUnion Baptist Association building1744 Williams Road, Monroe; 704-999-4244Pastor: Steve Starling

Friendly Baptist5418 Friendly Baptist Church Road, In-dian Trail; 704-753-1652Interim pastor: Dustin KnightRegular schedule: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; 6:30 p.m., youthWednesday: 7 p.m., Bible study.

Friendship Missionary Baptist501 Bazemore St., Monroe; 704-283-1917Pastor: L.W. Leake

Gilboa Methodist5515 Gilboa Road, MarshvillePastor: Tracy CarrollRegular schedule: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship

God’s Temple of Zion Internation Fellowship5017 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, WaxhawPastor: Victor D. Thompson

Gospel Freewill Baptist2901 Belk Mill Road, Wingate; 704-218-8051Pastor: Henry BraswellRegular Sundays: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; 6 p.m., worship.

Gospel Way Church7310 Tirzah Church Road, WaxhawPastor: Ben Karecsky

Grace Baptist3411 Weddington Road, Monroe; 704-289-4917Pastor: Joe HaskettRegular schedule: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship, children’s church. Wednesday: 7:15 p.m., worship, youth groups.

Grace United Methodist3522 Secrest Short Cut Road, MonroePastor: Bill EnglebrethSundays: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worshipWednesday: 7 p.m., Bible study.

Greater Blessed Hope Baptist3607 Andrew Jackson Drive, Waxhaw, 704-843-2553Pastor: Waymon Jordan Sr.Jan. 17: 4 p.m., church anniversary cel-ebration

Greater Grace Community Baptist880 Hasty Road, Marshville; 704-233-9484.Pastor: Rodney J. Evans Sr. Sunday: Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. Wednesdays: 6 p.m., prayer service and Bible study.

Greater Grace World Outreach 5017 Waxhaw-Marvin Road, Waxhaw; 704-843-5418Pastors: Charles Carter, Jacqueline Carter

Hamilton Cross Roads Baptist6133 Old Goldmine Road, MarshvillePastor: Jeff SmithRegular Sunday schedule: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer, Children’s and youth groups, Divorce Care.

Hartis Grove Baptist4224 Blanchard Circle, Indian TrailPastor: Joe KirkpatrickSunday: 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; wor-ship, 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Harvest Chapel5809 Highway 74, Indian Trail704-882-4662, www.harvestchapelclt.orgPastor: Paul Durham

Heath MemorialUnited Methodist9908 Richardson-King Road, WaxhawPastor: Marilyn Wooten

Hebron United Methodist2820 New Town Road, MonroePastor: Sherry Frerichs; 704-906-1443Regular Sundays: 9:30 a.m., worship; 10 a.m., Sunday school. Hemby Bridge Presbyterian6010 Mill Grove Road, Indian TrailPastor: Walt DeHartSunday: 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, 10:30 a.m., fellowship brunch; 11 a.m., wor-ship.Wednesday: 7 p.m., prayer service.

Hermon Baptist9713 Lancaster Highway, Waxhaw; 704-843-4924; [email protected]; www.hermonbaptist.orgPastor: Donnie GambleRegular Sunday: 8:30 a.m., worship; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; 6:30 p.m., worship, youth and children’s activities.Mondays: 6 p.m. Celebrate Weight Loss; 7 p.m., Celebrate Recovery.Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m., Family Night supper (advance reservations required); 7 p.m., Bible study and prayer; 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Awana.

Higher Praise Deliverance1047-A Van Buren Ave., Indian Trail; 704-904-4073Pastor: Reginald O. CoffeySundays: 4 p.m., worship.

Hillcrest Baptist4316 Hillcrest Church Road, Monroewww.thehillcrestbaptistchurch.orgPastor: Gene MullisRegular Sundays: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., 6 p.m., worship.Wednesdays: 7 p.m., adult prayer service, All Stars for Jesus

Hope230 E. Union St., Marshville; 704-624-2447Pastor: Michael StoneSundays: 10:30 a.m., contemporary wor-ship

Hopewell Baptist420 Hopewell Church Road, Monroe 704-753-1084; www.whatasavior.comPastors: Lee PiggSundays: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., worship; Sunday school for 50 and older during second worshipWednesdays: 7 p.m., Discipleship groups for those younger than 50; Bible study

Howie BaptistHowie Mine Church Road, WaxhawPastor: Donnie B. CrumpRegular schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship.Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Bible study.

Iglesia Ministerio Internacional Je-sucristo para las naciones103-H Wilkes Drive, Monroe; 704-777-1207Pastor: Ever Hernandez

Indian Trail United Methodist113 Indian Trail Road, Indian TrailPastor: Jim ChrisawnSundays: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., worship; 10:10 a.m., Sunday school

Indian Trail Presbyterian200 Indian Trail Road South, Indian Trail; 704-821-8751Pastor: James E. JohnsRegular Sunday schedule: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.

Lakeview Baptist4602 Concord Highway, Monroe; www.lakeviewfamily.org; 704-283-0019Pastor: Steve JirgalRegular Sunday: Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m., Bible study

Lanes Creek Baptist Church118 Marshville Water Plant Road, MarshvillePastor: Ronnie CollinsDec. 13: 11 a.m., Adoration in concert.

Langford Chapel CME113 S. Johnson St., MonroePastor: Sandra H. Gripper

Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist520 Billy Howey Road, WaxhawPastor: Michael Flowers Living Word Worship Center2691 W. Roosevelt Blvd., MonroePastor: R.D. VaughtSunday: 10:30 a.m., worshipWednesday: 7 p.m., worship

Love Baptist707 Deese Road, MonroePastor: Don ThompsonRegular Sunday: 9 a.m., worshipRegular Wednesday: 7 p.m., Bible study

Macedonia Baptist610 Macedonia Baptist Church Road, Monroe Pastor: Billy BelkRegular Sunday: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school assembly; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship.Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Adult prayer and Bible study, children’s programs

Maple Grove BaptistMaple Grove Church Road, WeddingtonPastors: Terry SimpsonSundays: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., worship.Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m., worship

Marshville Presbyterian501 N. Elm St., MarshvillePastor: Ed HenegarRegular schedule: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.

Marshville MethodistEast Union Street, MarshvillePastor: Sherri BarnesRegular Sunday: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.

Mary Elizabeth Baptist3703 Mary Elizabeth Church Road, Wax-hawPastor: Curtis LaneySundays: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; 6 p.m., discipleship train-ingWednesdays: 7 p.m., prayer meeting, youth meeting, GAs & RAs

Marvin AME Zion1525 Crane Road, WaxhawPastor: Haven O. Anderson

Master’s Family Church International402 N. Sutherland Ave., MonroePastors: Charles and Emma Moore.Phone: 704-622-8881, 704-254-2868.Sundays: Noon, worship.Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m., prayer, worship

Memorial United Methodist1200 Miller St., Monroe; 704-283-6026Pastor: Bill EnglebrethRegular Sundays: 10 a.m., service; 11 a.m., Sunday school.

Midway Baptist4615 Olive Branch Road, Wingate; 704-233-5632; www.midbc.org.Sunday: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; wor-ship, 11 a.m.

Midway United Methodist3625 Stack Road, MonroePastor: Don MeadowsSundays: 11 a.m. Worship; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.

Mill Creek Baptist5417 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe; 704-283-8889; www.millcreekbaptistchurch.orgPastor: George GougeWednesday: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday night groups meet.Regular Sunday: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship.

Mill Grove United Methodist7311 Mill Grove Road, Indian TrailPastor: Earl BradshawRegular Sunday: 8:30 a.m., worship; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship.Wednesday: 7:30 p.m., youth group.Currently registering for preschool.

Mineral SpringsChurch of Christ6403 Waxhaw Highway, Mineral Springs; 704-243-3388; www.mineralspring-schurchofchirst.org

Mineral Springs United Methodist5915 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Road, Min-eral Springs; 704-843-5905Pastor: Bruce Gwyn

Monroe Christian Worship Center1721 N. Charlotte Ave., MonroePastor: Billy Gowan

Morningstar A.M.E. Zion4604 Secrest Shortcut Road, MonroePastor: Jacqueline Roper.Regular Sundays: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship

Mount Calvary A.M.E. Zion800 LaSalle St., Monroe; 704-289-6186Pastor: David L. McLendon

Mount Carmel United Methodist1712 Carmel Road, Monroe; phone, 704-289-6908Pastor: Nicholas RochesterDec. 31: 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., New Year’s Eve service1st and 3rd Sundays: 6 p.m., contempo-rary serviceRegular Sundays: 9:45 a.m., Mrs. Eula’s Prayer Group, 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worshipTuesdays: 7 p.m. Choir practiceWednesdays: 6 p.m., United Methodist Women’s dinner, 7 p.m., youth, junior

Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist700 Miller Dr., Waxhaw; 704-243-0182Pastor: J.D. Mills Sr.Jan. 10: 3 p.m., pastor appreciation ser-viceRegular Sunday: 9:05 a.m., Sunday school; 9:50 a.m., Baptist training union; 11 a.m., worshipWednesdays: 6 p.m., Bible study and prayer meeting

Mount Olive A.M.E. Zion119 East Ave., MonroePastor: Michael McCray Sr.Regular Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship.Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m., Bible study

Mount Pleasant Baptist2524 Stack Road, MonroePastor: Shad HicksRegular Sundays: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship Wednesdays: 7 p.m., worship, Mission Friends, GAs, RAs, youth.

Mount Zion Baptist6907 Gus Eubanks Road, MonroePastor: John LindsayRegular Sunday: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. worship.Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. Prayer service and youth groups.

New Beginnings Baptist1122 Marshville-Olive Branch Road, MarshvillePastor: Johnathan AshSundays: Sunday school, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; evening worship, 5 p.m.Wednesdays: 7:30 p.m. New Beginnings Christian MinistryRock Rest Community Center, White Store RoadPastor: Eddie S. Parsons Sr.Sundays: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worshipWednesdays: 7:30 p.m., Bible study, A 52-lesson introduction to the 66 books of the Bible.

New Grace Baptist6201 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Hemby Bridge; 704-400-3258.Pastor: Roger Johnson

New Hope Baptist5928 New Salem Road, MarshvillePastor: Tommy ButlerDec. 20: 11 a.m., “The Christmas Offer-ing” cantata; 6 p.m., children’s Christ-mas program; refreshments following.Regular Sundays: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m., night services, Kid’s Club and youth; 7 p.m., adult Bible study

New Hope United Methodist3221 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe; 704-320-7607Pastor: Ron SetzerRegular Sunday: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; 11 a.m., worship; 5 p.m., children’s choir.

New Life Baptist826 Willoughby Road, MonroePastor: Ricky GodwinSundays: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; wor-ship, 11 a.m., 6 p.m.Wednesday: Bible study and prayer meeting, 7 p.m.

New Life Community Temple of Faith3216 Griffith Road, Monroe; 704-219-6166Pastor: Sharon O’Leary

New Living Word Discipleship and Worship Center7720 South Rocky River Road, Monroe; 704-764-9348Pastor: Merv T. MasseySundays: 9 a.m., Sunday school; 10 a.m., worship

New Salem Baptist2915 Goldmine Road, MonroePastor: Douglas RumleyRegular Sunday: 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship; 6 p.m. Team Kid Club for age 3-grade 5; youth fellowship.Wednesday: 7 p.m. Children’s, youth mis-sions classes.

New Town Road Community Church7513 Broome’s Old Mill Road, Waxhaw; 704-843-3610Pastor: William ChandlerRegular Sundays: 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:30 a.m., worship

Nicey GroveMissionary Baptist318 Camden Road, MarshvillePastor: M.L. KaufmanRegular Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. wor-ship; 9 a.m., Christian education.Wednesdays: 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Bible study.

Nu Life End Time Word Ministries1307 Highway 74 West, Wingate; 704-320-1581Pastors: Guillermo and Bridgette YardRegular Sunday: 10:15 a.m., Sunday school; worship, 11:15 a.m.

Oak Grove Baptist4013 Newtown Road, WaxhawPastor: Richard MyersSunday: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; wor-ship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Wednesday: 7 p.m., prayer service.

Oakland Baptist Church600 E. Sunset Drive, Monroe

Oasis Christian Teaching CenterHampton Inn, MonroePastor: Chris and Ilene StoverRegular Sundays: 11 a.m., worship.

Olive Branch Missionary Baptist9510 Monroe-Olive Branch Road, Marsh-ville; www.obmbc.comPastor: Tobias M. Wall

Open Hands Christian Fellowship3515 Hwy. 74 West Unit F, MonroePastor: James M. KinyanjuiSundays: 10:30 a.m., non-denomination-al fellowship.

Open Book Baptist Church2850 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe; 704-221-4938Pastor: Mitchell Griffin

Philadelphia Missionary Baptist4109 Canal Road, Marshville

Piney Grove East1708 Ansonville Road, MarshvillePastor: C.C. Craig Jr.

Piney Grove MissionaryBaptist - West6712 Sims Road, Waxhaw; 704-843-3572Pastor: Robert L. Sanders

Pleasant Hill Baptist7002 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Marsh-villeInterim pastor: Ollis RevelsRegular Sundays: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Pleasant PlainsBaptist Church3316 Pleasant Plains Road, MatthewsPastor: Ron RiddleySundays: Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; wor-ship 10:30 a.m.; Awana Clubs 5:30 p.m.; evening worship 6 p.m.

Prospect United Methodist6020 Prospect Road, Monroe

Pastor: Steve PhillippiSundays: 8:45 a.m., contemporary ser-vice; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., traditional service; 5 p.m., UMYF/UM Kids

Red Level Baptist1920 Rocky River Road, MonroePastor: Daniel M. GatewoodSundays: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11:15 a.m., worship.

Resurrection Christian103-C Wilkes DrivePastor: Zack F. Little Sr.Sunday: Church school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.

Roanoke Baptist618 Roanoke Church RoadPastor: Kenny PittmanSaturday: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., youth church night at Concord Mills. More information, call Rocky Rushing at 704-506-0671.Sunday: 11 a.m., children’s hand bell performance Dec. 16: 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m., youth Christ-mas party at church, bring a $5 gag giftDec. 20: 11 a.m., Cantata “The Love of God at Christmas”; 6 p.m. Children’s Christmas play, refreshments afterwardsRegular Sunday: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship.Wednesday: 6:15 to 8 p.m. Youth Christ-mas party, bring a $5 gag gift

Sandy Ridge Baptist1106 Sandy Ridge Road, West, MonroePastor: Eddie PowersRegular Sunday: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship; children’s church ex-cept last Sunday in month; 6:30 p.m., evening worship, youth discipleship.Mondays: 7:30 p.m., Outreach,Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Awanas, 4 years to youth; 7 p.m., adult prayer and Bible study.

Secrest Grove Baptist4505 Weddington Road, Monroe; 704-289-5725, 704-486-7032Pastor: Jeff WhitecottonRegular Sunday: 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m, worship; 6 p.m., youth.Wednesdays: 7 p.m., worship.

Shiloh Advent Christian Church3601 Sikes Mill Road, Unionville

Shining Light Baptist2541 Old Charlotte HighwayPastor: Tim CruseRegular Sundays: 9:30 a.m., Bible study; worship, 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m.; prayer, 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays.

Siler Presbyterian6301 Weddington-Monroe Road, Wesley Chapel; 704-821-7445Pastor: Bruce Powell

Smyrna Methodist5019 Medlin Road, Monroe; 704-764-7341Pastor: Mike CappsRegular Sundays: 9:30 a.m., worship; 10:45 a.m., Sunday school.

Southbrook Church Monroe cam-pus1410 Skyway Drive, MonroePastor: Geoffrey Janes

Stallings United Methodist1115 Stallings Road; 704-821-8820; www.sumc.comPastor: Bart MillesonFirst and third Saturdays: 5:30 p.m., con-temporary worship.Regular Sundays: 8:30 a.m., intimate service; 9:45 a.m., Sunday school for all ages; 10:55 a.m., formal worship; 4:30 p.m., Bible Zone, youth programs.

Stephenson Presbyterian4224 Rocky River Road North; www.ste-phensonpres.org; 704-882-2018Pastor: Keith MorrisonRegular Sundays: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.

St. Luke’s Lutheran Church909 Circle Drive, Monroe; 704-283-5244Pastor: Kenneth W. Fink Regular Sundays: 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. worship

Sutton Park BaptistMcIntyre Street, MonroeSundays: Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; wor-ship, 11 a.m.Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and prayer time.

Tabernacle House of Prayer Apostolic MinistriesOld Highway 74, Wingate; 704-207-6681Pastor: Addie Robinson

TheRiverMeets at New Salem Volunteer Fire De-partmentPastor: Jimmy Brown 704-753-1929E-mail: [email protected]: Interdenominational church meets at 10 a.m. Very casual dress, ca-sual atmosphere.

Tirzah Presbyterian7507 Tirzah Church Road, Waxhaw; 704-843-2893; www.tirzahchurch.org.Pastor: Jill DuffieldSunday school, 10 a.m.; worship at 11 a.m.

Trinity Baptist2613 Concord Hwy., Monroe; 704-292-2613; www.trinitymonroe.orgPastor: Ted Wright

Turner Presbyterian4802 Lancaster Hwy., MonroePastor: Roy ScarbroughSundays: 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., prayer time; 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worship.

Union Baptist4312 Old Pageland-Monroe Road, Mon-roe; 704-764-7289Pastor: Joseph HicksonSunday: 6 p.m., Reggie Saddler and Fam-ilyDec. 13: 7 p.m., “One Holy Night” Christ-mas cantataRegular Sunday: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., worshipRegular Wednesday: 7 p.m., adult Bible study.

Union ChapelMissionary Baptist621 E. Lawyers Road, Monroe; 704-753-1481Pastor: J.W. Threatt

Union Grove Primitive Baptist3619 Morgan Mill Road, MonroePastor: Newell Helms

Union Grove United Methodist8708 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, Indian Trail; 704-753-4966Pastor: Robert Sturge

Union United Methodist6315 New Town Road, Waxhaw; 704-843-1603Pastor: Kim HigginsSundays: 8:45 a.m., contemporary worship; 10 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m., blended service; 5 p.m., youth Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., senior chair yoga.

Union Springs A.M.E. Zion4003 Morgan Mill Road, UnionvillePastor: Michael BakerSundays: 8 a.m., Sunday school; 9:15 a.m., praise and worship; 9:30 a.m., morning worship.

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704-233-23633812 Hwy 74 East, P.O. Box 1104

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Pastor: Rev. Dr. Bart Milleson

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Rev. Dr. Christopher Zacharias, Senior Pastor

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Happy New Year! And, since we live in a country with a strong Christian background, then have a great 20010. The number “2010” is, of course, based on the birth of Jesus Christ. Dionysius Exiguus (500-550) was given the task of formulating a number-ing system for the years, and he gave Jesus’ birth the year 1 and it caught on. [In the 1800s it was discovered that Dionysius was off by several years, Jesus being born 3 to 7 years earlier, but it was too late to change the number-ing system.] So the Christian numbering system is based—more or less—on Jesus. Yet other world religions count the years differently because they base their calendars on their own religiously signifi-cant events. But before these other religions are considered something else must be said

about the Western System. Usually a year before Je-

sus’ birth will be given the letters “B.C.,” which stands for “Before Christ” and a year after Jesus will be given the letters “A.D.,” which is Latin for Anno Domini, or “In the year of the (or our) Lord.” [I have not been able to discover why A.D. and B.C. are not in the same language.] Yet new letters are increasingly be-ing used in place of B.C. and A.D.: these are B.C.E. and C.E.

These letters stand for “Be-fore the Common Era” and “Common Era.” They were developed in recognition that non-Christians use the West-ern system who do not want to base their calendar system on Jesus.

Now about the year sys-tem of other religions, begin-ning with the most complicat-ed: the Hindu system. Unlike other religions, Hindus do not have one system of counting years; some scholars estimate as many as thirty systems. The two main year systems to-day are the Saka calendar and the Vikram Samvat calendar. The Saka Calender began in AD 78; it is believed that King Shalivahana initiated it when he ascended to the throne. The Vikram Samvat Calen-dar began in 57 BC; it either commemorates the victory of a ruler named Raja Vikrama-

ditya or it was started by King Vikrama. [The origins of these and other Hindu calen-dars can change from region to region in India.] Thus, in the Saka Calender, this is the year 2010 – 78 or 1932; and in the Vikram Samvat Calendar this is the year 2010 + 56 or 2066.

The Jewish calendar be-gins on the day that God cre-ated Adam. According to the Jewish calendar this occurred 5770 years ago, so this is the year 5770.

The Islamic story is a lit-tle more complicated, but not much. According to the Mus-lim faith, Muhammad, after receiving revelations from Al-lah, began preaching this new faith in his hometown of Mec-ca. Many people did not ap-prove, and eventually Muham-mad had to flee from Mecca to the nearby villageof Medina.

This occurred in the year 622, and the Muslim calendar com-memorates this event by plac-ing it at year 1. Thus it would seem that you simple subtract 622 to get the Muslim year. But the Muslim calendar is more like a lunar calendar and so the years are shorter. There-fore it is really the year 1431 in the Muslim calendar.

The Buddhist calendar is similar to the Christian calendar in that it is based upon the primary figure in that religion. The Buddhist calendar is based on the birth of the Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama. Sid-dhartha was born in 543 BC, so this is 2010 + 543 or 2553 in the Buddhist calendar.

Questions/comments con-

tact Mark at [email protected]; other summaries at www.drnickens.com.

Happy New Year! But what year is it?Mark

Nickens

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FRANCONIA, New Hamp-shire (AP) — Jeffry Burr and Neil Blair are just hours from their wedding, but there are no typical prenuptial jitters. After all, this is the third time they’ve exchanged vows.

They first committed to each other before scores of relatives and friends on June 24, 2006, in an emotional ceremony that didn’t even count under New Hampshire law. Then, at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2008, the first mo-ment they were legally able to do so, they became civilly com-mitted in a more subdued cer-emony.

This time, the two will finally be legally married Friday, when New Hampshire becomes the fifth state to allow gay couples to wed.

Instead of a $5,000 weekend celebration like they had in 2006, they’ll have a brief reread-ing of their earlier vows, pop the cork on some champagne and have dinner together.

“It’s the third time,” Blair said. “How excited are you sup-posed to be?”

The ceremony is more about pronouncing their civil equal-ity than restating their commit-ment to each other, they say.

“It’s a right that’s been af-forded to us, and it’s our respon-sibility to take advantage of it,” Blair said.

Burr and Blair, of Franconia, don’t legally need to hold a mar-riage ceremony. By law, their civil union — and any other civil unions still valid — would convert to a marriage in 2011 if they did nothing, or they could expedite the status change by filing marriage paperwork with their town clerk during 2010.

The marriage law grants no new rights to gays, who two years ago won the right to civil unions, but it eliminates the separate status so both hetero-sexual and homosexual couples will be considered married.

Democratic Gov. John Lynch, who personally opposes gay marriage, signed the legislation after lawmakers passed key language affirming religious rights. The law spells out that churches and religious groups can’t be forced to officiate at gay marriages or provide other ser-vices.

Through late December, 40 gay couples had applied for mar-riage licenses valid for 90 days, said Stephen Wurtz, acting di-rector of the state division of

vital records. In 2009, 188 civil unions were performed with eight licenses still outstand-ing. Forty-two civil unions have been dissolved, though some were performed in Vermont. In 2008, 621 civil unions were per-formed.

Some couples — like Burr, 51, and Blair, 46 — plan to wed quickly. A few may gather at the Statehouse to ring in the New Year by exchanging vows in a general celebration. Others want to wait to honor non-legal-ly binding commitment anni-versaries from years past.

Canterbury residents Beth McGuinn and Ruth Smith, like Burr and Blair, spent thousands of dollars on a commitment cer-emony in 1993, then exchanged civil union vows right after midnight Jan. 1, 2008, wear-ing mittens and caps around a campfire. Smith, 46, remem-bers getting goose bumps, not from the cold but from watch-ing state Sen. Harold Janeway, a justice of the peace, sign their paperwork making their union official.

They plan to get married, but not until Oct. 2, the date of their original commitment cer-emony.

“This is big. It may not give us anything more, but we have fought almost two decades for this,” said McGuinn, 48. “The word marriage means a lot. It’s universally recognized. It’s not about rights. It’s about being accepted. It’s about being part of the community and part of society.”

The retired Rev. Eleanor McLaughlin and her partner of 19 years, Elizabeth Hess, of Randolph, climbed a mountain and exchanged rings the sum-mer of 1991 but didn’t enter a civil union. They waited for marriage. Both devout Epis-copalians, they designed their ceremony Saturday to reflect the state’s role in civil marriage and their church’s role in bless-ing the union.

McLaughlin, 74, and Hess, 62, plan on exchanging mar-riage vows in the vestibule of St. Barnabas Church in Berlin, then following with a church ceremony at which Episcopal Bishop Gene V. Robinson, who is openly gay, will bless the union.

Winter’s starkness is their wedding theme.

“We want people to recog-nize we had to wait a long, long

time,” Hess said.New Hampshire joins Massa-

chusetts, Vermont, Connecticut and Iowa in allowing gay mar-riage in a move that reflects the state’s changing demographics from reliably Republican and conservative to younger and more liberal. Also this year, the District of Columbia’s city council voted to legalize gay marriage. Congress has final say, but the district’s nonvoting delegate to Congress expects no opposition.

The year also marked a setback for gays seeking marriage equal-ity. Maine lawmakers approved gay marriage, but voters over-turned the law in a referendum.

California briefly allowed gay marriage before a public vote in 2008 banned it; a court ruling grandfathered in couples who were already married.

Burr and Blair said New Hampshire’s marriage law, while important, does not grant them full equality.

“We’re halfway there,” Blair said. “We got the state rights. We had civil unions. Now we have marriage. But until we get full equal rights under the fed-eral law, we’ll never be there. We’ll never be truly equal.”

New Hampshire couple to wed for third time


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at U.S. airports never get a pat-down when they pass through security. A metal detector must be set off first and then screen-ers would need to find out what triggered the alarm. That often amounts to screeners just lightly tapping on a passenger’s arms, legs and clothes.

But even if they go ahead with a pat-down, it likely would not turn up something nonmetallic, small and well-hidden.

Unlike the frisking of suspects conducted by po-lice — which involves offi-cers running their hands firmly up and down the body, including sensitive areas like the groin, but-tocks and breasts — the pat-downs at airports usu-ally involve, well, patting down.

A flood of complaints by women, including one by Lynch, led the Transpor-tation Security Adminis-tration in 2004 to list ’dos’

and ’don’ts’ on pat-downs, including barring screen-ers from touching female passengers between their breasts. The TSA hasn’t publicly released that list.

But a report by the Gov-ernment Accountability Office, which said federal investigators were able to smuggle liquid explo-sives and detonators past security at U.S. airports, appeared to cause some changes last year in pat-down policies.

In one instance cited in the report, an investigator placed coins in his pock-ets to ensure he’d receive a secondary screening.

But after a pat-down and use of a hand-held metal detector, the screen-er didn’t catch the prohib-ited items the investigator brought through a check-point.

The TSA last year de-cided to permit what it describes as “enhanced pat-downs” that include breast and groin searches. But these could be done only after the use of metal detectors, less invasive pat-downs and all other tools had been exhausted.

Painting priest finds God in abstract60-year-old leads Catholic church’s Ministry of Arts

POMONA, Calif. (AP) — There’s no steeple out front, no rows of pews in-side, not even so much as a crucifix on display.

Still, this cramped little art studio in the middle of what, until not very long ago, was a street with as many broken dreams as it has potholes, is the clos-est thing to paradise Fa-ther Bill Moore has found. It’s the place where the 60-year-old Catholic priest serves God by creating abstract paintings that he sells by the hundreds.

No ordinary preacher, Father Bill, as he’s known throughout Pomona’s fledgling arts district, long ago discarded his clerical collar in favor of a painter’s smock. Only

on Sundays does he trade it for holy vestments to deliver Mass at a local church or one of several detention facilities for youthful offenders.

All other times Moore is head of the Ministry of the Arts for the West Coast branch of his re-ligious order, the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. His job is to serve God by painting whatever comes to mind.

“That’s Bill’s gift, his talent, and we have to sup-port that,” says Father Donal McCarthy, who is the order’s West Coast provincial and Moore’s superior. “When you’ve got a creative person, you shouldn’t stifle that cre-ativity.”

Leaders of the order, founded more than 200 years ago in France, know of no other member whose only mission has been to paint. But then Moore, a child of the ’60s who can quote the words of Jim Morrison and Je-sus Christ with equal fa-cility, has been a barrier-breaker since he ignored his provincial’s order his freshman year of college to study either philosophy or theology. He majored in art instead.

“The next year, a letter came from the provincial saying all the students are now encouraged to major in subjects of their choice. I thought that was very cool,” Moore recalls with a smile as he sits in the

lobby of his modest studio sipping coffee. A copy of underground comic-book artist R. Crumb’s “The Book of Genesis” sits on the coffee table and works by Japanese artist Ka-zumi Tanaka (a personal favorite) are displayed.

Moore decided a dozen years ago that abstract expressionism would be his language.

That has caused some consternation among his order, like the time he was commissioned to do the stained-glass windows for St. Anne’s Church in Ka-neohe, Hawaii, and pro-posed a series of abstract works.

“The pastor there said, ’That’s not going to hap-pen,”’ Moore recalled.

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Father Bill Moore, a Catholic priest, serves the church by painting whatever he likes as part of the Ministry of the Arts for his order.

Obama promises review of attack

HONOLULU — Presi-dent Barack Obama is reviewing reports from homeland security offi-cials as his administra-tion tries to determine what U.S. policy and per-sonnel failures preceded the attempted Detroit jet-liner bombing.

Intelligence officials, meanwhile, prepared for what was shaping up to be uncomfortable hear-ings before Congress about miscommunica-tion among anti-terror agencies and sweeping changes expected under Obama’s watch.

Democrats joined a chorus led by Obama in declaring the govern-ment’s intelligence pro-cedures in need of re-pair. Among them, Rep. Jane Harman, D-Calif., said that when the gov-ernment gets tipped to trouble as it did before a

23-year-old Nigerian man boarded the Northwest Airlines jet with explo-sives, “someone’s hair should be on fire.”

One senior administra-tion official told report-ers traveling with the vacationing president: “The failure to share that information is not going to be tolerated.”

The official, like others involved in the reviews, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence dis-cussions.

The Senate Intelligence Committee announced Jan. 21 hearings as part of an investigation to be-gin sooner. “We will be following the intelligence down the rabbit hole to see where the breakdown occurred and how to pre-vent this failure in the fu-ture,” said Sen. Kit Bond of Missouri, top Repub-lican on the committee. “Somebody screwed up big time.”

Firefighters battle 19 pet pythons

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Crews responding to a trailer fire in southern Utah had another factor to contend with: snakes.

Kristeen Checketts, the animal control officer in St. George, says there were about 19 pet py-thons in the trailer when it caught fire Thursday morning at an RV park in town.

Once the fire was put down, Checketts and fire-fighters began pulling out snake after snake, most in cages and some up to 18 feet long.

Checketts says 11 sur-vived. The snakes’ owner tried to revive another by massaging it and blowing into its mouth through a plastic pipe.

Fire Capt. Jason Whip-ple says the accidental fire started with a heat lamp in one of the snake cages.

Rick Warren asks for budget bailout

LAKE FOREST, Ca-lif. — Evangelical pastor Rick Warren appealed to parishioners at his Or-ange County megachurch Wednesday to help fill a $900,000 deficit by the first of the year.

Warren made the ap-peal in a letter posted on the Saddleback Church Web site.

It begins “Dear Saddle-back Family, THIS IS AN URGENT LETTER.”

“With 10 percent of our church family out of work due to the reces-sion, our expenses in car-ing for our community in 2009 rose dramatically while our income stag-nated,” the letter reads.

Still, Warren said the church managed to stay within its budget, until “the bottom dropped out” when Christmas dona-tions dropped to less than half of usual levels.

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MONROEWith the annual Holiday Clas-

sic basketball tournament be-hind them, all 11 Union County schools will focus their energy on conference games.

Parkwood High’s girls are 10-0 after winning the Classic for the fourth time in their 12-year history.

The Rebels have a non-con-ference game at Charlotte Latin on Tuesday before opening the first of 10 straight Southern Carolina Conference games at Weddington on Friday.

The Warriors placed fourth out of 12 teams at the tourna-ment, losing to Marvin Ridge in the third place game.

Three of the six girls teams will enter SCC play with a win-ning record, including Porter Ridge (9-2) and Sun Valley (8-3).

The Rebels rallied in the fourth quarter to beat PR 62-53 in the title game, ending the Pirates’ nine-game winning streak.

“We know we have to play them two more times and they’re a really tough team,” said Parkwood coach Jamal McGee of the Pirates. “It’s al-ways a tough game against them. I look forward to playing them again. You know you have to bring your ‘A’ game when you play against them.”

Porter Ridge plays at Park-wood on Jan. 12 and then trav-els to PR on Feb. 2.

Monroe’s boys suffered their first loss of the year to Sun Val-ley in the boys title game on Wednesday.

The 10-1 Redhawks have three games this week, hosting Union Academy on Tuesday and then Porter Ridge on Wednesday be-fore traveling to CATA on Friday.

Monroe is 4-0 in the Rocky River Conference, good for a share of first place with Berry Academy (7-3 overall).

Forest Hills’ boys, who en-

tered the tournament 5-1 and seeded second, went a disap-pointing 1-2 and placed fourth.

Anson County defeated the Yellow Jackets 61-51 in the third-place game on Wednesday.

The two teams will play a rematch on Monday when An-

son travels to Forest Hills in a makeup game.

The Jackets, who stand 4-1 in league play, return to confer-ence games later in the week — traveling to North Stanly on Tuesday and hosting Piedmont on Friday.

By ERic RapEE-J Correspondent

INdIaN TRaIlPorter Ridge High’s wrestling team

will host the Pirate Duals today, making up an individual tournament that was postponed due to weather on Dec. 19.

They will be drawing four addition teams to the tournament with the can-cellation of a tournament Monroe was supposed to host, making for a 10-team individual event that will once again match up area wrestlers for the gold.

The Pirates’ Chris Lingle will be

among the featured wrestlers as he tries to keep his good season going. Lingle is 22-1 going into the tournament.

With the second half of the year start-ing with an individual tournament, wrestlers will begin to get a good idea of what their competition will be like as they prepare for the regional tourna-ment.

The top four finihsers from the region in each weight class will get a shot at the state title in Winston-Salem on Feb. 26.

Lingle got a taste of the state meet last year.

Miles Cook (18-2) will also be represent Monroe at Porter Ridge as he tries to jump start the second half of his senior season.

The Pirates are looking to keep the first place trophy at their place. They have finished third in individual tourna-ments twice this year.

The tournament will begin at 9 a.m.

By JUSTiN MURDOcKE-J Sports Writer

WINGaTESeveral players compet-

ing in the CMC-Union Holi-day Classic had noteworthy individual performances throughout the week.

Parkwood High senior guard Maurice Leak scored a tournament-high 30 points in his team’s overtime vic-tory over Central Academy in Tuesday’s consolation game.

In two tourney games, Leak averaged 27.0 points and 4.5 assists for the Rebels, who lost to Anson County in the opening round.

Leak is averaging 18.6 points on the year, trailing only county leader Shaun Stewart (19.2 ppg) of Sun Val-ley.

Anson senior Garry McK-night was arguably the most productive boys player in the Classic.

A 6-foot-6 center, McKnight had a double-double in all three tournament games, helping the Bearcats to a third-place finish.

McKnight opened the tour-ney with 28 points and 16 re-bounds in a win over Park-wood. He then finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds in

a semifinal loss to Monroe be-fore posting 17 points and 10 rebounds in the third-place game against Forest Hills.

McKnight averaged 20.0 points and 12.7 rebounds in three games. He shot 22-for-43 (51.2 percent) from the field.

Three other boys players averaged a double-double in the tournament, including Sun Valley’s Blake Dixon, Monroe’s Issac Blakeney and Cuthbertson’s Mike Cuthb-ertson.

Dixon, a 6-foot senior guard, averaged 11.3 points and 10.7 rebounds in helping the Spar-tans win the championship.

Blakeney, a 6-6 senior cen-ter, averaged 13.0 points and 10.0 rebounds and threw down five dunks in the tour-nament.

He had two slams against Weddington, one against An-son County and two more in Wednesday’s loss to Sun Val-ley in the title game.

Cuthbertson helped the Cavs finished second behind Piedmont in the consolation tournament.

A 6-5 junior center, Cuthb-ertson averaged 25 points and 10 rebounds in two games. He scored 27 in Wednesday’s loss to Piedmont.

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SportsEditor: Jerry Snow (261-2225) [email protected] Saturday, January 2, 2010 Section B

Bowden wins last gameNoles surprise No. 18 West Virginia in Gator Bowl 2B

WHO’S NEWS11-1 Hokies playon ESPN2 tonight

CANCUN, Mexico — Virginia Tech faces a tough opponent today, playing Seton Hall in Cancun starting at 7:30

p.m. on ESPN2.The Hokies

have won eight straight to im-prove their record to 11-1.

Seton Hall is 9-3 and coming off two close losses to Top 10 teams.

The Pirates lost to No. 5 Syracuse, 80-73, on Tuesday. Three days earlier, No. 6 West Virginia needed overtime to defeat Seton Hall (90-84).

Virginia Tech might play without the ACC’s leading scorer, junior point guard Malcolm Delaney (19.8 ppg), who sprained his ankle in the Hokies’ 85-50 win over Longwood on Wednesday.

Former Forest Hills star Dorenzo Hudson had 11 points, five rebounds and three assists for the Hokies in Wednesday’s win

A 6-foot-5 junior shooting guard, Hudson ranks third on the team in scor-ing at 9.8 ppg. He has scored in double figures in four of his last five games.

Hokies junior forward J.T. Thomp-son, also a former standout at For-est Hills, was 4-for-4 from the field against Longwood and finished with eight points and four rebounds.

Thompson is averaging 5.8 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.

Following today’s game against Seton Hall, the Hokies are until Jan. 10, when they travel to face ninth-ranked UNC Chapel Hill.

Smith goes on IR; Panthers promote LB

CHARLOTTE (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have signed linebacker Mort-ty Ivy from the practice squad to take

injured receiver Steve Smith’s spot on the 53-man roster.

Smith was placed on injured reserve Friday, five days after he broke his left forearm while catching a touch-down pass in a

win over the New York Giants. Smith is the 12th player to go on IR for the injury-plagued Panthers.

Ivy is an undrafted rookie from West Virginia. He’s been on the Panthers’ practice squad since being in their final wave of cuts before the start of the season.

Carolina’s DeAngelo Williams is doubtful and fellow running back Jonathan Stewart questionable for Sunday’s game.

Williams missed Friday’s workout and Stewart returned to practice Fri-day after sitting out the past two days to rest his sore left Achilles’ tendon. Both have rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season.

Wingate women, men at home today

WINGATE — The women’s and men’s basketball teams at Wingate University play their first home games of the conference schedule today, taking on Lincoln Memorial starting at 2 p.m.

Wingate’s women are 6-4 overall and 0-1 in the South Atlantic Confer-ence this season.

Wingate’s men are off to an 8-4 start. The WU men won their confer-ence opener at Newberry on Dec. 4, 66-59.

WORTH A LOOKCollege footballPapajohns.com BowlS. Carolina vs. Connecticut

Noon, ESPN

Liberty BowlEast Carolina vs. Arkansas

5:30 p.m., ESPN

College basketballLouisville at Kentucky

3:30, CBS

Virginia Tech vs. Seton Hall 7:30, ESPN2

HUDSON

SMITH

E-J staff photo by Ed Cottingham

After averaging 25 points and 10 rebounds at the Holiday Classic, Cavs cen-ter Mike Cuthbertson, left, is at 17.2 points and 9.4 rebounds for the season.

parkwood’s Leak among individual tourney standouts

Pirates hosting 10-team tournament today


Monroe guard Qwadarius Duboise (23), who is averaging 14.5 ppg, was an all-tournament pick at the Holiday Classic last week. The 10-1 Redhawks have back-to-back home games on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Conferencegames now top priorityWith Holiday Classic behind them,local teams averting their attention

The week ahead:(basketball doubleheaders involving UC)

MondayAnson Co. @ Forest Hills

TuesdaySun Valley at WeddingtonCATA @ Berry AcademyCuthbertson @ PiedmontUnion Academy @ MonroeForest Hills @ N. Stanly

WednesdayWeddington @ S. MeckPorter Ridge @ MonroePiedmont at West Stanly (boys only)

FridayPiedmont @ Forest HillsMonroe @ CATAN. Stanly @ Union AcademyParkwood @ WeddingtonMarvin Ridge @ Porter RidgeSun Valley @ Anson

(girls games start as early as 6 p.m.)

Wrestling

2B / Saturday, January 2, 2010 The Enquirer-Journal

x-clinched divisiony-clinched playoff spot

Sunday’s GamesChicago at Detroit, 1 p.m.Pittsburgh at Miami, 1 p.m.New England at Houston, 1 p.m.Indianapolis at Buffalo, 1 p.m.San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m.Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m.New Orleans at Carolina, 1 p.m.Jacksonville at Cleveland, 1 p.m.N.Y. Giants at Minnesota, 1 p.m.Tennessee at Seattle, 4:15 p.m.Philadelphia at Dallas, 4:15 p.m.Washington at San Diego, 4:15 p.m.Kansas City at Denver, 4:15 p.m.Baltimore at Oakland, 4:15 p.m.Green Bay at Arizona, 4:15 p.m.Cincinnati at N.Y. Jets, 8:20 p.m.

College football

Bowl GlanceSaturday, Dec. 19New Mexico BowlAt AlbuquerqueWyoming 35, Fresno State 28, 2OTSt. Petersburg (Fla.) BowlRutgers 45, UCF 24

Sunday, Dec. 20New Orleans Bowl

Middle Tennessee 42, Southern Miss. 32

Tuesday, Dec. 22Las Vegas BowlBYU 44, Oregon State 20

Wednesday, Dec. 23Poinsettia BowlAt San DiegoUtah 37, California 27

Thursday, Dec. 24Hawaii BowlAt HonoluluSMU 45, Nevada 10

Saturday, Dec. 26Little Caesars Pizza BowlAt DetroitMarshall 21, Ohio 17Meineke BowlAt Charlotte, N.C.Pittsburgh 19, North Carolina 17 Emerald BowlAt San FranciscoSouthern Cal 24, Boston College 13

Sunday, Dec. 27Music City BowlAt Nashville, Tenn.Clemson 21, Kentucky 13

Monday, Dec. 28Independence BowlAt Shreveport, La.

Georgia 44, Texas A&M 20

Tuesday, Dec. 29EagleBank BowlAt WashingtonUCLA 30, Temple 21Champs Sports BowlAt Orlando, Fla.Wisconsin 20, Miami 14

Wednesday, Dec. 30Humanitarian BowlAt Boise, IdahoIdaho 43, Bowling Green 42Holiday BowlAt San DiegoNebraska 33, Arizona 0

Thursday, Dec. 31Armed Forces BowlAt Fort Worth, TexasAir Force 47, Houston 20 Sun BowlAt El Paso, TexasOklahoma 31, Stanford 27 Texas BowlAt HoustonNavy 35, Missouri 13 Insight BowlAt Tempe, Ariz.Iowa State 14, Minnesota 13Chick-fil-A BowlAt AtlantaVirginia Tech 37, Tennessee 14

FridayOutback BowlAt Tampa, Fla.Auburn 38, Northwestern 35, OT Capital One BowlAt Orlando, Fla.Penn State 19, LSU 17 Gator BowlAt Jacksonville, Fla.Florida State 33, West Virginia 21Rose BowlAt Pasadena, Calif.Ohio State 26, Oregon 17Sugar BowlAt New OrleansFlorida (12-1) vs. Cincinnati (12-0), late

TodayInternational BowlAt TorontoSouth Florida (7-5) vs. Northern

Illinois (7-5), Noon (ESPN2)Cotton BowlAt DallasOklahoma State (9-3) vs. Mississippi

(8-4), 2 p.m. (FOX)PapaJohns.com BowlAt Birmingham, Ala.Connecticut (7-5) vs. South Carolina

(7-5), 2 p.m. (ESPN)Liberty BowlAt Memphis, Tenn.East Carolina (9-4) vs. Arkansas (7-5),

5:30 p.m. (ESPN)Alamo BowlAt San AntonioMichigan State (6-6) vs. Texas Tech

(8-4), 9 p.m. (ESPN)

Monday, Jan. 4Fiesta BowlAt Glendale, Ariz.Boise State (13-0) vs. TCU (12-0), 8 p.m.

(FOX)

Tuesday, Jan. 5Orange BowlAt MiamiIowa (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (11-2), 8

p.m. (FOX)

Wednesday, Jan. 6GMAC BowlMobile, Ala.Central Michigan (11-2) vs. Troy (9-3),

7 p.m. (ESPN)

Thursday, Jan. 7BCS National ChampionshipAt Pasadena, Calif.Alabama (13-0) vs. Texas (13-0), 8 p.m.

(ABC)

Conference Bowl RecordsThrough Jan. 1Conference W L Pct.Mountain West 4 0 1.000Independents 1 0 1.000Sun Belt 1 0 1.000Big East 2 1 .667Big Ten 3 2 .600Big 12 3 2 .600Atlantic Coast 3 3 .500Conference USA 2 3 .400Southeastern 2 3 .400Western Athletic 1 2 .333Pac-10 2 5 .286Mid-American 0 3 .000(does not include Florida-Cincy game)

Pro basketball

NBA 2009 All-Star VotingGame: Feb. 14 at Arlington, TexasReleased Dec. 24

EASTERN CONFERENCEForwards: LeBron James, Cleveland,

1,579,530; Kevin Garnett, Boston, 1,317,739; Chris Bosh, Toronto, 644,473; Paul Pierce, Boston, 320,499; Josh Smith, Atlanta, 293,680; Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia, 201,312; Danny Granger, Indiana, 198,478; Michael Beasley, Miami, 163,737; Hedo Turkoglu, Toronto, 117,168; Rashard Lewis, Orlando, 114,359; Caron Butler, Washington, 99,079.

Guards: Dwyane Wade, Miami, 1,539,968; x-Allen Iverson, Philadelphia, 806,749; Vince Carter, Orlando, 651,134; Ray Allen, Boston, 452,708; Gilbert Arenas, Washington, 407,581; Derrick Rose, Chicago, 344,435; Joe Johnson, Atlanta, 288,841; Rajon Rondo, Boston, 237,648; Mike Bibby, Atlanta, 139,484; Jose Calderon, Atlanta, 138,479.

Centers: Dwight Howard, Orlando, 1,479,625; Shaquille O’Neal, Cleveland, 536,681; Al Horford, Atlanta, 157,050; Andrea Bargnani, Toronto, 146,595; Brook Lopez, New Jersey, 133,106; Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee, 115,915; Jermaine O’Neal, Miami, 98,397; Rasheed Wallace, Boston, 77,848; Kendrick Perkins, Boston, 48,612; Samuel Dalembert, Philadelphia, 47,135; Tyson Chandler, Charalotte 38,337; Brad Miller, Chicago, 35,295.

WESTERN CONFERENCEForwards: Carmelo Anthony, Denver,

1,410,356; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas, 753,971; Tim Duncan, San Antonio, 685,390; Pau Gasol, L.A. Lakers, 667,767; Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City, 474,506; Trevor Ariza, Houston, 436,088; Luis Scola, Houston, 371,914; Shawn Marion, Dallas, 282,421; Ron Artest, L.A. Lakers, 234,618; Lamar Odom, L.A. Lakers, 175,271; LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland, 155,933.

Guards: Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers, 1,606,032; Tracy McGrady, Houston, 649,563; Steve Nash, Phoenix, 648,558; Chris Paul, New Orleans, 622,619; Jason Kidd, Dallas, 405,027; Aaron Brooks, Houston, 374,635; Chauncey Billups, Denver, 281,911; Deron Williams, Utah, 255,059; Brandon Roy, Portland, 224,350; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio, 222,743; Jason Terry, Dallas, 212,242.

Centers: Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix, 1,143,849; Andrew Bynum, L.A. Lakers, 676,634; Nene, Denver, 235,276; Marc Gasol, Memphis, 190,476; Antonio McDyess, San Antonio, 130,058; Greg Oden, Portland, 124,037; Al Jefferson, Minnesota, 119,580; Marcus Camby, L.A. Clippers, 100,399; Andris Biedrins, Golden State, 90,464; Mehmet Okur, Utah, 87,838; Emeka Okafor, New Orleans, 82,616; Spencer Hawes, Sacramento, 25,109.

NBA StandingsAll Times EST

EASTERN CONFERENCEAtlantic Division

W L Pct GBBoston 23 8 .742 —Toronto 16 17 .485 8New York 12 20 .375 11 1/2Philadelphia 9 23 .281 14 1/2New Jersey 3 29 .094 20 1/2

Southeast Division W L Pct GBOrlando 23 8 .742 —Atlanta 21 10 .677 2Miami 16 14 .533 6 1/2Charlotte 12 18 .400 10 1/2Washington 10 20 .333 12 1/2

Central Division W L Pct GBCleveland 26 8 .765 —Chicago 13 17 .433 11Milwaukee 12 18 .400 12Detroit 11 21 .344 14Indiana 9 22 .290 15 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest Division

W L Pct GBDallas 22 10 .688 —San Antonio 19 11 .633 2

Houston 20 13 .606 2 1/2Memphis 15 16 .484 6 1/2New Orleans 14 16 .467 7

Northwest Division W L Pct GBDenver 20 12 .625 —Portland 21 13 .618 —Oklahoma City 18 14 .563 2Utah 18 14 .563 2Minnesota 7 26 .212 13 1/2

Pacific Division W L Pct GBL.A. Lakers 25 6 .806 —Phoenix 21 12 .636 5Sacramento 14 17 .452 11L.A. Clippers 14 18 .438 11 1/2Golden State 9 22 .290 16

Thursday’s GamesChicago 98, Detroit 87Houston 97, Dallas 94San Antonio 108, Miami 78Oklahoma City 87, Utah 86L.A. Clippers 104, Philadelphia 88Friday’s GamesNew York at Atlanta, lateOrlando at Minnesota, lateSacramento at L.A. Lakers, lateToday’s GamesCleveland at New Jersey, 1 p.m.Charlotte at Miami, 3:30 p.m.San Antonio at Washington, 7 p.m.Minnesota at Indiana, 7 p.m.Toronto at Boston, 7:30 p.m.Houston at New Orleans, 8 p.m.Orlando at Chicago, 8 p.m.Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, 8:30

p.m.Memphis at Phoenix, 9 p.m.Denver at Utah, 9 p.m.Golden State at Portland, 10 p.m.Dallas at Sacramento, 10 p.m.Sunday’s GamesIndiana at New York, 6 p.m.San Antonio at Toronto, 6 p.m.Charlotte at Cleveland, 6 p.m.Philadelphia at Denver, 8 p.m.Dallas at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

College basketball

Men’s ScheduleAll Times EST

TodayEAST

Maine at Boston College, NoonStony Brook at Boston U., NoonNotre Dame at Connecticut, NoonPittsburgh at Syracuse, NoonAmerican U. at Brown, 1 p.m.Rider at Loyola, Md., 1 p.m.UMBC at Vermont, 1 p.m.La Salle at Binghamton, 2 p.m.Richmond at Bucknell, 2 p.m.Longwood at Colgate, 2 p.m.Bryant at Cornell, 2 p.m.Drexel at Delaware, 2 p.m.Iona at Niagara, 2 p.m.Oklahoma St. at Rhode Island, 2 p.m.Princeton at Saint Joseph’s, 2 p.m.Howard at George Washington, 2:30 p.m.Hartford at St. Francis, Pa., 3 p.m.William & Mary at Hofstra, 4 p.m.James Madison at Northeastern, 4 p.m.Fairfield at Canisius, 4:30 p.m.Holy Cross at Cent. Connecticut St., 5

p.m.Kansas at Temple, 5:30 p.m.Sacred Heart at Fairleigh Dickinson, 7

p.m.Quinnipiac at Monmouth, N.J., 7 p.m.Elon at Navy, 7 p.m.Ohio at Robert Morris, 7 p.m.Mount St. Mary’s, Md. at Siena, 7 p.m.N.J. Tech at Lehigh, 7:30 p.m.Manhattan at Marist, 7:30 p.m.Cincinnati at Rutgers, 8 p.m.

SOUTHOld Dominion at George Mason, NoonBaylor at South Carolina, NoonLiberty at VMI, 1 p.m.Georgia Southern at Auburn, 2 p.m.Winthrop at Coastal Carolina, 2 p.m.St. Bonaventure at Marshall, 2 p.m.Campbell at S.C.-Upstate, 2 p.m.UNC Wilmington at Va.

Commonwealth, 2 p.m.Southern Miss. at Vanderbilt, 3 p.m.Mercer at Jacksonville, 3:15 p.m.Louisville at Kentucky, 3:30 p.m.S. Carolina St. at Coll. of Charleston, 4

p.m.Erskine at Furman, 4 p.m.UNC Asheville at Radford, 4 p.m.William Carey at SE Louisiana, 4 p.m.The Citadel at Savannah St., 4 p.m.Stetson at Lipscomb, 4:15 p.m.Florida Gulf Coast at Belmont, 5:15 p.m.Ark.-Little Rock at Louisiana-Monroe,

5:30 p.m.

Fla. International at New Orleans, 5:30 p.m.

Towson at Georgia St., 6 p.m.Georgia Tech at Charlotte, 7 p.m.Tennessee St. at E. Kentucky, 7 p.m.South Alabama at Florida Atlantic, 7

p.m.Gardner-Webb at High Point, 7 p.m.Kennesaw St. at North Florida, 7 p.m.Presbyterian at Charleston Southern,

7:30 p.m.Utah at LSU, 8 p.m.Nevada at Louisiana Tech, 8 p.m.Louisiana-Lafayette at Middle

Tennessee, 8 p.m.Denver at Troy, 8:30 p.m.Seton Hall at Virginia Tech, 8:30 p.m.Austin Peay at Morehead St., 9 p.m.

MIDWESTGonzaga at Illinois, 1 p.m.Wis.-Milwaukee at Butler, 2 p.m.Villanova at Marquette, 3:30 p.m.Wright St. at Ill.-Chicago, 4 p.m.Detroit at Loyola of Chicago, 4 p.m.Georgia at Missouri, 4 p.m.North Dakota at N. Illinois, 4 p.m.Md.-Eastern Shore at Nebraska, 4 p.m.Minnesota at Iowa, 4:05 p.m.IUPUI at Oakland, Mich., 5:30 p.m.Michigan St. at Northwestern, 6:30 p.m.Saint Louis at Bowling Green, 7 p.m.Jacksonville St. at E. Illinois, 7 p.m.W. Illinois at IPFW, 7 p.m.Cleveland St. at Youngstown St., 7:05

p.m.Oral Roberts at N. Dakota St., 8 p.m.S. Utah at UMKC, 8:05 p.m.Wis.-Green Bay at Valparaiso, 8:05 p.m.Centenary at S. Dakota St., 8:30 p.m.Tennessee Tech at SE Missouri, 8:45

p.m.SOUTHWEST

UAB at Arkansas, NoonNorthwestern St. at Texas A&M, 1 p.m.Colorado at Tulsa, 3 p.m.Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at Texas,

4:30 p.m.Central Methodist at Cent. Arkansas, 5

p.m.SMU at Texas St., 5 p.m.Texas Coll. at Stephen F.Austin, 7 p.m.Rice at TCU, 8 p.m.Texas-Dallas at Texas-Arlington, 8 p.m.North Texas at Arkansas St., 8:05 p.m.Tulane at Lamar, 8:05 p.m.

FAR WESTArizona at UCLA, 1 p.m.New Hampshire at Santa Clara, 4 p.m.Adams St. at Wyoming, 4 p.m.Army at Portland, 5 p.m.Holy Names at San Francisco, 5 p.m.Oregon at Washington, 5 p.m.Harvard at Seattle, 5:10 p.m.Stanford at California, 7 p.m.Oregon St. at Washington St., 7 p.m.N. Colorado at N. Arizona, 8:35 p.m.Texas-Pan American at Air Force, 9

p.m.E. New Mexico at BYU, 9 p.m.Montana at Weber St., 9 p.m.Boise St. at Fresno St., 10 p.m.CS Northridge at Pacific, 10 p.m.Cal St.-Fullerton at UC Davis, 10 p.m.Long Beach St. at UC Riverside, 10 p.m.Sacramento St. at Portland St., 10:05

p.m.UC Santa Barbara at UC Irvine, 10:05

p.m.Arizona St. at Southern Cal, 10:30 p.m.Utah St. at New Mexico St., 11 p.m.Idaho at Hawaii, 12:05 a.m.

Transactions

Friday’s Sports TransactionsFOOTBALL

National Football LeagueCAROLINA PANTHERS—Placed WR

Steve Smith on injured reserve. Signed LB Mortty Ivy from the prac-tice squad.

HOCKEYNational Hockey LeagueCOLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—

Assigned RW Mike Blunden to Syracuse (AHL).

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Signed G Jaroslav Janus to a three-year con-tract.

COLLEGEBOISE STATE—Agreed to terms with

football coach Chris Petersen on a 5-year contract through 2014.

EAST CAROLINA—Suspended RB Jonathan Williams and DB Leonard Paulk for the Liberty Bowl.

SOUTH CAROLINA—Dismissed junior baskteball F Mike Holmes for repeatedly violating team rules.

Scoreboard

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

East

W L T Pct PF PA AFC NFC Divx-New England 10 5 0 .667 400 251 7-4-0 3-1-0 4-2-0N.Y. Jets 8 7 0 .533 311 236 6-5-0 2-2-0 2-4-0Miami 7 8 0 .467 336 360 5-6-0 2-2-0 4-2-0Buffalo 5 10 0 .333 228 319 3-8-0 2-2-0 2-4-0

South

W L T Pct PF PA AFC NFC Divx-Indianapolis 14 1 0 .933 409 277 10-1-0 4-0-0 6-0-0Houston 8 7 0 .533 354 306 5-6-0 3-1-0 1-5-0Jacksonville 7 8 0 .467 273 357 6-5-0 1-3-0 3-3-0Tennessee 7 8 0 .467 337 389 4-8-0 3-0-0 2-4-0

North

W L T Pct PF PA AFC NFC Divx-Cincinnati 10 5 0 .667 305 254 7-4-0 3-1-0 6-0-0Baltimore 8 7 0 .533 370 248 6-5-0 2-2-0 3-3-0Pittsburgh 8 7 0 .533 338 300 5-6-0 3-1-0 2-4-0Cleveland 4 11 0 .267 222 358 4-7-0 0-4-0 1-5-0

West

W L T Pct PF PA AFC NFC Divx-San Diego 12 3 0 .800 431 300 9-3-0 3-0-0 5-1-0Denver 8 7 0 .533 302 280 6-5-0 2-2-0 3-2-0Oakland 5 10 0 .333 184 358 4-7-0 1-3-0 2-4-0Kansas City 3 12 0 .200 250 400 2-9-0 1-3-0 1-4-0

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

East

W L T Pct PF PA NFC AFC Divy-Philadelphia 11 4 0 .733 429 313 9-2-0 2-2-0 4-1-0y-Dallas 10 5 0 .667 337 250 8-3-0 2-2-0 3-2-0N.Y. Giants 8 7 0 .533 395 383 6-5-0 2-2-0 4-2-0Washington 4 11 0 .267 246 313 2-10-0 2-1-0 0-6-0

South

W L T Pct PF PA NFC AFC Divx-New Orleans 13 2 0 .867 500 318 9-2-0 4-0-0 4-1-0Atlanta 8 7 0 .533 343 315 5-6-0 3-1-0 2-3-0Carolina 7 8 0 .467 292 298 7-4-0 0-4-0 3-2-0Tampa Bay 3 12 0 .200 234 380 3-8-0 0-4-0 1-4-0

North

W L T Pct PF PA NFC AFC Divx-Minnesota 11 4 0 .733 426 305 8-3-0 3-1-0 5-1-0y-Green Bay 10 5 0 .667 428 290 8-3-0 2-2-0 4-2-0Chicago 6 9 0 .400 290 352 4-7-0 2-2-0 2-3-0Detroit 2 13 0 .133 239 457 1-10-0 1-3-0 0-5-0

West

W L T Pct PF PA NFC AFC Divx-Arizona 10 5 0 .667 368 292 8-3-0 2-2-0 4-2-0San Francisco 7 8 0 .467 302 275 6-5-0 1-3-0 4-1-0Seattle 5 10 0 .333 267 373 4-8-0 1-2-0 3-3-0St. Louis 1 14 0 .067 169 408 1-10-0 0-4-0 0-5-0

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Bowden wins last game as Noles coachJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP)

— Bobby Bowden watched the clock run down to :00, then took his last walk to midfield as his Florida State players jumped up and down, thrusting their hel-mets into the air.

The coach went out a winner, carried off by the Seminoles.

Jermaine Thomas ran for two touchdowns, Florida State scored 20 straight points to take control and the Seminoles knocked off No. 18 West Virgin-ia 33-21 at the Gator Bowl in the final game of Bowden’s storied 44-year career as a head coach.

“I will not forget it. I won’t for-get the other ones we have here,

too,” Bowden said, his hands wrapped around the silver Ga-tor Bowl trophy. “Nothing like a win.”

Bowden finished with a 389-129-4 re-cord, and most im-portantly to him, a 33rd consecutive winning season. Next week, Jimbo Fisher takes over at Florida State, which finished 7-6 for the third time in the last four years.

That run of mediocrity was the 80-year-old Bowden’s down-fall — he wanted to stay at least one more season — but on this

day, none of that mattered to the Florida State faithful, which serenaded him with “Bob-by!

Bob-by!” chants through-out the day, saving

their loudest cries for the very end.

With 1:39 left, Bowden trotted down to the Florida State band section, remov-

ing his autographed white cap and tossing it

into the seats — and the celebra-tion began. When it was over, Bowden was surrounded by a wall of photographers, trying to make his way over to shake the hand of West Virginia coach Bill

Stewart — who was a 177-pound walk-on for Bowden’s first Mountaineers team in 1970.

“It’s got to be memorable,” Bowden said. “It’s my last dadgum ballgame after 57 years of coaching.”

Bowden leaves as major college football’s second-win-ningest coach. Joe Paterno earned his 394th victory Friday in the Capital One Bowl as Penn State beat LSU 19-17.

Bowden spent much of the afternoon hugging his former players who lined the sidelines. Some of them now were middle-aged men, their hair tinged with gray.

Noel Devine rushed for 168 yards and a touchdown for West Virginia (9-4), which ran out to a 14-3 lead, then sputtered the rest of the way.

“Well, like so many games, when you’re behind like we were in that first quarter, there’s always an opportunity to quit and to give up,” Bowden said. “And the kids did not. They kept fighting, kept coming back and won the ball game. That’s what you want.”

Let it be noted that on the last field goal his team tried, FSU made it. This was Bowden’s day, and the Seminoles made sure he wouldn’t be denied.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Florida cornerback Joe Haden already has made a decision about his senior season.

Haden declined to reveal his intentions this week, saying he would likely make an an-nouncement after Frid night’s Sugar Bowl against No. 4 Cin-cinnati.

“I know what I’m going to do,” Haden said. It probably won’t be good news for the fifth-ranked Gators.

Haden is widely considered college football’s top corner-back and played all season with the most disability in-surance he could get from the NCAA. Haden could be part of a mass exodus at Florida that would leave the program’s depth chart as unsettled as its coaching staff.

“That’s all part of a great program,” said offensive co-ordinator Steve Addazio, who will fill in for coach Urban Meyer during his indefinite

leave of absence. “With a great program, there’s going to be some change.”

Florida’s changes could be significant.

The Gators are losing sev-eral seniors, including quar-terback Tim Tebow, receiver Riley Cooper, defensive end Jermaine Cunningham, kick returner Brandon James and linebackers Brandon Spikes, Ryan Stamper and Dustin Doe. The departure of some underclass-men could be even more devastating.

Defensive end Carlos Dunlap, tight end Aaron Hernandez, running back Chris Rainey, safeties Ahmad Black and Major Wright, and offensive linemen Mike Pouncey, Maur-kice Pouncey, Carl Johnson and Marcus Gilbert submitted paperwork to see where they

project in the NFL draft.Haden, Dunlap, Hernandez

and the Pouncey twins are considered the most likely to turn pro.

MEYER’S FUTURE: Flori-da coach Urban Meyer says he expects to be back next season. One of his close friends isn’t so sure.

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, one of just a few people Meyer called after he re-signed last week-end, said during a conference call Wednesday that Meyer’s change

of heart about 20 hours later could have been a ploy to help Florida get through the Sugar Bowl and the recruiting sea-son.

Meyer’s decision came three weeks after he complained of chest pains, passed out try-

ing to get out of bed and was rushed to the hospital.

His announcement left Flor-ida in coaching limbo. Safety Matt Elam, a senior at Palm Beach Dwyer High, switched his commitment from the Ga-tors to Florida State because of Florida’s uncertainty.

“Does it put Florida in a tough position? Absolutely,” Herbstreit said. “You think Lane Kiffin and Nick Saban and Randy Shannon are talk-ing to recruits about this? My guess is yeah.”

BEARCAT BOON: The Big Easy has been overrun by Cin-cinnati Bearcats fans. Flori-da’s faithful? Well, they’re out-numbered considerably.

It shouldn’t be a huge sur-prise that the Gators failed to sell 6,500 of their 17,500 tickets to the New Year’s Day game. Losing to Alabama in the SEC championship game was a huge letdown for the program.

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Huskies hope to be ready for USC’s offenseBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) —

Lawrence Wilson and the Con-necticut defense aren’t sure ex-actly what to expect from Steve Spurrier in the Papajohns.com Bowl.

Will the South Carolina coach display the air-it-out style he is famed for today or the old-fash-ioned attack the Gamecocks used to pound away at Clemson?

“Spurrier, he’s a week-to-week type guy,” said Wilson, a Hus-kies linebacker. “He’s going to make sure you can’t gameplan him. That’s definitely going to be tough for our defense.”

The Gamecocks (7-5) ran 58 times for 223 yards in a 34-17 victory over Clemson in the regular season finale, matching the total rushes from the previ-ous two games and topping the 175 yards from the past three. It

wasn’t exactly vintage Spurrier. The Gamecocks still rank last in the Southeastern Conference in rushing and second in pass-ing behind a matured Stephen Garcia and freshman receiver Alshon Jeffery.

But, says Spurrier, “We may try to do that again this game.”

Or maybe not. Regardless, South Carolina now sports an el-ement of mystery.

“He’s the head ball coach,” Gamecocks receiver Moe Brown said. “You never really know with this guy, what he’s going to do. That’s what you’ve gotta love about him.”

The matchup makes a Clem-son replay seem unlikely. UConn (7-5) ranks 95th of 120 FBS teams in pass defense, giving up 244.8 yards a game through the air and allowing 480 against Cincinnati.

UConn’s offensive plan might be a little more predictable, if no easier to stop. Jordan Todman and Andre Dixon have totaled 2,119 yards and 27 touchdowns rush-ing, and they’re only 33 yards by Dixon away from having a pair of 1,000-yard rush-ers. No UConn duo has ever accomplished that in a pro-gram that had only 10 players post 1,000-yard seasons before Todman.

S p u r r i e r has spent far more time studying UConn’s de-fense than the offense, but he has picked up on one trend.

“They run that off-tackle play,” he said. “It seems like that’s the

play in the Big East this year. I watched Pittsburgh run it about 25 times every game. Obviously UConn runs it and runs it very well. We know we’re going to have to stop that to have a chance to beat them.”

South Carolina has struggled against some SEC backs, from Tennessee’s Montario Hardesty (121 yards) to Alabama’s Heis-man Trophy winner Mark In-gram (246).

“They’re just as solid as any other running backs we’ve gone against,” All-America linebacker Eric Norwood said of Todman and Dixon.

UConn’s Zach Frazer has aver-aged 227 yards passing in the last five games, giving some balance. The Notre Dame transfer opened the season as starter before hurt-ing his knee, then regained the

job when Cody Endres sustained a shoulder injury against Rut-gers.

It has been a trying season for the Huskies. Cornerback Jasper Howard was stabbed to death on Oct. 18 at a university-sponsored dance.

“For those guys to go 7-5 with the adversity that hit them in the middle of the season was some-thing special,” Spurrier said.

Three straight losses followed, and UConn’s bowl hopes were fading. Then came a double-overtime victory at Notre Dame to kick off a three-game winning streak.

“That’s done more for our pro-gram than anybody could imag-ine,” said UConn coach Randy Edsall, whose team is 2-1 in bowls since moving up to Division I-A (now FBS) in 2002.


Kelley Godbout (20), being defended by Parkwood’s Cadeja Hood, does it all for Porter Ridge High’s girls. Godbout, a 5-9 junior forward, leads the Pirates in scoring (15.1 ppg), rebounding (6.6 rpg), as-sists (2.7 apg) and steals (4.4 spg). The Pirates, who are 9-2 on the season, play at Monroe on Wednes-day before opening their conference schedule at home against Marvin Ridge on Friday.

Northwestern pulls out OT thriller, 38-35, over Auburn

Late flurry gives No. 11 Penn St. 19-17 win over No. 13 LSU

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pat Fitzgerald reached into North-western’s bag of tricks one more time, hoping to pull out the perfect play to give his team a dramatic victory over Auburn in the Outback Bowl.

“I’ve had it in my back pock-et for four years, and people tell me I’m too conservative. So I said, ‘What the heck. We’re here to win, so let’s go,”’ Fitzgerald said after a ver-sion of the old fumblerooskie failed in overtime, leaving the Wildcats with a 38-35 loss on Friday.

“And I’d do it again,” the

35-year-old coach said. “Next time I’d score, though, and we’d be celebrating.”

Wes Byrum kicked a 21-yard field goal in overtime, and Au-burn (8-5) overcame several mistakes, including a costly pair of penalties, that gave Northwestern chances for their first bowl victory in 61 years.

On the game’s final play, the Wildcats sent backup kicker Steve Flaherty onto the field seemingly to try to force a sec-ond overtime.

But with regular kicker Ste-fan Demos on the sideline af-ter being injured earlier in the

overtime, Fitzgerald had no intention of trying to tie the score.

“I just kind of felt like the stars were aligned there when we lost Stef,” Fitzgerald said, adding the “modern-day fum-blerooskie” was one of coach Randy Walker’s favorite plays at Northwestern.

Walker died of an appar-ent heart attack in 2006, and Fitzgerald was promoted as his replacement.

“We played for the win,” Fitzgerald said. “Unfortunately we ended up a little bit short.”

Receiver Zeke Markshausen

took a handoff between the legs from holder Dan Persa and cir-cled right end to try to win the game. Auburn’s Neiko Thorpe stopped him after a 3-yard gain to the 2.

“Circumstances were very unusual, but we found a way to win it,” Auburn coach Gene Chizik said.

“When I saw where everyone was lined up I knew something was up,” Thorpe said. “It was just so quick and I was afraid I was the only person who saw it. But on the replay you could see there were a lot of people pursuing the play.”

The Tigers intercepted Mike Kafka five times — twice in the end zone — and Walter McFad-den returned one of the picks 100 yards for a touchdown that helped Auburn to an early 14-0 lead.

Kafka threw for a career-best 532 yards and four TDs. He rallied Northwestern from a 2-touchdown deficit in the clos-ing minutes of the fourth quar-ter, and the Wildcats wasted a chance to win it at the end of regulation.

“Everybody got their mon-ey’s worth today,” Marshausen said. “It was a blast to play in.”

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Af-ter a sloppy start on a muddy field, Penn State finished with a flourish to win the Capital One Bowl.

Collin Wagner kicked a 21-yard field goal with 57 seconds left, and the No. 11 Nittany Li-ons staved off a last-ditch drive by No. 13 LSU for a 19-17 victo-ry Friday.

Penn State (11-2) gave up a 13-point, second-half lead after Stevan Ridley’s 1-yard touch-down run put LSU (9-4) ahead 17-16 with 12:49 left.

But quarterback Daryll Clark led the Nittany Lions on the

game-winning, 12-play drive in crunch time. Penn State had two critical third-down conver-sions to help set up Wagner’s game-winner — one of four field goals on the day for junior kicker.

On the ensuing drive, LSU got to midfield but was whistled for a personal foul penalty that pushed them back to their own 40. Quarterback Jordan Jef-ferson hit Rueben Randle for a 25-yard gain on the game’s last play to the Penn State 35 but fumbled as time expired.

Penn State coach Joe Pa-terno got his record 24th bowl

win and handed Les Miles his first loss in five bowls as LSU coach.

This game will be remem-bered as much for the messy beginning as the dramatic fin-ish. A driving rainstorm at the start of the game made parts of the field look like a mosh pit.

Bad footing and dropped passes were normal in the first half, and Clark fumbled the snap exchange twice — though both were recovered by Penn State.

Clark, nagged by questions of whether he can win a big game, ended his college career

on a high note. He finished 18-of-35 for 216 yards and 37-yard touchdown pass to Derek Moye in the first quarter.

Clark also threw one inter-ception — though he could have had a couple more if LSU had held on to the wet ball.

The Nittany Lions emerged from the muck at halftime with a 13-3 lead, but LSU gained traction after rain subsided in the second half.

Brandon LaFell’s 24-yard touchdown pass from Jefferson with 13 seconds left drew the Tigers within 16-10 to awaken the slumbering LSU crowd.

Jefferson was 13-of-24 for 202 yards with the TD and one interception, while LaFell fin-ished with five catches for 87 yards.

Penn State stalled on its next drive, and Trindon Holliday — the reigning NCAA 100-meter dash champion — returned a punt 37 yards to the LSU 49 to help set up Ridley’s TD run.

The teams exchanged stalled drives before Penn State took over for its game-winning ef-fort with 6:54 left. Clark hit a Graham Zug one third-and-4 from the LSU 42 for a key con-version to keep the drive alive.

Washington Wizards team-mates Gilbert Arenas and Ja-varis Crittenton reportedly drew guns on each other dur-ing a locker-room argument over a gambling debt.

Law enforcement is in-vestigating the presence of weapons in the locker room, and the league is not taking action now.

The Wizards said Friday they are cooperating with

authorities and the NBA and “take this situa-tion and the ongoing in-vestigation

very seriously.” The team had no further comment.

Arenas, a three-time All Star, tweeted Friday about the developments.

“i wake up this morning and seen i was the new JOHN WAYNE. ... Media is too fun-ny,” he wrote.

About 2 1/2 hours later, his tweet was more straight-forward: “i understand this is serious..but if u ever met me you know i dont do seri-ous things im a goof ball this story today dont sound goofy to me.”

The investigation into pos-sible firearms in the locker room at the Verizon Center revealed the alleged Dec. 21 dispute between Arenas and Crittenton, Yahoo! Sports re-ported Friday, citing uniden-tified sources.

Crittenton became angry at Arenas for refusing to make good on a gambling debt, ac-cording to a New York Post report citing an unidentified source. That prompted Are-nas to draw on Crittenton, who then grabbed for a gun, league security sources told the Post.

The newspaper said the dispute occurred Dec. 24, and Arenas denied pulling a gun on Crittenton.

Wizardsteammatesreportedlydraw guns

Texas Tech coach says he did notabuse player

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Fired Texas Tech coach Mike Leach says he did not mistreat a player after a concussion.

Leach spoke to The New York Times and ESPN about his firing. He was dismissed Wednesday, two days after his suspension.

The school was inves-tigating his treatment of Adam James. The sopho-more receiver said Leach twice con-fined him to a small, dark place after his concussion diagnosis. Leach told the Times on Thurs-day night and ESPN on Friday that James was lazy and acted as if entitled to special treatment.

James’ father is ESPN analyst Craig James. Leach contends Craig James tried to leverage his position as a way to get more playing time for his son.

Text messages by The Associated Press were not immediately returned by Leach. Leach told the Times he ordered that James be taken “out of the light” and did not know specifically where he went. He also said “He was never locked any-where. At no point was he locked anywhere.”

The school fired Leach shortly before the two sides were to appear in court for a hearing on the coach’s suspension. The hearing became moot once a termi-nation letter was handed to him by an attorney with the university, Liggett said. He said a lawsuit would be forthcoming.

Texas Tech (8-4) plays Michigan State (6-6) in the Alamo Bowl today.

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HEARING NOTICE Please take notice that the Marvin Village Council has called for public hearings to be held Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Banks Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (10012 New Town Rd.) for the pur-pose of receiving public comment on the following: a. Proposed Text Amend-ments to the Zoning Ordi-nance Article 5, Section 5.1 Relating to Clarification of the R-Marvin Residential District b. Temporary Use Permit #09-10690 for the Marvin Area Recreational Equine Show The Village of Marvin re-serves the right to make amendments to the pro-posed documents based on information received at the public hearing. Citizens are invited to make written and oral comment. All documents are available for inspection by calling the Village Hall at (704) 843-1680. The Village of Marvin does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need auxiliary aid or service or other accommo-dations in order to attend or fully participate at the public hearing, please con-tact the Village Clerk at (704) 843-1680 as far in advance as possible so that your request can be considered. January 2, 9, 2010

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FORECLOSURE SALENORTH CAROLINA,

UNION COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by JOSHUAALEXANDER to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated May 31, 2006 and recorded on June 2, 2006 in Book 04182 at Page 0385, Union 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 by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidenc-ing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthousewhere the property is locat-ed, or the usual and cus-tomary location at the county courthouse for con-ducting the sale on Janu-ary 5, 2010 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the follow-ing described property situ-ated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 8 of WENSLEY PARK, as same is shown on a map thereof in Plat Cabinet H at File Number 577, 588 and 589 in the Union County Public Registry. Save and except any re-leases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of re-cord. Said property is commonly known as 411 Dexter Place, Monroe, NC 28110. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of For-ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Acash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-er is greater, will be re-quired at the time of the sale. Following the expira-tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remain-ing amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance “AS IS WHERE IS.”There are no representa-tions of warranty relating to the title or any physical, en-vironmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, un-paid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special as-sessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of re-lease, and any other en-cumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the proper-ty is/are Joshua Alexander. 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 per-son who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo-ber 1, 2007, may, after re-ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agree-ment upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental

004 Legalsagreement, the tenant is li-able 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 validi-ty 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 reme-dy. THIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICA-TION IS TO COLLECT ADEBT AND ANY INFOR-MATION OBTAINED WILLBE USED FOR THATPURPOSE, EXCEPT IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTEC-TION. IF YOU ARE UN-DER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCYCOURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RE-SULT OF A BANKRUPT-CY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIRE-MENT AND FOR INFOR-MATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-16215-FC01 December 26, 2009January 2, 2010

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UNION COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jeremie W Winters, married to AN-DREW VALENTINE, Trust-ee(s), which was dated Ju-ly 19, 2006 and recorded on July 24, 2006 in Book 04238 at Page 0101, Union 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 by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidenc-ing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthousewhere the property is locat-ed, or the usual and cus-tomary location at the county courthouse for con-ducting the sale on Janu-ary 5, 2010 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the follow-ing described property situ-ated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 182 of WESLEY CHAPEL, MAP6, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet J, File No. 16, in the Union County Public Registry. Save and except any re-leases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of re-cord. Said property is commonly known as 716 Perth Drive, Monroe, NC 28110. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of For-ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Acash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-er is greater, will be re-quired at the time of the sale. Following the expira-tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remain-ing amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance “AS IS WHERE IS.”There are no representa-tions of warranty relating to the title or any physical, en-vironmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, un-paid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special as-sessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of re-lease, and any other en-cumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of

004 Legalsthe knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the proper-ty is/are Jeremie W. Win-ters. 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 per-son who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo-ber 1, 2007, may, after re-ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agree-ment upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is li-able 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 validi-ty 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 reme-dy. THIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICA-TION IS TO COLLECT ADEBT AND ANY INFOR-MATION OBTAINED WILLBE USED FOR THATPURPOSE, EXCEPT IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTEC-TION. IF YOU ARE UN-DER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCYCOURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RE-SULT OF A BANKRUPT-CY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIRE-MENT AND FOR INFOR-MATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-17144-FC01 December 26, 2009January 2, 2010

09 SP 1449NOTICE OF


UNION COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by DAVID M MCKINNON, Single to M.D. Parker, Trustee(s), which was dated August 26, 1999 and recorded on August 26, 1999 in Book 1292 at Page 341, Union 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 evidenc-ing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthousewhere the property is locat-ed, or the usual and cus-tomary location at the county courthouse for con-ducting the sale on Janu-ary 5, 2010 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the follow-ing described property situ-ated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING known and desig-nated as all of Lot 168 of the subdivision known as BROOKSTONE VILLAGE, PHASE 1 as shown on plat duly recorded in Plat Cabi-net D, File 249 of the Union County Public Registry. To-gether with improvements located thereon; said prop-erty being located at 3310 BrookTree Lane, Indian Trail, North Carolina. Save and except any re-leases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of re-cord. Said property is commonly known as 3310 Brooktree Lane, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of For-ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Acash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-er is greater, will be re-

004 Legalsquired at the time of the sale. Following the expira-tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remain-ing amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance “AS IS WHERE IS.”There are no representa-tions of warranty relating to the title or any physical, en-vironmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, un-paid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special as-sessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of re-lease, and any other en-cumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the proper-ty is/are Blue Moon City Trust. 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 per-son who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo-ber 1, 2007, may, after re-ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agree-ment upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is li-able 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 validi-ty 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 reme-dy. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-17196-FC02 December 26, 2009January 2, 2010

09 SP 1450NOTICE OF


UNION COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by NINA YAKI-MENKO to *UNION* TRUSTEE SERVICES OF CAROLINA, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dat-ed March 10, 2006 and re-corded on March 16, 2006 in Book 04096 at Page 0803, Union County Regis-try, 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 evidenc-ing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthousewhere the property is locat-ed, or the usual and cus-tomary location at the county courthouse for con-ducting the sale on Janu-ary 5, 2010 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the follow-ing described property situ-ated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 1, 1.85 ACRE OF THE MAUDE C. GRIFFIN HEIRS PROPERTY AS SHOWN ON PLAT RE-CORDED IN PLAT CABI-NET I, FILE 786, A REVI-SION OF PLAT CABINETI, FILE 565. Save and except any re-leases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of re-cord. Said property is commonly known as 504 Clover Leaf Road, Marshville, NC 28103. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of For-ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Acash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-er is greater, will be re-quired at the time of the sale. Following the expira-tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remain-ing amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance “AS IS WHERE IS.”There are no representa-tions of warranty relating to the title or any physical, en-vironmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, un-paid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special as-sessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of re-lease, and any other en-cumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the proper-ty is/are Nina Yakimenko.

004 LegalsAn 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 per-son who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo-ber 1, 2007, may, after re-ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agree-ment upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is li-able 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 validi-ty 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 reme-dy. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-17529-FC01December 26, 2009January 2, 2010

09 SP 1451NOTICE OF


UNION COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM E DONAGHUE to TRSTE, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated March 31, 2005 and recorded on March 31, 2005 in Book 3734 at Page 736, Union County Regis-try, 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 evidenc-ing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthousewhere the property is locat-ed, or the usual and cus-tomary location at the county courthouse for con-ducting the sale on Janu-ary 5, 2010 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the follow-ing described property situ-ated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: ATTACHED TO, AND IN-CORPORATED BY REF-ERENCE IN, THAT CER-TAIN DEED OF TRUSTFROM WILLIAM E. DONA-GHUE TO TRSTE, INC., TRUSTEE FOR WACHO-VIA MORTGAGE CORPO-RATION, RECORDED IN BOOK 3734, PAGE 736, UNION COUNTY REGIS-TRY. Tax Code: 09-234-073 BEGINNING at a point as evidenced by an iron on the eastern margin of Sum-mit Street, said point being a common corner with Bar-lena Perry (now Snyder) (said point also being the point at which the center line of Dillon Street, now closed, would have inter-sected with Summit Street); runs thence from said BEGINNING point along the eastern margin of Summit Street North 0 de-grees 15 minutes East 220.00 feet to a point as evidenced by an iron; runs thence common line with Lot #2, South 89 degrees 45 minutes East 163.00 feet to a point as evi-denced by an iron; runs thence with a fence line South 4 degrees 53 mi-nutes 30 seconds East a total distance of 220.80 feet; runs thence common line with said Barlena Perry (now Snyder) property, North 89 degrees 45 mi-nutes West 181.00 feet to the point and place of BE-GINNING and being all of Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Block 4 of Armfield Heights Sub-division in Plat Book 1, page 157, and the northern half of Dillon Street, now closed, as shown upon map of survey dated 09-17-76 by Walter L. Gordon, R.L.S. See Deed recorded in Book 3684, page 0858, Un-ion County Registry. Save and except any re-leases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of re-cord. Said property is commonly known as 715 Summit Street, Monroe, NC 28112. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of For-ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Acash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-er is greater, will be re-quired at the time of the sale. Following the expira-tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remain-ing amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance “AS IS WHERE IS.”There are no representa-tions of warranty relating to the title or any physical, en-vironmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in,

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004 Legalson, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, un-paid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special as-sessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of re-lease, and any other en-cumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the proper-ty is/are All Lawful Heirs of William Edward Donaghue. 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 per-son who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo-ber 1, 2007, may, after re-ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agree-ment upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is li-able 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 validi-ty 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 reme-dy. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-17629-FC01 December 26, 2009January 2, 2010

09 SP 1686NOTICE OF


UNION COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by TANGELA C PRATT AND HUSBAND TRAVIUS L. PRATT AKATRAVIUS PRATT to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dated January 31, 2007 and recorded on February 2, 2007 in Book 04448 at Page 0641, Union 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 evidenc-ing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthousewhere the property is locat-ed, or the usual and cus-tomary location at the county courthouse for con-ducting the sale on Janu-ary 5, 2010 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the follow-ing described property situ-ated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: LYING AND BEING SIT-UATE IN UNION COUN-TY, NORTH CAROLINA, AND BEING MORE PAR-TICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 312, SOUTH-WINDS, PHASE 2, MAP 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RE-CORDED IN PLAT CABI-NET J, FILE 158, IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGIS-TER OF DEEDS OF UN-ION COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any re-leases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of re-cord. Said property is commonly known as 755 Skywatch Lane, Monroe, NC 28112. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of For-ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Acash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-er is greater, will be re-quired at the time of the sale. Following the expira-tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remain-ing amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance “AS IS WHERE IS.”There are no representa-tions of warranty relating to the title or any physical, en-vironmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, un-paid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special as-sessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of re-lease, and any other en-cumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the proper-ty is/are Tangela C. Pratt and husband, Travius L. Pratt. 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

004 Legalsof the county in which the property is sold. Any per-son who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo-ber 1, 2007, may, after re-ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agree-ment upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is li-able 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 validi-ty 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 reme-dy. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-19571-FC01 December 26, 2009January 2, 2010

09 SP 1687NOTICE OF


UNION COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jessica L. Howlett and Terence L. Howlett, a married couple to Jake C. Helder, Trustee(s), which was dat-ed July 8, 2005 and record-ed on July 8, 2005 in Book 3836 at Page 837, Union 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, Lisa S. Campbell, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidenc-ing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthousewhere the property is locat-ed, or the usual and cus-tomary location at the county courthouse for con-ducting the sale on Janu-ary 5, 2010 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the follow-ing described property situ-ated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT(S) 42, BLOCK M, HEMBYACRES, SECTION II AC-CORDING TO A PLAT DU-LY RECORDED IN MAPBOOK 6, PAGE 152, UN-ION COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any re-leases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of re-cord. Said property is commonly known as 5803 Woody Grove Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of For-ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Acash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-er is greater, will be re-quired at the time of the sale. Following the expira-tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remain-ing amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance “AS IS WHERE IS.”There are no representa-tions of warranty relating to the title or any physical, en-vironmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, un-paid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special as-sessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of re-lease, and any other en-cumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the proper-ty is/are Terence L. Howlett and wife, Jessica L. Howl-ett. 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 per-son who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo-ber 1, 2007, may, after re-ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agree-ment upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is li-able 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 validi-ty of the sale is challenged

004 Legalsby 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 reme-dy. Lisa S. Campbell Substitute Trustee PO Box 4006 Wilmington, NC 28406 PHONE: 910-392-4971 FAX: 910-392-8051 File No.: 09-10085-FC01 December 26, 2009January 2, 2010

09 SP 1856NOTICE OF


UNION COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by HENRYOKEKE AND IBUKUN OKEKE, HUSBAND AND WIFE to FIDELITY NA-TIONAL TITLE, Trustee(s), which was dated June 13, 2008 and recorded on June 16, 2008 in Book 04916 at Page 0473, Union 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, Lisa S. Campbell, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidenc-ing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthousewhere the property is locat-ed, or the usual and cus-tomary location at the county courthouse for con-ducting the sale on Janu-ary 5, 2010 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the follow-ing described property situ-ated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 694 of Cris-mark, Section I, Phase 11, Map 1, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet H at File 697 in the Union Public Regis-try. Parcel # 07057823 Save and except any re-leases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of re-cord. Said property is commonly known as 1001 Breakmak-er Lane, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of For-ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Acash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-er is greater, will be re-quired at the time of the sale. Following the expira-tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remain-ing amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance “AS IS WHERE IS.”There are no representa-tions of warranty relating to the title or any physical, en-vironmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, un-paid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special as-sessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of re-lease, and any other en-cumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the proper-ty is/are Henry okeke and wife Ibukun okeke. 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 per-son who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo-ber 1, 2007, may, after re-ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agree-ment upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is li-able 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 validi-ty 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 reme-dy. Lisa S. Campbell Substitute Trustee PO Box 4006 Wilmington, NC 28406 PHONE: 910-392-4971 FAX: 910-392-8051 File No.: 09-00363-FC01 December 26, 2009January 2, 2010

09 SP 549NOTICE OF


UNION COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by SEAMUS EYERLY AND JANINE N EYERLY aka Janine Eyer-ly, HUSBAND AND WIFE to WILLIAM R. ECHOLS, Trustee(s), which was dat-ed January 28, 2003 and

004 Legalsrecorded on February 4, 2003 in Book 2054 at Page 339, Union County Regis-try, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Lisa S. Campbell, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidenc-ing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthousewhere the property is locat-ed, or the usual and cus-tomary location at the county courthouse for con-ducting the sale on Janu-ary 7, 2010 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the follow-ing described property situ-ated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 34 of Braefield, Phase 2, Map 1, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet F, File No. 182, Union County Public Registry. Save and except any re-leases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of re-cord. Said property is commonly known as 3613 Braefield Drive, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of For-ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Acash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-er is greater, will be re-quired at the time of the sale. Following the expira-tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remain-ing amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance “AS IS WHERE IS.”There are no representa-tions of warranty relating to the title or any physical, en-vironmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, un-paid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special as-sessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of re-lease, and any other en-cumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the proper-ty is/are Janine N. Eyerly and husband, Seamus Eyerly. 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 per-son who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo-ber 1, 2007, may, after re-ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agree-ment upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is li-able 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 validi-ty 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 reme-dy. THIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICA-TION IS TO COLLECT ADEBT AND ANY INFOR-MATION OBTAINED WILLBE USED FOR THATPURPOSE, EXCEPT IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTEC-TION. IF YOU ARE UN-DER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCYCOURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RE-SULT OF A BANKRUPT-CY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIRE-MENT AND FOR INFOR-MATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. Lisa S. Campbell Substitute Trustee PO Box 4006 Wilmington, NC 28406 PHONE: 910-392-4971 FAX: 910-392-8051 File No.: 09-02474-FC01 December 26, 2009January 2, 2010

09 SP 621NOTICE OF


UNION COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by NDIDI UTTI-PINE to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), which was dat-ed May 22, 2007 and re-corded on May 24, 2007 in Book 04563 at Page 0433, Union County Registry,

004 LegalsNorth 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 evidenc-ing said indebtedness hav-ing directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthousewhere the property is locat-ed, or the usual and cus-tomary location at the county courthouse for con-ducting the sale on Janu-ary 5, 2010 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the follow-ing described property situ-ated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 2 of PROV-IDENCE GROVE SUBDI-VISION, PHASE 2, MAP 3, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet J File 388-389, Un-ion County, North Carolina. Deed Reference: Book 3298 Page 547 and Book 3298 Page 709 The improvements thereon being known as 8228 PEN-MAN SPRINGS DRIVE, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Save and except any re-leases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of re-cord. Said property is commonly known as 8228 Penman Springs Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173. Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, and the court costs of For-ty-Five Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) pursuant to NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). Acash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-er is greater, will be re-quired at the time of the sale. Following the expira-tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remain-ing amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance “AS IS WHERE IS.”There are no representa-tions of warranty relating to the title or any physical, en-vironmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, un-paid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special as-sessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of re-lease, and any other en-cumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the proper-ty is/are Ndidi Uttipine. 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 per-son who occupies the prop-erty pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after Octo-ber 1, 2007, may, after re-ceiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agree-ment upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is li-able 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 validi-ty 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 reme-dy. Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Jeremy B. Wilkins, NCSB No. 32346 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 09-07447-FC01 December 26, 2009January 2, 2010

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062 Homes for PetsFree (2) 2 year old cats, all

shots & fixed, owner died good home needed, (704)283-6386

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090 Miscellaneous

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104 Bus. Opportunities

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YOU INVEST!Always a good policy, es-pecially for business op-portunities and franchis-es. Call NC Attorney Gen-eral at (919)-716-6000 or the Federal Trade Com-mission at (877)-FTC-HELP for free information; or visit our Web site at www.ftc.gov/bizop.N.C. law requires sellers of certain business oppor-tunities to register with NC Attorney General be-fore selling. Call to verify lawful registration before you buy.

108 Money To LoanAdvance Fee Loans or Credit OffersCompanies that do business by phone can’t ask you to pay for credit before you get it.For more information, call toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP.A public service message from The Enquirer-Journal and The Federal Trade Commission.

109 REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE - RENT

112 Apartments1st mo Free Rent

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112 ApartmentsNewly Remodeled

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113 Duplexes1br 1ba duplex gas heat

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1br 1ba duplex spacious, cent H/A, $437mo. 903 AGuild, ref’s & dep req’d (704)225-1543

2br 1ba 900sf $595mo. 3br 1.5ba 1050 sf $695mo.

both, great location in Wingate cul de sac dep & ref’s req’d (704)283-6490

Furnished 1br 1ba utilities provided, dep req’d, No Pets, 704-292-9052

114 Houses For Rent3br 1ba brick Concord

Hwy. $650mo. +sec. dep, ref’s req’d, call (704)220-7928

3br 2ba Monroe, $300 dep. $300 every 2 weeks, (704)221-4233

Nearly new 3 & 4BR in Monroe, $800-$950mo. (704)289-5410

Owner financing 3br 2.5batown home. $149,900.00 owner financing available. 4005 F Christine LaneWaxhaw NC (Alma Vil-lage) Call 704-609-5463

Parkwood Schools 2br 1ba+small BR or office, large yard, $600mo +dep. (704)764-7224

Unionville area 3br 1ba $775 mo. +dep. (704)385-8218

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138 Mobile Homes - RentVery nice 5 mls out New

Town Rd. 2br 1ba$525mo.+dep new paint 980-721-6214

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140 Mobile Homes - Sale

$500.00 DN moves you in. Call and ask me how. 704-225-8850

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148 Autos For Sale06 Blue Acura RSX auto-

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158 Trucks For Sale1977 GMC w/12 ft dump

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3BR 2B home on 1.23 acres Pageland SC. home has sheetrock walls, new laminate floors, berber carpet, front

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Attention Golfers FOR SALE BY OWNER 2731 Rolling Hills Drive

704-283-6519 or 704-242-1303 Brick home w/approx. 3200 sq. ft. w/4 large BDs, 3 Full BAs, 2 half BAs, GR room w/rock fireplace w/gas logs. Formal dining room, Bkfst room & kitchen w/pantry. Rear deck overlooking large yard w/garden spot. Oversized garage. Porter Ridge School District.

.87 ac cul-de-sac lot. Gated Community with full amenities; Swim,Tennis,

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Call Remax Executive: 704.602.8295, Lara Taylor

Lot $30,000 5930 Timbertop Lane Charlotte, NC 28215

Jeff Hall - Realtor/Broker 980-722-6702-cell [email protected]

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Ranch home with all new tile flooring/all new neutral

carpet thru out/Master bath has dual sinks/garden tubshower.

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3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops/

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Hamilton Place • 2808 Arrowhead Ct. $172,500 3 Bed/2 1/2 Bath/+Bonus Room,

1760 sq. ft. / .39 acre premium lot, 2 Car Garage, Gas FP, New Paint, Carpet, ceramic tile, counter tops

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