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Choice or Right to Life

Right To Choice Or Right To Life
........................................................2-3 By Jerry Balcerak
Fishin with Gus • 3 Weeks after Fertilization The eyes and spinal
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cord are visible and the developing brain has
Fish Tales two lobes
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Fat Eye For The Skinny Guy With February being the month most recognized as the month of • 4 Weeks after Fertilization The heart is beat-
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Send a Carolina Gift love, I reflected on love I have known, with romantic love being the ing. The portion of the brain associated with
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Things That Make you go Hmm
most common and parental love the strongest. Some might argue gans, such as the lungs, are beginning to develop
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with this and I realize it may vary by individual case, but most will
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........................................................... 9 agree that a parent’s love is one of the strongest “types” of love there • 7 Weeks after Fertilization Muscles and nerves
The Story of Esther begin working together. When the upper lip is
......................................................... 11 is. While past romantic loves of my life have been so strong tickled, the arms move backwards. The portion
Religious Humor I would have died for that person, I am glad that I was never tested. of the brain associated with consciousness (the
......................................................... 12 cerebrum) has divided into hemispheres
Worship Directory I know that my parents, earthly and heavenly, would die for me and
......................................................... 13 • 9 Weeks after Fertilization More than 90% of
Design 101 I, without question, would give my life for my daughter. It is/was my the body structures found in a full-grown human
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parent’s choice and that is my choice.
from an embryo to a fetus. This dividing line
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I have recently been exposed to some choices other parents have was chosen by embryologists because from
Movies this point forward, most development involves
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Hiberian Hall A few statistics for you.
......................................................... 24 • Since the birth of our nation in1776, • 10 Weeks after Fertilization All parts of the
• 12.2% of women are too young (their brain and spinal cord are formed. The heart
Love is Online almost 42.5 million service men and women
......................................................... 25 parents or others object to the pregnancy.) pumps blood to every part of the body. The
have served our country, with about 1.3
What if Einstein was on Ritalin million of them being killed defending our whole body is sensitive to touch except for por-
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• 10.8% of women feel a child will disrupt tions of the head. The pre-born human makes
Mind Matters their education or career. facial expressions. At this stage, according to
......................................................... 28 the Supreme Court ruling in “Roe vs. Wade”
• This past January marked the 33rd year
Harrisburg Hometown Pharmacy • 7.9% of women want no (more) children. and “Planned Parenthood vs. Casey,” a pregnant
since Roe vs. Wade came along and abor-
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tions were legalized.
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• Approximately 1,370,000 abortions occur
Classifieds annually (1 year) in the U.S. That’s more from the nervous system are measurable. After
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than the total loss of US service men and
risk to maternal health. observed
woman in over 200 years. Since 1973 more
abortions (almost 50 million) have been
performed in the US than the entire popula-
tion of Canada (32.5 million). That is a lot
of choices.
JERRY BALCERAK • 88% of abortions occur during the first 6
Publisher to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
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en who already have one or more children.
500 Church Street
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women who have already had one or more
abortions.
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www.ReadtheConnection.com • 25.5% of women deciding to have an
abortion want to postpone childbearing.
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Cabarrus Charlotte Connection, Inc. dba • 21.3% of women cannot afford a baby.
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2006 by The Connection. All rights reserved. • 14.1% of women have a relationship issue
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• 14 Weeks after Fertilization The pre-born human makes

coordinated movements of the arms and legs.
• 18 Weeks after Fertilization The portion of the brain respon-

If you are still reading then maybe you are as confused as I am not being trained to meet the needs of their patients… Maybe they
sible for functions, such as reasoning and memory (the cerebral
cortex), has the same number of nerve cells as a full-grown as to the choices some make and their reasons. are choosing not to train in ‘it’.”
adult. At this stage, according to the Supreme Court ruling in One of my strongest romantic loves was a 17-year-old lady Jane Roe (Norma McCorvey) of “Roe vs. Wade” herself has
“Roe vs. Wade” and “Planned Parenthood vs. Casey,” a preg- who became pregnant while we were dating with another man’s reversed her position, denounced the multitude of what she says
nant woman can abort at will. child. She didn’t tell him. He had no choice. She didn’t tell her dad are lies upon which the abortion industry is founded, and is now an
because of her fear of alienation. He had no avid pro-life spokesman. She had/has a choice.
• 24 Weeks after Fertilization Taste buds are functional. The
choice. She told me she was doing “it” for us. Excerpt of Brief was filed before the U.S.
pre-born human will swallow more amniotic fluid if a sweet-
ener is added to it. The grip is strong enough to hold onto an I had no choice. She did “it” and her son had Supreme Court in February 1994, by Mother
object that is moving up and down. If born and given special- no choice. She told me she had no choice. I Teresa.… “I have no new teaching for America.
ized care, the survival rate is more than 80%. At this stage, am really confused about the whole pro- I seek only to recall you to faithfulness to what
according to the Supreme Court’s ruling in “Roe vs. Wade” and choice issue… you once taught the world. Your nation was
“Doe vs. Bolton,” a pregnant woman can abort to preserve her
Another strong romantic love of mine was founded on the proposition—very old as a
health. One example from Roe vs. Wade of what may be con-
sidered harmful to a mother’s health is the “stigma of unwed a lady who was herself adopted. Her mother moral precept, but startling and innovative as a
motherhood.” had a choice. Her adoptive parents also had a political insight—that human life is a gift of im-
choice. Strange twist is when she was in her measurable worth, and that it deserves, always
• 28 Weeks after Fertilization If born and given specialized teens, she became pregnant, told her parents, and everywhere, to be treated with the utmost
care, the survival rate is more than 95%. Premature infants and her dad (adoptive parent) took her to have dignity and respect…” Mother Teresa made a
born at this time are more sensitive to pain than infants who
an abortion. He had a choice, she says she did choice.
are born at 38 weeks, and infants who are born at 38 weeks are
more sensitive to pain than older infants (3 -12 months old.) not… This whole pro-choice thing really has Lawmakers in several states are trying to
me confused. force the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the
• 38 Weeks after Fertilization Average point in time when Excerpt from Amelia Welsh Jones who is a second-year medical landmark Roe vs. Wade ruling issued 33 years ago. They are mak-
humans are born. At birth, the medical classification changes student at the University of Washington and is a member of Medi- ing a choice.
from a fetus to a neonate. At any point prior to birth, according
cal Students for Choice… “Abortion is one of the most common I know that some of our readers and advertisers will be offended
to the Supreme Court’s ruling in “Roe vs. Wade” and “Doe vs.
Bolton,” a pregnant woman can abort to preserve her health. surgical procedures among U.S. women. More than 1 million by these facts and by The Connection (a family publication) print-
One example from Roe vs. Wade of what may be considered women have abortions each year. Despite this medical need, doc- ing them. Yet, I made a choice.
harmful to a mother’s health is the work of caring for a child. tors emerging from medical schools and residency programs are What will your choice be?
Fishin’ With Gus!

FEBRUARY Lake Norman Fishing Forecast
February is a month of transition. Fish yearn to move to shallower sections of the
lake to prepare for the spring spawning ritual. Water temperatures will be a deter-
mining factor in finding their whereabouts. The most useful electronic instrument to
have on your boat this month is a water temperature gauge. Find the warmer water
and you will likely find stripers, bass, crappie and catfish. The slightest temperature
change, of only a degree or two, can cause fish to appear in a particular area.
If spring comes early, expect fish to migrate to the shallows. Records show that
when conditions are right, bass and stripers move to the back of certain creeks as
early as Valentine’s Day. Excellent areas for pre spawn striper activity are Ramsey,
Hagers and McCrary Creeks. These creeks, near the power station’s two hot water
discharges, will warm before other creeks. Ramsey and McCrary will warm when the
wind blows from the west for an extended period of time. A warming trend in Hagers More Plaques
Creek will be with a wind from the north for several days.
Other areas to look for pre spawn stripers and bass are in creeks and coves with
on the Wall
Fishing quotations are found printed on plaques, hats,
southern exposure to the sun. These areas will warm before other areas not affected
shirts, and even on large popcorn cans.
by the hot holes.
Bright sun can also trigger stripers to feed actively at midday and during the late
afternoon. Fish rise to the surface to enjoy the warming effects of the sun. Pulling flat
“Give a man a fish and he has food for a day.
lines and boards along sunny banks are effective techniques to use. Teach a man to fish and he has to buy rods, graphite reels,
Should winter prevail and water temperatures remain fairly constant, fish will monofilament line, neoprene waders, creels, tackle boxes,
stage on river flats in water 30 to 50 feet deep. Flats adjacent to large coves and ma- lures, flies, spinners, worm rigs, slip sinkers, offset hooks,
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is an excellent staging area. Another likely location is the river flat east of the old trailers, global positioning systems, coolers and more.”
river channel, between Marker 18B and the entrance to Lake Norman State Park.
The hot holes will hold fish throughout February. The colder the weather, the lon- “Give a man a fish; he will eat for a day.
ger fish will linger. A bite can occur at anytime, but stripers tend to feed at daylight. Teach a man to fish and you will find bait in the fridge.”
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The bass bite might happen anytime power is being generated and water is moving.
“Gone striper fishing, be back some day.”
Both live bait and lures cast to swim with the current will attract fish in winter hot
holes. Bass and stripers are likely to be on the surface, while white perch and catfish
CONNECTION will usually be cruising in sub surface currents.
“Wishin’ I was fishin’. “
Dress for the conditions. February weather can be a challenge. See ya out there!
“Well stocked rivers, lakes and streams -
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“Life is like a game, but fishing is serious.”
Lose Inches
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Association and a full time Professional Fishing “There is no limit to how many times you can go fishing.”
Over Night! Guide on Lake Norman, NC. Visit his web site, Fishin’
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With Gus! at www.FishingwithGus.com , or call 704

617 6812. For additional information, e-mail him at “I spent most of my money on fishing. The rest I wasted.”
Keep it off for weeks.
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Gus@lakenorman.com . Free Fishing Seminar: “Fish-

Continue to lose without ing for Pre Spawning Stripers, Largemouth and Spot- “To fish, or not to fish? That’s a dumb question.”
additional applications! ted Bass” will be discussed at the Concord Mills’ Bass
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Professional Bass Angler, Mary Hencken, along with
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striper fishing guides Captain Craig Price and Captain
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spring fishing on area lakes. Additional information is
A perfect blend of science and nature. available by calling 704 979 2200.
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Fish Tales and other Stories

Land Sharks as told by Capt. Gus
It was the biggest weekend of the summer on the grand strand, beach community was hit with another horrific event. A thunder-
but the beach was empty. Not one umbrella could be seen. Fear- storm dropped twenty-four inches of rain in less than two hours.
some sharks had taken up residence at the ocean’s edge. Known Streets and shops were filled with water and fins of cruising sharks
as “Land Sharks”, the critters had created a ghost town from what were seen on the main street. Over time, the water receded and the
was once the most popular seacoast vacation spot in the Carolinas. sharks returned to their stronghold on the still very deserted beach.
Thousands of dorsal fins replaced the bobbing heads of bath- The town hired a New England firm that specialized in exter-
ers along a hundred-mile stretch of beach. The sharks could not minating sharks. The company was owned and operated by the
only swim, but were capable of maneuvering their way onto the son of the immortal shark fisherman, Captain Quint. You may
beach to lie in ambush, partially covered with sand. No one knew recall that Capt. Quint was the “old salt” who died while attempt-
for sure where they came from, but the popular consensus was ing to rid the mythical town of Amity from a bothersome great
perhaps from an inland sea on the other side of the ocean, maybe white shark. The young Quint had never seen anything like this.
When the tide receded, the piles disappeared. The dump trucks re-
Africa. They first appeared after a tropical storm had devastated His experience had let him to tackle one big shark at a time, not
turned to leave load after load at each high tide. The truck parade
the beach resort. thousands of the toothy critters.
continued for days.
They weren’t as large
In mid September, the
as the man-eating sharks
young Quint called a press
we know about, but
conference. He announced
were big enough to take
that the “Land Sharks” were
a chunk out of an arm
gone and that it was safe to
or a leg. At first, small
use the beach again. During
dogs and house pets
the question and answer por-
disappeared. Then a
tion of the conference, Quint
horde of bloody victims
was asked. “What was in the
filled emergency rooms
dump trucks?” His response
with bites and missing
was, “The dump trucks were
extremities. A reign of
unloading what the little boy
terror and panic gulped
was playing with, only many
the beach resort. A
more of them.” “And what was
rumor quickly spread
that?” His reply was, “Her-
that an infant on a
mit Crabs.” It seems that the
beach blanket was
millions of feisty little crabs,
dragged into the ocean
when set loose, nipped and bit
by a golden shark. The
the sandy hides of the “Land
mother went berserk
Sharks”, much the same way
when her first born
that mosquitoes aggravate hu-
disappeared into the frothing surf. Quint was walking the boardwalk when he
mans. It because so unbearable for them that eventually they left
Satellite photos, heat-seeking laser equipment and mine detec- noticed a youngster sitting atop a sand dune. Apparently he had
the beach. They never returned.
tors could not locate the stealth like “Land Sharks.” Flat tires were wondered away from his parents and was playing with some small
a common occurrence anytime a four wheel drive Humvee or mil- objects in the sand. Fearing for the boy’s life, Quint ran to his aide.
itary style jeep ventured onto the sand. One beach buggy received There, he noticed humps in the sand that indicated the presence of
Next time you swim at the beach,
four flats as it topped a dune near the old Pavilion. “Sandwacking “Land Sharks.” To his surprise, the sharks were fortunately quite you can thank a Hermit Crab.
Land Sharks” had learned to disable beach vehicles by nipping at distanced from the dune top and he was able to sweep the child to
the side walls as they rolled by. Fearing a shark attack, the patrol- safety. Be reminded that small fish have......large tales!
ling officers leapt from the buggy and make a mad dash across the The boy’s play things gave Quint an idea that put his shark
barren sands to the safety of the boardwalk. eradication plan into action. The following day, thousands
A few days before the Labor Day Weekend, the once bustling of trucks dumped their cargo on the sand dunes at high tide.
“I know what I’m Doing!”
FAT EYE FOR THE SKINNY GUY –

Dangers of an improper workout
by Jerry Balcerak
Like so many others with the start of the New Year I it cut my consumption quantity down and helped build
decided to start a new routine, lose a few pounds cut some my patience level up at the same time. I had no idea how
inches off my waist and turn some that flab into muscle. hard those sticks were to use! Luckily I had and excellent
teacher in the use of chopsticks as well as my fork and FAT EYE FOR THE SKINNY GUY
I tried to get a buddy to workout with me but our sched- spoon backup. C/O The Connection
ules just didn’t work out. I thought about getting a personal 500 Church St
trainer but I figured I would save a few dollars. Besides, With the combination of exercise and food intake Concord, NC 28025
I used to lift weights growing up and did a pretty adjustment in no time at all I was half way to my goal. or email to
good job. What would be any different now? The sad part is that it may take years and lots of “special” fateye@ReadTheConnection.com
training to get the other half up to speed. Stay safe & Have FUN!
I started off pretty easy and was pleased at
my performance. I did favor one side a little But in all seriousness knowing what you are doing
more than the other. I think I may have is nothing to take for granted. Would you perform
worked the already stronger side a little surgery on yourself or a loved one? Would you
more than needed. But WOW the seek a professional out and ask their advice and
results of the one side were AWE- help? At the very least find someone who has
SOME! been successfully doing the routine you are
considering for a lengthy period of time.
Now I am talking with a per- You could hurt yourself very easily by im-
sonal trainer to see about how to proper form or incorrect weight etc. Bear in
keep the growth in some areas mind though that what works for someone
and catch up in others… else may not be the right or best thing for
you. Remember the saying “An ounce of
The other area of change prevention is worth a pound of cure”.
was my food intake. Some Ask for help.
refer to this as D-I-E-T. But
I try not to use four letter Regardless of how good of shape
words in a family paper. you “think” you are in take it easy
and build up. As with any new exercise
I cut out all junk food and refined sugars. I felt like I was program it is wise to check with your doctor or a trained
going through an addiction withdrawal for a couple days. professional before beginning.
I also started eating healthier foods in smaller portions.
I found that going to the local Asian restaurant and using You may be as young as you feel but if you exercise
the chopsticks not only was healthier food choices but without caution be sure you have an up to date will.
HAVE A HEALTH
OR EXERCISE TIP?
Write us and let us know what works
for you. We would love to share your
tips with others. No reason for us to
reinvent the wheel. That is one of the
reasons we are here is to help each
other. If you have a health or exercise
tip that you think can help someone
send it to us at: C/O The Connection
500 Church St, Concord, NC 28025
Why Not Send A North Carolina Gift?

By Elizabeth Waddell
Are you searching for that perfect gift for your new client moving to North Carolina?
Do you need to send a gift to a family member living out-of-state, or are you looking
for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Why not support your state and give a gift that
creates a lasting impression of Carolina goodness and Southern charm? A gift that
will show how proud you are to be a North Carolinian. The top quality products found
throughout our state are just too numerous to name but we will find provide you with
a tasteful sampling!
Moravian Cookies – This recipe was business that grows, harvests and
born in central Europe more than two hundred pops popcorn. Popcorn that is hand
years ago and then brought to colonial North picked & hand packaged. Pur-
Carolina where in Winston Salem it continues. chase popcorn, caramel corn and
Advertised as the “World’s Thinnest Cookie” even Popcorn on the Cob (popcorn
and available in many flavors including Spice, ears that pop in your microwave!)
Sugar, Lemon, and more. Salem Baking Com-
pany also produces flavor filled cheese straws Carolina Cupboard’s
and wine biscuits. Moonshine Chocolate
Cordials – Packaged in a
Wine Nuts - As noted in a 1999 press release nostalgic Mason jar, the liquid-
“the Fords came up with the idea of marinat- filled, non-alcoholic chocolates
ing roasted local jumbo peanuts in the freshly provide 100-proof pleasure to
pressed juice of merlot and chardonnay grapes lift our spirits.
harvested from the vineyard of their now
defunct winery, J. Berry Brown. The family Stone Ground Cornmeal &
christened these unique peanuts Wine Nuts”. Grits can be found at Bost Grist
The wine nuts are available in several flavors Mill established in 1810 and Peach Buds - In 1924, Butterfield’s candy was born. More than 70 years later, the candy is
including Chardonnay, Merlot, Mocha Coffee located in Concord. If you try these cooked with the same copper kettles and the same family recipe. You might know this candy better
stone ground grits, they say you will never as Butterfield’s which is made in Nashville, NC, and is available in many varieties.
and the award winning Fire Dancer Jalapeno
Nut. They also produce the award winning purchase grits in the grocery store again!
Don’t forget our soft drink favorites Sundrop & Cheerwine!
Bone Suckin’ Sauce, Bone Suckin’ Mustard,
Bone Suckin’ Salsa & Bone Suckin’ Hippcup- Elizabeth’s Extravagant Butter So, the next time you are about to make that important purchase think North Carolina Goodness and
pin’ Hot Sauce. Roasted Chocolate covered pecans, look for the Goodness Grows in North Carolina (GGINC) identification label. GGINC is a promo-
pecan brittle, & more - In 1981, Captain tional program designed to heighten awareness about North Carolina agriculture.
Wine – North Carolina now ranks 12th nation- Bobby F. Bundy, established a pecan farm in
ally in grape and wine production. It is home Turkey, NC. Capt’n Bundy’s years of experience
to 38 wineries. Growers in the mountains and in growing quality pecans led to the processing
Piedmont have planted the traditional European company, B&B Pecan Processors of NC who
grape varieties including; Cabernet Sauvignon, now produce many variations of pecans. Don’t
Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, miss their Yam Good Sauce – a sauce made
etc. The Coastal Plain’s hot sandy conditions of NC sweet potatoes which is great with ribs,
are better suited for the popular Muscadine chicken, pork, or as a side dipping sauce.
wines. North Carolina wineries include Shelton
Vineyards, Childress Vineyards, Biltmore Estate Biscuit mix, pancake mix, muffin mix,
Winery, and Duplin Winery – just to name etc. – can be found at Atkinson’s Milling Co.,
a few. Inc. in Selma, NC. A milling company that has
been in operation for over 240 years!
Popcorn – At Shallowford Farms in Yadk- For distinctive gifts & gift baskets
inville, popcorn production is a family owned
Corporate & Customized
Orders Welcome!
Specializing in baskets featuring
Elizabeth Waddell is Owner and Manager of The Brassy Basket, LLC, which is located North Carolina products.
at 1096 Concord Parkway North, Suite 10 in Concord. She has over 18 years of sales and
marketing experience, and left the corporate world in 2004 to open The Brassy Basket to make Thurs. extended hours until 8:00pm
gift giving easy for her customers. At, The Brassy Basket, you can purchase pre-made baskets, Sat.10-5 • Closed Sunday
design your own basket or purchase gift items. All North Carolina products mentioned above Delivery Available
can be found at The Brassy Basket plus check www.thebrassybasket.com for many Locally Owned & Operated
North Carolina gift basket ideas. Will Ship Nationwide
Why’s -
Things That Make You Go ‘Hmmmmm?’
Stress is when you wake up screaming and then you realize you haven’t fallen asleep yet.
Why don’t you ever see the headline “Psychic Wins Lottery!”?
Why is it that no plastic garbage bag will open from the end you first try?
Why is it that our children can’t read a Bible in school, but they can in prison?
Why is it that people say they “slept like a baby” when babies wakeup like every two hours?
Why is it that to “stop” Windows on your computer, you have to click on “Start”?
Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that’s falling off the table you always man-
age to knock something else over?
Why is the man who invests all your money called a “broker”?
Why is the third hand on a watch called a second hand?
Why does the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune? Why did you
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Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
for your Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?
Sweetie Why is what doctors & lawyers do called “practice”?
Why isn’t there mouse-flavored cat food?
Apple Turnovers Wouldn’t it be nice if whenever we messed up our life we could simply press ‘Ctrl Alt Delete’ and
start all over?
Cherry Turnovers
Gourmet Chocolate You go to the ballet and you see girls dancing on their tiptoes. Why don’t they just get taller girls?
Chunk Cookies You know that indestructible black box that is used on airplanes? Why don’t they make the whole
Shakes plane out of that stuff?
If at first you don’t succeed, shouldn’t you try doing it like your wife told you to do it?
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And the iciest poles
And never die of hot or cold
Love can climb the highest mountains
And cross the widest plains
And never die of a fall or of pain
Love can swim the deepest oceans
And the mightiest rivers
And never die of a drown, ever
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And ever die saying “I can”
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Sherri put the CD on, and without Esther knowing what was on it, Esther
immediately knew it was me singing to her. They tell me she played it over
“Anthony sing me a song.” and over again. I was happy that she was happy and healthy.
“OK,” I said.
At least that is what I thought. I next heard from Sherri just a few weeks
later that Esther was in hospice care and that my CD went along with her.
Then Esther died.
growing
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“What do you want me to sing?” I went to the funeral. I walked in and as soon as her daughter saw me
Esther responded: she started crying. She had not broken down, people told me, until she saw
me walk in the door. She asked me if I knew about Esther’s last day of life.
“Sing ‘Because He Lives.’” I didn’t. She told me.
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You see the whole last day of her life, my CD was playing. Over and
“But Esther,” I protested, over, Esther’s favorite song, “Because He Lives” played again and again
with me singing. Esther’s daughter started singing the song with me into
“I don’t know that song.” her mother’s ear and telling her to let go.
Esther died a short time later.
“Well that’s the song I want,” Of course I started crying as well as she told me the story.
she said. “But…………….
Let me tell about my friend Esther. I am a performer who is on a mission
to bring joy to older adults. I perform at nursing and assisted living facili-
ties throughout the country. When I moved to North Carolina in 2001, one
of the first places I performed was Spring Arbor of Hickory. One of the
first “characters” I met was Esther. Esther became my designated heckler
at Spring Arbor. Any story I would tell, she would give me that look, shake
her head, roll her eyes, in short telling me that I was full of it. Well of
course I gave it right back to her. And that is how we became friends.
Fast forward to 2005 when I received a call from Sherri, the activity
director at Spring Arbor. Esther was in the hospital and insisted I go visit
her before or after my next performance at Spring Arbor. I agreed. You see
a funny thing happens to you when you entertain at these facilities. You
make some wonderful friends. And you grow close to them, check in on
them from time to time and take an interest in their life. Esther was one of
these people.
Well I entertained at the facility that day and then Sherri and I went to
visit Esther. Of course up until now Sherri only gave me selected informa-
tion. Now on the way to the hospital I found out that Esther actually had
died and was revived the week before and was now in the intensive care
unit. “Oh,” I thought, “and she wants to see me?!”
I entered the room and her eyes lit up, totally ignoring Sherri and just
about paying attention to her daughter. Esther starts flirting with me to the
amusement of her daughter. “Mother,” she said, “he’s a married man!” Oh I have accomplished a lot in my performance and singing career. Yes,
well. Our banter continues and of course she insists I sing her that song that I never hit the big time, well not yet. But I have won some songwriting
I don’t know. I sort of dodged that and sang her Nat King Cole’s “Un- awards from Billboard, been featured in songwriter’s showcases in New
forgettable” an appropriate song for Esther I thought. We visited a while York, entertained at resorts and casinos and even was once considered for a
longer and I kissed her goodbye. Her daughter took me aside and told me recording contract with Capital Records.
that I would never know how much my visit meant to her and her mom. I But the biggest musical accomplishment in my life so far, maybe my
didn’t think a whole lot about it. biggest accomplishment period, was helping Esther pass from this life to
That is until I got to the parking lot and it hit me that something pro- her eternal reward. I doubt I’ll ever top it.
found had taken place. That I truly was crossing the line from just being Office: 704.606.8648
Anthony Cirillo, ABC, CHE is a Huntersville resident and author of
someone who brightened up the days of seniors to someone who was 500 Church Street
“Who Moved My Dentures?” He is an international healthcare consultant
somehow purposefully linked to their lives. Concord, NC 28025
I told Esther I would learn that song for her and I did. And then I made and a motivational, keynote speaker. Esther’s story and other stories and
song are featured in his acclaimed program “The Meaning of Life.” Find
info@ReadtheConnection.com
a recording of it in my studio. I sent it to Esther who was safely back at
Spring Arbor and it was a huge hit with her and the residents. As soon as out more at www.anthonyssong.com or call 704-992-6005.
www.ReadtheConnection.com
12 FEBRUARY 2006
RELIGIOUS HUMOR
Compiled by Earnest Lee Tryng
One-Liners
Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited -
until you try to sit in their pews.
Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers.
A Recently Spotted Five Jewish Men

It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one.
Bumper Sticker: Five Jewish men who influenced the history The good Lord didn’t create anything without a purpose,
“I don’t question YOUR existence.” of Western civilization; but mosquitoes come close.
—God Moses said the law is everything.
Jesus said love is everything. When you get to your wit’s end,
Marx said capital is everything. you’ll find God lives there.
Freud said sex is everything.
Einstein said everything is relative.
No Male Pallbearers
An elderly woman died last month. Hav-
ing never married, she requested no male
pallbearers. In her handwritten instruc-
tions for her memorial service, she wrote,
“They wouldn’t
take me out while
I was alive, I don’t
want them to take
Pick-up Lines
Did it hurt when you fell from Heaven?
me out when I’m
dead.”
The word says “Give drink to those who are thirsty, and feed
the hungry.” How about dinner?
You don’t have an accountability partner? Me neither.

Don’t Step on the Ducks
Three guys die together in an accident and go to heaven. When they Is it a sin that you stole my heart?
get there, St. Peter says, “We only have one rule here in heaven: Don’t
step on the ducks!” I didn’t believe in predestination till I met you.
So they enter heaven, and sure enough, there are ducks all over the
place. It is almost impossible not to step on a duck, and although they What do YOU think?
try their best to avoid them, the first guy accidentally steps on one. Will it be the flood or the fire next time?
Along comes St. Peter with the ugliest woman he has ever seen. St.
A Grave Tragedy Peter chains them together and says, “Your punishment for stepping Am I the only one who sees the sign of the beast in the
A man placed some flowers on the grave of his dearly on a duck is to spend eternity chained to the ugly woman!” Volkswagen logo?
departed mother and started back toward his car when The next day, the second guy steps accidentally on a duck, and along
his attention was diverted to another man kneeling at comes St. Peter, who doesn’t miss a thing, and with him is another Could you come and pull this mote out of my eye?
a grave. The man seemed to be praying with profound extremely ugly woman. He chains them together with the same ad-
intensity and kept repeating, “Why did you have to die? monishment as for the first guy. Hi. Your name must be Grace because you are AMAZING!
Why did you have to die? Why did you have to die? The third guy has observed all this and not wanting to be chained for
Why did you have to die?” all eternity to an ugly woman, is very, VERY careful where he steps.
The first man approached him and said, “Sir, I don’t He manages to go months without stepping on any ducks, but one day
wish to interfere with your private grief, but this demon- St. Peter comes up to him with the most gorgeous woman he has ever
stration of pain is more than I’ve ever seen before. For laid eyes on: a very tall, tan, curvaceous, sexy blonde. St. Peter chains DISCLAIMER: We recognize that religious humor can be
whom do you mourn so deeply? A child? A parent?” them together without saying a word. risky. It is our hope that by laughing at ourselves (and others)
The mourner took a moment to collect himself, then The guy remarks, “I wonder what I did to deserve being chained to we can make this subject more approachable. If you find any
replied... “My wife’s first husband.” you for all of eternity?” of these objectionable, we apologize.
She says, “I don’t know about you, but I stepped on a duck!”
ALL Denominations & Cities Welcome

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PETER’S OF CONCORD, NC (Formally Nikita’s Gym) Denver, NC Huntersville, Nc 106 Homestead Avenue- 851 Shinnville Road
2400 Ward Ave Concord, NC 28027 704 483-5851 704 875-8374 Kannapolis, NC Mooresville, 28115
(Off Rt. 49 near Cabarrus Arena) Sundays 8:45 & 10:45 am HOLY SPIRIT Sunday School 10am - Sunday parish office: 704-664-7115
Spirit filled Sunday worship 11AM Nursery and Children’s 537 Hwy 16, North SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Worship 11am www.geocities.com/stjamesmvl
Bible Study Wednesday 6PM Ministries available each week. Denver, NC “A CHURCH THAT CARES” Sunday Evening 6pm -Wed Rev. Rachel Haynes
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704-786-2507 www.TheRefugeOnline.net Kannapolis, NC 28081 Everyone Welcome ! ! ! Sunday at 10 am
Lead Pastors - GRACE CHURCH - PCA 704-932-9253 and on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
MIAMI BAPTIST CHURCH Jay and Melanie Stewart “Passionately Proclaiming Pastor: Rev. Gary T. Scoggins NORTH KANNAPOLIS at 10:30 am.
6701 Miami Church Road the Gospel of Grace!” Sunday School 9:45 UNITED METHODIST Christian education for all ages
Concord, NC 28025 EAST CABARRUS CHURCH Stallings Rd at Rocky River Rd. Worship 11am & 6pm 1307 N Main St every Sunday after worship.
704 788-1611 Meeting at The Cabarrus Harrisburg, NC 28075 Outreach Minister: Dr. Robert E. Foster Kannapolis, NC 28081
http://www.miamichurch.org Arena & Events Center Pastor/Teacher – Doug Agnew Youth Powerhouse – Puppet Ministry 704.932.5358 SILLS CREEK
Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Craig Scott Stacey M. Cox – Associate Pastor Prison Ministry - Sunday School 10:00 am 3165 Brawley School Rd
Sunday Worship 11:00am 704-788-1116 704-455-9312 Nursing Home Ministry Worship Service 11:00 am Mooresville, NC
Sunday Evening 6:00pm Worship Sunday 10 am www.graceharrisburg.org GRIEF/SHARE SUPPORT- www.NKUMC.com 704 633-0266
Wednesday Evening 7:00pm Small group Bible Studies in SUNDAY-Sunday School 9:45 nondenominational FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
homes (call for info.) Worship 11 am & 6 pm meets every other Thursday 7-9pm HOSANNA! LUTHERAN 234 Catawba Drive
MT. CARMEL UNITED www.eastcabarruschurch.com WEDS – Small Group 7 pm COMMUNITY CHURCH Mooresville, NC
METHODIST CHURCH Youth, Childrens Groups 7 pm CENTER GROVE Meeting at Cox Mill 704 663-5443
2330 Old Salisbury-Concord Road CEDAR GROVE Hear 9:00 am WRKB/WRNA LUTHERAN CHURCH Elem. School, on Cox Mill
Concord, NC 28025 AME ZION CHURCH 1460/1140 AM 1601 S. Cannon Blvd. Road Rd. off Poplar Tent. HICKORY GROVE
704-782-2355 2430 Hilderbrand Road 9:45 am WHVN – 1240 AM (near Hwys 3 & 29) Dr. Gil Gilbert, Pastor BAPTIST (NORTH)
Sunday Worship 9:30am Cleveland, N.C. 27013 Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-875-2600 2350 Odell School Rd
704 278-2947 NORTHSIDE WORSHIP CENTER Office Phone: (704) 933-6721 Sunday Worship @10 AM (University/Concord/Huntersville) Area
POLAR TENT Sunday School 9:45 am Pastor Michael & Debbie Gamble Spirited Traditional Worship Service Learning Hour @ 9 AM Charlotte, NC 28262
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Worship Service 11:00 am 11515 Vanstory Drive, Suite 145 at 11am Small Groups, Fellowship 704-547-9906 www.north.hgbc.org
6841 Poplar Tent Road Wednesday Night Bible Study (Highway 77, Exit 23) Groups, Bible Study Groups
Concord, NC, 28027 for all ages 7 pm Huntersville, NC. 28078 NORTH KANNAPOLIS www.hosannacharlotte.org CHRIST UNITY CHURCH
Reverend Jay D. Smith Rev. Dr. Patricia A. Tyson, Pastor 704-299-2000 UNITED METHODIST 7300 Mallard Creek Rd.
Sunday worship at 11AM pbnswc@earthlink.net 1307 N Main St LAKE NORMAN (University Area)
Sunday School at 9:45 TORRENCE CHAPEL Services: Saturday Evenings 6:30 pm Kannapolis, NC 28081 CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES Charlotte, NC 28269
704-786-1603 or www.ptptchurch.org. 21517 Torrence Chapel Rd 704.932.5358 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Reverend: Julie McKay Wilkinson
Cornelius, NC 28031 FAITH CHRISTIAN CTR Sunday School 10:00 am 2940 Charlotte Highway 704-599-1180
PROVIDENCE 704 392-6745 115 Commercial Ctr Dr Worship Service 11:00 am Mooresville, NC 28117 Sunday Celebration : 10:30-11:45
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Huntersville, NC www.NKUMC.com 704-662-4216 Childcare & Sunday School
551-C Pitts School Road DAVIDSON COLLEGE 704 875-8993 Tom McCrea, Pastor Several weekly classes available.
Concord NC 28027 PRESBYTERIAN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH e-mail: Lnnazarene@juno.com (Call for info)
704.788.8899 100 N Main Street COMMUNITY IN CHRIST KANNAPOLIS
www.ppcnet.net Davidson, NC 28036 Sam Furr @ Birkdale “Building a Community UNIVERSITY CITY UNITED UNIVERSITY CITY FELLOWSHIP
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(Member of the PCA) 704 892-0120 101 N. Main Street 3835 West WT Harris Blvd. 300 Pitts School Rd Sw Concord, NC
MOUNT MOURNE (across from the Gem Theatre) Charlotte, NC 28269 704.793.1823
MT ZION UNITED METHODIST Hwy 115 SHILOH SOVEREIGN 704-938-4697 704-596-4092 Neighborhood Service 10am
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704-892-8566 704 892-7593 13315 Eastfield Road Sunday School 9:45am Sun Worship 8:30am(traditional)
Sunday School 9:45 am Huntersville, N.C. 28078 Worship 10:55am 9:45 (blended) 11:00 (contemporary) HICKORY GROVE
Worship Service 11:00 am HOPEWELL BAPTIST Pastor Ralph Dale ARK Preschool Ministry (ages 1-4) Sunday School 8:30am, 9:45am, BAPTIST (MAIN)
Concord Road 704 451-4283 11:00am 6050 Hickory Grove Rd
Davidson, NC 28036 Charlotte, NC 28215
704 892-3749 704-531-4000 www.hgbc.org
February 26th
MIKE MINTER
of the
CAROLINA
PANTHERS
to speak
Design 101
by Barbara Green
Do you have a home computer?
Do you work for a corporation that allows

you to work from home?
Do you operate your own business from home?
If you answered yes to any of these questions

then this column is for you.
You will learn the basics for setting up a FURNITURE

home office, including location, furnishings, When choosing furniture for a home office, try to keep it in the same style as the rest of your
furnishings. This will improve the visual flow of your home, thus making it feel larger. The two most
lighting, and accessories.
important furniture purchases would be the desk and the chair. If you are incorporating your “home
office” into another room, look for either a large armoire or a roll top desk. These offer ample room
for your computer and office supplies but give you the ability to close everything up and hide the clut-
WHERE SHOULD IT GO? ter when you do not want to be “at work”. If you have plenty of space for a desk but not much budget
Before we figure out where your office should go, we need to figure out what your needs are. there are many options
If you just need a spot to set up the computer we can put it anywhere. Will children be using the available to you. You
computer? If so you might want to put it on a desk in the kitchen or family room so you can keep can easily make a desk
an eye on the sites the children visit. Are you going to need to make business calls from this home by laying a core door
office? In that case you are going to want to place it away from the family activities, preferably in across two filing cabinets
a room with a door. A guest room is a perfect solution for this. Since guests won’t be needing the or two saw horses from
closet, you can take the pole out, and fit the inside of the closet with file cabinets, a work surface, the hardware store. All
shelves and you’ve got an instant office that you can close away when the components can be
company comes. With some minor renovation you painted to match and
can even fit a small office area under a staircase. you’ve got a practical,
If you are running the entire business from your inexpensive desk with
home you are going to need substantially more lots of surface area to
room to accommodate teleconferencing, a work. The desk made
computer, a fax machine, a copier, and shipping with filing cabinets does
facilities. Many new homes are being built with double duty for storage,
rooms specifically designed as home offices. while the one made
But if you have an older home with a formal with saw horses gives a clean lined and contemporary look. It is also possible to
living room you can repurpose that room for get very affordable desks at office furniture and hotel supply companies. These
a great, functional office. Today’s casual life- companies will buy back furniture from companies that have gone out of business
style just doesn’t fit with the old formal living or from hotels that have redecorated and then resell them at an amazing value to
room concept, and this makes much better use the new customer. After you find or make your desk, you need to find the right
of the space. Plus, if it is used solely for the chair. You will spend a lot of time sitting, so don’t skimp here. Be sure the chair is
purpose of business, that percentage of your comfortable, is the right height (preferably adjustable), and provides proper back
house and all expenses for upkeep may then and arm support.
become tax deductible.

LIGHTING
Proper lighting is extremely important for a home office. In order to reduce eye strain you need
Style and Tradition
ANTIQUES AND MORE
to have light that comes from multiple sources. You need task lighting that will shine directly over
your reading area and over your computer area. You need general, ambient lighting to light the entire
room. Accent lighting can be added to draw attention to favorite pieces of art or architectural details
of the room. If you are lucky enough to have a separate room for your office try and position the
desk near a window so that the natural light can wash over your workspace and also provide you Tues.-Thurs. 10-5 • Fri. 10-1
with a good view. But beware the daydreaming! Saturday by Apointment only
704-795-4541
ACCESSORIES 41 Edgewood Dr., Concord, NC
Planning for an organized office is
the best way to prevent clutter. Clut-
ter is a huge issue with most home
offices. If you plan in advance you
will not only have an office that is
neat and clean, but you will also be
more efficient when you are working
in it. My favorite tools for office
organization are files, storage boxes
and a labeler. I know it is a cliché,
but it got that way because it is true:
There should be a place for everything and everything in its place. Too much time is wasted by
looking for things that should be easily retrievable. Label files for whatever you seem to accumulate:
business receipts, tax information, banking records, bills; whatever comes across your desk on a
regular basis should have a specific file to go into, that way you always know where to find it. If you
don’t have room for a filing cabinet, you can get a vertical file rack for on top of your desk, or buy
boxes or baskets that are file sized. Also buy attractive storage boxes for CDs, office supplies, and
all the other small items that seem to accumulate. Keeping it contained will keep it from overtaking
your space. If more than one family member will be using this space, be sure to label the containers
so that each person will be able to keep track of their own belongings. If you have an entire room
dedicated to your office you can add many other organizational tools. You can fill an entire wall
with shelves for storing office equipment, books, boxes, photos, and any other supplies you need.
Pegboard is another option, particularly if you have a business that has sample books or tools. Hooks
and shelves can be inserted into the pegboard to hold a myriad of office supplies, tools, and catalogs.
Be sure to include either a cork or magnetic memo board, so you can post important reminders for
upcoming events, meetings, and invitations.
Every home office will be different, as each person and family is different. After you’ve covered
the basics, figure out what special needs you have, what your priorities are, and what your particular
work style is. Then implement design elements that will best serve you and your work style and
lifestyle. Since this is a place you will be spending a lot of time, make sure it is a comfortable space
that is a beautiful reflection of you!
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have any design questions or problems that you would like addressed in our upcoming
columns, please send an email to the address below for consideration.
see ad page 24
Barbara Green is the owner of Signature Style Custom Decorating. She has decorated homes
in 17 states over the last 14 years. Her favorite part of her work is building relationships with her
clients and seeing them (and their homes!) through all of life’s changes. Barbara can be reached at
704-987-0277 or at signaturestylecd@aol.com to answer questions about this article
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$250,000 565167 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Creekwood 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Greene Croft $397,000 562516
$250,000 565401 3 3 . .. .. .. .. Blackberry Creek I 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. ..The Hampshires $635,000 564249
$289,000 564397 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Lake Norman $35,900 564044 1 1 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$129,900 564748 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Tall Oaks 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Dupree Estates $549,900 561877
$598,000 561911 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Retreat $58,000 564348 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$568,500 483959 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..The Farms 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Bay Crossing $749,000 563224
$985,000 519295 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Pebble Bay $169,900 565552 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .Waterside Landing
$519,900 486527 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..The Farms 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Point $425,000 565128
$737,700 562858 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $158,900 565372 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .Waterside Landing
$299,900 565242 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Harbor Cove 5 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Point $232,500 562430
$154,333 563168 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $234,900 565395 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. West Oaks
$736,900 547227 5 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Point 3 3 . .. .. .Commodore Peninsula $842,500 529945
$72,400 525643 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Wildlife Bay $158,861 564189 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. Manchester Place
$109,900 562880 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None 2 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $390,000 564728
$147,200 561489 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Ashbury Park $188,888 564201 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. Manchester Place
$72,500 564043 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $2,100,000 562788
$119,500 564400 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Cedarcroft 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. ..Ferncliff Estates $2,200,000 565079
$138,200 563872 7 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $60,000 562311 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$155,000 455010 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Holiday Harbor 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Unknown $899,950 564107
$259,000 564183 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $192,500 563073 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Lantern Green
$303,900 565069 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Muirfield 2 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $115,000 517161
$79,900 564364 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $52,000 562285 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$169,900 560021 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Woodlands 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $874,900 561629
$125,900 564523 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $99,500 562321 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Mitchell Glen
$124,900 564038 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $264,900 563757
$119,300 564528 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Smithstone $108,000 530728 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$139,000 562126 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Foxmoor 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Tall Oaks $399,900 562944
$65,200 565293 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Lakewood $153,430 562744 3 3 . .. The Farm At Riverpointe
$159,900 563133 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Tall Oaks 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $774,900 533778
$400,000 564977 4 6 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula $195,000 562746 3 3 . .. The Farm At Riverpointe
$149,000 533756 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Tall Oaks 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Fernbrook $1,170,000 562244
$300,000 563489 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $64,900 536589 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Princeton Park
$795,000 513062 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Gibbs Cove $1,200,000 463410
$126,900 565339 4 3 . .. .Crescent Land&Timber Recreation $169,900 561577 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$138,500 541144 3 3 . .. .. .. .. . Bluffs at Tall Oaks 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Foxmoor $1,149500 561380
$179,000 564327 4 5 . .. .. .. .. Northview Harbour $55,900 561752 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$405,000 565001 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. Davidson Downs 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Curtis Pond $593,500 563326 4 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Harbor Watch $232,610 562741 4 4 . .. The Farm At Riverpointe
$829,900 564826 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $237,500 564837 2 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$359,900 563751 2 3 . .. .. .. Whippoorwill Woods $36,750 563844 1 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$549,950 563978 6 6 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Woodland Hills $119,900 538522 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$980,000 516796 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $129,900 469868 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Tanglewood
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$999,000 561462 3 4 . .. .. .. .. Cowans Ford Country Club $124,900 563672 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$765,000 565111 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Lakepointe $239,900 565512 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Lantern Green
$399,000 563561 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $144,900 561739 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .Waterside Landing
$1,350,000 564779 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $165,000 562003 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$229,500 562101 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Bordeaux $229,500 562913 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Woodmoore
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$1,458,000 562682 5 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Point $59,900 564507 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$154,333 563168 3 3 . .. .. .Commodore Peninsula $59,900 565071 1 1 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
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$300,000 565189 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $94,900 536053 2 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$750,000 553976 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Woodland Hills $147,500 562416 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. . Medlin Crossing
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$300,000 563489 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Gibbs Cove $26,985 562716 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$580,200 564336 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Pebble Bay $39,900 564467 1 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Unknown
$639,900 553229 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Deep Cove $94,900 563364 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
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$67,990 564651 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $250,648 563597 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. Carrington Ridge $698,000 542660 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula $147,500 564195 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Bahia Bay
$131,426 565444 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Harbour Towne $179,900 564159 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Hunters Pointe $400,000 539773 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. River Run $229,500 562101 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Bordeaux
$139,931 565453 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Harbour Towne $155,000 565620 2 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Gilead Village $420,000 562156 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $385,000 563089 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Jetton Cove
$129,900 564543 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .Brantley Creek $332,000 563190 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Wynfield Forest $331,273 564023 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Westmoreland $1,499,000 564222 5 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Sterling Pointe
$124,900 562231 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Harbour Towne $1,350,000 564516 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $328,547 564039 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Westmoreland $3,250,000 525203 5 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$124,900 562239 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Harbour Towne $179,000 562971 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Stone Hollow $1,790,000 528695 6 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula $127,500 564115 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Mill Creek
$199,900 563236 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $251,500 565522 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .The Greens $465,000 554769 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula $209,900 564997 2 4 . .. . Torrence Chapel Estates
$71,900 563987 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $519,900 564383 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Skybrook $230,000 561452 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .Lake Davidson $289,900 549613 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Chapel Point
$124,900 562241 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Harbour Towne $167,500 562191 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Crosswinds $700,000 562252 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. Patricks Purchase $639,900 553229 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Deep Cove
$124,900 562169 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Harbour Towne $274,900 564567 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Macaulay $397,000 562516 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula
$73,500 564986 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $544,900 564394 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Skybrook $185,000 564218 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Oakhurst
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$222,500 559723 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Yates Meadow
$150,900 528927 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $569,900 564363 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Skybrook $474,900 564372 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Waterford Point $115,000 563501 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Falcon Chase
$155,000 563909 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Charlies Corner $579,900 564371 5 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Skybrook $997,000 564414 5 4 . .. .River Run Country Club $27,999 561970 2 2 . .. .. .. .. .. Bostwood Estates
$166,820 561647 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Brantley Woods $424,900 562570 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Skybrook $670,000 564450 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula $79,900 563707 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Southern Chase
$169,425 561652 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Brantley Woods $304,900 561485 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Monteith Park $2,200,000 565079 7 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $399,950 562248 4 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Winecoff Hills
$160,225 561656 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Brantley Woods $174,900 563997 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. . Stonegate Farms $231,678 528300 3 4 . .. . Torrence Chapel Estates $679,900 564906 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Historic District
$124,900 561542 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Tanglewood $454,300 565125 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Lea Woods $169,900 563049 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. ..Wellsley Village $124,900 562048 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .St Andrews
$175,000 561832 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $319,999 563611 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Stephens Grove $519,900 562087 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Anniston $313,000 565597 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Porters Landing
$168,750 561661 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Brantley Woods $359,900 564152 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Northstone $995,000 563066 5 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula $123,500 562486 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Falcon Chase
$99,900 562185 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $950,000 564909 6 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Stillwell $ 2,100,000 562788 5 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula $279,900 563395 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Maple Bluff
$109,900 562219 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $249,900 565491 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. ..Alexander Place $156,627 529198 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .Heritage Green $279,900 454234 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. none
$109,900 562260 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $269,500 565218 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Northstone $221,445 533507 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Oakhurst $599,900 561401 4 6 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$230,000 564919 2 3 . .. .. .. .. ..Hambright Woods $495,000 562088 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Anniston
HUNTERSVILLE $189,900 565667 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Melbourne $274,347 561844 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Oakhurst
$49,900 563952 1 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$159,900 562084 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Stone Hollow $229,900 562981 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. Whispering Pines
$407,000 562905 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Skybrook $166,000 563435 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .Heritage Green
$219,900 519446 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $179,900 563052 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$375,000 562725 4 6 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Northstone $163,283 517948 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .Heritage Green
$378,581 529227 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Stephens Grove $74,500 564029 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$165,000 565323 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Douglas Park $249,900 562965 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Oakhurst
$371,594 529237 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Stephens Grove $106,000 563722 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$188,900 558812 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Tanners Creek $629,900 551264 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. River Run
$376,789 562049 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Macaulay $43,000 563938 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$479,900 564673 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . The Hamptons $177,165 541023 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .Heritage Green
$520,000 563113 5 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Macaulay $217,651 564650 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Roberta Woods
$549,950 564322 5 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . The Hamptons $829,900 564826 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$168,900 562165 3 4 . .. .. .. .. . Cabarrus Crossing $44,900 563960 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$289,000 522239 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Northstone $774,900 533778 4 6 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula
$219,900 563192 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. Carrington Ridge $39,900 563965 1 1 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$159,910 491376 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Gilead Village $459,900 561490 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula
$375,000 564300 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Stephens Grove $139,900 564914 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Picture Park
$324,900 561454 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Northstone $535,000 554544 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. River Run
$150,000 565175 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. . Stonegate Farms $45,970 564037 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$155,900 565414 3 4 . .. .. .. ..Shepherds Vineyard $424,860 563331 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Weatherstone
$154,900 564815 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Plum Creek $110,000 564286 2 3 . .. .. .. .. . Hawick Commons
$289,000 516679 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Vermillion $295,900 562114 3 4 . .. .. .. .. . Blue Stone Harbor
$314,900 561607 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Northstone $380,000 565042 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Morris Glen
$489,900 563432 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Birkdale $980,000 516796 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$299,900 563085 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Bay Shores $157,500 564863 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Treetop
$173,650 563925 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Gilead Village $479,000 521765 4 4 . .. .River Run Country Club
$529,900 563478 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Birkdale $168,500 564894 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Brittany Woods
$877,000 539100 5 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. The Peninsula
$219,900 561419 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Birkdale HARRISBURG $189,900 552005 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Glenridge
$156,500 565382 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Kiser Woods
$179,500 564380 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Cedarfield $162,000 562008 2 3 . .. .. .. .. . Canterfield Estates $327,900 564995 5 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Hunters Pointe
$365,000 562376 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Westmoreland
$399,900 565017 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . The Hamptons $165,185 552578 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Canterfield $269,900 565008 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Porters Landing
$680,000 565421 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. River Run
$319,500 548249 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. ..Birkdale Village $599,900 563940 5 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Bradford Park $156,900 565624 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Autumn Ridge
$415,000 565007 3 3 . .. .River Run Country Club
$335,000 561941 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Stephens Grove $175,000 564166 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Stallings Glen $46,900 565054 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$59,900 563957 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$269,900 562718 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Stephens Grove $192,999 562478 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Canterfield $159,000 565341 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$1,350,000 564779 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$300,000 562723 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. Abbington Woods $189,395 564771 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Canterfield $146,270 535830 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .Brandon Ridge
$545,900 565420 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Old Davidson
$350,000 563531 1 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $329,000 561859 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Bradford Park $145,750 557667 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .Brandon Ridge
$179,500 557783 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Mill Creek
$311,000 564415 2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Birkdale $191,145 560468 3 4 . .. .. .. .. . Providence Manor $55,900 545350 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Parkwood
$360,000 508524 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Jetton Cove
$247,000 565087 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Wynfield Forest $199,990 563881 3 4 . .. .. ..Rocky River Crossing
$220,000 565322 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Wynfield Forest $307,720 552895 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. Magnolia Springs
$205,000 565564 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Hampton Ridge $510,000 562870 5 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Abbington
$205,508 564223 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Tanners Creek $199,900 538312 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Harrisburg Park
$162,900 524914 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Glenwyck $169,500 562726 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Harrisburg Park
$350,000 562543 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Skybrook $239,500 564112 2 3 . .. .. .. .. . River Hills Estates
$175,000 565239
$199,551 564211
2 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Plum Creek $169,000 562613 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Harrisburg Park Competitive Rates
3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Tanners Creek $219,900 565222 3 4 . .. .. ..Rocky River Crossing
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3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Tanners Creek $278,030 556312 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Heatherstone Household Moves
3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Northstone $160,000 562949 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Harrisburg Park
$307,114 545975 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Centennial $194,900 565539 3 3 . .. .. ..Rocky River Crossing Apartments
$429,000 565162 4 6 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Macaulay $269,900 564406 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Clare Haven
$197,190 565084 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Gilead Ridge
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$190,990 565158 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Gilead Ridge $849,000 561815 3 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None Appliance Moves
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$273,690 565231 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Gilead Ridge $674,900 563475 4 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. River Run
$385,000 562068 4 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . The Hamptons
$192,770 562721 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. Carrington Ridge
$240,000 564521 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. Coachmans Trace Packing Available
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$99,900 565305 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $82,000 535697 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Trexler Acres
$58,500 565307 1 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $137,000 564913 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. ..Withrow Downs
$32,900 548371 1 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Hertfordshire $126,900 563209 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Glenview
$168,900 562188 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Kiser Woods $125,900 561885 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Glenview
$185,000 565212 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Old South $39,000 540351 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Unknown
$48,500 562558 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $109,900 564120 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Cardinal Glen
$75,000 564402 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $72,900 530484 1 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Trexler Acres
$212,000 543876 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. Historic District $126,500 562031 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Hemby Woods
$389,900 524762 5 6 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Morris Glen $269,900 565247 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. ..Withrow Downs
$599,900 529638 6 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None $115,000 562384 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Allen Hills
$209,900 534839 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. . Roberta Farms $150,000 562062 3 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Glenview
$121,900 564273 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .St Andrews $169,500 565021 3 4 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Forest Pond
$120,900 564282 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .St Andrews $66,900 564387 1 2 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Trexler Acres
$143,900 564294 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .St Andrews $296,000 523252 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . None
$239,900 563058 3 5 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Ridge Run $111,500 561512 2 3 . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . Fairstone
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MOVIES
FINAL DESTINATION 3 is set protect an infected nine-year-old boy from the
six years after the first movie and uninfected people who wish to do him harm.
centers on a high school senior who MPAA Rating: PG-13 - for sequences of violent
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take a fresh look at interracial the immortal Peter Sellers, Inspector world, a fellowship of four unlikely heroes band
relationships and finding love Clouseau. The infamous inspector must practice February 17 together to foil Zeebad’s villainous plot. MPAA
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MELQUIADES ESTRADA whose specialty is designing bosses or the cops. Don’t think it’s just another disappears and is believed to be
is the follow-up to Tommy Lee infallible theft-proof financial computer systems. mob film. MPAA Rating: R - for pervasive dead, a single mother blames an Afri-
Jones 1995 western THE GOOD But there’s a hidden vulnerability in the system strong brutal violence and language, sexuality can-American man from the projects
OLD BOYS. The action takes he didn’t account for - himself. When a ruthless and drug content. for the kidnapping, creating a racial
place on the border between West criminal mastermind kidnaps his family, Jack is controversy. An African-American detective
Texas and Northern Chihuahua in Mexico, which forced to find a flaw in his system and steal $100 ULTRAVIOLET In the (Jackson) and a white newspaper reporter team
is a hot spot for illegal crossings. But Jones’s million. With the lives of his wife and children late 21st century, a disease up to investigate the case, which they discover
movie ingeniously flips this dangerous yet all- at stake and under constant surveillance, he has called Hemophagia ge- may be more complicated than they expected.
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KID & Parent
HOMESCHOOLING: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS

By Sandi Zinchuck
Have you ever found yourself saying an en- and my heart geared towards a new adventure. my rambling thoughts back
thusiastic “yes” to something, getting caught up As August approached with the barrage of to the true reality of why I
in the moment thinking confidently to yourself “Back to School” sales, reality hit me like a was doing this. I know my
“I can do this!” This is where I found myself ton of bricks. “I am responsible for my child’s son’s strengths and I know
last spring at a home schooling convention held education, what was I thinking! I can’t do this! his weaknesses. I can target
annually in Winston-Salem. My intent was to I’m not starting at kindergarten here, but with his weaknesses and allow
“check out my options” for educational choices a 7th grader strong in math (which I am not) his talents and strengths to
for my son. I spent two days attending multiple and I’m going to teach him Algebra?! I am the soar. What other teacher
workshops and wandering through a maze of mother of an only child . . . won’t I be causing has the opportunity or time
tables displaying an overwhelming choice of him a disadvantage in life regarding his social to do that!
curriculum and resources. Inviting and friendly skills?!” Doubts and fears flooded my mind The school year began
individuals were eager to share and explain their until I remembered a phrase one of the speakers with a great amount of
products. I found myself going home after the said at the convention “No one is going to love enthusiasm on both mother
event with arms full, my wallet a little lighter your child like you do”. The statement forced and son, but it wasn’t long
before I realized this was
no task for the faint-
hearted. Fortunate for me,
Searching for Love

our area offers a multitude
of home school support
groups to its growing num-
A L M I G H T Y G O R G E O U S L D D O V E I S ber of strong participants
F E C N A M O R R O M A B O V E P E A T Z D X S filled with brave parents who courageously a quote I recently read which I believe would be
P T H G I L E D P Z C T T Z E P A A O N K F L W shed all pretenses and openly share their suc- appropriate to share . . . “One mother achieves
D K R Y W Y D N A C E M P L R R X G S L C G M E cesses and failures, offering suggestions and more than a hundred teachers”. If you are unhap-
H P B J V R V M L L V N P O E T E R S S N E L E encouragement to us newbies. Field trips, new py with the experiences you have encountered
approaches to learning, creativity, energy and regarding your child’s or children’s education,
G E K E Z N K R B T O U M S M T N O V I I A J T
fanning the flame of your child’s passions; what but you think there is no other alternative, I think
B H I M A R T A T I O I T R H M R E N W I O M H better investment can I make! The key becomes you will be amazed at what one mother can do.
T K T T K U R H T C S Z K E T E L R R C Q L N E apparent to me; develop a love for learning in
E P K T E O T A A E Z X R N A G A P E D G N J A your child, adopt a new lifestyle, seize every
T R L L D E U I K R Q M R N F E N P R S L M X R teachable moment. It’s not long before I am Sandi Zinchuck, a relatively new resident
renewed and energized. I put on my new hat -- to Cornelius, is a home schooling mom who
A G T A Y T W T F G M F D I Y K S H J B E I V T
general in the HS Army -- that is, Home School wanted to share her viewpoint and experience
M N W G A J R S K U N O A D K H L I K H K S H Y
Army, raising strong, mighty young warriors, with readers, offering facts and encouragement.
L D H F V Q P D A D L I N I X T M L G E X L O C men and women of character, the future leaders
U G N R E V E R O F T Q G Y T G F E J A M M E R of our country.
O I T E N F Y M O M L G K N Y H F O K R G J T E Going into this
S N M C I F T E L P W B T R O L F B B T W N A N new chapter of my
life has been fright-
E S T Y R R W L J F W L C M O L E U E S O D L I
ening, exciting,
M R U J K Q F B E A P W G W M M Y G L C N A O T challenging and
B D I G B R R A V V G R E G I H D R O T D R C N fulfilling. Never
G V C S A Z T R O O T R R N O B D N V L E L O E has my faith
L M P M E R F I L R S Q E N L Z D T E Y R I H L been stretched
Y J L N W D I M N I P R E C I O U S D T F N C A more; never has
my dependence
D D X P Z M G D C T X Y T K G L R L C T U G Y V
on God been so
S U S E J N V A M E F A M I L Y F R N F L G J B great. In the short
Admirable Dad Favorite Infatuation Roses time I have been
Adorable Dance Flowers Jesus Soulmate exposed to this
Agape Darling Forever Longing Special
Beautiful Dearest Friend Love Sugar new job of home
Beloved Delight Gift Mom Sweetheart educator, I have
Bemine Desire God Passion Sweetie already observed positive character changes and
Candy Dinner Gorgeous Phileo Together
Children Eros Harmony Precious Valentine rising self esteem in my son. I am reminded of
Chocolate Family Hearts Promise Wonderful
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KID & Parent
A Sponge Absorbs Dirty Water Too

By Doug Scroggins
ing in front of Nicholas too. In Who Jim and Karen are being for Nicho-
other words, they would act like las is determining who Nicholas is and will
many parents act in front of their be for others, including his parents. But all
children. is not lost. Just as you can rinse the dirty
Nicholas’ enculturation was a water out of a sponge, Jim and Karen can rinse
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combination of the good and the the dirty water out of Nicholas. Before this can The Experience of Life. The Experience of a
bad. As a result, Nicholas absorb happen these must rinse the dirty water out of Lifetime. For more information or to schedule
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to believe that when he didn’t get within one’s self.
what he wanted was expected
to be angry; throwing a fit or
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HE’S NOT THINKING ABOUT A

for him, he should whine. When he didn’t agree
las, there three year old son, was learning at an with someone he should talk back. Why should
astonishing rate. Out of the blue Nicholas would he act differently? Not only did he typically get
say or do something that seemed far beyond the
capabilities of a ‘typical’ three year old child.
his way when he did act this way, his parents
acted in a similar fashion. Remember, the whine
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Like other three year olds, Nicholas was a
sponge. He absorbed everything. As such he
same input.
At his core: the center of who he is and who
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envious. He could be lazy, difficult to handle by his parents. To make matters worst, the lack
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KID & Parent
How to talk to your kids about FEAR

By Joyce Marie Sheldon
As a young child, Sarah had been afraid of the dark, always tween the two people and Sarah watched as her Father’s agitation And so, the darkness turned to light for Sarah, and her Father,
asking for a light to be left on at bedtime to ease her anxiety. She and unrest gave way to a more peaceful composure just because unaware he had “spoken” to his daughter about fear, had provided
often called for her Mother in the night, for she was certain there someone was listening with love. a life lesson of immeasurable value.
was a big bear hiding in her closet. This made Sarah realize that her problems facing peer pressure We speak more by example than by words.
These childhood fears were finally eliminated; however, they were problems she did not have to face alone. The very people Be careful - our children are “listening”!
gave way to new fears, more serious fears and Sarah felt alone and who loved her and taught her right from wrong would be there to
confused. help her face each and every fear. She realized her Mother’s lov- Joyce Marie Sheldon is the creator and
Sarah was fearful she would give in to the peer ing attitude and her Father’s strong character would presenter of Character on Call. A veteran
pressure she was experiencing at school - pressure provide the strength and courage she needed to face teacher of 13 years, she helps children in
to smoke, to drink, to take drugs. She feared losing adversity. groups and on a one on one basis with their
her friends if she adhered to the morals her parents Sarah was proud when her parents decided to- confidence, courage and compassion. She
had instilled in her, and feared disappointing her gether that facing the unfair business situation head can be contacted at 704-663-4815.
parents if she chose friendship over what she knew on was the only path to take. Her Father would not
in her heart was wrong. compromise his ideals, his ethics, to save his job.
One day Sarah overheard a conversation be- He stated that facing himself in the mirror each
tween her parents and was surprised to hear her Fa- morning with pride and dignity was more impor-
ther state that he was fearful of a situation at work. tant, and that he only wanted to work for a company
He expressed his dismay that a certain incident was which provided a strong, ethical environment.
being handled unfairly and he was afraid that tak- For Sarah, this was a lesson by example. She
ing a stand against the policy of the business would realized she also wanted to look at herself in the
jeopardize his job. mirror each morning, proud of who she was and
Sarah never considered the idea that her parents of the beliefs she held dear. And just as her Father
might face decision making that would cause felt his company needed to be ethical, so too, Sarah
them anxiety and fear. She thought parents had realized her friends were not her friends after all
all the answers, and so she was eager to learn the outcome of the if they were walking down a dangerous road and tempting her to
conversation. walk along with them.
Sarah heard her Mother respond warmly and compassionately Sarah would choose her own road, and she felt good about
to her Father’s statements, nodding her head in agreement with his doing so. Realizing it would take strength and courage, she would
feelings and opinions. It was easy to feel the love and affection be- use her Father as an example.
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STAY MOTIVATED
One of the hardest things after TIP 2: Change your routine regularly. the money, hire a personal trainer, and allow
One of the easiest ways to lose motivation is them to push you through your workouts.
starting a new workout routine is
by letting boredom set in. Nobody wants to do
staying motivated. We all want to something that bores him or her. So you must TIP 4: Plan your meals. The hardest
jump into a new lifestyle but some- change your routing regularly. Your body needs aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for
times it is a little harder maintaining to be shocked and the only way to do this is by most people is eating healthy. Most people are
changing your routine. Mix in different types so busy that they find themselves eating out
that lifestyle than we initially thinks.
of cardio equipment, take group classes, hire of convenience. A good way to avoid this is to
Hopefully this article will give you plan your meals. If you work during the day
a personal trainer, do anything to keep your
some ideas on how on how you can workouts interesting. plan out all your meals the night before and
maintain your new program. stick to them no matter what. If you go out
The most popular month at our with a work group order the healthiest item on
gym is always January. The reason TIP 3: Get a workout partner or personal the menu. Even if it does not sound as good
trainer. One of the easiest ways to stay moti- remember the consequences.
for this is no secret, New Year’s
vated is by having accountability. By having a
Resolutions. Everyone wants to start partner to hold you accountable it will be much TIP 5: Remember that feeling. Take note
the New Year off on the right foot harder to skip that workout or eat bad foods. of how good it feels when somebody gives
They will push you and force you to stick to you a compliment. Let that motivate you.
and one of the best ways to do this
your plan. A good partner needs to be someone STAY MOTIVATED.
is by getting in shape. Where the
you can count on who has similar goals to you.
problem lies is in continuing that lifestyle. Fitness truly is a commitment If your partner wants to just loose wait and you By KJ Bryant from the Sportscenter in
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TIP 1: Keep your goals realistic. A common mistake is setting your goals to high.
I believe this is worse than having your goals to low. It is easy to get frustrated when you
are working hard and still not reaching your goals. It is important to understand that your
greatest gains will come in the first couple of weeks and you must keep your goals the same.
Once your body adapts you will see that your progress will level off a bit. This is normal, as
your body will become accustomed to your workout. Continue to stick to your routine and
you will meet your goals.
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MacLeod conjured up the idea after attending his daughter’s wedding in his childhood hometown
of Boston, Mass. in February 2005. He said he traveled to the place he and his family used to go
when they were younger, also called Hibernian Hall. He took a tour of the rehabilitated turn-of-the-
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“LOVE IS ONLINE for VALENTINES”

By Mike Fitzgerald
Is the person you are matched
Throughout the centuries love & lust have been
on the leading edge of technology and social change. with a potential stalker?
One of the first businesses to take advantage of the With access to personal data all over the internet, it is important to
internet was the adult industry. From match making be cautious about giving out direct contact information. Many well
sites that were once the purview of the local com- managed sites have initial contact via email addresses (always use a
munity magazines to hardcore fetishes, the industry secondary address, never your primary email account). From there,
boomed. Like anything else, 15+ years have separated you have the ability to respond, accept, ignore or decline. While your
out much of the industry into definable areas. Today, personal information is stored by the service, make sure that it is never
many online services such as eHarmony advertise on available to other members. Check with the service before registering.
TV promoting their services to the general public. If you are in a chat room, free site or many of the adult oriented sites be
How well does all of this really work? Is the love very cautious. You could inadvertently give out information that can be
of your life just a couple of clicks away? Is the person used to find you. While someone may claim to be a 35 year old person,
you are matched with a potential stalker? Fortunately it could easily be a high school student or someone with a criminal past.
or unfortunately the internet reflects real life. Too all Always error on the side of caution, very, very few sites run background
of the above the answers are YES and NO just as it checks on registered members.
was for thousands of years before the internet came This is one case where “Buyer Beware” is of great importance.
along. All technology has done, is speed up the pro-
cess of weeding out what may seem like undesirables. How well does all of this really work?
Now, lets get down to the individual questions. This depends on who you ask and what you are personally looking
for online. EVERY form of adult satisfaction from the next spouse to
the most extreme fetishes is available online. The more serious of a
Is the love of your life just relationship you are looking for, the more time it will take – just as it
a couple of clicks away? does in real life. Many people have had successful relationships and
For many people, the answer is yes. With the marriages that started out with an online service or forum.
amount of social time decreasing, people use the inter-
net to get information. In years past, friends, family or STOP, HALT & WHOA
co-workers would make introductions. Matchmaking All through this article it has slanted to services for adults. In reality
sites now let you filter through pictures and biogra- much of the extreme content is available to children. Sites often offer
phies. What use to take weeks or months can now be a “free trial” or accept payments via money order with no age verifica-
completed in a few hours. You can pick and choose tion. Many chat rooms have been shutdown because pedophiles were
people of interest based on size, hair color, personal targeting teen and kid oriented sites in hopes of find vulnerable victims.
habits, religion or ethnic background. Just like anything
in life, the quality of your choices is based on the accuracy Always be aware of what your children are doing online.
of the information put in by the members. This makes fee Who they are talking with online.
based sites better in terms of quality of data. While love and fun are online, danger is there as well.
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What if Einstein had been put on Ritalin?
By Dr. Vince Brown
Did you know that Einstein, one of the great-
est geniuses of the last century, did not speak until
Can you really try it just once?
he was four years old and didn’t read until he was Think long and hard about the
seven? His teacher described him as “mentally slow, answer to this question.
unsociable and adrift in his foolish dreams.” The side effects of Ritalin are numerous and severe.
He was expelled and refused admittance to the According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Of
Zurich Polytech Institute. Today he would have Mental Disorders, the side effects include stunting of
been put on Ritalin. growth, depression, insomnia, nervousness, skin rash,
Thomas Edison’s teachers said he was too stupid anorexia, nausea, dizziness, headaches, abdominal
to learn anything. Isaac Newton did very poorly in pain, blood pressure and pulse changes, and Tourette’s
grade school. Opera singer Enrico Caruso’s teacher Syndrome (a permanent and irreversible condition char-
said he had no voice at all and could not sing. acterized by body tics, spasms, screaming obscenities,
Winston Churchill failed sixth grade. Beethoven and barking sounds).
handled the violin awkwardly and preferred play- The physiological changes that cause these side
ing his own compositions. His teacher called him effects are occurring whether there is an outward mani-
hopeless as a composer. Are these geniuses Ritalin festation of symptoms or not. This is very scary.
candidates also? How far will we go to control, mold, and conform
What are we doing to our children? How did we our children to somebody’s made up normal? Are we
allow our country to be jokingly referred to as the turning our geniuses of tomorrow into drug addicts?
Ritalin capital of the world? According to a Canadian report, Ritalin is respon-
Ritalin is a very dangerous and highly addictive sible for more street crime than any other drug. Kids are
drug. Under Federal Law, Ritalin is classified as a selling their Ritalin to other kids. A USA Today report
George Eastman, left, and Thomas Edison introduce
schedule II controlled substance, the same rating indicated that some kids crush Ritalin into a powder
color motion pictures to the world from the Eastman estate in 1928.
given to cocaine, opium and morphine. Withdrawal and snort it like cocaine, while others cook it and inject
symptoms can be severe and include depression, it into their bloodstream.
fatigue, paranoia, increased dreaming, irritability, bedwetting and suicide. “My child wouldn’t do that,” you might say. How do you know? This is a highly addictive drug we
At a Chiropractic Mother’s Morning Out program on The Ritalin Controversy, one of are talking about here. Remember the fifteen year old who is still suffering from withdrawal seven
the mothers stood up and told her son’s story. He tried Ritalin for a very short time and he years later. He no longer owns his life and his consciousness. He now has a lifelong battle for his will.
hated the way it made him feel, so he stopped taking it on his own (hurray for him). Well known criminal defense attorney Melvin Nash, from Marietta, Georgia, who receives Chiro-
What’s scary is that seven years later he still suffers from the side effects, including bedwetting. practic Wellness Care with his family, indicated that approximately 60% of the people he defends for
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everything from DUI to armed robbery have been on off them. Children that are so-called hyper calm down and parents
Ritalin at some point in their life. He stated, “I would home that are hypoactive get increased energy. I have seen people’s own
school my kids before I put them on Ritalin!” That’s a bodies begin to work correctly because of chiropractic and heal itself
powerful statement! from just about every malady you can name.
The United States is number one in Ritalin consumption I have also seen what the continuous expression of this genius
in the world, by far. How did we let this happen? Have we can create in families that are under Chiropractic Wellness Care.
bought into the multimillion dollar marketing strategies of Wellness care keeps the expression of this genius un-interferred with
the drug manufacturer? You decide. so people can express all of their genetic potential on a moment to
One person who just started teaching in a middle school moment basis, every minute they’re alive.
was asked if a lot of her kids were on Ritalin. She replied, All children, especially the ones that aren’t “perfect” or “normal”
“yes, but not enough.” This gives me a pain in my heart. need their senses clear. They need their adaptation capacity at 100%.
Another person was discussing her friends who became They need their nerve system free from interference. Do they really
parents late in life. They said they couldn’t deal with their need artificial stimulation or sedation?
son because they had forgotten what it was like to be a Could you imagine if Helen Keller had been on Ritalin? Would
child. Their child is on Ritalin. I cry for him. it have given her the best opportunity to thrive in the world and
It has always puzzled me why in some schools up to express her innate potential? I doubt it. We would have been robbed
50% of the kids are on Ritalin and in others schools very of a wonderful gift.
close by, only 5% are on the drug. This variation can be Is Ritalin the drug industry’s version of a Joe Camel cigarette
seen from class to class as well. How do we let this hap- billboard? Is Ritalin the drug company’s insurance policy to big
pen? business down the road? Is it any wonder our country can spend
Where is the responsibility going that we entrust our Isaac Newton’s glass prism experiment close to $80 million a year on drug abuse awareness and the problem
child’s mind to a highly addictive and dangerous drug such continues to get worse?
as Ritalin? What price are we willing to pay to maintain our high tech lifestyles and busy schedules or Please parents, open up and take these insights to heart. I know that all parents make the best deci-
to have our kids be “perfect”? What if Albert Einstein had been on Ritalin? sions they are capable of for their children, given the knowledge they had at the time of their decision.
There is a genius in all of us that is just trying to get out. Think about all the ideas, talent, strength You now have more knowledge. Let’s take a stand for our next generation.
and creativity we keep stored inside because we worry about what other people would say or think.
They would put us down, call us unruly and tell us to grow up. They would put us on Ritalin to get us Dr. Vince Brown has been educating and empowering people to live healthier, drug-free lives
to conform to the norm that is mediocrity and maintain our drug dependent world. for more than seven years. If you would like to begin receiving chiropractic care immediately,
As a Chiropractor, I get to experience this genius every day in my office. I see the healing and or would like additional information, simply call us at 704-795-1000 or come in and make an
regenerative powers of the human body and spirit at work every day. People that were on drugs get appointment. Our office, Concord Family Chiropractic, is located at 810 Church Street, in
Concord just two blocks from Carolina Mall, between Suntrust and Caldwell Cleaners
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Imagine the possibilities Carole Bombardier is a Licensed Clini-
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for the New Year… Social Work and has her certificate in Clinical
Hypnotherapy from the American Institute of
• Do you want to improve the Hypnotherapy. Carole has over 16 years of
quality of your life? experience working with families, children
and adults in wide variety of settings. She is a
•Are you stressed out? member of American Board of Hypnotherapy
& National Association of Social Workers.
• Do you think you lack the “will power”
to achieve your goals? Carole’s passion is helping people realize
their goals and dreams. Through her warm,
• Do you want to improve your caring style and sense of humor, she is able to adults. Hypnosis can be used alone to promote Counseling Sometimes when we feel over-
performance at work, school or sports? make the change process relaxing, productive, wellness and self improvement, or as a comple- whelmed it helps to talk to someone who will
and empowering. mentary approach to various health conditions really listen. Mind Matters offers individual
and issues. counseling sessions to address a variety of issues
She uses Hypnosis, which is simply a state including but not limited to:
If you answered “Yes” to any of these ques- of mind, to help clients (you) feel very relaxed, • Parenting/Child Development
tions, then MindMatters may be the answer. focused and open to new possibilities. You How Does Hypnosis Work? • Anxiety & Stress Relief
remain awake and in total control throughout Your mind and body become deeply relaxed • Women’s Issues
MindMatters offers help with Smoking the entire session. by listening to soothing music as Carole helps • Life Transitions
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Gaining Confidence, And much more! This is not a “New Fad”. Hypnosis is a gestions supporting your goals you want to & confidential*
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Carole Bombardier is the driving force change that has been around about 200 years After hypnotherapy is complete you begin act-
behind Mind Matters Hypnosis & Counseling, and it has been approved by the American ing on these suggestions.
Inc Medical Assoc. since 1958. But best of all its
easy, efficient and fun for both children and
Her Approach
Before you start you get an explanation and
a demonstration of the hypnotic method and a
complete evaluation of your needs. After your
session you get a personalized hypnotherapy
Massage Therapy program customized for you, and recorded on a

CD for your personal use. This CD is for you to
reinforce, refocus and work toward your goals
away from the sessions. You also get an evalu-
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Harrisburg
Hometown Pharmacy
By Serena Haneline
In our fast-paced economy, personal- Compounding of medicine is a specialty of both Penny and Sherrie. They can create custom doses
ization seems to be going out the in pill or liquid form, as well as in flavored lollipops, used mostly for children with sore throats. If a
window, along with fast and friendly child has nausea and vomiting, they can make a gel compound that can be applied to and absorbed
customer service. However, for Har- through the wrist.
risburg Hometown Pharmacy, those are They can also compound natural hormones into a cream or capsule, after customers have a con-
the hallmarks of the business. sultation, fill out a questionnaire and get a doctor’s prescription. Consultations are also available for
The new fast and friendly pharmacy, over-the-counter vitamins.
located on N.C. 49, is owned and oper- Harrisburg Hometown Pharmacy is also a Medicare D provider and Penny and Sherrie will assist
ated by Sherrie McDonald and Penny those with Medicare. They suggest customers bring in a list of their current medications along with
Jordan, who met while working at a lo- their Medicare card and they will put the customer’s information into the Medicare Web site for them
cal pharmacy. They soon realized their and print out a list of their top five choices. Though they can’t make the choice for them, they want
shared dream of opening up a more their customers to be able to make a well-informed decision.
personalized pharmacy of their own.
We’re just two hometown girls try- Harrisburg Hometown Pharmacy, 5006 N.C. 49 S., is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
ing to make a difference,” they said. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 704-454-7948.
That difference includes free Photo courtesy of Irresistible Portraits
delivery to all of Cabarrus County and Sherrie McDonald and Penny Jordan
most of the University area. Sherrie said they wanted to be a pharmacy that delivered medicines and
supplies to customers because of her own grandmother who never had a driver’s license.
Along with personalized delivery, Sherrie and Penny strive to provide individualized personal
service to each and every customer who walks through the doors or drives through the convenient
drive-thru window. Customers won’t be directed to an automated machine here. They speak directly
to the owners or to Cindy Lefler, a certified technician.
“We want our customers to see us directly and know our names,” Penny said.
Harrisburg Hometown Pharmacy takes most any insurance and offers a 15-minute or less waiting
time. Penny said that many people don’t know that insurance co-pays are the same at all pharmacies.
So why not go there and get fast, personalized service for the same price?
Prescriptions are not the only services the pharmacy offers. In the fall of 2005, they offered a flu
shot clinic. They also offer free blood pressure
readings, help with diabetic meters and meds
for cats and dogs. Their product lines include
natural herbs and vitamins, health and hygiene
products and durable medical supplies, such
as crutches and canes. They will soon carry
diabetic shoes.
Stay Comfortable & Save Money

Letters How to keep your cool but not freeze with the rising heat cost
By Jerry Balcerak
of Praise This past month when I opened my heating

bill I was HOT, and not from the temperature
in my home. My usage had decreased from the
month before but my bill was almost double. I
was told there was a rate increase that was ap-
proved by the regulatory commission. Like it or
not I had to pay it. But rather than go flying off
the handle and yelling at some customer service
TIP: Remember
learning that heat
rises in physics class?
Well, running the fans
slowly and in reverse
will keep that warm air
circulating and keep
rep who has no control over the rates, what I did you more comfortable.
do was find things that would not cost and arm The bonus? The time
and a leg or that were “free” or close to it that I your furnace runs will
could do to save on next months bill. reduce. So will your
With February being one of the coldest monthly bill.
months of the year there is still time to put some
Dear Jerry, money saving tips into place and save on next ACTION: Lower the temperature on your officially off but still drawing juice that lets it
months bill. water heater. One hundred fifteen degrees is avoid a warm-up period and come on instantly.
plenty hot for most homes. If yours is set higher, Active viewing accounts for 80 percent to 95
I just wanted to write you and percent of actual TV power usage. Keep your
Here are some hot ideas to lower it and save some money. Water heaters set
set plugged into a power strip instead of a wall
higher than 140 degrees not only waste energy
thank you for the great work cool off next months heating bill. but also pose a scalding risk. outlet, and keep the power strip turned off when
Your cost: FREE the TV is not being watched. This will prevent
you and the Connection have ACTION: Turn down the heat. Believe it your set from drawing power in the standby
or not, lowering your temperature setting just a ACTION: Water heaters can lose energy mode. Yes, it will take a little longer to come on
done for me. Every advertise- couple of degrees can add up to big savings on this way.
when heat escapes through the walls of the tank.
ment we have run with you your utility bill. According to the EPA, you’ll Wrap it with an insulating blanket made for wa-
save up to 3 percent on your energy bills simply ter heaters. A thermal blanket will make it easier
has provided us with new by turning down your thermostat just one de- for the machine to work the way it should, so it MORE ENERGY TIPS
gree. So lowering the temperature from 72 to 68 will cost you a whole lot less to run it! Clean vents regularly with a vacuum or broom.
patients and enabled us to would save $24 if you bill was $200 before. Your cost: About $25-$35
Your cost: FREE Check insulation levels of attics and floors.
reach more people with our
ACTION: Switching off lights when you
message. The Connection ACTION: Install a programmable thermo- leave a room can save a lot. Caulk and weather-strip windows and doors to
stat! You set it to raise or lower temperature Your Cost: FREE stop air leaks.
has been a valuable tool settings according to your schedule, so you don’t
accidentally leave the heat up while you’re at ACTION: You can also save by replacing in- Close the flue when the fireplace is not in use.
in helping us reach out to work! Same math as above but you don’t have to candescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent
our community. remember to do it. Simply turning your thermo- light bulbs (CFLs). CFLs are four times more Examine, clean or replace air filters once a
stat back 10°–15° for eight hours while your at efficient and last up to 10 times as long. CFLs month.
work or asleep can save you a bundle. fit into most all fixtures and lamps. Most CFLs
Your cost: about $40 to $100. This cost can be are warranted for two years, and can last up to Open window shades or blinds during the day in
Dr. Vince Brown recouped in as little as one month and save you rooms that receive direct sunlight.
seven years before burning out and save up to
Concord Family Chiropractic the rest of the year. $60 a year on your electric bill. If you don’t like
the CFLs remember a fixture using a 100-watt Use insulating drapes in rooms that don’t get
ACTION: If you have a colder room in your incandescent bulb costs about $18 a month for much sun.
home it’s cheaper to use a small, portable safe five hours of daily use. Consider using lower-
electric heater to get the chill out rather than wattage bulbs where possible or install dimmers Air-dry dishes instead of using your dishwash-
turning up the thermostat for the entire home. on the wall switches. By replacing a quarter of er’s drying cycle.
Make sure you use these heaters at least three the bulbs in the house with fluorescent fixtures
feet from any combustible item and do NOT you can save 50 percent on the lighting portion Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
Call for more information plug them into an extension cord. of your bill.
Your cost: $10-40 Your cost: $1-$7 per CFL Turn off kitchen and bathroom ventilation fans
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