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Paint the Rink Pink in Support of the Breast Cancer Center by BRITTNEY NOE The Fayetteville FireAntz are excited to announce joint efforts with Highland OB/ GYN to Paint the Rink Pink. Highland OB/GYN has been part of the Fayetteville community for more than 60 years. They pride themselves on excellence in the obstetrician and gynecologist fi eld and have a staff of stellar physicians, midwives and nurses. Dr. David Schutzer, MD, FACOG, has led Highland OB/GYN since 1997 when he fi nished training at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Schutzer has also served as Chief of Department of OB/GYN and Chief of Staff at Cape Fear Valley Health System. A recent addition to the practice is Kelly Saunders, a certifi ed midwife. Saunders graduated from The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing. She brings to the practice more than 10 years of experience providing care to women during various stages of pregnancy. Back by popular demand is Ladies Night! Four years in a row, the Fayetteville FireAntz have partnered with Highland OB/GYN for Ladies Night with the purpose of raising funds and bringing the spotlight to local agencies that provide medical care or services to women in the Cumberland County area. The highlight of this year's Ladies Night, which is Friday, Jan. 20, includes an opportunity to be part of Paint the Rink Pink. Fans are asked to wear pink in support of the Breast Cancer Center of Cape Fear Valley. Hats, T-Shirts, jerseys and more … we are hoping for pink galore. Power comes in numbers and what a statement 3,000 plus fans creating a rink full of pink will make toward support of the Breast Cancer Center of Cape Fear Valley. Don't have pink? The FireAntz organization will have on sale white and pink t-shirts at the event. All proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Care Center. Players turn the ice pink with special pink jerseys, which will be auctioned after the game. Special ticket prices are also available to include $3 tickets, 30 tickets for $90 (10 for Jan. 20 and 20 for February 22.) Can't join the festivities on Jan. 20? There is plenty more action to take advantage of this weekend. On Sunday, Jan. 22, the Fayetteville FireAntz will once again play host to the Mississippi Surge. Game time is 4 p.m. Additional specialty nights include Military On Jan. 20, Fans are asked to wear pink in support of the Breast Cancer Center of Cape Fear Valley. Appreciation Night, Cram the Crown Public Safety Night and Systel FAPS Pet Adoption Night. Director of Game Day Operations, Richard Edge, shares "It is an honor to have an opportunity to put the spotlight on organizations that do so much good for our community!" For future games and times, a full 2011-2012 FireAntz schedule is available by visiting the FireAntz website at www.fi reantzhockey.com. Do not forget to contact the FireAntz offi ce by phone at 321- 0123. Gather your friends and family to come out and enjoy Fayetteville FireAntz Hockey where fi re and ice unite! We will sell you the seat, but you will only need the edge. BRITTNEY NOE, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. JOIN US ON THE MU JOURNEY! Loyalty Day is February 7, 2012 Yes! I would like to contribute to the campaign for student scholarships awarded at MU. Over 90 percent of MU students depend on financial assistance. Last year, Methodist awarded $15.1 million in financial aid to students. Your Loyalty Day gift will ensure that financial aid will be accessible to hundreds of students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to obtain a college education. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM NAME: ____________________________________________________ PHONE: ___________________________________________________ E-MAIL: ____________________________________________________ MU ALUMNI CLASS (if applicable): _____________________________ BUSINESS NAME: ___________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ CITY: ______________________________________________________ AMOUNT: __________________________________________________ SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________ Mail to: Methodist University Development Office 5400 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28311-1498 910.630.7200 / 800.488.7110 Please make checks payable to Methodist University. For Secure Online Giving: Visit methodist.edu and click "Give to MU." DRIVE. GOT A LONG WEEKEND? TAKE A SHORT Need a quick getaway? Enjoy the easy island life. Full-service and resort hotels, cozy beach rentals, fresh seafood and relaxation are just across the bridge at Wrightsville Beach. For military specials and events: WBGetaways.com 1-800-650-8921 Engage. Enrich. Empower. methodist.edu Wrightsville Beach JANUARY 18-24, 2012 UCW 13