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Veterans’ museum, Korean War memorial planned in Mint Hill.4A

Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 Also serving LAKE PARK and STALLINGS

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News, sports, entertainment and more, six days a week — The Enquirer-Journal Everyone knows The Trader is great for Indian Trail news! But are you keeping up with what’s happening around the county every day? The Enquirer-Journal is the best way to stay up-to-date with what’s happening in Union County. Here’s a taste of what you missed if you haven’t picked up a copy this week, and a few things you’ve got to look forward to:

Coming eventsEvery issue of The Enquirer-Journal features a calendar list of coming events throughout Indian Trail and

Union County.

GardeningColumnist Tom Walden shares his tips for a greener thumb every Tuesday. Yester-day, Tom Walden encouraged garden-ers to let ladybugs live:“When you think of lady beetles (ladybugs) what comes to mind? They are printed on umbrellas. There are children’s toys with the shape

and colors of lady beetles. There are garden ornaments made to look like lady beetles.”

FoodGet the coolest recipes and ideas from The Enquirer-Journal’s food page every Wednesday. Today, who needs fast food restaurants? You can mimic your favorite meals at home — Big Macs, KFC Chicken, Taco Bell Quesadillas and more.

This week in The EJHere comes the beginning of the school year. Find out how students fare after the end of their summer in Thursday’s

edition. Also, ever wonder how much teachers spend out of their own pockets to prepare their classrooms? See Wednesday’s Enquirer-Journal.Read Michael A. Dize’s weekly busi-ness column called “In Your Business.” While you’re at it, check out Tif-fany Jothen’s weekly col-umn, “Union We Stand,” every Thursday. In it, she shares stories of people who need your help.

Life notesWho died? Who got married? Who got engaged? Obituar-ies are published daily in The Enquirer-Journal; marriages and engagements are published every Sunday.

What’s happeningThe Enquirer-Journal’s weekly entertainment calendar comes out every Thursday.

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By LAcey HAmptonStaff Writer

Some came to support friends and family and others came to see the tackles Friday evening.

Local high schools kicked off the very first home football games.

After searching for a park-ing space and wading through large crowds, people found their way into the games to cheer on their teams.

“I just want to see my team win,” said Johnathon Moore, 13, who is a freshman at Parkwood High School.

At right: Sun Valley

High students gear up

for Friday night’s

football game.

Above right: Sun Valley’s

band and color guard get ready to

perform.

Photos by Darcy Duncan

Sun Valley’s offensive line gets ready to launch against Ashbrook during the first game of the season.

It’s time for

FootBALL!Union County schools kick off Friday night

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By LAcey HAmptonStaff Writer

Trooper Dexter Altman regularly responds to car wrecks throughout the county.

He often finds himself traveling to Indian Trail.

The town is one of many in Union County that contracts with the Union County Sheriff ’s Office.

“They have a contract deputy with the Sheriff ’s Office, but they don’t do wrecks,” he said.

He and other troopers often have more wrecks to respond to as a result of this. Since Indian Trail does not have a po-lice department, troop-ers respond to and docu-ment wrecks within the city’s limits that a police department would nor-

mally do. This causes re-sponse times to be longer, he said.

“If I’m down on 601 South, working traffic or out in the county, I have to leave that to go inside the city limits of Indian Trail to do a wreck the city po-lice department should be doing,” he said.

Stallings’ officials are looking into the idea of getting rid of its police department and contract-ing with the Sheriff ’s Of-fice. A decision has not been made and the idea is still being discussed.

“If Stallings doesn’t keep their police depart-ment then the Sheriff ’s Office needs to take the wrecks too because that’s going to put a lot more work on us and naturally

Highway Patrol works crashes in Indian TrailTowns with Sheriff ’s Office contracts often rely on state agency for wreck investigations

Photo by Ed Cottingham

Highway Patrol Trooper D.E. Altman gets the drivers license and registration from a driver involved in an accident on Highway 74 near the Union Town Center in Indian Trail.

By JASon deBRUynStaff Writer

MONROESomeone with five

lucky numbers drew a $1 million lottery ticket from a Stallings store.

The winner did not claim the prize by Mon-day night, but matched all five white-ball num-bers of Friday’s Mega Millions drawing.

The winner purchased the ticket at the Market Express where Stallings, Potter and Old Monroe roads intersect.

A total of 12,985 North Carolina players won prizes in that Mega Mil-

lions drawing with win-nings ranging from $2 to $1 million and a to-tal payout in prizes of $1,114,657. Because no tickets matched all six balls in the drawing, the jackpot for the Tuesday drawing is an estimated $115 million if taken as an annuity or $79.5 mil-lion if the lump-sum pay-ment is chosen, accord-ing to lottery spokesman Chris Bushnell.

Since no one claimed the $1 million ticket by Monday afternoon, Bush-nell did not have more in-formation about the win-ner’s identity.

Stallings store sells million-dollar ticket

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the response times are going to be more because we’re not getting more troop-ers to handle the more wrecks they are going to add to us,” Altman said.

Besides wrecks in the city limits, the highway patrol also responds to park-ing lot incidents which can involve ma-jor wrecks or even people backing into each other, he said.

“I see in the news all the time where they say ‘it’s cheaper for us to contract with the Sheriff ’s Office’,” Altman said.

He agrees that it is cheaper, but thinks the town (Stallings) would not get as good of service as it does now with its current police department, he said.

If Stallings got rid of its police de-partment, it would cause longer high-way patrol response times, 1st Sgt. M.R. Leach said.

The highway patrol currently has 20 troopers and three supervisors for Union County. In the case with Indian Trail, they often respond to wrecks within the city limits, he said.

“One-third of what we do now is in the city limits of Indian Trail,” he said.

The highway patrol also responds to wrecks in Marvin, Weddington and oth-er Union County towns that do not have a police department, he said.

The Sheriff ’s Office can cover wrecks, but whether or not it does depends on what it, town officials and county commissioners decide after dis-cussing the issue, Sheriff Eddie Cathey said.

Deputies respond to wrecks, but the highway patrol documents them, he said.

“All wrecks in the county and in In-dian Trail, when they’re dispatched, they’re dispatched simultaneously, he said.

Deputies help troopers with traffic and other work while they document the incidents, he said.

He has not talked with Stallings about possibly switching to a deputy contract. He emphasized that the main issues would include responses to calls and the level of service the town would receive if it chose a deputy contract.

In Indian Trail and other towns con-tracting with the Sheriff ’s Office, town councils can talk with the office about covering wrecks in addition to traffic and other things, he said.

Having the office cover wrecks in some cases could take work away from the highway patrol, he said.

“For instance, if you come down (Highway) 74 and we start taking wrecks in Union County and Indian Trail, than the patrol doesn’t have anything to do on the west side of Union County,” he said.

PATROLContinued from Page 1A

FOOTBALLContinued from Page 1A

He stopped by the school’s football sta-dium to see his very first high school foot-ball game, he said.

Taylor Cattell, 14, who also attends the school and is a junior varsity cheerleader, said she enjoys socializing at the football games.

“I like talking to all the people here and all of the cheer-leaders,” she said.

She also enjoys watching the game and the football play-ers, she said.

“It looks like they’re

working hard,” she said.Louise Massey said

she came to the Park-wood game to support her grandson, who plays on the team.

“I enjoy it when they make the touchdown and they are really determined,” she said.

People came to the Monroe High School game for similar rea-sons. The crowds there were filled with family members, friends and alumni of the school.

“My son is on the field and he’s play-ing for varsity,” Me-lissa Glenn said.

“I came to sup-port him and the other Red Hawks.”

D.J. Baker, 13, at-tended the game with his family.

Though cheering in support of the school’s team, he said he liked the game for a different reason.

“I just like watch-ing people get tack-led,” he said.

No matter their reasons for attend-ing the game, many said they were enjoy-ing themselves.

“I used to be a cheer-leader when I was in school and I like to cheer everyone on and have a good time,” said Tiffany Thre-att, a Monroe High School alumnus.

Sun Valley High

students celebrate at

Friday night’s

football game.

The Indian Trail Trader Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 / 3B

Union County Community Action, Inc. is accepting applications

for the following position in the Head Start Program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position open unitl filled. A few responsibilities include: Cleans building daily, including sweeps and mops restrooms, cafeteria and halls. Keeps all cleaning products well organized, labeled, and stored in locked area. Cleans offices daily, maintains facility landscape, shampoos carpets as needed, and picks up lunches as assigned.

Education requirements: High school diploma/GED required. One to three years related experience and/or training , or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent must have experience cleaning in an industrial environment and demonstrate a basic knowledge of hand cleaning tools, carpet cleaner, scrubber, vacuum cleaner, etc. A CDL license will need to be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Must pass an annual physical, TB screening, submit to random drug screenings, and meet residency requirements. A valid state-issued driver’s license is required . Group Health Insurance, 401K. Life ins./Add & Short-Term Dis. Applications available at:

UCCA, Inc. 1401 H.W. Roosevelt Blvd. in Monroe. Resumes may be mailed to P.O. Box 1029, Monroe, NC 28111.

Transportation & Safety Director

Qualifications:

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1st & 2nd ShiftCashiers Needed

Monroe Oil Co. needs responsible, self-motivated people to work in their local food shops. Must be able to work

flexible hours, be able to handle money and provide good customer service. Training provided.

Excellent benefits package available including 401K and insurance.

Apply in person:BP#15 4102 Hwy 74W

Corners of Hwy 74/Rocky River Rd.

2003 Bourget Ace,(Joker), excellent condition,

trailer kept.

Must see and must sell.

704-622-1835Have trailer for sale also.

2006 Precision Cycle Detroit

Chopper for sale:Black w/spoke

wheels, excellent condition,

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Medical/Dental0220

Nurse LPN

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Plantation Estates, our pre-mier, upscale retirement com-munity located in Matthews,NC, seeks an experiencedLPN with long term care expe-rience to join the team at ourOakbridge Terrace AssistedLiving facility.In addition to a home stylework setting, we offer competi-tive pay & benefits includinghealth/dental/vision, 401(k)and much more! Fax resumeto 704-845-1369 or e-mail:smcneish@actslife.org.EOE. www.acts-jobs.org

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FARM

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MERCHANDISE

Auction Sales0503

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Household Goods0509

Free Wooden Pallets May bepicked up at The EnquirerJournal 500 W. Jefferson St.Monroe, NCGlass top dining table w/6chairs, diamond engagementring, plus sz clothes, workingcomputer setup. 704-993-7366

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Machinery & Tools0545

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Misc. Items for Sale0563

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

Unfurnished Apartments

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certain restrictions applycall 704-233-0482

Homes for Rent0620

1200sf home Waxhaw, 6yrsold, exc. cond. $800mo. callJim Howie 704-534-7958 orLester 704-621-65701300sf 3BR 2Ba huge deck &screened porch. South UC5114 Plyler Mill Rd. avail.Sept. $800mo. (704)363-8734

2/3br homes $750-$1100mo.by new Lowes Indian Trail,farm setting, new paint, clean704-442-0071 or 408-39712br 3 full baths, 2100sf brickranch, with 1 car garage &shop. $800mo. dep. & ref'sreq'd. possible lease purchase704-619-0975 Broker3br 1.5ba 1665sf, Matthewsarea cent H/A, garage, storagebldg, sec. lights, fenced yardno pets $800mo 704-847-6561

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Offices0670

Beauty shop, office, etc,800sf, MLK Blvd & 200S. Nice.$395/mo, utilities included.

(704)289-2898.Mobile Homes for

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WINGATE: 1 month rent free3 bedroom, 2 bath, $600mo.Central H/A. No pets.704-451-8408.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Mobile Homes for Sale

0741

2006 2br 2ba 16x70call for details

Mac Flowe Homes, Inc. (704)289-5147

Commercial/Office0754

Office Space 1200 sfrent $650mo. ca l l704-283-4697

TRANSPORTATION

FINANCIAL

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Single story house converted to office located in heart of Waxhaw, NC. Great visibility. Zoned OIS (Office, Institution & Speciality) 5 Large offices plus conference room, break room, and his/hers bathrooms. Original hardwood floors, 10 foot ceilings, tile and stone fireplace. Property also includes storage building of approximately 400 sq. ft.

Wm. H. Reule & Associates704-905-9701

NEW SALEM/POLK MTN.2200 HSF, cedar ext. w/ALL NEW paint, roofing, windows, air. 2-1/2 BA, 3 BR + bonus room over dbl. gar. Custom oak cabinets. Covered back porch

overlooking nice 24’x40’ shop/office. 5 acs. in great location.$299,900 FSBO

704-694-8271 704-385-9294

$249,000 Beautiful custom built home on 5.5 acres. Only 20 minutes from Monroe. Located in the Wolf Pond Church area off of Hwy 207, just inside SC. Large rooms with 9 foot ceilings. Wrap around front porch. Over 5000 ft under roof. Upstairs is not finished. Attached 2 car garage.

Terri PurserReMax Steeplechase

704-488-5869

Beautiful home in Marshville on almost half an acre. Downstairs bedroom with attached office would make great master with sitting room. 2 yr. old roof, newer appliances & 1 yr. old HVAC. Enjoy the view from the front porch!

Call 704-361-5176 for more information

Ben Warlick Broker/Realtor

4006 Lake Charles Way, Nature's Best at Lake Park!!! Cozy and inviting ranch home. Landscape loaded with color offers a feel of peace and tranquility. Wide entry ways, lots of windows that bring in lots of natural light. Outdoor patio with cascading foliage on trellis. Garden easily maintained. Tiled kitchen bar. 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage. 1 year home warranty. $163,000.

Call Sandra NormanMathers Realty704-280-0243

8018 Hartis Stinson Rd. - Detached double garage, Porter Ridge Schools, Detached workshop, 1.3 acres 1900 sf. new paint, new carpet.

PRICE DROP - $154,860 $20,000 Below Tax Value. Also will consider lease purchase at $1000 per month.

704-282-9338

Attention GolfersFor Sale or Lease Option

2731 Rolling Hills DriveBrick home w/ approx. 3200 sq. ft. w/ 4 large BR’s, 3 full BA’s, 2 half

BA’s, GR room w/rock fireplace w/gas logs. Formal dining room, Bkfst room & kitchen w/pantry. Rear deck overlooking yard w/garden spot.

Oversized garage. Porter Ridge School Dist.

704-283-6519 or 704-242-1303

Beautiful custom split level on 4.93 acres. Located at the NC/SC line. Home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, large den, sunroom, living room, nice kitchen with plenty of cabinets. Over 2700 sq ft plus a Guest’s Home and a 1200 sq ft work shop which has heat and air. Homes sits off the road giving privacy with mature landscaping. $229,000 and the MLS # 939788.

704-488-5869

Bent Creek- 1049 Enderbury Rd.MLS# 919083 Beautiful Ranch home in sort after Indian Trail. This 3 bdrm, 2 full bath home is immaculate and stylish. New Carpet and Paint add to this already well kept home. Open Floor plan with vaulted and tray ceilings. This is move in ready and a must see!! Community Am-mentities abound Seller is motivated and is considering ALL offers. Asking $150,000.00.Call 704-291-9955 or 704-918-8686. Nancy Rudy, Broker/Realtor, Allen Tate Co.

Historic House in the Federal List of Historic Places. Located at 501 Franklin St. on the corner of W. Franklin & N. Crawford. For sale

for $119,000. Massive rehab work from roof to cellar. It was built to house two separate Medical Doctors with a Pharmacy occupying the center section. Today there is three separate apartment with

large impressive rooms & separate utilities.Call 704-553-0271 or 704-283-2440.

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The Handy ManHome Remodeling

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